Battleships and carriers normally operated with supporting warships. Their apparent ability to move independently did not remove the need for cruisers or destroyers alongside them. Solo sailings were occasional exceptions. Fast ships such as Renown had a better chance of escaping threats, making them more suitable for those passages than the typical battleship.
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Why capital ships normally sailed with escorts
Battleships and carriers depended on accompanying cruisers and destroyers; fast ships such as Renown were better placed to make the occasional solo passage.