Tiger's captain reportedly kept Beatty's staff away by making the admiral's quarters unavailable. Flooding, fire damage, redecoration, and use as storage provided successive explanations. In this account, distance from Beatty's staff helped shield the ship from the battlecruiser fleet's gunnery practices. Her claimed advantage in fire control is part of the case for expecting a 15-inch Tiger to cause more damage at Dogger Bank.
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Tiger's captain keeps Beatty's staff at a distance
A succession of unusable flag quarters is credited with keeping Tiger outside the influence of Beatty's staff and their gunnery practices.