How much could 1930s boilers improve Incomparable over her original machinery?
Short answerA major improvement is expected, although no numerical gain is calculated. The original proposal used Yarrow boilers for 180,000 shaft horsepower.
NotesA major machinery improvement is expected between the original proposal and a refit in the 1930s. The original Yarrow-boiler machinery was intended to deliver 180,000 shaft horsepower. No numerical gain is calculated, and the discussion distinguishes between early- and late-1930s refits. The long hull would also give a choice of 4-inch, 4.5-inch, or 5.25-inch dual-purpose secondary mounts.