East Coast convoys would gain a substantial gun and AA escort, with African coastal and Arctic routes offering other possible assignments. A rebuilt command superstructure and an estimated 30-knot speed could also make the ships useful flotilla leaders. Tribal destroyers are described as large enough to perform that role themselves, although a converted cruiser would offer another headquarters option. Their range also makes Far East presence duties and attachment to forces containing Glorious, Illustrious, or Force Z plausible. Only four conversions would be available for those competing roles.
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Convoy escort and flotilla leader employment
The converted Towns could lead convoys or Tribal flotillas, but four ships would have to cover competing demands.