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Destroyers as full-service warships

Destroyers developed from torpedo attack craft into surface combatants expected to perform a wide range of fleet duties.

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Question

What ship type has changed the most since the First World War?

Short answer

Destroyers, because their torpedo attack role has expanded into a broad range of fleet duties.

Notes

Destroyers are the choice for the ship type that has changed most since the First World War. Their early role centered on delivering a heavy torpedo weapon. Modern destroyers perform a much broader range of fleet duties.