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Overseas support for an all-diesel Royal Navy

Yes. The propulsion choice would need a corresponding support system overseas.

Question

Would an all-diesel Royal Navy need the development work and overseas facilities required to support its machinery?

Short answer

Yes. The propulsion choice would need a corresponding support system overseas.

Notes

The answer agrees that adopting diesel propulsion across the fleet would require preparation beyond the ships themselves. Overseas support would have to be in place. No particular base or facility is specified.