F3's turret arrangement could allow a more nearly bow-on approach at long range, while Nelson would need to turn farther to clear the guns. Presenting a narrow target would make shells dispersed to either side more likely to miss. A shell falling along the ship's length could still hit and potentially cause considerable damage. The advantage is a reduced risk of multiple hits from a salvo, with a different exposure to individual shells. The preferred approach would depend on the engagement.
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F3's forward firing arcs change the risks of a bow-on approach
A narrow bow-on target could reduce hits from a dispersed salvo, while remaining vulnerable to shells falling along the ship's length.