How much did Glowworm's seakeeping help against the German destroyers?
Short answerShe was not ideal in those seas, but she handled them better than the top-heavy German destroyers.
NotesGlowworm was not an exceptional heavy-weather ship, but she handled the conditions better than the German destroyers. Their large weapons and accumulated topweight made them particularly uncomfortable and less effective in rough seas, while Tribal-class ships represented the stronger British answer for sustained high-sea work.