The surviving cruiser was initially considered for use as a training ship, but the Royal Australian Navy instead moved toward Battle- and Daring-class destroyers. Large destroyers were regarded as more cost-effective escorts for Australia's carrier force. Buying more smaller combatants also created more commands, allowing a wider group of officers to gain sea-going leadership experience. The decision joined tactical utility, operating cost, and institutional development rather than simply replacing an old hull with a newer one. Hobart remained in reserve until disposal, leaving no Amphion-class survivor for preservation. The choice shows how force structure shapes both fleet capability and professional training.
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Why Australia chose destroyers over a training cruiser
Postwar Australia considered retaining Hobart as a training cruiser but favored large destroyers that better escorted carriers and spread command experience across the service.