Minion ran short of fuel while patrolling with light cruisers. An attempt to replenish her from one of the cruisers failed, and she had to be brought back. The ability to refuel at sea did not guarantee that a particular transfer would succeed. Inherent endurance still mattered when a replenishment attempt went wrong.
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Minion returns after refuelling fails
A failed fuel transfer forced Minion to return, showing why destroyer endurance mattered even when refuelling at sea was possible.