Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Why the loss of HMS Thetis demanded a major study

The loss of HMS Thetis is singled out because it prompted a major Royal Navy investigation, although the resulting reforms are not described here.

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Question

Which accident had the greatest effect on the Royal Navy?

Short answer

The loss of HMS Thetis, a T-class submarine, is identified because it led the Royal Navy to undertake a major study.

Notes

The loss of HMS Thetis, a T-class submarine, is identified as the accident with the greatest effect on the Royal Navy among those discussed. Her sinking prompted the service to undertake a major study of what had happened. The exchange does not identify the resulting reforms, so the supported conclusion is limited to the scale of the investigation.