How did HMS Hood strip a turbine, and could it be repaired without opening the ship?
Short answerExcessive loading damaged the turbine internally; crews could rebuild much of it in place, but access for major components would probably require opening parts of the ship.
NotesA stripped turbine is an internal failure caused when steam pressure drives the machinery beyond what its blades can tolerate, potentially deforming or disintegrating components. The machinery could be dismantled and rebuilt in place. Replacement parts might still require openings through the surrounding ship structure, turning propulsion damage into a significant repair problem.