Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Could a battleship have light armor?

Battleship subdivision could coexist with lighter armor, making protection thickness alone an incomplete classification test.

BattlecruisersBattleshipsSubdivisionWarship Classification
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Question

Could a ship technically be a lightly armored battleship?

Short answer

Yes. Under this classification, it could have battleship subdivision combined with battlecruiser-level armor.

Notes

A lightly armored battleship is possible within the classification being used here. A ship could retain battleship-style internal subdivision while carrying armor closer to battlecruiser standards. Armor protection and subdivision therefore need separate consideration when placing a capital ship in a category.