Victory at sea unlocks L3 battleships and dockyards

A war remembered as having been won by the Royal Navy would strengthen its case for larger dry docks and more powerful battleships. The L3 design is an example of what that political support could make possible. Its armament is described as nine 18-inch/45-calibre guns, with heavy armor and a speed of 26 to 28 knots depending on machinery choices. Dockyard expansion removes the infrastructure obstacle emphasized in this scenario. Even a decisive Jutland victory would still involve losses, so some historical tactical and technical lessons would remain. Ending the war in 1916 or 1917 could also prevent the creation of a separate Royal Air Force.