Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Oceanic as a better carrier hull than Argus

Oceanic could make a better aircraft carrier than Argus, although converting the liner would still be undesirable.

Aircraft CarriersCivilian-to-Military Ship ConversionsHMS ArgusRMMV OceanicRoyal Navy
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Question

Would RMMV Oceanic make a good aircraft-carrier conversion?

Short answer

She would make a better carrier than Argus, but conversion would still not be the preferred use of the liner.

Notes

Oceanic would offer a better basis for carrier conversion than Argus, but that does not make the conversion advisable. The comparison separates the liner's potential from an actual recommendation to rebuild her. No reason is given for the reluctance to use Oceanic in this role. The brief response therefore ranks the two hulls while leaving the design and strategic tradeoffs unresolved.