A peacetime presence ship must do more than look formidable at anchor. Daring's broad hull created usable room around the torpedo installations without obstructing their operation. A capable galley and circulation space let the crew receive visitors and stage events aboard. Those hospitality features turned visible firepower into naval diplomacy: the ship could carry a large stick while providing room for conversations intended to make its use unnecessary.
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Why a presence ship needs room to host people
Daring's broad hull, generous spaces, and galley mattered because diplomatic presence depended on receiving visitors as well as displaying weapons.