Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Why the Royal Navy later moved away from 9.2-inch guns

Logistics is given as the main reason, with a warning that the calibre's abandonment involved extensive debate.

9.2-inch GunsNaval LogisticsNaval StandardisationRoyal Navy
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Question

Why did the Royal Navy later abandon the 9.2-inch calibre?

Short answer

Mostly for logistical reasons, although the decision involved extensive debate.

Notes

An audience question asks why the Royal Navy later moved away from the 9.2-inch calibre. The short answer attributes the change mostly to logistics while acknowledging extensive debate. It does not make logistics the sole consideration or offer a detailed design verdict. The response complements the earlier discussion of how multiple calibres complicated ammunition supply and encouraged standardization.