The China Station had an aircraft carrier and cruisers, while the East Indies Station had more cruisers. Australian and New Zealand forces added cruisers and destroyers in the region. Carriers provided the ability to search where required. A surface raider moving south into the South Atlantic therefore encountered forces already present around its area of operations. The worldwide command structure connected these regional responsibilities.
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Cruisers and carriers across the Royal Navy's regional commands
Regional stations and Australian and New Zealand forces spread cruisers, destroyers, and carrier search capacity across distant waters, providing forces to watch for surface raiders.