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Which sunken ships would fill gaps in naval museums?

A hypothetical recovery question favors lost carriers and Tribal destroyers, then raises the separate issue of preserving war graves.

Question

Which sunken warships would the panel want raised in their original condition as museums?

Short answer

Suggestions include Saratoga, Eagle, Courageous, Glorious, Ark Royal, and Tribal-class destroyers, subject to the question's hypothetical recovery assumption and the concern about war graves.

Notes

The question assumes that a wreck could be recovered in its original condition and preserved as a museum. Saratoga is an early suggestion, followed by interest in lost Royal Navy carriers such as Eagle, Courageous, Glorious, and Ark Royal. Tribal-class destroyers also feature among the proposed recoveries. The discussion closes with a reminder that wrecks may also be war graves, including losses still within living memory, which complicates treating recovery solely as a museum opportunity.