How might a modernized HMS Tiger have served in the Second World War?
Short answerShe could combine convoy escort with cruiser hunting, particularly against raiders in the South Atlantic.
NotesA modernized Tiger could combine convoy-escort and cruiser-hunting duties, especially in the South Atlantic. At a River Plate-style interception, her heavy battery would reinforce the cruisers already hunting the raider. Eight 13.5-inch guns would make an encounter with Graf Spee exceptionally dangerous. Replacement with twin 14-inch weapons is also plausible because Britain was already producing that calibre for the King George V class. This gives an older capital ship a useful niche against commerce raiders instead of a modern enemy battle fleet.