At Jutland, Tiger was hit by fifteen 11-inch shells, at least two 12-inch shells, and several 5.9-inch rounds. Damage affected her belt area, flare stores, and sick bay, with a cable locker also recalled as a possible damaged space. A funnel is tentatively described as having been heavily peppered. Despite the punishment, Tiger survived and returned to service quickly. Her resilience helps explain why the Royal Navy wanted to retain her at Washington, and supplies combat experience relevant to the proposed reconstruction.
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Jutland supplies combat evidence for Tiger's resilience
Tiger's heavy shell damage and rapid return to service provide a wartime test of the hull strength assumed by the refit scenario.