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Which of two Tigers would survive treaty reductions?

In a hypothetical pair of Tiger-class battlecruisers, condition would determine which ship the Royal Navy retained.

Battlecruisers HMS Tiger (1913)Naval Arms Limitation Royal Navy

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Question

If there were two Tiger-class battlecruisers, which one would survive the treaty reductions?

Short answer

Whichever ship was in the best condition.

Notes

The choice depends on the condition of the individual hull. A two-ship Tiger class would not guarantee that the original Tiger survived. The better-preserved ship would be the stronger candidate for retention.