Would Jellicoe and Fisher seek an escort resembling a Second World War Tribal-class destroyer?
Short answerProbably a scout cruiser with characteristics resembling the later Tribal destroyer.
NotesAn escort resembling the later Tribal type is accepted as a plausible direction for Jellicoe and Fisher. In the First World War setting, the proposed vessel would probably take the form of a scout cruiser. No armament or detailed design is specified.