The hypothetical fleet comparison leads to a broader observation about naval institutions. The US Navy and Royal Navy can share a surprisingly similar ethos and thought process even when each tries to distinguish itself from the other. They may begin from different assumptions and use different methods, yet still reach substantially the same answer. Disagreement can then continue over terminology after the underlying issue is settled.
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Different naval institutions reaching the same answer
The US Navy and Royal Navy can reach similar conclusions through different starting points and methods.