Was Fisher's preference for Renown mainly about her handling or her first-rate role?
Short answerIt was a combination, especially speed, maneuverability, and adaptability; Renown closely matched Fisher's ideal ship.
NotesSpeed and maneuverability were part of Renown's appeal to Fisher, but they were not the whole answer. Her adaptability mattered too. Together, these qualities made Renown close to his ideal ship. The exchange presents Fisher's preference as a whole-ship judgment rather than a reaction to one performance statistic.