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In Battleships and Cruisers
- Heat Insulation: In the days prior to air conditioning, ships (especially those on tropical station) could become very hot. The wooden deck provided a layer of insulation against the sun's heat. The few cruisers lacking wooden decks were considered unsuitable for tropical service because they would become unbearably hot.
- Appearance & Tradition: A well-maintained wooden deck presented the "proper" naval appearance; this was of particular interest in ships intended for "showing the flag" in foreign ports. Also, it was traditional to have a wooden deck, and there was no particular reason to change.
- Make-Work: Large warships had very large crews, but many sailors only had tasks when the ship was in combat; at other times they would be idle hands. Maintenance of a wooden deck provided a means to keep crews busy during otherwise idle times.
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