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What was the greatest logistical headache for the fleet according to the passage?
Finding and securing sources of oil
According to Churchill, what were the advantages of oil over coal as a fuel for the fleet?
All of the above
Why did Lord Selborne consider the substitution of oil for coal impossible?
Oil does not exist in sufficient quantities in the world
Who was a key supporter of oil as fuel for the fleet and was renowned for many innovations in administration and engineering?
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What did Admiral Fisher consider to be a 'gospel fact' in 1902?
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What was the primary source of power for naval vessels when Churchill went to Whitehall in 1911?
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What technological change was a great success in naval operations?
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Why did the Royal Navy stimulate the transition from coal to oil?
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What was one of the disadvantages of using coal as a fuel for naval vessels?
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What was the preferred type of coal mined in Wales and widely used by navies worldwide?
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