Replenishment as far as fuel, yes definitely, though obviously not as efficient or practical as a dedicated fleet oiler. They are obviously a good place for a thirsty destroyer when the usual oiler is nowhere in sight though.
Hospital ship? Not hardly, but they could (theoretically) be outfitted better, due to the space available, than a smaller ship.
Repair ship? Again, not a full-time concern, but the space again lends itself better than a smaller ship. I'd kinda have to dispute the (somewhat) facetious assertation that only upholestery work is available.
Rick, I have been in love with battleships since I was probably 8 years old.
When other kids were talking about Reggie Jackson and Carlton Fisk, my nose was buried in books about battleships.
But I have to state that, like you, I am neither vehemently pro-reactivation nor venomously anti-BB like some of those...gentlemen on the Warships1 board.
I would dearly love to see them back in service, but it just will not happen unless the world goes mad and a lot of money is available.
