Assertion: auxiliary cruiser | /r/CapableOf | prove to be useless
Facets:
value: because of their low speed
type: CAUSE
value: generally
type: DEGREE
value: because of lack of armor
type: CAUSE
value: in this role
type: LOCATION
value: because of feeble firepower
type: CAUSE
Source sentences:
text: Auxiliary cruisers were used to fill gaps in their long-range lines or provide escort for other cargo ships, although they generally proved to be useless in this role because of their low speed, feeble firepower and lack of armor.