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Finding an enemy fleet in the vastness of the sea is no easy task, even if you know the general area of their activity. It's like two blind men fighting, with no idea where the opponent is.
If the speeds of the two fleets are about the same, then playing hide and seek becomes even more exhausting: even if they spot each other, one fleeing and the other pursuing can lead to an endless chase.
That's why aircraft carriers later emerged as a weapon: during World War II, airplanes provided a vast reconnaissance range for the fleets, essentially lighting up the map, which was incredibly convenient.
As technology advanced, the reconnaissance planes that lit up the map became less important than launching direct attacks, with longer ranges and more significant impact, quickly replacing battleships and becoming the navy's new favorite.
