The ships were also equipped with a dozen 40-caliber QF 12-pounder () 12-cwt guns and eight QF 2.5-pounder () Yamauchi guns as close-range defense against torpedo boats.
The ships were equipped with a variety of armaments, including a dozen 40-caliber QF 12-pounder () 12-cwt guns and eight QF 2.5-pounder () Yamauchi guns, which served as a defense against torpedo boats.