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.
In addition to their main armament, the ships were also equipped with smaller guns, including a dozen 40-caliber QF 12-pounder () 12-cwt guns and eight QF 2.5-pounder () Yamauchi guns, designed to counter torpedo boats.