The main armored belt was  thick in the most critical areas of the ship, including the machinery spaces and ammunition magazines, and  in other less important areas; the armor tapered to zero at the stern and bow of the ship.
The main armored belt was thick in the most crucial areas of the ship, including the engine rooms and ammunition storage compartments, and in other less critical areas; the armor gradually thinned out to zero at the stern and bow of the ship.