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How many torpedoes did Archer carry?

Five fixed launch positions were supported by reloads carried centrally enough to replenish whichever tube had fired.

Question

How many 14-inch torpedoes did the Archer class carry?

Short answer

The estimate is about 15 to 18 torpedoes for five launchers, with reloads transferable among the tubes.

Notes

One bow launcher and a pair on each broadside gave the ship five torpedo tubes. Surviving figures for the total outfit differ, so the estimate remains a range rather than a single certain number. Roughly 15 to 18 torpedoes would have provided reloads for the launchers. The magazine arrangement also allowed weapons to be moved to whichever tube needed replenishment rather than tying every spare to one position.