How many 14-inch torpedoes did the Archer class carry?
Short answerThe estimate is about 15 to 18 torpedoes for five launchers, with reloads transferable among the tubes.
NotesOne 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.