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Where torpedoes could fit on an armed merchant cruiser

Internal cabin conversions are impractical, but deck launchers could occupy former embarkation spaces.

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Question

Could an armed merchant cruiser carry torpedo tubes in converted passenger spaces?

Short answer

Internal conversions would be impractical, but deck tubes could fit in former boat or tender embarkation spaces.

Notes

Rebuilding passenger cabins as internal torpedo rooms would be awkward and complicated. Deck-mounted tubes are more plausible. Spaces once used to embark boats or tenders could provide workable positions without forcing a major internal reconstruction.