A British 9.2-inch cruiser response

One proposed cruiser carries nine 9.2-inch guns in three triple turrets. An alternative adapts the Belfast and Edinburgh layout for eight guns in four twin mountings, following the possibility feared in American assessments. The original provision for quadruple 6-inch turrets makes the heavier twin mounting plausible in this argument, although the armour would need rearranging. Such ships could protect trade against German or American large cruisers. One might become the Royal Australian Navy's new flagship, with further ships possibly going to Canada and New Zealand. Existing 9.2-inch coastal and land-artillery facilities would help support that calibre overseas. A Vanguard-style fast capital ship could deal with opponents beyond the cruiser's intended capability.