Quad cruiser turrets save space but add too much complexity

Do sixteen-gun cruisers in four quadruple turrets make sense?

They are possible, but four triple turrets offer a better balance of firepower, space, and operating simplicity.

Quadruple turrets can be spatially efficient, but four triple mounts are preferred for this cruiser. The extra mechanism needed for quads adds complexity that can interfere with the dependable cruising role. Twelve 9.2-inch guns in triples would already provide formidable firepower without chasing one more barrel per turret.