Takao attracts an honourable mention for appearance, without a claim to be the best cruiser. Mogami and the American Brooklyn line receive favourable mentions as the preferences continue. Algérie is a strong French favourite, leading to a distinction from the training cruiser Jeanne d'Arc. Jeanne d'Arc's eight guns in four turrets give her more fighting power than might be expected of a training ship. Wichita is the final preference as an American design that still paid attention to the treaties.
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Cruiser preferences from Takao to Algérie and Wichita
Japanese cruiser appearance, Algérie, Jeanne d'Arc's armament, and Wichita's treaty compliance provide different reasons for favouring a cruiser.