Natori is identified as a Nagara-class light cruiser. Her seven single guns were distributed around the hull, with three aft, two forward, and two wing mounts alongside the superstructure. This description provides a concrete example of the Japanese main-battery layout used in the comparison with Hawkins and Omaha.
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Natori's dispersed seven-gun layout
Natori's seven single guns were spread around the hull, providing a clear view of the Nagara class's main-battery arrangement.