Why the Orlandos carried pronounced rams

Why did most of these ships have such impressive rams?

Expected engagement ranges were close enough that ramming was still seen as a practical way of sinking an enemy ship.

A viewer notes the imposing rams carried by the class. At the close ranges then anticipated, ramming was considered a viable way to sink an opponent. The images show the pronounced ram on ships including HMS Aurora and HMS Undaunted. Their design belongs to a period when gunfire and physical collision both shaped warship design.