The T1 boats were considered excellent seaboats, with good turning circles and maneuverability even in poor weather. T1 to T12 nevertheless had very wet forecastles despite the knuckle in the bow. Atlantic bows fitted in 1941 improved that weakness. T2, T4, T8 and T10 also had a tendency to lee helm, so the favorable overall handling assessment still allowed for specific faults.
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T1 handling and Atlantic-bow improvements
Good maneuverability coexisted with wet forecastles, which Atlantic-bow refits improved in 1941.