Unfortunately, the choice of mountings was for, mechanically complex, quadruple turrets (each battleship had 2 quadruple turrets and one twin turret) and in practice these developed an early reputation for unreliability, with the turrets jamming during battle.
The choice of mountings was for, mechanically complex, quadruple turrets. This was unfortunately. These developed an early reputation for unreliability. This was with the turrets jamming during battle. This was in practice. This was unfortunately.