The design process was complicated by numerous changes demanded by various departments of the Naval Technical Committee, but the design was finally approved on 12 June 1897, although design changes continued to be made and slowed the ship's construction.
The design process was complicated by numerous changes. These numerous changes were demanded by various departments of the Naval Technical Committee. The design was finally approved on 12 June 1897. Design changes continued to be made. Design changes slowed the ship's construction.