Designation of individual guns on Light German Cruisers?

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Designation of individual guns on Light German Cruisers?

Post by Tanzania » 17 Sep 2023 20:03

Designation of individual guns on Light German Cruisers?

I know from the German battle-cruisers that the turret numbering or alphabetical designation is `Turm No. A"
began at the bow of a ship and then continued clockwise, i.e. starting on the right/starboard, around the ship.

How was the designation by light Cruiser Type with with twelve x 10.5 cm guns?
Was the position of Gun No. 3 (C?) on the, for example "SMS Breslau", i.e. right / starboard,
and the opposite, on the left / port side then had the designation, Gun No. 12 (L?)

Many thanks for any help.
Cheers Holger
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Re: Designation of individual guns on Light German Cruisers?

Post by Tanzania » 17 Sep 2023 20:07

Background of this question found be here:

SMS Breslau 1918
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Holger
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