However, second class cruiser and third class cruiser used the river name because it became complicated.
They were later designated as 'third class cruisers'.
On 28 August 1912, Suma was downgraded to a 2nd class cruiser.
They were second class cruisers and designed for a variety of roles including both trade protection and fleet duties.
Earlier plans allowed for up to six Arrogant class cruisers.
The Tennessee- and Pennsylvania- class cruisers were nearly identical in overall size.
Furious and Courageous were 1st class cruisers which had been converted in 1924 to serve as an aircraft carriers.
After the end of the war, Itsukushima was reclassified as a 2nd class cruiser on 21 March 1898.
Matsushima was reclassified as a 2nd class cruiser on 21 March 1898.
The fourth Highflyer was a 2nd class cruiser launched 1898 and sold in 1921.