ðɪ ˌʌpɚ dˈɛk kˈeɪsmeɪts wɜːɹ ˈɔːlsoʊ pɹətˈɛktᵻd baɪ sˈɛvənˈɪntʃ fˈeɪsᵻz ænd sˈaɪdz, bˌʌt wɜːɹ ɛŋklˈoʊzd baɪ ɹˈɪɹ θɹˈiːˈɪntʃ plˈeɪts.
The upper deck casemates were also protected by 7-inch faces and sides, but were enclosed by rear 3-inch plates.