ðɪ ˌʌpɚ stɹˈeɪk ʌv sˈɛvənˈɪntʃ ˈɑːɹmɚ kˈʌvɚd ðə ʃˈɪps sˈaɪd bᵻtwˌiːn ðə ɹˈɪɹ ʌvðə bɑːɹbˈɛts ˌʌp tə ðə lˈɛvəl ʌvðɪ ˌʌpɚ dˈɛk.
The upper strake of 7-inch armour covered the ship's side between the rear of the barbettes up to the level of the upper deck.