It would have impeded the firing of truck-mounted guns so that this part of the deck was generally kept clear of guns, though some draughts show complete tiers.
Inowuthi incede ukuthintela umlilo kwinqwelo ezinyuka ngompu, ukwenzela ukugcina imipu ikwindawo ecacileyo nangona ezinye zokutsala umphunga zibonisa ukungagqitywa kwesaleko.