^ The British auxiliary cruisers were about 15,000 long tons ( 15,000 t ) each .
^ The British auxiliary cruisers carried eight 6 - inch and two 3 - pounders apiece .
^ The British auxiliary cruisers were about 15,000 long tons ( 15,000 t ) each and carried eight 6 - inch and two 3 - pounders apiece .