Just from memory I seem to recall that the V-class NARWHAL & NAUTILUS were refit with new engines in the summer of 1943 (ARGONAUT was lost by then) resulting in losing 12 torpedoes; lowering the load out from 26 to 14 torpedoes after that refit. I don't think it was ever 36. (I could be wrong)
I used to have some bookmarks and scans of old books on this subject on my old computer because at one time this was a hotly contested topic.... Maybe I'll do some digging and see if I can find them.
Happy Hunting!
Art
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