altered course 164°, and at the same time "Barham" was hit.ġ3. the enemy opened fire on the Fifth Battle Squadron for the first time, and straddled H.M.S. This ship did not appear to be undergoing heavy punishment from gun-fire and, in the opinion of Lieutenant- Commander May and two other Officers, there were two separate explosions at short intervals, probably caused by mines or torpedoes.ħ. "Queen Mary" about five minutes later a similar explosion was witnessed in the rear of our Battle Cruiser Squadron, and what was probably H.M.S.
a big explosion was observed on the starboard bow, and one of our Battle Cruisers disappeared-probably H.M.S. Shortly after opening fire the signal was received, " Concentrate in pairs from the rear." "Valiant" then shifted her fire on to second ship from the left.Ħ. "Valiant" opened fire on the enemy, who were steering approximately south-east, using the second ship from the right as a target. Our Light Cruiser Squadrons were 6 points on our port bow, distant about 8,000 yards.ĥ. The enemy, consisting of four or five Battle Cruisers, were bearing Red 40° from "Valiant," range about 22,000 yards. The Fifth Battle Squadron was then in single-line ahead, with our Battle Cruiser Squadron slightly off our starboard bow, distant about 4 miles, steering Easterly, and turning in succession to the Southward. hands were closed up at their quarters and ready to open fire.ģ. About 3.30 p.m., from the reports of our own light cruisers and the increasing strength of the enemy's wireless signals, it became evident that we were in close contact with some part of the German Fleet.ěy 3.45 p.m. All times shown in this report are G.M.T., and all courses are true.Ģ. I n compliance with your signal of to-day, 2nd June, I have the honour to report as follows on the action of 31st May 1916. Official Despatches Captain's Report, H.M.S.
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