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+ | ''From''.–The Commanding Officer, H.M.S. ''Revenge''. | ||
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+ | ''To''.–Vice Admiral Commanding, [[First Battle Squadron (Royal Navy)|First Battle Squadron]]. | ||
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+ | ''Date''.–2nd June 1916. № B. 111/2. | ||
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+ | ''Subject''.–Action of 31st May and 1st June 1916. | ||
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+ | ''Former''.– | ||
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+ | H.M.S. ''Revenge'', | ||
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+ | 2nd June 1916. | ||
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+ | S<small>IR</small>, | ||
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+ | I<small>N</small> accordance with your signal 1603 of to-day, Friday, 2nd June 1916, I have the honour to forward the following general account of the action of 31st May and 1st June 1916 as observed from ''Revenge''. | ||
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+ | | 6.5p.m.– || Fleet in 2nd Organisation. Course, South. Speed 18 knots. Observed British [[Battle Cruiser Fleet (Royal Navy)|Battle Cruiser Fleet]] of 4 ships in line ahead, engaged with enemy battle cruisers; latter could not be distinguished. | ||
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===Supplementary Report=== | ===Supplementary Report=== | ||
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Revision as of 06:25, 10 May 2008
Captain's Report, H.M.S. Revenge.
From.–The Commanding Officer, H.M.S. Revenge.
To.–Vice Admiral Commanding, First Battle Squadron.
Date.–2nd June 1916. № B. 111/2.
Subject.–Action of 31st May and 1st June 1916.
Former.–
H.M.S. Revenge,
2nd June 1916.
SIR,
IN accordance with your signal 1603 of to-day, Friday, 2nd June 1916, I have the honour to forward the following general account of the action of 31st May and 1st June 1916 as observed from Revenge.
6.5p.m.– | Fleet in 2nd Organisation. Course, South. Speed 18 knots. Observed British Battle Cruiser Fleet of 4 ships in line ahead, engaged with enemy battle cruisers; latter could not be distinguished. |
Supplementary Report
SIR
IN accordance with your signal 0900 of 4th June, I have the honour to report that the wreckage was supposed to be that of H.M.S. Black Prince from the lifebuoy with name of ship on it, 2 Carley Rafts, Cordite Cases, Seamen's Life Saving Jackets, Gratings and Wooden débris. The position was Latitude 56°2' North, Longitude 5°57' East, worked from Iron Duke's positions.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Captain.