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THE FIGHT IN THE BIGHT.

OFFICIAL DISPATCHES.

The following was issued on the night of the 22nd October as a supplement to the London Gazette:

Admiralty,

Euryales,

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER, 2ND, 1914

28th September, 1914. Sin have the honour to report that in accordance with your orders a reconnaissance in force was carried out in the Heligoland Bight on the 28th August, with the object of attacking the enemy's Light Cruisers and Destroyers.

At 10.55 a four-funnelled Gorman Cruiser was sighted, and opened a very heavy fire at about 11 o'clock

Our position being somewhat critical, 1 ordered l'earless to attack, and the First Flotilla to attack with torpedoes, which they proceeded to do with great spirit. Tho 1 Cruiser at once turned sway, disappeared in

the hate and evaded the attack;

About 10 minutes later the same Cruiser appeared on our starboard quarter. Opened fire on her with both 6-inch guns; l'earless also ougaged her and one Division of Destroyers attacked bar with torpedoes

The state of affairs and our position was then reported, to the Admiral Commanding Battle Cruiser Squadros.

The forces under my orders (viz., the Cruiser Force, undér Rear Admiral 11, H. Campbell, C.VO, Euryalaus, Amethyst, First 21st October, 1914, and Third Destroyer Fletillas and the Sub. The following dispatches have been marines), took up the positions assigned to received from Vice Admiral (Acting) Sir them on the evening of the 27th August, and,

in accordance with directions given, pro-without success David Beatty, K.C.B., M.VO., D.8.0.,eceded during the night to approach the H.M.S. Lon. Rear Admiral Arthur H Heligoland Bight, Christian, M.V.O HIM.S. Buryatus, The Cruiser Force under Rear-Admiral Campbell, with Euryalus (my Flagship) and Commodore Reginald Y, Tyrwhitt, Com Amethyst, was stationed to intercept any modore (T), H.M.E. 'Arethuse, and Com enemy vessels chased to the westward. At modore Roger J. B. Keyes, C.B., M.V.O., 4.30 p.m. on the 25th August these Cruisers, Commodore (S), reporting the engagementving proceeded to the eastward, fell in with Lurcher and three other Destroyers, and off Heligoland on Friday, the 28th August. the wounded, and prisoners in these vessels

HM.S. Lion;

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1st September, 1914, S-I infe, the honour to report that on Thursday, 27th August, at 5 am, I pro- cuded with the First Battle Cruiser Squadron and First Light Cruiser Squadron in company to rendezvous with the Rear

At 4 mm, 28th August, the movements of the Flotillas commenced as previously arranged, the Battle Cruiser Squadron and Light Cruiser Squadron supporting. The Rear-Admiral, Invincible, with New Zealand

and four Destroyers having joined my flag the Squadron passed through the pre arranged rendezvoas.

At 8.10a.m. I received a signal from the Commodore (T), informing me that the Flotilla was in action with the enemy. This was presumably in the vicinity of their pre- arranged rendezvous. From this time until 11 a.m. I remained about the vicinity ready to support as necessary, intercepting various siguals, which contained no information on which I could not..

At 11 a.m. the Squadron was attacked by three Submarines. The attack was frustrated | by rapid manoeuvring and the four Destroyers were ordered to attack thera,. Shortly after 11 a.m., various signnts having been received indicating that the Commndure (7) and Commodore (S). were hoth in need of assistance, I ordered the Light Cruiser Squadren to support the Torpedo Flotillas.

Later I received a signal from the Com- iasdore (T), stating that he was being attacked by a large Cruiser, and a further signal inforcing me that he was being hard pressed and asking for assistance. The Captain (D) First Flotilla, also signalled. that he was in need of help.

From the foregoing the situation appeared to me critical. The Flotillas had. advanced only ten miles since 8 a.m., and wire, tnly) aliout twenty-five miles from. two enemy hases on their flank and rear respectively. Commodore Goodenough bed detached two of his Light Cruisers to assist some Destroyers earlier in the day, and these had not yet rejoined. (They rejoined at 2,30 p.m.) As the ceparts indicated the presence of any enenty ships one a large Cruiser-1-çan-. sidered that his force might not be strong enough to deal with the situation sufficiently rapidly, so at 11.30a.m. the Battle Cruisers turned to E.S.E. and worked up to full speed. It was evident that to be of any value the support must be overwhelming and carried out at the highest speed possible.

I had not lost sight of the risk of Sub- marines, and possible sortie in force from the

were transferred in hoats to Bacchanfe and Cressy, which left for the Nore. Amethyst took Laurel in tow, and at 9.30 p.m. Hogue

was detached to take Arethusa in tow. This latter is referred to in Commodore. R. Y

Tyrwhitt's report, and I quite concur in his remarks as to the skill and rapidity with which this was done in the dark with no lights permissible.

We received a very severe and almost accurate fire from this Cruiser, salvo after salvo was falling between 10 and 30 yards short, but not a single shell struck; two torpedoes were also fired at us, being woll directed, but short

Arethu's 6-inch guns and a splendidly The Cruiser was badly damaged by directed fire from Fearless, and she shortly afterwards turned away in the direction of Heligoland,

Proceeded, and four minutes later sighted the three funnelled Cruiser Mainz She endured a heavy fire from Arethuse and F Fearless and many Destroyers. After an action of approximately 25 minutes she was son to be sinking by the head, her engines stopped, besides being on fire.

Commodore. Reginald Y. Tyrwhitt was in command of the Destroyer Flotillas, and his report is enclosed herewith. His attack was delivered with great skill and gallantry, and he was most ably seconded by Captain William F. Blunt, in Fearless, and the Officers in command of the Destroyers, who handled their vessels in a manner worthy of the best traditions of the British Navy.

Commodore Roger F. B. Keyes, in Lurcher,

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At this moment the Light Cruiser Squadron appeared, and they very speedily reduced the Mains to a condition which must have been indescribable. -

I then recalled Fearless and the Destroyers, and ordered cease fire

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had, on the 37th August, escorted some Sub four-funnelled Cruises on the starboard

We then exchanged brondsides with a large marines into positions allotted to them ia quarter at long range, without visible affect. the immediate vicinity of the enemy's coast. The Battle Cruiser. Squadron now arrived, On the morning of the 28th August, in com-and I pointed out this Cruiser to the admiral pany with Fredmake he searched the area Commanding, and was shortly afterwards to the southward of the Battle Cruisers for informed by him that the Cruiser in question the enemy's Submarines, dud subsequently, had been sunk and another set on fire, having been detached, was present at the sinking of the German Cruiser Mainz, when he gallantly proceeded alongside her and resoued 220, of her crew, many of whom were wounded. Subsequently he escorted Laurel and Ziberty out of action, and kept them company. till Rear-Admiral Campbell's I then proceeded with 14 Destroyers of the Cruisers were sighted.

Third Flotillo, and 9 of the First Flotilla.

As regards the Submarine Officers, I would' specially mention the names of

(a) Lieutenant-Commander Ernest W. Leir. His coolness and resource in rescuing. the crews of the Gradarok's and defender's

bonts at a criticnt time of the action were admirable

calm but visibility poor, not more than 3 The weather during the day was fue, son

cules at any time when the various actions was taking place, and was such that ranging and spotting were rendered difficult.

Arethusa's speed ras about 8 knots until : 7p.m, when it was impossible to proceed any further, and fres were drawn in all boilers except two, and assistance called for. of the llogue, took my ship in tow in a most At 9.30 p.m. Captain Wilmot S. Nicholson,

seamanlike manner, and, observing that the night was pitch dark and the only lights (b) Lieutenant-Commander Cecil P.showing were two small hand lanterns, I Talbot: In my opinion, the bravery and consider his action was one which deserves resource of the Officers in command of special notice from Their Lordships. Submarines since the war commenced are worthy of the highest commendation.

I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servent,

A. E. CHRISTIAN,

Rear-Admiral.

The Secretary, Admiralty,

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H.M.S. Taerten. Lieutenant Commander Malcolm L. Gold-

taken in tow, and towed out of action by smith, whose ship was seriously damaged, Fearless

Engineer Lieutenant-Commiander Alexander Hill, for repairing steering gear and engines under fire.

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Sub-Lieutenant George H. Faulkner, who continued to fight his gun after being JIKANOEK wounded.

Mr. Charles Powell, Acting Boatswain, TJITAROEM O.N. 200,333, who was gunlayer of the coatre gon, which made many hits. He behaved TJIBODA?.. very coolly, and set good example when gotting in tow and clearing away the TZIEMBANG wreckage after the action.

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Edward Naylor, Petty Officer, Torpedo Gunner's Mate, O.N. 189190, who fired ya torpedo which the Commanding Officer of and so helped materially to put her out of Faertes reports undoubtedly hit the Mains, TJILIWONG notion.

O.N. 285152, who very gallantly dived into Stephen Pritchard, Stoker, Petty Officer,

the cabin flat immediately after a shell had exploded there, and worked a fire hose.

Frederick Pierce, Stoker, Petty Officer, room and behaved with conspicuous coolness O.N. 307943, who was on watch in the engine-

and resource when a sholl exploded in No. 2 boiler.

H.M.S. Laurel.

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Commander Frank F. Rose, who most ably HONGKONG VOLUNTEER CORPS. commanded his vessel throughout the early part of the action and after having been wounded in both logs, remained on the bridge until 6pm., dish aging great devotion ta duty.

Lieutenant Charles R. Peploe, First Lieute enant, who took commnne after Rose was wounded, and continued the action till its close, bringing his Destroyer out in an able and gallant manner under most trying conditions

I would also specially recommend Lieut- Engineer Lientenant Commander: Edward enant-Commander Arthur P N Thorow. H. T. Meesan, who behaved with great ovol good, of Arethus, for the able manner heness during the action, and steamed the ship prepared the ship for being towed in the out of action, although she had been very dark,

sererely damaged by explosion of her own lyddite, by which the after funnel was nearly He subsequently assisted to demolished. carry out repairs to the vessel.

KM. Ship under my command was then towed to the Nore, arriving at 5 pm on the 29th August. Steam was then available for slow speed, and the ship was able to proceed to Chatham under her own steam.

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Sam Palmer, Tending Seamua (GL. 2), O.N. 179529, who continuel to fight, his gun until the end of the uction, although severely wounded in the leg

Albert Edmund Sellens, Able Seaman (L.T.0.), ON. 217245, who was stationed at fore torpedo tubes; he remained at his

1.M.S. Lowestoft,

28th September, 1014. I beg again to call attention to the services SI-I have the honour to report that at rendered by Captain W. F. Blunt, of HMS. a.. m Thursday, 27th August, in aceard Fearle, and the Commanding Offers of the ance with orders received from Their Lord-Destroyers, of the First and Third Flotillas, ships, I sailed in Arethuar, in company with whose gallant attacks on the German Gruisers the First and Third Flotillas, except Hornet, at critical moments undoubtedly savolt throughout the entire nation, although Tryrese, lydia, and Loyal, to carry out thereth from more severe punishment under cuntled in the arm, and then rendered first nid in a very able manner before being pre-arranged operations H.M.9. Fearless possible capture.

tended to himself.

joined the Flotillas at sea that afternoon. I canot adequately expressay satisfaction At 6:59 am on Friday, 28th August, an and pride at the spirit and ardour of my enemy's Destroyer was sighted, and was Officers and Ship's Company, who carried out the most trying conditions, especially in view

George H. Sturdy, Chief Stoker, ON. 283947, and

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At 12.15 pm. Fearless and First Flotilla were sighted retiring West, At the same time the Light Cruiser Squadron was observed to be engaging an enemy ship ahead. They appeared to have her beat.

I then steered NE. to sounds of firing

Flotill

Third Flotilla were engaged, with numerous From 7.20 to 7.57 .my Arethusa and the Destroyers and Torpedo-bonts, which were. making for Heligoland course was altered to port to cut them off.

Two Cruisers, with 4 and "funnels, respec tively, were sighted on the port bow at 7.57 ... the nearest of which was engaged. Arethusa received a heavy fire from both Cruisers and several Destroyers until 8.15 a.m., when the four-funnelled Cruiser" trans- ferred her fire to Fearless,

Close action was continued with the two

ahead and at 12.30 pm. sighted Arethusa funnelled Cruiser on converging courses until and Third Flotilla retiring to the Westward 8.25 am, when a 6inch projectile from engaging a Cruiser of the Kolberg class on Arethum wrecked the fore bridge of the our port bow. I steered to cut her off from enemy, who at once turned away in the Heligolend and at 12.37 pm opened redirectina of Heligoland, which was sighted At 19.42 the enemy turned to N.E., and we slightly on the starboard how at about the chased at 27 knots.

same time.

At 12:56 p.m. sighted and engaged a two-funnelled Cruiser ahead. Lion fired to salvoes at her, which took effect, and she disappeared into the mist, burning furiously and in a sinking condition. In view of the mist and that she was steering at high speed at right angles to Lion, who was herself steaming at 28 knots, the Lion's firing was; rery.creditable.

the westward, and shortly afterwards speed All ships were at once ordered to turn to was reduced to 20 knots.

of the fart that the ship, newly built, haid she was in actios... not been 48 hours out of the Dockyard before

Itis dibcult to specially pick out individuals, hate the following came under uly special observation:

9303, who both showed great coolness

putting uut a fire near the centre gun after ut explosion had occurred there several Leddito shells were lying in the immediate viinity

William R. Boiston Engine Room Artificer, 3rd class, ON M1369, who showed great ability and coolness in taking charge of the after boller room during the Naction, when an explosion blew in the after funnel nul a shell carried away pipes and seriously damaged the main steam pipe

William H. Gorst, Stoker, Petty Officer 0308616.

HMS. Arethua Lieutenant-Commander Arthur P. Thorogood, First Lieutenant, and in charge of the After Control,

Lieutenant-Commander Ernest. K. Arbuth not (G.), in charge of the Fore Control.

Sub-Lieutenant Clive A. Robinson, who

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worked the range finder throughout the Crane, Staker, Petty Officer, ON entire action with extraordinary coolness.

Harry Wilfred Hawkes, Stoker let class, O.NK.12086.

John W Bateman, Stoker Lt class, O.N. K12100. Y

Assistant Paymaster Kenneth E. Badcock, my Secretary, who attended me on the bridge throughout the entire action

Mr. James D. Godfrey, Gunner (T.), who was in charge of the torpedo tubes.

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The following men were specially noted Armourer Arthur F. Hayes, ON. 842020

0.N. M.298 (Ch.).

Second Sick Berth Steward George Trolley,

Daring this action Arethusa had been hit many times, and was considerably damaged on a 6-inch gun remained in action, all other guns and torpedo tubes having beenaction. Temporarily disabled,

Lieutenant Erie W. P. Westmacott (Signal Officer) was killed at my side during this act on. I cannot refrain frem adding that be carried out his duties calmly and collectedly, and was of the greatest assistance

Our Destroyers had reported the presence of floating mines to the Eastward and considered it inadvisable to pursue her. I was also essential that the Squadrons should remain concentrated, and I accordingly ordered a withdrawal. The Battle Cruisers to me

These mon were stationed in the after boiler room and conducted themselves with great coolness during the action, when an explosion blow in the after funnel, and shell carried away pipes and seriously damaged the main steam pipe.

194656 (Pa.), on fore bridge during entire

Chief Yeoman of Signals Albert Fox, ON⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ H.M.S. Liberty.

Chief Petty Officer Frederick W. Wrench, ON. 158530 (Ch), (for rendly resource in extinguishing fire caused by explosion of enreite),

Private Thomas Millington, R.M.L.I., No. Ch. 17417.. 1799

Private William J. Beirne, R.M.LI., No turned North and circled to port to complete A fire becurred opposite No. 2 gun port Ch. 18540. the destruction of the vessel first engaged. side caused by a shell exploding seme First Writer Albert W. Stone, O.N. 346080 She was sighted again at 1.20 p.m. steaming ammunition, resulting in a terrific blaze for (Pa.)?, S.E. with colours still ring. fins opened fire with two turrets, and út 1.35 p.m., after receiving two selvoce, she sank.

The four attached Destroyers were sent to pick up survivors, but I deeply regret that. they subsequently reported that they searched the area but found none.

At 1.40 p.m. the Battin Cruisers turned to

The late Lieutenant-Commander Nigel 5. W. Barttelot commanded the Liberty with great skill and gallantry throughout the action. He was a most promising and all Odioer, and I consider his death is a great foss to the Navy

Eggineer -Lieutenant-Commander Frank A. Butler, who showed much resource in offecting repairs during the netion.

Lieutenant Henry Horan, First Lieu- tenant, who took command after the death of Lieutenant-Commander Bartelut, and brought his ship out of action in an

most trying conditions.

a short period and leaving the deck burning. I also beg to record the services rendered this was very promptly dealt with and by the following Officers and Men of H.3.extremely able and galaaf manger under extinguished by Chief Petty Officer Frederick Ships under my orders

W. Wrench, O.N. 158630.

H.M.S. Fearless.

The Flotillas were re-formed in Divisions and proceeded at 20 knots.. It was now Mr. Robert M. Taylor, Gunner, for coolness noticed that Arethun's speed had been in action ander heavy fire, reduced.

The following Officers also displayed great

Mr. Barry Morgan, Gimner (L), who carried out his duties with oxceptional cool- nose under fire.

Chief Fatty Officer James Samuel Breadle, 0.N. 171735, who remained

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the Northward; and Queen Mary was again Fearless reported that the 3rd and 5th resource and energy in effecting repairs to the wheel for over on hour after being artucked by a Submarine. The attack was Divisions of the First Flotilla had sunk the Fearless after her return to harbour, and wounded in the kidneys. avoided by the use of the helm. Lowestoft Gertian Commodore's Destroyer and that two they were ably seconded by the whole of John Galvin, Stoker, Petty Officer, ON.. was niso unsuccessfully attacked. The Battlets crews bolonging to Defender had been their staffs:

279940, who took entire charge, under the Mrs B Almend Cruisers covered the retirement until night left behind, as our Destroyers had been fired Engiveer Lieutenant-Commander Charles Engineer Officer, of the party who stopped Mr J. Anold fall. By 6 p.m., the retirement having been upon by a German Croiser during their act do P. Messervy,

leaks, and accomplished his task although Mr W. Bod.e well excouted and all Destroyers accounted of mercy in saving the survivors of the

Dr C. T. Cr. eN. working up to his chest in water. H.M.S, Goshawk,

MisA. Fy for, I altered course, spread the Light German Destroyer.

H.BL.S. Taforey...--

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Cruisers, and swept northwards in accordance with the Commander-in-Chief's orders. At 7.45 p.m. I detached Liverpool to Nosyth with German prisoners, 7′ officers and 79 men, survivors from Mains. No further insidert -oncurred.I have the honour to be, Sir, your

bedient servant.

(Signed) DAVID BEATTY, Vice-Admiral, The Secretary of the Admiralty,

At 10 am hearing that Commodore (S)

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Commander the Hon. Herbert Meade, who Mr. Ernest Repet, Chief Gunner, who in Jancher and Firedrake were being chased took his Division into action with great carried out is duties with exceptional cool- by Light Cruisers, I proceeded to his coolnces and serve, and was instrumental in muss under fire, assistance with Fearless and the First Flotilla sinking the German Destroyer V. 187, until 10.57 am when, having received no and with the boats of his Division, sared news and being in the vicinity of Heligoland, the survivors in a most chivalrous manner. I ordered the ships in company to turn to the westward.

All guns except two 4-inch were again in working order, and the roper deck supply of ammunition was replenished.

H.M.S. Ferret.

Commander Geoffrey Mackworth, who, with his Division, most gallantly seconded Com mander Meade, of Goshaul.

I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient Servant,

B.YTTEWITT,

Commodore (T.)

The dispatch of Commodore Keyes on the work of the Submarines will be given

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