H.M.S. Revenge at the Battle of Jutland

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,

E.B. KIDDLE,

Captain.

Latitude 56°2' North, Longitude 5°57' East