This was done.
"Range finders!"
"Still out of range, sir," was the report.
"All right But let me know the minute we can strike."
"Aye, aye, sir."
"Half speed ahead, Mr. Chadwick."
"Aye, aye, sir."
Frank signalled the engine room.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Guns spoke simultaneously aboard three of the enemy ships.