George R.I.

2. Our thanks are due to yourself and to officers and men for the brilliant victory you have reported.


Reply to His Majesty:

Your Majesty's gracious message has been received with pride and satisfaction by myself, the Rear-Admiral, Captains, Officers, and Ship's Companies under my command.

We hope soon to have the privilege of completing our mission by disposing of the remaining cruiser.

Commander-in-Chief, Invincible.


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