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.
Reply to Their Lordships: