"According to various reports hitherto received and statements of prisoners, the result of the battle from May 27 to May 29, is as follows:
"Prince Suvaroff, Alexander III, Borodino, Dimitri Donskoi, Admiral Nachimoff, Monomach, Zemtchug, Admiral Ushakoff, one converted cruiser and two destroyers sunk.
"Nicolai I, Orel, Admiral Apraxine, Admiral Senyavin and destroyer Biedovy captured. According to the prisoners, the Osliabia sunk about 3 P. M., and the Navarin also was sunk.
"Almaz, on May 27, was observed in a disabled and sinking condition, but her final fate is yet unknown.
"The full particulars regarding the injury to our ships are not yet in hand, but as far as I could ascertain none was seriously injured, all being still engaged in operations. The whole casualties are not yet ascertained. Casualties of first division are a little over four hundred. Prince Yorhito is in excellent health; Admiral Misu slightly wounded, May 27.
"Fifth report, received the afternoon of May 30:
"Loss of Osliabia, Navarin, confirmed. Sissoi-Veliki also definitely reported to have sunk on the morning of May 28.
"Official statement of Russian losses so far as ascertained: Following six battleships sunk: Prince Suvaroff, Imperator, Alexander III, Borodino, Osliabia, Sissoi-Valiki and Navarin.
"Following five cruisers sunk: Admiral Nachimoff, Dimitri Donskoi, Vladimir, Monomach, Svietlana and Zemtchug.
"Coast defence ship Admiral Ushakoff sunk.