Reports from First Battle Cruiser Squadron

REAR-ADMIRAL'S REPORT.—1st BATTLE CRUISER SQUADRON
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Enclosure No. 2 to Battle Cruiser Fleet Letter No. B.C.F. 01 of 12/6/16 No. 011 PRINCESS ROYAL, 3rd June 1916. SIR, I BEG to forward a narrative of events of the engagement of 31st May; the times given and the sequence are approximate only. A track chart is also attached. The First Battle Cruiser Squadron followed the LION during the engagement and conformed to her movements.

2. During the greater part of the engagement the conditions of light were most unfavourable, the German Fleet were

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partially obscured by mist which made spotting very difficult, whereas our own line were showing up against a clear horizon.

3. The QUEEN MARY was hit by a plunging salvo near "Q" turret which apparently penetrated the armoured deck...