"_Nestor_, _Nomad_, and _Nicator_ pressed home their attack on the battle-cruisers and fired two torpedoes at them, being subjected to a heavy fire from the enemy's secondary armament. _Nomad_ was badly hit, and apparently remained stopped between the lines. Subsequently _Nestor_ and _Nicator_ altered course to the SE., and in a short time, the opposing battle-cruisers having turned 16 points, found themselves within close range of a number of enemy battleships. Nothing daunted, though under a terrific fire, they stood on, and their position being favorable for torpedo attack fired a torpedo at the second ship of the enemy line at a range of 3,000 yards. Before they could fire their fourth torpedo, _Nestor_ was badly hit and swung to starboard, _Nicator_ altering course inside her to avoid collision, and thereby being prevented from firing the last torpedo. _Nicator_ made good her escape. _Nestor_ remained stopped, but was afloat when last seen. _Moorsom_ also carried out an attack on the enemy's battle fleet. [Sidenote: Officers of destroyers commended for gallantry.] "_Petard_, _Nerissa_, _Turbulent_, and _Termagant_ also pressed home their attack on the enemy battle cruisers, firing torpedoes after the engagement with enemy destroyers. _Petard_ reports that all her torpedoes must have crossed the enemy's line, while _Nerissa_ states that one torpedo appeared to strike the rear ship. These destroyer attacks were indicative of the spirit pervading His Majesty's Navy, and were worthy of its highest traditions. I propose to bring to your notice a recommendation of Commander Bingham and other Officers for some recognition of their conspicuous gallantry. [Sidenote: Visibility reduced.] "From 4.15 to 4.43 p.m. the conflict between the opposing battle-cruisers was of a very fierce and resolute character. The 5th Battle Squadron was engaging the enemy's rear ships, unfortunately at very long range. Our fire began to tell, the accuracy and rapidity of that of the enemy depreciating considerably. At 4.18 p.m. the third enemy ship was seen to be on fire. The visibility to the north-eastward had become considerably reduced, and the outline of the ships very indistinct. [Sidenote: Closing with the enemy's Battle Fleet.]