Hands called at 4 AM. night defence sounded 11 A.M. Submarine attack. Great excitement torpedo cut across our bows. Action sounded off about 11:45 a.m. Closed up at P.8. Retired at first. 13.5’s started firing. Closed up again later on. Range 5000 yards. Started firing after about 1 1/2 hours, 3 or 4 German cruisers sunk or disabled. Did not see anything during the action but saw Mainz in a sinking condition just before we started. Shell burst on after deck making large hole about 12 yards from our gun. Shells also hit A or B turret and one on nets amidships. No serious damage done and no casualties. Band came up on deck and played “Rule Britannia” and the National Anthem. “Queen Mary” came close up and we exchanged cheers. Very deaf after the action and could hardly hear anything at all.

Ed. Note: Battle of Heligoland Bight