With Phipps and the first lieutenant concussed, Cunliffe-Owen took charge of the damaged ship. Signalling equipment had been lost. He went by motor boat to Talybont to explain the situation, and preparations followed to tow Limbourne stern first.
The accompanying ship report describes the time needed to free wounded men trapped in the Wireless Office and forward superstructure. His surname and rank are recorded; given names and initials remain unverified.
Named in the reproduced Battle Summary No. 31 as the sub-lieutenant who took command after the captain and first lieutenant were incapacitated. Given names and service record have not yet been verified.
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