[Note: ADM 137/304, 304A-304B are produced as a single document: order as ADM 137/304...

ADM 137/304B

1914-1915

[Note: ADM 137/304, 304A-304B are produced as a single document: order as ADM 137/304].

[Listing continued from ADM 137/304A].

Folios 258-271: Falkland Islands. Retention of temporary local defences. Correspondence with the Governor. (Paper M 0519/1915). Correspondences between Captain H Grant, Senior Naval Office Falklands and C-in-C South Atlantic regarding defence of the Falklands plus obtaining agreement with the Governor.

Folios 275-296: Defence of the Falkland Islands. (Despatches from the Governor). (Paper M 0587/1915). Correspondence from the Governor regarding defence prior to the battle (folios 275-291); Report from the Governor to the Secretary of State for the Colonies dated 10 Dec 1914 on the outcome of the battle (folios 292-293).

Folios 297-302: Japanese Congratulations. (Paper M 15860/1915). Letter from the British Embassy in Tokyo to the foreign Secretary (folio 299).

Folios 303-361: Gazetting of the despatch concerning the battle off the Falklands. (Paper M 01207/1915). Annotated proof of despatches (Report by Vice Admiral Sir F C D Sturdee) (folios 304-310); Comments on proof (folios 311-315); First proof of Gazette report (folio 316-320); Annotated proof dated 5 February 1915 (folios 321-325); Proposed list of awards from C-in-C (folios 326-327); Annotated second proof and correspondence regarding awards (folios 328-341); Annotated third proof and comments (folios 342-348); Third proof annotated by C-in-C Home Fleet (folios 349-354); Correspondence with Vice Admiral Sturdee February 1915 (folios 355-356); Annotated third proof (folios 357-361).

Folios 362-383: Returning proof of the despatch. (Paper M 01408/1915 Titled X 7916/1915). Fourth proof (folios 366-369); Correspondence regarding awards (folios 370-379); Gazette report as published 3rd March 1915 (folios 380-383).

Folios 384-392: Report on Captain Basil Hew Fanshawe of HMS Bristol. (Paper N.L. 01846/1915 Titled X 1676/1915). Correspondence over Captain B H Fanshawe’s actions due to his sinking enemy transports and his ability to command a light cruiser in wartime.

Folios 393-401: Account of Action by Midshipman R K Dickson of HMS Canopus. (Unnumbered). Letter to his parents describing action as seen from Canopus.

Folios 402-413: Letter from Alfred Piza, Valparaiso to Frau Vollert, Riesa, Saxony. (Account supplied by Sub. Lt. Richarz). (Paper N.I.D. 9151). Letter in German and with translation which includes a narrative of the battle by subsequent actions of Dresden.

Folios 414-435: Description of Battle, Mr W Dickson. (Paper M 43487/1915). Letter from Mr W Dickson for a letter a Falkland Island resident.

Folios 428-435: The Falkland Islands Battle. Article from the Blumenthaler Zeitung dealing with the Falkland Journey of the Seydlitz. (Paper N.I.D. 11886). Hand written and published version, both in German, dated 6 June 1915 by Doctor on board escaped transport Seydlitz.

Folios 436-447: Translation and notes of contents of two note books enclosed with Letter No. A1/4 dated 18th Dec 1914 HMS Invincible. (Unnumbered). Note book of Midshipman F Grote, Gneisenau during action (folios 438-442); Extracts from note book of G Treptow, Gneisenau (folio 443-447).

Folios 448-457: Comparison of narratives in: (1) Invincible’s & Inflexible’s reports and (2) note book of Midshipman Grote of HMS Gneisenau. (Paper M 0531/1916). Comparison of action particularly dispositions, ranges and gunnery.

Appendix I.

Folio 458-547: Report of Vice-Admiral Sir F C D Sturdee, Commander-in-Chief South Atlantic and South Pacific on the Action off the Falkland Islands. Dec 1914. Corrected Proof (folios 459-501); Final Print as issued to the Fleet (folios 502-547) containing: 1 Report of Intended Attack on Port Stanley. 2 Report of Action off the Falkland Islands, 8 Dec 1914. 3 Individual Ships’ Reports on the Action with the Enemy’s Armoured Cruisers. 4 Individual Ships’ Reports on the Action with the Enemy’s Light Cruisers. 5 Capture of Enemy’s Colliers, Steamships “Baden” and “Santa Isabel.” 6 Report of Damage Sustained by Ships Engaged. 7 Fires Sustained in Action off Falkland Islands. 8 Individual Ships’ Lists of Officers and Men Mentioned for their Services. 9 Gunnery Notes and Experiences in Action off Falkland Islands. 10 Report on Wireless Telegraphy during the Action off the Falkland Islands. 12 Information obtained from German Survivors Rescued after the Action. Appendix I. Report of the Action of 8 Dec 1914 by the Commanding Officer, HMS Macedonia. Appendix II. Report on Search for “Dresden” Maps of the Action.

Folios 548-549: Blank.

Appendix II.

Folios 550-587: List of Survivors from Gneisenau, Leipzig, Nurnberg and S/S Baden and Santa Isabella. (Paper N.L. 15808/1915 Titled Qa 39/1914) Lists of prisoners (Folios 551-581); Orders for transfer of prisoners to England (Folios 582-585).

Folio 588-601: Nominal List of German prisoners of war taken after Falklands Islands Action. (Embarked in Macedonia). (Paper N.L. 15792/1915 Titled Qa 39/1914).

Folio 602: List of Prisoners of War. (Embarked in Crown of Galicia). (N.L Unnumbered Titled X 3394/1914) Note this section is blank.

Folios 603-606: [Blank].

Folios 607-609: 1920 Correspondence between Historic Section and F C D Sturdee concerning preparation of the Falkland papers.

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