Calcutta ordered Diamond to go alongside Slamat to rescue survivors while the rest of the convoy continued to try to reach Souda Bay in Crete. At 08:15 Diamond reported that she was still rescuing survivors and still under air attack.
Calcutta commanded Diamond to assist Slamat with rescuing survivors, while the rest of the convoy tried to reach Souda Bay in Crete. At 08:15, Diamond reported ongoing rescue efforts and continued air threat.