At 300 metres [330 yards], he gave the order to fire. The first shell ripped into the radio room, killing Furbank; the second shot carried away the bridge, killing Captain J. McEachern. Other shells tore into the hull.
At a distance of 300 metres [330 yards], the order was given to commence firing. The initial shell struck the radio room, fatally wounding Furbank; the second shot damaged the bridge, killing Captain J. McEachern. Additional shells breached the hull.