Holland's death led to responsibility for "Prince of Wales" falling to Wake-Walker in "Norfolk". With this command came the responsibility of coping with "Bismarck" until enough British warships could concentrate and destroy her. His choice was either to renew the action with "Bismarck", or ensure that she be intercepted and brought to action by other heavy units. Wake-Walker chose the latter course, continuing to shadow the German ships. Further offensive action, he concluded, would cause more damage to "Prince of Wales" than to "Bismarck" and endanger his cruisers, plus he knew Tovey was on his way. He ordered "Prince of Wales" to follow "Norfolk" at her best speed, so that "Norfolk" and "Suffolk" could fall back on her if attacked. At 07:57 "Suffolk" reported that "Bismarck" had reduced speed and appeared damaged.