At 16:55, when the 5BS had moved within range of the enemy battleships, Evan-Thomas issued his own flag command warning his squadron to expect sudden manoeuvres and to follow his lead, before starting to turn on his own initiative.
Ás 16:55, cando o 5º escuadrón movérase dentro do alcance dos acoirazados alemáns, Evan-Thomas izou a súa propia bandeira de ordes, advertindo ao seu escuadrón que agardasen manobras repentinas e que seguisen ao seu líder, comezando despois a virar baixo a súa propia iniciativa.