Cattaneo was also criticized for the low speed at which he sailed his ships (16 to 22 knots); this was later explained with the destroyers being low on fuel.
Cattaneo juga sempat dikritik karena melaju dengan kecepatan rendah (16 - 22 knot); tetapi dia menjelaskan bahwa para kapal perusak tersebut bensinnya tinggal sedikit.