It soon became clear to Hezlet that he could not reach a firing position closer to Ashigara than 4,000 yd (3,700 m), almost at the maximum range of his torpedoes.
Segera menjadi jelas bagi Hezlet bahwa dia tidak dapat mencapai posisi tembak mendekati Ashigara lebih daripada 4000 yd (3700 m), batas jangkauan torpedonya.