In the meeting reported the First Sea Lord (1) that the the acting of so-called Q- ships and a Q-trawler in respectively 3 and 1 action against submarines were promising. The submarines damaged 2 British ships. (2) The Q-7 and Q-36 had been brought in. He pointed out that firing from a large distance was almost useless as experienced. Unless there was fired from a very short range had the enemy submarine a good chance to escape safely. Further more he reported the serious marine casualties caused by submarines and by raiders.
Notes
1. John Rushworth Jellicoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe (5 December Southampton, England 1859-Kensington London, England 20 November 1935), served in the Royal Navy between 1872-1919 ending his career in the rank of Admiral of the Fleet, First Sea Lord between 30 November 1916 and 10 January 1918 and commanded the Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland in May 1916. Governor-General of New Zealand 27 September 1920-12 December 1924.
2. Vessels pretending to be harmless merchant ships but heavily armed to be used against submarines. The armament was concealed.
Source
The National Archives, Kew Gardens, England, CAB 23-2-28
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