t this moment, I spotted a dark shape ahead and got all the guns onto it. As we got nearer, it was obviously a large ship and one felt a little naked up there in front. Moments later, Greyhound, ahead of us, switched on her searchlight and in its silvery-blue beam was revealed a 10,000-ton cruiser heading towards us, quite close, and looking magnificent in her light grey, which stood out starkly in the beam. I gave an estimated range and opened fire. ‘Ting-ting’ went the firing bell.