The German ship sank an hour later with no survivors.

You even called it a German ship just now.

It was an important supply point used by a variety of German ships during the war.

The larger force suggested that major German ships would be following behind.

When the action was over the German ships returned to base without damage or loss of life.

Kelly did so, but eventually lost sight of the German ships.

There may also have been further fatalities on the other German ships.

The German ship then rolled over at 19:27 after a long chase.

German ships in the harbor weren't likely to stop one of their own.

German ships opened fire when they reached a range of five miles.