The absence of reported German casualties does not show that *Arabis* fired ineffectively. Her crew fought fiercely and handled their guns well. German ships may still have suffered meaningful damage. Casualty figures alone cannot settle how well the sloop fought.
Notable Point · 20:03-20:13
What casualty reports miss about HMS Arabis's gunnery
The absence of reported German casualties does not rule out damage from Arabis's determined fire.