HMS Glasgow emerges from harbour and joins Kent as the German squadron withdraws. Her captain, carrying memories of the defeat at Coronel, wants to attack by himself but is ordered to stay out of range, trail the enemy, and keep Admiral Sturdee informed. The rest of the British squadron then weighs anchor and proceeds down the harbour, while Bristol is still reassembling her engines and Macedonia is left behind. By 10:30 the last British ship has cleared Cape Pembroke and five retreating smoke plumes remain visible on the horizon. The sequence links disciplined contact-keeping with the practical readiness work needed to turn a surprised squadron into a pursuing force.
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Glasgow scouts as Sturdee's squadron gets under way
Glasgow's captain is ordered to trail and report rather than attack alone while Sturdee's ships raise steam and clear the harbour for the pursuit.