Months of joint exercises could expose weaknesses in Beatty's reporting before the battle. A Japanese engagement signal addressed to Togo or a Japanese rear admiral could then pass word to Jellicoe without openly challenging Beatty. A formal announcement that the emperor's forces had entered battle would give the message a reason to circulate quickly. On this assumption, Jellicoe might learn of the action by about 15:45 to 16:00 and bring the Grand Fleet south sooner.
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Japanese signals could bring Jellicoe south sooner
A Japanese report of the opening action could reach Jellicoe despite weaknesses in Beatty's communications and accelerate the Grand Fleet's approach.