This campaign encounter pits the 32-knot light cruiser Sydney against the slower Pegasus. Sydney's numerous 3-inch guns rapidly accumulate damage during the mismatched action. A hit then penetrates Pegasus's torpedo magazine, compounding the damage. The engagement connects secondary-gun volume with ammunition vulnerability and the additional danger created by powerful torpedo stores.
Notable Point · 45:32-49:14
Rapid-fire guns and the danger of torpedo magazines
A campaign light cruiser uses numerous 3-inch guns and torpedoes against a slower opponent, and a torpedo-magazine penetration exposes the danger of its explosive stowage.