None of the ships were able to send a wireless report, and despite having a squadron of sixteen light cruisers at sea to the south of the convoy, the British did not learn of the attack until 16:00, when it was too late.
没有一艘船能够发出无线电报告，尽管在护航船队的南面便有一支由十六艘轻巡洋舰组成的分舰队，英国人直至下午16:00才获悉此次袭击，但为时已晚。