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Telegram from WSC, First Lord of the Admiralty to Vice-Admiral John De Robeck, stating that the best way to bring Bulgaria into the war on the Allied side would be to make a successful attack on the Dardanelles, approving decision not to postpone operations [typescript copy].

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Telegram from Vice-Admiral John De Robeck, Dardanelles to Admiralty, reporting the loss of Submarine E.15, wrecked off Kephez Point while attempting passage of the Dardanelles. Stating that Submarine E.6 had been ordered to torpedo the wreck and if unsuccessful a destroyer would attempt to destroy it. [typescript copy].

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Telegram from Vice-Admiral John De Robeck, Dardanelles to Admiralty, reporting safe return of Submarine B.6, having torpedoed and sunk a Turkish tug. Also reporting bombardment of Taifurkeuia by HMS "Lord Nelson" and seaplane attack onthe town of Gallipoli [typescript copy].

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Telegram from Vice-Admiral John De Robeck, Dardanelles to Admiralty, reporting that Submarine E.14 would attempt passage of the Straits on the first favourable day [typescript copy].

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Telegram from Vice-Admiral John De Robeck, Dardanelles to Admiralty, reporting meeting of all principal officers, which decided that operations would start on Friday 23 April, weather permitting [typescript copy].

Scope and Contents Telegram from WSC, First Lord of the Admiralty to Major John S Churchill, thanks for letters of 3 and 11 Apr. Considering that the prime responsibility of the Royal Navy was to spare the Army as much as possible. Stressing the importance of having a strong fleet in the Marmora even if the Gallipoli Peninsula was still defended by the enemy. Stating that he was sure that the forts would be quelled by two or three days hard action as they were running short of ammunition. "The vital thing is...

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Telegram from Vice-Admiral John De Robeck, Dardanelles, to Admiralty. on Turkish attempts to salvage the British submarine E.15 on Kephez Point, praising the work of Lt-Cdr Eric Robinson, who attempted to destroy the submarine, recommending his promotion to Commander [typescript copy].

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Telegram from Vice-Admiral John De Robeck, Dardanelles, to Admiralty, reporting that the weather had improved sufficiently for transports, tugs and lighters to leave Mudros, and that the attack would start before dawn on 25 Apr [typescript copy].

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Telegram from Vice-Admiral John De Robeck, Dardanelles, to Admiralty, reporting that operations had commenced and the weather was favourable [typescript copy].

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Telegram from Vice-Admiral John De Robeck, Dardanelles, to Admiralty, account of Gallipoli landings on 25 Apr [typescript copy].

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Telegram from C. in C., East Indies, Port Said, to Admiralty, on possible location of German oil store for submarines [typescript copy].

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Telegram from WSC, First Lord of the Admiralty to Vice-Admiral John De Robeck, hoping that he would not be discouraged by the recall of HMS "Queen Elizabeth". Stating that the two Monitors that were being sent out could go anywhere, and were the last word in bombarding vessels. "I am determined to support you and the army in every way to the end of your task and I am quit sure that the result will amply repay the sacrifices and anxieties" [typescript copy].

Scope and Contents Telegram from Admiralty to Vice-Admiral John De Robeck, Dardanelles, reporting that two more infantry divisions were to be sent out, and that the presence of German submarines in Turkish waters made it undesirable to expose "Queen Elizabeth", which was to sail for home at once with all despatch and utmost secrecy. and that instead he would have the older battleships "Exmouth" and "Venerable", and that the two new Monitors "Admiral Farragut" and "Stonewall Jackson" would be sent out before...

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Telegram from French Ministry of Marine, Paris to WSC, First Lord of the Admiralty, thanks for praise of Rear-Admiral Guepratte. Stating that because of the increase of the French Fleet in the Dardanelles they were putting the French forces under Vice-Admiral Nicol, promoted from today, and therefore junior to the British Vice Admiral John De Robeck [typescript copy].

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Telegram from Vice-Admiral John De Robeck to Admiralty, reporting loss of HMS "Goliath", attacked by Destroyers and sunk by two torpedoes [typescript copy].