As Defence sank and Warspite circled, at about 18:19, Hipper moved within range of Hood's 3rd Battlecruiser Squadron, but was still also within range of Beatty's ships.
Co Defence afundido e o Warspite rodeado, a iso das 18:19 Hipper moveuse dentro do alcane do 3º escuadrón de cruceiros de batalla do contraalmirante Hood, pero aínda estaba fóra do alcance dos barcos de Beatty.