of the ship was flooded, but she could still manage . He returned first to Monmouth, which was now dark but still afloat. Nothing was to be done for the ship, which was sinking slowly but would attempt to beach on the Chilean coast. Glasgow turned south and departed. Having inflicted little damage on the enemy, Glasgow escaped with moderate damage considering that an estimated 600 shells were fired at her, although the other British cruisers were lost with all hands. The following month, Luce, still commanding Glasgow, took part in the Battle of the Falkland Islands. During the battle Glasgow and the armored cruiser had chased down the German light cruiser SMS Leipzig; Glasgow closed to finish Leipzig which had run out of ammunition but was still flying her battle ensign. Leipzig fired two flares, so Glasgow ceased fire. At 21:23, more than 80 mi (70 nmi; 130 km) southeast of the Falklands, Leipzig rolled over, leaving only 18 survivors. On 15 March 1915, Luce cornered SMS Dresden, which was scuttled at the end of the Battle of Más a Tierra in neutral waters. In 1917, Luce was appointed Commodore of the Royal Naval Air Service's Central Depot and Training Establishment at Cranwell. However, the following year when Cranwell became part of the newly founded Royal Air Force (RAF), Luce was replaced by Brigadier General Harold Douglas Briggs who had transferred from the Navy to the RAF. In February 1919, Luce took command of and remained as captain until some point in 1920. Towards the close of 1921, Luce was appointed Admiral Superintendent, Malta Dockyard. Later life After he had retired from the Navy, Luce served as High Sheriff of Wiltshire from 1930 to 1931. He was promoted admiral on the Retired List on 1 April 1930. Luce died on 22 September 1932 at Little Cheverell House, Wiltshire. There is a memorial to him in Malmesbury Abbey. Notes External links Royal Navy Flag Officers 1904–1945 – Rear-Admiral John Luce C.B. |- |- |- |- |- |- 1870 births 1932 deaths Military personnel from Wiltshire Companions of the Order of the Bath Royal Navy rear admirals Royal Navy officers of World War I