The German decree added that, as the British admiralty had ordered the use of neutral flags by English ships in time of distress, neutral vessels would be in danger of destruction if found in the forbidden area.

德国法令补充说，由于英国海军部已下令英国船只在遇险时使用中立旗帜， 如果在禁区发现中立船只， 将面临被摧毁的危险。