word of mouth

Hi All

I have read over the years different versions of the battle of the Falklands and the sinking of the Dresden in Cumberland Bay. Do you have any word of mouth versions from your families. The one i have is from my Father from my grandfather (stoker on the Kent) is that they screwed the safety valves down on the boilers to get more steam. Is this possible? and does anyone know who fired first in Cumberland Bay?

Cheers Keith