A lone  gun and a few machine guns were then put in operation by the Americans and a short but violent battle was fought. Both vessels suffered casualties and by 10:00 the American ship had sunk. Stier was badly damaged as well and could no longer make steam, so her commander scuttled her less than two hours after defeating the American vessel.
The Americans deployed one handgun and several automatic rifles, leading to a short but fierce confrontation. Both vessels incurred damage and by 10:00, the American vessel had met its demise. Stier suffered significant harm and could no longer generate steam, prompting her commander to intentionally sink her less than two hours after defeating the American ship.