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.
A solitary pistol and several machine guns were then activated by the Americans, resulting in a brief but intense battle. Both ships incurred casualties and by 10:00, the American vessel had sunk. Stier was severely damaged and could no longer produce steam, so her commander deliberately sank her less than two hours after defeating the American ship.