A third ram, this time into the middle of "Esmeralda", was fatal and sentenced the ship to death. Nobody else could jump to the other ship, as "Esmeralda" was already sinking. The last cannon shot was fired by Midshipman Ernesto Riquelme, while the main deck was going underwater. Grau and the "Huáscar" crew by then also heard shouts of ""Long Live Chile! Glory and Victory!"" from the ship's sailors. It was 12:10 pm at midday. Grau expressed grief for Prat's death and paid his respects at his own cabin.