The "Cochrane" continued advancing on the "Huáscar" without answering its fire until it was very close to its adversary, in order not to lose speed. When it finally attacked, the onslaught was ferocious. The second shot destroyed the command tower of the "Huascar", killing Admiral Grau and leaving the monitor without a rudder. The fight continued for another hour, but the arrival of the "Blanco Encalada" with the rest of the Chilean fleet made any resistance totally hopeless. The "Huáscar" was captured and became a part of the Chilean fleet.