"Glasgow", having escaped the battle, steamed south for three days at , passing through the Straits of Magellan. "Canopus"—warned by "Glasgow"s messages—turned about and headed back at the best speed she could manage, . On 6 November, the two ships met and proceeded slowly towards the Falklands. Twice during the voyage "Canopus" had to report that she was not under control. After coaling, both ships were ordered north but again "Canopus" broke down. She was finally ordered to be beached in the inner part of Stanley Harbour, where she could serve as a defensive battery.