The top was missing, the flag shot away. Admiral Rawlins, in charge of the Naval squadron, took this to mean surrender and ordered his ships to cease fire.
Mkuu wa Majeshi Rawlins, akiwa na majukumu katika kikosi cha jeshi la majini, alichukulia hili kumaanisha kusalimu amri na aliamuru meli zake kusitisha mapigano.