"Nuremberg" continued to close in on the dazed Charlemagne at a speed of 28 knots, signaling "Heave to" to "Laval Class Wealth" twice using light signals. To make the command more persuasive, "Nuremberg" also fired a warning shot ahead of the sail escort's bow with the main guns.
Extraordinarily long-range, powerful cannons, unbelievably high cruising speeds—these features clearly told the captain of the "Laval Class Wealth" that the strange ship in front was indeed the long-rumored rebel navy battleship. His own sailing warship was incomparable in terms of speed and firepower, realizing he could neither flee nor fight, the seasoned captain knew he and his beloved warship could not escape their fate.
The enemy ship kept closing in, and the signals became even more direct and threatening this time.
"Abandon ship immediately!"
