 Recognising his superiority, Martin detached a squadron of frigates and ships of the line to chase "Berwick" and a short battle developed in which the fleeing "Berwick" fought the frigate "Alceste".Both ships took damage in the encounter, but as "Alceste" dropped back, a bar shot tore the head off Captain Adam Littlejohn on "Berwick".With other ships coming into range, "Berwick" unable to escape and their captain dead, the surviving officers decided to surrender.