 Not being able to answer this question, Captain Bonezzi came to the conclusion that there was no alternative to fighting.The British flag was lowered and the Italian Tricolor was hoisted, and "Ramb I" opened fire from against the enemy cruiser, commencing a fight that lasted twenty minutes.HMNZS "Leander" was hit once, and replied with five salvos within the next minute, leaving "Ramb I" seriously damaged and on fire.