Captain J. F. F. Ingram, describing the battle wi A ship's foremasts were si ed at forenoon on August 28. The Alcantara altered her course to investigate. The ship first altered her course toward us, but subsequently turned away and made off at hi speed which appeared suspicious to "The Alcantara increased her speed end was overhauling the ship when, at about 2 p.m, she turned and disclosed her enemy identity by hoisting the Nazi ensign and opening fire.
"We immediately returned their fre and hits were scored. Her firing at once became erratic and it was also obvious that internal dam. age had been done as her speed was cońsiderably reduced.
"Unfortunately, a lucky shot hit the Alcantara in the engine room and the enemy made off under the cover of a smoke screen. The Alcantara was unable to maintain sufficient speed to keep the enemy ithin range and the raider, evidently not relishing the treatment she had received, showed no desire to close the range and continue the engagement. Aside from the hit in the engine room, the Alcantara's damage was slight"—United Press.
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