The French warship couldn't take the upwind position and had to turn north again to "flee."
Colonel Russell watched as the distance between both sides grew closer, skillfully selecting five ships to block the wind, and then ordered the other warships to fully power chase.
However, as the fast fleet completed its turn, Russell felt something was amiss.
He turned to the back of the command room and, through the glass window, saw two steam battleships floating on the distant sea surface, his own "Shield" and "Pinewood" ships.
Russell frowned and pointed out the window, asking the staff officer beside him, "What's wrong with them?"
The latter was also clearly confused, quickly ran out, and returned a few minutes later, somewhat dejected, saying, "Commander Sir, 'Pinewood' reported an issue with its ship axle, the other one is still inspecting the fault."
