Good Hope continued firing until her forward section exploded and the ship broke apart with no survivors; the exact moment of her loss is uncertain. Glasgow stopped firing when her gun flashes drew German salvos. Despite a flooded compartment, she could still make 24 knots. Captain John Luce approached the darkened Monmouth, which remained afloat and was trying to beach on the Chilean coast, before turning south when nothing could be done for her. Nuremberg later found the listing cruiser, signalled for surrender, and opened fire when no surrender was received.
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Good Hope explodes and Monmouth is finished
The closing action follows Good Hope's explosion, Glasgow's escape, and Nuremberg's sinking of the crippled Monmouth.