The merchant ships' attack included serious confusion. Ganges initially fired on Royal George by mistake. Hope's captain misjudged his approach and collided with Warley, leaving their crews to separate the rigging as the ships fell back. These incidents qualify any picture of a perfectly executed naval maneuver. The long-range exchange still caused only limited damage overall, with one sailor killed and another wounded aboard Royal George.
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Friendly fire and a collision during the Pulo Aura maneuver
Ganges's mistaken fire and Hope's collision with Warley show the hazards within the successful convoy deception.