Once much of the Danish line stopped firing, British boats moved in to accept surrenders, help damaged vessels stay afloat, and secure them as prizes. Some positions resumed fire as the boats approached, showing that tactical silence did not produce an orderly end to the action. Two Danish vessels trying to leave together sank, while one frigate successfully withdrew. Commodore Olfert Fischer moved from the burning Dannebrog to Holstein and then to Trekroner after Holstein struck. From the fortress he could still engage damaged British frigates that drifted within range, but these local actions did not reverse the battle.
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Prize-taking amid the silenced Danish line
British boats approaching silenced positions to accept surrenders and preserve prizes encountered renewed fire while Danish command shifted between ships and Trekroner.