Fire had taken hold on the surrendered "Alcide" in the foretop, probably due to the detonation of a grenade, and by 14:15 it had spread out of control, sweeping the ship from end to end.
Fire had taken hold on the surrendered "Alcide" in the foretop, probably due to the detonation of a grenade. It had spread out of control. This was by 14:15. It was sweeping the ship from end. This was by 14:15. This was to end.