What was the outcome of the engagement between the Cutter Surveyor and Narcissis?

• A. Cutter Surveyor was captured
• B. Narcissis captured
• C. Both ships escaped
• D. Both ships sunk

Answer: (A)

In ship-to-ship combat, a surrender or capture happens when one vessel cannot continue fighting and yields to the other. The description in this scenario indicates that Narcissis overpowered the Cutter Surveyor and forced it to surrender, which is why the outcome is best described as the Surveyor being captured. When a smaller, faster cutter is confronted by a more capable adversary, the crew may choose to strike colors rather than risk total loss, preserving the ship as a prize and saving lives. The other possible outcomes would require different details—such as the Surveyor escaping, both ships sinking, or the Narcissis being captured—which aren’t supported by the described engagement.