The destruction of the enemy ship by gunfire was one of three elements that could lead to death in battle; the other two were fire, and the sea.
Ukonakaliswa kwenqanawa yotshaba ngokudutyulwa kwakusesinye isizathu zokunyuka kwamanani abafayo emfazweni, ezinye ezimbini zazingumlilo kunye nolwandle.