however, the "monarch" had also sustained serious damage. her stem was stoved in, and had it not been for an extra-strong collision bulkhead she may well also of foundered. on discharging the "peveril's" crew and passenger, the "monarch" moved across the harbour to the red pier; and then to the south quay in order for repairs to be effected, where she attracted considerable attention from the public. a report in the "ramsey courier;" tuesday, 19 september 1899, stated that the "monarch's" bow was covered by canvas in order to obscure the result of the impact, but the entirety could not be fully hidden. damage could be seen in the shape of a hole, extending several feet below the waterline, as well as damage to her plating stretching back approximately 20 feet, as a consequence of striking the "peveril's" belting.