We immediately stopped the engines to determine what had happened. We continued on home on one engine. Although the vibration and shaking was severe (for the few moments after it happened and before we shut down), there was no damage to the cutlass bearing or shaft log.
So, it would be very unlikely that they would have any additional damage since they would immediately notice a vibration when they attempted to leave the dock. If the shaft is cut, then no damage could occur since the prop will not turn and the vessel would not go anywhere.
Actually, cutting the shaft is very effective in disabling the ship safely.
Why disable it safely?