The torpedo caused her cargo of explosives to ignite and burst into flames. The crew of eight officers, 33 crewmen, and 25 Armed guard were able to abandon the ship in three lifeboats and a raft.
The explosive load on the ship detonated when hit by the torpedo. The crew of eight officers, 33 sailors, and 25 Armed guards were able to evacuate in three lifeboats and a raft after the explosion.