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.
Her cargo of explosives ignited and burst into flames due to the torpedo. Eight officers, 33 crewmen, and 25 Armed guards managed to abandon the ship using three lifeboats and a raft.