It sank within 15 minutes of the second hit, 100 yards south of the lighthouse. Approximately 83 passengers and crew perished, including the Captain. One lifeboat, with 17 passengers, made it to shore.
The sinking of the ship occurred within a short timeframe after being hit twice, leading to the deaths of many passengers and crew members, including the captain. A single lifeboat managed to reach land with some survivors.