The ship was torpedoed in darkness. She was badly damaged, and the Master and his crew took to the boats and stood-by some distance away. Having assured the safety of his crew, the Master endeavored to re-board the vessel. At the second attempt he was successful. As the ship was still in a dangerous condition the Master returned to the boats. Several hours later however, he re-boarded with all hands. The following morning two tugs arrived and, taking the vessel in tow, brought her safely to port in spite of bad weather.

The Third Engineer Officer displayed devotion to duty of a high order. When the ship was re-boarded, he went into the flooded engine room and, under the most hazardous conditions, effected temporary repairs and raised steam. This considerably assisted the tugs in working the ship astern for three days in heavy weather until port was reached. His courageous efforts undoubtedly contributed largely to the saving of the vessel.