According
to the local Dutch newspaper Goessche Courant dated 11 December 1877
exploded a torpedo boat of the Argentinean Republic. A Danish officer, her
commanding officer and partly of the crew were saved. Her crew sprung over
board afraid for more explosions while the 500 pound gun cotton on
board was not accessible. Thirteen men were killed instantly and other four
heavily wounded; all men below deck where the explosion found place were
killed. What caused the explosion was still unknown.
