This dramatic video from 1941 captures the HMS Barham exploding after being struck by a torpedo from the German submarine U-331 off the coast of Egypt. The footage was taken by Pathé News cameraman, John Turner.

Just four minutes after the torpedo hit, a fire on board ignited… pic.twitter.com/KrTTDVdgFg

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