The explosion broke the ship apart, spilling crude oil into the water.
One torpedo hit near the bow, breaking the ship in two.
The first torpedo broke the ship in half, and the next two hit the aft section.
The sea was trying to break the ship into pieces, and we had very little time.
And the pounding seas eventually broke the ship in two.
In the late afternoon the six tugs and the ship's engines made a united attempt to break the ship free but without success.
It had merely to fall forward and its huge bulk would break the ship in two.
The first torpedo failed to arm, but the second broke the ship in half.
He then breaks the ship in half with his bare hands and feet, drowning them both.
The resulting explosion broke the ship in half and killed the entire crew.