87. Falling debris - and splashes - after torpedo hit
A modest amount of falling debris after a hit emanating from the site of the hit upwards and towards the u-boat that fired the torpedo. As said debris hits the water, it cause multiple splashes in the water. If the ship is carrying explosives as cargo, then the effect is much greater, and over a larger distance. Some debris, especially carley-floats, remains on surface from any sinking.
Another typical sight, especially if a hit is towards the engine room, was a massive and prolonged gout of black-smoke and sparks from the funnel (stack) as over-pressure drove all the embers and soot up through the funnel. (often visible on wartime films of such sinkings)
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