Captain Odd Isaachsen Willoch challenged the approaching destroyers, fired a warning shot, and rejected the demand to surrender his ship. He used the German emissary's visit to consult Askim, whose answer was to open fire. While the negotiation delayed matters, Wilhelm Heidkamp positioned her tubes at close range and the departing emissary fired a red flare that marked Eidsvold's position. Three torpedoes struck as the Norwegian crew prepared to fight; one reached the magazine, and the ship broke apart in 15 seconds with only six survivors.
Chapter · 30:10-34:40
Eidsvold's challenge and sudden destruction
Poor visibility, deceptive negotiations, and a point-blank torpedo spread destroy Eidsvold before her crew can bring its guns fully into action.