Chinese Destroyer Explosion

Chinese Destroyer Explosion

In 1978, a Chinese destroyer sank after an officer, who had dumped his girlfriend, detonated depth charges on the ship in a vengeful act. His girlfriend had committed suicide, leading to his discharge. The explosion at the port killed 134 sailors.

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