sentences:  In the English Channel on the afternoon of the 28th there was an explosion without warning at ; at least 20 lives were lost and 20 more injured.The "L'Escarmouche" was called alongside once the extent of the damage had been assessed, and for approximately an hour the men on board the Empire Javelin jumped from the ship.HMS Hargood (K582) arrived to assist, standing off nearby on submarine watch.