 Turret Two 's sprinkler system failed to operate automatically . Firefighting crews quickly responded and sprayed the roof of the turret and the left and right gun barrels , which were still loaded , with water . On Kissinger 's recommendation , Moosally ordered Turret Two 's magazines , annular spaces , and powder flats flooded with 16 tons ( 14 @,@ 000 kg ) of seawater , preventing the remaining powder from exploding and likely saving the ship . The turret fire was extinguished in about 90 minutes . 
