World War IDS Sterkodder

DS Sterkodder was a rescue vessel that was struck by a mine on November 17, 1917, off Flatanger near Folla. The ship was en route from Kristiansund to Risvær to assist the steamship P.G. Halvorsen. The entire crew of 10 people lost their lives in the shipwreck. Wreckage from the ship was later found in the area.

(Sources: Skipshistorie.net og Bergens Aftenblad 20.11.17, Bergens annonsetidende 20.11.17)

About DS Sterkodder

  • Nationality

    11659

  • Built

    1892

  • Wrecked

    17.11.1917

  • Carrier

    Norsk Bjergningskompani A/S, Bergen

  • Tonnage

    114 brt

Casualties