World War IDS Nereus

DS Nereus was struck by a mine on December 10, 1915, by a mine laid by the German U-boat UC-3 near the North Skywash buoy. The ship was en route from Blyth to Cowes, Isle of Wight, carrying coal. One person lost his life in the shipwreck. The survivors were later brought to Yarmouth. (Source: Sjøhistorie.no)

Maritime enquiry: Nereus

(Source: Sjøforklaringer over norske skibes krigsforlis, 1914-1918. B. 1 : 1914, 1915, 1916, via Nb.no)

About DS Nereus

  • Nationality

    11659

  • Built

    1898

  • Wrecked

    10.12.1915

  • Carrier

    Pettersen & Ullenæss, Porsgrunn

  • Tonnage

    742 brt

Casualties