World War IDS Langeli

DS Langeli was sunk by the German U-boat UB-29 on March 20, 1916, while at anchor near Corton Lightship, Lowestoft. The ship was en route from Rouen, France, to Blyth in ballast (without cargo). One person lost his life in the shipwreck. The survivors rowed in lifeboats to the Danish ship Arne. (Source: Sjøhistorie.no)

Maritime enquiry: Langeli

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

About DS Langeli

  • Nationality

    11659

  • Built

    1896

  • Wrecked

    20.03.1916

  • Carrier

    H. Rosstrup Ellingsen & Arnfinn Johannesen, Bergen

  • Tonnage

    2600 dvt

Casualties