World War IDS Leander

DS Leander was torpedoed by the German U-boat UB-57 on October 20, 1917, near Flamborough Head. The ship was en route from West Hartlepool to Savona, carrying a cargo of coal. One person lost his life in the shipwreck. (Source: Sjøhistorie.no)

Maritime enquiry: Leander

(Source: Sjøforklaringer over norske skibes krigsforlis, 1914-1918. B. 3 : 2det halvaar 1917, via Nb.no)

About DS Leander

  • Nationality

    -

  • Built

    1892

  • Wrecked

    20.10.1917

  • Carrier

    Louis Wetlesen, Kristiania

  • Tonnage

    4450 dvt

Casualties