DS Bonheur

World War IDS Bonheur

DS Bonheur was struck by a mine and sank on January 7, 1916, near Stone Rock. The ship was en route from Fredrikstad to Garston with a cargo of timber. One fireman lost his life in the sinking, and a able seaman was severely injured. (Sources: Sjøhistorie.no and Med norsk skib i verdenskrigen)

Maritime enquiry: Bonheur

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

About DS Bonheur

  • Nationality

    11659

  • Built

    1898

  • Wrecked

    07.01.1916

  • Carrier

    Fred Olsen & Co. Kristiania

  • Tonnage

    1550 dvt

Casualties