World War IDS Bolette

DS Bolette was torpedoed on June 22, 1917, by the German U-boat U-19 west of Holmengrå. The ship was en route from Arendal to Rouen, France, carrying wood pulp. Tragically, 5 persons lost their lives in the sinking. (Source: Sjøhistorie.no)

Maritime enquiry: Bolette

(Source: Sjøforklaringer over norske skibes krigsforlis, 1914-1918. B. 2 : 1ste halvaar 1917, via Nb.no)

About DS Bolette

  • Nationality

    11659

  • Built

    1910

  • Wrecked

    22.06.1917

  • Carrier

    Fred Olsen & Co. Kristiania

  • Tonnage

    2350 dvt

Casualties