World War IBark Oryx
Barque Oryx likely foundered in the North Sea on November 22, 1916. The ship was en route from Tyne to Larvik with a cargo of coal. Later, a message in a bottle from the ship was found at Strova in Romsdal, which read, “We are sinking tonight 10 miles off Aberdeen. November 22nd, 1916.” The entire crew of 7 Norwegians and 1 Finn lost their lives in the sinking.
(Sources: Sjøhistorie.no, Med norsk skib i verdenskrigen, Norig 19.02.1917, Dagens Nyt 21.02.17)
About Bark Oryx
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Nationality
11659
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Built
1856
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Wrecked
22.11.1916
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Carrier
Hans Hansen, Stathelle/Brevik
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Tonnage
281 brt
