World War IISS Star of Suez The Egyptian SS Star of Suez was torpedoed on December 15, 1942, by the German U-boat U-159. The ship was en route from New York, Trinidad, and Cape Town to Suez carrying military equipment. Two people perished, and 40 were rescued. About SS Star of Suez Nationality Egypt Built 1926 Wrecked 15.12.1942 Carrier Alexandria Nav. Co. S.A.E., Alexandria, Egypt Tonnage 4999 brt Casualties World War II Guttorm Henry Hofsnæs Born: 24.02.1901 Position: 1. Styrmann Read More Read more on Krigsseilerregisteret.no