World War IIMS Skjelbred The MS Skjelbred was torpedoed on September 23, 1943, by the German U-boat U-238 in the Atlantic Ocean. The vessel was en route from Leith, UK, to New York. The entire crew was rescued. About MS Skjelbred Nationality - Built 1937 Wrecked 23.09.1943 Carrier OAT Skjelbred, Kristiansand Tonnage 9000 dvt Casualties No casualties found for this ship. Read more on Krigsseilerregisteret.no