SS Fairfield City

World War IISS Fairfield City

The American TS Fairfield City was torpedoed by German aircraft off North Cape on 5 July 1942. The vessel was en route from Hvalfjord to Murmansk, carrying war materials. Eight lives were lost in the sinking, including one Norwegian, while thirty-four persons were rescued.

About SS Fairfield City

  • Nationality

    Flag USA

  • Built

    1921

  • Wrecked

    05.07.1942

  • Carrier

    Isthmian Steam Ship Company, New York, NY, USA

  • Tonnage

    5686 BRT

Casualties