World War IIMS Talabot

The Norwegian MS Talabot was attacked by aircraft in Grand Harbour, Malta, on 26 March 1942. The vessel caught fire, and it was decided to scuttle the ship to prevent the ammunition on board from exploding. The wreck was raised in 1949 and subsequently sunk in deeper waters.

 

About MS Talabot

  • Nationality

    Flag Norway

  • Built

    1936

  • Wrecked

    26,03,1942

  • Carrier

    Wilh. Wilhelmsen, Tønsberg

  • Tonnage

    10740 dvt

Casualties