World War IIDS Samlanes
SS Samlanes was on a journey from Swansea to Shoreham. On the 13th of March 1941, the vessel hit a mine outside Lizard Head, Cornwall. A rescue boat was immediately sent from shore, but no survivors were found amongst the wreckage. 13 Norwegians, an Irishman and a Swedish sailor perished in the sinking.
About DS Samlanes
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Nationality
Norway
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Built
1908
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Wrecked
13.03.1941
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Carrier
Storaas,Hans, Bergen
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Tonnage
1070 dvt
