World War IDS Aalesund

DS Aalesund was torpedoed by the German U-boat UC-71 on January 23, 1918, approximately 12 nautical miles southwest of St. Catherine Light. The ship was en route from Caen to Barry in ballast. Tragically, 6 people lost their lives in the sinking. (Source: sjohistorie.no)

Maritime equiry: Aalesund, 23 jan 1918

(Source: Sjøforklaringer over norske skibes krigsforlis, 1914-1918. B. 4: 1918, via Nb.no)

About DS Aalesund

  • Nationality

    11659

  • Built

    1890

  • Wrecked

    23.01.1918

  • Carrier

    Johan Amundsen, Haugesund

  • Tonnage

    556 dvt

Casualties