DS Aranda

World War IDS Aranda

DS Aranda was struck by a mine and sunk on August 5, 1916, from a mine laid by the German U-boat U-78, outside Skerryvore lighthouse. The ship was en route from Bonaventure to Glasgow, carrying a cargo of timber. Unfortunately, 2 people lost their lives in the sinking. (Source: Sjøhistorie.no)

Maritime enquiry: Aranda

(Source: Sjøforklaringer over norske skibes krigsforlis, 1914-1918. B. 1 : 1914, 1915, 1916, via Nb.no)

 

About DS Aranda

  • Nationality

    11659

  • Built

    1890

  • Wrecked

    05.08.1916

  • Carrier

    Isak Foss, Lyngdal

  • Tonnage

    2700 dvt

Casualties