World War IDS Argo
DS Argo was struck by a mine on January 28, 1917, by the German U-boat UC-26, near Inner Dowsing lighthouse. The ship was en route from Hull to Rouen carrying a cargo of coal. Tragically, 9 persons lost their lives in the sinking. (Source: Sjøhistorie.no)
Maritime enquiry: Argo
(Source: Sjøforklaringer over norske skibes krigsforlis, 1914-1918. B. 2 : 1ste halvaar 1917, via Nb.no)
About DS Argo
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Nationality
11659
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Built
1883
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Wrecked
28.01.1917
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Carrier
H.M. Wrangell & Co, Haugesund
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Tonnage
1750 dvt
