World War IDS Barbro

DS Barbro was torpedoed on October 14, 1917, by the German U-boat UC-48 off Ile de Batz. The ship was en route from Newcastle to Torre Annunziata with a cargo of coal. Tragically, 2 persons lost their lives in the sinking. (Source: Sjøhistorie.no)

Maritime enquiry: Barbro

(Source: Sjøforklaringer over norske skibes krigsforlis, 1914-1918. B. 3 : 2det halvaar 1917, via Nb.no)

About DS Barbro

  • Nationality

    11659

  • Built

    1891

  • Wrecked

    14.10.1917

  • Carrier

    Ragnvald Øvergaard, Kristiania

  • Tonnage

    3650 dvt

Casualties