World War IDS Bergsli

DS Bergsli, was sunk by a mine on March 19, 1917, laid by the German U-boat UC-70 near Chassiron Lighthouse. The ship was on a voyage from Penarth to Blaye carrying a cargo of coal. Unfortunately, 4 persons lost their lives in the sinking. (Note that the ship’s name was changed from Avra to Bergsli in November 1916. The name Avra is used in the maritime enquiry.) (Source: Sjøhistorie.no)

Maritime enquiry: Bergsli (Avra)

(Source: Sjøforklaringer over norske skibes krigsforlis, 1914-1918. B. 2 : 1ste halvaar 1917, via Nb.no)

About DS Bergsli

  • Nationality

    11659

  • Built

    1892

  • Wrecked

    19.03.1917

  • Carrier

    Ellingsen & Johannesen, Bergen

  • Tonnage

    2132 brt

Casualties