World War IDS Blaatind

DS Blaatind was sunk by artillery fire on April 22, 1917, by the German U-boat U-33. The ship was en route between Giglio and Argentario in the Mediterranean Sea, carrying a cargo of coal. Tragically, 2 persons lost their lives and 13 were wounded in the sinking. Later, a British steamship rescued the survivors. (Sources: Sjøhistorie.no and Med norsk skib i verdenskrigen)

Martime enquiry: Blaatind

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

About DS Blaatind

  • Nationality

    11659

  • Built

    1883

  • Wrecked

    22.04.1917

  • Carrier

    Johs. Leborg, Ålesund

  • Tonnage

    2500 dvt

Casualties