World War IDS Gjertrud

DS Gjertrud was torpedoed by the German U-boat UB-112 on October 1, 1918, west of Lizard. The torpedo caused the vessel to break amidships and sink within 10 seconds. The ship was en route from Newport Mon to St. Malo, carrying a cargo of coal. Eleven people lost their lives in the shipwreck, and three were rescued by a British schooner. (Source: Sjøhistorie.no)

Maritime enquiry: Gjertrud

(Source: Sjøforklaringer over norske skibes krigsforlis, 1914-1918. B. 4 : 1918, via Nb.no)

About DS Gjertrud

  • Nationality

    11659

  • Built

    1893

  • Wrecked

    01.10.1918

  • Carrier

    N. Mjelde, Haugesund

  • Tonnage

    593 brt

Casualties