World War IDS Graafjeld
DS Graafjeld was struck by a mine on January 15, 1917, by a mine laid by the German U-boat UC-43 northeast of Flamborough Head. The ship was en route from Ålesund to Hull, carrying a cargo of herring. Eight people lost their lives in the shipwreck. (Source: Sjøhistorie.no)
Maritime enquiry: Graafjeld
(Source: Sjøforklaringer over norske skibes krigsforlis, 1914-1918. B. 2 : 1ste halvaar 1917, via Nb.no)
About DS Graafjeld
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Nationality
11659
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Built
1890
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Wrecked
15.01.1917
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Carrier
Skogland & Rasmussen, Haugesund
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Tonnage
1000 dvt
