World War IDS Helgøy
DS Helgøy was sunk by the German U-boat UB-39 on January 3, 1917, off Chassiron lighthouse. The ship was en route from Blaye to Barry Roads in ballast (without cargo). One person lost his life in the shipwreck. The survivors were rescued by French fishing vessels. (Source: Sjøhistorie.no)
Maritime enquiry: Helgøy
(Source: Sjøforklaringer over norske skibes krigsforlis, 1914-1918. B. 2 : 1ste halvaar 1917, via Nb.no)
About DS Helgøy
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Nationality
11659
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Built
1901
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Wrecked
03.01.1917
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Carrier
Klüwer & Co, Kristiania
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Tonnage
1806 brt
