World War IDS Hesvik

DS Hesvik was struck by a mine and sunk on September 23rd, 1914, south of Longstone Lighthouse. The ship was en route from Arendal to Grimsby in ballast. Two people lost their lives in the sinking. The survivors were later rescued by a British warship.

Maritmie enquiry: Hesvik

(Source: Sjøforklaringer over norske skibes krigsforlis, 1914-1918. B. 1 : 1914, 1915, 1916, via Nb.no)

About DS Hesvik

  • Nationality

    11659

  • Built

    1898

  • Wrecked

    23.09.1914

  • Carrier

    Carl Bech & Co, Tvedestrand

  • Tonnage

    1234 brt

Casualties