DS Hovland

World War IDS Hovland

DS Hovland was in dry dock in Halifax on December 6, 1917, and was damaged when a ship loaded with ammunition exploded following a collision. Five people from Hovland lost their lives in the accident. The ship later sank in 1923 off the coast of Algeria.

(Sources: Sjøhistorie.no og Stavanger Aftenblad 11.12.16)

About DS Hovland

  • Nationality

    11659

  • Built

    1898

  • Wrecked

    -

  • Carrier

    Alf Lunde, Nanset, Larvik

  • Tonnage

    5250 dvt

Casualties