World War IDS Ida

DS Ida was torpedoed by the German U-boat UC-39 on February 8, 1917, southeast of Flamborough Head. The ship was en route from Leith to London in ballast (without cargo). Two people lost their lives in the shipwreck. (Source: Sjøhistorie.no)

Maritime enquiry: Ida

(Source: Sjøforklaringer over norske skibes krigsforlis, 1914-1918. B. 2 : 1ste halvaar 1917, via Nb.no)

About DS Ida

  • Nationality

    11659

  • Built

    1883

  • Wrecked

    08.02.1917

  • Carrier

    H. Skougaards Rederi, Langesund

  • Tonnage

    1640 dvt

Casualties