World War IIDS Inger
The DS Inger was en route from Milford Haven to Reykjavik with 1,500 tons of coal and coke when it was torpedoed on 23 August 1941 by the German U-boat U-143 at position 58°58’N and 07°50’W, about 30 nautical miles northwest of Butt of Lewis, Scotland. Inger sank within a minute, and the crew ended up in the sea. Fortunately, one of the lifeboats detached from the davits and remained afloat, right side up, near three members of the crew. They managed to board the lifeboat and rescue an additional 11 men. By dawn, they found no other survivors. The survivors were picked up and landed in Stornoway by a trawler. Nine men perished, including two British gunners.
About DS Inger
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Nationality
Norway
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Built
1930
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Wrecked
23.08.1941
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Carrier
Bachke & Co.Trondheim
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Tonnage
2160 dvt
