World War IIDS Jadarland
The Norwegian DS Jardarland operated on the route between Sandnes, Stavanger, and Bergen. On 31 May 1940, the vessel struck a mine and sank within minutes at Sletta, near Rødvær Lighthouse north of Haugesund. Twenty-four people were lost in the sinking, including 11 crew members, two pilots, two postal clerks, and 13 passengers.
About DS Jadarland
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Nationality
Norway
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Built
1918
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Wrecked
31.05.1940
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Carrier
Sandnæs Dampskibs- Aktieselskab, Sandnes
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Tonnage
900 dvt
