World War IDS Jerv

DS Jerv was torpedoed during the night of February 1, 1917, by the German U-boat UC-32. The ship was en route from Rouen, France, to Teeside in ballast (without cargo). One person lost his life in the shipwreck. (Source: Sjøhistorie.no)

Maritime enquiry: Jerv

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

About DS Jerv

  • Nationality

    11659

  • Built

    1906

  • Wrecked

    01.02.1917

  • Carrier

    Thorvald Hansen, Lyngør

  • Tonnage

    1750 dvt

Casualties