World War IDS Kolaastind

DS Kolaastind was sunk on April 11, 1917, by the German U-boat U-30 east of Shetland. The ship was en route from New York to Stockholm, carrying gas oil in bulk and in barrels. Four people lost their lives in the shipwreck. Several others were severely injured when the cargo caught fire. Twenty-three survivors were later rescued by the Norwegian ship DS Galathea and brought to Bergen. (Sources: Sjøhistorie.no and “Med norsk skib i verdenskrigen”)

Maritime enquiry: Kolaastind

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

About DS Kolaastind

  • Nationality

    11659

  • Built

    1917

  • Wrecked

    11.04.1917

  • Carrier

    Johs. Leborg, Ålesund

  • Tonnage

    3300 dvt

Casualties