World War IDS Oria

DS Oria was struck by a mine on March 29, 1917, off Cape Busto. The ship was en route from Newport Mon to Marseille carrying a cargo of coal. Attempts were made to tow the ship to Gijon, but it sank off Cape Peñas. One person lost his life in the shipwreck. The remaining crew members were landed at Bilbao. (Sources: Sjøhistorie.no og Ofotens Tidende 03.04.17)

Maritime enquiry: Oria

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

About DS Oria

  • Nationality

    11659

  • Built

    1913

  • Wrecked

    29.03.1917

  • Carrier

    Fearnley & Eger, Kristiania

  • Tonnage

    3250 dvt

Casualties