World War IIDS Pasvik

The Norwegian icebreaker DS Pasvik was likely blown up by a Soviet mine in Varangerfjord, laid by the submarine L-22. The vessel departed from Kirkenes on 14 April 1943. German sources report the position of the sinking as 69°55’N 39°11’E. Nine Norwegians were lost in the sinking.

About DS Pasvik

  • Nationality

    Flag Norway

  • Built

    1910

  • Wrecked

    14.04.1943

  • Carrier

    A/S Pasvik (G. Lien) Kirkenes

  • Tonnage

    238 brt

Casualties