World War IISS Mary Luckenbach

The American SS Mary Luckenbach was torpedoed on 14 September 1942 by German Junkers 88 aircraft near Bear Island. The vessel was in convoy from New York to Murmansk, carrying ammunition. The entire crew of 65, including one Norwegian, perished in the sinking.

About SS Mary Luckenbach

  • Nationality

    Flag USA

  • Built

    1919

  • Wrecked

    14.09.1942

  • Carrier

    Luckenbach Steam Ship Co. Inc, New York, USA

  • Tonnage

    7800 dvt

Casualties