World War IDS Rutenfjell

DS Rutenfjell was mine-sunk on February 19, 1917, by a mine laid by the German U-boat UC-21. The ship was en route from Newcastle to Chantenay, carrying coal. One person lost his life in the shipwreck. (Source: Sjøhistorie.no)

Maritime enquiry: Rutenfjell

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

About DS Rutenfjell

  • Nationality

    11659

  • Built

    1875

  • Wrecked

    19.02.1917

  • Carrier

    Olsen & Ugelstad, Kristiania

  • Tonnage

    2750 dvt

Casualties