World War IDS Skaala

DS Skaala was torpedoed by the German U-boat UB-35 on December 26, 1917, west of Prawle Point. The ship was en route from Port Talbot to Rouen, France, carrying coal briquettes. One person lost his life in the shipwreck. The survivors were later rescued by a British naval vessel. (Source: Sjøhistorie.no)

Maritime enquiry: Skaala

(Source: Sjøforklaringer over norske skibes krigsforlis, 1914-1918. B. 3 : 2det halvaar 1917, via Nb.no)

About DS Skaala

  • Nationality

    11659

  • Built

    1906

  • Wrecked

    26.12.1917

  • Carrier

    Adolph Halvorsen, Bergen

  • Tonnage

    1750 dvt

Casualties