World War IIDS Spind

The DS Spind (formerly Homledal) was en route in convoy from Milford Haven to Lisbon with a cargo of coal, coke, and machinery. The convoy endured heavy attacks, with seven British ships torpedoed over four days, along with two of the escort vessels. On 23 August 1941, Spind came under artillery fire from the German U-boat U-552 at position 40°43’N and 11°39’W, near Lisbon. The ship was abandoned, and later, the wreck was sunk by a British destroyer. One man was seriously injured during the sinking.

About DS Spind

  • Nationality

    Flag Norway

  • Built

    1917

  • Wrecked

    23.08.1941

  • Carrier

    Salvesen, Jac., Farsund

  • Tonnage

    3490 dvt

Casualties

No casualties found for this ship.