DS St. Croix

World War IDS St. Croix

DS St. Croix was sunk on December 12, 1917, by the German U-boat U-60 off Lundy Island. The ship was en route from Gothenburg to Passage, Spain, with a cargo of wood pulp. Attempts were made to salvage the ship, but it sank after approximately four hours due to disputes over the salvage operation. Tragically, 2 persons lost their lives in the sinking. (Sources: Sjøhistorie.no and Med norsk skib i verdenskrigen)

Maritime enquiry: St. Croix

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

 

About DS St. Croix

  • Nationality

    11659

  • Built

    1907

  • Wrecked

    12.12.1917

  • Carrier

    Otto Thoresen, Kristiania

  • Tonnage

    2522 brt

Casualties