World War IIDS Standard

The DS Standard was torpedoed in Saltenfjorden on 14 October 1944 by the British U-boat HMS Viking. The vessel was en route from southern Norway to Narvik. A fire broke out on board, injuring several crew members, while others were killed in the attack. In total, 11 men and one woman lost their lives in the sinking.

About DS Standard

  • Nationality

    Flag Norway

  • Built

    1930

  • Wrecked

    14.10.1944

  • Carrier

    J. B. Stang, Kristiania / Oslo

  • Tonnage

    2020 dvt

Casualties