World War IDS Start
DS Start was torpedoed by the German submarine UB-58 on December 21, 1917, south of St. Albans Head. The ship was en route from Swansea to Rouen, France, carrying coal. Twelve people lost their lives in the shipwreck. Two individuals were later rescued after spending 11 hours in the water and on a raft. (Sources: Sjøhistorie.no and Med norsk skib i verdenskrigen)
Maritime enquiry: Start
(Source: Sjøforklaringer over norske skibes krigsforlis, 1914-1918. B. 3 : 2det halvaar 1917, via Nb.no)
About DS Start
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Nationality
11659
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Built
1896
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Wrecked
21.12.1917
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Carrier
J.A. Larsen, Skien
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Tonnage
910 dvt
