World War IDS Ørnen
The fishing steamer DS Ørnen was struck by a mine on December 12, 1916, during the large herring fishery in the Sulahavet. According to the maritime inquiry in February 1917, a
drifting mine was the cause of the shipwreck. The fishing steamer had a crew of 19 men, all of whom hailed from Hadsel. This tragedy left 43 children fatherless, and a total of 9 widows
were left behind.
(Source: sjøhistorie.no)
Maritime enquiry: Ørnen
(Source: via Nb.no)
About DS Ørnen
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Nationality
11659
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Built
1907
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Wrecked
12.12.1916
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Carrier
Melbo Chr. Fredriksen, Vesteraalen
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Tonnage
107 brt