World War IISS Salvestria

The British floating whale factory SS Salvestria hit a mine on 27 July 1940 in the Firth of Forth, Scotland. Ten lives were lost in the sinking.

About SS Salvestria

  • Nationality

    Flag United Kingdom

  • Built

    1914

  • Wrecked

    27.07.1940

  • Carrier

    The South Georgia. Co. Ltd., Chr. Salvesen & Co. Leith. UK.

  • Tonnage

    13450 dvt

Casualties