World War IISS Svend Foyn
The British floating whaling factory SS Svend Foyn struck an iceberg and sank on 21 March 1943, approximately 70 nautical miles from Cape Farewell, Greenland. A total of 195 people perished, including eight Norwegians. In October 1941, the vessel had been torpedoed by a German U-boat but had managed to reach land.
About SS Svend Foyn
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Nationality
United Kingdom
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Built
1931
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Wrecked
21.03.1943
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Carrier
St. Helier Shipowners Ltd, London
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Tonnage
14759 brt
