World War IIMS Blankaholm

MS Blankaholm was torpedoed on August 18, 1942, by the German U-boat U-553. The ship was en route from Port of Spain, Trinidad, to Key West and Halifax. Five men perished, and 23 were rescued.

About MS Blankaholm

  • Nationality

    Sweden

  • Built

    1930

  • Wrecked

    18.08.1942

  • Carrier

    Svenska Amerika Mexico Linien, Gøteborg

  • Tonnage

    5065 dvt

Casualties