World War IISS Cathrine

SS Cathrine was torpedoed on June 17, 1941, by the German U-boat U-43. The vessel was en route from Pepel via Freetown to Barrow with iron ore. Twenty-four people lost their lives, and three were rescued.

About SS Cathrine

  • Nationality

    Flag United Kingdom

  • Built

    1919

  • Wrecked

    17.06.1941

  • Carrier

    Ministry of War Transport, U.K.

  • Tonnage

    2727 brt

Casualties