World War IIMS Hindanger
The MS Hindanger was part of convoy ON127 from the United Kingdom to St. John’s. The convoy was attacked by a total of 13 German U-boats, approximately at position 52N and 28W. On 11 September 1942, Hindanger was struck by a torpedo from the German U-boat U-584. The ship remained afloat, but the damage was too severe to save the vessel. The corvette Amherst rescued the survivors and subjected the wreck to gunfire along with a sinking mine, which led to the ship’s sinking. One man perished in the sinking, and another died later from his injuries.
About MS Hindanger
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Nationality
Norway
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Built
1929
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Wrecked
11.09.1942
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Carrier
Westfal-Larsen & Co, Bergen
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Tonnage
8500 dvt
