World War IIMV Amerikaland

The Swedish MV Amerikaland was torpedoed on February 2, 1942, by the German U-boat U-106 northeast of Cape Hatteras. Five people lost their lives, and 34 were rescued.

About MV Amerikaland

  • Nationality

    Sweden

  • Built

    1925

  • Wrecked

    02.02.1942

  • Carrier

    Ångfartygs AB Tirfing ,Göteborg. Sverige

  • Tonnage

    20880 dvt

Casualties