World War IISS Japan

The Swedish SS Japan was torpedoed on May 4, 1941, by the German U-boat U-38. The ship was en route from Milford Haven to Freetown, and all aboard were rescued.

About SS Japan

  • Nationality

    11706

  • Built

    1911

  • Wrecked

    04.05.1941

  • Carrier

    A/B Svenska Ostasiatiska Kompaniet, Gøteborg, Sverige

  • Tonnage

    5230 dvt

Casualties