World War IISS Meridian

The Panama-registered SS Meridian was torpedoed on November 11, 1941, by the German U-boat U-561. The vessel was en route from Sydney, NS, to Arkhangelsk with general cargo. Twenty-six people lost their lives in the sinking.

About SS Meridian

  • Nationality

    Panama

  • Built

    1920

  • Wrecked

    11.11.1941

  • Carrier

    United States Maritime Commission, USA

  • Tonnage

    8825 dvt

Casualties