World War IISS Orania The Swedish SS Orania was torpedoed on 11 February 1940 by the German U-boat U-50. The vessel was en route from Buenos Aires to Malmö and Åhus in Sweden. Fourteen lives were lost in the sinking, while ten persons were rescued. About SS Orania Nationality Norway Built 1919 Wrecked 11.02.1940 Carrier Rederi-AB.Fredrika v/ Erik Høberg, Stockholm Tonnage 1854 dvt Casualties World War II Bernhard Efraim Hornemand Andersen Born: 17.01.1914 Position: Matros Read More Read more on Krigsseilerregisteret.no