World War IISS Pacific President The British SS Pacific President was torpedoed on 2 December 1940 by the German U-boat U-43. The vessel was en route from Leith to New York in ballast. The entire crew of 52, including two Norwegians, perished in the sinking. About SS Pacific President Nationality United Kingdom Built 1928 Wrecked 02.12.1940 Carrier Furness, Withy & Co. Ld.UK Tonnage 7113 brt Casualties World War II Georg Henry Olavesen Born: 30.12.1899 Position: Tømmermann Read More World War II Karl Otto Henriksen Born: 30.05.1889 Position: Båtsmann Read More Read more on Krigsseilerregisteret.no