World War IIMT Persephone

The MT Persephone was torpedoed on May 25, 1942, by the German U-boat U-593. The vessel was en route from Aruba to New York with 80,000 tons of crude oil. Nine people lost their lives, and 28 were rescued.

About MT Persephone

  • Nationality

    Flag Norway

  • Built

    1925

  • Wrecked

    25.05.1942

  • Carrier

    Panama Transport Co., Panama

  • Tonnage

    5055 dvt

Casualties