World War IISS Portugal

The Belgian SS Portugal was torpedoed on 20 January 1941 by the Italian submarine Marcello. The vessel was en route from Lisbon to Methil and Goole via Gibraltar, carrying pyrite. The entire crew was lost in the sinking.

About SS Portugal

  • Nationality

    Flag Belgium

  • Built

    1906

  • Wrecked

    20.01.1941

  • Carrier

    Cie. Nationale Belge de Transport Maritime, Antwerpen Armement Deppe, Antwerpen

  • Tonnage

    1550 brt

Casualties