World War IISS Tambour

The Panamanian-registered SS Tambour was torpedoed on 26 September 1942 by the German U-boat U-175 near the West Indies. The vessel was en route from Paramaribo to Trinidad carrying 2,585 tons of bauxite. Eight lives were lost, while twenty-four persons were rescued.

About SS Tambour

  • Nationality

    Panama

  • Built

    1918

  • Wrecked

    26.09.1942

  • Carrier

    United States Maritime Commission,USA Alcoa Steam Ship Co. Ltd.

  • Tonnage

    3035 dvt

Casualties