World War IIMV Vaalaren

The Swedish MV Vaalaren departed New York on 25 March 1943 bound for Liverpool. Its last known communication was on 5 April, when it was torpedoed by the German U-boat U-229. The entire crew, including one Norwegian, perished in the sinking.

About MV Vaalaren

  • Nationality

    Sweden

  • Built

    1936

  • Wrecked

    05.04.1943

  • Carrier

    Rederiet - A/B Transatlantic, Gøteborg

  • Tonnage

    3406 brt

Casualties