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 World War II Birger Larsen Born: 23.09.1910 Position: Telegrafist Read More Read more on Krigsseilerregisteret.no