Glitrefjell
Norwegian Steam merchant
Name | Glitrefjell | ||
Type: | Steam merchant | ||
Tonnage | 1,568 tons | ||
Completed | 1934 - Porsgrund Mek Verksted, Porsgrunn | ||
Owner | Olsen & Ugelstad, Oslo | ||
Homeport | Oslo | ||
Date of attack | 16 Dec 1939 | Nationality: Norwegian | |
Fate | Sunk by U-59 (Harald Jürst) | ||
Position | 56° 14'N, 1° 04'E - Grid AN 5321 | ||
Complement | 18 (5 dead and 13 survivors). | ||
Convoy | |||
Route | Oslo - Tyne | ||
Cargo | Ballast | ||
History | | ||
Notes on event | At 12.49 hours on 16 Dec 1939 the neutral and unescorted Glitrefjell (Master Elmar Malmgren) was hit amidships by one G7e torpedo from U-59 and sank after breaking in two about 75 miles east of St. Abb´s Head. The master and four crew members were lost. The survivors were picked up by the Icarion some hours later and taken to Leith. | ||
On board | We have details of 5 people who were on board. |
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