Oakdene
British Steam merchant
Photo courtesy of the Allen Collection
| Name | Oakdene | ||
| Type: | Steam merchant | ||
| Tonnage | 4,255 tons | ||
| Completed | 1936 - W. Gray & Co Ltd, West Hartlepool | ||
| Owner | Dene Shipping Co Ltd, London | ||
| Homeport | London | ||
| Date of attack | 6 May 1941 | Nationality:  British | |
| Fate | Sunk by U-105 (Georg Schewe) | ||
| Position | 6° 19'N, 27° 55'W - Grid ES 4449 | ||
| Complement | 35 (0 dead and 35 survivors). | ||
| Convoy | OG-59 (dispersed) | ||
| Route | Cardiff - Buenos Aires | ||
| Cargo | 6222 tons of coal | ||
| History | Completed in December 1936 | ||
| Notes on event | At 10.52 hours on 6 May 1941 the Oakdene (Master Ernest Hart), dispersed from convoy OG-59, was hit aft by one G7e torpedo from U-105 and sank northwest of St. Paul Rocks. The master, 31 crew members and three gunners were picked up by HMS Dorsetshire (40) (Capt B.C.S. Martin, RN). | ||
| On board | We have details of 2 people who were on board. | ||
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