Ranheim
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The
steamer Ranheim was shelled by artillery and sunk by the
French destroyers L`indomptable, Le Malin and Le
Triomphant 12.May 1940 in Juvika near Hemnesberget. At
least that's the official reason according to some
historic documents. Its also claimed that she was sunk by
the British ships HMS Carlisle and HMS Zulu. The debates
never seem to stop for Ranheim's history, and recently we
noticed a "new" claim that she wasnt sunk at all, but
scuttled by her own crew. The reason for the sinking
probably will be debated to the end of time, but what is
sure is that the wreck rest
today on a depth of approx 25 to 40 meter in Juvika.
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| 66° 13' 50" N, 13° 39' 8" E  Picture: Ranheim Courtesy of Sjøhistorie Last updated: September 2018 |
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