Landan
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Torrige
was a coastal freighter built by R.Cock & Sons in
Appledore, and was launched in June 1904. Two years after
launch she was sold to Moss Aktiemølle AS in Norway and
renamed Viking. She changed hands several times before she
sailed as Landan for Mr. Nilsen in Haugesund in 1950.
Under a journey from Larvik to Sunndalsøra loaded with
iron, she hit ground 25.May 1953 south of Egersund. The
reason for the accident was never completely solved, but
it is believed here cargo shifted, resulting in the crew
loosing control of the vessel. The wreck rest today in
Svåholmsundet with a listing towards starboard side on a
depth of 35 to 40 meter.
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 Picture: Landan Originally from skovheim.org Last updated: March 2021 |
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