SS Linda was an Estonian Cargo Ship that was torpedoed by U-9 in the North Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) west of Utsira, Norway (58°15′N 1°54′E / 58.250°N 1.900°E / 58.250; 1.900), while she was travelling from Blyth, United Kingdom to Göteborg, Sweden.

History
Name
  • Germany SS Hermes (1899-1914)
  • Belgium SS Hermes (1914–1921)
  • United Kingdom SS Glendoon (1921–1922)
  • Germany SS Heidelberg (1922–1925)
  • Germany SS Alt Heidelberg (1925–1928)
  • Estonia SS Linda (1928–1940)
OwnerTiedemann O
Port of registryEstonia Tallinn, Estonia
BuilderAilsa Shipbuilding Co. Ltd.
Yard number77
Launched4 March 1899
Completed1899
Identification
  • 251
  • HCFU
FateTorpedoed and sunk 11 February 1940
General characteristics
TypeCargo ship
Tonnage1,213 GRT
Length70 metres (229 ft 8 in)
Beam10.4 metres (34 ft 1 in)
Depth4.63 metres (15 ft 2 in)
Installed powerTriple expansion steam engine
PropulsionScrew propeller
Speed8.5 knots

Construction

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Linda was constructed in 1899 at the Ailsa Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. shipyard in Troon, Scotland. The ship was 70 metres (229 ft 8 in) long, with a beam of 10.4 metres (34 ft 1 in) and a depth of 4.63 metres (15 ft 2 in). The ship was assessed at 1,213 GRT. She had a triple expansion engine driving a single screw propeller and one boiler. The engine was rated at 137 nhp.

Sinking

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On 11 February 1940, Linda was on a voyage from Blyth, United Kingdom to Göteborg, Sweden; when she was hit by one torpedo fired by the German submarine U-9 in the North Sea 100 nautical miles (190 km) west of Utsira, Norway. She broke in two and her forepart sank immediately, the stern followed four minutes later. One person was killed, the 14 survivors were rescued by SS Birgitta .[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Linda". Wrecksite. 7 November 2015. Retrieved 8 November 2015.