On this day (8th May) WW1 Shipwreckollections

SS Ingleside (1910-1918)

SS Ingleside was a British cargo steamer of 3,736 tonnes, built in 1910 by Tyne Iron SB. Co., Ltd., Newcastle. Eight years later, at the time of her loss, the merchant vessel was owned by Rowland & Marwood’s SS. Co., Ltd., Whitby.

On 8 May 1918, Ingleside was travelling on a voyage on route from La Goulette for Barrow carrying a cargo of iron ore when she was torpedoed without warning and sunk by a German U-boat 80 miles NE of Algiers.

Sadly, 12 of those on board lost their lives.

The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society has offered assistance for fishermen and mariners in need since 1839. The maritime charity provides help for mariners, retired seafarers and their dependants, through financial help including welfare grants, as well as assistance and support.

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