On this day (8th November) WW2 Shipwreckollections

Posted: 08 November 2016 Posted In: Shipwreckollections

SS Teano (1925-1943)

The SS Teano was a British cargo ship built in 1925 by Earle’s Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd. At the time of her sinking, she was owned by Ellerman Wilson Line Ltd.

SS Teano

On 8th November 1943 the SS Teano was at anchor in the River Humber waiting for a favourable tide to begin her voyage to London from Hull when another vessel collided with her, causing her to sink. She was carrying a general cargo at the time of the tragedy.

The SS Teano’s earlier namesake was also involved in an incident and was sunk by a Germany U-boat whilst on a voyage from Hull to Naples in 1916.

The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society provided the survivors with £111/14s worth of financial support – the equivalent of £4,742 today.

Photo credit: www.wrecksite.eu

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