120889: SS Borg (94377)

The SS Borg was a Cargo Steamship built by John Blumer & Co, Sunderland  in 1888 as SS Hampton for Young, Ehlers & Co.

On June 10, 1918 the Defensively Armed Merchant Ship was south west by south of the Lizard and was torpedoed and sunk with the loss of 24 lives.

Details
Record Type:
Boat
Also Known As:
SS Hampton; SS Svanhild
Type Of Boat:
Cargo Steamship
Registration:
94377
Date Launched:
1888
Record Maintained by:
CEP