History
The steamship Friesland was on its way from Dagenham (London) to Blyth (Scotland). She sailed in convoy FN 37. She was sunk when the convoy was attacked by German bombers 18 miles north-northwest of Cromer. 13 people on board were killed.
Description
Built: Cowpen Dry Docks & Shipbuilding Company Ltd, Blyth,
Owner: N.V. Scheepvaart- & Steenkolen Maatschappij, Rotterdam
| Master | P. de Jong |
|---|---|
| Length | 295.3 feet (90 m) |
| Width | 44 feet (13.4 m) |
| Tonnage | 2662 ton |
References
- marhisdata id 2316.
- Haersolte, J.W.J. van (ed), (1947).
Scheepsrampen in oorlogstijd ,nr. 114.