MS Oslofjord (1938) facts for kids
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| Name | Oslofjord |
| Operator | Norwegian America Line |
| Port of registry | Oslo |
| Builder | Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau, Bremen |
| Launched | 29 December 1937 |
| Acquired | May 1938 |
| Fate | Sunk 1941 |
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| Tonnage | 18,673 GRT |
| Length | 179.20 m (587 ft 11 in) |
| Beam | 22 m (72 ft 2 in) |
| Draught | 10.40 m (34 ft 1 in) |
| Installed power | 2 x MAN diesel engines |
| Capacity | 860 passengers |
The MS Oslofjord was a large ocean liner built in 1938. She was made in Bremen, Germany, for a company called Norwegian America Line. This ship was designed to carry many people across the ocean.
A Big Ship for Passengers
The Oslofjord was a really big ship, weighing 18,673 gross register tons. She could carry up to 860 passengers on her voyages. Imagine all those people traveling together!
Collision at Sea
On April 27, 1939, the Oslofjord was involved in an accident. She collided with a smaller American pilot boat called the Sandy Hook. This happened in the Atlantic Ocean near New Jersey.
The Sandy Hook sank into the water after the collision. Luckily, the Oslofjord was able to rescue everyone on board the Sandy Hook. All 26 crew members and harbor pilots were saved.
Sinking During World War II
The Oslofjord served for only about two years before a sad event happened during World War II. On December 1, 1940, the ship hit a mine in the North Sea, off the coast of England.
Even though she hit the mine in December, the Oslofjord finally sank on the night of January 21-22, 1941. Her wreck now rests in about 15 metres (49 ft) of water.
