MS Seattle, Cargo ship wreck near Kristiansand, Norway.
MS Seattle was a motor ship that operated in passenger and cargo service from 1928 until 1940. The vessel measured 140 meters in length and 18 meters in beam, with refrigerated holds designed to carry perishable goods across long ocean voyages.
The ship was built in Hamburg in 1928 and regularly traveled between Hamburg and Vancouver via the Panama Canal. It was sunk in April 1940 by Norwegian coastal artillery during the German invasion of Norway.
The Hamburg America Line vessel represented German maritime engineering with its seven-cylinder two-stroke diesel engine generating speeds of 13 knots.
The wreck lies at depths between 22 and 72 meters, accessible only to divers with advanced certifications. Visitors should expect challenging underwater conditions and the need for specialized equipment.
Norwegian coastal artillery shelled the ship in April 1940, causing it to burn for four days before finally sinking. This dramatic end during wartime invasion transformed the wreck into a historical record of that period.
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