Thor Lauritzen

The information on registered seafarers is not in all cases complete. As new sources are studied, information on engagements and medals etc. will be added to some of the already registered seafarers.

Date of birth

January 27, 1915

Parents

Mor: Gunvor Mathisen

Gender

Male

Nationality

Norway

Birthplace

Tjølling

Place of living

Rønningen, Åresund, Nøtterøy

County

Vestfold

Service

Norsk handelsflåte i nøytral fart 1939-1940

Uteflåten 1940-1945

Rank

Matros

Maritime inquiries 1940 - 1945

• M/T Daghild, Torpedert
• D/S Flytende hvalkokeri Lancing, Torpedert

Other

• Participant in WW2
• Whaling expedition 1939-1940

• Miscellaneous

   

  Ex gratia-arkivet:

  Registernummer under krigen: London 17037, NY 3252.

  D/S LANCING ble torpedert utenfor Cape Hatteras 4.4.1942. Avmønstret 15.4.1942.

  M/T DAGHILD ble torpedert 7.2.1943 i Nord-Atlanteren med oljelast. Avmønstret 15.2.1943 i Glasgow.

   Også kjent som Thor Lauritsen.

  Sources

  RA/S-3545/G/Gg

• Engagements (6)
• Medals (2)