Possidon
Greek Steam merchant
Photo Courtesy of Library of Contemporary History, Stuttgart
| Name | Possidon | ||
| Type: | Steam merchant | ||
| Tonnage | 3,840 tons | ||
| Completed | 1909 - W. Gray & Co, West Hartlepool | ||
| Owner | G.N. Pittas Bros & Co, Chios | ||
| Homeport | Piræus | ||
| Date of attack | 9 Sep 1940 | Nationality:  Greek | |
| Fate | Sunk by U-47 (Günther Prien) | ||
| Position | 56° 43'N, 9° 16'W - Grid AM 0249 | ||
| Complement | ? men (17 dead and ? survivors). | ||
| Convoy | SC-2 | ||
| Route | New Orleans - Sydney - Glasgow | ||
| Cargo | 5410 tons of sulphur phosphate | ||
| History | Built as Rossano 1921 renamed Possidon | ||
| Notes on event | At 00.24 hours on 9 Sep 1940, U-47 fired a single torpedo at convoy SC-2 and missed the intended target but hit the Possidon. The U-boat then had to avoid another merchant of convoy that passed on collision course in only 50 metres distance without noticing the enemy. | ||
If you can help us with any additional information on this vessel then please contact us.