Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Karl Nielson
Merchant Navy. Norwegian
Roster information listed for Karl Nielson
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Songa | Steam merchant | Third Engineer Officer | 22 Jan 1940 | U-25 (1) |
Personal information
He survived the sinking of Songa in the lifeboat in charge of the master and was taken by car to Skibbereen hospital to be treated for exposure after making landfall in Ireland.Sources
- “Neutral Shores” by Mark McShane