Ardanbhan
Ship Number
871
Vessel Type
Cargo Ship
Built
D&W Henderson
Yard
Meadowside
Slip Number
5
Launch Date
September 6, 1929
Delivered
November 7, 1929
Owner
Clark & Service
Weight
777 grt
BP Length
403 feet
Breadth
52 feet
No. of Screws
Single
Speed (approx)
Propulsion
1 x 3 cyl. triple expansion engine. 249 n.h.p.
Official No.
161891
Registered
Glasgow
Fate
Torpedoed
Ardanbhan

[Photo supplied by G Robinson]
The Ardanbhan was torpedoed and damaged by the German submarine U-38 while in Convoy OB-263. Thirteen hours later, she was finally sunk by the Italian submarine Enrico Tazzoli, 235 miles NW of Rockall. There were no survivors.