Stureholm returns to Halifax, Nova Scotia with survivors



Capt. Sven Olander (left) and First Officer, StureholmOnly sixty-five men were picked up by the Swedish freighter Stureholm under the command of Capt. Sven Olander.

Stureholm 1919


See more pics... See these photos of the Stureholm taken by survivor William Oag.

Stureholm situational report. This report , filed on November 12, 1940 upon the Stureholm's return to Halifax, boils an incredible event down to official language.



The Stureholm was sunk with all hands on Dec.11,1940 by U-96 on her first combat patrol. Some surviving crewmembers from HMS Jervis Bay had signed aboard the Stureholm and were on board at the time.



Jervis Bay Officers
Jervis Bay Officers with Capt. Olander ... See identification here.

Jervis Bay survivors aboard the Stureholm Jervis Bay survivors aboard the Stureholm
Group Photo

Survivors on deck of Stureholm, still at sea



Group Photo
See identification here.

Once back in Halifax, NS, the survivors were transferred to HMS Comorin, another Armed Merchant Cruiser. At this time, it is unclear whether the above photo was taken on the Stureholm or the Comorin.



7 Canadian Survivors

Seven Canadian survivors. Again, it is unclear whether the above photo was taken on the Stureholm or the Comorin, although the shrapnel holes to the right seem to suggest the Stureholm.






Landed Survivor List

Aylard,Eggleston,Bain

At the Ajax Club