SS Ajax (1904)

History
Name
  • Spir (1904–1912)
  • Bøilefos (1912–1915)
  • Ajax (1915–1917)
OwnerThorvik, Nils M. - Bris A/S D/S
Port of registry Sandefjord, Norway
BuilderFramnæs Mekaniske Værksted - FMV - (Framnæs) A/S
Yard number50
CompletedAugust 1904
FateSunk 22 February 1917
General characteristics
TypeCargo ship
Tonnage1,468 GRT
Length70.7 metres (231 ft 11 in)
Beam10.7 metres (35 ft 1 in)
Depth6.2 metres (20 ft 4 in)
Installed powerTriple expansion steam engine
PropulsionScrew propeller
Speed10 Knots

SS Ajax was a Norwegian cargo ship that was destroyed with explosive charges by SM UC-17 in the English Channel 30 nautical miles (56 km) north of Ouessant, Finistère, France, while she was travelling from Rufisque, Senegal to Liverpool, United Kingdom.