SS Bruges

The SS Bruges was a Belgian cargo ship that was shelled by the GERMAN AUXILIARY CRUISER Thor in the South Atlantic at (-4°N, -28°W).

Construction
The SS Bruges was constructed in 1904 at the Joh. C. Tecklenborg A.G. shipyard in Geestemunde, Germany. She was completed in 1904 and sailed under the Belgian flag.

The ship was 122.19 m long, with a beam of 15.91 m. She had a depth of 7.77 m. The ship was assessed at. She had a quadruple 4cyl expansion engine. The engine was rated at 505 nhp.

Sinking
On 9 July 1940, Bruges was shelled and sunk by Thor in the South Atlantic, (-4°N, -28°W). The 44 crew members were taken Prisoners of war.