Sliedrecht was a Dutch tanker (5133 tonnes) that was sunk on 16 November 1939 by the German submarine U-28. The Dutch government[1] and English newspapers were critical of the Germans for sinking a neutral vessel en route to a neutral port in bad weather and making no provisions for the survivors.[2] Sliedrecht had the word "Holland" and a large Dutch flag painted on each side.[3]
- ^ "RESCUE SHIP WRECKED". Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954). 1939-12-09. p. 18. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
- ^ "SINKING OF DUTCH TANKER". Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954). 1939-12-23. p. 3. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
- ^ "CALLOUS SINKING OF DUTCH TANKER". News (Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1954). 1939-11-25. p. 1. Retrieved 2020-04-22.