SS Odd I (1912)

Odd I was a 156 GRT Norwegian whaler, launched in 1912 as Dominion II.

She was powered by a triple expansion steam engine which drive a single screw propeller.

It was led by Eyvind Tofte, with Anton A. Andersson serving as captain.

The expedition arrived at Peter I Island on 17 January 1927, but was unable to land.

It was discovered and named by a Norwegian expedition under Eyvind Tofte in January 1927.

[4][5] Tofte and the second mate rowed into the cave in an unsuccessful attempt to land on the island.

[2] Her port of registry was changed to Bergen and the Code Letters LKBK were allocated.

[2] After the onset of the German occupation of Norway, on 15 June 1940 the occupying authorities acquired Odd I.

During the attack the crew of V 5104 Orkan beached their vessel at Florø to avoid sinking.

[12] After Germany's defeat, Norwegian authorities returned her to her owners on 11 June 1945.