MV Éridan (1928)

The MV Éridan was a French cargo motor vessel built in 1928. She was constructed by Ateliers et Chantiers de la Loire in Saint-Nazaire, France for the Compagnie Maritime des Chargeurs Réunis. The Éridan primarily operated on routes connecting France with South America and West Africa.

Details regarding her specific service history, cargo capacity, and dimensions are somewhat limited in readily available sources. However, she is primarily noted for her loss during World War II.

On June 15, 1940, while en route from Dakar to Bordeaux, the Éridan was sunk by the German submarine U-38 under the command of Heinrich Liebe. The sinking occurred approximately 120 nautical miles west of Penmarc'h, France. Sources vary on the exact number of casualties, but a significant portion of the crew and passengers perished in the attack. The sinking of the Éridan contributed to the significant losses suffered by the French merchant marine during the Second World War.