The SS Selnes was a cargo ship built in 1914 in Norway. During World War I, it was captured by the German Navy in 1917 and used as a cargo ship under the name "Ostland." After the war, the ship was returned to Norway and resumed its original name, SS Selnes. It had various owners and went through several name changes over the years. In 1940, during World War II, the ship was seized by the Germans and used as a transport vessel. It was eventually sunk by a British submarine in 1941 off the coast of Norway. The wreck of the SS Selnes was discovered in 1996 and lies at a depth of 120 meters. The ship's history reflects the turbulent times of both World War I and World War II, showcasing the impact of conflict on maritime vessels and their crews.

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