What is ss vesta?

SS Vesta was a German cargo ship that was operated by the HAPAG-Lloyd shipping company during World War II. It was launched in 1940 and named after the Roman goddess Vesta. It was 131 meters long, 17.9 meters wide, and had a gross tonnage of 6,064. It was mainly used to transport goods between Europe and ports in South America, but during the war, it was also used to transport troops and supplies.

On January 17, 1945, SS Vesta was attacked by British bombers while sailing in the Baltic Sea. It was hit by several bombs and torpedoes, causing the ship to sink and killing most of its crew and passengers. Only a small number of survivors were rescued by a German naval vessel.

The sinking of SS Vesta was part of the wider military campaign by the Allied powers to disrupt Germany's ability to sustain its war effort by targeting its shipping lanes and ports. The sinking of the ship contributed to the loss of valuable war materials and equipment, as well as further weakening Germany's already weakened economy.