The cargo ship 'Fofo' suffered an onboard explosion whilst in the Mediterranean Sea and sank 40 nautical miles (74 km) north east of Oran, Algeria. All of the 22 crew were rescued by H.M.S. Nelson (Royal Navy). [043]

According to Lloyd's she had loaded with a cargo of coal at Penarth and was en route to the Port of Bougie, now known as Béjaïa (formerly Bougie and Bugia). It is a Mediterranean port city situated on the Gulf of Béjaïa, Algeria.

She was built in 1891 as the s.s. 'Hardanger' at the yard of William Gray and Company of Central Marine Engineering Works, West Hartlepool. At the time of her loss she was owned by C. J. Frangos. [813]

The Illustrated London News [121] periodical of 15 March 1930 published two photographs of survivors. The article records that H.M.S. Nelson, the great battle-ship, received an SOS call from the Greek steamer Fofo (2419 tons), and at once went to her assistance. The master and all the crew of twenty-two were picked up by the Nelson.