Myriel
We don't have a picture of this vessel at this time.
| Name | Myriel | ||
| Type: | Steam tanker | ||
| Tonnage | 3.560 tons | ||
| Completed | 1913 - NV Rotterdamsche Droogdok Mij, Rotterdam | ||
| Owner | Euxine Shipping Co Ltd, London | ||
| Homeport | London | ||
| Date of attack | 13 Dec, 1941 | Nationality:  British | |
| Fate | Damaged by U-431 (Wilhelm Dommes) | ||
| Position | 31.03N, 29.00E - Grid CP 7432 - See location on a map - | ||
| Complement | ? men (? dead and ? survivors). | ||
| Convoy | |||
| Route | |||
| Cargo | |||
| History | Built as Wieldrecht, 1930 renamed Myriel | ||
| Notes on loss | At 19.15 hours on 13 Dec, 1941, U-431 fired a spread of three torpedoes at the Myriel and observed one hit after three minutes and a 100 metres high column of fire. The tanker stopped but managed to return to Alexandria at 3 knots, where she was repaired and used as naval water carrier. | ||
If you can help us with any additional information on this vessel then please contact us.