Rion
Soviet Barge
Name | Rion | ||
Type: | Barge | ||
Tonnage | 187 tons | ||
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Owner | |||
Homeport | |||
Date of attack | 7 Apr 1944 | Nationality: Soviet | |
Fate | Sunk by U-20 (Karl Grafen) | ||
Position | 42° 11'N, 41° 38'E - Grid CS 1676 | ||
Complement | ? men (? dead and ? survivors). | ||
Convoy | |||
Route | Hopi - Poti | ||
Cargo | |||
History | | ||
Notes on event | At 15.15 hours on 7 April 1944 the Rion struck a mine laid on 27 February by U-20 off Poti and sank. |
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