Alderpool
British Steam merchant
We don't have a picture of this vessel at this time.
| Name | Alderpool | ||
| Type: | Steam merchant | ||
| Tonnage | 4,313 tons | ||
| Completed | 1930 - William Pickersgill & Sons Ltd, Sunderland | ||
| Owner | Sir R. Ropner & Co Ltd, West Hartlepool | ||
| Homeport | West Hartlepool | ||
| Date of attack | 3 Apr 1941 | Nationality:  British | |
| Fate | Sunk by U-73 (Helmut Rosenbaum) | ||
| Position | 58.21N, 27.59W - Grid AK 3672 | ||
| Complement | 39 (0 dead and 39 survivors). | ||
| Convoy | SC-26 (straggler) | ||
| Route | New York - Sydney - Hull | ||
| Cargo | 7200 tons of wheat | ||
| History | Built as Northwick, 1936 renamed Alderpool | ||
| Notes on loss | At 00.42 hours on 3 Apr, 1941, U-46 (Endrass) attacked the convoy SC-26 for a second time southwest of Reykjavik (grid AK 3659) and observed one hit on the Alderpool (Master Tom Valentine Frank OBE) in station #11. | ||
| Crewlists | We have listing of 1 people who were on this vessel | ||
Attack entries for Alderpool
| Date | U-boat | Commander | Loss type | Tons | Nat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr 1941 | U-46 | Oblt. Engelbert Endrass | Damaged | 4,313 | |
| 3 Apr 1941 | U-73 | Kptlt. Helmut Rosenbaum | Sunk | 4,313 | |
Locations of attacks on Alderpool.
ship sunk.
ship damaged.
If you can help us with any additional information on this vessel then please contact us.