Ships hit during WWI

Caspian

NameCaspian
TypeSteamer
GRT3,606 tons
Country  British
Built1894
BuilderEdwards’ SB. Co., Ltd., Newcastle
OperatorMitre Shipping Co., Ltd. (Houlder, Middleton & Co., Ltd.), London
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Caspian


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
120 May 1917U 34 (Johannes Klasing)Sunk3.5 miles from Cape Cervera, Alicante
37° 53'N, 0° 22'W
Antofagasta - Savona
nitrate
25

Three crew taken prisoner.

Position of attack on Caspian


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