Ships hit during WWI

Christophero Colombo

NameChristophero Colombo
TypeSailing vessel
GRT264 tons
Country  Italian
Built1890
BuilderA. Livadara, Syra
OperatorM. Catalano, Trapani
HistoryWooden schooner. Built as Meri.

U-boat attacks on Sailing vessel Christophero Colombo


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
16 Jun 1918UB 48 (Wolfgang Steinbauer)SunkStopped and scuttled in the Straits of Messina
37° 09'N, 11° 25'E
Tunis - Italy
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Position of attack on Christophero Colombo


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