Ships hit during WWI

Drot

NameDrot
TypeSteamer
GRT2,923 tons
Country  Norwegian
Built1891
BuilderLaxevaags Maskin & Jernskibsbyg., Bergen
OperatorS. M. Kuhnle & Søn, Bergen
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Drot


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
126 Nov 1917U 96 (Heinrich Jeß)Sunk10 miles NNE of Lundy Island
51° 20'N, 4° 52'W
Baltimore - La Pallice
rails & tobacco
2

Drot sailed from Hampton Roads on 8 November 1917 and fell behind, losing contact with the convoy on the 19th.

Position of attack on Drot


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