Ships hit during WWI

Favonian

NameFavonian
TypeSteamer
GRT3,049 tons
Country  British
Built1894
BuilderTyne Iron SB. Co., Ltd., Newcastle
OperatorEllerman Lines, Ltd. (Westcott & Laurence, Ltd.), Liverpool
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Favonian


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
14 Aug 1916U 35 (Lothar von Arnauld de la Perière)Sunk24 miles SW Planier Island near Marseilles at 10:30am
42.57N, 05.07E
India & Marseille - London & Tees
general cargo
0

Sunk by gunfire after being captured

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