Ships hit during WWI

Firelight

NameFirelight
TypeSteamer
GRT1,143 tons
Country  British
Built1896
BuilderJ. Blumer & Co., Sunderland
OperatorGas Light & Coke Company (S. Clarke & Co.), London
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Firelight


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
11 May 1917UC 29 (Ernst Rosenow)Sunk1.75 miles E of North Tyne Pier
55° 01'N, 1° 21'W
Tyne - London
coal
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Position of attack on Firelight


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