Ships hit during WWI

Kanguroo

NameKanguroo
TypeSubmarine carrier
GRT2,493 tons
Country  French
Built1912
BuilderChant. & Atel. de la Gironde, Bordeaux
OperatorSchneider & Cie., Le Havre on behalf of Marine Nationale
HistoryDesigned for carrying submarines, fitted with a partially removable bow and special pumping arrangements.

U-boat attacks on Submarine carrier Kanguroo


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
13 Dec 1916U 38 (Max Valentiner)SunkTorpedoed in Funchal Roads

Bordeaux - Madeira




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