Ships hit during WWI

Lapwing

NameLapwing
TypeSailing vessel
GRT110 tons
Country  British
Built1878
BuilderRomey, Arbroath
OperatorJoseph Kearon, Arbroath
HistoryWooden schooner

U-boat attacks on Sailing vessel Lapwing


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
110 Nov 1917U 95 (Athalwin Prinz)SunkSunk by gunnery in the St. George’s Channel

Waterford - Cardiff
pit props
5

Lifeboat not recovered. Vessel posted as missing.


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