Ships hit during WWI

Medina

NameMedina
TypePassenger steamer
GRT12,350 tons (one of the largest ships hit)
Country  British
Built1911
BuilderCaird & Co., Ltd., Greenock
OperatorPeninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co., Greenock
History

U-boat attacks on Passenger steamer Medina


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
128 Apr 1917UB 31 (Thomas Bieber)Sunk3 miles ENE of Start Point
50° 15'N, 3° 30'W
Sydney & India via Plymouth - London
passengers and general cargo
6

Position of attack on Medina


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