Ships hit during WWI

HMT Orsino

NameHMT Orsino
TypeNavy Trawler
GRT172 tons
Country  British
Built1906
BuilderMackie & Thomson Ltd., Govan
OperatorRoyal Navy
HistoryPeace-time oeprator: Hellyer’s Steam Fishing Co. Ltd., Hull

U-boat attacks on Navy Trawler Orsino


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
128 Sep 1916U 55 (Wilhelm Werner)SunkSunk by gunfire N of Strathie Point at 10:25
58° 40'N, 4° 05'W


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Four members of the trawler’s crew were taken on board the U-boat and became prisoners of war.

Position of attack on Orsino


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