Ships hit during WWI

Arthur Capel

NameArthur Capel
TypeSteamer
GRT822 tons
Country  French
Built1911
BuilderForges & Chant. de la Méditerranée, La Seyne
OperatorSoc. Anon. de Transp. Mar. & Fluv. (Leroux & Heuzey), Rouen
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Arthur Capel


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
114 Jan 1918UB 80 (Max Viebeg)SunkTorpedoed 14 miles NW of Barfleur
49.52N, 00.47W
Rouen - Barry
in ballast
0

Capt. Felix Bouin - 5 days earlier, the vessel had been nearly missed by a torpedo during her incoming trip when about 30m. NE Barfleur.

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