Ships hit during WWI

Porthkerry

NamePorthkerry
TypeSteamer
GRT1,920 tons
Country  British
Built1911
BuilderJ. Crown & Sons, Ltd., Sunderland
OperatorPorthcawl SS. Co., Ltd. (Thomas, Stephens & Wilson), Cardiff
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Porthkerry


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
120 May 1917UB 40 (Hans Howaldt)Sunk16 miles WxS of Beachy Head
50° 38'N, 0° 08'W
Cardiff - Sheerness
coal
7

Position of attack on Porthkerry


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