Ships hit during WWI

Repro

NameRepro
TypeNavy Trawler
GRT230 tons
Country  British
Built1910
BuilderCook, Welton & Gemmell, Ltd., Beverley
OperatorRoyal Navy
HistoryPeace-time operator: G F Sleight, Grimsby

U-boat attacks on Navy Trawler Repro


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
126 Apr 1917UC 77 (Reinhard von Rabenau)SunkMined off Tod Head
56° 53'N, 2° 08'W


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The sinking of Repro was reattributed in 2024 by Kevin Heath from UC 41 to UC 77. UC 41’s minefield was some distance from where Repro hit a mine and sank. The location of the sinking though is a close match for UC 77’s March 26, 1917 minefield.

Position of attack on Repro


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