Ships hit during WWI

Rutenfjell

NameRutenfjell
TypeSteamer
GRT1,844 tons
Country  Norwegian
Built1875
BuilderPalmers’ SB & Iron Co., Newcastle
OperatorA/S Rudolf (Olsen & Ugelstad), Christiania
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Rutenfjell


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
119 Feb 1917UC 21 (Reinhold Saltzwedel)SunkMined 5 miles NE Kerdonis, Belle Ile Island
47° 20'N, 3° 01'W
Newcastle - Chantenay
coal
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Position of attack on Rutenfjell


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