Ryton
| Name | Ryton |
| Type | Steamer
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| GRT | 3,991 tons |
| Country |  British |
| Built | 1913
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| Builder | Blyth SB. Co., Ltd., Blyth
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| Operator | Red “R” SS. Co., Ltd. (Stephens, Sutton & Stephens), Newcastle
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| History |
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U-boat attacks on Steamer Ryton
| Date | U-boat | Loss type | Position | Location | Route | Cargo | Casualties |
| 1 | 5 Aug 1917 | U 39 (Walter Forstmann) | Sunk |
| 35° 57'N, 7° 07'W
| Aguilas - Clyde
| iron ore
| 0
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| Sank from collision damage received while intentionally ramming U 39. U 39, though forced to abort her patrol, returned to Cattaro.
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Position of attack on Ryton
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