Ships hit during WWI

Somme

NameSomme
TypeSteamer
GRT1,828 tons
Country  British
Built1916
BuilderS. P. Austin & Son, Ltd., Sunderland
OperatorNormandy Shipping Co., Ltd. (Stephenson Clarke & Co.), London
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Somme


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
130 Mar 1917UB 40 (Hans Howaldt)Sunk20 miles ExN of Cape Barfleur
49° 48'N, 0° 41'W
Newport - Rouen
coal
5

Position of attack on Somme


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