Ships hit during WWI

Southesk

NameSouthesk
TypeNavy Drifter
GRT93 tons
Country  British
Built1912
BuilderJ. Duthie Torry SB. Co., Aberdeen
OperatorRoyal Navy
HistoryPeace-time operator: J Johnstone & Sons Ltd., Montrose

U-boat attacks on Navy Drifter Southesk


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
17 Jul 1917UC 33 (Martin Schelle)SunkMined in Auskerry Sound
59.03N, 02.34W


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