Ships hit during WWI

Thistledhu

NameThistledhu
TypeSteamer
GRT4,026 tons
Country  British
Built1902
BuilderIrvine’s SB. & DD. Co., Ltd., West Hartlepool
OperatorAlbyn Line, Ltd. (Allan, Black & Co.), Sunderland
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Thistledhu


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
118 Jun 1917U 82 (Hans Adam)Sunk218 miles NW1/2W of the Fastnet. 52.25N, 16.33W per KTB
52° 17'N, 15° 18'W
Iquique via Newport News - Newport
nitrate
4

Position of attack on Thistledhu


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