Tong Hong
Name | Tong Hong |
Type | Steamer
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GRT | 2,184 tons |
Country | British |
Built | 1891
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Builder | Palmers’ SB. & Iron Co., Ltd., Newcastle
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Operator | Tan Kah Tee, Singapore
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History |
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U-boat attacks on Steamer Tong Hong
| Date | U-boat | Loss type | Position | Location | Route | Cargo | Casualties |
1 | 27 Jun 1917 | U 63 (Otto Schultze) | Sunk | 55 miles S3/4W of Cape Sicie, Toulon.
| 42° 09'N, 5° 40'E
| Marseille - Saigon
| empty drums
| 0
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| Master taken prisoner. Position per french Navy trawler Vega who attempted to tow the ship and rescued her crew.
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Position of attack on Tong Hong
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