Ships hit during WWI

Tourgai

NameTourgai
TypeSteamer
GRT4,281 tons
Country  Russian
Built1907
BuilderNorthumberland SB. Co., Ltd., Newcastle
OperatorRussian Volunteer Fleet Association, Arkhangesl’sk
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Tourgai


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
13 Oct 1916U 43 (Hellmuth Jürst)SunkCaptured and scuttled with explosive charges off the North Cape.
70.14N, 33.03E
New York - Arkhangel’sk
trucks, locomotives and rails


Or October 4, 1916.

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