Ships hit during WWI

Bandon

NameBandon
TypeSteamer
GRT1,456 tons
Country  British
Built1910
BuilderSwan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson, Ltd., Newcastle
OperatorCity of Cork Steam Packet Co., Ltd., Cork
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Bandon


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
113 Apr 1917UC 44 (Kurt Tebbenjohanns)SunkMined 2.5 miles SW of Mine Head
51° 57'N, 7° 35'W
Liverpool - Cork
general cargo
28

Location is a near exact match for a minefield laid by UC 44 on March 6, 1917.

Position of attack on Bandon


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