Ships hit during WWI

Baron Erskine

NameBaron Erskine
TypeSteamer
GRT5,585 tons
Country  British
Built1911
BuilderA. McMillan & Sons, Ltd., Dumbarton
OperatorHogarth Shipping Co., Ltd. (H. Hogarth & Sons), Ardrossan
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Baron Erskine


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
119 Aug 1915U 38 (Max Valentiner)SunkCaptured and sunk by torpedo 25 miles of NNW Bishop Rock at 9.20am
50° 12'N, 6° 50'W
Avonmouth - New Orleans
in ballast
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Position of attack on Baron Erskine


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