Ships hit during WWI

Welsh Prince

NameWelsh Prince
TypeSteamer
GRT4,934 tons
Country  British
Built1903
BuilderR. Craggs & Sons, Ltd., Middlesbrough
OperatorPrince Line, Ltd. (James Knott), Newcastle
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Welsh Prince


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
113 Oct 1916UB 43 (Hans von Mellenthin)SunkTorpedoed 33 miles SW of Cape Matapan
36° 00'N, 22° 05'E
Calcutta - Dundee
general cargo
2

36°12’N, 21°50’ per KTB

Position of attack on Welsh Prince


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