Ships hit during WWI

Superb

NameSuperb
TypeBarge
GRT770 tons
Country  Norwegian
Built1874
BuilderR. O. Hærem, Stavanger
OperatorLægter-A/S Superb (Olsen & Ugelstad), Kristiania
HistoryA barque that had been cut down to a lighter in 1914.

U-boat attacks on Barge Superb


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
12 May 1916UB 27 (Victor Dieckmann)SunkStopped and scuttled in the North Sea
56° 16'N, 3° 55'E
Fredrikstad – West Hartlepool
pit props
0

Lighter towed by SS Veslefjell

Position of attack on Superb


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