Ships hit during WWI

Erik

NameErik
TypeSailing vessel
GRT217 tons
Country  Danish
Built1880
BuilderJ. R. Andersen, Svendborg
OperatorErik B. Kromann, Svendborg
HistoryThree-masted, wooden-hulled schooner.

U-boat attacks on Sailing vessel Erik


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
122 Sep 1918UB 129 (Karl Neumann)SunkAbout 75 miles W of Cape Roca
38° 05'N, 10° 17'W
Cadiz - Thorshavn
salt
0

Stopped after a shell hit on September 19, searched and released, foundered 3 days later.

Position of attack on Erik


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