Ships hit during WWI

Rijndijk

NameRijndijk
TypeSteamer
GRT3,557 tons
Country  Dutch
Built1915
BuilderRotterdam Droogdok Mij., Rotterdam
OperatorSolleveld, van der Meer & T. H. van Hattum’s Stoomv. Mij., Rotterdam
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Rijndijk


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
17 Apr 1916U 66 (Thorwald von Bothmer)DamagedTorpedoed 20 miles WNW of Bishop Rock. Beached but later refloated.

Portland, Maine - Rotterdam
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Von Bothmer recognized Rijndijk neutrality markings only after firing a torpedo at steamer, which hit.


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