Ships hit during WWI

Brierton

NameBrierton
TypeSteamer
GRT3,255 tons
Country  British
Built1911
BuilderIrvine’s SB. & DD. Co., Ltd., West Hartlepool
OperatorBrierton Shipping Co., Ltd. (S. Hogg & Co.), West Hartlepool
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Brierton


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
122 Nov 1916UC 26 (Matthias Graf von Schmettow)SunkTorpedoed 32 miles SW of Ushant
48° 00'N, 5° 32'W
Karachi - Manchester
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Position of attack on Brierton


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