Ships hit during WWI

Craonne

NameCraonne
TypeSteamer
GRT777 tons
Country  French
Built1871
BuilderWithy, Alexander & Co., West Hartlepool
OperatorLigne Cetoise de Nav. à Vapeur F. Puech Fils, Cette
HistoryBuilt as Emma Trenchmann, which despite the name, was originally British-owned. Sold and renamed numerous times before comong under French control in May 1917.

U-boat attacks on Steamer Craonne


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
123 Jun 1917U 63 (Otto Schultze)SunkSunk by gunnery SW of the southern point of Sicily
38° 06'N, 5° 49'E
Cette - Algiers
empty barrels, wood, and resin
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Position of attack on Craonne


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