Ships hit during WWI

Downshire

NameDownshire
TypeSteamer
GRT337 tons
Country  British
Built1898
BuilderAilsa Shipbuilding Co., Troon
OperatorEast Downshire SS. Co., Ltd. (E. G. Henesey), Belfast
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Downshire


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
120 Feb 1915U 30 (Erich von Rosenberg-Gruszczynski)SunkScuttled off Point Lynas, Irish Sea
54° 03'N, 5° 15'W
Dundrum - Manchester
empty cement bags
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Position of attack on Downshire


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