Ships hit during WWI

Fantoft

NameFantoft
TypeSteamer
GRT1,034 tons
Country  Norwegian
Built1898
BuilderBergens Mek. Verks., Bergen
OperatorRasmus F. Olsen, Bergen
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Fantoft


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
19 Feb 1918UC 69 (Erwin Waßner)SunkMined off Belle Ile
47° 31'N, 3° 13'W
Cardiff - Bordeaux
coal
6

The location of the sinking exactly matches UC 69’s minefield of March 27, 1917.

Position of attack on Fantoft


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