Floridian
Name | Floridian |
Type | Steamer
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GRT | 4,777 tons |
Country | British |
Built | 1913
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Builder | Short Bros., Ltd., Sunderland
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Operator | Fred. Leyland & Co., Ltd., Liverpool
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History |
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U-boat attacks on Steamer Floridian
| Date | U-boat | Loss type | Position | Location | Route | Cargo | Casualties |
1 | 4 Feb 1917 | U 54 (Volkhard von Bothmer) | Sunk | 200 miles WxN of Fastnet
| 50° 42'N, 14° 39'W
| Halifax - Cherbourg
| general cargo
| 5
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| Master, chief engioneer, and radio operator taken prisoner.
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Position of attack on Floridian
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