Ships hit during WWI

Girdleness

NameGirdleness
TypeSteamer
GRT3,018 tons
Country  British
Built1905
BuilderRopner & Son, Stockton
OperatorEnglish SS. Co., Ltd. (Letricheux & David, Ltd.), Swansea
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Girdleness


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
12 May 1918U 60 (Franz GrĂ¼nert)SunkTorpeded 1.5 miles NW of Cambeck Point, Bude Bay at 7:00pm
50° 45'N, 4° 41'W
Swansea - ?
patent fuel
2

Wreck at 50.45.39N, 04.41.12W.

Position of attack on Girdleness


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