Ships hit during WWI

Anchoria

NameAnchoria
TypeSteamer
GRT5,430 tons
Country  British
Built1911
BuilderA. Stephen & Sons, Ltd., Glasgow
OperatorT. & J. Brocklebank, Ltd., Glasgow
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Anchoria


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
124 Mar 1918U 98 (Rudolf Andler)DamagedOff Northern Ireland
55° 47'N, 7° 13'W
Glasgow - New York
general cargo
0

Anchoria had sailed from Lamlash in convoy OB56. After being torpedoed she was taken in tow by the tug Milewater and later assisted by the trawler William Biggs which brought the ship into Lough Swilly.

Position of attack on Anchoria


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