Ships hit during WWI

Achaia

NameAchaia
TypeSteamer
GRT2,733 tons
Country  British
Built1907
BuilderAkt. Ges. “Neptun”, Rostock
OperatorThe Admiralty (Glover Bros.), London
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Achaia


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
17 Sep 1916U 72 (Ernst Krafft)SunkMined 300 yards ENE of Oran Harbour
36° 00'N, 0° 50'E
Karachi - Cardiff
wheat
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The vessel had on board 3 Motor Boats (Allegro, Doreen and Griffin all 7 to 9 tons) for the RN which were lost when the ship sank.

Position of attack on Achaia


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