Ships hit during WWI

Hesperian

NameHesperian
TypePassenger steamer
GRT10,920 tons (one of the largest ships hit)
Country  British
Built1908
BuilderA. Stephen & Sons, Ltd., Glasgow
OperatorAllan Line SS. Co., Ltd. (Allan Bros. & Co. U.K., Ltd.), Glasgow
History

U-boat attacks on Passenger steamer Hesperian


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
14 Sep 1915U 20 (Walther Schwieger)SunkTorpedoed 85 miles SWxS of Fastnet

Liverpool - Montreal
general cargo & passengers
32

Sank on September 6th while under tow.


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