Ships hit during WWI

Hesperus

NameHesperus
TypeSteamer
GRT2,231 tons
Country  Russian
Built1903
BuilderR. Craggs & Sons, Ltd., Middlesbrough
OperatorL. KrogiusFinska Ångfartygs A/B (L. Krogius), Helsingfors
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Hesperus


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
13 Apr 1917U 46 (Leo Hillebrand)Sunkabout 72 miles WSW of Bishop Rock
48° 50'N, 7° 20'W
Barry Dock - Marseille
coal
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Position of attack on Hesperus


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