Ships hit during WWI

Kelvinia

NameKelvinia
TypeSteamer
GRT5,039 tons
Country  British
Built1913
BuilderRussell & Co., Port Glasgow
OperatorGlasgow Steam Shipping Co., Ltd. (J. Black & Co.), Glasgow
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Kelvinia


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
12 Sep 1916U 78 (Otto Dröscher)SunkMined in the Bristol Canal, 9 miles SxW of Caldy Island 512118N 043845W
52° 21'N, 4° 39'W
Newport News - Avonmouth & Glasgow
general cargo
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Position of attack on Kelvinia


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