Ships hit during WWI

Koophandel

NameKoophandel
TypeSteamer
GRT1,736 tons
Country  Belgian
Built1911
BuilderIrvine’s SB. & DD. Co., Ltd., West Hartlepool
OperatorScheepv. Mij. Gylsen (Brys & Gylsen, Ltd.), Antwerp
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Koophandel


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
11 Aug 1915U 28 (Georg-Günther von Forstner)SunkCaptured and scuttled off Ushant
48° 41'N, 8° 25'W
Swansea - Savona
coal


Position of attack on Koophandel


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