Ships hit during WWI

Mary Orr

NameMary Orr
TypeSailing vessel
GRT91 tons
Country  British
Built1868
BuilderCharles Connell & Co., Scotstoun
OperatorMarwood & Co., Glasgow
History

U-boat attacks on Sailing vessel Mary Orr


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
110 Sep 1917UC 51 (Hans Galster)SunkStopped and sunk 8 miles NxE of Pendeen LH
50° 18'N, 5° 40'W
Runcorn - Dieppe
coal
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Mary Orr was the last vessel sunk by UC 51 on this date. Crew rescued by the U-boat and towed to that of Water Lily.

Position of attack on Mary Orr


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