Ships hit during WWI

Meldon

NameMeldon
TypeSteamer
GRT2,514 tons
Country  British
Built1902
BuilderR. Stephenson & Co., Ltd., Newcastle
OperatorDawson SS. Co., Ltd. (F. L. Dawson), Newcastle
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Meldon


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
13 Mar 1917U 78 (Otto Dröscher)SunkMined .5 miles N of Gavellock, Firth of Lorne
56° 20'N, 5° 56'W
Penarth - ?
coal
0

Sank while in tow at the South western edge of the mouth of Loch Buie.

Position of attack on Meldon


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