Ships hit during WWI

Mercia

NameMercia
TypeSteamer
GRT1,127 tons
Country  Swedish
Built1882
BuilderIrvine & Co., West Hartlepool
OperatorRederi A/B Svenska Lloyd (H. Metcalfe), Göteborg
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Mercia


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
121 Feb 1918UB 86 (Hans Trenk)SunkTorpedoed 85 miles E of Peterhead
57° 43'N, 2° 28'E
Halmstad - Hull
timber
18

Master: Bror Wilhem Norling

Position of attack on Mercia


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