Ships hit during WWI

Nuova Francesca

NameNuova Francesca
TypeSailing vessel
GRT45 tons
Country  Italian
Built1913
BuilderM. Donnarumma, Pozzano
OperatorFrancesco Esposito, Castellamare di Stabia
HistoryWooden schooner

U-boat attacks on Sailing vessel Nuova Francesca


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
124 Sep 1917UC 53 (Kurt Albrecht)SunkStopped and scuttled N of Sicily
38° 22'N, 12° 47'E




Position of attack on Nuova Francesca


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