Ships hit during WWI

Ophelia

NameOphelia
TypeSailing vessel
GRT159 tons
Country  French
Built1902
BuilderA. Hood, Shelburn, Nova Scotia
OperatorL. Coste et Cie, St. Malo
HistoryWooden three-masted schooner.

U-boat attacks on Sailing vessel Ophelia


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
123 Jan 1917UC 17 (Ralph Wenninger)Sunkabout 80 miles W of Ushant
49° 08'N, 6° 12'W
Lisbon - St. Malo
salt
3

Master Charles Lorgere (lost)

Position of attack on Ophelia


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