Ships hit during WWI

Orfordness

NameOrfordness
TypeSteamer
GRT2,790 tons
Country  British
Built1906
BuilderRopner & Son, Stockton
OperatorEnglish SS. Co., Ltd. (Letricheux & David, Ltd.), Swansea
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Orfordness


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
120 Jul 1918U 60 (Franz GrĂ¼nert)SunkTorpedoed 2.5 miles WxN of Newquay at 9:15am
50° 24'N, 5° 11'W
Rouen - Barry
in ballast
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Position of attack on Orfordness


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