Ships hit during WWI

Orteric

NameOrteric
TypeSteamer
GRT6,535 tons
Country  British
Built1911
BuilderRussell & Co., Port Glasgow
OperatorBank Line, Ltd. (A. Weir & Co.), Glasgow
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Orteric


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
19 Dec 1915U 39 (Walter Forstmann)Sunk140 miles SxE1/2E of Gavdo Island. 32°07’N, 25°44’E per KTB
32° 03'N, 25° 03'E
Antofagasta - Alexandria
nitrate
2

Position of attack on Orteric


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