Ships hit during WWI

Palmleaf

NamePalmleaf
TypeTanker
GRT5,489 tons
Country  British
Built1916
BuilderIrvine’s SB. & DD. Co., Ltd., West Hartlepool
OperatorThe Shipping Controller (Lane & Macandrew, Ltd.), London
History

U-boat attacks on Tanker Palmleaf


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
14 Feb 1917U 54 (Volkhard von Bothmer)Sunk230 miles W of Fastnet
51° 00'N, 15° 00'W
Devonport - Port Arthur
in ballast
0

Master and chief engineer taken prisoner.

Position of attack on Palmleaf


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