Ships hit during WWI

Poltava

NamePoltava
TypeSteamer
GRT945 tons
Country  British
Built1899
BuilderRostocker A.G. für Schiff- u. Maschinenbau, Rostock
OperatorKaye, Son & Co., Ltd., London (crown nominees)
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Poltava


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
119 Apr 1917UC 44 (Kurt Tebbenjohanns)SunkMined 3 miles ENE Souter Pt LH, South Shields 5459N 011630W
54° 59'N, 1° 17'W
Tyne -
Coal
0

Mine laid previous day

Position of attack on Poltava


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