Ships hit during WWI

Rio Cavado

NameRio Cavado
TypeSailing vessel
GRT301 tons
Country  Portuguese
Built1918
BuilderSantos & Linhares, Fao
OperatorSociedade de Navegacao Faozense, Fao
HistoryWooden lugger.

U-boat attacks on Sailing vessel Rio Cavado


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
12 Oct 1918U 139 (Lothar von Arnauld de la Perière)SunkSunk by gunnery 290 miles off Cape Prior

Oporto - Cardiff
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