Ships hit during WWI

Spithead

NameSpithead
TypeSteamer
GRT4,697 tons
Country  British
Built1899
BuilderLondon & Glasgow Eng. & Iron SB. Co., Ltd., Glasgow
OperatorClyde Shipping Co., Ltd., Glasgow
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Spithead


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
16 Apr 1917UC 34 (Robert Sprenger)Sunk12 miles NxW of the Damiette Light
31° 44'N, 31° 46'E
Alexandria - Rangoon
in ballast
1

Master and chief engineer taken prisoner.

Position of attack on Spithead


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