Ships hit during WWI

Swanmore

NameSwanmore
TypeSteamer
GRT6,373 tons
Country  British
Built1913
BuilderJ. L. Thompson & Sons, Ltd., Sunderland
OperatorJohnston Line, Ltd. (Furness, Withy & Co., Ltd.), Liverpool
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Swanmore


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
125 Apr 1917U 50 (Gerhard Berger)SunkTorpedoed 230 miles WNW of Fastnet. 51.30N, 15.15W per KTB
51° 11'N, 15° 37'W
Baltimore - Liverpool
general cargo
11

Previously damaged by gunfire from U 43 and U 93 earlier in the day.

Position of attack on Swanmore


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