Ships hit during WWI

Thyra

NameThyra
TypeSteamer
GRT749 tons
Country  Norwegian
Built1901
BuilderStavanger Støberi & Dok, Stavanger
OperatorD/S A/S Thyra (Wm. Hansen), Bergen
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Thyra


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
122 Dec 1916U 70 (Otto Wünsche)Damaged
44° 38'N, 8° 45'W
Cardiff - Oporto
coal
0

Captured off the NW coast of Spain on December 22, 1916. Unsuccesful attempt at scuttling on December 29, 1916; eventually towed in to port.

Position of attack on Thyra


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