Ships hit during WWI

Vulcanus

NameVulcanus
TypeSteamer
GRT1,470 tons
Country  French
Built1883
BuilderPalmers’ SB. & Iron Co., Ltd., Newcastle
OperatorCh. Schiaffino, A. Jouvet & Cie., Algiers
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Vulcanus


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
13 Jun 1917U 47 (Heinrich Metzger)SunkTorpedoed S Cape Rizzuto (S. Italy)
37° 47'N, 17° 47'E
Messina - Argostoli

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While under escort of a navy trawler.

Position of attack on Vulcanus


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