Ships hit during WWI

Westmeath

NameWestmeath
TypeSteamer
GRT9,179 tons
Country  British
Built1907
BuilderFurness, Withy & Co., Ltd., West Hartlepool
OperatorUnion Steamship Co. of New Zealand, Ltd., London
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Westmeath


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
115 Jul 1917UC 48 (Kurt Ramien)DamagedTorpedoed off Cherbourg

Buenos Aires - Havre
frozen meat, grain, and general cargo
0


If you can help us with any additional information on this vessel then please contact us.

Return to WWI Ships Attacked main page