Ships hit during WWI

Whorlton

NameWhorlton
TypeSteamer
GRT1,469 tons
Country  British
Built1907
BuilderJ. Crown & Sons, Ltd., Sunderland
OperatorFurness, Withy & Co., Ltd., West Hartlepool
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Whorlton


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
112 Jan 1918UB 30 (Wilhelm Rhein)SunkNear the Owers LV. Sunk with all hands and posted as missing.
50° 34'N, 0° 45'W
Downs - Southampton

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Position of attack on Whorlton


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