Ships hit during WWI

Barrowmore

NameBarrowmore
TypeSteamer
GRT3,832 tons
Country  British
Built1911
BuilderRichardson, Duck & Co., Stockton
OperatorJohnston Line, Ltd. (Furness, Withy & Co., Ltd.), Liverpool
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Barrowmore


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
119 Feb 1918U 94 (Alfred Saalwächter)SunkTorpedoed 53 miles NWxW1/4W of Bishop Rock
49° 58'N, 7° 54'W
Huelva - Port Talbot
copper ore
25

Barrowmore had sailed from Gibraltar in convoy HG53 on February 12, 1918.

Position of attack on Barrowmore


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