Ships hit during WWI

Avance

NameAvance
TypeSteamer
GRT1,585 tons
Country  Swedish
Built1883
BuilderJ. L. Thompson & Sons, Sunderland
OperatorRederi A/B Avance (Karl Henningsson), Norrköping
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Avance


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
122 Jun 1918UB 88 (Reinhard von Rabenau)SunkTorpedoed off Flamborough Head
54° 13'N, 0° 08'W
Göteborg - Hull
wood pulp, boards & general cargo
1

Avance had sailed from Holmengraa in convoy HZ38 on June 19. Master: J. D. Hansson

Position of attack on Avance


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