Ships hit during WWI

Aberdon

NameAberdon
TypeSteamer
GRT1,005 tons
Country  British
Built1911
BuilderHall, Russell & Co., Ltd., Aberdeen
OperatorAdam Bros., Ltd., Aberdeen
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Aberdon


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
19 Mar 1915U 12 (Hans Kratzsch)SunkTorpedoed off St. Abb’s Head.

Seaham Habour - Aberdeen
coal
15

Lost with all hands and posted as missing. The usual attribution for this attack is Tangistan, but location is not a match.


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