Ships hit during WWI

Bogstad

NameBogstad
TypeSteamer
GRT1,589 tons
Country  Norwegian
Built1910
BuilderOsbourne, Graham & Co., Sunderland
OperatorD/S A/S Aker (Fearnley & Eger), Christiania
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Bogstad


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
14 Sep 1918UB 125 (Werner Vater)Sunk18 miles S of Lundy Island
50° 53'N, 4° 41'W
Bilbao - Newport, Mon
iron ore
12

Listed as a missing vessel after passing Brest on September 3. UB 125 torpedoed an unidentified steamer on the morning of 4th on a 25° heading which sank immeditaely.

Position of attack on Bogstad


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