Ships hit during WWI

Benton Castle

NameBenton Castle
TypeNavy Trawler
GRT283 tons
Country  British
Built1914
BuilderSmiths Dock Co. Ltd., Middlesbrough
OperatorRoyal Navy
HistoryPeace-time operator: Castle Steam Trawlers Co. Ltd, Swansea

U-boat attacks on Navy Trawler Benton Castle


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
110 Nov 1916UC 17 (Ralph Wenninger)SunkMined off Dartmouth



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Official Number: 128950


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