Ships hit during WWI

Floridian

NameFloridian
TypeSteamer
GRT4,777 tons
Country  British
Built1913
BuilderShort Bros., Ltd., Sunderland
OperatorFred. Leyland & Co., Ltd., Liverpool
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Floridian


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
14 Feb 1917U 54 (Volkhard von Bothmer)Sunk200 miles WxN of Fastnet
50.42N, 14.39W
Halifax - Cherbourg
general cargo
5

Master, chief engioneer, and radio operator taken prisoner.

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