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Ships hit during WWI

Gallia

NameGallia
TypeArmed merchant cruiser
GRT14.966 tons (one of the largest ships hit)
Country  French
Built1913
BuilderForges & Chant. de la Méditerranée, La Seyne
OperatorFrench Navy
HistoryPeace-time operator: Cie. de Navigation Sud-Atlantique, Bordeaux

U-boat attacks on Armed merchant cruiser Gallia


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
14 Oct, 1916U 35 (Lothar von Arnauld de la Perière)SunkTorpedoed At 2 p.m. 35 miles SW of San Pietro
38.27N, 07.30E
Marseille - Salonika
Troops


Heavy loss of lives.

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