Ships hit during WWI

Holmesbank

NameHolmesbank
TypeSteamer
GRT3,051 tons
Country  British
Built1906
BuilderRichardson, Duck & Co., Stockton
OperatorKestell SS. Co., Ltd. (Kestell Bros.), Cardiff
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Holmesbank


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
126 May 1917U 38 (Max Valentiner)Sunk90 miles NxW of Alexandria. 32.52N, 29.30E per KTB
32° 26'N, 29° 30'E
Swansea - Port Said
coal
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Position of attack on Holmesbank


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