Ships hit during WWI

Arab

NameArab
TypeSteamer
GRT4,191 tons
Country  British
Built1890
BuilderPalmers’ SB. & Iron Co., Ltd., Newcastle
OperatorA. R. Burkhill & Sons, Shanghai
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Arab


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
17 Jan 1918UB 50 (Franz Becker)SunkTorpedoed 18 miles NxE of Cape Serrat, Tunis
37° 28'N, 9° 23'E
Cardiff - Messina
coal
21

Position of attack on Arab


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