Ships hit during WWI

Orlock Head

NameOrlock Head
TypeSteamer
GRT1,945 tons
Country  British
Built1913
BuilderIrvine’s SB. & DD. Co., Ltd., West Hartlepool
OperatorUlster SS. Co., Ltd. (G. Heyn & Sons), Belfast
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Orlock Head


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
112 Apr 1916U 34 (Claus Rücker)Sunk65 miles SE of Barcelona
40° 40'N, 2° 32'E
Genoa & Valencia - Glasgow
general cargo
0

Position of attack on Orlock Head


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