Ships hit during WWI

Springwell

NameSpringwell
TypeSteamer
GRT5,593 tons
Country  British
Built1914
BuilderWood, Skinner & Co., Ltd., Newcastle
OperatorWell Line, Ltd. (Tyzack & Branfoot), Newcastle
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Springwell


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
19 Feb 1916U 38 (Max Valentiner)SunkTorpedoed 64 miles SWxW of Gavdo Island
34° 10'N, 23° 00'E
Middlesbrough - Calcutta
general cargo
0

34.17N, 22.50E per KTB

Position of attack on Springwell


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