Ships hit during WWI

Torborg

NameTorborg
TypeSteamer
GRT1,266 tons
Country  Swedish
Built1879
BuilderJ. Laing, Sunderland
OperatorRederi A/B Torborg (H. Persson), Landskrona
HistoryBuilt as Varna for C. M. Norwood, London. Went through several British owners before being sold to Rederi A/B Torborg in 1912 and being renamed Torborg.

U-boat attacks on Steamer Torborg


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
124 Feb 1916U 38 (Max Valentiner)SunkStopped and sunk 40 miles off Marseilles
42° 28'N, 4° 44'E
West Hartlepool - Marseille
coal
0

Master: J. Leonard

Position of attack on Torborg


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