Ships hit during WWI

Niobe

NameNiobe
TypeSteamer
GRT1,319 tons
Country  French
Built1905
BuilderSunderland SB. Co., Ltd., Sunderland
OperatorSoc. Navale Caennaise (G. Lamy & Cie.), Caen
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Niobe


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
116 Feb 1917UC 21 (Reinhold Saltzwedel)SunkTorpedoed 8 miles W of the Baleines Buoy (near Ile de Ré)
46° 14'N, 1° 49'W
Cardiff - ?

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Position of attack on Niobe


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