Ships hit during WWI

Bendew

NameBendew
TypeSteamer
GRT3,681 tons
Country  British
Built1909
BuilderIrvine’s SB. & DD. Co., Ltd., West Hartlepool
OperatorAdmiral Nelson Steam Shipping Co., Ltd. (Wait & Dodds), Liverpool (Newcastle)
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Bendew


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
14 Apr 1916UC 1 (Egon von Werner)SunkMined 9 miles S1/2E of the Kentish Knock LV, Thames’ mouth
51° 30'N, 1° 37'E
Port Breira - Tyne
iron ore
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Position of attack on Bendew


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