Ships hit during WWI

Benguela

NameBenguela
TypeSteamer
GRT4,612 tons
Country  Norwegian
Built1897
BuilderRichardson, Duck & Co., Stockton
OperatorA/S Hektor (N. Bugge), Tønsberg
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Benguela


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
130 Jun 1917U 155 (Karl Meusel)Sunkoff Punta Delgada
40.22N, 26.05W
Avonmouth - Philadelphia
in ballast
0

Captured on June 14, used as a support vessel then sunk on June 30.

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