Ships hit during WWI

Ganges

NameGanges
TypeSteamer
GRT4,177 tons
Country  British
Built1902
BuilderBartram & Sons, Sunderland
OperatorMercantile Steamship Co., Ltd., London
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Ganges


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
130 Jul 1917U 39 (Walter Forstmann)Sunk8 miles SW of Cape Spartel
35° 43'N, 6° 00'W
Barry - La Spezia
coal
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Position of attack on Ganges


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