Ships hit during WWI

Ambon

NameAmbon
TypeSteamer
GRT3,598 tons
Country  Dutch
Built1901
BuilderKoninkl. Mij. “De Schelde”, Vlissingen
OperatorN.V. Stoomv. Mij. “Nederland”, Amsterdam
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Ambon


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
122 Feb 1917UC 66 (Herbert Pustkuchen)DamagedTorpedoed between Start Point and Plymouth.
50° 14'N, 3° 33'W
Amsterdam - Java
laden, cargo uncertain


Or late on February 21st.

Position of attack on Ambon


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