Ships hit during WWI

Helenus

NameHelenus
TypeSteamer
GRT7,555 tons
Country  British
Built1913
BuilderScotts’ SB. & Eng. Co., Ltd., Greenock
OperatorOcean Steam Ship Co., Ltd. (A. Holt & Co.), Liverpool
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Helenus


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
11 Dec 1917U 53 (Hans Rose)DamagedTorpedoed 150 miles SW of Lizard

Baltimore & New York - London

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Helenus had sailed from New York in convoy HN25 on November 17, 1917. After being torpedoed the ships was escorted into Falmouth.


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