Ships hit during WWI

Old Head

NameOld Head
TypeSailing vessel
GRT105 tons
Country  British
Built1878
BuilderWestacott, Barnstaple
OperatorKinsale Shipping Co. Ltd, Cork
HistoryWooden schooner

U-boat attacks on Sailing vessel Old Head


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
119 Apr 1917UC 47 (Paul Hundius)Damaged15 miles SE of the Coninsby LV

Kinsale - Newport
scrap iron
0

Unsuccessful attempt to sink by gunnery following stopping the vessel.


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