Ships hit during WWI

Thistlebank

NameThistlebank
TypeSailing vessel
GRT2,411 tons
Country  Norwegian
Built1891
BuilderRussell & Co., Port Glasgow
OperatorA/S Olivebank (E. Monsen & Co.), Tvedestrand
HistoryFour-masted steel-bulled bark.

U-boat attacks on Sailing vessel Thistlebank


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
130 Jun 1915U 24 (Rudolf Schneider)Sunk25 miles SW of Fastnet
51° 05'N, 9° 50'W
Bahia Blanca - Queenstown (for orders)
wheat
0

Position of attack on Thistlebank


If you can help us with any additional information on this vessel then please contact us.

Return to WWI Ships Attacked main page