Ships hit during WWI

Balto

NameBalto
TypeSteamer
GRT3,538 tons
Country  Norwegian
Built1902
BuilderRussell & Co., Port Glasgow
OperatorB. Stolt-Nielsen, Haugesund
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Balto


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
19 Nov 1916U 49 (Richard Hartmann)Sunk70 miles NE of Cape Villano
43° 00'N, 9° 00'W
New York & Bilbao - Cadiz & Lisbon
general cargo
0

seized on 6th, used as depot ship and sunk 9th.

Position of attack on Balto


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