Ships hit during WWI

Vacuum

NameVacuum
TypeSteamer
GRT2,551 tons
Country  American
Built1912
BuilderGreat Lakes Engineering Works, Ecorse, MI
OperatorVacuum Oil Co., Inc., New York
HistoryPossibly converted into a tanker.

U-boat attacks on Steamer Vacuum


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
128 Apr 1917U 44 (Paul Wagenführ)SunkTorpedoed about 120 miles W of Barra, Hebrides
57° 20'N, 10° 10'W
Liverpool - New York

24

Position of attack on Vacuum


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

Return to WWI Ships Attacked main page