Ships hit during WWI

Violet

NameViolet
TypeSailing vessel
GRT158 tons
Country  British
Built1874
BuilderW. M. Lean, Falmouth
OperatorMrs. L. Tyrell, Bristol
HistoryWooden barkentine.

U-boat attacks on Sailing vessel Violet


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
118 Jun 1917UC 51 (Hans Galster)SunkStopped and sunk by gunfire 10 miles SSE of the Coningbeg LV
51° 57'N, 6° 24'W
Waterford - Cardiff
pitwood
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Position of attack on Violet


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