Ships hit during WWI

Perth

NamePerth
TypeSteamer
GRT3,522 tons
Country  Norwegian
Built1895
BuilderA. McMillan & Son, Ltd., Dumbarton
OperatorWestern Australia Whaling Co. (Chr. Nielsen & Co.), Larvik
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Perth


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
128 Jan 1916UC 1 (Egon von Werner)DamagedMined 7 miles NE of the Elbow Buoy
51° 33'N, 1° 37'E
Fremantle - Fredriksstad
whale oil


Position of attack on Perth


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