Ships hit during WWI

Saint Joseph

NameSaint Joseph
TypeSailing vessel
GRT182 tons
Country  French
Built1912
BuilderBonne-Lesueur, Paimpol
OperatorJoseph Le Friec, Paimpol
HistoryWooden schooner

U-boat attacks on Sailing vessel Saint Joseph


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
11 Dec 1916UB 18 (Claus Lafrenz)Sunk15 miles N25°W of Trevose Head
50° 46'N, 4° 52'W
Cardiff - Bordeaux
coal 245 t.


Crew rescued by Norwegian steamer Cran

Position of attack on Saint Joseph


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