Ships hit by U-boats


Rion

Soviet Barge


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NameRion
Type:Barge
Tonnage187 tons
Completed 
Owner 
Homeport 
Date of attack7 Apr 1944Nationality:      Soviet
 
FateSunk by U-20 (Karl Grafen)
Position42° 11'N, 41° 38'E - Grid CS 1676
Complement? men (? dead and ? survivors).
Convoy
RouteHopi - Poti 
Cargo 
History  
Notes on event

At 15.15 hours on 7 April 1944 the Rion struck a mine laid on 27 February by U-20 off Poti and sank.

 


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