Ships hit during WWI

Caprera

NameCaprera
TypeSteamer
GRT5,040 tons
Country  Italian
Built1904
BuilderCant. Nav. Bacini e Stab. Mec. Siciliani, Palermo
OperatorNavigazione Generale Italiana, Genoa
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Caprera


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
113 Oct 1917U 151 (Waldemar Kophamel)SunkAbout 60 miles west of Casablanca
33° 53'N, 8° 45'W
Baltimore - Genoa
munitions


Ship loaded with 1000 tons of dynamite. Tremendous explosion!

Position of attack on Caprera


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