Ships hit during WWI

Christabel

NameChristabel
TypeSailing vessel
GRT175 tons
Country  British
Built1867
BuilderHessell, Rye
OperatorCornish Traders Ltd., Falmouth
HistoryWooden three-masted schooner.

U-boat attacks on Sailing vessel Christabel


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
130 Nov 1916UB 18 (Claus Lafrenz)SunkStopped and scuttled 10 miles NxW of St.Ives
50° 20'N, 5° 40'W
Fowey - Garston
silversand
0

Location also given as 12 miles ENE of the Pendeen LH.

Position of attack on Christabel


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