Ships hit during WWI

HMT Crownsin

NameHMT Crownsin
TypeNavy trawler
GRT137 tons
Country  British
Built1895
BuilderJ. C. Tecklenborg, Geestemünde
OperatorRoyal Navy
HistoryThe German trawler Varel, renamed after being captured by HMS Arethusa on October 7, 1915.

U-boat attacks on Navy trawler Crownsin


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
14 May 1916U 73 (Gustav Sieß)SunkMined off Malta



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