Ships hit during WWI

Elisabeth

NameElisabeth
TypeSailing vessel
GRT217 tons
Country  Danish
Built1916
BuilderH.C. Nielsen, Marstal
OperatorE.B. Kromann, Marstal
HistoryThree-masted wooden-hulled schooner.

U-boat attacks on Sailing vessel Elisabeth


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
125 Apr 1917U 53 (Hans Rose)DamagedStopped 70 to 80 mles SW of Ireland. Attempted to scuttle failed and ship became derelict.
51° 02'N, 12° 05'W
New Brunswick - Cardiff
pitch pine
0

Found on April 30, 1917 by U81, which also attempted to sink her.

230 Apr 1917U 81 (Raimund Weisbach)DamagedAbout 180 miles NW of Fastnet

New Brunswick - Cardiff
pitch pine
0

Found as derelict after U53 action of April 25, 1917, and attempts again to sink failed because of the cargo. CTL but repaired.

Position of attack on Elisabeth


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