Ships hit during WWI

HMS Hermes

NameHMS Hermes
TypeSeaplane carrier
GRT5,600 tons
Country  British
Built1898
BuilderFairfield SB. & Eng. Co., Ltd., Glasgow
OperatorRoyal Navy
HistorySecond class cruiser modified to accommodate seaplanes.

U-boat attacks on Seaplane carrier Hermes


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
131 Oct 1914U 27 (Bernd Wegener)SunkTorpedoed 8 miles WNW of Calais
51° 06'N, 1° 50'E


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Position of attack on Hermes


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