Ships hit during WWI

J. B. August Kessler

NameJ. B. August Kessler
TypeTanker
GRT5,104 tons
Country  British
Built1902
BuilderMij. “Fyenoord”, Rotterdam
OperatorN.V. Petroleum Mij. “La Corona”, The Hague
History

U-boat attacks on Tanker J. B. August Kessler


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
123 Mar 1917UC 48 (Kurt Ramien)DamagedTorpedoed 40 miles E of Start Point

Rouen - Cardiff
in ballast



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