Ships hit during WWI

Lapa

NameLapa
TypeSteamer
GRT1,366 tons
Country  Brazilian
Built1872
BuilderCole Bros., Newcastle
OperatorLloyd Nacional, Rio de Janeiro
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Lapa


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
122 May 1917U 47 (Heinrich Metzger)SunkStopped and scuttled about 130 miles WSW of Gibraltar
35° 28'N, 8° 03'W
Santos - Marseilles
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Position of attack on Lapa


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