Ships hit during WWI

Lime Branch

NameLime Branch
TypeSteamer
GRT5,379 tons
Country  British
Built1902
BuilderW. Doxford & Sons, Ltd., Sunderland
OperatorNautilus Steam Shipping Co., Ltd. (F. & W. Ritson), Sunderland
HistoryTurret deck steamer.

U-boat attacks on Steamer Lime Branch


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
113 Apr 1917U 84 (Walter Roehr)DamagedTorpedoed 110 miles W of Bishop Rock but reached port
48° 27'N, 8° 30'W
Callao - London
nitrate & general cargo
0

Position of attack on Lime Branch


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