Mecanicien Donzel
Name | Mecanicien Donzel |
Type | Steamer
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GRT | 8,277 tons |
Country | French |
Built | 1918
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Builder | Uraga Dock Co., Ltd., Uraga
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Operator | Messageries Maritimes, Dunkerque
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History |
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U-boat attacks on Steamer Mecanicien Donzel
| Date | U-boat | Loss type | Position | Location | Route | Cargo | Casualties |
1 | 3 Jun 1918 | UB 49 (Hans von Mellenthin) | Sunk | Torpedoed 68 miles NW of Cape Argentira while in a Bizerta - Marseilles convoy.
| 40° 45'N, 6° 59'E
| Karachi - Marseille
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| 0
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| Torpedoed at 04:15 am, sank at 07:00 while towing attempt. Crew rescued by Navy Trawler Marguerite-Marie. The ship, just delivered from shipyard was completing her maiden voyage.
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Position of attack on Mecanicien Donzel
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