Ships hit during WWI

Asters

NameAsters
TypeSailing vessel
GRT1,531 tons
Country  Norwegian
Built1882
BuilderOusborne, Graham & Co., Sunderland
OperatorA/S Asters (Thv. B. Heistein & Sønner A/S), Kristiansand
HistoryIron-hulled bark. Built as Ganges.

U-boat attacks on Sailing vessel Asters


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
128 May 1917UC 55 (Theodor Schultz)SunkStopped and scuttled 150 miles WxN of Scilly Island
50° 00'N, 7° 00'W
Philadelphia – Le Havre
drummed vegetable oil & parafin
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Position of attack on Asters


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