Ships hit during WWI

Astræa


Photo courtesy of Danish Maritime Museum, Elsinore

NameAstræa
TypeSailing vessel
GRT260 tons
Country  Danish
Built1892
BuilderJ. Boas, Rudkøbing
OperatorF.H. Andersen, Marstal
HistoryThree-masted wooden schooner.

U-boat attacks on Sailing vessel Astræa


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
115 Apr 1917U 55 (Wilhelm Werner)SunkStopped and sunk by setting on fire SW of the Scillies
49° 00'N, 10° 30'W
Martinique - Havre
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Position of attack on Astræa


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