Ships hit during WWI

San Melito

NameSan Melito
TypeTanker
GRT10,160 tons (one of the largest ships hit)
Country  British
Built1914
BuilderPalmers’ SB. & Iron Co., Ltd., Newcastle
OperatorEagle Oil Transport Co., Ltd., London
History

U-boat attacks on Tanker San Melito


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
121 Aug 1915U 38 (Max Valentiner)DamagedDamaged by gunfire 70miles SW of the Lizard

London - Mexico

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