Ships hit during WWI

Saxon Briton

NameSaxon Briton
TypeSteamer
GRT1,337 tons
Country  British
Built1883
BuilderTyne Iron SB. Co., Newcastle
OperatorKerse SS. Co., Ltd. (Walker & Bain), Grangemouth
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Saxon Briton


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
16 Feb 1917U 55 (Wilhelm Werner)Sunk3 miles NNE of Gurnards Head
50° 13'N, 5° 35'W
Portishead - Calais
petrol
2

Position of attack on Saxon Briton


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