Ships hit during WWI

Sophron

NameSophron
TypeNavy Trawler
GRT195 tons
Country  British
Built1903
BuilderCook, Welton & Gemmell, Beverley
OperatorRoyal Navy
HistoryPeace-time operator: The Standard Steam Fishing Company, Grimsby.

U-boat attacks on Navy Trawler Sophron


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
122 Aug 1917UC 41 (Hans Förste)SunkMined off the Firth of Tay, off Fairway Buoy while sweeping near the the wreck of UC 41.



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