Ships hit during WWI

Presto

NamePresto
TypeSteamer
GRT1,143 tons
Country  British
Built1905
BuilderJ. Crown & Sons, Ltd., Sunderland
OperatorPelton SS. Co., Ltd. (R. S. Gardiner & J. Reay), Newcastle
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Presto


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
16 Apr 1917UC 40 (Gustav Deuerlich)SunkMined 4 miles east of Roker Point, Sunderland
54° 57'N, 1° 16'W
London - Newcastle
in ballast
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Position of attack on Presto


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