Ships hit during WWI

Keltier

NameKeltier
TypeSteamer
GRT2,360 tons
Country  Belgian
Built1913
BuilderR. Thompson & Sons, Ltd., Sunderland
OperatorAntwerpsche Zeevaart Mij. (Brys & Gylsen, Ltd.), Antwerp
HistorySold in 1918 to Lloyd Royal Belge, Soc. Anon., Antwerp.

U-boat attacks on Steamer Keltier


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
17 Dec 1916UB 29 (Erich Platsch)Damaged40 miles W of the Scilly Islands
49° 29'N, 7° 58'W
Newcastle (N.B.) - Calais
timber


UB 29 suspected per Spindler according to accounts from the Belgian crew.

Position of attack on Keltier


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