Ships hit during WWI

Joaquina

NameJoaquina
TypeSailing vessel
GRT333 tons
Country  Spanish
Built1877
BuilderVieta, Blanes
OperatorV. Chapapria, Torrevieja
HistoryWooden three-masted schooner. Built as Nueva Paula.

U-boat attacks on Sailing vessel Joaquina


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
115 Mar 1918U 155 (Erich Eckelmann)DamagedStopped W of Gibraltar. Attempt to sink via gunnery failed; ship towed in.
35° 51'N, 13° 11'W
Guantanamo - ?
cedar and mahogany logs


Position of attack on Joaquina


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