Ships hit during WWI

Birchgrove

NameBirchgrove
TypeSteamer
GRT2,821 tons
Country  British
Built1894
BuilderRopner & Son, Stockton
OperatorSS. Mary Co., Ltd. (Alexander & Mair), Glasgow
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Birchgrove


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
12 Dec 1917U 84 (Walter Roehr)SunkTorpedoed while in convoy 10 miles WxN of Groix
47° 38'N, 3° 45'W
Penarth - Bordeaux
coal
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Position of attack on Birchgrove


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