Ships hit during WWI

Biruta

NameBiruta
TypeSteamer
GRT1,732 tons
Country  British
Built1889
BuilderPalmers’ SB. & Iron Co., Ltd., Newcastle
OperatorThe Shipping Controller (Temple, Thomson & Clark, mgrs.), London
History

U-boat attacks on Steamer Biruta


DateU-boatLoss typePositionLocationRouteCargoCasualties
16 Aug 1918Sunk8 miles NW3/4W Calais

Calais - Barry
in ballast
12

Maybe mined. To be cleared up


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