BRITISH MERCHANT SHIPS LOST AT SEA DUE TO ENEMY ACTION, 1914-18 September 1917-November 1918 in date order, part 3 of 3 Extracted from "British Vessels Lost at Sea 1914-1918" by HMSO, 1919. return to World War 1 at Sea

Information in order: Name, Type where listed (otherwise steam ship - passenger ship, passenger-cargo, tramp, bulk tanker etc), Tons gross, Date of loss, Position, Cause of Loss/How attacked/How Sunk, Lives Lost/Crew taken prisoner. Note: All British shipping losses are due to German surface ships, submarines or aircraft, except for some vessels sunk by Austro-Hungarian submarines in the Mediterranean or scuttled in the Baltic Lives lost include crew and civilian passengers, but not military personnel   SEPTEMBER 1917 Erato, 2,041grt, defensively-armed, 1 September 1917, 4 miles SE from the Lizard, mined and sunk Rytonhall, 4,203grt, defensively-armed, 2 September 1917, 105 miles W ½ S from Ushant, captured by submarine, sunk by torpedo Wentworth, 3,828grt, defensively-armed, 2 September 1917, 36 miles W ¼ S from Belle Ile, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost, Master and two gunners prisoners Olive Branch, 4,649grt, defensively-armed, 2 September 1917, 85 miles N by E ½ E from North Cape, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Treverbyn, 4,163grt, defensively-armed, 3 September 1917, 2 miles ESE from Ushinish Lighthouse, South Uist, mined and sunk, 27 lives lost including Master Ragnhild, 1,495grt, defensively-armed, 3 September 1917, 14 miles S by E ¼ E from Flamborough Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 15 lives lost including Master La Negra, 8,312grt, defensively-armed, 3 September 1917, 50 miles SSW from Start Point, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 4 lives lost Peerless, 3,112grt, defensively-armed, 4 September 1917, 60 miles SW from Bishop Rock, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost, Master and two gunners prisoners Bishopston, 2,513grt, defensively-armed, 4 September 1917, 30 miles S by E from St Catherines, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost Glynn, sailing vessel, 60grt, 5 September 1917, 32 miles NW from Les Hanois, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire Industry, sailing vessel, 91grt, 5 September 1917, 20 miles NNW from Les Hanois, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire Echunga, 6,285grt, defensively-armed, 5 September 1917, 40 miles N by E from Ushant, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 9 lives lost Theodor, sailing vessel, 230grt, 5 September 1917, 13 miles N by W ½ W from Sept Iles, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs Florence Muspratt, sailing vessel, 79grt, 5 September 1917, 10 miles North from Sept Iles, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire, 1 life lost Emma, sailing vessel, 73grt, 5 September 1917, 8 miles N by W from Sept Iles, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire Frances, sailing vessel, 89grt, 5 September 1917, 8 miles N by W from Sept Iles, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs Tuskar, 1,159grt, defensively-armed, 6 September 1917, 3 miles West from Eagle Island, mined and sunk, 10 lives lost Clan Ferguson, 4,808grt, defensively-armed, 6 September 1917, 15 miles NW from Cape Spartel, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 10 lives lost Hinemoa, sailing vessel, 2,283grt, 7 September 1917, 35 miles WSW from Bishop Rock, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire Minnehaha, 13,714grt, defensively-armed, 7 September 1917, 12 miles SE from the Fastnet, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 43 lives lost Hunsbridge, 3,424grt, defensively-armed, 7 September 1917, 60 miles SW by W ¾ W from Cape Spartel, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost Newholm, 3,399grt, defensively-armed, 8 September 1917, 1 mile South from Start Point, mined and sunk, 20 lives lost Ezel, sailing vessel, 163grt, 8 September 1917, 20 miles North from St Valery (en Caux), captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire Laura, sailing vessel, 86grt, 8 September 1917, 25 miles North from Fecamp, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs Harrow, 1,777grt, defensively-armed, 8 September 1917, 4 miles SE from Whitby, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost Elizabeth, sailing vessel, 49grt, 8 September 1917, 12 miles E by S from Start Point, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs Storm, 440grt, 9 September 1917, 1 mile SE from Sunk LV, SeaplaneNo warningTorpedo, 3 lives lost Swiftsure, 823grt, defensively-armed, 9 September 1917, Shapinsay Sound, mined and sunk, 1 life lost Parkmill, 1,316grt, defensively-armed, 10 September 1917, 1¼ miles from Kirkalister Lighthouse, Bressay, mined and sunk Mary Orr, sailing vessel, 91grt, 10 September 1917, 8 miles N by E from Pendeen Lighthouse, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs Moss Rose, sailing vessel, 161grt, 10 September 1917, 7 miles NNE from Pendeen Lighthouse, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire Mary Seymour, sailing vessel, 150grt, 10 September 1917, 7 miles NNE from Pendeen Lighthouse, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire Water Lily, sailing vessel, 111grt, 10 September 1917, 8 miles N by E from Pendeen Lighthouse, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs Jane Williamson, sailing vessel, 197grt, 10 September 1917, 20 miles NNE from St Ives, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire, 4 lives lost including Master Luxembourg, 1,417grt, defensively-armed, 11 September 1917, 3½ miles NNE from Pendeen Lighthouse, mined and sunk Vienna, 4,170grt, defensively-armed, 11 September 1917, 340 miles W ½ N from Ushant, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 25 lives lost, Master prisoner Embleton, 5,377grt, defensively-armed, 11 September 1917, 150 miles W from Cape Spartel, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire William, sailing vessel, 60grt, 11 September 1917, 4 miles NW by N from Crackington Haven, Cornwall, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs Urd, 3,049grt, defensively-armed, 11 September 1917, 10 miles N by E ½ E from Cape Palos, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 3 lives lost HS3, tug and RB10, barge, 12 September 1917, 18 miles W by N from Cape Sines, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs Gibraltar, 3,803grt, defensively-armed, 12 September 1917, 100 miles SE ½ S from Cape de Creus, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 4 lives lost St Margaret, 943grt, defensively-armed, 12 September 1917, 30 miles SE from Lille Dimon Island Faroe, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 5 lives lost Agricola, sailing vessel, 49grt, 12 September 1917, 15 miles WNW from Lundy Island, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs Chulmleigh, 4,911grt, defensively-armed, 14 September 1917, 10 miles SW by W from Cape Salou, Spain, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Zeta, 2,269grt, defensively-armed, 14 September 1917, 8 miles S by W from MineHead, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Sommeina, 3,317grt, defensively-armed, 15 September 1917, 4 miles SE from the Manacles, mined and sunk Dependence, sailing vessel, 120grt, 15 September 1917, 6 miles West from the Lizard, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs Santaren, 4,256grt, defensively-armed, 15 September 1917, 40 miles NE from Muckle Flugga, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, Master and Chief Officer prisoners Rollesby, 3,955grt, defensively-armed, 15 September 1917, 80 miles ENE from Muckle Flugga, captured by submarine, sunk by torpedo Arabis, 3,928grt, defensively-armed, 16 September 1917, 210 miles W by S from Ushant, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 20 lives lost including Master Sandsend, 3,814grt, defensively-armed, 16 September 1917, 6 miles SE by E from MineHead, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 3 lives lost Queen Amelie, 4,278grt, defensively-armed, 17 September 1917, 19 miles NNE from Muckle Flugga, captured by submarine, sunk by torpedo Port Kembla, 4,700grt, 18 September 1917, off Cape Farewell, New Zealand, mined and sunk Arendal, 1,387grt, defensively-armed, 18 September 1917, 115 miles W ½ N from Cape Spartel, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire Joseph Chamberlain, 3,709grt, defensively-armed, 18 September 1917, 50 miles N by W from Muckle Flugga, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 18 lives lost, Master and one gunner prisoners Polar Prince, 3,611grt, defensively-armed, 18 September 1917, 8 miles W by S from Cape Spartel, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, Master made prisoner Saint Ronald, 4,387grt, defensively-armed, 19 September 1917, 95 miles NNW from Tory Island, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 24 lives lost Etal Manor, 1,875grt, 19 September 1917, 7 miles S by W from Hook Point, Waterford, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 6 lives lost including Master Fabian, 2,246grt, defensively-armed, 20 September 1917, 30 miles W ½ N from Cape Spartel, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 3 lives lost Kurdistan, 3,720grt, defensively-armed, 20 September 1917, 27 miles ESE from Pantellaria, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Greleen, 2,286grt, defensively-armed, 22 September 1917, 7 miles E by N from Berry Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 19 lives lost including Master Trongate, 2,553grt, 22 September 1917, 5 miles N from Flamborough Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost Perseverance, sailing vessel, 118grt, 23 September 1917, 14 miles NW by N from St Valery (en Caux), captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire St Dunstan, dredger, 23 September 1917, 12 miles NW by N from Bill of Portland, mined and sunk, 2 lives lost Hornsund, 3,646grt, defensively-armed, 23 September 1917, 2½ miles ESE from Scarborough, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Irthington, 2,845grt, defensively-armed, 23 September 1917, 3 miles ENE from Cape Vaticano, Italy, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Rosehill, 2,788grt, defensively-armed, 23 September 1917, 5 miles SW by S from Fowey, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Iriston, 3,221grt, defensively-armed, 24 September 1917, 7 miles S by W from Cape Camerat, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Boynton, 2,578grt, defensively-armed, 24 September 1917, 5 miles WNW from Cape Cornwall, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 23 lives lost including Master City of Swansea, 1,375grt, defensively-armed, 25 September 1917, 15 miles ENE from Berry Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost Acorn, sailing vessel, 97grt, 26 September 1917, 20 miles S by E from Start Point, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire Swan River, 4,724grt, defensively-armed, 27 September 1917, 27 miles NNW from Oran, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Greltoria, 5,143grt, defensively-armed, 27 September 1917, 3 miles NW by N ½ N from Flamborough Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Sanwen, 3,689grt, defensively-armed, 29 September 1917, 50 miles E ¾ N from Cape Bear, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost Kildonan, 2,118grt, 29 September 1917, 2 miles NNW from Pendeen Lighthouse, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 14 lives lost including Master Elmsgarth, 3,503grt, defensively-armed, 29 September 1917, 50 miles NW ½ W from Tory Island, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Percy B, sailing vessel, 330grt, 29 September 1917, 180 miles N ¾ W from Cape Villano, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire Heron, 885grt, defensively-armed, 30 September 1917, 400 miles West from Ushant, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 22 lives lost including Master Midlothian, 1,321grt, defensively-armed, 30 September 1917, 80 miles South from Cape Greco, Cyprus, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire, Master and 2 Gunners prisoners Drake, 2,267grt, defensively-armed, 30 September 1917, 340 miles West from Ushant, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire, Master prisoner OCTOBER 1917 Normanton, 3,862grt, defensively-armed, 1 October 1917, 115 miles W ½ N from Cape Spartel, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Carrabin, sailing vessel, 2,739grt, 1 October 1917, 10 miles South from Daunts Rock, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Mersario, 3,847grt, defensively armed, 1 October 1917, 86 miles W by N from Cape Spartel, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 3 lives lost Ludovicos, sailing vessel, 50grt, apprx, 1 October 1917, Mediterranean, captured by submarine, sunk by bomb Almora, 4,385grt, defensively-armed, 2 October 1917, 100 miles W ½ N from Cape Spartel, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Lugano, 3,810grt, defensively-armed, 2 October 1917, 2 miles SW from Bull Point, Rathlin, mined and sunk Nuceria, 4,702grt, defensively-armed, 2 October 1917, 120 miles W ½ N from Cape Spartel, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost Hurst, 4,718grt, defensively-armed, 3 October 1917, 2¼ miles W by N from Skokham Id, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Memling, 7,307grt, defensively-armed, 3 October 1917, Laberildut Channel, near Brest, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Baron Blantyre, 1,844grt, defensively-armed, 3 October 1917, 60 miles NW ¾ W from Cape Finisterre, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Forestmoor, 2,844grt, defensively-armed, 5 October 1917, 54 miles W by N ¾ N from Cape Spartel, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 22 lives lost including Master Bontnewydd, 3,296grt, defensively-armed, 5 October 1917, 60 miles NNE from Marsa Susa, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 3 lives lost Toledo, 1,159grt, 5 October 1917, Baltic, reported as destroyed to avoid capture, date uncertain, listed as approximately 5th, Civilian, 7,871grt, defensively-armed, 6 October 1917, 15 miles North from Alexandria, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost Bedale, 2,116grt, defensively-armed, 6 October 1917, 25 miles SE by S from MineHead, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 3 lives lost Alcyone, sailing vessel, 116grt, 7 October 1917, 12 miles WNW from Boulogne, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs Aylevarroo, 908grt, defensively-armed, October 1917, off S Ireland, possibly torpedoed without warning, date uncertain, listed as 7th, 20 lives lost including Master Richard de Larrinaga, 5,591grt, defensively-armed, 8 October 1917, 15 miles SE ½ S from Ballycottin Id, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 35 lives lost including Master Memphian, 6,305grt, defensively-armed, 8 October 1917, 7 miles ENE from N Arklow LV, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 32 lives lost Greldon, 3,322grt, defensively-armed, 8 October 1917, 7 miles ENE from N Arklow LV, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 28 lives lost including Master Main, 715grt, defensively armed, 9 October 1917, 1½ miles East from Drummore, Luce Bay, SubmarineGunfireGunfire, 12 lives lost Poldown, 1,370grt, defensively-armed, 9 October 1917, 2 miles WSW from Trevose Head, mined and sunk, 18 lives lost including Master Peshawur, 7,634grt, defensively-armed, 9 October 1917, 7 miles SE ¼ E from Ballyquintin Point, Co Down, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 11 lives lost Gowrie, 1,031grt, 10 October 1917, 14 miles NE from Cherbourg, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Bostonian, 5,736grt, defensively-armed, 10 October 1917, 34 miles S by E ½ E from Start Point, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 4 lives lost Cayo Bonito, 3,427grt, defensively-armed, 11 October 1917, 4 miles ENE from Savona, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 6 lives lost Rhodesia, 4,313grt, defensively-armed, 11 October 1917, 7 miles SE by S from Coningbeg LV, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 4 lives lost Baychattan, 3,758grt, defensively-armed, 11 October 1917, ½ a mile SSW from Prawle Point, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Mira, 3,700grt, defensively-armed, 11 October 1917, 4 miles SW ½W from Beachy Head, mined and sunk W M Barkley, 569grt, defensively-armed, 12 October 1917, 7 miles East from the Kish LV, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 4 lives lost including Master Joshua, sailing vessel, 60grt, October 1917, English Channel, sunk by submarine, not known how sunk, date uncertain, listed as 12th, 3 lives lost including Master Eskmere, 2,293grt, defensively-armed, 13 October 1917, 15 miles WNW from South Stack, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 20 lives lost including Master Alavi, 3,627grt, defensively-armed, 13 October 1917, 6 miles NE from Cape Palos, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire, 13 lives lost Peebles, 4,284grt, defensively-armed, 13 October 1917, 14 miles S by E ½ E from Flamborough Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine East Wales, 4,321grt, defensively-armed, 14 October 1917, 8 miles S by W ½ W from Daunts Rock, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire, 3 lives lost Semantha, 2,847grt, defensively armed, 14 October 1917, 10 miles NW by N from Cape St John, Crete, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 32 lives lost including Master Hartburn, 2,367grt, defensively-armed, 15 October 1917, 10 miles South from Anvil Point, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 3 lives lost White Head, 1,172grt, defensively-armed, 15 October 1917, 40 miles NNE from Suda Bay, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 23 lives lost Garthclyde, 2,124grt, defensively-armed, 15 October 1917, 12 miles W ¼ S from the Lizard, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine California, 5,629grt, defensively-armed, 17 October 1917, 145 miles NW by N ¾ N from Cape Villano, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 4 lives lost Polvena, 4,750grt, defensively-armed, 17 October 1917, 25 miles N by E ¼ E from Ushant, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 3 lives lost Manchuria, 2,997grt, defensively-armed, 17 October 1917, 60 miles NW from Ushant, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 26 lives lost including Master Adams, 2,223grt, defensively-armed, 17 October 1917, 6 miles SE by E from the Lizard, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Madura, 4,484grt, defensively-armed, 18 October 1917, 23 miles WSW from Bishop Rock, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 3 lives lost Hazelwood, 3,120grt, defensively-armed, 18 October 1917, 8 miles S by E ½ E from Anvil Point, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 32 lives lost including Master Sten, 928grt, 18 October 1917, 5 miles North from Godrevy Lighthouse, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 9 lives lost including Master Amsteldam, 1,233grt, defensively-armed, 18 October 1917, 6 miles North from Flamborough Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 4 lives lost Togston, 1,057grt, defensively-armed, 18 October 1917, 20 miles S by E ½ E from Flamborough Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 5 lives lost Cadmus, 1,879grt, defensively-armed, 18 October 1917, 20 miles S by E ½ E from Flamborough Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine War Clover, 5,174grt, defensively-armed, 19 October 1917, 25 miles E by N ¾ N from Pantellaria, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 14 lives lost Cupica, motor, 1,240grt, 19 October 1917, 75 miles W by S ½ S from Bishop Rock, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire Eldra, sailing vessel, 227grt, 19 October 1917, 35 miles NW from Treport, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs Waikawa, 5,666grt, defensively-armed, 19 October 1917, 4 miles East from Start Point, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Pera, 7,635grt, defensively-armed, 19 October 1917, 105 miles E ¾ N from Marsa Susa, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Good Hope, 3,618grt, defensively-armed, 19 October 1917, 125 miles E by S from Malta, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Australdale, 4,379grt, defensively-armed, 19 October 1917, 165 miles NW by N ¾ N from Cape Villano, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 27 lives lost Gemma, 1,385grt, defensively-armed, 19 October 1917, 5 miles N by W from Flamborough Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 4 lives lost Elsiston, 2,908grt, defensively-armed, 19 October 1917, 150 miles E by S ½ S from Malta, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Britannia, 765grt, defensively-armed, October 1917, English Channel, possibly torpedoed without warning by submarine, date uncertain, listed as 19th, 22 lives lost including Master Algarve, 1,274grt, defensively-armed, 20 October 1917, 15 miles WSW from Portland Bill, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 21 lives lost including Master Collegian, 7,420grt, defensively-armed, 20 October 1917, 100 miles NW by N ¼ N from Alexandria, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Colorado, 7,165grt, defensively-armed, 20 October 1917, 1½ miles East from Start Point, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 4 lives lost Ionian, 8,268grt, defensively armed, 20 October 1917, 2 miles West from St Govan's Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 7 lives lost Gryfevale, 4,437grt, defensively-armed, 21 October 1917, 10 miles N from Cape Blanco, chased by submarine, ran ashore Tom Roper, sailing vessel, 120grt, 21 October 1917, 20 miles SSE from Start Point, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs, 1 life lost Bunty, tug, 73grt, 21 October 1917, off Whitby, mined and sunk, 5 lives lost including Master Zillah, 3,788grt, defensively-armed, 22 October 1917, 25 miles NE from Kildin Island, Murmanski Coast, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 18 lives lost Tredegar Hall, 3,764grt, defensively-armed, 23 October 1917, 4½ miles ESE from Flamborough Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 3 lives lost Seistan, 4,238grt, defensively-armed, 23 October 1917, 3½ miles N by W ¼ W from Flamborough Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 5 lives lost Euston, 2,841grt, defensively-armed, 24 October 1917, 37 miles SW from Cape Matapan, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Ilderton, 3,125grt, defensively-armed, 24 October 1917, 35 miles NE from Kildin Island, Murmanski Coast, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Sheaf Blade, 2,378grt, defensively-armed, 25 October 1917, 13 miles SE by S from Cape de Gata, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost including Master Ness, 3,050grt, defensively-armed, 25 October 1917, 10 miles SE from Cape de Gata, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire, 2 lives lost Wearside, 3,560grt, defensively-armed, 25 October 1917, 3 miles W by S from Sunk LV, mined and sunk Gefion, 1,123grt, 25 October 1917, 10 miles NE from Berry Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost including Master Sapele, 4,366grt, defensively-armed, 26 October 1917, 100 miles NW from Tory Island, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 3 lives lost Lady Helen, 811grt, 27 October 1917, ½ mile East from S Cheek, Robin Hood Bay, mined and sunk, 7 lives lost including Master Redesmere, 2,123grt, defensively-armed, 28 October 1917, 6 miles WSW from St Catherines, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 19 lives lost Ferrona, 4,591grt, defensively-armed, 28 October 1917, 7 miles NE from Valencia, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs, 1 life lost Baron Garioch, 1,831grt, defensively-armed, 28 October 1917, 5 miles SE from Anvil Point, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost Baron Balfour, 3,991grt, defensively-armed, 28 October 1917, 8 miles North from Sem Island, Murmanski Coast, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Namur, 6,701grt, defensively-armed, 29 October 1917, 55 miles E by S ½ S from Gibraltar, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Cambric, 3,403grt, defensively-armed, 31 October 1917, 14 miles West from Cape Shershel, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 24 lives lost including Master, four prisoners Estrellano, 1,161grt, defensively-armed, 31 October 1917, 14 miles W by N ½ N from Pilier Island, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 3 lives lost North Sea, 1,711grt, 31 October 1917, 2½ miles SW by S from Prawle Point, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Phare, 1,282grt, defensively-armed, 31 October 1917, 2½ miles N ½ E from Scarborough, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 14 lives lost NOVEMBER 1917 Jessie, 332grt, 2 November 1917, 3 miles NE from Flamborough Head, attacked by submarine with gunfire, beached, total wreck, 4 lives lost including Master Cape Finisterre, 4,380grt, defensively-armed, 2 November 1917, 1 mile SSE from Manacles Buoy, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 35 lives lost including Master Farraline, 1,226grt, defensively-armed, 2 November 1917, 15 miles NE ½ E from Ushant, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Antaeus, 3,061grt, defensively-armed, 4 November 1917, 42 miles N by W ½ W from Cape Bon, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, Master prisoner Border Knight, 3,724grt, defensively-armed, 4 November 1917, 1½ miles ESE from the Lizard, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Hilda R, sailing vessel, 100grt, 5 November 1917, 20 miles South from Cape St Mary, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs, 1 life lost Suntrap, 1,353grt, defensively-armed, 7 November 1917, 2½ miles East from S Cheek, Robin Hood Bay, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine The Marquis, 373grt, 8 November 1917, 16 miles ESE from Rockabill, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire Ardglamis, 4,540grt, defensively-armed, 9 November 1917, 125 miles West from Cape Spartel, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Ballogie, 1,207grt, defensively-armed, 9 November 1917, 1½ miles NE from Filey, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 13 lives lost including Master Lapwing, 1,192grt, 11 November 1917, 9 miles SE from Southwold, mined and sunk Morning Star, motor, 129grt, 12 November 1917, 10 miles SE ¾ E from Cape Barfleur, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs Barbary, 4,185grt, defensively-armed, 12 November 1917, 56 miles NW by N from Port Said, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 3 lives lost including Master Carlo, 3,040grt, defensively armed, 13 November 1917, 7 miles S by W from Coningbeg LV, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost Atlas, 989grt, defensively-armed, 13 November 1917, 5 miles SE from Owers LV, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Axwell, 1,442grt, defensively-armed, 13 November 1917, 3 miles WSW from Owers LV, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost Axminster, 1,905grt, defensively-armed, 13 November 1917, off Pakefield Gat, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 3 lives lost Australbush, 4,398grt, defensively-armed, 13 November 1917, 7 miles E ½ N from the Eddystone, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost Ardmore, 1,304grt, defensively-armed, 13 November 1917, 13 miles WSW from Coningbeg LV, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 19 lives lost Dolly Varden, sailing vessel, 202grt, 14 November 1917, 20 miles N W from Treport, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire Prophet, 3,230grt, defensively-armed, 14 November 1917, 3 miles SE from Antikithera Island, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Trowbridge, 3,712grt, defensively-armed, 14 November 1917, 12 miles SE from Cape de Gata, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Kyno, 3,034grt, defensively-armed, 16 November 1917, 9 miles N by E ¾ E from Shershel, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 5 lives lost Garron Head, 1,933grt, defensively-armed, 16 November 1917, 40 miles N by E ½ E from Bayonne, mined and sunk, 28 lives lost Gasconia, 3,801grt, defensively-armed, 16 November 1917, 12 miles NE ½ E from Shershel, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 3 lives lost Western Coast, 1,394grt, defensively-armed, 17 November 1917, 10 miles WSW from the Eddystone, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 17 lives lost Victoria, 974grt, defensively-armed, 17 November 1917, 14 miles W ½ N from the Eddystone, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost Clan Maccorquodale, 6,517grt, defensively-armed, 17 November 1917, 165 miles NW by N from Alexandria, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Croxteth Hall, 5,872grt, defensively-armed, 17 November 1917, 25 miles West from Bombay, mined and sunk, 9 lives lost Gisella, 2,502grt, defensively-armed, 18 November 1917, 2 miles SW by S from Skokham Island, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost Antwerpen, 1,637grt, defensively-armed, 18 November 1917, 2 miles SSW from the Runnelstone, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Aparima, 5,704grt, defensively-armed, 19 November 1917, 6 miles S W ¾ W from Anvil Point, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 56 lives lost Farn, 4,393grt, defensively-armed, 19 November 1917, 5 miles E by N from Start Point, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Minnie Coles, sailing vessel, 116grt, 19 November 1917, 30 miles NW by N from Les Hanois, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs Robert Brown, sailing vessel, 119grt, 19 November 1917, 25 miles WNW from Hartland Point, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs Jutland, 2,824grt, defensively-armed, 19 November 1917, 18 miles NE by N from Ushant, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 26 lives lost including Master Clangula, 1,754grt, 19 November 1917, 4 miles SW ¾ W from Hartland Point, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 15 lives lost including Master Robert Morris, sailing vessel, 146grt, 20 November 1917, 155 miles WSW from Bishop Rock, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs Aros Castle, 4,460grt, defensively-armed, 21 November 1917, 300 miles W by S ¼ S from Bishop Rock, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost Elsena, 335grt, 22 November 1917, 16 miles SE ½ S from S Arklow LV, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire Conovium, sailing vessel, 86grt, 22 November 1917, 14 miles SE ½ S from S Arklow LV, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire King Idwal, 3,631grt, defensively-armed, 22 November 1917, 29 miles SE by E ½ E from Buchan Ness, 1 life lost Kohistan, 4,732grt, defensively-armed, 22 November 1917, 25 miles W ½ S from Marittimo, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Westlands, 3,112grt, defensively-armed, 23 November 1917, 10 miles North from Ile de Vierge, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Ocean, 1,442grt, defensively-armed, 23 November 1917, 4 miles E by N from Hartlepool, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine La Blanca, 7,479grt, defensively-armed, 23 November 1917, 10 miles SSE from Berry Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost Dunrobin, 3,617grt, defensively-armed, 24 November 1917, 49 miles SW by S ½ S from the Lizard, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 31 lives lost including Master Sabia, 2,807grt, defensively-armed, 24 November 1917, 6 miles SSE from the Lizard, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 11 lives lost Nyassa, 2,579grt, defensively-armed, 24 November 1917, 3 miles ESE from the Lizard, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine French Rose, 465grt, 24 November 1917, 6 miles S by W from Shipwash LV, mined and sunk Ostpreussen, 1,779grt, defensively-armed, 25 November 1917, 1½ miles East from Shipwash LV, mined and sunk, 1 life lost Karema, 5,285grt, defensively-armed, 25 November 1917, 33 miles SE by E from Cape de Gata, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 3 lives lost Ovid, 4,159grt, defensively-armed, 25 November 1917, 65 miles NE ½ E from Suda Bay, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost Oriflamme, 3,764grt, defensively-armed, 25 November 1917, 9 miles South from Nab LV, mined and sunk Groeswen, 3,570grt, defensively-armed, 27 November 1917, 3 miles NE ½ E from Sunk LV, mined and sunk Gladys, 179grt, 27 November 1917, 3 miles SW from Cape Gris Nez, mined and sunk, 6 lives lost Almond Branch, 3,461grt, defensively-armed, 27 November 1917, 2 miles SE from Dodman Point, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Eastfield, 2,145grt, defensively-armed, 27 November 1917, 7 miles ESE from Dodman Point, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Bleamoor, 3,755grt, defensively-armed, 27 November 1917, 4 miles SSE from Berry Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 8 lives lost Apapa, 7,832grt, defensively-armed, 28 November 1917, 3 miles N by E from Lynas Point, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 77 lives lost Jane Radeliffe, 4,074grt, defensively-armed, 28 November 1917, 2 miles SW from Antimilo, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Georgios Antippa, 1,960grt, defensively-armed, 28 November 1917, 25 miles S by E from Flamborough Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Derbent, 3,178grt, defensively-armed, 30 November 1917, 6 miles NE by E from Lynas Point, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Kalibia, 4,930grt, defensively-armed, 30 November 1917, 29 miles SW from the Lizard, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 25 lives lost DECEMBER 1917 Molesey, 3,218grt, defensively-armed, 1 December 1917, 12 miles SW by W from Brighton LV, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Euphorbia, 3,109grt, defensively-armed, 1 December 1917, 14 miles E by S from Royal Sovereign LV, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 14 lives lost Rydal Hall, 3,314grt, defensively-armed, 1 December 1917, 14 miles E by S from Royal Sovereign LV, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 23 lives lost Birchgrove, 2,821grt, defensively-armed, 2 December 1917, 10 miles W by N ½ N from Ile de Groix, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Kintuck, 4,639grt, defensively-armed, 2 December 1917, 8 miles NW by N ½ N from Godrevy LH, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Berwick Law, 4,680grt, defensively-armed, 2 December 1917, 22 miles West from Cape Tenez, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost, Master prisoner Copeland, 1,184grt, defensively-armed, 2 December 1917, 15 miles SSW from the Tuskar, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 12 lives lost Wreathier, 852grt, defensively-armed, 3 December 1917, 1 mile West from Prawle Point, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 3 lives lost Livonia, 1,879grt, defensively-armed, 3 December 1917, 4 miles E by N ½ N from Start Point, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 23 lives lost including Master Dowlais, 3,016grt, defensively-armed, 3 December 1917, off Cap de Fer, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 26 lives lost including Master Eagle, 182grt, 4 December 1917, 10 miles South from Start Point, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs Brigitta, 2,084grt, defensively-armed, 4 December 1917, 6 miles S W from the Nab LV, mined and sunk, 2 lives lost Forfar, 3,827grt, defensively-armed, 4 December 1917, 115 miles SW by W from the Lizard, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 3 lives lost Greenwich, 2,938grt, defensively-armed, 5 December 1917, 9 miles South from Planier Island, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Aigburth, 824grt, defensively-armed, 5 December 1917, 2 miles NE by E from S Cheek, Robin Rood Bay, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 11 lives lost including Master Ilvington Court, 4,217grt, defensively-armed, 6 December 1917, 8 miles NW by N from Shershel, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 8 lives lost Asaba, 972grt, defensively-armed, 6 December 1917, 2 miles WSW from the Lizard, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 16 lives lost including Master Wyndhurst, 570grt, defensively-armed, 6 December 1917, 30 miles South from St Catherines, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 11 lives lost including Master Earl of Elgin, 4,448grt, defensively-armed, 7 December 1917, 10 miles W ½ S from Carnarvon Bay LV, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 18 lives lost including Master Proba, sailing vessel, 105grt, 7 December 1917, 3 miles SE from the Lizard, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs Highgate, 1,780grt, defensively-armed, 7 December 1917, 2½ miles East from S Cheek, Robin Hood Bay, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Maindy Bridge, 3,653grt, defensively-armed, 8 December 1917, 4 miles ENE from Sunderland, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost Lampada, 2,220grt, defensively-armed, 8 December 1917, 3 miles North from Whitby, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 5 lives lost Consols, 3,756grt, defensively-armed, 8 December 1917, 40 miles NW ½ N from Cape Bon, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 3 lives lost War Tune, 2,045grt, defensively-armed, 9 December 1917, 1½ miles SSE from Black Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Venetia, 3,596grt, defensively armed, 9 December 1917, 3 miles NNW from Whitby Rock buoy, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Minorca, 1,145grt, defensively-armed, 11 December 1917, 2 to 3 miles from C de las Huertas, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 15 lives lost including Master Persier, 3,874grt, defensively-armed, 11 December 1917, 50 miles E from C Spartivento, Italy, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost DA Gordon, 2,301grt, defensively-armed, 11 December 1917, 1¼ miles ESE from C de las Huertas, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Oldfield Grange, 4,653grt, defensively-armed, 11 December 1917, 30 miles NE from Tory Is, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Leonatus, 2,099grt, defensively-armed, 12 December 1917, 2 miles E by S from Kirkabister LH, mined and sunk Charleston, 1,866grt, defensively-armed, 12 December 1917, 30 miles West from the Smalls, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs, two gunners prisoners Cordova, 2,284grt, defensively-armed, 12 December 1917, North Sea, sunk by torpedo boat(s), no other details Britannic, sailing vessel, 92grt, 13 December 1917, 12 miles NNW from Los Hanois, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs Little Gem, sailing vessel, 114grt, 13 December 1917, off Channel Islands, reportedly sunk by submarine, not known how sunk, 5 lives lost including Master Bangarth, 1,872grt, defensively-armed, 13 December 1917, 13 miles NNE from the Tyne, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost Garthwaite, 5,690grt, defensively-armed, 13 December 1917, 4 miles East from Whi by, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 14 lives lost including Master Arnewood, 2,259grt, defensively-armed, 13 December 1917, 4 miles ESE from Sleat Point, Skye, mined and sunk Volnay, 4,610grt, defensively-armed, 14 December 1917, 2 miles E by S from Manacles, mined and sunk Coila, 4,135grt, defensively-armed, 14 December 1917, 3 miles SE by S from Canet Point, Valencia, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 3 lives lost Hare, 774grt, defensively-armed, 14 December 1917, 7 miles East from the Kish LV, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 12 lives lost Bernard, 3,682grt, defensively-armed, 15 December 1917, 180 miles WSW from Bishop Rock, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Bristol City, 2,511grt, defensively armed, 16 December 1917, Atlantic, reportedly sunk by submarine, probably torpedoed without warning, 30 lives lost including Master Formby, 1,282grt, December 1917, Irish Sea, possibly torpedoed without warning by submarine, date uncertain, listed as 16th, 15 lives lost including Master Foylemore, 3,831grt, defensively-armed, 16 December 1917, 22 miles E ½ S from the Lizard, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Riversdale, 2,805grt, defensively-armed, 18 December 1917, 1 miles South from Prawle Point, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Charles, sailing vessel, 56grt, 18 December 1917, English Channel, sunk by submarine gunfire, 1 life lost, Master and 2 crew prisoners Coningbeg, 1,279grt, December 1917, Irish Sea, possibly torpedoed without warning by submarine, date uncertain, listed as 18th, 15 lives lost including Master Vinovia, 7,046grt, defensively-armed, 19 December 1917, 8 miles South from Wolf Rock, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 9 lives lost Alice Marie, 2,210grt, defensively-armed, 19 December 1917, 6 miles ENE from Start Pt, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Warsaw, 608grt, defensively-armed, 20 December 1917, 4 miles SE by E from Start Point, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 17 lives lost including Master Fiscus, 4,782grt, defensively-armed, 20 December 1917, 10 miles NNE from Cape Ivi, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Eveline, 2,605grt, 20 December 1917, 9½ miles S ½ W from Berry Hd, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Waverley, 3,853grt, defensively-armed, 20 December 1917, 33 miles NE ½ N from Cape Ivi, SubmarineNo warningToipedo, 22 lives lost Polvarth, 3146grt, defensively-armed, 20 December 1917, 35 miles West from Ushant, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost City of Lucknow, 8,293grt, defensively-armed, 21 December 1917, 50 miles NE by N ½ N from Cani Rocks, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Mabel Baird, 2,500grt, defensively-armed, 22 December 1917, 4 miles WSW from the Lizard, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 5 lives lost Colemere, 2,120grt, defensively-armed, 22 December 1917, 35 miles West from the Smalls, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 4 lives lost Clan Cameron, 3,595grt, defensively-armed, 22 December 1917, 23 miles SW by S ½ S from Portland Bill, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Grantleyhall, 4,008grt, defensively-armed, 23 December 1917, 5 miles East from Orfordness, mined and sunk Hilda Lea, 1,328grt, defensively-armed, 23 December 1917, 24 miles S by E from St Catherines, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Canova, 4,637grt, defensively-armed, 24 December 1917, 15 miles South from Mine Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 7 lives lost Daybreak, 3,238grt, defensively-armed, 24 December 1917, 1 mile East from South Rock LV, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 21 lives lost including Master Turnbridge, 2,874grt, defensively-armed, 24 December 1917, 34 miles NE by N from Cape Ivi, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Argo, 3,071grt, defensively-armed, 24 December 1917, 18 miles NW from Cape Tenez, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Cliftondale, 3,811grt, defensively-armed, 25 December 1917, 36 miles E by N ½ N from Cape Tenez, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 3 lives lost, Master prisoner Agberi, 4,821grt, defensively-armed, 25 December 1917, 18 miles NW ½ N from Bardsey Island, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Umballa, 5,310grt, defensively armed, 25 December 1917, 8 miles SW by W from Cape Scalea, Gulf of Policastro, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 15 lives lost Tregenna, 5,772grt, defensively-armed, 26 December 1917, 9 miles south from Dodman Point, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Benito, 4,712grt, defensively-armed, 26 December 1917, 9 miles South from Dodman Point, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Adela, 685grt, defensively-armed, 27 December 1917, 12 miles NW from the Skerries, Anglesea, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 24 lives lost Santa Amalia, 4,306grt, defensively-armed, 28 December 1917, 30 miles N by E ½ E from Malin Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 43 lives lost including Master Maxton, 5,094grt, defensively armed, 28 December 1917, 28 miles N ¼ W from Malin Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Lord Derby, 3,757grt, defensively-armed, 28 December 1917, 7 miles SW by S from St Ann's Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 3 lives lost Chirripo, 4,050grt, defensively-armed, 28 December 1917, ½ mile from Black Head, Belfast, mined and sunk Robert Eggleton, 2,274grt, defensively-armed, 28 December 1917, 10 miles SW from Bardsey Island, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Fallodon, 3,012grt, defensively-armed, 28 December 1917, 12 miles SSE from St Catherines, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Alfred H Read, 457grt, 28 December 1917, entrance to River Mersey, mined and sunk, 39, including Master Clara, 2,425grt, defensively-armed, 28 December 1917, 1½ miles SSW from the Runnelstone, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Ennismore, 1,499grt, defensively-armed, 29 December 1917, 23 miles East from Girdleness, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 10 lives lost Zone, 3,914grt, defensively-armed, 30 December 1917, 4 miles North from St Ives, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Hercules, 1,295grt, defensively-armed, 30 December 1917, 3 miles ENE from Whitby, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 12 lives lost including Master Aragon, 9,588grt, defensively-armed, 30 December 1917, entrance to Alexandria, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 19 lives lost including Master Westville, 3,207grt, defensively-armed, 31 December 1917, 5 miles WSW from St Catherines, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Osmanieh, 4,041grt, defensively-armed, 31 December 1917, entrance to Alexandria, mined and sunk, 24, including Master JANUARY 1918 Sandon Hall, 5,134grt, defensively-armed, 1 January 1918, 22 miles NNE from Linosa, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Boston City, 2,711grt, defensively-armed, 2 January 1918, 11 miles W ½ N from St Ann's Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Gallier, 4,592grt, defensively-armed, 2 January 1918, 7 miles ENE from Wolf Rock, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Gartland, 2,613grt, defensively-armed, 3 January 1918, 5 miles ESE from Owers LV, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost Birchwood, 2,756grt, defensively-armed, 3 January 1918, 25 miles East from Blackwater LV, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Steelville, 3,649grt, defensively-armed, 3 January 1918, 20 miles North from Cape Bon, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Allanton, 4,253grt, defensively-armed, 3 January 1918, 20 miles North from Cape Bon, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Otto, sailing vessel, 96grt, 4 January 1918, 10 miles SSW from St John's Point, Co Down, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire Rewa, hospital ship, 7,308grt, 4 January 1918, 19 miles W ¼ S from Hartland Point, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 4 lives lost Iolanthe, 3,081grt, defensively-armed, 4 January 1918, 10 miles SE by E from Portland Bill, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Glenarm Head, 3,908grt, defensively-armed, 4 January 1918, 5 miles SW by S from Brighton LV, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost including Master Birtley, 1,438grt, defensively-armed, 4 January 1918, 8 miles N from Flamboro' Head, possibly torpedoed without warning by submarine, 18 lives lost including Master Knightsgarth, 2,889grt, defensively-armed, 5 January 1918, 5 miles WNW from Bull Point, Rathlin Island, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost Rio Claro, 3,687grt, defensively-armed, 5 January 1918, Rapallo Bay, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine War Baron, 5,730grt, defensively-armed, 5 January 1918, 8 miles NE from Godrevy LV, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost Rose Marie, 2,220grt, defensively-armed, 5 January 1918, 13 miles SE from N Arklow LV, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Spenser, 4,186grt, defensively-armed, 6 January 1918, 28 miles SW by W ¼ W from Bardsey Island, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Halberdier, 1,049grt, defensively-armed, 6 January 1918, 27 miles W by N from Bardsey Island, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 5 lives lost Gascony, 3,133grt, defensively-armed, 6 January 1918, 10 miles SSE from Owers LV, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Arab, 4,191grt, defensively-armed, 7 January 1918, 18 miles N by E from Cape Serrat, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 21 lives lost Bayvoe, 2,979grt, 9 January 1918, 10 miles South from Iles de Glenan, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 4 lives lost W C McKay, sailing vessel, 145grt, January 1918, off the Azores, sunk by submarine, not known how sunk, date uncertain, listed as 10th, 6 lives lost including Master Rapallo, 3,811grt, defensively-armed, 13 January 1918, 1¼ miles South from Cape Peloro, Sicily, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Alster, 964grt, defensively-armed, 14 January 1918, 5 miles ESE from Noss Head, Shetland, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Spital, 4,718grt, defensively-armed, 15 January 1918, 4 miles SSE from St Anthony Point, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine War Song, 2,535grt, defensively-armed, 15 January 1918, 12 miles West from lle de Sein, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire, 16 lives lost including Master Kingsdyke, 1,710grt, defensively-armed, 17 January 1918, 20 miles NE ¾ E from Cape Barfleur, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 16 lives lost including Master Windsor Hall, 3,693grt, defensively-armed, 17 January 1918, 45 miles NW from Alexandria, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 27 lives lost, Master prisoner Maria P, sailing vessel, 263grt, 18 January 1918, 75 miles West from Cape Mannu, Sardinia, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire Trocas, 4,129grt, defensively-armed, 19 January 1918, 10 miles NE from Skyros LH, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 24 lives lost Mechanician, 9,044grt, defensively-armed, 20 January 1918, 8 miles West from St Catherines, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 13 lives lost West Wales, 4,331grt, defensively-armed, 21 January 1918, 140 miles SE ¾ S from Malta, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost Teelin Head, 1,718grt, defensively-armed, 21 January 1918, 12 miles SSW from Owers LV, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 13 lives lost including Master Serrana, 3,677grt, defensively-armed, 22 January 1918, 10 miles West from St Catherines, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 5 lives lost Greatham, 2,338grt, defensively-armed, 22 January 1918, 3 miles SE from Dartmouth, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 7 lives lost Anglo Canadian, 4,239grt, defensively-armed, 22 January 1918, 33 miles S ½ E from Malta, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 3 lives lost Manchester Spinner, 4,247grt, defensively-armed, 22 January 1918, 33 miles S ½ E from Malta, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Birkhall, 4,541grt, defensively-armed, 23 January 1918, 4 miles SE from Cape Doro, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost including Master Normandy, 618grt, defensively-armed, 25 January 1918, 8 miles E by N from Cape La Hague, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 14 lives lost Humber, 280grt, defensively-armed, 25 January 1918, 2 miles East from Sunderland, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 7 lives lost including Master Eastlands, 3,113grt, defensively-armed, 25 January 1918, 13 miles NW from Ile de Vierge, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Apostolos Andreas, sailing vessel, 50grt apprx, 25 January 1918, Mediterranean, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire Cork, 1,232grt, defensively-armed, 26 January 1918, 9 miles NE from Lynas Point, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 12 lives lost Hartley, 1,150grt, defensively-armed, 26 January 1918, 2 miles NE from Skinningrove, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Rob Roy, sailing vessel, 112grt, 26 January 1918, 20 miles SW from St Catherines, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire Louie Bell, sailing vessel, 118grt, 26 January 1918, 15 miles North from Cherbourg, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs Andania, 13,405grt, defensively-armed, 27 January 1918, 2 miles NNE from Rathlin Island LH, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 7 lives lost W H L, sailing vessel, 97grt, 28 January 1918, 8 miles SSE from Portland Bill, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs Ethelinda, 3,257grt, defensively-armed, 29 January 1918, 15 miles NW from the Skerries, Anglesea, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 26 lives lost including Master Geo, 3,048grt, defensively-armed, 29 January 1918, 6 miles N by W from Cape Peloro, Sicily, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 16 lives lost including Master Taxiarchis, sailing vessel, 160grt,, 29 January 1918, 100 miles SW from Cape Gata, Cyprus, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire Perriton, sailing vessel, 90grt, 29 January 1918, 20 miles E ½ S from Berry Head, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire Butetown, 1,829grt, defensively-armed, 29 January 1918, 1½ miles South from Dodman Point, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost Ferryhill, 411grt, 30 January 1918, 15 miles W ½ N from Cape Antifer, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire Maizar, 7,293grt, defensively-armed, 30 January 1918, 38 miles N by W ½ W from Cape Ferrat, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Minnetonka, 13,528grt, defensively-armed, 30 January 1918, 40 miles ENE from Malta, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 4 lives lost, 10 prisoners Towneley, 2,476grt, defensively-armed, 31 January 1918, 18 miles NE ¼ E from Trevose Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 6 lives lost including Master FEBRUARY 1918 Kindly Light, sailing vessel, 116grt, 1 February 1918, 10 miles ENE from Trevose Head, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire Arrino, 4,484grt, defensively-armed, 1 February 1918, 14 miles NW by W from lle de Vierge, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Cavallo, 2,086grt, defensively-armed, 1 February 1918, 6 miles NW from Trevose Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 3 lives lost Jaffa, 1,383grt, defensively-armed, 2 February 1918, 3 miles E by S from Owers LV, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 10 lives lost Avanti, 2,128grt, 2 February 1918, 4 miles SE by E from St Albans Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 22 lives lost including Master Newminster Abbey, 3,114grt, defensively-armed, 2 February 1918, 44 miles E by N ½ N from Cape de Creus, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Celia, 5,004grt, defensively-armed, 2 February 1918, 44 miles E by N ½ N from Cape de Creus, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Sofie, 354grt, February 1918, Bristol Channel, sunk by submarine, not known how sun k, date uncertain, listed as 3rd, 8 lives lost including Master Aboukir, 3,660grt, defensively-armed, 3 February 1918, 20 miles E by S from Cape de Creus, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire, Master prisoner Lofoten, 942grt, defensively-armed, 3 February 1918, 7 miles SE by E from Start Pt, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 17 lives lost Maid of Harlech, sailing vessel, 315grt, 4 February 1918, 46 miles N by W from Cape Ivi, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire Standish Hall, 3,996grt, defensively-armed, 4 February 1918, 38 miles W by N from Alex andria, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Treveal, 4,160grt, 4 February 1918, off the Skerries, Anglesey, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 33 lives lost including Master Aurania, 13,936grt, defensively-armed, 4 February 1918, 15 miles N ½ W from Inishtrahull, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 8 lives lost Cresswell, 2,829grt, defensively-armed, 5 February 1918, 18 miles E by N ¼ N from Kish LV, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Tuscania, 14,348grt, defensively-armed, 5 February 1918, 7 miles North from Rathlin Island LH, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 44 lives lost Mexico City, 5,078grt, defensively-armed, 5 February 1918, 15 miles W by S ½ S from S Stack, Holyhead, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 29 lives lost including Master Glenartney, 7,263grt, defensively-armed, 5 February 1918, 30 miles NE from Cape Bon, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost Beaumaris, 2,372grt, defensively-armed, 7 February 1918, 2½ miles N by W from the Longships, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Limesfield, 427grt, 7 February 1918, 24 miles SE by E from Douglas, Isle of Man, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire Ben Rein, 212grt, 7 February 1918, 35 miles N ½ W from Liverpool, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire Ardbeg, 227grt, 7 February 1918, 32 miles N ½ E from Mersey Bar LV, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire Sturton, 4,406grt, defensively-armed, 7 February 1918, 15 miles SE by E ¼ E from Porquerolles, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Basuta, 2,876grt, defensively-armed, 8 February 1918, 45 miles SSW from the Lizard, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Artesia, 2,762grt, defensively-armed, 8 February 1918, 190 miles E by N from Madeira, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs, 1 life lost Kia Ora (Barge), 77grt, 8 February 1918, 20 miles N by W from Dieppe, captured by submarine, sunk by bombs Lydie, 2,559grt, defensively-armed, 9 February 1918, 1 mile E by S from Manacles buoy, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost Romford, 3,035grt, defensively-armed, 10 February 1918, 21 miles East from Cape Carthage, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 28 lives lost including Master Merton Hall, 4,327grt, defensively-armed, 11 February 1918, 30 miles N by E from Ushant, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 57 lives lost including Master Baku Standard, 3,708grt, defensively-armed, 11 February 1918, 5 miles S by W ½ W from Tod Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 24 lives lost Eleanor, 1,980grt, defensively-armed, 12 February 1918, 9 miles W by S ½ S from St Catherines, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 34 lives lost including Master St Magnus, 809grt, defensively-armed, 12 February 1918, 3 miles NNE from Peterhead, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 5 lives lost Polo, 2,915grt, defensively-armed, 12 February 1918, 6 miles SE by E from St Catherines, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 3 lives lost Atlas, 3,090grt, defensively-armed, 14 February 1918, 10 miles ESE from Hartlepool, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Carlisle Castle, 4,325grt, 14 February 1918, 8 miles E by N from Royal Sovereign LV, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 1 life lost Saga, 1,143grt, defensively-armed, 14 February 1918, 4 miles ENE from Sunderland, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Ventmoor, 3,456grt, defensively-armed, 14 February 1918, 8 miles SW by W from Skyros LH, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 21 lives lost including Master War Monarch, 7,887grt, defensively-armed, 14 February 1918, 11 miles East from Royal Sovereign LV, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Bessie Stephens, sailing vessel, 119grt, 14 February 1918, 10 miles W by S ½ S from South LH, Lundy Island, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire San Rito, 3,310grt, defensively-armed, 15 February 1918, 23 miles SW by W ½ W from Cape Mastiko, Khios, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 3 lives lost Northville, 2,472grt, defensively-armed, 17 February 1918, 3½ miles SE by E from Berry Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Pinewood, 2,219grt, defensively-armed, 17 February 1918, 15 miles South from Mine Head, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire, 2 lives lost Beacon Light, 2,768grt, defensively-armed, 19 February 1918, 15 miles SE from Butt of Lewis, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 33 lives lost including Master Glencarron, 5,117grt, defensively-armed, 19 February 1918, 47 miles S by E ½ E from the Lizard, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Philadelphian, 5,165grt, defensively-armed, 19 February 1918, 47 miles S by E ½ E from the Lizard, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 4 lives lost Wheatflower, 188grt, 19 February 1918, 10 miles SE by S from Tuskar Rock, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire, 1 life lost Barrowmore, 3,832grt, defensively-armed, 19 February 1918, 53 miles NW by W ¼ W from Bishop Rock, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 25 lives lost including Master Commonwealth, 3,353grt, defensively-armed, 19 February 1918, 5 miles NE from Flamborough Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 14 lives lost Balgray, 3,603grt, defensively-armed, 20 February 1918, 38 miles SW by W from Dellimara Point, Malta, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Djerv, 1,527grt, defensively-armed, 20 February 1918, 12 miles NNW from the Skerries, Anglesey, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 2 lives lost including Master Zeno, 2,890grt, defensively-armed, 20 February 1918, 48 miles W ½ S from Dellimara Point, Malta, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Huntsmoor, 4,957grt, defensively-armed, 20 February 1918, 23 miles S 1/2 W from Owers LV, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 20 lives lost including Master Rio Verde, 4,025grt, defensively-armed, 21 February 1918, 4 miles West from Crammock Head, Mull of Galloway, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 20 lives lost including Master Cheviot Range, 3,691grt, 21 February 1918, 25 miles South from the Lizard, captured by submarine, sunk by gunfire, 27 lives lost including Master Haileybury, 2,888grt, defensively-armed, 22 February 1918, 15 miles SE by E ¾ E from the Maidens, SubmarineNo wamingTorpedo, 2 lives lost including Master British Viscount, 3,287grt, defensively-armed, 23 February 1918, 12 miles N by W ½ W from the Skerries, Anglesey, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 6 lives lost Remus, 1,079grt, defensively-armed, 23 February 1918, 6 miles SSW from Copinsay, Orkney, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 5 lives lost Amsterdam, 806grt, 24 February 1918, 3 miles SE by E from Coquet Island, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 4 lives lost Renfrew, 3,830grt, defensively-armed, 24 February 1918, 8 miles SW from St Ann's Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 40 lives lost including Master Rubio, 2,395grt, defensively-armed, 25 February 1918, 4 miles N ½ E from Shipwash LV, mined and sunk Eumaeus, 6,696grt, defensively-armed, 26 February 1918, 24 miles NNE from Ile de Vierge, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Glenart Castle, hospital ship, 6,824grt, 26 February 1918, 10 miles West from Lundy Island, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 95 lives lost including Master Greavesash, 1,263grt, defensively-armed, 26 February 1918, 10 miles NE from Cape Barfleur, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 8 lives lost Romny, 1,024grt, defensively-armed, 26 February 1918, 10 miles NNE from Cape Barfleur, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 9 lives lost Maltby, 3,977grt, defensively-armed, 26 February 1918, 10 miles SW by S from Pantellaria, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 5 lives lost Dalewood, 2,420grt, defensively-armed, 26 February 1918, 10 miles SW from Isle of Man, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 19 lives lost including Master Tiberia, 4,880grt, defensively-armed, 26 February 1918, 1½ miles East from Black Head, Belfast Lough, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Machaon, 6,738grt, defensively-armed, 27 February 1918, 50 miles NE ¾ N from Cani Rocks, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine Largo, 1,764grt, defensively-armed, 27 February 1918, 12 miles West from Calf of Man, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine MARCH 1918 Borga, 1,046grt, defensively-armed, 1 March 1918, 9 miles S E by S from Beer Head, torpedoed without warning and sunk by submarine, 5 lives lost Penvearn, 3,710grt, defensively-armed, 1 March 1918, 15 miles N ½ W from S Stack, torpedoed without