King Bleddyn (2)

King Bleddyn, on a voyage from New York to Havre with general cargo, was sunk by the German submarine UC-21 (Reinhold Saltzwedel), 30 miles SxW1/2W of Ushant (Ouessant).

There were no casualties.

Captured and Sunk in The Bay of Biscay - 1916

Vessel	Built	Service	Tonnage
King Bleddyn (2)	1905	1916 Captured and sunk near Ushant	4387

Official Number

Ship Builder

Engine Builder

Engine Type

Screws

101905

Palmer’s Shipbuilding

Newcastle

Palmer’s Shipbuilding

Newcastle

Steam 3 Cyl

1750 IHP

Master	Date	Left	Destination
G A Ritch	12/1913	Barry	Montevideo
	11/1916	New York	Le Havre

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