L H CARL

L H CARL [20/07/1917] – Steamship [45 to 54M] – Captain T. Davies. (Dive Dorset: 47 p41), (Divers Guide; Weymouth & Portland Ed 5 p33 No. 75) – 50 23.96N; 02 46.48W. (Details in LARN) – Torpedoed by German Submarine UB-40 abreast of the boiler room killing two crew, 14 miles SW Portland Bill. Cargo COAL, 2900 tons. Refs. LCWLR: WW1 p157; British Vessels Lost at Sea: WW1, p59; British Merchant Ships sunk by U-Boats: WW1, p145; Lloyd’s Register: 1918-19 No. 2(L) & PRO: Kew Adm. 137/2962.


Day of Loss: 20

Month of Loss: 7

Year of Loss: 1917


Longitude: 50 23.96

Latitude: 02 46.48


Approximate Depth: 55