On this day (2nd January) WW1 Shipwreckollections

SS Boston City (1917-1918)

The British steamer, SS Boston City, was built in 1917 by Charles Hill & Sons Ltd., Bristol and was owned by the Bristol City Line at the time of her loss during WW1.

On 2 January 1918, the cargo vessel of 2,711 tonnes was travelling on a voyage from Bristol to New York with general cargo when she was torpedoed without warning by a German U-boat under the command of Alfred von Glasenapp and sank 11 miles W1/2N of St Ann’s Head.

Thankfully, there were no casualties.

The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society has offered assistance for fishermen and mariners in need since 1839. The maritime charity provides help for mariners, retired seafarers and their dependants, through financial help including welfare grants, as well as assistance and support.

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