On this day (28th August) WW1 Shipwreckollections
Posted: 28 August 2018
Posted In: Shipwreckollections
SS Giralda (1887-1918)
SS Giralda was a British merchant vessel that was built by Osbourne, Graham & Co. Ltd., Sunderland in 1889 and was owned at the time of her loss during WW1 by South Metropolitan Gas Co., London. She was a steamer of 1,100 tonnes.
On 28 August 1918, the Giralda was travelling on a voyage from London to the Tyne in ballast when she was struck by a torpedo from a German U-boat. The explosion sadly killed six of the crew, with the remaining passengers escaping by lifeboat.
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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