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Unit / Ship / Establishment:
SS Porthkerry
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| Mike: There's a TYCHO 16 miles south of Beachy Head, sank by torpedo from UB 40 on 20 May 1917. She was 3,216-tons and carrying a general cargo and was armed with a 3 pounder; 15 crew lost with the ship. The SS PORTHKERRY, carrying coal, went along side to rescue the crew and she was also sunk with 7 crew lost. Apparently the crew of the TYCHO abandoned ship, but the master and 14 others were killed in their own boats whilst still alongside the PORTHKERRY, so they didn?t die actually on the vessel. 18 survivors were rescued by the SS ESPERANTO and landed at Newhaven. |
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