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On 28 June 1918, this sailing ship was boarded and sunk by the U-151 in the North Atlantic. Her crew was taken prisoner of war and transported in Germany where they were interned until the end of the war.
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 276 of the Merchant Navy Book of Remembrance.
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HAMBURG CEMETERY Germany
Ohlsdorf is a village on the river Alster, about 9 km north east of the city of Hamburg on the eastern side of the city airport. Approaching from Hannover or Kiel leave the Autoroute A7 at the junction with the 432 following signposts for the Airport (Flughaven). After 2 km turn right onto Swebenweg which later merges with Krohnstieg and passes under the airport runway. After 4 km turn right onto 433 Chaussee. After 2 km turn left onto Erdkampsweg following signs for Barmbek. Continue along this road for 1.7 Km then turn right immediately before a prominent railway bridge, onto a road calledI M Grunen Grund. After a further 600 metres turn left into Alsterdorfer, the HAMBURG CEMETERY is located in this street at the junction with Fuhlsbuttlerstrasse.
The Commission plot is signposted in the HAMBURG CEMETERY and is located 300 metres from the Chapel. Visitors should note that this cemetery is restricted to normal opening hours.
For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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