Alu Mendi

Vessel in Ireland, dating from 1917

2,104-ton Spanish steamship of Bilbao en route from Sagunto to the Clyde. Built in 1907 by Ropner & son, Stockton-on-Tees with 3-cylinder triple expansion 206 Hp double screw engine. Measured L.84m x B.12.70 x D.5.50m. Vessel owned by Cia. Nav. Sota y Aznar, Bilbao. Captain was Medurio. The steamer was carrying a cargo of iron ore when sunk 12 miles SE of Tuskar Rock by U-boat action. Wreck located in 2007 by INNS in 93m of water. Measures 67m long, 11.5wide and stands 7.9m above the seabed. --

Type:

Vessel

Period:

1917

Coordinates:

52.13°N, 5.85°W

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