Laconia
Sunk
| Type | Transport |
|---|---|
| War | Second World War |
Cunard liner used as a troopship. Torpedoed by U-156 off West Africa on 12 September 1942 with some 2,700 aboard, among them about 1,800 Italian prisoners of war; about 1,600 died. The attack on the U-boats rescuing her survivors led to the Laconia Order.
Armament and specifications
| Builder | Swan Hunter, Wallsend, England |
|---|---|
| Launched | 9 April 1921 |
| Length | 601.3 ft (183.3 m) |
| Speed | 16 knots (30 km/h) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
9 April 1921
Laconia incident
Sunk
12–16 September 1942
About 1,600 died