SM U-101 was one of the 329 submarines serving in the Imperial German Navy in World War I. U-101 was engaged in the German campaign against Allied commerce (Handelskrieg) during that conflict.[5] On 26 November 1917, U-101 torpedoed and damaged RFA Crenella,[6] which managed to return to port with assistance from USS Cushing.[7]
Summary of raiding history
| Date | Name | Nationality | Tonnage[Note 1] | Fate[8] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 August 1917 | Rosemount |  United Kingdom
|
3,044 | Sunk |
| 26 September 1917 | Jacqueline |  France
|
2,899 | Sunk |
| 9 October 1917 | Nervier |  Belgium
|
1,759 | Sunk |
| 26 November 1917 | RFA Crenella |  Royal Navy
|
7,035 | Damaged |
| 27 November 1917 | Notre Dame De Rostrenen | France
|
186 | Sunk |
| 19 January 1918 | St. Clair | United Kingdom
|
621 | Damaged |
| 1 February 1918 | Kindly Light | United Kingdom
|
116 | Sunk |
| 2 February 1918 | Marie Magdeleine | France
|
115 | Sunk |
| 2 February 1918 | Sofie | United Kingdom
|
354 | Sunk |
| 3 February 1918 | Nikolaos |  Kingdom of Italy
|
3,561 | Damaged |
| 5 February 1918 | Mexico City | United Kingdom
|
5,078 | Sunk |
| 20 March 1918 | Glenford | United Kingdom
|
494 | Sunk |
| 22 March 1918 | Trinidad | United Kingdom
|
2,592 | Sunk |
| 23 March 1918 | Jane Gray | United Kingdom
|
124 | Sunk |
| 24 March 1918 | John G. Walter | United Kingdom
|
258 | Sunk |
| 27 March 1918 | Allendale | United Kingdom
|
2,153 | Sunk |
| 30 March 1918 | Lough Fisher | United Kingdom
|
418 | Sunk |
| 2 April 1918 | Solway Queen | United Kingdom
|
307 | Sunk |
| 14 May 1918 | Embla |  Denmark
|
157 | Sunk |
| 26 May 1918 | Princess Royal | United Kingdom
|
1,986 | Sunk |
| 27 May 1918 | Molière | France
|
1,545 | Sunk |
| 28 May 1918 | Flora | France
|
209 | Sunk |
| 29 May 1918 | Souvenir | Denmark
|
549 | Sunk |
| 30 May 1918 | Waneta | United Kingdom
|
1,683 | Sunk |
| 31 May 1918 | Pretty Polly | United Kingdom
|
19 | Sunk |
| 3 June 1918 | HMT St. John’s |  Royal Navy
|
208 | Sunk |
References
Notes
- ^ Merchant ship tonnages are in gross register tons. Military vessels are listed by tons displacement.
Citations
- ^ Gröner 1991, pp. 12–14.
- ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "WWI U-boat commanders: Karl Koopmann". German and Austrian U-boats of World War I - Kaiserliche Marine - Uboat.net. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
- ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "WWI U-boat commanders: Carl-Siegfried Ritter von Georg (Pour le Mérite)". German and Austrian U-boats of World War I - Kaiserliche Marine - Uboat.net. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
- ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "WWI U-boat commanders: Friedrich Ulrich". German and Austrian U-boats of World War I - Kaiserliche Marine - Uboat.net. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
- ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "WWI U-boats: U 101". German and Austrian U-boats of World War I - Kaiserliche Marine - Uboat.net. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
- ^ "RFA Crenella". Royal Fleet Auxiliary Historical Society. Retrieved 30 March 2010.
- ^ "Cushing II DD-55". History Central. Retrieved 30 March 2010.
- ^ Helgason, Guðmundur. "Ships hit by U 101". German and Austrian U-boats of World War I - Kaiserliche Marine - Uboat.net. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
Bibliography
- Gröner, Erich; Jung, Dieter; Maass, Martin (1991). U-boats and Mine Warfare Vessels. German Warships 1815–1945. Vol. 2. Translated by Thomas, Keith; Magowan, Rachel. London: Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-593-4.
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