Talk:SS Portugal (1886)

What sunk the Portugal
Some sources say that U-33 sunk Portugal but what 33 Uboat?


 * SM U-33, was a Type U 31 submarine launched in 1914 and that served in the First World War until surrendered on 16 January 1919
 * SM UB-33, a Type UB II submarine launched in 1915 and sunk on 11 April 1918
 * SM UC-33, a Type UC II submarine launched in 1916 and sunk on 26 September 1917

Another source says that a Turkish sub sunk the Portugal:

"...The Russian hospital ship Portugal was sunk by a Turkish submarine March 30"


 * Since you've created SM U-33 I assume that you're satisfied with the answer? U-33 was a German built, commissioned and manned submarine, under Konrad Gansser, serving with the Constantinople Flotilla in support of Turkish forces. The New York Times report, produced in the immediate aftermath of the events, simply made a mistake. UB-33 served in the Baltic and North Sea/English Channel, while UC-33 served in the North Sea, ranging into the Atlantic to patrol off the Irish coast and in the Western Approaches. Benea (talk) 14:58, 29 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Yeah thanks since creating U-33 I've come across more info that U-33 sunk Portugal. I just wanted some more input from experienced Ship editors.  -- Esemono (talk) 01:10, 30 August 2009 (UTC)