Action off Lerwick (1917 AD)

Action off Lerwick took place in 1917 AD during World War I.

Battle facts

Year: 1917 AD
Date: 1917-10-17
Era: Modern
Conflict: World War I
Commanders (A): Charles Fox, Edward Brooke
Commanders (B): Max Leonhardi, Siegfried Westerkamp
Casualties: approx. Killed: 135 RN 36 neutral mariners Sunk: 9 freighters 2 destroyersundefined
Outcome: German victory
Coordinates: 60.017°, 1.100°