Action of 15 October 1917

The action of 15 October 1917 was a naval engagement of World War I between Imperial Germany and the United States off the coast of Mine Head, Ireland.

Action of 15 October 1917
Part of World War I,
Atlantic U-boat Campaign

The destroyer USS Cassin.
Date15 October 1917
Location
off Mind Head, Ireland, Celtic Sea, Atlantic Ocean
Result United States victory, Americans defend ship and drive off attacking German submarine
Belligerents
 United States  German Empire
Commanders and leaders
W. N. Vernou Victor Dieckmann
Strength
Destroyer USS Cassin Submarine U-61
Casualties and losses
One killed
Nine wounded
Cassin damaged		 U-61 damaged
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