Photo The Nigerian Marine's War Effort (britishempire.co.uk)
Built 1932
Tonnage 1,545 / 2,879 tons
Cargo: Suction Dredger
Sunk 4 JUN 41 by U-69 in pos 06º 27”N 03º 23”E.
14 Dead
17 Survivors
On 4 Jun, 1941, the Robert Hughes (Master D. Jones) struck a mine laid on 29 May by U-69 in the entrance to Lagos Harbour and sank. 14 crew members were lost. The master and 16 crew members were rescued by harbour craft.
By Robert Hughes (British Suction dredger) - Ships hit by German U-boats during WWII - uboat.net