Action of 17 November 1917

Action of 17 November 1917
Part of World War I
Atlantic U-boat Campaign

The crew of U-58 evacuating ship.
Date17 November 1917
Location51°31′48″N 5°21′0″W / 51.53000°N 5.35000°W / 51.53000; -5.35000
Result United States victory
Belligerents
 United States  German Empire
Commanders and leaders
Frank Berrien
Arthur S. Carpender
Gustav Amberger
Strength
Destroyer USS Fanning
Destroyer USS Nicholson
Submarine U-58
Casualties and losses
none 2 killed
39 captured
U-58 sunk

The action of 17 November 1917 was a naval battle of the First World War. The action was fought between a German U-boat and two United States Navy destroyers in the North Atlantic Ocean.