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Ship Details
EMPIRE BISON
former namesWEST CAWTHORN 1940
tons5,612
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  BR
built1919
voyageHALIFAX for CLYDE (F.O.)
cargo6067 tons scrap steel and 94 trucks etc
casualties31 persons lost total crew 34
attackerU 124
date01.11.1940
time0706
fatetorpedoed
square reported  AL3465
position59.30N/17.40W
Note
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