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Ship Details
EASTERN SWORD
tons3,785
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  AM
built1920
voyageNEW YORK and TRINIDAD for DEMERARA
casualties11 crew lost total crew 29
attackerU 162
date04.05.1942
time0943
fatetorpedoed
square reported  EO4391
position07.10N/57.58W
Note
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