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Ship Details
OAXACA
former namesHAMELN 1941
tons4,351
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  ME
built1921
voyageNEW ORLEANS for VERACRUZ & TAMPICO
cargonewsprint, caustic soda, telephone poles & general cargo
casualties6 crew lost. total crew 45
attackerU 171
date26.07.1942
time0945
fatetorpedoed
square reported  DA7625
position28.23N/96.08W
Note
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