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Ship Details
BENAKAT
tons4,763
typeSteam Tanker
nationality  NL
built1935
voyageTABLE BAY for BAHIA
cargoin ballast
casualtiestotal crew of 44 all saved
attackerU 197
date20.05.1943
time0728
fatetorpedoed
square reported  FM2269
position06.05S/12.56W
Note
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