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Ship Details
EMPIRE GEMSBUCK
former namesSAN FELIPE 1940
tons5,626
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  BR
built1919
voyagePHILADELPHIA and SYDNEY (N.S.) for LONDONDERRY
cargo6200 tons general cargo incl. machinery
casualtiestotal crew 43 all saved
attackerU 203
date03.11.1941
time1828
fatetorpedoed
square reported  AJ7442
position52.18N/53.05W
Note
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