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Ship Details
EMPIRE LIGHT
former namesLUMEN 1942
tons6,537
typeMotor Tanker
nationality  BR
built1925
voyageMANCHESTER for NEW YORK
cargoin ballast
casualties45 crew lost. total crew 50
attackerU 468
date12.03.1943
time2212
fatetorpedoed
square reported  AJ9585
position53.57N/46.14W
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