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Ship Details
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE
tons4,963
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  BR
built1925
voyageNEW YORK for TABLE BAY,BUSREH,BANDAR SHAPUR and ABADAN
cargo7500 tons military and general cargo
casualtiestotal crew of 37 saved
attackerU 502
date11.05.1942
time1943
fatetorpedoed and gunfire
square reported  DP46
position22.48N/58.43W
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