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Ship Details
EMPIRE CHAUCER
tons5,970
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  BR
built1942
voyageCALCUTTA & DURBAN for TRINIDAD and UK
casualties2 crew lost, total crew 50
attackerU 504
date17.10.1942
time0615
fatetorpedoed
square reported  JJ1313
position40.20S/18.30E
Note
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