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Ship Details
CITY OF WELLINGTON
tons5,733
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  BR
built1925
voyageLOURENCO MARQUES & MOSSEL BAY for FREETOWN & UK
cargo500 tns chrome ore, 2000 tons copper ore, 5000 tns general cargo
casualties7 crew lost. total crew 73
attackerU 506
date21.08.1942
time2243
fatetorpedoed
square reported  ET5328
position07.29N/14.40W
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