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Ship Details
SUN
tons9,002
typeMotor Tanker
nationality  AM
built1928
voyagePHILADELPHIA for BEAUMONT
cargoin ballast ?
casualtiescrew 42 all saved ?
attackerU 506
date16.05.1942
time1110
fatetorpedoed, gunfire and damaged
square reported  DA9521
position28.41N/90.19W
Note
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