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Ship Details
GULFOIL
tons5,189
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  AM
built1912
voyageFORT ARTHUR for NEW YORK
cargo30000 barrels heavy diesel oil
casualties21 crew lost. total crew 40
attackerU 506
date17.05.1942
time0534
fatetorpedoed
square reported  DA9561
position28.08N/89.46W
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