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Ship Details
HOPECASTLE
tons5,178
typeMotor Freighter
nationality  BR
built1937
voyageCOCHIN & FREETOWN for MERSEY
cargo2500 tons of manganese & ilmenite and 3000 tons of tea and general
casualties5 crew lost. total crew 46
attackerU 509
date28.10.1942
time2209
fatetorpedoed and damaged
square reported  DH4958
position31.39N/19.35W
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