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Ship Details
EMPIRE CARIBOU
former namesDEFACTO 1940
tons4,861
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  BR
built1919
voyageLONDON and LOCH EWE for BOSTON
cargo2020 tons of chalk
casualties29 crew lost. total crew 40
attackerU 556
date10.05.1941
time0752
fatetorpedoed
square reported  AK1390
position59.28N/35.44W
Note
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