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Ship Details
EMPIRE IMPALA
former namesOAKMAN 1941
tons6,116
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  BR
built1920
voyageNEW YORK 23 FEB 1943 for HULL. DUE LOCH EWE 13 MAR 1943
cargo7628 tons general cargo
casualtiestotal crew 48 lost ?
attackerU 591
date07.03.1943
time0906
fatetorpedoed
square reported  AK1929
position56.30N 37.35W
Notes
Empire Impala had stopped to pick up survivors of the Egyptian (sunk by U 230), when she was torpedoed.

Many thanks to Bonwell Spence for providing the correct position for the sinking of this ship.

Unless otherwise stated, all dates and times are from the German perspective and are given in CET.
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