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Ship Details
NILS GORTHON
tons1,809
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  SW
built1921
voyageST JOHNS N.F for RIDHAM DOCK
cargo743 fathoms pulpwood
casualties4 crew lost (5) ?. 21 crew total
attackerU 60
date13.08.1940
time2147
fatetorpedoed
square reported  AM5373
position25 miles NNE MALIN HD
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