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Ship Details
SIR HUON
former namesCOLUMBIA 1941
tons6,049
typeMotor Freighter
nationality  PA
built1928
voyageSUEZ & PORT ELIZABETH for TRINIDAD & BALTIMORE
cargo5000 tns manganese ore, 1004 tns sisal., 75 tns ex ger & it tanks
casualtiestotal crew of 46 saved
attackerU 66
date30.08.1942
time0926
fatetorpedoed
square reported  EE9840
position10.52N/54.00W
Note
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