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Ship Details
EMPIRE BARRACUDA
former namesBLACK HERON 1940
tons4,972
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  BR
built1919
voyageGIBRALTAR for TABLE BAY and MIDDLE EAST
cargo5800 tons of munitions and naval and military stores
casualties13 crew missing. 39 crew saved
attackerU 77
date15.12.1941
time0410
fatetorpedoed
square reported  CG9843
position35.30N/06.17W
Note
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