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Ship Details
EMPIRE SPRINGBUCK
former namesSAN ANGELO
tons5,591
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  BR
built1918
voyageBOCA GRANDE for LEITH & LONDON ,SAILED SYDNEY (N.S.) 30 AUG 1841
cargo6085 tons phosphates & 697 tons of stores
casualtiestotal crew of 39 lost ?
attackerU 81
date09.09.1941
time0655
fatetorpedoed but not hit during attack
square reported  AD6886
position61.38N/40.40W
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