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Ship Details
ORANGEMOOR
tons5,775
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  BR
built1923
companyRUNCIMAN SHIPPING CO LTD. MOOR LINE LTD
voyageBONA for TYNE
cargo8150 tons of iron ore
casualties18 tons lost. 40 crew
attackerU 101
date31.05.1940
time1402
fatetorpedoed
square reported  BF2655
position49.43N/03.23W
Note
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