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Ship Details
GAIRSOPPA
former namesWAR ROEBUCK (19)
tons5,237
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  BR
built1919
companyBRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO LTD
voyageCALCUTTA for LONDON
cargo2600 tns pig iron, 1765 tns tea, 2369 tns gen and 60000 pounds sterling
casualties1 crew surviived 84 lost
attackerU 101
date17.02.1941
fatetorpedoed
square reported  BE3437
position300 miles SW GALWAY
Note
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