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Ship Details
POLYCARP
tons3,577
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  BR
built1918
companyBOOTH STEAMSHIP CO LTD
voyagePARA for HEYSHAM and LIVERPOOL
cargo900 tons cork. 500 tons brazil nuts, 80 tons rubber, 50 tons hides
casualtiescrew of 43 saved
attackerU 101
date02.06.1940
time0505
fatetorpedoed
square reported  BF2495
position49.19N/05.35W
Note
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