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Ship Details
FIRECREST
former namesPRERADOVIC 1940
tons5,394
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  BR
built1907
voyageWABANA for THE TEES
cargo7900 tons of iron ore
casualties40 crew lost . total crew
attackerU 124
date25.08.1940
time2356
fatetorpedoed
square reported  AM3645
position58.52N/06.34W
Note
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