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Ship Details
SILJESTAD
tons4,301
typeMotor Freighter
nationality  NW
built1927
voyageNEW YORK for TABLE BAY and ALEXANDRIA
cargogeneral and war supplies
casualties2 crew lost, total crew 33
attackerU 156
date15.05.1942
time0254
fatetorpedoed
square reported  EE6355
position15.20N/52.40W
Note
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