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Ship Details
CLAN MACWHIRTER
tons5,941
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  BR
built1918
voyageBOMBAY , DURBAN , & BATHURST R.G for HULL
cargo7000 tons manganese ore, 3000 tns linseed, 2000 tns pig iron. & general
casualties11 crew lost. total crew 88
attackerU 156
date27.08.1942
time0100
fatetorpedoed
square reported  CF8913
position35.45N/18.45W
Note
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