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Ship Details
CITY OF MELBOURNE
tons6,630
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  BR
built1919
voyageBEIRA and TABLE BAY for NEW YORK
cargo4000 tons of general cargo
casualties1 crew lost. total crew 78
attackerU 156
date13.05.1942
time2205
fatetorpedoed and gunfire
square reported  EE3797
position15.00N/54.40W
Note
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