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Ship Details
RIPLEY
tons4,997
typeMotor Freighter
nationality  BR
built1936
voyageFORCADOS,DUALA & TAKORADI for TRINIDAD & UK
casualtiescrew of 41 all saved
attackerU 161
date12.12.1942
time1424
fatetorpedoed
square reported  FG5247
position00.35S/32.17W
Note
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