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Ship Details
EMPIRE THRUSH
former namesLORAIN 1942
tons6,160
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  BR
built1919
voyageTAMPA for HALIFAX and RIVER MERSEY
cargo5000 tons of rock phosphate . 740 tons of tnt. 2800 tns trous pulp
casualtiestotal crew of 55 saved
attackerU 203
date14.04.1942
time1515
fatetorpedoed
square reported  CA7968
position35.08N/75.18W
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