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Ship Details
SAMBRE
former namesWAR SWIFT (19)
tons5,260
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  BR
built1919
companyROYAL MAIL LINES LTD
voyageMANCHESTER for PHILADELPHIA
cargo1500 tons of general cargo
casualties48 crew saved
attackerU 34
date27.07.1940
time0258
fatetorpedoed
square reported  AL3991
position56.37N/17.53W
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