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Ship Details
CITY OF JOHANNESBURG
tons5,669
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  BR
built1920
voyageCALCUTTA & COLOMBO for TABLE BAY & UK
casualties2 crew lost. total crew 89
attackerU 504
date23.10.1942
time2312
fatetorpedoed
square reported  KZ1972
position33.20S/29.30E
Note
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