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Ship Details
BENMOHR
tons5,920
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  BR
built1928
voyageBOMBAY & DURBAN for FREETOWN & OBAN
cargo8539 tons of silver bullion, pig iron and rubber
casualtiestotal crew of 56 saved
attackerU 505
date05.03.1942
time2307
fatetorpedoed
square reported  ET6480
position06.05N/14.15W
Note
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