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Ship Details
DAVID MCKELVY
tons6,821
typeSteam Tanker
nationality  AM
built1921
voyageCORPUS CHRISTI for NEW YORK
cargo80000 barrels of crude oil
casualties17 crew lost. total crew 40
attackerU 506
date14.05.1942
time0547
fatetorpedoed
square reported  DA9536
position28.30N/89.55W
Note
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