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Ship Details
MATHEW LUCKENBACH
tons5,847
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  AM
built1918
voyageNEW YORK for BARRY
cargo8300 tons of general carg & mail incl. 1900 tons steel & 13 trucks on deck
casualtiestotal crew of 68 saved
attackerU 523
date19.03.1943
time2008
fatetorpedoed and coup de grace
square reported  AL4838
position54.23N/23.34W
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