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Ship Details
COCKAPONSET
former namesEX AM. 1940
tons5,995
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  BR
built1919
voyageHOUSTON for HOLYHEAD and CARDIFF
cargo2719 tons steel. 1924 tns carbon black. 250 tns tnt. 223 tns trucks. etc
casualtiescrew of 41 all saved
attackerU 556
date20.05.1941
time1516
fatetorpedoed
square reported  AJ3482
position57.28N/41.07W
Note
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