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Ship Details
EMPIRE HERON
former namesMOSELLA 1941
tons6,023
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  BR
built1920
voyageFREEPORT and SYDNEY (N.S.) for MANCHESTER
cargo7673 tons of sulphur
casualties1 saved total crew 43
attackerU 568
date16.10.1941
time0114
fatetorpedoed
square reported  AK6673
position54.05N/27.15W
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