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Ship Details
DAHOMIAN
tons5,277
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  BR
built1929
voyageNEW YORK & TRINIDAD for TABLE BAY
cargo5198 tons of general cargo incl. 17 aircraft & 6 bags of mail
casualties2 crew lost total crew 51
attackerU 852
date01.04.1944
fatetorpedoed
square reported  GR5699
position34.25S/18.19E
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