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Ship Details
EMPIRE LANCER
tons7,037
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  BR
built1942
voyageDURBAN for MAJUNGA,TAMATAVE , ADEN & UK
casualties42 crew lost. total crew 79
attackerU 862
date16.08.1944
fatetorpedoed
square reported  KE3277
position15.S/45.E
Note
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