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Ship Details
WAYFARER
tons5,068
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  BR
built1925
voyageCOLOMBO & BEIRA for PORT SAID & UK
casualties51 crew lost total crew 71
attackerU 862
date19.08.1944
fatetorpedoed
square reported  LT8946
position14.30S/42.20E
Note
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