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Ship Details
ROTHERMERE
tons5,356
typeSteam Freighter
nationality  BR
built1938
voyageBOTWOOD for LONDON
cargo1998 tons of steel and 4750 tons of paper
casualties22 crew lost. total 56
attackerU 98
date20.05.1941
time1729
fatetorpedoed
square reported  AJ3455
position57.48N/41.36W
Note
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