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On Wed. 13 Nov 1940 German submarine U-137 torpedoed and sank British.....

1940-11-13

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German submarine U-137 torpedoed and sank British ship Cape St. Andrew, which was under tow by tug HMS Salvonia, 100 miles northwest of Ireland at 2108 hours. 14 crew and 1 gunner were killed. 53 survivors were picked up by Salvonia.

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