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Old 10th November 2019, 12:46
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Labion,

Firstly welcome to SH.

This took a little finding but reckon this must be your father's ship.

Built 1903 by Furness Withy Middleton - Yard No268 as PORPOISE.
Cargo - British.
2911 tons.
L99m x B14.3m.
Single screw triple expansion - 10 kts.

Name Changes:
1906 GRAF STROGANOFF.
1920 San Fortunio.
1921 Galston.
1924 Kanko Maru.

Torpedoed by Submarine Wahoo 37.18N 129.33E 09.10.1943.

I cannot find any photos of her under any of her names.

Neville
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