World War IISS Ocean Courage
The British SS Ocean Courage was torpedoed on January 15, 1943, by the German U-boat U-182. The vessel was en route from Pepel, Freetown, and Trinidad to the USA with 8,956 tons of iron ore and 8 bags of mail. Fifty-two people lost their lives, including a Norwegian passenger, and 6 were rescued.
About SS Ocean Courage
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Nationality
United Kingdom
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Built
1942
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Wrecked
15.01.1943
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Carrier
Ministry of War Transport on bare-boat charter from the Dominion of Canada v/ Hains Steam ship Co.
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Tonnage
10500 dvt
