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was launched as a tanker in April 1935, and served as a merchant vessel until July 1943, when she was converted into a MAC ship. After World War II, the ship was converted back into a tanker and returned to civilian service. In 1950 she was sold and renamed
384:, Schiedam, Netherlands, and was launched in March 1935, with work completed a month later in April 1935. She was initially owned and operated by N.V. Petroleum Maats. âLa Coronaâ. In 1939, the ship was purchased by the
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757:"Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Rotula, 24th July 1958"
601:. No. December 2010. Kelsey Publishing. pp. 47â48, 53â55.
573:"Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c for Rotula, 24th July 1958"
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British tanker fleets 1892-1992
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342:. Due to being converted from a tanker, she did not have a
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775:Howard, Lee (2010). "Return of the Stringbag".
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411:. During the convoy, her Swordfish attacked a
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743:. Lloyd's Register Foundation. 1939
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678:094763732X
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199:One shaft
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313:Rapana
297:Rotula
292:Rapana
271:Rapana
259:Three
160:Length
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301:Osaka
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209:Speed
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