Opalia
British Motor tanker
| Name | Opalia | ||
| Type: | Motor tanker | ||
| Tonnage | 6,195 tons | ||
| Completed | 1938 - Nederlandsche Dok Mij NV, Amsterdam | ||
| Owner | Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Co Ltd, London | ||
| Homeport | London | ||
| Date of attack | 16 Feb 1942 | Nationality:  British | |
| Fate | Damaged by U-564 (Reinhard Suhren) | ||
| Position | 37.38N, 66.07W - Grid CB 4998 | ||
| Complement | ? men (? dead and ? survivors). | ||
| Convoy | |||
| Route | Curaçao - Halifax - Iceland | ||
| Cargo | Petrol and paraffin | ||
| History | Completed in May 1938 Post-war: | ||
| Notes on loss | At 20.38 hours on 16 Feb, 1942, U-564 began shelling the Opalia with her last 83 rounds from the 88mm deck gun. Only three hits were scored, which damaged the tanker only slightly. | ||
Location of attack on Opalia.
ship damaged.
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