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Slavol

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NameSlavol
Type:Fleet oiler (Belgol)
Tonnage2.623 tons
Completed1917 - Greenock & Grangemouth Dockyard Co Ltd, Greenock 
OwnerThe Admiralty (Royal Fleet Auxiliary), London 
HomeportLondon 
Date of attack26 Mar, 1942Nationality:      British
 
FateSunk by U-205 (Franz-Georg Reschke)
Position32.01N, 25.55E - Grid CO 9215
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Complement56 (36 dead and 20 survivors).
Convoy 
RouteAlexandria - Tobruk 
CargoFuel oil 
History  
Notes on loss At 05.10 hours on 26 Mar, 1942, the escorted Slavol (Master George Sydney Perry) was hit by one torpedo from U-205 and sank within five minutes off Sidi Barrani, Egypt. 36 crew members were lost. The master and 19 crew members were picked up by the Greek destroyer Vasilissa Olga and landed at Alexandria. The fleet oiler was enroute to Tobruk to bring fuel for the 5th Destroyer Flotilla. 


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