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On Thurs. 17 Oct 1940 In the North Sea, German motor torpedo boats S-24.....

1940-10-17

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In the North Sea, German motor torpedo boats S-24 and S-27 attacked Allied convoy FN.311 10 miles off Lowestoft, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom; British ship Hauxley was damaged by a torpedo, killing 1, sinking on the next day.

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