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Ifan Tom from South Wales was on the SS Boston and died after she was torpedoed in September 25th 1942

Hi Mac

It was amazing to come across your site today

My uncle  Ifan Tom  from South Wales  was on the SS Boston and died after she was torpedoed in September 25th 1942

His brother was on SS Hornbury which survived the war

Do you know what happened to u boat which sank her and history of th U boat

With many thanks 
Geraint Llewelyn


Geraint,

It was U-216 that sank SS Boston, on September 25th, in 1942.

Here are her details: uboat.net - U-216

She herself was sunk with all hands less than a month later.

Boston was her sole victim.

Regards,
Mac.



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