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Built 1945 Charlie Hill
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General cargo ships built 1940-1949 (Over 3000gt) - 1 photos
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The official inquiry found the master was in the unenviable position of having to decide to abandon ship, knowing that only 20 of the 35 crew could be taken off on the two life rafts.
One raft drifted off and was not seen again; the other overturned with the loss of six of its occupants. All the 21 survivors were rescued from the ship itself by a USCG cutter and a Norwegian ship.
The inquiry threw up the question (relevant in 1964, I suppose) of whether it is safer to chance your survival by remaining with your craft or taking to a life-raft or boat.
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