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At the end of February 1942, the Empire Hail sailed from Leith, Scotland, to Baltimore, Pennsylvania, USA, with convoy ON-66. On 24 February, at 0:15 am, a torpedo launched from U-94 missed the target. The submarine surfaced and opened fire with its deck gun. Eleven of the 22 shells hit the submarine. The Empire Hail refused to sink. At 2:20 am, another torpedo hit her stern and she sank in position 44°48'N/40°21'W. Aboard lifeboats, the captain, the 41 crew members and the seven gunners were never seen again.
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Page 117 of the Merchant Navy Book of Remembrance.
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