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Leonard Michael Hardern | |||
| Rank: | Cadet | ||
| Ship/Rgn/Sqn No: | Merchant Navy | ||
| Name of Rgt or Ship: | S.S. Arabistan (London) | ||
| Died: | 14/08/1942 | Age: | 18 |
| Country of burial: | Lost at Sea | Grave Photo: | No |
| Cemetery or Memorial: | Tower Hill Memorial | ||
| Town Memorial: | Not Listed | ||
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The Arabistan was built in 1929, it's gross register tonnage was 5,874, it was 440 feet long, 55 feet wide and could make 13 knots. A cargo liner, it was one of 27 ships operated by F.C. Strick & Co. Ltd, 117-121 Leadenhall St, London EC3. It could accommodate 12 passengers. South-west of St. Helena, travelling from the Persian Gulf to the U.S. on the 14/08/42 she was shelled by, a commerce raider, the auxiliary cruiser Michel and sank in position - 11.30S 26W. There were only 2 survivors (PoWs) and 65 crew/PoWs were lost. | |||
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