Cubango (Ship) - Portugal 1939-1945

The Cubango found thirteen castaways from the Breedijk

14 September, 2022 by Carlos Guerreiro

Cubango (Portugal) Captain: Type: Long Range Steamer Tonnage: 5,727 GT Owner: Companhia Nacional de Navegação Homeport: Lisbon Built: Germany (1903) The Portuguese steamer Cubango was returning to Lisbon when – on September 21, 1942 – the crew spotted a lifeboat with 13 castaways from … Read More

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Fifteen castaways from Trevilley found by Cubango

14 September, 2022 by Carlos Guerreiro

Cubango (Portugal) Captain: Type: Long Range Steamer Tonnage: 5,727 GT Owner: Companhia Nacional de Navegação Homeport: Lisbon Built: Germany (1903) In the late afternoon of October 5, 1942, the Portuguese steamer Cubango entered the port of Lisbon bringing 28 crew-members from two … Read More