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On 4 November 1941, the Meridian was trailing behind with convoy SC-53 heading for Hvaljford, Norway. On 11 November, at 23:35, U-561 fired four torpedoes at the Meridian and the ship quickly sank with its 26 sailors. The last ship to see her was HMCS Chambly (K116), Royal Canadian Navy, at about 17:30 on 11 November, position 52°50'N/33°20'W. This sinking was officially recorded on 23 November 1941, the date of the announcement of her disappearance.
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Page 121 of the Merchant Navy Book of Remembrance.
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