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Operation Postmaster

Coordinates: 3°45′40″N 8°46′50″E / 3.76111°N 8.78056°E / 3.76111; 8.78056
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Operation Postmaster
Part of SOE operations and the Battle of the Atlantic

The Italian cargo liner Duchessa d'Aosta captured during the raid
Date14 January 1942
Location
Santa Isabel, Fernando Po, Spanish Guinea
3°45′40″N 8°46′50″E / 3.76111°N 8.78056°E / 3.76111; 8.78056
Result British victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom
Commanders and leaders
Gus March-Phillipps Captain Specht
Strength
Casualties and losses
None
  • One merchant ship and 2 smaller vessels captured
  • 29 crew captured