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    I have a photo of some discharge papers for my cousin Thomas Borrowdale Jopson. They show he had been working as a Gym Attendant on SS Oropesa until he left in August 1938.

    According to the Wikipedia entry for this ill fated ship (sunk by a Uboat in 1941), is was laid up in Dartmouth from 1931-37 so what was it doing in 1938? Was it briefly recommissioned before being used as a troop ship in 1939?

    Any information appreciated.

    Steve Jopson

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    Google steamship Orpesa and you wind loads of info. Vic

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    Sent Email with hopefully a wee bit of info, hope it may assist!
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    Oropesa, PSNC. Built Cammel Laird 1920. 14118 GT. Sept 4, 1920 Maiden Voyage Liverpool - Rio - Buenos Aires. 1931 carried Prince of wales and prince George to South America. 1931 Laid up at Dartmouth for 6 years. 1941, Jan 16 - Torpedoed by U-96 off Ireland. 113 dead.

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