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  MV Elevala

Two masted schooner

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Ship History
Prewar operated in New Guinea as a trading vessel.

Wartime History
During late March 1942, this ship was expected at Buna.

During early May 1942, this ship was ordered to Buna to pick up the crew of B-26 Marauder 40-1418. But, it is unclear if this ship was dispatched there or not. Instead, The Olvira picked up this crew instead.

References
Some sources spell the ship as "Elevada"
Frederick C. Eaton Diary entries for March 25, 1942 via The Swamp Ghost DVD
Milne Bay 1942 (1992) page 15, 134 (photo)
Thanks to Edward Rogers for additional information

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Last Updated
February 11, 2025

 

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