All Motor Vessel Wrecks Carrying Ore Cargo

Aboudy Wreck

2.6.88 SANK, WHILE ON PASSAGE SUEZ TO JEDDAH, DUE TO BAD WEATHER. (LL, 2.6.88).

Akka Wreck

BUILT IN GOTHENBERG IN JULY 1942. REGISTERED IN STOCKHOLM. SANK AFTER HITTING THE GANTOCK ROCKS.

Al Farzana Ajman Wreck

14.9.83 EX-SAFARI COUNTESS. PASSAGE SHARJAH FOR KARACHI. FOREPEAK AND NO 1 HOLD FLOODED WHEN HOLES DEVELOPED IN HULL DURING HEAVY WEATHER. WAS BEACH...

Al Niser I Wreck

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE KUWAIT FOR BOMBAY. SANK DUE TO INGRESS OF WATER INTO HOLD. BILL OF LOADING SHOWS CARGO OF 415TONS COPPER, BRASS & ALUMINIUM SCRAP,...

Albireo Wreck

BUILT IN 1957 BY AG 'WESER' WERK SEEBECK, BREMERHAVEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BAHIA BIANCA CIA NAV, SA. PASSAGE SUNDSVALL FOR WHAMPOA. GROUNDED. SAN...

Algier Wreck

VESSEL BUILT 1938. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DET FORENEDE DAMPSKIBS SELSKAB. ON PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR OSLO AND COPENHAGEN, TORPEDOED BY U-38. CREW RECOV...

Alpro Wreck

VESSEL, BUILT 1957 BY CORCHO HIJOS, S.A..OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVIERA GARCIA-MINAUR, S.A.. SANK IN STORMY SEAS WHILE ON PASSAGE MELILLA, SPANISH M...

Amalie C Ertel Wreck

27.11.58 SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH NORWEGIAN MV TULANE, WHILE ON PASSAGE BORDEAUX FOR HAMBURG. (LL, 27.11.58).

Ambee Star Wreck

GROUNDED BY CAPTAIN TO PREVENT SINKING AFTER TAKING IN WATER IN ENGINE ROOM, WHILST EN ROUTE KUWAIT TO KARACHI WITH 980 TONNES STEEL SCRAP & 200 TONNE...

Andaman Wreck

BUILT IN 1947 BY A/B GOTAVERKEN, GOTHENBERG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/B SVENSKA OSTASIATISKA KOMPANIET. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH MV 'FORTUNE'...

Anna Leonhardt Wreck

REPORTED ABOUT TO BE ABANDONED IN STRONG WEATHER AND IN IMMEDIATE NEED OF ASSISTANCE. WAS ON PASSAGE FROM NORTH SPAIN TO HOLYHEAD.

Anna Rehder Wreck

VESSEL, BUILT 1953, BY SCHIFFSW. H. RANCKE, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CARSTEN REHDER. SANK AFTER TAKING IN WATER THROUGH BROKEN HATCHES IN STO...

Anna Wonsild Wreck

SANK AFTER CARGO SHIFTED DUE TO HIGH SEAS 50 MILES OFF GIJON. EN-ROUTE KINGS LYNN. ALL CREW SAVED BAR ONE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WONSILD AND SON OF...

Apj Ambika (Possibly) Wreck

STRUCK BY EXOCET MISSILE FIRED BY IRAQI WARPLANE. WAS ON PASSAGE PORT PIRIE TO BANDAR KHOMEINI. HAD ENGINE FAILURE, CAUGHT FIRE AND SANK IN SHALLOW WA...

Apollon Delios Wreck

BUILT IN 1965 BY NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING & SHIPBUILDING UNDERTAKING (STATE DOCKYARD), NEWCASTLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FIDDLE SHIPPI...

Arcamare Wreck

VESSEL, BUILT 1959, WHILST EN-ROUTE YMUIDEN TO SHANGHAI, SANK WHILST UNDER TOW AFTER FIRE HAD BROKEN OUT IN WIRELESS ROOM OFF CABO VILLANO. OWNED AT T...

Aristaios Wreck

SPRANG A LEAK AFTER TOUCHING BOTTOM AND GROUNDED. (LLOYDS VOL.213)

Asia Carrier 1 Wreck

BUILT IN 1957 BY FORGES ET CHANTIERS DE LA MEDITERRANEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HERROWBY SHIPPING LTD. RAN AGROUND OFF NEGOMBO PT, WHILST ON PASSAGE...

Auberg Wreck

SANK FOLLOWING A FIRE IN ENGINE ROOM WHILE ON PASSAGE HELSINGBURG FOR SANTANDER. THE MASTER AND 2 CREW MEMBERS HAVE BEEN ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF SCUT...

Austri Wreck

21.9.79 CAPSIZED IN HEAVY WEATHER, S OF SOGNEFJORD, WHILST ON PASSAGE BREMANGER FOR SZCZECIN. 5 OF 9 CREW LOST. (LL, 21.9.79)

Bamboo Root Wreck

BUILT 1958 BY MITSUBISHI ZOSEN K.K., HIROSHIMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ROSE LEAF NAVIGATION CO., S.A. PASSAGE KARWAR TO SOUTH KOREA. SPRANG A LEAK I...

Beas Wreck

SANK DURING LIGHTENING OPERATIONS, APPARENTLY DUE TO STRESS, AT MAGDALLA.

Bente Wreck

PASSAGE NAMSOS FOR NORWEGIAN PORTS. RAN AGROUND 1M OFF STRAUMSJOEN AND LATER SANK. (LL).

Berge Istra Wreck

VESSEL, BUILT 1972 BY BRODOGRADILISTE 'ULJANIK', PULA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GENERAL ORE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION. WHILST EN ROUTE FROM TUBARAO, B...

Bilal (Probably) Wreck

VESSEL, BUILT 1957 BY HAYASHIKANE ZOSEN, SHIMONOSEKI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MOHAMED KHALIL MARDINI. ON PASSAGE FROM CONSTANTZA FOR DAMMAM. STRUCK E...

Birgit Thor Wreck

7.10.78 REPD MAKING WATER DURING A SEVERE STORM. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK. WAS ON PASSAGE VEJLE TO FREDERIKSVAERK. (LL, 7.10.78)

Birgo Wreck

VESSEL SPRANG A LEAK & SANK ABOUT 1M NW OF NORHEIMSOY, NEDSTRANDSFJORDEN, WHILST ON PASSAGE SAUDA TO DUISBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KRAN & BATSERV...

Birkenfels Wreck

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION IN DENSE FOG WITH W GERMAN MV MARIE LUISE BOLTEN. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR THE PERSIAN GULF VIA ANTWERP.

Blana Wreck

No description

Brainpower Wreck

28.4.83 VESSEL, RAN AGROUND AT ARNAVUTKOY, WHILST ON PASSAGE CONSTANTZA FOR SHANGHAI. (LL, 28.4.83)

Brandaris Wreck

Chart No: BA 1104

Braut Team Wreck

REPORTED LEAK IN CARGO HOLDS. ABANDONED BY CREW AS CARGO, WHEN WET, GIVES OFF POISONOUS GAS. LATER SANK. (LL).

Bremer Westen Wreck

BUILT 1962 BY FR LURSSEN, BREMEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRUNO BISCHOFF REEDEREI. PASSAGE BREMEN FOR KLAIPEDA. SANK IN THE BALTIC SEA OFF BORNHOLM A...

Brilliant Wreck

VESSEL, BUILT 1951 BY DEUTSCHE WERFT A.G., HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GLORIANA SHIPPING CORP. ON PASSAGE FROM PIRAEUS FOR BARCELONA. SANK AFTER...

Brise I Wreck

BUILT IN 1957. PASSAGE VYBORG FOR WEST GERMANY. SANK DURING HEAVY WEATHER AFTER HOLD NO 2 FLOODED 16M S OF UTKLIPPAN LT. 7 OF 10 MAN CREW LOST THEIR L...

British Prince Wreck

EX-SUTHERLAND '36. BUILT IN 1935 BY W DOXFORD & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RIO CAPE LINE LTD. 3 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 388HP, SING...

Brudanger Wreck

21.3.79 VESSEL, WHILE EN-ROUTE MOI RANNA TO PERTH, RAN AGROUND AND LATER SANK NEAR THE BLANA ROCKS S OF FLORO. CONSIDERED TO BE A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL...

Burtonia (Possibly) Wreck

EX-JACOBA M. BUILT IN 1960. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRENT LIGHTERAGE CO. OIL ENGINE OF 450HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSSAGE GUNNESS FOR GHENT. CARGO LEAD CO...

Cabenda Wreck

MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE SHOREHAM TO BRITON FERRY. (LL WW2).

Carmen R Wreck

No description

Carol (Probably) Wreck

REPORTED TO HAVE HEAVY LIST DURING BAD WEATHER. ABANDONED BY CREW AND QUICKLY SANK. WAS ON PASSAGE LIVERPOOL TO PASAJES. (LL).

Cavtat Wreck

BUILT IN 1968 BY BRODOGRADILISTE 'J.L.MOSOR', TROGIR. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ATLANSKA PLOVIDBA. ON PASSAGE FROM MANCHESTER FOR RIJEKA. IN COLLISION...

Celiktrans Ii Wreck

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM PIRAEUS FOR SARDINIA. SANK IN ROUGH SEAS WHEN CARGO SHIFTED. TEN CREW SAVED, ONE MISSING. (LLOYDS VOL.271).

Chao Fong Wreck

BUILT IN 1960 BY OSAKA ZOSNESHO, OSAKA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRANSWORLD MARINE LTD. SANK NEAR SANDHEADS, BAY OF BENGAL, AFTER DEVELOPING LEAKS IN...

Chia Wei Wreck

EX- SOIC I (1986), EX- RIO COLORADO (1985), BUILT IN 1973 BY IMABARI ZOSEN K. K, IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHIA WEI MARITIME S.A. PASSAGE INCH...

Christel Wreck

MINED. (H(W)165/55).

Cortegada Wreck

GROUNDED ON ROCKS NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO RIBADESELLA WHILE RECOVERING SCRAP FROM WK. VESSEL WAS MOVED TO SANTA MARINA BEACH. (LLOYDS).

Cristina Suardiaz Wreck

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM CORUNNA TO ORAN & ALGIERS. GROUNDED DUE TO HEAVY WEATHER. CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. BROKEN UP & SOLD FOR SCRAP. (LLOYDS VOLS.22...

Demirci I Wreck

PASSAGE EREGLI FOR ISTANBUL. LOST NEAR KEFKEN ISLAND. (LL 201).

Dimitrios Kyriakos Wreck

16.2.69 BUILT IN 1937. PASSAGE LOURENCO MARQUES FOR IMMINGHAM. SUFFERED ENGINE FAILURE ON 16.2.69 AND WAS TOWED INTO FREETOWN. LATER SANK AT MOOR...

Dinok Wreck

26.11.88 EX- DIE LORELEI [1982]BUILT 1972 BY NARASAKI ZOSEN K.K., MURORAN. SANK WHILE ALONGSIDE WHARFT AT T' AI-CHUNG, TAIWAN AS A RESULT OF RANG...

Dona Susan Wreck

VESSEL, BUILT 1966, WHILST ON PASSAGE MANILA FOR ILIGAN, SPLIT IN TWO AND SANK OFF PLARIDEL, MINDANAO, IN CALM WATERS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. OWNED AT TIME OF...

Dubbie Brae Wreck

BROKE FROM MOORINGS, STRUCK ROCKS AND SANK.

Dyre Vaa Wreck

BUILT IN 1903. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WALLEVIK BROS, AVALDSNES. PASSAGE ALVIK FOR BERGEN. CAPSIZED & SANK IN KORSFJORDEN. CREW OF 2 ABANDONED SHIP....

Eastern Clipper Wreck

VESSEL, BUILT 1968 BY TOHOKU ZOSEN, SHIGOAMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EASTERN SHIPPING LINES INC. ON PASSAGE FROM ZAMBOANGA TO JAPAN. SANK AFTER DEVE...

El Libertador Wreck

BUILT IN 1965 BY SOC. ESANOLA DE CONSTRUCCIONES NAVAL, BILBAO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BOLIVARIANA DE NAVEGACION, S.A. PASSAGE CALLAO FOR BUENAVENTUR...

El Molinon Wreck

VESSEL, BUILT 1966 BY S.A. JULIANA CONSTRUCCIONES GIJONESA, GIJON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GUMERSINDO JUNQUERA, S.A.. ON PASSAGE FROM MARBELLA TO AVI...

Elak Wreck

SANK AFTER COLLISION. (DANISH WK RECORDS 501102).

Elasia Wreck

BUILT IN 1957 BY KAWASAKI DOCKYARD CO., LTD., KOBE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALDIMITRI MARITIMA, S.A. PASSAGE PARADIP FOR KOBE. SANK NEAR ANDAMAN ISLA...

Elbe Wreck

SANK, CAUSE UNKNOWN. NO SALVAGED PROSPECTS. CREW OF SEVEN SAFE. (LL).

Ensidesa (Possibly) Wreck

VESSEL, BUILT 1960 BY ASTILLEROS DE CADIZ. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EMPRESA NACIONAL ELCANO DE LA MARINA MERCANTE. ON PASSAGE MARBELLA TO AVILES. SAN...

Esther S Wreck

SANK JUST OUTSIDE BILBAO HBR.

Esther S Wreck

13.11.78 SANK OUTSIDE BILBAO HBR. (LL, 13.11.78).

Etolos Wreck

PASSAGE DURBAN FOR ITALY. GROUNDED OFF ZAMBEZE DELTA. WAS LATER FOUND TO BE RANSACKED, LOOTED & FLOODED. (LL).

Eurabia Sun Wreck

BUILT IN 1961. SANK 12M OFF AMELAND WHEN CARGO SHIFTED DURING A GALE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EURABIA SHIPPING AGENCY LTD, VESSEL WAS EN-ROUTE GDANSK...

Evdokia Wreck

BUILT IN 1956 BY HARIMA ZOSENSHO, AIOI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NICOPAN SHIPPING CO, SA. PASSAGE DURBAN FOR BRAZIL. DEVELOPED A LEAK & BEGAN TO LIST...

Farmsum Wreck

5.11.76 VESSEL WAS BADLY HOLED AFTER DRIFTING ONTO ROCKS NEAR LEIXOES IN HEAVY WEATHER, WHILE ON PASSAGE LEER FOR LEIXOES. SALVAGE IMPRACTICAL. (LL,...

Fusina Wreck

BUILT IN 1957 BY CANTINIERI NAVALI PELLIGRINO, NAPLES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOC, ALLUMINIO VENETO PER AZIONI. PASSAGE PORTOSCUSO FOR VENICE. SANK...

Georgia K Wreck

VESSEL, BUILT 1976 BY SINGAPORE SLIPWAY & ENGINEERING CO. (PTE), LTD., SINGAPORE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GATEWAY MARITIME S.A.ON PASSAGE FROM BARCEL...

Hadarvaag Wreck

20.12.74 VESSEL LEFT VORKANGER FOR TROMSO ON 20.12.74 WITH CREW OF 3. REPD MISSING ON 27.12.74 POSSIBLY BROKE UP NEAR SOR-GJAESLINGENE WHERE LIFE...

Halim Mete Wreck

SANK WHEN CARGO SHIFTED IN HEAVY WEATHER. PASSAGE CANNAKALE, TURKEY FOR SARDINIA.

Harm Wreck

BUILT 1955.SUNK IN COLLISION WITH SWEDISH MV STAVKLINT IN LINDALSSUNDET, OUTSIDE STOCKHOLM. (LLOYDS VOL.197).

Haukeli Wreck

29.1.93 SUSTAINED ENGINE DAMAGE DURING BOISTEROUS WEATHER AND RAN AGROUND. ENGINE ROOM AND HOLD FLOODED. CREW OF 7 RECOVERED. CARGO AND FUEL WAS DIS...

Helene Clipper Wreck

VESSEL, EX 'JYTTE KANAS'. ON PASSAGE FROM TUNIS TO GHAZAOUTE. DEVELOPED A LIST TO STARBOARD IN A FORCE 7/8 GALE & LATER SANK. ALL 10 CREW RESCUED. (LL...

Hermes Wreck

VESSEL, BUILT 1978 BY UNITED SHIPPING YARD CO., PERAMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DELPHIAN SHIPPING CO., LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM PIOMBINO, ITALY FOR ALGIE...

Hirma Wreck

14.12.77 VESSEL SANK ABOUT 28M OFF STAD, OUTSIDE VAAGSFJORD, WHILE UNDER TOW. HAD PREVIOUSLY ASSUMED HEAVY LIST AND ABANDONED BY CREW AFTER CARGO HA...

Hope Star Wreck

BUILT IN 1970. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KUKJE SHIPPING CO LTD. BROKE IN TWO AND SANK NE OF MADEIRA WHILE ON PASSAGE PORT HEDLAND FOR DUNKIRK. (MSD).

Islas Canarias Wreck

VESSEL GROUNDED AND SANK ABOUT 1/2M OFF CABO PRIETO AFTER RUDDER FAILURE AND LOSS OF STEERAGE, WHILST EN-ROUTE SANTANDER FOR CORCUBION. CREW OF 9 PICK...

Jenson Iii Wreck

VESSEL, BUILT 1966 BY HAUGESUND M/V A/S. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JENSON LINES PTE LTD. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH GREEK M BULK CARRIER 'ELLINADA...

Kaprije Wreck

BUILT 1968 BY FR. LURSSEN, VEGESACK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SLOBODNA PLOVIDBA. PASSAGE POTI FOR THESSALONIKI. THE VESSEL SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION...

Kaptanpantelis Wreck

BUILT IN 1938 BY WIGHAM & RICHARDSON, WALLSEND. PASSAGE CALCUTTA FOR RIJEKA. RAN AGROUND OFF FIALDU ISLAND. ABANDONED AS A TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

Kare (Possibly Karen) Wreck

BOUND ANTWERP FOR STOCKHOLM. SANK OFF NOEDEKENSKERNE FOLLOWING COLLISION IN FOG WITH DUTCH MV DONGEDYK AT ANCHOR. 1 LIFE LOST. (LLOYDS).

Karunia Wreck

SANK WHILE ON PASSAGE SUNDA KELAPA, KAKARTA, TO PANGKALBALAM. VESSEL, BUILT 1972, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P.T. PERUSAHAAN PELAYARAN NUSANTARA NUSA TE...

Katharina Kolkmann Wreck

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH BRITISH MV 'GANNET', IN THICK FOG. POSN APPROX 5M S OF FOLKSTONE. WAS EN ROUTE WISMAR TO HAULBOWLINE.

Kemal Kefeli Wreck

BUILT 1975 BY SEDEF GEMI ENDUSTRISI A.S., GEBZE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ISILIDENIZ GEMICILIK LTD., SIRKETI. PASSAGE INEBOLU FOR ISKENDERUN. SANK FOL...

King Edgar Wreck

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U1307 WHILST EN-ROUTE HALIFAX TO LONDON. (WW2SL) VESSEL WAS TAKEN IN TOW BUT SUBSEQUENTLY SANK. 4 LIVES LOST....

Kontiki Wreck

13.7.78 PASSAGE FOR BERGEN-OP-ZOOM. HIGH WAVES FILLED THE HOLD, VESSEL SANK ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. ONE CREW MEMBER INJURED. (LL 13.7.78)

Kotka Wreck

No description

Kremsertor Wreck

BUILT 1962 BY A G WESER, BREMEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SCHLUSSEL REEDEREI, OHG. PASSAGE FROM NOVOROSSISK FOR BRAKE, WEST GERMANY. RAN INTO EASTERLY...

Kudowa Zdroj Wreck

BUILT 1972 BY SANTIERUL NAVAL TURNU-SEVERIN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY POLSKIE TOWARZYSTWO OKRETOWE. PASSAGE CASTELLON TO DERNA, LIBYA. SANK IN HEAVY W...

Kythera Star Wreck

VESSEL, BUILT 1966 BY VEB SCHIFFSWERFL 'NEPTUN', ROSTOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MAN SHIPPING CORPORATION LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM BARCELONA TO LIMASSOL...

Ledra Wreck

BUILT IN 1940 BY WM. DOXFORD & SONS., LTD., SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ATLAS SHIPPING & TRADING CO. LTD. PASSAGE MADRAS FOR POLAND. RAN AGRO...

Lorna I Wreck

10.12.77 EX-INYULA, BUILT 1954 BY EVANS DEAKIN & CO.LTD., BRISBANE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MIRALTA CIA. NAV. S.A. ON PASSAGE DURRES FOR SULINA AND...

Majik Wreck

BUILT 1956 BY BURNTISLAND SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TROPHY MARINE CO. LTD. PASSAGE DURRES, ALBANIA FOR SANTANDER. SANK FOLLOWING...

Maraton Wreck

19.8.1971 BUILT 1962 BY A/B FALKENBERGS VARV, FALKENBERG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SKIBS-A/S BRATSBERG. PASSAGE MOSJOEN, NORWAY FOR SWANSEA. RAN...

Margarita Wreck

BUILT IN 1961 BY AALBORG VAERFT A/S, AALBORG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARGARITA CIA NAV SA. INBOUND FOR MAIRCAIBO. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SPAN...

Maria Lina Wreck

MINED.

Mertkan Wreck

EX-AKBAY I '90, EX-AKBAY II '86. BUILT IN 1986 BY AKENDIZLER GEMI INSA SANAYI, KARADENIZ EREGLI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MERTKAN DENIZCILIK TICARET A...

Minisea Wreck

BUILT IN 1963 BY N V SCHPS GEBR VAN DEIEPEN, WATERHIUZEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PORTO DE THASSOS SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE MEHEDIA, NEAR KENITRA FOR...

Miranda Wreck

BUILT IN 1920. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WALLEM & CO. PASSAGE KEELUNG FOR SAGA. CAPSIZED AND SANK AFTER CARGO OF IRON ORE SHIFTED WHEN 45 MILES ENE OF...