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Lakonia sinks after fire while under tow near Gibraltar
The burned-out Lakonia sank in 13,200 feet of Atlantic water 269 miles southwest of Gibraltar as salvage attempts continued. Six crewmen were aboard to seal starboard openings before being forced off by the list. Of 1041 aboard, 91 killed and 64 missing. fire began December 22 en route from Britain to Madeira and Canary Islands.
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Lisborn
Portugal
Lakonia
Gibraltar
Trygve Gaspe
Herkules
Gaasoe
Britain
Madeira
Canary Islands