Abadan, Iran
The first prey of "Michael" was the 7715 GRT Norwegian freighter "Høegh Silverdawn," sunk south east of Cocos Islands (25.40S- 92.00E) on the early hours of 15 June, whilst on a voyage from Fremantle, Australia, to Abadan, Iran, with ammunition and general cargo. A total of 30 crew and 6