This dredging project begins at AICW marker #60 where the St. Augustine Inlet intersects the Waterway between Vilano Beach Bridge and the Bridge of Lions.

FLORIDA-AMELIA ISLAND TO ST AUGUSTINE-ST AUGUSTINE INLET/BEACH: Beach Renourishment.
Marinex Construction Inc will commence dredging operations in the vicinity of the St Augustine Inlet on or about February 5, 2012. The work will extend from inshore Tolomato River LB 60 (LLNR 38910) to offshore St Augustine Inlet Buoy 2 (LLNR 9480). Submerged pipeline will extend from the inlet in a southerly direction and land at St Augustine Beach north of the St Augustine Pier. The dredge operations will continue on a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week basis until approximately June 15, 2012. The dredge “SAVANNAH” will monitor VHF radio channels 13 & 16. Further
information contact the Operations Manager, Mr. Thomas Payne 843-722-9083. Mariners are requested to exercise extreme caution while transiting the area. Charts 11485 and 11488

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Here’s a new one, at least for yours truly. A glance at chart 11489 reveals that #18, the marker front and center in Captain Hardy’s message below, marks a hard swing in the Amelia River/AICW channel, a short hop south of Fernandina Beach.
A conversation with the dockmaster at nearby Fernandina Harbor Marina as of 4/30/10 confirmed what I suspected, namely for the last three days there have been unusually low tides along the northeastern Florida coastline. I was told as least one foot below the usual levels. So, I’m sure these water levels contributed to the problems described below, but, nevertheless, there is also clearly an AICW shoaling problem near #18!

Subject: Shoaling near Fernandina Beach
Cruising News: We ran aground heading north today approaching R18 as you turn the corner on the Amelia River towards Fernandina Beach. It was low tide and our chart plotter showed 12 ft in the area where we and another boat were aground. A motorboat kindly ‘waked’ us and we got off. We draw 5ft. The other boat had to wait for the tide to rise. The deeper water was on the red side however we had to cut very close to the green can at the turn to stay afloat.
Harriet Hardy

We were in the parade of the sailboats yesterday slowly heading north on the Amelia River (4). It was approaching low tide and as we went under the bridge at m720. We were amazed at how low the water was in the Amelia Island Yacht Basin. I don’t think any boats could have gotten out. The lead boat ran aground, the other 3 passed to port, then at R18 another went aground, so we again passed to port but still we ran agound, once we were off we continued to favor the red side and had plenty of water…the other 3 sail & the powerboat continued on the green side. There was a very low spot in the middle of the channel. Pick either side but don’t go down the middle between R18 & R16.
We were in the parade of the sailboats yesterday slowly heading north on the Amelia River (4). It was approaching low tide and as we went under the bridge at m720. We were amazed at how low the water was in the Amelia Island Yacht Basin. I don’t think any boats could have gotten out. The lead boat ran aground, the other 3 passed to port, then at R18 another went aground, so we again passed to port but still we ran agound, once we were off we continued to favor the red side and had plenty of water…the other 3 sail & the powerboat continued on the green side. There was a very low spot in the middle of the channel. Pick either side but don’t go down the middle between R18 & R16.
karenbut@aol.com
Capt. RL& Karen

Just wanted to confirm the above observations regarding depth in the ICW just south of Fernandina Beach. We draw 5′ and touched bottom several times during our transit northbound when we were just south of Red #18 in the Amelia River. Our paper and electronic charts showed depths in the 12 foot range at MLW. We were transiting at low tide during this event. A “Towboat US” operator stopped by after he had just finished towing a sailboat that had run aground in this same spot. He advised us to stay as far east towards shore when going north from Green #3 towards Green #1 and Red #18 on the river to avoid the shoaling in this area. He then would line up as a range Green #1 and Red #18 and then would honor Green #1 to continue the turn north. After the turn he advised heading straight towards the paper mill and favoring the eastward side of the ICW at least as far as the Fernandina Harbor Marina. We were able to follow his directions without further mud bouncing. He shared that since Hurricane Fay – this area has been a problem at low tide. Our recommendation would be to transit this area at mid – to high tide depending on your draft.
Fair Winds, Beth Bauer aboard S/V Adagio

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The missing marker is on the north side of a westward turn in the South Amelia River between marker #33 to the east and marker #37 to the west.

Daymark R34 just south of St Mile 725 is missing. Stay close to G33 to avoid the shoal. I found out the “hard” way, but BOAT/US will tow me off in about 1/2 hour.

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This sunken object appears to lie between AICW markers #36 and #37 in the South Amelia River section of the Waterway, south of Fernandina Beach.

Local Notice to Mariners:
The Coast Guard has received a report of an unknown submerged metallic object at a reported depth of 3.5 ft in approximate location 30-34.148N 081-28.409W. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. [Ref: JAX BNM 331-10] Chart 11488

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Gunnison Cut is a man-made cut section of the AICW in Sawpit Creek, south of Nassau Sound. Lighted Marker #57 marks the north end of the cut. Until this marker is restored, we are declaring an SSECN Alert for these waters.
If anyone hears that marker #57 has been re-erected, PLEASE pass that info along by clicking the “Comment on This Posting/Marina/Anchorage/Bridge” link below

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS: Week 33/11
Gunnison Cut Light 57 (LLNR 38215) is destroyed. The pile has been recovered. Mariners are requested to transit the area with caution. Chart 11489

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The Sister Creek portion of the Waterway begins just north of the St. Johns River at mile 470 and continues northward to Gunnison Cut at marker #65. The shoaly portion of the Waterway identified in Captain Graham’s report below, lies just south of the AICW’s intersection with Fort George River.
This is the first report we have had of shoaling along this portion of the AICW. If anyone else has had a similar or dissimilar experience while cruising through these waters, please click the “Comment on This Posting/Marina/Anchorage/Bridge” link below, and share your information.
Out of an abundance of caution, we are establishing a Navigational Alert for this portion of the AICW!

We transited Sisters Creek northbound May 11 on our way to Fernandina Beach. The Waterway Guide noted potential shoaling between Red “74″ and Green “73″ about MM 735.5. As we approached Red “74″ we slowed down to 5 knots (Far Niente is an Island Packet 45 and draws 5′) and began to monitor depth. At the time we were between Red “74″ and Green “73″ the tide was about 1/2 way up and rising. The depth started to rise from about 10-11′ to 7-8′ as we moved north. Then a couple hundred yards from Green “73″ the depth fell again and we saw as much as 13-14′. I relaxed and increased the speed.
Suddenly about 100-150′ south of Green “73″ and about 50′ west of the east side of the channel, our bow swung rapidly about 20-30 degrees to the west. We slowed noticeably and of course the depth sounder indicated 0′ feet (beneath the keel). We went from 13′ of water to 5′ during mid-tide. The boat plowed through the soft bottom and then the depth dropped rapidly back to 10-12′
I don’t know if favoring the Red side would have solved the problem, but the shoaling noted in the guide is real.
At the dock in Fernandina Beach we had a discussion with the Captain of a trawler that draws 4′. He saw similar depths in the area and tried the “red” side but observed little improvement.
Jeff Graham aboard s/v Far Niente IP45 #33 Lying Fernandina Harbor Marina

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The Mayport Naval Base features a large, charted harbor, along the southern shores of St. Johns River’s eastern mouth out to the briny blue. Stay well AWAY from these waters!

The US Army Corps of Engineers issued a final rule expanding the existing restricted area at Naval Station Mayport, as well as establishing two new restricted areas at that facility. In addition, it established a new danger zone in waters adjacent to and within the facility. The rule comes into effect on May 17. 75 Fed. Reg. 19885 (April 16, 2010). http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/

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The FEC (Florida East Coast Railway) Railroad Bridge crosses the St. Johns River in the heart of downtown Jacksonville, hard by the Acosta highway bridge,and downstream of the Fuller Warren – Interstate 95 Bridge. This span has a bare closed vertical clearance of 5-feet, and its partial closure, as described below, WILL seriously inconvenience virtually all cruising craft on the St. Johns River!
The Local Notice to Mariners originally indicated a RR bridge maintenance closure of four days a week until 11/30. Now the closure MAY VERY WELL BE EXTENDED TO THE END OF MARCH, 2012 affecting all marinas (upstream of this bridge) and hundreds of boaters on the St. Johns River.
Downing Nightingale of SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, Lamb’s Yacht Center, is attempting to get something done to alleviate the situation. Check out his letter below.

From: Downing Nightingale
Subject: FEC Bridge Closing, Jacksonville, St. Johns River
Cruising News:
ALERT: The Florida East Coast Railroad currently plans to close the St. Johns River for extended periods this month and for 2 1/2 month early next year. See the USCG notices below and the complaint letter to USCG 7th District. All interested parties are encouraged to respond to USCG 7th District.

FLORIDA – ST JOHNS RIVER – FEC RAILROAD BRIDGE: Bridge Closure.
The FEC Railroad Bridge across the St Johns River mile 24.9, Jacksonville, Florida will be closed to navigation from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from November 1 through November 30, 2011. There will be an opening for mariners to pass between 12 noon and 1:30 p.m. daily. MSIB 35-11 Jacksonville can be found at http://homeport.uscg.mil Jacksonville. Ref: LNM 38 through 44-11, MSIB 35-11 –JAX Chart: 11491

FLORIDA – ST JOHNS RIVER – FEC RAILROAD BRIDGE: Bridge Closure.
The bridge owner of the FEC Railroad Bridge across the St Johns River mile 24.9, Jacksonville, Florida has requested permission to close this bridge to navigation from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily Friday through Tuesday starting January 13, 2012 until March 24, 2012. The Coast Guard recognizes that this will place a burden on vessels transiting through this area during these dates and times. After review of this request with the bridge owner it has been determined that this work cannot be safely completed during nighttime operations nor would it be beneficial to reduce the amount of time allocated for this requested closure since it would have the potential of extending this project an additional 4 to 6 months.
November 11, 2011
Rear Admiral William D. Baumgartner
Commander
USCG Seventh District
Brickell Plaza Federal Building
909 SE 1st Avenue
Miami, FL 33131-3050

Re: USCG Notice to Mariners, District 7, Week 45/11=
Dear Admiral Baumgartner:
As we are beginning to endure a one month closure of the FEC RR Bridge in Jacksonville, the FEC is proposing and it appears that USCG, without any marine interest input, has approved an additional FEC plan to close the St. Johns River RR Bridge for over 2 ½ MONTHS. The closure is from Friday through Tuesday. (More time specifics are in the notice.) The bridge has a listed, closed vertical clearance of 5’! This closes the river to all but the smallest of outboard boats, PWCs and canoes!
Along the Jacksonville Marina Mile on the Ortega River alone, there are over 1,000 boats, with roughly 90% affected by the closing restriction.
This closing affects ALL boats on the St. Johns River south of downtown Jacksonville (for over 150 miles). It denies access of all of those boats from going to the Jacksonville Landing and Metropolitan Park on weekends when nearly all recreational boating takes place. In addition, it severely restricts access of all boats downstream and east of the city to reach fueling and repair facilities on the south side of the bridge. Monday through Friday would be bad enough but, why include weekend days when most recreational boating occurs?
When the FEC did a similar shut down from January to March this year, marinas south of the bridge experienced a considerable loss of business due to the boating public being unable to transit the bridge.
It is apparent that FEC has no knowledge and/or has no concern for the detrimental economical impact or the loss of boat owners pleasure use on sunny Florida winter weekends.
According to the latest FFWCC statics (2009) there are 66,212 registered boats in the Northeast Region. Subtract powerboats under 16’, PWCs & canoe/kayaks, that would not likely be affected, that leaves a potential of 34,533 impacted by the closure, not counting those further south on the St. Johns.
This closure comes AGAIN with only a request by FEC to USCG with no consideration or input from the recreational boating public.
Yet to be determined would be the impact on commercial traffic and the restrictions placed on marine safety (USCG, JSO, JFRD, FFWCC etc).
The antiquated design and construction of this 100+ year old bridge, coupled with the very slow transit of long freight trains continues to be a burden on the navigation on this major water thoroughfare. We all understand that the oldest bridge across the St. Johns River requires continual maintenance but the proposed schedule will unreasonably obstruct navigation on the St. Johns River.
Very truly,
Downing Nightingale, Jr., CEO
Lamb’s Yacht Center

Here’s a link to the Jacksonville.com article describing the timing of repair work to the East Coast drawbridge in downtown Jacksonville. Work begins Jan 15 and will run through the end of March.

Work is scheduled Sunday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Work will stop 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. The article doesn’t state it, but I assume that means the bridge will be open during non-work hours (or at least will operate “normally” — down for trains, up for boats).
http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2011-12-29/story/railroad-bridge-repairs-will-inconvenience-boaters-st-johns-river-0
Steve Williams

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The Cruisers’ Net has just been contacted by Captain David Kurdley (http://www.oldmillcove.com) about a potentially dangerous situation which might arise for captains and vessels cruising downstream (east) on the St. Johns River between Jacksonville and the AICW/Mayport. This is a bit of a complicated matter, and it will probably make more sense if you can follow along while referencing chart 11491.
First, find where the St. Johns intersects with Trout River, and then look across on the opposite shore, east of St. Johns River marker #63. You will spy a very long, unmarked “channel” which eventually leads east and southeast from Reddie Point to Mill Cove.
Captain David informed us that some downstream bound captains, either by mistake or by way of trying to take a shortcut, are leaving the main St. Johns channel hard by charted Reddie Point, and following this errant, Mill Cove Channel. Vessels that take this route INEVITABLY RUN AGROUND AS THEY COME ABEAM OF PAULINE ISLAND, IF NOT SOONER, AND, THE LOCAL TOW BOAT SERVICES ARE UNDERSTANDABLY VERY RELUCTANT TO TAKE THEIR VESSELS INTO THESE TREACHEROUS WATERS TO PULL OFF GROUNDED CRAFT!
There is a good reason that boats run aground in the Reddie Point – Mill Cove “channel.” The purpose of dredging this channel WAS NOT TO MAKE IT NAVIGABLE. Rather it was dredged in order to slow or halt silting in Mill Cove by increasing tidal current. That objective has been accomplished, but that does nothing for navigational purposes.
The bottom line is that ALL CRUISING VESSELS need to avoid the Reddie Point – Mill Cove “channel” like the proverbial plague, and simply stay in the main St. Johns River channel. To accomplish this objective, be SURE to pass west of marker #63 and northwest of marker #61!!!
Click the link below to open a Chart View page centered on these problem waters.
And, if you are one of the unlucky ones who’ve had trouble in the Reddie Point – Mill Cove channel, please let us hear about your experience by clicking the “Comment on This Posting/Marina/Anchorage/Bridge” link below.

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Grand Avenue Bridge is a bascule bridge with a closed vertical clearance of 9 ft located at the mouth of the Ortega River in the heart of Jacksonville.

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS:
Superior Construction is repairing the Grand Ave (SR 211), across Ortega River mile 0.3, Duval County, Florida. This work is expected to be completed by October 2011. Barges are present near the bridge but should not be obstructing the channel. Starting January 15, 2011, the Grand Avenue Bridge will be on a single-leaf opening schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. A double-leaf opening will be available with a three hour notice to the bridge tender. It is anticipated that this bridge will be placed on single-leaf opening only during the months of August and September 2011. This information will be updated in future Local Notice to Mariners.
Ref: LNM 34 through 51-10 Chart: 11491 CG File: 2376

These repairs have been delayed over the summer and are now scheduled to begin in late August and continue through December 2011.
John Otterson

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You may recall that the Cruisers’ Net featured a whole series of postings a few weeks ago, speculating on whether the newly rebuilt Bridge of Lions in St. Augustine, now has 22 feet of Mean High Water vertical clearance, instead of the 25 foot clearance listed on NOAA chart #11485. Check out the earlier messages at: http://www.CruisersNet.net/bridge-of-lions-vertical-clearance-in-question-statute-mile-778).
Well, as part of our research process, we contacted Ms. Laurie Sanderson, Public Information Officer for the Bridge of Lions Rehabilitation Project. Yesterday (sorry for the delay), we received the reply you will read below. If I might be so bold as to interpret this bureaucratic-ese, I think this means that the bridge is now really only 22 feet off the water at mean high tide. We adjusted this span’s vertical clearance to 22 feet in our “Eastern Florida Bridge Directory” (http://www.CruisersNet.net/bridge-of-lions) after the first set of messages, and now we intend to leave this stat in place!

Thank you for your patience regarding this issue. The contractor on the Bridge of Lions Rehabilitation Project finished taking measurements today. The tide gauge at the Bridge of Lions measures correctly. The measurement is at low iron. You can expect approximately three extra feet of clearance at the center of the bridge.
In regard to the clearance at mean high water posted on your website and on other websites frequented by mariners, the Florida Department of Transportation is concerned about making changes to the commonly accepted mean high water measurement, because it may be the U.S. Coast Guard’s jurisdiction. However, we do maintain that the tide gauge at the Bridge of Lions is accurate and measures at low iron.
I know this is not all of the information you were hoping for, but this is the best information we can provide at this time. Thank you again for your patience and your assistance on this issue.
Sincerely,
Laurie Sanderson
Public Information Officer

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Missing marker #44 lies west of Butler Beach at Statute Mile 786, as the Waterway makes a slight turn to the southwest.

FLORIDA-ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY-TOLOMATO RIVER-PALM SHORES-MANTANZAS RIVER: Hazard to Navigation
Matanzas River Daybeacon 44 (LLNR 39335) reported missing with the 2ft of pile sticking out if the water. Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution while transiting the area. Chart 11485

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This hazard to navigation appears to border the eastern flank, just north of the Hwy 312 fixed bridge, and opposite the intersection of the AICW and San Sebastian River.

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
The Coast Guard received a report of a pipe partially exposed above the waterline in approximate position 29-52-07N 081-18-17W. All mariners
are advised to transit the area with caution. Chart 11485

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The approximate lat/lon coordinates given put the hazard ashore, but we can assume that the site is south of Fox Cut and Marker #3.

FLORIDA-ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY-MATANZAS INLET TO MOSQUITO LAGOON: Hazard to Navigation
The Coast Guard received a report of a submerged object approximately 6ft beneath the water in position 29-31.9N 081-09.3W between Fox Cut Light 3 (LLNR 39680) and Fox Cut Daybeacon 4 (LLNR 39683) in vicinity of Beverly Beach. Mariners are advised to stay alert and transit the area with extreme caution. Chart 11485

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This hazard to navigation appears to lie just south of the Granada Blvd. Bridge in Ormond Beach. However, note that the longitude given in the Local Notice to Mariners extract below must be a typo. This position would place the sunken sailboat well into land.
If ANYONE has knowledge of a more accurate position for the derelict in question, PLEASE click the “Comment on This Posting/Marina/Anchorage/Bridge” link below, and share your information.

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS: WEEK 08/11
The Coast Guard has received a report of a partially sunk sailing vessel in position 29-17.1N 081-03.57W near Cassen Park in Ormond Beach. All mariners are advised to exercise caution while transiting the area. Chart 11485

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This report is from a reliable source and care should be taken at high tide. The Broadway Bridge (Main Street Bridge) crosses the ICW at Statute Mile 830.5, south-southeast of unlighted daybeacons #33 and #34.

This Bridge is 62′! on a high tide we would not clear this bridge.(63.5 + Antennas) The Markers on the bridge clearly showed 63′ with the tide down 1 foot. Please consider the tide range when passing under the Broadway Bridge. The chart is INCORRECT as it shows 65′.
Almost Heaven

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We have e-mailed Captain Hinton and asked him to please do take a “survey” and give us more details on this shoaling.
The marker in question (#44), lies south of the westward running channels to Halifax Harbor and Aqua Marina Daytona. All cruisers should proceed past #44, particularly near the time of low water, with the greatest caution.
If ANYONE has more info about the AICW shoaling reported below, PLEASE follow the “Click Here to Submit Cruising News” link at the top, right of this page, and share your information!
In an abundance of caution, we are establishing a Salty Southeast Crusiers’ Net Navigational Alert for these waters, at least until we can acquire additional information!

I noticed shoaling near marker 44 at Daytona beach. I’ll try to do a survey before I leave, but the chart shows deep water while I found it less than 6′ in places — I draw 5′. Was afraid of running aground.
Take care…
Don
—-
Don Hinton
NV5L/MM
S/V Aurora

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Few of us venture through inlets at night, but should circumstances require such, keep a sharp eye on your chartplotter and do not be confused by the missing North Jetty light.

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS: Week 42/11
All mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution while in the vicinity of and transiting Ponce De Leon Inlet at night due to the North Jetty Light (LLNR 9520) being unlit as a result of being destroyed. [Ref JAX BNM 249-11] Chart 11485, 11486

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Perhaps the most important news in Captain Guy’s message below is the demise of the entrance channel into popular Lighthouse Boatyard. I know from my own visits over the years, that the dredged cut was never too deep, at least in my experience. Sounds like the current entrance is bay of a sparsely marked, local channel. Clearly, cruisers bound for repair work at Lighthouse Boatyard should call well before their arrive for advice on how best to access the yard from the main inlet channel.
Also note that the “South Channel” described below eventually runs (what else) south to an intersection with the AICW, a short hop north of New Smyrna Beach. The Waterway has been shoaling at this intersection. For more on these shallows, go to:
http://www.CruisersNet.net/aicw-shoaling-near-ponce-inlet-south-channel-near-statute-mile-843

Subject: Ponce Inlet from seaward
Cruising News: Entering Ponce Inlet from seaward you may go South to ICW or North to ICW via Halifax river. North has fuel and two boat yards (Lighthouse [Boatyard] and Sea Love).
The entrance to Lighthouse [Boatyard] WAS via a [2006] dredged channel and private marks installed (c 2006). This channel is now completely shoaled and the marks have all been removed. There is a crudely marked channel to the west of the cove. There is enough water to transit but it is tough and unmarked… local knowledge only.
Going South in the Ponce [South Channel], there are a few uncharted marks (#7 & #7a and #8a)… Low water is at #10 (daymark) so give it lots of room (50+)
Ponce Inlet from seaward problems…
Ponce Inlet Marker #10 has very low water less than 5 at mid tide, within 50-60 feet, especially on the south. Be sure to staty mid or favor green #9.
If proceeding to Halifax river, best bet is long way around to ICW #18 [by way of the "South Channel"].
Captain Guy

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