SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 11, 1997
Magellan Petroleum Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-5507 06-0842255
State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation File Number) Identification No.)
149 Durham Road, Oak Park - Unit 31, Madison, CT 06443
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (203) 245-7664
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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FORM 8-K
MAGELLAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION
Item 5. Other Events
On March 11, 1997, Mr. C. Dean Reasoner resigned as a director
of the Company for health related reasons.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
MAGELLAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By /s/ James R. Joyce
Name: James R. Joyce
Title: President
Date: March 14, 1997
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