The American consulate at Las Palmas, Canary Islands reported on 9 August 1928 to the Secretary of State that the Portuguese gunboat Zaire arrived on 30 July 1928 9:00 A.M. at Las Palmas coming from Portuguese gunboat Zaire leaving on 8 August. She ran short of coals some distance away of the Canary Islands and made a call for help and was towed in safety to the shore line of Gran Canaria before arriving in the harbour under own steam. Customary salutes exchanged between the vessel and the fort.
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Record Group 64: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration Series: Records of the Department of State Relating to Internal Affairs of Portugal. Military Affairs and the Army: 853.20 - 853.206/7 THRU Naval Affairs, Navy, Naval Vessels: Equipment and Supplies: 853.34 - 853.348. Microcopy 705 roll 13
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