In the British War Cabinet meeting of 11 April 1917 reported the First Sea Lord admiral Sir J.R. Jellicoe (1) that his intention was to propose the building of an unsinkable 50.000 tons measuring cargo ship for transporting wheat and so on. Shipping Controller Sir J.P. Maclay (2) thought that such a ship needed between 18-25 months be built, something Jellicoe not believed. The War Cabinet decided that the Constructive Department of the Admiralty should to discuss the matter with the Shipbuilders Committee. If necessary was the War Cabinet to be informed.
Notes
1. John Jellicoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe (5 December Southampton, England 1859-Kensington London, England 20 November 1935), served in the Royal Navy between 1872-1919 ending his career in the rank of Admiral of the Fleet, First Sea Lord between 30 November 1916 and 10 January 1918 and commanded the Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland in May 1916. Governor-General of New Zealand 27 September 1920-12 December 1924.
2. Joseph Paton Maclay, 1st Baron Maclay (6 September 1857-24 April 1951), Minister of Shipping 10 December 1916-1918.
Source
The National Archives, Kew Gardens, England, CAB 23-2-35
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