British Shipping Controller decided to use timber traders as wheat carriers in 1917

In the British War Cabinet meeting of 11 April 1917 reported the Shipping Controller Sir J.P. Maclay (1) that he withdrew six ships form the timber trade needing them for the import of wheat.

Note

1. 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