The American Consulate at Aden, Arabia [South Yemen] wrote on 10 January 1917 the Secretary of State that during the past six weeks three fleets each of five small steam trawlers visited Aden to bunker. The boats nvaried in size between around 100-150 tons. They are all showing the Japanese flag and had Japanese crews. Unofficially was stated that they were underway from Japan towards Italy and purchased by the Italian government for naval purposes. Like another 15-20 similar vessels were also underway towards Italy.
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Naval Affairs, Navy, Navy Vessels: 865.30 - 865.31 THRU Naval Affairs, Navy, Navy Vessels: Equipment and Supplies: 865.34 - 865.348. Microcopy 527 roll 28.
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