The American Consulate at Aden, Arabia [South Yeme] wrote on 10 January 1917 the Secretary of State that during thepast weeek a fleet of four steam trawlers bunkered at Aden and which were sightly larger than the Japanese trawlers of 100-150 ton underway to Italy. The four trawlers came from Durban, South Africa showing the Norwegian flag. Unofficially was by the French consul representatiev at Aden stated that these vessels were part of a fleet of around 25 Norwegian steam trawlers and small whalers purchased by the French government for naval purposes. The vessels had been engaged in fishing and whaling in the South Indian Ocean. The remaining vessels were underway to Aden also coming from Durban with as destination France. They were sailing under Norwegian flag until arrived at Port Said, Egypt to be delivered to the French government and from there under French flag towards Marseille. More details were not available.
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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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