File No. 855.48/259
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Great Britain (Page)
1525. Your 1948, April 16.1 From Berlin, for information relief commission:
Foreign Secretary replies that, according to investigations of German authorities concerning sinking British steamer Harpalyce, an English steamer with one funnel and four masts proceeding towards England on morning April 10, namely, at time when Harpalyce is said to have gone down, was sunk in war zone between British and Dutch coasts. This steamer did not however carry markings of Belgian Relief Commission. It is not known whether this vessel was the Harpalyce. Accordingly the markings of relief commission have not been disregarded.
Your 2046, 5th. Furnish commission with copy note from Sir Edward Grey referred to. Department not in position to discuss matter with German and British Governments.