865.30/33: Telegram
The Ambassador in Spain (Hayes) to the Secretary of State
Madrid, September
10, 1943—3 p.m.
[Received 6:50 p.m.]
[Received 6:50 p.m.]
2525. Navy Ministry has informed Navy Attaché66 that an Italian light cruiser, Regolo class, and three destroyers entered Port Mahon, Balearic Islands this morning. Three destroyers entered Pollensa Bay, Balearics at the same time. These will be transferred to Port Mahon to facilitate guarding and provisioning.
Spaniards have sent mine layer Jupiter and destroyer Miranda to act as guard ships.
Ministry says it does not know intentions of vessels but they will not be permitted to leave pending some decision concerning them.
Hayes
- Comdr. John C. Lusk.↩