Foreign Relations of the United States, 1946, The American Republics, Volume XI

835.34/9–2846: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Argentina (Messersmith)

confidential

Washington, November 6, 1946—6 p.m.

1340. Urdes 876 Sept 28.³⁹ Dept considers release of four demilitarized frigates would seriously prejudice continuation of embargo agreement with British. These vessels are unsuited commercial uses and easily rearmed. Export license accordingly denied Sept 18 pending further clarification compliance problem.

Dept concurs your recommendation re Victory ships (urtel 2372 Nov 4^39a). However, only application so far received by Maritime from Flota⁴⁰ is for three regular Victory ships for cargo purposes. Navy unaware objection cited urtel.

Acheson

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40. Flota Mercante del Estado, Argentine Government-controlled shipping organization.