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

893.85/4–1046: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Peru (Pawley)

secret
u.s. urgent

Washington, April 10, 1946—7 p.m.

331. Approval has been given by Dept to sale from surplus of following vessels to Peru (your 372 Apr 1¹⁵). You may inform Peruvian authorities. Navy Dept has informally discussed matter with Peruvian representatives.

• 6 Submarine chasers (SC)
• 8 Landing Craft, Infantry, (Gunboat) (LCI(G))
• 2 Oilers (AO)
• 2 Rescue Tugs (ATR)
• 10 Landing Vehicles, tracked (LVT)
• 1 Gunboat (PG)
• 3 Landing Craft, tank (LCT)

Symbols in parentheses refer to Navy nomenclature for vessels concerned.

Byrnes

15. Not printed.