Foreign Relations of the United States, 1949, The Far East: China, Volume IX

841.85/11–1249: Telegram

The Consul General at Shanghai (McConaughy) to the Secretary of State

Shanghai, November 12, 1949—3 p. m.
[Received November 12—11:51 a. m.]

4774. British tanker Louise Moller arrived Shanghai November 10 from Hong Kong. Master continued course when challenged by Chinese gunboat in Yangtze estuary. Gunboat fired on Moller with small arms but no casualties. Ship sailed from Shanghai for Hong Kong November 12, 0630 hours. Inward cargo 2285 tons Diesel oil consigned Stanvac⁵ and Shell Oil. American Flying Cloud ETD November 13 at 0500 hours.⁶ Master will attempt run blockade.

To pass CNO.

McConaughy

5. Standard-Vacuum Oil Co.
6. In telegram No. 4786, November 14, 4 p. m., the Consul General reported that the Flying Cloud sailed from Shanghai on November 13 at 1130 hours local time.