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

393.115/11–1649: Telegram

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

Shanghai, November 16, 1949—1 p. m.
[Received November 16—2:11 a. m.]

4804. ReDeptel 2271. Pattison Company, Isbrandtsen agent, has radioed Master Flying Cloud for details. Will reply soonest. British Wosang and Tsinan, held in Yangtze territorial waters, released by Chinese gunboat and sailed for Hong Kong November 16. Local company offices unaware reason for release. Norwegian Promise, food gone, gave up attempt enter and sailed for Tsingtao November 15. Greek Armathia previously held Chusan Island reported arrived Hong Kong November 14.

McConaughy