393.115/12–949: Telegram
The Consul General at Shanghai (McConaughy) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 9—6:55 a. m.]
5147. Isbrandtsen ship Sir John Franklin sailed from Shanghai December 9 at 0830 hours local time en route Pusan [Korea]. Two messages [Page 1185] later received from ship. First message sent at 1121 hours stated a DE ahead at Foo Ching buoy had ordered ship to anchor and lower ladder and that master was complying. Second message sent at 1218 hours stated ship had been boarded, cleared and was proceeding on journey. All local time given.
Before leaving Shanghai Capt, Crinkley, Far East representative Isbrandtsen Company, expressed opinion company should not attempt bring more ships into Shanghai under present conditions. A. P. Pattison, Shanghai agent for Isbrandtsen, also feels unwise attempt further entries.
Sent Department 5147, repeated Taipei 544, Hong Kong 1159.