Naval History and Heritage Command

Admiral William S. Benson, Chief of Naval Operations, to Rear Admiral Marbury Johnston, Commander, Squadron Two, Cruiser Force

July 25, 1918.     

          From: Chief of Naval Operations.

          To:  Commander Squadron TWO, Cruiser Force.

SUBJECT: Routes to be followed by convoy cruisers when bound

          westward.

     1. Cruisers doing convoy duty when returning to the westward will return through one of the prescribed areas designated as follows:

          (a) West No. 1 between Halifax and New York east-bound     convoy limits 41 : 30 north 47: 00 west, 40 : 30 north 47 :          00 west, 42: 35 north 59:40 west, 40:10 north 68:52         west.

          (b) West No. 2 between New York and Norfolk eastbound      convoy routes 39:30 north 47:00 west, 38:30 north 47:00    west, 39:10 north 69:50 west, 37:30 north 71:50 west.

          (c) West No. 3 to the southward of Norfolk eastbound      convoy route north limits 36:30 north 71:50 west, 37:30    north 47:00 west.

     2. As each cruiser sails in convoy, notify Department which area she will return through.

W.S.Benson.