Naval History and Heritage Command

Office of the Chief of Naval Operations to Vice Admiral William S. Sims, Commander, United States Naval Forces Operating in European Waters

Chronological Copy.                          File No. <30-17-6>

Cablegram Received <November 5, 1918.> Y-3

Origin    Opnav Washington.                  Ser. No. 4570

S1 Nov 6

42 ADR                   CONFIDENTIAL.

Simsadus

4570. Following regarding nucleus crew situation. Best information indicates 118 destroyers to be delivered during first 8 months of coming calendar year. Nucleus crew numbered to include number 95 provide for 36 of this number, leaving 82 crews tobe supplied between Jan. 1 and August 31, monthly average 10. Will advise you of any indication of speeding up the destroyer output. 11505, 4560

Benson <Opnav.>

Sent 5:30 a.m. Nov 6

Recd 10:05 a.m. Nov 6