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

Chronological Copy.                         File No. <25/7/16>

Cablegram Received <March 5, 1918.>

Origin    Opnav Washington        Ser. No. 3318 (A)

     C1 6-3-18

     21 ADR

Simsadus.

3518 (A) What arrangements can be made to operate 110-foot submarine chasers and 200-foot patrol boats from shore stations. Suitable tenders can only be secured by taking steamer from over seas service. 11105.

Benson.      

Source Note: Cy, DNA, RG 45, Entry 517B.

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