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. <30-1-31>

Cablegram Received <September 23, 1918.> Y5

Origin Opnav Washington                      Ser. No. 1996

C-1       23 Sept

43 ADR                       SECRET.

Simsadus.

1996. Following are sailing tank ships balance September and October for Brest, France<:>

          USS MAUMEE 30th September 7700 tons

          USS H L PRATT and

USS W L STEED 4th October 10,000 and 8,000 respectively

USS HISKO 8th October 9000 tons;

     For Devonport 8th October

          USS CH<I>ENAMPA 9000.

     As this balance brings total for September and October above your requirements your recommendations desired. 10023. 1996.

                             Benson.

Sent 11 PM 23 Sept 1918.

Recd 216 A 23 Sept 1918.