FRENCH NAVY
PART MAY BE IN BRITISH PORTS SPECULATION IN UNITED STATES. AMBASSADOR'S GUARDED STATEMENT. (Received This Day, 9 a.m.) WASHINGTON, June 23. The British A.mbassador, Lord Lothian, declared that he had not been informed officially of the whereabouts and status of the French fleet but reliable British sources would “not be surprised” if at least part is in British ports. American sources generally accept the authenticity of the “Herald-Tri-bune” report cabled yesterday and discuss the problem of servicing a navy whose machine-shops are largely in enemy hands, but there is no confirmation from officials, although the United Stales, it is reported, has been advised of the British acquisition. It is added that the Jean Bart, which was ready for commissioning, has been towed to England.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 24 June 1940, Page 5
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