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OUT.
WAR REGISTRY USE ONLY.
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PASS TO:-
ADDRESSED
C.in C. Nore,
DATE
15.4.40.
Portsmouth,
Western Approaches,
Roayth.
SENT
Flag officer Commanding Dover
P.O.I.C. Tyne,
F.O.I.C. Greenock,
Humber,
Belfest.
Harwich,
Portland,
Milford Haven,
Cardiff,
Liverpool,
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FROM ADMIRALTY.
Reference NLV TD 2014/40 Memorandum X paragraph 11.
In view of possible emberkation of active enemy agents in
refugee ships arrangements made in the reception anchorages
should include immediate search of ships particularly small
coasters for offensive equipment, and prevention of
unauthorised movement of any ship from the anchorage.
Sporadic Landings may be attempted at many points on the
coast. In such cases Customs assume res onsibility for
seizure and detention of vessels. Ministry of Health and
Immigration Department of Home Office in conjunction with
Home Security Department take control of passengers and
crew. Customs, Home Office, and H.I.5. are being supplied
with addresses and telephone numbers of Flag Officers in
Lox well
Charge from Tyne South about to Greenook to facilitate
co-operation. Copy of Memorandum quoted is being
forwarded to P.O.I.C. Tyne, Number and Harwich.
A.C.N.O.
D.T.D.