Destination Of The Admiral
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Chase
THE well-known Islands freighter Admiral Chase, 3,000 tons, registered in Port Moresby under the ownership of Islands Transport (New Guinea) Co.
Ltd., was held up in Sydney for three days when on the point of sailing for Indonesia, Singapore and the East with Australian produce.
The Australian Customs prevented de parture until officials had investigated a report that the vessel was on the point of being sold to Chinese interests which might have some connection with the Chinese Communist set-up—with which we are actually at war. The ship was then given a clearance.
It was reported, on behalf of the owners, that a British firm was interested in the purchase of the ship. If the sale took place she would continue trading between Pacific Islands.