The Archive · 1940

Peter Maersk Cargo

Manila, May 9.

British authorities at Hongkong have accepted the ori~ ginal bills of lading as proof of the non-enemy character of shipments aboard the Danish steamer Peter Maersk, the High Commissioner's Office announced today.

All the cargo of the Danish ship has been unloaded in Hongkong, but the Prize Court Marshal has asked that a general average bond and deposit be signed by Mani of the goods removed from the vessel, the High Commission-e's Office said. The Court may permit the sale of damaged cargo at Hongkong it added United Press.

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