TUE 23 JAN 1940
Great Britain and France announce they will attack any German vessels encountered in Pan-American Safety Zone.
Destroyer J. Fred Talbott (DD-247) arrives at Wreck Bay, Galapagos Islands, to assist U.S. tuna boat City of San Diego (see 24 January).
U.S. freighter Excambion, detained at Gibraltar by British authorities since 17 January, is released to proceed on her voyage to Genoa, Italy, but not before 470 sacks of mail (bound for Germany and Italy) are seized; freighter Excellency detained at Gibraltar the previous day, is released.
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