SUN 25 FEB 1940
U.S. freighter West Camargo is stopped by unidentified French cruiser off north coast of Venezuela, 11°30'N, 66°20'W; French make no attempt to board but only request information "where from, where bound, and what cargo" before allowing the merchantman to proceed after a 20 minute delay.
U.S. freighter Exochorda is detained for several hours at Gibraltar by British authorities, but is allowed to proceed.
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