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April 6, 1920
Bisbee Daily Review
Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona
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Vice Admiral Sims' use of U.S. destroyers in European waters during WWI's first year criticized by Admiral Henry P. Wilson in testimony before navy board investigating Admiral Fletcher's removal from Brest command.
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Fleet Commander Criticizes Sims
WASHINGTON, April 5.- Vice Admiral Sims' employment of American destroyer forces in European waters during the first year of this country's participation in the war was severely criticized today by Admiral Henry P. Wilson, commander of the Atlantic fleet in testimony before the navy board investigating Admiral Fletcher's removal from the Brest command by Admiral Sims.
Disagreeing with the testimony of Captain Byron C. Long, Sims' aide for operations in London who said Admiral Fletcher's request that destroyers be based on Brest was denied because of a lack of oiling facilities there, Admiral Wilson declared that at the time he succeeded Fletcher facilities at Brest were adequate for "quite a large force."
Admiral Wilson said the five converted yachts which it was testified had been the only force available for outward convoy of transports during Admiral Fletcher's command at Brest, were "worthless for that service."
WASHINGTON, April 5.- Vice Admiral Sims' employment of American destroyer forces in European waters during the first year of this country's participation in the war was severely criticized today by Admiral Henry P. Wilson, commander of the Atlantic fleet in testimony before the navy board investigating Admiral Fletcher's removal from the Brest command by Admiral Sims.
Disagreeing with the testimony of Captain Byron C. Long, Sims' aide for operations in London who said Admiral Fletcher's request that destroyers be based on Brest was denied because of a lack of oiling facilities there, Admiral Wilson declared that at the time he succeeded Fletcher facilities at Brest were adequate for "quite a large force."
Admiral Wilson said the five converted yachts which it was testified had been the only force available for outward convoy of transports during Admiral Fletcher's command at Brest, were "worthless for that service."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Naval Criticism
Wwi Destroyers
Brest Command
Navy Investigation
Atlantic Fleet
What entities or persons were involved?
Vice Admiral Sims
Admiral Henry P. Wilson
Admiral Fletcher
Captain Byron C. Long
Where did it happen?
Washington, Brest
Story Details
Key Persons
Vice Admiral Sims
Admiral Henry P. Wilson
Admiral Fletcher
Captain Byron C. Long
Location
Washington, Brest
Event Date
April 5
Story Details
Admiral Wilson criticizes Sims' handling of destroyer forces and facilities at Brest, disagreeing with testimony on oiling shortages and deeming converted yachts worthless for convoy service.