Documents Relating to New Zealand's Participation in the Second World War 1939–45: Volume I
131 — The Australian Commonwealth Naval Board to the Admiralty
131
The Australian Commonwealth Naval Board to the Admiralty
2 May 1940
If the New Zealand Government can make the Leander available, the Commonwealth Government are agreeable for the escort for US 3 to consist of the Australia and the Leander between Fremantle and Capetown, if this route is used.