SCAPIN-744: SHIPMENT OF RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK TO KOREA
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS
SUPREME COMMANDER FOR THE ALLIED POWERS
APO 500
16 February 1946
AG 453
(16 Feb 46)
ESS/IE
(SCAPIN - 744)
| MEMORANDUM FOR | The Imperial Japanese Government |
|---|---|
| THROUGH | Central Liaison Office, Tokyo |
| SUBJECT | Shipment of Railway Rolling Stock to Korea |
1. Inclosure number 1 lists the available inventory as furnished by The Rolling Stock Control Association of standard gauge rolling stock located in factories and warehouses in Japan.
2. It is directed that the items contained in inclosure 1 be prepared for immediate shipment. They will then be transported to ports with adequate facilities for loading such equipment. The necessary shipping space will be provided to transport rolling stock and parts consigned to the Bureau of Transportation, Military Government, XXIV Corps, Fusan, Korea.
3. You will provide this Headquarters with the following specific information not later than 25 February 1946.
a. A list of rolling stock and parts to be loaded at each port of embarkation (specifying names of ports).
b. Name of ship and list of cargo going aboard (specifying volume tonnage).
c. Dates when cargo will be delivered ship-side.
4. It is directed that this Headquarters be advised when the cargo is actually loaded and the sailing date.
a. All Ocean bills of lading for this cargo will be furnished to this Headquarters Import-Export Division.
FOR THE SUPREME COMMANDER:
/s/ H. W. Allen
for /t/ B. M. FITCH,
Brigadier General, AGD,
Adjutant General
TABLE NO. 1
EXTRACT OF INCLOSURE 1 ENTITLED "LIST OF CARRIAGES AND THEIR PARTS AWAITING SHIPMENT TO THE CONTINENT"
EQUIPMENT DESIRED FOR SHIPMENT TO GOVERNMENT GENERAL RAILWAY BUREAU, SEOUL, KOREA
Destination Name of Client Name of Factory Type of Carriage or name of Article Number of Carriage or Parts
Korea Chosen Traffic Bureau Nippon Sharyo Steam Loco (Mikasa Type 108 T) 2
Chosen Traffic Bureau Kisha Kaisha Driving Wheel (For Matei Type 141 T) For 1 carriage
" " Leading Truck & trailing truck for Steam Loco (ditto)
" " Tender (ditto) For 2 carriages
" " Water tank for tender (ditto) For 1 carriage
" " Tender frame (ditto) For 2 carriages
Chosen Traffic Bureau Nippon Sharyo Wheel & Axle for Passenger Car 80 Pairs
Chosen Traffic Bureau Toshiba Sharyo Elec Loco (Deroi Type 135 T) 1
Hokushin Hitachi Steam Loco 1
MEMO FOR RECORD: (SCAPIN - 744)
WFM/MLE/cbc
24 January 1946
1. Letter AG 453 (23 Nov 45) ESS-IE, General Headquarters, SCAP subject: Railway Roiling Stock, advises the Commanding General, Korea, of the available inventory of rolling stock located in various factories and warehouses in Japan. Their reply AG 453 paragraph 2, 2nd indorsement (MGTRA), 15 December 1945 requests items listed in inclosure 1 be shipped as soon as possible.
2. The Rolling Stock listed in inclosure 1 is available for shipment within a period of two weeks.
3. The Imperial Japanese Government has been instructed to ship the cargo mentioned in inclosure by the most expeditious route to the Military Government of Korea as stated in paragraph two (2) of the directive.
4. Dr. A. G. Coons representing the Reparation Mission has stated that the items listed in the inclosure do not consititute reparation payment and are considered marketable items.
5. Tentative arrangements have been made for delivery of these items to ports having adequate facilities for loading.
6. Concurrence: G-4 Transportation
G-4 Supply
Govt. Section (Korean Br.)
R. A. M.
ADDED IN SCRIPT TO TYPED MEMO
(7. Payment will be made under reciprocal trade agreements whereby Korean products will be exported to Japan.)
