Proposed purchase of fast torpedo boats

This file contains correspondence relating to:

• Visit by four Saudi naval officers, accompanied by an American, to boat-builder Thorneycroft Limited because of their interest in purchasing six motor torpedo boats. The Saudis also want naval training and a contractor to build a complete motor torpedo boat base. HMG considers the political and military implications for its interests in the region (1)
• Conversation between the Flag Officer Middle East Admiral Scotland and the US Naval Commander in Bahrain Admiral Semmes about the proposed Saudi purchase of motor torpedo boats (2)
• Thorneycroft showing reduced interest in selling motor torpedo boats to Saudi Arabia and fresh interest from Saunders-Roe Limited and Brooke Marine Limited in the contract (3)
• Shipping contracts for patrol boats made by A S Bugshan and Brothers with Whittingham and Mitchel Limited. Marconi radio equipment will be supplied (4)
• Information about Whittingham and Mitchel Limited (5)