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 INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OTHER THAN TREATIES [61 STAT. December ,3,1947 Agreement between the United States of America and Greece respecting [T. LA. .17091 the transfer of United States naval vessels and equipment to the Greek Government. Effected by exchange of notes signed at Washington December 1 and 3, 1947; entered into force December 3, 1947. The Acting Seoretary of State to the Greek Ambassador 61 Stat.,Pt. 3,p.2907. 61 Stat.,Pt.3,p.2914. Vessels, supplies, etc. Ownership of ves- sels. Indemnification of U. S. against claims, etc. Bofora 40 mm guns. DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON December 1, 1947 EXCELLENCY: I have the honor to refer to the Agreement between our two Govern- ments on aid to Greece signed at Athens on June 20, 1947, and to the proposed transfer thereunder to the Government of the Kingdom of Greece of certain United States naval vessels as listed in subpara- graph 5 below. The Government of the United States of America, in accordance with determinations made under Article 4 of the Agree- ment of June 20,1947, proposes that the following terms and conditions shall govern the transfer of such naval vessels. 1. The Government of the United States will transfer to the Government of Greece the vessels listed in subparagraph 5 below, will provide materials and supplies for operation and maintenance of such vessels together with six months' supply of essential spare parts, will furnish the technical advice and training of crews for the operation of such vessels and will deliver such vessels at times and places to be agreed. Such transfer of vessels and furnishing of materials, supplies, technical advice, and the training of crews shall be without cost or charge to the Government of Greece. 2. Ownership of the vessels transferred hereunder shall be acquired by the Government of Greece at the time of delivery of each vessel, which shall be evidenced by a delivery certificate ex- ecuted by the Government of Greece in the form prescribed by the Government of the United States. 3. The Government of Greece shall indemnify and hold harmless the Government of the United States, its officers, agents, servants, and employees against any and all claims, obligations, demands, losses, damages, expenses, and costs of every kind and nature in connection with the transfer of the vessels hereunder or the use and operation thereof by the Government of Greece. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Government of Greece shall indemnify and hold harmless the Government of the United States, its officers, agents, servants, and employees against any and all claims, obligations, demands, losses, damages, expenses, and costs arising or growing out of the transfer to the Government of Greece, or the use by such Government subsequent to such transfer, of Bofors 3734

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