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CHAMOIS( 1)
M/V (Pickford's Ltd.)
A.E. Brown, Captain.
1330ca
L. Church, Engineer.
29th May
Left Portsmouth with a Lieutenant
a 5 naval ratings on board "and towing and
tug".
30th May
1700
Arrived Ramagate.
31st May
a.m.
Ordered to Dunkirk. Obliged to come
back twice owing to air raids, but got
away on the 3rd attempt.
-
When 2 or 3 miles from Dunkirk saw 2
troop transports being heavily bombed.
Went to the rescue - found the
survivors were French and Belgian
troops.
Their clothes were on fire and the
ammunition in their pouches was
exploding as they were lifted out of
the water. Several got caught up in
our propeller and had to be released
with boat hooks.
Rescued about 120 and transferred
them to a French trawler, which was
on the way to Dunkirk.
1st June
0400ca
Unable to reach Dunkirk as it was day-
light and the beach was being
heavily bombed and shelled.
2000
Arrived at a south-east coast port
?Ramsgate
2nd June
"We had a day off".
3rd June
"started off for Dunkirk".
"Unable to reach the beach owing to
the air raids and shells ..... no troops
on the shore as it was daylight .....
BO returned to England without any
troops."
Nil
Authority - Pickford's Ltd.
(1) The Brown's report are one day accordingly. ahead of
the dates correct in Captain dates. They have been amended
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Narrative of routs
lea dug up to a during the Evacualin fronk
at Dunkish
H.M. S. Palica (ex Datch Schuft)
W.D M.T.B. "Naig"
both under the Comm and t Ll. Commander N.L. Pisani (wa) RN
May 24th. Patria commissioned at 1500 with crew
from R.N.B. Chalham, Dutch Crew leaving
at that time.
This Gew consisted of 12dr Seal subsequently from
incapable of steering 4 course or taking the wheel) / EXA.
who though afteat min a Dual Infine for the first
time ) yet did very fine work * was trieless in
his efforts to keep things fo ing; 2 Ldg Slohers, both
well hained, cafable hand working active Service
ratings; a 5 upper deck ratings when 4 were
O.Ds who had hevel been to sea before.
birth the exception fhe Ldq Seaman (Costwain) when
I was able & exchange later, I have no thing but
praise for a completely untried sunskilled CAEW,
who made up for lack Askill but the extention
superb energy * who would never five in. I
weived wonderful support all wand.
In addition dient Inpree. RNVR. was appointed
ferst bentenant. Throgh the food services froic
Ramsfali I was enable to exchange thus officer
for Lient Kuby. R.N.R. Lient Dupres was mush
willing but had only been to sea for a few
months over 20 years ago Y was unable &
assist me in any way.
Liest Kinky was an excellent officer Y fave me
every support V. assistance, had dufferent Know.

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Narrative of routs
lea dug up ti a during the Evacualin fronk
at Dunkish
N.M.S. Palina (ex Datah Schurft)
V.D. M.T.B. "Naig"
both under the Comm and t Ll. Commander N.L. Pisani. (wy) RN
May 24th. Patria commissioned at 1500 with crew
from R.N.B. Chalham, Dutch crew leaving
at that time.
This Gew consisted of 12ds Seal subsequently from
incapable of steering 4 course or taking the wheel) / EXA.
(who though aftert nith a Dual Engine for the first
time ) yet did very fine work X was trieless in
his efforts to keep things fo ing; 2 Ldg Slohers, both
well trained, cafable hand working active Service
ratings; a 5 upper deck ratings, f whereh 4 were
O.Ds who had hever been to sea before.
birth the exception fhe Ldq Seaman (Coxtrain) when
I was able to exchange later, I have no thing but
praise for a completely untried wunskilled Cdew,
who made up for each Askill but the extration
f superb energy * who would never five in. I
weived wonderful support all wan!
In addition dient Dupree. RNVR. was appointed
ferst bentenant. Throgh the food services froic
Ramsfali 1 was enable to exchange this officer
for Lient Kuby. R.N.R. Lent Dupres was mosh
willing but had only been to sea for a few
months over 20 years ago Y was unable &
assist me in any way.
Liest Kinds was an excellent officer Y fave me
every support & assistance, had sufficient Know

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7.
Clearly & considerable time may elapse between the
arrival at an anchorage of ships carrying refugees and their
complete disembarkation. The reception areas chosen may not
be in the vicinity of the anchorage in which the ships are
waiting, or the refugees may have to be dispersed to several
areas. The Admiralty proposal for directing refugee ships to
a
Belfast, the Clyde, and in moderate numbers to Poole has been
accepted by the Aliens Advisory Committee as being the best
arrangement possible at short notice in the absence of any
clear indication where in the event the refugees will be received.
8.
The first stage of Admiralty responsibility finishes
with the action described in paragraph 4. The first stage of
Home Office responsibility begins on disembarkation of the
refugees. A serious hiatus is left, which will have to be
bridged somewhat as described in paragraph 9.
9.
Admiralty. Provision of a staff, or increase of
ATD
and landing from
existing staff, to control berthing of the ships at each
anchorage. Provision of such anti-submarine protection at each (DLD
anchorage as may be possible or necessary Routeing and possibly
furn preliming auchorase as in 4 above
convoy of ships to ports of disembarkat tion in a number of cases. local
Brook 111, final laways Show place he by paras 4 a 5 Supra)
have
Government of Northern Ireland, Home Office. Provision of
autor
sufficient force to maintain discipline in refugee ships, and
to assist Customs and Health Officers in conducting their
examinations. The assistance of the War Office may have to
be asked for.
Ministry of Food. Supply of water and provisions during the
time refugee ships are held in the anchorages.
Customs, Ministry of Health, Scottish Health Office. Necessary
examination of refugees before or on landing. Which
Ministry of Health./
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waek us the beach to the eastern and of Bray.
0. when S.N.O. eventually returned a decised that he
did not want t be double banked : accordingly my
party of 3 officer and myself set off alms the shon
about 2330 was over head and any 1
guns west of kept Malo and Dunkersus
under fire.
Im might was any dark and the tixe low, and
though some stutes could be seen sit the brach. us
refries and be got $ our hailury
Very large numbers of British -hooth were
Sathered at Male and are continuously met many
large Godies making Kim way towards Dankensa
: there miducare some hoom who was the reat
some And shin might be expected for them, a
prom hom.
aGmt 0100 a boat was harlid and provide <
be from Nadway Emen ancliend off. a Meme
bulluri boat x Cate a sown boat am asshand :
trools in the vicerety was harted and - 700 is
was eventually sent off by early morning.
Lath are barred Crestine Lase. high and dry and
saa benuis after benis bounbed.
a Bray in the Gyatemis dawn
4 a 5 slowm and destroyees, and some scoots wen
found off- a shon and mm areas mcanhing
in an two Goat of varies description that
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Municipal Offices,
SOLICITOR.
Queen Street,
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CLERK.
CLERK OF THE PEACE.
Deal.
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DEAL 800 (2 LINES).
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2nd November 1940.
1 rol N.O.I.C. Great
lists.
Dear Sir,
service for Dynamo.
was used for Dynamo.
I understand that you are
service for Dynamo.
permanent record information regarding the
assembling for preservation as a
part played by small craft in the
for Dynamo.
evacuation of the B.E.F. from Dunkirk.
typightlingsea. Is
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This information would be of
immense interest to the respective towns
etc., from whence the boats were drawn
L N.O.I.C. Great
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and I am asked to enquire whether it
as used for Dynamo.
would be possible for me to receive for
name. by A. Barrell.
of the information you are able to obtain
preservation with local records a copy
in regard to the part played in the
fore not shown on
evacuation by the boats and men from Deal.
Main list.
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I shall be glad to hear from
you as to this in due course.
Yours faithfully,
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for Dynamo.
Town Clerk.
The Director of Sea Transport,
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MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (H.O.)
Berkeley Square House,
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in
110
Narrative fronts
lea dug up to a during the Evacualin fronk
at Dunkish
H.M. S. Palina (ex Datch Schurft)
W.D M.T.B. "Naig"
both under the Comm and t Ll. Commander N.L. Pisani (wa) RN
May 24th Patria commissioned at 1500 with crew
from R.N.B. Chalham, Dutch crew leaving
at that time.
This Gew consisted of 12dr Seal subsequently from
incapable of steering 4 course or taking the whal) / EXA.
who though afteat nith a Dual Infine for the first
time ) yet did very fine work X was trieless in
his efforts to keep things fo ing; 2 Ldg Slohers, both
well hained, cafable hand working active Service
ratings; a 5 upper deck ratings, 4 were
O.Ds who had heved been to sea before.
birth the exception the Ldq Seaman (Costwain) when
I was able & exchange later, I have no thing but
praise for a completely untried wunskilled Cdew,
who made up for lack Askill but the extention
of superb energy * who would never five in. I
newed wonderful support all wand.
In addition dient Inpree. RNVR. was appointed
ferst bentenant. Throgh the food services froic
Ramsfali 1 was enable to exchange this officer
for dient Kuby. R.N.R. Lent Dupres was mush
willing but had only been to sea for a few
months over 20 years ago Y was unable &
assist me in any way.
Lient Kinky was an excellent officer Y fave me
every support V. assistance, had different Know.

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in
110
Narrative of routs
lea dug up ti a during the Evacualin fronk
at Dunkish
I.M.S. Palina (ex Datch Schurft)
.D - M.T.B. "Naig"
both under the Comm and t Ll. Commander N.L. Pisani (wa) RN
May 24th. Patria commissioned at 1500 with crew
from R.N.B. Chalham, Dutch Crew leaving
at that time.
This Gew consisted of 12dr Seal subsequently from
incapable of steering 4 course or taking the wheel) / EXA.
who though aftert nith a Dual Engine for the first
time ) yet did very fine work X was trieless in
his efforts to keep things fo ing; 2 Ldg Slohers, both
well trained, cafable hand working active Service
ratings; a 5 upper deck ratings, f whereh " were
O.Ds who had heve been to sea before.
birth the exception fhe Ldq Seaman (Coxtrain) when
I was able to exchange later, I have no thing but
praise for a completely untried wunskilled Crew,
who made up for lack Askill but the extration
superb energy * who would never five in. I
newed wonderful support all wand.
In addition dient Dupree. RNVR. was appointed
first bentenant. Throgh the food services froic
Ramsfali 1 was enable to exchange thus officer
for Lient Kuby. R.N.R. Lent Dupres was mush
willing but had only been to sea for a few
months over 20 years ago Y was unable &
assist me in any way.
Liest Kinds was an excellent officer fave me
every support & assistance, had dufferent Know