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ABEL DEWULF (N.58)
Belgion trawler
3rd June
-
Together with the tr. Andre Lucienne
(N.53) disembarked at Dover 35
May
troops. (1) Dover,
stori in company were the skoots
Alica and KARD Falgu, both londed
with food. Total 17 Senior
Officer.
usy
0500en
Arrived La Panner The 3 skoots were
beached shortly after high seter.
Lt. Cdr. went ashore to arrange for
07300a
unlonding. He located 0.11.0. and
reported to General who
was of puramount importance to
evacuate troops.
1400ca
Six bombers attack the 3 skoots and 15
beach. Lt. Car. Crick wounded,
Licot. Griffiths subsequently died
of his wounds. One rating tus mm
Liest. O.E.S. Beal R.N. commenting
the KS80 Falga assumed the daty or
senior officer of the 3 skoots, and
took command of the Abal Tasman.
Lt. Cdr. Crick took passage to
England in the or. Calcutta.
1530
Emberked troops.
1700
Kasp Falgs and Alice refloated on the
rising tide and got under way.
1730ca
The Alice broke down while trying to
tow the Abel Tasmon's atern off.
1765
High water. The Abel Tasman refloated
and proceeded.
time
0700
Arrived Dover. Discrborked
and 20 French start officero.
2200
Sailed to Newhaven to disembark
ammunition.
Took no further part in Operation
Dynamo.
Total 220(1)
- R.O.II, vp.3, 6.
the Abel Yoamon, 8h 29th on Alice and MAY. Knap THIS Palga 10
900
(1) D.R.
the Alles were abundoned 4 troops. at Dunkirk and the
brought
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ABEL TASMAN
Skoot
Lt. Cdr. T.G.P. Crick, R.N.
Lieut. Griffiths R.N.V.R., 1st
Lieut.
27th May
1900
Sailed from Dover, loaded with ammuni-
tion; in company were the skoots
Alice and Kaap Falga, both loaded
with food. Lt. Cdr. Crick, Senior
Officer.
28th May
0500ca
Arrived La Panne. The 3 skoots were
beached shortly after high water.
Lt. Cdr. went ashore to arrange for
0730ca
unloading. He located G.H.C. and
reported to General Adam who said it
was of paramount importance to
evacuate troops.
1400ca
Six bombers attack the 3 skoots and the
beach. Lt. Cdr. Crick wounded.
Lieut. Griffiths subsequently died
of his wounds. One rating was killed.
Lieut. C.E.S. Beal R.N. commanding
the Kaap Falga assumed the duty of
senior officer of the 3 skoots, and
took command of the Abel Tasman.
Lt. Cdr. Crick took passage to
England in the cr. Calcutta.
1530
Embarked troops.
1700
Kaap Falga and Alice refloated on the
rising tide and got under way.
1730ca
The Alice broke down while trying to
tow the Abel Tasman's stern off.
1745
High water. The Abel Tasman refloated
and proceeded.
29th May
0700
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 200 troops
and 20 French staff officers.
2200
Sailed to Newhaven to disembark
ammunition.
Took no further part in Operation
Dynamo.
Total 220(1)
Authority - R.O.II, pp.3, 6.
(1) According to D.R. the Abel Tasman, Alice and Kaap Falga
together disembarked 900 troops on 29th May. This is
incorrect; the Alice was abandoned at Dunkirk and the
Kaap Falga only brought back 4 troops.
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ALFRED PAUL
D.2)
French trawler
Lieut. M.M. Glater, R.N.
Lient.
See under Prins Boudewijn
R.N., lot Lieo
26th May
0000
Seiled from Southampton for Dover
loaded with stores; is company were
the skoots Kaan Pelps and Abel
Tasman (s.o.)
27th May
1600
Arrived Dover. Ordered to La Panne to
discharge stores.
-
4 miles from La Fanne picked uppilot
Sergeont T. Boyd, 516716, from & sho
down Hurricane of 213 Fighter Squadro
28th May
0500ca
Arrived La Panne. The Abol Tasman vas
blose in shore unloading: close to
her the Karp Falgn was anchored.
The Alice closed the Abel Tesuan and
grounded.
Licut. Slater went ashore to arrange
labour for unloading.
1500ca
On his return he found that the senior
officer (Lt. Cdr. Crick in Abel
Tasmen) had been wounded in the cours
of 4 air attacks. Lieut. Beal of the
Kaap Falga had transferred to the
Abel Tasman as Senior Officer; Liest
Wykeham-Martin had been put In
consend of the Kaap Falga. The Kaap
Falga could been seen about 2 miles
distant, proceeding westward; the
Abel Tasman was endeavouring to
refloat, and there appeared to be no
signs of life on board the Allice
Lieut. Slater went on board the Seal
Tasman, and ascertained that the Alia
had been refloated and enchored, but
that her engines had seized up 08 0
reoult of damage during the air
attacks; her crew had gone over to
the Knap Falge.
It was decided to abandon the Alice (1)
and Lieut. Slater examed the daties
of 1st Lieutement of the Abel
Tasman.
N11
Authority - Portswooth 8520/601 of 26/7/40.
ILO.II, pp+ 11, 13, 15.
(1) Licut. Wykahem-Martin had proviously abandoned ship, after
flooding the ballast tanks, DO that water should enter
the engine room through the damaged hull, when the tide rose
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ALICE (D.B.2)
Skoot
Lieut. H.M. Slater, R.N.
Lieut. H.R. Wykenham-Martin,
R.N., 1st Lieut.
26th May
2000
Sailed from Southampton for Dover
loaded with stores; in company were
the skoots Kaap Falga and Abel
Tasman (s.o.)
27th May
1600
Arrived Dover. Ordered to La Panne to
discharge stores.
-
4 miles from La Panne picked uppilot
Sergeant T. Boyd, 516716, from a shot
down Hurricane of 213 Fighter Squadron.
28th May
0500ca
Arrived La Panne. The Abel Tasman was
close in shore unloading; close to
her the Kaap Falga was anchored.
The Alice closed the Abel Tasman and
grounded.
Lieut. Slater went ashore to arrange
labour for unloading.
1500ca
On his return he found that the senior
officer (Lt. Cdr. Crick in Abel
Tasman) had been wounded in the course
of 4 air attacks. Lieut. Beal of the
Kaap Falga had transferred to the
Abel Tasman as Senior Officer; Lieut.
Wykeham-Martin had been put in
command of the Kaap Falga. The Kaap
Falga could been seen about 2 miles
distant, proceeding westward; the
Abel Tasman was endeavouring to
refloat, and there appeared to be no
signs of life on board the Alice.
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Lieut. Slater went on board the Abel
Tasman, and ascertained that the Alice
had been refloated and anchored, but
that her engines had seized up as a
result of damage during the air
attacks; her crew had gone over to
the Kaap Falga.
It was decided to abandon the Alice (1)
and Lieut. Slater assumed the duties
of 1st Lieutenant of the Abel
Tasman.
Nil
Authority - Portsmouth 8520/601 of 26/7/40.
R.O.II, pp. 11, 13, 15.
(1) Licut. Wykeham-Martin had previously abandoned should ship, enter after
flooding the ballast tanks, BO that water
the engine room through the damaged hull, when the tide rose
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KAAP FALGA (D.B.3)
Skoot
Lieut. C.E.S.B. St. G. Beal,
Lieut. J. Culmer, R.N.V.R., R.N.
1st Lieut.
26th May
2030
Left Southampton for Dover, the skoots,
Alice and Abel Tasman in company.
27th May
1600
1900
Arrived Dover Roads.
Sailed for the Downs.
2030
Left the Downs for La Panne, in
Tasman. company with the Alice and the Abel
28th May
0800
Arrived La Panne and anchored near the
Abel Tasman which was beached broad-
side on and unloading ammunition.
Began unloading Kaap Falga's deck
cargo of provisions.
1300
Lieut. Beal went ashore with the C.O. of
the Alice to ascertain what the
authorities wished to be done. They
met the C.O. of the Abel Tasman
who told them that he was evacuating
troops and that they should do the
same.
1400
Air attack by 20 bombers. The C.O.
of the Abel Tasman was wounded and
his 1st Lieutenant was mortally
wounded.
Lieut. Beal then assumed the role of
senior officer of the 3 skoots. He
took command of the Abel Tasman, and
gave instructions that Lieut. Wykeham-
Martin, 1st Lieut. of the Alice, was
to take command of the Kaap Falga.
1700
The Kaap Falga refloated. Licut.
Wykeham-Martin boarded her, and took
over from Lieut. Culmer.
[The Alice had been damagedin theair
attack and had been abandoned. Her
crew, an Army officer and 4 soldiers,
had transferred to the Kaap Falga.
The Kaap Falga proceeded due north
from La Panne, over the sandbanks
into Nieuport roads.
29th May
0300
Arrived in the Downs.
31st May
1200ca
Proceeded to Dover, and unloaded the
cargo. Owing to engine trouble the
Haap Falga took no further part in
the Operation.
Total 5(1)
Authority - R.O.II, pp. 3-24-
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B'
SKOOTS,
ABEL TASMAN.
Ratings.
Petty Officer W. C. Harding, DJX. 149987.
E.R.A. R. Shortose, DMX. 64780.
ATLANTIC.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant-Commander Leonard Ernest Fordham, R.N.R.
DELTA.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant-Commander Donald Francis Lawrence, R.N. (Retd.)
Ratings.
Leading Seaman F. M. E. Pogson, D/J.23134
DESPATCH II.
Commanding Officer
Lieutenant-Commander Francis Ethelbert Wilmot-Sitwell,R.N.
Officer.
Lieutenant R. M. Miller, R.N.
Ratings.
Leading Seaman A. J. M. Upton, P/88X.13505.
Able Seaman W. H. Ditten, P/JX. 148504.
Ordinary Seaman S. G. Greenwood, P/JX.130093.
KAAP FALGA.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Herbert Roger Wykeham-Martin, R.N.
Ratings.
Leading Seaman J. Robinson, J.1066.
E.R.A. 4th C1. G. Oliver, D/MX. 64794.
PACIFIC.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Constantine Joseph Triscott, R.N.R.
Ratings.
E.R.A. 4th Cl. Thomas Allen, P/MX.65340.
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PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. ALICE.(CONTD).
Page 2.
Before leaving the beach, I explained the situation to the
Adjutant of the R.A.S.C. unit who had been accompanying no
during the afternoon.
On arrival onboard the ABRL TASHAN, Licutenent Doal
informed me that in my absence Licutenant Wykehm-Hartin
had refloated the ALICE and achored her. He then received
a message from the ALICE informing him that the engines
of the ALICE had completely broken down and also informed
me that the crew etc. had gone over to the KAAP-PALOA which
weighed and proceeded without orders from Lieutenant Deal,
or informing him of his intentions.
The situation was then appreciated by the Commanding
Officer La Panne, Lieutenant Beal and myself, and Lieutenant
Beal decided that Lieutenant llykeham-Martin and his First
Lieutenant were capable of dealing with the situation that
had arisen. The Adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who une remaining
ashore knew the orders that had been issued. The possibility
of towing the-ALICE to Bray Dunes by the ABEL TASMAN was
considered. Owing to the absence of personnel, boats and
goar, this project was considered warrantable to delay
departure. I consulted Lieutenant Beal and the Colonel
Commending the R.A.S.C. unit, who was Senior Officer, La Panne,
and It was decided that I should take over the duties of
First Lieutenant (Lleutenant Deal being single handed) and
assist in bringing the ABSL TASMAN back to Dover as it was
considered that I could serve no useful purpose otherwise.
The situation who reported to Commander-in-Chief,
Dover, on arrival and he, approving of the appointment, I
remained as second in command.
The movements of ABRL TASHAH have been reported
by the Commanding Officer.
VIOE ADMIRA
10 JUN 1940
LIBUTENANT R.N.
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CONFIDENTIAL.
Digrams 131.
Biw340
SUBJECT: PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. ALICE.
FROM:
THE COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. ALICE.
DAGE:
7th June 1940.
TO:
THE RESIDENT NAVAL OFFICER, POOLE.
(Copy to :- The Commodore, R.N. Barracks,
Portsmouth)
Letter of Proceedings.
Submitted.
in accordance with your verbal instructions.
The following letter of proceedings of H.M.S. ALICE
2.
H.M.S. ALICE sailed from Southampton for Dover at
2000 Sunday 26th May, loaded with stores, approximately
300 tons, and proceeded in company with H.M.S. KAAP-PALGA
and H.N.S. ABHL TASMAN. On arrival at Dover 1600, 97th
May, orders were received to proceed immediately to La Panne
and discharge.
When four miles out from La Panne, we stopped to pick up
a sergeant pilot of a Hurricane fighter who had been shot
down by the Anti-aircraft ship.
On arrival at the beach, we found the ABSL TASHAN
close in shore unloading and the KAAP FALGAR anchored close
to.
I closed the ABEL TASMAN and grounded.
Lieutenant Commander Crick had disembarked and proceeded
to local Headquarters for orders. On his return he informed
me that we were to proceed to Bray Dunes and discharge there.
This was not possible until 1700 when we would
float again at High Water. In consequence 1 decided syself
to go ashore and go to British Headquarters for definite
instructions and to arrange hands for unloading.
Whilst ashore we were subjected to various forms of
aerial attach and we had to take cover with the result that
some time had elapsed before I could be driven to Headquarters
at Bray. I was then given orders to proceed in company
with the KAAP+PALGA to Bray Dunes to arrive at 8100 28th May,
- the ships to be beached and unloaded, I was then driven
back to La Panne and sent down to the Peach to enbark in my
ship. Earlier in the afternoon the Captain and First
Lieutenant of the ABEL TASMAN had been wounded which necessit-
ated a redistribution of officers. I was to remain in
command of H.N.S. ALION, my Fist Licutenant - Licutenant
Wykeham-Martin was to command the KAAP-PALGA and Lieutenant
Beale the senior officer took command of the ABRL TASMAN.
the KAAP-FALGA On I could just see moving off to the weatward
arrival at the beach 1 found only two ships -
about two miles away which was then the visibility onboard distance.
and There TASMAN was endeavouring to
appeared to be no signs of life refloat. After the ALICS
about the ABEL minutes I managed to attract boat the in attention for of
the ABRL twenty TASMAN which sent a waterlogged me.

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Dynam A14/01 3 3
From Lieutenant Commander T.G.P. Crick, Royal Navy.
in H.M.S. Calcutta" for passage.
Date .. 29th May 1940.
To
..
The Vice-Admiral, Dover.
Submitted:-
As the Senior Officer of H.M.Ships"Abel Tasman",
"Alice" and "Kaapfalga" (Dutch barges), I have the honour
to make the following report on operations at La Panne on
28th May.
2.
"Abel Tasman" was loaded with ammunition,
"Alice" and "Kaapfalga" with provisions. The destination
of La Panne was received at Dover at 1900 on 27th May
and ships sailed forthwith.
3.
On arrival at about 0500 ships were beached
shortly after high water. A number of H.M. Ships were
in the process of evacuating troops.
I proceeded ashore to make arrangements with
the Military for unloading. It was extremely hard to get
any information at all or to understand the situation.
After 2½ hours search I was able to locate G.H.Q. and
reported to General Adam, who was in command of the Adam
force. He stated that it was of paramount importance to
evacuate as many troops on the beaches between La Panne
and Dunkirk. I accordingly made those arrangements. There
was great air activity all day and at about 1400 approximately
6 bombers commenced a wave of attacks with bombs and machine-gun
on the three ships and the personnel in general on the beach.
The Military were about to commence embarking. I had left
orders that in the event of attack the crew were to take
cover on the beach, or elsewhere than on board, where there
was still a quantity of ammunition. Immediately after, the
second attack I went on board "Abel Tasman" to see that
my orders had been carried out. The crew of 9 were extremely
young and 6 of them had not been to sea before. I found
one rating on board and got him ashore. There was only time
to take cover under the ship closewto the keel. I was
wounded in the foot by a machine-gun bullet during one of
the attacks.
When the attacks were over my wound was dressed
on the beach. I was in considerable pain and did not feel
that I could adequately perform the duty of getting my ship
back to Dover. I therefore turned over to the next Senior
C.O.. Later on I learned that my 1st Lieutenant had been
very badly wounded. I therefore determined to return to
Dover. I was feeling much better after receiving proper
medical attention. Ships were due to sail at 1700, and I
felt that I could carry out the navigation with one of the
1st Lieutenants in charge of the ship and that by stationing
the ship with the sole Officer astern in the line that the
three ships would return.to Dover with the troops.
Accordingly I was carried down to the beach
at 1630 by the military, only to find that two of the ships
had sailed. I could get no answer from the remaining ship
by hailing. Apparently it had been decided to sail as were soon
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From
It: H.R.Wykehem-Martin,
5
1st Lieut: Alice, & later
6
0.0. Kaspfalga.
Date 13th June.
To V.A.Dover.
Recommendations, Dyhemo Operation.
Alice and Kaap Falga, D.B.2 &D.B.3,
spent 8 daylight hours beached off La Panne.
During this time 4 bomb and machine gun sttacks
were made on the ships and military
Alice was put out of action and the
crew had to embark in Kaap Falga, which Lieut:
J. Culmer, R.N.V.R. had managed to refloat.
letter to Commanding Officer,
Devonport Barracks, on the behaviour of the
crews of both Alice WSB
with each draft when the ships
In
Alice's
crew
the
were mentioned:-
P.O. .Moore.
A/E.R.A4.N. Somerville.
in
L/Sto:
E.Sands.
In Kaap Falga's crew the following
names
were
mentioned:-
ted
B
A/LS. Robinson. E.R.A.4. J.Olver.
In view of the disappointingly small
part both ships played in this no
the
further recomendations necessary.
I
have
the
honour
to
be,
23,
Sir
uned
Your
obedient
Servant
H. Rager to pheham Martin
es
Royal Navy.
and
3.0.
and Lieutenant Slater.
three I saw I appointed myself to ABEL TASMAN and told Lieut.
Lieutenant Commander Crick and took command of the
Slater ships. to appoint his First Lieutenant, Lieutenant Wykeham-Martin went
as down Commanding the beach to Bray with the Adjutant R.A.S.C. to arrange about
Officer KAAP-FALGA. Lieutenant Slater then
unloading embarkation KAAP-FALGA and started ALICE at there. 1550 with tide rising fast. hailed At
1700 and a grass for him to tow my stern off. hands
KAAP-FALGA The and ALICE floated and got under way. I There
ALIOE anchors passed laid out from ABEL TASMAN and I had no broke to
were them no out in the time: vis. H.W. 1745. ALICE then the down
lay and I removed my grass. By this time I was manoeuvring
engines and the time ship I had was becoming a moment water to spare borne. I saw ALICE's eight crew in
her cables boats to seaward of me have to. We hailed them and by Lieutenant to
The next and rowing over to KAAP-FALGA who was about tried
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Dynamo.206.
Copy
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SUBJECT LETTER OF PROCEEDINGS.
FROM THE COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. ABRL TASMAN.
DATE 7th June 1940.
No.
TO ...... THE COMMODORE, R.N. BARRACKS, PORTSMOUTH.
Submitted:
The following letter of proceedings of H.M. Ships
KAAP-FALGA and ABEL TASMAN, in accordance with your verbal
instructions.
2. KAAP-FAIGA - Sunday 26th May 2030. Sailed from
Southampton for Dover for orders.
Monday 27th May 1600. Arrived Dover Roads
at 1900 was ordered to proceed to Downs for a route to La Panne.
2030. Sailed for La Panne.
Tuesday 28th May 0800. Arrived at La Panne
and anchored near ABEL TASMAN who was beached broadside on and
unloading ammunition.
We started unloading our deck cargo and landed part of it in
the ships boats.
At 1300 I went ashore with Lieutenant Slater, Commanding
H.M.S. ALICE to see the authorities ashore about what they wanted
done.
We met Lieutenant Commander Crick, commanding H.M.S. ABEL
TASMAN, who told us he was evacuating troops and we should do the
same when we had discharged some of our cargo.
At 1400, the three ships were attacked by 20 German bombers,
who dropped High Explosive and incendiary bombs and machine gunned
the ships and troops on the beach. The ships were not hit by
bombs except one incendiary which fell in the hold of ABRL TASHAN
and luckily did not ignite. There were several Army casualties
and the following Naval casualties from machine gunning :-
Killed Fred. K. Brown, A.B.
Wounded - Lieut. Commander T. Crick, R.N.
Lieutenant Griffiths, R.N.V.R.
(Died)
Lieutenant Griffiths has since died of his wounds. All
were from ABEL TASMAN.
The two wounded officers were very efficiently dealt with and
taken to the first aid post by Petty Officer v.c. Harding, the
Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A. of ABEL TASHAN.
At this time I was still ashore with the Colonel of R.A.S.C.
and Lieutenant Slater.
I saw Lieutenant Commander Crick and took command of the
three ships. I appointed myself to ABEL TASMAN and told Lieut.
Slater to appoint his First Lieutenant, Lieutenant Wykeham-Martin
as Commanding Officer KAAP-FALGA. Lieutenant Slater then went
down the beach to Bray with the Adjutant R.A.S.C. to arrange about
unloading KAAP-FALGA and ALICE there.
The embarkation started at 1530 with tide rising fast. At
1700 KAAP-FALGA and ALICE floated and got under way. I hailed
ALICE and passed a grass for him to tow my stern off. There
were no anchors laid out from ABEL TASMAN and I had no hands to
lay them out in the time: vis. H.W. 1745. ALICE then broke down
and I removed my grass. By this time I was manoeuvring the
engines and the ship was becoming water borne.
The next time I had a moment to spare I saw ALICE's crew in
her boats and rowing over to KAAP-FALGA who was about eight
cables to seaward of me have to. We hailed them and tried to
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Dynom 239. Alu/o/ 9
1352
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TER OF PROCEEDINGS - EVACUATION.
9
stsmouth.
mmanding Officer, H.M.S. ABEL TASMAN
ommunication of 7th June 1940)
FICERS OF REQUISITIONED
OPERATION DYNAMO.
II.
over at 20.00 Sunday 26th. May
1 proceeded in Company with
Vice Admiral, Dover.
1 arrival at Dover orders there
and discharge. When 4 miles
it pilot of a Hurricane fighter
:rival at the beach 0830 May 28th.
Forwarded. The behaviour of
bading and the Kaap Falga
ALICE would appear to need some
and grounded. It. Condr. Crick
lanation.
for orders, and on his return
y Duries and discharge there.
ild float again at H.W. In
British H.Q for definite
Whilst ashore we were
and we had to take cover with
I could be driven to H.Q. at
Barracks, Portsmouth.
2.
Company with the Kaap Falga
June 1940.
COMMODORE.
the ships to be beached and
1 went down to the beach to enbark
in and 1st. Licut. of the Abel
a redistribution of Officers.
md Lieut. Beale the Senior
ADMIRAL
rival at the beach I found
see moving off to the Westward
11 JUN 1940
ility distance, There appeared
*
:he Abel Tasman was endeavouring
DOVER
to attract the attention of the
for me. Before leaving the
int of the R.A.S.C. who had
tval on board the Abel Tassan
he had refloated the Alice
è from the Alice informing him
broken down. He also informed me
E which weighed and prodeeded
him of his intentions
mo
). LaPanne Lieut Beale and myself
n and first first Lieut. were
tad arison. The adjutant of the
R.A.S.C. who was remaining ashore knew the orders that had been issued. The
possibility of towing the Alice to Bray Downs was
considered. Owing to the absence of personnel and boats and gear this project
was considered unwarrentable to delay departure. I consulted Ideut. Beale
and the Colonel R.A.S.C. unit who was Senior Officer La Panne and it was
decided that I should take over the duties of 1st. Licut. (Lieut. Beale being
single handed, and assist him in taking the Abel Sasman back to Dover, as it
was considered that I should serve no useful purpose otherwise. The situation
was reported to C. in C. Dover on arrival and he approved of my appointment
I remained second in Command. The movements of Abel Tasman have been reported
by the Commanding Officer.
Signed Slater Lieut.
KAAP FALGA and ABEL TASMAN.
Kaap Falga. ailed Sunday 26th. May 16.00 from Southampton for Dover for
orders. Monday 27th. May 16.00 arrived Dover Roads At 19.00 was ordered to
proceed to Downs for a route to La. Panne. 08.00 Tuesday 28th. Arrived at La
Panne and anchored near Abel Tasman who was beached broadside on and unloading
Ships boats. At 13.00 I went ashore with Lieut. Slater, Commanding H.M.S. Coodr Alice
ammunition. Ce started unloading our Deck Cargo and landed part of it in
to see the authorities ashore about what they wanted done. We met Lieut. and
Crick commanding H.M.S. Abel Tasman who told us he was evacuating troops the
should do the when we had discharged some of our Cargo. At 14.00 bombs three
we same 20 German bombers who dropped H.E. and Incendiary bombs
ships were attacked the ships by and troops on the beach and were not hit did by not ignite. except
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From! Resident Naval Officer, Poole.
Dynom 239. A14/0/ 9
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To:-' Flag Officer in Charge, Portland.
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Copy to Staff Officer Operations, Portsmouth.
REPORTS RECEIVED FROM COMMANDING OFFICERS OF REQUISITIONED
DUTCH COASTERS, WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION DYNAMO.
"ALICE".
H. II. S. Alice sailed from Southampton for Dover at 20.00 Sunday 26th. May
loaded with stores approximately 300 tons and proceeded in Company with
H.M.S. Kaap Falga and H.M.S. Abel Tasman. On arrival at Dover orders there
received to proceed immediately to Le Panne and discharge. When 4 miles
from La Panne we stopped to pick up a sergeant pilot of a Hurricane fighter
who had been shot down by an A.A. Ship On arrival at the beach 0830 May 28th.
we joined the Abel Tasman close in shore unloading and the Kaap Falga
anchored close to. I closed the Abel Tasman and grounded. Lt. Condr. Crick
had disembarked and proceeded to Local H.Q. for orders, and on his return
he informed me that we were to proceed to Bray Dunes and discharge there.
This was not possible until 17.00 when we would float again at H.W. In
consequence I decided myself to go ashore to British H.Q for definite
instructions and to arrange hands for unloading. Whilst ashore we were
subjected to various forms of areial attack and we had to take cover with
the result that some time had elapsed before I could be driven to H.Q. at
Bray. I was then given orders to roceed in Company with the Haap Falga
to Bray Dunes to arrive at 21.00 28th. May, the shins to be beached and
unloaded. I was driven back to La Panne and went down to the beach to embark
on my ship. Later in the afternoon the Captain and 1st. Lieut. of the Abel
Tasman had been wounded which neccessitated a redistribution of Officers.
I was to remain in Command of H.M.S. Alice and Lieut. Beale the Senior
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Officer took command of Abel Tasman. On arrival at the beach I found
only two ships. The Kaap Falga, I could just see moving off to the Westward
about two miles away which was then the visibility distance. There appeared
to be no signs of life aboard the Alice and the Abel Tasman was endeavouring
to refloat. After about 20 minutes I managed to attract the attention of the
Abel Tasman which sent a waterlogged boat in for me. Before leaving the
beach I explained the situation to the Adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who had
accompanied me during the afternoon. On arrival on board the Abel Tasman
Lieut. Beale informed me that in my absence he had refloated the Alice
and anchored her. He then received a message from the Alice informing him
that the engines of the Alice had completely broken down. He also informed me
that the crew etc. had gone over to Kaap Falga which weighed and prodeeded
without orders from Lieut. Beale or informing him of his intentions
The situation was then appreciated by the C.O. LaPanne Lieut Beale and myself
and beale decided that XX first Lieut. Martin and first first Lieut. were
capable of dealing with the situation which had arison. The adjutant of the
R.A.S.C. who was remaining ashore knew the orders that had been issued. The
possibility of towing the Alice to Bray Downs was
considered. Owing to the absence of personnel and boats and gear this project
was considered unwarrentable to delay departure. I consulted Lieut. Beale
and the Colonel R.A.S.C. unit who was Senior Officer La Panne and it was
decided that I should take over the duties of 1st. Lieut. (Licut. Beale being
was considered that I should serve no useful purpose otherwise. The situation
single handed, and assist him in taking the Abel Basman back to Dover, as it
was reported to C. in C. Dover on arrival and he approved of my appointment
I remained second in Command. The movements of Abel Tasman have been reported
by the Commanding Officer.
Signed H.M. Slater Lieut.
KAAP FALGA and ABEL TASMAN.
Kaap Falga. ailed Sunday 26th. May 16.00 from Southampton for Dover ordered for
orders. Monday 27th. May 16.00 arrived Dover Roads At 19.00 was at to
Downs for a route to La. Panne. 08.00 Tuesday 28th. Arrived unloading La
proceed and to anchored near Abel Tasman who was beached broadside on and of it in
Panne started unloading our Deck Cargo and landed part H.M.S.
ammunition. Ce 13. I went ashore with Lieut. Slater, Commanding met Lieut. Condr Alice
Ships boats. authorities At ashore about what they wanted done. We troops and
Crick to see the Abel Tasman who told us he was evacuating 14.00 the
commanding H.M.S. when we had discharged some of our Cargo. Incendiary At bombs three
we should do attacked the same by 20 German bombers who dropped H.E. not and hit by bombs
ships were troops on the beach and were not ignite. except
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There were several Killed Army Fred casualities K. and the following Naval Casualties from
mohine gunning. Brown A.B.
/ounded Lieut Comdr. Crick R.H. Lieut. Griffiths R.N.V.R. Licut Griffiths
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ias since died of wounds. All were from Abel Tasman.
The two wounded officers were very efficiently dealt with and taken to the first
aid post by W.C. Harding P.O. the Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A. of
Abel Tasman At this time I was still ashore with the Colonel of bitte R.A.S.C.
and lieut. Stater. I sew Lieut. Comdr. Crick and took command of the three
ships. I appointed myself to Abel Tasman and told Lieut. Slater to appoint his
First Licut. Lieut. Wykeham-Martin as C.O. of Kaap Falga. Lieut. Slater then
down to the beach to Bray with the adjutant R.A.S.C. to arrange about
mloading Kaap Falga and Alice here.
The embarkation started at 15.30 with tide rising fast. At 17.00 Kaap Falga
and Alice floated and got under way. I hailed Alice and passed a Grass for
im to tow my stern off. There were no anchors laid out from Abel Tasman and I
ad no hands to lay them out at the time. viz. H.W. 17.45. Alice then broke down
and I removed my grass. By this time I was manouverin, the engines and the ship
78.S becoming water borne. The next time I had a moment to spare I saw Alice's
crew in her boats rowing over to Kaap Falga who was about eight cables to Seaward
The hove to. We hailed them and tried to signal but no notice was taken. I was
then hailed byb Lieut. Slater and took him on board.
The ship was by now (17.45) but bumping and being driven inshore by the shore
vind. I managed to get the stern clear by putting troops forward and then the bows
y moving them aft. We then went ahead and after grounding heavily twice got took into
leep water. As the German Aircraft were still present we took advantgage X2
of a rain squall and sailed immediately. Kaap Falga had by now sailed on a
0700 Wed, 29th. Arrived Dover and landed troops approximately 200 R.A.S.C Units
Vesterley course accross the Banks.
22.00 Wed. Sailed for Newhaven to disembark ammunition remaining about ammunition 200 tons
lso about 20 French Staff Officers.
08.00 Thurs. 30th. Arrived Newhaven completed to full stowage of
03.00 12.00 Fri. 31st. Arrived Dover roads anchored and myself to Examination far as
Fri. 31st, Sailed to Dover for orders.
vessel, At midnight the roads were cleared and I proceeded westwards as
Dungeness returning to anchor.
Sat.lst. June June at Entered 05.00 submarine basin at 08.00 and secured alongside to discharge Sandhurst
from Sun. whom 2nd. we took in lubricating oil. 10.15. Proceeded to Newhaven
18.30 Arrived Newhaven.
ionday 3rd. June. Discharged at Newhaven
Tues. 4th. June Compketed discharging
Ved. 5th. 0615 Sailed for Poole.
L8.00 wish Arrived to draw Poole. attention to the admirable work done by the
W. C. Harding PO DJX149987
R. Shortose E.R.A. DMX64780
J.J. Iyall O.D. DJX 184099
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'he Vice Admiral, Dover.
Forwarded.
FLAGICEPPICER-IN-CHARGE.
Portland.
Oth June, 1940.
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Resident Naval Officer, Poole.
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copy to Staff Officer Operations, Portsmouth.
REPORTS RECEIVED FROM COMMANDING OFFICERS OF REQUISITIONED
DUTCH COASTERS, WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION DYNAMO.
ALICE".
H.M.S. Alice sailed from Southampton for Dover at 20.00 Sunday 26th
ay loaded with stores approximately 300 tons and proceeded in company
1th H.M.S.Kaap Falga and H.M.S. Abel Tasman. On arrival at Dover
rders there received to proceed immediately to La Panne and discharge.
hen 4 miles from La Panne we stopped to pick up a sergeant pilot of
Hurricane fighter who had been shot down by an A.A. Ship. On arrival
t the beach 0830 May 28th we joined the Abel Tasman close in shore
nloading and the Kaap Falga anchored close to. I closed the Abbl Tasman
nd grounded. Lt. Comdr. Crick had disembarked and proceeded to Local
R for orders, and on his return he informed me that we were to proceed
o Bray Dunes and discharge there. This was not possible until 17.00
hen we would float again at H.W. In consequence I decided myself to
o ashore to British H.Q. for definite instructions and to arrange
ands for unloading. Whilst ashore we were subjected to various
orms of aerial attack and we had to take cover with the result that
ome time had alapsed before I could be driven to H.Q. at Bray.
was then given orders to proceed in Company with the Kaap Falga to
ray Dunes to arrive at 2100 28th May, the ships to be beached and
nloaded. I was driven back to La Panne and went down to the beach
embark on my ship. Later in therafternoon the Captain and 1st
ieut. of the Abel Tasman which necessitated a redistribution of Officers
was to remain in Command of H.M.S. Alice and Lieut. Beale the Senior
fficer. took command of Abel Tasman. On arrival at the beach I found
nly two ships. The Kaap Falga, I could just see moving off to the
estward about two miles to the Westward about two miles away which
as then the visibility distance. There appeared to be no signs of
ife aboard the Alice and the Abel Tasman was endeavouring to refloat.
fter about 20 minutes I managed to attact the attention of the Abel
'asman which sent a waterlogged boat in for me. Before leaving the
each I explained the situation to the Adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who had
accompanied me during the afternoon. On arrival on board the Abel Tasman
ieut. Beale informed me that in my absence he had refloated the Alice
nd anchored her. He then received a message from the Alice informing
im that the engines of the Alice had completely broken down. He also
informed that the crew etc. had gone over to Kaap Falga which weighed
and proceeded without orders from Lieut. Beale or informing him of his
intentions. The situation was then appreciated by the C.O. La Panne
Lieut. Beale and myself and Beale decided that first Lieut. Martin and
'irst Lieut. were capable of dealing with the situation which had arisen.
The adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who was remaining ashore knew the orders
hat had been issued. The possibility of towing the Alice to Bray Downs
as considered. Owing to the absence of personnel and boats and gear
;his project was considered unwarrantable to delay departure. I
consulted Lieut. Beale and the Colonel R.A.S.C. unit who was Senior
ficer La Panne and it was decided that I should take over the duties
of 1st Lieut. (Lieut. Beale being single handed, and assist him in
taking EXEX the Abel Tasman back to Dover, as it was considered that I
iould serve no useful purpose otherwise. The situation was reported to
:., in C. Dover on arrival and he approved of my appointment I remained
second in command. The movements of Abel Tasman have been reported
y the Commanding Officer.
Signed H.M. Slater Lieut.
KAAP FALGA and ABEL TASMAN.
Kaap Falga sailed Sunday 26th May 1600 from Southampton for Dover for
orders. Monday 27th May 1600 arrived Dover Roads at 1900 was ordered
Co proseed to Downs for à route to La Panne. 0800 Tuesday 28th.
proadside on and unloading ammunition. We started unloading our Deck
Arrived at La Panne and anchored near Abal Tasman who was beached
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cargo and landed part of it in Ships boats.
ashore with Lieut. Slater, Commanding H.M.S.A1
the authorities ashore about what they wanted
Lieut. us he was Comdr. evacuating Crick commanding troops and H.M.S.Abel we should Tasma do th
were we had attacked discharge by 20 some German of our bombers Cargo. the who At dropped 1400 the
Indendiary bombs machine gunned ships and t
beach and were not hit by bombs except one incer
fell in the hold of Abel Tasman and luckily did
There were several Army casualties and the follo
Killed
Casualties from machine gunning. Killed Fred K.
Wounded Lieut. Comdr. Crick R.N. Lieut. Griffith
Lieut. Griffiths has since died of wounds. All
Abel Tasman.
The two wounded officers were very eff
dealt with and taken to the first aid post by W.
P.O. the Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A.
Tasman. At this time I was still ashore with the
of the R.A.S.C. and Liejt. Slater. I saw Lieut.
and took command of the three ships. I appointed
Abel Tasman and told Lieut. Slater to appoint his
Wykeham-Martin as C.O. of Kaap Falga. Lieut. Slate
down to the beach to Bray with the adjutant R.A.S.
arrange about unloading Kaap Falga and Alice here
The embarkation started at 1530 with ti
fast. At 1700 Kaap Falga and Alice floated and got
way. I hailed Alice and passed a Grass for him to
stern off. There were no anchors laid out from Abc
and I had no hands to lay them out at the time. via
1745. Alice then broke down and I removed my grass
time I was manouvering the engines and the ship was
water borne. Myxxmxxxxxxx The next time I had a
spare I saw Alice's crew in her boats rowing over
Falga who was about eight cables to Seaward then h
Lieut. Slater and took him on board.
The ship was by now afloat (1745) but bur
being driven inshore by the shore wind. I managed
the stern clear by putting troops forward and then
by moving them aft. We then went ahead and after 8
heavily twice got into deep water. As the German A
were still present we took advantage of a rain squar
sailed immediately. Kaap Falga had by now sailed 00
course across the Banks.
0700 Wed. 29th, Arrived Dover and landed
approximately 200 R.A.S.C. Units also about 20 Fren
Arfived ammunition remaining about 200 tons, 0800. Thursday
Officers. 2200. Wednesday. Sailed for Newhaven to
myself Friday, Slst. Arrived Dover roads stowage anchored an
1200. Hewhaven completed to full of ammuni
to anchot. and I proceeded westwards midnight as far as Dungenes the
cleared to Examination vessel. At road
Sandhurst submarine basin at 0800 and 0500. Sunday alongsid
Entered Saturday 1st. June at
2nd
3rd June. to discharge. 1830. oil.
to Newhaven from whom we took lubricating secured 1015.
arrived Poole, Wednesday 5th. 0615 sailed Tuesday for 4th Poole.
discharged. Discharged at Newhaven. Arrived Newhaven. June.
by the following I wish ratings to draw :- attention to the admirable
W.C.Harding. P.O. DJX. 149987.
J.J.Lyall. O.D. DJX.184099.
E.R.A. DMX. 64780,
date stamp.
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CONFIDENTIAL.
Dynamo 131.
Copy BIN/O
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SUBJECT: PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. ALICE.
FROM:
THE COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. ALICE.
DAGE:
7th June 1940.
TO:
THE RESIDENT NAVAL OFFICER, POOLE.
(Copy to :- The Commodore, R.N. Barracks,
Portsmouth)
Letter of Proceedings.
Submitted.
The following letter of proceedings of H.M.S. ALICE
in accordance with your verbal instructions.
2. H.M.S. ALICE sailed from Southampton for Dover at
2000 Sunday 26th May, loaded with stores, approximately
300 tons, and proceeded in company with H.M.S. KAAP-PALGA
and H.M.S. ABEL TASMAN. On arrival at Dover 1600, 27th
May, orders were received to proceed immediately to La Panne
and discharge.
When four miles out from La Panne, we stopped to pick up
a sergeant pilot of a Hurricane fighter who had been shot
down by the Anti-aircraft ship.
On arrival at the beach, we found the ABEL TASMAN
close in shore unloading and the KAAP FALGAR anchored close
to. I closed the ABEL TASMAN and grounded.
Lieutenant Commander Crick had disemberked and
d
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1476/07.
Vice Admiral, Dover.
Forwarded.
(SD,) E. R. DRUMMOND
land.
VICE ADMIRAL.
June, 1940.
VICE
FLAG OFFICER-IN+CHARGE.
12 JUN 1940
DOVER
about the two miles away which was then the visibility distance. the ALICE
KAAP-FALGA I could just see moving off to the westward
and the ABEL TASMAN was endeavouring to refloat.
There appeared to be no signs of life onboard After
about twenty minutes I managed to attract the attention for me. of
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cargo and landed part of it in Ships boats.
ashore with Lieut. Slater, about Commanding what
the authorities ashore they
Lieut. us he was Comdr. evacuating Crick commanding troops of and
we had discharge some our Cargo.
were attacked bombs by machine 20 German bombers who dropped th
beach Indendiary and were not hit by gunned bombs the ships and troo H.E
except one
killed
Casualties fell There in were the several from hold machine of Army Abel casualties Tasman and luckily incendi did
wounded
Wounded Lieut. gunning.
Abel Tasman. Griffiths has since died of
Lieut. Comdr. Crick R.N.
P.O. dealt the with and taken to the first aid post by effici
The two wounded officers were very
of the At this time I was still ashore with 01
Tasman. Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A. W.C.H
and took R.A.S.C. and Liejt. Slater. I saw Lieut. the C
Abel command of the three ships. I appointed Con
Wykeham-Martin down to as C.O. of Kaap Falga. Lieut. his
Tasman and told Lieut. Slater to appoint F1 my
arrange about unloading Kaap Falga and Alice here.
the beach to Bray with the adjutant R.A.S.C. Slater
way. fast. I At 1700 Kaap Falga and Alice floated and tide
The embarkation started at 1530 with
and I off. There were no anchors laid out him to
stern hailed Alice and passed a Grass for got
1745. had no hands to lay them out at the from Abel
time I Alice then broke down and I removed time. viz.
spare borne. I Myxxmxxxxxxx The next time ship was
water was manouvering the engines and the my grass,
Falga who saw Alice's crew in her boats I had a mon
Lieut. was about eight cables to Seaward rowing then over hail to
Slater and took him on board.
being
driven The ship was by now (1745)
OIV
:-
the admirable
W.C.Harding P.O. DJX. 149987.
Shortose. E.R.A. 64780,
O.D. DJX.184099. DMX.
9th. date stamp.
June, 1840.
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CONFIDENTIAL.
Dynamo 131.
Binlo
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SUBJECT: PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. ALICE.
FROM:
THE COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. ALICE.
DAGE:
7th June 1940.
TO:
THE RESIDENT NAVAL OFFICER, POOLE.
(Copy to :- The Commodore, R.N. Barracks,
Portsmouth)
Letter of Proceedings.
Submitted.
The following letter of proceedings of H.N.S. ALICE
in accordance with your verbal instructions.
2. H.M.S. ALICE sailed from Southampton for Dover at
2000 Sunday 26th May, loaded with stores, approximately
300 tons, and proceeded in company with H.M.S. KAAP-PALGA
and H.M.S. ABEL TASMAN. On arrival at Dover 1600, 27th
May, orders were received to proceed immediately to La Panne
and discharge.
When four miles out from La Panne, we stopped to pick up
a sergeant pilot of a Hurricane fighter who had been shot
down by the Anti-aircraft ship.
On arrival at the beach, we found the ABEL TASMAN
close in shore unloading and the KAAP FALGAR anchored close
to. I closed the ABEL TASMAN and grounded.
Lieutenant Commander Crick had disembarked and proceeded
to local Headquarters for orders. On his return he informed
me that we were to proceed to Bray Dunes and discharge there.
This was not possible until 1700 when we would
float again at High Water. In consequence I decided myself
to go ashore and go to British Headquarters for definite
instructions and to arrange hands for unloading.
Whilst ashore we were subjected to various forms of
aerial attack and we had to take cover with the result that
some time had elapsed before I could be driven to Headquarters
with the KAAP-FALGA to Bray Dunes to arrive at 2100 28th May,
at Bray. I was then given orders to proceed in company
back to La Panne and went down to the Peach to embark in my
- the ships to be beached and unloaded. I was then driven
Lieutenant of the ABEL TASMAN had been wounded which necessit-
ship. Earlier in the afternoon the Captain and First
ated redistribution of officers. I was to remain in
Wykeham-Martin was to command the KAAP-FALGA and Lieutenant
command a of H.M.S. ALICE, my Fist Lieutenant - Lieutenant
Beale the senior officer tools command of the ABEL TASMAN.
On I could just see moving off to the westward
arrival at the beach I found only two ships -
about the KAAP-FALGA two miles away which was then the visibility distance. the ALICE
There appeared to be no signs of life onboard After
and the twenty minutes I managed to attract the attention in for me. of
ABEL TASMAN was endeavouring to refloat.
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PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. ALICE (CONTD).
Page 2.
Adjutant Before leaving of the the beach, I explained the situation
during the afternoon. R.A.S.C. unit who had been accompanying to the the
had refloated the ALICE and schored her. He then received
informed me that in my absence Licutenant Wykeham-Martin
On arrival onboard the ABEL TASMAN, Licutenant Boal
a message from the ALICE informing him that the engines
of the ALICE had completely broken down and also informed
me that the crew etc. had gone over to the KAAP-FALGA which
weighed and proceeded without orders from Lieutenant Beal,
or informing him of his intentions.
The situation was then appreciated by the Commanding
Officer La Panne, Lieutenant Beal and myself, and Lieutenant
Beal decided that Lieutenant Wykehem-Martin and his First
Lieutenant were capable of dealing with the situation that
had arisen. The Adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who was remaining
ashore knew the orders that had been issued. The possibility
of towing the ALICE to Bray Dunes by the ABEL TASMAN was
considered. Owing to the absence of personnel, boats and
gear, this project was considered warrantable to delay
departure. I consulted Lieutenant Beal and the Colonel
Commanding the R.A.S.C. unit, who was Senior Officer, La Panne,
and it was decided that I should take over the duties of
First Lieutenant (Lieutenant Beal being single handed) and
assist in bringing the ABEL TASMAN back to Dover as It vas
considered that I could serve no iseful purpose otherwise.
The situation was reported to Commander-in-Chief,
Dover, on arrival and he, approving of the appointment, 1
remained as second in command.
The movements of ABEL TASMAN have been reported
by the Commanding Officer.
VICE AD MIRAL 1940
DIRUTENANT R.N.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B'
SKOOTS.
ABEL TASMAN.
Ratings.
Petty Officer W. C. Harding, DJX.149987.
E.R.A. R. Shortose, DMX. 64780.
ATLANTIC.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant-Commander Leonard Ernest Fordham, R.N.R.
DELTA.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant-Commander Donald Francis Lawrence, R.N. (Retd.)
Ratings.
Leading Seaman F. M. E. Pogson, D/J.23134
DESPATCH II,
Commanding Officer
Lieutenant-Commander Francis Ethelbert Wilmot-Sitwell,R.N.
Officer.
Lieutenant R. M. Miller, R.N.
Ratings.
Leading Seaman A. J. M. Upton, P/88X.13505.
Able Seaman W. H. Ditten, P/JX. 148504.
Ordinary Seaman S. G. Greenwood, P/JX.130093.
KAAP FALGA.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Herbert Roger Wykeham-Martin, R.N.
Ratings.
Leading Seaman J. Robinson, J.1066.
E.R.A. 4th Cl. G. Oliver, D/MX. 64794.
PACIFIC.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Constantine Joseph Triscott, R.N.R.
Ratings.
E.R.A. 4th Cl. Thomas Allen, P/MX.65340.
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OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
-
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
# KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft )
V. 4 ("Vernon' s" pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S" A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
Ambleve.
Escaut.
transferred
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Meuse.
from
Craft)
Sambre.
Semoise.
page 9.
yser.
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
PASCHOLL
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PATRIA
ALICE
FRISCO
PRINCESS JULIANA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
REIGER
ANTJE
HEBE
RIKA
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RUJA
BART
HONDSRUG
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
SURSUM CORDA
BRANDARIS
JAVA
TILLY
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TINY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TUNG
DEMOK I
LENA
TWENTE
DENEB
ORANJE
VREDE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
ZEUS
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B'
SKOOTS.
ABEL TASMAN.
Ratings.
Petty Officer W. C. Harding, DJX.149987.
E.R.A. R. Shortose, DMX. 64780.
ATLANTIC.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant-Commander Leonard Ernest Fordham, R.N.R.
DELTA.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant-Commander Donald Francis Lawrence, R.N. (Retd.)
Ratings.
Leading Seaman F. M. E. Pogson, D/J.23134
DESPATCH II,
Commanding Officer
Lieutenant-Commander Francis Ethelbert Wilmot-Sitwell,R.N.
Officer.
Lieutenant R. M. Miller, R.N.
Ratings.
Leading Seaman A. J. M. Upton, P/88X.13505.
Able Seaman W. H. Ditten, P/JX.148504.
Ordinary Seaman S. G. Greenwood, P/JX.130093.
KAAP FALGA.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Herbert Roger Wykeham-Martin, R.N.
Ratings.
Leading Seaman J. Robinson, J.1066.
E.R.A. 4th C1. G. Oliver, D/MX. 64794.
PACIFIC.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Constantine Joseph Triscott, R.N.R.
Ratings.
E.R.A. 4th Cl. Thomas Allen, P/MX.65340.
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W 26776/9850 9/39 1,000 pads (2 patts) JC&SLtd Gp674/35
MESSAGE.
SECRET.
MESSAGE.
OUT
OUT
To C. in C. Portsmouth 843.
Nore 445
DATE
Repeated F.O.I.C. Portland. 474.
DATE
22.5.40.
F.O.I.C. Southampton.
V.A. Dover. 61.
P/T. BY T/P.
From Adviralty.
From Admiralty.
taken up
Goole
IMMEDIATE.
to ascerting
ation
From the following list of Dutch coasters lying in
1
Poole four empty and of about 200 - 300 tons are to be
As mouth's
sent immediately to New Docks, Southampton, where they
will be loaded with military supplies. These will be
when the
manned by naval crews after arrival at Southampton, and
Subject
will work under the War Office.
G
2.
As many of the remainder as are in light condition
will be taken over and manned by: naval crews and when
ready will be at the disposal of V.A., Dover.
the
Office.
3.
C. in C. Portsmouth, is requested to arrange for
the organisation and assembly of these vessels reporting
names of vessels as they become ready for service.
4.
Arrangements are being made for sets of charts
to be sent to Portsmouth Chart Depot
5.
Further signal will be made regarding provision
of naval personnel and disposal of Dutch crews on taking
over.
6.
It is a matter of great importance that these
vessels should be got ready for service as soon as possible.
26.8.40
7. DESPATCH - HORST
- JABA
BREM
SURSUM CORDA
- RUJA
BOCKELO
- ABEL TASMAN
- JAVA
HERENOBEL
Char KAAPFALGA
FRISO
VIRGO
- ALICE
DOURSWOLD
ALDO
FREDANJA
NOTTINGHAM
HEBE
1703/22.
27.viii.40
1st S.L.
for D.O.D. (H).
2nd S.L.
Controller.
Deputy Controller
D.P.S. (2).
Asst. Controller (Bath)
N.A. 2nd S.L.
4th S.L.
I.S.P.S.
Hydrographer.
V.C.N.S.
M. (15).
A.C.N.S.
Cdre. Stephenson Room 77 B.3.
A.C.N.S. (A).
Sub War Registry (Bath).
C.S.O. to 1st S.L.
I.P. (3).
Ops. (4).
O.D. (3).
S.V.P.
D.T.D. (3).
D.T.D. Basement
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2321/1 June.
SECRET.
MESSAGE.
OUT
Addressed
Date 1/6/40
V.A. Dover. 474
Repeated
C. in o. Nore 896
F.O.i/c Southampton
C. in C. Portsmouth 220
N.O.i/c Ramagate.
C. in C. Rosyth. 522
N.O.i/c Grimsby
F.O.i/c London
N.O.i/c Yarmouth
Commodore i/c Sheerness 613
N.O.i/c Newhaven
F.O.i/c Tyne.
N.O.i/c Poole,
F.O.i/c Humber
N10.1/c Lowestoft
F.O.i/c Harwich
War Office,
F.O.i/c Portland 562
Air Ministry.
F.O.i/c Greenock.
Naval Cypher O.
From Admiralty.
IMPORTANT.
On completion of Operation DYNAMO vessels and small
craft are to be disposed of as follows:-
A. Motor boats requisitioned from Nore Area to Sheerness
and if necessary overflow to Southend.
B. Motor boats requisitioned from Dover and Portsmouth Areas to
Ramsgate.
C.. Personnel ships, British coasters, fishing boats, tugs,
lighters, barges and pulling boats to place from which they came
Coasters loaded with army stores to ports at which they were loaded
D. Service motor boats and other craft, including War Office
and R.A.F. boats, to place from which they came.
E. Dutch coasters commissioned as tenders to Rcyal Naval
Barracks, Chatham.
(i) Those with army stores to Deptford to discharge,
then to berth ordered by F.O.i/c London.
(ii) Those empty to berth assigned by F.O.i/c London
(iii) The above to be paid off on arrival at their final
berth and crews sent to Chatham Barracks.
F. Dutch coasters commissioned as tenders to Royal Naval Barracks
Portsmouth.
(1) ABEL TASMAN to Newhaven or Littlephampton to discharge
then to Roole.
(ii) TINY at present unloading at Upnor to London as
ordered by F.O.i/c London.
(iii) Any with army stores to Southampton to discharge,
then to Poole.
(iv) Those empty to Poole,
(v) On arrival at Poole they are to be paid off and crews
sent to Portsmouth Barracks.
G. Vessels referred to in A.L. M/M.S. 0393 /40 dated 30/5/40
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SECRET.
MESSAGE
OUT 2239/8/June.
Addressed C. in C. Portsmouth, 447.
Date 8.6. J.
Repeated F.O.I.C. Portland, 616.
N.O.I.C. Poole.
052
Naval Cypher C.
From Admiralty.
The following Dutch Coasters now lying at Poole
are to be commissioned forthwith as tenders to VICTORY
and will be under the orders of C. in C. Portsmouth.
KAAT FALGA
WEGA ?
HEBE II
RUGA
JABA
ABEL TASMAN
ATLANTIC
DESPATCH II
ZEUS
PRISO
? FRISO
SAN ANTONIO
PACIFIC
2. Officers and crews are assembling at R.N. Barracks
Portsmouth.
3. The operation for which these ships are being
prepared is called CYCLE.
2239/8.
for D.O.D. (H)
1st Lord.
PERSONAL
1st S.L.
PERSONAL
V.C.N.S.
PERSONAL
A.C.N.S.
PERSONAL
A.C.N.S. (T)
PERSONAL
A.C.N.S. (H)
PERSONAL
C.S.O. to 1st S.L.
PERSONAL
Duty Cap to
PERSONAL
D.D.I.C.
PERSONAL
D. of P.
PERSONAL
D.P.S.
PERSONAL
D.N.I. (3)
PERSONAL
I.S.P.S.
PERSONAL
D.O.D. (H)
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Wilitory Branch.
The Secretary to
Commender-in-Chief,
12th June,
to
Partenouth.
with reference to A.M. 1703/22.5.40 and your
1623/24.5.40 please confirm that the underwentioned vessels
commissioned on 25th May, 1940, and state dates of paying
off ae for as
DESPATCH II
PACIFIC
HORST
SAN ANTONIO
SURGIN CORDA
PASCHOL
ABEL TASMAN
AMAZONN
KAAPTALOA
ISUS
ALION
WIGA
? maga
FREDANJA
ATLANTIC
II
FABA
RUJA
JAVA
FRIGCO
FRISO
for Beed of M. Brench.
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ИI
- 2 -
1555 40M 2/40 S.E.R. Ltd. Gp. 671.
ADMIRALT")
7.
A/P Trawler STAUNTON, the loss of which was
REFERENCE SHEET.
announced on 29th July, 1940, is to be regarded as formall public
paid off as from 27th July, 1940.
(M.014856/40)
Head of Military Branch.
To
The Secretary to
8.
H.D.P.C. MIRAGE (S.S.B.A
487(16)) commissioned
The Commodore,
4th July, 1940.
R.N. Barracks,
(M.012037/40).
12th August
1940.
Portsmouth.
A fast motor launch, purchased with the steam
M.010027/40
Information required, or notified.
9.
danlaying yacht HELIOPOLIS (S.S.B.A. 533(8)) has been
the service number M. B. 4026 and also named BANKBLOCK,
CONFIDENTIAL.
12836/40)
It is requested that it may be stated whether
10.
Reference S.S.B.A. 517(17) the following informatic
there off dates of the undermentioned "Dynamo"? coasters,
is any further information available Dutch concerning
is promulgated concerning the commissioning and paying
commissioned the paying with Portsmouth crews for operation
of Dutch Coasters employed in evacuation operations.
NAME.
COMMISSIONED
PAID OFF
RUJA (Understood paid off at Poole but Naval known). Officer
DESPATCH II
in Charge, Poole states date is not
25th May, 1940.
2nd July,1940,
HORST
25th May, 1940.
Not yet report
SURSUM CORDA
25th May, 1940.
Not yet report
AMAZONE
ABEL TASMAN
25th May, 1940
Sunk by enemy
action. Paid
HORST
14th June,1941.
KAAPFALGA
(S.S.B.A.522)
SURSUM CORDA
ALICE
25th May, 1940.
3rd July, 1940,
PACIFIC (Arrived Poole 29th June).
25th May, 1940.
Beached and
abandoned at
R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth's manned No.5241/200 by D
FREDANJA
Panne, 29th
HEBE II
25th May, 1940.
3rd July, 1940.
Portsmouth of 19th July Commodore, crew 1940 ex-JAVA. states that May TINY it be had stated been when this crew
25th May, 1940.
Lost through
TINY?
action. Paid OFFICE
JABA
from 11th June
DEIVED
RUJA
25th May, 1940.
Paid off 5th
JAVA
25th May, 1940.
Not yet
W.Aushin
25th May, 1940.
FRISCO FRISO
6th June 541(6)
<S.
of Military Branch.
PACIFIC
25th May, 1940.
5th July, 1940.
SAN ANTONIO
25th May, 1940.
Not yet report
PASCHOLL
25th May, 1940.
3rd July, 1940.
Do
AMAZONE
25th May, 1940.
19th June, 1940.
ZEUS
25th May, 1940.
WIGA ? wesa
25th May, 1940.
Not yet report
II
25th May, 1940.
3rd July, 1940.
ATLANTIC
2nd July, 1940.
Joses
RION
RIAN
25th May, 1940.
27th May, 1940.
2nd July, 1940.
un
NORSTAD
Sune,1940
nderstood were taken up for trials with
PINGUIN
15th June, 1940.
VESTLARM,
GORECHT
15th June, 1940.
.M.S. VERNON.
9th June, 1940.
29th July' 1940,
when up
DOGGERS BANK
9th June,
B. 19407(17))
4th July, 1940.
TWENTE
B.
9th
($.8.8.517(17)))
29th July, 1940.
for Head of Military Branch.
Outch
Lost through
enemy action.
2018M
were paid HONDSRUG, off 2nd July, JUTLAND, 1940. and CARIBIA (s.s.B.A. off 12th 517(17)) June,
NOTE. The above losses have not announced.
(M.010027/40)
1940.
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CENTRAL
70
Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 97a)
27 MAY 1940
(Revised July, 1989)
M.
2680
&
Commissioning Order
1040
R.O.
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander in-Chief of His Majesty's
ships and vessels employed and to be employed within
the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No.
8820/51.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship
ABEL TASMAN
is to be
commissioned
25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as
on
Saturdaythe
circumstances permit, withxacc as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY,
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost
despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing
for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
19 40
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant Commander T.G.P. Crick, R.N.,
3 M.S. to:- ABEL The TASMAN. Secretary of the Admiralty. (2514/8820)
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
The Flag Officer-in-Charge, Southampton.
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CHAP. IV
round trip from 80 to 172 miles, and the for route the had to be swept before it
and thence into the Dunkirk Impulsive, the THE
be used. Orders were therefore given the North Goodwin
route (the middle Route X), from road, and at 1140
commenced by the destroyer Vessel Patricia. This
advantage of shortening the round trip to 108 miles.
Halcyon, and the Trinity House from 172 route X had the great and
Helier¹ and Royal Daffodil, which left at 1054 under escort of the des- St.
Among the earliest ships to use the Dover northern Route Y were the P/V's
The convoy was joined en route by the hospital carriers St. Andrew and St.
troyer Vimy; in company was the destroyer Anthony, escorting the S.S. Kyno.2
Julien. Route Y was certainly, at that time, out of range of gunfire, but two
bombing attacks were made on the hospital carriers between the West Hinder
and Kwint Bank buoys, and when the convoy arrived off Dunkirk heavy air
attacks were in progress there. The Royal Daffodil and the St. Helier entered
the harbour, but the latter was ordered to withdraw, and she and the 2 hospital
carriers returned empty to the Downs under escort of the Vimy. The Royal
Daffodil embarked 840 troops before returning to Dover.
Sea and Air Patrols
The principal patrol line covered in the morning of the 27th May by Fighter
Command, was Calais-Dunkirk, as it was not known that the Calais garrison
had ceased fire. From 1450 onwards, however, Calais fell out of the picture,
and it became possible to concentrate fighter protection more exclusively on
the work of evacuation³. Sixteen squadrons, varying in strength from 9 to 20
aircraft, were engaged on these activities from 0500-2130; patrols were, how-
ever, limited to squadron strength. Most squadrons carried out 2 patrols,
and 287 sorties in all were flown during the day.4
To cover the passage of ships between Dunkirk and the Downs destroyer
patrols had been established to the northward during the forenoon, and Vice-
Admiral, Dover, asked for 6 additional destroyers to strengthen the Dover
forces. The Admiralty immediately ordered 4 destroyers from the Western
Approaches Command, and 2 from the Portsmouth Command, to proceed
to Dover.⁵
Ex-Dutch skoots for Dunkirk
Other vessels were on their way to Dunkirk during the day, among them
being 15 skoots⁶. Of these the Lena, Hebe II, and later the Oranje, arrived
off the beaches and embarked troops during the night of 27th/28th May the
Abel Tasman, Alice and Kaap Falga, loaded with ammunition and food,
arrived off La Panne early in the morning of 28th May; the Hilda and Doggers-
bank reached Dunkirk by noon the 28th May, and were sent to the beaches;
while the remainder⁷, in error, returned to the Downs, after having got within
a few miles of Dunkirk.
2 Off R buoy the Anthony, with the Kyno, was ordered back to the Downs and sub-
I Eleven of the St. Helier's crew had been replaced by naval ratings.
sequently 3 to Portsmouth. The Kyno took no further part in Operation "Dynamo".
R.A.F. Narrative, p. 319.
5 4 R.A.F. Narrative, P. 320.
Scimitar were sent.
Appendices D. 1 and D. 2. The Wakeful, Mackay, Worcester, Montrose, Shikari and
6 7 See Appendix F.
The Bornrif, Brandaris, Hondsrug, Jutland, Patria, Tilly, and Twente.
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CHAP. V
had all come under fire from the shore guns at Calais and Gravelines. At
0415 on the 28th May the Queen of the Channel, loaded with 904. troops, was
attacked by one aircraft; 3 or 4 bombs were dropped, which straddled the ship
abaft the mainmast and broke her back, the starboard propeller shaft and the
rudder. By good fortune the Dorrien Rose, en route for Dunkirk, was in the
vicinity and rescued the troops : the Queen of the Channel sank about 1/2 hour
later. The St. Seiriol, which left Dunkirk at about 0415 with 494 troops,
reached Folkestone in safety.
Civilian crews feel the strain
Some 45 personnel vessels were used during operation "Dynamo"
Of these eight were sunk, at least six were so damaged by bombing or gunfire
as to render them unfit for further use during the operation, and two were
damaged in collision. Nine of the largest of these personnel vessels had been
engaged prior to "Dynamo" in operations at Dunkirk, Calais and Boulogne,
and their Captains and crews were beginning to feel the strain when Operation
"Dynamo" started.
Thus it was that the Master of the Canterbury, which had already completed
2 round trips to Dunkirk in operation "Dynamo", reported, on the 28th May,
that he was too worn out to make a third trip. The P.S.T.O. went on board
and explained the gravity of the situation to the Master, and the Canterbury
sailed at 0930 the next day. On her return voyage from Dunkirk she was
bombed and damaged, and after landing her 1960 troops went into dock for
repairs. In the 3 trips she made the Canterbury brought back 4,416 troops;
her Master, Captain C. A. Hancock, was awarded the D.S.C.
Personnel vessels not to be employed during full daylight
On the 28th May, however, it had become apparent that development of
the German air threat over the evacuation area, and the increasing artillery
fire from shore batteries covering the sea approaches to Dunkirk, prohibited
the employment of personnel and similar vessels during daylight, until the
position was restored, and that evacuation from Dunkirk by day must for the
moment be confined to warships and small vessels².
It was not, therefore, until later in the day, that the P/V Royal Daffodil
sailed for Dunkirk, and eight other personnel vessels and a hospital carrier³
received their sailing orders during the afternoon and evening.
The northern Route Y was by this time in general use⁴, but ships proceeding
from Dover to Dunkirk were ordered to use the southern and shorter Route Z,
if the passage from Calais Bell buoy to Dunkirk could be made in darkness.
N.O.I.C. Ramsgate responsible for servicing skoots
In these circumstances some 20 skoots reached Dunkirk, or arrived off the
beaches during the day and evening of the 28th May; others were on the way.
Their speed varied, but most of them were very slow. Eight of them went
into Dunkirk harbour⁵, and four to Bray beach⁶. The Abel Tasman, loaded
with ammunition, the Alice and Kaap Falga, loaded with food, and three
I This number includes 3 store ships, 3 motor vessels and a few freighters, coasters and
tramps.
2 D.R. p. 4, para. 13.
3 The Scotia, Malines, Prague, Manxman, Royal Sovereign, Tynwald, Lochgarry, Killarney
and the H.C. Paris.
4 Appendix K.1.
5 The Caribia, Fredanja, Friso, Jutland, Tilly, Patria, Sursum-Corda, and Twente.
6 The Amazone, Doggersbank, Hilda, and Oranje.
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APPENDIX F
5. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to Emperor proceed of India, direct Princess minefield Elizabeth [10th M.S.F.] (R)
troops. Emperor of India is to over to La Panne to embark C.M.S.
northward to be at your discretion depending place. clear to
Princess of Elizabeth Gravelines is to Point proceed where over enemy minefields batteries to may Dunkirk be in keeping well
troops. Return route on the state
APPENDIX F
SIGNALS RE BUILD-UP OF SKOOTS
22nd May
F.1. ADMIRALTY V.A. to Dover C.-IN-C. PORTSMOUTH, (R) F.O.I.C. Portland, F.O.I.C. Southampton,
200-300 tons, are to be sent immediately These to Docks, Southampton, where
From the following list of Dutch coasters lying New in Poole, four empty and of about
will be loaded with military supplies. will be manned by naval crews after they
arrival at Southampton, and will work under the War Office.
manned by naval crews and ready will be at the disposal of V.A. Dover.
2. As many of the remainder when as are in light condition will be taken over and
of these vessels reporting names of vessels as they became ready for service.
3. C.-in-C. Portsmouth, is requested to arrange for the organisation and assembly
Chart Depot.
4. Arrangements are being made for sets of charts to be sent to Portsmouth
5. Further signal will be made regarding provision of naval personnel and dis-
posal of Dutch crews on taking over.
6. It is a matter of great importance that these vessels should be got ready for
service as soon as possible.
7. Despatch II
Horst
Brem'
Jaba
Sursum Corda
Bockelo'
Ruja
Abel Tasman
Hebenobel1
Java
Virgo
Kaapfalga
Friso
Alice
Aldo'
Dourswold
Nottingham1
Fredanja
Hebe II
1703/22
F.2. ADMIRALTY to C.-IN-C. NORE (R) F.O.I.C. London, V.A. Dover
in Wharf ballast and of about 200-300 tons, are to be sent immediately to Victualling
1. From the following list of Dutch coasters lying in the Port of London, four
after Deptford to load military supplies. These will be manned by naval crews
arrival at Deptford, and will work under the War Office.
over manned by naval crews.
2. and As many of the remainder which [?as] are in light condition are to be taken
these 3. C.-in-C. Nore is requested to for the and assembly of
vessels which when ready will be arrange placed at the disposal organisation of V.A. Dover.
4. Names of ships to be reported as they became ready for service.
Sheerness. 5. Arrangements are being made for sets of charts to be sent to Chart Depot
personnel 6. Further for manning. signal will be made re dispoasl of Dutch crews and provision of
I Was not available.
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OPERATION DYNAMO.
VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
ABDE BEAUCLARK
Lifeboat
ABEL TASMAN
Dutch
AEGIR
Dutch
ALICE
Dutch
AMAZONE
Dutch
ANTJE
Dutch
BART
Dutch
BORNRIFF
Dutch
BRENDARIS
Dutch
CARIBIA
Dutch
DELTA
Dutch
DESPATCH II
Dutch
DOGGER BANK
Dutch
FERDANTA
Dutch
FRISCO
Dutch.
CORECHT
Dutch
Dutch
HEBE
HONSDRUG
Dutch
Dutch
HORST
Dutch
JAVA
Dutch
JUTLAND
Dutch
KAAPFALGA
Dutch
Aground on Brady beach.
LENA
Dutch
ORANJE
Dutch
PACIFIC
Dutch
PASCHULL
Dutch
PATRIA
PRINCESS JULIANA
Dutch
Dutch
REIGER
Dutch
RIKA
Dutch
RUJA
Dutch
SANANTINO
Dutch
SURSUM CORDA
Dutch
TILLY
Dutch
TWENTE
Dutch
VREDE
Dutch
WEGA
Dutch
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OPERATION DYNAMO
DUTCH. YESSELS.
VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
lamy
ABDE BEAUCLARK
Lifeboat
Mr.Bellamy (Dutch)
ABEL TASMAN
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy (Dutch)
AEGIR
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
ALICE
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
AMAZONE
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
ANTJE
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
BART
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
BORNRIFF
Dutch
Mr. .Bellamy
BRENDARIS
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
CARIBIA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
DELTA
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
DESPATCH II
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
DOGGER BANK
Dutch
Mr.Bellemy
EN
Very
twing
FERDANTA
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
FRISO
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
WI
GORECHT
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
H H H
ZEO
HEBE
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
HONSDRUG
Dutch
Mr. Bellamy
HORST
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
JAVA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
JUTLAND
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
KAAFALGIA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy

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OPERATION DYNAMO
VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
ABDE BEAUCLARK
Lifeboat
Mr.Bellamy (Dutch)
ABEL TASMAN
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy (Dutch)
AEGIR
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
ALICE
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
AMAZONE
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
ANTJE
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
BART
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
BORNRIFF
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
BRENDARIS
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
CARIBIA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
DELTA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
DESPATCH II
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
DOGGER BANK
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
FERDANTA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
FRISO
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
GORECHT
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
HEBE
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
HONSDRUG
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
HORST
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
JAVA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
JUTLAND
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy
KAAFALGIA
Dutch
Mr.Bellamy

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UNITED
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING.
BED
USE
MESSAGE.
STATE
152
2321/1
June
OUT
07
EYE
To
V.A. Dover. 414
DATE 1.6.40.
repeated.
C. in C. Nore 896
C. in 0. Portsmouth 220
C. in C. Rosyth 522
F.O. 1/c London
P.O. 1/c Southampton
Commodore 1/c Sheerness 613
N.O. 1/c Ramsgate
F.O. 1/c Tyne
N.O. 1/c Grimsby
F.O. 1/c Humber
N.O. 1/c Yarmouth
F.O. i/c Harwich
N.O. 1/c Newhaven
F.O. 1/c Portland 562
N.O. 1/c Poole
F.O. 1/c Greenock
N.O. 1/c Lowestoft
War Office
Air Ninistry
NAVAL CYPHER C.
From.
Admiralty
IMPORTANT
On completion of Operation DYNAMO vessels and small
craft are to be disposed of as follows:-
A. Motor boats requisitioned from Nore Area to Sheerness
and if necessary overflow to Southend.
B. Motor boats requisitioned from Dover and Portsmouth Areas
to Ramsgate.
C. Personnel ships, British coasters, fishing boats, tugs,
lighters, barges and pulling boats to place from which they
came Coasters loaded with army stores to ports at which they
were loaded.
D. Service motor boats and other craft, including War Office
and R.A.F. boats, to place from which they came.
(84324C) Wt 34295/31 200 Pads 11/39 H, & Ld H,J,R&L,Ld Gp 684
D. Dutch coasters commissioned as tenders to Royal Naval
Barracks, Chatham.
(1) Those with army stores to Deptford to discharge,
then to berth ordered by F.O. 1/c London.
(84884C) WS 34/295/51 200 Pain ups
(ii) Those empty to berth assigned by F.O. i/c London
(111) The above to be paid off on arrival at their final
berth and crews sent to Chatham Barracks.
F.
Dutch coasters commissioned as tenders to Royal Naval
Barracks Portsmouth.
(1) ABEL TASMAN to Newhaven or Littlehampton to dis-
charge then to Poole.
(11) TINY at present unloading at Upnor to London as
ordered by F.O. 1/c London.
(111) Any with army stores to Southampton to discharge,
then to Poole
(iv) Those empty to Poole.
(v) On arrival at Poole they are to be paid off and
crews sent to Portsmouth Barracks.
G.
30/5/40 to conform with that letter.
Vessels referred to in A.L. M/M.S. 0393/40 dated 30/5/40
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r OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
#
KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft )
v. 4 ("Vernon's pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE (Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S" A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Craft)
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PASCHOLL
ALICE
FRISCO
PATRIA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
PRINCESS JULIANA
ANTJE
HEBE
REIGER
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RIKA
BART
HONDSRUG
RUJA
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
BRANDARIS
JAVA
SURSUM CORDA
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TILLY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TINY
DEMOK I
LENA
TUNG
DENEB
ORANJE
TWENTE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
VREDE
ZEUS
Sunk
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LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
#
KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft)
V. 4 ("Vernon's" pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE (Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S' A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Craft)
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PASCHOLL
ALICE
FRISCO
PATRIA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
PRINCESS JULIANA
ANTJE
HEBE
REIGER
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RIKA
BART
HONDSRUG
RUJA
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
BRANDARIS
JAVA
SURSUM CORDA
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TILLY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TINY
DEMOK I
LENA
TUNG
DENEB
ORANJE
TWENTE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
VREDE
ZEUS
#
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Dynam 22 A14/0/1352 3 3
From .. Lieutenant Commander T.G.P. Crick, Royal Navy.
in 'Caloutta" for passage.
Date .. 29th May 1940.
To
.. The Vice-Admiral, Dover.
Submitted:-
As the Senior Officer of H.M.Ships"Abel Tasman",
"Alice" and "Kaapfalga" (Dutch barges), I have the honour
to make the following report on operations at La Panne on
28th May.
2.
"Abel Tasman" was loaded with ammunition,
"Alice" and "Kaapfalga" with provisions. The destination
of La Panne was received at Dover at 1900 on 27th May
and ships sailed forthwith.
3.
On arrival at about 0500 ships were beached
shortly after high water. A number of H.M. Ships were
in the process of evacuating troops.
I proceeded ashore to make arrangements with
the Military for unloading. It was extremely hard to get
any information at all or to understand the situation.
After 2½ hours search I was able to locate G.H.Q. and
reported to General Adam, who was in command of the Adam
force. He stated that it was of paramount importance to
evacuate as many troops, on the beaches between La Panne
and Dunkirk. I accordingly made those arrangements. There
was great air activity all day and at about 1400 approximately
6 bombers commenced a wave of attacks with bombs and machine-gun
on the three ships and the personnel in general on the beach.
The Military were about to commence embarking. I had left
orders that in the event of attack the crew were to take
cover on the beach, or elsewhere than on board, where there
was still a quantity of ammunition. Immediately after, the
second attack, I went on board "Abel Tasman" to see that
my orders had been carried out. The crew of 9 were extremely
young and 6 of them had not been to sea before. I found
one rating on board and got him ashore. There was only time
to take cover under the ship closewto the keel. I was
wounded in the foot by a machine-gun bullet during one of
the attacks.
When the attacks were over my wound was dressed
on the beach. I was in considerable pain and did not feel
that I could adequately perform the duty of getting my ship
back to Dover. I therefore turned over to the next Senior
C.O.. Later on I learned that my 1st Lieutenant had been
very badly wounded. I therefore determined to return to
Dover. I was feeling much better after receiving proper
medical attention. Ships were due to sail at 1700, and I
felt that I could carry out the navigation with one of the
1st Lieutenants in charge of the ship and that by stationing the
the ship with the sole Officer astern in the line that
three ships would return.to Dover with the troops.
Accordingly I was carried down to the beach
had sailed. I could get no answer from the remaining
at 1630 by the military, only to find that two of the ship ships
as by possible after the bombing was over and as
hailing. Apparently it had been decided to there sail as were soon

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From
It: H.R.Wykehem-Martin.
5
1st Lieut: Alice, & later
6
0.0. Kaspfalga.
Date 13th June.
To V.A.Dover.
Recommendations, Dyhemo Operation.
Alice and Kaap Falga, D.B.2 &D.B.3,
spent 8 daylight hours beached off La Panne.
During this time 4 bomb and machine gun sttacks
were made on the ships and military
Alice was put out of action and the
crew had to embark in Kaap Falga, which Lieut:
J. Culmer, R.N.V.R. had managed to refloat.
letter to Commanding Officer,
Devonport Barracks, on the behaviour of the
crews of both Alice and KaspFalga, was
with each draft when the ships off.
In
Alice's
crew
the
following
were mentioned:-
P.O. Moore.
A/E.R.A4.N. Somerville.
L/Sto:
E.Sands.
in
In Kaap Falga's crew the following
names were mentioned:-
B
A/LS. Robinson. E.R.A.4. J.Olver.
ted
done.
In view of the disappointingly small
part both ships played in this operation no
the
further recomendation necessary.
I
have
the
honour
to
Sir
23,
Servant,
uned
Your
obedient
Rager to pheham Lieut: Martin
es
Royal Navy.
and
3.0.
and Lieutenant Slater.
three I saw I appointed myself to ABEL TASMAN and told Lieut.
Lieutenant Commander Crick and took command of the
Slater ships. to appoint his First Lieutenant, Lieutenant Wykeham-Martin then went
as down Commanding the beach to Bray with the Adjutant R.A.S.C. to arrange about
Officer KAAP-FALGA. Lieutenant Slater
unloading KAAP-FALGA and started ALICE at there. 1530 with tide rising fast. hailed At
1700 grass for him to tow my stern off. hands
KAAP-FALGA The embarkation and ALICE floated and got under way. I There
ALIOE and passed laid a out from ABEL TASMAN and I had no broke to
were no anchors out in the time: vis. H.W. 1745. ALICE then the down
lay and I them removed my grass. By this time I borne. was manoeuvring
engines and the time ship I had was becoming a moment water to spare I saw ALICE's eight crew in
her boats to seaward and of me have to. We hailed hailed them by Lieutenant to
The next rowing over to KAAP-FALGA who was about and tried
cables signal but no notice was taken. I was then

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Dynamo.205.
6
Cofor
6
SUBJECT LETTER OF PROCEEDINGS.
FROM THE COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. ABEL TASMAN.
DATE .... 7th June 1940.
No.
TO THE COMMODORE, R.N. BARRACKS, PORTSMOUTH.
Submitted:
The following letter of proceedings of H.M. Ships
KAAP-FALGA and ABEL TASMAN, in accordance with your verbal
instructions.
2. KAAP-FAIGA - Sunday 26th May 2030. Sailed from
Southampton for Dover for orders.
Monday 27th May 1600. Arrived Dover Roads
at 1900 was ordered to proceed to Downs for a route to La Panne.
2050. Sailed for La Panne.
Tuesday 28th May 0800. Arrived at La Panne
and anchored near ABEL TASMAN who was beached broadside on and
unloading ammunition.
We started unloading our deck cargo and landed part of it in
the ships boats.
At 1300 I went ashore with Lieutenant Slater, Commanding
H.M.S. ALICE to see the authorities ashore about what they wanted
done.
We met Lieutenant Commander Crick, commanding H.M.S. ABEL
TASMAN, who told us he was evacuating troops and we should do the
same when we had discharged some of our cargo.
At 1400, the three ships were attacked by 20 German bombers,
who dropped High Explosive and incendiary bombs and machine gunned
the ships and troops on the beach. The ships were not hit by
bombs except one incendiary which fell in the hold of ABRL TASHAN
and luckily did not ignite. There were several Army casualties
and the following Naval casualties from machine gunning :-
Killed Fred. K. Brown, A.B.
Wounded - Lieut. Commander T. Crick, R.N.
Lieutenant Griffiths, R.N.V.R.
(Died)
Lieutenant Griffiths has since died of his wounds. All
were from ABEL TASMAN.
The two wounded officers were very efficiently dealt with and
taken to the first aid post by Petty Officer v.c. Harding, the
Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A. of ABEL TASMAN.
At this time I was still ashore with the Colonel of R.A.S.C.
and Lieutenant Slater.
I saw Lieutenant Commander Crick and took command of the
Slater to appoint his First Lieutenant, Lieutenant Wykeham-Martin
three ships. I appointed myself to ABEL TASMAN and told Lieut.
as Commanding Officer KAAP-FALGA. Lieutenant Slater then went
down the beach to Bray with the Adjutant R.A.S.C. to arrange about
unloading KAAP-FALGA and ALICE there.
The embarkation started at 1530 with tide rising fast. At
1700 KAAP-FALGA and ALICE floated and got under way. I hailed
ALICE and passed a grass for him to tow my stern off. There
were no anchors laid out from ABEL TASMAN and I had no hands to
and I removed my grass. By this time I was manoeuvring the
lay them out in the time: vis. H.W. 1745. ALICE then broke down
engines and the ship was becoming water borne.
The next time I had a moment to spare I saw ALICE's crew in
her boats and rowing over to KAAP-FALGA who was about eight
cables to seaward of me have to. We hailed them and tried to
signal but no notice was taken. I was then hailed by Lieutenant

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CONFIDENTIAL dispanizes A14/0/1352
Dynam 239. Alu/o/ 9
1352
8
TER OF PROCEEDINGS - EVACUATION.
9
stsmouth.
mmanding Officer, H.M.S. ABEL TASMAN
ommunication of 7th June 1940)
FICERS OF REQUISITIONED
DPERATION DYNAMO.
II.
over at 20.00 Sunday 26th. May
1 proceeded in Company with
Vice Admiral, Dover.
1 arrival at Dover orders there
and discharge. When 4 miles
it pilot of a Hurricane fighter
Forwarded. The behaviour of
:rival at the beach 0830 May 28th.
bading and the Kaap Falga
ALICE would appear to need some
and grounded. It. Condr. Crick
lanation.
for orders, and on his return
y Duries and discharge there.
ild float again at H.W. In
British H.Q for definite
Whilst ashore we were
and we had to take cover with
I could be driven to H.Q. at
Barracks, Portsmouth.
2,
Company with the Kaap Falga
June 1940.
COMMODORE.
the ships to be beached and
1 went down to the beach to enbark
in and 1st. Licut. of the Abel
a redistribution of Officers.
md Lieut. Beale the Senior
ADMIRAL
vival at the beach I found
see moving off to the Westward
11 JUN 1940
ility distance, There appeared
*
the Abel Tasman was endeavouring
DOVER
to attract the attention of the
for me. Before leaving the
int of the R.A.S.C. who had
tval on board the Abel Tasman
he had refloated the Alice
) from the Alice informing him
broken down. He also informed me
A which weighed and proceeded
him of his intentions
). LaPanne Lieut Beale and myself
in and first first Lieut. were
tad arison. The adjutant of the
R.A.S.C. who was remaining ashore knew the orders that had been issued. The
possibility of towing the Alice to Bray Downs was
considered. Owing to the absence of personnel and boats and gear this project
was considered unwarrentable to delay departure. I consulted Lieut. Beale
and the Colonel R.A.S.C. unit who was Senior Officer La Panne and it was
decided that I should take over the duties of 1st. Licut. (Lieut. Beale being
single handed, and assist him in taking the Abel Basman back to Dover, as it
was considered that I should serve no useful purpose otherwise. The situation
was reported to C. in C. Dover on arrival and he approved of my appointment
I remained second in Command. The movements of Abel Tasman have been reported
by the Commanding Officer.
Signed H.M.Slater Lieut.
KAAP FALGA and ABEL TASMAN.
Kaap Falga. ailed Sunday 26th. May 16.00 from Southampton for Dover for
orders. Monday 27th. May 16.00 arrived Dover Roads At 19.00 was ordered to
proceed to Downs for a route to La. Panne. 08.00 Tuesday 28th. Arrived at La
Panne and anchored near Abel Tasman who was beached broadside on and unloading
ammunition. Ce started unloading our Deck Cargo and landed part of it in
Ships boats. At 13.00 I went ashore with Lieut. Slater, Commanding H.M.S. Alice
to see the authorities ashore about what they wanted done. We met Lieut. Coodr and
Crick commending H.M.S. Abel Tasman who told us he was evacuating troops the
we should do the same when we had discharged some of our Cargo. At 14.00 bombs three
ships were the ships and troops on the beach and were not hit by not ignite. except
attacked by 20 German bombers who dropped H.E. and Incendiary bombs
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From! Resident Naval Officer, Poole.
Dynam 239. A14/0/ 9
1352
To:-' Flag Officer in Charge, Portland,
9
Copy to Staff Officer Operations, Portsmouth.
REPORTS RECEIVED FROM COMMANDING OFFICERS OF REQUISITIONED
DUTCH COASTERS, WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION DYNAMO.
"ALICE".
H. 11. S. Alice sailed from Southampton for Dover at 20.00 Sunday 26th. May
loaded with stores approximately 300 tons and proceeded in Company with
H.M.S. Kaap Falga and H.M.S. Abel Tasman. On arrival at Dover orders there
received to proceed immediately to La Panne and discharge. When 4 miles
from La Panne we stopped to pick up a sergeant pilot of a Hurricane fighter
who had been shot down by an A.A. Ship On arrival at the beach 0830 May 28th.
we joined the Abel Tasman close in shore unloading and the Kaap Falga
anchored close to. I closed the Abel Tasman and grounded. Lt. Condr. Crick
had disembarked and proceeded to Local H.Q. for orders, and on his return
he informed me that we were to proceed to Bray Dunes and discharge there.
This was not possible until 17.00 when we would float again at H.W. In
consequence I decided myself to go ashore to British H.Q for definite
instructions and to arrange hands for unloading. Whilst ashore we were
subjected to various forms of areial attack and we had to take cover with
the result that some time had elapsed before I could be driven to H.Q. at
Bray. I was then given orders to roceed in Company with the laap Falga
to Bray Dunes to arrive at 21.00 28th. May, the shins to be beached and
unloaded. I was driven back to La Panne and went down to the beach to enbark
on my ship. Later in the afternoon the Captain and 1st. Lieut. of the Abel
Tasman had been wounded which neccessitated a redistribution of Officers.
I was to remain in Command of H.M.S. Alice and Lieut. Beale the Senior
X
Officer took command of Abel Tasman. On arrival at the beach I found
only two ships. The Kaap Falga, I could just see moving off to the Westward
about two miles away which was then the visibility distance. There appeared
to be no signs of life aboard the Alice and the Abel Tasman was endeavouring
to refloat. After about 20 minutes I managed to attract the attention of the
Abel Tasman which sent a waterlogged boat in for me. Before leaving the
beach I explained the situation to the Adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who had
accompanied me during the afternoon. On arrival on board the Abel Tasman
Lieut. Beale informed me that in my absence he had refloated the Alice
and anchored her. He then received a message from the Alice informing him
that the engines of the Alice had completely broken down. He also informed me
that the crew etc. had gone over to Kaap Falga which weighed and prodeeded
without orders from Lieut. Beale or informing him of his intentions
The situation was then appreciated by the C.O. LaPanne Lieut Beale and myself
and beale decided that XX first Lieut. Martin and first first Lieut. were
capable of dealing with the situation which had arison. The adjutant of The the
R.A.S.C. who was remaining ashore knew the orders that had been issued.
possibility of towing the Alice to Bray Downs was
considered. Owing to the absence of personnel and boats and gear this Beale project
considered unwarrentable to delay departure. I consulted Lieut.
was and the Colonel R.A.S.C. unit who was Senior Officer La Panne and it was
decided that I should take over the duties of 1st. Lieut. (Lieut. Beale being it
was to C. in C. Dover on arrival and he approved of my appointment
single considered that I should serve no useful purpose otherwise. The
handed, and assist him in taking the Abel Basman back to Dover, situation as
was I remained reported second in Command. The movements of Abel Tasman have been reported
by the Commanding Officer.
Signed H.M. Slater Lieut.
KAAP FALGA and ailed ABEL Sunday TASMAN. 26th. May 16.00 from Southampton for Dover ordered for
Kaap Falga. 27th. May 16.00 arrived Dover Roads At 19.00 was Arrived at to
orders. Monday route to La. Panne. 08.00 Tuesday 28th. and unloading La
proceed to Downs for near a Abel Tasman who was beached broadside on of it in
Panne and anchored started unloading our Deck Cargo and landed part H.M.S.
ammunition. Ce ashore with Lieut. Slater, Commanding Lieut. Condr Alice
Ships boats. At 13.00 ashore I went about what they wanted done. We met troops and
to Crick see commanding the authorities H.M.S. when Abel we Tasman had discharged who told us some he of was our evacuating Cargo. and Incendiary At 14.00 bombs the three
we should were do attacked the same by 20 German bombers the who beach dropped and were H.E. not hit by bombs except
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There were several Killed Army Fred casualities K. and the following Naval Casualties from
mohine gunning. Brown A.B.
[ounded Lieut Comdr. Crick R.H. Lieut. Griffiths R.N.V.R. Lieut Griffiths
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has since died of wounds. All were from Abel Tasman.
The two wounded officers were very efficiently dealt with and taken to the first
aid post by W.C. Harding P.O. the Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A. of
Abel Tasman At this time I was still ashore with the Colonel of title R.A.S.C.
and lieut. Stater. I saw Lieut. Comdr. Crick and took command of the three
ships. I appointed myself to Abel Tasman and told Lieut. Slater to appoint his
First Licut. Lieut. Wykeham-Martin as C.O. of Kaap Falga. Lieut. Slater then
down to the beach to Bray with the adjutant R.A.S.C. to arrange about
mloading Kaap Falga and Alice here.
The embarkation started at 15.30 with tide rising fast. At 17.00 Kaap Falga
and Alice floated and got under way. I hailed Alice and passed a Grass for
im to tow my stern off. There were no anchors laid out from Abel Tasman and I
ad no hands to lay them out at the time. viz. H.W. 17.45. Alice then broke down
nd I removed my grass. By this time I was manouverin, the engines and the ship
78.S becoming water borne. The next time I had a moment to spare I saw Alice's
crew in her boats rowing over to Kaap Falga who was about eight cables to Seaward
Wome hove to. We hailed them and tried to signal but no notice was taken. I was
then hailed byb Lieut. Slater and took him on board.
'he ship was by now (17.45) but bumping and being driven inshore by the shore
vind. I managed to get the stern clear by putting troops forward and then the bows
moving them aft. We then went ahead and after grounding heavily twice X got took into
y leep water. As the German Aircraft were still present we took advantgage a
of a rain squall and sailed immediately. Kaap Falga had by now sailed on
0700 Wed, 29th. Arrived Dover and landed troops approximately 200 R.A.S.C Units
Vesterley course accross the Banks.
22.00 Wed. Sailed for Newhaven to disembark ammunition remaining about ammunition 200 tons
lso about 20 French Staff Officers.
08.00 Thurs. 30th. Arrived Newhaven completed to full stowage of
03.00 12.00 Fri. 31st. Arrived Dover roads anchored and reported myself to Examination far as
Fri. 31st, Sailed to Dover for orders.
vessel, At midnight the roads were cleared and I proceeded westwards as
Dungeness returning to anchor.
Sat.lst. June June at Entered 05.00 submarine basin at 08.00 and secured alongside to discharge Sandhurst
Sun. from whom 2nd. we took in lubricating oil. 10.15. Proceeded to Newhaven
18.30 Arrive Newhaven.
ionday 3rd. June. Discharged at Newhaven
Pues. 4th. June Compketed discharging
ed.5th. 0615 Sailed for Poole.
L8.00. wish Arrived to draw Poole. attention to the admirable work done by the
W. C. Harding PO DJX149987
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copy to Staff Officer Operations, Portsmouth.
REPORTS RECEIVED FROM COMMANDING OFFICERS OF REQUISITIONED
DUTCH COASTERS, WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION DYNAMO.
ALICE".
H.M.S. Alice sailed from Southampton for Dover at 20.00 Sunday 26th
ay loaded with stores approximately 300 tons and proceeded in company
1th H.M.S.Kaap Falga and H.M.S. Abel Tasman. On arrival at Dover
rders there received to proceed immediately to La Panne and discharge.
hen 4 miles from La Panne we stopped to pick up a sergeant pilot of
Hurricane fighter who had been shot down by an A.A. Ship. On arrival
t the beach 0830 May 28th we joined the Abel Tasman close in shore
nloading and the Kaap Falga anchored close to. I closed the Abal Tasman
nd grounded. Lt. Comdr. Crick had disembarked and proceeded to Local
R for orders, and on his return he informed me that we were to proceed
o Bray Dunes and discharge there. This was not possible until 17.00
hen we would float again at H.W. In consequence I decided myself to
o ashore to British H.Q. for definite instructions and to arrange
ands for unloading. Whilst ashore we were subjected to various
orms of aerial attack and we had to take cover with the result that
ome time had alapsed before I could be driven to H.Q. at Bray.
was then given orders to proceed in Company wi th the Kaap Falga to
ray Dunes to arrive at 2100 28th May, the ships to be beached and
nloaded. I was driven back to La Panne and went down to the beach
membark on my ship. Later in therafternoon the Captain and 1st
ieut. of the Abel Tasman which necessitated a redistribution of Officers
was to remain in Command of H.M.S. Alice and Lieut. Beale the Senior
fficer took command of Abel Tasman. On arrival at the beach I found
nly two ships. The Kaap Falga, I could just see moving off to the
estward about two miles to the Westward about two miles away which
as then the visibility distance. There appeared to be no signs of
ife aboard the Alice and the Abel Tasman was endeavouring to refloat.
fter about 20 minutes I managed to attact the attention of the Abel
'asman which sent a waterlogged boat in for me. Before leaving the
each I explained the situation to the Adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who had
accompanied me during the afternoon. On arrival on board the Abel Tasman
ieut. Beale informed me that in my absence he had refloated the Alice
nd anchored her. He then received a message from the Alice informing
im that the engines of the Alice had completely broken down. He also
nformed that the crew etc. had gone over to Kaap Falga which weighed
and proceeded without orders from Lieut. Beale or informing him of his
intentions. The situation was then appreciated by the C.O. La Panne
Lieut. Beale and myself and Beale decided that first Lieut. Martin and
'irst Lieut. were capable of dealing with the situation which had arisen.
The adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who was remaining ashore knew the orders
.hat had been issued. The possibility of towing the Alice to Bray Downs
as. considered. Owing to the absence of personnel and boats and gear
his project was considered unwarrantable to delay departure. I
consulted Lieut. Beale and the Colonel R.A.S.C. unit who was Senior
fficer La Panne and it was decided that I should take over the duties
f 1st Lieut. (Lieut. Beale being single handed, and assist him in
taking ever the Abel Tasman back to Dover, as it was considered that I
lould serve no useful purpose otherwise. The situation was reported to
:., in C. Dover on arrival and he approved of my appointment I remained
econd in command. The movements of Abel Tasman have been reported
y the Commanding Officer.
Signed H.M. Slater Lieut.
AAP FALGA and ABEL TASMAN.
Kaap Falga sailed Sunday 26th May 1600 from Southampton for Dover for
orders. Monday 27th May 1600 arrived Dover Roads at 1900 was ordered
o proseed to Downs for a route to La Panne. 0800 Tuesday 28th
Arrived at La Panne and anchored near Abal Tasman who was beached
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cargo and landed part of it in Ships boats.
ashore with Lieut. Slater, Commanding H.M.S.A1
the authorities ashore about what they wanted
Lieut. us he was Comdr. evacuating Crick commanding troops and H.M.S.Abel we should Tasma do th
were we had attacked discharge by 20 some German of our bombers Cargo. the who At dropped 1400 the
Indendiary bombs machine gunned ships and t
beach and were not hit by bombs except one incer
fell in the hold of Abel Tasman and luckily did
There were several Army casualties and the follo
Killed
Casualties from machine gunning. Killed Fred K.
Wounded Lieut. Comdr. Crick R.N. Lieut. Griffith
Lieut. Griffiths has since died of wounds. All
Abel Tasman.
The two wounded officers were very eff
dealt with and taken to the first aid post by W.
P.O. the Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A.
Tasman. At this time I was still ashore with the
of the R.A.S.C. and Liejt. Slater. I saw Lieut.
and took command of the three ships. I appointed
Abel Tasman and told Lieut. Slater to appoint his
Wykeham-Martin as C.O. of Kaap Falga. Lieut. Slate
down to the beach to Bray with the adjutant R.A.S.
arrange about unloading Kaap Falga and Alice here
The embarkation started at 1530 with ti
fast. At 1700 Kaap Falga and Alice floated and got
way. I hailed Alice and passed a Grass for him to
stern off. There were no anchors laid out from Abc
and I had no hands to lay them out at the time. via
1745. Alice then broke down and I removed my grass
time I was manouvering the engines and the ship was
water borne. Myxxmxxxxxxx The next time I had a
spare I saw Alice's crew in her boats rowing over
Falga who was about eight cables to Seaward then h
Lieut. Slater and took him on board.
The ship was by now afloat (1745) but bur
being driven inshore by the shore wind. I managed
the stern clear by putting troops forward and then
by moving them aft. We then went ahead and after 8
heavily twice got into deep water. As the German A
were still present we took advantage of a rain squar
sailed immediately. Kaap Falga had by now sailed 00
course across the Banks.
0700 Wed. 29th, Arrived Dover and landed
approximately 200 R.A.S.C. Units also about 20 Fren
Arfived ammunition remaining about 200 tons, 0800. Thursday
Officers. 2200. Wednesday. Sailed for Newhaven to
myself Friday, Slst. Arrived Dover roads stowage anchored an
1200. Hewhaven completed to full of ammuni
to anchot. and I proceeded westwards midnight as far as Dungenes the
cleared to Examination vessel. At road
Sandhurst submarine basin at 0800 and 0500. Sunday alongsid
Entered Saturday 1st. June at
2nd
3rd June. to discharge. 1830. oil.
to Newhaven from whom we took lubricating secured 1015.
arrived Poole, Wednesday 5th. 0615 sailed Tuesday for 4th Poole.
discharged. Discharged at Newhaven. Arrived Newhaven. June.
by the following I wish ratings to draw :- attention to the admirable
W.C.Harding. P.O. DJX. 149987.
J.J.Lyall. O.D. DJX.184099.
E.R.A. DMX. 64780,
date stamp.
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CONFIDENTIAL.
Dynamo 131.
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SUBJECT: PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. ALICE.
FROM:
THE COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. ALICE.
DAGE:
7th June 1940.
TO:
THE RESIDENT NAVAL OFFICER, POOLE.
(Copy to :- The Commodore, R.N. Barracks,
Portsmouth)
Letter of Proceedings.
Submitted.
The following letter of proceedings of H.N.S. ALICE
in accordance with your verbal instructions.
2. H.M.S. ALICE sailed from Southampton for Dover at
2000 Sunday 26th May, loaded with stores, approximately
300 tons, and proceeded in company with H.M.S. KAAP-PALGA
and H.M.S. ABEL TASMAN. On arrival at Dover 1600, 27th
May, orders were received to proceed immediately to La Panne
and discharge.
When four miles out from La Panne, we stopped to pick up
a sergeant pilot of a Hurricane fighter who had been shot
down by the Anti-aircraft ship.
On arrival at the beach, we found the ABRL TASMAN
close in shore unloading and the KAAP FALGAR anchored close
to. I closed the ABEL TASMAN and grounded.
Lieutenant Commander Crick had disemberked d
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DOVER
the KAAP-FALGA I could just see moving off to the westward
about two miles away which was then the visibility distance.
There appeared to be no signs of life onboard After the ALICE
about twenty minutes I managed to attract the attention of
and the ABEL TASMAN was endeavouring to refloat.
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cargo and landed part of it in Ships boats.
ashore with Lieut. Slater, about Commanding what
the authorities ashore they
Lieut. us he was Comdr. evacuating Crick commanding troops of and
we had discharge some our Cargo.
were attacked bombs by machine 20 German bombers who dropped th
beach Indendiary and were not hit by gunned bombs the ships and troo H.E
except one
killed
Casualties fell There in were the several from hold machine of Army Abel casualties Tasman and luckily incendi did
wounded
Wounded Lieut. gunning.
Abel Tasman. Griffiths has since died of
Lieut. Comdr. Crick R.N.
P.O. dealt the with and taken to the first aid post by effici
The two wounded officers were very
of the At this time I was still ashore with 01
Tasman. Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A. W.C.H
and took R.A.S.C. and Liejt. Slater. I saw Lieut. the C
Abel command of the three ships. I appointed Con
Wykeham-Martin down to as C.O. of Kaap Falga. Lieut. his
Tasman and told Lieut. Slater to appoint F1 my
arrange about unloading Kaap Falga and Alice here.
the beach to Bray with the adjutant R.A.S.C. Slater
way. fast. I At 1700 Kaap Falga and Alice floated and tide
The embarkation started at 1530 with
and I off. There were no anchors laid out him to
stern hailed Alice and passed a Grass for got
1745. had no hands to lay them out at the from Abel
time I Alice then broke down and I removed time. viz.
spare borne. I Myxxmxxxxxxx The next time ship was
water was manouvering the engines and the my grass,
Falga who saw Alice's crew in her boats I had a mon
Lieut. was about eight cables to Seaward rowing then over hail to
Slater and took him on board.
being
driven The ship was by now (1745)
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the admirable
W.C.Harding P.O. DJX. 149987.
Shortose. E.R.A. 64780,
O.D. DJX.184099. DMX.
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CONFIDENTIAL.
Dynam. 131.
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SUBJECT: PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. ALICE.
FROM:
THE COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. ALICE.
DAGE:
7th June 1940.
TO:
THE RESIDENT NAVAL OFFICER, POOLE.
(Copy to :- The Commodore, R.N. Barracks,
Portsmouth)
Letter of Proceedings.
Submitted.
The following letter of proceedings of H.M.S. ALICE
in accordance with your verbal instructions.
2. H.M.S. ALICE sailed from Southampton for Dover at
2000 Sunday 26th May, loaded with stores, approximately
300 tons, and proceeded in company with H.M.S. KAAP-PALGA
and H.M.S. ABEL TASMAN. On arrival at Dover 1600, 27th
May, orders were received to proceed immediately to La Panne
and discharge.
When four miles out from La Panne, we stopped to pick up
a sergeant pilot of a Hurricane fighter who had been shot
down by the Anti-aircraft ship.
On arrival at the beach, we found the ABEL TASMAN
close in shore unloading and the KAAP FALGAR anchored close
to. I closed the ABEL TASMAN and grounded.
Lieutenant Commander Crick had disembarked and proceeded
to local Headquarters for orders. On his return he informed
me that we were to proceed to Bray Dunes and discharge there.
This was not possible until 1700 when we would
float again at High Water. In consequence I decided myself
to go ashore and go to British Headquarters for definite
instructions and to arrange hands for unloading.
Whilst ashore we were subjected to various forms of
aerial attack and we had to take cover with the result that
some time had elapsed before I could be driven to Headquarters
at Bray. I was then given orders to proceed in company
with the KAAP-FALGA to Bray Dunes to arrive at 2100 28th May,
- the ships to be beached and unloaded I was then driven
back to La Panne and went down to the Peach to embark in my
ship. Earlier in the afternoon the Captain and First
Lieutenant of the ABEL TASMAN had been wounded which necessit-
ated a redistribution of officers. I was to remain in
command of H.M.S. ALICE, my Fist Lieutenant - Lieutenant
Wykeham-Martin was to command the KAAP-FALGA and Lieutenant
Beale the senior officer tools command of the ABEL TASMAN.
On arrival at the beach I found only two ships -
the KAAP-FALGA I could just see moving off to the westward
about two miles away which was then the visibility distance.
There appeared to be no signs of life onboard After the ALICE
about twenty minutes I managed to attract the attention of
and the ABEL TASMAN was endeavouring to refloat.
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PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. ALICE. (CONTD).
Page 2.
Before leaving of the the beach, I explained the situation
Adjutant during the afternoon. R.A.S.C. unit who had been accompanying to the me
had refloated the ALICE and schored her. He then received
informed me that in my absence Licutenant Wykeham-Martin
On arrival onboard the ABEL TASMAN, Lieutenant Beal
a message from the ALICE informing him that the engines
of the ALICE had completely broken down and also informed
me that the crew etc. had gone over to the KAAP-FALGA which
weighed and proceeded without orders from Lieutenant Beal,
or informing him of his intentions.
The situation was then appreciated by the Commanding
Officer La Panne, Lieutenant Beal and myself, and Lieutenant
Beal decided that Lieutenant Wykeham-Martin and his First
Lieutenant were capable of dealing with the situation that
had arisen. The Adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who was remaining
ashore knew the orders that had been issued. The possibility
of towing the ALICE to Bray Dunes by the ABEL TASMAN was
considered. Owing to the absence of personnel, boats and
gear, this project was considered warrantable to delay
departure. I consulted Lieutenant Beal and the Colonel
Commanding the R.A.S.C. unit, who was Senior Officer, La Panne,
and it was decided that I should take over the duties of
First Lieutenant (Lieutenant Beal being single handed) and
assist in bringing the ABEL TASMAN back to Dover as it vas
considered that I could serve no iseful purpose otherwise.
The situation was reported to Commander-in-Chief,
Dover, on arrival and he, approving of the appointment, I
remained as second in command.
The movements of ABEL TASMAN have been reported
by the Commanding Officer.
VICE ADMIRAL
LIEUTENANT R.N.
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