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ALOUETTE
14th A/S Striking
Force
31st
May
This yacht is shown in the Red List as being at
Aberdeen at the time of Operation Dynamo.
There is no evidence that she took part in Dynamo,
though her name is frequently mentioned in reports,
being evidently confused with that of the yacht
Alouette II.
troons,
(1)
let June
2030
1530
1700
of
the
2045
Ramagate.
troopa.(1)
Port engine out of action.
Total
175
Authority - R.O.II, D.384.
R.O.III, D.277.
The
D.S.M.
P.H. Wyatt, R.F.V.E.
Mention in Despotabes
B/Lt.
Sec.
Hand.
J.M.
Fenetek.
the
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ALOUETTE II
Echo Sounding
Yacht
S/Lt. R.E. Lee, R.N.V.R,,
Unit Officer.
31st May
0730
Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk.
1215
Arrived Dunkirk roads. Embarked 30
French soldiers, (and 3 N.O's and 4
ratings). Air attack.
1715
Proceeded. Air attack.
1950
Embarked 1 officer and 4 soldiers
from a small vessel which was taken
in tow. (Naval crew taken on board).
2130
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 35
troops. (1)
1st June
1030
Sailed for Dunkirk.
1530
Arrived Dunkirk east pier. Air attack.
Embarked 140 B.E.F., and cast off.
Air attack.
1700
Seaman Wyatt of the Alouette II shot
down an enemy bomber off Gravelines (2)
2045
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 140
troops. (1)
Port engine out of action.
Total 175
Authority - - R.O.II, p. 384.
R.O.III, p.277.
The following awards were made:
D.S.M.
Seaman F.H. Wyatt, R.N.V.R.
Mention in Despatches
S/Lt.
R.E. Lee, R.N.V.R.
Sec. Hand. J.M. Fenwick.
(1) Not mentioned in D.R. Ramsgate report states Alouette
(2) s/Lt. Lee's report states, "Admiral's barge from Alouette Ramsgate
disembarked 107.
shot no down the plane. C.W. 29685/40 states that was
doubt witnessed this". D.R. states that it
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NORE COMMAND.
13
(THE NORE AREA.)
NORE COMMAND-continued.
SHEERNESS.
THE NORE AREA.
HARWICH-continued
LONDON.
Base Ship.-Wildfire.
SHEERNESS-continued.
M/S Trawlers.
Base Ship-Pembroke.
Base Ship.-St. Tudno.
Ba
M/S Drifters.
Group 4.
M/S Craft.
M/S Yachts.
[45] Boy Allen M/S
[2] Corenna X
London. Repairs. Completes
New Prince of Wales I
Sheerness.
22 kw.
Sheerness.
22 November.
[45] Aronia D
[2
Britannia I
(Captain M/S).
Sheerness. Repairs. Date un-
[40] P Berberis x/s D
Harwich.
-
-
[45] Devon County M/S
[45] Sylph
Rochester. certain. Refit. Date un-
22 kw.
certain.
[44] Stella Leonis X
Ipswich. Degaussing. Date
[2
Girl Pat
-
(Fast Motor Boat)
[45] Forerunner M/S
uncertain.
22 kw.
[2] Flemming X D
Harwich.
[:
Echo Sounding Yacht.
Sheerness.
Echo Sounding Yacht.
[45] Go Ahead M/S
[:
Myris
[43] Alouette II
-
-
f.o. Southampton.
22 kw.
-
[45] Lichen x/m
Sheerness. Repairs. Date un-
[
Paddle Minesweeper.
certain.
Group 5.
City of Rochester
Chatham. Future under con-
[45] Monarda X/M
[2] Stella Rigel x
THAMES AND MEDWAY.
sideration.
[45] Plumer M/S
Sheerness.
Harwich.
22 kw.
[2] Waveflower X
Harbour Defence Patrol Craft.
M/S Trawlers.
[43] Aisha
[45] Tilly Duff x/M D
Harwich.
-
-
f.o. Southampton.
Group 2.
[2] Lord Melchett X D
Ipswich.
[43] Amalfi
.
[45] Vernal x/M D
Sheerness.
f.o. Southampton.
[45] C Myrtle X D XN/HB
Sheerness.
[2] William Wesney X
Harwich.
[45] Amulree
Sheerness.
[45] Welcome Home M/S
Sheerness. Repairs. Date un-
[45] C Larch X D
Sheerness.
22 kw.
certain.
[45] Caleta
-
Sheerness.
[45] C Tamarisk XD
Sheerness.
[48] Caterina
f.o. Gosport.
[45] Pyrope X D
Clorinde
Sheerness.
f.o. Southampton.
Group 6.
45 Glala
-
Sheerness.
Group 3.
[40] Colne x/s D
[45] Bernard Shaw X D
Harwich.
Majesta
f.o. Cowes.
Sheerness.
[2] River Clyde X
[43] Chrystobel II
[45] Milford Prince x D
HARWICH AREA.
f.o. Southampton.
Sheerness.
[45] Ma Joie II
Sheerness.
[45] Edwardian X D
Sheerness.
HARWICH.
[45] Tilburyness X
Sheerness.
Boom Defence Vessel.
Base Ship.-Badger.
M/S Trawlers (Ungrouped).
[45] Loch Laggan
M/S Trawlers (Ungrouped).
[45] Arctic Hunter
[2] Arkwright x
Sheerness.
Yarmouth.
Mooring Lighter.
X/L D
[45] Asama X/L
Cape Melville X
[45] Sparsholt
Sheerness.
M/S Yachts.
[45] Grampion X
Yarmouth.
[2] Boy Pat
Approved suitable for Dan-
[2] Clythness X/L D
Grimsby. Allocated to Har-
Examination Vessels.
[35] James Lay X
(Cdre. M/S)
laying.
wich.
[45] Danube III
Lowestoft. certain. Repairs. Date un-
[2] Cordela X/L D
-
Sheerness,
[45] Milford Princess
[2] London Pride
Harwich.
Harwich.
45 Danube V
Yarmouth.
(Fast Motor Boat)
[2] Earl Kitchener
[45] Milford Queen X
XD
X/L D
[45] Danube VI
Sheerness. certain. Repairs. Date un-
Yarmouth.
[45] Nogi X
[2] Suma X D
Lowestoft. Repairs. Date
[45] Keverne
Yarmouth.
uncertain.
Sheerness.
[45] Norse X/L D
Danlaying Vessels.
[45] St. Katherine
Sheerness. Repairs. Completes
[45] Solon X D
10 April.
[2] Madeline
-
Yarmouth.
Harwich.
[45] St. Melante X/L D
[2] Oakland
Balloon Barrage Drifters.
Sheerness.
Boy Scout.
M/S Tugs.
Carry On.
Ex Fortis.
Citron.
George Inverugie. & Albert.
Marinus.
Magnetic Ships.
[2] Scythe S
Comely Bank.
[45] Corfield
Constant Hope.
Kiddawdry.
Our Newspray. Kate.
45 Bushwood
Clyde.
Sheerness.
Paddle Minesweepers.
[2] Slogan S
Harwich.
Elsie and Nellie.
Lavinia L.
Triumph. Rose Emma.
12th Minesweeping Flotilla.
[45] Golden Eagle D
Special Service Vessels.
[2] Souvenir S
Young Alfred.
[43] C Queen Empress x
Harwich.
Royal Eagle
Sheerness. (Allocated to Irvine
(S.O.)
f.o. for Chatham. conversion Completes to A/S vessel.)
[43] C Oriole x
I
Portsmouth.
CHATHAM.
M/S Trawler.
Crested Eagle
9 April.
[2] P Duchess of Fife
Lowestoft. Repairs. Date
Magnetic Ships.
C Foyle
f.o. Chatham.
XD
uncertain.
Chatham. uncertain. Reboilering. Date
20 April.
Completes
Harwich.
[2] P Borde
-
Sheerness. Repairs. Date un-
[2] C Marmion X
certain (about 2 weeks).
Three
Magnetic Aircraft.
[2] C Waverley X
Lowestoft. Refit. Date un-
[2] Springdale
Chatham.
-
Manston
certain.

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Operation" DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M. Yacht ALOUETTE II. - Sub.Lieutenant Reginald Edward Lee.R.N.V.R.,
Unit Officer.
Recommendations.
OFFICER:
Sub. -Lieutenant Reginald Edward Lee, R.N.V.R.
On 1/6 executed a successful trip into Dunkirk
p.m.31/5 in working small boats through the surf.
Showed considerable judgment off Dunkirk beach
harbour, embarking 140 men during an intense air-raid,
ALOUETTE II was under bombing and machine-gunning
Air-raid continued after leaving harbour, and altogethe
nearly 4 hours continuously. Shoots down one
aircraft. Sub.-Lieutenant Lee displayed great
determination and powers of leadership under fire.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS:
Second Hand John W. Fenwick, LT/KX.188753.
Kept continuous watch and was indefatigable in
the execution of his duties under extremely difficult
conditions. Ably assisted the Commanding Officer.
Recommended for mention.
Able Seaman Frederick Henry Herbert Wyatt, R.N.V.R
B.9/1806.
Displayed great coolness under fire when
fighting with his Lewis gun. On one occasion he
deliberately withheld his fire until the aircraft was
within 100 yards range, then scored a number of hits
on the aircraft which crashed on the Gravelines Point.
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(1977) Wt. 20777/4432 50M 10/38 S.E.R. Ltd. Gp. 671.
M D
Register No.
Minute Sheet No.
XV
Lieutenant John Vander Ould, R.N.V.R., Commanding Officer,
H:M.Y. LAHLOO
Petty Officer H.H. Holland, J.20594, H.M.Y. AHOLA
Able Seaman F.H. Finch, SSX.23237, H.M.Y. AHOLA
Yacht Engineer T.M. Weir, T.124, H.M.Y. EILA II
Petty Officer C.S. Smith, P/J.14350, H.M.Y. EILA II
Able Seaman C.S. Marriott, P/SSX.237766, H.M.Y. EILA II
Yacht Engineer D. Brewer, T.124, H.M.Y. LAHLOO
Seaman George F. Mathews, R.N.R., H.O., H.M. Drifter THE BOYS
Lieutenant-Commander Edward Frederick Allan Farrow, R.N.R.,
H.M.S. ROYAL EAGLE
Ordinary Seaman Hugh Watson Miller, C/JX.170070,
H.M.S. ROYAL EAGLE
Lieutenant-Commander Bernard Ralph Booth, R.N.R.,
H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Engineer Lieutenant Ewart Jones, T.124, H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Chief Steward John Gooch, T.124, H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Able Seaman George Tilleny, C/SS.7050, R.F.R., B.17336,
H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Able Seaman Frederick JamesSlack, C/J.93546, R.F.R., B.21781,
H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
X
Ordinary Seaman Frank A.V. Patrick, C/JK.171302,
H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Sub-Lieutenant Norman Walter Albert Mann, R.N.V.R., Unit
Officer
Engineman J. Smith, H.O., H.M. Drifter DORIENTA
Stoker J.J. Shone, H.O., H.M. Drifter DORIENTA
Stoker J. Pirie, R.N.R., H.M.Drifter DORIENTA
Seaman Charles H. Baldry, T.124, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR
Cook, George Cliefe, T.124, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR
Signalman Arthur L. Shallis, OD.X.4505, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR
Lieutenant Charles C.L. Gaussen, R.N.V.R., H.M. SARGASSO Danlayer
Commodore Alfred Hugh Taylor, O.B.E., (Rear-Admiral Retired)
Commander John Williams Damer Powell, D.S.C. (Bar), R.N.R.,
(Retired), H.M. Drifter MARE
Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R., H.M. Drifter STRIVE
Skipper Sub-Lieutenant Reginald Edward Lee, R.N.V.R., H.M. Yacht
Arthur Victor Long, R.M.R., H.M. Drifter THREE KINGS
ALOUETTE II
Second Hand John W. Fenwick, LT/KX.188753, H.M. Yacht
ALOUETTE II
Lieutenant Herbert Edward Wigfull, R.N.V.R., H.M.Y. CHRISTOBEL Il
Ordinary Seaman John Phillip Charles Mead, LT/JX.193106, II
H.M.Y. CHRISTOBEL
Acting Sub-Lieutenant G.A. Cadell, R.N., M.B. LADY CABLE
Lieutenant Engineer C. Victor Coggins, Alexander M.Y. MASAYRU. C.H.G. de Mauny, R.N., OCEAN Drifter BREEZE.
Sub-Lieutenant K.E.A. Bayley, R.N.V.R., Motor Boat PRINCESS LILLY
Sub-Lieutenant Michael Adam Anthony Chodzko, R.N.V.R.,
M/B. AURA
Sub-Lieutenant Marwood W. P/KX.87052, )Newhaven & PHYLLIS Lifeboat LUND ROSA
J.R. Yeatman, M/B. SKYLARK
Stoker 1st Class Spray, White, CDX.133 ) WOOD Boat
Ordinary Acting Petty Seaman Officer T.E. Achin, JX.149919, Belgian Motor YSER
XV XV Master, Coxswain Mr. Douglas George B. Butler, Motor
Kirkaldie, Motor Boat Vessel FERVENT LAROC

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382
From:
Unit Officer, H.M.Y. "ALOUETTE"
-
361
Date:
8th June, 1940.
To:
Captain M/S, Sheerness.
Subject:
Report of evacuation of troops by E.E.S. ALOURTTE II,
Sheerness.
31st May, 1940.
Receive route orders from N.O.C.I., Ramsgate and leave for Dünkin
Enter Dunkirk Roads. Anchor amongst other craft opposite B.S.F.
383
- 360
From:
Captain M/S, Sheerness.
Date:
9th June, 1940
Ref: 80/157/37
To:
Commodore in Charge, Sheerness.
Subject:
Narrative account re operation dynamo by Unit
Officer H.M. Yacht "ALOUETTE II"
Submitted.
A full report from the Unit Officer H.M. Yacht
"ALOUETTE" on evacuation of the B.E.F. from Dunkerque has
now been received on her return from Ramsgate.
In addition to the names of Officers and Men
already submitted, the following is recommended:- Frederick
Herbert Wyatt R.N.V.R., A.B. No. B. 9/1806 for his coolness
under fire and for his skill in bringing down an enemy
bomber by Lewis gun fire.
SBHarTfand. CAPTAIN M/S
SHEERNESS.
COM MODORE-IN-CHARGE
-9 JUN 1940
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- 2 -
388
12. 2nd Hand James Cowie X.57 S.C.
Ord. Sea Ernest Mc.Kay H.O.
-
Ord. Sea. Ronald Labb. H.O.
365
of H.M.D. the yacht Renascent Grieve who under showed great bravery in rescuing survivors
heavy
of smoke. difficult conditions of darkness and
13. Leonard S. Brown H.O. of H.M.D. Renascent for steering the 260/m
ship safely throughout the operation during enemy attacks.
14. Sub. Lieutenant Walter Edward Mercer R.N.V.R of Strathelliot
for his courage and devotion to duty in face of attack whilst
taking off soldiers from Dunkerque.
15. Skipper Charles Percy Smith Chaplin of H.M.T. Strathelliot
for his coolness under fire and for his careful handling of his
ship.
16. Ordinary Seaman Ernest Lloyd Hoare H.O. of H.M.T. Strathelliot
for his bravery under fire and cheerful example to the rest of
the crew.
17. 1st Engineer William James Mc.Leod LT/KX. 102473 of H.M.T.
Strathelliot for his devotion to duty in keeping his engines in
a state of complete efficiency during the whole operation.
18. Sub. Lt. Reginald Edward Lee Unit officer in H.M.Y. Alouette II
for his courage and devotion to duty in the face of heavy enemy fire.
19. Arthur E. Nessling Engineman H.O. of H.M.Y. Alouette II for his
unfailing care and hard work. He was greatly responsible for the
continued efficient running of the ship.
20. John M. Fenwick 2nd Hand LT/KX 188753 who kept continous watch
and was indefatigable in the execution of his duties under extremely
difficult conditions.
SBHartfund.
21
Frederisk Hertule WYATT RNVR. AB.
13/9/1806
for
within
unr
Thank
trigs"
90m a Ensy Bomber 5 Lewi gentro
CAPTAIN.
R.N.
OMMODORE-IN-CHARGE
-7 JUN 1940
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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" our Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M. Yacht ALOUETTE II. - Sub. Lieutenant Reginald Edward Lee.R.N.V.R.,
Unit Officer.
Page 96.
Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
HARWICH M/S DRIFTERS.
Commander John Williams Damer Powell, D.S.C.,R.N.R. Bar) (Retired)
Embarked in H. M. Drifter MARE 1st June, as
Senior Officer of 4 Drifters. MARE embarked 220 troops
from Dunkirk pier during a heavy bombing attack.
Captain M/S Harwich, remarks: "Each Skipper
on his return gave the whole credit for the enterprise
to their leader, Commander Powell."
M.
Recommended for mention.
d.MDrifter. STRIVE. - Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R.
n
Embarked troops from La Panne beach during the
afternoon and night of 31st May. During the night,
when all other ships had retired owing to bombing and
shelling, STRIVE remained until 0430/1 and continued
to embark troops until fully loaded, bringing back
287 troops.
Recommendation.
uri
ste
Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R.
ivo
M
Recommended for mention.
was
whor
.M.Drifter THREE KINGS. - Skipper Arthur Victor Long, R.N.R.
Recommendation.
Skipper Arthur Victor Long, R.N.R.
7
Made two trips to Dunkirk beach, on 31st May and
1st June, although short of his Second Hand and two
men. The flotilla was heavily bombed on the way across
on 31st May and THREE KINGS' engines were badly shaken.
Evacuated 350 troops.
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Page 97.
Operation"DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M. Yacht ALOUETTE II. - Sub. Lieutenant Reginald Edward Lee.R.N.V.R.,
Unit Officer.
Recommendations.
OFFICER:46. -Lieutenant Reginald Edward Lee, R.N.V.R.
Showed considerable judgment off Dunkirk beach
p.m.31/5 in working small boats through the surf.
On 1/6 executed a successful trip into Dunkirk
harbour, embarking 140 men during an intense air-raid.
Air-raid continued after leaving harbour, and altogether
ALOUETTE II was under bombing and machine-gunning
nearly 4 hours continuously. Shoots down one
e
aircraft. Sub. -Lieutenant Lee displayed great
n
determination and powers of leadership under fire.
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Recommended for mention.
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RATINGS:
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Second Hand John W. Fenwick, LT/KX.188753.
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Kept continuous watch and was indefatigable in
the execution of his duties under extremely difficult
In
conditions. Ably assisted the Commanding Officer.
Recommended for mention.
Able Seaman Frederick Henry Herbert Wyatt.R.N.V.R
B.9/1806.
Displayed great coolness under fire when
fighting with his Lewis gun. On one occasion he
uring
deliberately withheld his fire until the aircraft was
stered
within 100 yards range, then scored a number of hits
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on the aircraft which crashed on the Gravelines Point
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Page 97.
Yacht
ALOUETTE
II.
H.M.
- Sub.Lieutenant Unit Officer. Reginald Edward Lee.R.N.V.R.,
Recommendations.
OFFICER: -Lieutenant Reginald Edward Lee, R.N.V.R.
Showed
considerable
On harbour, executed a successful trip into the surf.
p.m.31/5 1/6 in working small judgment boats through off Dunkirk beach
Air-raid continued embarking 140 men during an Dunkirk
ALOUETTE II was under after
nearly 4 hours bombing
continuously.
aircraft. determination Sub.-Lieutenant Lee displayed one
and powers of leadership under great fire.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS:
Second Hand John W. Fenwick, LT/KX.188753.
Kept continuous watch and was indefatigable in
the execution of his duties under extremely difficult
conditions. Ably assisted the Commanding Officer.
Recommended for mention.
Able Seaman Frederick Henry Herbert Wyatt. R.N.V.R
B.9/1806.
h
Displayed great coolness under fire when
fighting with his Lewis gun. On one occasion he
deliberately withheld his fire until the aircraft was
within 100 yards range, then scored a number of hits
on the aircraft which crashed on the Gravelines Point.
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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
#
Sunk
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Unit Officer, "ALOUETTE"
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From:
361
Date:
8th June, 1940.
To:
Captain M/S, Sheerness.
Subject: Report of evacuation 02 troops by E.E.S. ALOURTTE II,
Sheerness.
31st May, 1940.
Receive route orders from N.O.C.I., Ramsgate and leave for Dunkivk.
Enter Dunkirk Roads. Anchor amongst other craft opposite B.S.F.
383
- 360
From:
Captain m/s, Sheerness.
Date:
9th June, 1940
Ref: 80/157/37
To:
Commodore in Charge, Sheerness.
Subject:
Narrative account re operation dynamo by Unit
Officer H.M. Yacht "ALOUETTE II"
Submitted.
A full report from the Unit Officer H.M. Yacht
"ALOUETTE" on evacuation of the B.E.F. from Dunkerque has
now been received on her return from Ramsgate.
In addition to the names of Officers and Men
already submitted, the following is recommended:- Frederick
Herbert Wyatt R.N.V.R., A.B. No. B. 9/1806 for his coolness
under fire and for his skill in bringing down an enemy
bomber by Lewis gun fire.
SBHartford. CAPTAIN M/S
SHEERNESS.
COM COMODORE-IN-CHARGE
-9 JUN 1940
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12. 2nd Hand James Cowie X.57 S.C.
Ord. Sea Ernest Mc.Kay H.O.
à
Ord. Sea.Ronald Labb. H.O.
365
zuar
of H.M.D. yacht Renascent Grieve who showed great bravery in rescuing survivors
heavy smoke.
of the under difficult conditions of darkness and
13. Leonard S. Brown H.O. of H.M.D. Renascent for steering the 260/m
ship safely throughout the operation during enemy attacks.
14. Sub. Lieutenant Walter Edward Mercer R.N.V.R of Strathelliot
for his courage and devotion to duty in face of attack whilst
zbih
taking off soldiers from Dunkerque.
15. Skipper Charles Percy Smith Chaplin of H.M.T. Strathelliot
for his coolness under fire and for his careful handling of his
ship.
16. Ordinary Seaman Ernest Lloyd Hoare H.O. of H.M.T. Strathelliot
for his bravery under fire and cheerful example to the rest of
the crew.
17. 1st Engineer William James Mc.Leod LT/KX. 102473 of H.M.T.
Strathelliot for his devotion to duty in keeping his engines in
a state of complete efficiency during the whole operation.
18. Sub. Lt. Reginald Edward Lee Unit officer in H.M.Y. Alouette II
for his courage and devotion to duty in the face of heavy enemy fire.
19. Arthur E. Nessling Engineman H.O. of H.M.Y. Alouette II for his
unfailing care and hard work. He was greatly responsible for the
continued efficient running of the ship.
20. John M. Fenwick 2nd Hand LT/KX 188753 who kept continous watch
and was indefatigable in the execution of his duties under extremely
difficult conditions.
SBHartfund.
21
form Frederite a Ensy Hertule Bomber WYATT 5 Lewi RNVR. gentro AB. 13/9/1806 CAPTAIN. for within unr his Thank trigs"
R.N.
OMMODORE-IN-CHARGE
-7 JUN 1940
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CHEERNESS