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ANKH
Portsmouth Inner Patrol
Lt. C.C. Bone, R.N.V.R.,
Yacht
Senior Officer, Inner
Patrol.
Lt. E.H. Sparkes, R.N.V.R.
C.O.
29th May
1800
Left Hamble for Dover in company with
the eight other yachts of the Inner
Patrol, viz: Bounty, Caryanda, Lahloo
and Thele of the 1st Division; and
Seriola, Eilla II, Ahola and Noneta
which comprised the 2nd Division.
Lieut. Bone, R.N.V.R. was on board
the Ankh.
30th May
1200
Arrived Dover.
1930
Left Dover for Bray, in company with
2 trawlers. (1)
31st May
0610
Off the beaches, within the 2 fathom
line.
Capt. J.M. Howson, R.N., N.O.I.C.
beaches, transferred from the dr.
Scimitar's M/B to the Ankh, which he
said was to be his "flagship".
Spent the day off Bray, towing loaded
boats to the destroyers, and on the
return journey taking empty boats
to the vicinity of the pier and
letting them drift ashore. Troops
were also ferried in Ankh.
The Ankh's M/L was lowered and used
to tow loaded whalers to the
destroyers.
It is estimated that 900/1,000 men
were thus ferried off.
1930
Air attack. Some damage to Ankh by a
near miss.
2000
Left Bray on instructions from Capt.
Howson who ordered the yacht
Amulree to act as escort.
1st June
0145ca
The Amulree was rammed by the dr.
Vimy in the Downs and sunk.
0815
The Ankh berthed at Dover. Captain
Howson disembarked.
Nil
Authority - R.O.II. p. 305.
The following awards were made:
D.S.M.
A.B.
W.F. Lunn.
Yacht Engr. F. Barter.
(1) Not identified, and not mentioned by Seriola any of and the Lahloo, other I.P.
yachts. sailed in company. Lt. Bone says and that "the
According to the Thele, that
flotilla" the yachts arrived off Bray at 0600 31st May,
thereafter they acted independently.
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CALETA
Yacht (Harbour
defence patrol
S/Lt. J.F. Dunning,
craft)
R.N.V.R.
31st May
0800
1145
Left Downs by route X for La Panne.
Arrived Dunkirk.
1245
Arrived La Panne. Sent launch in to
beach. It broke down.
1530
Embarked the C.O. and crew of the
yacht Amulree which had grounded.
-
Rammed by the yacht Bounty. (care.
Stephenson).
1700
Disembarked C.O. and rew of Amulree
which had now refloated.
1730ca
Embarked Captain and crew of a
disabled M/B [the Triton].
1800ca
Embarked a padre and 34 troops from the
disabled A.L.C.5, and took it in tow.
Air attacks.
1900
Proceeded A.L.C.5 twice broke away
from tow.
1st June
0945
Arrived Sheerness. Disembarked 35
troops(1) (and 2 N.O's and 6 ratings).
Total 35
Authority - R.O.II, p.176.
(1) D.R. dates this 31st May, and places the Caleta under
"drifters".
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GLALA
Yacht
S/Lt. J.A. DOW, R.N.V.R.
31st May
0800ca
The yacht Christobel II having broken
down some hours previously, the
Glagla left the Downs by X route
for Dunkirk, with the yachts
1130ca
Amulree and Caleta in company.
Arrived Dunkirk Roads.
1230ca
Towed two whalers full of troops to the
Sp. S/V Golden Eagle.
Off La Panne, towed boats for the drs.
Venomous and Vivacious.
Air attack. Capt. Howson in Yacht
No.1 [1.e. the Ankh ordered the
small ships to make for the open sea,
and all the smaller power craft
followed him out. Air attack; near
miss.
-
The Glagla was ordered to return for
repairs.
2130
Arrived Ramsgate harbour. Returned
to Sheerness for repairs.
2nd June
1430
Proceeded to Ramsgate. Arrived Ramsgate.
about 1845.
2045
Left Ramsgate by X route.
3rd June
0020
Off W buoy. Port engine out of action;
continued on one engine.
0315
Proceeded to Sheerness.
1030
Arrived Sheerness.
Nil
Authority - R.O.II, p.173.
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HOWSON. Captain J.M., R.N. (continued)
31st May
R.A. Dover, his staff, and Capt. Howson
transferred to the dr. Express at about 0130;
and Captain Howson transferred to the tr. Olvina
off Bray at 0300; later, still off Bray, he
transferred to the dr. Scimitar's M/B.
The 9 yachts of the Portsmouth Inner Patrol
arrived at 0610(1) and Capt. Howson transferred
to the Inner Patrol Yacht Ankh, and used her
as his H.Q. for the remainder of the day.
During the forenoon there were ample ships for
embarkation but a lop had developed which
seriously hampered heavily laden boats. With
the falling tide a considerable number of boats
grounded and remained ashore till the afternoon,
but thanks to the organisation of boat keepers,
few were left to drift.
At La Panne, there appears to have been a great
shortage of boats and power boats, but at Bray
there was a great improvement on the previous
day.
At noon the lop subsided. The G/B Mosquito
anchored close to Bray pier, and embarkation
accelerated rapidly.
An enemy gun beyond La Panne opened up on the
Mosquito and other craft, forcing them to
withdraw to the westward. Some 30 enemy
bombers escorted by many fighters appeared at
1930. Most of them went on to bomb Dunkirk;
the remainder bombed the Mosquito and other
craft in the vicinity.
The Ankh was damaged by a near miss and started
making water forward and through the stern glands
Being of the opinion that the Ankh was unlikely
to stand up to further "rough treatment", Capt.
Howson decided at about 2000 to return to
Dover, and ordered the yacht Amulree to keep
company. Being some 2 or 3 miles to seaward,
in the failing light, Ankh was unable to pass
a message to R.A. Dover's flagship [at this time
the dr. Keith].
Shortly after, the Inner Patrol yachts Caryanda
and Eilla II 2) closed the Ankh; the former
reported that she needed fuel, the latter that
she was leaking, had slipped her astern gear,
and also needed lubricating oil.
As the fuel drifters Lord Keith and Lord
Collingwood, which had been promised, had not
turned up, the Caryanda was ordered to Dover to
refuel.
The Eilla II was ordered to close destroyers
inshore, if she had fuel; in the event, she too
proceeded to Dover.
1st June
At 0145, the escorting yacht Amulree was rammed
by the dr. Vimy in the Downs and sunk; her
crew were picked up.
The Ankh, which had kept down the water by baling
arrived at Dover at 0815. Capt. Howson reported
to V.A. Dover's office and requested to return
to the beaches; he was however in an extremely
fatigued condition and had completely lost his
voice.
(1) Capt. Howson says there were 10 or 12 yachts, and that he
directed half of them to work off Bray and half off La Panne.
Actually, 3 of the I.P. yachts worked off La Panne and six
(2) Referred to by Capt. Howson as the "Isla II".
off Bray.
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VIMY - Continued
29th May
0705
Sailed the for Dunkirk via route
company. drs. Worcester and Anthony Y, in
1018
Received V.A. Dover's signal, timed
1040
0941, while off Bray.
Proceeded into Dunkirk and delivered
letter for S.N.O. Dunkirk to the
Sheerness. dr. Ivanhoe. Sailed immediately for
1545
Arrived Sheerness.
Lieut. Cdr. M.W.E. Wentworth R.N.,
1905
embarked and took over command.
Sailed from Sheerness.
2102
On receipt of signal (Admiralty 1938)
proceeded to Dover.
2230
Arrived off Dover.
30th May
0425
Sailed, by route X, for Dunkirk.
0645
The dr. Vanquisher reported Dunkirk habour
practicable.
0712
Proceeded alongside east side of east
pier. Embarked troops.
0731
Proceeded for Dover.
1100
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 524 troops.
1
1248
Sailed by X route to Dunkirk.
1615
Arrived Dunkirk and lay off outside.
1717
Attempted to secure "bows out", but
unable to on account of shelling by
shore batteries.
1802
Secured alongside and embarked troops.
1825
Sailed for Dover.
2132
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 948 troops.
31st May
0445
Proceeded.
-
Between N. Goodwin buoy and N.W.
Goodwin buoy, sighted the periscope
and conning tower of a submarine.
Dropped a depth charge and started
A/S hunt between latitudes of Goodwin
Knoll buoy and S.W. Goodwin buoy.
-
The corvette Sheldrake joined the hunt
in accordance with C. in C. Nore's
signal timed 0708.
1030
Proceeded for Dunkirk, leaving the hunt
to the Sheldrake and trawlers.
1230
Arrived off Dunkirk.
1300
Secured alongside east pier, bows out.
1400
Shifted billet, and secured alongside
the end of the pier, bows in.
1538
Proceeded for Dover.
1856
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 300 troops.
1st June
0100
Proceeded for Dunkirk.
0156
In collision with the yacht Amulree
in position 270° N.W. Goodwin buoy,
1 cable. She sank immediately. The
only remaining boat, a skiff, was
lowered, and all members of the
yacht's crew picked up
0233
Vimy proceeded to Dover.
0349
Arrived Dover.
2nd June
To Portsmouth for repairs.
Total 2976.
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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.
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NORE COMMAND.
(THE NORE AREA.)
12A
LONDON.
THAMES Boom AND Defence MEDWAY
NORE COMMAND continued.
Gate
Base Ship-Pembroke.
[45] Idyll
-
-
(THE NORE AREA-continued.)
CHATHAM.
M/S Craft.
[45] Song
-
-
Base Ship.-St. Tudno.
SHEERNESS-continued.
New Prince of
Sheerness.
Wales I
[45] Sonnet
-
-
M/S Drifters.
Colette
-
-
SHEERNESS.
45] Boy Allen S
-
[45] Ode
-
-
Girl Pat - -
Base Ship.-Wildfire.
[45] Devon County S
20 kw.
[45] Forerunner S
M/S Yachts.
20 kw.
[45] Aronia D
[45] Go Ahead 20 kw.
Sheerness.
Echo Sounding Yacht.
Mooring Lighter.
[32] Myris
(Captain M/S).
-
-
[45] Sparsholt -
-
Sheerness.
[45 Sylph
Sheerness.
[45] Lichen X/M
-
(Fast Motor Boat)
[45] Monarda X/M
-
Paddle Minesweeper.
[45] Plumer S 22 kw.
Sheerness. Repairs. Date un-
certain.
City of Rochester
I
Chatham. Future under con-
[45] Tilly Duff x/M D -
Examination Vessels.
sideration. To be paid off.
[45] Vernal x/m D
-
[45] Danube III
Sheerness.
-
THAMES AND MEDWAY.
Danlayers (Trawlers).
[45] Welcome Home S
Sheerness.
20 kw.
[45] Danube V -
-
[45] Strathelliot D
-
Tilbury.
Harbour Defence Patrol Craft.
[45] Aisha
.
-
-
Sheerness.
[45] Danube VI
-
Chatham. uncertain. Repairs. Date
[45] Bracon Heath
-
Special Service Vessels.
[43] Amalfi
[45] Golden Eagle
,
Sheerness.
-
-
f.o. Southampton.
[45] Keverne
[45] Burnbanks -
-
-
-
Sheerness.
[45] Amulree -
-
Sheerness.
[45] Royal Eagle D :
[45] St. Katherine
[45] Dolores
-
-
-
Chatham.
[45] Caleta
-
-
[45] Crested Eagle
Sheerness.
[45] Caterina
-
-
M/S Trawlers.
[45] Chrystobel II
-
Group 2.
Magnetic Aircraft.
[45] Myrtle X D XN/HB
Three
I
Manston
[43] Clorinde
-
-
f.o. Southampton.
[45] Glala
Balloon Barrage Drifters (Sheerness).
Sheerness.
[45] Larch X D
-
-
-
-
Boy Scout
-
Sheerness.
Majesta
-
-
f.o. Cowes.
[45] Tamarisk XD
-
-
[45] Ma Joie II
Carry On
-
[45] Pyrope x D
-
-
Sheerness.
Citron
-
-
Group 3.
Comely Bank
-
[45] Bernard Shaw X D
Boom Defence Tenders.
Constant Hope -
[45] Milford Prince X D
Sheerness.
[45] Glitter II
[45] Edwardian X D
-
-
Elsie and Nellie -
[45] Kelpy
[45] Tilburyness x
-
Kennet
}
Civilian
Sheerness.
Ex Fortis
-
crews
M/S Trawlers (Ungrouped).
George and Albert
[50] Arctic Hunter
Queen of South I
Inverugie
X/LL D
-
Sheerness.
[45] Asama X/LL D
Queen of South II
f.o. Queenborough.
Sheerness.
J.T. Hendry
[45] Norse X/LL D
-
-
Kiddaw
[45] St. Melante X/LL D
-
-
Lavinia L.
[44] Star of Deveron
f.o. N. Woolwich.
Boom Defence Vessels.
-
[45] Loch Laggan
L/L
Marinus
[24] Thomas Bartlett
Dover.
-
Sheerness.
-
-
[45] Buckingham
L/L
-
Sheerness. Date uncertain. Engine defects.
Newspray -
Fentonian L/L
f.o. S. Shields.
-
[45] Sasha-
-
Left Rosyth 24 May.
Our Kate
Wallena L/L
-
f.o. N. Shields.
-
[45] Cadella
-
-
[45] Moorgate
Left Rosyth 23 May.
Rose Emma
Magnetic Ships.
I
-
-
In tow from Scapa Flow.
Triumph -
[45] Corfield
-
-
Dover.
-
[45] Bushwood -
Clyde. Completes 31 May.
Young Alfred
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. VIMY - Lieutenant Adrian Paul Northey, R.N. 28th & 29th May.
Lieutenant Commander Michael Wentworth Ewart-Wentworth
R.N. (Ret) From 29th May.
VIMY made one trip to Dunkirk escorting 4 transports,
on 27th May, followed by 5 trips between 28th and 31st May
in which a total of 2,976 troops were brought home.
On the 27th May, at 2355, her Captain (Lieutenant
Commander R. G. K. Knowling, R.N.) left the bridge and was
not seen again. Lieutenant Northey took command and
carried on to Dunkirk at 26 knots after a thorough search
of the ship had been made.
On passage back to Dover p.m. 28th with 613 troops on
board, VIMY was attacked by several bombers but avoiding
action prevented any hits being obtained by the aircraft.
Lieutenant Commander Ewart-Wentworth, R.N. assumed
command of VIMY 29th May, On the 30th May, VIMY was
under gunfire from shore batteries bombarding Dunkirk
harbour, but was not hit.
1st June, VIMY collided with AMULREE and had to return
to Dover and took no further part in the operation.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Lieutenant Adrian Paul Wilbraham Northey, R.N.
Was in temporary command of H.M.S. VIMY on the 27th
and 28th May, when he went twice to Dunkirk and brought
back 1,204 troops. Handled his ship with skill, both
at Dunkirk, and during repeated bombing attacks while
on passage home on the 28th, thereby avoiding damage
to his ship. As First Lieutenant, during the remainder
of the operation, showed consistent devotion to duty.
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Robert Andrew Morgan, R.N.
For carrying out his navigational duties with
consistent efficiency during the evacuation of Dunkirk
in difficult circumstances.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Petty Officer James Oliver Paget, P/JX.129854.
For devotion to duty under fire in charge of the
upper deck.
Recommended for decoration.
Leading Seaman Frederick Martindale, P/JX.136855.
devotion to duty under fire and carrying out
exceptionally For accurate shooting with his Lewis gun.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendation of Personnel - List 'B'
YACHTS.
H.M.Y. ALOUETTE.
Rating.
Engineman Arthur E. Nessling, H.O., LT/JX.1050.
H.M.Y. AMULREE.
Officer.
Sub. Lieutenant Graham Phineas Probert, R.N.V.R.
H.M.Y. ARONIA.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant John Stanley Roe, R.N.V.R.
Officer.
Sub. Lieutenant John Gwyn Llewellyn, R.N.V.R.
Ratings.
Coxswain F. Thompson, R&N.P.S., LT/JX.190018.
R. Matthews, R.N.A.S., LT/JX.189930.
Engineman H. Tople, R.N.P.S., LT/KX.107573.
H.M.Y. CALETA.
Officer.
Sub. Lieutenant James Forsyth Dunning, R.N.V.R.
H.M.Y. CHRISTOBEL II.
Ratings.
Seaman C. G. Dunkey, H.O.P.S.
Engineman J. W. Damerell, H.O.P.S. W/KY.105230
H.M.Y. GLALA.
Officer.
Sub.Lieutenant John Alexander Don, R.N.V.R.

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SECRET
Dynamo 135
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262
FROM
COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.Y. "CHRISTOBELZI".
DATE
June 2nd 1940.
TO
TENDED DEFENCES OFFICER SHEERNESS.
NARRATIVE OF EVENTS FROM FIRST SIGNAL TO ARRIVING AT SHEERHESS.
Sir,
I beg to submit the following report:-
On receipt of your signal passed to me by H.M.Y. "Caleta" I
proceeded to Outer Bar Buoy and met H.M.Y. "Caleta", "Amulree", and
"Glala" I was handed your letter by "Glala" instructing be to take
these raghts to the North Goodwin Light Vesselo there to close the
Exami: tion Vessel for further instructions, we proceeded in line
ahead
outenant Dunning knew the channels
ovin
nation Vessel I decided to anchor my
ordered my engines to be started and
1 Examination Vessel, as it was now
ted a defect, I gave orders for
INSERTION NO. 6.
unination Vesselsat 0600 and proceed
rade
P-247
10 running and I decided to proceed to
M.010946/40.
ported to the Examination Vessel,
, at 1000 my engineman reported that he
inchored off Remagate Pier and
NORE LOCAL DEFENCE FLOTILIA - Report
ship's singhy for my routing instr stion
and at *015 were underway for D- ink.
Operations off French Coast during
proximately 51 degrees 12' No 2 de rees
acuation of Dunkirk.
cers 87 and W hine gunned, his burst
I gave orders to my gun layer not to
311 within range as I did not think he
run at his heighto immediately we
61.5
HIS PAPER IS TO BE INSERTED HERE.
at Drokirk at 1530, as I saw a lot of
I we.it off in the ship's dinghy to see
on board, There was too much surf
ormed roops that these troops were French and
hat are would be swarped, I learnt that
D the ship and decided to cruise about
ODS would arrive at about 1700 at that
as there spoken by a sloop who asked
: some description to embaile these men,
Minually chelled and bambed, at about
get troops off to him, from that part
our stern the last bomb falling
st across was to aveg our stern down a few
3 this aeroplane which was a heavy
ter ad a direct hit with our Lewis guy
into flamer arl he creshed into the seal,
I cannot 81 this aeroplane
: the British troope at Dunkirk I
aed. hopeng to find & boat to bring than
is a Whaler adrift which we managed to
lintely sent these two boats ashore
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comminiting officer
The Extended Sheernes. Defences Officer,
Hresting
ids
ship
unique
These 7th June 1940.
WAS For coolares
Increasive energy and
SECRET
Dyrams 136. 2514
COMMANDING OFFICER, Helle Ba /GALETAN
Must
ATE. 3rd June, 1940. has
Dev.
EXTENDED DEFENGES OFFICER, SHEERNESS
a had
REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS.
Say 30th, 0830. Underway in company with 'Ihristobel 11",
Channel, South Sdinburgh Channel and Foreland Buoy. Anchored
Amulree 9 and Glala" for North Goodwin by Case Deep, Knob
are B. Goodwin, 0100 May 3tate
0645. Ins ructions from Examination Vessel to proceed to La
working and was proceeding to Sanagate for repair.
anne by route X15. "Christobel" signalled one engine not
0715 Underways Had a defect in steering which delayed start,
finally La go: underway at 0800s Arrived Dunkirk 1145, cent on to
off, and decided to anchor and send in Launche Lovered Launch
Hanne, reached at 1245. Very fee small boats to bring troops
which broke down almost at beach. Conditions on beach very
difficult flat nature and 9 fresh on shore breeze.
This combined owing to its voter considerably namered embarkati Be
Launch towed with low VAB holsted in hourd to effect airs.
in between followed shot the Shortly down, way Nurvicanes back the back after pilots was to and this. attacked ship landing a considerable by by destroyers low parachute. riging tvd dog round of Measerschmitt. fight Fighters our use took lanes not were place being under-
way, by bombers who boubed of channel, shere the vater 188
back towards be Topy shallow. launched boat again, and 11 again
found made to towards seamined aide By this time 11 was about 1500. broke went
down. Hauled the in shore board so resume attempt at repairs.
The Avidad Officer and drew of "Amilree" aftervards which 16 had sare gone
on nambed Commodore Officer shore, "Amilree", on Comiending our were Stephens starboard brought at 1700 on board) abourd, EXPOXA side in small aft stempting and vas of boot shortly the Mosting. beam which to code fire and took 10rge with Commanding them agaide. mitor considerable off. boat
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Shortly afterwards. and oree shelle returned Common buret under Batteries our counter opened on both sides, and
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Dynama,
FROM
shalls Comminding Officer
The Extended Defences Officer,
Hreating his ship unice
Sheerness.
DATE
7th June 1940.
MAIN For coolness
Insurancive energy and
SECRET
Drynams 13%
965
COMMANDING OFFICER,
DEFENCES OFFICER,
H.M.Y. GLALA.
ADMIRALTY SHEERNESS. HOUSE,
4th June, 1940.
Siro
I have the honour to report that having received orders, I
proceeded from Sheerness in conjunction with three other Yeahte:
at 1930 on Thursday 30th May, 1940.
Shortly after midnight we were in the vicinity of the North
Goodwin Light Vessel, and as we were unable to contact the
Examination Tug the Yacht "ChristobellII", the senior ship
ordered us to anchor. ,
At dawn I received a signal from the Senior Officer I weighed that and he
was closed to and entered Amulree" unable at Shortly the Dunkirk Tugo to before and proceed 'Roads' Having "Caleta" eleven owing received about and the to 11300 we French engine proceeded orders anchored No Coast trouble, from steamed by off was her route so the eighted along I beach delivered "X", the and 3 coast miles we tow then
East of about 1230, "Golden Bagle" to us to close She asked when us to this
WBC halers which were full 02 could be of assistance, but
wo Dunkirk, signalled soldiers alongaide and she
replied completed that she we was asked alright if we and that we could be of more use
further alongo
Off "Venomous" called us up and alose informed to the us
her motor La boat Panne had H.M.S. broken down inshore. transports, No went and having
49
piero We contacted As securing were allowed all 01 then she towing but ready which was went them alongside the now to nam was back way to boat go getting back constructed drift inshore. and to were took when we the to underway were informed it beach the filled. in we of beach left tow took Агщу and we completely that with At and and closed them this this returned abe anchored a as time single point had H.M.S. new close took three wird to with strand. our as "Vivacious" out the boats possible, steering and the on her destroyer. at intention It whaler. which that was and ropes
ly
moment impossible to Sclent continuously the bombing became repair and intense. it shelling without make A which Captain for the had RaNa open been in sea going Yacht and No.1 all the 05
the
smaller Patrol power ordered lowed craft him outo

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279
I
H.H.S. "Brandaris,"
c/o. G.P.O.
London.
6th June, 1940.
The Vice Admiral Commanding Dover,
Dover Castle,
Dover.
Sir
Department A.275 260
-3ECRET-
two/
REPORTS ON "DYNAMO" OPERATION.
my
(copy to:- COMMANDER-IN-CHISP, THE NORE).
are forwarded with reference to Hore General Order 448.
Reports and recommendations on Operation "Aynamo"
Supmary 08 Reports enclosed.
1. From Extended Defences Officer, Sheerness, concerning the
following vessels :-
H.M.S. "ROYAL SAGLE"
H.M.S. "GOLDEN EAGLE"
}
LA with reference also to if
No: N.1.1/14/015 of and June,
1940, to Commander-in-Chief,
The Nore. Copy to Vice-idairal,
Dover.
H.M.Y. "CHRISTABEL II"
H.M.Y. "CALETA"
H.M.Yo "G "GLADA"
H.M.Y. "AMULREE"
in From Captain M/S, Sheerness, concerning the following veasels:-
H.M.D. "MONARDA"
H.M.D. "RENASCENT"
H.M.Y. "ARONIA"
H.M.T. "STRATHELLIOT"
From *ST. Commander of Dockyard, Sheerneas, concerning H.M. the
CLEARS".
.
ary LEX. Q be a "AMULRER"/ matter for (my reference regret P.A.7/02 that to dated this vessel 8th June, was 1940), diverted 10 out from would pontoons the appear
the report of the Commanding Officer,
Tom may valuable which carry she out was a seemingly performing being minor remed in towing administrative and aunk by
a
ritish destroyer in the resulted Downs. in her report forwarded by Commander H.M. of
no Ockyard, with reference to June, the 1940, 10 is observed craft that arew.
'ST. OTLEARS" Sheerness, is manned dated entirely 7th by a civilian Yard
(Sd.) H.R. MARRACK.
5 James A 19-04 A DOV
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Dynams 141.
FROM
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
178.
DATE
7th June, 1940.
162
167
TO
COMMODORE IN CHARGE, SHEERNESS.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR H.M. YACHTS "CHRISTOBELLII", "CALETA", "GLALA"
AND "AMULREE".
"CHRISTOBEL II". (1). Commanding Officer Lieut. H.E. Wigfull
R.N.V.R. For his resource and skill in embarking 33 soldiers
from the beach with the two boats at his disposal while being
heavily bombarded.
(2). C.G. Dunley Seaman H.O.P.S. (Qual. S.V.G.L.
For the cool manner in which he engaged and apparently brought
down in flames a Dornier 17, with the Lewis Gun.
(3). J.W. Damerell, Engineman H.O.P.S.
L.T./K.X.105230. For not leaving the engineroom from 1000 31st
May until 0830 1st June in order to keep the engines (which
d
were giving much trouble) running.
(4). J.P.C. Mead, Ordinary Seaman H.O.P.S.
d
For his unfailing help during the whole period and the cool
and efficient way in which he embarked the troops.
to
"CALETA".
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. J.F.
he
Dunning R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in rescuing the E.L.C.
Launch under heavy gun fire, and successfully towing her from
the Beach, Dunkirk to Sheerness with her load of soldiers.
irk.
"GLALA".
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. J.A.
grees
Dow, R.N.V.R. For his valuable services in towing boats from
st
the beach under heavy bombing attacks.
to
he
"AMULREE"
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. G.P.
Probert R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in towing from the
beach 11 pontoons (with about 300 soldiers in all) to awaiting
and
vessels under heavy gun fire, and with only 4 deck hands in his
of
vessel.
see
surf
Kannake
and
that
hat
CAPTAIN.
out
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER.
men,
d
art
ut
GILLS time a salvo of bombs fell across our stern the last 0 0mo railing
about 30 ft away, the only effect was to drag our stern down a few feet
in the water. We opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy
bomber type Dornier 17 we registered a direct hit with our Lewis gun
and his Starboard engine burst into flames and he crashed into the sea,
definitely., as were also firing I cannot claim this aeroplane
As I had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
steamed back at all possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring them
off, we were fortunate in finding a Whaler adrift which we magaged to
pick up with our dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats ashore
find
and started to embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was very
imr
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FROM
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
Dynamo 141.
7th June, 1940.
178.
DATE
162
TO
COMMODORE IN CHARGE, SHEERNESS.
167
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR H.M. YACHTS "CHRISTOBELLII", "CALETA", "GLALA"
AND "AMULREE".
R.N.V.R. For his resource and skill in embarking 33 soldiers
"CHRISTOBEL II". (1). Commanding Officer Lieut. H.E. Wigfull
heavily bombarded.
from the beach with the two boats at his disposal while being
(2). C.G. Dunley Seaman H.O.P.S. (Qual. S.V.G.L)
For the cool manner in which he engaged and apparently brought
down in flames a Dornier 17, with the Lewis Gun.
(3). J.W. Damerell, Engineman H.O.P.S.
L.T./K.X.105230. For not leaving the engineroom from 1000 31st
May until 0830 1st June in order to keep the engines (which
a
were giving much trouble) running.
(4). J.P.C. Mead, Ordinary Seaman H.O.P.S.
d
For his unfailing help during the whole period and the cool
and efficient way in which he embarked the troops.
to
"CALETA".
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. J.F.
he
Dunning R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in rescuing the E.L.C.
Launch under heavy gun fire, and successfully towing her from
the Beach, Dunkirk to Sheerness with her load of soldiers.
irk.
"GLALA".
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. J.A.
grees
Dow, R.N.V.R. For his valuable services in towing boats from
st
the beach under heavy bombing attacks.
to
he
"AMULREE"
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. G.P.
Probert R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in towing from the
beach 11 pontoons (with about 300 soldiers in all) to awaiting
?
vessels under heavy gun fire, and with only 4 deck hands in his
of
vessel.
see
surf
Kannake
and
that
hat
CAPTAIN.
out
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER.
men,
d
art
ut
GILLS time a salvo of bombs fell across our stern the last DOMO railing
about 30 ft away, the only effect was to drag our stern down a few feet
bomber Dornier 17 we registered a direct hit with our Lewis gun
in the water. We opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy
and his type Starboard engine burst into flames and he crashed into the sea,
as other ships were also firing I cannot claim this aeroplane
definitely.
steamed possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring them to
As I had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
off, we back at fortunate all in finding a Whaler adrift which we magaged ashore
pick up were dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats
and started with to our embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was very
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COMMANDING OFFICER,
H.M.Y. "AMULREE"
137.
Extended Defences
OMMANDING OFFICER,
173
Officer,
2nd June, 1940.
GLALA.
164
Sheerhess.
Dynamd 138 163
June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to report that
Ereing in all respects ready for sea and
to engage the enemy we sailed fróm
g received orders, I
Sheerness at 1930 30th May, 1940 and
in three other Yachts
proceeded to the Downs for orders. We
anchored off North Goodwin Light Vessel
at about 0030 31st May and received
vicinity of the North
to contact the
routeing instructions at about 0530
when we proceeded by "X" route to La
the senior ship
Panne arriving about 1200. On arrival
we began to pick up and to tow out
Senior Officer that he
pontoons containing soldiers from the
ble, so I weighed and
beach to various destroyers and merchant
om her I delivered them
ships.
by route "X".
At 1500 when making fast two
It was sighted and we
pontoons in 2 fathoms the enemy began
teamed along the coast
shelling the beach and one shell burst
off the beach 3 miles
approximately 50 yards ahead distracting
She asked us to tow
the attention of the leadsman and
longside and when this
causing the ship to ground. We re-
assistance, but she
floated at 1700 and again got underway
could be of more use
under heavy gunfire. In all we towed
out 11 pontoons up to 1900.
a us up and informed us
At this time we received a signal
We went close to the
from Captain Howson R.N. (S.N.O.
ports, and having
Beaches) directing operation from No.
urned to the destroyer.
Yacht attached to Inner Hamble Patrol,
Lme took out her whaler.
to stand by him as his ship was making
H.M.S. "Vivacious" and
water through the stern gland.
had three boats which
close as possible,
chored with the intention
point our steering ropes
1 as
single strand. It was
t with ir it without completely new wire and at that
shell
and shelling which had been going on
tense. hie intense. A Captain R.N. in Yacht No.1 of the
us to stored us to make for the open sea and all the
'ollowed t followed him out.
out 1
loated
nder he
of bombs 8'Q of bombs fell across our stern the last bomb fall
11
the only V, the only effect was to drag our stern down a few
he opened fife opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy
ier 17 *iy nier 17 we registered a direct hit with OUD Lewis gu
engine fird engine buret into flames and he crashed into the
ere also refere also firing I cannot claim this seroplane
nomise
iromised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
opened
all possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring to
17 we
bortunate in finding a Whaler adrift which we magaged
engine urst isur dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats ashore
also embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was ve
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SECRET Дупашь COMMANDING 137.
EXTENDED ADMIRALITY DEFENCES HOUSE, OFFICER
OFFICER,
173
H.M.Y.
GLALA.
164
178.
SHEERNESS
4th June, 1940.
167
sir,
I have the honour to report that, having received orders, I
from Sheerness in conjunction th three other Yachts
Thursday 30th May, 1940.
Shortly after midnight we were in the vicinity of the North
Goodwin Light Vessel, and as we were unable. to contact the
Examination to Tug anchor. , the Yacht "ChristobelkII", the senior ship
ordered
us
At dawn I received a signal from the Senior Officer that he
was unable to proceed owing to engine trouble, SO I weighed and
e
closed the Tug. Having received orders from her I delivered them
to "Amulree" and "Caleta" and we proceeded by, route "X".
Shortly before eleven the French Coast was sighted and we
my
d
entered Dunkirk 'Roads' about 1130. We steamed along the coast
and at about 1230, "Golden Eagle" anchored off the beach 3 miles
East of Dunkirk, signalled to us to close. She asked us to tow
d.
two whalers which were full of soldiers alongside and when this
was completed we asked if we could be of assistance, but she
replied that she was alright and that we could be of more use
to
further along.
he
Off La Panne H.M.S. "Venomous" called us up and informed us
her motor boat had broken down inshore. We went close to the
pier, which was constructed of Army transports, and having
irk.
contacted the boat took it in tow and returned to the destroyer.
We then went back to the beach and this time took out her whaler.
grees
As she was now getting underway we closed H.M.S. "Vivacious" and
st
securing alongside were informed that she had three boats which
to
were to inshore. We took them as close as possible,
he
allowed ready them to go drift to the beach and anchored with the intention
of towing them back when filled. At this point our steering It was ropes
all but and we were left with a single strand. that
impossible gave to way repair it without completely new wire and on at
of
and shelling which had been going
see
Moment the bombing became intense. À Captain R.N. in Yacht No.1 all the of the
surf
Solent continuously Patrol ordered us to make for the open sea and
and
that
smaller power craft followed him out.
hat
out
men,
d
art
ut
bombs fell across our stern the stern last down oomo a ralling few feet
about in the 30 water. ft away, We the opened only fire on this aeroplane direct hit which with was OUD Lewis
this time a salvo of effect was to drag our a heavy gun
bomber type Dornier 17 we burst registered into flames a and he this crashed aeroplane into the sea,
and as other his Starboard ships were engine also firing I cannot claim
definitely. As I had promised to embark speed the hoping British to adrift troops find a which boat at Dunkirk we to magaged bring I them to
steamed off, we were back at fortunate all possible in finding immediately a Whaler sent these two boats this ashore was very
pick and started up with to our embark dinghy, troops I at approximately at 1750,
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FROM:
COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. "CALETA".
Dyram
176
DATE
3rd June, 1940.
178
166
TO.
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
167
REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS.
in
May 30th, 0830. Underway in company with "Christobel II",
"Amulree", and "Glala" for North Goodwin by Oaze Deep, Knob
Channel, South Edinburgh Channel and Foreland Buoy. Anchored
off N. Goodwin, 0100 May 31st.
0645. Instructions from Examination Vessel to proceed to La
Panne by route X15. "Christobel" signalled one engine not
working and was proceeding to Ramsgate for repair.
0715. Underway. Had a defect in steering which delayed start,
finally got underway at 0800. Arrived Dunkirk 1145, went on to
La Panne, reached at 1245. Very few small boats to bring troops
off, and decided to anchor and send in Launch. Lowered launch
my
which broke down almost at beach. Conditions on beach very
id
difficult owing to its flat nature and a fresh on shore breeze.
This combined with low water considerably hampered embarkation.
Launch towed back to ship was hoisted in board to effect repairs.
On the way back was attacked by low flying Messerschmitt.
Shortly after this, a considerable dog fight took place
1 to
between Hurricanes and Messerschmitts, two of our planes being
shot down, the pilots, landing by parachute. Fighters were
he
followed by bombers who bombed destroyers round us. Got under-
way, made towards seaward side of channel, where the water was
cuction
found to be very shallow. By this time it was about 1500. Went
drk.
back towards the shore launched boat again, and it again broke
down. Hauled in board to resume attempt at repairs.
agrees
est
The Commanding Officer and crew of "Amulree" which had gone
is to
on shore, were brought aboard, and shortly afterwards we were
C he
rammed on our starboard side aft of the beam by large motor boat
(Commodore Stephens on board) attempting to come alongside.
"Amulree", at 1700 approx. was floating, and Commanding
of
see
Officer and crew returned in small boat which took them off.
surf
Shortly afterwards, German Batteries opened fire with considerable
2 and
accuracy, and shells, burst under our counter on both sides, and
that
under the port bow.
that
bout
men,
ed
gart
out
fell across our stern the last 0 0mo ralling few feet
about GILLS time a salvo of the bombs only effect was to drag our stern down a heavy a
bomber the water. We opened registered a direct hit with our into the gun
in 30 ft away, fire on this aeroplane which was Lewis
and type Dornier 17 we burst into flames and he crashed aeroplane sea,
as other his Starboard ships were engine also firing I cannot claim this
definitely.
steamed back at all possible in finding a Whaler adrift two boats ashore
As I had promised to speed hoping to find a which boat we to magaged bring them to
embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
off, we were fortunate I immediately sent these this was
pick and started up with to our embark dinghy, troops at approximately at 1750, very
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Dynams 135.
FROM
COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.Y. "CHRISTOBELLI".
178
DATE
June 2nd 1940.
167
TO
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
NARRATIVE OF EVENTS FROM FIRST SIGNAL TO ARRIVING AT SHEERNESS.
Sir,
I beg to submit the following report:-
On receipt of your signal passed to me by H.M.Y. "Caleta" I
proceeded to Outer Bar Buoy and met H.M.Y. "Caleta", "Amulree", and
"Glala", I was handed your letter by "Glala" instructing me to take
these yachts to the North Goodwin Light Vessel, there to close the
Examination Vessel for further instructions, we proceeded in line
ahead led by "Caleta" as Sub. Lieutenant Dunning knew the channel,
owing to non appearance of Examination Vessel I decided to anchor my
ships for the night, at 0400 I ordered my engines to be started and
to go and see if I could findthe Examination Vessel, as it was now
dawn, at 0500 my engineman reported a defect, I gave orders for
remainder of yachts to close Examination Vesselsat 0600 and proceed
according to instructions received.
We eventually got one engine running and I decided to proceed to
Ramsgate for repairs, which I reported to the Examination Vessel,
just before arriving at Ramsgate at 1000 my engineman reported that he
had the Port engine running, I anchored off Ramsgate Pier and
immediately proceeded ashore in ship's dinghy for my routing instruction:
these I was given without delay and at 1015 were underway for Dunkirk.
When we were in position approximately 51 degrees 12' N. 2 degrees
28' E we were attacked by a Junkers 87 and machine gunned, his burst
of fire fell all. round the ship, I gave orders to my gun layer not to
open fire on him until he was well within range as I did not think he
would be able to see our Lewis gun at his height, immediately we
opened fire he sheered off.
I anchored off the Casino at Dunkirk at 1530, as I saw a lot of
troops waiting to be embarked, I went off in the ship's dinghy to see
how Iscould get some of these troops on board, there was too much surf
running tolland, I was also informed that these troops were French and
would crowd the boat so much, that she would be swamped, I learnt that
a party of about 50 British troops would arrive at about 1700 at that
part of the beach, I returned to the ship and decided to cruise about
to see I could find a boat of some description to embabk these men,
I went as far as La Panne and was there spoken by a sloop who asked
me to take his boat and try and get troops off to him, from that part
of the beach, we were being continually shelled and bombed, at about
this time a salvo of bombs fell across our stern the last bomb falling
about 30 ft away, the only effect was to drag our stern down a few feet
in the water. We opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy
bomber type Dornier 17 we registered a direct hit with our Lewis gun
and his Starboard engine burst into flames and he crashed into the sea,
as definitely. other ships were also firing I cannot claim this aeroplane
As I had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
steamed back at all possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring them
off, we were fortunate in finding a Whaler adrift which we magaged to
pick up with our dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats ashore
and started to embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was very
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Dynamo 185.
182
MOTOR YACHT "MARSAYRO"
170
6th.June 1960
B14/0/1513
II.
Leading Seaman BROWN.
No.R.E.2/014.
Vice Admiral,
Dover.
(Copy to Commander-in-Chief,
that I took over dommand
The Nore.)
esday 29th.May 1940.
rt I tried to sort things
on, regarding any particular
Forwarded.
stremely hasty. I therefore
nga will suffice.
2.
Reports and recommendations
Friday 31st.May 1940 at
concerning the above named vessels
with X217 and 2 other
were forwarded by my Nos. M.I. 1/14/015
utenant POOL,R.N. We
and R.E. 2/014. of 8th and 9th
out 3 p.m. we came in sight
June, 1940.
moke and explosions as far
later we contacted the
3.
Of the vessels mentioned in the French soldiers from the
above reports only the "Royal Eagle", to the beach; it was
"Golden Eagle" and "Crested Eagle"
heen and capsized at once.
are specifically named in Appendix 1, it himself from being more
thdrew my ship to review
4.
In addition to the vessels
", stuff that looked like
named in Minute 1 above, the Yachts
iD devil as I know that
"Christobel II" "Caleta", "Glala"
our propellers in the way
"Amulree" and the tug "St Clears"
happen as soon as I had
were mentioned in my reports, and
each we managed to pick
are presumed to be included in the
captured and used a little
note to Appendix 1.
troops appeared to be a
>-loads for some 5 hours,
Jaba" and so on. On this
ADMIRAL
am Queen" (about 2000 tons
" she had put her nose.
30th JULINE, 1940
*
;ines of "Marsayru" and
1940.
COMMODORE-IN-CHARGE,
ghout this day and the
SHEERNESS.
all a complete jumble in
stant fire of various kinds,
affird
the ship was not hit by
most
lune I think - we were
UMum
-done, nearest ship being
Marmay) by 4 brave Messershimi to who dived and
m. compair bell hadwith much vigour but exceedingly poor aim
tant fire 7 we messenour. We had a Bren and 2 rifles but did
the ship . are bus German pilots seemed disinolined to come
lune I thinwaleand 4 net and I had given orders to hold our fire
ar, nearechya pity.. A pity. After half an hour of this 3
rebbmit to worght and sight and we saw no more of the Messerschmits
and exceeding 2 rire bombed day we were bombed by a large formation of
d disinclleast I class up. At least I think it was our little
arders wer was one as. unless it was one on the horison, in
After half anre French soldienw . course of these operations we took off
iven calf an a these opeedirapd by miles.
we saw no more be British, others ads of 400 French soldiers. To our bitter
few hours - she and find no British, others ware luckier.
were bombed by aly a tied up with hingly for a few hours - she was on tow
At least I thinked. The sow rope rifompletely tied up with bits of line and
a it was one we cast about for a noling hard. The sow rope broke and we
iles. 80 of them tay evening having eaflecut day - faithruk thing. No arrived
day - faithruk thing. Hugh we cast about for a time. However
400 1 about
We borught back 2 preday evening having called from Ramagate
- faithruk
tip. We borught back 2 "prises" - a nice
evening h.s.
We borught

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or
Saturday 1st June (continued).
and at 0815 was attacked by enemy aircraft. Ship was hit aft of
No.3 boiler room and put out of action. About 0945 another attack
took place but no hits were registered. A third attack took place
at about noon and the ship began to settle and the order to
abandon ship was given.
Destroyer KEITH attacked by enemy aircraft off Bray
r
severely hit and abandoned at anchor by No.8 buoy. Finally sank.
Harbour Defence Craft AMULREE sunk in collision by
VIMY at 0200.
2/6
Sunday, 2nd June.
80.
The arrangements to set in motion the night's evacua-
tion had proceeded smoothly as far as could be ascertained at
Dover. During the early hours, reports of sailings from Dunkirk
indicated that destroyers at least were doing well.
At about 0200, however, a signal was received from
LYDD, who was off the Dunkirk beach, as follows:-
"Brigadier tells me that C. in C. says it is essential that
rearguard B.E.F. embarks from the beaches east of Mole on
account of French congestion on Mole. Considerable number
British troops still on Mole. Military are expecting further
arrivals there. Rearguard expects to arrive at beach by 0230."
The Vice Admiral accordingly ordered all ships known to
y
be outside Dunkirk Harbour to endeavour to embark the rearguard
from the beach, remaining after 0300 if necessary. Owing to the
time in transit and coding it was feared that this signal would
reach few ships still on the coast, unless they had remained on
their own initiative after 0300, the previously ordered time of
withdrawal.
At 0200, authority was received from the Admiralty to
1
continue evacuation by destroyers from Dunkirk Harbour until
0700, transports to leave Dunkirk at 0300.
81. During the early hours there was considerable haze and
smoke off Dunkirk Harbour, Dunkirk East Beach, Dunkirk Roads and
the entrance therefrom to X Route. For this reason some of the
smaller vessels, including minesweepers, failed to make either
Dunkirk Harbour or Dunkirk East Beach, but on the whole it appears
Ly
that evacuation, both from the beach and from the harbour had
G
proceeded satisfactorily with the resources available.
Between 0200 and 0900, 6 personnel vessels reached
United Kingdom from Dunkirk Harbour with about 5,500 troops. 2
others had been turned back before reaching Dunkirk by 2 unknown
destroyers, and one had been in collision before reaching Dunkirk
and had to return.
82. Considerable doubt existed during the forenoon as to the
numbers remaining to be evacuated in Dunkirk. It was thought that
2,000, plus the 4,000 rearguard British troops, might well be
found in Dunkirk. The number of French troops remaining was in-
creasing from the 25,000 quoted the previous evening to figures
in the region of 50,000 to 60,000.
83. The Rear Admiral, Dover, arrived back from the coast
in a M.T.B. and during the forenoon a joint Naval and Military
conference was held to devise a plan for the forthcoming night's
evacuation. The fact that evacuation traffic was suspended in

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APPENDIX I.
Page 2
of
and final.
181
Operation "DYNAMO"
-
Narrative of Events.
FLARE BURNING
BOY ROY
GOLDEN GIFT
PAXTON
DRIFTER:
EILEEN EMMA
GOLDEN SUNBEAM
SHIPMATES
FORECAST
LORD HOWARD
THE BOYS
GERVAIS RENTOUL
LORD HOWE
TORBAY II
GIRL GLADYS
MIDAS
UT PROSIM
GIRL PAMELA
NETSUKIS
YORKSHIRE LASS
YOUNG MUN
GUARDSHIPS AND
LORMONT
MONA'S ISLA
KING ORRY
A.B.V's:
LLANTHONY
CORVETTES:
KINGFISHER
G
ILLEMOT
F.A.A.
AIR FORCE
GRIEVE
AMULREE
TRAINING VESSEL:
M.T.B's:
16
M.A.S.B's:
6
67
7
68
10
100
102
107
PERSONNEL SHIPS:
ARCHANGEL
LOCH GARRY
PRINCESS MAUD
AUTOCARRIER
LORINA
QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL
BEN MY CHREE
HAID OF ORLEANS
ROUEN
BIARRITZ
MALINES
ROYAL DAFFODIL
CANTERBURY
MANX MAID
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
COTE D'ARGENT
MANX- MAN
SCOTIA
FENELLA
MONA'S QUEEN
ST. HELIER
KILLARNEY
NEWHAVEN
ST. SEIRIOL
KING GEORGE V
NORMANIA
TYNWALD
LADY OF MAN
PRAGUE
OSPITAL CARRIERS: DINARD
ISLE OF GUERNSEY ST. ANDREW
ISLE OF THANET ST DAVID
PARIS
ST JULIAN
WORTHING
OTE:
In addition, some 23 of H.M. Trawlers, Drifters and
Yachts of the Nore Command assisted by taking one or more
tows of boats to the coast.

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Register No.
Minute Sheet No.
Name
Ex.
Present
Location (17/7/40)
Appointment
Tempy.Lieut.E.
SKIPJACK
PATROCLUS
Northern Patrol.
Richardson,R.N.R.
Tempy.Lieut.L.K.
BRIGHTON
BADGER
Harwich.
Perrin,R.N.V.R.
BELLE
addl.for
Gp. of A.P.
Tempy.Lieut.W.J.C.
"
MEDWAY
Dover.
Fuller, R.N.V.R.
QUEEN (No.1)
Tempy.Lieut.A.C.
GRACIE
ORIOLE
Lowestoft.
Weeks, R.N.R.
FIELDS
in command
Tempy.Lieut. H.
"
LYNX addl.
Port Edgar.
Jones, R.N.R.
for AMBASSADOR
Tempy.Lieut.S.T.
WAVERLEY VICTORY addl. Hamble River.
Harmer Elliott,
for A.P.Duties
R.N.V.R.
Tempy.Lieut.F.P.
"
BOSCAWEN addl. Portland.
Tattersall,R.N.V.R.
for A.P.Base
Officer.
Tempy.Lieut.J.
DEVONIA
Southsea in
SOUTHAMPTON.
Brotchie,R.N.V.R.
command
Tempy.Lieut. A.F.
"
VERNON addl.
Portsmouth.
Cox, R.N.V.R.
for M/S Course
Sub-Lieut.D.J.
THOMAS
On sick leave
Hutton,R.N.V.R.
BARTLETT
until 8th July
Tempy.Lieut.A.R.
THURINGIA BACCHANTE for Scapa
Cornish,R.N.R.
LEICESTER CITY
in command
Pby.Tempy.Sub-
"
BACCHANTE addl.Scapa
Lieut.A.G.
for LEICESTER
Slemeck,R.N.V.R.
CITY
Sub-Lieut. J.S.
ARGYLISHIRE CALLIOPE for Blyth
Weddle, R.N.R.
ANEMONE
Ty.Sub-Lieut.
"
CAROLINE addl. BELFAST till complet
M.F.Villiers-
for MALLOW
then Portland.
Stuart,R.N.V.R.
(building)
Py.Ty.Sub-Lieut.
AMULREE
OSPREY addl. Portland.
G.P.Probert,R.N.V.R.
for M/B
training
Py.Ty.Lieut.Cdr.B. CRESTED
PEMBROKE for
Sheerness
R.Booth, R.N.R.
EAGLE
GOLDEN EAGLE
Py.Ty.Lieut.D.J.R.
Davies, R.N.R.
11
VICTORY for
Portsmouth
Boom Defences
Portsmouth
Cdr.J.Elliott,
KING
ROSEMARY
Portsmouth
R.N.R.
ORRY
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.
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Name
Ex.
Present
Location (17/7/40)
Appo ntment
Tempy.Lieut.E.
SKIPJACK
PATROCLUS
Northern Patrol.
Richardson,R.H.A.
Tempy.Ideut.L.K.
BRIGHTON
BADGER
Harwich.
Perrin,R.N.V.R.
BELLE
addl.for
Gp. of A.P.
Tempy.Lieut.W.J.C.
MEDWAY
Dover.
Fuller, R.N.V.R.
QUEEN (No.1)
Tempy.Lieut.A.C.
GRACIE
ORIOL
Lovestoft.
Weeks, R.N.R.
FIELDS
in command
Tempy.Lieut. H.
"
LYNX addl.
Port Edgar.
Jones, R.N.R.
for AMBASSADOR
Tempy.Licut.S.T.
WAVERLEY
VICTORY addl. Hamble River.
Harmer Elliott,
for A.P.Duties
R.N.V.R.
Tempy.Lieut.F.P.
"
BOSCAWEN addl. Portland.
Tattersall,R.N.V.R.
for A.P.Base
Officer.
Tempy.Lieut.J.
DEVONIA
Southsea in
SOUTHAMPTON.
Brotchie,R.N.V.R.
command
Tempy.Lieut. A.F.
#
VERNON addl. Portsmouth.
Cox, R.N.V.R.
for IL/S Course
Sub-Lieut.D.J.
THOMAS
On sick leave
Hutton,R.N.V.R.
BARTLETT
until 8th July
Tempy.Lieut.A.R.
THURINGIA BACCHANTE for Scapa
Cornish, R.N.R.
LEIGESTER CITY
in command
Fby.Tempy.Sub-
BACCHANTE addl.Scapa
Licut.A.G.
for LEICESTER
Slemeck,R.N.V.R.
CITY
Sub-Lieut. J.S.
ARGYLISHGE CALLIOPE for Blyth
Weddle, R.N.R.
ANEMONE
Ty.Sub-Lieut.
"
CAROLINE addl. BELFAST till complete
M.F.Villiers-
for MALLOW
then Portland.
Stuart,R.N.V.R.
(building)
Py.Ty.Sub-Ideut.
AMULREE
OSPREY addl. Portland.
G.P.Probert,R.N.V.R.
for II/B
training
Py.Ty.Licut.Cdr.B. CRESTED
PEMBROKE for
Sheerness
R.Booth, R.N.R.
EAGLE
GOLDEN AGLE
Py.Ty.Lieut.D.J.R.
Davies, R.N.R.
"
VICTORY for
Portsmouth
Boom Defences
Portsmouth
Cdr.J.Elliott,
KING
ROSEMARY
Portsmouth
R.N.R.
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Ship
Date Lost
Senior surviving officers
Pre
Drifters.
PAXTON
29th May
Probationary Temporary
LYNX
Skipper A.M. Lovis, R.N.R.
BOY ROY
29th May
Probationary Temporary
LYNX
Skipper E.F. Dettman, R.N.R.
GIRL PAMELA
29th May
Temporary Skipper C. Sanson,
LYNX
R.N.R.
LORD CAVAN
1st June
Temporary Skipper J.H.
CLIC
Mugridge, R.N.R.
OAI
Danlayers.
COMFORT
29th May
None
NAUTILUS
29th May
Acting Skipper R. Maclean, R.N.R.
LYNX
Harbour Defence Patrol Craft.
AMULREE
1st June
Probationary Temporary Sub-
OSPR
Lieutenant G.P. Probert,R.N.V.R.
tra
Miscellaneous.
CRESTED EAGLE
30th May
Probationary Temporary Lieut-
PEMB
Commander B.R. Booth, R.N.R.
Probationary Temporary Lieutenant
VICT
D.J.R. Davies, R.N.R.
Por
KING ORRY
30th May
Commander J. Elliott, R.N.R.
ROSE
Temporary Lieutenant J.Lee,R.N.R.
PEMB
Home
Aven
Live
GRIVE
1st June
Temporary Sub-Lieutenant
R.N.
J.K.B. Miles, R.N.V.R.
MOSQUITO
1st June
Lieutenant D.H.D. Gardiner, R.N.
Probationary Sub-Lieutenant
Sick
E.S. Flint, R.N.R.
for :
Atta
Home
Newp
Minesweeper
SKIPJACK
lst June
Lieutenant-Commander F.B.
Proudfoot, R.N.
Temporary Lieutenant
PATRO
E. Richardson , R.N.R.

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Compitential
50
9339
ROOM 90, ARCHWAY BLOCK (s),
1940
ADMIRALTY, S.W.1.
No. 3/3 A.B./40
10th August, 1940.
ENQUIRY INTO THE LOSS OF H.M. HARBOUR
DEFENCE VESSEL AMULREE
Sir,
With reference to Admiralty Letter .6245/40
of 1st August 1940, be pleased to submit to Their Lordships
the following report resulting from an enquiry held into the
circumstances attending the loss of H.M. Harbour Defence
Vessel AMULREE on 1st June, 1940.
2. Temporary Sub-Lieutenant Graham Phineas Probert,
R.N.V.R., the Senior surviving Officer of AMULREE who was in
command of that Ship was examined on 9th August, 1940.
3. AMULREE was rammed on the starboard side forward
between the 3-pdr. gun and foremast by H.M.S. VIMY and sank
immediately.
4. No information, therefore, as to behaviour of
material was elicited, but the Officer in command spoke highly
of the structural characteristics of this vessel.
5. Since the VIMY was steaming at about 18 knots and
struck the AMULREE bow to beam it is not, having regard to
the size of the vessel, likely that the AMULREE, whatever
her construction, would have remained afloat.
6. It is, however, suggested, that vessels of this
type would, in the event of suffering collision or other
damage, be more likely to remain afloat if watertight doors
were fitted on the deck hatches leading to each compartment.
In the case of the motor room, where propulsion is by Diesel
engine, it would be necessary to fit vent shafts carried
above the deck.
7. I was assisted in my enquiry by Commander Thomas
Aislabic Powell, R.N. (Retd.) and Commander (E) Charles Edward
Smith, R.N.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
a.Beatord
VICE-ADMIRAL.
Secretary,
Admiralty,
S.W.1.

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H.M.A.B.V.S. Paddle Minesweepers and A.A. Vessels, M/S Trawlers, etc.
Name of Ship and Date and No.
Item
of report
Existing Arrangements or
Recommendations
Fittings - Damage etc.
Paddle A.A. Ship CRESTED EAGLE
(1) Steering Gear
No.19/18 AB/40 of 4th September,
(1) Wire Hawser connection between
(1) Although Ship was very
wheel on bridge and tiller.
1940
badly shaken by explosions,
wire connections did not
fracture as so often happens
with rod and chain connection
Paddle Minesweeper GRACIE FIELDS
(i) Main Stop Valve
No. 25/24 AB/40 of 21st September,
(i) Situated in funnel casing on
(i) Valve should be in a
upper deck above boiler. Owing
1940
position more easily
to excessive heat valve would not
accessible.
be closed. In trying to do so so
Chief Engineer was badly burnt.
(11) Steering Gear
(11) Rod and chain connection
(ii) Wire hawsers considered
between bridge and tiller fractured
preferable - vide (1) above
by shock of bomb explosions.
for CRESTED EAGLE.
Harbour Defence Vessel AMULREE
(1) Watertight
(1) Deck openings not fitted with
(1) W.T. hatches would make
No.3/3 AB/46 of 10th August, 1940
compartment
W.T. covers.
ship less liable to sink in
the event of collision or
other damage
M.S. Trawler ARGYLLSHIRE
(1) Watertight
(1) Engines and Boilers in same
(1) Considered desirable to
No.22/21 AB/40 of 17th September,
compartment
compartment.
divide these by a W.T.
1940
Bulkhead.
(i) Auxiliary Steam
(1) No isolating valves.
(1) Isolating valves
A.B.V. KING ORRY
No.24/23 AB/40 of 20th September,
System
Escaping steam in after Steering
considered necessary, also
1940
compartment prevented access to
providing for shutting off
enable hand wheel to be connected.
steam to after steering
compartment.
(11) Scuttles near
(ii) Renders ship more liable to
(ii) Considered that
water line.
flooding when side is holed.
scuttles at or near water
line should be permanently
plated in.
M.S. Trawler POLLY JOHNSON
(1) Hull
(1) Splinter holes near water
(i) Considered necessary
line.
that these craft should
No.29/28 AB/40 of 4th October,
1940
carry a number of varying
size wooden plugs for
stopping shot or splinter
holes.
Small craft generally
C.B's and S.P's
Books kept in steel chests in
To ensure destruction when
cabin between decks.
as frequently occurs, access
to cabin is not possible,
it is preferable that books
be kept in lockers on bridge
and a weighted bag available
in which they can be quickly
placed for burning or
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Saturday 1st June (continued).
and at 0815 was attacked by enemy aircraft. Ship was hit aft of
No.3 boiler room and put out of action. About 0945 another attack
took place but no hits were registered. A third attack took place
at about noon and the ship began to settle and the order to
abandon ship was given.
Destroyer KEITH attacked by enemy aircraft off Bray
severely hit and abandoned at anchor by No.8 buoy. Finally sank.
Harbour Defence Craft AMULREE sunk in collision by
VIMY at 0200.
Sunday, 2nd June.
80. The arrangements to set in motion the night's evacua-
tion had proceeded smoothly as far as could be ascertained at
Dover. During the early hours, reports of sailings from Dunkirk
indicated that destroyers at least were doing well.
At about 0200, however, a signal was received from
LYDD, who was off the Dunkirk beach, as follows:-
"Brigadier tells me that C. in C. says it is essential that
rearguard B.E.F. embarks from the beaches east of Mole on
account of French congestion on Mole. Considerable number
British troops still on Mole. Military are expecting further
arrivals there. Rearguard expects to arrive at beach by 0230."
The Vice Admiral accordingly ordered all ships known to
be outside Dunkirk Harbour to endeavour to embark the rearguard
from the beach, remaining after 0300 if necessary. Owing to the
time in transit and coding it was feared that this signal would
reach few ships still on the coast, unless they had remained on
their own initiative after 0300, the previously ordered time of
withdrawal.
At 0200, authority was received from the Admiralty to
continue evacuation by destroyers from Dunkirk Harbour until
0700, transports to leave Dunkirk at 0300.
81. During the early hours there was considerable haze and
smoke off Dunkirk Harbour, Dunkirk East Beach, Dunkirk Roads and
the entrance therefrom to X Route. For this reason some of the
smaller vessels, including minesweepers, failed to make either
Dunkirk Harbour or Dunkirk East Beach, but on the whole it appears
that evacuation, both from the beach and from the harbour had
proceeded satisfactorily with the resources available.
Between 0200 and 0900, 6 personnel vessels reached
United Kingdom from Dunkirk Harbour with about 5,500 troops. 2
others had been turned back before reaching Dunkirk by 2 unknown
destroyers, and one had been in collision before reaching Dunkirk
and had to return.
82. Considerable doubt existed during the forenoon as to the
numbers remaining to be evacuated in Dunkirk. It was thought that
2,000, plus the 4,000 rearguard British troops, might well be
found in Dunkirk. The number of French troops remaining was in-
creasing from the 25,000 quoted the previous evening to figures
in the region of 50,000 to 60,000.
83. The Rear Admiral, Dover, arrived back from the coast
in a M.T.B. and during the forenoon a joint Naval and Military
conference was held to devise a plan for the forthcoming night's
evacuation. The fact that evacuation traffic was suspended in
daylight/

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B'
YACHTS.
H.M.Y. ALQUETTE.
Rating.
Engineman Arthur E. Nessling, H.O., LT/JX.1050.
H.M.Y. AMULREE.
Officer.
Sub.Lieutenant Graham Phineas Probert, R.N.V.R.
H.M.Y. ARONIA.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant John Stanley Roe, R.N.V.R.
Officer.
Sub. Lieutenant John Gwyn Llewellyn, R.N.V.R.
Ratings.
Coxswain F. Thompson, R.N.P.S., LT/JX.190018.
R. Matthews, R.N.A.S., LT/JX.189930.
Engineman H. Tople, R.N.P.S., LT/KX.107573.
H.M.Y. CALETA.
Officer.
Sub.Lieutenant James Forsyth Dunning, R.N.V.R.
H.M.Y. CHRISTOBEL II.
Ratings.
Seaman C. G. Dunkey, H.O.P.S.
Engineman J. W. Damerell, H.O.P.S. W/KY.105230
H.M.Y. GLALA.
Officer.
Sub.Lieutenant John Alexander Don, R.N.V.R.

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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
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
S.
VIMY
-
Lieutenant Lieutenant Commander Adrian Paul Northey, R.N. 28th &
Michael Wentworth 29th May.
R.N. (Ret) Ewert-Wentworth
27th VIMY May, made followed one trip by to 5 Dunkirk escorting 4
on in which a total of 2,976 troops trips between were brought 28th transports, and 31st May
Commander seen again. Lieutenant Knowling, R.N.) left the bridge and was
On the R. 27th G. K. May, at 2355, her Captain (Lieutenant home.
not to Dunkirk Northey took command
of the ship been made.
carried on had at 26 knots after a thorough and search
board, prevented by several bombers but avoiding
On passage VIMY was back attacked to Dover p.m. 28th with 613 troops on
Lieutenant Commander Ewart-Wentworth, R.N. assumed
action any hits being obtained by the aircraft.
command of VIMY 29th May. On the 30th May, VIMY was
harbour, but was not hit.
under gunfire from shore batteries bombarding Dunkirk
1st June, VIMY collided with AMULREE and had to return
to Dover and took no further part in the operation.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Lieutenant Adrian Paul Wilbraham Northey, R.N.
Was in temporary command of H.M.S. VIMY on the 27th
and 28th May, when he went twice to Dunkirk and brought
back 1,204 troops. Handled his ship with skill, both
at Dunkirk, and during repeated bombing attacks while
on passage home on the 28th, thereby avoiding damage
to his ship. As First Lieutenant, during the remainder
DSC
of the operation, showed consistent devotion to duty.
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Robert Andrew Morgan. R.N.
For carrying out his navigational duties with
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consistent efficiency during the evacuation of Dunkirk
in difficult circumstances.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Petty Officer James Oliver Paget, P/JX.129854.
For devotion to duty under fire in charge of the
upper deck.
Recommended for decoration.
Leading Seaman Frederick Martindale, P/JX.136855.
For devotion to duty under fire and carrying out
exceptionally accurate shooting with his Lewis gun.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendation of Personnel - List 'B'
YACHTS.
H.M.Y. ALQUETTE.
Rating,
Engineman Arthur E. Nessling, H.O., LT/JX.1050.
H.M.Y. AMULREE.
Officer.
Sub.Lieutenant Graham Phineas Probert, R.N.V.R.
H.M.Y. ARONIA.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant John Stanley Roe, R.N.V.R.
Officer.
Sub.Lieutenant John Gwyn Llewellyn, R.N.V.R.
Ratings.
Coxswain F. Thompson, R.N.P.S., LT/JX.190018.
R. Matthews, R.N.A.S., LT/JX,189930.
Engineman H. Tople, R.N.P.S., LT/KX.107573.
H.M.Y. CALETA.
Officer.
Sub. Lieutenant James Forsyth Dunning, R.N.V.R.
H.M.Y. CHRISTOBEL II.
Ratings.
Seaman C. G. Dunkey, H.O.P.S.
Engineman J. W. Damerell, H.O.P.S. W/KY.105230
H.M.Y. GLALA.
Officer.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. VIMY - Lieutenant Adrian Paul Northey. R.N. 28th & 29th May.
Lieutenant Commander Michael Wentworth Ewart-Wentworth
R.N. (Ret) From 29th May.
VIMY made one trip to Dunkirk escorting 4 transports,
on 27th May, followed by 5 trips between 28th and 31st May
in which a total of 2,976 troops were brought home.
On the 27th May, at 2355, her Captain (Lieutenant
Commander R. G. K. Knowling, R.N.) left the bridge and was
not seen again. Lieutenant Northey took command and
carried on to Dunkirk at 26 knots after a thorough search
of the ship had been made.
On passage back to Dover p.m. 28th with 613 troops on
board, VIMY was attacked by several bombers but avoiding
action prevented any hits being obtained by the aircraft.
Lieutenant Commander Ewart-Wentworth, R.N. assumed
command of VIMY 29th May. On the 30th May, VIMY was
under gunfire from shore batteries bombarding Dunkirk
harbour, but was not hit.
1st June, VIMY collided with AMULREE and had to return
to Dover and took no further part in the operation.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Lieutenant Adrian Paul Wilbraham Northey, R.N.
Was in temporary command of H.M.S. VIMY on the 27th
and 28th May, when he went twice to Dunkirk and brought
back 1,204 troops. Handled his ship with skill, both
at Dunkirk, and during repeated bombing attacks while
on passage home on the 28th, thereby avoiding damage
to his ship. As First Lieutenant, during the remainder
of the operation, showed consistent devotion to duty.
ISC
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Robert Andrew Morgan, R.N.
For carrying out his navigational duties with
consistent efficiency during the evacuation of Dunkirk
in difficult circumstances.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Petty Officer James Oliver Paget, P/JX.129854.
For devotion to duty under fire in charge of the
upper deck.
DSM
Recommended for decoration.
Leading Seaman Frederick Martindale, P/JX.136855.
For devotion to duty under fire and carrying out
exceptionally accurate shooting with his Lewis gun.
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FROM.....The Extended Defences Officer, Sheerness.
DATE.....7th June 1940.
TO
The Commodore in Charge, Sheerness.
SUBJECT..Thames Local Defence Flotilla - operation Dynamo.
Reports and Recommendations.
551
Dynam 148.
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hang
REPORTS ON "DYNAMO" OPERATION.
see VdI, p 395
No.. M.I.1/14/015.
ICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER.
(Copy to:- COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, THE NORE).
Reports and recommendations on Operation "Dynamo"
re forwarded with reference to Nore General Order 448.
Summary of Reports enclosed.
From Extended Defences Officer, Sheerness, concerning the
following vessels :-
H.M.S. "ROYAL EAGLE"
H.M.S. "GOLDEN EAGLE"
m
N.B. With reference also to Ky
No: M.I.1/14/015 of 2nd June,
1940, to Commander-in-Chief,
The Nore. Copy to Vice-Admiral,
Dover.
H.M.Y. "CHRISTABEL II"
H.M.Y. "CALETA"
H.M.Y. "GLALA"
H.M.Y. "AMULREE"
From Captain M/S, Sheerness, concerning the following ressels:-
H.M.D. "MONARDA"
H.M.D. "RENASCENT"
H.M.Y. "ARONIA"
H.M.T. "STRATHELLIOT"
From Commander of Dockyard, Sheerness, concerning H.M. Tug
"ST. CLEARS".
I.Y. "AMULREE" With reference dated 8th June, 1940), it the
to the report of the Commanding would Officer, appear
y valuable for regret she performing in towing administrative out pontoons
be a matter (my P.A.7/02 that this vessel was diverted from
in the work which was seemingly minor by
y which beaches indirectly to carry resulted out a in her being rammed and sunk at
tish destroyer in the Downs.
the report forwarded by Commander that H.M. of
kyard, With reference 7th to June, 1940, it is observed Yard craft crew.
"ST. CLEARS" Sheerness, is manned dated entirely by a civilian
VICE AD MIRAL 1940
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FROM.
The Extended Defences Officer, Sheerness.
DATE
7th June 1940.
TO
The Commodore in Charge, Sheerness.
SUBJECT. Thames Local Defence Flotilla operation Dynamo.
Reports and Recommendations,
The undermentioned reports are forwarded :-
SCHEDULE.
Defence of report dated 1st June covering the period 27th - 31st May)
Flotilla, May 31st - - 3rd June 1940 (in continuation
Report of Proceedings of A/A ships of Thames Local
Report of Proceedings H.M.S. ROYAL EAGLE.
ditto.
H.M.S. GOLDEN EAGLE
(The 1940 has been submitted by
Report of Proceedings and Loss of H.M.S.CRESTED the
EAGLE Commanding dated Officer 31st May direct to Commodore, R.N.Barracks, Chatham.)
Narative of Events H.M.S. CHRISTOBEL II
Report of Proceedings H.M.S. CALETA
H.M.S. GLALA
ditto.
H.M.S. AMULREE
ditto.
RECOMMENDATIONS. Senior Officer, Thames Local Defence Flotilla
For H.M.Ships ROYAL RAGLE, GOLDEN RAGLE,
CRESTED EAGLE.
For H.M.Yachts CHRISTOBEL KRinake II, CALETA, GLALA
and AMULREE.
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER.
CAPTAIN,
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nen
1th June 1940 COMMODORE-IN-CHARGE,
SHEERNESS.
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Report of Proceedings - H.M.S.Viry - No.154/7/35 dated 11/6/40.
6. (cont). between 1 titudes of Goodwin Knoll buoy nd S.W.
Goodwin Buoy.
17.
H.M.S."Sheldrike" joined the hunt in coord nce with
C in C Nore's sign 1 timed 0708.
18. "Sheldrake" nd Tr wlers in coord nce with c in C Nore's signal
Proceeded fr Dunkirk to 1030 le ving hunt to H.M.S.
timed 100
19.
rrived off Dunkirk t 1230 nd secured longside
B st Pier Bows Out t 1300.
20. further to se 7 rd on two OCC sions between 1300 nd 1335 nd
The 1 lling tide . de it necess ry to shift berth
it 400 I left to secure longside the end of the Pier Bows in.
21. by shore b tteries 7 S bserved at the 1 DUV rd end of the Pier.
While troops were being emb rked intermittent shelling
22.
Prodeeded for Dover t 538.
23.
rrived Dover to disemb rice troops securing to
dmir Ity Pier t 1856
24.
st June 1940
24
Completed with oil fuel nd pr ceeded for Dunkierk
t 0100.
25.
In collisi n with H.M.Y. mulree in position 270° I.W.
dwin bucy 1 ble to 0156.
were 26. put to A Full Speed stern nd the wheel I rd- -st rb rd.
single white light 18 sighted he d. The engines
Amulree rently Itered to Port 8 "Viny's" stem entered her
went cle F-s nd S nk immedi tely. Own speed bef ree c llisi n
st rbo rd pp bow. 8 seen S the ship g thered stern-way Imuree
If S 151 Imets.
27. t: pick up survivors, nd 0233 I ceeded for Dover h ving
The skiff being the only ren ining Do t If S 1 wered
recovered 11 members of Imuree's crew.
28.
rrived Dover nd secured to No.2 bucy 0340.
2nd June 1040.
20
Proceededin coord nce with W. Dover's sign 1 timed
1942/ for C rdiff it 0605.
30. 1514 for Portsmouth t 1540.
Proceeded in coord nce with dmir Ity's sign 1 timed
31. longside "Verity" t 1680 tobe ken in h nd for rep irs.
rrived Portsmouth nd secured t North Corner Jetty
VICE ADMIRAL
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CHAP. VIII
in the Bray and Malo sectors were being thinned out by movements westward
towards Dunkirk iteslf. This change of plan involved concentrating the special
tows and the minesweepers to which they were to transfer the troops, into the
stretch opposite the beach between Zuydcoote Sanatorium and one mile east
of La Panne¹, and also advancing the commencement of the operation by one
hour².
A risk was involved in this change of plan as the boat tows were not in com-
munication with the Vice-Admiral, and it would therefore be necessary for
minesweepers to see that the escorting M.A./S.B.'s shepherded the tows to the
new positions It had been explained to the Naval officers in each tow that
the minesweepers would be anchored so as to serve as guiding marks³.
" It was always impossible for me to do more than deal with the situation of
the moment", says Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker. "I did not know what ships
were coming or when-except for the pre-arranged plan of the sloops. Nor
was it possible for Dover to give me much information. Ships got back there,
unloaded, and were off again, the stream was constant but irregular and it was
not possible to see any way ahead. My policy was always to keep only sufficient
ships off the beaches and send all the others into Dunkirk, but the situation
changed continually."4
Small craft arrive in hundreds
It was in such circumstances that, at about 1900, Rear-Admiral Wake-
Walker had proceeded to Dunkirk in the Keith to see how the boat situation
was getting on. There he saw for the first time that strange procession of
craft of all kinds the story of which was to become famous-tugs, towing
dinghies, life-boats and all manner of pulling boats5-small motor yachts,
motor launches, drifters, Dutch skoots, Thames barges, fishing boats, pleasure
steamers⁶. This was indeed the first time that the small craft had come over
in hundreds⁷. Since noon Lt. Cdr. C. J. Wynne-Edwards, R.N. (of R.-A.
Dunkirk's staff), embarked in M.T.B.68, had been directing the tows to the
various beaches.
I See Appendix Q.18, observing that D.R. p.20, para. 61 says the beach between Bray
and 1 mile east of La Panne."
2 Appendix Q.19.
3 D.R. p.20, para. 61.
4 M.017978/41, p.17.
5 The following 14 tugs (their tows are shown in brackets) reached Dunkirk that evening:
The Racia (12 life-boats), Sun VIII (12 life-boats), Sun XV (6 life-boats), Vincia (3 life-
boats), Sun IV (9 boats), Tanga (6 boats), Ocean Cock (6 M/B's), Sun VII (seaplane tenders
243, 254, 276, 291 and A.M.C.3), Foremost 87 (two sailing barges), Fairplay I (sailing barge
Barbara Jean), Empire Henchman (sailing barge Aidie), Crested Cock (a lighter), Sun XI (a
lighter), and the Sun XII (sailing barges Tollesbury and Ethel Everard).
In the early hours of 1st June 4 other tugs arrived. The St. Fagan (auxiliary barges
Pudge and Lady Rosebery, and the sailing barge Doris), St. Abbs (auxiliary barge Thyra
and sailing barges H.A.C. and Duchess), Cervia (sailing barge Royalty), and the Persia
(sailing barge Glenway and Lark).
6 M.017978/41, p.19.
7 New arrivals off Dunkirk and the beaches on 31st May included the following The
yachts Amulree, Aronia, Glagla, Caleta, Christobel II and Llanthony, the nine yachts of the
Portsmouth Inner Patrol, viz the Ahola, Ankh, Bounty, Caryandra, Eilla II, Lahloo,
Noneta, Seriola and Thele and from the R.N. Air Station, Ford, the yacht Andora.
The drifters Ben and Lucy (towing 4 boats), Dorienta (towing boats), Monarda, Renas-
cent and the 13 drifters of the Yarmouth Base, viz Alcmaria, Feasible, Genius, Gula,
Jeannie MacIntosh, John and Norah, Lord Barham, Lord Hood, Overfalls, Reed, Rewga,
Swift Wing and Taransay. The drifters Fair Breeze and Ocean Breeze were again over,
the former towing a motor life-boat and 3 life-boats.
The steam hopper barges Foremost 102 (towing the Excellent's 35 ft. fast motor boat and
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THE EVACUATION FROM DUNKIRK
CHAP. VHI
Isabelle The French carrying trawlers food, also Marie went hit and to and Dunkirk. Pierre exploded carrying While and unloading munitions, under and shell the Ste.
was the Pierre's still on fire munitions when her were consorts left Dunkirk at 1100. the ship caught fire. She fire
Captain Howson returns to Dover
about 1930 some 30 others bombed the and
Meanwhile the having enemy been made made the last at 1415-1500 of his three major air of
the other two bombers escorted by fighters
small went on craft². to bomb Dunkirk, and
likely to up the 'rough treatment", Captain Howson decided un-
also through stand the stern to further glands. Being opinion that the would be
received some damage of making
The yacht Ankh, which from a Captain near miss Howson and started was using as his headquarters,
some to Rear-Admiral seaward, failing light Captain Howson was then
return 2 to Dover, 3 miles ordering to in yacht the Amulree to keep company. Being to
to signal to closed the Wake-Walker in the Keith. The yachts Eilla unable II
Caryandra the latter that Ankh the former reported that she was short of fuel and
in she was damaged and short of lubricating oil, so they returned and
company with the Ankh to Dover.
reduced to of the Vivacious from the beach) found that her tiller wire by
It tow was the at boats about this time, 2000, that the yacht Glagla (which was standing
shelling R.N. in which had been going on continuously, became intense. A Captain and
to a single strand. Her Commanding Officer said, The bombing was
ordered yacht No. 1 of the Solent Patrol [i.e. Captain Howson in the Ankh],
us to make for the open sea, and all the smaller craft followed him out.
It was in the above circumstances that a number of power boats started
withdrawal Walker to Dover, and that at 0611 on the 1st June Rear-Admiral Wake- a
boats had found it necessary to report to V.A. Dover that all craft used for towing
left during the night, and to urge that they be sent back³.
Ankh, was rammed and sunk by the Vimy in the vicinity of the Gull. Her crew
At about 0145 on the 1st June the yacht Amulree, which was escorting the
were R.N., picked up. The Commodore-in-Charge, Sheerness, Captain H. R. Marrack,
she this vessel [the Amulree] was diverted from the valuable work regret which
that D.S.C., in a report to V.A., Dover, says that it was a matter for
seemingly rammed minor administrative duty which indirectly resulted in carry her being
was performing in towing out pontoons from the very beaches, to out a
The and sunk by a British destroyer in the Downs".
Ankh arrived at Dover at 0815 on the 1st June.
Casualties to towing craft
Commodore Of the motor boats lost this day, 2 lost action. The M/B
machine ferried troops to the Worcester were off by enemy eventually
bourne gunned, holed and abandoned. Her Malo. She was East-
shore Queen. The M/B New Prince of Wales crew was embarked in the a shell M/B from a
crew of the crew were wounded. killed, The vessel and S/Lt. was abandoned P. H. E. and the
R.N. and battery. 2 Two able-seamen were damaged by Bennett,
embarked in the M/B Triton.
I 2 R.A.F. Narrative, p.336.
3 4 Captain Appendix Howson's H.26. Report (R.O.IV, p.119).
R.O.III, p.551.
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CHAP. IX
SUNK BY E-BOAT TORPEDOES.
Trawlers Argyllshire, Stella Dorado.
SUNK BY MINES.
Trawler St. Achilleus, small craft Renown.
SUNK BY GUNFIRE.
Drifter Lord Cavan.
SUNK BY COLLISION OR OTHER MISADVENTURE.
Drifters Eileen Emma, Fair Breeze, Gervais Rentoul.
Yachts Amulree, Pellag II.
Barges Aidie, Barbara Jean, Duchess, Ethel Everard, Lark, Royalty.
Small craft, number unknown.
DAMAGED BY AIR ATTACK.
Destroyers Ivanhoe, Worcester.
Minesweepers Ross, Salamander, Westward-Ho.
Corvette Kingfisher.
Personnel vessel Prague.
DAMAGED BY MINE.
Hospital carrier St. David.
DAMAGED BY GUNFIRE.
One trawler, name uncertain.
DAMAGED BY COLLISION OR GROUNDING
Destroyer Vimy.
Personnel vessel Maid of Orleans.
The evacuation figures for the day
Little ships added their quotas to those of the big ships, though not without
casualties they suffered heavy losses from collision or other misadventure,
although in the circumstances it was not always possible to obtain details
(See App. B.I.)
On this day there were lifted from the beaches and from Dunkirk harbour :
by motor boats and the like 2334 persons, by hopper barges 1470, by tugs 736,
by yachts 1,831, by skoots 3,170, of which almost all were from the beaches,
by special service vessels 1,250, by drifters 2,968, and by trawlers 1,876 prac-
tically all of whom were lifted from Dunkirk harbour. French ships lifted
3,967, Belgian trawlers 402, and a Dutch yacht 114; all troops evacuated by
foreign ships were embarked in Dunkirk harbour, none coming from the beaches.
Though losses of ships had been highest this day the total of troops lifted was
the second highest of the operation, no less than 64,429 being landed in England.
Of these, 47,081 had been embarked in Dunkirk harbour and 17,348 from the
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References are to pages.
A.5, (Belgian), 107n. 29.
Abrial, Abel Admiral, 12, 51, 61, 68, 85, 96, 105-7, 113, 115, 116, 120.
Tasman, 20,
Abukir, Adam, Lt. sunk, Gen. 28. Sir R., 18 (organises Dunkirk bridgehead), 26, 35.
Advance, 53.
Adventuress, 60n.
Aegir, 91.
Aidie, 71n, 95 (sunk).
Ahola, 71n.
Air, (see Royal Air Force) : cover for evacuation ships, 5; co-operation with B.E.F., 7;
co-operation with Navy, 123 ; German ordered to concentrate attacks on shipping, 83.
Aircraft, Naval operating under Coastal Command, XIII.
Albury, 28n, 44, 53-4, 86, 97, 107n, 109, 114n, 116, 119.
A.L.C.3, 52.
A.L.C.5, 47, 52 (rushed by French troops).
A.L.C.4, 51, damaged.
A.L.C.8, 52, 75n.
A.L.C.15, 47, 51, 75n.
A.L.C.16, 45 (sunk), 52.
A.L.C.17, 45, 52 (breaks down).
A.L.C.18, 52 (damaged).
Alcmaria, 71n.
Aldis, Capt. T., 108.
Alexander, Maj.-Gen. Hon. H.R.L.G., 66 (assumes command), 68, 84, 85, 96 (to decide
when evacuation must end), 98, 103, 105, 108 (embarks),
Alice, 20, 29, 30 (abandoned).
Alphacca, 101.
Amazone, 29n.
Ambleve, 60.
A.M.C.3, 71n, 75n.
Amiral du Nord, see Abrial, Adm.
Amulree, 71n, 74 (sunk).
Anderson, Lieut. C. C., 67.
Andora, 71n.
Angèle Marie, 62n, 73n.
Angler II, 32n, 47n.
Ankh, 71n, 74 damaged.
Anna Marguerite, 73n.
Anna Marie, 73.
Anthony, 20n, 23, 24n, 27, 30, 42, 47n, 53, 54n, 55, 64 (damaged), 80.
Archangel, 19, 28.
Argyllshive, sunk, 85.
Arley, 13n, 39, 44.
Aronia, 71n.
Arras, 62, 69.
Arras, lost, 6.
Aura, lost, 100.
Autocarrier, 114n, 118.
Balloons, 75, 84.
Balquhain, 72n.
Barbara Jean, 71n, 95 (sunk).
Barker, Lt.-Gen. M. G. H., 2.
Base Party, British Naval, embarks, 102.
Basilisk, 61, 86, 90-91 (sunk).
Bat, 63.
Bathelemy General, 120.
Beach parties, 21, 49, 65, 70, 77, 79-83.
Beaches embarkation begins, 17, 22 allotted to troops, 18; organised, 23, 31n, 75n
all ships diverted to, 23, 24 ; first supplies reach, 26; weather affects embarkation,
difficulties, 57, 81 ; crowded with troops, 58; difficulties of control, 58 ; marked by
36, 48, 69-70; development of evacuation from, 54, 60; changing situation causes
lights, 58-9; no ships off, 59-60; strewn with motor transport, 69; 30,000 troops
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I, 72n. small craft, 61.
29n, 53 (rams and sinks Queen of England).
Tilly Tolly, 71n.
Torbay 23n.
53, 60n, 74, 75n.
Tugs, Troup, use as transports, 41.
Triton, Cdr. H. R., 21, 118, 86. 128.
Twente, 20n, 24, 29n,
Two Rivers, 75n.
Tynwald, 29n, 54n, 64n, 107n, 109, 112n, 114n, 118 (record lift).
U-boats, see Submarines.
Ut Prosim, 23n, 63, 107n.
V.A. Dover, see Ramsay, Vice-Admiral B. H.
Vanguard, 60.
Vanquisher, 37-8, 54n, 55, 61, 62 (make two trips on 30th May), 87, 107n, 108 (sent back
empty), 112n, 114n, 118.
Vavasour, Lt. G. W., 79-81.
Vega, 34, 42, 69.
Venetia, at Boulogne, 9-10.
Venomous, at Boulogne, 9-10; in Dynamo, 61, 101, 107-8, 114n, 118.
Vénus, sunk, 93.
Verity, at Calais, 10; in Dynamo, 13, 19, 28n, 32, 43-4, 49, 51 (reports on Dunkirk),
54n, 55.
Victor-Erna, 73n.
Viewfinder, sunk by Belgian troops, 53.
Viking, 60.
Vimiera, at Boulogne, 9-10.
Vimy, at Boulogne, 8-9; in Dynamo, 20, 23, 27-8, 62 (makes two trips on 30th May), 64n,
69 (hunts S/M.), 74 (rams and sinks Amulree), 95.
Vivacious, 23, 27-8, 45, 61 (calls for more ships and boats), 74 ( -boats), 83 (damaged),
Vincia, 71n, 90.
87, 111-2 (in Operation CK), 127.
V.T.B.25, 116 (evacuates Admiral Abrial), 120 (towed to Dover).
Vulture, 72n.
W.24, 60.
W.26, 72n.
Wakeful, 20n, 23, 24n, 27, 32, 36 (sunk), 37, 85.
Wake-Walker, Rear-Adm. W.F. (R.A. Dover) Apptd. S.N.O. Afloat, 49, 50 ; takes over
duties, 58; tranships four times in 24 hours, 59; general policy, 71; urges M.B's. to
be sent back, 74; investigates position E. of Dunkirk, 85-6; transfers to M.T.B.102,
90 clears Dunkirk of ships, 103; activities night 2/3 June, 108; on the final night,
115; effect of his arrival, 126.
Walker I, 32n.
Walker II, 32n, 114n.
Wardrop, Lt. Cdr. R. G., R.N.R., 49.
Warren, Lt. Cdr. G. H., 88.
Water supply, shortage at Dunkirk and beaches, 26, 31, 62.
Wave Queen, 72n.
Waverley, 28n, 42 (sunk), 47n.
Weather, affects boat work, 36, 48.
Weddle, S/Lt. J. S., R.N.R., 85.
Wells, Lt. J. G., 79-82.
Welman, Lt. Cdr. A. E. P., 8, 9.
Westcove, 111-2, 120.
Westella, 34n, 38 (sinking of), 69 (hunts S/M.), 110 (sunk).
Westerley, 72n.
Westward-Ho, 89 (damaged), 107n.
Weygand, General, 5, 10 (Plan), 11, 27, 96.
Whalley, Lt. 49.
Whippingham, overloaded, 87.
Whitehall, 55, 83 (damaged), 84 (shoots down bomber), 91.
White Heather, 72n.
Whitfield, Col., 22.
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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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CONFIDENTIAL
Dynams 141.
FROM
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
178
DATE
7th June, 1940.
162
167
TO
COMMODORE IN CHARGE, SHEERNESS.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR H.M. YACHTS "CHRISTOBELLII", "CALETA", "GLALA"
AND "AMULREE".
"CHRISTOBEL II". (1). Commanding Officer Lieut. H.E. Wigfull
R.N.V.R. For his resource and skill in embarking 33 soldiers
from the beach with the two boats at his disposal while being
heavily bombarded.
(2). C.G. Dunley Seaman H.O.P.S. (Qual. S.V.G.L.
For the cool manner in which he engaged and apparently brought
down in flames a Dornier 17, with the Lewis Gun.
(3). J.W. Damerell, Engineman H.O.P.S.
L.T./K.X.105230. For not leaving the engineroom from 1000 31st
May until 0830 1st June in order to keep the engines (which
di
were giving much trouble) running.
d
(4). J.P.C. Mead, Ordinary Seaman H.O.P.S.
For his unfailing help during the whole period and the cool
and efficient way in which he embarked the troops.
to
"CALETA".
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. J.F.
he
Dunning R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in rescuing the E.L.C.
Launch under heavy gun fire, and successfully towing her from
the Beach, Dunkirk to Sheerness with her load of soldiers.
irk.
"GLALA".
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. J.A.
Dow, R.N.V.R. For his valuable services in towing boats from
grees
st
the beach under heavy bombing attacks.
to
"AMULREE"
he
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. G.P.
Probert R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in towing from the
beach 11 pontoons (with about 300 soldiers in all) to awaiting
?
vessels under heavy gun fire, and with only 4 deck hands in his
vessel.
of
see
surf
Kannake
and
that
hat
CAPTAIN.
out
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER.
men,
d
art
ut
GILIS time a salvo of bombs fell across our stern the last 00m0 railing
about 30 ft away, the only effect was to drag our stern down a few feet
in the water. We opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy
bomber type Dornier 17 we registered a direct hit with our Lewis gun
and his Starboard engine burst into flames and he crashed into the sea,
derinitely., as were also firing I cannot claim this aeroplane
steamed back at all possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring them
As I had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
off, we were fortunate in finding a Whaler adrift which we magaged to
pick up with our dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats ashore
and started to embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was very
was to
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EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
Dynamo 141.
FROM
178.
DATE
7th June, 1940.
162
167
TO
COMMODORE IN CHARGE, SHEERNESS.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR H.M. YACHTS "CHRISTOBELLII", "CALETA", "GLALA"
AND "AMULREE".
"CHRISTOBEL II". (1). Commanding Officer Lieut. H.E. Wigfull
R.N.V.R. For his resource and skill in embarking 33 soldiers
from the beach with the two boats at his disposal while being
heavily bombarded.
(2). C.G. Dunley Seaman H.O.P.S. (Qual. S.V.G.L)
For the cool manner in which he engaged and apparently brought
down in flames a Dornier 17, with the Lewis Gun.
(3). J.W. Damerell, Engineman H.O.P.S.
L.T./K.X.105230. For not leaving the engineroom from 1000 31st
May until 0830 1st June in order to keep the engines (which
a
were giving much trouble) running.
d
(4). J.P.C. Mead, Ordinary Seaman H.O.P.S.
For his unfailing help during the whole period and the cool
and efficient way in which he embarked the troops.
to
"CALETA".
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub.Lieut. J.F.
he
Dunning R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in rescuing the E.L.C.
Launch under heavy gun fire, and successfully towing her from
the Beach, Dunkirk to Sheerness with her load of soldiers.
irk.
"GLALA".
(1). The Commanding Officer, Lieut. J.A.
grees
Dow, R.N.V.R. For his valuable services in towing boats from
st
the beach under heavy bombing attacks.
to
he
"AMULREE"
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. G.P.
Probert R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in towing from the
beach 11 pontoons (with about 300 soldiers in all) to awaiting
vessels under heavy gun fire, and with only 4 deck hands in his
of
vessel.
see
surf
and
that
hat
CAPTAIN.
out
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER.
men,
d
art
ut
GILLS time a salvo of bombs fell across our stern the last oomo railing
about 30 ft away, the only effect was to drag our stern down a few feet
in the water. We opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy
bomber type Dornier 17 we registered a direct hit with our Lewis gun
and his Starboard engine burst into flames and he crashed into the sea,
derinitelyships as were also firing I cannot claim this aeroplane
As I had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
steamed back at all possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring them
off, we were fortunate in finding a Whaler adrift which we magaged to
pick up with our dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats ashore
and started to embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was very
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CONFIDENTIAL
COMMANDING OFFICER,
H.M.Y. "AMULREE"
137.
Extended Defences
OMMANDING OFFICER,
173
Officer,
2nd June, 1940.
.M.Y. GLALA.
164
Sheerhess.
Dynamd 138
163
June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to report that
Ereing in all respects ready for sea and
to engage the enemy we sailed fróm
g received orders, I
Sheerness at 1930 30th May, 1940 and
in three other Yachts
proceeded to the Downs for orders. We
anchored off North Goodwin Light Vessel
at about 0030 31st May and received
vicipity of the North
routeing instructions at about 0530
to contact the
when we proceeded by "X" route to La
the senior ship
Panne arriving about 1200. On arrival
we began to pick up and to tow out
Senior Officer that he
pontoons containing soldiers from the
ble, so I weighed and
beach to various destroyers and merchant
om her I delivered them
ships.
by route "X".
At 1500 when making fast two
was sighted and we
pontoons in 2 fathoms the enemy began
teamed along the coast
shelling the beach and one shell burst
off the beach 3 miles
approximately 50 yards ahead distracting
She asked us to tow
the attention of the leadsman and
longside and when this
causing the ship to ground. We re-
assistance, but she
floated at 1700 and again got underway
could be of more use
under heavy gunfire. In all we towed
out 11 pontoons up to 1900.
a us up and informed us
At this time we received a signal
We went close to the
from Captain Howson R.N. (S.N.O.
ports, and having
Beaches) directing operation from No.1
urned to the destroyer.
Yacht attached to Inner Hamble Patrol,
Lme took out her whaler.
to stand by him as his ship was making
H.M.S. "Vivacious" and
water through the stern gland.
had three boats which
close as possible,
chored with the intention
point our steering ropes
At 1500
single strand. It was
ons in 2 R.
it without completely new wire and at that
shemling theg ope witnd shelling which had been going on
approximateo Inneshelintense. A Captain R.N. in Yacht No.1 of the
the attentias his iored us to make for the open sea and all the
causing the stern g followed him out.
floated at
under hway
out 11 wed
At
from Cap
Beaches of bombs feld of bombs fell across our stern the last bomb fal
Yacht a the only óint the only effect was to drag our stern down a fer
to at popened fingle opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy
water 17 engine liber 17 we registered a direct hit with oub Lewis
buret lso immengine buret into flames and he crashed into the
firing I troops use also firing I cannot claim this seroplane
clsed to tised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
mbs fell to emb
only effessible
possib possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring
iate in inate in finding a Whaler adrift which we magage
ed we fire registe on n ne fi bure re nghy, I inghy, I immediately sent these two boats ashor
e buret intso firing troopark troops at approximately at 1750, this was
30 firing I or
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SECRET Dynams 137.
EXTENDED
DEFENCES
OFFICER
H.M.Y. COMMANDING OFFICER,
173
ADMIRALITY
HOUSE,
GLALA.
164
178
SHEERNESS
June, 1940.
167
sir,
I have from the Sheerness honour to report that, having received orders, I
proceeded in conjunction with three other Yachts
Thursday 30th May, 1940.
\
Shortly after midnight we were in the vicinity of the North
Goodwin Light Vessel, and as we were unable. to contact the
Examination to Tug anchor. , the Yacht "ChristobelkII", the senior ship
ordered
us
At dawn I received a signal from the Senior Officer that he
d
was unable to proceed owing to engine trouble, SO I weighed and
closed the Tug. Having received orders from her I delivered them
to "Amulree" and "Caleta" and we proceeded by route "X".
Shortly before eleven the French Coast was sighted and we
my
entered Dunkirk 'Roads' about 1130. We steamed along the coast
d
and at about 1230, "Golden Eagle" anchored off the beach 3 miles
East of Dunkirk, signalled to us to close. She asked us to tow
d
two whalers which were full of soldiers alongside and when this
was completed we asked if we could be of assistance, but she
replied that she was alright and that we could be of more use
to
further
along.
he
Off La Panne H.M.S. "Venomous" called us up and informed us
her motor boat had broken down inshore. We went close to the
S
pier, which was constructed of Army transports, and having
irk.
contacted the boat took it in tow and returned to the destroyer.
We then went back to the beach and this time took out her whaler.
grees
As she was now getting underway we closed H.M.S. "Vivacious" and
st
securing alongside were informed that she had three boats which
to
were ready to go inshore. We took them as close as possible,
he
allowed them to drift to the beach and anchored with the intention
of towing them back when filled. At this point our steering ropes
all but gave way and we were left with a single strand. It was
impossible to repair it without completely new wire and at that
of
Homent the bombing and shelling which had been going on
see
continuously became intense. A Captain R.N. in Yacht No.1 of the
surf
Solent Patrol ordered us to make for the open sea and all the
and
smaller power craft followed him out.
that
hat
out
men,
d
art
ut
fell across our stern the last DOMO railing few feet
about this time 30 ft a salvo of the bombs only effect was to drag our stern down a heavy a
bomber the water. We opened we registered a direct hit with OUD into the gun
in away, fire on this aeroplane which was Lewis
and his type Dornier 17 burst into flames and he crashed aeroplane sea,
as other Starboard ships were engine also firing I cannot claim this
definitely.
steamed back at all possible in finding a Whaler adrift two boats ashore
As I had promised speed hoping to find a which boat we to magaged bring them to
to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
off, pick we were fortunate I immediately sent these this was
and started up with to our embark dinghy, troops at approximately at 1750, very
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SECRET
FROM.
COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. "CALETA". 136 176 178
DATE.
3rd June, 1940.
166
TO.
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
167
REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS.
May 30th, 0830. Underway in company with "Christobel II",
"Amulree", and "Glala" for North Goodwin by Oaze Deep, Knob
Channel, South Edinburgh Channel and Foreland Buoy. Anchored
off N. Goodwin, 0100 May 31st.
0645. Instructions from Examination Vessel to proceed to La
Panne by route X15. "Christobel" signalled one engine not
working and was proceeding to Ramsgate for repair.
id
0715. Underway. Had a defect in steering which delayed start,
finally got underway at 0800. Arrived Dunkirk 1145, went on to
La Panne, reached at 1245. Very few small boats to bring troops
off, and decided to anchor and send in Launch. Lowered launch
my
which broke down almost at beach. Conditions on beach very
id
difficult owing to, its flat nature and a fresh on shore breeze.
This combined with low water considerably hampered embarkation.
Launch towed back to ship was hoisted in board to effect repairs. ed
On the way back was attacked by low flying Messerschmitt.
Shortly after this, a considerable dog fight took place
1 to
between Hurricanes and Messerschmitts, two of our planes being
shot down, the pilots landing by parachute. Fighters were
at he
followed by bombers who bombed destroyers round us. Got under-
way, made towards seaward side of channel, where the water was
cuction
found to be very shallow. By this time it was about 1500. Went
drk.
back towards the shore launched boat again, and it again broke
down. Hauled in board to resume attempt at repairs.
agrees
est
The Commanding Officer and crew of "Amulree" which had gone
is to
on shore, were brought aboard, and shortly afterwards we were
C he
rammed on our starboard side aft of the beam by large motor boat
(Commodore Stephens on board) attempting to come alongside.
"Amulree", at 1700 approx. was floating, and Commanding
of
Officer and crew returned in small boat which took them off.
see
Shortly afterwards, German Batteries opened fire with considerable
surf
accuracy, and shells burst under our counter on both sides, and
2 and
under the port bow.
that
that
bout
men,
ed
gart
out
GILLS time a salvo or bombs fell across our stern the last DOMO ralling
about 30 ft away, the only effect was to drag our stern down a few feet
in the water. We opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy
bomber type Dornier 17 we registered a direct hit with our Lewis gun
and his Starboard engine burst into flames and he crashed into the sea,
as definitely. other ships were also firing I cannot claim this aeroplane
As I had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
steamed back at all possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring them
off, we were fortunate in finding a Whaler adrift which we magaged to
pick up with our dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats ashore
and started to embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was very
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SECRET
Dynams 135.
FROM
COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.Y. "CHRISTOBELLI".
178.
DATE
June 2nd 1940.
167
TO
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
NARRATIVE OF EVENTS FROM FIRST SIGNAL TO ARRIVING AT SHEERNESS.
Sir,
I beg to submit the following report:-
On receipt of your signal passed to me by H.M.Y. "Caleta" I
proceeded to Outer Bar Buoy and met H.M.Y. "Caleta", "Amulree", and
"Glala", I was handed your letter by "Glala" instructing me to take
these yachts to the North Goodwin Light Vessel, there to close the
Examination Vessel for further instructions, we proceeded in line
ahead led by "Caleta" as Sub. Lieutenant Dunning knew the channel,
owing to non appearance of Examination Vessel I decided to anchor my
ships for the night, at 0400 I ordered my engines to be started and
to go and see if I could findthe Examination Vessel, as it was now
dawn, at 0500 my engineman reported a defect, I gave orders for
remainder. of yachts to close Examination Vesselsat 0600 and proceed
according to instructions received.
We eventually got one engine running and I decided to proceed to
Ramsgate for repairs, which I reported to the Examination Vessel,
just before arriving at Ramsgate at 1000 my engineman reported that he
had the Port engine running, I anchored off Ramsgate Pier and
immediately proceeded ashore in ship's dinghy for my routing instruction
these I was given without delay and at 1015 were underway for Dunkirk.
When we were in position approximately 51 degrees 12' N. 2 degrees
28' E we were attacked by a Junkers 87 and machine gunned, his burst
of fire fell all. round the ship, I gave orders to my gun layer not to
open fire on him until he was well within range as I did not think he
would be able to see our Lewis gun at his height, immediately we
opened fire he sheered off.
I anchored off the Casino at Dunkirk at 1530, as I saw a lot of
troops waiting to be embarked, I went off in the ship's dinghy to see
how Iscould get some of these troops on board, there was too much surf
running tolland, I was also informed that these troops were French and
would crowd the boat so much, that she would be swamped, I learnt that
a party of about 50 British troops would arrive at about 1700 at that
part of the beach, I returned to the ship and decided to cruise about
to see I could find a boat of some description to embabk these men,
I went as far as La Panne and was there spoken by a sloop who asked
me to take his boat and try and get troops off to him, from that part
of the beach, we were being continually shelled and bombed, at about
this time a salvo of bombs fell across our stern the last bomb falling
about 30 ft away, the only effect was to drag our stern down a few feet
in the water. We opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy
bomber type Dornier 17 we registered a direct hit with our Lewis gun
and his Starboard engine burst into flames and he crashed into the sea,
asriniter ships
were also firing I cannot claim this aeroplane
As I had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
steamed back at all possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring them
off, we were fortunate in finding a Whaler adrift which we magaged to
pick up with our dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats ashore
and started to embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was very
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Dynamo 185.
182
MOTOR YACHT "MARSAYRO"
170
6th.June 1960
B14/0/1513
II.
Leading Seaman BROWN.
No.R.E.2/014.
Vice Admiral,
Dover.
169
(Copy to Commander-in-Chief,
that I took over dommand
The Nore.)
esday 29th.May 1940.
rt I tried to sort things
on, regarding any particular
Forwarded.
stremely hasty. I therefore
nga will suffice.
2. Reports and recommendations
Friday 31st.May 1940 at
concerning the above named vessels
with X217 and 2 other
were forwarded by my Nos. I.1/14/015 utenant
POOL,R.N.
We
and R.E. 2/014. of 8th and 9th
out 3 p.m. we name in sight
June, 1940.
moke and explosions as far
later we contacted the
3.
Of the vessels mentioned in the French soldiers from the
above reports only the "Royal Eagle", to the beach; it was
"Golden Eagle" and "Crested Eagle"
imen and capsised at once.
are specifically named in Appendix 1, it himself from being more
thdrew my ship to review
4.
In addition to the vessels
" stuff that looked like
named in Minute 1 above, the Yachts
ID devil as I know that
"Christobel II" "Caleta"; "Glala"
our propellers in the way
"Amulree" and the tug "St Clears"
happen as soon as I had
were mentioned in my reports, and
each we managed to pick
are presumed to be included in the
captured and used a little
note to Appendix 1.
troops appeared to be a
>-loads for some 5 hours,
'Jaba" and so on. On this
ADMIRAL 1940
am Queen" (about 2000 tons
- she had put her nose.
*
30th JULINE,
;ines of "Marsayru" and
COMMODORE-IN-CHARGE,
ce
ghout this day and the
Dover
HEERNESS.
all a complete jumble in
tant fire of various kinds,
the ship was not hit by
more
lune I think - we were
tion to -done, nearest ship being
te 1 above, by 4 brave Messershimits who dived and
"
"Caleta th much vigour but exceedingly poor aim
the tug our. No had a Bren and 2 rifles but did
in my German pilots seemed disinolined to come
reports 0 and I had given orders to hold our fire
on Eagle" casA pity. After half an hour of this 3
above arcifically aght and we saw no more of the Messerschmits
2/014. of my 8th in addition of we were bombed by a large formation of
arded by Nos.
40.
in Minute 1 all. At least I think it was our little
stobel II" "saless it was one on the horison, in
eports only the me mentioned solddimurse of these operations we took off
the vessels ree" and opamony miles.
Eagle" and "C presumed tax, ocumnof 400 French soldiers. To our bitter
cifically named to Appell
ad tind no British, others ware luckier.
Christrisor a few hours - she was on tow -
"Amulre" stely tied up with bits of line and
n addition to vive MI
were men tisard. The tow rope broke and we
n Minute 1 a had a
are presfroit cast about for a time. However
obel II" "( pilots Be
e" and the I had give
note to rises - faithruk thing. No arrived
ntioned in ty. After
ts, evening having called from Ramsgate
sumed to be and we saw
Appendix 1.
ICEADM in We borught back 2 "prises" - a nice
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