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AGNES GROSS
Port Reserve (R.N.L.I.) M.I./B
Lt.J.P.Alexander,
Used as a reserve life boat at Dover. Did not
R.N.V.R.
291h go over to Dunkirk. Sailed from Hamble in company with the
eight other yechte of the Inner Putro
(see Seriola).
30th May
0840
Arrived Dover.
2150
Salled with the Inner Potrol flotilla
for Bray.
31mt May
0600
The Ahola arrived off Bray,
Hailed by B destroyer [the Keith]
and told to proceed 5 miles to the
east and assist embarkation from the
beach. When about to proceed 100
hailed "by scacone else" and told to
stay where we vere and assist
embarkation from the beach. (1)
Towed various small craft to off
lying ships.
1700ca
Ordered by a "sloop" [the W/S Rebe]
lying off La Panne to collect 6.
whaler and return.
Hailed by Commodore [0.0. Stephenson]
in the N/Y Bounty and told to ferry
as many men as possible between 2100
and 0400. Returned to "sloop" off
La Panne. Ordered to take whaler
inshore and bring offo.H.O. staff.
Towed whaler inshore and slipped.
Bubsequently the whaler returned with
Lord Oort's kit, valet and driver.
Closed Bounty for orders and told to
take whaler to the M/Y Thele.
1830ca
Transferred Lord Gort's kit, valet
and driver to the Thele.
1900/
Ferried troops to the "sloop", After
2200
dark no more troops come off.
10% June
0300
Embarked 5 troops who swum off from the
beach.
0400
Closed Bounty and was ordered to return
to Dover.
1150
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 5 troops.
Total 5(2)
The Ahola 16 estimated to have ferried about
700 troops from the bench to ships.
Authority - R.O.II, p.304.
The following neardo were made:
Wentinn in Despatches
P.O. H.IL Hollands.
mells P.IL Vinch.
(1) Capt. J.D. Howson, R. lla (0.0.1.0. beaches) embarked in the
Ankh at about 0610 und states that he instructed "half the
yeahter [of the Inner Patrol] to work off Bray and half
off La Panne.
(2) D.R. states "Athola" disemberked 6.
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AHOLA
Portsmouth Inner Patrol Yacht
F. Alexander,
R.N.V.R.
May
29th May
1800
Sailed from Hamble in company with the
eight other yachts of the Inner Patrol
(see Seriola).
30th May
0840
Arrived Dover.
2150
Sailed with the Inner Patrol flotilla
for Bray.
31st May
0600
The Ahola arrived off Bray.
Hailed by a destroyer the Keith]
and told to proceed 5 miles to the
east and assist embarkation from the
beach. When about to proceed was
hailed "by someone else" and told to
stay where we were and assist
embarkation from the beach. (1)
Towed various small craft to off
lying ships.
1700ca
Ordered by a "sloop" [the M/S llebe]
lying off La Panne to collect a
whaler and return.
Hailed by Commodore [G.O. Stephenson]
in the M/Y Bounty and told to ferry
as many men as possible between 2100
and 0400. Returned to "sloop" off
La Panne. Ordered to take whaler
inshore and bring offG.H.Q. staff.
Towed whaler inshore and slipped.
Subsequently the whaler returned with
Lord Gort's kit, valet and driver.
Closed Bounty for orders and told to
take whaler to the 11/Y Thele.
1830ca
Transferred Lord Gort's kit, valet
and driver to the Thele.
1900/
Ferried troops to the "sloop". After
2200
dark no more troops came off.
1st June
0300
Embarked 5 troops who swam off from the
beach.
0400
Closed Bounty and was ordered to return
to Dover.
1150
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 5 troops.
Total 5(2)
The Ahola is estimated to have ferried about
700 troops from the beach to ships.
Authority - R.O.II, p.304.
The following awards were made:
Mention in Despatches
P.O. H.H. Hollands.
A.B. F.H. Finch.
(1) Capt. J.M. Howson, R.N. (N.O.I.C. beaches) embarked in the
Ankh at about 0610 and states that he instructed "half the
yachts" [of the Inner Patrol to work off Bray and half
off La Panne.
(2) D.R. states "Athola" disembarked 6.
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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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BOUNTY (No.4) Portsmouth Inner
Patrol Yacht
Lt. C.A. Lundy, R.N.V.R.
29th May
1800
Left the Hamble other for Dover in
(see Seriola) eight Inner patrol company yachts with
30th May
0930
2200
Arrived Dover.
Left the Dover for La Panne in with
Inner Patrol yacht flotilla. company
31st May
0530
0600
Arrived at beach off La Panne.
Cdr. G.O. Stephenson came on board
from the M/B Triton and indicated his
flagship. intention to use the Bounty as his
-
Proceeded alongside a paddle minesweeper (1)
which interview. the Commodore boarded for
0808ca
Proceeded alongside the dr. Keith and
embarked R.A. Dover, taking him close
inshore to inspect the beach.
0910ca
After about 3/4 hour, took the Admiral
back to the Keith.
-
Cdre. Stephenson taken to the P.M/S,
(which appeared to be aground) in
Bounty's M/L.
1030ca
Closed Keith and took a Captain R.N. (2)
from her to the M/S Hebe. Received
written orders for delivery to S.N.O.
Dunkirk. Proceeded to Dunkirk
accordingly.
1300ca
On return from Dunkirk, re-embarked
Cdre. Stephenson.
1800
The yachts Seriola and Ahola closed
the Bounty and Cdr. Stephenson
informed the 3 yachts that "the
final effort of the operation would
take place between 2100 May 31st and
0400 June 1st."
2100/
Ferried troops from the beach to
2400
destroyers.
2400ca
Took Lord Gort from the Hebe to the
Keith.
1st June
0100/
Ferried troops from beach to destroyers.
0830
While carrying 150 troops( fouled
port propeller. Cdre. Stephenson
signalled a destroyer for a tow. The
destroyer was however full of troops
and on the destroyer's captain's sug-
gestion the Seriola took Bounty in
0845
Cdre. tow. Stephenson and Lt. Lundy boarded
the Seriola, which took Bounty in
tow and proceeded with the yacht
Lahloo in company.
1430
Arrived Ramsgate in tow.
At the end of his report, Lt. Lundy of
of "the magnificent work
P.O./T. speaks Jones throughout operations".
N11.(4)
(1) Not probably the Devonia or Bush. the Oriole.
(2) Not identified, identified, but E.W.
(3) (4) These Ramsgate were report THE states <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< you the and disembarked
11 "gervion" B.E.F. [1.e. The Lahloo herself states that she
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BOUNTY (continued)
It is estimated that the number of
destroyers was 1,000.
troops ferried from the beach to
as botween the northern the
de
the
West
Authority - R.O.II, p.305.
Zerke and Kieuport
by batteries
firing from LA Panne or
It was not possible to
the gran flashes were
The following awards were made: in the miss.
bucy, the
Was closely straddled. Smoller
D.S.M.
calibre quina were also firing, but
A.B.
E. Fenton.
very short.
A.B.
H.G. Hayles.
of troops in disorder on
Ord. Sig. W.A. Denny.
the beach, marching towards Dunkirk.
Engr.
A. Ferris.
English destroyars very close in,
have their boats in the water.
Peased close to noveral wrecks.
14350a
Arrived Melo beach. A pinnece
orders to the 3 Asstroyers
inlivideelly. The Boureesque received
the order to & alongside the Coat
Felix astern of the T/B
Flore (1n fact, the Branlebas), and
were informed that there were no toge,
The berthed sccordingly,
Komerous wreaks everywhere. Orowde
of soldlers, sailore and civilians
on the quary behind, númerous
atretchers with wounded, mainly
English, and manhad ambalanee 00221
the whole guay was 1010 waste.
The number to be subarked was
officers(1) to about 600. But 11 vsa
Postricted by the French unbarketion
difficult to control the rush SYES
with a about of grandee and machine
Having sheered off from the
guns. oney, the went clongside
Sailed. Air attack; DO dmagn. Laft
again to embark a for more.
at the full speed, revolutions for
harbour swiftly and proceeded 28
not the R/B
An of the had
attorney to an be
count #50 of the
given in the was & the
passengarus
a mixture
bevenake,
of
Mantant. Capitaine do
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BOUNTY (continued)
It is estimated that the number of
troops ferried from the beach to
destroyers was 1,000.
Authority - R.O.II, p.305.
The following awards were made:
D.S.M.
E. Fenton.
A.B.
H.G. Hayles.
A.B.
Ord. sig. W.A. Denny.
Engr.
A. Ferris.
and
Growds
But
off
from
the
Left
for
28
S
had
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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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CARYANDA
Portsmouth Yacht Inner Patrol
Lt. D.A.L. Kings,
1743
R.N.V.R.
29th May
Left Hamble for Dover in company with
the 8 other yachts of the Inner
Patrol Flotilla (see Ankh).
30th May
0840
Arrived Dover.
1930
Sailed from Dover in company with the
Inner Patrol Flotilla.
31st May
0600
Arrived off Bray beach. The Caryanda
was ordered to proceed to La Panne
beach and ferry troops to off-lying
ships.
-
Thenordered by the Commodore [G.O.
Stephenson] in the yacht Bounty to
return to Bray(1) and try and get
small boats to ferry troops off
to the Caryanda. "Returned to Bray
with 3 small boats and proceeded
to embark [? ferry] troops."
1100
Ordered by the dr. Keith to proceed to
Outer Ruytingen Buoy to meet a tow
of small craft (2) coming over and
take them to the beaches.
1830
Arrived at the beaches with small craft.
Continued to embark [?ferry] troops.
2045
Ordered to stand off shore.
2100
Ordered to return to Dover.
1st June
0614
Arrived Dover.
Estimated number of troops ferried from
beaches to ship was 250.
N11
Authority - R.O.II, p.303
The following awards were made:
D.S.M.
Actg. P.O. H.H. Smith.
A.B.
T.W. Schofield.
(1) (2) The Lt. Kings says arrived off Dunkirk arrived about 1300 the with same
La Panne - evidently a miscript. at about
6 tug Ocean in town; Cock the tug Sun in VII tow.
time M/B's with 5 seaplane tenders
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HEBE (continued)
30th May
1530
[but Capt. Bush took passage in the
(contd.)
(contd.)
Hebe "to stress the vital necessity
for boats and crews if any numbers
were to come off from the beaches" (1)
The Hebe proceeded by route X to
Dover.
(2)
2000
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 270 troops.
2345
Disembarkation completed.
31st May
0618
Sailed from Dover, with Capt. Bush on
board [carrying plans for the
evacuation that night, for delivery
to R.A. Dover (1)
1035ca
Arrived at La Panne. Embarked troops
during the forenoon and afternoon
from ship's and other boats. The
Hebe's M/B capsized and was lost and
a whaler was sunk in collision.
1200ca
Hebe came under fire from shore batter-
ies and moved further west. (1)
1700ca
Attacked by 4 dive bombers. 12 heavy
bombs dropped by 3 of them; the 4th
machine-gunned the ship. Hebe
severely shaken by near misses and
some damage caused. One Heinkel shot
down in flames.
1800
Signal from the shore, saying that
G.H.Q. would embark from La Panne
beach. Hebe proceeded to La Panne
beach but was then informed that
G.H.Q. would embark from a point
2 miles to the westward of the beach,
instead. Proceeded accordingly and
"sent boats in". (3)
1830
Lord Gort and his A.D.C. embarked
from the yacht Lahloo]. During
the embarkation there was an air raid
by about 40 aircraft, and considerable
shelling was directed on to La Panne
beach, then 2 miles to the eastward.
2000
Hebe returned to La Panne to continue
embarkation of troops.
2300
From this time onwards the beach and
town at La Panne was heavily
bombarded and the latter was set on
fire(4).
lst June
0015
Lord Gort transferred to the dr. Keith
[in the yacht Bounty].
0300
Because of the heavy bombardment of
La Panne, Capt. Bush ordered the
troops there to move to the westward.
0350
Hebe proceeded to Bray, but finding
that all small boats there were fully
occupied, she continued on to
Dunkirk and filled up to 420 troops.
A larger number was not taken as the
ship was short of ammunition and fuel.
(1) R.A. Dover's report.
(2) D.R. This is evidently an error for 570, as the Hebe was
filled to capacity.
3) Actually, the yacht Lahloo towed in Hebe's whaler (see
note (4) below).
See Harvester, footnote (1).
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KEITH (D.06) 19th Destroyer Flotilla Capt. (D) E.L.Berthon,
30th May
1732
Left Dover by X route for Dunkirk.
D.S.C., R.N.
1959
2020
Secured alongside Eastern arm, Dunkirk.
Being in search of R.A. Dover, slipped
and proceeded eastward. (4)
MA
2050
Re-entered Dunkirk and embarked about
2119
1,400 troops.
Proceeded.
31st May
0045
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 1,200
troops
0305
Proceeded.
0552
Passed Dunkirk harbour. R.A. Dover was
in the dr. Express, and Keith was
ordered to follow.
0608
Stopped off Braye-Dunes.
0645
R.A. Dover and his staff transferred
by whaler from Express to Keith.
0655
Proceeded to La Panne.
0742
Anchored off La Panne.
0808
R.A. Dover embarked in the M/Y Bounty(2)
(q.v.) to inspect the beach.
0910
R.A. Dover returned to Keith.
0930
Commodore Stephenson, N.O.I.C.La Panne
came alongside in "No. Yacht"
to confer with R.A. Dover.
0934
Cdre. Stephenson slipped.
1113
Weighed and proceeded to Braye-Dunes.
1134
Proceeded to Dunkirk, marshalling
boats and tows of boats and ordering
them to the more eastern beaches.
1154
Off Dunkirk. Enemy artillery firing
on S.S. Clan Macalister, started a
small fire; she had been on fire
since 29th May.
1255
Returned to Braye, arriving 1331.
1424
Off La Panne.
1540
Off La Rosendal. R.A. Dover disembarked
into an M.T. B. (3) to consult with
beach staffs. He returned at 1630.
1703
Dive bomb attack. Two A/C shot down.
No damage.
1716
Near miss on the port quarter.
1815
Off La Panne.
1845
Between La Panne and Braye, the M/B
and whaler were sent inshore to
embark the Army G.H.Q. Staff.
1908
Embarked the first boat load of the
Army Staff. Lord Gort had gone to
the M/8 Hebe in a yacht L viz: the
Lahloo].
1937
Air attack.
1942
Embarked the second boat load of Army
Staff Officers.
2005
Air attack.
2016
Embarked the 3rd and last boat load of
Army B taff.
(2) Keith 200 troops. "M.T.B. " and that R.A. Dover went
(1) D.R. states
to converse says this with was Lord an Gort's C.S.O. At 1240/31, M.T. B. 102
(3) i.e. the BOUNTY.
says she embarked R.A. Dover to inspect the beaches.
(4) Cdr. Maund R.N (Retd.), whowas Abo!
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KEITH (continued)
31st May
2020/
(continued)
2310
Off Dunkirk, Braye and La Panne,
2400
Off La Panne. Lord Gort transferred
passing orders and marshalling boats.
to the Keith from the Hebe, in the
Bounty.
1st June
0015
Anchored off La Panne. A/A ammunition
now reduced to 2 rounds of 3-1nch
and 150 rounds of pom-pom per gun.
This shortage was represented to the
R.A. Dover.
0206
Off Braye.
0304
Lord Gort and General Leese, his C.S.O.,
proceeded in a "M.T.B." [this was
M.A/S.B.6 (q.v.)] for Dover. (1).
0510
Air (m.g.) attack.
0737
Dive bomb attack. All 3 inch ammunition
expended. A near miss damaged the
steering gear. Hand steering aft.
0805ca
Numerous dive bomb attacks. Ship
straddled. Hit in No.2 boiler room,
which was set on fire, flooded and
its crew killed. Heavy list to port,
upper deck touching the water.
Torpedoes and depth charges jettisoned
No steam. Ship anchored.
R.A. Dover and staff transferred to
a M.T.B. [i.e. M.T.B.102].
[They proceeded to Dunkirk; thence, at
0930, they proceeded to Dover.
Further dive bomb attacks on Keith.
Near misses. As the ship was settling
the order was given to abandon ship.
0830ca
The tug St. Abbs came alongside and
assisted by the tug Vincia took off
survivors and picked up others.
The sk. Hilda picked up 2 officers
and about 20 ratings and proceeded.
A grey schooner, or yacht, which
was picking up survivors was bombed
and sunk. The M/S Salamander picked
up seven ratings.
0849
The M/S Skipjack which had picked up
some survivors was bombed and sunk.
Signals were made to the Salamander
and the dr. Basilisk asking them to
sink Keith, but by now they themselves
had both been bombed, were out of
control and required assistance.
Salamander, however, fired 2 rounds
of S.A.P. at Keith's asdic dome.
Basilisk sank 3 hours later.]
0940ca
Keith was sunk in a salvo of bombs from
about 50 aircraft between La Panne
and Braye.
0950
The tug St. Abbs was bombed and sank
immediately.
(1) Keith says this was at about 0040/1.
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LAHLOO
Portsmouth Inner Patrol
Yacht
Lt. J.V. Ould, R.N.V.R.
29th May
1740
Slipped Hamble. and proceeded to sea from
Took station with the yachts of the
Inner Patrol on course for Dover
(see Ankh).
30th May
0830
Arrived Dover.
1050
Depth charges removed.
1940
Cast off, and proceeding from harbour,
took station with yachts. Crossed
channel in station with yachts.
31st May
0610
Lahloo arrived off Zuydcoote. Towed
boat loads of troops to destroyers,
and picked up 7 men from a boat
which had capsized in the somewhat
rough sea.
p.m.
Ordered by Cdre. Stephenson in the
yacht Bounty to proceed to La Panne
and close the destroyers off shore.
went alongside the M/S Hebe and was
given a boat with 3 ratings, told
to lay off La Panne, and put the Hebe's
boat ashore to take off General
Lord Gort.
1700
Lay off La Panne as ordered, and while
waiting took several boat loads of
troops (who had rowed out) to
destroyers.
1830
The Hebe's boat brought Lord Gort and
his A.D.C. to the Lahloo, which put
them aboard the Hebe.
While this was taking place the enemy
shelled and bombed the beach and
bombed the Hebe.
-
Off La Panne. The Lahloo continued to
ferry troops, which were now coming
off slowly - about 2 men to a boat.
-
Lay alongside the dr. Keith, but lost
touch with her in the dark.
1st June
0330ca
Closed the yacht Seriola.
0400ca
Ordered by a destroyer to collect
empty drifting boats and tow them
inshore. Bombed and machine gunned
while doing this.
-
Closed by the yacht Bounty, with Cdre.
Stephenson on board. He told
Seriola to take Bounty in tow, and
ordered the Lahloo to slip the boats
she was towing and to lead him back
to Ramsgate.
0815
Set course over route X for Ramsgate.
On the way back the yacht was bombed
and shot up by fighters.
off the N. Goodwin L.V., a launch came
-
alongside the Lahloo and ordered her
to return to Dunkirk. In view,
however, of the Commodore's orders
to precede him to Ramsgate, and
because Lt. Ould and his crew had
had no sleep for 5 nights, the
Lahloo continued on her course.
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LAHLOO (continued)
1st June
1430
(contd.)
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 15
The troops. (1)
The Lahloo ferried about 500 troops
from the beach to ships.
On
May
(2)(1)
the
Tin
by
hurdour,
The
156th
Total 15
the
the
On
29th
May
Authority - R.O.II, p.311.
the
loss-
was
The following awards were made:
Mention in Despatches
Lieut.
J.V. Ould, R.N.V.R.
Yacht Engr. Mr. D. Brewer.
(1) states that the "Lalm" [i.e. Lahloo],
Ramsgate "Servion" report [i.e. Seriola] and Bounty together disembarked
11.
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SERIOLA
Portsmouth Yacht Inner Patrol Lieut. D.A. Dawson,
-
29th May
S/Lt. T.E. Godman, R.N.V.R. was
R.N.V.R,
1800
The sailed divisions of the Inner patrol
transferred 2 to the Seriola.
The from Hamble in
2nd Division comprised company. the
Noneta. yeachts Seriola, Eilla II, Ahola 4 and
ep
the [The 1st
5 yachts Ankh
Bounty, Caryanda, Lahloo and Thele]
30th May
0930
2200
The flotilla arrived at Dover.
The flotilla sailed from Dover for Bray.
31st May
0500
The Seriola, leading her division,
arrived off Bray. The yachts then
acted independently.
Seriola ferried troops from the beach
de
1000ca
to off-lying destroyers.
Ordered by a destroyer to proceed to
La Panne and ferry troops from the
beach.
1500
Signalled by the dr. Keith to collect
2 whalers for operations off La
Panne during the evening.
1530
The Noneta having had 1 killed and
another badly wounded, asked for
the services of S/Lt. T.E. Godman.
He was transferred.
1630
Collected 2 whalers and proceeded to
La Panne.
1800
Ordered to close the Bounty which was
flying the flag of Cdre. G.O.
Stephenson. The commodore asked
for a special effort to be made that
night.
Continued ferrying troops from La
Panne™ throughout the night.
1st June
0700
Signalled by a destroyer to collect all
boats in the channel between La Panne
and Dunkirk, tow them to Dunkirk,
and then let them drift ashore.
0830
Embarked several boat loads of troops
and ferried them to a destroyer off
Dunkirk; her Captain asked the
Seriola to tow the Bounty to
Ramsgate as her port engine was
broken down.
0845
Closed the Bounty and embarked her C.O.
[Lt. Lundy] and Cdre. Stephenson.
Took the Bounty in tow and on the
Commodore's orders set course for
Ramsgate; the Lahloo (q.v.) was in
company. Slight damage from
aircraft machine gunning.
1430
Arrived Ramsgate. (1) Cdre. Stephenson
and Lt. Lundy disembarked.
Nil
(1) Ramsgate the "Lalm" [i.e. Lahloo],
"Servion" report [i.e. states Seriola] that and Bounty together disembarked
11 B.E.F. The Lahloo herself states that she disembarked
15.
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THE BOYS
F/B drifter
Skpr. A. Buchan R.N.R.
Not mentioned in Captain A/P Dover's report.
see under Flare burning drifters.
See also slarlight Rays
Arrived Dover.
The following awards were made: for Bray in company the
flotills.
D.S.C. Skipper A. Buchan R.N.R.
Gray. Proceeded to La
orders from the M/Y Ankh
J.M. Howson, R.N. to take
Mention in Despatches
troops off the beach.
Seaman G.F. Mathews, R.N.P.S. off La Panne. Forried troops
from surf boats to destroyers.
Ordered by 5 destroyer
to place the Thele at the disposal
of a "paddle steamer"
anchored off the beach. Collected
her boats, and with their assistance,
ferried croops to the "paddle
The Comodore [0.0. Stephenson) 3.95 the
K/Y Bounty suggested that Thele
her N/L. It WAS however enached
while being launched.
1040da
Ordered by teith to anchor entern of
her.
1113
Keith weighed. Thele resained in situ
00 & "despatch boat", but gos under
way DUE bombs were dropping.
The Commodore arrived in a
transferred to the Their and this
comend of her. The
round La Panna and Say,
ships and transmi the
orders.
slengside the R/J DALA
box Creptain. Put the on
8 paddle
Devental. Air pendie
the
Commodore on Board
Heavy sir The ST the
Mehe There de
ships to
The Thele the LTT
transfer
test) and
bearnes air
the of
to
by 1238 to
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THELE
Portsmouth Inner Patrol
Yacht
Lt. H.M. Glassborow,
1800
R.N.V.R.
29th May
Left other Hamble for Dover in with
(see Seriola)
8 yachts of the Inner company Patrol
30th May
0600
Arrived Dover.
2130
Sailed for Bray in company with the
Inner Patrol flotilla.
31st May
0600
Arrived off Bray. Proceeded to La
Panne under orders from the M/Y Ankh
[Capt. J.M. Howson, R.N. ] to take
0630
troops off the beach.
Arrived off La Panne. Ferried troops
-
from surf boats to destroyers.
Ordered by a destroyer [
]
to place the Thele at the disposal
anchored off the beach. [ Collected
of a "paddle steamer"
]
her boats, and with their assistance,
ferried troops to the "paddle steamer"
-
The Commodore [G.o. Stephenson] in the
M/Y Bounty suggested that Thele used
her M/L. It was however smashed
while being launched.
1040ca
Ordered by Keith to anchor astern of
her.
1113
Keith weighed. Thele remained in situ
as a "despatch boat", but got under
way as bombs were dropping.
-
The Commodore arrived in a small boat,
transferred to the Thele and took
command of her. The Thele then sailed
round La Panne and Bray, boarding
ships and transmitting the Commodore's
orders.
1300
Went alongside the M/S Hebe and embarked
her Captain. Put the Commodore on
board a paddle steamer [the M/S
Devonia]. Air attack - the paddle
steamer weighed and left with the
Commodore on board her.
-
Heavy air attack. The Capt. of the
Hebe ordered Thele to signal all
ships to move 1/2 mile to the westward.
-
The Thele followed the Hebe to try
and transfer her Captain.
Arrived alongside Hebe off Bray, and
after some delay because of an air
attack, the Captain of the Hebe
was transferred to his own ship.
Ordered by Hebe to proceed to La Panne,
-
to deliver Night Operation Orders
to Lord Gort, and to take off G.H.Q.
Proceeded personnel. to La Panne, escorted by the
-
Hebe and lay off the pier.
1630
Sent the dinghy inshore, in charge of
C.P.O. Gutsell, with the Night
Operation Orders for delivery to
Lord Gort. While waiting, embarked
1830
The troops. dinghy returned with S/Lt. E.C.
Croswell, R.N., of the dr. Harvester; since
he had been on La Panne beach
attached 29th himself to Lord Gort's staff.
May, having temporarily
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TRITON
M/B (Owner, W.D. Wills)
Lieut. R.H. Irving,
R.N.R.
29th May
1200ca
Left Sheerness with 13 launches.
1930ca
Arrived Ramsgate, without the M/L
2200
Beverley, which failed to turn up.
Sailed from Ramsgate with the M/L
La Silver Queen and six other M/L's for
Panne, without navigating
instruments or current charts.
-
Off the N. Goodwin L.V. it was found
that 3 of the M/L's had had engine
trouble and had returned to harbour.
30th May
0420ca
Saw a cruiser[ loaded with troops.
She had been damaged aft by shell
fire.
-
One of the M/L's was damaged in
collision with the Triton at this
time. Except for that, "all five of
us had crossed safely".
0500
Arrived off beach near La Panne.
Commenced towing boat loads of
troops to trawlers and destroyers.
The Silver Queen distributed petrol
supplies.
1200ca
Commodore G.O. Stephenson came on
board.
-
The Commodore landed on the beach,
but returned after an hour.
1545ca
Went alongside a destroyer [the
Windsor and embarked R.A. Dover
and his Chief of Staff. Closed
the surf to land him by his
whaler which was in tow, but R.A.
Dover did not land. The Triton
took him back to the destroyer.
The Triton continued ferrying and
towing.
31st May
0100
Lieut. Irving rescued 7 soldiers from
drowning.
0200
The Triton went aground.
0400
Refloated.
0600
Cdre. Stephenson transferred to a
"M.T.B. " [the M/Y Bounty].
1300
Heavy shelling was taking place and
ships moved away from La Panne.
The Triton moved to Dunkirk with
a heavy boat load of troops in tow.
Heavy air attack. The M/V "Prince
of Wales" [i.e. the New Prince of
Wales] was hit. Embarked from her 2
wounded officers and 2 ratings.
She was sinking slowly and had 2
dead on board.
Picked up the troops from a heavily
1730ca
loaded boat which had capsized. A
rope fouled the Triton's rudder and
one propeller. Managed to get
alongside the G/B Mosquito, and
transferred the troops and wounded
to her. Could not clear the rope.
Taken in tow by the yacht Caleta,
but the tow parted and the Triton
was abandoned.
Nil
242

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INDEX.
39
Page
Page
Blighty
15
Page
13
Avon Water
Page
Bluebell
Cape Baracouta
Page
Page
18
Cape Comorin
17A
Concordia
Arctic Pioneer
Bluebird
29
32
Ayrshire
20
Cape Finisterre
25
Conidaw
A.
Arctic Ranger
29
Boom Carriers
Cape Melville
36A
10
Azara
29
17
Conqueror
Arctic Trapper
25
Borde
9
13
28
Cape Nyemetski
15
19
Azur
Conquistador
28
Boscawen
15
36B
Argosy
9
Botanic
Cape Palliser
29
Consbro
25
37
Argyleshire
8
11
35
Bountiful
Cape Passaro
8
Consolation
8
26
29
24
Cape Portland
25
Arisio
Constant Friend
12
15
Bounty
8
25
22
Arkwright
Bouvet I
Cape Spartel
Constant Hope
12
Arlette II
2
35
8
Bouvet II
Cape Trafalgar
Consul
9
16
11
B.
35
19
Contender
27
Arley
Cape Warwick
15
17A
Bouvet III
35
25
Arnold Bennett
B.3
Capricornus
Controller
23
11
12A
Bouvet IV
35
35
Carbineer II
Convallaria
27
Lawford
29
Aronia
4
Bacchante
9
Bownet
29
7
Cardiff Castle
Conway Castle
29
9
Arsenal
Badger
25
Boy Alex
24
15
Carency
Copious
28
17A
Balmoral
13
Boy Allen
5
12A
Coral
32
5
A/S Groups-
Carina
Bankwood
16
Boy Andrew
19
Coral Bank
21
Carisbrook
18
27
1
25
Boy John
21
Bandolero
18
Corbrae
26
Caroline
17
36A
2
5
7
Banshee
32
Boyne
20
Corcyra
5
Caroline Moller
13
3
13
14
Cordela
Barbara Robb
5
Boy Pat
13
13
4-7
see P.L.
Caryanda
8
Cordelia II
35
Boy Philip
18
Barbarian
29
15
Carraig
18
18
4
Corena
8
Boy Roy
13
Barbican
18
10
Carry On
12
Corfield
10
12A
8
9 and 10
Barcombe
29
Boy Scout
12
Castle Bay
17
Coringa
36A
12
11
13
29
Boyne Water
2
Caswell
Barcroft
14
Cornelian
5,20
3
12
25
29
Boy's Own
17
Caterina
12
Coronet
9
21
Barfair
16
13
20
Brabant
26
Catherine
23
Cortina
16
28
Barfield
16
14
18
Bracendale
26
Caulonia
3
Coruscation
21
15-16
32
Barlow
2
29
Bracon Heath
12A
Cayrian
35
Cotsmuir
15
36
17
3
Barmouth
18
Braemar
19, 28
Cayton Wyke
10
Count
37
10
18
28
Barndale
29
Braemar (Trawler)
19
Cedar
24
Countess Betty
18
Barnehurst
Bramble
29
Cedric
15
19
20
36B
Courtier
25
3
Barnesness
Branch
28
Ceresio
2
29
26
20
Coventry City
25
3
16
21
Barnestone
Brecon Castle
2A
Ceto
2
29
Craig
22
10
Barnwell
Brecon Moor
16
Ceylonite
36
29
Craig Alvah
26
14
22
33
Barra
Breda
20
Chalcedony
17A
Craig Island
22
36A
23
26
18
Brenda
36A
Charde
8
Craig Roy
28
27
24
30
Barrage
9
Barranca
Brigand
29
Charles Doran
15
Cramond Island
22
16
25-26
33
29
Brighton Queen
21
Cherwell
8
Cranefly
22
17
27
8
Basset
25
Brimness
21
Chestnut
24
Crannock
28
19
28
see P.L.
Basuto
37
Brine
29
Chico
11
Creagh Mhor
17
15
29
19
Bay
22
Brinmaric
9
Chiltern
6
Crestflower
15
37
30
26
Beaumaris Castle
27
British
16
Chimaera
3
Cuirass
37
30
31
19
Beaver
16
British Guiana
7
Chorley
37
Curtana
15
14
32-34
33
Bedfordshire
3
British Honduras
7
Christiana T. Purdy
29
Cutty Sark
5
16
35
Beech
16
Britomart
29
Chrysea
36B
Cypress
24
7
24
36
Belle o' Moray
30
Broadland
23
Chrystobel II
12
Cysne II
6
33
2
37
Belle Vue
3
Brock
11
Citron
12
5
25
38
Belvoir Castle
23
Brontes
28
City of Rochester
12A
21
14
39
18
B.T.B.
35A
Clan McKay
21
33
Ben
Clarinet
37
5
40
Benarchie
17
Buckingham
12
9
71
Bunting
29
Claverhouse
20,21
5
Ben Bhrachie
14
D.
28
6
81
Ben Earn
14
Burke
11
Clavis
23
8
12
Burlington
29
Clevella
16
Dahinda II
2
82
19
Ben and Lucy
8
Burnbanks
12A
Clifton
23
Daisy Bank
26
5
83
Ben Dearg
24
Clio
6
Dale Castle
19
10
2
Burnhaven
18
84
Bengali
32
Clorinde
12
Dalmatia
15
19
Bush
5
32
85
Ben Glas
14
Clotilde
15
Damito
3
13
19
22
Bushwood
3
86
28
Dane
22
Benmore
Buttermere
25
Cloud
20
3
87
29
Ben Rossal
Cloughton Wyke
6
Dane Hill
23
36A
Bystander
11
3
21
Daneman
25
88
14
17
Ben Roy
Cloverdale
89
5
13
Daniel Clowden
29
Ben Tarbert
14
Clythness
9
6
Danube III
12
36
15
Cobbers
Ben Torc
19
Danube V
12
29
A/S Striking Forces—
2
C.
Coila
Ben Urie
28
Danube VI
12
4
10-12
13
Cacorina
5
Coldsnap
Berberis
12
Darnaway
26
16
14-17
25
36B
12
Colette
Berenga
Cadella
37
Darnett Ness
3
3
18
25
26
35
Collena
Berkshire
Cadorna
20
Darogah
15
25
19
25
12A
12
Colne
Caleta
12
Darthema
15
8
20
25
Bernard Shaw
14
37
Comely Bank
3
Bervie Braes
Caliban
2
Darwin
35
21
31
32
23
Comet
16
David Ogilvie
23
8
25
Beryl
Calliope
35
Comitatus
Davey
28
Asama
30
Beryl II
Calverton
4
3
4
3
Commander Horton
3
Dayspring
27
Ascona
12A
Beth
Calvinia
13
9
Commiles
Ash
14
27
17A
Dee
20
Betsy Slater
Cambrian
27
3
Commander Evans
15
Defiance
2
Astros
2
30
24
Bilsdean
Cambridgeshire
24
8
Commodator
9
De la Pole
36A
25
Athenian
37
Campeador V
Computator
35
Birch
Atmah
20
4
15
Delphinus
8
15
Bishopsgate
Compina
25
Concertator
27
Auld Reekie
36A
2
Black Arrow
Cape Argona
Aurilia
30
22
10
12A
Ave Maria
Blackburn Rovers
22
25
Avola
Blackfly
28
22
Blackthorn
35
20
Blackwater

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39
Page
Page
Page
40
Bervie Braes
2
Caleta
12
Coila
19
Dane Hill
Page
32
Caliban
12
Coldsnap
28
Daneman
23
Beryl
Eden
Page
30
Calliope
23
Colette
12
Beryl II
Daniel Clowden
8,25
Page
4
Calverton
16
Collena
37
29
27
Calvinia
12
Edward. Palmsley
2
Fawn
Beth
Collingwood
Danube III
29
12
Fazenta
28
21
Betsy Slater
Danube IV
13
Feaco
35
2
Cambridgeshire
3
Colne
20
Bilsdean
Danube V
12
10
Compina
Comely Bank
Edwina
12A
35A
4
12
Fear Not
Birch
Comet
D'Arcy Cooper
12
E. & F.
14
Feasible
30
Bishopsgate
20
Cape Argona
16
2
Cape Baracouta
Comitatus
Darnaway
14
Egeria
5
15
Fedalmo
Black Arrow
2
27
21
Commander Holbrook
Darnett Ness
26
11
Eileen Duncan
17
12
Felicity
Cape Comorin
25
Darogah
3
35
23
Blackfly
16
Fenella
Blackthorn
22
Cape Finisterre
14
Commander Horton
Eileen Emma
4
Darthema
12A
Eilla II
10
36A
Fentonian
20
4
Commiles
12A
Blackwater
Cape Mariato
3
Darwin
8
Elbury
9
Fernmoor
15
15
Commander Evans
29
Cape Melville
14B
David Ogilvie
35
Eldorado
16
Blighty
Ferry Belle
9
18
Cape Nyemetski
29
Commander Nasmith
Bluebell
11
Davey
23
E. Lauland
23
Ferryman
17
8
Commodator
28
17
Bluebird
20
Cape Palliser
21
Dayspring
Electra II
Ferry Prince
9
29
Cape Portland
25
Boom Carriers
Computator
9A
Dee
27
Elena
5
Fertile Vale
22
B. 0. Davies
Cape Spartel
8
Concertator
20
Elgin
35
24
8
Defiance
Fervent
11
Cape Trafalgar
19
Concordia
29
2
Borde
De la Pole
Elizabeth Angela
16
9
Fidget
11
9A
Cape Warwick
25
Conidaw
14B
Boscawen
Elizabeth Green
11
Fidra
10
Delphinus
22
12A
35
Conqueror
35
Filey Bay
Botanic
10
Capricornus
9A
Deo-Na-Mara
Elk
16
Bountiful
29
4
17
2
Capstone
Conquistador
Ellesmere
Fintray
21
12A
Deo Volante
9
Carbineer II
Consbro
28
9A
7
37
Elm
Fir
24
Bounty
Derby County
Consolation
4
25
Elna
Firefly
12A
Bouvet I
35
Cardiff Castle
15
8
Dervish
17
9A
Cardy
9A
Constant Friend
Eloquent
Fisher Boy
11
Bouvet II
35
12
Desiree
19
35
Fisher Lad
Bouvet III
35
Carency
5
12
Else Rykens
28
Constant Hope
Destinn
28
5
Consul
Elsie Carn
Fitzroy
16
Bouvet IV
35
Caribia
9
9A
Devon City
35
Flanders
20
21
29
Contender
Elsie and Nellie
Carina
19
15
Devon County
12
Flandre
12A
14
Bownet
El Tovar
Boy Alex
15
Controller
22
24
Carisbrook
14B
Dewey Rose
Fleming
13
27
Embrace
27
Flixton
17
Boy Allen
12A
Caroline
7
Convallaria
27
Dhoon
14
Emerald Wings
8
Flora
27
Boy Andrew
21
Caroline Moller
14
Conway Castle
29
Diana
9
Emilion
11
Floreat II
22
Boy John
26
Caryanda
9
Copious
28
Discovery II
30
Emperor of India
5610
Floreat III
22
Boyne
20
Carraig
18
Coral
32
Doctor Lee
29
Empress
9A
Florence Brierley
18
Boy Pat
13
Carry On
12
Coral Bank
18
Doggers Bank
9
Endeavour
17
Florio
4
Boy Philip
15
Castle Bay
35A
Corbrae
12A
Dolores
12A
Englishman
19
Flush
20
Boy Scout
12
Caswell
14A
Corcyra
5
Donna Nook
23
Enterprising
20
Flying Admiral
14A
Boyne Water
2
Caterina
12
Cordela
14
Doon
5
Epine
15
Flying Breeze
4
Boy's Own
17
Catherine
23
Cordelia II
18
Doonie Braes
17
Equerry
22
Flying Wing
7
Doorie Brae
36A
Erimo
3
Fontenoy
15
Brabant
21
Caulonia
3
Corena
13
Bracendale
26
Cayrian
35
Corfield
Dorade II
4
Erin
36c
Foray
27
12A
Bracon Heath
12A
Cayton Wyke
10
Cornelian
5
Dorando-Pietri
11
Erith
16
Force
12A
15
12
Dorienta
8
Erna
18,37
Forecast
10
Bracon Moor
Cecil Margetts
Cornelis
36A
Coronatia
12
Dorileen
37
Eroican
17
Forerunner
12A
Braemar
28
Cedar
8
28
Forfeit
27
Dorinda
2
Escalonia
Bramble
29
Cedric
36B
Coronet
9A
12
Esmeralda
9A
Forte
2
Branch
28
Ceresio
26
Cortina
35
Dorothy (B.D.V.)
28
Esperanza
4
Fortitude
19
Brecon Castle
2
Cervantes
12A
Coruscation
21
Dorothy
20
Ceto
2
Cotsmuir
Dorothy Lambert
15
Essex Maid
24
Fort Robert
35
Breda
15
Dragonet
29
Ethel Taylor
23
Fort Rose
14B
Brenda
Ceylonite
9
9A
Fort Ryan
29
21
36
Count
Drangey
13
Ethfra
Brigand
Chalcedony
18
Drummer
Ethiopian
29
Fortuna
23
29
22
Countess Betty
14A
7
Forward
9A
Brimness
21
Charde
8
Courtier
3
Drummer Boy
35
Etruria
35
Foss
29
Brine
29
Charles Doran
15
Coventry City
25
7
Etruscan
Duchess of Down
14A
Fox
30
Brinmaric
9A
Cherwell
8
Craig
22
13
Euclase
Duchess of Fife
14A
Foyle
20
British
16
Chestnut
10
Craig Alvah
26
10
Eunice and Nellie
Duchess of Rothesay
14A
Franc Tireur
14
British Guiana
7
Chico
11
Craig-Bo
26
2
Europa
Duenna
5
Friesland
35
British Honduras
7
Chiltern
2
22
21
Evadne
Craig Island
Dulcibelle
14
Freyer
21
Britomart
29
Chimaera
Craigmiller
36
16
Evelyn Rose
3
Dundalk
Broadland
28
27
Evening Primrose
14A
Friarage
24
23
Chorley
Frons Olivae
22
37
Craig Roy
17
Brock
Dundarg
10
Christine
36A
Craik
27
14
Everton
14B
Fumarole
28
Dunedin
Brontes
28
Christiana T. Purdy
29
Cramond Island
22
14B
Evesham
36A
Fyldea
10
B.T.B.
Dungeness
35A
28
Ewald
Chrysea
36B
22
36A
Cranefly
Dunluce Castle
Buckingham
2
Exchequer
12
Chrystobel II
28
14
12
Crannock
Dunnet
Bunting
Citron
17
27
Exyáhne
22
14
12
Dunraven Castle
E.&T.S.
G.
Burke
Creagh Mhor
10
City of Rochester
8
11
12
12A
Crestflower
Dusky Queen
Ex Fortis
22
21
Gadfly
Burlington
29
Clan McKay
37
17
21
Cuirass
Explorer
Gael
Burnbanks
Clarinet
12
5
12A
37
Curlew
Galatea
Burnhaven
14B
18
Claverhouse
21
Curtana
15
Galvani
Bush
35
5
Clavis
23
Cutty Sark
5
E.
14A
Garola
F.
20
Bushwood
3
Clevella
16
Cypress
8
Eager
5
36B
Garry
14
Buttermere
25
Clifton
Buzzard
23
6
Eaglet II
14
Fairhaven
14
Gava
Cysne II
9
12
Clio
Earl Essex
14
Fairway
28
Gelert
6
17
Bystander
11
Clorinde
Earl Kitchener
27
Fair Weather
14A
Geneva
12
15
Clotilde
D.
Easter Rose
Fairy Knowe
11
Genius
15
27
23
C.
Cloud
2
Ebor Abbey
17
Falconet
24
Geordie
12
Cachelot
28
Dahinda II
George and Albert
12
Cacorina
Cloughton Wyke
2
Daisy Bank
26
Ebor Jewel
29
Fano
14B
37
5
Cloverdale
14A
Dale Castle
19
29
Faraday
27
George Bligh
Cadella
Ebor Wyke
17A
Clythness
11
Dalmatia
Eccleshill
2
Favour
H
8
Cadorna
35
Cobbers
14A
Damito
9A
Caldy
Ecila
35
Cochrane II
20
Dane
22
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.Y. ANLAH:
Yacht Engineer F. Barter, T. 124.
Able Seaman W. F. Lunn, P/J.107117.
Conspicuous devotion to duty under fire for a
prolonged period as crew of the launch, rescuing large
numbers of troops.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y. BOUNTY and
Boat-work under Commodore Stephenson.
E.R.A. A. Ferris, T.124.
This rating was alone in the twin-diesel engine-
room and although on du ty day and night and sick with
the fumes was, with the greatest difficulty, persuaded
finally to leave his post and take a rest and fresh
air, when a stoker was found to relieve him for a
short time. By his strong sense of duty and cheerful
demeanour set an excellent example to those around him.
Conspicuous under fire.
Recommended for decoration.
Signalman H. G. Hayes, C/JX. 140933.
Ordinary Signalman W. A. Denny, TP/X.1790.
Able Seaman E. Fenton. P/JX.145044.
Besides their work in BOUNTY, from p.m. 31st May
when the La Panne beach and piers were being heavily
shelled, volunteers were called for to take in a
whaler to bring off a final contingent of soldiers.
These three young men came forward and returned to the
beach again and again. They all were invariably to
be found where work was difficult and dangerous.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y.CARYANDA.
Acting Petty Officer H. H. Smith, P/JX. 125648.
Able Seaman T. W. Schofield, J.26827.
Volunteered to man a small boat under fire,
continuously ferrying troops. Boat ultimately sank,
when these ratings swam for a prolonged period
supporting troops in the water, assisting them into
boats.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y. EILA II.
Yacht Engineer T. M. Weir, T.124.
Petty Officer C. S. Smith, P/J. 14350.
Able Seaman C. S. Marriott, P/SSX.237766.
Gave good example of coolness under fire and in
boat work in the dinghy.
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DS M
Register No.
Minute Sheet No.
Leading Seaman Murdo Macleod, R.N.R., 5849D, H.M.S. SKIPJACK
Chief Petty Officer William Cobley, C/J.22075, H.M.S. SPEEDWELL
Leading Seaman Stanley Robert Holden, 106164,
H.M.S. SPEEDWELL
Able Seaman Thomas James Kesby, C/J.87250, H.M.S. SPEEDWELL
Petty Officer Harold Beasley, C/J.93287, H.M.S. SUTTON
Acting Stoker Petty Officer Albert George Dollery, P/KX.80017,
H.M.S. SUTTON
Fireman William Mitchell, T.124, - QUEEN OF THANET
Chief Mechanician Arthur Frederick Ford, P/K.21534,
H.M.S. WHIPPINGHAM
Stoker Petty Officer Charles William Donnelly, D/K.5995,
H.M.S. BIDEFORD
Acting Cook Albert Victor Hocking, D/MX.58549, H.M.S. BIDEFORD
Stoker 1st Class F.F. Beer, C/KX.86684, H.M.S. KINGFISHER
Able Seaman Cecil Arthur Leonard Hirschfield, C/J.100099,
H.M.S. MOSQUITO
Stoker Petty Officer William Edward White, C/K.64353,
H.M.S. MOSQUITO
Yacht Engineer F. Barter, T.124, H.M.Y. ANLAH
LXV
Able Seaman W.F. Lunn, 107117, H.M.Y. ANLAH
Engine Room Artificer A. Ferris, T.124, H.M.Y. BOUNTY
Signalman H.G. Hayes, C/JX.140933, H.M.Y. BOUNTY
HXV
Ordinary Signalman W.A. Denny, TP/X.1790, H.M.Y. BOUNTY
Able Seaman E. Fenton, P/JX.145044, H.M.Y. BOUNTY
Acting Petty Officer H.H. Smith, P/JX.125648, H.M.Y. CARYANDA
Able Seaman T.W. Schofield, 26827, H.M.Y. CARYANDA
Chief Petty Officer A.A.H. Gutsell, P/J.28475, H.M.Y. THELE
Chief Engineman Harry S. Sharman, LT/KX.105182, H.M.Drifter
Boy Roy
Cook Reginald G.A. Remblance, LT/SX.181854, H.M.Drifter
GOLDEN GIFT
Seaman Joseph Allen Peters, S.G.G.L., H.O., LT/JX.180429,
H.M. Drifter GOLDEN SUNBEAM
Mate James Bettess, R.N.R. LT/JX.187263, H.M. Drifter MIDAS
Seaman William Omar Blowers, R.N.R., LT/JX.181818, H.M. Drifter
MID'AS
Mate Sidney Rose, 185667, H.M. Drifter PAXTON
Mate Herbert Cuthbertson, LT/JX. 1858584, H.M. Drifter SHIPMATES
Stoker John J. Collins, LT/KX.105201, H.M. Drifter YORKSHIRE LASS
Seaman Samuel William George Bauldry, LT/JX.181750, (Acting
Second Enginemen) H.M. Drifter YORKSHIRE LASS
Chief Petty Officer Percy S.T. Munn, C/J.10033, Torpedo
Coxswain Pensioner, H.M.S. ROYAL EAGLE
Able Seaman George Frend, 95190, H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE
Chief Engineman A.A. Storr, X.6082, - FEASIBLE.
Stoker R. Whiteley, 100149, - JOHN AND NORAH
Second Hand John William Crawford, LT/JX.173174, - SWIFT WING
LXV
Able Seaman Alan Morrison, X.7814C, - JEANNIE MCINTOSH
Seaman John Guyan Mearns, LT/JX.179790, - GULA
Engineman W. Kennedy, R.N.R. EX. 369, H.M. Drifter DORIENTA
Coxswain Edward S. Woodhead, T. 124, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR
Greaser Peter Blake, 124, H.M. Danlayer GULZAR
Second Hand Charles Adams, L.H., JX. 173276, H.M.T. JOHN CATTLING
Petty Officer George Albert Coussens, P/J.7788, H.M.S. DWARF.
Ordinary Seaman Jack Randle, 182172, H.M.S. LLANTHONY.
VXV
Petty Officer B. Pope, R.N.R., D.5672, H.M.S. MONA'S ISLE.
Able Seaman Frederick Henry Herbert Wyatt, R.N.V.R., B.9/1806,
H.M.Y. ALOUETTE 11.
Chargehand B.A. Smith, Little Ship Club, Motor Boat NYMPH. CONSTANT
KXV
Skipper G.D. Olivier, Motor Yacht MASAYRU.

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ANKH
BOUNTY
CARYANDA
LAHLOO
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
I should Officer like to draw T. Jones special attention to the magnificent work 295
of, Petty throughout operations.
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
280
REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "THELE".
C.O., H.M.Glassborow, Lt., R.N.V.R.
May 29. 1800. Left Hamble.
May 30. 0600. Arrived Dover; berthed in Submarine Basin 1100.
Received orders to sail in company for Dunkirk area.
2130. Left Dover in company.
May 31. 0600. Arrived off Bray. Proceeded to La Panne under
orders from "ANKH" to take soldiers off beach.
0630. Arrived off La Panne, took soldiers from surf
boats and transferred them to destroyers. Later
ordered by Capt. of destroyer to place ourselves at
disposal of paddle steamer anchored off beach. Did
this, collected her boats, took them in to beach
and brought soldiers to her.
The Commodore in "BOUNTY" suggested we used our
launch and with assistance of soldiers on board, we
tried to get the launch in the water but smashed it
in the process. Later called up by destroyer "KEITH"
and ordered to anchor astern of her. After about half
an hour there was an air raid and "KEITH" weighed and left
ordering me to remain where I was as despatch boat.
As bombs were falling all around, weighed anchor but
remained i n position. The Commodore arrived in a small
boat, transferred to us and took over the ship.
Sailed round La Panne and Bray, boarding ships and
1300. Went alongside sloop "HEBE" and took her Captain While
transmitting Commodore's orders.
on alongside her, she was attacked by aircraft
board. Put Commodore on board paddle steamer.
we and were she wieghed and left with Commodore aboard. me Heavy
air all ships to move half a mile
attack at La Panne; Capt. of "HEBE" Westward. ordered
Followed her off Bray, just as she was attacked lie off
to signal "HEBE" to try and put her Capt. aboard. by Arrived
alongside ordered by her Capt. to him her to
bombers, so was in action, but close enough for him on
while she was her if necessary. Later, put proceed
pass orders and to received orders from him Was to given to
board "HEBE" off G.H.Q. personnel.
La Panne and take Orders to hand and to Lord lay Gort. off pier. Proceeded
Night to La Operation Panne escorted ashore by "HEBE" with Gutsell, C.P.O. and hand and
1630. Sent dinghy with orders to contact G.H.Q. took on
G. over Duncan, Night A.B., Operation Orders. While waiting
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295
of Petty Officer T.Jones throughout operations.
I should like to draw special attention to the magnificent work
2
The following officers, Lieut.D. Dawson, ub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
ein and shelling from the land.
Difnams 298.
300 B14/0/
REPORT OF THE SENIOR OFFICER, INNER PATROL ON THE WORK CARRIED OUT 1314
BY YACHTS OF THE INNER PATROL IN THE EVACUATION OF THE SOLDIERS
FROM
DUNKIRK.
Nine Yachts of the Inner Patrol, "ANKH", "BOUNTY", "CARYANDA",
"LAHLOO", "THELE", "SERIOLA", "EILA II", "AHOLA", & "NONETA", sailed
in company from Hamble at 1800 on Wed. 29th. May, and arrived at
Dover at 0830 the following morning. We were ordered to sail from
Dover at 1930 on the 30th. and to proceed to the beaches at
Bray and La Banne and assist in the embarkation of the troops. The
flotilla arrived off Bray at 0600, 31st. May and then divided and
acted independently. Owing to the shelving nature of the beach, it
was impossible for our yachts to approach very close; instead, they
had to lay off and assist boats coming off form the beach. They
either took the troops on board and transfered them to larger ships
or else took the small boats in tow to larger ships. The operations
were greatly hampered by the lack of good motor boats which could
operate from the beach. Thert appeared to be only a very few and,
during the day, some of these were left on the beach. All the I.P.
Yachts launched their motor boats and operated them as long as poss-
ible but the fresh onshore breeze soon put them out of commission.
Knowing the conditions on this coast, I had asked before sailing
from Dover whether suitable motor boats to operate on the beaches
were available over the other side and had been assured that there
been over there before the beaches came under fire at about 1600,
were literally hundreds. There is no doubt that, had these boats
thousands troops could have been brought off. At dusk, the
others remained were until dawn on Sat. 1st. June. "ANKH", "AHOLA", "THELE",
Yachts that more damaged were ordered to return to Dover and the
"EILA II" "CARYANDA" ultimately returned to Dover; "SERIOLA",
"LAHLOO", & "BOUNTY" & "NONETA" to Ramsgate. On arrival, they all
reported and were told to stand by for orders; none, back however to Hamble were
damage by on course concerned, sent the the The over 4th. but great they fact again. only and, June all coolness that reported bearing two one and The all casualties those Yachts and the in at resource mind Yachts at Hamble, at Ramsggte Dover that returned of their having many were all on conduct Officers of the was sustained ordered them 5th. only under had June. and made considerable never Ratings almost possible In been due
under continuous fire before, bombing and I consider shelling that deserves the highest praise.
Sgd. C.C. Bone, Lieut. R.N.V.R.
VICE AUMIRAL
Senior Officer, Inner Patrol.
6th. June 1940.
15 JUN 1940
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I should Officer like to draw T. Jones special attention to the magnificent work 295
of Petty throughout operations.
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to O.Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
sir and shelling from the land.
280
REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "THELE".
C.O., H.M.Glassborow, Lt., R.N.V.R.
May 29. 1800. Left Hamble.
May 30. 0600. Arrived Dover; berthed in Submarine Basin 1100.
Received orders to sail in company for Dunkirk area.
2130. Left Dover in company.
May 31. 0600. Arrived off Bray. Proceeded to La Panne under
orders from "ANKH" to take soldiers off beach.
0630. Arrived off La Panne, took soldiers from surf
boats and transferred them to destroyers. Later
ordered by Capt. of destroyer to place ourselves at
disposal of paddle steamer anchored off beach. Did
this, collected her boats, took them in to beach
and brought soldiers to her.
The Commodore in "BOUNTY" suggested we used our
launch and with assistance of soldiers on board, we
tried to get the launch in the water but smashed it
in the process. Later called up by destroyer "KEITH"
and ordered to anchor astern of her. After about half
an hour there was an air raid and "KEITH" weighed and left
ordering me to remain where I was as despatch boat.
As bombs were falling all around, weighed anchor but
remained i n position. The Commodore arrived in a small
boat, transferred to us and took over the ship.
Sailed round La Panne and Bray, boarding ships and
1300. Went alongside sloop "HEBE" and took her Captain While
transmitting Commodore's orders.
on alongside her, she was attacked by aircraft
board. Put Commodore on board paddle steamer.
we and were she wieghed and left with Commodore aboard. me Heavy
air ships to move half a mile
attack at La Panne; Capt. of "HEBE" Westward. ordered
Followed her off Bray, just as she was attacked lie off
to signal "HEBE" all to try and put her Capt. aboard. by Arrived
alongside ordered by her Capt. to him her to
while she if necessary. Later, put proceed
bombers, so was was in action, but close enough for him on
pass orders "HEBE" and to her received orders from him Was to given to
board La Panne and take Orders off G.H.Q. to hand personnel. to Lord Gort. off pier. Proceeded
Night to La Operation Panne escorted ashore by "HEBE" with and lay Gutsell, G.H.Q. C.P.O. and hand and
1630. Sent dinghy with orders to contact took on
G. over Duncan, Night A.B., Operation Orders. While waiting
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
M
I should Officer like to draw T.Jones special attention to the magnificent work 295
of Petty throughout operations.
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, .Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
ain and shelling from the land.
2.
it
281
REPORT.OF INNER PATROL YACHT "THELE" (cotnd).
1830. (May 31). Dinghy returned with Lt. Crosswell, R.N., N.L.O.
to Lord Gort. Lord Gort was taken off by a destroyer's launch.
Went to Bray to try and contact "HEBE", but on the way was
ordered by Admiral to go in to beach with whale r and take off
a General. At beach "AHOLA" arrived and transferred to me Lord
Gort's baggage, valet and driver. Requested "AHOLA" to attend to
General and went off again to find "HEBE" Ordered by Admiral to
proceed to sea and collect boats drifting about. Went about 2
miles out and collected three boats and brought these back to
Bray. Closed "HEBE" and put Lord Gort's gear and servants aboard.
Lt. Crosswell remained with me.
le Lay off La Panne ferrying soldiers to destroyers until 0200,
when no more troops could be found.
Proceeded in direction of Dray and was ordered by M.T.B.102 to
lay off H.M.S. "KEITH" as we might be wanted. Didithis until
0300 when shelling of water started. "KEITH" weighed and went
off without giving me any orders.
Informed by Lt. Crosswell that everything had to be gone by 0400
and, as no ships could be seen at 0325, left beaches and proceeded
to Ramsgate, arriving off Ramsgate 0900, June 1st.
Proceeded to Dover and arrived 1100.
It is estimated that about 250 soldiers were taken off in course
of the day.
C.P.O,A.H.H.Gutsell, P/J 28475, remained starre dinghy, in spite
of heavy shelling of the Pier, until G.H.Q./arrived.
Sgd. H.M.Glassborow, Lieut, R.N.V.R.
Commanding Officer.
6th. June 1940
VICE ADMIRAL
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
I should Officer like to T.Jones draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
of Petty throughout operations.
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to S.N.O.Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
282
Report of Inner Patrol Yacht "CARYANDA". C.O,Lt. D.A.L.Kings,R.N.V.R.
May 29. 1743. Left Hamble.
May 30. 0840. Arrived Dover.
May 31. 0600. Arrived at Bray beach and ordered to proceed to
La Panne beach and take soldiers off beach to larger
craft lying farther out. Then ordered by Commodore on
board "BOUNTY" to return to La Panne and try to get small
boats to transport troops from the shore to us. Returned
to Bray with three small boats and proceeded to embark
troops.
1100. Ordered by destroyer "KEITH" to proceed to Outer
Ruytingen Buoy and meet tow of small craft coming over
and take them to the beaches.
1830. Arrived at the beaches with small craft. Embarked
troops again until 2045. Was then ordered to stand off
shore.
2100. Ordered to return to Dover.
June 1. Arrived Dover 0614.
Estimated number of soldiers taken from beaches, 250.
June 2 & 3. Lying Dover.
June 4. 1200. Left Dover.
June 5. 1200. Arrived Hamble.
Sgd. D.A.L.Kings, Lieut. R.N.V.R.
Commanding Officer,
6th. June 1940.
T.W. A.B. J.26827, and H.H.Smith, Acting P.O., in
P/JX the 125648 collect troops off there. They and did sank.
Schofield, volunteered to take a small rowing boat so under to
fire beach and boat hit a submerged object
until their about for some time and supporting returned some to troops their
that ship. were They in afterwards the volunteered to take
After swimming water, they were picked up another and boat,
but there were none available.
Sgd. D.A.L.Kings, Lieut. R.N.V.R.

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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
I should Officer like to draw T.Jones special attention to the magnificent work 295
of, Petty throughout operations.
2
The following officers, Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Remsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
I
283
Report of Inner Patrol Yacht "AHOLA". C.O. Lt. J.F.Alexander, RNVR.
May 29th. 1740. Left Hamble.
May 30th. 0840. Arrived Dover.
2150. Left Dover.
May 31st. 0600. Arrived off beach at Bray.
Hailed by destroyer and told to proceed 5 miles
to Eastward and assist embarkation from beach. As
we were leaving, hailed by somebody else and todid to
stay where we were and assist embarkation from beach
by towing boats off to destroyers.
Until 1700 approx., stood by beach taking whalers,
army pontoons and various craft in tow to destroyers
and other larger craft. During this period was able to
rescue several men flung into the water from a capsized
pontoon.
About 1700 ordered by sloop lying off La Panne
to collect whaler if possible and return. Obtained
whaler from destroyer off Bray.
Hailed by Commodore avoid "BOUNTY" and told to get
off as many men as possible between 2100 &0400.
Returned to sloop off La Panne. Ordered to take
whaler inshore and bring off G.H.Q.Staff. Towed whaler
close inshore and slipped. Subsequently whaler returned
with C.in C's kit and valet. Closed "BOUNTY" for orders
and told to take whaler to "THELE". Handed over whaler to
"THELE". 1900 to 2200. Meeting boats rowing off from pontoon at
La Panne, taking their troops aboard and transhipping
one occasion when no soldiers would take a boat back, two
to sloop. These boats were rowed back by soldiers. On
members of my crew, H.H. Hollands, Petty Officer, J.20594
and F.H.Finch, Able Seaman, SSX.23237 volunteered to take
this boat back. This they accomplished and subsequently
returned safely. During this period I took off After approx-
imately 300 men, mostly between 2100 and 2200.
dark, no more troops came off.
I estimate that I took off about 00 soldiers, in
all, from the beaches.
June 1st. Closed beach and found troops lining the and shore,
with 0300. some wading into the water. Five swam off were
pulled 0400. Closed "BOUNTY" and was ordered to return.
aboard.
1150. Arrived Dover.
June 2nd. & 3rd. Lying Dover.
June 4th. Left Dover for Hamble 1200
June 5th. Arrived Hamble 1200.
Sgd. J.F. Alexander, Lt., R.N.VR
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of Petty throughout operations.
I should Officer like to draw T.Jones special attention to the magnificent work 295
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin ships accompanied and me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
284
REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "ANKH". C.O. Lieut.E.H.Sparkes, RNVR.
May 29. 1800. Left Hamble with Senior Officer, Inner Patrol on
board and porceeded to Dover.
May 30. 1200. Arrived Dover, secured in Camber. Received sailing
orders for 1930, to proceed to Bray, load troops and
carry them to Ramsgate.
1930. Left Dover in company with two trawlers, and proceeded
to Bray.
May 31st. 0530. Beaches in sight.
0610. Approached to within the 2 fathom line. Habled by
launch. Capt. Howson, R.N., Naval Officer in charge of the
beaches, came on board and said we were to be his Flagship.
We were used throughout the day at Bray, towing loaded
boats to the destroyers and, on the return journey, taking
empty boats in to the vicinity of the pier, and letting
them drift ashore for a fresh load. On some occasions, this
was varied by embarking troops on board us, letting the
boats drift ashore while we steamed to destroyers to transfer
our load. Our own launch was lowered and, under F.Barter,
Yacht Engineer (T.124), and A.B. Lunn, P/J 107117, was
employed towing loaded whalers to destroyers. This poutine
was maintained throughout the day. It is immpossible to
give any accurate figure of the number of men helped, but
it is estimated that between 900 & 1000 were ferried off.
1930. Heavy bombing raid, four bombs fell very close to us,
causing leaks forward and in stern tubes.
2000. Left Bray, on instructions from Capt. Howson and
proceeded to Dover.
June 1 0815. Berthed Dover.
Special mention is made of the work of Yacht. Engr. .Barter
and A.B.W.F. Lunn who ran the launch until it was swamped,
most of the time under fire and bombing.
Sgd. E.H. Sparkes, Lieut. R.N.V.R.
Commanding Officer,
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of, I should Petty Officer like to T.Jones draw special throughout attention operations. to the magnificent work 295
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin ships accompanied and me and reported to .O.Ramsgate,
volunteering services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O.Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
306
REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "EILA II".
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285
Commanding Officer, Lieut. E.H.Batt, R.N.V.R.
y 29. 1750. Left Hamble.
y 30. 0600. Arrived Dover.
2130. Left Dover.
LV 31. 0545. Arrived alongside destroyer "KEITH" off Bray and
embarked officer to assist in organisation. Ordered to
La Panne beach to assist in transporting troops to
destroyers "KEITH" & "EMERALD" and sloop "HEBE". Several
trips were made between La Panne & Bray;when shelling and
bombing became too severe, I was ordered to proceed to sea-
ward. I afterwards returned to La Panne and embarked more
troops.
1100 Observed Dover Patrol Vessel "BLUE BIRD" well aground
and in a precarious position with both her propellom foul;
I lowered my dinghy and ran a tow to her, and succeeded in
getting her off. I was under frequent shellfire during the
whole operation. I estimate that the amount of troops
taken off did not exceed 200, as it was some time after
arrival before I disembarked the Naval Officer and wass
able to start embarking troops. Although I anchored close
in at both places I found that the troops seemed unable
to man the boats. The wind was blowing onshore which made
it extremly difficult to get off to us. I called for
volunteers to man the motor launch and Engr, T.M.Weir and
A.B. Tozer responded but were unable to make the beach
owing to the heavy sea and the launch was eventually lost.
Special mention may be made of Engr. Weir who rowed in
a small dinghy and rescued three soldiers under fire.
Later on in the day the Engr. XXX reported a serious
leak in the "EILA II" and at one time the water was level
with the engine room floor. I reported the matter to
a destroyer who ordered me to proceed to seaward and
2130. The Naval Officer in charge of operations on to the
locate the damage.
continue but from my Engr's report of the leak doubtful and as my
"ANKH" asked if my vessel was in a fit condition
port was out of commission, I was then
if she reverse would gear survive further operations. I was
ordered to proceed to Dover and arrived
the
1
0700. From theis time until 5th. June lying in Dover
Harbour.
me 5
Folkestone Yachts, Gate observed a small ship's boat
1130. Being left Dover for Hamble and while passing about through 2
unable to locate the other Inner Patrol
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of I should Petty Officer like to draw T.Jones special throughout attention operations. to the magnificent work 295
2
The following officers, Lieut. D.A. Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin ships accompanied and me and reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate,
volunteering services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
i
2.
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307
EPORT OF "EILA II" (contd).
miles to the south east, and on coming up with it, I found
three French soldiers whom I took on board. I disembarked
them at Newhaven, and after obtaining new Routing Orders
6.I proceeded to Hamble, leaving Newhaven 0955 and arriving
Hamble 1845.
I wish to mention P.O. C.S.Smith, P/J 14350 for extreme
roolness under fire and A.B. K.F. Marriott, P/SSX 237766
for volunteering to man the dinghy.
Sgd. E.H.Batt, Lieut. R.N.V.R.
Commanding Officer.
6th. May 1940.

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of I should Petty Officer like to draw T.Jones special throughout attention operations. to the magnificent work 295
2
The Potter-Irwin following officers, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and ships accompanied and me and reported to Ramsgate,
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
volunteering services on the following day if required.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
308
REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "SERIOLA"
COmmanding Officer, Lieut. D.A.Dawson, R.N.V.R.
- 287
29. 1800. Left Hamble in formation for Dover, my division
consisting of "SERIOLA", "EILA II", "AHOLA" & "NONETA".
30. 0930. Arrived Dover, and seet into submarine basin, S.O.I.P
and myself went to report to S.N.O. Dover and received
final orders for our departure.
2200. Left Dover.
31 0500. Arrived off Bray, leading my division, when we received
signal to commence embarking troops from beach to
destroyers lying farther out. This lasted until about 1000,
when I received a signal from a destroyer to proceed to
La Panne and carry on with the same routine there.
1200. Suggestion made to run a grass rope from "SERIOLA" to
the shore, which would enable the troops to pull themselves
out by the aid of this warp in boats etc. Sub.Lt.Godman,
r.n.v.r left "SERIOLA" in a whaler with a Lt., R.N.V.R. off
H.M.S. "Hebe2 to operate the shore end. Unfortunately, a
lorry was driven into the sea and turned over, fouling the
line, so this idea had to be abandoned. With great difficulty
we were able to get Sub. Lt. Godman aboard again as the whaler
which took him off, left the shore without him, with a full
load of troops. A severe bombardment was going on at the
time and, consequently, most small craft had withdrawn to
seawards but in spite of a big sea running at the time, we
managed to lower our dinghy and got him aboard in an
exhausted condition. We then prodeeded to continue disembarking
1500. troops. Received signals from H.M.S.Keith to go and collect
two whalers and crews foroperations off La Panne during the
1530. evening. Received signal from C.O. "NONETA" to say that she had
a dead man on board and her P.O. badly wounded. Closed her
and the C.O. suggested that he should take Sub.Lt. Godman to
with him. This I agreed to and advised him to return
Ramsgate "NONETA" was holed above the water line.
1630. Collected as the two whalers and crews and set off for La
Panne. the whalers and their respective crews.
1800. Received Beached signal from "BOUNTY" which was flying the
The of Commodore me and my crew that the hours 2100 on the that
flag Stephenson WMMXXXXX ordering us to close.
day Commodore to the told following morning were to be considered to get as
many Hour" and possible. We then returned to night. La
"Zero 0400 eh hoped we would do our utmost Panne and
continued men off transporting as troops throughout the
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of, Petty throughout operations.
2
officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
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REPORT OF "SERIOLA" (contd).
288
ne 1 0700. Signal from destroyer to collect all boats lying in
the channel between La Panne and Dunkirk and to take them
in tow to the latter place so that they could then drift
ashore. This had been carried out by 0830. We then collected
several boathloads of troops who boarded us and we took them
to a destroyer lying off Dunkirk. The Captain of this
destroyer asked me if I could tow the "BOUNTY" back to
Ramsgate as her port engine had been put out of action.
This I agreed to.
0845. Closed "BOUNTY" which was lying on the other side of
the destroyer and took off Commodore Stephenson and Lt.
Lundy, R.N.V.R. (C.O. of "BOUNTY"). We then took "BOUNTY"
in tow. the Commodore gave me orders to leave the vicinity
immediately and set course for Ramsgate. "LAHLOO" was in
company with is. We were attacked by aircraft machine
gunning us but the damage done was slight.
1430. Arrived Ramsgate. Reported to S.N.O., Ramsgate,
S.O.I.P. at Hamble and to Flag Lieut. to C. in C., Portsmouth.
The following officers reported with me to S.N.O., Ramsgate:-
Lieut. Lundy of "BOUNTY",
Sub.Lt. Godman (with me on "SERIOLA")
We offered services for anything that might be required
Sub.Lt. Potter Irwin, C.O. of "NONETA".
and the our 0.qccordingly put our names down on the volunteerM did.
list, and asked us to report next day to him, which we
ne 2. When reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed use, that
no craft with a search of a suitable craft. We found ourselves M.T.B.101
we speed of less than 15 knots was of any
not so we went in suggested that we manned her
and being took her used, accross. so This unfortunately was not permitted
as it belonged to the R.A.F.
ne 4 Received orders from S.N.O. to sail at 0800 on the 5th. and
to collect charts and routes.
ne 5 with "BOUNTY" in tow, followed the by rate "LAHLOO" we were &
0830. "SERIOLA", I realised that minefields at off the
Nab going "NONETA" during we would left the Ramsgate. hours be in of the darkness, vicinity of so thought the it would be
advisable to make Examination for Newhaven. anchorage, to Newhaven. Shoreham. Exam Ship
refused 1800. Arrived us entry, at to shorehamporteported go to S.N.O.,
2030. Shoreham, Tied SOIP up at at and at 1030.
As
we
ne
6.
With ordering cancelled. sailed us to return at once
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2
The following wm Godman
and ships and me and reported to Ramsgate,
Our names accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
volunteering were services on the following day if required.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
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REPORT OF "SERIOLA" (contd.)
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289
e 6. 1500. Receive d orders from S.N.O., Shoreham to sail at
0400 the next morning.
ie 7. 0400. Left Canal with division and set course for Hamble.
1030. Arrived Hamble.
I estimate that, in all, approximately 900 soldiers were
taken off.
Sgd. D.A.Dawson, Lieut., R.N.V.R.
Commanding Officer of "SERIOLA" (and S.O. of Div. 2 of Expedition).
Note. I wish to make special mention of Sub. Lieut. T.E.Godman,
R.N.V.R., who while serving with me on "SERIOLA",
showed great coolness and devotion to duty under heavy
fire and in extremely dangerous conditions. He showed
jone
great bravery and initiative when, arriving in Ramsgate
in "NONETA", he at once volunteered and took another
ship back to the beaches.
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of, Petty throughout operations.
I should Officer like to T.Jones draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
2
The following Potter-Irwin officers, Lieut. Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and ships accompanied and me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
Good
290
REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "LAHLOO". C.O., Lieut.J.V.Ould, R.N.V.R.
y
29. 1740. Slipped and proceeded to sea from Hamble.
Took station with yachts of Inner Patrol on course
for Dover.
y 30 Made fast on arrival in Dover Harbour. Depth Charges removed,
1050 hours.
1940. Cast off and, proceeding from Harbour, took station
with yachts. Crossed Channel in station with yachts.
81 0610. Arrived off Zuydcoote. Destroyer signalled to lay off
close to beach and tow boat loads of soldiers as they pulled
out from beach to destroyers. Carried on with this work
for some hours taking many boat loads in tow.
In the course of this operation was told that a boat had
overturned in seas which had now got up somewhat considerably.
Hurried round stern of a destroyer and found quantities of
men struggling in the water. Managed to save seven of them
and put them aboard a destroyer. (In point of fact I believe only
one of the boat load was lost.) Carried on towing as before
while being bombed at frequent intervals, by enemy aircraft.
During the afternoon, Commodore Stephenson in "BOUNTY"
ordered me to proceed to La Panne and close destroyers off
Went shore. alongside H.M.S.HEBE who gave me a boat with three
ratings and told me to lay off La Panne and put this boat
1700. Lay off La panne as ordered and, while waiting for Lord
ashore to take off General Lord Gort.
Gort, took several boat loads of soldiers who had rowed
1830. Boat brought out General Lord Gort and his Aide and de
out from shore and put them aboard destroyers.
put him aboard me. H.M.S.HEBE. It appeared to me that bombed enemy
Camp out to He came aboard and I took him over the
knew of his departureas they shelled the beach and over
it as he left and a very large enemy formation flew
and him aboard the HEBE.
Continued to lay nightfall, off by which time they were Had had no coming
bombed as I put La Panne as instructed, taking only off
out further had La him soldiers away Panne at told from intervals orders me until in him the to in lay except early with consequence With alongside morning about that first the two him daylight of and flaet men which told the per were me destroyer I I if lost found boat. he to going had lay touch myself further KEITH had to with shell any near who
I.P. instructions. Yacht in the "SERIOLA" dark. Found and he had closed not to so see told him we would remain
around there until further orders.
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of I should Petty Officer like to T.Jones draw special throughout attention operations. to the magnificent work 295
2
The Potter-Irwin following officers, Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and ships accompanied and me and reported to Ramsgate,
Our names accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
volunteering were services on the following day if required.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air. and shelling from the land.
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "LAHLOO" (Contd).
201
ne 1 0400 (about). Destroyer signalled us to collect various
empty boats which were drifting about and tow them inshore
While doing this we were bombed and continually shot at by
enemy fighter aircraft. It occurred to me as poetic
justice that I who had been on night bombing duty at
Dunkirk in the last war should now be well bombed myself
in this war.
It should here be mentioned that my crew behaved splendidly
throughout. None of them had been properly under fire
before and they took the almost continuous bombing,
shelling and shooting up without a trace of nerves. My
Engr., D.Brewer was invaluable in sending and receiving
signals under these circumstances.
Collected several boats as ordered and also picked up
several boat loads of soldiers from shore again, putting
them aboard a sloop. While putting the last of these aboard
a bomb fell right alongside and a splinter broke the fore sky-
light and hit one of my crew on his steel helmet. This
ship seemed to bear a charmed life and though we had several
bombs alongside I can only think that they were so close
as to be ineffective.
While carrying on the work I have mentioned, we were closed
by BOUNTY with the Commodore aboard who was good enough
to express pleasure at finding that we were still carrying
on. He told SERIOLA to take BOUNTY in tow and ordered me to
slip the boats I was towing and to lead him back to Ramagate.
0815. Set course over Route X for Ramsgate. On the way
back we were again attacked, being bombed, and shot up by
fighter aircraft. Off the North Goodwin Light a launch I
had the alongside Commodore's orders to precede him to Ramsgate for and, we
came and bold me to return to Dunkirk, but
had point of for my five nights, as before we left which
in fact, crew and I were almost all in Hamble
we had had been no sleep on patrol under special circumstances
had made us do without sleep for two nights.
1500. Made fast at Ramsgate.
ine 2 We were told that our aboard boats my were
not Refuelled at Ramsgate. further duty. I stayed told was
fast enough for so swollen with what I am of SERIOLA,
boat shock, as that my but the my 00.'s name down with
theirs
BOUNTY to take AND a fast a the but none was available.
une 3 & 4. In Ramsgate awaiting orders.
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of Petty throughout operations.
I should Officer like to draw T.Jones special attention to the magnificent work 295
2
officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
accompanied me and reported to S.N.O.Ramsgate,
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
and services on the following day if required.
June 2. Having reported to O.Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air. and shelling from the land.
315
REPORT OF "BOUNTY" (Lieut.C.A.Lundy, R.N.V.R.) on Evacuation of
DUNKIRK:
294
May 29. 1800 Left Hamble in company with Inner Patrol Yachts for
Dover.
May 30. 0930 Arrived Dover. Ordered into Submarine Basin.
2200 Left Dover for La Panne.
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yeario
ard and informed me he
Deprover 351.
Proceeded alongside a
re Stevenson boarded
longside H.M.S.Keith and
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FLAG
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bring "Bounty" along-
received signal from H.M.S.
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, obtain receipt and
nkirk and return
rom officirs of the
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no took part in
and wished us luck.
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on board, fouled port
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The delay is repetted
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thereupon undertook to
of due to the officers
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"Bounty" in tow.
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been
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of I should Petty Officer like to T.Jones draw special throughout attention operations. to the magnificent work 295
2
officers, Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
accompanied and me and reported to Ramsgate,
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
services on the following day if required.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air. and shelling from the land.
REPORT OF "BOUNTY" (Lieut.C.A.Lundy, R.N.V.R.) Dyrams.35. on Evacuation of
315
DUNKIRK:
.
204
May 29. 1800 Left Hamble in company with Inner Patrol Yachts for
Dover.
May 30. 0930 Arrived Dover. Ordered into Submarine Basin.
2200 Left Dover for La Panne.
y 31. 0530 Arrived at beach off La Panne.
0600 Commodore Stevenson came aboard and informed me he
wished to use my ship as Flagship. Proceeded alongside a
paddle-mine-sweeper, which Commodore Stevenson boarded
for interview. Subsequently went alongside H.M.S.Keith and
embarked the Admiral, taking him as close inshore as
possible in order to inspect beach. After approximately
three quarters of an hour took the Admiral back to H.M.S.
Kieth. Commodore Stevenson wishing to board the paddle- 1 Devonia
minesweeper, which appeared to be aground, was taken
alongside in the launch by Petty Officer T,Jones since
it was apparently too dengerousto bring "Bounty" along-
side. Soon after return of launch, received signal from H.M.S.
Keith to close her. Took Captain R.N. from Keith to
H.M.S.Hebe. Received written orders for S.N.O.Dunkirk
with instructions to deliver them, obtain receipt and
return to H.M.S.Hebe.
Time taken to proceed to Dunkirk and return
approximately two and a half hours. On returning from
Dunkirk re-embarked Commodore Stevenson.
About 1800 Commodore Stevenson sent signal for other
patrol boats in the vicinity to close. "Seriola" and
'Ahola" closed. Commodore Stevenson then informed us that
the final effort of operation would take place between
2100 May 31st and 0400 June 1st and wished us luck.
From 2100 to 2400 took troops from beach to destroyers.
2400 Took Lord Gort from H.M.S.Hebe to H.M.S.Keith.
June 1. From 0100 to 0830 took troops from beach to destroyers.
0830 While carrying 150 troops on board, fouled port
requesting propeller. tow. On closing destroyer, was informed her to as she
Commodore Stevenson sent signal to destroyer that
was take "Bounty" in tow. "Seriola" thereupon undertook to
full to capacity, it was too dangerous for
tow "Bounty".
At 0845 Commodore Stevenson and self boarded tow.
"Seriola" and proceeded to take "Bounty" in
Berthed in Ramsgate 1430.
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
*
I should like to draw T.Jones special attention to the magnificent work 295
of Petty Officer throughout operations.
2
officers, Lieut. D.A. Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
Volunteering ships services on the following day if required.
accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air, and shelling from the land.
June 4. Received orders from Ramsgate to collect to
charts and route for home base; ordered to sail following morning.
June 5. 0830 Sailed from Ramsgate.
1800 Off Newhaven. Examination Vessel refused us entry
and sent us to Shoreham.
2030 Berthed Southwick Canal, Shoreham Harbour.
June 7. 0400 Left Shoreham for Hamble.
1030 Berthed Hamble.
It is estimated that the approximate number of troops taken
from the shore to destroyers was 1,000.
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REPORT OF "NONETA" (Contd).
322
sub. Lieut. reported Godman that joined me about 1640 and the engineer N. 301
having I got we were leaking and making water very
slightly, under way at once.
12
We left Bray at 1650. Arrived at Ramsgate at about 2200,
when I reported to N.O.i/C. and arrangements were made to re-
move the wounded.
June 1. At 0500 Sub.Lieut.Godmen took over a naval pinnace
and sailed for Dunkirk.
At 1500 "Seriola", "Bounty", and "Lahloo" arrived
at Ramsgate. I reported to my C.O. Lieut. Dawson and sailed,
in company, to Hamble.
I would like to recommend very highly,
E.C. Hallet, Engineer T.124
B.P. Whitehouse, A.B. S.T.
C.Wilyman, A.B. S.T.,
for all their calm and brilliant work.
Under very difficult circumstances they set about
their task cheerfully and without a thought for themselves.
I consider myself particularly fortunate to have had these
men with me.
Petty Officer Lock was with me in the wheel-house
until he was wounded and although in great pain cheered
and encouraged the others and kept up the morale of the ship.
(Sgd) a I Potter Irain
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5.
petty Officer Edward William Higgs, C/JX.133416, H.M.S. Gossamer.
Petty Officer Walter Alfred Reginald Hooper, D/JX.142642,
Petty Officer Henry Joseph McAllister, C/J.16046, Pensioner 23168,
H.M.S. Malcolm.
Petty Officer Ernest Richard Meredith, P/J.95625, H.M.S.
H.M.S. Medway Queen.
OWE
Petty Officer$ James Owen Paget, .129854, H.M.S. Vivacious. Vimy.
Petty Officer Frederick William Parker, C/J.84930.
Petty Officer James Potts, D/J.92186, H.M.Skoot Hondsrug.
7.
Petty Officer Cecil Kenneth Souster, D/J.102935, H.M.S. Whitehall,
Petty Officer Joseph William Frederick Tibbles, P/J.108799,
H.M.S. Icarus.
Petty Officer Leonard Bertram Kearley-Pope, R.N.R., D.5762, H.M.S.
Mona's Isle.
re
ACting Petty Officer Leonard Charles/ Purd, C/JX.155644, H.M.Skoot S.
Hilda.
e.
Acting Petty Officer Herbert Henry Smith, P/JX.145044, H.M.Y.
Bounty.
Se.
Acting Petty Officer Ernest Wilfred Spickett, JX.128246.
Acting Petty Officer Ernest Francis Standley, C/JX.137068, H.M.S.
of Signals James Collins, C/J.69665, H.M.S.Lynx. keith.
Yeoman of Signals Alfred Charles Halls, C/JX.129457, H.M.S.
Malcolm.
Stoker Petty Officer George Albert Aitchison, C/K.61056, H.M.S.
Sabre.
Stoker Petty Officer Charles William Donnelly, D/K.59925, H.M.S.
Bideford.
Stoker Petty Officer Thomas Rochford, D/K.61034, H.M.S. Salamander
Stoker Petty Officer John Henry Salmon, D/K.66881, H.M.S. Hal cyon
la
Stoker Petty Officer William Edward White, C/K.64353, H.M.S.
Mosquito.
Acting Stoker Petty Officer James William Carr, D/K.63042, H.M.S.
Jaguar.
Acting Stoker Petty Officer Albert George Dollery, P/KX.80017,
#
H.M.S. Sutton.
r.
Petty Officer Steward John Lysaght, D/L.13388, H.M.S. Havant.
Leading Seaman David Anderson, 0/J.107567, H.M.S. Vanquisher.
Leading Seaman Oliver Frederick Mane Cooper, C/JX.137062, Niger. H.MS.
Leading Seaman John William Flattery, PYJX.131896, H.M.S.
Worcester.
Leading Seaman Arthur Charles Godden, P/JX.129206, H.M.S. Worceste. on. &4
e
Leading Seaman Willie Hagger, P/J.95873, H.M.Skoot Patria.
Leading Seaman Stanley Robert Holden, C/J.106164, H.M.S. Speedwell
.
Leading Seaman Eldric Ivan John Alfrd Gent Joplin, 138400,
H.M.S. Keith.
Leading Seaman Walter George Harold Last, P/JX.132139, Winchelsea. H.M.S.
41.
Leading Seaman Reginald William Legg, D/J.107221, H.M.Skoot Twente
.S.
C.
Leading Seaman Frederick Martindale, P/JX.136855, H.M.S. Vimy.
Leading Seaman Douglas Nicholas, D/JX.137869, H.M.S. Codrington..
11".
Leading Seaman James Sowerby, C/JX.109521, R.F.R. B.24793, Malcolm. H.M.S
4.
Leading Seaman Hugh James Spanton, C/J.114468.
Shaw
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OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
-
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
# KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft )
V. 4 ("Vernon' s" pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S" A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
Ambleve.
Escaut.
transferred
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Meuse.
from
Craft)
Sambre.
Semoise.
page 9.
yser.
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
PASCHOLL
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PATRIA
ALICE
FRISCO
PRINCESS JULIANA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
REIGER
ANTJE
HEBE
RIKA
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RUJA
BART
HONDSRUG
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
SURSUM CORDA
BRANDARIS
JAVA
TILLY
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TINY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TUNG
DEMOK I
LENA
TWENTE
DENEB
ORANJE
VREDE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
ZEUS
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.Y. ANLAH:
DSM
Yacht Engineer F. Barter, T.124.
DSM.
Able Seaman W. F. Lunn, P/J.107117.
Conspicuous devotion to duty under fire for
numbers of troops.
prolonged period as crew of the launch, rescuing large a
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y. BOUNTY and
Boat-work under Commodore Stephenson.
E.R.A. A. Ferris, T.124.
D.S.M
This rating was alone in the twin-diesel engine-
room and although on du ty day and night and sick with
the fumes was, with the greatest difficulty, persuaded
finally to leave his post and take a rest and fresh
air, when a stoker was found to relieve him for a
short time. By his strong sense of duty and cheerful
demeanour set an excellent example to those around him
Conspicuous under fire.
Recommended for decoration.
DSM
Signalman H. G. Hayes, 140933.
Ordinary Signalman W. A. Denny, TP/X.1790.
DSM
Able Seaman E. Fenton, P/JX.145044.
Besides their work in BOUNTY, from p.m. 31st May
when the La Panne beach and piers were being heavily
shelled, volunteers were called for to take in a
whaler to bring off a final contingent of soldiers.
These three young men came forward and returned to the
beach again and again. They all were invariably to
be found where work was difficult and dangerous.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y.CARYANDA.
DSM
Acting Petty Officer H. H. Smith, P/JX.125648.
DSM
Able Seaman T. W. Schofield, J.26827.
Volunteered to man a small boat under fire,
continuously ferrying troops. Boat ultimately sank,
when these ratings swam for a prolonged period
supporting troops in the water, assisting them into
boats.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y. EILA II.
Yacht Engineer T. M. Weir, T.124.
Petty Officer C. S. Smith, P/J.14350.
Able Seaman C. S. Marriott, P/SSX.237766.
Gave good example of coolness under fire and in
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.Y. ANLAH:
Yacht Engineer F. Barter, T. 124.
Able Seaman W. F. Lunn, P/J.107117.
Conspicuous devotion to duty under fire for a
prolonged period as crew of the launch, rescuing large
numbers of troops.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y. BOUNTY and
Boat-work under Commodore Stephenson.
E.R.A. A. Ferris, T.124.
This rating was alone in the twin-diesel engine-
room and although on du ty day and night and sick with
the fumes was, with the greatest difficulty, persuaded
finally to leave his post and take a rest and fresh
air, when a stoker was found to relieve him for a
short time. By his strong sense of duty and cheerful
demeanour set an excellent example to those around him.
Conspicuous under fire.
Recommended for decoration.
Signalman H. G. Hayes, 140933.
Ordinary Signalman W. A. Denny, TP/X.1790.
Able Seaman E. Fenton, 145044.
Besides their work in BOUNTY, from p.m. 31st May
when the La Panne beach and piers were being heavily
shelled, volunteers were called for to take in a
whaler to bring off a final contingent of soldiers.
These three young men came forward and returned to the
beach again and again. They all were invariably to
be found where work was difficult and dangerous.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y. CARYANDA.
Acting Petty Officer H. H. Smith, 125648.
Able Seaman T. W. Schofield, J.26827.
Volunteered to man a small boat under fire,
continuously ferrying troops. Boat ultimately sank,
when these ratings swam for a prolonged period
supporting troops in the water, assisting them into
boats.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y. EILA II.
Yacht Engineer T. M. Weir, T.124.
Petty Officer C. S. Smith, P/J. 14350.
Able Seaman C. S. Marriott, P/SSX.237766.
Gave good example of coolness under fire and in
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363
2.
6. At about 0840, Saturday, as the last men were being
embarked, a very severe air-raid developed, and all
vessels moved off. "BOUNTY", having her port propeller
foul, was taken in tow by motor-yacht "SERIOLA VI" and
proceeded to Ramsgate. Both vessels were machine-gunned
on the way back.
7. The conduct and behavious of all Officers and men,
who came under my observation, was in accordance with
Service tradition. At times they were subject to heavy
air-raids. The highest standard was set by the
Commanding Officers, Officers and men of the destroyers,
sloops and minesweepers working off La Fanne.
8. I desire to call your attention to the following
Officer and ratings:-
Lieut. R.H.IRVING, R.N.R., Motor Boat "TRIRON".
I I boarded her. Lieutenant Irving set a most excellent
observed the efficient work of this boat before
example or devotion to duty, although he his was
obviously so tired he could hardly keep be eyes
facilitated open. the embarkation of hundreds of soldiers.
By his able handling of his boat
A. VERRIS, B.R.A. (1.124). H.M.S."BOURT".
This although on duty day and night and difficulty I/C
rating was alone in & twin diesl engineroom, sick with
and, it was with the greatest take a rest,
be the rumes, him to leave his post and to help
persuaded air, when 1 Sorrowed & Stoker demeanour, him.
and fresh strong sense of duty and cheerful around him.
By he his set an excellent example to those
Lent to no as
W.A.DENNY. Ord.Sig,, TP/X.1790
H.G.HAYES. Sig., C/JX.140933.
Signature:
H.M.S.BOURTY".
S.FENTON, A.3., P/JX.145044 La Pande D. Friday, 31 shelled, May, when I called the
On return to were being heavily bring off
beach and piers to take in the whaler forward to and
for volunteers These three young men came They all
soldiers. the beach again and again. work was on.
were returned invariably to to be found where
I have the honour to be,
Sie,
Your obedient servent
COMMODORE.

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CHAPTER VIII
FRIDAY, 31ST MAY
EVACUATION REACHES ITS ZENITH
Lord Gort hands over his Command to Major-General Alexander
(2nd Corps) to withdraw to the The 50th 5th Divisions
Orders had been issued on the the beaches 30th May and for Dunkirk. the 3rd, 4th and
began to take place on the morning of 31st May.
the British Base staff at Dunkirk, to come the 1st Corps. These moves with
to fall back to the French defences on Belgian under frontier and, together
This meant that the remnant of the B.E.F., on being withdrawn inside the
area of the French defences, came under the orders of Admiral Abrial; the
ance with the instructions he had received.² He selected Major-Generalthe selected Major-Generl the
time had therefore arrived for Lord Gort to hand over
Hon. H. R.L. G. Alexander to remain in France in command of the 1st Corps,
now numbering less than 20,000 men in all; and, on taking over command
of the Ist Corps, Major-General Alexander handed over command of the Ist
Division to Brigadier M. B. Beckwith-Smith.
Lord Gort agreed with Major-General Alexander that a provisional date for
evacuating his force was to be the night of 2nd/3rd June.
On the 31st May therefore, Lord Gort's headquarters closed at 1800, and,
after handing over command to Major-General Alexander, Lord Gort embarked
with his A.D.C. in the Hebe's whaler, which had been towed in by the motor
yacht Lahloo to a point a little west of La Panne beach. He proceeded to the
Lahloo and thence to the Hebe. During the embarkation an enemy attack
was made by about 40 aircraft and considerable shelling was directed on to
La Panne beach itself. With Lord Gort on board, the Hebe proceeded to La
Panne beach and continued to embark troops.
It was not, however, till about midnight, that the motor yacht Bounty with
Cdre. Stephenson on board proceeded to transfer Lord Gort from the Hebe to
the Keith. At about the same time, however, the M.A/S.B.6, having em-
barked Lord Gort's chief staff officer General Leese from the Keith, was sent to
the Hebe with orders from Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker to embark Lord Gort.
On finding that he had left the Hebe, the M.A/S.B.6 returned to the Keith, em-
barked Lord Gort, and sailed at 0304 on the 1st of June for Dover which she
reached at 0547 the same evening.
It had been the intention of the Admiralty that Lord Gort and his staff
should be embarked in M.T.B.'s and at 1522 V.A. Dover had informed Rear-
Admiral Wake-Walker by signal that 4 of these vessels would be available for
this V.A. Dover's did not reach R.A. Dover4,
and other and signal all four back at Dover
by Speaking of the non-receipt uses; of indeed Dover's were signal, Rear-Admiral
Wake-Walker reached says, The signal informing V.A. of this, like many others, never
me At 1543/30 Rear-Admiral me Wake-Walker had asked that he
I 2 Lord Lord Gort's Second Despatch,
a M.T.B's. Gort's Second Despatch, para.57.
R.A. 67, 107, 68 and 102. para. (See 58.
M.017978/41, Dover-Report p.18. of Proceedings (R.O. Appendix III. para. G.30). 19).
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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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CHAP. VIII
After about an hour the Margate life-boat, the Lord Southborough, appeared.
All destroyers were now under way, and as the life-boat was returning to Margate
the party went back in her¹. She reached Margate at 1450 on May 31st.
Thus, by about 0830 on the 31st May all the beach parties of which there are
any records had returned or were on their way to England.
Devonia is beached
At 1035 Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker had informed V.A. Dover that he would
beach a ship in the hope of improving conditions for boat work, which was then
being made difficult by a lop and he instructed Cdre. Stephenson accordingly.
Cdre. Stephenson, then in the yacht Bounty off. La Panne, boarded the
minesweeper Devonia at 1600 and gave orders to beach the ship. The
Devonia, already much damaged by near misses at 1230, was beached at
full speed off La Panne, and at 1930, on account of the shelling and bombing,
she was abandoned. Fortunately by 1700 the weather off the beaches had
much improved.
Casualties to H.M. Ships
With the exception of the Devonia none of H.M. ships was lost on this day,
but the following were slightly damaged : the Vivacious was damaged by a
shell hit and had 3 dead and 12 wounded; the Hebe received slight damage
from a near miss; the Wolsey was in collision with the P/V Roebuck; the
Impulsive damaged a propeller on uncharted wreckage; the Malcolm was in
collision with Dunkirk pier; and the Scimitar was in collision with the Icarus
and later with a drifter².
Air patrols
During the 31st May Fighter Command carried out patrols, as on the 30th
May, at an average strength of three to four squadrons. Eight patrols in all
were flown, involving 289 sorties. The periods in the day when the Dunkirk
area was not covered were 0620-0800, 0830-1110, 1510-1615, and 1745-1915³.
Coastal Command patrolled the line North Goodwins-Gravelines-Ostend
throughout the day, patrols being of one section strength, involving in all
37 sorties⁴.
Shortly before 0930 the Air Ministry intercepted a meassage indicating that
the enemy air force had been ordered not to attack the town or harbour of
Dunkirk but to concentrate attacks on shipping at sea, or leaving the coast³.
It was at about 1230 that, off La Panne, the Devonia received extensive
damage to her hull from 4 near misses, but the first major attack on our ships
occurred about 1415-1430 when one of our squadrons estimated the enemy
strength as about 100 aircraft (bombers and fighters). Rear-Admiral Wake-
Walker says, "a terrific air battle took place overhead and it seemed to go
against us". Actually, we lost 9 aircraft and claimed 7 enemy shot down.6
Air attacks then followed at half-hourly intervals between 1530 and 1730,
and at about 1717 the Ivanhoe, Whitehall and Express off Dunkirk harbour
were attacked by about 50 bombers. The Whitehall received some damage
and the Express slight damage from near misses. At this time also the Hebe
was attacked off La Panne by 4 bombers and was damaged by near misses ;
I Cdr. Richardson's report (R.O.III, p.370).
2 Probably either the Gervais Rentoul or the Eileen Emma which both returned damaged
as the result of collisions.
3 R.A.F. Narrative, p.334.
4 R.A.F. Narrative, p.336.
5 M.017978/41, p.17.
6 R.A.F. Narrative, p.335.
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await embarkation, 82; surf stops embarkation, 82; evacuation from beaches and
harbour compared, 124;
Bray, 23, 28, 29, 31 (bombed), 36, 42n (bombed), 50, 52, 58-60, 69, 71, 78-82.
Coxyde, 26.
doned), 83 (Devonia used as pier), 86.
La Panne, 23, 26, 27-28, 30-32, 42n (bombed), 46-7, 50, 52, 58-60, 66, 70, 75-83 (aban-
Malo, 23, 27, 31, 71-2, 84, 101.
Zuydcoote, 27, 31.
Beaching boats, See small craft.
Beal, 47.
Beatrice Maud, 60, 114n, 118 (towed to Dover), 120.
Beckwith-Smith, Brig. M. B., 66.
Belgium invaded, 1; Belgium Army bad news of, 1; withdraws 2, 12; collapses, 15
craft, 73, 86.
Belgians, King of 6, 19 (surrenders); Belgian troops sink Viewfinder, 53; Belgian fishing
Ben and Lucy, 71m, 73.
Benlawers, 11.
Ben-My-Chree, in collision, 110.
Bennett, S/Lt. P. H.E. Wounded, 74.
Bernadette, 92.
Berthon, Capt. E. L. 90 (two ships sunk under him).
Biarrits, 19, 28.
Biddulph, Act. Com. M. A. 0., 101.
Bideford: damaged, 45-6, 52; ashore off Bray, 58 calls for towing ropes, 61.
Bill, Lt. R. 39, 44 (restores order).
Billotte, General, 1, 3, 6.
Black, Lt. Cdr. A. R. M., died of wounds, 10.
Black Arrow, 60n.
Blackburn Rovers, 34n, 38 (sinking of), 110 (sunk).
Blanchard, General, 1, 11, 13, 14, 19, 26.
Blount, Air V.M., C. H., 4.
Blyskawica, 34, 42, 69.
Board of Trade Officials, 94.
Boatkeepers, lack of, 60, 81.
Boats, See Small Craft.
Bobeli, abandoned, 53 ; sunk, 55.
Bonny Heather, 60n, 120.
Bornrif, 20n, 24, 114n, 116-7.
Botanic, 13.
Bouclier, 62n, 69, 107n, 109.
Boulogne, evacuated, 8-10.
Bounty, 66, 71n, 83.
Bourrasque, sunk, 62-3.
Boy Roy, 23n, 31 (damaged).
Boyle, Cdr. R. C., 44.
Brandaris, 20n, 24.
Branlebas, 62n, 63.
Bray. See Beaches.
Brighton Belle, 23n, 27, 31 (sunk).
Brighton Queen, sunk, 92.
Britannic, 72n.
British Expeditionary Force ; movements 10th May-4th June, XIV ; reaches Dyle R., 1;
withdraws, 2, 3, 6, 14, 15; communications cut, 3, 6 ; evacuation foreseen, 4, 14
put on half rations, 8; short of ammunition, 11; discipline, 36n, 58, 80, 127-8; in
good heart, 57 evacuation of rearguard, 65, 70, 108; under Adm. Abrial's orders, 66 ;
rearguard held up, 103; evacuation complete, 108.
Brock, 13n, 39.
Brooke, Lt. Gen. A. F., 2.
Buchanan, Cdr. H. J., R.A.N., 118.
Buffalo Bill, 73n.
Bullfinch, 47.
Bush, Capt. E. W., S.N.O. afloat off Beaches, 49, 50 ; hands over to R.A. Dover, 58
goes home to press for more boats, 58.
Butler, Pay S/Lt., W. J., R.N.V.R., killed, 31.
Buttercup Force, 8.
Bystander, 51n.
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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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Information supplied to F.S. 3N. bounty Hold
Blackpool 15.1.43
Dunkirk June 100L The on which May was 27th, the 1940,. official and was name concluded for the on
Transport Instructions Officers, had and been in given to local Naval Officers and Sea
Officers, might be used to search either their local some cases ports the for Fisheries any small Department
as Tenders'on the English to go coast on to the shore at Dunkirk craft or to that serve
the there quite operation. was sure just of time The in local the men excitement were for the given to larger a very ships free engaged hand, but on
matter for addresses of the Owners. This, of took, and of the
names and the names of the craft that instruct they them to make
the Admiralty. our Executive side working in close course, co-operation was all with a
Department allowed to pay the piper, and we quickly realised the Finance if we
The operation concluded, it was the task of
lengthy normal procedure to operate it might become that
was due. and involved task to pay compensation to a very whom it
immediately The matter was therefore put to the those to
Committee method would be to create a small and most
straightforward agreed to the suggestion that the simplest Treasury, who
would be to consider the whole affair. All Treasury Departmental difficulties
representative from the Treasury.
overcome by the inclusion on that Committee of a
to in the days following Dunkirk at two points on the French place
There were two other evacuation operations which took
the west of Dunkirk, which were given the official coast
Operations Cycle and Aerial. The Departmental Committee names dealt of
with less these concurrently with the Dynamo Operation. They
is known, operations, and certainly much less dramatic, but were it
of the cráft employed on the 3 operations.
well to of them as it was not possible to separate the names
the Committee dealh with some
involved in the three operations.
Altogether there wore 1,170 small craft of all descriptions
As a first step, on the 12th June 1940 a circular letter
sent to all owners involved, advising them to forward any clas
House. The claims as receivèd were checked against reports then Was
to the Ministry of Shipping, Berkeley Square
coming in from the various ports, and were dealt with speedily and
generally on broad lines. It will be appreciated that owing to
the urgency of the operation there was no time to on-survey the
craft, and there was no certainty as to their condition when
taken over or to what stores and equipment might have been on
board; and the Committee had to judge the claims for damage or
missing equipment mostly on circumstantial evidence. Generall
speaking the claimants acted in the manner one would expect of
loyal citizens, and it was rare that an excessive or doubtful
claim was made.
The claims received fell roughly into 3 major classes:-
(1) Hire and expenses. (2) Repairs and replacements.
(3) Compensation for Total Loss.
So far as expenses other than total loss were concerned
procedure of the Committee was to authorise the Secretary to
with clearly defined and straightforward cases in consultati
with technical or other competent officers of the Department
payments being scheduled and reported to the Committee for
approval. It was also arranged, in the hope of avoiding
the settlement of claims from fishermen whose boats were of
prepare and stand by for the subsequent operations Cycle 8
that the Fishery Officers of the Ministry of Agriculture
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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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PORTSMOUTH
INNER
PATROL
ANKH
BOUNTY
CARYANDA
LAHLOO
THELE
SERIOLA
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of, Petty Officer T.Jones throughout operations.
I should like to draw special attention to the magnificent work
295
2
The following officers, Lieut. Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "THELE".
C.O., H.M.Glassborow, Lt., R.N.V.R.
May 29. 1800. Left Hamble.
May 30. 0600. Arrived Dover; berthed in Submarine Basin 1100.
Received orders to sail in company for Dunkirk area.
2130. Left Dover in company.
May 31. 0600. Arrived off Bray. Proceeded to La Panne under
orders from "ANKH" to take soldiers off beach.
0630. Arrived off La Panne, took soldiers from surf
boats and transferred them to destroyers. Later
ordered by Capt. of destroyer to place ourselves at
disposal of paddle steamer anchored off beach. Did
this, collected her boats, took them in to beach
and brought soldiers to her.
The Commodore in "BOUNTY" suggested we used our
launch and with assistance of soldiers on board, we
tried to get the launch in the water but smashed it
in the process. Later called up by destroyer "KEITH"
and ordered to anchor astern of her. After about half
an hour there was an air raid and "KEITH" weighed and left
ordering me to remain where I was as despatch boat.
As bombs were falling all around, weighed anchor but
remained i n position. The Commodore arrived in a small
boat, transferred to us and took over the ship.
Sailed round La Panne and Bray, boarding ships and
transmitting Commodore's orders.
1300. Went alongside sloop "HEBE" and took her Captain
on board. Put Commodore on board paddle steamer. While
we were alongside her, she was attacked by aircraft
and she wieghed and left with Commodore aboard. Heavy
air attack at La Panne; Capt. of "HEBE" ordered me
to signal all ships to move half a mile Westward.
Followed "HEBE" to try and put her Capt. aboard. Arrived
alongside her off Bray, just as she was attacked by
bombers, so was ordered by her Capt. to lie off her
while she was in action, but close enough for him to
pass orders to her if necessary. Later, put him on
board "HEBE" and received orders from him to proceed to
La Panne and take off G.H.Q. personnel. Was given
Night Operation Orders to hand to Lord Gort. Proceeded
to La Panne escorted by "HEBE" and lay off pier.
1630. Sent dinghy ashore with A.H.H. Gutsell, C.P.O. and
G. Duncan, A.B., with orders to contact G.H.Q. and hand
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295
I should like to draw special attention to the magnificent work
2
of, Petty Officer ,Jones throughout operations.
The following officers, Lieut. Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
on the following day if required.
on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
pin and shelling from the land.
Diframs 298
300 B14/0/
REPORT OF THE SENIOR OFFICER, INNER PATROL ON THE WORK CARRIED OUT 1314
BY YACHTS OF THE INNER PATROL IN THE EVACUATION OF THE SOLDIERS FROM
DUNKIRK.
Nine Yachts of the Inner Patrol, "ANKH", "BOUNTY", "CARYANDA",
"LAHLOO", "THELE", "SERIOLA", "EILA II", "AHOLA", & "NONETA", sailed
in company from Hamble at 1800 on Wed. 29th. May, and arrived at
Dover at 0830 the following morning. We were ordered to sail from
Dover at 1930 on the 30th. May and to proceed to the beaches at
Bray and La Banne and assist in the embarkation of the troops. The
flotilla arrived off Bray at 0600, 31st. May and then divided and
acted independently. Owing to the shelving nature of the beach, it
was impossible for our yachts to approach very close; instead, they
had to lay off and assist boats coming off form the beach. They
either took the troops on board and transfered them to larger ships
or else took the small boats in tow to larger ships. The operations
were greatly hampered by the lack of good motor boats which could
operate from the beach. Thert appeared to be only a very few and,
during the day, some of these were left on the beach. All the I.P.
Yachts launched their motor boats and operated them as long as poss-
ible but the fresh onshore breeze soon put them out of commission.
Knowing the conditions on this coast, I had asked before sailing
from Dover whether suitable motor boats to operate on the beaches
were available over the other side and had been assured that there
were literally hundreds. There is no doubt that, had these boats
been over there before the beaches came under fire at about 1600,
thousands more troops could have been brought off. At dusk, the
Yachts that were damaged were ordered to return to Dover and the
others remained until dawn on Sat. 1st. June. "ANKH", "SERIOLA", "AHOLA", "THELE",
damage "EILA by course on reported "LAHLOO", sent the the The over II" 4th. but they and fact & "BOUNTY" again. only "CARYANDA" June all were that reported one two and The told & all casualties "NONETA" those Yachts ultimately to the at stand Yachts at Hamble, at Ramsgate to Dover by Ramsgate. returned returned for having were on orders; Officers the was sustained ordered to On 5th. Dover; none, only arrival, June. back and made however considerable Ratings to they possible In Hamble due were all
concerned, great and, coolness bearing and in resource mind that of many all of them had never been
under fire before, I consider that their conduct under almost
continuous bombing and shelling deserves the highest praise.
Sgd. C.C. Bone, Lieut. R.N.V.R.
VICE AUMIRAL
Senior Officer, Inner Patrol.
6th. June 1940.
15 JUN 1940
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I should Officer like to T.Jones draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
of Petty throughout operations.
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
sir and shelling from the land.
280
REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "THELE".
C.O., H.M.Glassborow, Lt., R.N.V.R.
May 29. 1800. Left Hamble.
May 30. 0600. Arrived Dover; berthed in Submarine Basin 1100.
Received orders to sail in company for Dunkirk area.
2130. Left Dover in company.
May 31. 0600. Arrived off Bray. Proceeded to La Panne under
orders from "ANKH" to take soldiers off beach.
0630. Arrived off La Panne, took soldiers from surf
boats and transferred them to destroyers. Later
ordered by Capt. of destroyer to place ourselves at
disposal of paddle steamer anchored off beach. Did
this, collected her boats, took them in to beach
and brought soldiers to her.
The Commodore in "BOUNTY" suggested we used our
launch and with assistance of soldiers on board, we
tried to get the launch in the water but smashed it
in the process. Later called up by destroyer "KEITH"
and ordered to anchor astern of her. After about half
an hour there was an air raid and "KEITH" weighed and left
ordering me to remain where I was as despatch boat.
As bombs were falling all around, weighed anchor but
remained i n position. The Commodore arrived in a small
boat, transferred to us and took over the ship.
Sailed round La Panne and Bray, boarding ships and
transmitting Commodore's orders.
1300. Went alongside sloop "HEBE" and took her Captain
on board. Put Commodore on board paddle steamer. While
we were alongside her, she was attacked by aircraft
and she wieghed and left with Commodore aboard. Heavy
air attack at La Panne; Capt. of "HEBE" ordered me
to signal all ships to move half a mile Westward.
Followed "HEBE" to try and put her Capt. aboard. Arrived
alongside her off Bray, just as she was attacked by
bombers, so was ordered by her Capt. to lie off her
while she was in action, but close enough for him to
pass orders to her if necessary. Later, put him on
board "HEBE" and received orders from him to proceed to
La Panne and take off G.H.Q. personnel. Was given
Night Operation Orders to hand to Lord Gort. Proceeded
to La Panne escorted by "HEBE" and lay off pier.
1630. Sent dinghy ashore with A.H. Gutsell, C.P.O. and
G. Duncan, A.B., with orders to contact G.H.Q. and hand
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of, Petty Officer Jones throughout operations.
I should like to draw special attention to the magnificent work
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
2.
it
281
REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "THELE" (cotnd).
1830. (May 31). Dinghy returned with Lt. Crosswell, R.N., N.L.O.
to Lord Gort. Lord Gort was taken off by a destroyer's launch.
Went to Bray to try and contact "HEBE", but on the way was
ordered by Admiral to go in to beach with whale r and take off
a General. At beach "AHOLA" arrived and transferred to me Lord
Gort's baggage, valet and driver. Requested "AHOLA" to attend to
General and went off again to find "HEBE" Ordered by Admiral to
proceed to sea and collect boats drifting about. Went about 2
miles out and collected three boats and brought these back to
Bray. Closed "HEBE" and put Lord Gort's gear and servants aboard.
Lt. Crosswell remained with me.
he Lay off La Panne ferrying soldiers to destroyers until 0200,
when no more troops could be found.
Proceeded in direction of Pray and was ordered by M.T.B.102 to
lay off H.M.S."KEITH" as we might be wanted. Didithis until
0300 when shelling of water started. "KEITH" weighed and went
off without giving me any orders.
Informed by Lt. Crosswell that everything had to be gone by 0400
and, as no ships could be seen at 0325, left beaches and proceeded
to Ramsgate, arriving off Ramsgate 0900, June 1st.
Proceeded to Dover and arrived 1100.
It is estimated that about 250 soldiers were taken off in course
of the day.
A.H.H. Gutsell, P/J 28475, remained by the dinghy, in spite
of heavy shelling of the Pier, until G.H.Q./arrived.
Sgd. H.M.Glassborow, Lieut, R.N.V.R.
Commanding Officer.
6th. June 1940
VICE ADMIRAL
JUN 1940
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295
of Petty Officer T.Jones throughout operations.
I should like to draw special attention to the magnificent work
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
282
Report of Inner Patrol Yacht "CARYANDA". C.O,Lt. D.A.L.Kings,R.N.V.R.
May 29. 1743. Left Hamble.
May 30. 0840. Arrived Dover.
May 31. 0600. Arrived at Bray beach and ordered to proceed to
La Panne beach and take soldiers off beach to larger
craft lying farther out. Then ordered by Commodore on
board "BOUNTY" to return to La Panne and try to get small
boats to transport troops from the shore to us. Returned
to Bray with three small boats and proceeded to embark
troops.
1100. Ordered by destroyer "KEITH" to proceed to Outer
Ruytingen Buoy and meet tow of small craft coming over
and take them to the beaches.
1830. Arrived at the beaches with small craft. Embarked
troops again until 2045. Was then ordered to stand off
shore.
2100. Ordered to return to Dover.
June 1. Arrived Dover 0614.
Estimated number of soldiers taken from beaches, 250.
June 2 & 3. Lying Dover.
June 4. 1200. Left Dover.
June 5. 1200. Arrived Hamble.
Sgd. D.A.L.Kings, Lieut. R.N.V.R.
Commanding Officer,
6th. June 1940.
T.W. Schofield, A.B. J.26827, and H.H. Smith, Acting P.O.,
P/JX 125648 volunteered to take a small rowing boat in to
the beach and collect troops off there. They did so under
fire until their boat hit a submerged object and sank.
After swimming about for some time and supporting some troops
that were in the water, they were picked up and returned to their
ship. They afterwards volunteered to take another boat,
but there were none available.
Sgd. D.A.L.Kings, Lieut. R.N.V.R.

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I should like to T.Jones draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
of, Petty Officer throughout operations.
The following officers, Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
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Report of Inner Patrol Yacht "AHOLA". C.O. Lt. .F.Alexander, RNVR.
May 29th. 1740. Left Hamble.
May 30th. 0840. Arrived Dover.
2150. Left Dover.
May 31st. 0600. Arrived off beach at Bray.
Hailed by destroyer and told to proceed 5 miles
to Eastward and assist embarkation from beach. As
we were leaving, hailed by somebody else and todd to
stay where we were and assist embarkation from beach
by towing boats off to destroyers.
Until 1700 approx., stood by beach taking whalers,
army pontoons and various craft in tow to destroyers
and other larger craft. During this period was able to
rescue several men flung into the water from a capsized
pontoon.
About 1700 ordered by sloop lying off La Panne
to collect whaler if possible and return. Obtained
whaler from destroyer off Bray.
Hailed by Commodore about "BOUNTY" and told to get
off as many men as possible between 2100 &0400.
Returned to sloop off La Panne. Ordered to take
whaler inshore and bring off G.H.Q.Staff. Towed whaler
close inshore and slipped. Subsequently whaler returned
with C.in C's kit and valet. Closed "BOUNTY" for orders
and told to take whaler to "THELE". Handed over whaler to
"THELE". 1900 to 2200. Meeting boats rowing off from pontoon at
La Panne, taking their troops aboard and transhipping
one occasion when no soldiers would take a boat back, two
to sloop. These boats were rowed back by soldiers. On
members of my crew, Hollands, Petty Officer, J.20594
and F.H.Finch, Able Seaman, SSX.23237 volunteered to take
this boat back. This they accomplished and subsequently
returned safely. During this period I took off approx-
imately 300 men, mostly between 2100 and 2200. After
dark, no more troops came off.
I estimate that I took off about 00 soldiers, in
all, from the beaches.
June 1st. Closed beach and found troops lining off the and shore,
with 0300. some wading into the water. Five swam were
pulled aboard.
0400. Closed "BOUNTY" and was ordered to return.
1150. Arrived Dover.
June 2nd. & 3rd. Lying Dover.
June 4th. Left Dover for Hamble 1200
June 5th. Arrived Hamble 1200.
Sgd. J.F. Alexander, Lt., R.N.VR
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I should like to T.Jones draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
of Petty Officer throughout operations.
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "ANKH". C.O. Lieut.E.I Sparkes, RNVR.
May 29. 1800. Left Hamble with Senior Officer, Inner Patrol on
board and porceeded to Dover.
May 30. 1200. Arrived Dover, secured in Camber. Received sailing
orders for 1930, to proceed to Bray, load troops and
carry them to Ramsgate.
1930. Left Dover in company with two trawlers, and proceeded
to Bray.
May 31st. 0530. Beaches in sight.
0610. Approached to within the 2 fathom line. Habled by
launch. Capt. Hawson, R.N., Naval Officer in charge of the
beaches, came on board and said we were to be his Flagship.
We were used throughout the day at Bray, towing loaded
boats to the destroyers and, on the return journey, taking
empty boats in to the vicinity of the pier, and letting
them drift ashore for a fresh load. On some occasions, this
was varied by embarking troops on board us, letting the
boats drift ashore while we steamed to destroyers to transfer
our load. Our own launch was lowered and, under F.Barter,
Yacht Engineer (T.124), and A.B. W.F. Lunn, P/J 107117, was
I
employed towing loaded whalers to destroyers. This poutine
was maintained throughout the day. It is immpossible to
give any accurate figure of the number of men helped, but
it is estimated that between 900 & 1000 were ferried off.
1930. Heavy bombing raid, four bombs fell very close to us,
causing leaks forward and in stern tubes.
2000. Left Bray, on instructions from Capt. Howson and
proceeded to Dover.
June 1 0815. Berthed Dover.
Special mention is made of the work of Yacht. Engr. F.Barter
and A.B.W.F. Lunn who ran the launch until it was swamped,
most of the time under fire and bombong.
Sgd. E.H. Sparkes, Lieut. R.N.V.R.
Commanding Officer,
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I should like to draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
of Petty Officer Jones throughout operations.
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and from the land.
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "EILA II".
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Commanding Officer, Lieut. E.H.Batt, R.N.V.R.
y 29. 1750. Left Hamble.
y 30. 0600. Arrived Dover.
2130. Left Dover.
LY 31. 0545. Arrived alongside destroyer "KEITH" off Bray and
embarked officer to assist in organisation. Ordered to
La Panne beach to assist in transporting troops to
destroyers "KEITH" & "EMERALD" and sloop "HEBE". Several
trips were made between La Panne & Bray;when shelling and
bombing became too severe, I was ordered to proceed to sea-
ward. I afterwards returned to La Panne and embarked more
troops.
1100 Observed Dover Patrol Vessel "BLUE BIRD" well aground
and in a precarious position with both her propellos foul;
I lowered my dinghy and ran a tow to her, and succeeded in
getting her off. I was under frequent shellfire during the
whole operation. I estimate that the amount of troops
taken off did not exceed 200, as it was some time after
arrival before I disembarked the Naval Officer and wass
able to start embarking troops. Although I anchored close
in at both places I found that the troops seemed unable
to man the boats. The wind was blowing onshore which made
it extremly difficult to get off to us. I called for
volunteers to man the motor launch and Engr, T.M. Weir and
A.B. Tozer responded but were unable to make the beach
owing to the heavy sea and the launch was eventually lost.
Special mention may be made of Engr. Weir who rowed in
a small dinghy and rescued three soldiers under fire.
Later on in the day the Engr. the reported a serious
leak in the "EILA II" and at one time the water was level
with the engine room floor. I reported the matter to
a destroyer who ordered me to proceed to seaward and
locate the damage.
2130. The Naval Officer in charge of operations on the
"ANKH" asked if my vessel was in a fit condition to
continue but from my Engr's report of the leak and as my
port reverse gear was out of commission, I was doubtful
if she would survive further operations. I was then
ordered to proceed to Dover and arrived
the
1
0700. From theis time until 5th. June lying in Dover
Harbour.
me 5
1130. Being unable to locate the other Inner Patrol
Folkestone Gate observed a small ship's boat about 2
Yachts, left Dover for Hamble and while passing through
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of Petty throughout operations.
I should like Officer to T.Jones draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, .Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
Kg
2.
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EPORT OF "EILA II" (contd).
miles to the south east, and on coming up with it, I found
three French soldiers whom I took on board. I disembarked
them at Newhaven, and after obtaining new Routing Orders
6.I proceeded to Hamble, leaving Newhaven 0955 and arriving
Hamble 1845.
I wish to mention P.O. C.S.Smith, P/J 14350 for extreme
coolness under fire and A.B. K.F. Marriott, P/SSX 237766
for volunteering to man the dinghy.
Sgd. E.H.Batt, Lieut. R.N.V.R.
Commanding Officer.
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of Petty throughout operations.
I should Officer like to T.Jones draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin ships accompanied and me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "SERIOLA"
COmmanding Officer, Lieut. D.A.Dawson, R.N.V.R.
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29. 1800. Left Hamble in formation for Dover, my division
consisting of "SERIOLA", "EILA II", "AHOLA" & "NONETA".
30. 0930. Arrived Dover, and seet into submarine basin, S.O.I.P
and myself went to report to S.N.O. Dover and received
final orders for our departure.
2200. Left Dover.
31 0500. Arrived off Bray, leading my division, when we received
signal to commence embarking troops from beach to
destroyers lying farther out. This lasted until about 1000,
when I received a signal from a destroyer to proceed to
La Panne and carry on with the same routine there.
1200. Suggestion made to run a grass rope from "SERIOLA" to
the shore, which would enable the troops to pull themselves
out by the aid of this warp in boats etc. Sub.Lt.Godman,
r.n.v.r left "SERIOLA" in a whaler with a Lt., R.N.V.R. off
H.M.S. "Hebe2 to operate the shore end. Unfortunately, a
lorry was driven into the sea and turned over, fouling the
line, so this idea had to be abandoned. With great difficulty
we were able to get Sub. Lt. Godman aboard again as the whaler
which took him off, left the shore without him, with a full
load of troops. A severe bombardment was going on at the
time and, consequently, most small craft had withdrawn to
seawards but in spite of a big sea running at the time, we
managed to lower our dinghy and got him aboard in an
exhausted condition. We then prodeeded to continue disembarking
troops.
1500. Received signals from H.M.S.Keith to go and collect
two whalers and crews foroperations off La Panne during the
1530. evening. Received signal from C.O. "NONETA" to say that she had
a dead man on board and her P.O. badly wounded. Closed her
and the C.O. suggested that he should take Sub.Lt. Godman
with him. This I agreed to and advised him to return to
Ramsgate as the "NONETA" was holed above the water line.
1630. Collected two whalers and crews and set off for La
Panne. Beached the whalers and their respective crews.
1800. Received signal from "BOUNTY" which was flying the
flag of Commodore Stephenson WMMXXXXX ordering us to close.
The Commodore told me and my crew that the houes 2100 on that
day to 0400 the following morning were to be considered the
"Zero Hour" and eh hoped we would do our utmost to get as
many men off as possible. We then returned to La Panne and
continued transporting troops throughout the night.
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of, Petty Officer throughout operations.
2
The following officers, D.A. Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and from the land.
REPORT OF "SERIOLA" (contd).
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ne 1 0700. Signal from destroyer to collect all boats lying in
the channel between La Panne and Dunkirk and to take them
in tow to the latter place so that they could then drift
ashore. This had been carried out by 0830. We then collected
several boathloads of troops who boarded us and we took them
to a destroyer lying off Dunkirk. The Captain of this
destroyer asked me if I could tow the "BOUNTY" back to
Ramsgate as her port engine had been put out of action.
This I agreed to.
0845. Closed "BOUNTY" which was lying on the other side of
the destroyer and took off Commodore Stephenson and Lt.
Lundy, R.N.V.R. (C.O. of "BOUNTY"). We then took "BOUNTY"
in tow. the Commodore gave me orders to leave the vicinity
immediately and set course for Ramsgate. "LAHLOO" was in
company with is. We were attacked by aircraft machine
gunning us but the damage done was slight.
1430. Arrived Ramsgate. Reported to S.N.O., Ramsgate,
S.O.I.P. at Hamble and to Flag Lieut. to C. in C., Portsmouth.
The following officers reported with me to S.N.O., Ramsgate:-
Lieut. Lundy of "BOUNTY",
Sub.Lt. Godman (with me on "SERIOLA")
Sub.Lt. Potter Irwin, C.O. of "NONETA".
We offered our services for anything that might be required
and the S.N.O. accordingly put our names down on the volunteerM
list, and asked us to report next day to him, which we did.
ne 2. When we reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed that
no craft with a speed of less than 15 knots was of any use,
so we went in search of a suitable craft. We found M.T.B.101
not being used, so suggested that we manned her ourselves
and took her accross. This unfortunately was not permitted
as it belonged to the R.A.F.
ne 4 Received orders from S.N.O. to sail at 0800 on the 5th. and
to collect charts and routes.
ne 5 0830. "SERIOLA", with "BOUNTY" in tow, followed by "LAHLOO" &
"NONETA" left Ramsgate. I realised that at the rate we were
Nab during the hours of darkness, so thought it would
going we would be in the vicinity of the minefields off be the
advisable to make for Newhaven.
1800. Arrived at Examination anchorage, Newhaven. Exam Ship
2030. Tied us entry, at Southwick Canal, Shoreham. Reported to S.N.O.,
refused instructing us to go to Shoreham.
Shoreham, SOIP up at Hamble and Flag Lieut., Portsmouth.
ne 6. With of S.N.O., Shoreham, sailed at 1030. at As we
were permission leaving, received signal ordering us to return once
as all sailings for Portsmouth were cancelled.
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of I should Petty Officer like to draw T.Jones special throughout attention operations. to the magnificent work 295
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate,
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
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e 6. 1500. Receive d orders from S.N.O., Shoreham to sail at
0400 the next morning.
e 7. 0400. Left Canal with division and set course for Hamble.
1030. Arrived Hamble.
I estimate that, in all, approximately 900 soldiers were
taken off.
Sgd. D.A.Dawson, Lieut., R.N.V.R.
Commanding Officer of "SERIOLA" (and S.O. of Div. a of Expedition).
Note. I wish to make special mention of Sub. Lieut. T.E.Godman,
R.N.V.R., who while serving with me on "SERIOLA",
showed great coolness and devotion to duty under heavy
fire and in extremely dangerous conditions. He showed
jone
great bravery and initiative when, arriving in Ramsgate
in "NONETA", he at once volunteered and took another
ship back to the beaches.
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I should Officer like to draw T.Jones special attention to the magnificent work 295
of Petty throughout operations.
2
officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Remsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
Good
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "LAHLOO". C.O., Lieut.J.V.Ould, R.N.V.R.
y 29. 1740. Slipped and proceeded to sea from Hamble.
Took station with yachts of Inner Patrol on course
for Dover.
y 30 Made fast on arrival in Dover Harbour. Depth Charges removed,
1050 hours.
1940. Cast off and, proceeding from Harbour, took station
with yachts. Crossed Channel in station with yachts.
7.81 0610. Arrived off Zuydcoote. Destroyer signalled to lay off
close to beach and tow boat loads of soldiers as they pulled
out from beach to destroyers. Carried on with this work
for some hours taking many boat loads in tow.
In the course of this operation was told that a boat had
overturned in seas which had now got up somewhat considerably.
Hurried round stern of a destroyer and found quantities of
men struggling in the water. Managed to save seven of them
and put them aboard a destroyer. (In point of fact I believe only
one of the boat load was lost.) Carried on towing as before
while being bombed at frequent intervals, by enemy aircraft.
During the afternoon, Commodore Stephenson in "BOUNTY"
ordered me to proceed to La Panne and close destroyers off
shore.
Went alongside H.M.S.HEBE who gave me a boat with three
ratings and told me to lay off La Panne and put this boat
ashore to take off General Lord Gort.
1700. Lay off La panne as ordered and, while waiting for Lord
Gort, took several boat loads of soldiers who had rowed
out from shore and put them aboard destroyers.
1830. Boat brought out General Lord Gort and his Aide de
Camp out to me. He came aboard and I took him over and
put him aboard H.M.S.HEBE. It appeared to me that the enemy
knew of his departureas they shelled the beach and bombed
it as he left and a very large enemy formation flew over
Continued to lay off La Panne as instructed, taking off
and bombed as I put him aboard the HEBE.
out at intervals with about two men per boat. Had had shell no
soldiers until nightfall, by which time they were only coming
further except that the flaet were going to
La Panne orders in the early morning and the destroyer KEITH further who
had told to lay alongside him told me to lay with
him in the him dark. With first daylight I found myself had near
away from me in consequence of which I lost touch
instructions. Yacht Found he had not so toad him we would remain
I.P. "SERIOLA" and closed to see if he had any
around there until further orders.
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of The I should Petty following Officer like officers, to T.Jones draw special throughout attention Dawson, operations. to Sub.Lieuts. the magnificent Godman work 295
2
and Potter-Irwin ships accompanied and me and reported to Ramsgate,
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
volunteering services on the following day if required.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air. and shelling from the land.
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "LAHLOO" (Contd).
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ne 1 0400 (about). Destroyer signalled us to collect various
empty boats which were drifting about and tow them inshore
While doing this we were bombed and continually shot at by
enemy fighter aircraft. It occurred to me as poetic
justice that I who had been on night bombing duty at
Dunkirk in the last war should now be well bombed myself
in this war.
It should here be mentioned that my crew behaved splendidly
throughout. None of them had been properly under fire
before and they took the almost continuous bombing,
shelling and shooting up without a trace of nerves. My
Engr., D. Brewer was invaluable in sending and receiving
signals under these circumstances.
Collected several boats as ordered and also picked up
several boat loads of soldiers from shore again, putting
them aboard a sloop. While putting the last of these aboard
a bomb fell right alongside and a splinter broke the fore sky-
light and hit one of my crew on his steel helmet. This
ship seemed to bear a charmed life and though we had several
bombs alongside I can only think that they were so close
as to be ineffective.
While carrying on the work I have mentioned, we were closed
by BOUNTY with the Commodore aboard who was good enough
to express pleasure at finding that we were still carrying
on. He told SERIOLA to take BOUNTY in tow and ordered me to
slip the boats I was towing and to lead him back to Ramagate.
0815. Set course over Route X for Ramsgate. On the way
back we were again attacked, being bombed, and shot up by
fighter aircraft. Off the North Goodwin Light a launch
came alongside and bold me to return to Dunkirk, but I
had the Commodore's orders to precede him to Ramsgate and,
in point of fact, my crew and I were almost all in for we
had had no sleep for five nights, as before we left Hamble
we had been on patrol under special circumstances which
had made us do without sleep for two nights.
1500. Made fast at Ramsgate.
ine 2 Refuelled at Ramsgate. We were told that our boats were
not fast enough for further duty. I stayed aboard my
boat as leg was so swollen with what I am told was
BOUNTY that I volunteered and put my name down with theirs
shock, my could not walk, but the 00.'s of SERIOLA,
to take AND a fast NONETA boat over to Dunkirks but none was available.
une 3 & 4. In Ramsgate awaiting orders.
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of Petty Officer throughout operations.
2
officers, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
accompanied me and reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate,
services on the following day if required.
Our names entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air. and shelling from the land.
Dyrams.35.
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DUNKIRK:
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May 29. 1800 Left Hamble in company with Inner Patrol Yachts for
Dover.
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and wished us luck.
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lebe to H.M.S.Keith.
om beach to destroyers.
Imams
on board, fouled port
ent signal to destroyer
oyer, was informed that as she
The delay is repetted
dangerous for her to
thereupon undertook to
of due the the officers
n and self boarded
"Bounty" in tow.
avery
been
resuired
CE
Cycle.
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of Petty Officer T.Jones throughout operations.
I should like to draw special attention to the magnificent work
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officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air. and shelling from the land.
Dyrams.351.
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REPORT OF "BOUNTY" (Lieut.C.A.Lundy, R.N.V.R.) on Evacuation of
DUNKIRK:
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May 29. 1800 Left Hamble in company with Inner Patrol Yachts for
Dover.
May 30. 0930 Arrived Dover. Ordered into Submarine Basin.
2200 Left Dover for La Panne.
y 31. 0530 Arrived at beach off La Panne.
0600 Commodore Stevenson came aboard and informed me he
wished to use my ship as Flagship. Proceeded alongside a
paddle-mine-sweeper, which Commodore Stevenson boarded
for interview. Subsequently went alongside H.M.S.Keith and
embarked the Admiral, taking him as close inshore as
possible in order to inspect beach. After approximately
three quarters of an hour took the Admiral back to H.M.S.
Kieth. Commodore Stevenson wishing to board the paddle- Devonia
minesweeper, which appeared to be aground, was taken
alongside in the launch by Petty Officer Jones since
it was apparently too dengerousto bring "Bounty" along-
side. Soon after return of launch, received signal from H.M.S.
Keith to close her. Took Captain R.N. from .S.Keith to
H.M.S. Hebe. Received written orders for S.N.O.Dunkirk
with instructions to deliver them, obtain receipt and
return to H.M.S.Hebe.
Time taken to proceed to Dunkirk and return
approximately two and a half hours. On returning from
Dunkirk re-embarked Commodore Stevenson.
About 1800 Commodore Stevenson sent signal for other
patrol boats in the vicinity to close. "Seriola" and
"Ahola" closed. Commodore Stevenson then informed us that
the final effort of operation would take place between
2100 May 31st and 0400 June 1st and wished us luck.
From 2100 to 2400 took troops from beach to destroyers.
2400 Took Lord Gort from H.M.S.Hebe to M.S.Keith.
June 1. From 0100 to 0830 took troops from beach to destroyers.
0830 While carrying 150 troops on board, fouled port
propeller. Commodore Stevenson sent signal to destroyer
requesting tow. On closing destroyer, was informed that as she
was full to capacity, it was too dangerous for her to
take "Bounty" in tow. "Seriola" thereupon undertook to
tow "Bounty".
At 6845 Commodore Stevenson and self boarded
"Seriola" and proceeded to take "Bounty" in tow.
Berthed in Ramsgate 1430.
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I should Petty Officer like to draw T.Jones special throughout attention operations. to the magnificent work 295
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of officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
me and reported to S.N.O.Ramsgate,
services on the following day if required.
entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air, and shelling from the land.
June 4. Received orders from S.N.O. Ramsgate to collect to
charts and route for home base; ordered to sail following morning.
June 5. 0830 Sailed from Ramsgate.
1800 Off Newhaven. Examination Vessel refused us entry
and sent us to Shoreham.
2030 Berthed Southwick Canal, Shoreham Harbour.
June 7. 0400 Left Shoreham for Hamble.
1030 Berthed Hamble.
It is estimated that the approximate number of troops taken
from the shore to destroyers was 1,000.
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Sub.Lieut.Godman reported that joined me about 1640 and the engineer N. 301
having I got under we were leaking and making water very
slightly, way at once.
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We left Bray at 1650. Arrived at Ramsgate at about 2200,
when I reported to N.O.i/C. and arrangements were made to re-
move the wounded.
June 1. At 0500 Sub.Lieut.Godmen took over a naval pinnace
and sailed for Dunkirk.
At 1500 "Seriola", "Bounty", and "Lahloo" arrived
at Ramsgate. I reported to my C.O. Lieut. Dawson and sailed,
in company, to Hamble.
I would like to recommend very highly,
E.C. Hallet, Engineer T.124
B.P. Whitehouse, A.B. S.T.
C.Wilyman, A.B. S.T.,
for all their calm and brilliant work.
Under very difficult circumstances they set about
their task cheerfully and without a thought for themselves.
I consider myself particularly fortunate to have had these
men with me.
Petty Officer Lock was with me in the wheel-house
until he was wounded and although in great pain cheered
and encouraged the others and kept up the morale of the ship.
(Sgd) a.g Potter Irain
Sub.Lieut. R.N.V.R.