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BURTON
Sailing barge DA. Recess
See under Sun III
4d
1615
Left immage with 4 drifters of the
lot M/R flotilla, 7181 the Pidget,
Fisher DOZ. Jooketa and
2300
Entered DURKIPE harbour. MITER
Armitage R.N.V.E. who WAS temporarily
in command of the 1st M/R.P.(1) case
on board.
25300a
Recd. signal that the A.B/V King Oret
use in danger of foundering. Her
0.0., however, stated that he did not
propose to abandon her.
12th seall
003068
The Bystander went alongside the pier
and embarked, in all, 74 troops,
about 30 of whom were French. lisan-
while the King Orty had left her
berth and yes leaving the harbour.
0130
The Bystander was a cable esters of the
King Orry when she foundered.
The Bystander lovered her boat and
menned it with seaman-took Ja Biton
and seamen Iso Boott. Largely due to
the former's efforts, 25 officers
and mon were resoued.
The Bystander sailed.
0830
Arrived Ramagate, Disembarked 74
troops(2) STX ressued GROUP
1715
Chiled for Dunkirk in company with the
2830
Engine broke down. The Bratanier
lat M/R.F.
returned to Ramagate.
Total 74
Minustry - R.O.II, P.158.
R.O.III D.332.
the Pattering number were meder
CASE J.E.H. Bison.
(1) (2) 14, D.B. Cdr. - but A.J. not commanded repart. the let M/R.P.
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PANGBOURNE (N.37)
5th M.S.F.
Actg. Cdr. F. Douglas-
Watson, R.N.
2400ca
26th May
In company with the remainder of the
North Shields to Harwich.
5th M.S.F., less Saltash, sailed from
2300ca
27th May
Arrived Harwich.
1200
28th May
The Pangbourne sailed for Malo beach.
-
On arrival off the beach, was ordered
into Dunkirk harbour.
2145
Secured alongside the east pier, ahead
of the M/S Gossamer. When about
150 troops had been embarked, Cdr.
J.C. Clouston, R.N., N.O.I.C. on the
jetty, asked the Pangbourne to go to
the west pier, where, about 1½ miles
wounded. further up, were a number of badly
on arrival, about 1000 troops,
stretcher cases, and walking wounded
were found.
-
The tide was low and still ebbing, 80
gangways were rigged from the boat
deck to the wharf. About 450 troops,
stretcher cases and wounded were
embarked.
29th May
0030
Slipped and proceeded down harbour.
After rounding No.6 E whistle and
bell buoy, encountered 2 or 3 French
destroyers, stopped in the channel;
as a result, No.1 E buoy was over-
looked, and the Pangbourne grounded
on a sandbank north of Zuydcoote
Pass. Backed off and anchored until
buoys could be seen; then proceeded.
0300ca
Gunfire observed ahead, and several
destroyers passed proceeding towards
the French coast.
-
Passing the Kwinte buoy, one sunken
destroyer [the Wakeful] and another
badly down by the stern [the Grafton]
were also passed.
1000
Arrived Margate. Disembarked 400
troops. (1)
"The arrangements for disembarkation
of troops at Margate were most
efficient". (2)
1107
Slipped and proceeded to Dunkirk,
being joined by the M/S Lydd at N.
Lydd reported a submarine to tarboard;
Goodwin L.V.
1315
although it was not observed by
1321
1645/
a Several air attacks off Nieuport bank.
Pangbourne, submarine warning was broadcast.
1715
Two apparently blown from the deck of
exhausted British soldiers,
(1) (2) D.R.
Ty- Lieut. G.C. was the Pier Officer;
the P.S/Lt. M.K. Newman, Hamilton, R.N.V.R., R.N.V. R. was in charge of
office at Margate. in charge at Margate
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Oropesa trawler
POLLY JOHNSON
Skipr. Lieut. L. Lake, R.D.
R.N.R.
0430
Left Ramsgate in company with 5
29th May
Oropesa trawlers of the Dover M/S
command, under Lieut. Bill, R.N. in
the tr. Fyldea (q.v.)
2150
1330ca
Off Dunkirk harbour.
1420ca
Entered the harbour and berthed along-
side the tr. Brock which lay along-
side the Fyldea; the Fyldea was
secured alongside the east pier.
1600
Air attack. Damaged by a near miss.
Six casualties.
1815ca
Polly Johnson got clear of the harbour
vone
with survivors of the dr. Grenade
2nd
and troops on board.
1830ca
Ship making water fast. Water over the
stokehold floors. Signalled tr.
Arley to keep close to Polly Johnson.
Ordered to transfer troopa and crew
to the Arley. The Arley fired 2
rounds at the Polly Johnson. When
last seen Polly Johnson was afloat,
midway between Middel Kerke Bank and
Nieuport Bank buoys.
Nil
Arrived
Total 618
Authority - R.O.IV, R.O.II, p.517. p.166. Portsdown she
you or)
- 20.11, 8.207=
P.O.TII. P.66.
following made:
Kention 1n Despatches
R.H. Ghurch, R.N.K.
CL. E. white.
sta. F.O.
is Rumel,
4/818
P.A. Kent.
Ord, See.
A.T. Burton.
3
(1) First in D.I.
Duan M or Wilson Insurance Lid
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P/S
PORTSDOWN(1)
S/Lt. S/Lt. R.H. Church,
M.V.H. Caplat, R.N.R. R.N.V.R.
1st Lieut.
1230
Left patrol Sheerness for Dunkirk. R.A.F.
1st June
entire aircraft encountered along the
Abeam Dunkirk breakwater.
route to F.G. buoy.
2150
2205
Anchored off beach. Under shore
bombardment. Embarked troops, using
the ship's 2 dinghies. One of them
sank later. on its 4th trip; the other
0300
In 1 1/2 hours, a large motor boat had
2nd June
ferried 500 troops to the Portsdown.
0400ca
Early dawn. Proceeded.
0450
1 mile west of Dunkirk breakwater,
transferred about 1,000 troops
from a French vessel which was
aground.
Transferred. 25 troops from a motor
boat, which declined a tow.
-
Picked up Cdr. J.C. Clouston R.N., and
his party (about 12 in all) from a
motor driven "Naval pontoon boat".
Cdr. Clouston ordered that she was to
be abandoned.
Obtained a course from the cr. Calcutta,
-
0930ca
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 168
B.E.F., and 450 French t roops. (2)
Total 618
[As Portsdown was not degaussed, she
was not again used in Dynamo].
Authority - R.O.II, p.107.
R.O.III, p.66.
The following awards were made:
8/Lt. R.H. Church, R.N.R.
Mention in Despatches
Cl. H. White.
W. Ramel.
Ord. Sea.
P.A. Kent.
A.T. Burton.
(1) First later, The as ship a
(2) crew.
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SUN III
Tug H. J. Alexander & Co. Ltd)
F.W. Russell,
Master.
1200ca
31st May
Left Southend with the 4 S/B's
Haste Away, Ada Mary, Burton
Haste Shannon in tow. Off Broadstairs, and
but Away and Ada Mary broke adrift,
1715
were picked up.
Arrived Ramsgate with barges.
1st June
0915ca
Left Ramsgate with the 4 barges in tow,
and proceeded astern of a car ferry
[the Fishbourne] which was en route
for Dunkirk.
1030ca
The 2 sternmost barges broke adrift,
but were picked up. Abreast the
South Falls, the sternmost barge
(Haste Away), broke adrift and was
taken in tow by the tug Duke, which
was in company. The Fishbourne
was now out of sight.
1200ca
The sternmost barge (Ada Mary) broke
adrift and was taken in tow by Duke.
1230ca
The tow rope broke, but tow was
reconnected. Approaching the Outer
5
Ruytingen, embarked some 20 soldiers
from a lifeboat.
1700ca
Directed by a plane to 2 boats full of
soldiers near Whistle buoy on the Le
Dyck [ease Gravel One load
taken by Sun III, the other by Duke.
Sun III then had about 148 men on
board.
2130
Decided to return. Off Broadstairs
Shannon broke adrift but was picked
up.
2nd June
0600
Arrived Ramsgate. 148 troops landed in
launches.
3rd June
1200ca
Ordered to Southend.
1940
Southend.
Total 148
Authority - W.W.
A.T.C.
(1) St. Clears states that she searched for 2 hours, but failed
Montrose states Sun there V. was fog; St. Clears does not,
to locate the
however, mention this. It is clear that visibility
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H.M.S. PORTSDOWN - Sub.Lieutenant Richard Hepworth Church, R.N.R
return troops to beaches under heavy gun fire.
This from ship Dunkirk spent the night of 1st/2nd June evacuating
take Ramsgate on the 2nd, she was not allowed On
had not been degaussed.
part in any further operations at Dunkirk as she to
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Sub.Lieutenant Richard Hepworth Church, R.N.R.
Displayed great initiative, determination and
good seamanship.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Leading Signalman Percy Alfred Kent, P/JX.137932.
Showed consistent attention to duty under
heavy gunfire. Displayed exceptional qualities.
Recommended for mention.
E.R.A. Henry White, P/MX.51366.
Carried out engine room duties with exceptional
ability without a complete equipment of tools.
Recommended for mention.
Stoker Petty Officer William Ramel, P/11878.
Performed valuable service on the upper deck
in addition to his engine room duties.
Recommended for mention.
Ordinary Seaman Arthur Thomas Burton, P/JX.182142.
Was at sea for the first time. Performed
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Ramsgate and Margate Base Organisation (Continued).
hours and this throughout. Chief Petty Officer remained on duty
branch The success of the communications long
throughout the operation is, in
measure, and efficiency. due to this Chief Petty Officer's no small keenness
Recommended for decoration.
Stoker Petty Officer Frederick George Charman, KX. 75070.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty while
receiving and despatching craft as they came
on East Pier, Ramsgate, throughout the operation,
alongside with troops. He remained on duty consist-
ently sleep. long hours with only odd hours for meals and
Recommended for decoration.
Petty Officer Alexander Hood Bruce Ireland, J.6530.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty
fulfilling the function of Gunner's Mate in MERRIE
ENGLAND throughout the operation. He kept up a
running supply of all necessary ammunition and
arms throughout, remaining on duty very long hours.
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Petty Officer Cook James McGilray, P/M. 364250.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty as
Chief Cook in MERRIE ENGLAND mess. He cheerfully
and successfully coped with a large number of meals
and produced them at any hour day or night - for
numbers very much in excess of those to which he
is accustomed.
Recommended for mention.
Leading Signalman James William Bown, C/J.102529.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty as
signalman in charge at Margate Pier. He remained
on duty throughout very long hours maintaining
communication with all craft arriving at Margate
to unload.
Recommended for mention.
Signalman Wilfred Tracy Burton, P/J. 35971.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty as
Signalman assisting the above at Margate Pier. He
remained on duty throughout very long hours main-
taining communications with all craft arriving at
Margate to unload, in very difficult circumstances.
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Petty Officer Horace Leonard William
Leading Seaman John Charles W.
VAble Leading Seaman Stoker Edward Kearvell, Gair, P/KX.99946, WORCESTER
Stoker Ralph Bert H.M.S. WORCESTER
Ordinary Seaman Marston, Frederick 175182,
Lieutenant-Commander R.N., Arthur Ivone
J
(Retd.), H.M.S.
Lieutenant-Commander Reginald Arthur R.N.,
Sub-Lieutenant J. David Alexander Shaw, H.M.S. FITZROY
H.M.S. FITZROY
Leading Seaman Cole, C/B.21535, H.M.S. FITZROY
Leading Seaman L. Aspen, C/D.107, H.M.S. FITZROY
Leading Leading Stoker Seaman J. E. Collison, C/KX.78651, H.M.S. FITZROY
Able Seaman L. Derby, JX.193835, H.M.S. GLENGOWER
Seaman A. Farrow, H.M.S. GLENAVON
Travers, JX.133139, H.M.S. GLENGOWER
Petty Engine Officer Room Steward
Leading THE
Commander
Lieutenant William McKee, Harry R.N.R., H.M.S. KELLETT KELLET
Engine Room Artificer H.M.S.
Lieutenant-Commander Rodolph Cecil Drummond Haig, R.N.,
Engineer Sub-Lieutenant James Irvin, R.N.R., H.M.S. H.M.S. LYDD MEDWAY
Commander St. John Cronyn, R.N., H.M.S.
QUEEN
VSub-Lieutenant 'Sub-Lieutenant John Grosby, R.N.V.R., H.M.S. NIGER
Leading Richard Hepworth Church, ORIOLE H.M.S. PORTSI
Vxv
Signalman Percy Alfred Kent, P/JX.137932, R.N.R.,
Vxv Enginer Ordinary Stoker Petty Room Artificer Officer William Henry White, Ramel, P/MX.51366, H.M.S. H.M.S. PORTSDOW PORTSDOW PORTS
Seaman Arthur Thomas Burton, P/11878, P/JX.182142, H.M.S.
the H.M.S.
PORTSDOWN
H.M.S. SALAMANDER
H.M.S. Guy Maunsell, SALAMANDER R.N.,
VV Acting PM/39426,
VActing Chief Engine Room (Retd.), Artificer H.M.S. Allerton SPEEDWELL Bywater,
/XVChief Petty Commander Officer S.P. Goldsmith, Herival R.N.V.R., H.M.S. SUTTON QUEEN OF THANET
Signalman J.A.G. Pensioner No. THANET
(Late
xvMr. Signalman Frederick Charles QUEEN OF THANET BIDEF
Sieutenant-Communder James H.M.S. H.M.S. CALCUTTA
CANADA H.M.S. CALCUTTA Harriso
Mayhew H.M.S. KINGFISHER Vaughan
THE Ableutenant Signalman the
Able Seaman E.G. H.M.S. KINGFISHER KINGFISHER
H.M.S. H.M.S. KINGFISHER
Able Seaman H.M.S. KINGFISHER
KINGFISHER
Signalman LOCUST
Chief Telegraphist James Ridell H.M.S. MOSQUITO C/JX.132
Petty Officer George Arthur Sawyer, H.M.S.
MOSQUITO
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'Dell
Leonard Travers,
Able Seaman a D/JX.133219, H.MS. Glengowe
Able Seaman James Wallis, C/SSX.27313, H.M.S. Keith.
Able Seaman Edwin George Webster, C/JX.142167, H.M.S. Kingfisher.
Able Seaman George John Woodger, C/J.45802, H.M.S. Keith.
Able Seaman Frederick William Jacobs, C/J.100758, R.F.R., B.23901,
H.M.S. Malcolm.
Able Seaman James Kidd, R.F.R., D/SSX.13321, H.M.S. Jaguar.
Able Seaman Frederick James Slack, C/J.93546, R.F.R., B.21781, H.M.S.
Crested Eagle.
Able Seaman George Tilbury, c/ss.7850, R.F.R., B.17336, H.M.S.
Crested Eagle.
Able Peaman Richard Philip Smith, R.N.V.R., БЕЗДХХЗЛАЙ MD/X.1950,
H.M.S. Codrington.
Signalman Harold Oscar Carter, C/SSX.17317, H.M.S. Locust.
Signalman Charles Raymond Craig, D/JX.141848, H.M.S. Bideford.
Signalman Harry Guy, C/JX.150713, H.M.S. Calcutta.
Signalman Eric Ernest Roden, C/J.103654, H.M.S. Locust.
Signalman Stanley Thompson, C/JX.133505, H.M.S. Kingfisher.
Signalman Leslie David Ball, R.M.V.R.? LD5/X.3548, H.M.S. Codrington.
Signalman James Stanley Duffy, R.N.N.R.A,C/TDX.1412,
Signalman Ronald Henry Walters, R.N.V.R., C/LDX.4178.
queen of Thanet.
Signalman John Albert Williamson, R.NV.R., LD/X.4036, H.M.S. Glenaven
Stoker First Class Jack Chadwick, D/KX.81834, HLM.S. Jaguar.
Stoker First Class Samuel Comben, P/K.62179, H.M.S. Vimy.
Stoker First Class Charles Irvine, C/KX.86537, H.M.S. Sabre.
Stoker First Class William Reginald Gordon Jones, C/KX.92890, H.M.S.
Wolsey.
Stoker First Class Percy William Spray, P/KX.87052, Newhaven Rosa Life Boa
Sick Berth Attendant Eric James Littlewood Gibson, D/MX.56025, Ivanhoe. H.M.S.
Sick Berth Attendant (R) Alfred Bassford, c/x.8080, R.N.A.S.B.R.
Sick Berth Attendant Albert William Keller, R.N.A.S.B.R., D/X.6785,
H.M.S. Havant.
Sick Berth Attendant James Timothy Tomlinson, R.N.A.S.B.R.? P/X.6941.
H.M.S. Vivacious.
Sick Berth Attendant Edward Welch, R.N.A.S.B.R., P/SBR/X.7341, H.M.S. Esk.
Sick Berth Attendant John Yeoman, R.N.A.S.B.R., P/X.7093, H.M.S. Express.
Ordinary Seaman Noel Edward Holmes Berry, D/JX.158456, H.M.S. Jaguar.
Ordinary Seaman Arthur Thomas Burton, P/JX.182142, H.M.S. Portsdown.
Ordinary Seaman Dominic Kenny, D/SSX.30221, H.M.S. Shikari.
Shaw
Ordinary Seaman William Lyons, D/SSX.30211, H.M.S. Shikari. are
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. PORTSDOWN - Sub.Lieutenant Richard Hepworth Church, R.N.R.
return troops to Ramsgate beaches under heavy gun fire.
This from ship Dunkirk spent the night of 1st/2nd June evacuating
take part in on the 2nd, she was not allowed On
had not been degaussed.
any further operations at Dunkirk as she to
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Sub. Lieutenant Richard Hepworth Church, R.N.R.
Displayed great initiative, determination and
good seamanship.
M
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Leading Signalman Percy Alfred Kent, P/JX.137932.
Showed consistent attention to duty under
heavy gunfire. Displayed exceptional qualities.
Recommended for mention.
E.R.A. Henry White, P/MX.51366.
te
vo
Carried out engine room duties with exceptional
ability without a complete equipment of tools.
ho
Recommended for mention.
X
Stoker Petty Officer William Ramel, P/11878.
Performed valuable service on the upper deck
in addition to his engine room duties.
Recommended for mention.
Ordinary Seaman Arthur Thomas Burton, P/JX.182142.
Was at sea for the first time. Performed
excellent boat work under fire.
Recommended for advancement.
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Operation
"DYNAMO"
- Recommendations of Personnel.
sgate and Margate Base Organisation (Continued).
and this Chief Petty Officer remained on duty long
hours throughout. The success of the communications
branch throughout the operation is, in no small
measure, due to this Chief Petty Officer's keenness
and efficiency.
M
Recommended for decoration.
Stoker Petty Officer Frederick George Charman, KX. 75070.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty while
on East Pier, Ramsgate, throughout the operation,
receiving and despatching craft as they came
alongside with troops. He remained on duty consist-
ently long hours with only odd hours for meals and
sleep.
M
1.
Recommended for decoration.
Petty Officer Alexander Hood Bruce Ireland, J.6530.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty
fulfilling the function of Gunner's Mate in MERRIE
ENGLAND throughout the operation. He kept up a
running supply of all necessary ammunition and
arms throughout, remaining on duty very long hours.
M
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Petty Officer Cook James McGilray, P/M. 364250.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty as
Chief Cook in MERRIE ENGLAND mess. He cheerfully
and successfully coped with a large number of meals
and produced them at any hour day or night - for
numbers very much in excess of those to which he
is accustomed.
Recommended for mention.
Leading Signalman James William Bown. C/J.102529.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty as
signalman in charge at Margate Pier. He remained
on duty throughout very long hours maintaining
communication with all craft arriving at Margate
to unload.
Recommended for mention.
Signalman Wilfred Tracy Burton, P/J.35971.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty as
Signalman assisting the above at Margate Pier. He
remained on duty throughout very long hours main-
taining communications with all craft arriving at
Margate to unload, in very difficult circumstances.
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sgate and Margate and Base Organisation (Continued).
branch hours this Chief Petty 0
measure, due to this the
and efficiency. Officer throughout Recommended Chief for Petty decoration. the
keenness
Stoker Petty Frederick George Charman, KX. 75070.
receiving on alongside and to operation, duty
East For outstanding Pier, zeal and while
ently long with hours He remained came
sleep. with only odd hours on for duty meals consist- and
Recommended for decoration.
Petty Officer Alexander Hood Bruce Ireland, J.6530.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty
fulfilling the function of Gunner's Mate in MERRIE
5
ENGLAND throughout the operation. He kept up a
86
running supply of all necessary ammunition and
arms throughout, remaining on duty very long hours.
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Petty Officer Cook James McGilray, P/M. 364250.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty as
Chief Cook in MERRIE ENGLAND mess. He cheerfully
and successfully coped with a large number of meals
and produced them at any hour day or night - for
numbers very much in excess of those to which he
is accustomed.
Recommended for mention.
Leading Signalman James William Bown, C/J.102529.
signalman very long hours
For in charge at Margate Pier. maintaining He
outstanding zeal and devotion to duty remained as
on communication duty throughout with all craft arriving at Margate
to unload.
N'L
Recommended for mention.
Signalman Wilfred Tracy Burton, P/J.35971.
and devotion at Margate to duty Pier. as He
Signalman For the the the craft long hours arriving main- at
remained Margate taining to unload, very difficult circumstances.
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To Vahe
VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
to
ACE
E. Jarvis
To V.A. Dover.
ADA MARY
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owner.
ADELINE
F. Perham & Mr. Forbes
A.P.S.
ADVANCE
C.P. Dick
T.98 A.P.S.
AID
Risdon Beazley
Released 1.6.40.
ALBATROSS
H.W. Copeland
Abandoned off Dunkirk
ALJANOR
J.K. Mann
No reports received from lists of
missing vessels.
ALOA-OC
Mr. Bodley
No report received from lists of
missing vessels.
ALSINA
Returned to Newhaven damaged.
ALOHA
J.E. Pearce
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
AMITY
W.H. Loose
Returned to owner.
ANNE
Mr. Woolworth
A.P.S.
ANTHONY
F. Winter
With H.M.S. Wildfire, Sheerness.
ANTOINNETTE
A.J. Albert
A.P.Saremation
AQUA BELLE
B. Taylor
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
ASHINGDON
Mr. Peters
Returned to owner.
AUNTIS GUS
S. Long
Returned to owner.
AURA
Lord Moyne
A.P.S.
ANGLER
Y SPE
Golding Bros.
ANEE (WHERRY)
ILDA
A. Liddle
Returned to owners (did not go).
Lost at Dunkirk.
ANTONY
W. Bates & Son, Ltd.
Did not go. Returned to owners.
BELLE
LOWER
BRIDLINGTON
DER
(25 vessels)
Fishing vessels
Prepared but did not go.
IDEN
EY
BOSTON
(22 vessels)
Prepared but did not go.
ANT
Fishing vessels
BALQUHAIN
Dr. P. Mitchell Watt
Returned to owner.
LICENT D
BARBILL II
J. Morris
Returned to owner.
BASILDON
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owner.
BESSIE
W.R. Box
To V.A. Dover
OSA
BLACK ARROW
Mr. Wilkinson
BLUE BIRD
Lost at Dunkirk.
IKOI
C.P. Evinson
T.98 A.P.S.
BLUE BIRD
Mrs. G. Ragless
DRU II
ROBELI
Returned to owner.
A.R. Cox
BORNIBELL
C. Patey
T.98. No trace of return from Dunkirk.
AUR
BONNY HEATHER
A.R. Foccola
No trace of return from Dunkirk.
BOY BILLY
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
J. Adams
BOY BOB (RX330)
T.W. Adams
(6a) Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service.
RASOL
BOY BRUCE
C. Hayes
Did not go - for Dynamo.
BREAD WINNER
Returned to owner.
J.H.A. Bellhouse
108
BREAM
Returned to owner.
Golding Bros.
MADGE
BRITANNIA IV
Sayers Bros.
Prepared - did not go.
MING
BRITANNIC
H. &J. Budd
Returned to owners 5.6.40.
MODESTY
BRYWYN
Reported lost.
C. Priestley Mist
AH
BULL PUP
Mr. Smith
T.98. Returned to owners 19/6.
NA
Reported lost.
BURGONIA
RCH
G.W. Burgoine
BURTON
Leigh Building Co.
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
ROSE
BOU SAADA
Returned to owners.
E. Dreyfus
BARBARA
A.E. Johnson
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
Motor Boat
BHURANA
W.H. Grint
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BOAT (16 ft.)
W. Robertson
Auxy. Patrol Service.
Motor Boat
Reported lost by owner.
2 or Torpedo
top Ferries (
SME

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Dynams 183.
67
REPORT H.H.S. "PORTSD
(Dunissrque).
61
Sub. Lieute nnt CAPLAS, B.N.V.R.
for excellent work in forrying the 1100 of B.S.F.
from the bench in too amll boats, both of which were
ultimately
7. DENITE, P.O.
)
for conditiont attention to duty under
heavy ganfire, showing exceptional
C. 8. GRIMATEL In Seconn-
,
qualifications. (c. 7. Grimmle a bont
write, 3. Design and 2. A. Kent - Ship
P. A. KNT, Tee standmn
to J. BURTON, delivery San. First time at sen. Emailent hostand:
with Sub. Lieutement Caplat.
H. METTE, S.B.A.
durying out Bells duties with exceptional
ability, without complete equipment or
tools.
IT. RUSE, States P.O.
your carrying out somenlike mmmeures,
mobering, meping, abou, in addition to
1 of of
(agil) & B. cancell
Stabe Montement, R.N.R.,
Captain, H.M.S.

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63
2.
At 0400 there once another lull and early drawn. The harbour seemed
deserted, as indeed it was, save for the aredinge. Only a for seemed visible
on the bench and we couldn't reach them. Howevers would not float. I
decided to loove. The decision was a difficult one; but 11 proved to be
provident.
One mile Test of Dunkarque a Inrge Frunch vousel was hard
aground with approximately 1000 troops on board. the Captain shouted for
help; his draft ms 10 feet and nine 8 foot. to went alongside and in
half an hour had all their troops transferred. I then shoved him off the
bank. Never have I seen a mn's face look so pleased or express such
gratitule. He exclained in broken English words to the effect of what a
"aitter" be would have been for a Hord dive benber!
The next craft sighted was the motor boat that had proviously attempted
to take our mits. He had about 25 British troops about and asked us to
take them. This 170 did, and offered his a tow, which he refused.
Shortly after hauling to the Part a Dornier "Flying Penoil" aircled
Coast of as France. trug Bron gunnars came up at the double to the bridge when
round hended if to dive - started to divo, and then turned and flow off townrds the
us at a hoight of 7,000 25. to flow along with the ship, turned and
asked, 68 which ho had shot off the day previous truly a specialist had been at his
one Scotchmen proudly displayed & piece of a tail balonging to a
Junkors jobt The John about the ship ma whether the "hang" Halls Gun
responsible for miding the Dornier change his mind?
The the ocean. to stopped and took about Commonder Mouston,
next craft encountered uns & motor driven portoon boat R.N. sheering
all over 1st Licut. Community Balley together with their party of highly ratings,
mignation I informed him that - were not depaused or wiped" vom out.
about 12 in the purport of this resert as not sink into 17 either. fudiled
and his all to ordered his craft to be aboutoned as It constatt was
brain until "Last stress - never have I seen to um look 30 tall.
Community (my 1st Idoutenant), for a well earned rest. Smiar an upholding great
your days "harmed in" in fl cabin, and his lat (doutant a
This was the continuous duty under heavy ga fire had taken its in III. Caplat's the
tradition.
To processed us and gave = a 3. for one of the buys as if but on arrival
oranged to be valconed shartly to H.B.S. "Calcutta", compans seened who
signalled to be reading. to : attributed the full to a part pallle,
found this to be in good order.
Resignts, where 10 discharged our minable $1 cargo. again. End 10 been
"dagaussed" Finally, or "wiped" the "Portadown" would have done
In conclusion, I finil I have anitied in the to early mention stages Londing and relieved Seamen 0. P.O. F.
Grimmde, who aid valuable also boat celtinary wark Saman As % Burton, who, future on his tank first
Daway trip to on sea, the And proved londs himself to be a proming young un for any
he my be allocated.
tribute to the ship, and the - the who 3,3,F. built her - she did not
let the Finally Havy down, a our Allies the French, or
(Sgl) RICHARD H. CHIRCH
Sub. Moutenent, R.N.R.
Coptain, H.M.S. "FORENDOWN".
Damage sustained:
over starboard paddle cruched, and starboard able 11ght screen broken.
Platibre One Two 15 fluke that of boats anchor lost broken during off emburication. dragging in Dunkerque Bonds.

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Dynamo 177.
H.M.S."WHIPPINGHAM".
DECK LOG
31st,May 1940
1200 Arrived Ramsgate from Portsmouth.
1345 Left Ramagate at full speed for Dunkirk
1630 Arrived off Dunkirk beach (St.Malo) during violent air raid.
1700 Attempted to put stern on to beach but frustrated by
smaller craft,
1800 Again attempted to put stern on beach and again stopped
by smaller craft.
1830 Again attempted to put stern on beach and again frustrated,
went to anchor to await boats.
Between 1700 and 2130 experienced three violent air raids.
2130 Received orders from a destroyer to proceed into Dunkirk
and take troops off nole.
2200 Moored alongside mole inside harbour, enemy commenced a
barrage.
All the time vessel was alongaide enemy kept up heavy shell
fire and straduled us repeatedly, ship by some
miracle not being hit. lien were wounded by shrapnel
or flying concrete and shrapmel vas falling round
and on the ship.
1st.June 1940
0130 Completed evacuating 3700 troops into ay vessel and my
sponsons only about 12" above water I cast off and
worked a way storm first out of the harbour, the
barrage still being maintai,fned by the enemy. The
Harbour being a strange one and not knowing its
tides or currents I had a struggle to got her out
clear of the wrecks, the only light I had to
navigate by was that supplied by the fires in the
town.
My crew were wonderful and worked molly and vary
efficiently although three of then had never been
to sea before. The outstanding - I have already
nentioned in ay special report.
0150 Cleared Dunicisk pier-heads and proceeded to sea.
0800 Arrived Ramagate and received orders for Margate.
0930 Arrived Margate and anchored awaiting barth.
1130 Moored alongaide piar and discharged troops.
I made & alow passage acrèss from Dunkirk owing to being
very much overloaded and ay padúles just taking the ship ahead.
Also when I put the halm over ship took dangerous list so I
steased easy apeed. ity compass VAII a lot out owing to
concussion and the quantity of netal brought aboard by troops
in the way of steel holmets, guns atc.
The names of the crew who sailed with - are as follows:-
4.7.70HD Chief.lisch. 2/8 21534. Special sention
J.J.CLOUGH Patty Officer P/JX 129586
D.L.F.DINCH
3.R.A.4th.01.
A.S.KNOMES.
Ldg.Sto.
P/XX80213
H.J.GILES
Vids.
P/JX125481. Special sention
K.JANS
Signalman
P/JX140568
P/JX182141.
A.M.SHEPHERO
Ord.Sea.
N.K.
P.BURTON
Ord,Sea.
#.RCBERTSON
1.3.
P/JX148466
R.SULLIVAN
Ord,Sea.
N.X.
L.COGORR
Ord.Sea.
N.K.
P.PLEMING
Ord.Sea.
J.MURPHY (Pena)Sto.I
P/X10233.
W.MURRELL
Sto.I P/K26991
P/KX95912
F.BEST
P/K190097
T.HARLAND
D/JX89410.
D.HIGOS
(Sd) Irio READ.
Lieut.R.N.R.
In command.

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Dynomes 346
-2245
From *** THE COMMANDING OFFICER, R.N. AIR STATION, FORD,
NR. ARUNDEL, SUSSEX.
Date ... 17th. June, 1940.
No. 541.
To
*** THE VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER.
(Copy to:- The Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth.)
REPORT ON EVACUATION OF B.E.F.
The attached reports made by ratings serving
in the Motor Boats "Andora" and 375 during operation
"Dynamo" are forwarded in accordance with C.P.O.O.
No.1700. Paragraph I.
1700, 8. I have interrogated the drews of the motor boats
With reference to paragraph 2 of C.P.O.O. No.
concerned and consider that Able Seaman Strand acted with
coolness and resource under fire in that he took charge
of the boat when his officers and coxawain had been wounded
and took action to enable identification of the boat to be
effected.
(Sd.) R. de H. BURTON.
CAPTAIN (A)+
VICE
19 JUN 1940 ADMIRAL
*
oo
A
DOVER

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1983 22 2021 20 WITE
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1984
5/41.
USA THE STATE & do OF
22 September, 1941.
Wavertree, Liverpool. 15.
September, 1941.
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and
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THE
Dear Weston,
qui
AGE
14th In
THE
I reached the of
THE no during
record
or" in order that
evidence regarding
he the missing.
question of the
any been will will D91 has late not in
essel was bombed and
and I
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1939 not take
das
91.
enquiries S.QUEEN
alars the date, time
0042 in sinking,
OF Your OF BRITAIN,ANSELM August. appear
ssibility
to Divison have
Yours sincerely,
DELL' early assistance
IGMANCOCK
S. Weston,
ly,
15.
( SqL) H.A. DAWKINS
ining to h.20581
18451.
Lancs.
1. Admy. Service.
BONNY
Did not go - for Dynamo.
BOY BI.
Returned to owner.
BOY BOB
C. Hayes
Returned to owner.
BOY BRUCE
J.H.A. Bellhouse
BREAD WINNER
Prepared - did not go.
Golding Bros.
Returned to owners 5.6.40.
BREAM BRITANNIA IV
Sayers Bros.
H. & J. Budd
Reported lost.
T.98. Returned to owners 19/6.
BRITANNIC
C. Priestley Mist
Reported lost.
BRYWYN
Mr. Smith
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BULL PUP
G.W. Burgoine
BURGONIA
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owners.
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BURTON
E. Dreyfus
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BOU SAADA
A.E. Johnson
BARBARA
W.H. Grint
Auxy. Patrol Service.
BHURANA BOAT (16 ft.)
W. Robertson
Reported lost by owner.

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A
The War Office,
Casualty Branch,
Blue Coat School,
Church Road,
Wavertree,
Liverpool. 15.
NO/28.
(Casualties)
9
September, 1941.
Dear Miss Churchard,
I on endeavouring to collect evidence regarding
the bombing of the S.S. "Clan MacAlister" in order that
we be in a position to doal with the question of the
presumption may of death of the personnel who are still missing.
It is understood that this vessel was bombed and
sunk during the evacuation from Dunicirk, and I shall be most
in which the ship was sunk. The particulars required are
grateful if you can supply further details of the circumstances the
1.
ones normally supplied in such cases, 1.0+2 the date, time and
what ships, 18 any, took part in rescue work, whether all
place of the occurence, how long the vessel took in sinking,
lifeboats were accounted for and the possibility of survival
of those not resoued.
I should greatly approciate your early assistance
in this matter.
Yours sincerely,
( SqL) H.A DAWKINS
ring to
1.20581
8451.
Miss.M.Churchard,
Marine Division A.
Ministry of Shipping,
Empire Hotel,
Blackpool, Lancs.
BONNY
BOY BI.
BOY BOB
L. Admy. Service.
BOY BRUCE
C. Hayes
Did not go - for Dynamo.
Returned to owner.
BREAD WINNER
J.H.A. Bellhouse
Returned to owner.
BREAM
Golding Bros.
BRITANNIA IV
Sayers Bros.
Prepared - did not go.
BRITANNIC
H. & J. Budd
Returned to owners 5.6.40.
Reported lost.
BRYWYN
C. Priestley Mist
BULL PUP
Mr. Smith
T.98. Returned to owners 19/6.
Reported lost.
BURGONIA
G.W. Burgoine
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BURTON
Leigh Building Co.
E. Dreyfus
Returned to owners.
BOU SAADA
BARBARA
A.E. Johnson
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BHURANA
W.H. Grint
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BOAT (16 ft.)
W. Robertson
Auxy. Patrol Service.
Reported lost by owner.

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23A.
32A
A
A
SECRET
THE WAR OFFICE,
COPY
10, WHITEHALL PLACE,
LONDON, S.W.1.
20th August, 1941.
45/Gen/5219 Q(M) 1.d.
Dear Weston,
In reply August 1941 dealing with arising question out
to your letter PD/GEN/14 28-188-189 the
(Casualties) of of 18th death of military casualties the Admiralty, and
21
of of General they presumption the suggest loss of Shipping of that ships, you and I should have Seamen, spoken get Wood. into to Street touch with School, the Cardiff. Registrar
on
ot
Merchant This section Seamen deals lost with at sea, the require. presumption and possibly of they could
death supply of you with the information you
that I suggest you get into Division) touch
91.
with Admiralty the Shipping (Commander Failing Casualties Holbrook) Section who might (Trade be able to help you.
to your statement that list the only of
G.M.Alco
information with you enclose regard have about a copy the of "Anselm" a cipher is telegram should a giving have a
Admir
survivors, list of missing. I A copy of this telegram
R
already reached you.
Yours sincerely,
(Sgd. IAN G. MENZIES.
Certified true This them 16.1.16 ring 0581 to
A. S. Weston Esq.,
Casualty Branch,
Oriqual in P.D. 14. 8451.
LIVERPOOL.
BONNY
BOY BI.
BOY BOB
BOY BRUCE
C. Hayes
BREAD WINNER
Did not go - for Dynamo.
1. Admy. Service.
J.H.A. Bellhouse
Returned to owner.
BREAM
Golding Bros.
Returned to owner.
BRITANNIA IV
Sayers Bros.
Prepared - did not go.
BRITANNIC
H. & J. Budd
BRYWYN
C. Priestley Mist
Reported lost.
Returned to owners 5.6.40.
BULL PUP
Mr. Smith
BURGONIA
Reported lost.
T.98. Returned to owners 19/6.
G.W. Burgoine
BURTON
Leigh Building Co.
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BOU SAADA
E. Dreyfus
Returned to owners.
BARBARA
A.E. Johnson
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BHURANA
W.H. Grint
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BOAT (16 ft.)
W. Robertson
Auxy. Patrol Service.
Reported lost by owner.

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26.4
14
28
188
189
18 ugust, 1941.
Dear Aloock,
or to the military two vessels personnel Z - S.S. enquiring which coourred into the in circumstances connection with of casualties
The to Channel", the produme details official and doath required reports, the in loss the are or of case "Express the at the loast ones of S.S. the of the "Anselm". personnel Britain" essential and who Can details, S.S. are you still supply "Queen before the missing me of bombing proceeding with the 7
other cause, ships date, in time the and vicinity place of and occurrence, possibility normally conditions supplied of survival in obtaining, such of those cases, names not 1.0., resoued. of
91.
An early reply would be greatly approval.
Yours sincerely,
(Sa)A.S. WESTON.
Galle Aloock, Req.,
Admiralty (Naval Branch)
Rex House,
Lower Regent Street,
London, S.W.1.
1.m.a feving
qn.1845
BONNY
BOY BI.
1. Admy. Servic
BOY BOB
Did not go - for Dynamo.
C. Hayes
Returned to owner.
BOY BRUCE
BREAD WINNER
J.H.A. Bellhouse
Returned to owner.
BREAM
Golding Bros.
Prepared - did not go.
BRITANNIA IV
Sayers Bros.
Returned to owners 5.6.40.
BRITANNIC
H. & J. Budd
Reported lost.
C. Priestley Mist
T.98. Returned to owners 19/6.
BRYWYN
Mr. Smith
BULL PUP
Reported lost.
BURGONIA
G.W. Burgoine
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BURTON
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owners.
E. Dreyfus
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BOU SAADA
A.E. Johnson
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BARBARA
W.H. Grint
BHURANA
Auxy. Patrol Service.
BOAT (16 ft.)
W. Robertson
Reported lost by owner.

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Wavertree,
14
Liverpool, 15.
PD/Gen/HM/28
188
August, 1941.
189
Dear Moore,
I am endeavouring to callect evidence regarding (1) the
bombing of the two vessels S.S. "Express of Britain" and S.S. "Queen
of the Channel" and (2) the loss of S.S. "Ansoln" in order that I
may be in a position to doal with the quostion of the prestmption of
death of the personnel who are still rissing. I shall be grateful
thorefore if you will furnish information on the following points:-
"Empress of Britain"
Nature of casualty (apparently the ship WEB bonbed on 26.10.40.
Kindly confirm.)
Time and place or occurrence.
91.
Sea and weather conditions.
Was the vessel sunt: or and 1t procosd to port unaided.
If sunk, how long 10 took in sinking and what ships, if any,
took part in resoue work.
Whether all lifeboats were accounted for.
X
"Queon of the Channel."
It is understood that the above vessel was bombed and ounl: on
28.5.40 during the evacuation from Dunicisis. will you please state
if possible:-
Time and place of sinking and how long it took in minking.
Sea and weather conditions.
Approximate distance from the share.
Apparently all the troops and the crow were transforred to
the "Dorien Rose".
fessingto m.20581
A. L. Moore Esq.,
S/S
Sea Transport Division,
m.18451.
Ministry of hipping,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Squaro,
London, W.2.
BONNY
BONNY
BOY BI.
opi. Admy. Service.
BOY BOB
Did not go - for Dynamo.
BOY BRUCE
C. Hayes
Returned to owner.
BREAD WINNER
J.H.A. Bellhouse
Returned to owner.
Golding Bros.
Prepared - did not go.
BREAM
BRITANNIA IV
Sayers Bros.
Returned to owners 5.6.40.
BRITANNIC
H. & J. Budd
Reported lost.
BRYWYN
C. Priestley Mist
T.98. Returned to owners 19/6.
Mr. Smith
BULL PUP
Reported lost.
BURGONIA
G.W. Burgoine
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BURTON
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owners.
BOU SAADA
E. Dreyfus
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
A.E. Johnson
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BARBARA
W.H. Grint
BHURANA
Auxy. Patrol Service.
BOAT (16 ft.)
W. Robertson
Reported lost by owner.

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23A.
A
Branch
24A
THE WAR OFFICE
CASUALTY BRANCH,
BLUE COAT SCHOOL,
CHURCH ROAD,
WAVERTREE,
18 August, 1941.
LIVERPOOL, 15.
14
PD/GEN/28
188
189
Dear Mensies,
I on dealing with the question or presumption
of death of the cosualties crising out of (1) the
bombing of the two vessele S.S. "Empress of Britein"
and S.S. "Queen of the Channel", and (2) the loss of the
S.S. "Aneelm". At present the only information in my
possession 1a as follows : -
,91.
"Impreas of Britain."
Bombed 26.10.40 and the survivors landed at
Belfast and Gourook.
"Cusen of the Channel"
X
Bombed and sunk 28.5.40 during the evacuation
from Dunkirk. Troops and crew all transferred to
"Dorien Rose".
"Anselm". The only information I have 10 a list of
survivors. A copy of the embarkation roll will be
of great assistance.
If you can furnish me with copies of the
official reports dealing with the casualties to the
above three vessels I shall be grateful.
A.M.20581 to
Yours sincerely,
,m.18451.
Major I.G. Monzies,
(Sa)A.S.WESTON. (Sa)A.S. WESTON.
& (M).1.D.
RUDE
BONNY
BONNY
BOY BI.
" opi. Admy. Service.
BOY BOB
Did not go - for Dynamo.
BOY BRUCE
C. Hayes
Returned to owner.
BREAD WINNER
J.H.A. Bellhouse
Returned to owner.
BREAM
Golding Bros.
Prepared - did not go.
BRITANNIA IV
Sayers Bros.
Returned to owners 5.6.40.
BRITANNIC
H. & J. Budd
Reported lost.
BRYWYN
C. Priestley Mist
T.98. Returned to owners 19/6.
BULL PUP
Mr. Smith
Reported lost.
BURGONIA
G.W. Burgoine
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BURTON
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owners.
BOU SAADA
E. Dreyfus
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BARBARA
A.E. Johnson
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BHURANA
W.H. Grint
Auxy. Patrol Service.
BOAT (16 ft.)
W. Robertson
Reported lost by owner.

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The
15.
PD/28. (Casualties)
14 August, 1941.
1
Dear
1A
Che
ves
are Destroyer the THE to H.M.S.
CAN if you so,
sail
at 2.
THE D.91.
about
wourd
boy -
Yours
vessel
board
(Sgd.) A.S. WESTON.
M.54g St
trand,
10th Apr
J. G. Alcock, Esq.,
AB/BRA.
N. Casualties,
Enquiry referring A.M.20581 to
13006201 Pt meadows
Cent
13006398. J/c. Hunler D.In.18451.
(Ong
Am.
RUDE
BONNY
BONNY
BOY BI.
opi. Admy. Service.
BOY BOB
Did not go - for Dynamo.
BOY BRUCE
C. Hayes
Returned to owner.
BREAD WINNER
J.H.A. Bellhouse
Returned to owner.
BREAM
Golding Bros.
Prepared - did not go.
BRITANNIA IV
Sayers Bros.
Returned to owners 5.6.40.
BRITANNIC
H. & J. Budd
Reported lost.
BRYWYN
C. Priestley Mist
T.98. Returned to owners 19/6.
BULL PUP
Mr. Smith
Reported lost.
BURGONIA
G.W. Burgoine
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BURTON
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owners.
BOU SAADA
E. Dreyfus
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BARBARA
A.E. Johnson
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BHURANA
W.H. Grint
Auxy. Patrol Service.
BOAT (16 ft.)
W. Robertson
Reported lost by owner.

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Telephone 1 THERE Bar 0176.
Telegram 1. London. 22A
Honpital Carriers OX Dunkirit - Enquiries.
Ref. 100. 1. B. & D./2/30.
88/09
offer Secretary of State,
o for Office (A.M.D.1),
Hobart House,
LONDON, S.W.1.
Reference (an Office file Della 25/5 (A,5,D,1). enclosure 3.1.
Ised
Only one Hospital Carrier sailed from nunldate on lot June, 1940,
ou
C. the Nospital Carrior *St. Andrew and this vessel arrived enfoly at
whaven with all hands, medical personnel and 122 casualties evacuated
n
com the B.E.F. Two other Hospital Corriers, the "Worthing" and the
wa
Paris", wore anchored in the Downs during the night of 1/2 June and both
rero ordered to proceed to Dunicisk on 2nd June, 1940.
The Hospital Carrier "worthing" uniled at 1,305 hours but at
1445 hours wirelessed that the had been bombed and mohine-gurmed in mid
i
Charmel but VIELS not disabled and was returning at full speed. This
vessel reached never safely having oustained no casualties.
At 1700 hours on 2nd June, 1940, the Hospital rrier "Paris"
sailed for Dunkirk and was attacked by ensuy aircraft on two occasions,
at 1900 hours and 1945 hours. After the second attack 1t WILD decided to
o
abandon the vessel. All on heard were got away safely, though BOWD were
voursied, and the only fatal casualty was a member of the areas (ship's
boy - Boy Patchum, aged 16 years) who died 20 hours after leaving the
vessel. The reminder of the ship's ore and all medical personnel on
board reached at 0315 hours on 3rd June, 1940.
M.54, Sholl-Mox House,
(sgi.)
Colonel,
Strand, LORDON, 7.0.2.
D.D.M.S.,
10th April, 1941.
Medical ambariention and
AB/BRA.
Hospital Distribution HeRe
Cent time Copy Quiq Seenbrime
(Ong returned to A.M.D.!)
He mullen
11.5.41
RODE
BONNY
BONNY
opi. Admy. Service.
BOY BI.
Did not go - for Dynamo.
BOY BOB
BOY BRUCE
C. Hayes
Returned to owner.
J.H.A. Bellhouse
Returned to owner.
BREAD WINNER
Golding Bros.
Prepared - did not go.
BREAM
BRITANNIA IV
Sayers Bros.
Returned to owners 5.6.40.
H. & J. Budd
Reported lost.
BRITANNIC
C. Priestley Mist
T.98. Returned to owners 19/6.
BRYWYN
Mr. Smith
Reported lost.
BULL PUP
G.W. Burgoine
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BURGONIA
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owners.
BURTON
E. Dreyfus
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BOU SAADA
A.E. Johnson
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BARBARA
W.H. Grint
Auxy. Patrol Service.
BHURANA
BOAT (16 ft.)
W. Robertson
Reported lost by owner.

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OF SHIPPING,
A
-COPY-
Telephone :- TEMPLE Bar 0176. 22A
Telegrams :- MEDISDUTE, London.
et :- Hospital Carriers ex: Dunkirk Enquiries.
Ref. No. :- E. & D./2/30.
де Under Secretary of State,
The War Office (A.M.D.1),
Hobart House,
Han
LONDON, S.W.1.
N.
Reference ar Office file B.M. 15/5 (A.M.D.1). enclosure 1A.
Only one Hospital Carrier sailed from Dunkirk on 1st June, 1940,
i.e. the Hospital Carrier "St. Andrew" and this vessel arrived safely at
our
Newhaven with all hands, medical personnel and 122 casualties evacuated
from the B.E.F. Two other Hospital Carriers, the "Worthing" and the
nti
"Paris", were anchored in the Downs during the night of 1/2 June and both
was
were ordered to proceed to Dunkirk on 2nd June, 1940.
The Hospital Carrier "worthing" sailed at 1305 hours but at
1445 hours wirelessed that she had been bombed and machine-gunned in mid
in
Channel but was not disabled and was returning at full speed, This
DS
vessel reached Dover safely having sustained no casualties.
tis
At 1700 hours on 2nd June, 1940, the Hospital Currier "Paris"
sailed for Dunkirk and was attacked by enemy aircraft on two occasions,
Re
at 1900 hours and 1945 hours. After the second attack it was decided to
O
abandon the vessel. All on board were got away safely, though some were
wounded, and the only fatal casualty was a member of the crew (ship's
boy - Boy Patcham, aged 16 years) who died 1½ hours after leaving the
vessel. The remainder of the ship's crew and all medical personnel on
board reached Dover at 0315 hours on 3rd. June, 1940.
M.54, hell-Mex House,
(Sgd.)
Colonel,
1
trand, LONDON, N.C.2.
D.D.M.S.,
10th April, 1941.
Medical Embarkation and
AB/BRA.
Hospital Distribution H.Q.
but time Copy Orig Seen by me
(Onig returned to AMDI)
CAB. mullen.
11.5.41.
RUDE
BONNY
BONNY
BOY BI.
501. Admy. Service.
BOY BOB
Did not go - for Dynamo.
BOY BRUCE
C. Hayes
Returned to owner.
BREAD WINNER
J.H.A. Bellhouse
Returned to owner.
BREAM
Golding Bros.
Prepared - did not go.
BRITANNIA IV
Sayers Bros.
Returned to owners 5.6.40.
BRITANNIC
H. & J. Budd
Reported lost.
BRYWYN
C. Priestley Mist
T.98. Returned to owners 19/6.
BULL PUP
Mr. Smith
Reported lost.
BURGONIA
G.W. Burgoine
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BURTON
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owners.
BOU SAADA
E. Dreyfus
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BARBARA
A.E. Johnson
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BHURANA
W.H. Grint
Auxy. Patrol Service.
BOAT (16 ft.)
W. Robertson
Reported lost by owner.

Details

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OF SHIPPING,
A
21
-COPY-
ect :- Hospital Carriers ox Punkirk - Enquiries.
Telegrams :- MEDISTRIUMS, London.
Telephone 1- TEMPLE Bar 0176. 22A
Ne The Under
Ref. No. :- E. & D./2/30.
LONDOR, S.W.1.
Only Reference one Hospital War Office file D.H. 15/5 (A.M.D.1). enclosure 14.
"Paris", from Nowhaven i.e. the the were B.E.F. with Hospital anchored all Two hands, Carrier other medical "St. Hospital Carrier Andrew personnel sailed Carriers, and and this from 122 vessel Dunicirk casualties arrived on 1st evacuated safely June, 1940, at
abandon at sailed vessel Channel 1445 were 1900 hours ordered for reached hours the but At The Dunkirk vessel. wirelessed was 1700 and to Hospital Dever not proceed 1945 hours and disabled safely All hours. was that Carrier on in to attacked 2nd the she Dunkirk having and June, Downs had After "worthing" was sustained been by on 1940, during returning the enemy 2nd bombed second sailed June, the the aircraft. no Hospital at and night casualties. the attack 1940. at full machine-gunned "Worthing" 1305 on of speed. it Carrier two 1/2 hours occasions, June and but "Paris" This and in the at mid both
vessel. boy wounded, - Boy and Patcham, the only aged fatal 16 on years) casualty board who were was died got a member away safely, of the crew though was (ship's decided some were
to
board reached The Dover remainder at 0315 of the hours ship's on 3rd crew June, and 18 hours 1940. all medical after leaving personnel the on
M.54, Shell-Max House,
Strand, LONDON, W.C.2.
(Sgd.)
10th April, 1941.
Colonel,
AB/BRA,
Medical
Hospital Distribution H.Q.
Cent. time Copy Uniq Seen me
(Ong returned to A.M.D.I.)
cxB. mullen.
11.5.41.
ROBE
BONNY
BONNY
opi. Admy. Service.
BOY BI.
Did not go - for Dynamo.
BOY BOB
Returned to owner.
BOY BRUCE
C. Hayes
BREAD WINNER
J.H.A. Bellhouse
Returned to owner.
Golding Bros.
Prepared - did not go.
BREAM
BRITANNIA IV
Sayers Bros.
Returned to owners 5.6.40.
H. & J. Budd
Reported lost.
BRITANNIC
C. Priestley Mist
T.98. Returned to owners 19/6.
BRYWYN
Mr. Smith
Reported lost.
BULL PUP
G.W. Burgoine
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BURGONIA
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owners.
BURTON
E. Dreyfus
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BOU SAADA
A.E. Johnson
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BARBARA
W.H. Grint
Auxy. Patrol Service.
BHURANA BOAT (16 ft.)
W. Robertson
Reported lost by owner.

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OF
A
21
fel. No.-Whitehall 9400.
THE WAR OFFICE.
Any further communication on this
ject should be addressed to -
LONDON, S.W.I.
The Under Secretary of State,
The War Office,
MEN
London, S.W.1.
DISABLED
and the following number quoted.
Misc. B.M. No.1.
15th April, 1941.
Q.(M).1.d.
Dear froms Micharne an
With reference to your d.o. letter of 3rd January 1941,
I now enclose letter together with a list of vessels which I have
received from the Head of the Military Branch of the Admiralty.
I hope you will find this of some assistance to you,
and I apologise for the delay in replying.
A
Yours Swal
A
A
A
A
bab.
A
F.Walmsley Esq.
Al
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BR
BO
1
BAI
BAE
BAS
BES
BLA
BLU.
BLU.
ROBE
BONN
BONNY
BOY BI.
api. Admy. Service.
BOY BOB
Did not go - for Dynamo.
BOY BRUCE
C. Hayes
Returned to owner.
BREAD WINNER
J.H.A. Bellhouse
Returned to owner.
BREAM
Golding Bros.
Prepared - did not go.
BRITANNIA IV
Sayers Bros.
Returned to owners 5.6.40.
BRITANNIC
H. & J. Budd
Reported lost.
BRYWYN
C. Priestley Mist
T.98. Returned to owners 19/6.
BULL PUP
Mr. Smith
Reported lost.
BURGONIA
G.W. Burgoine
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BURTON
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owners.
BOU SAADA
E. Dreyfus
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BARBARA
A.E. Johnson
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BHURANA
W.H. Grint
Auxy. Patrol Service.
BOAT (16 ft.)
W. Robertson
Reported lost by owner.

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21B.
OF SHIPPING,
SHEET.
EFERENCE Head of M.
die
House, S.W.1.
io DATE Q(M) War 10th April drring, 1941.
to 1(a) your letter January, Force 1941,
REMARKS
A
information enformation enformation with reference is forwarded vessels British herewith. Ministry
Dover.
to owner.
A)
AL
AI
from List A, shows prepared vessels the used known operation to
6.40.
ALL
ff Dunkirk
ALJ
received from lists of
ALOA
Shipping, Dynamo. List B lost shows in auxiliary vessels Dynamo, Cycle, lost at
ssels.
ceived from lists of
sels.
ALSIN
ewhaven damaged.
ALOHA
AMITY
have and
Aeriel. been shows H.M. Ships proper information
to A.P.S.
ner.
ANNE
ANTHONY
Dunkirk. List C be noted that this
dfire, Sheerness.
ANTOINN
AQUA BEI
is not It exhaustive.
A.P.S.
ASHINGDO
AUNTIE GL
AURA
ANGLER
for E. Head of Military Branch.
W. A whin
(did not go).
ANEE (WHER
ANTONY
ed to owners.
BRIDLINGTON
Prepared but did not go.
Fishing ves.
71VV
CFC.
BOSTON
wels)
Prepared but did not go.
Fishing vess
BALQUHAIN
Dr. P. Mitchell Watt
Returned to owner.
BARBILL II
J. Morris
Returned to owner.
BASILDON
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owner.
BESSIE
W.R. Box
To V.A. Dover
BLACK ARROW
Mr. Wilkinson
Lost at Dunkirk.
BLUE BIRD
C.P. Evinson
T.98 A.P.S.
BLUE BIRD
Mrs. G. Ragless
Returned to owner.
ROBELI
A.R. Cox
T.98. No trace of return from Dunkirk.
BONNIBELL
C. Patey
No trace of return from Dunkirk.
BONNY HEATHER
A.R. Foccola
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BOY BILLY
J. Adams
(6a) Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service.
BOY BOB (RX330)
T.W. Adams
Did not go - for Dynamo.
C. Hayes
Returned to owner.
BOY BRUCE
BREAD WINNER
J.H.A. Bellhouse
Returned to owner.
Prepared - did not go.
BREAM
Golding Bros.
BRITANNIA IV
Sayers Bros.
Returned to owners 5.6.40.
BRITANNIC
H. & J. Budd
Reported lost.
BRYWYN
C. Priestley Mist
T.98. Returned to owners 19/6.
BULL PUP
Mr. Smith
Reported lost.
BURGONIA
G.W. Burgoine
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BURTON
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owners.
BOU SAADA
E. Dreyfus
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
A.E. Johnson
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BARBARA
W.H. Grint
BHURANA
Auxy. Patrol Service.
BOAT (16 ft.)
W. Robertson
Reported lost by owner.

Details

OF
SHIPPID
die
LIST A.
OPERATION DYNAMO.
VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
CE
E. Jarvis
To V.A. Dover.
ADA MARY
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owner.
ADELINE
F. Perham & Mr. Forbes
A.P.S.
ADVANCE
C.P. Dick
T.98 A.P.S.
AID
Risdon Beazley
Released 1.6.40.
ALBATROSS
H.W. Copeland
Abandoned off Dunkirk
ALJANOR
J.K. Mann
No reports received from lists of
missing vessels.
ALOA-OC
Mr. Bodley
No report received from lists of
missing vessels.
ALSINA
Returned to Newhaven damaged.
ALOHA
J.E. Pearce
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
AMITY
W.H. Loose
Returned to owner.
ANNE
Mr. Woolworth
A.P.S.
ANTHONY
F. Winter
With H.M.S. Wildfire, Sheerness.
ANTOINNETTE
A.J. Albert
A.P.S.
AQUA BELLE
B. Taylor
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
ASHINGDON
Mr. Peters
Returned to owner.
AUNTIE GUS
S. Long
Returned to owner.
AURA
Lord Moyne
A.P.S.
ANGLER
Golding Bros.
Returned to owners (did not go).
ANEE (WHERRY)
A. Liddle
Lost at Dunkirk.
ANTONY
W. Bates & Son, Ltd.
Did not go. Returned to owners.
BRIDLINGTON
(15 vessels)
Prepared but did not go.
Fishing vessels
BOSTON
(22 vessels)
Prepared but did not go.
Fishing vessels
BALQUHAIN
Dr. P. Mitchell Watt
Returned to owner.
BARBILL II
J. Morris
Returned to owner.
BASILDON
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owner.
BESSIE
W.R. Box
To V.A. Dover
BLACK ARROW
Mr. Wilkinson
Lost at Dunkirk.
BLUE BIRD
C.P. Evinson
T.98 A.P.S.
BLUE BIRD
Mrs. G. Ragless
Returned to owner.
ROBELI
A.R. Cox
T.98. No trace of return from Dunkirk.
BONNIBELL
C. Patey
No trace of return from Dunkirk.
BONNY HEATHER
A.R. Foccola
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BOY BILLY
J. Adams
(6a) Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service.
BOY BOB (RX330)
T.W. Adams
Did not go - for Dynamo.
BOY BRUCE
C. Hayes
Returned to owner.
BREAD WINNER
J.H.A. Bellhouse
Returned to owner.
BREAM
Golding Bros.
Prepared - did not go.
BRITANNIA IV
Sayers Bros.
Returned to owners 5.6.40.
BRITANNIC
H. & J. Budd
Reported lost.
BRYWYN
C. Priestley Mist
T.98. Returned to owners 19/6.
BULL PUP
Mr. Smith
Reported lost.
BURGONIA
G.W. Burgoine
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BURTON
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owners.
BOU SAADA
E. Dreyfus
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BARBARA
A.E. Johnson
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BHURANA
W.H. Grint
Auxy. Patrol Service.
BOAT (16 ft.)
W. Robertson
Reported lost by owner.

Details

Reference
OPERATION DYNAMO
VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
ACE
E.Jarvis
To V.A.Dover
ADA MARY
Leigh Building Co
Returned to owner
ADELINE
F.Parham &
A.P.S.
Mr.Forbes
ADVANCE
C.P.Dick
T.98 A.P.S.
AID
Risdon Beazley
Released 1.6.40.
ALBATROSS
H.W.Copeland
Abandoned off Dunkirk
ALJANOR
J.K.Mann
No reports received from lists of
missing vessels.
ALOA-OC
Mr.Bodley
No report received from lists of
missing vessels.
ALOHA
J.E.PEARCE
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
AMITY
W.H.Loose
Returned to owner.
ANNE
Mr.Woelworth
A.P.S.
ANTHONY
F.Winter
With H.M.S. Wildfire Sheerness
0
ANTO INNETTE
A.J.Albert
A.P.S.
AQUA BELLE
B.Taylor
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
ASHINGDON
Mr.Peters
Returned to owners
AUNTIE GUS
S.Long
Returned to owner
AURA
Lord Moyne
A.P.S.
ANGLER
Golding Bros.
ANEE (WHERRY)
Returned to owner (did not go.)
A.Liddle
Lost at Dunkirk
ANTONY
W. Bates & Son Ltd.
Did not go. Returned to owner.
N
N
N
BRIDLINGTON
(15 vessels)
Prepared but did not go
Fishing vessels
BOSTON
NA
(22 vessels)
NH
Fishing vessels)
Prepared but did not go.
BAIQUHAIN
Dr.P.Mitchell
MI
Returned to owners.
Watt
BARBILL II
J.Morris
BASILDON
Returned to owners.
Leigh Building Co
Returned to owner.
BESSIE
W.R.Cox
BLACK ARROW
To V.A.Dover
OFF
Mr.Wilkinson
Lost at Dunkirk
OME
BLUE BIRD
Evinson
T.98 A.P.S.
ORA
BLUE BIRD
Mrs.G.Ragless
OREI
ROBELI
Returned to Owner.
A.R.Cox
T.98. No trace of return from
OSPF
Dunkirk.
BONN IBELL
C.Patey
OUL
BONNY HEATHER
A.R.Foccola
No trace of return from Dunkirk
BOY BILLY
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
J.Adams
(6a) Re-allocated to Spl.Admy.
OUR
OUR 2
BOY BOB (RX330)
T.W.Adams
service.
BOY BRUCE
C.Hayes
Did not go - for Dynamo
BREAD WINNER
Returned to owner
ONA II
A.Bellhouse
BREAM
Returned to owner
Golding Bros.
OUR J
BRITTANIA IV
Sayers Broe.
Prepared did not go.
OUR B
BRITTANIC
H.& J. Budd
Returned to owners 5.6.40
BRYWYN
Reported lost
C.Priestley Mist
BULL PUP
Mr. Smith
T.98 Returned to owners 19/6
BURGONIA
Reported lost
PROSP
Burgoine
BURTON
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
Leigh Building Oo.
BOU SAADA
Returned to owner.
PROVI
E.Dreyfus
BARBARA
A.E.Johnson
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
PROGRE
BHURANA
W.H.Grint
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
PROVID
BOAT (16 it)
AUXY. PATROL SERVICE
PALMES
W.Robertson
BLUEFIRD II
Reported Lost by owner.
PAUL M BOOTH
DNG
BLUE BOAT JACKET. (18'6" Rowbont)
A,CHAMPS
DAMAGED AT RICHBOROUGH,
R.SADD.
Lost or missing (Noic Ramogate)

Details

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ROAD
not
NOT
beau
beno
need
TM
Schedule Crafe- utilized
has
OPERATION DYNAMO
with
ben
VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
3
E.Jarvis
To V.A. Dover
with
A MARY
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owner
ELINE
F.Parham &
A.P.S.
or
Mr.Forbes
VANCE
C.P.Dick
T.98 A.P.S.
and think J the tashant. her sand the but thing that "heir
ID
Risdon Beazley
Released 1.6.40.
with
LBATROSS
H.W.Copeland
Abandoned off Dunkirk
LJANOR
J.K.Mann
No reports received f
missing vessels.
ALOA-OC
Mr.Bodley
No report received fr
missing vessels.
ALOHA
J.E.PEARCE
Re-allocated to A.P.S
AMITY
W.H.Loose
Returned to owner.
ANNE
Mr.Woelworth
A.P.S.
ANTHONY
F.Winter
With H.M.S.WildfireS
S
ANTO INNETTE
A.J.Albert
A.P.S.
AQUA BELLE
B.Taylor
Re-allocated to A.P.S
entitled
ASHINGDON
Mr.Peters
Returned to owners
in
AUNTIE GUS
S.Long
Returned to owner
Dept
de-dately
to
AURA
Lord Moyne
A.P.S.
this
ANGLER
Golding Bros.
Returned to owner (di
ANEE (WHERRY)
A.Liddle
Lost at Dunkirk
person
ANTONY
W.Bates & Son Ltd.
Did not go. Returne
pati
Smith
and
Lice
BRIDLINGTON
(15 vessels)
Prepared but did not
tis.
Fishing vessels
BOSTON
ath
(22 vessels)
Prepared but did not
Fishing vessels)
14
BALQUHAIN
Dr.P.Mitchell
Returned to owners.
Watt
2/41
BARBILL II
J.Morris
Returned to owners.
BASILDON
OF
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owner.
BESSIE
W.R.Cox
To Dover
BLACK ARROW
Mr.Wilkinson
Lost at Dunkirk
BLUE BIRD
C.P.Evinson
T.98 A.P.S.
BLUE BIRD
Mrs.G.Ragless
Returned to owner.
ROBELI
A.R.Cox
T.98. No trace of re
Dunkirk.
HEB
BONNIBELL
C.Patey
No trace of return fr
HON
BONNY HEATHER
A.R.Foccola
Re-allocated to A.P.S
HOR
BOY BILLY
J.Adams
(6a) Re-allocated to
BOY BOB (RX330)
ser
T.W.Adams
BOY BRUCE
Did not go - for Dyna
C.Hayes
BREAD WINNER
Returned to owner
J.H.A.Bellhouse
Returned to owner
BREAM
Golding Bros.
BRITTANIA IV
Prepared did not go.
JAVA
Sayers Bros.
BRITTANIC
Returned to owners 5.
JUTL
H.& J.Budd
Reported lost
BRYWYN
C.Priestley Mist
BULL PUP
T.98 Returned to own
Mr. Smith
BURGONIA
Reported lost
G.W.Burgoine
BURTON
Re-allocated to A.P.S
Leigh Building Co.
BOU SAADA
Returned to owner.
E.Dreyfus
BARBARA
Re-allocated to A.P.S
KAAFA
A.E.Johnson
BHURANA
Re-allocated to A.P.S
W.H.Grint
AUXY. PATROL SERVICE
BOAT (16 ft)
W.Robertson
Reported Lost by own

Details

TM 6213
Schedule af Small Crafe- utilized
A
OPERATION DYNAMO
VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
ACE
E.Jarvis
To V.A.Dover
ADA MARY
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owner
ADELINE
F.Parham &
A.P.S.
Mr.Forbes
ADVANCE
C.P.Dick
T.98 A.P.S.
AID
Risdon Beazley
Released 1.6.40.
ALBATROSS
H.W.Copeland
Abandoned off Dunkirk
ALJANOR
J.K.Mann
No reports received from lists of
missing vessels.
ALOA-OC
Mr.Bodley
No report received from lists of
missing vessels.
ALOHA
J.E.PEARCE
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
AMITY
W.H.Loose
Returned to owner.
ANNE
Mr.Woelworth
A.P.S.
ANTHONY
F.Winter
With H.M.S. Wildfire Sheerness
ANTO INNETTE
A.J.Albert
A.P.S.
AQUA BELLE
B.Taylor
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
ASHINGDON
Mr.Peters
Returned to owners
AUNTIE GUS
S.Long
Returned to owner
AURA
Lord Moyne
A.P.S.
D
ANGLER
Golding Bros.
DI
Returned to owner (did not go.)
ANEE (WHERRY)
A.Liddle
Lost at Dunkirk
DO
ANTONY
W.Bates & Son Ltd.
Did not go. Returned to owner.
BRIDLINGTON
(15 vessels)
FE
Prepared but did not go
FR
Fishing vessels
BOSTON
(22 vessels)
Prepared but did not go.
Fishing vessels)
BAIQUHAIN
Dr.P.Mitchell
Returned to owners.
Watt
BARBILL II
J.Morris
Returned to owners.
BASILDON
GOP
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owner.
BESSIE
W.R.Cox
To V.A.Dover
BLACK ARROW
Mr.Wilkinson
Lost at Dunkirk
BLUE BIRD
C.P.Evinson
T.98 A.P.S.
BLUE BIRD
Mrs.G.Ragless
Returned to owner.
ROBELI
A.R.Cox
T.98. No trace of return from
Dunkirk.
BONNIBELL
HEB
C.Patey
No trace of return from Dunkirk
HON
BONNY HEATHER
A.R.Foccola
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
HOR
BOY BILLY
J.Adams
(6a) Re-allocated to Spl.Admy.
service.
BOY BOB (RX330)
T.W.Adams
Did not go - for Dynamo
BOY BRUCE
C.Hayes
Returned to owner
BREAD WINNER
J.H.A.Bellhouse
Returned to owner
BREAM
Golding Bros.
Prepared did not go.
JAVA
BRITTANIA IV
Sayers Bros.
Returned to owners 5.6.40
JUTL
BRITTANIC
H.& J.Budd
Reported lost
BRYWYN
C.Priestley Mist
T.98 Returned to owners 19/6
BULL PUP
Mr.Smith
Reported lost
BURGONIA
G.W.Burgoine
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BURTON
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owner.
BOU SAADA
E.Dreyfus
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
KAAFA
BARBARA
A.E.Johnson
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BHURANA
W.H.Grint
AUXY. PATROL SERVICE.
BOAT (16 ft)
W.Robertson
Reported Lost by owner.

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SPATIS AND
OF
Committee to deal with Claims of Small
Craft evacuation employed in the Dunkirk and subsequent
operations.
Meeting held at 11 D.m. on
Wednesday 31st July, 1940 at
Room 8021A.
the Ministry of Shipping,
AGENDA.
1.
(
2.
Minutes of Mesting hold on the 24th July, 1940.
Matters arising.
3.
4,
Report of Payments for wook ending 30th July, 1%
Cases for discussion and settlement on the tables
I.
Total Loss:
B, "Warrior"
b. "Rocinunte"
-
G.H.Narrell.
-
C. "Viewfinder"
R.F.Fryers.
d.
-
L.A.London.
-
8. "Beverley"
A.R.Bell.
-
Thompson & Cordery.
II, Repairs:
N
B. "Meender"
b. "Sailing Burges:-
"Shannon"
"Hestaway"
"Ashingdon"
"Ada/Mary"
"Basildon"
"Burton",
III. Other Expenses:
8, "Elvin"
5.
Any other business.
of

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Committee to deal with claims of small craft employed
in the Dunkirk and subsequent operations.
Meeting held at ll.a.m. on Wednesday 31st July 1940
at the Ministry of Shipping. Room 8021.A.
.......
Present :-
Mr. Allen (Chairman)
" Moore
"
Riddell
" Wand
.....
1. Minutes of Meeting held on 24th July were agreed.
2. Matters arising were discussed
(a) "Britannic" : Rye Fishery Officer is endeavouring
to find a suitable boat.
(b) Sailing Barges:
"Ada
Mary" : Agreed to Repair and negotiate
settlement.
"Hastaway"
"
"
"
"
"
"
:
"Ashingdon"
"
"
"
"
"
"
:
"Basildon"
"
"
:
have valued.
"Burton"
"
If
:
"
If
"Shannon"
If
"
"
"
:
(c) "Iote" : Agreed to invite owner to call and discuss
terms of settlement at £1,250 - £1,400.
(d) "Count Dracula" : Agreed to obtain valuation from
Messrs Tough's.
3. Report of Payments for week ended 30th July amounting to
£1,541.17.10d was presented and passed.
4. The following Total Loss Cases were discussed:-
(a) "Warrior" : Agreed to offer £125 in full and
final settlement.
(b) "Rocinante" Agreed to offer £300 in full and final
settlement.
(c) "Viewfinder":
"
"
"
£900
"
"
If
It
"
(a) "Beverley" :
"
"
"
£425
"
"
"
=
=
5. "Elvin": Claim for wages was deferred until next meeting.
6. Next Meeting fixed for ll.a.m. on Wednesday 7th August, 1940.
his alm 7/8/40.

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