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ROM: Lieutenant Jordan R.N.R., C.X.O., Fleetwood.
DA 29th October, 1940.
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TO: Port Fishery Captain, Fleetwood.
no under recommendation was given for the crews of the Fleetwood
It is apparently felt among the Trawler Owners here, that report my command in the Evacuation of Dunkirk. As apparently trawlers my consider for forwarding a copy of my log to the Ministry you of Fisheries has been overlooked, it would be esteemed if would which the pricipal days of my operations with the flotilla, during themselves.
the following ships of same, conspicuously distinguished
These were Gava
Flag Ship.
Skipper Day. Clifton Co.
"Evelyn Rose"
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A.J.Lewis. Boston Co.
"Edwina"
"
P. Bedford.
that if also the two gunners of the "Gava", A.W. Sumner,
R.F. Gowing.
hether
The other ships of the flotilla were:
"Velia" Jacinta" and "Dhoon".
whom from I commend for the work they did, in taking the troops bore the Harbour to the good Transports. The Gava", large and transports "Edwina four and the weight of an aerial attack from on several the "Gava", no less than accurate shooting for in already one attack, bombed together and sinking with trans- saving the bombed and machine gunned flotilla themselves. carried
Rose" co-operated very well and of this the Fishing Community
12th the highest The gunners traditions on helped the "Gava them had considerably the benefit in of been carried out action before. to the for no several less the months which Dunkirk, from men who and my had orders neve:
(Sgd.) F. JORDAN,
Senior Examination Officer,
Lieutenant R.N.R.,
Fleetwood.
Three crew received the O.B.E. for Lifesaving at

eutenant Jordan R.N.R.,C.X.O.,Fleetwood.
9th October, 1940.
ort Fishery Captain, Fleetwood.
is of Dunkirk. As apparently report under has apparentlyfent for the the crews the Trawler of the Owners Fleetwood here, Trawlers that no erlooked, it would the be Ministry of Fisheries for the principal adation, Evacuation esteemed if you would consider my forwardof of distinguished to the flotilla, during which the following themselves.
These vere "Gava"
Flag Ship Skipper Day. Clifton Co.
"Evelyn Rose"
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A.J.Lewis, Boston Co.
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"Edwina"
P.Bedford.
the two gunners of the "Gava" R.F.Gowing. A.W.Sumner.
The other ships of the flotilla were:
"Velia"
"Jacinta" and "Dhoon."
I commend for the good work they did, in taking the tropps from
Harbour to the Transports. The "Gava", and "Edwina" bore the ght of an aerial attack on several large transports and through accurate shooting from the "Gava", no less than four planes were counted for in one attack, together with saving a considerable numfrom the already bombed and sinking transports, while being evily bombed and machine gunned themselves. The "Evelyn Rose"
9operated very well and this flotilla carried out every order to highest traditions of the Fishing Community that can be desired.
gunners on the "Gava" had the benefit of my training for several nths which helped them considerably in accounting for no less than
1ght planes at Dunkirk, and my orders were carried out to the utmost tisfaction from men who had never been in action before.
(Signed) F.Jordan.
Lieutenant R.N.R.
Senior Examination Officer,
Fleetwood.
ree of "Gava" crew received the O.B.E. for Lifesaving at Dunkerque.

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DUNKIRK OPERATIONS COPY.
MY 31st May 1940. Operating escoring lifeboats rom.
Leutenant Jordan R.N.R., C.X.O. Fleetwood. Heinkels.
Date 29th October 1940. Vessel casualties, in
To.
Port Fishery Captain. Fleetwood.
COPY
GENERAL TRAWLERS REPORT OF THE OF
under that no recommendation command in the was given for the crews of the Fleetwood here,
It is apparently felt among the Trawler Owners has been my overlooked, it Evacuation of Dunkirk. As apparently Trawlers a of log to would be esteemed if you would consider my forwarding report my operation the flotilla, during which the following ships of same, of copy my with the Ministry of Fisheries for the principal days conspicuously distinguished themselves.
On
These were "GAVA"
Flgg Ship.
by "EVELYN ROSE.
Skipper Day. Clifton Co.
consisted "EDWINA.
it A.J. Lewis. Boston Co.
= P. Bedford.
also the two gunners of the "GAVA" Sumner.
R.F.Gowing.
ROSE."
The other ships of the flotilla were -
sh
"VELIA" "JACINTA" and "DHOON."
n whom I commend for the good work they did, in taking the troops from the ome
Harbour to the Transports. The "Gava" and "Edwina" bore the weight of an aerial attack on several large transports and through the accurate shooting from the "Gava" no less than four planes were accounted for in one attack, together with saving a considerable number from the already bombed and
We sinking transports, while being heavily bombed and machine gunned themselves.
The "Evelyn Rose' co-operated very well, and this flotilla carried out every order to the highest traditions of the Fishing Community that can be desired. The gunners on the "Gava" had the benefit of my training for several months which helped them considerably in accounting for no less than eight planes at Dunkirk, and my orders were carried out to the utmost satisfaction casualities from men who had never been in action before.
Flotilla to aircraft; all JORDAN, received stores (SGD) F.J. Lieutenant R.N.R.
trations off beaches Fleetwood.
P.M. Received orders. Senior Examination Officer, roughout the night enemy
Thretion. 'Gava" crew received the 0. B.E. for Lifesaving at Dunkirk.
"Gava"
"No survivors
Lat June: Inside VIIC
Harbour and continued transporting troops and covering transports off Dunkirk. Fleetwood
Copy of letter sent to Port Fishery Captain
29th October 1940.
Destroyer
14.59
Herewith enclosed engine on
Proceeded. Signal
I have the honour to be
Sir,
18,57
off
Rumsgate,
Sent

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DUNKIRK OPERATIONS.
AY 31st May 1940. small Operating craft. in swept channel escoring lifeboats and
LOSURE No.2 TO 2 raids by Heinkels.
During night enemy M.T. boats in vicinity.
Vessel in action, no casualties, to craft or crews.
URDAY let
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GENERAL REPORT OF THE SERVICES OF THE FLEETWOOD
TRAWLERS IN THE WITHDRAWAL FROM DUNKIRK. 27th May -
2nd June 1940.
May 1940.
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On orders received from the Port Fishery Captain, etwood, I proceeded from Fleetwood to Dover in Command of six armed but wlers manned by their civilian crews signed on F 124 Articles; The tilla consisted of -
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"GAVA"
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Leader
"EDWINA"
"EVELYN" ROSE. "
"VELIA"
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"JACINTA"
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"DHOON."
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8 - 40 28th May Arrived Portland for extra stores, sailed 11.00 Hrs. for ome
Dover.
29th a.m. Flotilla in action against enemy air attack on Troop ships. No orders.
30th May. Flotilla ordered to cover beaches and tow small craft, also to cover up beaches and operate generally in swept channels; all ships in action almost
We continuously against aircraft attack on transports.
P.M. "GAVA" and "EVELYN ROSE" ordered into Harbour and assist transporting en troops from Harbour Channel Ports and Channel steamers outside of Harbour.
During these to the was shelled at short intervals and several vessels were operations damaged and two jetty sunk; these operations were continued throughout the night. and Lieut G.M. Robinson R.N.R. were conspicuous Lieut-Cdr in organising Cewbison troops R.N. for embarking troops etc. under shell fire; very
31st. few casualities a.m. sustained during the Ramsgate night. with troops; attacked on passage en by aircraft; Flotilla returning to Casualities sustained on "Edwina".
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Ramsgate all Trawlers in action; then to anchor and await general orders.
During P.M. received stores and ammunition, escorting small craft and action
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operations Received orders. Flotilla from Dunkirk Harbour in Evelyn throughout off the beaches with also transporting planes and by enemy MTBs, Gava, which was sunk Rose, in this Edwina in action night supporting enemy French Destroyer already damaged "Sirocco" by shell "Sirocco" fire, sinking by her. the action. "Gava" rammed from the one MTB". enemy Several MTB were saved from the
1st June. Trawlers.rvivors Inside and continued transporting troops and covering unarmed transports Harbour off Dunkirk.
Copy of letter sent to Port Fishery Captain Fleetwood
29th October 1940.
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Herewith enclosed
I have the honour
Sir,

:- CAPTAIN M/S HARWICH.
E:-
7th June, 1940.
:-
FLAG OFFICER IN CHARGE, HARWICH.
BJECT:-
REPORT No. OF OF OF OTIONS, II Officer, May Trawler 31st "GAVA",June, 1940, from
Fleetwood also Fishing Section,
"EDWINA", "VELIA", EVELYN ROSE", "DHOON", "JACINTA".
his by Lieutenant return I have to pleasure Harwich. F.J. Jordan, in forwarding R.N.R., of the the attached Trawler reports "GAVA", given since me on follows Monday, The:- above 27th May, ships and were the apparently work accomplished requisitioned by them at Fleetwood is as
D.
(i) Eight enemy airplanes destroyed.
(ii) Damaged Belgian trawler No. 26 towed into Dover.
(iii) 137 French Naval Officers and men rescued.
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(iv) A total of 855 French troops brought to England.
Casualties sustained:
Two ratings wounded in the "EDWINA".
The "JACINTA" holed but successfully beached in Pegwell
Bay (England).
RESUME.
"GAVA"
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Report of doings attached.
"VELIA"
-
Skipper J. Clarkson (F.124 Agreement.)
One plane hit and set on fire by a 12 pdr.
shell. No troops embarked, ship being detailed to assist damaged Belgian Trawler
No. 26 which she successfully towed into
Dover.
"EDWINA"
-
Skipper G. Bedsford (F.124 Agreement).
Ship heavily machine gunned by 'planes
31"
using 1" Cannon. Two of crew and twelve 120
of evacuated French troops wounded.
French Moorish Troops landed.
"DHOON"
-
(Fleetwood have Skipper's name).
Ship No casualties. 130 French Troops heavily machine unned Moorish and bombed -
landed.
"EVELYN ROSE" -
(Fleetwood have Skipper's name).
Ship heavily machine gunner one Tropeller landed and bombed.
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Only lost damage on wreck. sustained 130 French -

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"JACINTA"
- Heavily and to wreck bombed off W. -
Ramsgate. and 110 crew French taken Troops off beached. by landed. a tug from tings particulars of all but I understand that the numbers of
These are ships unobtainable, being fishing vessels, official a e Port Fishery Captain, men Fleetwood. serving in them can be obtained addresses from ieutenant Jordan, R.N.R., for decoration or suitable me by award.
I attach F.J. list of names of officers and men, given he very traditions of the Sea under unprecedented conditions?
Lieutenant best F.J. Jordan, R.N.R. has, in my opinion, upheld and I have much pleasure in recommending him and adding his name to the list of those which he himself has given me.
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REPORT OF OPERATIONS.
Trawler II "GAVA", Flag
No. Fleetwood also Fishing Ship, Section,
"EDWINA", "VELIA", "EVELYN ROSE", "DHOON", "JACINTA".
day, 27th May, 1940.
30 p.m.
Left Fleetwood.
iday, 31st May.
Having a.m. received arrived at Dover the previous evening, at 7.40
orders to proceed to Ramsgate.
Lge
.10 a.m.
Entered Ramsgate Harbour and embarked stores for troop but
3.30 p.m.
Left Harbour and anchored off Harbour.
Saturday, 1st June, 1940.
at
,
7.25. a.m.
Ordered to proceed to Dunkirk and pick up and transpor ly. army troops that were contacted. Proceeded immediate ores ish
9.00 a.m.
is;
Received signal from Naval launch - "Am broken down".
Took same alongside, "GAVA's" engineer effecting in repairs.
come antil
9.30 a.m.
Dropped launch astern in tow.
9.41 a.m.
Ten Heinkels opened attack on vessel. Bren gun,
We rifles and 12 pdr. in action. Two bombs dropped thre
25 yards ahead, and one bomb fell close on starboard en
, quarter. Two 'planes' engines set on fire, one falling in sea. Trawler machine gunned.
9.58. a.m.
Order cease fire.
11.00 a.m.
Attack by two 'planes, one bomb dropped. Vessel in en action.
11.08 a.m.
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Cease fire ordered.
orty
11.25 a.m.
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Moored alongside Train Ferry Lock, Dunkirk, and commenced embarking French Tank Corps Troops.
11.40 a.m.
Swarms planes attacked harbour, especially directed transport "LADY diving over transport, machine Two of enemy OF MAN" alongside Mole.> 12 pdr.
and on planes and rifles defending trawler. trawler direct hits made planes on falling over Mole, trawler. plane
Bren gun planes diving past another on coming "LADY OF down MAN", out of control close to
11.49 a.m.
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11.57 a.n.
Order cease fire.
raid, five planes concentrating action. their on
Another attack on air "GAVA", all guns in
21.01 p.m.
direct Heinkel two 500 hit lb. shot with bombs down 12 dropping when pdr. power after close diving fourth to stern. on shot trawler, (H.E.) by