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26th MAY to 20th May. To Dunkirk and back.
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2000+ 26th off Deal.
Warker are proceeded towards Dunkirk via route past Calais. fine and clear.
hient RNVR
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0115. off entrance to Dunkirk. signalled, no response. Being ignorant of conditions and harbour, attempted to enter slowly. Star engine failed owing to wire round propellor. Considered entrance might be fouled so
Dynam. 261.
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H.M.S. MONA'S ISLE. A.B.V.
50
5th June 1940.
commodore. R.N.
Principal Sea Transport Hotel, Officer,
Warden Dover.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit, as requested, a seperate report of events in the two crossings of this ship to Dunkirk.
The behaviour of the entire ships company was exemplary under the most trying conditions, and it is difficult to pick out any special names.
I beg, however, to mention P.O. B.POPE. R.N.R. O.N. D.5672, whose coolness at the 12 pdr gun under heavy machine gun and cannon fire deserves special mention. After the crew had sustained casualties and were forced to take cover, this man exposed himself to fire to close the cordite boxes.
In doing this he was wounded and refused to cease carrying out his duties until the ship was safely berthed about six hours afterwards.
I have the honour, Sir,
To be
Your obedient servant,
T.C.K.Dosding
Comdr R.N.R.
Commanding Officer.

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From Director of Trade Division.
To Consular Shipping Advisers Amsterdam
"
"
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Rotterdam
"
"
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Antwerp
(Copy to Naval Attache Hague)
QUESTIONNA.IRE to accompany N.C. 3/2/69.
(Note very early replies, even if incomplete, are of the first importance. Accurate information, if obtainable, should follow in a supplementary report).
1. Small coasters known to be laid up.
(a) In what localities are any laid up?
(b) In what numbers?
(c) In what state of readiness for sea as regards stores, fuel, crews, quick access to the sea?
2.
Small coasters.
Do these craft carry anchor equipment with which they can moor themselves head-and-stern? (Those which may come to Poole or Milford Haven will be required to stow very closely and stern moorings will be essential.)
3. Fishing Vessels.
What number and description are likely to take part in an evacuation?
From what ports do they work? Where are any laid up?
4. Shipping.
What number and description is likely to be found in Flushing?
In Terneusen? In Ghent?
Considering Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Flushing, Terneusen,
Ghent:-
Do you agree with the estimate offered in Admiralty Memorandum
NL/TD 61/40 paragraph 3 as to the maximum number of refugees which could safely be embarked, on the assumptions there made?
How long would be required to clear each port of Shipping?
Is any emergency line of communication prepared at Ymuiden,
Flushing, and Hook of Holland?
Is there any possibility, during an emergency evacuation of observers at these three places checking and reporting the numbers of ships which pass out?

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Any further communication should be addressed to:-
The Secretary of the Admiralty,
London, S.W.1.
quoting "N.L/T.D.2014/40"
ADMIRALTY, S.W.1.
on the outside of the envelope as well as in
22nd March, 1940.
the text.
Commander in Chief, The Nore.
Commander in Chief, Portsmouth.
Commander in Chief, Western Approaches.
Commander in Chief, Rosyth.
Vice Admiral, Dover.
Commander in Chief, Home Fleet.
Flag Officer in Charge, Glasgow.
Flag Officer in Charge, Greenock.
Flag Officer in Charge, Belfast.
Flag Officer in Charge, Cardiff.
Naval Officer in Charge, Avonmouth.
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Flag Officer in Charge, Portland (copy for Naval Control
Service Officer, Weymouth)
Flag Officer in Charge, Milford Haven.
Flag Officer in Charge, Liverpool.
Rear Admiral Holland.
Vice Admiral Gordon Campbell.
I am to forward herewith a copy of two memoranda of instructions ("X" and "Y" of T.D. 2014/40) as to the evacuation of shipping from Dutch and Belgian ports and the reception of refugees in the United Kingdom in the event of an emergency.
Except where specially indicated instructions in this matter supersede those in Admiralty letter N.L/T.D.61/40
of 26th January, 1940.
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In view of possible emberkation of active enemy agents in refugee ships arrangements made in the reception anchorages should include immediate search of ships particularly small coasters for offensive equipment, and prevention of unauthorised movement of any ship from the anchorage.
Sporadic Landings may be attempted at many points on the coast. In such cases Customs assume res onsibility for seizure and detention of vessels. Ministry of Health and
Immigration Department of Home Office in conjunction with
Home Security Department take control of passengers and crew. Customs, Home Office, and H.I.5. are being supplied with addresses and telephone numbers of Flag Officers in
Lox well
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Addressed:- F.O.C. North Atlantic, repeated Admiralty
C.in C. Western Approaches, N.O.I.C. Liverpool.
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CONFIDENTIAL.
By Sir Andrew Browne Cunningham, Knight
Grand of Cross of the Military Division the Most Honourable Order of the
Bath, Companion of the Distinguished
Service Order, Admiral in His
1941 d3s02
DAYS MILITARY
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chiet of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed on the
Mediterranean Station.
Med. 427/278.
MEMORANDUM.
LOSS OF H.M.S. SCUDD III.
His Majesty's Ship SCUDD III having been lost by enemy action it is my direction that she is to be regarded as having been formally paid off on Wednesday, the 27th day of
August, 1941. Pay should be computed to 27th August, 1941, inclusive.
Given under my hand this thirtieth day of August, nineteen hundred and forty one.
ADMIRAL.
Po:- Temporary Acting Lieutenant
Robert Cunningham MacMillan,
Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve, late of H.M.S. SCUDD III.
(Copies to:- Secretary of the Admiralty (Med.1476/427/278).
Rear Commodores, Admiral, Royal Alexandria. Naval Barracks, Portsmouth,
Devonport and Chatham.
Commander, Senior Local Patrols, Ships,
Naval Officer, Inshore Alexandria. Squadron.
Commanding Officers, H.M. SPHINX.
Base Accountant NILE, Officer, H.M.S. NILE.)
CANOPUS and

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Dynams 20.
3/4/0/1100,
Sea Transport Office,
Lord Warden Hotel,
15369
Dover,
4th. June 1940.
The Vice Admiral,
Dover.
Submitted:
On the forenoon of the 3rd. June the Master of the "Manxman" requested to be allowed to return to his ship. He had been relieved the previous day with some of his crew, for a rest.
He assured me that his crew would be alright and confirmed this later. She was due to sail at 2210.
At 2235 as she had not sailed I made enquiries as to why she had not done so and was informed that she was short of three greasers and the Second Officer.
The Master said he was prepared to sail without the Second Officer but the Chief Engineer was not ready to sail without his greasers.
I got in touch with the Shipping Federation who promptly supplied some other officers but by then it was too late to sail her.
I placed an armed guard on board and sent her to anchor in the harbour.
VICE ADMIRAL
Commodore R.N.
4- JUN 1940
PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER, DOVER.
#
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DOVER
Never completed a trip. Should have sailed on
3 separate occasions. On the last occasion, at 1745/2. she

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Lord Warden Hotel,
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eet.
The Vice Admiral,
The Castle, e.
Dover.
OPERATION DYNAMO
Submitted:
irth
S/S"Tynwald" refused to sail from Folkestone.
Part new crew put on board. Those who stayed were the
Chief Officer as Master, Second Officer, Purser, W/T.
Operator and Carpenter.
ne,
On the 4th. June eight upper deck hands short.
by
Sailed the 5th. with only four deck hands.
S/s"Ben-my-Chree.
Captain and crew left ship. The Chief Officer stayed as Captain and five greasers and W/T. Operator remained otherwise a new crew was put on board.
ly
S/S" Manxman"
Refused to sail from Folkestone. New crew put t
on board. Engineers remained. She made a trip and returned to Dover. The original Captain returned and some of the crew.
She should have sailed on Monday night but would not go. The Captain reported three engineers short at the last minute. Considered quite unnecessary to wait for three engineers. Master and crew sent ashore at Folkestone.
The Master was allowed to return to the ship at Dover next day.
VICE ADMIRAL
6- JUN 1940
Commodore,R.N.
PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER, DOVER.
Lynoura
Never occasions. completed a trip. Should have sailed as produced 3 separate hopeless an and engine other breakdown ships On the made as last excuse. use occasion, of instead. Was at given 1745/2, up on she

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5th.June 1940.
236 eet.
B.
The Vice Admiral,
The Castle,
Dover.
OPERATION DYNAMO.
irth
Submitted:
The following cases of ships refusing to me, sail occurred.
by
1. At Dover.
29th. May S/S"Canterbury" Special report.
29th. May S/S"Ngaroma" (Sailed when Armed Guard arrived)
30th. May s/s"St.Seiriol"
3rd. June S/S"Manxman" Special report.
lly
2. At Folkestone.
g.
2/3rd. June s/s"Ben-my-Chree. On the afternoon of the 2nd.
at the Guard had to force the crew back on board at the point of the bayonet in order to keep them on board until the relief crew arrived.
2nd. June S/S"Tynwald" and S/S"Malines"
S/S"Tynwald" subsequently sailed in accordance with instructions. S/S"Malines" proceeded to Southampton, without orders.
VICE ADDI
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6- JUN 1940
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Commodore R.N.
D
PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSFORT OFFICER, DOVER.
2.
Lyranno t
Never completed a trip. Should have sailed on
3 separate occasions. On the last occasion, at 1745/2, she produced an engine breakdown as excuse.
Was given up as hopeless and other ships made use of instead.

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W.H.S. 7711
RETURN TO
Evacuation of Troops from,
Dunkirk- 1 may to June
1940
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Subject.. Personnel. Recommendations for Services in Action.
From
The Commanding Officer. H.M.S. BIDEFORD.
Date
June 6th. 1940. No
To
The Vice Admiral Commanding. Dover.
Sir,
I have the honour to forward the following report on the conduct of my officers and ships company during the period May 29th - May 31st. 1940.
2. The general behaviour of the personnel was excellent. There was a feeling of great satisfaction throughout the ship when the orders td proceed to Dunkirk were recieved,
3. The behaviour of the men under fire was exemplary.
There were no signs of panic or fear; orders were passed and recieved clearly, and were executed rapidly and correctly. All did their duty calmly and efficiently.
4. Great credit for the general organisation of the ship to meet emergencies is due to the late Lieutenant PAUL
ALISTAIR STEWART R.N., the Executive officer and Gunnery officer of the ship.
5. No acts of exceptional gallantry were observed, but I wish to bring to your special notice the two following cases of very great devotion to duty:-
I. Surgeon Lieutenant JOHN JORDAN. MB. B.Ch. R.N.
This officer by his conduct, zeal and unswerving devotion to duty throughout the period May 29th - May 31st.
was an outstanding example to us all. His Sick Berth Attendant seriously wounded; with limited resources, he competed with some fifty casualties, many horribly mutilated or dangerously wounded. He performed several major operations; he organised his limited resources to their utmost,; throughout the period
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he attended his patients continuously, and at all times displayed great ability, patience and understanding. No effort was too much for him, no call was left unanswered; he was completely selfless. He upheld the traditions of the Royal Navy and of his profession in a most worthy manner. It is considered that he WO
would be the very worthy recipient of a decoration in recognition of his services.
GEORGE
II. No.7354480. Private/WILLIAM CROWDER.
6th. Field Ambulance. 'B' Company.
This man wasembarked from Bray Beach for passage to
England. After the ship was struck by bombs he volunteered immediately to assist the Surgeon in tending the wounded, About an hour later H.M. Kellett came alongside to take off all troops embarked, because this was considered most advisable. Crowder promptly said he would remain in H.M.S. Bidefoed and continue tending the wounded. He did this knowing full well thatH. M.S.
Bideford was very severly damaged and aground; that at that time it was considered highly improbable the ship would reach
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would reach England;
yet in he was prepared to give up his chance of getting away order to tend his wounded comrades. He remained in of the greatest possible help to our Surgeon. Crowder
H.M.S. Bideford after H.M.S. Kellett had proceeded, and was carried out his voluntary duties for all but forty eight hours continuously, in a most efficient manner. I consider this man showed a great sense of duty and displayed great personal courage in his decision to remain onboard. I wish decoration. to recommend him as being worthy of consideration for a
6. The following men of this ship are recommended for their services. They are placed in order of merit.
I.S.P.O. Charles William Donnelly. D/K.59925.
A/Ck. Albert Victor HOCKING. D/MX.58549.
When the ship was bombed everyone aft was killed or badly wounded, except these two men. S.P.O.
Donnelly's duty was "in charge of the after fire and repair party". Hocking formed one of the "First Aid Party".
The fire main aft wasblown away, and fire brue out in the cabin flat immediately above the after magazine.
These two men working entirely on their own, ran hoses aft from the first sound connection, and succeeded in getting the fire under sontrol, and hoses down the after magazine hatch to flood the magazine, (the magazine flooding arrangements were destroyed) and partly flooded it before assistance came, I consider their very prompt and efficient action probably saved the ship, and I consider them both worthy of consideration for the Distinguished Service Medal.
II. Iconsider the following three men worthy of being
"mentioned in despatches" for the services set forth against their names.
(a) Signalman Charles Raymond CRAIG.D/JX.141848.
He was landed with Lieutenant Davey, when that officer landed to organise the embarkation on the beach. Craig joined one of the embarkation posts, took charge of the signalling apparatus and got into communication with several ships. When the station was destroyed by bombing, Craig improvised a signal lamp out of the head light of a lorry, and used this till the battery ran down. He remained ashore all night and was eventually sent off by the embarkation officer.
On arrival at Dover he volunteered immediately to go over to
Dunkirk Pier, where signalmen were required, and spent another night there.
(b) P.O.Tel. Frederick PERRY. D/JX. 127240.
After the main mast and all aerials were destroyed this man succeeded in rigging a jury aerial and getting through an importatnt signal to the Vice Admiral, Dover.
(c) AB. Leslie Kenneth FOSTER. D/J.108109.
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and there was no further use for a quartermaster, he acted as my personal messenger. He took a number of important verbal messages to various officers and ratings in the ship, and brought the replies. No message had to be repeated to him and he got all questions and replies correctly.
7. I would- wish also to bring to your notice the general conduct of LieutenantJOHN ARTHUR STANLEY DAVEY R.N.
This officer wasNavigating officer of the ship. Whilst embarking troops his fluent knowledge of French was of the greatest possible assistance. He also landed and succeeded in getting some order amongst the troops getting into the boats, in ensuring that boats were not overcrowded and SO on.
On return to the ship he took charge and reorganised the ships company to carry out all the work of the ship. He was tireless in the performance of his duties and was avery great help to me. Many of the tasks he was called upon to perform were extremely unpleasant.
When the ship arrived at Dover he volunteered his services as an interprter and to go over to Dunkirk to assist in the final evacuations. The fact that his services were not accepted is no fault of his.
I consider that he is worthy of being "mentioned in despatches".
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Lieutenant Commander in Command.
ICE ADMIRAL
10 JUN 1940
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Subject: Report on Operations in connection with the evacuation of the B.E.F. from the Dunkirk area.
From
:. The Commanding Officer, H.M.S. "Calcutta".
Date
:. 6th June 1940.
No. 061/28
To
:. The Vice-Admiral, Dover.
(Copies to:- The Commander in Chief, Nore.
The Flag Officer, 20th Cruiser Squadron
The following report on the minor part played by H.M.S. "Calcutta" in the evacuation of the B.E.F. from the Dunkirk area is submitted.
2.
In view of the vast number of reports which you will receive, it has been made as brief as possible in the form of a chronological time table of events with covering remarks at the end.
Monday 27th May
23L0
Sailed from Trinity Bay, The Downs for La Panne.
Tuesday 28th May
0115
Loud explosion about 5 cables on starboard beam probably from torpedo fired by ehemy submarine or M.T.B.
0125
Torpedo track crossing from port to starboard missed ship about 100 yards astern.
0135
M.T.B. heard and vaguely sighted bearing Green 60°.
Ship manoeuvred under large helm. No subsequent torpedo tracks or explosions seen or heard.
0248
Anchored in position 005° La Panne, air light, 310
Motor Cutter and both whalers sent in to beach to commence evacuation into paddle steamers mine sweepers "Sandown" and "Gracie Fields" who were much closer inshore. "Grafton", 'Greyhound"
and "Impulsive" also evacuating from. this beach.
0500
Opened fire on one Heinkel.
0523
Opened fire on one J U 88.
0615
Impulsive ordered to proceed to Dunkirk and go alongside East pier.
0621
Opened fire on 3 Heikels.
0625
Evacuation of beach completed. "Grafton" and
"Greyhound" proceeded. Paddle Minesweepers
"Sandown" and "Gracie Fields" ordered alongside to disembark their 700 troops into "Calcutta".
0641
Opened fire on 1 Heinkel.
0715
Weighed and proceeded to Sheerness.
1215
Arrived Sheerness, disembarked 700 troops and completed with oil fuel and provisions.
1710
Slipped from buoy and proceeded to La Panne.
2157
Anchored in position 01410 La Panne Air Light 2"
Boats sent in to the same beach as had been used previously. Heavy surf running and conditions for embarking troops extremely difficult. Only one Schoot to assist in embarkation of about 70
wounded.
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Subject:. Recommendations for an award or decoration in connection with the evacuation of the B.E.F.
from the Dunkirk area.
From
The Commanding Officer, H.M.S. "Calcutte".
Date
6th June 1940.
No. 062/28
To
The Vice-Admiral, Dover.
(Copied to:- The Commander in Chief, Nore.
Q
The Flag Officer, 20th Cruiser
Squadron.)
ble d
It 1s desired to recommend the following for consideration for a decoration or award in connection with the evacuation of the B.E.F. from the Dunkirk area:-
Mr. Frederick James March, Gunner, Roayl Navy.
For his initiative and resource in charge of tro
"Calcutta's" boats and for his untiring example and energy tty in working up to his waist in heavy surf for hours on end.
S
Signalman Harry Guy O.N. C/JX 150713
n's
For his untiring energy and devotion to duty in holding the whaler's bows to a heavy surf for hours on end and whilst being continuously drenched with water rts up to the shoulders.
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VICE ADMIRAL
D.M.fees. D.M.
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10 JUN 1940
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CAPTAIN

Dynaino Duplicate
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H.M.S. Dolphin,
16
Gosport.
June 6th.I940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report of the proceedings of HM.S.Dolphin's Power Boat.
2.
The boat sailed from Gosport at 1915 on Wednesday 29th.
May with orders to proceed to Ramsgate with all despatch, remaining overnight at Newhaven, or if it should not be possible to reach there before dark, to make Littlehampton. Owing to delay in sailing and to adverse weather conditions it was only possible to make the latter port at 2200. The Dutch motor launch M73 had arrived about 15 minutes previously.
3.
80 gallons of petrol were embarked from H.M.S. Peregrine and the motor boat proceeded to Ramsgate in company with M 73.
On arrival off Dover at 1400, owing to shortage of petrol combined with the uncertainty of navigation by the boat's compass in the prevailing fog, it was decided to enter the harbour to refuel. Considerable delay was necessary at the contraband control ship before entering and also before fuelling at the petrol jetty, and it was not before 1900 that orders were received from the
Naval Base that the boat was not to proceed to Ramsgate but was to be held in readiness to proceed to sea at short notice.
4.
Orders were given at 0030 on 31st. May for.M.S.Dolphin's boat to proceed with a similar boat from H.M.S. Excellent to La
Panne and Bray Dunes, respectively, the two boats to remain in company until within a short distance of the French coast. Charts and the route were supplied to each boat and information was obtained that if there was a shortage of petrol on reaching the destination it could be obtained from H.M.S.Hebe.
5.
Shortly after passing the North Goodwin Light Vessel it
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was found that more petrol was being consumed than had been estimated, mainly due to yawing caused by a considerable stern sea and swell, and "Excellent's" boat found it necessary to reduce speed to about 8 knots.
6.
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was seen and an attempt was made to sink it by rifle fire but this was impracticable owing to the unsteadiness of the boat. The approximate position of the mine was later reported.
7.
At 1115 the boat arrived off La Panne, and, being short of petrol, closed H. M.S. Hebe but was unable to obtain any from her. As there were no other ships carrying petrol off La Panne, it was thought desirable to return to Bray in order to have a reasonably safe margin of petrol before conveying troops. On arrival at Bray, "Excellent's" boat signalled that she had struck a submerged object and required assistance. As I had been told by a destroyer that the depth of water in that position was 3 feet and had also been told by the Senior Officer at Bray to be extremely careful not to get into shallow water, it was not considered advisable owing to the state of the sea to risk the loss of a second boat. Another shallower draughted boat did, in fact try to assist but ran aground.
8.
20 gallons of petrol were obtained at Bray and the boat proceeded back to La Panne. Before reaching there, however, all ships weighed and left under shell fire from shore batteries from the town which was shortly afterwards OCC-
upied by the enemy. In consequence the motor boat returned to Bray.
9.
Enquiries were made at destroyers and other vessels present as to whether "Dolphin's" boat could be of any assistance, but again, owing to the shallowness of the water and state of the sea it was not possible to go alongside the improvised pier from which all troops were being embarked
(no troops were at this time wading out to boats), nor was there a demand for a boat for towing purposes.
10. as to the usefulness of this boat under the circumstances,
After consultation with the senior officer present it was decided to obtain a tow back to Dover to refuel, and there it was hoped that another tow could be obtained back to Dunkirk, where, it was believed, the boat could be more usefully employed. A tow was obtained from H.M.S.Sargossa at 1415

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at 1415 and a return was made to Dover, where,after fuelling the boat's return was reported to the Operations Room.
Instructions were given to stand by for further orders which were to be given at 0400 next morning. These instructions were cancelled and no movement was made on Saturday 1st.June.
11.
On 2nd. June "Dolphin's" boat was attached to the officer in charge of small boats for towing and despatch purposes in Dover harbour. She was so employed until noon on June 4th.
12.
The crew of the boat were keen to return to Dunkirk if a tow could be obtained, but after several enquiries it appeared that the boat was considered unsuitable for the workand the boat had, unfortunatly, to remain employed in
Dover harbour. On 4th. June Able Seaman Stephans was lent as coxswain of the Walmer lifeboat at his request, but shortly afterwards all operations were cancelled.
13. for Littlehampton, arriving there at 2115. The following morn-
The motor boat sailed from Dover at 1315 on June 4th.
ing 50 gallons of petrol were taken in and at 0915 the boat sailed for Portsmouth. A certain amount of engine trouble was experienced of a minor nature. The boat arrived at Fort
Blockhouse at 1245.
14. in charge of the engines and also to Lag. Saunders, both of
Considerable credit is due to Ldg. Sto. Morris who was them working tirelessly to keep the motors in the best of condition, especially as the outward journey to Dover was made at maximum revolutions and no engine trouble was experienced until the return journey. Credit is also due to Ldg. Sea.
Cobley, the coxswain of the boat.
I have the honour to be,
Sir, your obedient servant
Captain (st,
H.M.S. Dolphin,
Gosport.
Bowden
CAP RAIN IN (S)
* VICE ADMIRA sub Leviten and R.N.
A5th
8 JUN1940
12 JUN 1940
SUBMARINE
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H.M.S. "Dolphin"
Gosport,
Hants.
6th June 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to report the following proceedings of H.M.S. "Dwarf" inconnection with evacuation of the
B.E.F.from Dunkirk.
2) H.M.S. "Dwarf" sailed from Portsmouthuat 2100 on
Wednesday 29th May. 1940. for Ramsgate. During the passage there was nothing of interest to note, and' Dwarf" arrived at 1700 on Thursday 30th May.
3) After provisioning, coaling and embarking two Lewis guns, "Dwarf" sailed for Dunkirk at 2000 using route "X"
4) At about 0030 on Friday "Dwarf was some 6 miles
North West of Dunkirk, so waited till daylight before attempting to enter the buoyed channel to Dunkirk.
During the passage up the channel a formation of
German reconnaissaice aeroplanes appeared overhead.
Every ship in the vicinity, as well as the soldiers an the beach, 2 opened fire. "Dwarf": 'starboard Lewis gunner registered several tracer bullets in one of the machines which turned away to the South.
5) On reaching Dunkirk "Dwarf" was ordered by a destroyer to proceed to La Panne However, after steaming for about & mile the motor barge "Viking "hailed for assistance. She had 150 soldiers on board, and in attempting could to get off the heach, burnt out her clutches. She now go in the astern direction.
6) only time there was a fresh North West wind and At the tide, as well as several wrecks and ships in at anchor, rising which made operations in order to get her tow very difficult.

From:- Lt. Commdr. A.R.W. Sayle, R.N.R.
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Date:- 9th June, 1940.
To:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
GALLANTRY IN ACTION - DUNKIRK EVACUATION.
Sir,
I have the honour to inform you that it was reported to me by the Sub-Lieutenant R.N. (name unknown) in command of H.M.S. "Dwarf" tender to the
Submarine Depot, Portsmouth, that the coxswain of the
"Dwarf", although shot through both knees when under heavy machine gun fire, remained at his post of duty refusing to be relieved and later refusing "morphine"
although in considerable pain. I understand this coxswain is now in Ramsgate Hospital; the Sub-
Lieutenant has now returned to Fort Blockhouse.
I regret that I am unable to supply the name either of the Coxswain * or the Sub-Lieutenant.
I have the honour to be, Sir, why not as ask at 14 Hospital?
Your obedient Servant,
(sgd) A.R.W. SAYLE.
Lt. Cmmdr. R.N.R.

roin:- - Commanding Officer, H.M.S. 11 LORMONT ".
ate:- 19th June 1940.
Co:-
Vice Admiral Commanding Dover Forces.
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Your 1949/18.
Bood
Sir,
With reference to operation Dymamo, I should like to draw your attention to the following members of the
Ship's Company:-
Sub. Lieutenant K.M.Cutler, R.N.R. who under difficult circumstances and with unreliable compasses, performed the navigation throughout with success. I should like to recommend this. Officer for advancement to the rank of Lieutenant.
Sub. Lieutenant A.Davidson R.N.R. who under fire took away the motor launch in order to rescue a British
Airman in Dunkirk Roads.
Temp. Sub. Lieut. (E) H.Henshaw R.N.R. who throughout the operation remained in the Engineroom in order to maintain and even exceed the designed speed of the Ship.
remainder of the Ship's Company were in excellent The spirits throughout, remaining at their posts

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H.M.S. EXCELLENT,
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PORTSMOUTH.
TEL: 2334 & 2335.
Sir,
After returning from leave,
I
have been instructed to submit full report on the Dunkirk perations.
May 29ᵗʰ. I was appointed 1/c "Nelson's"
5 It. fast power boat.
2200/29.Left Portsmouth at very short otice with a crew of IL.S., IE.R.A.sth class
AB, 10D.
2201/29. Ignition drive of starboand engine fractured, rendering engine useless for remainder of operations.
repairs arried to centre engine. Repairs also
0500/30 Arrived Newhaven for fuel and out out on hull and self balers, as during had night. become half full of water
Very willing and useful help given duties until the ship
I have the honour, SII,
Your obedient servant,
To be
J.C.K. Dow dung Officer. Comdr R.N.R.
Commanding

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Sun, 26th May to 28th May. To Dunkirk and back.
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26th May.
2000. anchored off Deal.
2116. proceeded towards Dunkirk via route past Calais. fine and clear.
27th May.
0115. off entrance to Dunkirk. signalled, no response. Being ignorant of conditions and harbour, attempted to enter slowly. Star engine failed owing to wire round propellor. Considered entrance might be fouled so backed out. Propellor cleared itself.
0130. Proceeded down channel to interrogate several French craft as to position inside harbour, pilots etc. No satisfaction.
0250. Signalled V.A.D. for instructions. HM.S. KING ORRY in similar position.
0321. Orders to enter at daylight.
0416. Entered and made contact with S.T.O. No tugs available, so swung ship and berthed at Quai Felix Faure, with all guns firing on enemy aircraft.
0530 Alongside. commenced embarking. about 1500 men, approx.
0704. Proceeded out of harbour.
BODD Off Gravelines, observed several British small craft and Hospital
0730
ship being shelled some distance ahead.
0750. Heavily shelled and straddled by several? guns, approx 12pdr, firing shrapnell. Several hits of sorts and casualities.
0805. Considered it worth the risk of turning to N.W, being at the moment ogf
Dunkirk A.W. buoy. Apparently got out of range.
0825. Six Messerschmitt appeared. Opened fire with 4" and 2 lewis guns. 12par boapp) Aircraft carried out about four attacks, from the sun, invisible to us.
from astern. "errific machine gun fire, a great deal of which missed ahead, but many direct hits with cannon, especially around after 12 pdr, whose crew under Sub Lt A.E. Neave R.N.R. stood up to it extremely well, but sustained casualties, including the sub lteutanant.
The packed troops on the open deck suffered badly; had the shooting been acurate the losses would have been very much greater.
0835. Aircraft apparently out of ammunition and sheered off.
D.G. gear: W/T set; 10" signal lamp; steering gear; out of action. speed maintained. Steered West to Outer Ruytingen Buoy No 7. by engines.
0900. Called H.M.S. WINDSOR. ( well to S.W. of us.) asked her to report our condition to V.A.D.
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1000.( approx.) off Dover entrance; Windsor asked for tug. reported the casualties.
1054. Tug Lady Brassey fast. orders to wait for berth;
1156. Tug Simla fast with orders to enter, and go to Eastern arm.
1214. Entered Harbour. and waited for berth.
1353. Berthed at Admiralty pier. cam'ced disembarking at once.
1835. All ashore, including about 23 dead and about 60 wounded. all due to air attack.
Remained at Pier all night and berthed in
Granville Dock at 0520 28th May. to effect numerous repairs to all boats, steering gear, D.G. winding; electrical circuits; dynamo.
IFresh and Salt water tanks and services.
The behaviour of the entire ships company under very trying conditions was magnificent, especially that of the Engine Room branch, whose work was considerably hampered by the congestion of troops and wounded round about the engine room, ( on the Main deck.)
The coolness, confidence, cheerfulness and courage of all ranks of the
Military was a great incentive to all concerned.
The fear lest a 600 gallon Diesel Oil tank on the shelter deck should be perforated and take fire, being quite unprotected was the greatest concern.
J.C.K. Dowding
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H.M.S MONA'S ISLE. A.B.V. Report of events covering period
Sat, 1st June to Sun 2nd June. To Dunkirk and back.
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1st June. Sat. Ship in Granville dock. "epaired and ready for service.
0909. Left Dock and proceeded to Dunkirk. by " X " route.
1305. Observed wreck of " Scotia " and another vessel, apparently on Dyck
Bank, with H.M.S. H. 15 alongside wreck taking off survivors.
Closed as requested by H. 15, in company with a great number of small craft proceeding to Dunkirk.
Lowered 3 boats, manned by various ratings of all departments, and picked up a few survivors. All other craft doing likewise. Took some survivors from other craft.
1422 When no more could be dona, proceeded towards Dunkirk. H.15 had left for Dover, crowded. Scotia was on fire aft and it was apparent that no more men were on the wreck itself, and very few alive in the water.
1448. Passed No 5 buoy. Heavily shelled and straddled by small calibre guns.
No hits after about 4 salvoes.
1505. Between Nos 11 and 13 bouys, was straddled by two salvoes from Dive bombers. Bombe were very close, deluging the entire ship with water, but apparently no damage, though ship was badly shaken.
1540. B erthed at inside berth, Eastern arm, Dunkirk. S.N.O wished me to go to Western arm, but tide being low there was insufficeent water.
1550. Com'ced to embark British troops, and numerous stretcher cases.
1730. Ship full and very congested with about 1500 men. Advised S.N.O I could not safely take more, being considerably worried about stability.
S.N.O strongly advised me to wait, under cover of the shore guns, until
2100. when it was high water and getting dark for the passage across.
This I agreed with; During this wait of nearly 4 hours, several dive bombing attacks were made by flights of aircraft on two wrecks outside the harbour, which seemed to indicate that they were anxious to get rid of their bombs on anything which did not fire back. as an intense fire was maintained on them from our 8 Lewis guns and several Bren guns which the soldiers had rigged up in various places and worked for us.
Several flights of aircraft passed overhead, apparently bombers, but whilst the R.A.F. were about there was peace.
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A British Spitfire crashed outside the Harbour; the pilot rescued and put on board us where his coolness and help in identifying the aircraft was most useful.
Both ships and shore batteries opened fire on R.A.F. machines more than once when recognition was difficult.
2100. Proceeded; a sunken trawler just inside the entrance made approach to the wharf difficult which must have been much more so after dark for the ships which came in after us.
The enemy were apparently shelling the dock entrance from some distance whilst we lay there, but nothing came close to us.
2300 Passed North Goodwin L.V. The darkness was not deep enough to prevent ships seeing each other at some distance, or to pick up the wreck of the Scotia were she lay practically in the channel down to the No 5 buoy.
I consider the navigation of all the numerous small craft to have been of the highest order, all things considered.
June 2nd Sun. 0150. Reported arrival off Dover entrance to V.A.D.
0300. Berthed at Admiralty Pier and Com'ced discharging.
Ship was then found to be making water in No 2 hold; stokehold. is The main steam pipes joints were leaking in three places, and fracture was suspected. The
L.P. turbine rings collapsed; the base of a bilge pump suspected fracture.
The maintaining of a fairly good speed and working in the engine room on the passage back, with the escape of steam due to these defects was very creditable work.
On this occasion as before the behaviour of the ships company was most praiseworthy; ppp the conduct and courage of all ranks of the military was all of the very highest order and an inspiration to all connected with them theoughout these grievous times.
J.C.K.Drodung
Comdr R.N.R.

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Royal Naval Hospital,
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Chatham.
To: Rear-Admiral Taylor, O.B.E..
13th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to forward the narrative of events whilst in command of m.v. "NEW PRINCE OF WALES"
Bray. until she was believed sunk at 1415 at the beaches near
A.M. Wednesday 29th May I was ordered to proceed to Sheerness to report to the Commodore at H.M.S. "WILDFIRE"
Arrived Sheerness about 1700 was ordered to proceed in m.v. "NEW PRINCE OF WALES" leading flotilla of seven light craft. Left camber at H.M.S. "WILDFIRE" proceeded to sea through boom. Two boats appeared to be in difficulties and did not leave the boom. I was met by escort yacht and formed astern of her.
Had to slow down to keep boats in company. First three boats astern kept good station, remaining one fell astern but owing to urgency of getting boats to destination flotilla did not decrease speed any further.
About 2200 yacht escort was challenged from shore.
She informed me an officer was required to go in to
Margate for orders, so proceeded myself in fast motor boat
"MARSAYRA". Established my identity and was told to push on to Ramsgate. While away one boat "QUEEN
BOADACEA" broke down, after some delay she was taken in tow by escort yacht. My port engine broke down, speed.
greatly reduced. One boat lost contact in darkness. I
went back to look for her off Longrose, search unsuccessful, rejoined escort. Fog came down at dawn and escort anchored with "NEW PRINCE OF WALES", "QUEEN BOADACEA"
and "MARSAYRA", off Ramsgate exact position uncertain.
After an hour fog cleared enough to show buoy ahead so proceeded with "MARSAYRA" in company escort yacht following with "QUEEN BOADACEA". Engines misfiring badly and stopped just outside Ramsgate, anchored and proceeded into harbour in "MARSAYRU". Reported to Naval Officer-in-
Charge Ramsgate received charts and orders to proceed to beaches between Bray and La Panne and to carry on ferrying troops from shore to ships until only enough fuel remained to return. Boats were towed in, repairs started on "NEW PRINCE OF WALES" immediately.
Engines ready for use at 1630 so proceeded to sea 30/5
at once by route 'X' for Dunkerque. Arrived off French coast 2230 (Thursday 30th). Port engine failed again shortly after turning parallel to coast. Dunkerque burning fiercely and heavy pall of smoke covered the channel to the borth. Endeavoured to find beach with boat hardly making eny way through the water. Attempts to locate troops were insuccessful and I was lost in smoke, saw green light buoy
ДРО established approximate position, immediately fterward voptboard engine failed, had to drop anchor.
E.R.A. reported ammount of fuel remaining and I
we could not return to Ramsgate even if we did no
I. пливет BO determined to carry on until fuel ran out. The
& atco LETUS efforts of E.R.A. hite and the stoker assisting commendable and before dawn both engines though firing badly the boat was making three

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correct lying to four off knots. place a beach and crowded Sighted many with soldiers small craft go and some destroyers was hailed to out and a few came in as I boats. could. Was soldiers waded went as near inshore thought this Some apparently go alongside small coastal rowing of soldiers aground. Went to her and steamer took hour we went while she opened fire. In got way on and I lay when off bombing raid started, destroyer About to go alongside to be transferred to destroyers. off a boatload drift in port then starboard engines broke down Returning her to beach alongside and disembarked soldiers. about half an while there enough in to be reached easily by pulling. go anchor.
close close to the shore before letting so let Was could assist in the engine room to volunteer.
engines in a bad condition so I asked any soldiers who filled up with military. E.R.A. reported boats;
Royal Artillerymen and Royal Engineers came forward Six to help
E.R.A. White. Sand was found in the carburettors and the distributors required resetting. One engine was ready in just over one and a half hours, so got under way and proceeded to a destroyer to discharge men aboard.
Next attempted to get alongside pier made of army lorries by dropping astern on anchor. Only one side of the pier was approachable, wind setting on shore difficult sea running, parted all my ropes in efforts to get alongside then found pier unusable where my boat could approach.
Received and discharged more soldiers, also received signal that refuelling drifters were on their way to assist light craft.
E.R.A. reported only enough fuel remaining for ten minutes running, then went alongside destroyer where I
received one drum of petrol to carry on for a while.
Received signal for all ships to be ready to leave at a moments notice.
Both engines failed again as I was proceeding inshore
Dropped anchor in shallow water. Large air battle in progress about thirty planes involved. Very shortly after 1700 (time rather uncertain) the enemy opened fire with a gun ashore. After first shell landed in the sea
I ordered my crew to get below between the engines.
Second shell landed in the water alongside my ship about three yards off and burst. Able Seaman Todd, and Able
Seaman Holloway were instantly killed, Chief Petty Officer
Dawson received cuts on the face and neck, E.R.A. White was hit in the leg, I was hit in the nose, hip and foot.
Blinded by blood I was unable to see the extent of and asked for a report on the ship's condition and the damage. Ordered charts and secret papers to be the burned casualties incurred. Was told she was sinking slowly and my were really dead and he reported there was no doubt, they two A.B's killed. Told coxswain to make sure they had been killed outright.
The Stoker burned my papers and charts while the coxswain hailed for assistance, E.R.A. White remained by me and kept me informed as to what was happening.
assisted The into her, the remainder of the crew then abandoned motor coxswain shortly lowered the dinghy and I was launch ship (Coxswain, and were taken aboard casting the dinghy
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"NEW PRINCE OF WALES" again after she was hit.
Shortly afterward I managed to obtain sight with one eye and took charge of the wheel as the H.O. rating did not appear to know how to handle her. This left her Captain an R.N.R. Lieutenant free to direct operations, we proceeded to carry on evacuating military who were swimming in the sea. After about forty five minutes, the launch being loaded to full capacity we went alongside H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" where my crew and military were embarked.
on arrival on board I was given a morphia injection and remember nothing further until arrival in
Dover 0700 Saturday, 1st June.
I should like to bring to your notice for favourable recommendation E.R.A. (5th class) White who long continuous hours in an endeavour to maintain his enginess in running order under most difficult conditions;
also the stoker whose name I cannot recall who untiringly assisted the above.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(Sgd) P.H.E. Bennett,
Sub-Lieutenant, Royal Navy.

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* 3 JUN1940
X. 208,
Sir,
GOS GOSPORT EG
*
At Ramsgate.
9 regret to report that the shif under my command, the lighter X. 209, attached to the Royal clarence yard
Portsmouth, was involved in a shght collision early on the morning of June,st 1940. The circumstances were as follows:-
At affroximately 0200 on June 1940, X:208
was some five miles to seaward from the town of
Gravelines on that fortion of the French coast which was occupied by the fermans. The sky was totally overast by heavy nimbus cloud and the night was very dark.
9 was proceeding very cantroisly at 2 knots in order to he as silent as possible and to avoid showing my position to the Germans by my how wave. My course was South
20° West, and was as steady as youring would allow.
A bow-wave suddenly affeared on my starboard fow, and resolved itself into a small washif, nationality and class unknown due to the darkness, proceeding on a course almost exactly offosite to my own. For no apparent reason he suddenly altered course and now across my how. 9 stopped engines and then went astern, but before 9 could take the way off my shif the warship had swring himself beam on across my bows and I hit him beneath the bridge. After the collision the washit mad offand disappeared. X.208 sustained shght damag to the hows of the shif but was able to carry on her work, minus the ships boat, which was smashed by our screws as we went astem. ( Signed)
Williams, sub Lientenant, Royal navy.
R.g. Banks. act Masts.
H.W. Edmidon (Q.m.)
g a Windebank Lg slaker

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The Vice Admiral,
Dover.
Submitted:
that H. T"Canterbury's Master was not prepared to take his
On the afternoon of the 28th. May I was informed also refuse to sail.
ship to sea and that probably a number of the crew would
I went aboard H.T. "Canterbury" and interviewed the Master who repeated, in spite of my having explained the gravity of the situation, that he was unable to take the ship as he was worn out. He also informed me that he could not vouch for the crew sailing either.
I had orders given to him to raise steam and to proceed to sea at 2230/28 I then discovered that the
Master had given leave to the crew and in consequence some were missing. I sent Commander Church aboard and he reported that he considered the Chief Officer was in an unfit state to go to sea.
A medical Officer was sent aboard and reported that he was unfit. I placed an officer from my staff on board to replace the Chief Officer and put some seamen and stokers to augment the crew. The ship was with an armed guard on board and duly sailed.
VICE ADMIRAL
4- JUN 1940
Commodore R.N.
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PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER, DOVER.
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4 July 1940-
Mr dear Vaughan.
Here are some more papers about Dunkark. I dont suppose
There is anything new TO you in
Them. but we Eant very well deal with them in dependently of your V.A. In afraid they are a Git lare anyway but as we shall inevitably take some time considering V.A. Dovers recommendared if there are any comments on these papers They are sure co reach us in zime.
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Time To deal wich your formidable
Cost After that as one of my Excellent gasts remarked, there is The Invasion!
My Gest wishes your Ever
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APPENDIX 3.
RAMSGATE & MARGATE: DYNAMO OPERATION.
Reports of individual Commanding Officers taking part forwarded in accordance with N.G.O. 448.

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From:- Commander A.J. Hayward, R.N.R.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:- - Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
Left Chatham 0800, May 28th, in tug St. Clear with 11 service cutters in tow and proceeded to position three miles East of Dunkirk.
Ferried some hundreds of troops from shore to different ships and returned to Sheerness p.m. May
30th with French and Belgian troops on board.
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From:- Lieut. J. Bald, R.N.V.R.
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Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
31st May.
I was detailed to join H.M.S. "Jutland" (commanded by Lt. Commdr. Clements) as first officer. The ship proceeded on orders to Dunkirk and returned on the following morning (1st June) to Ramsgate with 180
French troops on board. A detailed report of this
R.N.R. passage has already been made by Lt. Commdr. Clements,
2nd June.
Spent day fitting out and provisioning M.V. "Paulette"
but as ship was not ready to proceed to sea by the ordered time I was not able to leave for Dunkirk.
3rd June.
Took command of M/V "Sea Roamer", 20 ton private
0930 yacht, and proceeded with provisioning, arming and getting ship ready for sea. Stood by ship until -
1830
Orders received to proceed to Dunkirk.
1840
Under way with 1st officer of H.M.S. Tilly aboard.
1850
Officer placed aboard H.M.S. Tilly; first course for Dunkirk set.
2330
Fixed Green Light in position 57° 09 42N, 2° 09 42E
extinguished, also Dunkirk Channel Buoys obscured by smoke from burning town. Decided to proceed at "dead slow" on a direct course to Dunkirk.
4th June.
0040
Off Eastern beaches of Dunkirk. No signs of B.E.F.
0050
Took off two French soldiers from derelict Dutch schoot "Horst". Proceeded to patrol beach, at distance of about 100 yds out, for about 21/2 miles N. of Dunkirk.
Megaphone was used for hailing shore, but no sign of
B.E.F.
0230
Still no signs of any troops, so proceeded on return voyage.
0300
Bad engine trouble off No. 6 W Buoy Dunkirk channel.
0315
Taken in tow by H.M.S. Minesweeper NF 15.
0650
Arrived back at base.
Rest of day spent standing by.
5th June.
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From:- Sub/Lt. K. Adderley, R.N.V.R.
Date:-
5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
27th May-
Assisted in collection and commissioning of
29th May pulling boats and motor boats for beach work;
later assisted Act. C.B.O. (Lt. de Mauny, R.N.).
30th May.
0700
Detailed to act as Lieut. to Lieut. McMullan, R.N.R.
in Dutch schoot "Twente". (Lieut. McMullan has reported separately on commissioning and voyage to Dunkirk and back).
1st June.
1100
Arrived back Ramsgate; stood by awaiting orders.
3rd June.
1100
Found 45 ft. river motor launch "Madame Sans
Gene" arrived in harbour with crew from River
Emergency Patrol - already detailed to proceed
Dunkirk p.m. same day. Requested permission assist equipping and victualling and command in operation. Permission granted by Cdr.
Duffett, R.N.
1700
Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk being towed in company lifeboat and 3 other boats on tug "Tanga".
with warning, "Madame (a) a rope Sans fouling being Gene" streamed our was port disabled propeller, from tug en without route and, through on -
being hauled in by tug, either bending or stripping blades or bending shaft.
starboard engine becoming waterlogged
(b) apparently by suction through exhaust owing to speed of tow could (8 kts). be used for a short while entirely. but
Port engine its transmission gave could out still subsequently arrival Dunkirk suggested boat towed by be of Officer in charge of tug evidently
On use in transport of troops if approved lifeboat. order to lifeboat, which Remained did and gave and was not seen again. Gene"
not understand of tug after evacuating "Madame charge of Sans tug.
in to tow tug on orders of officer in

Report from Sub. Lt. K. Adderley, R.N.V.R. (contd).
242
"Madame Sans Gene" eventually abandoned in
Dunkirk Channel near No. 14 buoy when winch to which towing hausers were secured pulled out of decking, and owing to length of tow being augmented by her anchor cable and amounting to about 194 cables length, she became a danger to other craft. Tow could not be shortened in time and she was cut loose at 0245/4/6.
4th June.
0800
Arrived Ramsgate in tug "Tanga".
Submit that in view of experience with "Madame
Sans Gene" (which could carry fuel for 20 hours and had speed of 12 knots) such craft can more safely cross North Sea under own power than in tow.

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From:- Lt. Commdr. C.M. Ramus, R.N.R.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
29th May. Received orders to proceed aboard H.M. Schoot Tilly to relieve the Commanding Officer, Lt. Cdr. Clements,
R.N.R. We proceeded to sea on 15 X route to Dunkirk with two cutters in tow.
30th
May. Arriving off Bray Dunes during the early hours of the morning, sent ashore cuttersfor troops; carried out embarkation of troops with cutters and small rowing boats manned by Royal Engineers. After filling up instructed cutters to carry on helping other vessels to embark troops. Returned to Ramsgate. On this voyage we were subjected to heavy bombing at the entrance to Dunkirk channel.
31st May. Proceeded once again to sea in H.M.S. Tilly during afternoon and went to Dunkirk on the same route, 15 X, arriving off the East Beach Dunkirk at dark; I again had two cutters. On arrival contacted six Southend trawlers - who towed the cutters ashore and kept embarking troops until we lost contact in the dark, so proceeded to the harbour; at entrance saw an H.M. Sloop coming out who informed me he could find no troops inside - so we returned to Ramsgate arriving daylight 1st June. On this voyage we only encountered occasional shelling on the Bast Beach.
1st June. After discharging troops, received order to return to Dunkirk at once - again sailing on 15X route. As we approached the channel entrance several vessels informed us that there were no troops on the beaches and that the harbour was full of vessels, so we decided to wait for darkness as French trawlers told several vessels to stand out again. We and other vessels in the vicinity were these making off on the approach of three then bombed by dive bombers for about twenty
British fighters. so took her in tow and proceeded made us minutes, We found R.F.A. Motor lighter back X to 95
broken down, having several bombing attacks We arrived on back and
Ramsgate, vessels near us on the return journey.
at Ramsgate midnight lst/2nd June.

scort by Lt. Cmdr. C.M. Ramus, R.N.R. (contd).
364
2nd June. Dunkirk At 6.30 p.m. received orders
East with H.M. Schoot Tilly and to be return to beach on of harbour at midnight, so proceeded off at the could 15X route. On arrival scanned the beach once see no sign of troops or boats and but lost contact with M/Y Sea Roamer, who was as our we tender, had we proceeded into the harbour which was full of war vessels and troopships. We were then told to get out of the harbour by an M.T.B. as no troops were coming down the piers, so lay just outside West
Pier until ordered to proceed back to Ramsgate by
H.M. Destroyer laying off entrance.
3rd June. Arrived back Ramsgate 8 a.m. On this voyage we were subjected to shelling off the East beach and in the channel on leaving.
I cannot speak too highly of the excellent behaviour of the ship's company on all occasions, in the prompt way they carried out their duties and their untiring efforts to make the troops comfortable with hot tea and food under most cramped and difficult conditions.

From:- Lt. G.H. Williams, R.N.R.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
29th May.
1800
Proceeded to Margate and took over command of
H.M. Schoot Caribia.
1900
Left for La Panne and had uneventful passage.
30th May.
0500
Arrived La Panne; beach was covered with troops but transport was slow so proceeded along beach to Brayepicking up troops in small parties and finished filling up at La Panne.
1000
Proceeded towards Trapegeer buoy and soon after leaving a battery at Nieuport opened fire, salvos wide until we left Nieuport Bank Buoy for
Middlekerke Buoy, then accuracy increased so quickly that I assumed the enemy were using the course between buoys as a range so I turned at right angles to course and zig-zagged towards 00st
Dycke Buoy. After 15/20 salvos, of which several were straddles, we were out of range and apart from fog had a quiet trip back to Ramsgate.
31st May.
0700
Arrived Ramsgate.
1600
Left Ramsgate to make West entrance to Dunkirk
Roadsat dusk. In vicinity of W. buoy did 15 not bombers bombs fell close ahead but attacked, a destroyer nearby kept them down flying by high. a
One damage, bomber crashed, apparently shot fighter. Dunkirk Harbour; went alongside outside but advised could
2300
Arrived troops; a destroyer took.
not contact towards Braye, which advice we difficult
Wrecks attacked continually the beach in the channel made navigation if we did over and four bombers knots, apparently spotting the phosphoresence.
1st June.
0200
Left Braye about 0200 during and bombing back to attacks Ramsgate intense on A.A. via the way
Dunkirk naval craft Roads; in the Roads put up fire.
0800
Arrived Ramsgate.

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From:- Lt. D. Van Gessel, R.N.V.R.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
1st June. Was told to go to assistance of "Ivanhoe" and
"Queen of Thanet". We contacted with tug
?
"Java" who had survivors on board from the
"Queen of Thanet". We set out and found
"Ivanhoe" seriously bombed. The captain asked us to get medical help, etc. etc., which we did.
We helped with more serious wounded, but they were in such a condition that removal seemed unwise. In consultation with Captain of
"Ivanhoe" we decided to take off the survivors
(mostly soldiers) and took them ashore.
On next journey we took into Margate an M.T.B.
with one survivor out of 8. The boat was badly damaged, but was docked alongside Pier.
On these journeys was accompanied by Lt. Dancy.
31st May. Was out in tug "Doria" trying to find lifeboats reported floating near the Goodwins, when off
Deal an M.T.B. bound for Convoy duties caught fire. After helping crew we took S.0.7 into
Dover submarine basin. Commander of S.0.7
is reporting matter.
N.B. Survivors of "Ivanhoe" were landed at
Margate. We only left "Ivanhoe" when nothing more could be done and she proceeded in tow to Chatham.
(v stancy (ree of Thavel assercause didnov nov
Over

From:- Douglas Kirkaldie, Coxswain "Fervent".
Date:- 7th June, 1940.
To:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
1st June. Requested by Lt. Commdr. Clements to make ready for passage to Dunkirk; took in stores and arms and left Ramsgate. (One deckhand did not come with us).
Lt. Commdr. Clements found our Lewis gun defective and unable to fire more than one round at a time.
He gave constant attention for over 4 hrs to this gun and at the same time gave instructions to our young engineer and deckhand in the use of the service rifles, of which they knew nothing.
On approaching French coast and at a distance of about
4 miles saw a large vessel bombed and sunk; we made towards it. Saw a number of planes flying about above the vessel; they altered course towards us and Lt. Commdr. Clements identified them as enemy planes and got the Lewis gun ready and handed rifles to my two crew. Planes heavily bombed us dropping salvos all around.
Lt. Commdr. Clements with great coolness kept up a constant fire at the attackers so that they did not dive too closely. By very good fortune I was able to judge distance and manoeuvre "Fervent"
through the bomb showers. I feel attacks only ceased through accurate aim of Lt. Commdr Clements.
Vessel was now so severely shaken that our speed had fallen to abt 8 knots and the engines were choking and all joints leaking oil. We therefore felt it prudent to return and altered course for Ramsgate.
On return journey we were again bombed by 3 large
Junker planes and again we were lucky to steer clear,
Lt Commdr. Clements keeping up a constant and accurate fire and I feel sure hit one plane at least as it temporarily lost position in its formation. This attack was witnessed by Lt.
I feel that I must pay tribute to Lt. Commdr. Clements
Commdr. Ramus.
for his enthusiasm in repairing the defective gun needed and and for his coolness in fighting off the having it ready for use when it was so vitally constant attacks. I also feel sure that from the

port by Douglas Kirkaldie, Coxswain, "Fervent" (contd)
2437°
persistent manner in which the attacks were made on us that our launch must have been suspected, owing to its smartness, of giving passage to some important personage, and that is why such a deliberate attack was made on us.

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From:- Lt. A.W. McMullan, R.N.R.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
30th May.
Left Ramsgate in schoot "Twente" with Sub.
Lt. Adderley, R.N.V.R. as 1st Lieut.
2230
Arrived 11/2 miles E. of Dunkirk roads.
Remained anchored off all night but due to
Jri shortage of boats was unable to embark any troops until 0500 on 31st May when a motor boat and two cutters were requisitioned with which 400 troops were embarked. These were disembarked at Margate.
Returned to Ramsgate and anchored off the harbour for further orders.
1st June.
Schoot "Twente" not required so joined power boat "Hague" with Cmdr. Troop R.N., Lieut. de
Mauny R.N. and Sub. Lt. Hollingswear R.N.R.
and proceeded to the inner harbour at Dunkirk where French soldiers were embarked and ferried across to a waiting transport in the roads
3rd June.
0200
Were struck whilst leaving the harbour (with 39
on board) on the port side successively by a by troops a French motor cutter and then again
French trawler.
"Westward Ho", being in the vicinity, "Hague" took off all the as no time was allowed the by damage. "Westward soldiers and crew and the the was
Ho" abandoned to ascertain the extent of
"Westward Ho" landed our troops and survivors of the "Hague" at Margate.

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From:- Lt. Commdr. A.R.W. Sayle, R.N.R.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
30th May.
0930
Received instructions to take Drifter "Fair Breeze"
to beach east of Dunkirk.
1130
Proceeded on board "Fair Breeze" with Sub. Lt. Washbourn
R.N. (from Portsmouth) and Mr. Golding, Trinity House
Pilot, and proceeded for Dunkirk with two whalers in tow, courses as requisite.
1500
After whaler struck submerged object and appeared to be making water.
1600
Arrived off Dunkirk and proceeded to Bray Beach.
1630
Arrived off Bray Beach, commenced sounding, closed beach and hove to in two fathoms.
1645
After whaler found to be badly holed and filling with water, cut it adrift; sent remaining whaler ashore and requested motor boat from "Canvey Que en" to tow off any other boats he could find. (This boat rendered valuable assistance).
1700
First boat with troops arrived and embarkations commenced.
1800
Filled up with troops and proceeded to westward, hailed by Officer Commanding "Royal Eagle", lying toseaward of "Fair Breeze", and instructed to transfer troops from "Fair Breeze" to "Royal Eagle". Made fast
1815
Finished transferring troops from "Fair Breeze" Beach and to alongside "Royal Eagle".
Royal Eagle"; proceeded back to Bray hove to off Sanatorium.
1830
1900
Recommenced Intensive bombing embarking attack troops. on Sanatorium and troops on
2030
Filled Bray up Beach. with troops and proceeded for Ramsgate; courses as requisite.
31st May.
0045
Observed Parachute enemy Flare aircraft; off N. Goodwin. tide. no casualties.
0050
0200
0400
Buoy awaiting Pier and commenced out tallied disembarking. 293.
0500
Troops
0515
Finished

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251
From:- Sub. Lt. James W. Pratt, R.N.V.R.
Date:- 4th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
M/B Singapore
2nd June.
2000 Left Ramsgate with convoy, making good only 5
knots on account of choppy sea.
3rd June.
0200
Off beaches east of Dunkirk.
0300
Swift current; went aground on sands. French naval officer from small motor launch attempted to help, but coult not re-float us. Decided to remain in cabin and wait for tide. Heavy shelling taking place all the time. Took two
French captains aboard.
0730
Threw out a small anchor aft.
0800
Re-floated on incoming tide. Rescued two English soldiers from water. Decided to head for home.
0830
Engine stopped. Taken in tow by motor boat commanded by Sub. Lt. X Williams.
/D.C.
1100
Saw heavy bombing "over our portbow". Still in tow; making good about 5 - 6 knots.
1200
Sighted floating mine. Attempted to explode it by Lewis gun fire from Sub. Lt. Williams' "Kit-
Cat" and our own rifles - scored 12 hits but mine would notexplode.
1300
Hailed by R.A.F. motor craft who gave us our course to Dover.
1900
Arrived Ramsgate with two British soldiers, two
French captains and one French Lieutenant.

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252
From:- J. Travers-Moss, Motor Boat Kit-Cat,
Ramsgate.
Date:- 4th June, 1940.
To:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
Report that whilst on duty on the 3rd instant at Dunkirk we had decided to take a final look around when we sighted the Singapore, who in turn had been aground all night and, in attempting to get away, had burnt out her clutch, so we took her in tow at
0830. This having reduced our speed considerably, we did not deem it advisable to stay any longer.
As we reported verbally to you, in the south of the harbour there lay a Belgian boat with 8,000 gals of petrol aboard, but in view of our handicap V we were unable to destroy same.
? Lena isso information incorrect Liep why the Leua? She was Watch
Three were 6 Belgian boats -
Happer, "Sambre" etc