TNA ADM 199 788 A

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TNA ADM 199 788 A

Admiralty records of Operation Dynamo and the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk, part A, dating from 1940.

Holding archive: TNA
Collection reference: ADM 199 788 A

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Source: The National Archives, Kew, ADM 199/788 A. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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120	Log in to enlarge	GENTRAL P.i./62 542 21 JUN1940 Ministry of Shipping Announcement REGISTRY Not to be published or broadcast Friday morning, June 21. 3124 19401 The following letter has been sent by the Minister of Shipping to the masters of 91 ships of the Merchant Navy which took part in the evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk:- "17th June, 1940. I write on behalf of the Government to convey to you and to the members of your Ship's Company the gratitude and admiration felt for the help freely given and the courage and endurance displayed by you all in the evacuation from Dunkirk. This operation, in which the Merchant Navy joined as partner of the fighting services, was carried to a successful conclusion in the face of difficulties never before experienced in war. I am proud to pay tribute to your share and that of your Ship's Company in a great and humane adventure destined to occupy a place of honour in the pages of history. (signed) RONALD CROSS. Minister of Shipping." Of the 91 ships, 57 were passenger and store ships, and 34 were tugs. In addition to these, the Ministry of Shipping has the names of over 600 smaller craft which went to take part in the operation, and the list is not yet complete.	Masters

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GENTRAL
P.i./62 542
21 JUN1940
Ministry of Shipping Announcement
REGISTRY
Not to be published or broadcast
Friday morning, June 21.
3124
19401
The following letter has been sent by the Minister of Shipping to the
masters of 91 ships of the Merchant Navy which took part in the
evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk:-
"17th June, 1940.
I write on behalf of the Government to convey to you and to the members
of your Ship's Company the gratitude and admiration felt for the help freely
given and the courage and endurance displayed by you all in the evacuation
from Dunkirk.
This operation, in which the Merchant Navy joined as partner of the
fighting services, was carried to a successful conclusion in the face of
difficulties never before experienced in war.
I am proud to pay tribute to your share and that of your Ship's
Company in a great and humane adventure destined to occupy a place of
honour in the pages of history.
(signed) RONALD CROSS.
Minister of Shipping."
Of the 91 ships, 57 were passenger and store ships, and 34 were tugs.
In addition to these, the Ministry of Shipping has the names of over 600
smaller craft which went to take part in the operation, and the list is not
yet complete.