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SECRET.
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.
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
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.
BY COMMAND OF THEIR LORDSHIPS,
CB.Coxwell co.
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From:- Sub. Lieut. W.D.F. Claydon, R.N.R.
Date:- 4th June, 1940.
To:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
This is to report that during the visit to
Dunkirk on the night of 3rd June "Greater London"
(Southend Lifeboar) successfully refloated H.M.S.
Kellett, which had gone aground during operations at the entrance to harbour.
Whilst ferrying troops to the transport outside the entrance we were hailed by the Liaison Officer to stand by H.M.S. Kellett. Upon reaching her, her Commander asked me to endeavour to tow him off.
Whilst being somewhat doubtful as to our capability stern to do this, we at once took a line from her and within less than five minutes had her afloat.
then continued our ferrying and at 0250
picked We up our last batch and set off for Ramsgate.
compass had been hit by shrapnel and during we made encountering the a considerable amount of fog we managed a previous coast near Folkestone.
As our visit it became most unreliable However, after to make Ramsgate at 1200.

Remarks.
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Sub.
Lt.
Don reported efloat. later He did went not in render abandoning unserviceable "YSER" which he could not
308
im.
He the Army M.B's and showed for much which keenness. I admonished
Sub. Lt. Liddell R.N. Took charge of"Bonny Heather"
Sub. Lt. Mac Intyre. Took charge of S/D "FAIRBURN".
Mr. Butler. I/C"LAROIC
X 209 Sub.Lt. W.R. Williams, R.N.R.
up. Sub. Made Lt. G.N. excuses Blake, for R.N.V.R., not H.M.S. VERNON. Bad case of ut aving ind picked in charge up R.A.F. of Admiral Officer going, from sea., returned Considered 3 hours after departure warrant him back. Barge again and sent him it to inadvisable office to get to asten this was supposed to Reported be no water. Gave in speedboat to
Wippingham her to Dunkirk. paddle steamer arrived p.m. Visited ommander S Powell, R.N.R. last night's trip Mde by order Flotilla to use Drifters sea water, under
"MAIE
1 Trip.
"SARAH HYDE"
"TWEENWAYS"
1 Trip.
"UNI
1 Trip.
"RIGG"
1 Trip.
"JACK EVE"
2 Trips.
"THREE KINGS"
1 Trip.
2 Trips.
"JACINTA" reported sunk on Goodwin and abandoned, officers name ot noted, was seen floating near RAMSGATE next day when one of the rawlersof same company went out and fetched her. Regret no record of his ship's name.
Block Ship party: Lt. Lloyd R.N.
Sub. Lt. Satterford.
Sub Lt. Don.
Sub Lt. E.R. Davis, R.N.R.
Sub Lt. Mulholland
Sub Lt. cantron
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This party was not required taking off block ship officers, hough they were ready, instead they worked at Dunkirk ferrying.
Mr. Sidmouth-Welling, Sea Cadet Lt, showed great keenness and was ways to the fore to get over to Dunkirk.
Dr. Wrighinneve. rain Mouth Street, W. 1. did one trip in"CAIRNGORM".
m K Common Chantry ashbyRd waltn Searomer
The Averatich were unarmed showed great keenness in towing over amilite "PRIMA", "DUKE", "PRINCESS master 2
ТЛЬ WALLISE_6IUR & Sons, Dagenham Dock, Essex. It is they Benefit. owners for their willing and gallant
111. 61 tieds 30.2.
US. whelle BUBOR Shere: - Gordon Thomas, 4, Berners Street, London,
ISCS.). Har 1181 mizza herive, Wembley Park., Wm.Joseph Fir Mason, Tree Road, 55, Oakley Banstead, Gdns,
Mark son, R.N.V.R., Moorings,
HOUDS: Groanitz lavendoned Brook, Glen Haven, Taplow.
toegr. Ebrecume nder Admiral Capt. Taylor: Hammond took command of the 4 school.
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Lt. Commander Miller. DSV
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Controller
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Small Vessels Pool.
8th June 1940.
Dunkirk, work of the I desire In following connection to bring the your with recent notice operations the excellent at capacity in S.V.P. this emergency. found itself forced to act in an operational
Hutchins, case was one particular officer taking boats over, outstanding their services to fill the emergency of and civilians who offered an
1. Among the many officers allowed to Department, and asked had a from a certain M.C., Grenadier Guards. This officer Lieut.Col.R.L. day off
Ramsgate, where he was given charge of a motor boat. Wharton, On the way proceed with my Deputy, Captain my permission E.F. to be to useless. Continuing under one engine, on arrival off Dunkirk over the boat hit submerged wreckage which rendered one engine he found a steamer ashore with her boats at the davits. He went to a destroyer, asked for the loan of four hands, and with these men he lowered the boats, which he used to evacuate soldiers from the beach to the destroyer. I understand some
700 men were thus evacuated. He returned to London in time to go on duty the following morning.
2. Captain E.F. Wharton, R.N. This officer under
Ner
S.N.O., Ramsgate acted as Pier Master for four days at Ramsgate.
Upon him the detailed organisation of "ferrying" with the smaller boats from Ramsgate devolved. Captain Phillimore,
S.N.O., Ramsgate made a special report by telephone on the very valuable services rendered by this officer, and has been asked to report it officially in due course.
3. Paymaster Lieutenant Commander H. Garrett, R.N.V.R.
my Secretary. He showed immense capacity for tireless work, and was practically on the telephone for hours, using his own initiative throughout three nights consecutively. He was responsible for obtaining yachtsmen from the clubs in the late evening, putting them in Admiralty cars and sending them down to
Ramsgate and Sheerness; arranging special forms, which he signed himself, for petrol from garages to bring down over 100
boats from the Upper Thames - again on his own initiative. In various other ways he displayed a grasp of the urgency of the situation, which is deserving of much praise. His readiness to accept responsibility was most praiseworthy. He has of also been some 2,500 offers of motor boats received in responsible for the large additional organisation here collecting with Statute No. 718 of May 10th 1940. His methodical of accordance of these boats by areas allowed the great majority. in service those indexing boats requisitioned by S.V.P. officers being within a few hours.
Lionel Preston
Admiral.
Director Small Vessels Pool.

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In any further communication on this subject, please quote
REGISTRY CENTRAL
429
No. K 9032/7083/217.
and addressnot to any person by name but to
FOREIGN OFFICE. S.W.L
The Under-Secretary of State,"
18550
6th June, 1940.
Foreign Office,
London, S.W.1.
1940
Sir,
I am directed by Viscount Halifax to state, for the information of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. that in the course of his report on the closure of the British Vice-
Consulate at Dunkirk on May 21st, Mr. Pro-Consul Wild pays tribute to the Sea Transport Officer, Lieutenant Commander Dunnet
R.N.R., who was extremely useful in providing transport for the large number of refugees leaving Dunkirk for the United Kingdom.
Mr. Wild mentions that he understands that this officer was later very seriously wounded by a bomb.
2. The Pro-Consul further states that Commander H. Henderson
R.N., Naval Liaison Officer attached to Amiral Nord, was also invaluable in supplying Destroyers and other craft at the Pro-
Consul's request for transport at Boulogne, Calais, Ostend and
Dunkirk. At one point Mr. Wild had heard that some fifteen hundred British subjects were stranded in Ostend. He informed
Commander Henderson of this, and a vessel was made available at
Ostend by dawn on the following day.
3. Mr. attached to the Vice-Consulate as Assistant remained Naval calm
Wild adds that Paymaster Sub-Lieutenant H. Penn R.N.R., Control who was also extremely helpful. This officer considerably under Officer, very was bad conditions and his cheerful attitude alleviated the despondency of the refugees.
I am,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
The Secretary of the Admiralty.

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NAME
CAPACITY
PACE H.G
PEARCY H.H.
CHARGE
PATERSON J
DECK HAND
RICHARDSON W (Tel from F.O.I.C.)
CHARGE HAND
RICHARDSON J.E.
SKIPPER
RICKINSON D.W
MATE
RIPLEY T
CHARGE HAND
RUMNEY R
DECK HAND
RUDDICK R.S.
CHARGE HAND
RICHARDSON R.W.
ENGINEMAND
REEVE G.E
CHARGE HAND
ENGINEMAN
RUNDELL W
MATE
SMITH R.A
CHARGE HAND
STURGEON J
ENGINEMAN
SMITH F.J
COOK DECK HAND
SMITH S
MATE
SMITH H
CHARGE HAND
SHEPPARD L
ENGINEMAN
SKINNER E
DECK HAND
SKILT T
CHARGE HAND
TYE W
CHARGE HAND
TRAVERS MOSS T
ENGINEMAN
TROTTER W.P
DECK HAND
VIOLA G.F
ENGINEMAN
WHITAKER J.
CHARGE HAND
WAITE T.V
CHARGE HAND
YOUNG F (Tel from London)
CHARGE HAND
WINDLE J
A.B.
ASHCROFT G.E
MATE
BROWN S.C
COOK DECK HAND
BEDWELL F.E
MASTER
JEFFREY D
COOK DECK HAND
ENGINEMAN
JACKSON F.W
DECK HAND
MILLS J.B
5th June, 1940.
MASTER
TOWNDROW T.A
ENGINEER
THOMAS G

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DYNAMO OPERATION - DISTRIBUTION OF LEWIS GUNS
JANE HANNAH
SUN VIII
NARCISSA
ROSE
ACE
BETTY
CLACTON LIFE-
WINSTON
RACIA
MATILDA
BOAT
MERMAID
ADMIRALS BARGE LURNILYNE
MISS MING
MADAME SANGENE
HALCYONE
ELIZABETH OREEN
LETITIA
M.B. 1711
PIGEON
M.B. 37270
HAIG.
M.B. 74
WORF
4. Other smaller craft were also fitted with guns when these became available duo to the vessels proviously fitted being no longer required or unable to continue the operation. In addition magazines were refilled and spare ammunition was supplied as it became necessary.
5. A number of Lewis guns were transferred from ship to ship by the various officers when they changed their commands, and of these we have no record.
6. Four Q.0's for overhauling, and twelve ratings were sent from Chatham and they assisted in the above work.
LEWIS GUNNERS. /
7. All the 23 Lewis gunners sent from London were embarked for the operation, together with those from
Ramagate, most of them making several crossings, and all showed groat keenness in performing their duties.
8. All have returned to Ramsgate with the exception of
Cyril Head
)
J.S. Parker
)
Tug "SUN IV" (sent to Dover)
R. Jewitt
)
Tug "SUN XV" (sent to London)
Loslie Reed )
C.DRichards.
Lieutenant, R.N.V.R.
For D.E.M.S. Staff officer,
Ramsgate.