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......and as there were only 4 Officers for the three ships only two of the ships sailed. I consider that this was a proper decision having regard to the circumstances. The inexperience of the crew and the strangeness of the ships and also the locality made a passage an extremely arduous affair.
The close proximity of the German army made it imperative to return to England as soon as possible.
Accordingly I was put on board H.M.S. "Calcutta" early to-day en route for Chatham Hospital.
4.
During the time ashore at La Panne I was beseiged with requests for a passage to England or France from French and Belgian Officers. These Officers all stated that their desire was to reform and fight again.
I informed them all sympathetically that I
could not give them a passage without the approval of
General Adam. As this was not forthcoming in the majority of cases, about 20 of them got & Diesel engined boat from the beach and requested that they might come across to
England in company with me. I readily acceded to this request and was prepared to tow them if necessary.
5.
I understand that the Admiralty were informed by the Military that my 1st Lieutenant and myself had become casualties.
6.
I regret that I am unable to inform you of the present whereabouts of the three ships.
from 7. Dover I considered it proper that this report should
As routeing and instructions were received be submitted to you. If this is not correct it is requested that this report may be forwarded to the proper authority.
VIOE ADMI
ADMIR
7.5.8.a.
A
Lieutenant-Commander, R.N.
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It: H.R.Wykehem-Martin,
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1st Lieut: Alice, & later
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0.0. Kaspfalga.
Date 13th June.
To V.A.Dover.
Recommendations, Dyhemo Operation.
Alice and Kaap Falga, D.B.2 &D.B.3, spent 8 daylight hours beached off La Panne.
During this time 4 bomb and machine gun sttacks were made on the ships and military
Alice was put out of action and the crew had to embark in Kaap Falga, which Lieut:
J. Culmer, R.N.V.R. had managed to refloat.
letter to Commanding Officer,
Devonport Barracks, on the behaviour of the crews of both Alice WSB
with each draft when the ships
In
Alice's crew the were mentioned:-
P.O..Moore.
A/E.R.A4.N. Somerville.
in
L/Sto:
E.Sands.
In Kaap Falga's crew the following names were mentioned:-
ted
B
A/LS. Robinson. E.R.A.4. J.Olver.
In view of the disappointingly small part both ships played in this no the further recomendations necessary.
I
have the honour to be,
23,
Sir uned
Your obedient
Servant
H. Rager to pheham Martin es
Royal Navy.
and
3.0.
and Lieutenant Slater.
three I saw I appointed myself to ABEL TASMAN and told Lieut.
Lieutenant Commander Crick and took command of the
Slater ships. to appoint his First Lieutenant, Lieutenant Wykeham-Martin went as down Commanding the beach to Bray with the Adjutant R.A.S.C. to arrange about
Officer KAAP-FALGA. Lieutenant Slater then unloading embarkation KAAP-FALGA and started ALICE at there. 1550 with tide rising fast. hailed At
1700 and a grass for him to tow my stern off. hands
KAAP-FALGA The and ALICE floated and got under way. I There
ALIOE anchors passed laid out from ABEL TASMAN and I had no broke to were them no out in the time: vis. H.W. 1745. ALICE then the down lay and I removed my grass. By this time I was manoeuvring engines and the time ship I had was becoming a moment water to spare borne. I saw ALICE's eight crew in her cables boats to seaward of me have to. We hailed them and by Lieutenant to
The next and rowing over to KAAP-FALGA who was about tried signal but no notice was taken. I was then hailed

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SUBJECT LETTER OF PROCEEDINGS.
FROM THE COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. ABRL TASMAN.
DATE 7th June 1940.
No.
TO...... THE COMMODORE, R.N. BARRACKS, PORTSMOUTH.
Submitted:
The following letter of proceedings of H.M. Ships
KAAP-FALGA and ABEL TASMAN, in accordance with your verbal instructions.
2. KAAP-FAIGA - Sunday 26th May 2030. Sailed from
Southampton for Dover for orders.
Monday 27th May 1600. Arrived Dover Roads at 1900 was ordered to proceed to Downs for a route to La Panne.
2030. Sailed for La Panne.
Tuesday 28th May 0800. Arrived at La Panne and anchored near ABEL TASMAN who was beached broadside on and unloading ammunition.
We started unloading our deck cargo and landed part of it in the ships boats.
At 1300 I went ashore with Lieutenant Slater, Commanding
H.M.S. ALICE to see the authorities ashore about what they wanted done.
We met Lieutenant Commander Crick, commanding H.M.S. ABEL
TASMAN, who told us he was evacuating troops and we should do the same when we had discharged some of our cargo.
At 1400, the three ships were attacked by 20 German bombers, who dropped High Explosive and incendiary bombs and machine gunned the ships and troops on the beach. The ships were not hit by bombs except one incendiary which fell in the hold of ABRL TASHAN
and luckily did not ignite. There were several Army casualties and the following Naval casualties from machine gunning:-
Killed Fred. K. Brown, A.B.
Wounded - Lieut. Commander T. Crick, R.N.
Lieutenant Griffiths, R.N.V.R.
(Died)
Lieutenant Griffiths has since died of his wounds. All were from ABEL TASMAN.
The two wounded officers were very efficiently dealt with and taken to the first aid post by Petty Officer v.c. Harding, the
Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A. of ABEL TASHAN.
At this time I was still ashore with the Colonel of R.A.S.C.
and Lieutenant Slater.
I saw Lieutenant Commander Crick and took command of the three ships. I appointed myself to ABEL TASMAN and told Lieut.
Slater to appoint his First Lieutenant, Lieutenant Wykeham-Martin as Commanding Officer KAAP-FALGA. Lieutenant Slater then went down the beach to Bray with the Adjutant R.A.S.C. to arrange about unloading KAAP-FALGA and ALICE there.
The embarkation started at 1530 with tide rising fast. At
1700 KAAP-FALGA and ALICE floated and got under way. I hailed
ALICE and passed a grass for him to tow my stern off. There were no anchors laid out from ABEL TASMAN and I had no hands to lay them out in the time: vis. H.W. 1745. ALICE then broke down and I removed my grass. By this time I was manoeuvring the engines and the ship was becoming water borne.
The next time I had a moment to spare I saw ALICE's crew in her boats and rowing over to KAAP-FALGA who was about eight cables to seaward of me have to. We hailed them and tried to signal but no notice was taken. I was then hailed by Lieutenant

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Slater and took him on board.
The ship was by now, 1745, afloat but bumping and being driven inshore by the on-shore wind. I managed to get the stern clear by putting the troops forward and then the bows by moving them aft. We then went ahead and after grounding heavily twice got into deep water. As the German airdraft were still present we took advantage of a rain squall and sailed immediately.
KAAP-FALGA had by now proceeded on a Westerly course across the Banks.
0700,
Wednesday
29th. Arrived Dover and landed troops, approximately 200 R.A.S.C. and units.
Also about 20 French Staff Officers.
2200, Wednesday 29th.
Sailed for Newhaven to disembark ammunition remaining, about 200 tons.
0800, Thursday 50th.
Arrived Newhaven.
P.M.
Completed to full stowage of amminition.
0300 Friday 31st.
Sailed to Dover for orders.
Noon Friday 31st.
Arrived Dover Roads anchored and reported myself to Examination Vessel. At Midnight the roads were cleared and I proceeded
Westwards as far as Dungeness returning to anchor.
Saturday 1st June at 0500.
Sunday 2nd June.
Entered Submarine basin at 0800 and secured alongside H.M.S. SANDHURST from whom we took in Lubricating 011.
1015.
Proceeded to Newhaven to discharge.
1830.
Arrived Newhaven.
Monday 3rd June.
Discharging at Newhaven.
Tuesday 4th June.
Completed discharging.
Wednesday 5th 0615.
Sailed for Poole.
1800.
Arrived Poole.
Thursday 6th June
Payed off.
Real.
LIEUTENANT.
II.
The Vice Admiral, Dover.
Forwarded. The behaviour of the ALICE would appear to need some explanation.
(Sd.) H. T.C. WALKER
R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.
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8th June 1940.
COMMODORE.

CONFIDENTIAL. A14/0/1352
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TER OF PROCEEDINGS - EVACUATION.
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stsmouth.
mmanding Officer, H.M.S. ABEL TASMAN
ommunication of 7th June 1940)
FICERS OF REQUISITIONED
OPERATION DYNAMO.
II.
over at 20.00 Sunday 26th. May
1 proceeded in Company with
Vice Admiral, Dover.
1 arrival at Dover orders there and discharge. When 4 miles it pilot of a Hurricane fighter
:rival at the beach 0830 May 28th.
Forwarded. The behaviour of bading and the Kaap Falga
ALICE would appear to need some and grounded. It. Condr. Crick lanation.
for orders, and on his return y Duries and discharge there.
ild float again at H.W. In
British H.Q for definite
Whilst ashore we were and we had to take cover with
I could be driven to H.Q. at
Barracks, Portsmouth.
2.
Company with the Kaap Falga
June 1940.
COMMODORE.
the ships to be beached and
1 went down to the beach to enbark in and 1st. Licut. of the Abel a redistribution of Officers.
md Lieut. Beale the Senior
ADMIRAL
rival at the beach I found see moving off to the Westward
11 JUN 1940
ility distance, There appeared
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:he Abel Tasman was endeavouring
DOVER
to attract the attention of the for me. Before leaving the int of the R.A.S.C. who had tval on board the Abel Tassan he had refloated the Alice è from the Alice informing him broken down. He also informed me
E which weighed and prodeeded him of his intentions mo
). LaPanne Lieut Beale and myself n and first first Lieut. were tad arison. The adjutant of the
R.A.S.C. who was remaining ashore knew the orders that had been issued. The possibility of towing the Alice to Bray Downs was considered. Owing to the absence of personnel and boats and gear this project was considered unwarrentable to delay departure. I consulted Ideut. Beale and the Colonel R.A.S.C. unit who was Senior Officer La Panne and it was decided that I should take over the duties of 1st. Licut. (Lieut. Beale being single handed, and assist him in taking the Abel Sasman back to Dover, as it was considered that I should serve no useful purpose otherwise. The situation was reported to C. in C. Dover on arrival and he approved of my appointment
I remained second in Command. The movements of Abel Tasman have been reported by the Commanding Officer.
Signed Slater Lieut.
KAAP FALGA and ABEL TASMAN.
Kaap Falga. ailed Sunday 26th. May 16.00 from Southampton for Dover for orders. Monday 27th. May 16.00 arrived Dover Roads At 19.00 was ordered to proceed to Downs for a route to La. Panne. 08.00 Tuesday 28th. Arrived at La
Panne and anchored near Abel Tasman who was beached broadside on and unloading
Ships boats. At 13.00 I went ashore with Lieut. Slater, Commanding H.M.S. Coodr Alice ammunition. Ce started unloading our Deck Cargo and landed part of it in to see the authorities ashore about what they wanted done. We met Lieut. and
Crick commanding H.M.S. Abel Tasman who told us he was evacuating troops the should do the when we had discharged some of our Cargo. At 14.00 bombs three we same 20 German bombers who dropped H.E. and Incendiary bombs ships were attacked the ships by and troops on the beach and were not hit did by not ignite. except machine one incendiary gunned which fell in the hold of Abel Tasman and luckily

From! Resident Naval Officer, Poole.
Dynom 239. A14/0/ 9
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To:-' Flag Officer in Charge, Portland.
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Copy to Staff Officer Operations, Portsmouth.
REPORTS RECEIVED FROM COMMANDING OFFICERS OF REQUISITIONED
DUTCH COASTERS, WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION DYNAMO.
"ALICE".
H. II. S. Alice sailed from Southampton for Dover at 20.00 Sunday 26th. May loaded with stores approximately 300 tons and proceeded in Company with
H.M.S. Kaap Falga and H.M.S. Abel Tasman. On arrival at Dover orders there received to proceed immediately to Le Panne and discharge. When 4 miles from La Panne we stopped to pick up a sergeant pilot of a Hurricane fighter who had been shot down by an A.A. Ship On arrival at the beach 0830 May 28th.
we joined the Abel Tasman close in shore unloading and the Kaap Falga anchored close to. I closed the Abel Tasman and grounded. Lt. Condr. Crick had disembarked and proceeded to Local H.Q. for orders, and on his return he informed me that we were to proceed to Bray Dunes and discharge there.
This was not possible until 17.00 when we would float again at H.W. In consequence I decided myself to go ashore to British H.Q for definite instructions and to arrange hands for unloading. Whilst ashore we were subjected to various forms of areial attack and we had to take cover with the result that some time had elapsed before I could be driven to H.Q. at
Bray. I was then given orders to roceed in Company with the Haap Falga to Bray Dunes to arrive at 21.00 28th. May, the shins to be beached and unloaded. I was driven back to La Panne and went down to the beach to embark on my ship. Later in the afternoon the Captain and 1st. Lieut. of the Abel
Tasman had been wounded which neccessitated a redistribution of Officers.
I was to remain in Command of H.M.S. Alice and Lieut. Beale the Senior
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Officer took command of Abel Tasman. On arrival at the beach I found only two ships. The Kaap Falga, I could just see moving off to the Westward about two miles away which was then the visibility distance. There appeared to be no signs of life aboard the Alice and the Abel Tasman was endeavouring to refloat. After about 20 minutes I managed to attract the attention of the
Abel Tasman which sent a waterlogged boat in for me. Before leaving the beach I explained the situation to the Adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who had accompanied me during the afternoon. On arrival on board the Abel Tasman
Lieut. Beale informed me that in my absence he had refloated the Alice and anchored her. He then received a message from the Alice informing him that the engines of the Alice had completely broken down. He also informed me that the crew etc. had gone over to Kaap Falga which weighed and prodeeded without orders from Lieut. Beale or informing him of his intentions
The situation was then appreciated by the C.O. LaPanne Lieut Beale and myself and beale decided that XX first Lieut. Martin and first first Lieut. were capable of dealing with the situation which had arison. The adjutant of the
R.A.S.C. who was remaining ashore knew the orders that had been issued. The possibility of towing the Alice to Bray Downs was considered. Owing to the absence of personnel and boats and gear this project was considered unwarrentable to delay departure. I consulted Lieut. Beale and the Colonel R.A.S.C. unit who was Senior Officer La Panne and it was decided that I should take over the duties of 1st. Lieut. (Licut. Beale being was considered that I should serve no useful purpose otherwise. The situation single handed, and assist him in taking the Abel Basman back to Dover, as it was reported to C. in C. Dover on arrival and he approved of my appointment
I remained second in Command. The movements of Abel Tasman have been reported by the Commanding Officer.
Signed H.M. Slater Lieut.
KAAP FALGA and ABEL TASMAN.
Kaap Falga. ailed Sunday 26th. May 16.00 from Southampton for Dover ordered for orders. Monday 27th. May 16.00 arrived Dover Roads At 19.00 was at to
Downs for a route to La. Panne. 08.00 Tuesday 28th. Arrived unloading La proceed and to anchored near Abel Tasman who was beached broadside on and of it in
Panne started unloading our Deck Cargo and landed part H.M.S.
ammunition. Ce 13. I went ashore with Lieut. Slater, Commanding met Lieut. Condr Alice
Ships boats. authorities At ashore about what they wanted done. We troops and
Crick to see the Abel Tasman who told us he was evacuating 14.00 the commanding H.M.S. when we had discharged some of our Cargo. Incendiary At bombs three we should do attacked the same by 20 German bombers who dropped H.E. not and hit by bombs ships were troops on the beach and were not ignite. except machine one incendiary gunned which the ships fell and in the hold of Abel Tasman and luckily did

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There were several Killed Army Fred casualities K. and the following Naval Casualties from mohine gunning. Brown A.B.
/ounded Lieut Comdr. Crick R.H. Lieut. Griffiths R.N.V.R. Licut Griffiths
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ias since died of wounds. All were from Abel Tasman.
The two wounded officers were very efficiently dealt with and taken to the first aid post by W.C. Harding P.O. the Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A. of
Abel Tasman At this time I was still ashore with the Colonel of bitte R.A.S.C.
and lieut. Stater. I sew Lieut. Comdr. Crick and took command of the three ships. I appointed myself to Abel Tasman and told Lieut. Slater to appoint his
First Licut. Lieut. Wykeham-Martin as C.O. of Kaap Falga. Lieut. Slater then down to the beach to Bray with the adjutant R.A.S.C. to arrange about mloading Kaap Falga and Alice here.
The embarkation started at 15.30 with tide rising fast. At 17.00 Kaap Falga and Alice floated and got under way. I hailed Alice and passed a Grass for im to tow my stern off. There were no anchors laid out from Abel Tasman and I
ad no hands to lay them out at the time. viz. H.W. 17.45. Alice then broke down and I removed my grass. By this time I was manouverin, the engines and the ship
78.S becoming water borne. The next time I had a moment to spare I saw Alice's crew in her boats rowing over to Kaap Falga who was about eight cables to Seaward
The hove to. We hailed them and tried to signal but no notice was taken. I was then hailed byb Lieut. Slater and took him on board.
The ship was by now (17.45) but bumping and being driven inshore by the shore vind. I managed to get the stern clear by putting troops forward and then the bows y moving them aft. We then went ahead and after grounding heavily twice got took into leep water. As the German Aircraft were still present we took advantgage X2
of a rain squall and sailed immediately. Kaap Falga had by now sailed on a
0700 Wed, 29th. Arrived Dover and landed troops approximately 200 R.A.S.C Units
Vesterley course accross the Banks.
22.00 Wed. Sailed for Newhaven to disembark ammunition remaining about ammunition 200 tons lso about 20 French Staff Officers.
08.00 Thurs. 30th. Arrived Newhaven completed to full stowage of
03.00 12.00 Fri. 31st. Arrived Dover roads anchored and myself to Examination far as
Fri. 31st, Sailed to Dover for orders.
vessel, At midnight the roads were cleared and I proceeded westwards as
Dungeness returning to anchor.
Sat.lst. June June at Entered 05.00 submarine basin at 08.00 and secured alongside to discharge Sandhurst from Sun. whom 2nd. we took in lubricating oil. 10.15. Proceeded to Newhaven
18.30 Arrived Newhaven.
ionday 3rd. June. Discharged at Newhaven
Tues. 4th. June Compketed discharging
Ved. 5th. 0615 Sailed for Poole.
L8.00 wish Arrived to draw Poole. attention to the admirable work done by the
W. C. Harding PO DJX149987
R. Shortose E.R.A. DMX64780
J.J. Iyall O.D. DJX 184099
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To. 1476/07.
'he Vice Admiral, Dover.
Forwarded.
FLAGICEPPICER-IN-CHARGE.
Portland.
Oth June, 1940.
12JUN 1940
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Dynams Alu/o/
Resident Naval Officer, Poole.
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Flag Officer-in-Charge, Portland.
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copy to Staff Officer Operations, Portsmouth.
REPORTS RECEIVED FROM COMMANDING OFFICERS OF REQUISITIONED
DUTCH COASTERS, WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION DYNAMO.
ALICE".
H.M.S. Alice sailed from Southampton for Dover at 20.00 Sunday 26th ay loaded with stores approximately 300 tons and proceeded in company
1th H.M.S.Kaap Falga and H.M.S. Abel Tasman. On arrival at Dover rders there received to proceed immediately to La Panne and discharge.
hen 4 miles from La Panne we stopped to pick up a sergeant pilot of
Hurricane fighter who had been shot down by an A.A. Ship. On arrival t the beach 0830 May 28th we joined the Abel Tasman close in shore nloading and the Kaap Falga anchored close to. I closed the Abbl Tasman nd grounded. Lt. Comdr. Crick had disembarked and proceeded to Local
R for orders, and on his return he informed me that we were to proceed o Bray Dunes and discharge there. This was not possible until 17.00
hen we would float again at H.W. In consequence I decided myself to o ashore to British H.Q. for definite instructions and to arrange ands for unloading. Whilst ashore we were subjected to various orms of aerial attack and we had to take cover with the result that ome time had alapsed before I could be driven to H.Q. at Bray.
was then given orders to proceed in Company with the Kaap Falga to ray Dunes to arrive at 2100 28th May, the ships to be beached and nloaded. I was driven back to La Panne and went down to the beach embark on my ship. Later in therafternoon the Captain and 1st ieut. of the Abel Tasman which necessitated a redistribution of Officers was to remain in Command of H.M.S. Alice and Lieut. Beale the Senior fficer. took command of Abel Tasman. On arrival at the beach I found nly two ships. The Kaap Falga, I could just see moving off to the estward about two miles to the Westward about two miles away which as then the visibility distance. There appeared to be no signs of ife aboard the Alice and the Abel Tasman was endeavouring to refloat.
fter about 20 minutes I managed to attact the attention of the Abel
'asman which sent a waterlogged boat in for me. Before leaving the each I explained the situation to the Adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who had accompanied me during the afternoon. On arrival on board the Abel Tasman ieut. Beale informed me that in my absence he had refloated the Alice nd anchored her. He then received a message from the Alice informing im that the engines of the Alice had completely broken down. He also informed that the crew etc. had gone over to Kaap Falga which weighed and proceeded without orders from Lieut. Beale or informing him of his intentions. The situation was then appreciated by the C.O. La Panne
Lieut. Beale and myself and Beale decided that first Lieut. Martin and
'irst Lieut. were capable of dealing with the situation which had arisen.
The adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who was remaining ashore knew the orders hat had been issued. The possibility of towing the Alice to Bray Downs as considered. Owing to the absence of personnel and boats and gear
;his project was considered unwarrantable to delay departure. I
consulted Lieut. Beale and the Colonel R.A.S.C. unit who was Senior ficer La Panne and it was decided that I should take over the duties of 1st Lieut. (Lieut. Beale being single handed, and assist him in taking EXEX the Abel Tasman back to Dover, as it was considered that I
iould serve no useful purpose otherwise. The situation was reported to
:., in C. Dover on arrival and he approved of my appointment I remained second in command. The movements of Abel Tasman have been reported y the Commanding Officer.
Signed H.M. Slater Lieut.
KAAP FALGA and ABEL TASMAN.
Kaap Falga sailed Sunday 26th May 1600 from Southampton for Dover for orders. Monday 27th May 1600 arrived Dover Roads at 1900 was ordered
Co proseed to Downs for à route to La Panne. 0800 Tuesday 28th.
proadside on and unloading ammunition. We started unloading our Deck
Arrived at La Panne and anchored near Abal Tasman who was beached
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cargo and landed part of it in Ships boats.
ashore with Lieut. Slater, Commanding H.M.S.A1
the authorities ashore about what they wanted
Lieut. us he was Comdr. evacuating Crick commanding troops and H.M.S.Abel we should Tasma do th were we had attacked discharge by 20 some German of our bombers Cargo. the who At dropped 1400 the
Indendiary bombs machine gunned ships and t beach and were not hit by bombs except one incer fell in the hold of Abel Tasman and luckily did
There were several Army casualties and the follo
Killed
Casualties from machine gunning. Killed Fred K.
Wounded Lieut. Comdr. Crick R.N. Lieut. Griffith
Lieut. Griffiths has since died of wounds. All
Abel Tasman.
The two wounded officers were very eff dealt with and taken to the first aid post by W.
P.O. the Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A.
Tasman. At this time I was still ashore with the of the R.A.S.C. and Liejt. Slater. I saw Lieut.
and took command of the three ships. I appointed
Abel Tasman and told Lieut. Slater to appoint his
Wykeham-Martin as C.O. of Kaap Falga. Lieut. Slate down to the beach to Bray with the adjutant R.A.S.
arrange about unloading Kaap Falga and Alice here
The embarkation started at 1530 with ti fast. At 1700 Kaap Falga and Alice floated and got way. I hailed Alice and passed a Grass for him to stern off. There were no anchors laid out from Abc and I had no hands to lay them out at the time. via
1745. Alice then broke down and I removed my grass time I was manouvering the engines and the ship was water borne. Myxxmxxxxxxx The next time I had a spare I saw Alice's crew in her boats rowing over
Falga who was about eight cables to Seaward then h
Lieut. Slater and took him on board.
The ship was by now afloat (1745) but bur being driven inshore by the shore wind. I managed the stern clear by putting troops forward and then by moving them aft. We then went ahead and after 8
heavily twice got into deep water. As the German A
were still present we took advantage of a rain squar sailed immediately. Kaap Falga had by now sailed 00
course across the Banks.
0700 Wed. 29th, Arrived Dover and landed approximately 200 R.A.S.C. Units also about 20 Fren
Arfived ammunition remaining about 200 tons, 0800. Thursday
Officers. 2200. Wednesday. Sailed for Newhaven to myself Friday, Slst. Arrived Dover roads stowage anchored an
1200. Hewhaven completed to full of ammuni to anchot. and I proceeded westwards midnight as far as Dungenes the cleared to Examination vessel. At road
Sandhurst submarine basin at 0800 and 0500. Sunday alongsid
Entered Saturday 1st. June at
2nd
3rd June. to discharge. 1830. oil.
to Newhaven from whom we took lubricating secured 1015.
arrived Poole, Wednesday 5th. 0615 sailed Tuesday for 4th Poole.
discharged. Discharged at Newhaven. Arrived Newhaven. June.
by the following I wish ratings to draw:- attention to the admirable
W.C.Harding. P.O. DJX. 149987.
J.J.Lyall. O.D. DJX.184099.
E.R.A. DMX. 64780, date stamp.
9th. June, 1840.
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CONFIDENTIAL.
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SUBJECT: PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. ALICE.
FROM:
THE COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. ALICE.
DAGE:
7th June 1940.
TO:
THE RESIDENT NAVAL OFFICER, POOLE.
(Copy to:- The Commodore, R.N. Barracks,
Portsmouth)
Letter of Proceedings.
Submitted.
The following letter of proceedings of H.M.S. ALICE
in accordance with your verbal instructions.
2. H.M.S. ALICE sailed from Southampton for Dover at
2000 Sunday 26th May, loaded with stores, approximately
300 tons, and proceeded in company with H.M.S. KAAP-PALGA
and H.M.S. ABEL TASMAN. On arrival at Dover 1600, 27th
May, orders were received to proceed immediately to La Panne and discharge.
When four miles out from La Panne, we stopped to pick up a sergeant pilot of a Hurricane fighter who had been shot down by the Anti-aircraft ship.
On arrival at the beach, we found the ABEL TASMAN
close in shore unloading and the KAAP FALGAR anchored close to. I closed the ABEL TASMAN and grounded.
Lieutenant Commander Crick had disemberked and d
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Vice Admiral, Dover.
Forwarded.
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VICE ADMIRAL.
June, 1940.
VICE
FLAG OFFICER-IN+CHARGE.
12 JUN 1940
DOVER
about the two miles away which was then the visibility distance. the ALICE
KAAP-FALGA I could just see moving off to the westward and the ABEL TASMAN was endeavouring to refloat.
There appeared to be no signs of life onboard After about twenty minutes I managed to attract the attention for me. of the ABEL TASMAN which sent a waterlogged boat in

cargo and landed part of it in Ships boats.
ashore with Lieut. Slater, about Commanding what the authorities ashore they
Lieut. us he was Comdr. evacuating Crick commanding troops of and we had discharge some our Cargo.
were attacked bombs by machine 20 German bombers who dropped th beach Indendiary and were not hit by gunned bombs the ships and troo H.E
except one killed
Casualties fell There in were the several from hold machine of Army Abel casualties Tasman and luckily incendi did wounded
Wounded Lieut. gunning.
Abel Tasman. Griffiths has since died of
Lieut. Comdr. Crick R.N.
P.O. dealt the with and taken to the first aid post by effici
The two wounded officers were very of the At this time I was still ashore with 01
Tasman. Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A. W.C.H
and took R.A.S.C. and Liejt. Slater. I saw Lieut. the C
Abel command of the three ships. I appointed Con
Wykeham-Martin down to as C.O. of Kaap Falga. Lieut. his
Tasman and told Lieut. Slater to appoint F1 my arrange about unloading Kaap Falga and Alice here.
the beach to Bray with the adjutant R.A.S.C. Slater way. fast. I At 1700 Kaap Falga and Alice floated and tide
The embarkation started at 1530 with and I off. There were no anchors laid out him to stern hailed Alice and passed a Grass for got
1745. had no hands to lay them out at the from Abel time I Alice then broke down and I removed time. viz.
spare borne. I Myxxmxxxxxxx The next time ship was water was manouvering the engines and the my grass,
Falga who saw Alice's crew in her boats I had a mon
Lieut. was about eight cables to Seaward rowing then over hail to
Slater and took him on board.
being driven The ship was by now (1745)
OIV
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the admirable
W.C.Harding P.O. DJX. 149987.
Shortose. E.R.A. 64780,
O.D. DJX.184099. DMX.
9th. date stamp.
June, 1840.
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CONFIDENTIAL.
Dynamo 131.
Binlo
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SUBJECT: PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. ALICE.
FROM:
THE COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. ALICE.
DAGE:
7th June 1940.
TO:
THE RESIDENT NAVAL OFFICER, POOLE.
(Copy to:- The Commodore, R.N. Barracks,
Portsmouth)
Letter of Proceedings.
Submitted.
The following letter of proceedings of H.N.S. ALICE
in accordance with your verbal instructions.
2. H.M.S. ALICE sailed from Southampton for Dover at
2000 Sunday 26th May, loaded with stores, approximately
300 tons, and proceeded in company with H.M.S. KAAP-PALGA
and H.M.S. ABEL TASMAN. On arrival at Dover 1600, 27th
May, orders were received to proceed immediately to La Panne and discharge.
When four miles out from La Panne, we stopped to pick up a sergeant pilot of a Hurricane fighter who had been shot down by the Anti-aircraft ship.
On arrival at the beach, we found the ABEL TASMAN
close in shore unloading and the KAAP FALGAR anchored close to. I closed the ABEL TASMAN and grounded.
Lieutenant Commander Crick had disembarked and proceeded to local Headquarters for orders. On his return he informed me that we were to proceed to Bray Dunes and discharge there.
This was not possible until 1700 when we would float again at High Water. In consequence I decided myself to go ashore and go to British Headquarters for definite instructions and to arrange hands for unloading.
Whilst ashore we were subjected to various forms of aerial attack and we had to take cover with the result that some time had elapsed before I could be driven to Headquarters with the KAAP-FALGA to Bray Dunes to arrive at 2100 28th May, at Bray. I was then given orders to proceed in company back to La Panne and went down to the Peach to embark in my
- the ships to be beached and unloaded. I was then driven
Lieutenant of the ABEL TASMAN had been wounded which necessitship. Earlier in the afternoon the Captain and First ated redistribution of officers. I was to remain in
Wykeham-Martin was to command the KAAP-FALGA and Lieutenant command a of H.M.S. ALICE, my Fist Lieutenant - Lieutenant
Beale the senior officer tools command of the ABEL TASMAN.
On I could just see moving off to the westward arrival at the beach I found only two ships -
about the KAAP-FALGA two miles away which was then the visibility distance. the ALICE
There appeared to be no signs of life onboard After and the twenty minutes I managed to attract the attention in for me. of
ABEL TASMAN was endeavouring to refloat.
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PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. ALICE (CONTD).
Page 2.
Adjutant Before leaving of the the beach, I explained the situation during the afternoon. R.A.S.C. unit who had been accompanying to the the had refloated the ALICE and schored her. He then received informed me that in my absence Licutenant Wykeham-Martin
On arrival onboard the ABEL TASMAN, Licutenant Boal a message from the ALICE informing him that the engines of the ALICE had completely broken down and also informed me that the crew etc. had gone over to the KAAP-FALGA which weighed and proceeded without orders from Lieutenant Beal, or informing him of his intentions.
The situation was then appreciated by the Commanding
Officer La Panne, Lieutenant Beal and myself, and Lieutenant
Beal decided that Lieutenant Wykehem-Martin and his First
Lieutenant were capable of dealing with the situation that had arisen. The Adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who was remaining ashore knew the orders that had been issued. The possibility of towing the ALICE to Bray Dunes by the ABEL TASMAN was considered. Owing to the absence of personnel, boats and gear, this project was considered warrantable to delay departure. I consulted Lieutenant Beal and the Colonel
Commanding the R.A.S.C. unit, who was Senior Officer, La Panne, and it was decided that I should take over the duties of
First Lieutenant (Lieutenant Beal being single handed) and assist in bringing the ABEL TASMAN back to Dover as It vas considered that I could serve no iseful purpose otherwise.
The situation was reported to Commander-in-Chief,
Dover, on arrival and he, approving of the appointment, 1
remained as second in command.
The movements of ABEL TASMAN have been reported by the Commanding Officer.
VICE AD MIRAL 1940
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TO V.A. Dover.
Report on Dynamo Operation.
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Alice left Southampton at 2030/26/5/40
and at Dover was directed to beach herself at
La Panne, to fac litate unloading of cargo of
250 tons of provisions.
This operation was carried out at
0800/28 by Alice and Kaap Falga, the former having rescued Pilot Sergeant T.BOYD 516716
of 213 Fighter Squadron, who had descended by parachute.
Two hours later he was transfered to Able Tasman, also beached at La Panne as it was thought that she would be the first to return, Alice and Kaap Falga having received orders to refloat as soon as possible and beach themselves again after dark at Bray Beaches, there to land some provisions and evacuate soldiers before daylight.
Lieut: Slater (C.O. Alice ) and Lieut
Beale (C.O. Kaap Falga) landed to make definità arrangements with G.H.Q. for the evening's operation.
Whilst they were ashore four bomb and Machine gun attacks were carried out against the three ships beached and the Military ashore
About 1400/29,Major P.De Havilland, of at unea
G.H.Q. four soldiers, himself being wounded, with instructions
(D.A.Q.M.G.) arrived on board Alice with
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for me to try and get in touch with a destroyer cut immediately, and he wished to report to the War Office as his communications had been the
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seriousness of the situation.
stated that Germans would be occuppying evening
Dunkirk and He advancing along the coast that due to the capitulation of Belgian Troops for told him of the intentions he had the evening evacuation Bray Beaches, where the provisions were
I and he told me that troops falling just come back from on La Panne, and that were no longer required mentioned there. that the beach Channel. at Bray was under He also was the Zudycote he said fire,as
Two naval leg. and one had taken been to hit one the
Military From his description Slater I (Alice)
conclusion that it was Lieut: Beale (Kaap Falga)
who who I spoke was was KIlled wounded. to Lieut and Slater Lieut: was I was also over wrong; unharmed. the phone, since on and June6th he assured me but that due Lieut Efforts Beale were made bullets the to aircraft of the engine, up.

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hoping bullet holes therby I gave when to flood orders the to engine flood all ballsst the is
I the tide rose.
recognition giving signal the tables and the route the secured the charts and burnt boarded KaapFalga where I took over command before order to abandon ship, order, then refloating Kaap Falga.
from Liett.Culmer R.N.V.R. who had succeeded in
It was now about 1630/29 and there was no sign of life on the beaches as everyone was still taking cover due to aidcraft overhead.
We proceeded due north from La Panne over the sandbanks into Nieuport Roads, as I
had been imformed by Major P.De Havilland that the Zudycote Channel was under fire.
The presence of enemy sircraft overhead prevented the destroyers sighted from stopping to receive our message. The destroyers were, however, steaming in the direction of Dunkirk,
Which I assumed to be in German Hands and I
assumed that they had somehow heard of the fall of
Dunkirk., and were on their way to Bombard.
I then decided not to return to Bray
Beaches that night, because:-
1. According to my imformation there would be no troops there to receive our stores.
2. If they wanted food at La Panne the
Alice was still aground with 250 tons aboard, which I was unable to destroy by fire due to the proximity of the Able Tasman with munitions aboard.
3. Major De Havilland's message was still underlivered.
.Kaap Falga had a deck cargo of over 20 tons and the crew of Alice and the other four soldiers took up nearly all the available space.
Kaap Falga reported arrival in Downs at
0300/29th through H.M.S. Holdfast on examination service.
NO orders were received and about 1200/31
I steamed Kaap Falga to Dover, where I reported to the Dynamo Operation Room.
which was completed by 0900/1st fell June.
It was decided to unload Kaap Falga,
During operation the unloading one Army Stevedore drowned.
off the in the dark and was made.)
( A separate jetty report has already been stand to At Dunkerk leaving there of evacuation. later
1600/1 KaapFalga was ordered not to than 0300/2 by go to this was the last night throttle as two hours funning at a to asphyxiating the engine room fumes and gaoke This coming pipe from was a red pipe
After had to be evacuated due leading off the silencer. close past the ready used use fuel hot tanks and and since pump it only led slow speed of fire. could be owing to Ship the serious anchored at danger anchor off Ramsgatea all effect night at repairs about as even if
2130/1 expert and aid remained could be obtained reach to Dunkirk by 0300/2.
it capable to engine, officers was block now which of the from The I maintaining impossible was maximum running for speed to was Dover and 5 imformed I next afternoon empty 50 the reckoned to silencer 70 ship. me degrees KaapFalga that were Engineer not the badly wishing centigrade coked up'.
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night, JUne 2nd, in the final final evacuation.
At 1400 June 3rd Kasp Falga sailed for
Boole in company with another dutch scoot Hebe.
We arrived at Poole at 1200/4 and paid the ship off, discharging the crew to
Devonport Barracks at 0915/5.
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Beaches no longer were were required advancing falling or bach possible from on La to Panne land and as and that was He anticipated had been killed near been him taken to the
Lt. reported Beale had that been Lt. wounded Solater in the 108 and had
Military Hospital
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From:- Resident Naval Officer, Poole,
Dynam 241.
To:- F.O.I.C. Portland.
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From.
The Flag Officer in Charge, Southampton.
To
The Commander in Chief, E. M.Ships and
Vessels, Portsmouth.
Date
31st May, 1940.
No
00/5
The attached report of proceedings has been received from It H.R.Wykeham-Martin of Ex-
Ducch ship "Alice"
The Admiralty and Commodore, R.N.Barracks have been informed of Lt. Slater's death and of
Lt. Beale sustaining wounds.
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Island
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REAR ADMIRAL.
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War Office, his communications having been cut. He stated that
Beaches were falling bach on La Panne and that provisions were
Germans were advancing from Dunkirke and, that forces at Tray was anticipated no longer required or possible to land as complete evacuation
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He reported that Lt. Solater had been killed near him and that
Lt. Beale had been wounded in the leg and had been taken to the
Vilitary Hospital
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314/0/1352
REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS - EX DUTCH SHIP ALICE.
(Southampton's No.00/5 of 31st May, 1940. )
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No.9680/63
VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
Copy to:-
Flag Officer-in-Charge, Southampton)
Forwarded for information.
Portsmouth.
11th June, 1940.
for
Admiral.
VICE ADMIRAL
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Lieut. H.R.Wykeham-Nartin, R.N.
( 1st. Lieut. 'Alice')
MADate 1940
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OUTHRMPTO
F.O.I.C., Southampton,
Report
Dynamo Force 28/5/40 (Dutch vessels 'Alice', 'Caap Falga',
(store ships) and'Able Tasman' (aminition ship).
Proceeded from Southampton 26/5/40 and thence received instructions at Dover to proceed to La Panne and beach these ships to facilitate unloading cargo. This operation was carried out at
0800 28/5/40 by 'Alice' and 'Caap Falga', the former having rescued aSgt. Pilot who had descended from a disabled Spitfire by parachute, he was afterwards transferred to 'Able Tasman'.
Com. Crick landed to report to G.H.O. He returned at 0900 with
'Able Tasman (Lt. Com. Crick) arrived earlier at 0600 when It.
orders to refloat 'Alice' and "Caap Falga' and send then to Beary
Beaches where provisions were required and certain Army units were to be evacuated.
ded Falga Lt, Sclater to R.N. (Capt. of'Alice) and Lt. Beale from R.N. G.H.O. (Capt. and of request *Caap that boats acertain definite requirements 'Alice'and'Caap Falga' at Bray Beach being inadvisable might be to sent beach to their ships again owing to the appares
Meanwhile ent existance of enemy aircraft there. attacks were made on these ships and the four bomb and machine-gun after which Major P.de Havilland soldiers, arrived ashore, on board 'Alice' with four and get in with the instructions to the try situation to the
Genermans were his communications Dunkirke having and, that forces at Bray were with a destroyer immediately to report been cut. He stated that
Beaches were advancing from on La Panne and that provisions evacuation no longer required falling or bach possible to land as complete
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He was Lt. reported anticipated that Lt. Sclater had been killed and had near been him taken and to that the
Military Hospital had been
Beale wounded in the leg
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'Alice' had to abandoned as bullets had penetrated the lubricating system, causing a seize up of her engine on attempting to start up,
I flooded her ballast tanks in an endeavour to submerge the ship below bullet holes, and thereby flood the engine room. I retrieved
'Alice's' charts and recognition signal tables and with her crew boarded 'Caap Falga', taking over command from Lt.Culmer, R.N.V.R.
who had by this time refloated 'Caap Falga'.
We proceeded to a destroyer but was unable to inter-sept her, I
thence set course for the Downs.
'Able Tasman' unloaded small arms ammunition at La Panne and proceeded to Dover at 1715.
Mayes Mastin
(H.R. Wykeham-Martin)
Lieutenant R.N.
RC
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Dynamo 241. Bin/0/259
REPORTS RECEIVED FROM COMMANDING
OFFICERS ON REQUISITIONS DUTCH COASTERS
WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO".
(Resident Naval Officer's letter undated).
II.
No. 1476/07.
Vice Admiral, Dover.
Forwarded.
M.
S.
Portland.
VICE A DMIRAL.
10th June, 1940. FLAG OFFICER-IN-CHARGE.
NICE ADMIRAL 1940 *
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From:- Resident Naval Officer, Poole,
Dynam 241.
To:- F.O.I.C. Portland.
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Copy to Staff Officer Operations, Portmouth.
REPORTS RECEIVED FROM COMMANDING OFFICERS OF REQUISTITIONED
DUTCH COASTERS, WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO"
"SAN ANTONIO"
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people. On first trip 270 people were taken off Dunkirk Breakwater and on Second trip 330
On second trip a dive bombing attack was made on the vossel from ahead by & Junkers
89 plane and two bombs just missed astern. The first of these was a delay action bomb. The ship experienced heavy bombardment by 5.9 inch shells whilst embarking the second time.
A
"HEBE" ( Report as written by commanding Officer)
The Dútch Coastal vessel "Hebe" was takon over by a Naval Crew on Friday 24th. May 1940
H.M.S. Hebe was commissioned on Saturday 25th. May 1940, Commanding Officer, Lieut.
A. H. Rowlandson R.N., First Licut. Lieut P.A.B.Powell R.N., and a crew of LP.O.
1 E.R.A. 2 Stokers 1 A.B. and 4. Ordinary Seaman.
The first O eration carried out was on Monday 27th. May when TO sailed in
Company with the rest of the group with orders to evacuate troops from the Beach between Dunkirk and La Panne or from Dunicirk.
Hebe arrived off Dunicirk at about 0030 and I approached the beach twice but found no troops and no opposition. I turned West along the beach towards
Dunkirk, entered and went alongside the east fetty in shore, I loaded with troops all that remained there, and returned to Dover on completion with about 150 on board. No opposition was encountered.
The only casuality was a slight wound in the foot of the commanding officer H.M.S. Hebe from a bullet accidentally fired by a British Soldier on board.
The second operation began on Tednesday 29th. leaving Dover at 20.00. I
went to Dunkirk by the Calais route and although constantly searched by searchlights no batteries opened fire on the Calais coast.
Off Dunkirk I came up to H.N.S. Sursun Corda lowering a boat near the wreckage of a vessel apparently mined. One voice was heard and a mineaveeper arrived and sent over a boat I continued my course.
I passed close to the entrance to Dunkirk, the jetties and piers were deserted so I continued eastward and went ashore near & large body of British troops
I lowered the only boat and carly left and began embarking these troops. This proved to be very slow so I approached the beach and bows to the shore enabled men to wade out and climb on board. About 300 were taken on board and forried out to a destroyer.
I repeated this operation and took operation and took over another 300
to 350 men to the minesweeper Fitaroy. The Captain let me have two large type life saving nets to put over the bows which assisted embarking troops after I returned to shore.
No other large ships were lying off Dunkirk. H.M.S. Friso was embarizing troops and H.M.S. Sursum Corda was aground close in shore. I attempted to tow her
Yoff but failed and was driven onto a small Bank close to her and remained aground until 18.30
At 18.00 Geramn Artillery began shelling the sand dunes and beach, although shapnel fell over us and wounded men aboard Sursum Corda we got afloat without difficulty and oaded about 250 troops and went down towards La Panne to ass them to a destroyer there.
I remaine a there resouing men from the water embarking men from boats and pontoons the majority of these were passed to & destroyer and were suffering from exposure.
At 23. I found no more men to embark and returned to Dover without further incident with about 250 people on board.
The ship was without ater and fuel and I arrived at Dover at about 11.00
on Friday 31st. May. Wa or and provisions were embarked and I was sent to Remsgate
In company with H.M.S. Fiso whose compass WILB useless owing to banbing attack.
On Sunday June 2nd. 1940 while under way to the fuellingJetty In
Ransgate Harbour I was ordered alongside the Pior to enbark 249 Cerman prisoners to take them to
The Dover. hold filled and about a dosen wounded were left lying on deck. the The
"uard consiste of 36 was frenc security Police and 6 cadets of the O.T.C. under
Command of a 2nd. Licut,

I arrived at Dover at 16.00 and disembarked the prisoners alongside
Adminalty Pier
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After obtaining fuel I remained at Dover until ordered prt
H.H.S.Kaap Falga to Poole, leaving Doms at 09.20 on Tuesday 4th. June 1940
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"RUJA"
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H.M.S. RUJA sailed for Dunkirk from Dover and on first attempt broke down in the
Downs. The ship was towel back to Dover and repaired by Sandhurst and then I reported to N.O.I.C. Ramsgate and sailed for Dunkirk and remained there for 24 hours in order to collect about 300 soldiers off the Beach East of Dunkirk and later on in the evening off the barracades east of La. Panne. On the way back to Poole the ship broke down again and was successfully towed by H.H.S. Pascholl.
Signed H.R.Webber (Lieut R.N.)
"FRISO"
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This vessel under the command of Licut. G.O. Symonds R.N. and subsequently under
Sun. Lieut. R.N.V.R. made two successful trips to Dunkirk beach and was able to evacuate 1008 officers and men. Although under continual fire from shore batteries and dive bombers the operation was carried out without mishap to vessel or crew.
Signed. G.V.Ward (Sub. Lieut. R.N.V.R.)
"DESPATCH II"
B.
May 29th & 30th.
To West of La Pain. Arrived La Pain 20.00 29th. and embarked 267 French with ships boats only until 04.00
At 04.00/30 discovered 2 ft of water in E.R. no air bottles and belt to air compressor broken. Managed to get under way 10.00/30th and returned to Ransgate
19.00 30th.
May 31st. June 1st.
Arrived Dunkirk 18.00/51 Air compressor not working and insufficient air in bottles to restart motors if they stopped. Embarked 160 mostly Middlesex Regiment with ships boats only until midnight.
Ships company were then exhausted with boat work and all Middlesex Regiment embarked ship sailed for Ramsgate arriving 07.30/1.
Ships Company acted very well. Besides my Lst. Lieut. Lt. Miller I wish to mention
L.S. A.J.M. Upton P/SSX 13505
A.B. W.H. Dibben P/JX 148504
A.B. H.B.Ketchley PJ109346
O.S. S.A.Greenwood P/JX 130093
Signed J.E. Whitwell, Lt. Comdr.
"PASCHOLL"
B.
This ship was only taken over by me on Sunday June 2nd., the previous Captain having returned to his proper duties at Ramagate. I proceeded to Ramagate arriving there 23.00 Instructions received ashore at 23.30 were to remain at anchor until further orders. At 15.00 Monday 3rd. June we sailed with Commander Hammond flying his flag in the ship in Command of 5 skoots. We arrived Dunkirk Harbour Jetty at
23.00 and embarked ap roximately 300 troops and after some delay left at 00.30 Tuesday
June 4th, arriving Ramsgate approximately 08:30 On instructions sailed at 05.30
Wednesday 5th. June for Poole. arrived Newhaven at 21.00 having taken
H.M.S.Ruja in tow at approximately 10.00 Sailed from Newhaven at 18.00 Thursday
6th. June Ruja still in tow arriving Studland Bay approximately 21.00.7th. June entered Poole Harbour.
Signed Wise Lieut. R.N.V.R.
"ZEUS"
I have the honour? to Report the following of my vessels activity in operation
I
Dynamo in diary form.
25th. May Joined at Poole. P.M. Vessel wiped 5.0 p.m. approx cast off and proceeded to anchor off Portsmouth. 9.0 p.m. ordered to anchor off Yarmouth.
26th, May. 5.10 a.m. ordered to remain at anchor until further orders. Hands cleaning ship
3.0 p.m. Ordered to proceed Portsmouth.
6.0 p.m. Arrived Portsmo th. Recive fuel water and stores and ordered to broken proceed
Spithead to swing for deviation. Discharged Dutch engineer. Note compass and steering compass damaged. Results of swinging give very unreliable deviation card
10.30 Proceed in company for Newhaven.
27th. May Dawn arrived off Newhaven and anchoved. Note. Ship very and short overhauling of dec. gear stores rope etc. Hands employed rope etc. Hands employed cleaning ship
9.0 approx. Proceeded in company for Dover.
28th. p.m. Dawn arrived off Dover 9.30 approx berthed alongside "Ruja" at West bad Quay,
Enemy render independance p.m. of navigation impossible we follow rest ahead. gunfire
May air raid 1.0 approx. Proceed in company for Dunking. Compass Considerable so as to etc. all night.

I arrived at Dover at 16.00 and disembarked the prisoners alongside
Adminalty Pier
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After obtaining fuel I remained at Dover until ordered escort
H.M.S.Kaap Falga to Poole, leaving Downs at 09.20 on Tuesday 4th. June 1940
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"RUJA"
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H.M.S. RUJA sailed for Dunkirl from Dover and on first attempt broke down in the
Downs. The ship was towel back to Dover and repaired by Sandhurst and then I reported to N.O.I.C. Ramsgate and for Dunkirk and remained there for 24 hours in order to collect about 300 soldiers off the Beach East of Dunkirk and later on in the evening off the barracades east of La. Panne. On the way back to Poole the ship broke down again and was successfully towed by H.M.S. Pascholl.
Signed Webber (Lieut R.N.)
"FRISO"
A
This vessel under the command of Licut. G.O. Symonds R.N. and subsequently under
Sun. Lieut. Ward R.N.V.R. made two Although successful under trips continual to Dunkirk fire beach from and shore was able batteries to evacuate and 1008 dive bombers the operation was carried out without mishap to vessel officers and men.
or crew.
Signed. G.V.Ward (Sub. Licut. R.N.V.R.)
"DESPATCH II"
May 29th & 30th.
To West of La Pain. Arrived La Pain 20.00 29th. and embarked 267 French with
At 04.00/30 discovered 2 ft or water in E.R. no air bottles and belt to air ships boats only until 04.00
compressor broken. Managed to get under way 10.00/30th and returned to Ramsgate
19.00 30th.
May 31st. June 1st.
Arrived Dunkirk 18.00/51 Air compressor not working and insufficient air in bottles with to restart motors if they stopped. Embarked 160 mostly Middlesex Regiment
Ships company were then exhausted with boat work and all Middlesex Regiment embarked ships boats only until midnight.
sailed for Ramsgate arriving 07.30/1.
Ships ship Company acted very well. Besides my Lst. Lieut. Lt. Miller I wish to mention
L.S. A.J.M. Upton SSX 13505
A.B. W. H. Dibben P/JX 148504
A.B..B.Ketchley PJ109346
O.S. S.A.Greenwood P/JX 130093
Signed J.E. Whitwell, Lt. Comdr.
This "PASCHOLL" ship was only B. taken over by me on Sunday June 2nd., the previous Captain having there 23.00 Instructions received ashore at 23.30 were to remain at anchor returned to his proper duties at Ramsgate. I proceeded to Ramsgate arriving until further orders. At 15.00 Monday 3rd. June we sailed with Commander Hammond at flying his in the ship in Command of 5 skoots. We arrived Dunkirk Harbour Jetty flag and embarked approximately 300 troops and after some delay left at 00.30 05.30 Tuesday
June 23.00 4th, arriving Ramsgate approximately 08:30 On instructions taken sailed at
Wednesday 5th. June for Poole. arrived Newhaven at 21.00 having
H.M.S.Ruja in tow at approximately 10.00 Sailed from Newhaven at 18.00 Thursday June
6th. June Ruja still in tow arriving Studland Bay approximately 21.00.7th.
entered Poole Harbour.
Signed J.N.Wise Lieut. R.N.V.R.
"ZEUS" I have the honour to Report the following of my vessels activity in operation
Dynamo 25th. in diary Joined form. at Poole. P.M. Vessel wiped 5.0 Dalla approx cast Yarmouth. off and
26th. proceeded May. to 5.10 anchor a.m. off ordered Portsmouth. to remain at anchor until further orders. Hands cleaning ship
May 9.0 p.m. ordered to anchor off
3.0 p.m. Ordered Portsmo to proceed th. Portsmouth. Recived fuel water and stores and ordered to proceed broken
6.0 p.m. Arrived deviation. Discharged Dutoh engineer. Note compass deviation
Spithead and steering to swing compass for damaged. Results of swinging give very unreliable card
10.30 Proceed Dawn in arrived company off for Newhaven Newhaven. and anchored. Note. Ship very and short overhauling of dec gear stores
27th. rope etc. May Hands employed rope etc. Hands employed cleaning ship
9.0 28th. p.m. May approx. Dawn arrived Proceeded off Dover in company 9.30 approx for Dover. berthed for alongside "Ruja" Compass at so West bad Quay. as to
Enemy render air independance raid 1.0 p.m. of navigation approx. Proceed impossible in company 49 rest shead. Considerable fofolComt gunfire etc. all night.
so folonsidat ores ost to el gunfire
Duto.

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29th. May. 00.00 off Dunkirk have great difficulty in finding out where to P 00.15.-
touched bottom 1.0 a.m. approx. entered Dunkirk and secured alongside Pier. Shore arrangements very bad only one shore ladder available. Troops commence to board.
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1.30 "San Antonio" came alongside. Troops cross our deck to feed San Antonio. 3.0
approx. San Antonio cast off. I endeavour to speed up loading. Note as much as 15
minutes go by at times without any troops boarding at other times the single ladder is quite inadequate to deal with the numbers. No effort was made by the Military to use the outside of the Pier 4.0 0 a.m. Wind freshening we have received approx 220 troops cast off and proceeded in Company for Downs. Near by ships open fire at enemy aircraft
During passage three hunting destroyers drop at least five depth charges Our troops have rifles ready to engage aircraft. Run ha been issued to those troops who are very fatigued and wet also to ships crew. 2.0 Arrive off Downs ordered to proceed Ramsgate.2.
Pilot boarded took us to Margate discharged troops, received stores fresh water and two ladders. I rece ve 50 feet rope from another ships 8.0 p.m. Proceed in company with Carabia for Braye. Hands employed in rigging TS and cleaning ship
30th. May 5. a.m. anchored off Braye (falling tide) and enced receiving troops shifted ship 5 times as tide fell. Under continuous enemy gunfire from the shore. 9.0 a.m.
we have received approx 430 troops and all available space is full (the shore arrangements fo loading is under naval charge and most efficient. Also;adders were most useful.
Weighed anchor and proceeded for Downs altering course as required to aviod enemy gunfire until out of range. Issued run to fatigued troops and all crew.
Troops stand by to engage enemy aircraft 5.0 P.m. entered Ramsgate discharged troops received stores and fresh water. I wrote a note to.C in C Dover drawing his attention to the mutinous conduct of
Borrowed two naval ratings from shore as night watchmen. Proceeded outside Harbour to anchor. Hands clean ship All hands to sleep
Watchmen keep look out.
31st. May 5.0 p.m. ordered to proceed Portsmouth
1st. June, Secured Kings stairs
2nd. June 12.00 ordered to proceed Poole 5.0 P.m. stopped off Yarmouth.
4th. June 6.30 p.m. Secured alongside at Poole.
This ships engines are fairly good but all other appointments are very bad
Signed S.Hoggan, Lt. Comdr. R.N.R.
"ATLANTIC"
I beg to submit the following report on this ships activities during the evacuation from Dunkirk
Friday 29th. left Dover 9.30 a.m. 12. to waiting off N. Goodwin L. Vessel for orders 3.30 proceeded 3.0 a.m. 30th. arrived La. Panne commence embarking troops in ships lifeboat. Anchored as near shore as possible. Ship aground at Low water embarkation slow at first in ships boats very hard work for the small crew later expedited by Naval Commander S.N.O. who detailed motor launch and whaler to ship embarked approx. 300 men. Sailed about 11. a.m. Beach and Channel being shelled by Shore Batteries.
Arrived Ramsgate 23.00 30th. May arrived Dunkirk 05.00 31st. June about 1 mile east of Dunkirk close in shore passed ashore to haul out boats, sea choppy and boats getting swamped lost ships boats 10.00 was to out to deeper water, engines fail to start. Embarked approx. 100 troops. Waited off beach for 24 hours but unable to embark troops owing to being unable to obtain a motor launch to attend on ship and no boats being available. Beaches and Channel being jected to shelling and air bombardment all day and night. Two or three bombs fell close alongside.
05.00 1st rescued crew and passengers of Drifter which had struck sunken wreck [o?]
during operation, boat full close alongside striking at ketch which completely dissappeared.
13.00 Ist. Arrived Ramsgate.
Note. The small amount of troops embarked on 2nd. trip was due to scarcity of motor launche ato attend various ships, when I did eventually get one and sent it in shore the soldiers would not wade out to the boat during dark hours.
L.E. Fordham It. Condr. R.N.R.
"KAAP FALGA"
B.
Kaap Falga (Lieut. G.E.B. ST.G Beale) in Command) loaded 300 tons Army Provisions left Southampton 21.00 26/5/40 and beached off La Panne according to orders 0800
26/5/40 in Company with "Alice" and Able Tasman. At 12.00 Kaap Falga and Alice were ordered to refloat as soon as possible and proceed to Bray beaches, 4 miles away.
8 hours later Kaap Falga floated of with the tide.
In the meantime Lieut. Beale had been wounded ashore (during air attacks on Ships)
whilst contacting the Military, Lieut. Slater (Captain of Alice) who was with him was killed. Lieut. Beale was reported to have been taken to the Military Hospital with a. paralised leg.
Alice was put out of action and ballast tanks flooded to make her rest on bottom (Max, Depth H.W. about 14. feet).

First Lieut. then abandoned Alice and took his crew and Major De Haviland (wounded)
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and 4. soldiers to Kaap Falga where 1st. Lieut. Alice took command. Major De.
Havilland of G.H.Q came on board with instructions for Kaap Falga to go to sea
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and try and intercept a destroyer so that he could report by m/t to the War Office the seriousness of the situation. No. Destroyer would stop so Kaap Falga returned to the Downs and reported arrival. Then to Dover where stores were cleared by 09.00
1st. Kaap Falga's engines were badly coked up and in attempting to return to
Dunkirk at 22.00 1st. they overheated to such an extent that the Ship could not make suffient speed to reach Dunkirk by 03.00 2nd. the latest hour that ships had been ordered to stay off Dunkirk.
Due to the possibility of this defect Kaap Falga was not used on the night of June 2nd.
the last night of the evacuation.
Sailed for Poole 14.30/3 arrived 12.00/5
PACIFIC
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Lieut. Comdr..Skrine R.N. Lieut. Triscott R.N.R.
Sat.25th. May Crews for Dutch Skoots proceeded from ortsmouth to Poole where they arrived about noon and were detached for these vessels.
Pacific proceeded at 14.00 leaving discharged dutch crew at Brownses Island. Was ordered to anchor at Yarmouth for the night.
Sun. 26th. May. Weighed at 0.430 and proceeded for Portsmouth Harbour at 09.3.0
Being Senior officer of the Party I went ashore and arranged for stores and swinging etc. No sailing orders were obtainable until about 19.00 when we were ordered to complete swinging as soon as possible and sail at once for Newhaven. Accordingly sailed at dark with Amazone Atlantic Zeus & Pascholl in company (wega and San Antonio)
has broken down)
Monday 27th. May. Arrived off Newhaven at 04.00 and was ordered to anchor outside
Lay at anchor all day awaiting orders. At dark received orders to sail for downs in company with a party of skoots that had previously arruved Newhaven. Weighed and
Proceeded
Tues. 28th. May Arrived Dover about 08.00 and berthed alongside 09.00. Went ashore and having ascertained the possible nature of the operation made arrangements for sandbags first aid outfits etc., to be supplied to my party of Skoots by noon
However an air raid warning intervened and none of these stores had been received
13.00 received orders to sail forthwith. Sailed about 13.00 and took over a large lifeboat at sea from one of the slower skoots who was dropping behind. Pacific gradually overhauled the other four skoots and I think was the first of this party to reach La Panne.
From No. 6 E Buoy we proceeded at slow speed 180 straight for the beach where in answer to our hail a shout was raised by the soldiers on the beach. The intention waswas to turn to Port and anchor off. However partly due to the fact that the larger ships were closer in than I anticipated but mainly due to my leadsman failing to obtain any sounding at all we grounded on a bank of sand before we had turned
90° This occured at 23.00 We sent the large Lifeboat ashore with 3 of our 5 hands and instructed them to take off men to other ships as with the wind blowing inshore it was not certain that we should get off, With the remaining two hands we laid out a kedge on our Port quarter. By going full astern and heaving on the kedge we got afloat when the tide rose at 02.00
29th. May. The ships lifeboat and skiff was then sent inshore and 1 officer and
7 men were brought off to Pacific before the boats lost touch with her in the dark
They did howver bring several par ies off to other ships. Verbal orders had been received before leaving Dover to leave shore before03.3 being anxious to recover boats and men Pacific remained inshore till daylight finally sailing at 04.30
when it seemed liekly that the boats and crews had been embarked by other ships.
Rerurned to Dover by route Y arriviving about 16.30 and disembarked troops. No orders were immediately available but verbal orders were subsequently received to embark water and provisions and sail about 22.00 Application was made for the balance of complument and I was informed that I should be sent 3 hnds from
Montvera. These did not arrive until 02.40 at which time Pacific sailed for Dunitirk.
30th. May. The morning of 30th May was misty at about 08.20 when crossing Le Dyck bank there was a violent underwater explosion about two cables on the Starboard bow
No aircraft was about and it is supposed that it was a torpedo which had exploded on the Bank. No vessel was in sight Arrived off the beach 09.00 about 1 mile E
of Dunkirk and anchored close in. We had no boat of our own but collected two from a skoot that was just leaving, conditions as regards surf were pretty good but boats very waterlogged and no boat was obtainable all day. By 16.00 my crew were exhausted by pulling those boats in and out from the hore all as I had 30 Officers and 620
men aboard I decided to sail. We might have had many more in half the time if a motor boat had been available. Accordingly sailed at 16.00 When crossing the
Inner Ratel Bank attacked by by two of a flight of three fighters with machine guns. They scored was & few hits on the ship and injured noñody. Had nothing but a pistol with which to reply.

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Arrived Ramsgate 22.00 and disembarked troops was ordered to return to Dunkirk
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as soon as possible. Got a relief cre for my to to men who were worn out also two Lewis Guns. Anchored for three hours to rest myself as I had had no sleep since the night of the 25th.
31st. May 02.30 Weighed and proceeded to Dunkirk Anchored of the beach east of Breakwater at 08.00. A heavy swell VAB breaking on the beach which made embarkation very/difficult Got & small boat loa on board who proved to be
French troops. Moved further East and enlisted services of a fine motor boat in charge of sub. lieut. Bowie R.N.R we provided him with a grass hawser and obtained an anchor by casting adrift a deserted motor boat that was anchored off.
We contacte Britis troops mile further East and with the assist nce of anchor and warp and good scamanship of Sub. Lieut. Bowie we got off a good many. However it was a slow business and early in the afternoon we proceeded to the Pier for troops were arriving there then and as the ships inside us were taking them and could not be full up for some time. we returned to the beach. Bombing by
Heinkels was particularly heavy one salvo of three bombs very narrowly missed the ship. By 21.00 we had aboard 408 Soldiers and as the Motor boat had lost her anchor and the crew exhausted, I decided to return, and weighed at 21.00
1st. June Arrived and disembarked troops at Ramsgate at 04.00 Was told I should proceed again to Dunkirk if we could be off by 05.30 but Commanding Of icer was too exhausted to be ready by then and Pacific was not called upon for further service.
Signed Skrine
REGIDENT
NAVAL
OFFICER
Cosmo Haskings.
BJUN 1940
Comd"
R.N.
POOLE
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FROM Commander in Command Mine Recovery Flotilla,
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DATE
10th June, 1940
North Shields.
TO
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate copy r. Cape Hultern
REPORT OF OPERATION ON NIGHT OF
3/4 June, 1940
Sir,
I have the honour to report the operation of the 5 scoots under my command on the night of
3/4 June.
2.
On being refused permission to take the drifters of the 2nd M.R. Flotilla, I was offered command of the 5 Dutch Scoots, "PASCHOLL",
"HORNSRUG", "REIGER", "LENA" and "BORNRIF".
3.
There was little time to make any arrangements and comminication was difficult. I made some rough orders on a signal pad and sent them round by the motor boat which took me on board "PASCHOLL".
4.
Under way about 1600 for RV at N. G odwin.
"REIGER" had meanwhile run aground on the Quern on a falling tide and was out of it.
5.
Proceeded in company without incident, timing my speed to reachlio. 12, buoy Dunkerque at 2230.
6.
My orders were to use Western pier Nouvean avant Port and on rounding Western mole I headed into the avant Port. I was unable to find enough water anywhere in this area so I came astern and headed for
West pier of the main harbour, which I could seeagainst the burning town.
7. go alongside West side of West Pier. They got their
Meanwhile 2 of my ships passed me and tried to bows up to pier but had a job getting their stern to and "LENA" which was the outside ship of the two grounded just off the pier. I got alongside east side and
"HORNSRUG" came alongside me.
8. very glad to find Commander H.R. TroMp, who said he had
The Pier was full of French troops and I was appointed himself Piermaster.
He and I were unable to get a tug to pluck
"LENA" off and finally had to take the men off and leave her.
Lieut. Wise, R.N.V.R., and his Sub Lieut. were meanwhile 9. loading the ship with men and "HORNSRUG" destroyer was also loading vessel alongside each side astern of us. Cormander of across my decks. There was a escort complete control of the situation in spite and
Tromp had almost lost his voice, and without his help have been having judgment the loading of 5 ships at once would difficult.

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we could have taken more. There was
At about 0030 we had a good 10ad, althouch the arrival of the troops and there were ships waiting to get alongside, so I decided, after and "BORNRIF" following independently.
consulting Tromp, to 80 with what I had - #HORNSRUG"
11.
There was no shelling or bo bingof the part of either the harbour the where we were, and no incident to reports in harbour on the return journey.
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well taped beforehand, and nothing left to chance.
The officers of the ship had their organisatic shewed great judgment.
The C.O. Licut. Wise only joined the day before, and
Licut. de Mornay, R.N. came as a volunteer to
His pilot me to harbour having made several recent trips.
of the service was invaluable. I took over the handling and leaving, not that I doubted Wise's capacity, ship at the entrance of Durikerque, both entering but because the importance of accurate handling was such that I preferred to have it in my own hands.
13.
I have made no recommendations in respect of this operation in view of the fact that the S ips were at ano time under fire, whereas the majority of ships taking part were continually bombed and shelled.
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I have the honour to be Sir,
12 JUN 1940
H.M.S. M 2745/636 VERNON
Your obedient servant,
(SHammd
CO ANDER R.
II.
No: 211/27.
THE VICE ADMIRAL,
DOVER.
(Copy to:-
The Commander-in-Chief, H.M.Ships & Vessels, Ports
Portsmouth General Order 1700.
Submitted, with reference to Confidential
H.M.S. "VERNON",
PORTSMOUTH.
13th June, 1940.
Magerton
CAPTAIN.
VICE ADMIRAL
15 JUN 1940
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the Vice Admiral Commanding, Dover.
Submitted:- (1) Summary of proceedings H.M. S.Amazone 25.5.40 - 1.6.40
and French S.s. "Newhaven" 2.6.40 - 4.6.40.
(2) Recommendations.
(3) Detailed letter of proceedings.
1) Saturday 25th. p.m. sailed Amazone Poole to Portsmouth.
Sunday 26th.
wiped' ship, stored, and swung for compass.
sailed at dark for Newhaven. Sighted S/M surfaced
1/2 mile E of Owers 0005. Reported on arrival at
Newhaven.
sailed at dark for Dover in company with Foxglove and other skuyts.
Monday 27th. p.m. sailed from Dover in companym Embarked about 100
men from beach 3/4 mile West of Bray and returned to
Dover.
Wednesday 29th. sailed 0230 for Dunkirk, embarking about 400 troops at Bray and leaving 1930. Divebombed off Middlekirke on return journey to Ramsgate.
Friday 31st. 1215 sailed for Dunkirk and embarked troops from positions 2 and 3 miles E of jetty, using grass-rope as far as possible. Brought down one bomber by Bren gun fire on nearing Dunkirk, Straddled by shells on leaving.
Saturday 1st. 0500 disembarked troops and secured in harbour with gurnt-out clutch.
The reason for such a small number of troops being disembarked by Amazone was that I went to beaches where boats were not provided, on purpose.
Sunday 2nd.
I proceeded with S/L Clarabut to Dover and embarked with one and eight ratings in French steamship
"Newhaven". Took off French troops from east jetty
(B berth) and sailed for Dover 0245 (Monday).
Monday 3rd.
Proceeded in"Newhaven," Embarked Admiral Abrial, a
General, and about 1000 troops, returning to Folkestone about 0630.
(2)
I wish to mention especially:-
340691 L.A/C Harker, who took boats inshore again and again after coming off himself (Thursday 30th near Bray). He took when the ship was being dive-bombed, he took charge of a body charge of the troops in his boat most efficiently. Later, of men on deck and directed rifle-fire very coolly during each attack.
Rating) whose conduct in working our own small boats, at
Also Ord. Sea. Wakeham (Portsmouth Division - Newfoundland and the wheel, was exceptional.
set Also a most Sub. excellent Lieutenant example and whose assistance was a very gual
Clarabut R.N. (lent from Montrose) who help to me.
ADMIT
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3. (astailed account).
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5/40 Sailed Amazone, Poole to Portsmouth D.Y.
5/40 a.m. 'wiped' ship in Block; stored with 14 days provisions and various instruments and navigational books.
p.m. Swung ship for compass adjustment and anchored near outer
Spit Buby. Sailed at dark in company to Newhaven.
5/40 0005 sighted submarine, surfaced, 1'm E of Owers Lt.V.. Reported to Examination Vessel on arrival with instructions to pass on message. Anchored outside harbour on orders received, having no opportunity to provide sand-bags, Lewis gun, etc.
Salled at dark for Dover in company, led by Foxglove.
5/40
Arrived at Dover a.m.
Sailed p.m., for Operation Dynamo, in company, and proceeded by long route.
Amazone led the skyts, but the compass was found to be reading about 70 low, due to Gerricks' being topped ready for the exercise, and her position was lost by the time this was rectified. I beached the ship about m/a mile west of Bray, bows in, and with a kedge astern.
Lieut. Audley, R.N.V.R. landed in our two small boats and led down troops from the sand-dunes. By 0300 the boats' crews were exhausted and the boats were being capsized by the sea which had increased with the westerly wind. It was obvious that no more could be taken off in our own boats from the beach. I approached a sloop which was not anxious to take our troops. A large steamer at anchor outside informed me that she was on her way in, and there was too much sea for putting Amazone alongside her. I decided not to go in to the eastern jetty at such a late hour with troops on board and returned, without incident, by the long route to Dover.
Disembarked about 100 officers and men (British) at Admiralty Pier.
Lieut. Audley's leg had been injured when hoisting in our boats4
and he was placed on the sick list.. Sub. Lieut. Clarabut, R.N. was detailed from Montrose as First Lieutenant. I embarked essential stores and large quantities of water, also a Lewis gun and as few sand-bags.
Nei ther the Naval Shore Signal Station nor the Pier Master was urs.
able to inform Mr. Clarabut of the ship's whereabouts and it was
0th.
not possible to leave until 0230 after I had found him myself. This wasted five hours.
0230 Sailed in company with Pacific but lost touch soon afterwards. Made landfall to Eastwards of Dunkirk about 0930. Having been informed that there was no danger from mines I had taken a short out in shallow water. This, and the fact that the compass was still 'low', caused us to mistake Gravilines for Dunkirk! I steamed up and down the coast and examined the harbour from about 1 mile out and found no sign of life. Having no W/T, and having had no orders since 2100 the day before, I steamed W.N.W to seek information. Picked up drifter and
Anchored about 300ˣ from shore in 10 ft. water and embarked about proceeded to Bray Beach.
400 officers and other ranks, sending in water drums by empty boats.
340691 L.A. C. Harker returned inshore several times, until exhausted, with a large collapsible boat, taking water drums each time. He took charge of the troops in his boat most efficiently and set a very fine example. Later, while the ship was being dive-bombed, he took charge of the troops on deck and directed rifle-fire very cooly during each attack in spite of fairly accurate machine-gun fire.
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Proceeded. Fredanja informed me he was taking route Y so, presuming there were special orders, sailed/company. in
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Attacked by German bomber off Middlekirke. Three bombs dropped close to Fredanja - avoided delay-action effect.
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3 more bombs dropped close to Fredanja.
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Three no damage. bombs dropped between Fredanja and Amazone (Amazone 1 target) 30 -
-2030 Attacked soldiers by machine-gun. wounded - Replied with Lewis-gun and rifle-fire.
Four one seriously.
30 Proceeded in company with Fredanja whose engine-bolts were factured and compass damaged.
ay
Entered Ramsgate and disembarked troops. Took on board grass-rope,
Aldis lamp, and provisions, also a party of officer cadets, under
2nd. Lt. Harman, and three Bren guns.
15 Proceeded.
sect
20? Attacked by dive bombers.
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A German bomber, already damaged by destroyers' fire, flew past low (port side), we engaged her and she fell in sea 200' astern.
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Parachutists astern, out of range.
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Anchored inshore, 2' E of Dunkirk harbour, where it appeared grass-rope would be very useful as the only boats were large ones and seemed to be aground. Sent rope in to Lifeboat and hauled off in own winch. All further attempts were spoilt by grass'
beingfouled by motorboats, and by City of London which came across rope several times, and finally collided with Amazone before getting clear.
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S/L Clarabut took dinghy inshore to explain procedure with grass-rope.
Returned loaded and reported no hope of further use. He was dead beat after the pull and after struggling with the French preventing them sinking his craft.
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Shifted berth to 3' E of Dunkirk Pier. I commandeered large motorboat from Hopper 103 and sent it inshore with dinghy to ferry men from beach to motorboat. 2nd.Lieut.Harman and French "Guard" went in M.3.
Ordinary Seaman Wakeham (Ports.Div.- Newfoundland Rating) on this and other occasions handled his boat extremely well under trying conditions and showed great persistence and resource.
045 Motorboat returned with load and went back to beach. During this behind the dunes. Shells were landing on the beach and all ships time a high level bombing attack was made on shore, bombs landing were leaving.
200 Attempted to take off French troops from motor-lighter but his engines were worked the wrong way by the crew and my astern clutch were failed, so abandoned the attempt. The motor-boat and dinghy not very overdue.
300. The was heard answering our hails. A dim light was shown The to dinghy it and was promptly answered by a hail of bullets. abandon the motor-boat, dinghy came and also our own dinghy after a shell had guide alongside with our men. They had had to exploded close to them. The motor-boat was aground.
315 Straddled by shell-fire - slipped dinghy and proceeded by 'short-cut'
and later by route X.
015 Parachute flare dropped to starboard.
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336 Sighted N. Goodwin Lt.
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On Saturday 1st, secured on Ramsgate Pier and disembarked troops.
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There was no hope of repairing the clutch which was practically burned out, for two days. I went round to Dover with two commanders and a lieutenant.-commander. S/L Clarabut volunteered to accompany me. I was sent, with one and eight ratings from
Hotspur and Ajax to ginger up the French cross-channel steamer
Newhaven. It was some four hours before we could discover from the Naval Signal station where she was. She had actually entered harbour about 1030 but they informed us she was not in. We were unable, therefore, to leave until about 2130 instead of 1830
as ordered. The master of the shop handled his vessel extremely well, in spite of her small high-speed propellors, and got alongside
East Jetty in B berth, ahead of wreck, about 0045 (,). Tynwald rammed us on entering causing slight damage. There were no troops on the jetty so I went to the inner end where I found a French colonel with about 3000 men waiting to be told where to go. I had to stand at the end telling them that their colonel was in my ship before they would follow. A paddle steamer in berth c delayed proceedings by insisting on filling up. The Franch would not pass by any spot where embarking was going on! Nor would the narrowness of the jetty actually allow them to pass. The French would not send word to the rear and I had to request the colonel to send two officers to the rear of his men to hurry them up. This rd. ay was at 0215. At 0245 we were ordered to proceed (from the M.T.B)
On return I reported to Captain Bisset that a loudspeaker on the jetty would be most useful. I was able to obtain one by
Captain Dawson's efforts. This was a great help the next night, both for talking to ships when entering and leaving Dunkirk harbour, and for talking to the French troops and directing the securing of ropes and passing embarkation orders.
We left harbour after oiling (very slowly owing to wrong connections)
about 1915 and reached Dunkirk entrance at 2430 (?). The strong easterly current and wind made securing very difficult but the master did very well and we were secured by about 2300. Embarking went on satisfactorily until an order was passed to stop. We were by no means full and I got them going again. I suspect this order came from one of the officers who accompanied Admiral Abrial and a General who had just embarked. One of the General's staff officers was most solicitous for the safety of his superiors and insisted on life-belts' being provided for them the instant they came on board!
We left on Commander Buchanahiss arrival on the jetty, and I had no opportunity of turning the loudspeaker set over to him.
We anchored off the North Goodwin at about 0300 in fog and weight at
0500, proceeding to Folkestone where we disembarked.
heart. Commandis

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Royal Naval Barracks,
Chatham.
12th JUNE, 1940.
To The Vice-Admiral Commanding, Dover.
Copies to: Commander-in-Chief, The Nore.
Commodore, Sheerness.
Sir,
DUNKERQUE EVACUATION FORCE
I have the honour to report that the Dutch Schoot "BART"
under my Command, was taken over by a Naval Crew on Sunday, 26th
May, 1940 at the Reserve Supply Wharf, Deptford.
2.
The ship carried 12,436 packages of food supplies and a deek carso of 300 cases of Diesel oil
Binld 1254
S at Tilbury p.m. Sunday having to
Movements of H.M.S. atlanhi (en Buhh esarlin)
22
mpasses.
33
Dunkish Evacuahon may 23th June
1 May, 1940.
100 gallons and spar. as
S and sailed
En.
In accordance with orders received from
1 to enter ere placed
Shaff offen operations Patrmouth I beg b anomal the following meport.
ce-Admiral
Tuesday shuday 25thay 1300 loval Crew boarded allawhi
3 South chored off at Poole and look over from Dulch original refuelling.
who landed with encephon of Caflain who neerness for ding; and was stayed on bad 6 anflam the Infines
940.
1430 sailed form Poole
2200 arrived male fast in B. lock.
inday 26.4 May
0900. Ship wifed as frotechou v mapuhi mini
1030. Datch Caftain landed
1100. Proceeded 6 Ni2 Busy. shift storms eh
800 Proceeded off Sandshre Fort 6 swing for Denshon
830 Defect in Engine Room auchored

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Royal Naval Barracks,
Chatham.
12th JUNE, 1940.
To The Vice-Admiral Commanding, Dover.
Copies to: Commander,in-Chief, The Nore.
Commodore, Sheerness.
Sir,
DUNKERQUE EVACUATION FORCE
I have the honour to report that the Dutch Schoot "BART"
under my Command, was taken over by a Naval Crew on Sunday, 26th
May, 1940 at the Reserve Supply Wharf, Deptford.
2. The ship carried 12,436 packages of food supplies and a deek of 300 cases of Diesel oil
S at Tilbury p.m. Sunday having to mday 27.4 May 0530 Towed into Harbour 6 N°2 Busy.
mpasses.
h May, 1940.
Engines being repaired and taking m Thomes
100 gallons
1 a spar.
300 Received orders 6 proceed Newhaven on complehon
S and sailed
9wo Proceeded esday 28" May
1 to enter ere placed
0530 off husbaven and anchored in Cramination andamge
0730 Proceeded into thatom Repushd b N.O. I/Chage ce-Admiral
Tuesday hoaded 300 life bells fresh thom.
9 South nchored off
1/20 Ordered to proceed Dow sailed refuelling.
heerness for
045 off Door ordered to anchor onkide ading; and was
940.
hurday 22/hay
03.30 Weighed and proceeded to submanni Basin
Fueled Wahared and provisioned all
0600 Received orders 6 froceed ha Panne Beach using y Roshe 0850 Completed provisioning
0900 Sailed
1200 shopped by examination versel off N goodwing HV
with segual origin 0623 to proced to Margale.
as I did not pass Dower B'waler until 0900
a had received ho can cellahor of previous orders

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Royal Naval Barracks,
Chatham.
12th JUNE, 1940.
To The Vice-Admiral Commanding, Dover.
Copies to: Commander,in-Chief, The Nore.
Commodore, Sheerness.
Sir,
DUNKERQUE EVACUATION FORCE
I have the honour to report that the Dutch Schoot "BART"
under my Command, was taken over by a Naval Crew on Sunday, 26th
May, 1940 at the Reserve Supply Wharf, Deptford.
2.
The ship carried 12,436 packages of food supplies and a deck caron of 300 cases of Diesel oil a
S at Tilbury p.m. Sunday having to decided b anchor and wait for comfination of mpasses.
h May, 1940.
Signal 0623.
100 gallons d a spar.
30 no confirmation received decided b sail fr
S and sailed
La Panne Beach Proceeded Give y Roule.
sday 30.4 May d to enter ere placed
0300 arrived ha Panne Beach anchored close in alone as possible shih agrount al low Waler ce-Admiral
Tuesday
Proceeded lo embark hoops in ships life Boals(2)
3 South nchored off
0930 affronimiately 300 troofs on board nostly Arench refuelling.
1000 Sailed proceeded back na Y. Roule Channel neerness for ading; and was being shelled intermittently by shore batteris
940.
1730 anived Ramsgale disembarked 1200ps
Received fresh provisions
1815 anchored
2300 Howe wh - proceeded lo Dankish usui x Route iday 314 May
0530 anchored affrom / mile E of Dankish as close without as forsible. Sent grass line ashime to hand al boals: great difficulty shows hide and cars wind embarked a number of troofs but bever slow propers.

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Royal Naval Barracks,
Chatham.
12th JUNE, 1940.
To The Vice-Admiral Commanding, Dover.
Copies to: Commander-in-Chief, The Nore.
Commodore, Sheerness.
Sir,
DUNKERQUE EVACUATION FORCE
I have the honour to report that the Dutch Schoot "BART"
under my Command, was taken over by a Naval Crew on Sunday, 26th
May, 1940 at the Reserve Supply Wharf, Deptford.
2. The ship carried 12,436 packages of food supplies and a deck cargo of 300 cases of Diesel oil.
S at Tilbury see p24
p.m. Sunday having to
00 Decided to anchor? in deeper water owning to mpasses.
h May, 1940.
fallure hide Engines failed to short no an
100 gallons a a spar.
compression H.M.S. Ruje /en Dubh Seart) assisted
S and sailed me b deeper water. During this operation when all hands whol employed forward, a life d to enter ere placed boal came alongside and commandered my boals.
ce-Admiral approximately only about 50 troops on board
Tuesday e South waiting all day for hoops lo be seal nchored off refuelling.
:- obtained use of mohn launch and wholer -
heerness for proceeded with embakation though bey slow ading; and was
940.
owns 6 lauch being unable to beach.
d Launches propellor fouled endeavouring 6 clear same all day beaches and channel subjected lo an bombadment and shelleri by shre Gatheric hurday June
0300 Unable to clear launches propellor decided to leave. Only affer 100 hools on brand
Requelled the small number; but very slow embarkahon owning to scaveily of small boals and lauchs 6
feed the larger ships. not being able 6 clear laundes propeller and having a wounded than

Dyuamo 296.
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Royal Naval Barracks,
Chatham.
12th JUNE, 1940.
To The Vice-Admiral Commanding, Dover.
Copies to: Commander-in-Chief, The Nore.
Commodore, Sheerness.
Sir,
DUNKERQUE EVACUATION FORCE
I have the honour to report that the Dutch Schoot "BART"
under my Command, was taken over by a Naval Crew on Sunday, 26th
May, 1940 at the Reserve Supply Wharf, Deptford.
2. The ship carried 12,436 packages of food supplies and a deck cargo of 300 cases of Diesel oil
S at Tilbury see p24
p.m. Sunday having to
00 Decided lo anchor? in deeper water owning to mpasses.
h May, 1940.
falleng hide Engines failed b short no an
100 gallons d a spar.
compression H.M.S. Ruje /en Dubh Seath) assisted
S and sailed me b deeper water. During this oferation when all hands whol employed forward, a life d to enter ere placed boal Came alongside and commandered my boals.
ce-Admiral approximately only about 50 troops on board
Tuesday e South waiting all day for hoops lo be sent nchored off refuelling.
:8 00 obtained use of mohn launch and wholer -
heerness for proceeded with embakahon though very slow ading; and was
940.
owns 6 lauch being unable to beach.
id Launches propellor fouled endeavouring 6 clear same:
all day beaches and channel subjected lo an bombadment and shelleri by shre batteries hurday I June
0300 Unable b clear launches propellor decided bo leave. only affer 100 hools on brand
Regulated the small number; hl why slow embarkahon owning lo scaveily of small boals and lauches 6
feed the larger ships. not being able 6 clear lauches propeller and having a wounded man

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38
Royal Naval Barracks,
Chatham.
12th JUNE, 1940.
To The Vice-Admiral Commanding, Dover.
Copies to: Commander-in-Chief, The Nore.
Commodore, Sheerness.
Sir,
DUNKERQUE EVACUATION FORCE
I have the honour to report that the Dutch Schoot "BART"
under my Command, was taken over by a Naval Crew on Sunday, 26th
May, 1940 at the Reserve Supply Wharf, Deptford.
2. The ship carried 12,436 packages of food supplies and a deck cargo of 300 cases of Diesel oil
37
S at Tilbury
36
p.m. Sunday having to on board decided me to leave with what I
mpasses.
had gol on board h May, 1940.
100 gallons d a spar.
100 Have up and proceeded
S and sailed
B5 Researd Colw and passengers of Differ which had struch Dunken week and had listed d to enter ere placed over. During operation anial bomb stuch a Kelch in close proximity to shile same ce-Admiral
Tuesday e South completely disaffered nchored off
145 Proceeded down Dunkish Channel the achivity refuelling.
heerness for overhead.
ading; and was haunch which was in tow, broke admite did
940.
hol shole b fuch her ah owns lo herence of enemy bombas.
300 anived Rams gale and disembarhed twols.
too andread in anchorage.
all hands hurned in haday 27 June
Thanks make - mend.
awaiting orders.

Dynamo 296.
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38
Royal Chatham. Naval Barracks,
12th JUNE, 1940.
To The Vice-Admiral Commanding, Dover.
Copies to: Commander+in-Chief, The Nore.
Commodore, Sheerness.
Sir,
DUNKERQUE EVACUATION FORCE
I have the honour to report that the Dutch Schoot "BART"
under my Command, was taken over by a Naval Crew on Sunday, 26th
May, 1940 at the Reserve Supply Wharf, Deptford.
2. The ship carried 12,436 packages of food supplies and a deck cargo of 300 cases of Diesel oil.
3.
After wiping and embarkation of Naval Stores at Tilbury the ship proceeded to Southend for compass adjustment p.m. Sunday
26th May, 1940. Arrival at Sheerness was delayed by having to tow the Dutch Schoot "ANTJE" for adjustment of her compasses.
4.
"BART" arrived at Sheerness a.m. Monday 27th May, 1940.
Further Naval Stores were received onboard including 100 gallons of paraffin, 320 life belts, 2 special gang planks and a spar.
5.
"BART" was ordered to proceed to South Downs and sailed from Sheerness at 1830 on 27th May.
6.
On arrival in South Downs "BART" was ordered to enter
Dover Harbour where a further 240 gallons of netrol were placed onboard.
paraffin
7. In execution of orders received from the Vice-Admiral
Commanding, Dover, "BART" proceeded to sea at 1400 on Tuesday
28th May, closed the Southern Inspection Vessel in the South
Downs, received from her a route for Dunkerque, and anchored off the Guardship to await the arrival of motor boars for refuelling.
8. On Friday 7th June, "BART" was ordered to Sheerness for de-stor-ing; Reserve Supply Wharf, Deptford for unloading; and was paid off in Surrey Commercial Docks p.m. 11th June, 1940.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant.
VICE ADMIRAL
14 JUN 1940
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Lieutenant R.N. (Retd.)

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38
Royal Naval Barracks,
Chatham.
12th JUNE, 1940.
To The Vice-Admiral Commanding, Dover.
Copies to: Commander-in-Chief, The Nore.
Commodore, Sheerness.
Sir,
DUNKERQUE EVACUATION FORCE
I have the honour to report that the Dutch Schoot "BART"
under my Command, was taken over by a Naval Crew on Sunday, 26th
May, 1940 at the Reserve Supply Wharf, Deptford.
2. The ship carried 12,436 packages of food supplies and a deck cargo of 300 cases of Diesel oil.
3. After wiping and embarkation of Naval Stores at Tilbury the ship proceeded to Southend for compass adjustment p.m. Sunday
26th May, 1940. Arrival at Sheerness was delayed by having to tow the Dutch Schoot "ANTJE" for adjustment of her compasses.
4. "BART" arrived at Sheerness a.m. Monday 27th May, 1940.
Further Naval Stores were received onboard including 100 gallons of paraffin, 320 life belts, 2 special gang planks and a spar.
5.
"BART" was ordered to proceed to South Downs and sailed from Sheerness at 1830 on 27th May.
6. On arrival in South Downs "BART" was ordered to enter
Dover Harbour where a further 240 gallons of paraffin natural were placed onboard.
7. In execution of orders received from the Vice-Admiral
Commanding, Dover, "BART" proceeded to sea at 1400 on Tuesday
28th May, closed the Southern Inspection Vessel in the South
Downs, received from her a route fo r Dunkerque, and anchored off the Guardship to await the arrival of motor boars for refuelling.
8. On Friday 7th June, "BART" was ordered to Sheerness for de-stor-ing; Reserve Supply Wharf, Deptford for unloading; and was paid off in Surrey Commercial Docks p.m. 11th June, 1940.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant.
CE ADMIRAL
bestall
14 JUN 1940
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Lieutenant R.N. (Retd.)

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Dynams 153.
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H.M.S. "Brandaris,"
c/o. G.P.O.
London.
6th June, 1940.
The Co mander-in-Chief the Nore
Synamo
202 - to 39
9/6/40
28 Ripon Road
Walliary bhutine
Sir;
I ham the honour to submit the following g was report. ordered on 25/5/40 to pround to
Filburg al-0730 to your D.B.H. H.m. huntinal Barnif, with Lt. S.b. Minard R.N.V.R. as find and crew of nine returns as fallows.
L/S. A. Thomson Jx 136992
6/5 A. Marshall JX 184017
o/s W. Luck JX 184013
0/5 g. brondand JX 182951
0/5 W. Weaner IX N/N 184/86
L/st n. Champion D/K 63225
0/5 P. junkins
Lists. g Morse DK R. 16246 X 89064
E.R.A. W. Kelly took our the ship from the
Dated at. 1100 I having grown receipts in Dated board.
and captain for ship stores left on times
On 26/5/40 Roburton RNR. reported relisfaction Company and
English at 1230 after Wiping from g Commanike procuded with pilot to Southernd Pir for

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H.M.S. "Brandaris,"
c/o. G.P.O.
London.
6th June, 1940.
The Co mander-in-Chief the Nore,
Admiralty House,
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quatoment and Shurman for pul, chats etc.
at 1330 on 27/5/40 S received to pround
Southernd for Routen orders for Damkirk and vailed for Dankink at 1530.
During the early hours of 28/5/40 an unknown
B.B. hailed me that Dumkirk was in animy ands and to return at one ti Downs but was not retisfied mich this report and für consultation with the captar = the worknown and in deaded to proud towards Dankink.
is S approached Kwiente Bony form other indo were observed processing from the direction
/ Dankirk and they uported that Dunkirk and fallen no I turned back and returned to
: Downs in company with these winds While losing on of there to get within hailing istance a slight collision occurred and Bornif ustained damage to bulumk plate, part side ahl and bont danits on part made of linge.
at 1100 the sam day and of Dal and Orders were received at 1900 return aring ben told li proced there by to memorition to Dankerk and i arrund off the beach there at 0100 on 29/5/40. Here in embarked about mbanking troups and during proceding a reper fifty robbies, close to D.B. "downering was alro

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Dynams 153.
43
H.M.S. "Brandaris,"
c/o. G.P.O.
London.
6th June, 1940.
The Co mander-in-Chief the Nore,
Admiralty House,
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41
lould her propully and S was requestant by
4 captain in tow for off the beank, by his time Howmaring was hard and ter for two hims 5
getting her aflont and townd her back the Downs. During the trip Barnif everloped engine trubble and will my pround
E slow speed at 1400 andrownd bath winds if Deal, him the troops am diamburked.
In 30/5/40 at 1600 s received orders to tow through to Ramigate and anchoul off the role at 1930 and ported arture.
From this time tal 2/6/40 Bornif awaited hairs which sure completed at 1800 on 2/6/40.
I received orders at 1500 m 3/6/40 to fround its Dan kink and arrumed alongula Male at
230 and embarked troups. D.B. hera went ground during these proudings and I indisement
NP tow hir off but without rucess. During his aparation the Narboard sporat of Borny tas lost and donts damagid. al 0100
hand Dunkerk harbonr and returned to
Rams gate and arrumed at 0700 humbur in think and pg, trups result growted disember ked of antrance by motor to boats. Venel flouted were at 0900 and prouded to anange. Security

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Dynoms 153.
43
H.M.S. "Brandaris,"
c/o. G.P.O.
London.
6th June, 1940.
The Co. mander-in-Chief the Nore,
Admiralty House,
#3
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42
due at non to return it but my to think wither I did not arms the Nore until 2200. Prounded into thermen the morning at the 5/6/40 and recemed is to take D.B. your "a in tons to Oilbury. I
that both worls alongmic Johny stage at
745 and reported to Commander Robertan R.N.R.
and was informed that S had li pround at morning and fan in tow to Sunny immunal dork. at 0200 on 6/6/40 promited nd borthed at 1300. all in am washed ti a long of with New returned to bhather
Durmy the trips to Dankink a number =
my amount were sighted but was un attacked The crur behamd splendadly in to of ch fact that for ment of then it as in funt phip.
I ham the to be, Sir your Servant
A.M. Blumbell heat. R.N.R.
Visa admiral
Doner.
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ADMIRAL
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SOVER 1940
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Dynams 153.
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H.M.S. "Brandaris,"
c/o. G.P.O.
London.
6th June, 1940.
The Commander-in-Chief the Nore,
Admiralty House,
Chatham.
Sir,
I have the honour to report in accordance with
Nore General Order No. 448. - "Operation Dynamo" that I
proceeded to Tilbury a.m. 25th and took over command of the above vessel and proceeded to Southend and Sheerness thence to the Downs a.m. 27th leaving there for Dunkirk p.m.
of that date. From that date till the 4th instant I
continued to ply between Ramsgate and Dunkirk, and Dover and Dunkirk, in command of the above ship three times, the
W.D. fast launches "Marlborough" and "Wolf" five times and the "Auto Carrier" from Dover once. We had the usual constant bombing and machine gun attacks on each trip and while in Dunkirk Harbour and off the beaches. While proceeding to Dunkirk in the "Auto Carrier" one torpedo was fired at us near the entrance to the Dunkirk Passage Buoy, but the distance and darkness were too great to get particulars of our enemy although obviously a C.M.B. type. All my ships companies behaved splendidly under very trying conditions and I would like to mention specially the
Mercantile Crews on the W.D. Launches "Marlborough" and
"Wolf" and the Cross Channel Steamer "Auto Carrier" for their keenness, also the very efficient storing arrangements at
Sheerness Dockyards at short notice.
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(1) Officers should have more instruction in landing or embarking from beaches.
(2) Fast Motor Launches with Vee Drives utterly unsuitable for beach work, i.e. propellers too vulnerable.
(3) Good use could have been made of Rocket Apparatus substituting skiff for breeches buoy.
(4) Efficient "Clear View" essential for small fast launches.
(5) "Hailing Sets" would have been a great asset.
(6) Very good use could have been made of ordinary Grab
Dredgers as landing Pontoons lying moored head and stern on the beach by their anchor and grab on the stern or quarter according to the wind and tide. These craft are available from London to Southampton.
(7) In conclusion my fastest trip was from Ramsgate to
Dunkirk and back with fifty-nine soldiers in five hours in the W.D. Launch "Marlborough."
I have the honour to be
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
8
.
(Euman,
THE NORE
Commander, Royal Navy.
II.
No:477.0C/40.
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, DOVER.
Forwarded in compliance with Admiralty
Message 1652/6th June, 1940.
for A D M I R A L.
The Nore.
8th June, 1940.
VICE AD MIRAL 1940
Lynamo
DOVER
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CONFIDENTIAL.
Дурашь 197 Biwlo/zn
Subject:
Narrative of Events of H.M.S. Caribia.
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From......
Lieut. JUNE D.H. Swift, R.N., The Gables, Halifax.
Date
8th May 1940.
To
The Vice Admiral, Dover.
(Copy to:- The Commander in Chief,
The Nore.)
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following narrative of events of H.M.S. Caribia in accordance with N.G.O. 448.
The draft left Chatham at 0800 on the 26th May and took over the ship from the Dutch crew at Tilbury at 1500. In the afternoon victualling stores were embarked and the ship was then "wiped". This was satisfactorily completed at 0315/27.
The ship was then ordered to proceed to Southend for compass adjustment and to Sheerness for storing and fuelling.
Southend was reached at 0630 and during the forenoon the ship was swung for compass adjustment. On arrival at Sheerness at 1300 the ship moored and fuel and water were taken in and later naval stores and special stores embarked.
The ship was then ordered to proceed to Southend for orders.
At 0800/28 orders were received to proceed to Marte les Bains.
On approaching Dunkirk at 2230 a drifter with 120 troops on board was closed. These troops were embarked and the drifter returned to the harbour for more. As these had not arrived after one hour the ship entered the harbour and secured alongside the eastern pier. The ship was then filled with a total of about 320 troops and at 0400 slipped and proceeded.
At 1300/29 the North Goodwin examination vessel was hailed and orders were received to proceed to Margate. The troops were disembarked at Margate Pier at 1600 and provisions and stores were embarked. Orders were then received to proceed to the beaches east of Dunkirk, with "Zeus" in company as the latter's compass was unreliable. The ships slipped and proceeded at 1930/29.