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Dutch Skoot "VREDE." Dynam. 105.
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Ex. Exmoor Building
J.K. Hamilton R.N.
at Tyne.
th nday 26. S: 40.
Tooh one from Dutch enw. Captain was NOT the owner.
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Stand at Sheemess.
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Proceeded from themess k diemburk troops at Impair and grounded at end of Schydshoot Channel at 2300.
Biner 140 and embarked
2 beach by means
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Eastem am without
Report on the above is forwarded ewith.
ded for Rumsgak to too late 10 Catch to Dorn.
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CAPTAIN, R.N.
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J. can R.T. Lampard R.N.
J., J.K. Hamilton R.N.
Ex. Exmoor Building at Tyne.
th unday 26. 5: 40.
Tooh one from Dutch exw. Captain was NOT the owner.
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Stord at Sheemess.
th usday 28. i
Proceeded from themess k troops as Impaik and grounded at end of Schydshost Channel at 2300.
Edwesday 29th
Houted off and embarked
150 British 1 troops from no. 2 beach by ts. means launches and ships bon of was ordend to Sunhik during
Launches 1100 So proceded do 300
about Embarked a further without
Brilish mysslf. troops from Eastem am nicident procuded for Rumsgak catch amired off Ramsgate too late to
Tide Jo proceeded to Dorn.
animal off form about 2300 that was 45
informed On by entir two lill day developing light an air at could raid appeared not to lay 30th the Time. Putured Down and disaurban had two ps, embarked fuel promium

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iday 31ˢᵗ May, Embarked Luois gun am 142 amount thaval gummers and saited will a tow of motor bonts organised by Capt. mushin
About 2:0 unites off Dom lubrication &
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has lowed in Administry Pin by
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day 2... S.
onday 3. formed part of pier puly on
Enstem am Junkuta, under order of
Commande Buchanan R.N. and
Blumed will him by C.M.B.
Embarkation was without incident.
emarks. VREDE is quits unsuitible for these Spha Time as she has no clutch.
Each manasmore of main enquies entails slopping - The subse Quart start inp up requires air from the memoris which is ex handlid after about form momments.
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Messrs Vickers Armstrong Ltd
Wallsend on Tyne
20th. June I940
Sir,
In compliance with Nore General Order No.448 I have the honour to forward the following amplifying report of proceedings of H.M.S. "VREDE", under my command from 26th.May to 4th. June.
The original report was left with the Captain's Secretary,
H.M.S."LYNX".
2. I assumed command of H.M.S. "Vrede" at Tilbury at noon on
26th. May, having been sent from R.N. Barracks, Chatham that morning with a crew consisting of I Lieutenant, I PEtty Officer
5 Seamen, I E.R.A. and 2 Stokers.
The Dutch crew were landed under the charge of the Immigration Authorities and I gave the
Captain a statement to the effect that 45 worth of stores had been left on board and that the ship and her papers had been taken over in apparently sound condition.
3. The main engines, a six cylinder diesel type, were geared direct to the shaft and the engine had to be stopped, and restarted with starting air, for each movement of the screw.
The E.R.A. was unfamiliar with diesels but it was considered 108
that, with the experience of one of the stokers, a submarine rating, the ship could be handled with safety. It was eventually found that about four engine movements exhausted the air bottles and that the auxilliary compressor took some 45 minutes to provide enough air for one start. The auxilliary diesel which drove the capstan and forward derrick was also old and temperamental.
4. "Wiping" was completed by 0400 27th. May when a pilot was embarked and "Vrede" sailed for Sheerness, being swung for adjustment of compasses by a compass adjuster off Southend.
Whilst attempting to lay the ship alongside at Sheerness the main engines failed, owing to lack of air, and the movement had to be completed by tug.
5. During the remainder of the day charts and stores were embarked according to an excellent establishment compiled by
N.S.O. in conjunction with the First Lieutenant. The assistance of the storing and victualling departments was most efficient and much appreciated.
6. At I800 "Vrede" was ready for sea but starting air became exhausted before the engines would start. On starting up the auxilliary compressor a breakdown occurred on the water circulating pump.
7. Representatives from M.E.D. worked throughout the night and at 0400 pronounced the machinery to be serviceable. At 0430
Tuesday 28th. "Vrede" sailed from Sheerness.
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8. On-closing the Naval Control Service cutter off Southend
Route Instructions and Sailing Orders were received to arrive off Marte les Bains, 5 miles East of Dunkirk, not before 2300.
As there was time in hand "Vrede" was anchored in the Downs in company with several other commandeered schoots at 1830.
9. I was informed by the Commanding Officer of "REIGER" that the
N.C.S. trawler off the North Goodwin Light Vessel had told him to turn back, the trawler having been told by another schoot that Dunkirk was in enemy hands. The B.B.C. news bulletin gave no guidance, nor could I get any information from other ships present, so I eventually sailed with "Reiger" at 1400
with the idea of complying with sailing orders if the situation permitted.
IO. Owing to the darkness and to the failure of several light buoys "Vrede" took the ground at the inshore end of the
ZUYDECOOTE PASS. Attempts to refloat her proving abortive it was decided to wait for the flood tide.
II. During this time many ships were seen entering and leaving within two cables of where "Vrede" lay aground and at 0030 &
large merchant ship was seen to encounter two ships leaving.
This first ship blew three short blasts and went astern. Shortly afterwards there was a dull explosion, without any flame,and when the resultant water and spray subsided nothing could be seen of the ship. As it was impossible to assist from where
"Vrede" lay aground, and as other vessels were in the vicinity, no action was taken.
I2. At 0400 "Vrede" was refloated by the tide and allowed to drift to a safe anchorage where the air bottles might be recharged. While at anchor an unidentified destroyer approached and hailed an order to proceed inshore to the beach as soon as possible and embark troops.
I3. At 0500 "Vrede" was anchored as close inshore as the shelving nature of the beach permitted. Both dinghies were lowered and sent to cooperate with several motor launches which proved to be
Margate pleasure boats manned by their Margate crews. These men were absolutely tireless and cheerful under the most trying conditions, receiving troops from the dinghies and ferrying them to the ships. In thes manner some I50 officers tiredbut cheerful officers and men were embarked, including a Belgian major with whom we had some difficulty owing to the impossibility of drying his corsets. The motor launches were withdrawn had by been wrecked and it was impossible to get nearer to the beach other authority at about 0930 and as one of the dinghies than about 3/4 mile I decided the operation could best be served by embarking troops from Dunkirk, whence many other ships were proceeding.
I4. I alongside the eastern breakwater. Approximately entered Dunkirk harbour at I030 Wednesday 29th. May and 500
secured full capacity, were embarked during which operation obtained troops, several minor our bombing attacks took place, none of which hits nearer than the central pier.
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wound' I5. As only in her enough air the for one start was available the was
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ berth, operation being carried out ship comments willing cooperation of our passengers, with whose the were most instructive.
I6. Outside the harbour entrance I closed a French pilot for instructions and was boarded by a French pilot who remained vessel
Dover. on board until he was discharged to the Customs Authorities at
I7. No other ships being available into which our troops could be embarked, and the first intensive bombing attack having started, I proceeded for Ramsgate, but made the entrance too late to catch the light or the tide, so proceeded to Dover.
I8. At Dover an air raid appeared to be in progress and I was unable to enter until daybreak on Thursday 30th.May when the party was disembarked at Admiralty pier.
I9. Fresh victualling stores were embarked and I was informed by Captain the Hon. George Fraser that I would be required to sail with a tow of motor boats for the beaches. Stores and provisions for the tow were embarked and the party sailed at IIOO.
20. About two miles off Dover the three forward main engine bearings statrted to run so I sent the tow back to report to
Captain Fraser and came to an anchor. I was later towed alongside Admiralty pier by the schoot "RIKA".
2I. I reported "Vrede" to be out of action, and myself and the company to be available for other duties, to the Vice-Admiral,
Dover and to the Captain, H.M.S. "Lynx". I and the Ist.Lieut:,
Lieut. Hamilton, were employed on various duties, during which time the ship remained in charge of the coxswain.
22. On Tuesday 4th. June I was instructed by Captain Hallifax R.N
to report with Lieut, Hamilton to Rex House for leave and return for to previous duty, leaving "Vrede" in charge of the coxswain disposal.
I have the honour to be,
Sir, your obedient servant ce-Admiral over.
Rampand Lieutenant Commander
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mander in Chief
Royal Navy.
the Nore
VICE ADMIRAL
26 JUN 1940
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Dynam. 209 BIWO/ 233
c/o The Standard Bank of South Africa, 1462
9 Northumberland Avenue,
S.W.1.
7th June 1940.
Sir,
ACTIVITY OF EX DUTCH COASTER "ZEUS" UNDER OPERATION "DYNAMO"
I have been instructed by the Commodore's Secretary at
Portsmouth to submit a report to yourself with reference to the above, together with my suggestions.
27th May 1940.
Dawn - Arrived in company with others off Dover. This vessel has been equipped with 360 life belts in addition to those for the crew.
9 A.M. - Entered Dover. Berthed alongside West Quay, topped up with fresh water, stores etc.,
BIG
13:00 - Proceeded in company for Dunkirk. Considerable gun fire heard during crossing.
29th May 1940.
00:00 - Approaching Dunkirk experienced considerable difficulty in finding out where to go to be of most value.
01:00 - Entered Dunkirk harbour and berthed alongside the quay.
Commenced receiving troops.
(NOTE: Only one vertical shore ladder was available).
01:30 - SAN ANTONIO berthed alongside this vessel. Troops crossed our deck to board SAN ANTONIO.
03:00 - SAN ANTONIO cast off. This vessel continued embarking troops.
04:00 - Breeze freshening and we have received approximately 230
troops, as the supply of troops appears to have stopped for the time being we decide to cast off.
At times troops were so numerous on the quay that the one shore ladder was quite inadequate to deal with the numbers.
At others, as much as quarter of an hour went by without at single man boarding our vessels. It had been discovered that two ladies in soldiers overcoats and steel helmets boarded with troops. Best possible arrangements were made for their comfort.
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As considerable enemy air activity was in progress
I ordered troops accommodated on the upper deck to load their rifles and stand by to protect this vessel.
Course as requisite for Downs.
14:00 - Arrived off Downs.
14:30 - Pilot boarded with orders to take us to Margate.
17:00 - Arrived Margate. Discharged troops and two ladies, received two ladders, fresh water and stores.
20:00 - Proceeded in company with others for Braye. Crew employed cleaning hold and decks, rigging ladders and replacing life belts.
30th May 1940.
05:00 - Anchored in 21 FMS. off Braye beach. Troops commence boarding from ladders rigged on both sides of the ship.
The service rendered by shore boats and others was excellent. Between 05:00 and 09:00 vessel was shifted five times owing to falling tide.
07:00 - Enemy's shore guns commenced firing at ships loading troops along the beach.
09:00 - We have loaded approximately 420 troops. No more space on board is available. Weighed anchor and proceeded for
Downs. Course as requisite to avoid enemy's shells.
Troops on upper deck standing by to repel enemy air attack.
17:00 - Berthed alongside in Ramsgate Harbour. Discharged troops.
Received fresh water and stores. Crew of this ship entirely fatigued. Borrowed two Naval Ratings from
Naval authorities ashore. Proceeded outside harbour and anchored for the night. Crew clean hold and deck. All crew turn in for the night. Look out kept by borrowed
Naval Ratings.
31st May 1940.
Forenoon Crew employed overhauling Brenn Gun and rifles left on board with /troops. These were placed in positions to protect vessel against attack from the air.
16:00 - Ordered to proceed to Portsmouth. Proceeded accordingly.
1st June 1940
13:30 - opposite King's Stairs. Instructed concerned. operation
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NOTE: Whilst at Ramsgate I addressed a note to C. in C. Dover drawing his attention to the meritorious conduct of Petty
Officer F.H. Franklin P/J.96765; Coxwain of this vessel.
This man has worked almost continuously in preparing the vessel and her equipment for her recent activities. He has personally helped on board every soldier boarding at
Dunkirk. He has been cool and cheerful whilst under enemy gunfire, setting a wonderful example to the younger members of the crew.
Credit is due to W. Gamble E.R.A. for the way in which he took over the engines. This man has never had previous experience with Diesel engines.
OBSERVATION:
This vessel was subjected to heavy bombing whilst under
Dutch ownership with the result that wash basins, W.C's., etc., were rendered unservicable. The standard compass has been broken and the steering compass considerably damaged, to an extent that at one time I experienced 66
degrees Easterly deviation. Consequently, we have not enjoyed independence of navigation whilst out of sight of land marks. The maximum speed of the vessel appeared to be
7 knots.
Light scaling ladders with hooks at their upper ends such as are used by fire brigades would have been invaluable whilst laying dongside at Dunkirk. Some form of boiler would have rendered it possible to give troops hot drinks. The Naval controlled shore services at Braye were far superior to these services existing at Dunkirk.
I submit that two axes, one shackle pin punch, one sledge hammer, one coil of 2" rope, smoke screen equipment, sand bags, machine gun if available, morphine and hyperdermic syringe would be useful equipment on activities of this nature.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
C.
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER R.N.R.
ADMIRAL
COMMANDING OFFICER.
1940
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The following REPORT has been extracted from this file and is being forwarded under cover of Vice Admiral, Dover's letter concerning loss of ships during operation DYNAMO.
F.A.A. TRAINING YACHT:
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The Commanding Officer,
HMS "Vernon".
From. Commanding Office
HMS "Bystand lsv. June 1940.
leport upon the action of seaman cook J.H.N. Elton (RM.
Patrol Service) in reseuring survivors from Hins King
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The Commanding officer.
From
HMS "Vernon"
HMS "Bystander"
1-6- 40.
in of this
I beg to submit the enclosed report to you upon the word riseworthy action of one of my ctew, I. Elton, cook on about rd this ship, in diving into the water to assist in cuing twenty survivors of the troop transport "King
1 off Dunkisk in the early hours of Thursday 30th process y.
dens for
As this man was manily responsible for the saving these officers and men, I submit his name be at sidered for an award.
to HARS
I am. yours obsedintly, ger of
H.J. Bange ( Lub. lt., RNVR)
the dog
Commanding Office.
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The Commanding Officer,
HMS "Vernon".
From Commanding Office,
HMS "Bystander."
Isv. June 1940.
Report upon the action of seaman cook J.H.H. Elton (RM.
Patrol Service) in reseuring survivors from Hims King
Orry on 30st cllay 1940.
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Sir,
I beg to submit the following report upon the action of man cook J.H.H. Elton. a member of the of this ship, when this ship was engaged in reseuring survivors
HMS "King Orly: when she foundared off Dunkirk at about
+5 30 th ellay, 1940.
This ship. an echo-sounding vessel was in the process refitting at Ramsgate when she was given route orders for unkink to assist in transporting troops to England.
During this operation. I arrived at Dumkink at
30 of 29th ellay 1940 I was instructed to proceed to HMS
ing Pry" and take off her arew as she was in danger of bundering as a result of a bombing raid earlier in the day.
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beach thank her outside the harbow and I therefore left and proceeded to take on board my ship 72 soldiers
Dunkirk for transporting to england
I left Dumkirk hasbour at 0130, 30sh ellay 1940 and ountered "King Qry smiking in the fairway. The ship turned
S and pundered in about fifteen minutes, but I was le to approach her and launch the 8 ft boat with a w of two - seaman cook Elton and seaman R. Scott.
These men found that the crew of King Only were impting to swim to my ship but that they were in a ak state owing to the effects of the bombing vaids they had enienced and toof the very cold water. Elton thereupon ed into the water and supported as many of the survivors he could find while Scott rowed boatboads of men back
"Bystander: In my estimation Elton remained in the water a half-hour at first supporting swimmers and then swimming and endeavouring to recover chose who could be heard roning. On the last trip back to "Bystander, eight 02 ten were recoured as Elton was able to put survivors on
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were lost before I could reach them. I abandoned my ch when a motor laurch arrived to take off the aining survivors, the number being, as far as I could lge, about five. Five men managed to swime to my skip.
In addition to the work reported on above, Eltin, in capacity as cook on board this ship, had hot the d food supplied to all 97 men on board within a if hour of my leaving the scene of the wreck. The cooking
Engils, etc. on board normally provide for six men d one officer. He had also arranged for day clothes and ankets to be issued to all twenty five survivate
In view of Elton's fearlessness and the able manner which he assisted in rescuing twenty Maral officers d men regardless of his own suft safety, I submit that name he considered for an award.
I am, yours obsediently,
H.J. Barge. (lub-lt., RNVR.)
Commanding

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Vice-Admival,
From. Commanding Officer,
Dover.
(leho-smunding york)
HMS Bryetandar.
10d June. 1940.
Report on operation Dynama In accordance with
Confidential Portsmouth general Grder 1y00. (6.fume19100)
(bopy to bim b., Portimouth).
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of refilting since 14 th allay
H.M.S. 'VERNON,'
PORTSMOUTH.
:
I gave instructions that
4th June, 1940.
00, 29.00 allay. I had the
Report on action of Seaman Cook J.H.H.
ELTON in rescuing survivors from have and every available
H.M.S. "KING ORRY".
troops.
II.
it four daifters of the olline-
No: 211/22.
The Commander-in-Chief,
H. M.Ships & Vessels,
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and entered Dunkink
Portsmouth.
Submitted.
who was temporarily in and I steamed up the
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PORTSMOUTH:
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VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
Referred with reference 1940. to t of Has King Only as your message 2001 of 4th June,
As the Commanding
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Vice-Admiral,
Dover.
From. Commanding Officer,
(leho-soundwif yacht)
Has Bystander
10d June. 1940.
Report on operation Dynamo. In accordance with
Confidential Portimouth general Grder 1700. (6. fune 19ver)
(bopy to bim b., Portsmouth).
This HM. ship was in the process of refilting since 14th allay
1940, when operation Drynamo commenced. I gave instructions that the ship was to be ready for sea by 1600, 29.0 day. I had the special filtings for echo- soundings put ashore and every available part of the accomodation prepared for troops.
I sailed at 1615 29' in company with four daifters of the clinerecovery Flotilla ( 6.0. Lt. 6dr. bubison) and entered Dunkink
Harbour at 2300 29. Lt. Amitage RUVR who was temporarily in change of the flotilla came abound and I steamed up the harbour towards the docks in order to ascertain the depth of water and to lead the drifters closer to the town. I received as a signal to take off the complement of Hars King Only this ship was in of foundering. As the Commanding the officer of King Orry danger was ashore, I proceeded to two of cline-

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recovery Sifter as these were now proceeding towards the and repeated to them a signal to return to the Harbour number of troops were then on their way to the pier.
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On returning to "King Orry the Commanding officer informa me that he was not abandoning her. I took off this ship an Assormy officer who was wounded and a French soldier had arrived on board alone ( This man I finally handed to the highish police at Ramsgate).
Upon leaving King Only ", I moored to the pier and embarked 72 soldiers about thirty of whom were French
During this time "King Only had left her beath and well proceeding from the harbour. I was fortunate to be clossing astern of her when she foundered about a cable distay from me.
I launched my 8 foot boat and manned it with my seaman-cook I. Elton and seaman L. Scott. These two did excellent work but Elton deserves special mention. when the boat was filled, Elton dived over the side and swam around supporting other survivors until the boat returned more. This he continued to do until no more men con he be found. The last men he brought back to the ship placed upon life-rafts and towed them by hanging to his stem of the boat and holding on to the rafts with

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her hand. In this way we were able to reserve about twenty.
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Officers and men. Only five more could he heard calling nd no more could be heard in the water. A motor boat ad arrived by this time and I left the scene of the week.
Elton busied himself on board and in about half an our had dry clothes issued to the survivors and hot tea a
all men on board. The crew of this ship is normally six.
I moored in Ramsgate harbour at 0830, 30th allay, isembarked troops and suminous and proceeded to clean lown ship and prepare for a second voyage.
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I left harbour at 1715 and proceeded towards Dunkirk in company with the olline-recously Flotilla At 1840, a section of the water-cisculating systim of the starboard engine failed with the result that no water could reach the engine. I signalled the defect to Lt. Amitage and proceeded back to Ramsgate.
A replacement could not be obtained however, until after the operation had terminated The number of troops mansported by Bystander was 72 and about 25 survivors from HMS "King Only."
VICE AUMIRAL
11 JUN 1940
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yours obediently.
H. I. Barge ( Lub- beit. RMVR.).
harlessnessely I recommend I. Elton for an award in recognition of his and resource in the reserve of 25 Officers and men.

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the honour to submit the following yatch L lanthony under my command.
the left Portamouth at
Ramsgate. The arrived there at
1000 on may 30 ᵗʰ proceding to
0430 on may 31 where I received my orders to proceed to Dunkiel
On arrival at Dunkiil on may 31 as l anchored in as close as l thought wise, remaining in 2½ fallows of water. me sent our barly flood in on the end of a grass line will my boxsurin and a stolu who paddled it in. On being filled with soldius l ordered chem to haul themselves out, as l did not have enough Lands on board They were too weak to accomplist this task chempon d used a small hand capstan. By this means &
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car increased spud to by and the survivous. l thought is use family well impossible for two was mises to be dropped within
100 yards of one another, and a they on I presumed l would be safe to try and user the surve the differ having being neare you up the survivous first and refun my offer to tab the injured who offin I made because I had ca and bunks
The captain of the driften l wanted to return will two inj sailors; when d said that he n wail until he had embailed solo he agreed will me. me then u up the channel to gether and d 1
l went used alongside of a boal tug that and I
had escorted a small across to bring of soldies to me.
after embarking 95' men d relu to Ramsgate in the morning of Jeen and disimbarhed the soldies
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ship had grounded d ordered every one on board the ship from being bounced up to remain on board as it stopped and down on the show The shelling and bombing was havy at that time; but thinking that there was a chance of refloating my ship l did not abandon her.
at low tide, with the aid of the French soldiers, l laid out my anchors and cleaned my rudden and screws.
There was another yatel aslow;
l ordered my coxsuain and one stoher to take change of it. me laid out steen moorings and fueled her; this yald was in a searvorthy condition.
as nearly high water the smaller yald was refloated and came along side of the Planthony, wheneys
I ordered 35 men about her, gave the conswain the various course to stem and told him to follow another ship in if possible.
about 30 minutes lake l manged to to refloak the Planthony and what alongside of a lighter. l embarled 93' men on board. The barley floor and dingly lift

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R. 2 Jimbull.
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Royal Canadian Ka
The Vice admiral.
Dorn.
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COMMODORE IN CHARGE, SHEERNESS.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR H.M. YACHTS "CHRISTOBELLII", "CALETA", "GLALA"
AND "AMULREE".
"CHRISTOBEL II". (1). Commanding Officer Lieut. H.E. Wigfull
R.N.V.R. For his resource and skill in embarking 33 soldiers from the beach with the two boats at his disposal while being heavily bombarded.
(2). C.G. Dunley Seaman H.O.P.S. (Qual. S.V.G.L.
For the cool manner in which he engaged and apparently brought down in flames a Dornier 17, with the Lewis Gun.
(3). J.W. Damerell, Engineman H.O.P.S.
L.T./K.X.105230. For not leaving the engineroom from 1000 31st
May until 0830 1st June in order to keep the engines (which d
were giving much trouble) running.
(4). J.P.C. Mead, Ordinary Seaman H.O.P.S.
d
For his unfailing help during the whole period and the cool and efficient way in which he embarked the troops.
to
"CALETA".
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. J.F.
he
Dunning R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in rescuing the E.L.C.
Launch under heavy gun fire, and successfully towing her from the Beach, Dunkirk to Sheerness with her load of soldiers.
irk.
"GLALA".
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. J.A.
grees
Dow, R.N.V.R. For his valuable services in towing boats from st the beach under heavy bombing attacks.
to he
"AMULREE"
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. G.P.
Probert R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in towing from the beach 11 pontoons (with about 300 soldiers in all) to awaiting and vessels under heavy gun fire, and with only 4 deck hands in his of vessel.
see surf
Kannake and that hat
CAPTAIN.
out
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER.
men, d
art ut
GILLS time a salvo of bombs fell across our stern the last 0 0mo railing about 30 ft away, the only effect was to drag our stern down a few feet in the water. We opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy bomber type Dornier 17 we registered a direct hit with our Lewis gun and his Starboard engine burst into flames and he crashed into the sea, definitely., as were also firing I cannot claim this aeroplane
As I had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
steamed back at all possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring them off, we were fortunate in finding a Whaler adrift which we magaged to pick up with our dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats ashore find and started to embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was very imr continued over
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time that he had been at sla but he never hesitated once who d gam my orders. Het sel fine example to to the remainded a of without his help d would never the crew and the soldiers;
have been able to gel my slip st
I have the honour to be,
Sir, your obedient Servant,
R. 2 Jimbull.
Sub. Lieutinand
Royal Canadian
The Vice admual.
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Dynamo 141.
7th June, 1940.
178.
DATE
162
TO
COMMODORE IN CHARGE, SHEERNESS.
167
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR H.M. YACHTS "CHRISTOBELLII", "CALETA", "GLALA"
AND "AMULREE".
R.N.V.R. For his resource and skill in embarking 33 soldiers
"CHRISTOBEL II". (1). Commanding Officer Lieut. H.E. Wigfull heavily bombarded.
from the beach with the two boats at his disposal while being
(2). C.G. Dunley Seaman H.O.P.S. (Qual. S.V.G.L)
For the cool manner in which he engaged and apparently brought down in flames a Dornier 17, with the Lewis Gun.
(3). J.W. Damerell, Engineman H.O.P.S.
L.T./K.X.105230. For not leaving the engineroom from 1000 31st
May until 0830 1st June in order to keep the engines (which a
were giving much trouble) running.
(4). J.P.C. Mead, Ordinary Seaman H.O.P.S.
d
For his unfailing help during the whole period and the cool and efficient way in which he embarked the troops.
to
"CALETA".
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. J.F.
he
Dunning R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in rescuing the E.L.C.
Launch under heavy gun fire, and successfully towing her from the Beach, Dunkirk to Sheerness with her load of soldiers.
irk.
"GLALA".
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. J.A.
grees
Dow, R.N.V.R. For his valuable services in towing boats from st the beach under heavy bombing attacks.
to he
"AMULREE"
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. G.P.
Probert R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in towing from the beach 11 pontoons (with about 300 soldiers in all) to awaiting
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vessels under heavy gun fire, and with only 4 deck hands in his of vessel.
see surf
Kannake and that hat
CAPTAIN.
out
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men, d
art ut
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steamed possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring them to
As I had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
off, we back at fortunate all in finding a Whaler adrift which we magaged ashore pick up were dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats and started with to our embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was very continued over

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OMMANDING OFFICER,
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Officer,
2nd June, 1940.
GLALA.
164
Sheerhess.
Dynamd 138 163
June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to report that
Ereing in all respects ready for sea and to engage the enemy we sailed fróm g received orders, I
Sheerness at 1930 30th May, 1940 and in three other Yachts proceeded to the Downs for orders. We anchored off North Goodwin Light Vessel at about 0030 31st May and received vicinity of the North to contact the routeing instructions at about 0530
when we proceeded by "X" route to La the senior ship
Panne arriving about 1200. On arrival we began to pick up and to tow out
Senior Officer that he pontoons containing soldiers from the ble, so I weighed and beach to various destroyers and merchant om her I delivered them ships.
by route "X".
At 1500 when making fast two
It was sighted and we pontoons in 2 fathoms the enemy began teamed along the coast shelling the beach and one shell burst off the beach 3 miles approximately 50 yards ahead distracting
She asked us to tow the attention of the leadsman and longside and when this causing the ship to ground. We reassistance, but she floated at 1700 and again got underway could be of more use under heavy gunfire. In all we towed out 11 pontoons up to 1900.
a us up and informed us
At this time we received a signal
We went close to the from Captain Howson R.N. (S.N.O.
ports, and having
Beaches) directing operation from No.
urned to the destroyer.
Yacht attached to Inner Hamble Patrol,
Lme took out her whaler.
to stand by him as his ship was making
H.M.S. "Vivacious" and water through the stern gland.
had three boats which close as possible, chored with the intention point our steering ropes
1 as single strand. It was t with ir it without completely new wire and at that shell and shelling which had been going on tense. hie intense. A Captain R.N. in Yacht No.1 of the us to stored us to make for the open sea and all the
'ollowed t followed him out.
out 1
loated nder he of bombs 8'Q of bombs fell across our stern the last bomb fall
11
the only V, the only effect was to drag our stern down a few he opened fife opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy ier 17 *iy nier 17 we registered a direct hit with OUD Lewis gu engine fird engine buret into flames and he crashed into the ere also refere also firing I cannot claim this seroplane nomise iromised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
opened all possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring to
17 we bortunate in finding a Whaler adrift which we magaged engine urst isur dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats ashore also embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was ve continued over.

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OFFICER,
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H.M.Y.
GLALA.
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SHEERNESS
4th June, 1940.
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sir,
I have the honour to report that, having received orders, I
from Sheerness in conjunction th three other Yachts
Thursday 30th May, 1940.
Shortly after midnight we were in the vicinity of the North
Goodwin Light Vessel, and as we were unable. to contact the
Examination to Tug anchor., the Yacht "ChristobelkII", the senior ship ordered us
At dawn I received a signal from the Senior Officer that he was unable to proceed owing to engine trouble, SO I weighed and e
closed the Tug. Having received orders from her I delivered them to "Amulree" and "Caleta" and we proceeded by, route "X".
Shortly before eleven the French Coast was sighted and we my d
entered Dunkirk 'Roads' about 1130. We steamed along the coast and at about 1230, "Golden Eagle" anchored off the beach 3 miles
East of Dunkirk, signalled to us to close. She asked us to tow d.
two whalers which were full of soldiers alongside and when this was completed we asked if we could be of assistance, but she replied that she was alright and that we could be of more use to further along.
he
Off La Panne H.M.S. "Venomous" called us up and informed us her motor boat had broken down inshore. We went close to the pier, which was constructed of Army transports, and having irk.
contacted the boat took it in tow and returned to the destroyer.
We then went back to the beach and this time took out her whaler.
grees
As she was now getting underway we closed H.M.S. "Vivacious" and st securing alongside were informed that she had three boats which to were to inshore. We took them as close as possible, he allowed ready them to go drift to the beach and anchored with the intention of towing them back when filled. At this point our steering It was ropes all but and we were left with a single strand. that impossible gave to way repair it without completely new wire and on at of and shelling which had been going see
Moment the bombing became intense. À Captain R.N. in Yacht No.1 all the of the surf
Solent continuously Patrol ordered us to make for the open sea and and that smaller power craft followed him out.
hat out men, d
art ut bombs fell across our stern the stern last down oomo a ralling few feet about in the 30 water. ft away, We the opened only fire on this aeroplane direct hit which with was OUD Lewis this time a salvo of effect was to drag our a heavy gun bomber type Dornier 17 we burst registered into flames a and he this crashed aeroplane into the sea, and as other his Starboard ships were engine also firing I cannot claim definitely. As I had promised to embark speed the hoping British to adrift troops find a which boat at Dunkirk we to magaged bring I them to steamed off, we were back at fortunate all possible in finding immediately a Whaler sent these two boats this ashore was very pick and started up with to our embark dinghy, troops I at approximately at 1750, continued over

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We weighed and proceeded out a 15 bomb: yards astern and
Yacht angle "15" of but its on fall our way caused the majority fell to
The strike her and shaken she had but one undamaged man killed and we and was in No. close 1 severely and contact as I had with previously her. to return She reported reported for my to as to ordered as she was by unarmed. the Captain repairs and accompany defect
31/5
at 2130. I immediately not be required asked for repairs Rams
The return was safetly reported accomplished and and we entered told that we would and the again. The we returned to Sheerness orders. repairs having complete awaited further this time conveying a group and motor lifeboats,
At 1430 on Sunday 2nd June of launches we again. proceeded arrived about 1845 and I reported our arrival to Admiral
R.N. and to Captain Wharton R.N. for orders. I was told Taylo small boats which were willing were to make an. attempt to that
1000 British troops on a small portion of the beach just West eve
Dunkirk Mole.
The majority of the craft going over to this point were fast motor boats of over 15 knots and had been ordered to les the beach no matter what the position was at 0230. We sailed from Ramsgate at 2045 and followed the same course as previous as far as "W" Buoy 5 miles from the coast. This was reachei
0020. I shaped a course for the next mark but our port engine lost revolution and became useless. I decided to carry on il under one engine, but we were met by three Yachts returning,
They had been close to the beach which they said was under a continuously heavy fire from large guns and dive bombing and machine gunaattacks. Either there had not been any troops 811
they thought the faster boats in front had got them away or the troops could not reach the beach because of the barrage.
They had been told to wait at "V" until dawn and see if any the ships coming out had been damaged and needed assistance.
we would only have ten minutes near the shore with our speed
Dn these facts I considered my best policy was to join them and our draught would not allow us to approach as close as had dóne.
parachute fl were Two tugs While dropped about cruising around in us and this we vicinity spent numerous time could not see the 1/4 of plane: a mile Aerial from us breaking and ships lucky were coming to be home, attacked. my port engine was were extremely not
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useless no sign and as of any the other ship Yachts had proceeded at 0230 and was We arrived needing assistance I decided to proceed there to Sheerness. there at 1030.
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I of regret real value that in neither in of my trips did we carry out work both comparison with what was being done, and any that in cases defects should have hindered our efficiency.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
SGD. J.A. Dow,
Sub.Lieutenant, R.N.V.R.
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railing our stern feet bomber about in THIS and as definitely. steamed off, the other his time As 30 water. type Starboard I back ft ships a had Dornier salvo away, at fortunate promised We were all opened OI the engine 17 also possible bombs only we in to burst fire firing registered embark finding effect rell speed on into across I this the was cannot as hoping flames Whaler a British aeroplane to direct sent drag claim to and adrift these troops find our hit he this which with stern crashed a which two aeroplane boat at was boats our Dunkirk down we to a into Lewis magaged heavy bring ashore as few the I gun them sea, to pick and started we up were with to our embark dinghy, troops I immediately at approximately at 1750, this was very continued over

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FROM:
COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. "CALETA".
Dyram
176
DATE
3rd June, 1940.
178
166
TO.
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
167
REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS.
in
May 30th, 0830. Underway in company with "Christobel II",
"Amulree", and "Glala" for North Goodwin by Oaze Deep, Knob
Channel, South Edinburgh Channel and Foreland Buoy. Anchored off N. Goodwin, 0100 May 31st.
0645. Instructions from Examination Vessel to proceed to La
Panne by route X15. "Christobel" signalled one engine not working and was proceeding to Ramsgate for repair.
0715. Underway. Had a defect in steering which delayed start, finally got underway at 0800. Arrived Dunkirk 1145, went on to
La Panne, reached at 1245. Very few small boats to bring troops off, and decided to anchor and send in Launch. Lowered launch my which broke down almost at beach. Conditions on beach very id difficult owing to its flat nature and a fresh on shore breeze.
This combined with low water considerably hampered embarkation.
Launch towed back to ship was hoisted in board to effect repairs.
On the way back was attacked by low flying Messerschmitt.
Shortly after this, a considerable dog fight took place
1 to between Hurricanes and Messerschmitts, two of our planes being shot down, the pilots, landing by parachute. Fighters were he followed by bombers who bombed destroyers round us. Got underway, made towards seaward side of channel, where the water was cuction found to be very shallow. By this time it was about 1500. Went drk.
back towards the shore launched boat again, and it again broke down. Hauled in board to resume attempt at repairs.
agrees est
The Commanding Officer and crew of "Amulree" which had gone is to on shore, were brought aboard, and shortly afterwards we were
C he rammed on our starboard side aft of the beam by large motor boat
(Commodore Stephens on board) attempting to come alongside.
"Amulree", at 1700 approx. was floating, and Commanding of see
Officer and crew returned in small boat which took them off.
surf
Shortly afterwards, German Batteries opened fire with considerable
2 and accuracy, and shells, burst under our counter on both sides, and that under the port bow.
that bout men, ed gart out fell across our stern the last 0 0mo ralling few feet about GILLS time a salvo of the bombs only effect was to drag our stern down a heavy a bomber the water. We opened registered a direct hit with our into the gun in 30 ft away, fire on this aeroplane which was Lewis and type Dornier 17 we burst into flames and he crashed aeroplane sea, as other his Starboard ships were engine also firing I cannot claim this definitely.
steamed back at all possible in finding a Whaler adrift two boats ashore
As I had promised to speed hoping to find a which boat we to magaged bring them to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
off, we were fortunate I immediately sent these this was pick and started up with to our embark dinghy, troops at approximately at 1750, very continued over

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broken down, could we and crew about it. he
At about 1730, a motor do anything boat hailed us that.
Lieut. Irving R.N.R. officer had officer motor boat. The Tuesday the from the beach since and both job of work and werere inexperfenced crew, uttely exhausted. a a.very magnis 'Very'
aboard 34 troops and Commander E.L.C. was
At about 1800 we one hailed padre. an E.L.C. full the officer in charge, had been on the Shoul R.N. and down, and aboard. They also desired rest. As it was greatly fall quite into impossible enemy hands, to get it more was as troops the taken aboard, in tow. and At 1845 at should was shaped for Sheerness, E.L.C. had brought 1900, a
Naval base.
All this time, there had been several by of enemy the beaches. aircraft As and we their came past shore Dunkirk artillery it was bombers subjected were to a brought considerable down. air bombardment. Four being enemy twice and was finally secured by four stout lines.
The E.L.C. between Dunkirk and No. 8W buoy, broke away
Anchored off N. Foreland at 0300 to wait for daylight and tide for Horse Channel. Underway at 0530, arrived at
Sheerness at approx. 0945. Came alongside "Wildfire" and landed in all, 2 Naval Officers, 6 ratings, 34 troops, 3 m cot cases among them, and one padre.
DAMAGE TO SHIP.
Two calcium flares on buoys were smashed up. Decks in places were scored, and in the launch the petrol pipe was fractured and glass broken in spray shields All by shrapnel from shell fire. Shells which burst alongside damaged the propeller shafts. Starboard bulwarks, aft of beam, was damaged by motor boat which rammed the ship.
SGD.
Sub. Lieutenant R. R.V.E.
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DATE
June 2nd 1940.
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TO
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
NARRATIVE OF EVENTS FROM FIRST SIGNAL TO ARRIVING AT SHEERNESS.
Sir,
I beg to submit the following report:-
On receipt of your signal passed to me by H.M.Y. "Caleta" I
proceeded to Outer Bar Buoy and met H.M.Y. "Caleta", "Amulree", and
"Glala", I was handed your letter by "Glala" instructing me to take these yachts to the North Goodwin Light Vessel, there to close the
Examination Vessel for further instructions, we proceeded in line ahead led by "Caleta" as Sub. Lieutenant Dunning knew the channel, owing to non appearance of Examination Vessel I decided to anchor my ships for the night, at 0400 I ordered my engines to be started and to go and see if I could findthe Examination Vessel, as it was now dawn, at 0500 my engineman reported a defect, I gave orders for remainder of yachts to close Examination Vesselsat 0600 and proceed according to instructions received.
We eventually got one engine running and I decided to proceed to
Ramsgate for repairs, which I reported to the Examination Vessel, just before arriving at Ramsgate at 1000 my engineman reported that he had the Port engine running, I anchored off Ramsgate Pier and immediately proceeded ashore in ship's dinghy for my routing instruction:
these I was given without delay and at 1015 were underway for Dunkirk.
When we were in position approximately 51 degrees 12' N. 2 degrees
28' E we were attacked by a Junkers 87 and machine gunned, his burst of fire fell all. round the ship, I gave orders to my gun layer not to open fire on him until he was well within range as I did not think he would be able to see our Lewis gun at his height, immediately we opened fire he sheered off.
I anchored off the Casino at Dunkirk at 1530, as I saw a lot of troops waiting to be embarked, I went off in the ship's dinghy to see how Iscould get some of these troops on board, there was too much surf running tolland, I was also informed that these troops were French and would crowd the boat so much, that she would be swamped, I learnt that a party of about 50 British troops would arrive at about 1700 at that part of the beach, I returned to the ship and decided to cruise about to see I could find a boat of some description to embabk these men,
I went as far as La Panne and was there spoken by a sloop who asked me to take his boat and try and get troops off to him, from that part of the beach, we were being continually shelled and bombed, at about this time a salvo of bombs fell across our stern the last bomb falling about 30 ft away, the only effect was to drag our stern down a few feet in the water. We opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy bomber type Dornier 17 we registered a direct hit with our Lewis gun and his Starboard engine burst into flames and he crashed into the sea, as definitely. other ships were also firing I cannot claim this aeroplane
As I had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
steamed back at all possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring them off, we were fortunate in finding a Whaler adrift which we magaged to pick up with our dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats ashore and started to embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was very continued over

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difficult as the beach is very into flat the and there was a my crew with managed to get her afloat troops two and as soon as the a few assistance men got of some of Whaler the she surf up to their armpits and two of my crew board in H
to and float two of with my 15 crew men in the dinghy, the whaler on was got a great struggle as there board were I sent only the three whaler oars in it, alongside these men were got dinghy on arrived back with soon another load, the the beach she capsized in 1 and ding and ashore getting her off these men were being the surf but she was righted, as to sea to wait for got on board wortunate!
bombed so I stood out out bombing us but a lull, one us and followed us deemed it advisable they fell very wide mark, as soon as I out to us-they I steamed back for of
I saw the whaler heading nine had had great the getting off and could had only restarted bring I men off, as
2115 and the bombing thought it underway; I had been afraid to stop engines all day as SI knew to would be almost impossible to re-start as our air compressor had given out; one engine actually stopped but was got going after a short while,- I had the whaler cast adrift as I knew it drfft ashore and some more men would be able to get off to the that were waiting to take them off, my only regret was being to embark the remaining 14 men from this party.
I got underway at 2145 with my own dinghy in tow as I did want to waste time getting her hoisted, as soon as we were clear of the bombing outside Dunkirk roads I stopped the ship and the dinghy which was by now almost full of water.
When in position approximately 51 degrees 15' N. 1 degreep at 2300 a bomber flew very low over us I did not open fire as not want to give away our position, soón after this I reduced so asto close the North Goodwin Light Vessel much before dawn, not wish to anchor as my windlass would not work, also I had to engines running, at 0430 I got away from the North Goodwin Light
Vessel and proceeded to the Nore and closed B.V. 10 to report to
Sheerness, just about this time my engineman reported that he have to stop the Starboard engine as it had water in the oil and was afraid it would seize up, also that the Port engine was running too well. We tied up in Sheerness at 0825.
The whole of my crew behaved in an exemplary manner, they continually on duty during the whole period, gave over their accommodation to the soldiers and fitted them out in dry clothe did what they could for them.
I should like to mention O.S. John Philip Chable the
Mead, for his unfailing help during specially the whole period and and efficient way in which he embarked the troops.
S.V.G.L. Cyril George Dunley for the cool manner in which engaged the German aeroplanes which attacked us.
from and the time we left the North am Damerell, Goodwin for Light not Vessel back
Engineman James Willi the to in managing to keep the engines running.
I should like to for Promoti
Commissioned and rank, he recommend has a lot O.S. Charles Mead member
Ocean navigated his own 18 ton of Yachting experience, and has Racing Club, has had cutter to Gibra
Somerset. had a public school several education trips at King's in School,
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- **** 1000 range. a pay. AND HAVE - now 04 was 0
Hurricanes have in sight and we saw no more of the Messerschmits after that.
Another day we were bombed by a large formation of
Heinkels flying miles up. At least I think it was our little ship they were after, unless it was one on the horison, in which case they missed by miles.
During the course of these operations we took off from the beaches upwards of 400 French soldiers. To our bitter disappointment we could find no British, others were luckier.
He also mislaid out ship for a few hours - she was on tow -
having one propeller completely tied up with bits of line and the other engine knooking hard. The tow rope broke and we could not find her though we cast about for a time. However
5'
back at Sheerness yesterday evening having called from Ramsgate she turned up again next day - faithful thing. We arrived at 1200. An eventful trip. We borught back 2 "prises" - a nice
18ft

Dynamo 185.
182
MOTOR YACHT "MARSAYRO"
170
6th.June 1960
B14/0/1513
II.
Leading Seaman BROWN.
No.R.E.2/014.
Vice Admiral,
Dover.
(Copy to Commander-in-Chief, that I took over dommand
The Nore.)
esday 29th.May 1940.
rt I tried to sort things on, regarding any particular
Forwarded.
stremely hasty. I therefore nga will suffice.
2.
Reports and recommendations
Friday 31st.May 1940 at concerning the above named vessels with X217 and 2 other were forwarded by my Nos. M.I. 1/14/015
utenant POOL,R.N. We and R.E. 2/014. of 8th and 9th out 3 p.m. we came in sight
June, 1940.
moke and explosions as far later we contacted the
3.
Of the vessels mentioned in the French soldiers from the above reports only the "Royal Eagle", to the beach; it was
"Golden Eagle" and "Crested Eagle"
heen and capsized at once.
are specifically named in Appendix 1, it himself from being more thdrew my ship to review
4.
In addition to the vessels
", stuff that looked like named in Minute 1 above, the Yachts iD devil as I know that
"Christobel II" "Caleta", "Glala"
our propellers in the way
"Amulree" and the tug "St Clears"
happen as soon as I had were mentioned in my reports, and each we managed to pick are presumed to be included in the captured and used a little note to Appendix 1.
troops appeared to be a
>-loads for some 5 hours,
Jaba" and so on. On this
ADMIRAL
am Queen" (about 2000 tons
" she had put her nose.
30th JULINE, 1940
*
;ines of "Marsayru" and
1940.
COMMODORE-IN-CHARGE, ghout this day and the
SHEERNESS.
all a complete jumble in stant fire of various kinds, affird the ship was not hit by most lune I think - we were
UMum
-done, nearest ship being
Marmay) by 4 brave Messershimi to who dived and m. compair bell hadwith much vigour but exceedingly poor aim tant fire 7 we messenour. We had a Bren and 2 rifles but did the ship. are bus German pilots seemed disinolined to come lune I thinwaleand 4 net and I had given orders to hold our fire ar, nearechya pity.. A pity. After half an hour of this 3
rebbmit to worght and sight and we saw no more of the Messerschmits and exceeding 2 rire bombed day we were bombed by a large formation of d disinclleast I class up. At least I think it was our little arders wer was one as. unless it was one on the horison, in
After half anre French soldienw. course of these operations we took off iven calf an a these opeedirapd by miles.
we saw no more be British, others ads of 400 French soldiers. To our bitter few hours - she and find no British, others ware luckier.
were bombed by aly a tied up with hingly for a few hours - she was on tow
At least I thinked. The sow rope rifompletely tied up with bits of line and a it was one we cast about for a noling hard. The sow rope broke and we iles. 80 of them tay evening having eaflecut day - faithruk thing. No arrived day - faithruk thing. Hugh we cast about for a time. However
400 1 about
We borught back 2 preday evening having called from Ramagate
- faithruk tip. We borught back 2 "prises" - a nice evening h.s.
We borught

Dynamo 18.5
182
MOTOR YACHT "MARSAYRU"
170
6th.June 1960
SKIPPER. G.D.OLIVIER.
SIGINEER
C.COGGINS.
CREW
Messrs.FORBES, HUMPHRIES and Leading Seaman BROWN.
I have the honour to report that I took over dommand of the Motor Yacht "Marsayru" on Wednesday 29th.May 1940.
Before commencing this report I tried to sort things out a bit but find that my recollection, regarding any particular date on which incidents occurred, is extremely hazy. I therefore hope that a general report on our doings will suffice.
We sailed from Sheerness on Friday 31st.May 1940 at
4 A.M., bound for Dunkirk, in company with X217 and 2 other drifters under the comand of.Lieutenant POOL,R.N. We steamed at 5 knots approximately. About 3 p.m. we came in sight of the coast, a long line of fires, smoke and explosions as far as the eye could see. About one hour later we contacted the
Naval forces engaged in evacuating the French soldiers from the beaches. I had a whaler and sent it to the beach; it was immediately stormed by about 50 Frenchmen and capsised at once.
My rating, Brown, had a job to prevent himself from being more or less forcibly drowned. I then withdrew my ship to review the position. Warps were everywhere, stuff that looked like
42", also smaller ropes which were the devil as I knew that sooner or later we were bound to get our propellers in the way of one of them. However this did not happen as soon as I had feared. In our retreat p from the beach we managed to pick up a very nice naval cutter which we captured and used a little futther down channel where the French troops appeared to be a little calmer. life took off many boat-loads for some 5 hours, loading X217, S.S. "Foam Queen", S.S. "Jaba" and so on. On this first day we also managed to pull "Foam Queen" (about 2000 tons
I should say) off the mud, into which she had put her nose.
I thought this spoke well for the engines of "Marsayru" and
Mr. Coggins who attended them. Throughout this day and the days and nights that followed (it's all a complete jumble in my mind) we were of course under constant fire of various kinds, but I have the honour to report that the ship was not hit by anything. On one day - Sunday 2nd.June I think - we were singled out for attention (we were alone, nearest ship being about 2½ miles away) by 4 brave Messershimits who dived and machine-gunned us with much vigour but exceedingly poor aim for about half an hour. We had a Bren and 2 rifles but did not use them as the German pilots seemed disinolined to come nearer than 2000 feet and I had given orders to hold our fire
Hurricanes have in sight and we saw no more of the Messerschmits to 1000 feet range. A pity. After half an hour of this 3
after that.
Another day we were bombed by a large formation of
Heinkels flying miles up. At least I think it was our little in ship they were after, unless it was one on the horison, which case they missed by miles.
the course of these operations we took off from the beaches During upwards of 400 French soldiers. To our luckier. bitter disappointment we could find no British, others were tow -
He also mislaid out ship for a few hours - she was on having propeller completely tied up with bits broke of and line we and could not find engine her though we cast about for a time. arrived However the other one knocking hard. The tow rope back turned Sheerness up yesterday evening having called from Ramsgate - nice she again next day - faithful thing. we at 1200. at An eventful trip. We borught back 2 "prises" a
18ft

183
1. 171
Report of Motor Yacht "Marsayru" (contd)
We brought back 2 prizes - a nice
18ft.outter and a small 10ft.dinghy, both in good repair.
As regards my crew I cannot speak too highly of the splendid work done by Mr.FORBES ( a fine old "shell-back")
who was certainly a father to me. Also by our rating BROWN,
My Engineer,.COGGINS, is a wisard, he put the engines of literally dozens of other boats to rights, he should have a
SHORE Job. As regards Mr.HUMPHRIES I cannot recommend his continuance in the Service, he is physically unfit.
Finally I would like to say how proud we all are to have been given this opportunity of paaying a very small part in these splendid operations. It is a thing I for one will never forget.
(sd) G.D.OLIVIER.

" LAROC
Subject.
Report on Dunkirk evacuation.
173
ednesday. 29th May.
Sailed 2230. from Yarmouth to Portsmouth. arriving 28
Operational Office.
received instruction from C.-in ters.
mursday.
30 th May.
8030 hrs.
Sailed from
Subject
Porsumonth
Dyuams for 349. Ramagate Dialo/
1130 OPERATION "DYNAMO" "LAROC" 1389
to proceed to Dunkirk 1?2
From THE EXTENDED DEFENCE OFFICER (WEST) YARMOUTH Foremost
Isle of Wight.
Dateo hrs. 18th June 1940 sailed for Dunkirk via route given
Dover about
1930
hrs THE VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER 1 mile to east of Pier.
(Copy to Commander in-Chief, Portsmouth) from small rowing boats, being the boats to fetch the men from the beach to the ship.
The attached narrative, forwarded by Mr. George Butler, raid commenced.
Friday owner and Master of the Motor Yacht "LAROC" is submitted
0200
Anchored 1 mile north of N. Goodwin Light ship for your consideration. eeded to Ramagate.
0500
Landed Troops.
"LAROC" is normally employed as one of the Boarding & three
Naval ratings. John 3. Memahon, King.
Vessels of the Western Examination Service, Mr. Butler and Pier.
Dist. off 250 yards.
all his crew volunteering immediately for this service at large passenger boats and of these
Dover, his vessel being ready at short troops notice whaler complete with all requirements.
and the collecting three boats by means of the whaler.
While this was going on I saw the Llantheny'
Mr. Butler informs me that he the had beach no breakdowns went to her and to do know nothing if any suffered no damage, lthough the he day hit sunken wreckage on one from occasion. He formed the shore, opinion and that Aemsplanes. the safest area was Nomahon.
ashore with a
as close to the shore showed as possible, Indurance between the two commonest out ranges of the enemy to guns, and it is evident that he handled the whaler. being in the help hours.
his vessel successfully. and filled all three ships about 170 troops were very calm.
about, 1515
Mr. Butler is and about owing twentythree years of age, and the in the to great of beening about 1930, crew are his ordinary yacht's crews Ramsgate. for night.
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Saturday.
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:
1030.
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Report on Dunkirk evacuation.
173
dnesday. 29th May.
2230. Sailed from Yarmouth to Portsmouth. 28
Operational Office.
received instruction from C.-in arriving tc's.
ursday.
30 th May.
0030 hrs.
Sailed from Portsmouth for Ramsgate.
1130 hrs.
Arrived Dover, closed Tug "Foremost 4 # orders to proceed to Dunkirk together with.
" Foremost " 4 " H.MS. Grieve Foremost 2,
Adventuress " " Lady Shelia,"
1400 hrs.
Left Dover, sailed for Dunkirk via route given at Dover.
( about) 1930 hrs.
Arrived off Dunkirk beach 1 mile to east of Pier.
Picked up about 75 British soldiers from small rowing boats, using the boats to fetch the men from the beach to the ship.
2200 hrs.
Left for Ramsgate, as a more intense air raid commenced.
Friday
31 st May.
0200
Anchored 1 mile north of N. Goodwin Light ship
0430
Proceeded to Ramsgate.
0500
Landed Troops.
0600
Sailed for Dunkirk with Whaler in Tow. & three
Naval ratings. John Doyle, E. Mcmahon, - King.
1030
Anchored off beach 1 mile to east of Pier.
Dist. off 250 yards.
1100
Launched ships boate, collected two large passenger boats and moored them astern of
" Laroc " streaming the whaler astern of these and collecting troops 12 at a time. loaded the three boats by means of the whaler.
While this was going on I saw the 'Llanthony'
dried out on the beach, went to her to know if any assistance was reqired but could do nothing to help.
During the day the beach was under fire from the shore, and Aeroplanes.
The naval ratings John Doyle, and E. Mcmahon.
showed great indurance by swiming ashore with a line to enable the troops to pull themselves out to the whaler. being in the water about 4 hours.
The entire crew were did there utmost to help and were very calm.
about, 1515
Having filled all three ships about 170 troops and owing to great increase of booming enemy attack proceed to Ramsgate. leaving whaler in the hands of a M.T.B.. who asked form it.
about 1930.
Landed troops in Ramsgate. moored ship for night.
Saturday. 1 st June.
Sailed for Dunkirk 0600. with four Naval ratings*
about. 1000 hrs
Arrived off coast between Dunkirk and Gravelines
Heavy Closed with British Destroyer bound West. which bombing of large ships.
1005 "
had been hit on bow. she was taken in tow by
"
1015
Steared NE from No. 5 W. buoy to get clear tug and we could do nothing.
of big ships.
:
1025
of Salvo troop ship bound East being near No. 9 about Buoy.
of bombs dropped about 30 yrds. astern W.
"
Destroyer hit by bombs sank within
1030.
French minute. approx. pos. 1 mile North of No 13 W.
1035.
Heavy one bombing of British Destroyer Pos. about
3 miles N.NE. from No. 5 W. buoy.
George. B. Butter

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174
Subject.
saturday, 1st June.
bout.
1040
Received signal from her to close.
#
1055
Went along side, but as a larger ship came up which told to was get capable clear. of taking off all the crew we were
This Pos. approx. 3 miles N.NE from 5. Buoy. ".,
1115.
Proceeded to Dunkirk. but on the way sighted small
Destroyer was later sunk by gunfire from a Sloop.
boat tow. with eight men. picked them up and took boat in
Later picked up another boat with four men, and as we were informed that many boats were leaving empty returned to Ramsgate.
1700
2 miles SW. from N. Goodwin L. V. saw plane drop in the sea. went to render assistance. but this was not required as other ships were there first.
1800
Landed 12 men from the boats. at Ramsgate.
1815
Went to and from larger ships out side the harbour to the Pier landing troops owing to the fact that they could not get inside. landedabout 310. men
2130
Tied up for night in South side of Harbour,
Sunday.
Waited for orders. were not allowed to go out.
Monday.
"
"
"
Changed Oil in main Engines.
Tuesday. 1700
Orders to sail for Yarmouth.
Wednesday.
Left Ramsgate 0410 hrs. arriving Yarmouth 1810 hrs.
Average Speed. 10 knts.
Ships Crew
George. B. Butler.
(
master )
Jack Lynn mate )
Raymond Crane engineer )
Lenoard Lynn.
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deck hand )
H.A.E. Frost.
steward ).
George. B. Butter

Dynams 61.
DOVER.
06
-
179
4th June, 1940
TO: COMMANDING OFFICER,
H.M.S."LYNX".
188
.
176
H.M.S. King Alfred
Hove
Sussex
Admiral Taylor
Dynamo 318. 8/4/0/1338
GRAMS:-
Office of the Commander-in-Chief,
Idmiral, Chatham.
The Nore,
EPHONE:-
Chatham No. 3221.
Admiralty House
Extensions 210 and 519).
Chatham,
No. 477.c.c./40.
15th June, 1940.
Wildfire at 1800 on Wednesday ng Alfred.
I was appointed
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, DOVER.
:roft 36' twin screw motor cruiser
OPERATIONS OFF DUNKIRK.
g morning and put to sea in
Herewith is forwarded a report
Ramsgate by H.M.T. Strathelliot of the Commanding Officer, of ere we received our instructions at about 0930 Friday.
Dunkirk. M.Y. "Jong", on the operations off
0 a spot about 3 miles northeast d let her drift as close to the ated a life line ashore by ately an English soldier experienced dozen Belgians. I
men aboard as there was these of "Jong". However, we got to rn a Scoot. I then returned falls of one of the dinghy davits me for and when the men came out of to
FADMIRAL.
wer block on to the back ed them aboard quite easily.
ration during the day and also
VICE ADMIRA
steam hopper who wanted the
I off another ship.
17 JUN 1940 JUN
I took my boat alongside a
0
*
DOVER
ed ashore. There were off. a these men I took posite d and side of the lighter and
I went on to the aboard it.
Mano

Dyrams 61.
DOVER.
5
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179
4th June, 1940
TO: COMMANDING OFFICER,
H.M.S."LYNX".
188
. 176
H.M.S. King Alfred
Hove
Sussex
Admiral Taylor
Room F. 7
Admiralty House
H.M.S. Wildfire
Sheerness
Kent
Dear Sir,
I arrived at H.M.S. Wildfire at 1800 on Wednesday the 29th May direct from H.M.S. King Alfred.
I was appointed to M.Y. "Jong" (a standard Thornycroft 36' twin screw motor cruiser central cockpit type) the following morning and put to sea in company at 1400.
We were escorted to Ramsgate by H.M.T. Strathelliot where we arrived at 2200.
There we received our instructions and proceeded to Dunkirk arriving at about 0930 Friday.
I immediately went to at spot about 3 miles northeast of the harbour anchored my boat and let her drift as close to the shore as possible.
I then floated a life line ashore by means of a life buoy.
Immediately an English soldier came out to me followed by about a dozen Belgians. I experienced considerable difficulty in getting these men aboard as there was about 3 ft of freeboard at the stern of "Jong". However, we got every man aboard and took them to a Scoot. I then returned to the beach and this time rigged the falls of one of the dinghy davits
Again I sent the life line ashore and when the men came out to me
I went overboard and hooked the lower block on to the back of their waist belts and my crew hauled them aboard quite easily.
I continued this operation during the day and also ran messages for the Captain of a steam hopper who wanted the services of an experienced engineer off another ship.
During the afternoon I took my boat alongside a supply lighter.that had been drifted ashore.
There were a number of British soldiers on board and these men I took off.
Others were still coming to the opposite side of the lighter and experienced difficulty in getting aboard it.
I went on to the

Dyrams 61.
DOVER.
à
179
5
4th June, 1940
TO: COMMANDING OFFICER,
H.M.S."LYNX".
189
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177
lighter to see if I could help them and found a young Tommy
(K. Alfred) in the water vigorously assisting the others to get aboard.
Just as I arrived he said he was exhausted and so we got him on to the lighter and I went overboard to take his place.
We continued to get men on to my boat until no more were coming down the beach.
During this operation three bombs fell quite close to the lighter but no one was hurt. I took this boat load of about thirty five out to the hopper.
I spent some time during the afternoon trying to pull other motor boats which had gone ashore without dropping an anchor off the beach which was a lee shore. I also towed various whalers and ships boats out to the transports.
Towards evening the big ships started sending their own boats ashore on long lines and as this occurred about every
50 yds the manoeuvring of motor boats became difficult. I was hailed by a tug which had a supply lighter in tow outside the line of big ships.
Saying that he could come no nearer the beach he asked me to take this lighter as close in as I could. The lighter was almost unmanageable.
While towing it the water circulation of one engine gave out but I had to continue using the engine which got very overheated until I could safely drop the lighter after taking it through the line of big ships to the shore.
This caused the engine to seise up. Shortly afterwards the other engine began to give trouble and could only be used at slow speeds.
I later discovered that this was due to a choked jet in the carburettor. Just as dark came I passed a rope to a drifter and asked permission to hang on until morning when I could see to try to repair my engines. This drifter had not got its complement of men on board and during the night he moved about slowly from one spot to another trying to get a load.
During this period a bomb fell very close to us. The fourth time he moved he headed to a point south of the harbour and then very slowly made his way down channel.
About a mile from the harbour I realised he was heading for home and being then too far from the seat of operations
Ramsgate. and being practically engineless I let him tow me right back to
We entered the harbour at noon (Saturday).
I reported for duty again at 0800 on Sunday morning and though I was given command of another boat and got her all ready I was not again ordered to sea.
I brought both my boats back to H.M.S. Wildfire on
Thursday p.m. the 6th June.
yours obediently
Ian F. Smith
SubL RNVR

Dynams 61.
DOVER.
-
179
4th June, 1940
TO: COMMANDING OFFICER,
H.M.S."LYNX".
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report in regard to the passage of R.A.F.Motor Boats No. 243 and
270, in which the former boat was sunk.
2.
The two boats left Dover under the command of
Commander Clouston R.N. in R.A.F.Motor Boat No. 243. The complements of the two boats consisted of the R.A.F.
personnel and the Naval embarkation party on passage to ers and two French
5491
Binld ason to the British
Dyuamo 178
S off Grave Lines,
These attacked us
FROM: COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. "LYNX".
My boat avoided the
I saw that Commander
DATE: 5th June, 1940
om a bomb, and was
TO: FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
S, I was fully oid the attacking ok round for the other
SINKING OF R.A.F.MOTOR BOAT NO. 243
id the whole crew were on, and slowed down to ouston ordered me to at full speed to Dunkirk.
Sub.Lieutenant R.Wake's report on the above incident is forwarded
3 shortly afterwards tack, my boat was herewith.
e-gun bullets, and my ion. The speed of the set a mean course for out half an hour after
Love Dawson he enemy aircraft left rriving there at 2100, r Boat No.243 to Rear-
CAPTAIN, R.N.
ers alongside were
ICE ADMIRAL
ommander Clouston and at only Sub. Lieutenant
6- JUN 1940
armaham are the only
*
up. Aircraftsman
DOVER
nder Clouston dead in picked up.
had remained to pick boat, which would have e top of the canopy, as out of action and the
L have made our arrival continued.