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Sir,
Le mesures
I have the honour to submit the following report of certain minor duties carried out during the evacuation of the
June 3rd./4th. 1940.
British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk on June 1st./2nd. and
I arrived at Ramsgate about noon on the 1st. June with orders to organise a convoy of motor and pulling boats, to be towed over to Dunkirk that night by tugs, the convoy to sail about 1400. Not all the pulling boats then at Ramsgate were suitable for work on the beaches, being too large and heavy, nor were all the motor boats in running order. At about 1530, the tug "SUN" arrived from Tilbury with some 20 more pulling boats in tow. I took this tug under my orders, and sailed about 1730 with one motor boat and five of the most suitable pulling boats in tow.
2.
I took with me Lieutenants JJVJ WILKINSON and R.E.J LLOYD (R.N.)
who had had previous experience on the beaches. The Tug "TANGA"
under Lieutenant Commander SHERWOOD, R.N.JRJ sailed about the same le difficulty in obtaining
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LER, R.N. sailed earlier
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CAPTAIN R.N., take off troops from the nole joined; on the first to the tug. While these on an officer ina fast proceed alongside the mole fore they went in again, r ships and that I would eet them again. I then about 50 French soldiers, ii.
en and 4 English naval then returned to the originway. The boats returned monstrance from the French r about an hour. During
Flag Officer Commanding Dover.
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H.M.S.J "Formidable",
030/48/40.
Comherston
C/o GIP.O.)
Noh Dunknik
Sir,
Le mesures
I have the honour to submit the following report of certain minor duties carried out during the evacuation of the
June 3rd./4th. 1940.
British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk on June 1st./2nd. and
I arrived at Ramsgate about noon on the 1st. June with orders to organise a convoy of motor and pulling boats, to be towed over to Dunkirk that night by tugs, the convoy to sail about 1400. Not all the pulling boats then at Ramsgate were suitable for work on the beaches, being too large and heavy, nor were all the motor boats in running order. At about 1530, the tug "SUN" arrived from Tilbury with some 20 more pulling boats in tow. I took this tug under my orders, and sailed about 1730 with one motor boat and five of the most suitable pulling boats in tow.
2.
I took with me Lieutenants J.V. WILKINSON and R.E.J LLOYD (R.N.)
who had had previous experience on the beaches. The Tug "TANGA"
under Lieutenant Commander SHERWOOD, R.N.JRJ sailed about the same time with two pulling boats. I had had some difficulty in obtaining another tug, and the master of the tug "RACIA" was quite evidently most unwilling to sail, and this vessel was left behing. The tug
"SUN IV" under the command of Commander TYLER, R.N.: sailed earlier independently with either one or two boats.
3. On the way to Dunkirk, three of the pulling boats were swamped probably through towing too fast, as I was in a hurry to get over to
Dunkirk - and had to be abandoned. I arrived at Dunkirk at about
2330, after an otherwise uneventful passage; the tug "TANGA" with her boats arrived a little earlier. Both tugs anchored at a point about
1/2 % mile East of the Eastern Mole at Dunkirk, and sent in the boats; the tug "SUN IV" was, I believe, a little further to the East.
4.
The boats from my tug "SUN" proceeded to take off troops from the
East mole at a point where the beach and mole joined; on the first trip they brought about 45 British troops to the tug. While these were being embarked, I received orders from an officer ina fast motor boat (possibly Commander MAVND) to proceed alongside the mole and embark troops, so I told my boats, before they went in again, to carry on taking troops off to the other ships and that I would return to the position I was then in to meet them again. I then proceeded alongside the mole and embarked about 50 French soldiers, subsequently embarking another 28 Frenchmen and 4 English naval ratings from a broken down motor boat. I then returned to the original anchorage, and waited for the boats for about an hour. During this time there was a slight amount of remonstrance from the French troops on board who were anxious to get away. The boats returned about 0300 with another 50 British troops (having done one or two trips in the meantime to other ships.)
5.
During the night Dunkirk was being shelled from the West by what seemed to be a heavy battery, and from the East by lighter guns. The lighter shells appeared to be directed at the mole, and towards
0300 the shelling was coming nearer and nearer down the mole, and a fire was started either on the mole or just to the Westward. At about 0300 there was an outburst of rifle fire apparently just on the mole where the boats had been embarking troops, and Lieutenant

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boats alongside neighbourhood mole of on the last trip. One or two shells the
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mis-directed. in the the tugs, but I think these were probably burst
I had decided and round to leave at 0300 2nd. June in order to be clear of the time before 0300, I heard a good deal of shouting from the directbeen shelling channel from the shore on the day before. A short channel the No.7 W buoy before daylight, since the enemy had ion of the harbour entrance; the tug TANGA left about 0245 and I
understand from later conversation with other officers that all ships were ordered to clear off then. I left at about 0315 having secured the boats, and having then some 175 English and French troops on board, besides 28 naval officers and ratings and the tug's crew.
The Tug was very full.
(a) The return passage was uneventful; I posted an English soldier with a Bren gun, as anti-aircraft armament, the tug having no protection otherwise. One pulling boat was swamped on the return passage.
(b) I understand that some orders were issued for this operation, but these did not reach me before sailing. Fortunately the tugs under my orders went to the right place in the event.
On arrival at Ramsgate about 0815 (2nd. June), the troops were disembarked, and I went ashore for further orders. Finding that no decision had yet been made, I made contact with various officers who had been working on the beaches on the night of 1st./2nd. June, and prepared a short appreciation which I was about to telephone to
Captain DENNY at Dover, when orders were received thatbeach parties were not required that Sunday night. This tallied with the information that I had been able to glean, so I decided not to telephone to Captain DENNY.
The following is a summary of the information gleaned from various officers named as to events on the nights of 1st./2nd. June.
(a) Lieut. Commander Miller. DSOJ R.N.ARA
Had been working on the beaches about 1 mile East of Dunkirk, just to the Westward of a wrecked French destroyer. Left at about
1900 on Saturday 1st. June. At this time, the 2nd. line of defence was about 1 mile further to the East of this position and the 1st.
line of defence 1 mile still further to the East i.e. about 3 miles
East of Dunkirk. Troops would not come off from this position at this time.
(b) Lieut. Commander Sherwood. R.N.IRJ
In tug TANGA. Left at about 0245 (2nd. June), at this time sniping was going on on the Eastern mole, and also on the beaches to the Eastward of the barges by the wrecked French destroyer 1 mile
East of Dunkirk. TANGA'S motor boat was left stranded on the beach at about 0215.
(c) Commander Le Mesurier. Lieutenants Wilkinson and Lloyd.
Soldiers at the sea end of the East mole, and some further up.
Proceedings reported above. At 0315 there were still a few
Lieutenant LLOYD said that there appeared to be a few people on the beach up to 1 mile East of Dunkirk at 0230.
(a) Lieutenant Walker R.N.V.R.)
float This LADY MASSEY (?). He had been working from two barges by the
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work getting a line ashore from the barges to the beach by the pulling the boats hauled off to the barges, the troops then which being ferried by fire-float to the waiting ships.
Lieutenant WALKER left at 0335 (2nd. June), the fire-float being then just aground (low water 0400 approx). He had to leave the beach up to 1 mile East of Dunkirk. At 0345 there were no about 150 men on the barges, but there were no troops visible on troops visible on the mole, and a paddle minesweeper was just leaving. An anonymous Brigadier who boarded WALKER's craft, said that at about 0200 there would be 1000 - 1500 British (2) troops still to come.
At this stage, it was the unamizous opinion of all the officers named above that small slow motior boats and pulling boats would be of no further use on the beaches. It might have been worth while trying to reach the barges 1 mile East of Dunkirk with fast shallow draught craft at about 2200 (2nd. June).
It is worthy of remark that these wrecked barges made excellent piers for motor boats to use, pulling boats working between them and the beach with a line to haul themselves off. Three barges were afloat at any state of the tide and two others were aground about an hour before low water. M.T.B.S could go alongside the barges 3
hours either side of H.W.I and shallow draught boats for longer.
Beach parties, eventually, were not required on the night of
Sunday 2nd. June, and everybody was able to get some much needed rest and food.
Monday 3rd. June - Tuesday 4th. June.
A further operation for these nights was organised from
RAMSGATE, a copy of the orders being attached herewith. I organised the following tugs to tow:-
SUN IV - Commander Le MESURIER, Lieut. MARTIN R.N.J Lieut.
FLETCHER, R.N.R.
TANGA - Lieut. Commander SHERWOOD, R.N.R.
SUN XV Two R.N.R. Officers.
RACIA: Lieut. Commander MILLER, D.S.O. RINdRd, Lieut.
WALKER, R.N.V.R.
Each tug was to take 4 motor boats in tow, with orders to work from the Nouveau Avant Port and from any point of the East mole which they could reach, and to ferry troops down to the ships alongside or to the transport LOCUST. The tugs had no specific orders, and I instructed the Officers in the tugs that they should wait just outside the entrance to Dunkirk, keeping clear of ships going in and out (of which I understood there were to be a good many) and to be ready to go alongside to pick up troops as opportunity offered or to assist as required.
The convoy left a little after 1700 with 14 motor boats in all, two having failed (one with engine trouble, one was aground in
RAMSGATE). The passage across was uneventful, save for a certain amount of trouble with the tows, and the encountering of two mines in the neighbourhood of W. buoy which were dealt with by minesweepers. Commodore H.) TAYLOR, R.N.R. took passage with me, but about halfway Dunkirk. across was picked up by a Motor Torpedo Boat and went on to

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The for the following reasons boats given were below:- abandoned either on passage or at Dunkirk,
(a) THARK. Rope foul of propeller and rudder. Abandoned half way.
(b) SANTOSY. point arose Petrol here. failure. Abandoned near W. buoy. An interesting had been The Sub-Lieutenant in command said that he officer told him which cans to take was dressed as a Lieut.
certain who cans which were subsequently found to contain water. The instructed to fill up with petrol at RAMSGATE from
Commander (E) RINI When this was discussed, the Sub- Lieutenant reported this to the Engineer Captain (or Commander) at
RAMSGATE, who said that there was no Lieut. Commander (E) at
RAMSGATE, at any rate on the staff. I do not know if this officer could be, or ever was, traced and identified.
(c) DIANA MARY. Engine trouble and damage to propeller. Abandoned at Dunkirk.
(d) ADMIRAL SUPERINTENDENT&S BARGE (Portsmouth).
Ran on a pile of submerged masonry in Dunkirk and abandoned.
The officer in this boat (Sub-Lieutenant BIGGS, R.N.,VeR.) left his charts on board. I should have sent him back for them, but did not do so as it was near the time ordered for laeving, and
I thought he only had charts from RAMSGATE which gave no useful information to the enemy. Subsequently reflections made ne think he might have had a chart from Portsmouth, SO I went in to
S.O.(1) office at Portsmouth on 6th. June and reported the circumstances, leaving S.0.(1) to pursue the matter further.
to The convoy arrived at Dunkirk between 2300 and 2345, having beendelayed by trouble with the tows. Most of the boats had been slipped in the neighbourhood of the S.W. RUYTINGEN buoy and sent on. The other three tugs proceeded to the East of the entrance: SUN IV at first stayed just to the West of the wreck outside the entrance, and in this position picked up an open boat with a dozen French soldiers and an officer, who had been isolated and escaped. From the officer it was learnt that the Germans had possession of MARDYCK fort about
3 miles West of Dunkirk.
5. The motor boats carried on with their work, and SUN IV proceeded just to the Eastward of the entrance, having a look to see if there was any work to be done while passing. All appeared to be going well, all berths at the East mole were occupied and there were one or two ships lying off ready to berth.
6. At about 0115 (4th. June) one of my motor boats returned, and told me that there were no more French troops at the QUAI FELIX FUARE, and that Commander TAYLOR had left the QUAL. This boat was slightly damaged and so I left her in company.
7. At about 0200 the two end berths on the East mole were clear. H.M.S.
"MALCOLM" went alongside and I fallowed in SUN IV, as also did the tug RACIA, to see if there were any more French troops. There were only a few, who embarked in "MALCOIM", this ship asked me to push her stern in to the jetty, which I did.
sailed RAMSGATE; the return passage was uneventful. I was passed
I left at 0230, approximately, picked up the waiting motor boat, and by two or for three destroyers and a minesweeper. Tug SUN XV towed home another vessel one picked up halfway.
8.
Out 14 boats which started for Dunkirk, 8 or 9 had to be abandoned of the for one reason or another, but the crews were recovered safely. The remainder found their own way back to RAMSGATE, with the

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exception of the one I towed back (MERMAIDEN).
(a) As during regards these recommendations for officers and ratings who did well: but I am operations, unable the following officers known to me well did others who must of to say whether they did better than time to collect necessity remain anomymous, since there many ion, spirit, both of young officers and ratings was the names. I can only say that, frompersonal observat- was no ient. One had only to ask for volunteers for crews to receive magnific- more applications than were necessary.
(b) Officers names.
Lieutenant J.V. WILKINSON R.N.J
Lieutenant R.E. LLOYD R.IN.
Lieut. Commander MILLER D.S.O. R.N.R.J
Lieut. Commander SHERWOOD R.N.R.J
Lieutenant WALKER R.IN.V.R.
Lieutenant J.E.L. MARTIN R.N. (late "Pelican")
Lieutenant FLETCHER R.N.R. (late at Invergordon)
(a) I also respectfully submit for Their Lordships consideration that letters of appreciation might be written as follows:-
To The London Fire Brigade
.) for the services of their fire-float LADY MASSEY (?)
The Alexander Towage Company ) for the services of their
H.J. Alexander Ltd St John: Wharf- Wapping- E.I. tugs SUN, SUN IV, & SUN IV.
The Watkins Tug & Towage Company) for the services of their
Natkurs Ltd 112 Funchusch st- London E.C.S.
tug
TANGA.
(b) As regards the tug RACIA of the Watkins Company, the master of this vessel was obviously unwilling to go over to Dunkirk, although he did actually go on the nights of 31st. May and 3rd. June. On the 3rd of June he was under the orders of Lieut. Commander MILLER D.S.JO.
R.N.R.
(c) The spirit of the masters and crews of the other tugs (especially the SUN tugs) was excellent. The owner of the Alexander Tug
Company was himself the captain of the tug SUN IV, and a young
Trinity House pilot volunteered to navigate this tug throughout.
Unfortunately I cannot remember his name.
I have the honour to be
Sir
Your obedient servant,
Managina to inectes
Edward. K.
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H.M. Tug "St. Clears",
404
Sheerness.
TO: KING'S HARBOUR MASTER.
7th June, 1940.
Sir,
I Clears" submit the following report and the movements of
Tug "St. during the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk H.M. area.
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The Flag Officer (Humber)
Cardigan Chambers,
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Dear Sir,
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H.M. Tug "St. Clears",
404
Sheerness.
TO: KING'S HARBOUR MASTER.
7th June, 1940.
Sir,
I Clears" submit the following report and the movements
Tug "St. during the evacuation of troons from of H.M. area.
COPY.
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at Jersey,
5th June 1940.
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Bir,
1940.
I beg to report that at 8.45 pm. on Tuesday, 4th, when passing Dover I observed a motor boat about two miles outside my track, flying a white flag and trying to attract attention. I
proceeded to boat and found it packed with soldiers who said they were French from Dunkirk and had no more petrol. After careful examination I allowed them to come on board unarmed, and towed the boat towards Dover Harbour, distance about five miles. After speaking the examination vessel I anchored and a tug was sent out to me. The men, 24 and four Officers, 28 in all, were sent on ral the tug and the tug towed the boat into the Harbour. I then proceeded at 11.10 pm. to my destination.
The boat was the "Diana Mary" a British boat about 30 feet long. I sent a man down to make boat well fast and steer it. This man noticed a licence on dashboard "Thames Conservancy". One of the French Officers told how, at 7 am. on Tuesday morning, his party selected this boat out of a number abandoned on the beach.
She was well provisioned with food and a note in the boat in
English read good luck to those who get her." These soliders waited for tide to float it and then pushed out to sea. When
I picked them up at 8.45 pm. they had not the least idea where they were. Fog had been general all day.
Yours faithfully,
Sgd. A. Hiley.

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401
H.M. Tug "St. Clears",
Sheerness.
TO: KING'S HARBOUR MASTER.
7th June, 1940.
Sir,
I submit the following report and the movements of H.M.
Tug "St. Clears" during the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk area.
The Tug "St. Clears" under my command left Sheerness, in company with "Sun V". towing eleven naval cutters and with 70
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404
H.M. Tug "St. Clears",
Sheerness.
TO: KING'S HARBOUR MASTER.
7th June, 1940.
Sir,
I Clears" submit the following report and the movements of
Tug "St. during the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk H.M. area.
in company with "Sun V", towing eleven naval cutters and with 70
The Tug "St. Clears" under my command left Sheerness, naval ratings under Commander Hayward, R.N.R. on board at 1205 on
28th May.
After arriving at Dover route instructions were issued by examination tug in South Downs and both tugs proceeded and at
0015 on 29th May, "Sun V" was involved in collision with H.M.S.
"Montrose". I searched the vicinity for two hours but failed to locate same. I then proceeded as instructed by "Montrose". When passing Gravelines we were surprised by fire from a shore battery in a position bearing 022° from Dunkerque C.W. buoy. We continued on our course for a short time until the firing became intensified shells falling very close to our stern some of which holed and sank two cutters in tow. I then ordered the helmsman to alter course to bring the battery astern of us, finally steering a course of 020°
till out of range of guns. The wireless operator was maintaining continuous watch so I was able to make an immediate report of the attack which I considered urgent in view of the possibility of other small craft following the same route. This warning was received and inmediately re-broadcast by North Foreland Radio. During the whole of this time the conduct of my officers and men was admirable, particularly that of Able Seaman Arthur Chawner who was at the wheel, he steered the ship with great precision and altered course efficiently when ordered to do SO. We then proceeded on the course
0200 until we arrived at position T where H.M. Trawler "Blackburn
Rovers" was stationed. After some delay I proceeded Northern route as instructed by trawler. When passing Newport, shore batteries again opened fire, shells falling very close, this battery was silenced by French Destroyers, but two cutters were lost in this action and a third cut adrift, this cutter was later picked up by H.M.S. "Created
Eagle" and towed to my position off La Panne. I proceeded with six remaining cutters and anchored off La Panne. Commander Hayward dispatched the cutters to the beach of La Panne and commenced
La Panne aerial attacks were continuous. Commander Hayward his embarking troops immediately. During the whole of the time and at men showed great courage and endurance in working the cutters, continually transporting troops.
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Sir
I Frederich John Hopgood was the Master in charge of the tug Lady Brassey on Thursday 30 Friday 31 May 1940
when I received instructions about 9.50 am from the
Salvage Officer to be prepared to leave when he arrived on board. The Salvage Officer Lx Robinson arrived on about 10.30 am with the route for Dunhirk, to assist the
H.M. S. Bideford, also the tug Foremost 84 was to follow, dito instruct the salvage crafs Forde also to follow us.
We left Dover as 11. am passing through the Western
Entrance,. outside untill the Foremos184
appeared. The Salvage officer told the Master to follow us
We then foroceded on course about 11. am. The weather at this time being hogey, visibility about one mile. We proceeded through Dnons but failed to see the Forde r continued on our course. When nearing V. Buay the weather became a dense fog.
that we last sight of the tug Foremost. so we reduced speed, sounding the tugs whistle untill the Foremost was close to us. The for lifted became pateby 2 we proceeded on at full speed on course for W. buay. We then sex course to Mo 5v6 several buay
Dunkirh Roads. Whilst on this course
German planes were over head the machinegun Dunkirh was fired by Dr. Robinson. We arrived If wassent
Pierheads about 6.30.Rm, when a message had been signal to assist the Bideford.
in to the station informing them We we then received sent over to come inside X berth arrived on shore orders. We then received this order was along along side the Rier about 6. 50 RM, H orders went to a message the East pier Dunbirh. Robenson We load with for troops return, but to remain, by cancelled up orders given for the Continue werleaf. try

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the staff his Officer, who boar asked for three them. This was done, also said that standing to put in motor he that was life not put troops on board but we were to her alongside of the guay untill further order rem informed him that I did not thenk sore remain very long in this berth on account the depth of water. He advised me to shift out towards the end of the Rier about 9.pm
We shifted berth about 9. Rm to the outer the Rier. I then found with the swill that tugs starboard bilge keel was stribung coping stone before the rubbing band to bearing on the Pur, Isent one of my mena the Rier to report to him it was not safe try to remain along side r kept the tugh close to the Rir. about 9.30 Pm we received for both trigs to tow the Transport Rray n the East Rier ar 10.30.pm. The Progue bying head into the harbour 2 drawing at
14 feer of water r al that time there would
18 fect of water, also a wreek of a trowler aster this trowler had a anchor light burning, to peepolear of her. about 10.30 RM we gox on the sterm of the Prague v the Foremost not about 10.35. Rm the Brosseys wire was for our rope on board v made fast to the su fost secure on the Prague r it slipped off of the Prague it was again now dorhi, we clear the wrech close outside the entry v out between the Rier heads of v swinging in towing the Prague clear very the rawler r then of let go of the tugs. During of the period were at Dunkirh shells were flying overhead,

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hrapnel shells were eseptoding pieces flying er the bridge of the tug. Nodamage done.
remained close to the entrance of the per ads after getting the towrope on board vessels that come close to us hailed us for rections toget into v alongside of the East his instructed them how toget in r the Foremost
Jone of them into the berth. We there dropped ongside of a small vissel alongside of the st frier at 11.55. Rm waiting further orders.
bout 12.15. am of the 31 the Salvage Officer formed me that a Wereless message was coming rough. 12.30.am we received message to turn Dover. Both Tuys then left the Rier roceeding to Dover. When off the South Foreband we received a message telling us to return to are north Joodwin v report on Drifters Golden ft r Shipmates that were ashore. We returned thing 7 oremost to proced on to Dover.
in approaching the North Joodwin we could see.
drifter coming along write other vessels closed eral about 8.10 am. Lr was the golden Gift whose aster reported that he had been ashore rgot off in V he had not seen the Shipmater. We could hare, sent a message to V.A.D about the Golden the gift across the Goodwin sands Y no sign of any thing returned to Dover arriving alongside of
W Per as 10.15.am.
did not see or hear anything of the Ing
IV abbs.
yours faithfully
K. H. M.
7. g Hopgood Master
Dover.
Segned chesday 11" June1940

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fir
I Frederich John Hopyood was in charyes the try
Lady Brassey when ar 10.40 am yr Commonder yaloe was put on board the Hospital ship sx David lying ar anchor off the detached mole with Engins trouble. He then told me to go bach into harbour see if D-S. Noebrech bying arthe admiralty Reir was ready to be assisted off Wehad just left the Hospital ship about 11.30 on when we received instructions from the examination steamer to proceed to the assistance of Transport Prague
Salamander, r Ivanhoe of toinstruct Salvage vessel Forde to proceed that was lying at anchor in the Drons. We left Dres about noon y spoke the
Forde off Deal about /. Pm γ proceeded on course when nearing the Form bray I could see a craft that appeared to be the Regue off the N.W.Jordurin broy. spoke the master who requested me to make fast, r also what was his position I told him he was close to the Forth brioy. Wegor, fast as /. 20 Rm r truing as 30 pm. About 1.45pm
I had ashed the master if he could hold the we eased tourng for the pilot they on board loster in the ship V replied yes, r draught 25 feet
We then proceeded on passay to Drver. When nearing the Rort we received instructions 2.30 to Rm anchor Rrague in the Downs ar bach about to the
We turned around r proceeded gynamo trouble
Drons -X During Whilst this possing time Engineer through the Drons better Y off
Walmer hailed that we had take the we ship were to anchor in Bamsgab Channel were asking toground why they urshed to beach told closing the vessel. I the vessel and
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was stold that they found they could the water 2 that she must be beached turned the vessel interwards the Conspirate We r grounded her on Sandwrih Flats are
We then received a signal Lr to return off Dea the Solvage Officer Commander Laloe.
received instructions about
Dunturity by signal Laloe com board Informed him we should like the Dynams before leaving. He agreed r.sen messays to that effect to V.A.D 2 whilst Loe anchor he would proced to the Prague by boar this would now be about 5.40 pm On returns the Solvage Officer we reported the appeared satisfactory breathe engeneer cruld make a very good eacam on accounty the steam
H Commandes Laloe then told me that we should to tow the Prague further in share r that he in so on shore to report. ar 8. 15.PM we have anchor V got fast to the Prague V towed 9.
in shore East of Sandown Castte as about 9. 30 Rm we anchored the tuy for furt sunday 2nd Hove anchor, Y. 45. am.. r sport telp instructions from Salvage Officer.
Lr Cormandes Laloe up who was required on the ashare V who was on the Dapper... We wental sign of Dopper brought sahage Officer off the boxt, station when he was londed by motor the
8.45 am Ireceived from
Officer to return Drues r his as 10.15.am.. Toohs on board Coal, overhauled Dynamo.
yo yours forthjs
K.H.M.
Signed Tuesday Jeene

Reseue Eug Lady Brassy
Wed may 1940
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his
Regarding the try Sr. abbs.
I was in charge of the Lady Brassiy when about /. am we received a message the salvage Officer was coming on board. about
1.40 am the Solvage Officer arrived H Robrison
We proceeded off to Mo2 Buay Calois Route.
r found the Destroyer Montrose about 11 miles off, who informed us that he had been in collision with a Jug We didnot All any tug whilst approaching the Montrose.
her position being about / mile W.S.W %'2 Buay.
she had extensive bow damage r we trued her in stern first r was assisted the simla when by off the Eastern Entrances to make her fast to nos Buoy. as 6.30 am.
yo
K.H.M. M.
yours faithfully
7.9 Hopgood master signed Tuesday gune

Reseur Juy Lady Brassey sund 2"June 1940
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Sir
I Frederich John Hopgood wasthe Master in charge of the tug Lady Brassey on Sunday June, we had been busy during the day pumping out the monis Isle was ordered to assist H. An Sulton Miger off the Admiralty his
N during these operations we received a segmal from the admiralty Rier signal station instructing us to leave ar once to the assistance 7 the Hospital ship Raris, near
Buay Dunmirm route X. We left Dorr at 8.Rm the weather finer clear, when nearing V. buay we nearly collided with a destroyer bothversels going astern also narrow escapes 7 running into other vessels. aeroplanes were overhead r bright lights continually flooting about pairs in the air near the line of route. Wepassed the Ramsgate Eug Fabia who hoiled that he could notfind te Peris r he proceeded on course towards Bamsgate. We am ontineed on our course r arrived И W. Buay about 12.15
Monday 3ʳᵈ cruised about hoping to see the Raris. about
15. am we sighted a craft that appeared to be stopped and n approaching we made it out to be the Raris about /. mile eastward of #W Buay. We steamed round close to her r hailed several times orgetting no reply considered Raris had been abandoned.
The vessel had a very heavy list to Starboard starboard xr side found the number on the butwarks just level r was setting down fest I went around the with the water r by the time I passed around the vessels portsider bach to the starboard side she had jone over another foot I then decided to remain 3/4 mile see the last of the Paris. The vissel such about am. I
Eastwards the W. Buoy in 14 foltows at returned 4.
reported of the particulars to the Peir V.A.D 8. am. of
Dres. arrived alongside PW.
K.H.M. Y.
X
yours faithfully signed Tresday gune
F master

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MASO. 10.
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DCMB.
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MASS. 6,
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TO VICE ADMIRAL DOVER.
Dynama 210. Din/c/
1225
Sir,
11th June, 1940 Jul
.
415
I have the honour to submit the following report of proceedings during operation Dynamo. Individual reports of Commanding Officers of M.T.B's and M.A.S.B's employed will be forwarded as soon as received.
I took over command of M.T.B. Base Dover on 27th
Mav. having under my command M E D La an 20 100 TAR and
Dynamo 21%
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FROM.
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER S. H. DENNIS.
DATE.
11TH JUNE, 1940.
No. 0/1.
TO.
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
ible
Enclosed my individual reports of M.T.B's its
67, 68, 107. M.A.S.B.10 and D/C M.B.
Report from M.T.B. 102 will be torwarded lon as soon as received.
ry
VICE ADMIRAL
11 JUN 1940
Lieutenant Commander.
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DOVER
Дупашь

TO VICE ADMIRAL DOVER.
Dynama 210. Din/c/
1225
11th June, 1940
Sir,
.
415
I have the honour to submit the following report of proceedings during operation Dynamo. Individual reports of Commanding Officers of M.T.B's and M.A.S.B's employed will be forwarded as soon as received.
I took over command of M.T.B. Base Dover on 27th
May, having under my command M.T.B.'s 67, 68, 102, 107 and
M.A.S.B.'s 6, 7, 10. During the operation I was at Dunkirk each day and night with the various boats of the flotilla.
Having served in C.M.B.'s at Dunkirk and Dover in
1917 I was in a position to compare the notes of these boats, and I would submit the following:-
1. M.T.B's are an invaluable craft for such operations.
2. Aircraft are quite unable to destroy them. Innumerable dive bombing and machine gunning attacks were made and no boats were lost.
3. Spare crews are essential during a prolonged operation as the strain of running these high-powered boats, even in peace time, is very severe on the crews, especially engine room staff.
4. Auxiliary engines are a great advantage. I entered
Dunkirk in M.T.B. 102 on the night of the 30th May on auxiliary engines and we were unobserved by either British or enemy craft or batteries. Boats fitted with auxiliary engines are also very manoeuvreable in a harbour such as Dunkirk.
5. A really efficient V/S rating is essential.
I cannot say enough of the Officers and crews of
M.T.B's and M.A.S.B's and it was an honour to command these all the consider that the young Officers who commanded their them. I with great skill and courage and handled artillery boats boats acted in a cool and unhurried manner under heavy

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fire and bombing. I would especially mention M.T.B. 102
under the command of Lieutenant Dreyer, who carried out my orders with remarkable skill and coolness and who took R.A.D.
off H.M.S. "KEITH" during a dive bombing attack as though he were going alongside a jetty in peace time. Lieutenant
Everett in M.A.S.B. 6 evacuated Lord Gort. On one occasion he was subjected to intense machine gun and dive bombing attacks during daylight hours whilst saving the lives of
British soldiers off La Panne. Lieutenant Eyre of M.A.S.B.
10 also showed himself to be a level headed and gallant Officer and quite untiring.
During operation Dynamo no boats were seriously damaged and the casualties only amounted to four ratings wounded.
I have the honour to be
Sir
Your obedient Servant.
R.N.
Commanding Officer M.T.B's.
VICE 11 ADMIRAL JUN 1940 R *
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Report of Proceedings of M.T.B. 67.
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Monday, 27th May.
417
p.m. Arrived Dover with 10th Flotilla in company.
Fuelled.
Detached from flotilla and sailed for Nieuport taking Belgian personages. M.A/S. Boat
No.8 in company.
Tuesday, 28th May.
a.m. 0300 Landed Belgian personages at Nieuport.
Sailed for Felixstowe escorting M.T.B. 22
with Admiral Keyes on board.
Tuesday - Friday Employed in screening patrols for evacuation of B.E.F. Based on Felixstowe.
Friday, 31st May.
0600 Sailed for Dover with M.T.B. 107 in company. Fuelled on arrival and sailed for
Dunkirk with orders to report to V.A. Dover in "KEITH" and, acting under his orders, to evacuate Lord Gort.
Ordered by Admiral to bring off naval ratings from beaches two miles west or La
Panne. Continued evacuating soldiers till
M.T.B. 67 went aground.
Shelled whilst aground, necessitating use of main engine to refloat. This caused considerable damage to main engine.
Remained in vicinity till petrol gave out and then returned home, arriving Dover
0010/1.
Saturday, 1st June.
Proceeded to Portsmouth for slipping with
M.T.B. 68 in company.

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DAMAGE TO M.T.B. 67
PHONE
112:
From THE COMMANDING OFFICER, 10th M.T.B. FLOTILLA,
418
at Dover.
Date 1st June, 1940. No.
01/2.
To
... THE COMMANDING OFFICER, R.N. DEPOT, FELIXSTOWE.
(Copies to:- The Vice Admiral, Dover,
The Captain, H.M.S. H RNET".)
signal timed 0947 of 1st June, 1940.
The following report is submitted with reference to my
2.- At approximately 1900 on Friday, May 31st, 1940, H.M.
Motor Torpedo Boat No. 67, under my command, was employed in evacuating the British Expeditionary Force from the beach two miles west of La Panne. Heavy surf was running at the time.
3.- I approached the shallow water at dead slow speed, keeping my port auxiliary and starboard main engines running in order to give me immediate astern power when required. On my port bow was a jetty at the end of which I had been informed was deep water, but which I had been instructed not to use. Ahead of me were various small craft of about my own draught. These were not aground.
4.-
Soundings from the forecastle showed ample depth of water and the port engines were going astern when a wave caught the boat and carried it ahead causing the propellers and rudders to ground. The bow was afloadt
5.- All around in the water were wounded and exhausted soldiers and as the tide was rising the worst of these were taken aboard.
6.- AS embarkation of these men was taking place however, a therefore considered advis ble to get T.B. 67 under way as soon shore battery opened fire on the neighbourhood. It has as possible.
This was done by manual pushing, lightening starboard the stern
7.- of the bow, and going astern on the action is main at the engine. expense It is considered that this latter responsible for most of the damage.
Charles
LIEUTENANT, Royal Navy.
VICE ADMIRA
JUN 1940

Report of proceedings of M.T.B. 68.
419
27.5.40.
Arrived Dover in company with 10th M.T.B.
Flotilla.
28.5.40. 0630
Proceeded to Dunkerque.
0825
Secured E. Jetty Dunkerque, reported to S.N.O.
Ferried soldiers from W. to E. Jetty.
1130
Proceeded to Dover with hand message for V.A.D.
1310
Secured Dover.
Fuelled, stored to repaired defects.
2140
Proceeded to Dunkerque taking Captain Bush,
Commander Dove and Lt. Commander Dennis.
2350
Secured Dunkerque.
29.5.40
0400
Proceeded along beach to La Panne to examine troop concentrations.
0555
Returned to Dunkerque.
0911
Returned to Dover.
0942
Attacked by Hostile Aircraft. O.T. wounded.
1035
Secured Dover. Fuelled, stored and repaired defects.
1540
Slipped Dover taking W/T set for Lord Gort.
and Demolition party.
1610
Secured Dunkerque.
Patrolled beaches, carrying instructions for small craft, collected ruel for motor boats, transferred wounded and LOOK oif crew or sunk merchantship.
30.5.40
0530
Returned to Dover.
0710
Secured Dover.
Repaired defects and fuelled.
31.5.40
1110
Returned to Dunkerque.
1227
Carried Dunkerque. staff officer in charge of small craft to organise beaching of drifters etc.
Returned to Dover.
2032
2205
Dover.

Report of proceedings of M.T.B. 68 (continued).
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Fuelled and repaired defects.
. 420
1. 6.40
0740
Took Officer to ship in Downs.
0900
Secured Dover.
Discharged Chief Motor Mechanic to hospital with C.O. poisoning.
1430
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Note of Proceedings of M.T.B. 107.
31/V.
Left Felixstowe for Dover in company with 67 at
0500 arrived Dover a.m. Proceeded with 67, 1600, for Dunkirk and La Panne to bring off Lord Gort.
On passage shelled by battery near Gravelines -
shooting not very accurate. Met "KEITH" near Dunkirk
RAD?
with V.A.D. on board, about 1800. Received order to proceed to La Panne to ensure embarkation of naval
Ratings from shore. At La Panne recovered 3 ratings from sea. Considerable shellfire at La Panne, some being uncomfortably close. Continuous bombing of beaches. Returned to Dover arriving about 2000 -
again shelled by Gravelines Battery 4d insccurate in dusk.
I/VI.
Embarked Admiral Hallet proceeded 1100 to patrol transport line on Route from N. Goodwin L.V. to
Dunkirk. Relieved 1800 (approx.).
2/VI.
Proceeded with blocking expedition to Dunkirk leaving at approx. 1900. In tow of "VIVACIOUS" until 2230
when tow slipped and embarked Capt. Dangerfield.
Proceeded to Dunkirk - entered harbour and proceeded to Inner Harbour. Landed Capt. Dangerfield and secured alongside E. Pier. Much shelling and bombing.
Re-embarked Capt. Dangerfield and left harbour, thereafter searched for and found block-ships, giving them instructions. Followed block-ships in after all transports had left, at about 0330. Took off crew of 1st Hockship and transferred to "VIVACIOUS"
lying west of harbour. Returned to harbour and picked up remainder of crew of 2nd block-ship and transferred to "VIVACIOUS". Thereafter proceeded in company with "VIVACIOUS" to M.A.S.B. '07' to Dover.

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CONFIDENTAL.
423 44a illa,
FROM:
The Flag Officer in Charge, Harwich.
TO:
Vice Admiral, Dover.
(Copy to Commander-in-Chief, The Nore)
DATE:
7th June, 1940.
No. 207/40
Operation "DYNAMO"
In accordance with Nore General Order
No. 448, herewith are submitted such reports as I
have received so far from ships taking part in
Operation "Dynamo":-
th
Pack 95
(i)
M.T.B. No. 16's letter of 30th May.
ing
(ii)
H.M. Corvette "Sheldrake's" letter of 2nd June,
1160%
(iii)
Senior Officer, 8th M/S Flotilla (H.M.S.
ere ofgaulower
"GLENGOWER") letter of 3rd June.
Commanding Officer, H.M.S. "CAPE ARGONA"
edoe c/No
2.
Other reports are being collected and en
1/0/1124
will be forwarded as soon as possible. The writers of the enclosed reports have been directed to report twira was full Christian names of personnel recommended to lers assistry you at once.
1640.
8/6
3.
I refrain at this stage from offering further comment on these reports except that I would e
draw especial attention to the excellent report rendered reen by Acting Commander Michael Anthony Ormus Biddulph
1
of H.M.S."GLEN GOWER".
liled
The operation carried out by this Officer and his ships company appears to have been conducted throughout with exceptional skill, determination and bolt gallantry.
ficer
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REAR ADMIRAL.
send
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e to the Schuyt type. Having given them orders from the Senior Naval
Maund, I réturneu to DUNKITK, where 1 found two small vessels of
Officer, I returned M to Bray Dunes.
BRAY DUNES 1600/28
Several destroyers were now anchored off the beach
The two Schuyts were aground close inshore. The troops appeared the and whalers were embarking troops and taking them to the ships.
whalers, a and some were attempting to swim off to the Schuyts.
in demoralized state. They were hampering the work of
I proceeded close inshore, anchored in one under fathom, and succeeded in embarking many troops. This was lone considerable

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H.M.M.T.B. No. 16. 421
First
London.
30th May, 1940.
Sir, of proceedings of H.M.MT.B. under my command during the period
I have the honour to submit the following report
27th May - 29th May, 1940.
M.T.B. 16 left Felixstowe for Dover at 1460, 27th although the boat was travelling at low speed. Both torpedo
May. Heavy head seas were encountered, causing violent pounding rails sustained damage, and both after bellyjacks parted. There was some further minor damage.
M.T.B. 16 arrived at Dover at 1950. Both torgedoes were hoisted out and left in H.M.S. "Sandhurst", the M.I.B. then completed with fuel, and went to immediate notice at 2200.
Dover, to proceed to Dunkirk and to place myself under the orders
At 0635, 28th May, I was ordered by the Vice-Atatral, of the Senior Naval Officer there. M.T.B. 18 left Dover at 0840.
M.T.B. 68 left shortly afterwards and formed astern.
When about two miles off Les Nemes De March the
M.T.B's were fired on by guns of 3" - 4" calibre siguated between
Gravelines and Calais. The M.T.B's impetiately seattered at made out to sea. Firing was accurate and M.T.B. 16 Yes stradiled.
No damage was sustained.
The two M.T.B's reached Dunkirk at 0830. I took
M.T.B. 68 under my orders and reported to the Senior Naval Officer.
Destroyers were embarking British troops at the East Pier. A
large part of Dunkirk was burning, including the oil tanks, The town was being bombed, and there was also sporadic shelling. It appeared that the enemy was endeavouring to avoid damaging the port.
At 1130 the Senior Naval Officer ordered as to send an M.T.B. to Dover with a hand message. I sent M.T.B. 68. I
then embarked Commander Maund, Royal Mavy, and proceeded close to
Bray Dines, where there was a Large body of troops awaiting evacua-
-tion. Having acquired the information required by Commader
Maund, I returned to Dunkirk, where I found two small vessels of the Schuyt type. Having given then orders from the Senior Naval
Officer, I returned to Bray Dunes.
BRAV DUNGS 1600/28
Several destroyers were now anchored off the beach, and whalers were embarking troops and taking them to the ships.
The two Schuyts were aground close inshore. The troops appeared in a demoralized state. They were hampering the work of the whalers, and some were attempting to swim off to the Schuyts,
I proceeded close inshore, anonored in one fathes, and succeeded in embarking many troops. This was Ione under considerable

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considerable state and carrying difficulties, full as the troops were climb onboard, and equipment. Kw Two of in torpedo stern doors. most A of slow them and
M.T.B. procedure. in through able
-ferred crew worked a total extremely of about hard 16 made 300 troops seven trips to the to
I would particularly and well under drowning men from the for water. his Seaman, rescuire number P/JX. 135304, commend skilland end endurance circumst the times destroyers overhead, were engaged
During and these one which was engaged several
M.T.B. 16 not engaged and I
1000 - 1500 opened fire with the
-craft yards. After several well-directed caught fire and crashed into sea.
manned H.F. by F. Clark, Able Seaman, official number P/JX.1420 guns
McCutcheon, Telegraphist, official number P/SSX. 19965
During one of these trips inshore M.T.B.
with resultant damage to propellers. She was by this time
-out astern power, the centre engine was out of action, tide was falling. I therefore decided that it was inad to attempt embarking further troops. From then on I con on being of use to Commander Maund, who was controlling of the beach. I also towed destroyers whalers whenever
At about 2100 the wind began to freshen, an suggested to Commander Maund that the troops should be mar
Dunkirk and embarked there. He agreed. M.T.B. 16 secur
Dunkirk at 2230, and I accompanied Commander Maund to nava
-quarters. The Senior Naval Officer decided to send the who were capable of marching in from Bray Dunes. Some part of the naval force to Dunkirk, and to embark there SI to to remain off the beach, and continue evacuating the remai troops.
At 2310 M.T.B. 16 left for Bray Dunes with
Commander Maund; after passing instructions to ships ther H.
returned to Dunkirk, securing for the night at 2350.
68 secured alongside at 0005, with the Commanding Officer
Dover, on board.
In view of 16 the should shortage be relieved. The as C
of fuel and numero Sen next Officer morning. concurred, Dunkirk was bombed and shelled
I suggested that M.T. and B. ordered me to sail for Dover heavily di night.
shore M.T.B. batteries 16 left at Calais when eight 0845
Dunkirk at 0550, 29th miles May. fr
All engaged shells by fell short. She arrived at Dover at
After passing unable to proceed to pass to Felixstowe by W/T for previous repairs. This P
from the Commanding Officer, the two
M.T.B. 16 left
Sunk which later were increased. in action When were in appeared likely "Vestal" over. to
Light accordingly Vessel, requested both engines Trinity House Vessel
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(The Commanding Officer, May, H.M.M.T.B. 1940). No. 16's report dated 30th
M.T.B. tow at to 1640. Felixstowe. M.T.B. 16 arrived at Felixstowe Dock in
I have the honourto be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Lieutenant, Royal Navy.
The Commanding Officer,
First M.T.B. Flotilla, c/o G.P.O.,
London.
II.
No. 498/8.
FLAG - 5 JUN 1940 2199 CHARGE
OFFICER IN
THE FLAG OFFICER-IN-CHARGE, HARWICH.
*
*
(Copy to: The Captain, H.M.S. "Hornet").
HARWICH
Submitted,
This report of proceedings is forwarded for your information. It appears that M.T.B. 16 succeeded in doing some very useful work which is to the credit of Lieutenant P.F.S.
Gould, R.N. The work done by Able Seaman Schofield in swimming voluntarily several hundred yards to save the lives of exhausted men is particularly pleasing and the successful anti-aircraft fire put up by Able Seaman Clark and Telegraphist McCatcheon is very encouraging. It also brings out the value of using a proportion of incendiary bullets.
M.T.B. which 2. has six feet of freeboard, was very much eased boat's by
The work of lifting exhausted men onboard an transom. the presence For purposes of ferrying men over a short but for an the of torpedo discharge doors low down in the distance open M.T.B. sea passage it is doubtful whether a figure of twenty sometimes carried as many as fifty persons, about could reasonably have been exceeded.
Although M.T.B. 16 must have contributed valuable of service on 3. this occasion it seems important not to lose signt the heavy price

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at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
428
CONFIDENTIAL
426
an 27th May and 5th June, 1940
EPORTS OF PROCEEDINGS OF M.T.B's NOS:
67, 68, 102 and 107
rom
THE CAPTAIN, H.M.S. "HORNET", at 0800 on 27th May in company
GOSPORT.
owe, arriving at Dover 1345, following morning to Felixstowe, te 8th June, 1940. No. 890/8/2/9.
0
THE VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
other M.T.B's for patrol between nd Thornton Ridge Buoy.
mained on patrol until 0400
e arriving 0810 29th May. Patrol
The enclosed reports of proceedings
M.T.B's Nos. 67, 68, 108 and 107 are ubmitted.
2.- M.T.B. 107 under the command of ieutenant J. Cameron, R.N.V.R. was never ntended as an "Operating M.T.B" and great redit is due to this officer for the uccessful work that the boat did, observing hat she has no astern gear and very poor anoeuvrability. This boat was only is 67 at 0600 for Dover, eceived from the builders by road on the ny with M.T.B. 67 for Dunkirk
3rd May, 1940.
y shore batteries between
"KEITH" with Vice Admiral,Dover oximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
proceeded to La Panne for
VICE AUN 1940
F.H.P. MAURICE
Considerably shell fire at La med to H.M.S. "KEITH" on orders
*
CAPTAIN.
ratings were said to be safely
*
DOVER
R
After rejoining recovered 3
ion. AS M.T.B. 107 has only lered inadvisable to run her on
18 up these ratings closed a
1 for purpose of transfering them
B. 107, or any provisions of any side was ordered to cast off.
shell burst at the spot where
Your obedient Servant, ied in company with M.T.B. 67
B. 67. During this period
John Cameron
:0 be under fairly constant ising in company with M.T.B. 67
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. in Command lea. Stood by M.T.B. 67 on her of the crew who had come down in
The Vice Admiral, on the return passage to Dover, reen Calais Grovelines. Shooting
Copies Doaver. to:- The Portsmouth.
L Dover 2315.
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET".
:0 on X where a patrol was maintaine board proceeding by way of event of any importance except X
Thereafter returned to Dover omb missed by a large margin and which dropped one bomb at where embarked Captains of blockships.......

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7th June, 1940.
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Letter of Proceedings of M.T.B. 107 between 27th May and 5th June, 1940
nday, 27th May.
th M.T.B's and 106 for Felixstowe, arriving at Dover 1345,
M.T.B. 67, 107 68, proceeded 104 from Portsmouth at 0800 on 27th May in company riving 1200.
maining there overnight and proceeding the following morning to Felixstowe, esday, 28th May.
Left Felixstowe 1830 in company with other M.T.B's for patrol between arted position of Wandelaar Light Vessel and Thornton Ridge Buoy.
rived on patrol line 2135. Stopped and remained on patrol until 0400
th May. Thereafter returning to Felixstowe arriving 0810 29th May. Patrol uneventful.
ednesday, 29th May.
1
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at Portsmouth.
3. 67 at 0600 for Dover,
7th June, 1940.
ny with M.T.B. 67 for Dunitirk y shore batteries between
"KEITH" with Vice Admiral,Dover oximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
Sir, proceeded to La Fanne for
Considerably shell fire at La
I have the honour to submit the med to H.M.S. "KEITH" on orders following letter of proceedings of ratings were said to be safely
H.M. Motor Torpedo Boat No 107 under
After rejoining recovered 3
my command between 27th May 1940
:ion. AS M.T.B. 107 has only and 5th June 1940.
lered inadvisable to run her on us up these ratings closed a
I have the honour to be,
1 for purpose of transfering them
B. 107, or any provisions of any
Sir,
(side was ordered to cast off.
shell burst at the spot where
Your obedient Servant, ied in company with M.T.B. 67
B. 67. During this period
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. in Command
John Cameron sing in company with M.T.B. 67
.0 be under fairly constant lea. Stood by M.T.B. 67 on her of the crew who had come down in
The Vice Admiral, on the return passage to Dover, reen Calais Grevelines. Shooting
Copies Doaver. to:- The Commander-in-chieff
I Dover 2315.
Portsmouth.
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET".
:0 on X where a patrol was maintaine board proceeding by way of went of any importance except $
Thereafter returned to Dover lomb which missed by a large margin and dropped one bomb at where embarked Captains of blockships
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at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
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etter of Proceedings of M.T.B. 107 between 27th May and 5th June, 1940
lay, 27th May.
M.T.B. 107 proceeded from Portsmouth at 0800 on 27th May in company
M.T.B's 67, 68, 104 and 106 for Felixstowe, arriving at Dover 1345, aining there overnight and proceeding the following morning to Felixstowe, iving 1200.
sday, 28th May.
Left Felixstowe 1830 in company with other M.T.B's for patrol between rted position of Wandelaar Light Vessel and Thornton Ridge Buoy.
ived on patrol line 2135. Stopped and remained on patrol until 0400
h May. Thereafter returning to Felixstowe arriving 0810 29th May. Patrol uneventful.
inesday, 29th May.
At Felixstowe.
urdday, 30th May.
At Felixstowe.
iday, 31st May.
Left Felixstowe in company with M.T.B. 67 at 0600 for Dover, riving there at 1015. Left Dover in company with M.T.B. 67 for Dunkirk d La Panne at 1600. On passage fired on by shore batteries between lais and Grevelines: no hits. Met H.M.S. "KEITH" with Vice Admiral,Dover osed H.M.S. "KEITH" for orders. Thereafter proceeded to La Panne for board in neighbourhood of Dunkirk at approximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
rpose nne, close, but no hits. Returned to H.M.S. "KEITH" on be safely of embarking certain naval ratings. Considerably shell fire orders at La barked. B. 67 to M.T.B. 67 at La Panne. After rejoining recovered has only
M.T. some very inform Vice Admiral that all ratings were said to 3
ie ratings reverse gear it was considered inadvisable to closed run a on val Rejoined from water in state of exhaustion. AS M.T.B. 107 her the beach to embark close into the beach for purpose of of them any engine and no troups. After picking up these ratings transfering nboat which was lying no accommodation in M.T.B. 107, or any provisions to cast off.
is was fortunate as Thereafter cruised in company During this period nd. Having closed immediately thereafter shell burst at with the H.T.B. 67
her, there being gunboat and come alongside was ordered spot where itil T.B. 107 had been lying. harbour with M.T.B. 67. constant aches tack from between gunfire and bombs. Whilse the crubsing sea. Stood by M.T.B. 67 on her 67
ordered to La return Panne to and Bray appeared to be under in company fairly with M.T.B.
ders enemy aircraft she endeavoured was seen to to crash pick in up t wo of On the the crew return who passage had come to down Dover, in le (ain sea. while This attempt from was not same successful. battery between Calais 2315. Grevelines. Shooting emed came half*hearted under fire and inaccurate. Arrived Dover turday, Left 1st Dover June 1100 with Light Admiral vessel Hallett to Route on Thereafter X board where proceeding a patrol returned was by to maintaine way Dover of wha ider Admiral and North Hallett's Goodwin orders until 1830. 1600. No event which of dropped any importance one bomb except at $
riving aree le surprising there which were enemy bomber The bomb missed by a large margin and
) further ships bombs were dropped.
inday,
Left 2nd Dover, June. 1845. Proceeded to Downs where embarked Captains of blockships
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ckships "VIVACIOUS". and transferred 2230 to "VIVACIOUS". 2020 proceeded in tru om H. M. S. difficult by proceeded to Dunkirk imdependently. Navigation
H. S. "VIVACIOUS" and Slipped tow and embarked Captain Dangerfield R.N. tow rendered which had spray obscuring vision and by unknown deviation on compass and never been swung. 2330 (approx:) Arrived off Dunkirk rticularly in vicinity of East Pier, alongside which M.T.B. 107 secured entered harbour cruised there. Considerable shelling in progress, land Captain Dangerfield. On his return left harbour and searched for ockships, two only being found, the third having been sunk in collision on way. During this period M.T.B. 107 was alongside, she was crushed by rge 0 French fishing craft which were engaged in evacuating troops and were ther unable or unwilling to keep clear. fter closing the block ships llowed first into harbour and received crew from her boat and transferred em to H.M.S. "VIVACIOUS" lying outside, thereafter going in again and cking up the remainder of the crew of the second blockship. Thereafter ft Dunkirk at 0345 with H.M.S. "VIVACIOUS" and M.A/S.B 07 arriving Dover
30 3rd June. Considerable difficulty was experienced in manoeuvring
T.B. 107 in Dunkirkk harbour of much heavy wreckage, her inability to go
Cornand her large turning circle.
nday, 2nd June
Left Dover 1735 and proceeded to embark Captains of blockships, ransfering them to H.M. S"SHIKARI". 2030 Proceeded in two two tow of H.M.S.
SHIKARI" to Dunkirk inz company of blockships. On arrival off Dunkirk lipped tos and empboyed taking messages to blockships. On blockships eighing at about 0245 attended leading blockship S.S. Gourko to follow her n and take off crew. During waiting period H.M.S. "SHIKARI" bombed without ffect. H avy shelling rifle and machine gun fire observed. As HmM.S.
Gourko" was proceeding to enter heavy explosion was observed on board er from mine, torpedo or bomb. At once closed her to render assistance nd secured alongside. At about same time M.A/S.B. 10 did the same and mbarked part of her ship's company. NXMXXX S.S. "GOURKO" sank rapidly roceeded into harbour to follow the remaining blockship M.T.B. 107
reaking one of M.T.B's 107's lines in so doing. As M.A/S.B. 10 had emained to rescue more of S.S. "GOURKO"s crew who had not succeeded in etting 8 were rescued, including the commanding officer, 3 being was eriously away. and 4 less seriously injured. Very considerable difficulty of xperienced in doing this owing to much heavy wreckage, the presence M.T.B.
or When satisfied to transfer survivors, as the small size of the boat H.M.S. and
07. wreck of S.S. that no-one remained in the water proceeded to search he "KING ORRY" and the lack of manoeuvring power of ack H.M.S. "SHIKARI" accommodation made this highly desirable. As no sign of remaining lockship or M.A/S.B. been observed, and it was now practically for Dover
SHIKARI" of any 10 could be found, and the blowing up of the broad dayight, had already between 0350 and 0400, I decided to encountered make and, ndependently wing at utmost error in navigation, M.T.B. 107 became having no faith the time being speed. On passage thick fog was involved in the oodwins. a my I thereupon rapidly cleared, and I proceeded across 4th June.
to regretted anchored until the weather cleared, the sands rthe compass. North Goodwin The fog buoy, thence to Dover, arriving 0730, uesday, 4th June.
At Dover.
ednesday, 5th June.
Proceeded from Dover to Portsmouth in company with D/C Boat and
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H.M.M.T.B. No. 102
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and 5th June, 1940
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7th June, 1940.
vor. Having received orders
300 for Dunkirk in accordance r, buoy in the Dunkirk approach n me and the land, and, therefor
I have the honour to submit a letter de outside the channel.
my proceedings between the dates 30th ast quay in Dunkirk harbour. I
ay, 1940 and 5th June, 1940.
man J.P. Vilford, R.N.V.R. took rted to Captain Dennant R.N.
I have the honour to be derson and Commander Blwood e dituation.
Sir, attacked by 3 M.E.110's in used - own speed 2 knots.
our of the beaches we returned
Your obedient Servant, d Commander Elwood and embarked
ChSDreyes
Dover I was stopped by and took him back towards ir way to Dunkirk.
Licutenant in Command.
he Vice Admiral,
Dover.
J, 31st May.
those orders, arriving off La pies to:- Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth,
" and reported to Rear
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET".
k him along the beaches, being
"KEITH".
of crashed Hurricane. Pilot to subsequent identification
IITH" and reported short of fuel.
diers to various transports.
ing 1800.
signalled instructions from xi H.M.S. "IVANHOE" being lecessfully bombed.
0755. Approahced H.M.S. "KEITH" who appeared to be not under mtrol, id Staff she and had one 0800. just wounded went been alongside torpedo-man. bombed. and took Approached off Rear two Admiral tugs to lake-walker order them
, assist H.M.S.
"KEITH". J.U.87 dive attacking, many bombs bombs falling in lose astern, nearest 0805. Thirty-five 10 yards, observed delay action of smaller to water.
0810. H.M.S. "KEITH" again bombed - considerable damage pparent.
Alongside Dunkirk - intermittent shelling in harbour and ad western arm 6830. 0915. of inner Sailed harbour. for Dover with Rear Admiral Wake-Walker taff on board.
1100. Secured alongside H.M.S. "SANDHURST".
Sunday, 2nd June.
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ter of Proceedings between 30th May, 1940 and 5th June, 1940
Thursday, 30th May.
0530. Secured in Submarine Basin, Dover. Having received orders om the Chief of Staff, Dover, I sailed at 1300 for Dunkirk in accordance th those orders. on approaching No. Mm. buoy in the Dunkirk approach annel, I noticed some shell splashes between me and the land, and, therefor tered course and steered along the North side outside the channel.
At 1430 I came alongside the East quay in Dunkirk harbour. I
sembarked, and my First Lieutenant, Midshipman J.P. Wilford, R.N.V.R. took e boat outside to await my return. I reported to Captain Dennant R.N.
received his orders to take Commander Henderson and Commander Blwood orig to the beaches to La Panne to review the dituation.
on passage to La Panne we were attacked by $ M.E.110's in ose formation from ahead. No dama e was caused - own speed 2 knots.
At 2000 on completion of our tour of the beaches we returned
Dunkirk, disembared Commander Henderson and Commander Elwood and embarked
British soldiers and sailed for Dover.
At 2115 about 10 miles S.E. of Dover I was stopped by umander Le.Mesurier in the D.C. Motor Boat and took him back towards inkirk to pass messages to three tugs on their way to Dunkirk.
At 0030 secured in S/M basin.
(31)
Friday, 31st May.
At 0130 I received my orders for Friday, 31st May.
At 1100 I proceeded in accordance with those orders, arriving off La mne at 1240. I went alongside H.M.S. "KEITH" and reported to Rear miral Wake-Walker. He embarked and we took him along the beaches, being ielled off La Panne, and then back to H.M.S. "KEITH".
At 1445 went to pick up pilot of crashed Hurricane. Pilot is dead bus parachute was recovered, leading to subsequent identification the officer.
At 1500, returned to H.M.S. "KEITH" and reported short of fuel.
1530. Towing boatloads of soldiers to various transports.
1640. Sailed for Dover, securing 1800.
Saturday, 1st June.
0600. Proceeded in accordance with signalled instructions from ce Admiral, Dover.
0750. Arrived Dunkirk. Passed H.M.S. "IVANHOE" being lecessfully bombed.
0755. Approahced H.M.S. "KEITH" who appeared to be not under mtrol, she had just been bombed.
id Staff and one 0800. wounded torpedo-man. Approached two tugs to order them vent alongside and took off Rear Admiral lake-walker assist H.M.S. "KEITH". J.U.87 dive attacking, many bombs bombs falling in lose astern, nearest 0805. Thirty-five 10 yards, observed delay action of smaller le water.
0810. H.M.S. "KEITH" again bombed - considerable damage pparent.
6830. Alongside Dunkirk - intermittent shelling in harbour id western arm 0915. of inner Sailed harbour. for Dover with Rear Admiral Wake-Walker and taff on board.
1100. Secured alongside H.M.S. "SANDHURST".
Sunday, 2nd June.
Having been given 24 hours for Engine Room maintenance, I
reported ready

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ported ready Proceeded for service at 1530 and received sailing orders.
432
for Dunkirk.
2255. Secured alongside Eastern Jetty in Dunkirk harbour.
iping shelling of all quays and to the Restward, some wood R.N., Banks, R.N. his demolition party and one Flying
2310. Commander Took on board a Brigadier. Captain Tennant R.H. Commander ficer, R.A.F. Sailed dressed for as a Belgian peasant.
2315. Dover. On this night shelling was more intense id though this seems doubtful, if M.T.B. 102 was the target, more accurate.
0120. Secured in submarine basin in Dover.
Monday, 3rd June.
At 2015 proceeded with Admiral Wake-Walker and staff on board.
2200. Arrived in Dunkirk harbour. Proceeded on suxiliary engines nder orders of Rear Admiral Wake-Walker who was directing disembarkation
French soldiers. Wreckage considerable and slight wind caused swell in caljunction with strong ebb tide.
0135. Large explosion just eastward of Eastern breakwater. Shelling ontinuous, heavy and not particularly accurate. Assuming piers to be arget, mostly falling to the Eastward, some close.
0315. Operation completed. Past blockshaps and sailed for Dover.
light shelling from beaches, inaccurate.
0505. Secured in submarine basin, Dover.
Wednesday, 5th June.
Chuderson
1000. Sailed for Portsmouth.
1545. Secured alongside H.M.S. "HORNET".
ieutenant Midshipman J.F. Wilford R.N.V.R. who navigated for me with skill
Throughout these operations I received every assistance from W First nd coolness under trying conditions.
aintained Room and ran his engines continuously under difficult conditions. His
Engine Artificer, Third Class George #illiam Hymas, 0.N.M.X.49826
ervices were invaluable.
oolness is throughout. were of the greatest help in aircunt
Able Seaman Albert R.O. He manned his guns permanently during maintaining such trip
Stephens 0.11. P/JX.131369 displayed the greatest and orale, coolness whilst and his cheerfulness skill with his gun discouraged the hostile that ere encountered.
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H.M.M.T.B. No 67.
lont No. 67 between 26th May at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
desioned as leader of 10th
"sir,
I have the honour to submit the following letter of proceedings of
H.M.Motor Torpedo Boat No 67, under
B. Flotilla in company.
my command, between 26th May, 1940, and 1st June, 1940.
.Boat No.8 in company
I and their gear.
ivoused with M.T.B.22.
I have the honour to be, barked passengers and gear.
V with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Charles Canderson towe.
Licutenant in Command.
The Vice Admiral,
7 in company.
Dover.
to report to Admiral ake-Walker
Copies to:- Cormander-in-Chicf,
, to evacuate General Lord
Portsmouth.
The Captain, H.M.S. est of Dunkirk. Took necessary
S. "KNITH" for instructions.
two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadic
La Panne. Continuous air ings and took them to H.M.S.
ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
P orders if any.
Shell fire increased in intensity and H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from miral ighbourhood 4g 1900. Dover, being Grounded numbered the (Lotter apparant 01/2 of to 1st target. vicinity, R.N. June). Depot, suffered At Felixstowe, this point a direct copy a number small hit to and Vice yacht, of sank. the unded der e fire other and was boat exhausted then in directed the soldiers immediate at M.T.B. on accopting board, 67 and, possibility it was in view considered of of straining the desirable the to engine. get
This the way 1915. as accordingly soon Disembarked as possible, done. soldiers to H.M.B. "MOSQUITO" and returned to beach contimue embarkation. express rediation of an and unknown on the soldier point who, of though It severely is desired wounded to about the face watching and head T.B. 67 draw man away was, because or llapse, thought remained quietly full up in and the might water not want him. This urse, taken we looked on board. close shot down out ok them a 2000. mile to Proceeded starboard. nothing to Pilots but with THE STATE
on taken
2100. up off but found to return to Dover.
2150. Bombed by
June 1st....*
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rt of Proceedings and of H.M. 4th June, MOTOR 1940. Torpedo Bont No. 67 between 26th May day, 26th May.
*
Reported Flotilla. as ready for service and commissioned an leader of 10th day, 27th May.
1320. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
0800. Sailed for Dover with 10th M.T.B. Flotilla in company.
1930. Sailed for Neiuport, with M.A/S.Boat No.8 in company taking three Belgian personages and their gear.
2330. Arrived off Nieuport and rendezvoused with N.T.B.22.
0200. Proceeded to Nieuport and disembarked passengers and gear.
0310. Sailed for Felixstowe in company with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
Keyes on board).
0630. Arrived Felixstowe.
esday, 28th May to Thursday, 30th May.
Employed as requisite, based on Felixstowe.
day, 31st May.
0600. Sailed for Dover with M.T.B. 107 in company.
1030. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
1600. Sailed for Dunkirk with orders to report to Admiral ake-falker
H.M.S. "KEITH" and, acting under his orders, to evacuate General Lord rt V.C. from La Panne.
1720. Shelled by shore batteries to west of Dunkirk. Took necessary oiding action.
1730. Attacked by aircraft.
1745. Arrived Dunkirk and closed H.M.S. "KNITH" for instructions.
rdered to evacuate Naval ratings from beach two miles west of La Panne.
1800. Arrived off beach and commenced evacuation. Sporadic elling from a shore battery in direction of La Panne. Continuous air
1ds. on beach and town. Picked up naval ratings and took them to H.M.S.
OSQUITO", continued embarking soldiers, sending M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
EITH" to report situation and obtain further orders if any.
Shell fire increased in intensity and H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from ighbourhood being the apparant target.
miral Dover, numbered 01/2 of 1st June). At this point a small yacht, the
1900. Grounded (Lotter to R.N. Depot, Felixstowe, copy to Vice
4y other boat in the immediate vicinity, suffered a direct hit and sank.
unded and exhausted soldiers on board, it was considered desirable to got e fire was then directed at M.T.B. 67 and, in view of the number of der way an soon as possible, accopting possibility of straining the engine.
This 1915. the accordingly Disembarked done. soldiers to H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" and returned to beach continue thought llapse, severely wounded express about the face and head M.T.B. and on 67 the draw point away because is embaritation. desired to appreciation of an unknown soldier who, of urse, out ok thought them a 2000. taken mile remained we to Proceeded on looked starboard. board. quietly full nothing to up close in Pilots and the but H.M.S. might water descended empty not "KEITH". watching life want by jackets. parachute. him. Corman This These aircraft man Proceeded had was, shot apparently or down to on taken 2100. up off but Fuel deliveratoly. found running short. Ordered to return to Dover.
2150. Bombed by German aircraft.
2315. Arrived Dover.
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H.M.M.T.D. No. 68
10th June, 1940.
at Portemouth.
, Boat No. 68 between 27th May,
10th June, 1940.
I have the honour to submit the ring letter of proceedings of H.M.
Terpedo Boat No. 68 under my command,
3. Flotilla.
n 27th May and 1st Juno, 1940.
Fuelled.
I have the honour to be,
Bir,
1th M.T.B. 16.
, Gravelines. Took necessary your obedient servent.
S.N.O. Instructed to stand by.
Richard iers from West to East piers.
or Vice Admiral Dover.
red.
Licutonant R.N.V.R.
in Bush R.N., Commander Dovo, R.N
in Command.
C Vice Admiral, Dover.
pies to:- Commander-in-Chief, Portenouth,
The Captain, H.H.S. "HORNET".
officers to inspect beaches ast Piers.
in Bush and Lieutenant Commander
)Fdinary Telegraphist Kirkwood ircruft made off as soon as 10
à Kirkwood to H.N.S."SANDOURST".
)res. rensmitting set and two teleto demolition party.
caused by W/T net, reached bereverines and YEARS rircu on by shore batteries. Took necessary
Julon. and landed demolition party. Intense neighbourhood dive
Manus carerree $ that soning into occured a the standstill. Dunkirk afternoon brought After second all activities air raid instructed in the crew to
Drund-in Suinenft, ansthereu cestrol Bavre dbat. or Patrolled Ordered in collected dugout to beaches proceed on and East supplied throughout to Pier. H.M.S. H.M.S. fuel "HEBS" night "HERE" for motor and reporting to set attendant boats; under H.M.S. on activities transferred orders destroyer; "LOTUS" of and of
Add curunded and merchant airmen and seamen soldiers from from H.M.S. "HEBE" instructions to to hand personally
4
Lord targed Gort; W/T set took Admiral with to organise beaching parties.
Enureday, 30th May.
0530. Fuel running low. Sailed for Dover.
0710. Considerable Secured Dover. repair necessary to engine.
2101. Repair completed and fuelled.
Friday, 31st May.
1110. Sailed for Dunkird Dover in H.M.S. "KEITH". Tools
1230. Reported to Vice Admiral officer on board.....

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sport of Proceedings of and H.M. 1st Motor June, Torpedo 1940 Boat No. 68 between 27th May, onday. 27th May.
0805. Sailed for Dover with 10th N.T.B. Flotilla.
1305. Secured Submarine Basin Dover. Fuelled.
uesday, 28th May.
0655, Sailed for Dunkirk in company with M.T.B. 16.
0750. Fired on by shore batteries near Gravelines. Took necessary avoiding action.
0825. Secured Dunkirk and reported to S.N.O. Instructed to stand by.
Ferried British and French soldiers from West to Sant piers.
1130. Sailed for Dover with message for Vice Admiral Dover.
1310. Secured Dover. Fuelled and stored.
2137. Sailed for Dunkirk taking Captain Bush R.N., Commander Dovo, R.N
and Lieutenant Commander Dennis, R.N.
2350. Secured Dunkirk East Pier.
Wednesday, 29th May.
0400. Took Captain Bush and party of officers to inspect beaches between Dunkirk and La Panne.
0600. Returned to Dunkirk.
Ferried soldiers from West to East Piers.
0910. Returned to Dover, taking Captain Bush and Lieutenant Commander
Dennis. 0940. Engaged two hostile aircraft. Ordinary Telegraphist Kirkwood wounded in wrist by machine gun bullet. Aircraft made off as soon as 18
opened fire.
1035. 1040. Secured Discharged Dover. Ordinary Telegraphist Kiriwood to H.N.S. "SAMMURST".
graphists Marchall Lord Gort. Aldo demolition party.
1540. Fuelled Sailed for Dunkirk taking W/T transmitting set and two teleand replaced damaged stores.
coast 1635. near Gravelines Owing and was fired on by shore batteries. necessary for Field to considerable degiation caused by W/T cet, Took reached avoiding bombing of Dunkirk during to a the standstill. After second air raid
1710. Secured Dunkirk afternoon brought all activities instructed in the neighbourhood crew to action. and landed demolition party. Intense dive take shelter on East Pier.
Ordered in dugout to proceed to H.M.S. "HEBE" and act under orders of
S.N.O. afloat.
Patrolled beaches throughout night motor reporting boats; on activities transferred of
Omall craft, collected and supplied from H.M.S. fuel "HERE" for to attendant to H.M.S. destroyer; "LOTUS" and soldiers took wounded and merchant airmen and seamen soldiers from H.M.S. "HREE" instructions to hand personally discharged to Lord Gort; W/T set took Admiral with to organise beaching parties.
Thursday, 30th May.
0530. Fuel running low. Sailed for Dover.
0710. Considerable Secured Dover. repair necessary to engine.
2101. Repair completed and fuelled.
Friday, 31st May.
1230. 1110. Reported Sailed for to Dunkir Vice Admiral Dover in H.M.S. "KEITH". board Took officer on.....

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Depresse 339 10/7
Pom...THE CAPTAIN A/S, H.M.S. "OSPREY", H.M. DOCKYARD,
EVACUATION OF B.E.F. - NARRATIVE OF EVENTS. 13/44/01 468
PORTLAND, DORSET.
1214
17th June, 1940.
No. 0601/44/3.1170.
439 440
The Vice Admiral,
Dover,
(Copies to:- The Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth.
The Flag Officer-in-Charge, Portland.)
With reference to C.P.G.O. 1700, reports from Motor
Boats 6|and 7 and M.L.100 are submitted herewith.
already survid
Reports from "KINGFISHER" and Motor A/S Boat 10 were
Forwarded direct to you.
438
oport on Prioceedings of M.T.B. 68
Page 2
officer on board and patrolled beaches between Dunitipk and La Parme vrgunising the beaching of drifters, trawlers etc., at Braye and the distribution of small craft as they arrived.
Considerable shelling from direction of La Panne at times.
Searched for pilot of "Hurricane" brought down about 2 miles off beach, but unable to find any remains.
Continuous air raids on town and beaches but not 80 intense as previous day. Little dive bombing.
2035.. Fuel running low. Returned to Dover.
2050. Overtook M.T.B's 67 and 107 and proceeded in company.
2205. Secured Dover. Two feet of water in after compartment and main engines causing considerable trouble.
Saturday, 1st June.
0740.
Took officers into Downs to board merchant ship.
0900.
1430.
Sailed Secured for Dover. Portsmouth to be slipped with N.T.B. 67.
2040.
Secured Portsmouth,
0000000
VITVING
0115 Arrived Dunkirk and embarked C.O's of block-ships and Captain Dangerfield.
Carried out reconnaissance of the harbour.
0200 returned to block-ships.

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EVACUATION OF B.E.F. - NARRATIVE OF EVENTS.
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rom...THE CAPTAIN A/S, H.M.S. "OSPREY", H.M. DOCKYARD
PORTLAND, DORSET.
ate. 17th June, 1940.
No. 0601/44/3.1170.
439 440
The Vice Admiral,
Dover,
(Copies to:- The Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth.
The Flag Officer-in-Charge, Portland.)
SADMIRAL
ADMIRAL
With reference to C.P.G.O. 1700, reports from Motor
18JUN475
Boats 6 and 7 and M.L.100 are submitted herewith.
Reports from "KINGFISHER" and Motor A/S Boat 10 were already survived
18
Forwarded direct to you.
Lieutenant Comman
Dynama for Captain A/S.
the
Downs
2300
Found "Clan Macalister". Embarked two stretcher cases
(approx)
on deck.
29th. 0015
Collided with and sank small motor launch "Mino MINEKOI Key" with whaler in tow. Saved crew of three.
0255
Secured Dover.
0441
Sailed from Dover to turn back to Ramsgate all small craft from Thames Estuary.
Rixx Took in tow six cutters and one whaler found drifting.
0630
Recalled to Dover.
Handed tow over to motor boat to
(approx)
take to Ramsgate. Fueled.
1921
Left Dover for anix anti M.T.B. patrol.
30th. 0710
Secured Dover.
0901
Left Dover with Lt-Comdr. (?) to marshal and instruct all small boats arriving from south coast.
1335
Secured Dover. Fueled. Carried out engine repairs.
31st. 1140
Sailed for Ramsgate to rendezvous with small boat convoy.
1220
Arrived Ramsgate. Off-loaded depth charges.
1453
Sailed from Ramsgate escorting five tugs and five drifters all towing open boats.
1930
Off Reutigen Bank. General bombing attack on shipping.
2100
Arrived off Dunkirk. Took on board Lt-Comdr Wynne- Edwards
Instructed open boats where to operate.
(from Keith)
2315
In collision with large yacht. Hole in starboard bow above water line.
Some ribs broken.
2400
Returned to Keith off La Panne. Took on board General
(approx)
Leese.
Imamo
0115 Arrived Dunkirk and embarked C.O's of block-ships and Captain Dangerfield.
Carried out reconnaissance of the harbour.
0200 returned to block-ships.

H.M. M. A/S. B.6.
468
Period May 23rd. to June 4th. 1940.
Bin/o/
1214
Time
440
3rd
1329
Sailed from Portland for Harwich.
2152
Arrived Dover - fuelled.
4th.
0857
Sailed from Dover.
1316
Arrived Harwich.
Fuelled.
5th.
6th.
Fitted quadrupia Lewis gun in place of port double
7th.
1307
Sailed for Dover in company with 3.0.7.
1753
Arrived Dover. Reported to M.A.Dover.
8th. 1100
Sailed with S.0.7. to search for Hurricane reported in the sea SeW. of Goodwins. Following air battle off Dover earlier.
1400
Returned to Dover. Search unsuccessful.
(approx)
2117
Sailed from Dover to find S.S. Clan Maclister in the Downs to give her instructions.
2300
Found "Clan Macalister". Embarked two stretcher cases
(approx)
on deck.
MINEKOI
29th. 0015
Collided with and sank small motor launch "Mino Key" with whaler in tow. Saved crew of three.
0255
Secured Dover.
0441
Sailed from Dover to turn back to Ramsgate all small craft from Thames Estuary.
**** Took in tow six cutters and one whaler found drifting.
0630
Recalle to Dover.
Handed tow over to motor boat to
(approx)
take to Ramsgate. Fueled.
1921
Left Dover for anix anti M.T.B. patrol.
30th. 0710
Secured Dover.
0901
Left Dover with Lt-Comdr. (?) to marshal and instruct all small boats arriving from south coast.
1335
Secured Dover. Fueled. Carried out engine repairs.
31st.
1140
Sailed for Ramsgate to rendezvous with small boat convoy.
1220
Arrived Ramsgate. Off-loaded depth charges.
1453
Sailed from Ramsgate escorting five tugs and five drifters all towing open boats.
1930
Off Reutigen Bank. General bombing attack on shipping.
2100
Arrived off Dunkirk. Took on board Lt-Comdr.Mynne- Edwards
Instructed open boats where to operate. (from Keith)
2315
In collision with large yacht. Hole in starboard bow above water line. Some ribs broken.
2400
Returned to Keith off La Panne. Took on board General
(approx)
Leese.
ynamo
On passage GO DUNKITK.
0115 Arrived Dunkirk and embarked C.O's of block-ships and Captain Dangerfield.
Carried out reconnaissance of the harbour.
0200 returned to block-ships.

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1st.
0030
(approx)
he Crossed had just to Hebe to collect Lord Gort. On arrival - 441 found
0304
Sailed for gone over to Keith. Returned to Keith.
0547
Arrived Dover.
Dover with Lord Gort and General Leese.
2nd.
1201
Fueled and carried out repairs to starboard bow.
Sailed from Dover to search for drifter "Girl Gladys"
reported broken down 7 mines east of Dunkirk and aircraft. soldiers in open boat 3 miles off Dunkirk reported by
1330
Collected occupants of two open boats off Dunkirk.
(approx) Left 1st Lieut. to sail Thames barge with approximately
240 soldiers to Dover.
1530
Picked up 18 soliders in open boat. Carried out
(approx) unsuccessful search for course drifter "Girl Gladys".
1700
Abandoned search. Set search to intercept Thames barge.
1720
Dive-bombing attack by six or eight planes.
1730
Set course for Dover as now had wounded on board.
1922
Arrived Dover.
3rd.
Refueled. Carried out repairs to bullet holes andengines.
Fuel tanks and hull seams leaking.
4th. 1255
Sailed for Portland.
2057
Arrived Portland for docking.
on passage to Dunkirk.
0115 Arrived Dunkirk and embarked C.O's of block-ships and Captain Dangerfield.
Carried out reconnaissance of the harbour.
0200 returned to block-ships.

May 28th. 1940. 1100 1400.
470
-
Search instuucted for Hurricane. to search for At approximately 1100 3.0.6 and 7
442
were miles S.W. of Hurricane reported in sea, position
5 to 10 bore N.E. Goodwins. Course was set S.B. from Dover until 2000 yards and swept 10 miles Boats S.W. then Course opened was up to then approximately altered
Goodwins to S.E. and again to N.E. and sweep carried back to opposite Dover.
Much wreckage was examined but none that could have been aircraft.
May 28th. 1940. 2117 to May 29th. 0255.
Instructions were received to find the S.S. Clan Macalister anchored somewhere in the Downs and in conference with the Captain of the ship and the Commander R.N. in charge of M.L.V.S to decide the best course for Clan Macalister to land her boats and to instruct her to procede accordingly. Subsequently to report to the Chief of Staff what action was being taken. Serious difficulty was experienced in finding Clan Macalister owing to large number of ships in the Downs and absence of examination vessel. Contact was made however at approximately 2300. Clan Macalister had no charts of Dunkirk and consequently S.0.6.s were handed over to her.
It was decided she could probably get within fifteen miles of
La Panne, and she sailed accordingly. It would appear that she got very much closer and unfortunately is still there.
Two stretcher cases were taken off being members of the crew of the
M.L.V.s who had fallen down the hold of Clan Macalister. At approximately midnight S.0.6. set course for Dover. and shortly afterwards collided with motor launch Minnekoi with whaler in tow.
This occurred owing to the whaler appearing close under the port bow.
Course was immediately altered to starboard and collision occurred with the launch which was previously not seen. The crew of three
Sub/Lieut. R.E.Blows, R.N.V.R., A.B Stewart and Stoker Madgill were rescued after difficulty owing to rain squall and slightly choppy sea. **** Able-Seaman Shuttleworth did good work by jumping overboard and supporting the one member of the launch's crew who could not swim.
I believe the launch's crew XXX
subsequently sailed for Dunkirk in another launhh.
Return to Dover was made at 0255 where the stretcher cases were dispatched by ambulance.
May 29th. 1921 to May 30th. 0710.
rendezvous with two M.T.B.s from Harwich at 2100 off the Quint bouy.
Anti-M.T.B. Patrol.
Instructions were received to
S.0.6. there at full speed but was one hour late at the
R.V. half-a-mile from S.0.6. who could not connect until proceded At approximately 2230 the two M.T.B.s arrived, and passed with approximately them their superior speed. Contact was not made avoid approximately being mistaken 0230 for an enemy craft. Much of the night spent owing to and this was done with due caution to was on passage to Dunkirk.
0115 Arrived Dunkirk and embarked C.O's of block-ships and Captain Dangerfield.
Carried out reconnaissance of the harbour.

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with engines greater stopped range when than boats and planes could be detected 443 by sound at a that far this course might profitably visibility be employed permitted. during patrols. It is submitted
May 31st. 1940. 1140 to June 1st. 1940. 0547.
Instructions were received to proceed to Ramsgate, rendezvous and escort small boat convoy to Dunkirk. The Convoy sailed at 1453
approximately 3 hours after scheduled time. Opportunity was taken off-load all depth charges as it was considered inadvisable to continue carrying these. The convoy consisted of
5 tugs and 5 drifters each towing between three and fifteen small boats.
The convoy straggled somewhat on the way over and when the Reutigen bouy was reached the leaders were eased down to enable the convoy to arrive together. At this time a large force of
German bombers and fighters were seen approaching. There were inumerable ships of all shapes and sizes in the vicinity and a general bombing raid was commenced. British fighters arrived at this time and the attack became disorganised, - The bombers eventually disappearing inland.
The convoy arrived off Dunkirk at approximately 2110, S.0.6. embarked Lieut Nyme-Edwardes from Keith who directed the convoy to the various beaches as required. At approximately 2315 when returning to the Keith a collision occurred with what appeared to be a medium-sized yacht.
S.0.6. was put into astern but the yacht's stern swinging round as she altered course to port stove in S.O.6. on the starboard bow fracturing several ribs and making a large out in the planking above waterline. While the damage was being inspected by the aid of a shaded torch fire was opened on S.0.6. from a German aeroplane.
On arrival at Keith General Leese was emvbarked and instructions were given to collect Lord Gort from Hebe, and to return to England dropping General Leese in Dunkirk if Lord Gort approved.
On arrival at Hebe it was discovered that Lord Gort had crossed to
Keith. S.0.6. returned to Keith and approximatly three-quarters of NX an hour later Lord Gort also arrived there. He was embarked forthwith and he and General Leese taken direct to Dover.
Considering the fact that it was the first time any of the crew had been under fire their behaviour left nothing to be desired.
June 2nd. 1940. 1201 to 1922.
Instructions were received to carry out a search for drift "Girl approximately 30 soldiers in an open boat about 3 miles off Dunkirk to
Gladys" reported broken down 7 miles east of Dunkirk and for reported by aircraft. Course was set from Dover direct the coast Reutigen. to search for the open boat, subsequently to put out the outer It was then intended to proceed slowly towardds to sea clear of land and make another approach to the coast approximately the
10 miles Dunkirk to allow for the set of the tide from and time the east of was received. Air escort had been promised causion had report to be exercised as no ships were operating off Dunkrik on passage to Dunkirk.
0115 Arrived Dunkirk and embarked C.O's of block-ships and Captain Dangerfield.
Carried out reconnaissance of the harbour.
0200 returned to block-ships.