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an open with soldiers off hailed. He reported having picked with the during daylight. boat in tow was About half-way across a French trawler boat up boat for in ich Dunkirk and it was thought this might be the we were searching. To make sure we barge with sail set were found approximately three miles from proceeded to Dunkirk where хихаря two open boats and a Thames the coast. The first open boat yielded five Spanieards, the second one about 6 soldiers, Belgian, French and English. We then went alongside the Thames barge at approximately 1330. This was found to contain about 220
soldiers including two Colonels and a Major of Artillery, and various wounded. They were endeavouring to sail to England but had made approximately three miles in 10 hours, see note below.
Motor-mechanic Whittaker fitted a new piston to the air compressor motor while the 1st Lieut. and myself trimmed the sails.
They had no charys on board.
The air compressor motor was made to run but all efforts to start the diesel failed.
I then left my lst.Lieut., SublLieut. Dehammel with instructions to sail the barge to Dover,and proceeded along the coast having opened up the distance to search for the "Girl Gladys".
About two miles to the east I found an open boat containing 18
soldiers who were embarked, after which we approached to withing approximately three miles of the coast slightly to the eastward of La Panne. Visibility was good and no sign of the drifter could be seen, the search was therefore abandoned and course was set to intercept the Thames barge.
At approximately 1720 when out of sight of land we were attacked by eight six or eight dive-bombers, 20 to 30 bombs were dropped and fell at distances varying from 10 to 50 yards of the ship.
The bombers appeared to attack in pairs out of the sun and having released their bombs continued their dive firing machineguns. Course was altered frequently in an endeavour to miss the bombs.
Some appeared to explode after entering the water, some on striking the surface and a certain appeared not to explode at all. One exploded under the bow right ahead and the ship passed through the splash. A certain amount of discomfort was experienced by myself and members of the crew who were exposed. to the splash in the M eyes for the next twelve hours or 30.
Able-Seaman Power was wounded in the leg when manning the port turrett also one of the soldiers in the fore peak. As I now had wounded on board I considered it advisable to return to Dover forthwith and to ask for assistance for the barge. A tug was sent out at approximately 2100 and found the barge sailing well about 10 miles from Dover.
I consider Sub,Lieut, Dehammel performed a very creditable operation. The bombing to which the ship had been subjected had caused leaks to the hull and the petrol tank and the ship was not used again for that night's operation.
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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The of career of the Thames barge before meeting 3.0.6.
worthy comment. From accounts tt would seem that the is
220 soldiers the arrived at Braye dunes at approximately 0500
and saw barge lying off-shore. They waded out and and when ship floated with the rising tide started found she the was aground. One officer examined the engine the diesel. Unfortunately it was in astern and they again beached themselves. After some delay they floated off and again started the engines making sure it was in shead.
They came up all standing on the anchor. After ineffective efforts to weigh the anchor they ran it out to a clinch and let it go., by which time the air bottles were exhausted and they were unable to start the diesel. They therefore decided to sail, but due to the absence of anyone with sailing knowledge their efforts created nothing but slight leeway which was counteracted by the set. They were therefore stationary they when discovered.
I cannot speak too highly of the conduct of all members of the crew during this somewhat trying time and it is difficult to mention anyone specifically.
toget
Sub.Dehammel's safe-conduct of the barge is worthy of note, while the tireless energy and keenness of motor-mechanic Whittaker and the efficient way in which he kept the engines running and dealt with unexpected contingencies was also a magnificient effort.
VICE ADMIRAL
6.9. Event
11 JUN 1940
*
Jun HRN
DOVER
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.

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Saturday, 1st June. Arrived Dover 0900 and disembarked depth charges.
1715 embarked R.A. Dover and proceeded to Dunkirk,
1900 secured at inner end of Eastern arm Dunkirk.
2115. slipped and remained under way throughout night directing evacuation.
Sunday, 2nd June.
0300 set course for Dover arriving 0430.
1815 embarked R.A. Dover and V.A.
Somerville with their Staffs and proceeded to Dunkirk.
1945 arrived at Dunkirk.
2100 slipped and remained under way throughout the night directing evacuation as before.
Monday, 3rd June.
Embarked naval party from Eastern arm and proceeded to Dover.
0427 arrived Dover.
1500 embarked Captain Garnons-Williams and proceeded to Downs to issue orders to block-ships and take off superfluous hands and returned to Dover 1630.
1800 al. ipped and proceeded to join H.M.S.
"Shikari" with block-ships. Carried out screening duties ahead of block-ships 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.

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0215 Block-ship all "Glourko" blew up.
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Picked up/survivors and transferred them to "Shikari".
0345 Embarked last of block-ships crews and proceeded to Dover.
0600 arrived Dover.
(Signed) RICHARD SYRE.
Lieutenant.

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FROM:- The Commanding officer M.L. 100.
DATE:- 15/6/40
To: Captain A/S H.M.S. Osprey.
Report on bynamo
Sir.
I big to submit the following report.
Wednesday 29th May 1930 Receive indem to process to Harwich via Doler Commenced watering fuelling X preparing ship fa 4a.
2200 Unslip * proceed one 9
harbour at 18 the - Wind Northerly light
X unibility good
Thursday 10ᵗʰ. May 0015 St Catherines light abram
0630 Dangeness abram. viability how hoor.
0715 and Dorn Examination and
0745 Enter Harbour x proceed to submarine Dock. X refuel.
1130 sair A proud and 7
Harbour themes to Harwill via swept chancels
1700 Closs Harwich Examination vessel - Instruction birth Parkestone Quay.
1800 secure Parkiston Quay.
hould triday 31% May. 1100 Slip is telixtown to fact,
1300 Return Parketone Quar.

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In offen HGML 100
Saturday 10s June 1915 scipped a out of harbour with M.A.S.S. as
(Spend 23 44) via swept chan
Print x thene to rendezue
Nicupal
2245 Sturing que down - MASB's proud to
UOUS. Repairs commenced
X parachute years observed.
2355 Imporary r
completed - Proced to in parachute Hare but find has 9 Aurtace craft.
0010 Continue to R
0100 Arride ready engines x commence watch for
M.T.B's. Mou parachute H
x aircraft hand - No M.T.
0215 Restart engine commine return to Hawish.
0630 arrive y secur after uneventful bassap.
0915 Proced felixla
1000 Furling complete
Parkitom Quay and
1100 Commene
3 Par Gan. & filting Derlikon
1400 lockhud Sturio representation arrwer a commun

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2100 Repairs completed limithing X
try onl round harbour.
2130 Secure Parkertons Day.
2200 filling of Derlition completed
Imsday 4th. June 0330 Inra to X prepare to ha. to kup rendezven with Pintail.
P.A/S.O. on board.
0400 Slip & proud to 4a.
Encount due fog - rendeg-Uses abandend.
return Larbour
1630 Ordered Return Poilland
1720 Slip X proced to sea.
Dense tog incorntered
1815 Return harbour + seare
Widnesday 5th. June.0445 Unship, proced and of larbour via swehl channels. Veribility hudnate but improving - wind EtyN ligh
0915 born abram.
1725 Enter Portland Harbour.
I have the honour to be, Sir your obidient would
CAPTAIN K/8 H.M.B. COMPLETE
15 JUN 1940
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The Captain A/S. H.M.S." Ospocy" Portland
10Ml
The Comm anding Officer H.M.MA/SB No.7.
ITE
8th June 1940
BJECT
Report on the movements of M.M.M.A/SBNO.Y from
23rd may to 4 June inclusive
The following teport on the movemento of H.M.MA/S B Noy between 23rd may and the 4th June, is terpectively x
submitted for your consideration.
may 23ʳᵈ, 940.
1800 H.M motor A/S Boat No.7 left Porttand for Portamorth
2045. Boat arrived in Portamouth may 24th 1030 Boat left Pottsm outh for Feliorlowe
2030 Boat arrived at Felivatore may 27th
+300 H.M. motor A/S Boat No.7 Left Flixatore for Dover in
Company with motor A/S. Boat No.6.
1700 Boats arrived in Dover.
1952. The following Belgian minusters embashed in motor
A/S Boat No. 7-
Chef de cabinet de Roi iespold III
Ancien ministate
Secritaire de I.m. Le Roi de Balgie
1955. Boat left Dover for hienpott in company with
H.M.M.T.B. No. 107
0030 Boat arrived off hemp ott, and anchored off shake
Commander Coles, in HM.M.T.B B 22, The Comm anding awaiting tide. acting on the instructions from disutenant officer of Mater A/S Boal No. 7 accompanied by one taling towed in shore to ascertain the position of the entrance to Thienport.
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ray 27th 27 (cont).
0300 Belgian ministry desembarhed on Jetty
0315. Boat left getty in company with M.T.B's 104 and 22,
0330. cleared Camal. M.T.B's set course for Harvich, and mator A/S Boat set course for Dover in accordance with previous instructions.
0525 Boat arrived in Dover.
1250 Boat left Dovet in Company with motor A/S Boat
No.6. to seatch for Birtish aircraft reported to have crashed in the sea south of the South Goodiam Light bessel.
1500. Completed search negative Boato returned to lover.
ay 30th
0005. Twelve affress of the army General staff (Four officers of the Scotto Guards, Four officers of the Coldation Guardo, and four officies of the Grenadier guards under the command of Colonel E. machenzie Scots guands) embashed in motor A/S Boat No.7. awaiting delivery of Secret Hand messages.
0020 Left Dover for Dunhish
0240 arrived off Dunhish Boat was taken dose to
Beach one to land your officies but shallow water made this impractistable The officers were put aboard
Ca a Destroyet off Beach 1. and landed in Boats. this procedure was carried out at each of the other beaches landing your officers at each beach.
motor A/S Boat No.7. then entered Durtish Harbous to deliver a Secret Hand massage to The Senior havel Officer
Dunhuih Items. Dunhish was abound Such Land message was as delivered Prene, teench soldies embashed
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1430 (Cont.).
1035. Boat arrived at Dovet.
1100 Disembathed french soldiets
1135 mator A/S. Boat No.7 left Doves to tendeyous off
Ramogate with motor A/S Boat No. 6 to escolt convay of small craft.
1147. off Deal. Developed a five on the port Engine
1203. Five Extingurshed. Boat tahen in tow by Jug Dora
1514 arrived Dover and commenced repairs.
1730 Repairs completed and Boat placed at half an hours notice
June.
1345 motor A/S. Boat No.y left Dover a proceeding to
Bloch Ships anchorage, with havegating officer of the
Bloch ships abound.
1410 to 1531 Boat going alongside black ships; havigating officer obtaining particulars of block ships and issuing details of movements to bloch ships.
1610. Returned to Dover Harbour:
1900. Left Dover to rendegoous with Destroyer and
Bloch ships.
1945 Cammanding Officer boarded the Deatroyer to obtain final instructions from Captain Dangerfield.
1950. Bil leahn discovered in Engine Room. Emotat A/S Boal
Noy returned to Dovet to obtain mate oil.
2040. arrived Dover - embashing oil.
2114 goined Blockships Convoy off South Grodunin L/N.
2100 Left Dover.
115. approaching Dunhish. Two of the Bloch ships appeared to have lost Convoy. motor A/S boat sent bach to lead block ships into Channel, about 0200, last

482
June.
453
loch ship Dunhith was tammed and sunh by a tropship eaving Indor A/s Boat No.y glos alongside roch ship to take off Commanding officer and
ACCO. Two of crew were found to be unjured the Comm anding officer and Ctew of the block ship were transferted to the Destroyes and motor A/s
Boat No 7. proceeded into the Hatbow to pich up crews of the first two bloch ships. One crew in lefeboat were piched up by MA/S. B. Noy and transferted to the Destroyer the other etew we brought off by M.T.B 107.
about 0400 M A/S B No.4 left Dunhish for Dover and piched up the ctwo of a life boat seven miles west of Dunhiith The Engine of the lifeboat was bromen down and on fire. Life boat w was left.
0625. arrived at Dover.
O. Left Doved for Dunhish edcotting P.A.F. Boat.
2250 Boats arrived of Dunhith
2255 Entered Dunhishi in accord ance with previous orders to embarh admital Nord,
2305 arrived at tendezvous to embath Hench went ashare but was unable to find the Hench admital, who was not present. The First Lieutenant admital Dovet motor A/S. Boat waited outside admital. acting under the Instructions of Read the entrance to Dunhish Harbow, entering again at about 0020 to make another attempt to find the French admisal.
0040. Jowed disabled was Dep artment Boat, under the command admisel Jaylot away from the Western getty of where she was lying with disabled Boat propelless. Tow line pasted and war Dept.

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June (cont).
454
was taken in tow by a sloop.
motor A/S Boat returned to ants ance to Harbour
0300. Operations complete. liders received to televen. Left Dunhish for Dover.
0645 arrived Dover.
930 June Left Dover in Company with motor A/S Boat
No. 10. for Pottland
530 arrived Portland
CAPTAIN A/S H.M.S. 1/1 "OSPREY"
*
10 JUN1940
2
ORTLAND N. 3330
Sub
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Resume of work done at Dover - D/C M.B.
455
Wednesday, 29th May. Arrived Dover and proceeded to Dunkirk with Lieutenant Commander Dennis and
Commander Cazalet.
S.S. "King Orry" was sunk by bombing attack, 14 survivors being picked up.
Struck submerged wreckage which disabled the boat. Taken in tow by H.M.S.
vivacions/
"Vigilant" and after effecting temporary repairs returned to Dover at 8 knots.
Thursday, 30th May.
Ferried an Officer to Downs with sailing orders for Convoy.
Friday, 31st May.
Returned to Dover at 0400.
D/C M.B. being completely out 01 action commandeered Lifeboat and 40 ft. motor boat.
Saturday, 1st June.
Took Admiral Hallet to Downs in 40 ft.
motor boat giving orders to Convoy.
Sunday, 2nd June.
Lifeboat towed back to Dunkirk with body of Lieutenant Mead R.N.V.R. who was killed by shrapnel while evacuating troops from beaches.
Proceeded in 40 ft. motor boat escorting
Admiral Somerville in M.A.S.B. 10 but lost contact.
Picked up survivors of Hospital Ship
"Faris".
Monday, 3rd June.
0500 arrived Dover.
Tuesday, 4th June.
0900 hoisted D/C M.B. out of water.
Effecting temporary repairs on D/C M.B.
Wednesday, 5th June. 1000 sailed for Portsmouth in company with M.T.B.'s 102 and 107.

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SPECIAL FLEET ORDER No. 1.
458
8th June, 1940
** DEDITIONARY FORCE from DUNKIRK
TB 107
this "Houch" 485
17. 40 456 for dear (unt Command Demins
Dreya has furi are your herefe. It is difficult 6
differentiate beliveen the varim menture 1 my very small creed.
int havey seyand the fact this the Goat has my just and has absolutely us working up I would part the Name to the coxswain and leading stoken.
the Coxdwar C.P.O. my. Driver ON. 6134.D. and at all times cure and imperting and and always readhed are every in particular in such pilvtage and chart conk is carew or one in air
Micult cricemslances prevailing.
the leasing stoher 4510. C.W.T. murrin on. Pk.x.82587 kept his enymi efficient more quest defficulties and am + great help in memoring the boat in enform spaces 5. Dukish haban. the who always change and worked hard at all times E and his cupies running and as efficient as prible. Inc engine am unfamilian their and at all times he am crusparing 1- his timians every.
The site him afpears mu what anions I unquire the we thall all be busy and for some time. I am afair the I have am 6
the conclusion their 107 fuile useless as an open shirl venel, any then has sleed, Mainly 1. And seep, and very quick lack 1. Narifalisial facilities d Wink you swher apre!
I hope you are floring hing and the an ways will som am
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AS That are a freat week
John Camera and much who due G you.
le
Hodgkinson, D.
worry of wenter Engr.
their name, of i/c
Bell, L.C.
B.
Parry, A.J.
Engr.
Bygrave, F.

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SPECIAL FLEET ORDER No. 1.
458
8th June, 1940
EVACUATION of the BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE from DUNKIRK
The undermentioned ratings of the War Department Fleet are commended for the gallant part they played in connection with the evacuation of the
British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk - 30th May to 3rd June, 1940
W.D.M.L. "GROUSE"
T/Mate i/c
Mason, W.T.
T/A.B.
Taylor, J.R.
T/3/Engr.
Hewett, c.
68
1486
457
Cl.Mr.
Wales, P.J.
H.M.S. HORNET,
Allen, 8.
mid
Farmer, 7.
GOSPORT
Engr.
Walter, R.
HANTS
Engr.
Crabb, S.
6.
hear Dennis marth
1/c
Cains, A.B.
Vine, A.S.
Engr.
Spain, J.H.
I uninction yr require have 7 two? the
Cl.Mr.
Matthews, J.
ew of N.TB.68 is connection
B.
Ferrier, c.
S.
Durrant, x.
is the consuation?
Engr.
Stone, A.L.
Engr.
Stewart, 2.
unkugar.
Then was liten l'chose ate 1/0
Yealland, 3.4
B.
Brenton, J.
whom the behavior 7
Engr
Rowe, S.E.
by? my crew- they were my ate i/o
Clarke, W.R.
ee excellent.
Hay, H.
Engr.
Cherry, F.
Peaman and are cames zone however
/Cl.Mr.
Beard, E.L.
particularly worry of vertin
Thompson, A.
Engr.
Hodgkinson, D.
Their name. of
3 i/o
Bell, L.C.
1/a.B.
Parry, A.J.
3rd Engr.
Bygrave, 3.

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SPECIAL FLEET ORDER No. 1.
458
8th June, 1940
EVACUATION of the BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE from DUNKIRK
The undermentioned ratings of the War Department Fleet are commended for the gallant part they played in connection with the evacuation of the
British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk - 30th May to 3rd June, 1940
W.D.M.L."GROUSE"
T/Mate i/c
Mason, W.T.
T/A.B.
Taylor, J.R.
T/3/Engr.
Hewett, C.
W.D.M.L. "HAIG"
A/1/C1.Mr.
Wales, P.J.
A.B.
Allen, 8.
A.B.
Farmer, 7.
1st Engr.
Walter, R.
3rd Engr.
Crabb, S.
Mate i/c
Cains, A.B.
W.D.M.L. "KESTREL"
A.B.
Vine, A.E.
T/3/Engr.
Spain, J.H.
W.D.M.L. "MARLBOROUGH"
A/1/Cl.Mr.
Matthewa, J.
T/A.B.
Ferrier, C.
T/O.S.
Durrant, K.
T/3/Engr.
Stone, A.L.
T/3/Engr.
Stewart, R.
T/Mate 1/c
Yealland, E.L.
W.D.M.L. "PIGEON"
T/A.B.
Brenton, J.
T/3/Engr
Rowe, S.B.
T/Mate i/o
Clarke, W.R.
W.D.M.L. "SWALLOW"
Hay, H.
A.B.
Cherry, F.
3rd Engr.
Beard, E.L.
T/2/C1.Mr.
Thompson, A.
W.D.M.L. "WOLFE"
A.B.
Hodgkinson, D.
T/3/Engr.
Mate i/c
Bell, L.C.
Parry, A.J.
W.D.M.L. "VULTURE"
T/A.B.
Bygrave, F.
3rd Engr.

2.
General above eight vessels: sent the following letter to the Masters Quarter of the
Lt. General to Sir the Forces Walter Venning, has K.C.B., C.M.G., C.B.E., M.C., Master 1--488
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"I fine wish part to which thank you, your engineer and crew for the tion of the B.E.F.
you and they played in the recent evacua- very
In in which particular the I wish to convey my admiration for the volunteered to perform a dangerous task quite outside personnel of the W.D. vessels participating way their normal duties.
To have been successful in saving the lives of over 1,300
British and Allied soldiers is a feat of which all of you concerned may well feel proud.
The damage done to so many of the craft engaged is a testimony to the dangers which you and those serving under you faced with cheerfulness and gallantry.
I am proud to think that, as Quartermaster-General to the
Forces, the War Department fleet comes within my sphere."
In addition, Colonel Redman - Deputy Director of Transportation
Equipment, Ministry of Supply has written me privately - as follows:
"Dunkirk, May 30th to June 3rd, 1940.
I took my hat off to the Navy, but I have put it on again and now take it off to the Fleet.
I was extremely interested to receive the particulars you sent me yesterday, and shall keep them in memory of very gallant actions. You must be proud of your lads."
Whilst Captain P.Hodgkinson - - who as Officer i/c Transport at Portsmouth has for so long been intimately connected with the War Department fleet has generously sent the following message:
"All ranks of the War Department Fleet at Portamouth wish to convey to those members of the Fleet, who took part in the recent evacuation from Flanders, their congratulations on a hazardous job well carried out, and felicitations on their safe return.
With Portsmouth also wish to be associated. They appear to the above, the members of the Transport Staff at have well supported the motto of the Corps."
Finally I, as your Commanding Officer, would like once again to express my deep appreciation of the work you all did.
Well done.
G.EBad work
Colonel
A. D. M. T.
Woolwich
8 June, 1940

Mostly with Scratch Crews on 4th trip and all on 5th
40. 1.6.40. Brought down an enemy
2.6.40. Rammed by tug & reported sunk with 30 men on board.
All saved.Engr.Walter landed at
462
trip.
aeroplane by Lewis Gun.
3.6.40. Salved by R.A.F.
4th trip. Leaking badly.
5th trip. Reported sunk off
Dunkirk, but towed trip. Towed back to Dover.
1991
into Margate.
Margate.
5th
TOTAL
Numbers resoued, Same 5 11251
55
132
Dyuann 333.
Dispram 333,
461
ddressee, any reply being made on a separate paper.
Ramsgate and Margate - Dynamo Proceedings
The (A. D.M.I. 's office,
ARSENAL,
II
RAMSGA
WOOLWICH, S.E.18.
3217/212
14th June
1940
ag Officer Commanding Dover.
Forwarded in continuation of
3172/212 of 11/6/40 appendix 3.
employment under S.N.O.,
Captain T.W.G. Duka was sent to
Ramsgate - Dunkirk.
msgate to tend War Department Boats lent r Dynamo operation. He saw to the ips. that they got in so many successful
-servicing him of these craft and it was due
T.W.G.Duka, who returned here on Saturday yed under you from May 31 onwards at Ramagate you have a brief summary of the vessels of ion from Dunkirk.
WRRhillmuM
or your information in case they may be of
7th June 1940.
Captain.
he number of trips made to Dunkirk by the
Naval Officer in Charge,
1 find on the top of page 1 in the rightscratch crews, as the W.D.Fleet, all of whom of th trips on June 2 and 3 were carried out
VICE ADMIRA
18JUN 1940 ADMIRAL
after the third trip with the exception amen, namely:
1st Engineer in the "HAIG".
the Engineer in the "KESTREL".
R
the "SWALLOW".
the "SWALLOW".
of the W.D.Fleet Special Fleet Order No. 1
formation you ran.' I am lost in did.
contained in the above admiration may be of
1 al such show a vast "pack" in the way you
('S sincerely,
(Colonel)
S.N.O.,
Naval Base,
Ramsgate.

Mostly with Scratch Crews on 4th trip and all on 5th
1.6.40. Brought down an enemy
2.6.40. Rammed by tug & reported sunk with 30 men on board.
All saved. Walter saved,Engr,Walter landed at
491
trip.
aeroplane by Lewis Gun.
Margate.
3.6.40. Salved by R.A.F.
Leaking badly.
Reported sunk off
Dunkirk, but towed
5th trip.
5th trip. Towed back to Dover.
462
into Margate.
4th trip.
TOTAL
Numbers rescued.
35
945
55
132
Same pacer I B14460
333.
I
490
A.D.M.T.
1251
461
333.
being made on a separate paper.
The A.D.M. 's office,
Ramsgate and Margate Dynamo Proceedings
ROYAL ARSENAL,
II
SGA
WOOLWICH, S.E.18.
No. 3217/212
14th June
1940
Flag Officer Commanding Dover.
Forwarded in continuation of my 3172/212 of 11/6/40 appendix 3.
r S.N.O.,
2.
Captain T.W.G. Duka was sent to te - Dunkirk.
Ramsgate to tend War Department Boats lent for Dynamo operation. He saw to the re-servicing of these craft and it was due to him that they got in so many successful returned here on Saturday trips.
summary of the vessels of cm May 31 onwards at Ramagate
WRRhithmoN
ion in case they may be of
Captain.
17th June 1940.
Naval Officer in Charge,
Ramsgate.
ps made to Dunkirk by the
P of page 1 in the right-
2 and 3 were carried out
S the W.D.Fleet, all of whom
VICE ADMIRAL
trip with the exception of
18 JUN 1940
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the "HAIG".
DOVER
the "KESTREL".
t Special Fleet Order No. 1
ined in the above may be of
: I am lost in admiration naged to canaged to control such a vast "pack" in the way you did.
Yours sincerely,
(Colonel)

Mostly with Scratch Crews on 4th trip and all on 5th
1.6.40. Brought down an enemy aeroplane by Lewis Gun.
2.6.40. Rammed by tug & report-
491
ed sunk with 30 men on board.
All saved,Engr,Walter landed at trip.
3.6.40. Salved by R.A.F.
4th trip. Leaking badly.
5th trip. Reported sunk off
Dunkirk, but towed trip. Towed back to Dover.
462
into Margate.
Margate.
5th
TOTAL
Numbers
*penoser
35
945
55
132
Dynam 333,
461
Communication to be retained by the addressee, any reply being made on a separate paper.
The DIER. 's office, aphic Address. "TRANSPORT, WOOLWICH."
hone No. Woolwich 2080, Extension 54.
212.ROYAL ARSENAL, ny further communication on this subject ald be addressed tosst. Director of Military Transport,
RAMSGA
WOOLWICH, S.E.18.
Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, S.E. 18,
I not personally to any Officer.
14th June
1940
The following number should be quoted:-
ference No. C.R.1320.
Subject W.D. Launches and their employment under S.N.O.,
Ramsgate - Dunkirk,
Dear S.N.O., tells me asked him to let you have a brief summary of the vessels of
My representative Captain T.W.G.Duka, who returned here on Saturday the W.D. Fleet you which were employed under you from May 31 onwards at Ramagate in connection with the evacuation from Dunkirk.
I attach two statements for your information in case they may be of some use to you.
different launches, and you will find on the top of page 1 in the right- out
Statement No. 1 - shows the number of trips made to Dunkirk by the hand 4th and 5th trips on June 2 and 3 were carried with what column that described the as scratch crews, as the W.D.Fleet, all of whom of were civilians, I have declined to go after the third trip with the exception two Engineers, and two Able Seamen, namely:
1. R.WALTER who was 1st Engineer in the "HAIG".
2. J.H.SPAIN - - who was the Engineer in the "KESTREL".
3. H.HAY
- A.B. in the "SWALLOW".
4.
F.CHERRY
- A.B. in the "SWALLOW".
Statement No. 2. A copy of the W.D.Flest Special Fleet Order No. 1
of the 8th June, 1940.
of the information contained in am the lost above in admiration may be of
I hope that some capital show you ran' 1 you did.
as some to use how to you you. managed What to a. control such a vast "pack" in the way
Yours sincerely,
GEBadcock.
(Colonel)
S.N.O.,
Naval Base,
Ramsgate.

DUNKIRK. May 30, 31, June 1, 2 & 3.
TOTAL
Mostly with Scratch Crews
Trips to Dunkirk.
Numbers on 4th trip and all on 5th
W.D.LAUNCH
Date & time
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
0400 hrs.
1415 hrs.
Various hrs
Various hrs.
Various hrs.
rescued.
trip.
arrival
31.5.40.
31.5.40.
1.6.40.
2.6.40
3 - - 4 June
Ramsgate
15 French
20 French
Out of
Out of action
35
1.
"GROUSE"
0815 hrs.
action
Portsmouth
31.5.40.
2215 hrs.
1830 hrs.
1.6.40. Brought down an enemy
"HAIG"
0845 hrs.
Ferry service
Escorted a
80
Salved by R.A.F.
945
aeroplane by Lewis Gun.
2.
badly damaged at Dunkirk p.m. 3 June.
2.6.40. Rammed by tug & report-
Lowestoft at Dunkirk.
31.5.40.
800 saved destroyer to
Sailed back to Ramsgate ed sunk with 30 men on board.
Brought back
Sheerness
All saved.Engr.Walter landed at
65 at 2200
Margate.
hrs.
1830 hrs.
3.6.40. Salved by R.A.F.
35
20 French
"KESTREL"
0815 hrs.
Back empty
Reported sunk Dunkirk
55
4th trip. Leaking badly.
3 June, Towed into
5.
5th trip. Reported sunk off
Portsmouth
31.5.40.
2215 hrs.
2030 hrs, o500 hrs.
Margate, engine disabled.
Dunkirk, but towed
(3.6.40)
into Margate.
51
21 French
40 French
20 French
Towed into Dover. Lost
132
5th trip. Towed back to Dover.
"MARLBOROUGH"
p.m.
propellers and rudder
4.
50,5,40.
2007 hrs.
1830 hrs.
0430 hrs.
462
491

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The following REPORTS have been extracted from this file and are being fowarded under cover of Vice Admiral, Daver's letter concerning loss of ships during operation DYNAMO.
TRAWLERS:
THOMAS BARTLETT
POLLY JOHNSON~
STELLA DORADO

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Thefollowing 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,
DANLAYING VESSEL:
NAUTILUS

38. G.D.309/58
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45496
5th June, 1940.
467
To: The Vice Admiral,
Dover.
Report of Operations Carried out by Ships
Under the Command of Commender M/S, Dover during the period 26th May to 3rd June in accordance with V.A.D's 2050/4.
I have the honour to report the following operations carried out by M/S Vessels under my command during the period
26th May to 4th June, 1940.
The list of vessels employed in these operations is as follows:-
LL TRAWLERS.
Thomas Bartlett."
Inverforthx
Lord Inchcape.⁴
Our Bairnsr
Lord Grey X
Clythness.x
Relonzo.
Restrivo.
OROPESA TRAWLERS.
Botanic. Dankink
Marettax FyldeaX not of Dunkisk
Arleyx
Polly Johnson.
Brockx
CalviX
John Cattling.
DANLAYERS.
Gulzar.*
Grey Mist.*
Sargasso.r
Comfort.*
Nautilus*
Starlight Rays
Thomsons.
ECHO SOUNDING YACHTS.
Conidaw.*
Chico. X
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497.8
sailed for
On Calais the night Roads:- of 25th/26th May, the following vessels
468
Botanic.
Fyldea.
7
Maretta.
Arley.
Polly Johnson.
Brock.
Calvi.
Grey Mist.
Conidaw.
Chico.
Playmates.
Willing Boys.
of Calais.
The object of the expedition was the possible evacuation
"Grey Mist" in charge of forces employed.
Commander M/S (Commander W.V.H. Harris R.N.) sailed in
The orders to form the expedition were received at 1900, and vessels sailed at 2130, the first five trawlers to leave, towing motor boats.
Vessels were ordered to rendezvous at No. 3 Buoy Calais
Roads, and await instructions from Commander M/S. Destroyer force was in support.
On receipt of signal which had been wrongly decoded, two motor boats were ordered into Calais Harbour. These boats had left for the harbour when a further signal was received that
Calais was to be held at all costs, and the signal was ordered to be sent by hand to the Brigadier Commanding Forces. "Conidaw"
was ordered to proceed immediately and deliver the message.
A further signal was then received recalling all forces to the Downs. On receipt of this signal "Botanic" and "Maretta"
were ordered to remain until boats and "Conidaw" returned, and
Destroyer escort was asked to be provided. All other vessels returned to the Downs.
Reports from Lieutenant Commander P.F. Cammiade R.N.V.R.,
Sub. Lieutenant M.R. Mills R.N.V.R., and Skipper R. 9nelgrove,are attached (la, lb, lc, ld).
There was constant enemy air activity during the night, and a considerable amount of firing ashore.
26th May. Danlaying Yachts"Gulzar" and "Grey Mist"
to Calais P.M. with Commodore W.P. Gandell, P.S.T.O. France. Report of Lieutenant C.V. Brammall R.N.R. attached (No. 2).
"Arley" ordered to Dunkirk as W/T link.
She 27th May. shelled off Calais, and returned with engineer seriously was heavily wounded. Operation was then cancelled.
"Fyldea" sailed, buoy laying, under the orders of "Skipjack"
employed on mine sinking duties.
"Thomas Bartlett", recalled on report of returned to
"Inverforth", & "Our shelling Bairns" of were "Arley". sailed for Dunkirk, but ordered were to sweep the Admiral war channel, Dover. and
They harbour were p.m. then on orders from Vice
(Continued over).

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28th Inverforth May. Instructions were issued to these
46g previous (Our misunderstanding, Bairns, programme - i.e. and sweeping Thomas war Bartlett) channel to - carry on vessels with to a the M/S the Group Commander, who had but owing joined Roads. command, Vessels proceeded to carry out the only just
7
Dunkirk Bartlett", whilst were shelled off Calais, sweep in on our shallow endeavouring to get out of range, and"Thomas ran a mine and sank. minefields, in vicinity of Dunkirk apparently A.W. Buoy, struck R.N.R. Report of Lieutenant Commander A.A.
Martin attached (No. 3). page 122
"Nautilus" and "Comfort" sailed for Dunkirk Beach under the direction of Lieutenant W.E. Gelling R.N.R. Report of Lieutenant Gelling R.N.R. attached (No. 4). "Nautilus"
was damaged by bombs, and as far as is known "Comfort" was rammed and sunk. No report has been received.
29th May - 0100. Six M/S Trawlers under the command of Lieutenant R. Bill R.N. sailed for Dunkirk - embarking ladders at Ramsgate en route. Reports of Lieutenant R. Bill R.N.,
Skipper Lieutenant G.W. Robinson R.N.R., and Skipper Lieutenant
L. Lake R.N.R. are attached (Nos. 5a, 5b, and 5c). lages 517, 523
29th May. "Lord Grey" and "Clythness" to Dunkirk.
Report of Lieutenant J. Simson R.N.V.R. attached (No. 6) pagrosh
30th May. "Sargasso", "Gulzar", "Conidaw", "Chico", and "Starlight Rays" sailed for Dunkirk, embarked troops, and returned. "Chico" did especially good work in bringing back
217 troops. This vessel is only 70' long. All ships returned safely with troops.
31st May. "Sargasso", "Gulzar", and "Chico" to Dunkirk.
"Chico" employed ferrying, and was responsible for nearly a 1,000
troops being embarked. All returned safely with troops.
"Fyldea" and "Brock" to beaches with motor boat. "Brock"
damaged by bombs, and ordered to return. Report of Sub. Lieutenant
K.H.G. Roberts R.N.V,R. attached (No. 7). "Fyldea" returned with troops.
page 025
"Lord Inchcape" and "Our Bairns" ordered to Dunkirk.
Sweeping proved impossible due to shell fire and bombing. Ordered to return.
1st June.
"Sargasso", "Gulzar" and "Starlight Rays" to
Dunkirk for troops.
All returned safely.
"Starlight Rays", "Gulzar", and "Sargasso"
to 2nd June. troops. "Conidaw" and "Chico" standing safely. by for life Dunkirk saving for duties on route "X". All returned
3rd June. "Starlight Rays", and "Gulzar" to Dunkirk for troops. Both returned safely.
was carried During out,+ + this and 13 magnetic mines mine detonated were in vicinity "LL" of period constant sweeping detonated, with "LL" without and skide a the loss of a single probably, ship. by combired One fields Report of herself of Lieutenant and C.L.
Trawlers, hospital Lambert R.N.V.R. ship, which were who visited 3/4 cables the away. hospital ship attached (No. 7).?
+ in DOWNS and Entrance of Dover Harbour.
(Continued over).

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470
command are
The submitted:- following casualties to H.M. Vessels under my
7
26th May.
"Botanic" and "Maretta" heavily bombed on return from Calais. Both ships damaged. (Maretta 3 weeks refitting).
28th May.
"Thomas Bartlett" mined on own field.
10 survivors.
29th May.
"Comfort" believed rammed.
"Nautilus" damaged by bombs, and destroyed by fire. All saved (See report of Lieutenant Gelling No.4).
"Calvi" bombed and sunk - Dunkirk
Harbour.
"Polly Johnson" badly damaged, and sunk by "Arley" (See report No.5c).
1st June.
"Brock" damaged by several near misses.
VICE A14/0/1407 ADMIRA
6- JUN 1940
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T
DOVER

Dynam. 39.
500
Ref No. GD. 309/58.
68
SECRET.
471
6th June, 1940.
To: The Vice Admiral,
Dover.
Sir,
In conjunction with my report, I attach herewith a list of Officers employed in the M/S Command, and against.
their names have been noted the actual duties they performed.
The channel. figures indicate the number of trips made across the
I would like to state that every Officer under my command volunteered for service at Dunkirk, and in endeavouring to comply with their wishes I had great difficulty in keeping the office efficiently manned.
Before concluding I would like to express my very high appreciation of the services rendered to the M/S Flotilla by
H.M.S. "Lynx". No requests however trivial, and, observing the magnitude of the operation a large number of these requests must have appeared trivial, were left in abeyance, and we of the
M/S Flotilla cannot be too grateful for the assistance rendered.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
WIHHHarris
Commander R.N.
VICE ADMIRAL
6- JUN 1940
4
T
R BAOD DO E

5th June, 1940.
G.D.
501
-
fonmander W.V.H. Harris
C.M.S.
M/S Forces ashore and afloat.
Command and organisation of 472 all
Lieutenant R. Bill.
Asst. to C.M.S. 2 Andresselles. 1 Dunkirk
(6 ships).
Lieut. G. St. C. Rideal.
Operations Staff. 1 off Boulogne and
Calais W/T Link.
Lieut. C.L. Lambert.
Operations Staff. 1 Dunkerque (Medway Queen)
3ub. Lieut. D.G. Rattle.
Operations Staff. Chico. Off Dunkirk for
Pay. Sub. Lieut. Matthews.
Operations Staff. Conidaw.
Life saving duties ditto
Lieut. Cmdr. A.A.Martin.
Gp.Cmdr. "LL" 2 Dunkirk Roads "LL".
Continuous "LL" off Dover.
theut. Cmdr. P.F.Cammiade.
Gp.Cmdr "Oropesa". 1 Calais (Botanic &
(Maretta.
}
Lieut. W.E. Gelling.
Gp.Cmdr. "Skids". 1 Dunkirk (Comfort &)
(Nautilus
Lieut. L.J. Wyatt.
D.Y. Officer.
Lieut. H.S. Warren.
Pier Master.P. O.W. 1 Medway Queen - Dunkirk.
Lieut. J.K.M. Warde.
1 Buoy laying operation. / to DUNKERQUE AND
/ To BEACHES.
Lieut. W.R. Hutcheson.
2 Trips - Starlight Rays - Dunkirk.
Lieut. C.B. Sharp.
Sick.
Sub. Lieut. M.R. Mills.
1 trip Calais - Maretta, 2 Dunkirk - Sargasso
Sub. Lieut. J.C. Fegen.
1 trip Gulzar, 1 Conidaw, 1 Conidaw (Life- saving).
Sub. Lieut. K.H.G.Roberts.
1 off Calais 26th - Brock. 1 Dunkirk and beaches.
Sub. Lieut. F.L. Perkins.
2 Sargasso Dunkirk.
Sub. Lieut. R.L. Hippisley.
1 Sargasso, and also with Captain A/P.
Lieut. M. Eynon.
Gulzar.
Sub. Lieut. W.G. Lloyd.
Dunkirk in John Cattling.
Sub. LieutA Everitt.
1 off Calais, 1 Dunkirk - blown up - wounded.
Sub. Lieut..Thompson.
1 Calais - Conidaw.
Sub. Lieut. R.E. Weale.
2 off Calais - Grey Mist.
Sub. Lieut. R.E. Evans.
Gulzar then sick.
Lieut. C.V. Brammall.
5 Dunkirk, 1 Andresselles, 2 Calais.
Lieut. C.C.L. Gaussen.
3 Dunkirk.
Sub. Lieut. W.V. Liddall.
1 Bougogne W/T link. 1 off Calais.
Sub. Lieut. J. Mason.
3 Dunkirk.
Skipper R. Snelgrove.
1 Calais, 1 Dunkirk, 1 lifesaving party.
(Contd over).

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502
I
il
08
473
deut. J.H. Simson.
1 Dunkirk, 1 off Dunkirk - sweep.
lab. Lieut. A. Heckstall Smith.1 Dunkirk, 1 off Dunkirk - sweep.
jub. Lieut. S.J. Longsdon.
1 off Dunkirk.
Bub. Lieut. A.J. Sumption.
LL off Dover.
3ub. Lieut. MacGregor Robertson. LL. off Dover.
(Contd over).

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idpper Lieut.
Robinson.
Arley.
503
gipper Lieut.
Lake.
thief Skipper.
Mayhew.
Lt.Polly Johnson - sunk - 1 dalais.4
Maretta.
1 Calais - bonbed.
}kipper.
Whammond.
Fyldea.
1 Buoy laying, 1
1 Beaches.
ikipper.
Jappy.
Brock.
1 Dunkirk, 1 Beaches.
skipper.
Tucker.
Burke.
$kipper.
Setterfield.
Adam.
Skipper
S.Bindler.
B.D. spridler
Late Calvi - sunk. 1 off Calads, 1
in Dunkirk.
Skipper.
E. Smith.
Botanic.
Supper.
Aldan.
John Cattling. 1 Calats, 1 Dunitiplt.
Sub. Lieut.
Mason.
Chico.
3 Dunkirk.
Skipper.
Selanius
Clythness.
1 Dunkirk.
Skipper.
Snelgrove.
Conidaw.
1 Calais, 1 Duniciple,
1 Life saving party.
Sub. Lieut.
Liddall
Weale.
}
Grey Mist. 1 Boulogne, 1 off Calate.
Sub. Lieut.
Lieut.
CV
Brammall
Gulzar. See report under name of
Sub. Lieut.
RE
Evans.
individual Officers.
Lieut.
Eynon.
Skipper.
Johnson.
Hosanna.
Skide off Dover.
Skipper.
Self.
Inverforth.
Skipper.
Kaye.
Tiller.
Lord Grey.
Skipper.
Littleproud.
Milford King.
1 off Calais LL.
Skipper.
Miller.
Our Bairns.
1 off Calais LD.
Skipper.
Playmates.
1 off Calata.
Stather.
Skipper.
Restrivo.
LL Dover.
Skipper.
Slater.
Relonzo.
LL Dover.
Skipper.
Buchan.
Starlight Rays. 2 Dunkirk.
Lieut.
Gaussen.
Sargasso. See report under name
Sub. Lieut.
Sub. Lieut.
Mills.
Thompson.
w of individual Officers.
Skipper.
Thomsons.
Examination.
Drake.
Willing Boys.
1 Flushing, Calais,
Skipper.
Burrows.
Skide off Dover.
Skipper.
Mair (dead).
Comfort - sunk - 1 Beaches Dunkirk
Skipper.
McLean. - late -Nautilus. sunk - 1 Beaches Dunkirk

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SECRET.
475
17504.08
11th June, 1940.
To: The Vice Admiral,
Dover.
Sir, recommendations the operation "Dynamo". for gallantry and good services rendered during and
I have the honour to submit the following report out their duties to my entire satisfaction.
I would submit that as regards shore staff all carried
Lieutenant Robert Bill R.N., Senior Executive Officer on my staff was sent in charge of six trawlers to Dunkirk.
Lieutenant Bill's report has already been forwarded. I would submit that this Officer performed the task allotted to him in an exemplary manner. He showed great coolness and devotion to duty under constant bombing - - two of the ships under his orders were lost. He managed to extricate the remainder from on extremely perilous position. This Officer's name was sent in as one of four token names for "Dynamo" operation.
During the operation "Dynamo" the Downs and Entrances to Dover Harbour were constantly subjected to magnetic minelaying.
The Downs and Entrances were kept free for the conveyance of troops by means of "LL" Trawlers and Skid Towing Drifters, and observing this is routine work, I propose to record the services of these vessels in the half yearly report.
The following list of the Officers and nen is appended, who performed outstanding services.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
VICE ADMIRAL
WHHarris
11 JUN 1940
Commander M/S.
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POVER

340/58.
505
Name.
is
Ship.
Anthony Brooke
Rank or Rating.
476
CLYTHNESS
.Heckstall Smith.
300 lin to
Walter Fredk.Salenius.
Skipper. Sub. Lt. R.N.V.R. - Unit Officer.
George S. Day.
what's Yook 150
Smauel B. Sussans
Mate. Chief Engineman. LT/RX 102500.
John A. Cargill.
Seaman.
LT/JX 175090.
For devotion to duty under very trying circumstances (See report No. 6.
POLLY JOHNSON
Bonter, b
Skipper Lieut. Leonard Lake extricated his ship in a
Sunk.
sinking condition from Dunkirk in a heavy bombardment. Was eventually forced to abandon ship, and transferred his crew and himself to "Arley".
(See report Nos. 5b and c). 38 49
FYLDEA.
29/5 2/31/5
Liewt. John.K.M. Warde R.N.V.R. - Unit Officer.
has misses.
Thomas Owens,D.S.M.
Chief Engineer. X2573U.
?
Recommended for coolness and devotion to duty during heavy bombing at Dunkirk.
(See report No. la).
31
BROCK.
Kenneth Henry G.Roberts.Sub. Lieut. R.N.V.R.
brooks
Behaved with great coolness and devotion was became he saw no mile to duty in assisting his Group Officer suspected hishiplo his ship from a perilous position).
(Lieutenant Robert Bill R.N.) to extricate
King water'
(See report No. 7).
NAUTILUS
Richard McLean.
Skipper (No.WS 3159).
J
p
For displaying great gallantry in going strolp tisant the side to save a seaman whilst destroyer over and "Nautilus" were being bombed.
m h hw sunk. each Duly
2nd Engineman.
George Addison.
Cook.
Andrew Strachan.
Worked conditions (See report No.4
hard in small boats all day during by
Lieutenant trying W.E. Gelling R.N.R).
GULZAR
Edward S. Woodhead.
Coxswain.
Seaman.
A
thips(30/5-2/6)
Charles H. Baldry.
Cook.
George Cliefe.
Greaser.
Arthur L. Shallis.
Peter Blake.
Signalman.
to duty been in very nade trying to the
26th May to 4th June,

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506
Name.
Ship.
Rank or Rating.
508
SARGASSO.
30-1/6
Charles L. Gaussen. Licutenant R.N.V.R. (Cormanding 477 Officer)
For constant devotion to duty under trying
Kip
Dunkirk and beaches, returning on each conditions whilst operating three trips to/
Trup occasion with a full load of troops.
LORD GREY
J
John A. Simson.
William Tiller.
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. (Unit Commander).
2nd Skipper R.H.R.
Malcolm McLeod.
2nd hand.
Ivan Lennox.
Chief Engineman.
400thorp
William Palmer.
Ord. Seaman.
For gallantry and devotion to duty under very trying circumstances experienced whilst embarking troops at Dunkirk Harbour.
JOHN CATTLING
/
Following extracted from Skipper G. Aldan's report:-
"I have the honour to submit the following ratings names, as deserving recognition for conspicuous misli dark when hig, she gallantry displayed" (See Lieutenant Robert Bill's report No. 5a).
wnt hulher the for mat
Charles Adams.
2nd hand. LT/JX 173276.
William W.Jefferies.
Chief Engineman. H.O.
Arthur Baul.
Stoker P.O. (Pens.D/K 737 Pen.No.26717
in
Ernest RichardA Emery. Wireman.
BROCK.
William A. Moss.
A.B. (Gunlayer). R.F.R. J86490.
Herbert C. Bidle.
2nd Hand. 46SD.
Francis Greenhill.
Sto. P.O. C/K14122.
Behaved with great gallantry under hazardous and trying conditions in Dunkirk Harbour.
picuota
$ Bil

347/58.
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506
8
Ship.
Name.
Rank or Rating.
477
SARGASSO
/
Charles L. Gaussen. Licutenant R.N.V.R. (Commanding Officer
3 kip 30-1/6
For constant devotion to duty under trying conditions whilst operating three trips to/
Trip
Dunkirk and beaches, returning on each occasion with a full load of troops.
LORD GREY.
J
John A. Simson.
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. (Unit Connander).
William Tiller.
2nd Skipper R.N.R.
Malcolm McLeod.
2nd hand.
hip 20ap
Ivan Lennox.
Chief Engineman.
400 thap
William Palmer.
Ord. Seaman.
For gallantry and devotion to duty under very trying circumstances experienced whilst embarking troops at Dunkirk Harbour.
JOHN CATTLING
/
rip imymentian
Following extracted from Skipper G. Aldan's report:-
$
"I have the honour to submit the following ratings names, as deserving recognition for conspicuous gallantry displayed" (See Lieutenant Robert Bill's mate til gark for when maturely mat she report No. 5a).
Charles Adams.
2nd hand. LT/JX 173276.
wint further the
William W.Jefferies.
Chief Engineman. H.O.
Arthur Baul.
Stoker P.O. (Pens.D/X 737 Pen.No.26717
m
Ernest RichardA Emery. Wireman.
BROCK.
William A. Moss.
A.B. (Gunlayer). R.F.R. J86490.
Herbert C. Bidle.
2nd Hand. 468D.
Francis Greenhill.
Sto. P.O. C/K14122.
Behaved with great gallantry under hazardous and trying conditions in Dunkirk Harbour.
icuous ert

.
47956
Principal Sea Transport Office, (French Ports), c/o Ministry of Shipping, (Room 8009),
Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square,
LONDON, Wele
24th June, 1940.
The Director of Sea Transport.
I have the honour to bring to your notice the names
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MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, subject should be addressed.to:-
The Director of Sea Transport,
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BERKELEY SQUARE, and the following number quoted:-
LONDON, W.I.
CONFIDENTIAL
29th June, 1940.
Vice Admiral,
DOVER.
The attached report from the Principal Sea
Transport Officer, French Ports, is forwarded.
It is understood that "Lord Howe" and "Gulzar"
were acting under your orders and you may see fit to bring to notice the names of the personnel in question with a view to their services being suitably recognised.
Rear-Admiral,
Naval Assistant to the
VICE AUMIRAL
Director of Sea Transport.
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Principal c/o Sea Transport Office, (French Ports),
Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square,
Ministry of Shipping, (Room 8009),
LONDON, Wele
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24th June, 1940.
The Director of Sea Transport.
I have the honour to bring to your notice the names of the following officers and men serving under the command of
Vice-Admiral, Dover.
In the first category I would place:-
Skipper William Henry Pollock
Second Hand Thomas H. Christian, R.N.R. LT/HO.
Seaman William Bullen, R.N.R. LT/HO.
all of H.M. Drifter "LORD HOWE", and submit that their gallantry may be suitably rewarded.
In the second category I would place Lieutenant
C.V. Branmall, R.N.R., of H.M.S. "GULZAR", and submit that the enclosed despatch on his services may be officially recorded.
COMMODORE, R.N.
PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER,
FRENCH PORTS.
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The Director of Sea Transport.
(Copy to Captain, Auxiliary Patrols, Dover).
Submitted.
Forwarded, with a strong recommendation that
Skipper William Henry Pollock of H.M.S. "LORD HOWE", may be suitably rewarded.
2. I was present while the "LORD HOWE" was alongside and can confirm that part of Lieutenant Whittle's report.
3. I have already written to the Captain, Auxiliary
Patrols, Dover, asking him if he will enquire of the skipper of the "LORD HOWE" whether he wishes to bring to my notice the names of any of his crew. The reply has not yet been received.
W.P.Garadell
COMMODORE, R.N.
PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER,
FRENCH PORTS.
Sir,
Your obediant Servant,
Hallitte LIEUTEHANT, R.N.R.

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Principal Sea Transport Officor,
French Ports.
Sir,
Pollock), which was ordered to Calais with a cargo of ammittion.
proceeded in H.M. Tra wler "LORD HOWE" (Skipper William Henry
I have the honour to report that on 24th May, 1940, I
On approaching the Fort she was heavily sholled by & battery concealed among the sand dunes to the South of the Port.
2.
Finding it almost impossible to force an entrance, the trawler drew off and reported to Vice-Admiral, Dover. On receiving the order: "Proceed to Calais immediately," it was decided to approach the entrance to the Port from the North.
Under a heavy barrage of high explosive and shrapnel fire, the skipper of the trawler succeeded in entering the port and taking up position alongside the Quai Maritime - Southern and. 4a there was no labour or assistance to be obtained from the quay, the crow of the trawler started to discharge the cargo of ammunition. This entailed hauling the boxes of amminition by hand from the deok of the trawler to the top of the quay &
distance of some 22-ft. and dragging them across the quay to a place of safety - the whole proceeding under a devastating fire from the enomy. There was no protection of any sort, and none of the crew was equipped with steel helmets. The discharge continued orderly and efficiently until ordered to stop by
Commodore Gandell, R.N., who decided that, as all the.503
ammunition had been discharged, the danger was too great, and he ordered the trawler to sea. Again, the tra wler came under &
heavy direct fire from the enemy, but, with great skill, and zigzagging, the skipper succeeded in bringing his ship safely out of danger.
3.
I cannot too highly commend Skipper W.H. Pollock, who, in addition to his duty with regard to his cargo, gave no every possible assistance, onabling me to report to Commodore
Gandell, R.N. He also enabled no, on the way home, to deliver a plan of Calais to H.M.S. "GREYHOUND", patrolling off the port. This plan showed the approximate positions of the enemy and his batteries, which were immediately shelled by the
"GREYHOUND" to relieve the pressure on our defences.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Hallitte LISUTENANT, R.N.R.

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31st May 1940.
PAY.
I enclose a copy of a report from Lieutenant Whittle, R.N.R., of my Staff, who took passage to Calais in the Drifter 'Lord Howe".
I am bringing the gallant action of the Skipper to the notice of the Director of Sea Transport with a view to his being rewarded.
Can you please ascertain, and report to me, what members of his crew should also be brought to the notice of the Director of Sea
Transport for reward.
I was on the quay at the time and can therefore endorse all parts of Lieutenant Whittle's report, which refers to work done alongside the quay.
My address up to 4th June will be care of P.S.T.O., South-Western
Hotel, Southampton, for Principal Sea Transport Officer,
French Ports,
(Commodore W.P.Gandell,R.N.)
(signed)
Secretary,
II.
P.S.T.O., French Ports.
It is requested that the names of the following ratings may be brought to the notice of the Director of Sea Transport:-
Second Hand Thomas H.Christian, R.N.R., LT/HO.
Seaman William Bullen, R.N.R., LT/HO.
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his Trawler was ordered to Caldis with a dara of amminition.
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sand dunes Port to she the was eavily shelled by concealed On hong the South of the Port. thout possible to force an entrance, the trawler drov and reported to
Dover. On receiving the order "Proceed to Chints intediately", was decided to approach. the entrance to the Port from the North.
nder a heavy barrage of H.E. and shrapnel fire the Skipper of the trawler ucceeded in entering the port and taking up position alongside the Quad aixtime - Eastern end. As there was no labour or assistance to be btained from the Quai the crew of the trawler started to discharge the argo of ammunition. This entailed hauling the boxes of ammunition by and from the deck of the trawler to the top of the Qual, a distance of ome 22 feet, and dragging them across the Cuai to a place of safety he whole proceeding under & devastating fire from the enemy. There was no rotection of any sort and none of Mic energy were souipped with steel elmets. The discharge continued orderly and efficiently until ordered to top by Commodore Gandell, R.N., who decided that the danger was too great, nd sent the trawler to sea. Again the trawler came under a heavy direct ire from the enemy, but with great skill the Skipper succeeded in bringing is cannot ship too highly commend Skipper W.I. Pollock, who in ad ition to his safely out of danger.
uty with regard to his cargo, gave me every possible assistance, chabling e to report to Commodore Gandell, R.N., also contacti S.
ho with the aid of a plan given to me by the Commodore was able to holl
:he Port and so relieve the pressure on our Troops.
town, suspicions were confirmed when the landing ashore and had to return hurriedly to the yasht.
lover. 29th May 1940. Brammell slipped his (signed) very L. C. WHITELE, just in time, as a heavy fire from rifled Lieutenant R.N.R.
TDS opened on the yacht from the ghbourhood of the
08 she procesded down the entrance.
It WBB due to the quiet discipline in his ship that the tending party got ashore unnoticed, and due to his scamachip martness that we got quickly away; any dolay might have severe casualties.
Date ne Commanding Officer, e men received shrapnel wounds
"Canterbury" "Calvi", "Polly
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Copy to MA/DST).
OPS.
31st May 1940.
PAY.
I enclose a copy of a report from Lieutenant Whittle, R.N.R., of my Staff, who took passage to Calais in the Drifter 'Lord Howe".
I am bringing the gallant action of the Skipper to the notice of the Director of Sea Transport with a view to his being rewarded.
Can you please ascertain, and report to me, what members of his crew should also be brought to the notice of the Director of Sea
Transport for reward.
I was on the quay at the time and can therefore endorse all parts of Lieutenant Whittle's report, which refers to work done alongside the quay.
My address up to 4th June will be care of P.S.T.O., South-Western
Hotel, Southampton, for Principal Sea Transport Officer,
French Ports,
(Commodore W.P.Gandell,R.N.)
(signed)
Secretary,
II.
P.S.T.O., French Ports.
It is requested that the names of the following ratings may be brought to the notice of the Director of Sea Transport:-
Second Hand Thomas H.Christian, R.N.R., LT/HO.
Seaman William Bullen, R.N.R., LT/HO.
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Dover.
20th June 1940.
CAPTAIN AUXILIARY PATROL.

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dunes she to the was leavily shelled by concesled On mong South of the Port. atmost mpossible to force an entrance, the trawler drow and reported to
Dover. On receiving the order "Proceed to Childre was decided to approach the entrance to the Port from the North.
Inder a heavy barrage of H.E. and shrapnel fire the Skipper of the travler ucceeded in entering the port and taking up position alongside the Quat mitime - Eastern end. As there was no labour or assistance to be btained from the Quai the crew of the trawler started to discharge the argo of ammunition. This entailed hauling the boxes of ammunition by land from the deck of the trawler to the top of the Qual, a distance of ome 22 feet, and dragging them across the Duai to a place of safety.
he whole proceeding under a devastating. fire from the enemy. There was no rotection of any sort and none of the enemy were equipped with steel elmets. The discharge continued orderly and efficiently until ordered to top by Commodore Gandell, R.N., who decided that the danger was too great, nd sent the trawler to sea. Again the trawler came under a heavy direct
'ire from the enemy, but with great skill the Skipper succeeded in bringing is ship safely out of danger.
[ cannot too highly commend Skipper W.H. Pollock, WHO in ition to his luty with regard to his cargo, gave me every possible assistance, enabling me to report to Commodore Gandell, R.N., also contacting S.
who with the aid of a plan given to me by the Commodore was able to hell the Port and so relieve the pressure on our Troops.
town, suspicions ashore and had to
Dover. 29th May 1940.
Brammell
(signed) L.C. WHITTLE.
Lieutenant R.N.R.
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20th June, 1940.
The Director of Sea Transport.
Sir,
C.V. Brammell, R.N.R. of H.M.S. "GULZAR".
I have the honour to bring to your notice Lieutenant
2. On the evening of 26/27th May, 1940, I was informed by
Vice Admiral, Dover, that H.M.S. "GULZAR" was placed at my disposal to go to Calais to take water and stretchers, and to bring back wounded.
3. Lieutenant Brammell brought his ship into Calais, it being a very dark night, turned round, and secured with slip lines alongside the steps of the Gare Maritime. All this was done without noise, which enabled the officers landing to get ashore unnoticed. On entering the channel, the complete absence of any firing raised suspicions that the enemy might already have taken the town, suspicions which were confirmed when the landing party got ashore and had to return hurriedly to the yacht.
4. Lieutenant Brammell slipped his lines very quickly and got away just in time, as a heavy fire from rifles and machine guns was opened on the yacht from the neighbourhood of the steps as she proceeded down the entrance.
5. It was due to the quiet discipline in his ship that the landing party got ashore unnoticed, and due to his seamanship and smartness that we got quickly away; any delay might have entailed severe casualties.
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FROM:
LIEUTENANT C.V. BRAMMALL R.N.R.
DATE:
30TH JUNE, 1940.
TO:
CAPTAIN M/S, DOVER.
Ref. G. Gipson, A.B. (T.124).
Reference my report on operations carried out by
"Gulzar" during the period 21st/27th May, 1940, on the
French Coast. I beg to submit the name of A.B.,Gipson (T.124)
for special mention who volunteered, and landed at Calais at the Gare Maritime with Captain Robinson R.A. to assist locating wounded, and afterwards was forced to return by enemy fire.
I am enclosing a note from Commodore V.P. Gandell R.N
referring to the above.
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Lieutenant R.N.R.
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