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Subject.. Personnel. Recommendations for Services in Action.
From.....
Date
The Commanding Officer. H.M.S.BIDEFORD.
June 6th. 1940. NO.....
To
The Vice Admiral Commending. Lover.
Sir,
I have the honour to forward the following report on the conduct of By officers and ships company during the period May 29th - May 31st. 1940.
2. The general behaviour of the personnel was excellent. There was a feeling of great satisfaction throughout the ship when the orders to proceed to Dunkirk were recieved,
3. The behaviour of the nen under fire was exemplary.
There were no signs of panic or fear; orders were passed and recleved clearly, and were executed rapidly and correctly. All did their duty caluly and efficiently.
4. Great credit for the general organisation of the ship to meet emergencies is due to the late Lieutenant PAUL
ALISTAIR STEWART R.N., the Executive officer and Gunnery officer of the ship.
5. No acts of exceptional gallantry were observed, but I wish to bring to your special notice the two following cases of very great devotion to duty:-
I. Surgeon Lieutenant JOHN JORDAN. MB. B.Ch. R.N.
This officer by his conduct, zeal and unswerving devotion to duty throughout the period May 29th - May 31st.
was an outstanding example to us all. His Sick Borth Attendant seriously wounded; with limited resources, he competed with some fifty casualties, many horribly autilated or dangerously wounded. He performed sever 1 major operations; he organised his limited resources to their utmostn; throughout the period h he attended his patients continuously, and at all times displayed great Dility, patience and understanding. No effort was too much for him, no call was left unanswered; he was completely selfless. He upheld the traditions of the Royal Navy and of his profession in a most worthy nanner. It is considered that he TO
would be the very worthy recipient of a decoration in recogniti of his services.
GEORGE CROWDER
II. No.7354480. Private WILLIAM CROWDER.
6th. Field Ambulance " Company.
England. After the ship was struck by bonbs he volunteered
This man wasembarked from Bray Beach for passage to an hour later S.M.S.Kellett came alongside to take off all troops immediately to assist the Surgeon in tending the wounded, About promptly said he would remain in H.W.S.Hideford and continue embarked, because this was considered most advisable. Crowder
Bideford the very severly damaged and aground; at that time tending wounded. He did yhis knowing full well that thatH.M.S.
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would reach England;
yet in he was prepared to give up his chance of getting away of the greatest possible help to our Surgeon. Crowder
H.M.S. Bideford after H.M.S.Kellett had proceeded, and was order to tend his wounded comrades. He remained in hours continuously, in a most efficient manner. I consider carried out his voluntary duties for all but forty eight this man showed a great sense of duty and displayed great personal courage in his decision to remain onboard. I wish to decoration. recommend him as being worthy of consideration for a
.The following men of this ship are recommended for their services. They are placed in order of merit.
I.S.P.O. Charles William Donnelly. D/K.59925.
A/Ck. Albert Victor HOCKING. D/MX.58549.
When the ship was bombed everyone aft was killed or badly wounded, except these two nen. S.P.O.
Donnelly's duty was "in charge of the after fire and repair party". Hocking formed one of the "First Aid Party".
The fire main aft wasblown away, and fire brue out in the cabin flat immediately above the after magazine.
These two men working entirely on their own, ran hoses aft from the first sound connection, and succeeded in getting the fire under sontrol, and hoses down the after magazine hatch to flood the magazine, (the magazine flooding arrangements were destroyed) and partly flooded it before assistance came, I consider their very prompt and efficient action probably saved the ship, and I consider them both worthy of consideration for the Distinguished Service Medal.
II. Iconsider the following three nen worthy of being
"mentioned in despatches" for the services set forth against their names.
(a) Signalman Charles Raymond CRAIG.D/JX.141848.
He was landed with Lieutenant Davey, when that officer lande to organise the embarkation on the beach. Craig joined one of the embarkation posts, took charge of the signalling apparatus and got into communication with several sh ships. When the station was destroyed by bombing, Craig improvised a signal lamp out of the head light of a lorry, and used this till the battery ran down. He remained ashore all night and was eventually sent off by the embarkation officer.
On arrival at Dover he volunteered immediately to go over to
Dunkirk Pier, where signalmen were required, and spent another night there.
(b) P.O.Tel. Frederick PERRY. D/JX. 127240.
After the main mast was destroyed and all aerials were destroyed this man succeeded in rigging a jury aerial and getting through an importatnt signal to the Vice Admiral, Dover.
(o) AB. Leslie Kenneth FOSTER. D/J.108109.
This man was quartermaster throughout the time the ship Dunkeerke Rade. He performed his duties in a most efficient was in manner. Afterethe stern was blown off and there was

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and there was no further use for a quartermaster, he acted as by personal messenger. He took a number of important verbal messages to various officers and ratings in the ship, and brought the replies. No message had to be repeated to him and he got all questions and replies correctly.
7. I would wish also to bring to your notice the general conduct of LieutenantJOHN ARTHUR STANLEY DAVEY R.N.
This officer wasNavigating officer of the ship. Whilst embarking troops his fluent knowledge of French was of the greatest possible assistance. He also landed and succeeded in getting some order amongst the troops getting into the Doats, in ensuring that boats were not overcrowded and SD on.
On return to the ship he took charge and roorganised the ships company to carry out all the work of the ship. He was tireless in the performance of his duties and was avery great help to ne. Many of the tasks he was called upon to perform were extremely unpleasant.
When the ship arrived at Dover he volunteered his services as an interprter and to 8 over to Dunkirk to assist in the final evacuations. The fact that his 8 services were not accepted is no fault of his.
I consider that he is worthy of being *mentioned in despatches".
I have the honour to De,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
VICE ADMIRAL
Lieutenant Commander in Command.
10JUN 1940
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Subject ** Report on Operations in connection with the evacuation of the D.B.F. from the Dunitivis aroa.
From
** The Commanding Officer, "Caloutta".
Date
** 6th June 1940.
No. 001/20
To
** The Vice-Admiral, Dover.
(Copies to:- The Commander in Chief, Hore.
The Plag Officer, 20th Cruiser Squadred
The following report on the minor part played by H.M.S. "Calcutta" in the evacuation of the D.B.F. from the Dunkirk area 1a submitted.
2.
In view of the vast number of reports which you will receive, It has been made as brief as possible in the form of a chronological time table of events with covering remarks at the ond.
Monday 27th Hay
2320
Sailed from Trinity Day, The Downs for La Panno.
Tuesday 20th Hay
0110
Loud explosion about 8 cables on starboard boxes probably from torpedo fired by cheery submarine or N.T.D.
0225
Torpodo track crossing from part to starboard missed ship about 100 yards astern.
0235
N.T.B. heard and vaguely sighted bearing Croon 609
ship manoeuvred under Large holm. No subsequent torpedo tracits or explosions soon or hoard.
0248
Anchored in position 005° La Panno, air light, 310
Notor Cubtor and both wholore sent in to beach to commonce ovacuation into puddle stoamers mine sweepers "Sandown" and "Cracio Fields" who ware much closer inshore.
and "Inpulsive" also evacuating from this boach.
0500
Opened fire on one Hointol.
0525
Opened fire on one J U 00.
0615
Impulsive ordered to proceed to Duniciris and go alongaide East pior.
0621
0625
Evacuation of beach completed. "Crafton" and
Opened fire on S Hottols.
"sandown" and "Cracio Flolds" ordered alongaido
"Creyhound" proceeded. Paddle llinesweopers to discmbark their 700 troops into "Colcutta".
0041
0715
Weighed and proceeded to Sheerness.
Opened fire on 1 Heintal.
1015
Arrived Shoorness, disemberited 700 troops and slipped from buoy and proceeded to La Punno.
completed with oil fuel and provisions.
1710
Anchored in position 02430 La Penno had Air boon Mght used 2".0,
8157
Boats sent in to the BOIDO beach as conditions proviously. Heavy surf running and one Schoot to assist in embariation of about 70
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city port on operations in connection with the evacuation of the B.B.F. from the Duniciple aroa. (Continued).
Wednesday 20th May.
500
All wounded that could be moved evacuated into
Schoot or ships boats all of which returned to
"Calcutta".
Schoot, with a certain number of wounded, sent back to England as she was nearly unmanagoable with her stooring goar in a precarious state.
345
Doats sent in again to collect HOTO troops as they arrived and 18 possible to connect with Lord Corb in view of your message 0127/20th May.
Officer in charge of "Calcutta's" bonts, If P.J. Harch
Cunner, made personal contact with Lord Corb about
0 miles inland, and placed "Caloutta" at his disposal for his or his staff's evacuation. Lord
Cart courteously refused to be evacuated at this stage.
430
One of "Calcutta's a shalers lost.
580
Opened fire on one Dornier.
7710
"Calcutta's" boats returned with more troops and sent in again to La Panno with relief crows.
735
"Sutton" alongside to disembark her troops into
"Caloutta" and return close inshore opposite La
0010
Panno. "Salemander alongside and as for "Subton" above.
1810
Party of tuge and drifters towing own boats aighted, proceeding homewards full of troops. All ordered alongside "Calcutta"to disembarkttheir troops and return to La Panno for mr.
1227
"Java" towing launch alongside.
1328
"Colden Sunbean" towing launch alongaide.
1230
"Lord Rodney" alongside.
1237
"Lord Keith" towing Launch alongaide.
1247
"Lord St Vincent" alongsido.
1250
"Lord Collingwood" alongaide.
1335
Panne at this time, informed that bugs and drifters
Captain (D) 1st D/Y, who WAD senior officer at La were being sent in to load up again.
1350
"Calcutta's" boats returned to ship.
1357
1000
Weighed. Arrived Shoorness. Diserbarked 1000 troops and completed with oil fuel and amition.
Priday 31st Hay.
1040
Anchored off East Margato buoy with "Mallard" and
Slipped from buoy at Shoorness.
3130
"shoorwater" in company.
Saturday 1st June.
0315
Weighed and proceeded with "Mallard" between and W "sheerwater". and X
0500
Commonded patrolling on X route buoyse to return to Sheerness.
0038
ordered fire on one Heinkel who shot had down. attached and
1015
1018
damaged Opened fire on two more Heinkels diving from
Opened "Mosquito". Heinkel
Detached "she reator" to stand by "Mosquito".
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1312
2015
Weighed. Anchored off Horo Light Vessel.
2140
Anchored off East Margato Duoy, "Mallard" and
"shaerwater" in company.
Sunday 2nd June 1040.
0245
0430
Weighed and proceeded with "Mallard" and "shecruntor".
Commenced patrolling in vicinity of.II buoy.
French destroyers "Egervier" and "Leopard" at U and
V bucys respectively.
0710
Last homeward bound ship passed If buoy.
1035
Attacked by 3 J U 88 diving from out of the sun.
4 bombs very close on part bean.
4 bombles vary close on port bow.
4 bombs missed well ahoad.
French destroyers loft patrol.
1050
Attacked by 1 Hednkel dive bombing. 4 bombs missed woll out on starboard board
1140
Attacked by 1 Heinkel with machine gun from 4,000 ft.
1155
Attacked by 1 J U 88 who would not doos through
"Caloutta's" barrage and dropped 4 bombe woll astern.
1350
Orders received to return to Sheerness.
1450
"Mallard" detached to stand by Hospital ship
"Northing" who had been bombed and damaged.
1044
Anohored off Horo Might vessel to malto good confensor trouble and alight damage from near misses.
Monday 3rd June
0510
0550
Weighod. Secured to buoy at shoorness. Discovered further condenser trouble and serious cloud In all reserve food tanks.
All defects made good by 1400 on Tuesday 4th June.
3. During the period at LA Parmo, "Culcutta" had to lie too far from the beach to be of any use for direct embarisation of troops so the principle adopted was to order any smll into "Caloutta" and roturn close inshore for another load, ships alongaide when they ware full, disembark their troops de In the two salvoes each of 4 bombs which foll very close to Calcutta" on Sunday 2nd June it appeared and that one bonb in each salvo had a dolay action three buret buret somo way under the unter whereas the other on impact.
and of the military forces ovnounted has exemplary
5. The conduct and behaviour of my been ship's company throughout.
VICE ADMIRAL
(sgnd.) D. M. LEES.
1940
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BUBJECT: PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. ALICE.
FROM:
THE COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. ALICE.
DAGE:
7th June 1940.
TO:
THE RESIDENT NAVAL OFFICER, POOLE.
(Copy to:- The Commodore, R.N. Barracks,
Portsmouth)
Letter of Proceedings.
Submitted.
in accordance with your verbal instructions.
The following letter of proceedings of H.N.S. ALICE
2. H.M.S. ALICE sailed from Southampton for Dover at
2000 Sunday 26th Hay, loaded with stores, approximately
500 tons, and proceeded in company with H.N.S. KAAD-FALGA
and H.N.B. ABRL TASHAN. On arrival at Dover 1600, 97th
May, orders were received to proceed imadiately to La Panne and discharge.
When four miles out from La Panne, we stopped to pick up a sergeant pilot of a llurricane fighter who had been shot down by the Anti-eircraft ship.
On arrival at the beach, TO found the ABRL TASMAN
close in shore unloading and the KAAP FALGAR enchored close to. I closed the ABEL TASHAN and grounded.
Lieutenant Commander Crick had discobarked and proceeded to local Headquarters for orders. On his return he informed me that we were to proceed to Bray Dunes and discharge there.
This WAS not possible until 1700 when we would float again at High Water. In consequence I decided ryself to go ashore and go to British Headquarters for definite instructions and to arrange hands for unloading.
whilet sahore we were subjected to various forms of aerial attach and we had to take cover with the result that some time had elapsed before I could be driven to Headquarters with the KAAP-PALGA to Bray Dunes to arrive at 8100 28th May, at Bray.
I was then given orders to proceed in company back to La Panne and went down to the Peach to enbark in my
- the shipe to be beached and unloaded, I was then driven
Lieutenant of the ABRE TASMAN hell been wounded which necessitship. Earlier in the afternoon the Ceptain and First command a of H.N.B. ALICE, my Fist Lieutenant - and Lieutenant ated redistribution of officers. 1 una to remain in
Beale the senior officer took command of TASMAN.
Wykeham-Martin was to command the KAAP-PALGA the ABRL Lieutenant
On 1 could just 800 moving off to the westward arrival at the beach I found only two ships -
about the KAAP-PALGA miles away which was then the visibility onboard distance. the
There TASMAN WAS endeavouring to the two appeared to be no signs of life refloat. After ALICE
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Before leaving the beach, I explained the situation to the
Adjutant of the R.A.S.C. unit who had been accompanying no during the afternoon.
On arrival onboard the ABRL TASHAN, Licutenent Doal informed me that in my absence Licutenant Wykehm-Hartin had refloated the ALICE and achored her. He then received a message from the ALICE informing him that the engines of the ALICE had completely broken down and also informed me that the crew etc. had gone over to the KAAP-PALOA which weighed and proceeded without orders from Lieutenant Deal, or informing him of his intentions.
The situation was then appreciated by the Commanding
Officer La Panne, Lieutenant Beal and myself, and Lieutenant
Beal decided that Lieutenant llykeham-Martin and his First
Lieutenant were capable of dealing with the situation that had arisen. The Adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who une remaining ashore knew the orders that had been issued. The possibility of towing the-ALICE to Bray Dunes by the ABEL TASMAN was considered. Owing to the absence of personnel, boats and goar, this project was considered warrantable to delay departure. I consulted Lieutenant Beal and the Colonel
Commending the R.A.S.C. unit, who was Senior Officer, La Panne, and It was decided that I should take over the duties of
First Lieutenant (Lleutenant Deal being single handed) and assist in bringing the ABSL TASMAN back to Dover as it was considered that I could serve no useful purpose otherwise.
The situation who reported to Commander-in-Chief,
Dover, on arrival and he, approving of the appointment, I
remained as second in command.
The movements of ABRL TASHAH have been reported by the Commanding Officer.
VIOE ADMIRA
10 JUN 1940
LIBUTENANT R.N.
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SUBJECT: PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. ALICE.
FROM:
THE COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. ALICE.
DAGE:
7th June 1940.
TO:
THE RESIDENT NAVAL OFFICER, POOLE.
(Copy to:- The Commodore, R.N. Barracks,
Portsmouth)
Letter of Proceedings.
Submitted.
in accordance with your verbal instructions.
The following letter of proceedings of H.M.S. ALICE
2.
H.M.S. ALICE sailed from Southampton for Dover at
2000 Sunday 26th May, loaded with stores, approximately
300 tons, and proceeded in company with H.M.S. KAAP-PALGA
and H.N.S. ABHL TASMAN. On arrival at Dover 1600, 97th
May, orders were received to proceed immediately to La Panne and discharge.
When four miles out from La Panne, we stopped to pick up a sergeant pilot of a Hurricane fighter who had been shot down by the Anti-aircraft ship.
On arrival at the beach, we found the ABSL TASHAN
close in shore unloading and the KAAP FALGAR anchored close to.
I closed the ABEL TASMAN and grounded.
Lieutenant Commander Crick had disembarked and proceeded to local Headquarters for orders. On his return he informed me that we were to proceed to Bray Dunes and discharge there.
This was not possible until 1700 when we would float again at High Water. In consequence 1 decided syself to go ashore and go to British Headquarters for definite instructions and to arrange hands for unloading.
Whilst ashore we were subjected to various forms of aerial attach and we had to take cover with the result that some time had elapsed before I could be driven to Headquarters at Bray. I was then given orders to proceed in company with the KAAP+PALGA to Bray Dunes to arrive at 8100 28th May,
- the ships to be beached and unloaded, I was then driven back to La Panne and sent down to the Peach to enbark in my ship. Earlier in the afternoon the Captain and First
Lieutenant of the ABEL TASMAN had been wounded which necessitated a redistribution of officers. I was to remain in command of H.N.S. ALION, my Fist Licutenant - Licutenant
Wykeham-Martin was to command the KAAP-PALGA and Lieutenant
Beale the senior officer took command of the ABRL TASMAN.
the KAAP-FALGA On I could just see moving off to the weatward arrival at the beach 1 found only two ships -
about two miles away which was then the visibility onboard distance.
and There TASMAN was endeavouring to appeared to be no signs of life refloat. After the ALICS
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FROM
WISTION OFFICER, TEAMS MAIL DEPARTMENT PLOTALLA,
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DATE
58h June, 1940.
TO
RESIDED INFRIGH OFFICER, -
REPORT DE X MA STATE OF THANKS USA FIGHT
3100 - Will
On completing discharge of the Milliary Date at Resease on Day Stat Holleds "Bayal Engle" proceeded $0.00 boy and reported roady to proceed.
that all poddle minorrecyors and ninenveepers were to proceed
On June tas at 0800 a signal wa received from Dover, forthwish to the benefies and I at once week on bound "Raynl Engle end after having extensived extra lifebelts and same refies from the
North Ch22 at Theomenn the ship proceeded to the beneten via vale
"X" ot Full speed.
When half mg & signal use received from Valie Dates ordering "Royel Segie to Resegate to mit instructions DO the ship us trunsed and enchored of: Images to instructions sere received but an Examination Venual called alonguide with a not if directions to minsewospers and podille to proceed to a point 13 adles East of Dunkink as 2200 to transfer I
endervoursi to obtain confirmation that mayor Engla wa ment to be included In the signal - but 200 obtaining this I signalled that
2-8 intended to proceed and left nb 1930a.
mayn2 Engle" wee the first ship to drrive are the beaches at 2200 and I directed the Commissions officer so mehor 8. full 18
rilles from the DO 00 to Leave room for the ships sending an to eachor entern. on arrivel a French director with same Frencis soldiers crrived olongoide and discributed than but by 2320 3 and seen no sign or any bonts although by the sana six or more effects sweepers had arrived and 1 unde a signal to Value Dovor to this
A signal VOB received smo 011 incomers were to be underway account of the shelling which your miny though In the end clear or Dunkirk by 0300g and 1 presuend that this WG on
Costs not very hundred security DD if from "Savel Engle" 10 cost of the shelle weak. full
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A 1300 "noyed sagis" excepted them to veigh and they but
Freugh PHOT but injured one 3 Nagis" end troops - ship put their Segion from to end eventually as clear. compents 8 base point returned 8 ourse comen 1020 Lighter video notice to so the British fheomises which the benebes ⑉ for absence item and USO and about been unmaid for owing of boots extrustrade 0330 helf by to being mml a upined only boiler same the only. lest 120
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manocuvring and one rating near the wall fairly heavy shelling use in outside the harbour W88 slightly wounded by a splinter. On progress hemp wreck air the bearing - 30 88 soon 00 I 769 just clear or round I found the Dort peddle and mony fathoms arriving of hands the entrance to the Dorto I stopped and got B musber the of cleared on with knives to clear ito The bearin- ma the and 2 was able to proceed though Ny half practically In increasing light the ship WOB shelled from - a speedo coant I picked m a Service notor Jounch une also lifebox: and to the west of Dunkirko but was 20% hito Soon after gun 1e position ving the towad them back to the Worth Copúvino.
the Commanding Officer of Hollod, "Crested Engle" but from the
NAOLE" I have not yet doen the report from evidence of a survivor it appears that, after I had ordered her to Dunkirk on May 29th, the proceeded alongaido the sestem side of the East Mole at Dunkisk and embarited troups and consulties including many from II 3.3. "Grafton" and a transport which had both been sunk alongside by boabs. Heavy boaling and shell fire WUB experienced but "frested Regle" this unhit with the evening when she had just left the Vole to proceed have with her for 1 or troops and casualties and TROB his by a boob in the engl 0
TO no A fire was started and It appeared that 18 the engines were et: 11 working slowly the Companiting Officer decided to beich the shin. Before or after he ⑈ benched 11 is believed she was hit again by two borbs. It is thought that only a mail proportion of the hip's company were committies but that may 02 the streeth "
cases who were accomptated 1nth mardroom and after the ship were loot in the fire.
H.H.B. "OOLDEN OLN". I would like to & 'il the following return
HOWEIST and Lucas. Although technically Lic to Ludas 10 second in in Tespect or th report of proceedings formided by Reutenants
First Mentenant and there in no doubt that the initiative and
R.NoV.No Officer), Lieut. Neumen has curried our the Jusice of commend of the ship (se on R.N.R. Officer #: Lieud being an by the ship d 128 the absence of have Commiting
2 elmost entirely to Membership Research the took
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Officers Lieutenants Lucan and/Denting who did excellent work matters - but I consider that the part he played in these operations have Paken any sotive part in the not been for his highest Seadership and Littletive 001000 agle would not is We they of the commentation and I on convinced Shirt had is
Lucan 340 & who handles the ship with great abill, and OR the
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messure as due to the his fact personal efforts on the DD well his handling of the ship.
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The Officers in Command, H.M.S. GOLDEN EAGLE through
FROM
The Senior Officer, Thames Local Defence Plotilia.
DATE
4th June 1940.
TO
The Extended Defences Officer, Sheerness.
SUBJECT Report of Proceedings - Golden Ragle. May 23
June 2nd 1940,
Submitted
On May 29th about 1045 8' in received orders to proceed to position 9 miles East of Dunkirk and embark troops.
position
Ship sailed at 1140 and arrived in oth of Quint
Bank bucy about 1820 where a number of men were Been swimming in the water. GOLDEN EAGLE picked up cll that remained in the water (nome 285) and it W&O realise: that two trawlers were also present picking TO men. A: French destroyer was present but left without taking any part in the rescue work.
It was ascertained that these survivors (British soldiers) were from H.M.S. WAVERLAY who had been sunk by bombs about an hour previously.
Ship when proceeded straight back to Margate and anchored at C035, May 30th.
At 0445 went alongside and disembarked survivors.
Margate Y route "y"
RET
22 when P. signal was
COPY.
Department
133.
use 26 to Ship was
259
route to buay, when at sure of his position
57 Groville Hall, finally returned to
Grovillo Place.
N.W.6.
had 2137. previously made a signal
1 was seen by a medical tended Shoomess. Defences Officer, d shore. off and proceeded alongaide
5th. June x up with oil.
1940.
of any orders 11 vas receetings were then as
Dunkirk harbour entrince.
11th reference to your signal a but failed.
Forward my recommendations" Report of at noon Proceedings to received to the case deck and I after regret and list tion 2: miles N.S. 02
bearing 224 deg. 2.4 miles.
ut 40 troops from the beach.
ope were further East and
08 Agnel OF the already logo proceedings. been 1 reference un unable This, by to 1 the give understand DeOrg a report acilities in present would be of greater
+L.D.Fx and 1 submit given that if of report urgents that I return to the base number aeeded. of troops miting by
1
or ships in immediate out individuals for special
I find 10 difficult to single
'athoms in position
17 deg. 3.25 miles.
see the entire ship's
У using ship's ropes
10's boats and two small magnificantly
Troops from beach to ship.
5 days evacuation.
12" and inshore swell ipo had to vade into 3 feet deserving of praise the
The following members are for the reasons by changing the boats
Mout. 2002 for very imbing, shelling and secial reops per hou." here d gun's crews were under uncollent for THE THE THE formed tion and embarking opera arked about 340 troops, charge or a motor launch and reacue drifting boats, taking them to the

"ROYAL EACLE. I have not yet received the report who 18 on loave proceedings from the Communding Officer H.M.S. "Royal 4
ORDERAL
In concluding my report I should like to emphasise a excellent work done by officers and ships' companies of 11
three NA Vessols. None of the Officers of these had had ony previous Service experience end the ships case were 0 misterco of & for pensioners and reserve mon with
Only ordinary seemen, 7.124 engineroom and steward statts seurchlight detachment.
Although everyone played their part well, I noticel particular the 1.424 otewards who appoared to resent luving role and were the first to assist with bosts' CYCWS EDD
requiring volunteer DUE sion, und finally the three rensime
Jemes So Serman 0/J3192 of the "Golden agle" (alreedy
O.P.O. 1111im Jo Jones 0/32950 und 0.2.0 Percy 1.1.
of the "Royel sugle", whos not only proved towers of utra thei rather incxprcionced officers, but by their cheered and mergy contributed in my opinion COPO shon any other individus 10 toverds the xcellent work performed by the eas beach for OV ounting troops, means keeping the ship feels
Licut. Helyer (8) FUR
valuable help and nacistance of resoue.
Special praise 10 are coxemain of the ship for (1)
organisation for the Peception troops(2) his coolness and one an excellent stending throughout the whole proceding young H.O. retings. (3) the sid duties he performed with address care and thoroughmess.
Ordinary sexen 333201
essisted the Consulain in atten wounded with untiring oure and
I filling sir,
Yours obsdient
E.
Farron

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Dynam. 261 246
The Officers in Command, H.M.S. GOLDEN EAGLE through
FROM
The Senior Officer, Thames Local Defence Flotilla.
DATE
4th June 1940.
TO
The Extended Defences Officer, Sheerness.
SUBJECT Report of Proceedings - Golden Ragle. May 23
June 2nd 1940.
Submitted
On May 29th about 1045 S 10 received orders to proceed to position 9 miles East of Dunkirk position and embark troops.
Ship sailed at 1140 and arrived in 00th of Quint
Bank buoy about 1820 where a number of men were seen swimming remained in the water (some 285) and it was realised that in the water. GOLDEN EAGLE picked up all that destroyer two trawlers was were present but left without taking any part in the also present picking up men. A
French rescue work.
ascertained that these survivors (British soldiers) were It was from H.M.S. WAVERLAY who had been sunk by about hour previously.
Ship then proceeded bombs straight back an to Margate and anchored at C035, Key 30th.
At 14 0445 Margate y route went alongside and disembarked survivors. "Y"
22 when F signal was
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260
use INS te "X". Ship was route to Hgth buoy, when
= sure of his position
C.O. ROYAL EAGLE's letter of 5thJune'40
finally returned to concerning Report of receedings.
had 2137. previously made a signal
1 was seen by R medical a shore. off and proceeded alongaide
II
d up with oil.
THE SHEERMAIS. EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER
of any orders it was receedings were then as
Dunkirk harbour entrance.
a but failed.
Submitted, I entirely concur with the tion 21 miles N.S. 02
remarks made by Lieut. Commander Farrow.
bearing 224 deg. 2.4 miles.
ut 40 troops from the beach.
The officers and men mentioned ope were further East and also came under my own personal notice acilities in present and I can fully endorse the would be of greater recommendations made.
I would like also to menti n number aceded. of troops waiting by the comswain (leading seaman) of H.INS.
or ships in immediate greyhound's motor boat, which after
H. GREYHOUND had been bombed worked
'athoms in position
02/1
for a time from the ROYAL EAGLE.
57 deg. 3.25 miles.
The name of this rating is not y using ship's ropes known, but I was much struck by his
10's boats and two small coolness and devotion to duty.
proops from beach to ship.
11" and inshore swell yps had to wade into 3 feet by changing the boats troops per hou." here ambing, shelling and sesial
OPFICER, COMMANDER FLOTILLA. THAMES LOCAL DREPERING otion gun's and crews embarking were operations barked about 340 troops,

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Dynam. 261
FROM
The Officers in Command, H.M.S. GOLDEN EAGLE through
The Senior Officer, Thames Local Defence Flotilia.
DATE
4th June 1940.
TO
The Extended Defences Officer, Sheerness,
SUBJECT Report of Proceedings Golden Eagle. May 23
June 2nd 1940,
Submitted
On May 29th about 1045 8 '9 received orders to troops. proceed to position 9 miles East of Dunkirk and embark position
Ship sailed at 1140 and arrived in mith of Quint
Bank buoy about 1820 where a number of men were seen swimming in the water. GOLDEN EAGLE picked up all that remained in the water (some 285) and it was realise: that two trawlers were also present picking TO men. À French destroyer was present but left without taking any part in the rescue work.
It was ascertained that these survivors (British soldiers) were from H.M.S. WAVERLSY who had been sunk by bombs about an hour previously.
Ship then proceeded straight back to Margate and anchored at C035, day 30th.
At 0445 went alongside and disecharked survivors.
At 1000 proceeded irom Margate y route "Y"
and arrived at the Dyck bucy at 1322 when 8. signal was received saying that ships were to use 26 to "X". Ship was turned about and proceeded by "X" route to - buay, when the Commanding Officer did not seem sure of his position and returned to "R" buey and then finally returned to
Margate where ship was burthed at 2137.
The Commanding Officer had previously made a signal to say he was unwell and on arrival was seen by a medical officer on the pier and was sent ashore.
GOLDEN EAGLE then shoved off and proceeded alongaide
H.M.S. GUILLEMOT at 2359 and filled up with oil.
decided to leave or Dunkirk. Proceedings were then as
At 0430 in the absence of any orders it was follows:-
0742. Passed close to Dunkirk harbour entrince.
Tried to with pierhead but failed.
harbour. 0807. Lighthouse bearing 224 deg. 2.4 miles.
get in touch Anchored in position 21 siles N.B. 0:
Lewered two Dunkirk High embarked about 40 troops from the beach. and
Received information beats and that more troops were further present last number of boats and acilities of in greater
BAGINE would be
1005. Weig had large and proceeded. number of troops immediate waiting by
Zuidmoote Sanatarium 1035. Goserved and no boats or ships in viciuity.
1040 bearing 237 deg. ship's ropea
Anchored in 21 fathoms 3.25 in position miles.
Dunkirk High communication lighthouse ashore by using beats and two small boats secured creews water for ashore to keep from and difficult boats trip tide beach, by using shallow afloat about ferried and two but 60 water troops ship's troops troops by and had changing per inshore from shelling to hourstere vade beach the swell here into boats and to secial 3 ship. feet
1
embarked. and machine every gunning During took this place, time and action bombing, gun's and crews embarking were operations continually on the alert and in Embarked about 340 troops, continued without a break.

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Dynamo 135
/
262
FROM
COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.Y. "CHRISTOBELZI".
DATE
June 2nd 1940.
TO
TENDED DEFENCES OFFICER SHEERNESS.
NARRATIVE OF EVENTS FROM FIRST SIGNAL TO ARRIVING AT SHEERHESS.
Sir,
I beg to submit the following report:-
On receipt of your signal passed to me by H.M.Y. "Caleta" I
proceeded to Outer Bar Buoy and met H.M.Y. "Caleta", "Amulree", and
"Glala" I was handed your letter by "Glala" instructing be to take these raghts to the North Goodwin Light Vesselo there to close the
Exami: tion Vessel for further instructions, we proceeded in line ahead outenant Dunning knew the channels ovin nation Vessel I decided to anchor my ordered my engines to be started and
1 Examination Vessel, as it was now ted a defect, I gave orders for
INSERTION NO. 6.
unination Vesselsat 0600 and proceed rade
P-247
10 running and I decided to proceed to
M.010946/40.
ported to the Examination Vessel,
, at 1000 my engineman reported that he inchored off Remagate Pier and
NORE LOCAL DEFENCE FLOTILIA - Report ship's singhy for my routing instr stion and at *015 were underway for D- ink.
Operations off French Coast during proximately 51 degrees 12' No 2 de rees acuation of Dunkirk.
cers 87 and W hine gunned, his burst
I gave orders to my gun layer not to
311 within range as I did not think he run at his heighto immediately we
61.5
HIS PAPER IS TO BE INSERTED HERE.
at Drokirk at 1530, as I saw a lot of
I we.it off in the ship's dinghy to see on board, There was too much surf ormed roops that these troops were French and hat are would be swarped, I learnt that
D the ship and decided to cruise about
ODS would arrive at about 1700 at that as there spoken by a sloop who asked
: some description to embaile these men,
Minually chelled and bambed, at about get troops off to him, from that part our stern the last bomb falling st across was to aveg our stern down a few
3 this aeroplane which was a heavy ter ad a direct hit with our Lewis guy into flamer arl he creshed into the seal,
I cannot 81 this aeroplane
: the British troope at Dunkirk I
aed. hopeng to find & boat to bring than is a Whaler adrift which we managed to lintely sent these two boats ashore proxin sity 1750 this was very

+645
Ship's position now untenable and recelled
1720.
When boats returned with last load
1
proceed close inshore to avoid shell bursts.
1840
Arrived Dunkirk harbour and proceeded are foremost.
1850.
Berthed alongsido East Pier and embarked the
870 treops
During embarkation continuer air attack and shelling took place, ships guns were frequently in action
2058.
Cas's off and proceeded with abou: 1250 trops on board.
0015. Saturday 1t Judee
Anchored in Margate Road
0603.
Alongside Margate Pier.
Disembarked trom
The Commanding Officer now returned or board.
0800.
Cast off from Margate Pier and anchere in
(94).
Went alongside H.M.S. GALLANT for C
1935.
Proceeded Sevards Dunkirk and at 2235 Lightel unknown obstructions in In, vicinity of No 70 Dunitick Road the weather was very 16.23 and thick smoke from Dunkirk obscured everythings and 2t was decided to amitee hatman
"FG" and "W" buoys until dayligh
0315 2nd June proceeded bac
545.
1114 left for Sheerness who
The Senior Opficer of the I
and Book command 01 the ship, se ashore on leave.
connection with the proc we "
like to emphasise the a
whole ip's company.
It is difficult to single commendation bat undoubtedly th
James Seamar O. No C/J 3192 wa and the individual work done by cn the beach itself was outstan
XI.
The Sheerness. Extended Defences Office
Forwarded
4th June 1940
found in acorphecked and found in accordance with Regulations ecked and found in ref action taken able to action taked for to actionserived and checked able to or hecked ahable to select (C.W.
hecked and found in acaci accordang up for interview sent received and scate received and checked

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Dynamo 135
262
ROM
COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.Y. "CHRISTOBELEI".
DATE
June 2nd 1940.
TO
TENDED DEFENCES OFFICER SHEERNESS.
BARRATIVE OF EVENTS FROM FIRST SIGNAL TO ARRIVING AT SHEERIESS.
Sir,
I beg to submit the following report:-
On receipt of your signal passed to me by H.M.Y. "Caleta" I
proceeded to Outer Bar Buoy and met H.M.Y. "Caleta", "Amilree", and
"Glala" I was handed your letter by "Glala" instructing ne to take these raghts to the North Goodwin Light Vesselo there to close the
Exami: ation Vessel for further instructions, we proceeded in line ahead led by "Caleta" as Sub. Lieutenant Dunning knew the channels owing to non appearance of Examination Vessel I decided to anchor my ships for the nighto at 0400 I ordered engines to be started and to go and see 11 I could finithe Examination my Vessel, as it was now dawn at 0500 my engineman reported a defect, I gave orders for rema: der of yachts to close Examination Vesselsat 0600 and proceed according to instructions received.
Ramsgate for repairs, which I reported to the Examination Vessel,
& eventually got one engine running and I decided to proceed to had the Port engine I anchored off Remagate Pier and just before arriving at Ramsgate at 1000 my engineman reported than he immediately proceeded running ashore in ship's dinghy for Rg routing instr stion these I was given without and at *015 were underway for D- irk.
28' E we were attacked Junkers 87 and = hine gunned, his burst
When we were in position approximately 51 degrees 12' No 2 de reed of fire feal all round by the a shipo I gave orders to sy gun layer not to would be able to Lewis grun at his heighto imediately we open fire on him until he was well within range as I did not think he opened fire he sh ered ae our off.
how I could waiting to be embarked, I weat on boardo There was too such surf troops (°f the Casino off in the ship's dinghy to see
I anchored at Drokirk at 1530₂ as I saw a lot of running ( get Home of these troops that these troops were French and would land, I was also informed abo would be swemped, I learnt that a party crown the boat so much, that would arrive at about 1700 at that part to of of the about 50 British troops to the ship and decided to cruise about men, see if beache I returned some description to embable these me I went s I could find a boat and was of there spoken by a sloop who that asked part on to the take his BI as bc. La Panne and try and get troops chelled off to and him, bombed, from at about this time beach, 70 were being continually our stern the last bomb a for fulling 1
in about 30 It a alvo of bombs only effect fell across was to areg our which storn was down a heavy bomber the water. away, We the opened fire on this ad a aeroplane direct hit with our Lewis the guys as and c his her type Starboard ships Dornier were engine also 17 we busit firing register into I cannos flames cat arl he this creshed aeroplane into sea definitaly.
steament back 2 had at promised all possible to speed hoping to adrift find which a boat we to managed bring then to
As embark the British treope at Dunkirk I
Pack off, and ate we up were with our fortunate dingay in I finding immediately at a proxip a Thaler sent sty these 1750 two this boats was very ashore
"ed to embark troops

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Dynamo 140. 25356
OFFICER,
- 269 2
6th June, 1940g
08/10/18, REPRESENT.
252
CONFIDENTIAL
Dynama,
WE
UNITED
NEW
shalls commenting officer
FROM The Extended Defences Officer, Breating Ms ship UNITED
Sheerness.
DATE...
7th June 1940.
MAIN For coolness and
$ Officers and other renks brought from Dunkirk Dy
"Christobal II" June 1st 1940.
263
Varney. R.A.S.C.
rth Fus.
3449762.
1/5 Battallion Lanes 7000
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3450550.
rhurst Fus.
3451380.
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Linden. Fus.
3445062.
.
/lor.
6018271.
ml Resex regiment.
Green. Fus.
3450323.
1st 5tho Laneashire Fuso
11y. Fus.
3446761.
1at 5the
Butler Pus.
3449109.
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7339992.
** H.H. Colson.
T92456.
2nd RoAoSoCo Corpo Asso Parka ReA.S.C.
is Bettes:
T58067.
mon. Fur.
3449949.
1st 5th. Battellion Legos Fus.
ngleton Fun.
3445064
Crampton.
3448391
and Func
3450278.
ance. Fun.
3446130.
mdwick. Fus.
3449797.
3445292.
3444120.
Ples.H.S. n allo Oddie John George Belshaw. John Fus. Henry Blagg.
Armstrong.
3449829
3449908
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6th June, 1940.
252
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comminiting officer
The Extended Sheernes. Defences Officer,
Hresting ids ship unique
These 7th June 1940.
WAS For coolares
Increasive energy and
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Dyrams 136. 2514
COMMANDING OFFICER, Helle Ba /GALETAN
Must
ATE. 3rd June, 1940. has
Dev.
EXTENDED DEFENGES OFFICER, SHEERNESS
a had
REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS.
Say 30th, 0830. Underway in company with 'Ihristobel 11",
Channel, South Sdinburgh Channel and Foreland Buoy. Anchored
Amulree 9 and Glala" for North Goodwin by Case Deep, Knob are B. Goodwin, 0100 May 3tate
0645. Ins ructions from Examination Vessel to proceed to La working and was proceeding to Sanagate for repair.
anne by route X15. "Christobel" signalled one engine not
0715 Underways Had a defect in steering which delayed start, finally La go: underway at 0800s Arrived Dunkirk 1145, cent on to off, and decided to anchor and send in Launche Lovered Launch
Hanne, reached at 1245. Very fee small boats to bring troops which broke down almost at beach. Conditions on beach very difficult flat nature and 9 fresh on shore breeze.
This combined owing to its voter considerably namered embarkati Be
Launch towed with low VAB holsted in hourd to effect airs.
in between followed shot the Shortly down, way Nurvicanes back the back after pilots was to and this. attacked ship landing a considerable by by destroyers low parachute. riging tvd dog round of Measerschmitt. fight Fighters our use took lanes not were place being underway, by bombers who boubed of channel, shere the vater 188
back towards be Topy shallow. launched boat again, and 11 again found made to towards seamined aide By this time 11 was about 1500. broke went down. Hauled the in shore board so resume attempt at repairs.
The Avidad Officer and drew of "Amilree" aftervards which 16 had sare gone on nambed Commodore Officer shore, "Amilree", on Comiending our were Stephens starboard brought at 1700 on board) abourd, EXPOXA side in small aft stempting and vas of boot shortly the Mosting. beam which to code fire and took 10rge with Commanding them agaide. mitor considerable off. boat y
Shortly afterwards. and oree shelle returned Common buret under Batteries our counter opened on both sides, and under the port and bow.

inst as 10:00 Treath as "ery 11th and there was 3 THE mail rad as soob are (8) their non Untto the Than ONE the growted, tip
01 area with the assistance 02 some of the through and by as any to their managed to get her float in flost with 15 meen 0230 two of my crew as board 1 0100 Do and two of my C. in Hie dinghy, the wheler WAS to a great struggle as therevere only Whree 0022 in 10, as 1021
these wave got on troun I sent the that nd directing smother Train Ith traging arrived back with * Officer and getting Than are the heach, hise capsi mall in She Burf but fortuni she THE DOB tilease nen vere being yot 01. board ve were:
Jumber 00 If studi out to suu to well for 30 will we bonber 310
us une fullowed us out bombing us but they fell way vide office work, as soon as I decmed it advisable I steamed Thick for the
H
les
JEI
At about 1730, a motor beat hailed us that he broken down, could we do anything about it. Took off)
Lieut. Irving R.N.R. and crew n.board, and decided motor boat. The officer had been going backwards and from the beach Since Tuesday without stopping with inexperienced crew, and both he and they had done 15
Job or work and were uttely exhausted.
At about 1800 an led an L.O. full of trops aboard 34 troops and one padre. E.L.C. was broken the decidersin chargeynComeender Shoul and her deaboard. They aleashed been on the move since Tuesday
Descrest. Ascitimes greatly desired that the 368.00 should fall into enemy hands, it wasstaken in 1845
quite impossible to get more troops abourd, and at all washshaped for (SheePnes; as the hadoto be
.CIX DJDOS
All this time, there had been several dive boald vision 702 02 sew MI
no of the beaches. UAB we weldame came past Dunkirk It was being enemy attoraft and theirishäre artillery still subjected to a dénsiderable air your
Hombers were brought down. has телода of 6851095
Whens. HeOp between Dunkirk and B# budy, broke
4a must mind twice and WHE finally secured by fourlatout Dines.
based and tide for Horse Channel.
off N. Foreland 0300 for
Sheerness at approx. 0945.
landed in all, 2 Naval Officers, 6 ratings, cot asses among them, Tand one padre. edd instituted
0752 natural d'more B/W 11 DAMAGE TO SHIP. vrew od has 3200 badeawal only in places were scored, and on buoys in the were launch the petrol
Two calcium flares amestied up.
userg was fractured and glass broken in shteldelong redamaged the propeller shafts. rboard buraterks, shrapnel from shell fire. Shells which suray beam, was damaged by motor boat which ramaed the has in the food Itam at
221v ones SOD.
Sub.

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252
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Dynama,
FROM
shalls Comminding Officer
The Extended Defences Officer,
Hreating his ship unice
Sheerness.
DATE
7th June 1940.
MAIN For coolness
Insurancive energy and
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Drynams 13%
965
COMMANDING OFFICER,
DEFENCES OFFICER,
H.M.Y. GLALA.
ADMIRALTY SHEERNESS. HOUSE,
4th June, 1940.
Siro
I have the honour to report that having received orders, I
proceeded from Sheerness in conjunction with three other Yeahte:
at 1930 on Thursday 30th May, 1940.
Shortly after midnight we were in the vicinity of the North
Goodwin Light Vessel, and as we were unable to contact the
Examination Tug the Yacht "ChristobellII", the senior ship ordered us to anchor.,
At dawn I received a signal from the Senior Officer I weighed that and he was closed to and entered Amulree" unable at Shortly the Dunkirk Tugo to before and proceed 'Roads' Having "Caleta" eleven owing received about and the to 11300 we French engine proceeded orders anchored No Coast trouble, from steamed by off was her route so the eighted along I beach delivered "X", the and 3 coast miles we tow then
East of about 1230, "Golden Bagle" to us to close She asked when us to this
WBC halers which were full 02 could be of assistance, but wo Dunkirk, signalled soldiers alongaide and she replied completed that she we was asked alright if we and that we could be of more use further alongo
Off "Venomous" called us up and alose informed to the us her motor La boat Panne had H.M.S. broken down inshore. transports, No went and having
49
piero We contacted As securing were allowed all 01 then she towing but ready which was went them alongside the now to nam was back way to boat go getting back constructed drift inshore. and to were took when we the to underway were informed it beach the filled. in we of beach left tow took Агщу and we completely that with At and and closed them this this returned abe anchored a as time single point had H.M.S. new close took three wird to with strand. our as "Vivacious" out the boats possible, steering and the on her destroyer. at intention It whaler. which that was and ropes ly moment impossible to Sclent continuously the bombing became repair and intense. it shelling without make A which Captain for the had RaNa open been in sea going Yacht and No.1 all the 05
the smaller Patrol power ordered lowed craft him outo

vall inst as 10:00 Threadh is "ery 11th and there vas 3 my crew as soch (LLB (6) from mon got titto the The O2F the growted, sunds a of my C. in the dinghy, the whele the Stay and two WOOD 15 meen and two of my CUSTOM B board PM 2280 N
ago in first managed to get her aloat the stery and 30
y to their with the assistance 02 arone of the through and by those great struggle as therevere only three 00.05 in 20g if smother Trank rise Harry urived back with * Officer and 4 SC
- impose got on troma I sent the their nd diagin TOWN
getting have am the heach hise capsimal in *he Burf but fortunate she THE non Whene men were being yot 201. board we were in
Justice are 111 stude our 80 BUT do weet for 3 July DIC boather sidi
WE and followed us out bombing us but they fell way vide of a mark, I as soon as I decmed it advisable I steamed Thick for the lox
0.0m the
We weighed and proceeded 15 yards seturn and to part
Yacht "15" but on our way out a bomb fell directly between
The angle of its fall caused the majority of the splinter strike her and she had one man killed and two Injured was severely shaken but undemaged and we carried on out in close contact with hero She reported her casualties
No.1 and as I had previourly reported my steering defect ordered by the Captain to return for repairs and accorning as she was unsumed, at 2130, I immediately reported and asked for repaire W
The return WAS safetly accomplished and 110 entered the returned to Sheerness and the repairs having been COLOR
told that to would not be required again. The followings subited further orders.
this time conveying a lifebox
At 1430 on Sunday 2nd June we again proceeded to 30%
arrived about 1845 and 7
RaNo end to Ouptain Wharton R.N. for orders. I was
1000 British troops on a small portion or the beach small boats which were willing were to make an attempt Just
Dunkirk Nole, fast motor borts or over 15 knots and have been ardered the
The majority of the creft going orer to this goins the beach No metter what the past tion SUB at 0230
From Remains at 2045 and followed the same course as lost revalution and became I decided to anymy
0020. 3 sheyed a Jone'se for the next mark but - port
BB for se "W" Buoy 5 wiles from the const. This -
under - engine, broth we were unclose not by three Yachte POTURN WE
continuously heavy the from which dive
They had been stone so Nao basch they said include Mther lerge gane not book NY -
they theought the faster boats there in front had had got that the Groups could right of the
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They I been to FREE of the - beach mtll become dran - -
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REPRESENT.
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USE
MARA communiting ifficer
FROM
The Extended Defences Officer, firecting his ship unique
Sheerness.
DATE...
7th June 1940.
for coolness energy and
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SECRET
useless and as the other Yachts had proceeded at 0230 and there was no sign of any ship needing assistance I decided to proceed to Sheerness We arrived there at 1030.
I regret that innnei thes of my trips did we carry out any work of real value in comparison with what was being done, and that in both cases defects should have hindered our efficiency.
I have the herour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
SOD. John Dow
Sub.Lieutenant, R.N.V.Ro ly

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252
CONFIDENTIAL Dynama, 26)
NA comminiting 08/100
The Extended Defences Officer, resting ids ship unique theerness.
DATE
7th June 1940.
exhaustive morey and
MARA For coolness
The Comodore in Charge sendeting in the theerness.
Chief Inglative
102. Senior Officer, Themes Local
Defence Flotills.
Los in organizing the cope and for the and
I wish to recomend the for Officer, Themes Local Defence
0/210035 To Helo
111a, Commander 3.0.Cordesux R.N.
18100 as Instership of the ship's company
,R.C.S. L.R.C.P. for his great
1 whole organizati the ml include of this
SECRET Dysams 267 251
6/3/950
Dellate
Lost OF Insterchip
DISAUDING
touted Defences
Officer,
0/36170070. for extrice.
2nd June, 1940.
WASH on the
Total (though which WB successful consent of the this
0 engage the enery DU sailed free eing in 612 Penpects endy for one BEE
I hire the honour to report that
- hosey boolding and
5 ml how 110010 real hearness at 1930 30th My, 1940 and al initiative wa
- able so take an schored t OFF Nowth Co drin Maht Vegnel receeded to the Downo for orders. 10
about proseeded 0.030 instructions 31at by Boy "X" at and about route received 0530 so La to anno arriving about 1200. on arrival antions a seining to ldters from the began 10 vick and to tou out
D stoom was to be found looking to the ships.
each to verious der 12 fill yere and merchant
534. 14312 of H.V.D.
pontooms in 2 fathers he
As 1500 when making fast two he was always to be and the ship. Ze showed shelling beach and one energy shell bogan buret attacks and replied approximately districting ad itself. He also took chuning flooted attention the ship 50 of yerdo the to ground. londamn shood No and 100
1V. and 10 to be especially under at 1700 and got underway out heavy gunfire. again In all 170 towed
Renaacent for the
11 ponhoone to 1900g
2 he directed his ship
NI Bunkerque and for his erom At this time up DO received a signal team yacht Grieve which
Besches) Yache to Captain directing Howeon to Inner operation Hamble (8.11.0a from Peture No.1
through the stern gland.
DD his ship VOD making

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08/10/8,
252
CONFIDENTIAL
UNIVERSITY
FROM
SEA comminiting 08:100
The Extended Defences Officer, resting is ship unique
Sheerness.
DATE 7th June 1940.
THE For coolness extensive energy and
TO.....
The Commodore in Charge unisting in the
Sheerness.
SUBJECT. Senior Officer, Themes Local
Rellefle Chief ingineers
Defence Flotills.
Hom in organizing the roops and car the emberition and
I wish to recomend the
THE R.N.
0/210035 20 Hedo
Belon as leadership
L.R.C.F. for his great
D of the ship's company and also for a whole organizati shown during the mal incluses of this operation Dynamo.
overboard when the wholer capsined
Ris gallant action in going
0/32950 Dailably
100 OF Insurance inthe the water for over an hour remaining to clear alongoide ROYAL BAGLE end
I propeller or the motor boat RIS,
G/J3170070. for praise.
consider, worthy of the greatest
We on the
Lettle Name (though commond of the chip
(Sd) W. E. CORNABE
orando VBB successful doe honry boolding and
CAPTAIN, age ml has Little real
EXTENDED DISTRIBUTE OFFICER.
and Initiative van
⑈ use able to take an for aevosion mannay enrough ПДО CTIOPES, steam VISA
always ready, TO and auty. when off watch he was to be found looking to the welfare of the troops.
10. Seaman LR/JX 173534. 14332 of H.S.D. be
Monarda John Henry Williams is Gunner he was always to Ze remarkable Vigourously found at for his coolness to devotion whenever post see whenever that under opportunity to all duty. energy danger arms hombins were presented threatened ready, attacks itself. and the and 10 ship. to He replied be also especially showed took praised for his pride in his work.
11. Hannaford in of which H.M.D. he directed Renascent his for ship the and courageous manner the B.S.F. from Bunkerque and for which his prompt brought action off in members receiving of the crew of steam yacht Grieve was mined.

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269 2
6th June, 1940.
FOR MAN. THE "COLDID" STATE BIOLE
MADIAN (1). Ment.Comm. Foreon R.H.R. Commencing (fficer for cooldren and ability in handling and directing his ship UNITED
difficult conditions.
(2). Menterent Denicericy For coolness and ability In handling the ship and DD Inexhausive energy and
02:22 In organizing the ship and personally unisting in the evacuation of Milltory Units ware Hrs.
(3). Lieutenant (1) Holver Rellelle Chief signature
For exceptional work outside MS normal dution in organizing the chip for the reception of camusities and troups and for the gersonal emeple or coolness and ability in amberitation and resoue work under lize,
(4). C.P.O. Forez 3.% Hum 0/210033 To -sodo
Commin (Pensiener). for execytional Qualition or Leadarship and direction to duty. The moelient norale or the ship's company and the to smooth end afficient working of the shole organiouts tree 20 to B very great extent to the personal influence of this older.y Chdor Jutty Officers tracts
(Penosonor). For contrass and good qualities of Insterchip
(5)o William 3. Jones 0/32950 Dellails during the evacuation of troops.
(6). Ordinity Secreta Viller 0/77/20070. you untiring care and devotion to the
COOLDEN (1), Meutor NOTERNAL 0.3.5% BALANCE on the indiaposition Officer, Name (though not the of his Commenting officer) ensured comunit of the ship and through Senior ressaning and YOB successful in evacuating his personal example or trape under hosvy boolding and shell fire. A large mader 10 50 yours of age upc has 110010 real undoubtedly experience, the but reason his their personal "golden Englo" use able to take on
900 This afficer example and initiative ven notivo Dark in the evecuntion.
for aevosion many enrough RID CTIOPES, steam -
welfare of the troops.
always ready, TO and ausy. when off watch he was to be found looking to the
10. Seaman Williams IS/JX 173534. 14312 of H.S.D.
-
Monarda John Henry As Gunner he was always to be found at for devotion to duty. danger threatened the ship. 20 showed for coolness under energy presented itself. He also took remarkable his post whenever hombing attacks and replied ops.
NO als Vigourously great care to whenever that omportunity all arms were ready, and 10 to be especially praised for his see pride in his work.
ary on for alw 11. Skipper Hannaford lof H.M.D. Renascent for ship the wel and and courageous of the D.S.P. from Bunkerque and which his
Seamanlike manner in which he directed his for a courag if membe greyse Specimprought action off in members receiving the crew of steam yacht Grieve in recei prs mined.

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270
Dynams 141 255
RECOMMEDATIONS FOR "ROYAL * "GOLDRI"
AND "CRESTED RACER".
SHEERNESS.
271 2
S.O. T.D.D.F.' Letter of 6th June, 1940)
iss
II.
ORNODORS III CHARGE,
"CALNTA", "GLALA
Forwarded, concurring with the
102° Licut. Hells ligfull
Chames Local Defende Flotille.
ecomendations of the Senior Officer,
5 embarking 33 soldiers de disposel while being amount H.O.P.O. (Qual. S.V.O.L
ed. and apparently brought
(Sd) W. E. CORNABE
Levis Gun.
7/6/210.
CAPTAIN.
EXPENDED DEPERIES OFFICER.
Enginement H.O.P.S.
engineroom from 1000 31st doop the engines (which
Irdinary Serven H.O.P.S.
No period and the COOL
XI the troops.
Officer. Sub,Lieut. J.2.
work In resourng the essibilly towing her from her load of soldiers.
& Officer, Sub./deut. Sale vices in towing bonts from
0
officer, sub.ldent. O.P.
work in towing from the back beach 11 about 300 soldiers in all) to smiting his vessels vessel. under pontoons heavy (with gun fire, and with only 4 dealt have in
(Sd) W.E. CORNABE
CAPTAIN.
EXTINDED EXPIRATIONS OFFICER.
4VE TO and uuty. when off mainly watch anrough he was ILAM to be found looking to the of the troops.
10. Seaman Williams LI/JX 173534. 14332 of H.N.D. to be
Monarda John Henry duty. As Gunner he was the always ship. Ze showed found at for his devotion post whenever to danger hombing threatened attacks and He replied also took vigourously remarkable great coolness whenever under opportunity all enery arms were presented ready, itself. and to to be especially praised for to his see pride that in his work.
Hannaford lot which H.M.D. he directed Renascent his for ship the and courageous manner D.S.F. in from Bunkerque and for which his prompt brought action off in members receiving 0: the the crew of steam yacht Grieve was mined.

CONFIDENTIAL
Dynams 141 2555
FROM
EXTENDED DEPENDED OFFICER, SHEERNISS.
271 12
DATE
7th June, 1940.
TO
COMMODORS IN CHARGE,
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR Hells YACHTS "CALNTA", "GLALA"
AND "AMULRES",
"CHRISTOBEL II". (1). Community Officer Licut. Holls Wissull
R.N.V.R. For his resource and skill in embarking 33 soldiers from the beach with the two boats at his disposal while being heavily bombarded.
(2). 0.0. Dunley Seamen H.O.P.O. (qual. S.V.O.L
For the cool manner in which he engaged and apparently brought down in firms a Dornier 17, with the Lovis Gun.
(3). JAMA Damarell, Engineeen R.O.P.S.
L.T./K.X.105230, For not leaving the enginerous from 1000 31st
May until 0830 1st June in order to keep the engines (which were giving much trouble) running.
(4). JIF.C. Head, Ordinary Sevenan H.O.P.S.
For his unfailing help during the whole period and the 0001
and efficient way in which he emberked the troops.
Dunning "CALSTA". R.N.V.R. For his excellent work In resouing the
(1). The Committee Officer, Sub.Lieut. J.P.
Launch under heavy gun fire, end successfully towing her from the Beach, Dunkirk to Sheerness with her load of soldiers.
"GLALA". Dov, R.N.V.R., For his valuable services in towing bouts from
(1). The Commonding Officer, Sub.14eut. Sale the beach under heavy beching attacks.
"AMULRES" robert R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in towing to from smiting been
(1). The Country Officer, Sub-Lioute the O.P.
vessels under postoons heavy gun fire, and with only 4 deck beach 11 (with about 300 soldiers in all) hands in his vessel.
(Sd) W.E. CORNABE
Γ
CAPPAIN.
EXTRIDID OFFICER.
sur Mainly through n10 offorts, steam was always aevosion ready, to and auty. when off watch he was to be found looking to the welfare of the troops.
10. Seaman Williams LT/JX 173534. 14212 of H.M.D. to be
Monarda John Henry to duty. is Gunner he was the always ship. Ze found at for his devotion post whenever under enery danger hombing threatened attacks and He replied also showed took remarkable vigourously coolness opportunity presented itself. 10 to be great care to whenever see that all arms were ready, and especially praised for his pride in his work.
Renaacent for the
11. Skipper Hannaford in lot which H.M.D. he directed his ship prompt seamanlike and brought action and off in courageous members receiving 0: manner the the crew D.S.P. of from steam Bunkerque yacht Grieve and for which his was mined.

Dynam 142 2568
From
272
CAPTAIN H/S SHEERIESS.
Date
7th.June 1940
To.
COMPODERE IN CHARGE, SHEERMESS,
Subject
Recommendations oz officers and men engaged in operation Dynumo!
Submitted:
1. Lieutenant John Stanley Roo R.N.V.R. commanding officer of
H.M.Y. Aronia for devotion to duty, courage in face of attack and for his excellent anvigation and preservation of his ship.
2, Sub. Lieutenant John Gwyn Llewelyn. 1st Lieutenant 02
HoMeYa Aronia for his coolness under fire and davotion to duty in
B.E.F. taking charge of the ship's boat and bringing off members of the
3. Ordinary Signalman John In Vells R.N.V.R. LD9/X.4930 of
H.M.Y. Aronia for quick and efficient signalling during the whole operation.
40 Coxswain Francis Richard Overdon Thompson R.F.P.S. I/T. No., of
E.M.I. Aronia for his leadership of the crew and for his fine example.
5. Lewis Gunner Rodney Matthews for well controlled and accurate fire, with most economical use of amunition.
6. Robert Herbert Soanea R.N.R. 7.3, 2984, Skipper of H.N.D4
onards, for the cool and aktiful handling of his ship under enemy artillery fire and during heavy bombing attacks, and for his men. untiring work in embarking troops. Re set a fine example to the
H.M.D. Monarda Pearce zeal and conrage in taking xember off members
7. Lieutenant Trewhella Lovelock R.N.V.R. Unit officer in of throughout. the B.B.F. under for heavy fire and for the fine spirit he showed
Monarde Hand William energy and cheerfulness at all times for under
8, 2nd Joseph Fingston 1152 O.B./N.K. of extremelfare of & troops on board, end the his the men.
for his untiring cárcumstances. He did everything coolness, possible even during heavy bombing the attacks was an inspiration to
9. Ralph Helps D.R.5211 of H.H.D. steam Honardd, was for Stoker P.O. Hurbert Mainly through his efforts, found looking always devotion ready, to and duty. when off watch he was to be to the welfare of the troops.
10. Seaman John Henry Williams LT/JX Gunner 173534. he was 14312 always of H.M.D. to be
11. Monarda vigourously found great remarkable praised at care for for his coolness to devotion his whenever post see pride whenever that under opportunity to in all duty. his enery arms danger work. is hombing were presented threatened of ready, H.M.D. attacks itself. and directed the Renaacent and 18 ship. to He replied his be also Be for especially ship showed the took seemanlike Skipper and courageous Hannaford manner D.S.P. in which from he Dunkerque and for which his prompt and brought action off in members receiving 05 the the crew of steam yacht Grieve was mined.

Hello TUG "ST. CLEARS"
Dynams 147. 258
SHEERNESS.
- 274
10s KING'S HARBOUR MASTER
7th June, 1940
Sir,
I submit the following report and the movements of H.H.
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 naval ratings under Commander Hayward,R.N.R. on board at 1805 on 98th May.
After arriving at Dover route instructions were issued by -
instian the in South Danna and both turn proceeded and at 0015
25/273
- 2 -
2. 2nd Hand James Cowie X.57 SoCo
: 8 HoMaDa the Renascent who showed great bravery in survivors
Ordo Sea.Ronald Labbo HoOo
Dede 30a Ernest Mc.Xay HoCo eavy smoke. yecht Grieve under difficult conditions of resouring darkness and hip 3. Leonard So Brown the safely throughout H.O. the of operation H.M.D. during Renascent onessy for attacks, steering
140 or Sub, Lieutenant Strathelliot aking off soldiers devotion from Dunkorque. to duty his courage and Waltor Edward Nereer in face R.B.V.R of attack of whilat for 5.
thin. under Percy fire Smith and for Chaplin his careful of R.M.P. handling Strathellist of his
'O' the 6. 7. Ordinary crowdravery Joaman under Ernest fire and Lloyd cheerful Houre example HaO. of 102573 R.M.T. to the of rest Strathelliot S.M.T. of
William James No.leod M/KX his engines in his devotion to during duty the in keeping whole operation, on Uuba Lt. efficiency in E.N.Y. Alonatte II
his courego Reginald and devotion Edward to Lee duty Unit in officer the face of heavy may fire.
9a 3. of S.H.Y. Alomatic II for his efficient and hard work. or He the was shipe care Nessling Enginemen HaOe greatly responsible for the g
to was running 188753 who kept continous vatch
2nd in Hand the oxecution of da duties under extremely
5
conditions.
to.
CAPTAIN.
Rells

H.llo TUG "ST. CLEARS"
Dynams 147. 258
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KING'S HARBOUR MASTER
7th June, 1940
I submit the following report and the movements of Hello
8 "ST. CLEARS" during the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk area.
The tug "ST. CLEARS" under my command left Sheerness, in company th "SUN V", towing eleven naval cutters and with 70 naval ratings der Commander Hayward, on board at 1805 on 28th May.
After arriving at Dover route instructions were issued by -
nation tug in South Downs and both tugs proceeded and at 0015
a 29th May, "SUN V" was involved in collision with H.N.S.
MONTROSE". I scarched the vioinity for two hours but failed to ocate name. I then proceeded as instructed by "MONTROSE". then assing Gravelines we were surprised by fire from a shore battery n a position bearing 022 degrees from Dunkerque Calla buoy. de ontinued on our course for a short time until the firing become ntensified shells falling very close to our stem some of which coled and mank two cutters in tow. I then ordered the helmssan to lter course to bring the battery astern of us, finally steering a course of 080 degrees till out of range of guns. The wireless operator was maintaining continuous eatch 80 1 we able to make in
THE the attack which I considered urgent in view of
THE whole of this time the conduct of my officers and small craft following the same route, This imediately re-broadcast by North Foreland men was admirable. that of Able Seeman Arthur Chawner who was at the whell, particularly he steared the ship with great precision and
Trawler "BLACKBURN ROVERS" was stationed. After some delay 1 proon the course 020 degrees until se arrived at Position 2 shere 11.11.
altered course efficiently when ordered to do 80. De then proceeded ceeded Northern route instructed by travler. then passing Sesport, battery was again opened Destroyers, but two outters sere lost shore batteries as firs, shells falling very close, this up I by H.M.S. "CRESTED and a third out and adrift, towed so my position off La Fanne.
in this action silenced by French this outter was later picked
Commander with six remaining cutters to the bench of La Panno proceeded EAGLE" cutters and anchored off La Panne.
Hayward disputched the immediately. During the shole of and his La embarking Panne acrial troops attacks courage were continuous. and endurance Communder in working outters, continually men showed transporting great troops.
one of
WELB carried I Our anchor. not gun that 8 orew I were came muchine proceeded ammunition the when of manned, within crew outters, ordered gunning behaved to by range the unknown by navel the foremost attack. no. particularly excellently after ratings. destroyer to During assist Lewis by Under a - taking naval at No gun H.M.S. which these bombing one fired by shelter rating machine very had myself, "BIDEFORD" both to been raid exceptional assist. gune in being which hit 1 alleyways have ashore, at but any
During At signalled "HERE" transferred 8200 this required. Engineer to period "BIDEFORD" outters reported I I picked was to who signalled "GOLDEN defect a sked up 70 to EAGLE no French main to STATE PART and proceeded small local boats.
back to I Sheerness closed "HEEN" at slow and speed made due to defect.
(Sgd) W.J. Penney
MASTER
H.M. Tug "ST. CLEARS"

Dynams 147. 259
H.M. Tug "St, Clears",
275
Sheerness.
TO: KING'S HARBOUR MASTER.
7th June, 1940.
Sir,
Tug "St. Clears" during the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk of Hollo area.
I submit the Ang report and the movements naval in company with "Sun Via, towing eleven naval outters and
The Tug "St. clears" under my command left Sheerness,
28th May.
ratings under Cormander Hayward, R.N.R.Ro on board at with 1205 70 on
0015 examination tug in Sauth Downs and both tugs proceeded and
After arriving at Dover route instructions were issued by locate same. I then proceeded as instructed by "Montrose". to
"Montrose". I searched the vicinity for two hours but failed on 29th May, "Sun V" was involved in collision with H.M.S. at passing in Gravelines we were surprised by fire from a shore battery Then on our course for a short time until the firing because intensified a position bearing 0220 from Dunkerque C.W. buoy. We continued 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 finally stearing a course of 020°
till out of range of guns. The us, 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 a and by North Foreland Redio. During the the same route. This sarning was received conduct of my officers and men THE admirable, that of Able Sesman Artime Chawner who was at the wheel,
0200 efficiently when ordered to do SO₂ No then proceeded on the course ship with great precision and altered course
Rovers" Was some delay I proceeded Northern route we arrived at position 3 where H.M. Trawler "Blackburn by Destroyers, very close, were lost in this action and a a this battery was silenced passing Newport, shore batteries again
Eagle" adrift, this cutter was proceeded with a third cut but two cutters later picked up by H.M.S. "Crested and towed cutters cutters to my and position to anchored the beach off off of La La La Parme. Panne Panne. I and Commander commenced time Hayward at embarking troops During the whole of the and immediately. continuous. Commander Hayward his the courage troops.
attacks were and endurance in working the cutters, the guns were manned, after Lewis gun by myself, guns at
Our the foremost by/navel a rating being one of supplier with crew ammunition of outters, by naval the ratings. We fired machine both which any and and and and and and a Garried out that a came machine within gunning range attack. particularly Under taking at these one shelter very exceptional in I alleyways 1050
in anchor decks when ordered by me. destroyer which had "Bideford" been ashore, the crew behaved excellently During one bombing raid his but to signalled unknown to assist proceeded H.M.S. to assist.
was to "Golden 70 Eagle" French and troops from The small defect local was boats.
up to main engines. situation to H.M.S.
back "Hebe". a to Sheerness I closed at "Hebe" slow and speed saked made due me necessary to to defect. report (Sgd) report W.J. then Permey. proceeded
H.M. Master. Tug "St. Cleara".

Dynom 2153 Dute/ 263 "So
279
I
H.H.S. "Brandaris,"
c/o. G.P.O.
London.
6th June, 1940.
The Vice Admiral Commanding Dover,
Dover Castle,
Dover.
Sir
Department A.275 260
-3ECRET-
two/
REPORTS ON "DYNAMO" OPERATION.
my
(copy to:- COMMANDER-IN-CHISP, THE NORE).
are forwarded with reference to Hore General Order 448.
Reports and recommendations on Operation "Aynamo"
Supmary 08 Reports enclosed.
1. From Extended Defences Officer, Sheerness, concerning the following vessels:-
H.M.S. "ROYAL SAGLE"
H.M.S. "GOLDEN EAGLE"
}
LA with reference also to if
No: N.1.1/14/015 of and June,
1940, to Commander-in-Chief,
The Nore. Copy to Vice-idairal,
Dover.
H.M.Y. "CHRISTABEL II"
H.M.Y. "CALETA"
H.M.Yo "G "GLADA"
H.M.Y. "AMULREE"
in From Captain M/S, Sheerness, concerning the following veasels:-
H.M.D. "MONARDA"
H.M.D. "RENASCENT"
H.M.Y. "ARONIA"
H.M.T. "STRATHELLIOT"
From *ST. Commander of Dockyard, Sheerneas, concerning H.M. the
CLEARS".
.
ary LEX. Q be a "AMULRER"/ matter for (my reference regret P.A.7/02 that to dated this vessel 8th June, was 1940), diverted 10 out from would pontoons the appear the report of the Commanding Officer,
Tom may valuable which carry she out was a seemingly performing being minor remed in towing administrative and aunk by a
ritish destroyer in the resulted Downs. in her report forwarded by Commander H.M. of no Ockyard, with reference to June, the 1940, 10 is observed craft that arew.
'ST. OTLEARS" Sheerness, is manned dated entirely 7th by a civilian Yard
(Sd.) H.R. MARRACK.
5 James A 19-04 A DOV
THE -

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279
H.N.S. "Brandaris,"
c/o. G.P.O.
London.
6th June, 1940.
The Vice Admiral Commanding Dover,
Dover Castle,
Dover.
Sir,
I have the honour to report in accordance with
More General Order No.448. will "Operation Dynamo" that I
proceeded to Tilbury a.m. 25th and took over command of hend and Sheerness there for Dunkirk p.m.
273
he 4th instant I
Dunkirk, and Dover
No.. R.E.2/014
thip three times, the
VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER.
"Molf" five times and
(Copy to:- COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, NORE).
We had the usual cks on each trip and
With reference to your
1147/10/6, recommendations of perbeaches. While sonnel taking part in Operation rrier" one torpodo he Dunkirk Passage Buoy,
"Dynamo" under my orders were for-
10 great to get partiouwarded in my Nos. M.I.1/14/015 and
C.M.B. type. All my
R.E.2/014 of 8th and 9th June, 1940, der very trying respectively.
in specially the
It is presumed that no a "Marlborough" and further recommendations are required.
"Auto Carrier" for their bring arrangements at
NOE
13JUN1940 1940
the following impressions
DOVER
E
(Sd.) H.R. MARRACK.
00 reference:-
11th June 1940

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279
H.M.S. "Brandaris,"
c/o. G.P.O.
London.
6th June, 1940.
The Vice Admiral Commanding Dover,
Dover Castle,
Dover.
Sir,
I have the honour to report in accordance with
More General Order No.448. - "Operation Dynamo" that I
proceeded to Tilbury a.m. 25th and took over command of the above vessel and proceeded to Southend and Sheerness thence to the Downs a.m. 27th leaving there for Dunkirk p.m.
of that date. From that date till the 4th instant I
continued to ply between Ramsgate and Dunkirk, and Dover and Dunkirk, in command of the above ship three times, the
W.D. fast launches "Marlborough" and "Wolf" five times and the "Auto Carrier" from Dover once. We had the usual constant bombing and machine gun attacks on each trip and while in Dunkirk Harbour and off the beaches. While proceeding to Dunkirk in the "Auto Carrier" one torpedo was fired at us near the entrance to the Dunkirk Passage Buoy, but the distance and darkness were too great to get particulars of our enemy though obviously a C.M.B. type. All my ships companies behaved splendidly under very trying conditions and I would like to mention specially the
Mercantile Crews on the W.D. launches "Marlborough" and
"Wolf" and the Cross Channel Steamer "Auto Carrier" for their keenness, also the very efficient storing arrangements at
Sheerness Dockyard at short notice.
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1) Officers should have more instruction in landing or embarking from beaches.
2) Fast Motor Launches with Tee Drives utterly unamitable for beach work, 1.0. propellers too vulnerable.
3) Good use could have been cade of Rocket Apparatus substituting skirf for breeches bucy.
4) Efficient "Clear View cosential in small that lamohes.
(5) "Hailing Seta would have been $ great asset.
(6) Very good use could have been made of ordinary Grab
Dredgers as landing Pentoons lying mored head and stern on to the beach by their anchor and grab DE the steem or quarter according to the wind and tide. these craft are available from London to Southampton.
(7) In conclusion my fastest telp vas from Ramagate to
Dunkirk and back with fifty-nine soliders in five hours in the W.D. Launch "Marlborough"
I have the honour to be
Sir,
Your obedient servant.
VICE ADMIRAL
Comminder, Royal By.
B - - JUN 1940
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ACCOUNT OF PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. DELTA ( DUTCH SKOOT)
DURING DUNKIRK EVACUATION OPERATIONS
on May 21st.
First arrival off Beach East of Dunkirk was ab ut 0130
Failed to contact troops apparently too far to Westward.
H avily shelled from shore from 0330 to 0415. No damage.
Second attempt was made between 2200, and 2300 May 30th.
About 2000 as we roached, Ship was machined gunned and hit in stany places. Leading Hand Pogson hit on steel helmet but unhurt.
Took aboard some 300 troops. Troops landed at Margate stores and fuel taken aboard.
Left Margate 2130 May 31st.
Contacted Beach 0850 June1 1st. Several bombe dropped close but no damage.
Embarkation operations prolonged owing to surf but eventually left with about 300 troops.
Landed trooss at Ramagate. Ship hold in readiness for another trip but was eventually told to proceed Tilbury for paying off.
GENERAL REHARKS
Ship slow, and baily formal, engines bad.
Crow generally PAW but very keen and on the whole did marvellous work, heavy continuously cheerful and willing.
I should like to mention Lieutenant 3. Little R.N.R.
full of initiative and invaluable when under fire and approaching
H.M.S. Beaver). This officer did not apare himself. He -
the shore. He handled the crew excellently.
9001 and handled the wheel well. He controlled
Leading Seaman Posson (Devonport). This rating wa very the crew under fire and looked after stores atc very Little well under working continuously to help the troops and look after adverse orfectly circumstances. Both he and Licutenant were the wounded, and neither spared themselves.
I thoroughly regard recommend this officer for command.
With to Lieutenant Little, should an opening occur
S7. lawrun
L.Cobr: R.N. (Ret)

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NARRATIVE 07 THE COMMANDING OFFICER H.M.S.FRISO 282
OPERATION DYNAMO
H.M.S. OSPRST
PORTLAND.
9th June 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following narrative of
"Dynamo". events whilst in command of the Skoot "FRESO" during Operation
Sunday 26th May. At Portsmouth - ship was being wiped, swung and generally prepared for service.
at 1315.
Monday 27th May. Sailed fr on Portsmouth at 0500. Arrived Newhaven
Tuesday 28th May. Repairs were affected to for'ard Capatan.
2100. Sailed for Dover.
Wednesday 29th May. 0900. Secured alongside Submarine Basin Dover.
Watered and provisioned ship.
1230. Sailed for Dunkirk towing a pulling
Boat. During the passage every endeavour was made for receiving and embarking troops. lty arew worked continuously at improving ladders and guest warps, and preparing the holds.
2330 Entered Dunkirk Roads. I steamed as close to the Beach as possible from about 6 miles to the East of
Dunkirk right up to Dunkirk, but was unable to see any signs of troops. It appeared that FRISO was the first skoot to arrive in the Roads.
0030 Entered Dunkirk and secured alongaide the
Mole. 1 then started ambarking troops until the skoot "SURSOM
CORDA" secured alongaide no when 1 transferred them across. At about 0130 1 decided to commende filling ay ship alternately with
SURSOM CORDA. Between 0130 and 0300 several skoots endeavoured to come alongaide SURSOM CORDA, I instructed the Commanding Officer of SURSOM CORDA to tell them to berth further up the Hole. 1
left the Mole at about 0315 having got onboard about 350 nea and
4 officers. 1 arrived at Dover after an unsventful trip at about
1500 Thursday 30th May.
Having provioned and ambarked water tins
I sailed again for Dunkirk at about 2100. This time 1 proceeded by the Calais Channel. ky crew worked axtraordinarily wall
Although up we were in the Beam of the Calais Searchlights for about clearing the hold and preparing it again for more troops.
2 hours it appeared that we remained undetected.
Friday At about 0245 I observed shat appeared to be a fairly 31st May. derelict two funnalled ship with & alight and list at the to port. large I approached her avoide shoused for Help, to be same time As took up & violent list to port and appeared for the but sinking. 1 well have andangered the Boat and proceeded. arew, both The the ship considered lowering a boat and searching Boats man, as I might for the evacuation 1 regretrully that SURSOM
urgently required after 1 had passed her. I understand boat but was
CORDA who was some Shortly afterwards I observed afterwards ship sunk just way astern of se did lower a a flare on the unable water some 400 yards 250 yards on ay starboard completely to find the nan- ahead of no, almost immediately how. At about 0415
a bomb fell about Harbour but as the Vola was I then proceeded deserted
I entered Dunkirk being shelled I left hurrisdly. the beach and the place was until I saw dense columns such of troops gable on as necessary where along the I anchored coast and ground, than I than lowered veared ay as Boats and started done to to load ships up.
An 80 Air as just Raid not occurred to at about 0630 but no damage was in ay immediate visinity.

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Friday 31st May (contd) During the mornang one of the Beachmasters came off to me and endeavoured to persuade ae to beach the ship
(HEBE & SURSOM CORDA) were doing so very successfully. As it was so as to lead quicker, pointing out that two other smaller skoots now a falling tide with an onshore wind I refused. For this I
was later very glad as both other skoots shor tly afterwards became stuck on the beach and were unable to get off. (HKBE came off at the next high water. During the forenoon I hailed a large motor driven pleasure boat, got him alongside no and transferred
256 men to him. By about 1230 I had onboard 648 men and space was extremely cramped. I had delayed my departure hoping that a destryer or other fast craft would appear and take my load from me so that I could fill up again. However as another skoot appeared
I slipped my anchor (the capstan being again defective) and sailed.
Just as I was about to leave Dunkirk Roads I was hailed by a Fleet
Minesweeper and ordered to tow a Drifter full of troops to Dover.
By 1330 the Drifter was in tow and we were proceeding at about
5 knots. At approximately 1400 a Heinkel appeared out of the low cloud and at a height of 350 feet released a large bomb, probably
500 lbs, and as he passed over he opened fire with machine guns.
The bomb fell on my Port quarter batween ate and the Drifter.
Luckily the Bomb exploded below the surface and beyond violently shaking both ships no ajur major damage was done. The force of the explosion caused my compans to jump out of its gimbals.
Certain damage was done to Auxiliary Machinery in the Engine Room.
After we had been proceeding for about half an hour we were shelled by the Nieuport Battery. As the third salvo straddled us I decided to risck the navigational dangers and cut across the snadbanks 80
as to present the minimum target and to open the range as fast as possible. Luckily the Enemy never found the range again. Thick fog was encountered at about 1830.
On making the North Goodwin Light Vessel I discovered that the Shaking up had caused a 30 dgree error in the compass.
During the cassage through the Downs the tow parted on several occasions due to the wash of fast moving vessels.
At about 0100 on Saturday lat June I was about 1
cable from the entrance to Dover Harbour when I was bombed again.
This time it was only a very small bomb, which although a very near miss only wetted the troops on the port aide aft. There were no casualties from machine gun fire. At 0130 I secured alongside Admiralty Pier Dover. At 0230 we shifted billet and secured for the night for which I was very grateful an we had been running continuously for over three days and I had had no sleep for 90 hours. On Saturday temporary repairs were At effected 1700
to the and provisions and water ware embarked.
where as I could not anchor I secured in the Inner
I proceeded Engine to Ramsgate with HEBE in company arriving Harbour. at 2000,
Sunday and Monday 2nd & 3rd June respectively permanent On were effected to the Engine in and Capatan. they were When all repairs brought to immediate notice case required skoots were it was decided that FRISO Harbour. was not sufficiently reliable again and so was left in the Inner
I and on Friday were in the Boats at the time cannot speak too highly of ay crew for 7/4 who hours worked continuously, The 0 nly men being onboard and myself. were without my First & Lieutenant break. one seamen and the B.R.A.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
VICE
ADMIRAL
Your obedient servant,
JUN1940
DOVER
Lieutenant.
Royal Navy.

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H.N.S. Fitzroy
7 June 1940
Memorandum B14/0/1101/40
Sir,
With reference to the above memorandum, I
have the honour to submit a report of the proceedings of H.M.S. Fitzroy between 26th.May 1940 and the 4th.
June 1940.
I have the honour to be Sir,
Your obedient servant,
VICE ADMIRAL
100UN1940
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DOVER
Ratortes.
Lieutenant Commander in Command
Vice Admiral B.H. Ramsey.
Flag Officer Commanding Dover.

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At0030 the Belgian motor boat was swamped in the surf though all eighteen occupants were saved. At 0350 all ships boats
(one motor skiff and two whalers) were hoisted and H.M.S. Fitzroy proceeded to Dover via the Western route *
During the embarration large fires were observed ashore and heavy distant explosions occured. Hostile aircraft were about but the ship was not attacked.
At 1115 the ship proceeded alongside
Admiralty pier and disembarked 109 British officers and soldier's, the eight Belgian officers two French soldier's and two Jewish refugee*s
At 2235 ship proceeded to Dunkirk via W. Goodwin and anchored off the beach in
300 May.
three fathoma at a point 8 miles east of
Dunkirk Leiutenant Davies in charge of motor skiff landed and reported on the situation; he was assisted by Midahipman
I.K. Bryce R.N.R. and Signalman Minter
When he had made his rport I observed two ex Dutch motor XXXXXXXX coasters approaching ship. I ordered them to close me and disembark the troops to Fitaroy and return to for more. As the ship appeared to be full to capacity 1 veighed anchor and returned to Dover via the Western route. 678 British officers and men were disembarked at Admiralty pier at 1935 /30

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At 1950/30 H.N.S. Fitaroy proceeded to Dunkirk via the Western route and at 0210 anchored off beach in three fathoms at a point 2) miles east of Dunkirk. The ships boate vere sent in shore in charge of Legutenant J.S. Horrez Only
3 soldiers could be found and these were embarked.
At 1 0300 ship veighed and proceeded to Dover with and the 3 soldiers
At 0825 proceeded and at (850 secured in
Granville dook and coaled
At 1850 ship proceeded to Rendesvous with
4th. Mineoweeping Plotilla at. long
Legutenant Bull, Scots Guards - on board and subsequently of great help in embarking troops.
June
At 0180 /1/6 H.N.S. Pilargy anchored off the beach at a point 8) miles cast of
Dunkirk.TheD/G gear call ht fire at alas and became tem: orarily useless This is attributed to shrapnel all the fore stay vas also stranded at the name time Ships boats were sent in ahore and Leautenant Bull
Sents Cuards directed the embarkation assisted by Midehipman Bryce R.N.R and Signalman
Froggant. 67 British officers and soldiers were embarked by 0345 By this time there were only a for more troops laft on this section of the beach and H.H.S. Lydd having arrived
I and them to enbark the remainder It ISA
my intention to proceed to join the Senior
Naval Officer 4th. Minesweeping Plotilla and endeavour to embark troops to capacity
However shortly after weighing 1 received a signal from H.N. subpre informing no

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informing to that the approaches had been sown with magnetic stres - By compaes TBC behaving very strangely and I decided to return via route Y.
Shortly after this I observed H.N.S. Skipjack enveloped in red flame and then disappear.
The ship 788 then attacked from the stern by a
German the Aeroplane * Fire was opened by the 19
pounder and the aeroplene immediatley onnited black smoke and dropped & very large bomb which shook the ship, two thousand feet astern Many of my ships company state definitiey that the aeroblane also crashed into the see in company with Its bomb but I was engaged in manoeuvring the ship and 11d not personally observe this
H.N.S. Fitarcy returned to Dover and disembarked 07 officers and sen and then nade fast to No.4 Buoy.nt 1915.
On accortaining the inability of N.V.S.
Fitarcy to return to Dunkirit owing to the failure
June.
or the D/G gear and as minor enginerros repaire were also necessary the following officers and nen volunteored to go in other ships and proceeded as follows..-
H.M.O. Winchelsea- Widshipman Bryce R.N.R
Signalman D. #interc/JX155114
1. Hard Stoker * 0/1197894
H.M.S. Halsyon
Sub Leiutenant Date Shaw
Signalman Prograt 0/31144084
Ordinary Seaman
At 2930 the 19 pounder amunition of H.N.B.Fitzeoy