TNA ADM 199 790

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was transferred to H.W.S. DENDALE an she was short. This ammunition has subsequently been reembarked in H.H.S. Fitzroy. *
At 2850 there Fas an air rail alarm and the ship went to action stations.
Ratintes
Leiutenant Commander In Command

Dynam 16m 274
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290
H.N.S. Fitaroy
7 June 1940
Memorandum BI4/0/1101/40
Sir,
With reference to the above memorendum, I
have the honour to submit a report of the proceedings of H.M.S. Fitaroy between 96th.May 1940 and the 4th.
June 1940.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servent,
VIOE ADMIRAL
DEFINDED
DOVER
Ratnter
Lieutenant Commander in Command
Vice Admiral B.H. Ramsey.
Flag Officer Commanding Dover.

275
1 291
TRIPLICATE
Regist of proceeding of H.M.S. Pitaroy between 26th.May and lat. June 1940s
8 May
At 0001 on 26th. May 11, N.S. Pitaroy van in the Royal Dook, Crimaby, in all respects res: realy for sea. In accordance with - Button's
1925/26 she proceeded to 108 in company with
H.N.S. Sutton and H.N.S. Salamanier.At 1818 the anchored off Humber because of thick fog which cleared at 2945 when we proceeded to the Downe, reached at 1805 27th. May and anchored.
8.4 May.
At 1830 28th. May H.N.S. Fitaroy proceeded via North Goodwin towards Dunkirk in Company with The 4thamd $ Minesweeping Holillas at 2:10 about four miles off Dunicipic H.W.S.
Fit.roy was ordered to investigate a fishing smack and small motor boat flying the Belgian
Colour Right Belgian officers two French soldier's and two Jewish refuges*s were embarked and disarmed. The notor boat van hoisted on board and an attempt vas made to too the fishing smack, but the stem of the latter vas pulled out and she had to be cast adrift.
AS 9130 the ship anohoredin 33 fathoms seven miles east of Dunkirk harbour. All boate were 1 wared and sent towards the beach in charge
Lieutenant J.P. Davies H.N.V.R. on ambarited troops.
Difficulty - experiences due to surf and the strong tide vind moderate to fresh.

276
202
TRIPLICATE
of
29th May.
Atcoso the Belgian motor boat F88 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. Fitaroy proceeded to Dover via the Western route
During the embar ation 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.
A$ 9235 ship proceeded to Dunkirk via #. Goodwin and snohored off the beach in three fathoms at a point 1 miles east of
Dunkirk Leiutenant Davies in charge or
30.May.
motor skiff landed and reported on the situation; he was assisted by Midahipman
I.E. Bryce R.N.R. and Signalman linter
When he had made his mort 1 observed two ex Butch motor ******** consters approaching ship * 1 ordered them to close me and disembark the troops to Fitaroy and return 19. for more. AB the ship is be full to 1 eighed Western appeared and returned to Dover via the vare anchor 678 British officers and men /30
disembarked route. at Admiralty pier at 1935

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At 1950/30 H.N.S. Fitzroy proceeded to Dunkirk via the Western route and at 0810 snohored off beach in three fathoms at a point 2) miles east of Dunkirk. The ships boats were sent in shore in charge of Legutenant J.S. Horrex Only
3. soldiers could be found and these were embarked
31ˢᵗ.
At 1 0300 ship weighed and proceeded to Dover with and the 3 soldiers
At 0825 proceeded and at 0880 secured in
Granville dook and coaled
At 1850 ship proceeded to Rendezvous with
4th. Mineeweeping Plotilla at 1. Buoy
Decutenant Bull Scots Guards Y&S on board and subsequently of great help in embarking troops.
1st June
At 0130 /1/0 H.M.S. Pilaroy anchored off the beach at a point 2) miles east of
Dunkirk.Theb/G gear call ht fire at 0139
and became tem orarily useless This is attributed to shrapnel as the fore stay vas also stranded at the name time. Ships boats were sent in shore and Leeutenant Bull
Scots Guards directed the embarkation assisted by Midshipman Bryce R.N.R and Signalman
Froggast. 67 British officers and soldiers were embarked by 0345. By this time there were only a few more troops left on this section of the beach and H.M.S. Lydd having arrived
I asked them to embark the remainder It was intention to proceed to join the Senior
Naval my officer 4th. Minesweeping Flotilla and endeavour to embark troops to capacity
However shortly after weighing I received no a signal from H.M.S. Sabore informing

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#
continued.
informing me that the approaches had been sown with magnetic mines By compase vas 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 was then attacked from the stern by a
German *** Aeroplane * Fire VSS opened by the 12
pounder and the aeroplane immediatley and black smoke and dropped a very large bomb which shook the ship 2: two thousand feet astern * llany of my ships company state definitiey that the aeroplane also crashed into the sea in company with its bomb but I was engaged in manoeuvring the ship and did not personally observe this.
H.N.S. Fitaroy returned to Dover and disembarked 67 officers and man and then nade fast to No.4 Buoy.nt 1915.
On secortaining the inability of U.V.S.
fune
Fitaroy to return to Dunkirit owing to the failure of the d/g gear and as minor enginerrom repairs were also necassary the following officers and men volunteered to go in other ships and proceeded as follows..-
H.M.S. Winchelsea- Widshipman Bryce R.N.R
Signalman D. #intere/JX155114
W. Ward Stoker * 0/1007894
H.M.S. Halsyon
Sub Leiutenant D.A. Shaw
Signalman Proggat 0/JX144084
Ordinary Seaman
At 9930 the 19 pounder amunition of H.N.S.Pitzeoy

CONFIDENTIAL Dyram 16380
Subject:- EVACUATION OF ALLIED FORCES FROM LUNKIRK 296
From
The Commanding Officer, H.M.S. "Niger,"
at
Date
8th June 1940
No. 94/11
To
Flag Officer in Charge Dover.
Herewith is forwarded narrative of the evacuation of the Allied Forces from Dunkirk as request-
-ed in your No.B14/0/1101/40 dated 4th June 1940.
FROE ADMIRAL UNITED
(Signed) St. J. CRONYN
COMMANDER-IN-COMMAND.
DOVER
Page n°s 281 289 withed
(1297) Wt. 15597/0984 1,500 (2 sorts) 7/38 SER Ltd. Gg. 671.

Page 1.
NARRATIVE.
290
SIGNALS.
Scorth Goodwin Light in company with "Dundalk", signal to "Niger" be used to was carry given. out ferry service between Sheerness
Informed V.A.D. and R.A.D. Time of arrival La Panne 0700.
ered both whalers and motor-bost and sent them inshore.
Teach. 1 considerable surf was running. There was no one soon as the boats arrived in they were seized by soldiers.
overleaded and capsized.
R.A.D. from "Niger"
regarding the final evacuation wa s received giving the
1. V.A. D's 0357 intend to dezvous and time. As "Niger" then scareely any troops fill up with troops now to R.A.D. in "Keith" with the Idea of saving time.
and If unable to make 20
but R.A.D. instructed yachts to fill up "Niger" first.
-ndervous in time tonight
1045 "Niger" had over 200 troops on board when it was will ask him to supply spare ship.
Sheerness in order to save Before sailing
1. "Niger" from R.A.D.
R.A.I In consequence Lieutenant Hichens R.N.V.R.
You should leave in time two yachts as pantoons, secured grass lines to the to make rendezvous tonigh
Manised the boats pulley-haldy on these lines. I was work made the most tremendous difference to the rate of
-$ whether full or not.
Spart from making it comparatively safe and avoiding the
/3. R.A.D. from "Higer"
aldiers which was extremely high in the early morning,
I have one officer who frequently.
has volunteered to stay at Admiralty pier.
ashore and assist on the beach. He is confident
4 Sailed immediately.
that with a grass line and a yacht suchored in in 38 fathoms. "Niger" and group 3 were to westward.
close he will get all lowered as the evacuation was timed for 0030 and it was soldiers off quickly. I
last shore motor boats would be used.
have great confidence in him and intend to leave
Time off with some 30 soldiers under the commend of Sub.-Lieut.him behind.
had been towed by tug Tanya. Sub.Lieut. Byggott who had
4. Nost immediate.
Shumb reported that there were 150 soldiers abreast the ship
F.0.Dover.S.N.0.Dunkirk moved to the westward to Bray. two whalers and the motor from V.L.D.
gred and sent in. A fairly heavy surf was still running.
tray wishes to commence evacuation 2030. Instruct
.v.r. (Name anknown) from THE San nill. anda off from beach
A B if 100 1
motor-boat in and another a shipse boat boat and were that aground there were with about some 50 60 more sold beaches at this time.
off returned 30 empty about this time orders and reported to that they
The They Cox'n reported later that the left. boats had got off before were at once sent in with tow the other boats
Sand that there were no soldiers of came alongside with hander Brigadiers the orders Robb and that to move all the further other to
Balso eastward seen from the shore and from troops the troops of were me. Shortly afterwards this our boats time onwards returned with off Bray. I
larly but slowly.
large took a numbers were seen to be floats. on the These beach and ers transport, but towed were also sent in and was on nearly and swam low off. water, "Niger" was about three cables from the continously u from Nieuport throughout the night.
ried out machine-gun attacks on the ships and beaches. Several
N.O.1/c Ramage let
330 troops on board "Niger" weighed and proceeded, from Major "Sutton" General @th,5th,6th Nore, Speedy M.S.F.C.IN N.O.1/c Shee C
Salamander* troops that the troops had been ordered to remained and a message was received proceed to
-rness from V.A.D.
All available ships operating under V.A.Dove:
ceeded "Sutton" in company, in accordance with' shore. signal In No.45 accand M.S.F.s' addressed are required to evacuate tonight Saturday. Ships t from chor 1 instructions 1 mile east from of Dunkirk, Admirel's 3.5 motor cables boat, "Sutton" proceeded
-0 sail to arrive off beaches between Dunkirk and a point It miles Eas abark troops.
-t at 2200/lst June.Ship worked a ship's from boat the borrowed beach, the from motor S.S. boat Vren was in Dover, lowered the together other whhler-s sail.Ships equipment which have are report not not D.G. to forth ded in the ashore morning. Lieutenant Hichens, R.P., and R.N.V.R. no other in boats charge. being Licutensnt worked. heto with comply.A be whether shown dimmed shoreward they lightis can occeded no troops along on the the beach beach towards waiting Dunkirk. About 5 He cables endeavoured westward to gewhen in 1510/1/6. position.
chments start emberkation of French troops but had drawn considerable up on the difficulty. beach. Finally he found

DATE.
TIME.
... an officer who sy
Officerin Malo-les-bain to commence. The boats
2nd Juga9000
On return to the S
British troops some 6 of
East and found more Ire the remaining British to had 3 boats waiting him minesweeper, believed t taken to the Commanding be brought on.
Lieut. Hichens four
British troops waiting forward to the beach and
0246
Boats hoisted in at on board.
0255
Weighed and procee
2nd June 2055
Proceeded to Dunki
3rd June 0015
Entered Dunkirk and
Embarked approxima
0120
Slipped. Whilst tull port crossed "Niger's"
few minutes later came the first collision and
Military Authorities.
3rd June.2100
Weighed and process
2233
Dense rog. Visibi
4th June 0030
Visibility had not time to effect any rea with instructions. Fur one proceeding East age that the risk of colli embarkation and the part
0135
"Niger" anchored

Page 2. 291
NARRATIVE.
SIGNALS.
spoke a little English who took his to the Commanding
Mins who gave orders for the streation and embarkation ere called up and some 50 French troops taken off.
ship Lieutenant Hichens was instructed that there were cables further Eastward. He Landed considerably further to the rench troops and 3 British sentries who informed him that troops had not yet come but were expected shortly. is he muself and two other large bosts mere also waiting from a paddle to be the Marmion snchored "sar 'Niger" he asked to be
Officer in order to ascertain low quickly the nen could
Sound the Colonel in charge who had a considerable number of in the streets near the shore. bless were at once sent and embarkation proceeded.
accordance with signal No. ipproximately 300 soldiers
Tracuation tonight Date
-urday from vest end of beach and from harbour onl
Reded.
+7 to casse at 0300. Can embark about 9000 from irk.
beach If weather remains calm.Drifters and destroyand secured Port side to alongside Best Arm.
-ers will enter harbour.
Stately 700 French soldiers.
2045/1/8.
Burning an unknown French craft passing from Starboard to hows and was rammed. She appeared to be all right and a back and rammed "Miger". The skipper came on board after and was landed at Folkestone being turned over to the
Reeded. ility 11 cables, reduced to eight knots.
Shot improved. It was not possible by to 0230 reach in Dankirk in rthermore large stream of traffic West. IS small was felt asonable "Niger" was the last going would be the only embarkation and leave ship and accordance
Regainst ision outweighed a the doubtral possibility of a assage was therefore abandomed.
approximately 3 miles from North Goodwin Light.

Daynamo 166 292
- 298
CONFEDENTIAL.
LLS "Tild Smp.
June 7th, 1040.
C1/6.
VACUATION CF NIKIK.
Sir,
I have the honour to forward the following 20 ort of proceedings for 16th - cyth my, 1040 until *:114
Siran" left Dovor on the aftermoon of 17th, Inj.
May so proceed tomito Dunkirk 120 encort Sale *Hid of
8. willd 3ma ms ordered to st: it 14:0 02 16th
Cricano" Flirid bick ck of to Cricans" Dovor. ma not in nid Channel at 1503
and corted back. On being adidas If the 2nd Do 3 into
Dumkirk, regress and that to Dad returned informs extring,
"Mail of Cricans" ported that 11 beary rdd bed I bird in
8. ord red to return to herbour.
one all od at to secort of to while
S. At 1700 170 to carry = the orders constitute "ukirs your
I TES ordered to nim rbora for full is spood and W 0/06 return Thich with vora DOE, = opins mill close of the part de the londing.
4. I Iddad 11; 30 over. I also presed Beither dd
This of Orlenns* off the is Broakmiter this I rould at wat told her to the to follow and cort ber bick.
this tired at off Column received until off intenting on to
1d of Orie/23 VISA THE strents
5. Your nes it
1240/06 to eccort THE as with not the eighted chip setern. a nimte Inter, 4 WIS 100% seen beling unread is 100. constried
C. The entering This der rend PATIEDS to about If yards 02 the
Dunkirk cb aml the 0 port any bow 120 attached me by ort bein. our This aironges To 12:1:00 Funkirs three of 4010 Litted 1210 102 off I
your Cravel proceeded 1852/96 has nas DI 00 corsed inhirk General our 12, Instruct, 119 other and
7. Having mustimed me to time having the mentine Concrols received their staff. cuo to "Hom's 15 (moun* YNS. s illing I was
Monitor and
I mb stod

293
299
(continuation)
0. I embirited the Officers concerned and sailed at 3146 in accordance rith your provious instructions to keep clear.
The Master of the "Canterbury" reported that be had been fired at are Chinis by TIDO from the shore. I ro orted this to you In 17 3181/06
10. I directed that I could nont unsfully fill In the time writing for the transports to Lond, by tving ouver to any other 11 ins passing Calada Dob. Ducy; I accordingly patrolled in Wis vicinity. I could see richt = to Dunkirk in the ginro of fires burnin: there,
11. Transports nat Ban thi ships geared DI vero not fired at but "Exid of Orlend" C10 not motori line.
At 0334 1 unitimed her 3 Illn: bid been cricolled IS my
Intest information from 2 2 turning the port WAT that she was be due to leave it 0100. I therefore returned to Dovor to disemberk one - General Officers not their States; ore General being wounded and in rather a poor my,
12. 7th reference to your 2480 B. 14/0/1101/40 of
4/6/40 all recomandations Date Doen formided previously is 17
submi ions C. 3/6 and C. 1/5, *po orts of proceedings" OZ the evacuation of Bonlogne and operation "CD". 11d Smas part in operation "Dyn no° being limited to the above.
VICE ADMIRAL
I have the HODOUR to DO,
Sir,
(QUUN1940)
Your Chedient Servent,
DOVER
fek-zel Communitor,
In Commission
The Vice - Admini Commission
Dover.

Dynam. 166.294
- 300
CONFIDENTIAL.
H.M.S. "Wild Stran".
June 7th, 1940.
C1/6.
EVACUATION OF DUDKIRK.
Sir,
I have the honour to forward the following report of proceedings for 36th - 37th May, 1940 until *Wild
Swan" left Dover on the afternoon of 87th, II.y.
May to proceed towards Dunkirk and escort S.S. "Maid of
2. "Wild Swan" was ordered to skip at 1430 OR 26th
Orleans" back to Dover.
"Maid of Orleans" was net in aid Channel at 1503
Dunkirk, and "Maid of Orleans" ported that a heavy raid had I Deen in corted ck. On Deing isked if she had been into rogress and that che bad returned without entering.
Was ordered to return to harbour.
and ali ped at were to escort "Maid of Crleans* to while
3. At 1709 176 to carry JUS the orders contained Dunkirk your
I was ordered to raise steam for full in speed and 1709/26 return which with her, X keeping voll clear of the port she was loading.
"Maid of Orleans* off the Breakwater this I would and
4. I icked up no over. I also passed Beither in ship wait told her to the to Testward follow and cort her back.
was fired it off Calais.
1740/86 to escort ms with not received "Maid of until Orleans" off intending Gr to
5. Your velide at
6. When entering This flew round falling to about 100 yards on the
Dunkirk ch unel the an port ensuy bow dircraft at attacked was by port the sighted Gravelius, proceeded three 7. ship beam. Having astern. a of vestward DE e seen corted to "Maid find her General 4 was bombs The Bantwood, last attack seen COOK S being other ighted place meantime 1110 pursued Generals Bunkirk at nor 1989. received off asstward I and your
1852/26
00
enbark their staff. due to *Mona*s (way at Queen* 2040. suiling I rent is Monitor
I embarked
9

295
- 301
(continu tion)
9. I embarked the Officers concerned and sailed at 2145 in accordance with your previous in tructions to keep clear.
The Master of the "Canterbury" reported that be had been fired at off Calais by uns from the shore. I reported this to you in my 2121/26.
10. I decided that I could most usefully fill in the time waiting for the transports to load, by living cover to any other shipping passing Calais Поб. Bucy; I accordingly patrolled in this vicinity. I could see right By to Dunkirk in- the glare of fires burning there.
11. Transports and Hos ital ships passed DE were not fired at but "Maid of Orle ns" did not materi lise.
At 0324 I assumed her suiling had been cancelled as my latest information from a turning tran port was that she was
LE due to leave at 0100. I therefore returned to Pover to disembark are the General Officers and their Statts; ONE General being wounded and in rather a poor way.
12. With reference to your nemo B. 14/0/1101/40 of
4/6/40 all recomendations have been forwarded previously in by submi ions C. 8/5 and C. 1/5, *reports of proceedings" on the evacu tion of Boulogne and operation "XD". * 11d Swans' part in operation "Dynamo" being limited to the above.
I have the Honour to be,
Sir,
Your Obedient Servent, flygel
Lieutenant Commander,
In Command.
The Vice - Admiral Commanding
Dover.

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FROM....THE COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. SABRE.
DATE
8th June 1940.
TO
CAPTAIN (D) 16th Destroyer Flotilla.
(copy 10:- Vior-Amiral, Dover).
PROCEEDINGS BY H.H.S. SABRE FOR THE PERIOD 27th MAY TO 5th JUNE.
Submitted herewith is & report of processings by H.M.S.
SABRE for the period of 27th May to 5th June 1940.
On arrival off Dover at 8300 on 27th N.J. WAS ordered by signal to procest to banches as of Dunkirs, embark troops, in our own boats and Leave not later than 0330. Proceded at 27 knots, stopped it 0180 two attes tast of Donkirs hurbour entrance and brought off six boat-loails (two trips for three boats) about 100
troops. While waiting "SABRE" N/A mehine connect by an aircraft and sustained one siight insualty. hrves opened on the aircraft. INO
drifters case alongable and transferred their troops.
It MIS townt that Chirt No. 1872 MLS not hold. The return passige VIS therefore mile Lirget Via "I" route. Secured
Admiralty plan at 0580 and procestal sgain it 0618. At
0830 took station astern *NONTROSS* and followed her through the
"Zuidcoote Pass". it 1050 went alcagaide & wreek can mile Bust of
Dunkirk and took off bout X 10 proces. While value off the harbour entrance observed & *Coroad Hurricane aircraft on the banch
West of Dunkirs. The notor boat NAS sent in to was off the crew.
In so doing are grounded on a CALLUR use and 80% sant in the engine.
is 1100 *MONTROSS* berthed at the aust Dirr and *SABRE*
borthed on nor. Abouts 00 troops ware embarkel(the propeiler draught being 20 (not) and at 1850 both ships shoved off and returned via the pass*. is 1410 the ships ware thated by a squadron

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squadron of, level Bombers. By at high speed all Dombs were avoided though some fall near enough to shake and splash the ship. No damage vis sustained. A continuous are from 12 pdr and
0.5" M.G. 37.13 kept up as Long as the bonbers vero in range.
Arrived at Dover it 1820.
Having completed with all (ual, sailed at 2230/28
and proceeded by "U" route SG as to arrive before daylight. On arrival off the E. beach the whater MIS sent in (the only remainthe bont), but no troops.wara Count. then searching further to the eastward & number ware observed in 3 vreck. Went alongaide and took off 8 small number of British troops. Theremainder were all French and were taken off by 3 French Guaboat. More British destroyers were found off "La Panne* and Shbre's whalar was utilised for bringing OFF troops from there. * 16 0515/29 "SABRE" was ordered to proceed alongside Bast Pier LORVINE shater nt 1st Lieutanant behini. Shoved off at 0550 having embarked about 500 troops and returned V.L.N route "Y". A number of (Live borbing raids occurred during the morning, but "SABRE" ms not hit. urrived at Dover at
1030.
ALL the immition (HeAr) baine expended, procelled atongside Eastern Arn where assumition an: all fuel were taken 111. 100 depth charges vers lanted. At 1600, having ambarked the noval officers for Dunkirk, processed V.I. route "X". On arrival it was found that the plan had Dear aloural ONLINE to air raids, but the vahip WAS placed alongaids without vires and the naval party disembarked. A Lew troops vere seen tom the plar and were emb rked. The 2122 VSS bomb by (LLVD bonbers but "SABRE" was apparantly not noticol. prodicious quantities of ammunition were however expended and one bomber NSS soon to crash, another appeared to be imaged. Both were Junkers67's. After/

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After the first raid "SABRE" left the Dier and on arrival outside found some men struggling in the water. Having no Doats left it was necess ry to place the ship alongside each Ran and hoist his
In with a bowling. The survivors XIXX included the Second Enginee of the "Crested Eagle" and a stoker from "Granade", both badly burned; also some Frenchmen from a raft. During this time "SABRE"
Was repeatedly attacked by dive bombers but sustained no damage.
Then proceeded off BRAY to land portable wireless set, loudspenkers, etc, with the talegraphists LA charge of then.
Some time was spent in searching for & boat (SABRE having none), and 8 small otor launch vis eventually headed off and pressed into service. The live Dombing attacks were continuous and a number of ships were seen to be hit including "Bideford" and
"Shladin", three transports and & trawler. "SABRE" kept ing at high speed and thus escaped, though she was severaly shaken by near alsses, and every B a on look was blackened with
011 fuel splashes. to 2010 (by which time all assunition was expenied) destroyers were ordered to withdraw. Returned in company with "Verity" and "Saladin" who could only do 15 knots.
it 0515/30 securet alongside at Dover and landed troops. Then procested to eastern, un, embarked ammunition and borrowed a whaler from "Saudhurst". Processed it 0830 and return-
91 to Dunkirk. Secured to last Pier at 1145 and embarked troops.
On shoving off it MAS found that the ship MAS aground, but by moving troops formard she vis got off without dalay. Some damage
W 8 sustained by the propellers and as LLC tome. At 1530 secured at Dover. it 1615 proceeded sgain route "2" on account of low visibility. A irictine nine MAS signted and/ras sunk by M.G.
fire. The 108 gradually disporsed; "SABRE" was shadowed by a reconnaissance aircraft, and just before reaching No. 6 calais
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buoy, came under fire from shore batteries. Speed was increased to "Full" and the wheel put over it each sungflash, keeping them book between 20 and 70 degrees abaft the boar. The range was quickly found, however, and several hits stistained on the bridge and upperworks. Course was therefore altered to the northward, smoke was made, and the ship continued to status AS such as possible without showing herself clear of the smoke. Just before turning away however, 3 shell passed through the Petty Officer's messdeck. It did not exploite, but it passed through the Master Gyn conpass, and a splinter from it penetrated the deck and SO
admitted water to No.2 O.LL Fuel tank.With this tank out of action there was insufficient all fuel remaining for the round trip to be completed. The D.C. cable had been pierced in four places and the magnetic compass vis therefore practically useless. The ship's was therefore teered by the sun(fortunpately visible) will traffic on route "X" was Liscerned. Thereafter it was possible to 80 from buoy to bucy. Sandhurst's lar vis severely riddled with shell splinters but the damage to the ship (except for the cyΓo compass and oil fuel tank) was only superficial and not a pan was touched.
Arrive: it Dover it 2030.
Defects vare taken in hand forthwith, and at noon on the 31st "SABRE" proceeded alongaide eastern are to facilitate the work. Nothing could be done about the gyro compass in the time available, but the D.C. cable MLS repaired and a great deal of other repair work WAS done by Sundhurst, of whose services I
should Like to express My apprediation. A 16 it motor skiff was borrowed in lieu of the damaged whaler, and Sabre's own motor boat was recovered having been repaired.
ALL hands had been utterly exhausted and the day and night in harbour give them a may lasse of life.
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"SABRE" again sailed for Dunkirk, and at 0115/1 both boats were &
again sent in to the - eastern beach. No troops were found there, 86
proceeded to search further east. Hearing "S.O.S" being sounded C
a syren, steamed towards 16 and Count a drifter stranded on a submerged wrack. Went alongside and took off the crew and troops. Jus before dawn some more instroyers were Count off Bray, and Sabre's
Doats were sent in to bring off troops which could now be seen in large numbers. On "Shikari" CLILING up a cutter was taken over from her. The towage of this, full of trocps, proved too much for the motor boat and the troops had to pull off to the ship. INO trips were made in this way. Hourwhile on orders from R.A.Dover (in Heith)
"SABRE" went alongside a tus, took off her troops and sent him to tow "Speedwell" off. During this time a single aircraft (apparently ch a Messersmidt 100) approached and made some rather half hearted machine gun attacks. Intense 1.4 thre provented these from boing X
pressed home. There vas also VI unsuccassful dive bonbing attack by a Junkers 87. Numerous British fighters ware seen, and our freedom from serious interference was prosumably due to them. At
0700 having about 500 troops aboard, *SABRE* returned to Dover, arriving at 1000.
At 2030/1 procested to Dunkirk in company with
"Codrington" at 28 knots. It 8315 secured so the east pier and C111-
ad up with troops. Shoved off at midnicht and returned, fortunbately coming no with "Icarus" who YAS followed as or as the DONILS (Sabre compass still Daine unreliabe). Arrived at 0400/3 and landed troops.
18 1845/8 proceeded to Dunkirk in company with
7 "Shikari" who was sent about at the North Goodsin be T. until arrival in Dunkirk Channel, then passing new Ruytingen bank bucy
H.M.H.S. "parts" was seen to be sinking and to have boats away.
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her assistance, and a report sent by W/I. It is not known whether
"Páris" was bombed, or minetyl; but a drifting nine was signted not DE away.
Shortly afterwards, the ship came under fire ( which was returned ) in the Vicinity of No. 5W buoy: smoke was nade and no damage was suffered.
At 2110 secured instite the wrecked trawler at East Pier and embarked troops. These were all part of the rearguard of the B.E.F.
and included men or the Green Howards. Only 15 case on board in stretchers, but a further 50 001 were carried by thair conrades and the seamen: nost of these collapsed on arrival, an. over 50 had to be hoisted out on stretchers at Dover. Their courage was mynificent and
I never heard a complaint and hardly ever a groan.
On leaving the harbour, Clashing signals ware observed from the wreck of the "Nosquito:"the bow was placed alongaide har, and three men taken off. They turned out to be Royal Artillery Officers who had evaded capture by paddling off in a small boat. The boat had evidently been made fast with a "Soldiers hitch and had drifted away leaving them stranded: they were fortunate in finiting a signal lantern and so being able to attract attention. Proceeded with *Shikari* at
2200 and arrived at Dover at 0120/3.
Left Dover at 8020/3 for the [un] trip. "Yenemous"
who was in company, had been delayed, but caught to with "SABRE"
near Ruytinguen bank buoy. Entered Dunkirk harbour at 2250 and lay off while the transports berthed: /"SABRE" then berthed between two transports where there would not have been room for & larger destroyer.
"Whitshed" had arrived ear lier but had not yet barthed: her starn was Placed alongside "SABRE's" DOW and troops ware passed over to her until there was room for her to barth at the pier. By this time
"SABRES" was full up, having embarked nearly 600 French troops and
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Admiral Abrial's Plag Lieutenant. Shoved off at 0025/4, getting out with some difficulty owing to the mass of ships trying to borth or to get away. A number of inminent collisions were narrows
-ly averted and "SABRE" eventually got clear and headed approximate
-ly restrant. A minesweeper WAS soon enght to and followed until a faster ship came m (a transport ), when allegiance was transferred to her. She in turn was lost when 105 MS encountered near U buoy. The N.Goodwin L.V. was, however, tount by sound, after which it the possible to 8 from buoy to bucy until excellent
Dover was reached at 0500. The French troops ware in spirits and keenly appreciated being addressed in their own language, however imperfectly. Jokes about the comparative confort of
"SABRE" and "Normandie" were well received.
Finally I would submit the following recommendations:-
It is pointed out What "SABRE's" engines are will
22 years on and have been suberged and full of water for 48
hours after a collision last Outober. TO avoid bonbs and shall fire It was necessary to make most exacting demands on the engines such as might well have taxed those of a naw ship. In every 0.139
the response was Limetime, all that coul! be desired, and far greater than could be reasonably expected. It is submitted that this reflects great credit on the engine-room department, to when is unquestionably tue the fact that we are all still alive and unhurt and our ship safely in dock, and the far sere important fact that upwards of 5,000 troops were safely transported.
In cannot speak too highly of the conduct, resource, and
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leadership or my Engineer officer, Mr. Jones Commissioned Engineer, and I would submit that he is deserving of special recognition.
Next to him I would recommend:-
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C.B.R.A. McOwan who, under the E.O., was mainly responsible for the effloient working of the engines in nost difficult conditions;
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S.P.O. Aitchison and Stc. Powling, who, when off watch, ably assisted in rigging gang-planks and scaling-ladiers, assisting the wounded on board, and controlling the traffic of troops - all seamen ratings being closed to at guns;
Lieuten IIt Parker, who proved a thoroughly reliable right-hand man in all emergencies. He also as wall in charge of the boats, getting the naximum of troops on board in the minimum time. He was always one of the first to sight aircraft, and the quick to get the guns on to them and SO keep then at a respectful illstance;
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C.P.O. Deway Torpedo Coxsenain ) who, whenever he could be spared from the wheel, remiared first aid to the wounded, provided the naked survivors with clothes, and us all he could for them in the absence of a Medical Officer or S.B.A.;
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A.B. May, who did very wall both as cozsimin of the motor-boat and in charge at at the 0:5 M.GIS, probably bringing down at least one enemy aircraft;
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Lds. Steward Gilchrist, who was indefatigable in his care and attention to the wounded;
Midshipman Archdale, who MAS of great assistance in identifying aircraft and in keeping a record of the ship's movaments.
This narrative is compiled almost entirely from his notes, often taken when under Cire; and no was invariably cool and unrufitate
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All the above came under By own personal observation.
My Engineer Officer also strongly recommends the following, and I
would suggest that theys be placed third and fourth respectively in the order of merit:-
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S.P.O. Fletcher, who showed great resource in keeping steam in the boilers under most difficult conditions. On one occasion the main feed tank was left completely empty for & moment: he at once switched over to the reserve feed tank thus averting a serious breakdown;
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Stoker Irvine, who showed great inintive initiative and resource as an B.R. watchkeeper, continually nursing the auxiliary machinery without having to be told that to do.
Where the whole ship's company worked so wall -
often till they dropped from sheer exhaustion - it is difficult to differentiate. The above have, however, been selected as representative of the whole; and, whatever awards may be made, it will be made clear that ( as in the case of BY OWN decoration ) it is the ship which is Deing decorated rather than the individual.
As regards other ships, it is again difficult to differentiate; but I was struck by the rapidity and accuracy of
"Shikari's" shooting which appeared to silence the guns vast of
Dunkirk. "Verity" also and well in landing her medical unit under continuous dive-bombine attacks.
D.Dean, londs.
Commanding officer.
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On the return voyage, after passing Nieuport Bank
Buoy, we saw two ships ahead of us bombed, one with 8 bombs, the other with sixteen bombs.
There was no indication that either had been hit, but as we drew nearer it could be seen that one was in difficulties, and in reply to a signal we went alongside.
This ship was the GRACIE FIELDS, and while she continued to steam round in a circle, we took off troops, & number
Dynam 199.
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CONFIDENTIAL
To - - VICE-ADMIRAL COMMANDING DOVER
( Copy for C. in C.)
From - C.O. JUTLAND.
NARRATIVE REPORT ON OPERATIONS DYNAMO.
(MAY 26th - JUNE 3rd 1940 )
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On the return voyage, after passing Nieuport Bank
Buoy, we saw two ships ahead of us bombed, one with 8 bombs, the other with sixteen bombs.
There was no indication that either had been hit, but as we drew nearer it could be seen that one was in difficulties, and in reply to a signal we went alongside.
This ship was the GRACIE FIELDS, and while she continued to steam round in a circle. we took off troops, & number
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CONFIDENTIAL
VICE-ADMIRAL COMMANDING DOVER,
Sir,
OPERATIONS *DYNAMO*
Having been in command of the dynamo ship JUTLAND. I
have the honour to submit the following narrative report of operations May 26th - June 3rd.
On May 26th, JUTLAND was at Sheerness awaiting orders.
In the early hours of May 27th, acting on orders received,
We proceeded to the Downs where at 1500 the same day. orders were received to go to Dunkirk by & certain route.
This route was via the Test Hinder Light and Kwinte
Bank Buoy.
While on the South-Westerly course from this buoy at about 2200 a hospital ship steeming away from Dunkirk signalled us Dunkirk fallen.
message and added 12. I an returning" to which I replied
Shortly afterwards. another ship signalled a similar
# # Later, in the proximity of the
I was signalled to close another ship. Here I had hopes of receiving more detailed orders.
her that PATRIA was contacted an R. A. F. motor boat which had also closing this ship and I learnt from gone for she had While waiting there, I sought orders from a destroyer orders. that nessed and was advised to wait there.
street roadal understarhead.
A. rature. hours and after consultation withdraw
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On the return voyage, after passing Nieuport Bank
Buoy, we saw two ships ahead of us bombed, one with 8 bombs, the other with sixteen bombs.
There was no indication that either had been hit, but as we drew nearer it could be seen that one was in difficulties, and in reply to a signal we went alongside.
This ship was the GRACIE FIELDS, and while she continued to steam round in a circle, we took off troops, & number
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CONFIDENTIAL
VICE-ADMIRAL COMMANDING DOVER,
Sir,
OPERATIONS 'DYNAMO'
Having been in command of the dynamo ship JUTLAND, I
have the honour to submit the following narrative report of operations May 26th - June 3rd.
On May 26th, JUTLAND was at Sheerness awaiting orders.
In the early hours of May 27th, acting on orders received,
We proceeded to the Downs where at 1500 the same day. orders were received to go to Dunkirk by a certain route.
This route was via the West Hinder Light and Kwinte
Bank Buoy.
While the South-Westerly course from this buoy at about 2200 on hospital ship stegming away from Dunkirk signalled us Dunkirk fallen.
message and added 18 I am returning" to which I replied
Shortly afterwards. another ship signalled a similar
I # Later, in the proximity of the
Nieuport am proceeding. I was signalled to * close another ship. Here Bank I had Buoy, hopes of receiving more detailed orders.
her PATRIA was contacted an R. A. F. motor boat from also closing this ship and I learnt which from had gone that she had While waiting there, I sought orders there.
a destroyer for orders. that passed and was advised to wait
Planes were heard overhead.
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On the return voyage, after passing Nieuport Bank
Buoy, we saw two ships ahead of us bombed, one with 8 bombs, the other with sixteen bombs.
There was no indication that either had been hit, but as we drew nearer it could be seen that one was in difficulties, and in reply to a signal we went alongside.
This ship was the GRACIE FIELDS, and while she continued to steam round in a circle, we took off troops, & number
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before daybreak and arrived back in the Downs by 1000
May 28th.
At 1730 we again received orders to proceed to
Dunkirk, this time by the shorter route 15X and this time with the knowledge that we were engaged in the evacuation of the B. E. F. from the eight miles of beaches from Dunkirk to La Panne.
Of the dynamo ships that left the Downs at the same time, we were the first to arrive off Dunkirk and seeing that the harbour was being used by bigger ships, I decided that we might only obstruct the bigger ships by going in and that our proper function was to contact the beaches where bigger ships could not go.
I therefore proceeded past Dunkirk in an Easterly direction.
The light of burning Dunkirk was now nearly astern of us and the heavy smoke cloud over the beaches intensified the darkness. Thinking here to contact other ships or boats
I proceeded at half speed.
Presently another dynamo ship passed us in the opposite direction and informed us that she had come all the way from La Panne and had seen nothing.
I therefore steered in more closely to the beaches.
between a destroyer and another dynamo ship. I asked the
At a point about 4 miles last of Dunkirk. I came dynamo at anchor and she replied that she ship if she was appeared to be two others aground also.
boats There visible, but as I use preparing to lower my boat, received information test enclisur came out from the I that should also ofed three my abe former or troops that shore. there. thand twoo selo of & is taxré into the hills were preparatorya theses towro use,
I noticed also DA. licen She storesh 1 the each 8A #:
leave and this seemed if lenn today shoul BOAR
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Buoy, the we saw two ships ahead of us bombed, one with 8 bombs,
On the return voyage, after passing Nieuport Bank other with sixteen bombs.
but as we drew nearer it could be seen that one was in
There was no indication that either had been hit, difficulties, and in reply to a signal we went alongside.
This ship was the GRACIE FIELDS, and while she continued to steam round in 8 circle. we took off troops, & number
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By 1000 I had received fresh orders and was proceeding out again on the 15Ya route. Te had passed the Course. Middlekerke Bank Buoy and were on & South Westerly
I had just remarked the number of ships with which we were in company at that moment, which was about 1715, when we were subject to attack by hostile aircraft, bombs and machine gun bullets falling between us and & hospital ship on our port hand, the hospital ship being obviously the target.
While opening the distance between ourselves and the hospital ship, the attack was repeated twice more. I observed no hits, although later I noticed one destroyer apparently assisting another. About three aircraft appeared to be engaged in the attack. Shortly after passing Nieuport Bank Buoy I steered in towards La Panne.
with troops and 00 there were no transport ships immediately
The beach just to the West of La Panne was most dense near.
an R. to operate F. launch which informed no that they could bring off could to the maximum degree, especially as I contacted
I therefore decided that this was the point at which I
forty at time. The coxswain of the launch also informed me that his a orders were to bring off British troops and I think that may accout for the fact that I never saw the launch again.
in all manner In the of boats to my ship and clambering aboard.
meantime, troops were paddling themselves out
They were French troops.
of There was floating no about adrift. As the troops came left aboard to scarcity of boats but the greater number no-one them remained were in the boat to row it back and it was go adrift.
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Buoy, the other we saw two ships ahead of us bombed, one with 8 bombs, Bank
On the return voyage, after passing Nieuport with sixteen bombs.
but as we drew nearer it could be seen that one in
There was no indication that either had been hit,
This ship was the GRACIE FIELDS, and while she continued to difficulties, and in reply to 8 signal we went alongside. was steam round in a circle. we took off troops. & number
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exceptions to that procedure and they each rowed their boat back to the beach single-handed.
I saw little hope of achieving with these men what their own officers could not do, so I had the boats made fast until a few had collected and then, manning the largest with by own crew, sent them to POW ashore towing the others, with orders to let go the others on reaching the shore for the troops to man themselves and to row back the large boat with troops.
On reaching the shore. 30 many troops crowded into this boat, and none would get out. that there seemed little likelihood of the boat ever being able shove off the beach.
It was about an hour later when a French officer took charge and threatened to shoot anyone who did not get out of shore. the boat when ordered to, that the boat managed to leave the
In the meantime. troops had been coming out to us in other boats made avaliable to them by the fact that the wind was gradually blowing the empty boats in to the shore.
I had taken JUTLAND in to about sixty yards from the shore where we were lying in eight feet of water.
After while an enemy air attack developed. In our vicinity a bombs were dropped immediately in rear of the beaches but four the attack seemed to be directed chiefly at the westward one bomb set on fire. One plane dived to masthead height hit.
receiving lying off; in the after magazine, another ship farther ships the next ship to the westward of us or lower being over a nearby ship but, I think, failed to score a about fifty JUTLAND French rifles - whom I had stationed on deck, replied with her only and newly found armament the -
remainder of the troops being in the hold.
partly off to the gradually ceased. I estimated we that I
Partly due boat problem again. the supply of troops had some coming to the presence of hostile aircraft and
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On the return voyage, after passing Nieuport Bank
Buoy, we saw two ships ahead of us bombed, one with 8 bombs, the other with sixteen bombs.
but as we drew nearer it could be seen that one was in
There was no indication that either had been hit, difficulties, and in reply to & signal we went alongside.
This ship was the GRACIE FIELDS, and while she continued to steam round in a circle, we took off troops, & number seriously wounded.
After about 45 minutes when this was almost completed ( another dynamo ship was taking off troops on her starboard side ) a destroyer indicated that she wanted to come alongside and at 2130 we proceeded, passing through the Downs harbour. in an early morning fog, up the Ramsgate Channel and into
As soon as the troops were disembarked, precaration was made for the next trip. Army provisions were put aboard and two Lewis guns mounted.
For the next trip, officers and nen 1 not engine room men who could work in three watches ) were relieved to get some sleep.
I understand that on that trip of the 30th/31st,
JUTLAND brought off troops from the beaches to the East of
Dunkirk Pier.
On her return it was reported that she required fuel and that fact and the state of the tide kept her in harbour that day.
With the original crew. I took over again from the understand the ship's speed was not considered suitable
Ramsgate Road, standing by for further orders; but I
relief crew, and on the 1st June was at anchor in the for taking that in the final operations. and after standing to by for further part period. JUTLAND was ordered to return
London a after reporting to F. 0. 1. C., I handed Dock. over the ship where. to the Chief Dock Master, Surrey Commercial obtaining a detailed receipt.
floats were sent any and many survivors were picked up. Bombs were being dropped continually around the ship and the Paddl e-steamer during this operation, and two Machino-gun attacks were carried out, I have nothing but the utmost praise for all concerned, the never been in action before. Continual Anti-aircraft majority of whom are very young and had certainly signal for Fighter assistance, which arrived later in fire vis kent up by the Twelve Pounder. I sent a the evening.

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From
The Commanding Officer, H.M.S. "GOSSAMER".
Date
7th June 1940.
No. Bo/F
To
Flag Officer Commanding Dover.
Submitted.
Reference your 314/0/1101/40 of 4/6/40 the following are the particulars required:-
Lieutenant Peter Forster Menisty - for cool and accurate observation of enemy aircraft during dive-bombing attacks.
Sub-Lieutenant Michael Phinos - for constantly returning to the beaches to organise the embarkation of the troops.
Petty Officer Edward William Highs, C/JX.138416 - for his service at the 0.5" machine-gun during dive-bombing attacks, and his courage and activity throughout the operation, including several rescues from the sea.
Yeoran Simala John Yours, C/JX.131436 - for cool and accurate observation of enemy aircraft during dive-bombing attacks.
Petty Officer Steward Arthur Hockney, C/L.14824 - for his coolnes and resource in calming the French troops between decks during di bombing attacks by singing to them.
Assistant Cook (0) Thomas Henry Ward, C/UX.59379 - for constant activity and gallantry including five reseuse of exhausted men from the see.
VIOE ADMIRAD
(sd.) R. C. V. Ross
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DOVER
COMPANDER IN COMMAND.
bad grounded be in 3 bad my. All boats picked
6. I made and,beirs being full of troops and and Carley towards 3 burning Paddl e-stemmer, survivors, which up. ship appeared floats were to were sent being any dropped and sazy carried continually survivors this out. operation, around were I have the the and two the for all had certainly
THE concerned, majority nothing but of in about notion are before. very young Continual and Anti-aircraft I sent a signal fire MS for kent Fighter up assistance, which later in never been by the Twelve Pounder. arrived the evening.

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H.M.S. Albury. H.M.S.
9th June 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to formed the account of proceedings of His Majesty's Ship Albury during the days May 28 th to June 6th 1940.
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I left Harwich at noon on lay 38th in company with the Fifth Minesweeping Flotilla, arrived off
Zudecotte Beach at 3130 and, anchoring as close as possible, sent Doats inshore to embark troops. The rate of embarkation was then slow as the tide vis low and a small surf was troublesome 00 the beach. The troops were in good spirits though short of rations;
I landed a quantity of dry provisions in the skiff.
mile 3. to seamed of the ship, but no interference was
About 2330 a bomb was seen to drop about one caused to the work in hand.
4. ceeded without incident to Margate, where the troops
At 0830 on May 20th I got under my and prowere disembarked.
5. at 1930 on May 29th; a considerable amount of bombing
I then returned to Zudecotte, arriving there was in progress. On arrival the roads were fairly empty, as we had passed,on the my,a number of loaded ships returning.
had 6. grounded and,beirg being full of troops and survivors,
I made towards a burning Paddl -stommer, which appeared to be in 8 bad my. All boats and Carley up. Bombs were being dropped continually around the floats were sent any and many survivors were picked two Machino-gun attacks were carried out. I have ship and the Paddle-steamor during this operation, and but the utmost praise for all concerned, the majority nothing of whom are very young and had certainly never fire was kent as by the Twelve Pounder. I sent been in action before. Continual Anti-aircraft a signal for Fighter assistance, which arrived later in the evening.

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mostly suffering from severe burns; the Commanding
Fifty seven cot-cases alone were brought off,
Officer and other survivors from His Majesty's Destcleared the steamer out as far as was known, I proroyer Grenade were amongst those embarked, After having ceeded down the coast towards Bray, and picked up troops from several boats, which they had found on the beach. A
Captain Churchill, from the Headquarters Staff, off and told me that he had to get over to England to see his uncle, the Prime Minister,by 0600.
8.
I proceeded to Margate, arriving at 0550 on May
30th, disembarked troops,survivors and Cartain Churchill, then sailed for Sheerness for coal and Ammunition.
9.
I left Sheerness at 0300 on the 31st and arrived without incident off the beach just to the Bast of
Dunkirk, at 0930. The rate of embarkation was slow ording to considerable surf on the beach, but valuable assistance was given by a large power boat, It was necessary for me to leave at 1230 in order to unload and be at By render-vous by 8300 on May 31st for the evening operations.
10.
I sailed from liargate to comply with previous instructions and proceeded, under the orders of the
Senior Officer 11 the Fifth Minesweeping Flotila, to By appointed station off the beach; navigation at this period was difficult,a the absence of wind allowed the smoke from Dunkirk to settle over the channel, that visibility The poor. On enchoriz at 2345 a shell from 8
shore battery landed about a cable to securd; this ma repeated spasmodically. Reports were then received of magnetic nines being dropped in the channel.
on 11, embarkation, using ships' boats, Short y after a
About 0832 the Flotil a ms ordered to carry bombing attack took place,and from then on these attacks were practically continuous. Several Heinkel III
type aircraft were observed, but the majority of the attackers were identified as Junkers 87 Dive-bombers.
Embarkation was carried out, though the rate ha slow, this operation the ship case under machine-gun fire aground; 12. a vire was passed and I towed her off. During
His Majesty's Ship Speedwell ma seal to be tenant for the speed and coolness with which be carried from the air, end great credit is due to ay First Lieuout the ution.
afloat 15. to proceed alongaide in Dunkirk harbour, and to
I then received orders from the 7108 Officer comp. ete with troops there. As troops vere being and a machine-gun embarked, attack me delivered, but no casualties were bombs were dropped in the harbour incurred.
14. board, His Majesty's Dostroyer Ivanhoe to was her hit
Just before I al ipped, with a full load of by troops a bomb on outside the herbour. Two ships went assistance, 80 I proceeded at full speed,

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the Breedt bank, the nost intense bombing attacks were
While leaving the charnel and couing up to experienced, Repeated Lear misses were registered on
His Majesty's Ship Gossamer, ahead of ne, His Majest's
Destroyer Havant, who had just overtaken me, was hit in the vicinity of number Three gun; continuing at high speed, she described a large circle to starbcard, and when last seen was steaming in a Southerly direction.
Near misses were 30 registered on His Majesty's Ship
Albury; Fighter assistance The requested.
16.
These bombers came in relays and pursued the ship well out to sea, The Twelve pounder ms kept in action the whole time, 'Id it the very noticeab 0 that
11 fire has witheld until aircraft approaching from astern were close, they were forced to sheer off and go round again. Effective use ms unde of Lends and
Bren guns, the atter obtained from and samed by the troops,
17.
I proceeded to Sheerness, anded the trooys, replenished supplies of coal and ammunition, and sail ed for Dunkirk at 1600,on June 2nd,
18.
On arrival in Dunkirk harbour at 0015 on June
3rd, I went alongside the Bastern 113, French troops were embarked, though there did not supear to be many waiting, and It ms necessary to send along the jetty towards the tom to 001 set then. During the time that
His Najesty's Ship Albury ms niongaide,intermittent shelling was taking place, apparently directed at the harbour and ships alongside. I sailed eventually about
0215 with Two hundred troops on board, off 19. "U" buoy, which I reported to you. It ms afightly
While returning I encountered a floating mine contral in shape, and from its appearance night have been a Dutch nine. I sank it and proceeded to Sheerness to land the troops and to coal.
in 30. with His Majesty's Ships Gossaner and Leda,
I sail ed again for Dunkirk at 1630 OD June 3rd order to arrive at the herbour at 0020 on June 4th. I
and company was detached off ⑈ buoy to not independently, in was ordered a ongside the lest pier, filled w with
French soldiers, and left the harbour at 0130.
21, Goodwin Light-vessel, and I overtook His Majesty's
Fog ms encountered between "U" buoy and the unti relieved by His Majesty's Ship Hellett
North Ship Leda, who had been in 001 laton; I stood by her
22, In Naval Tessel Saile Deschamps, crowded five the vicinity of the 31bow buoy, the with French troops of her, and signalling her course to
Auxiliary and refugees, ms passed, I ms about the the North blew up and sank within half a cab: es ahead Goodwin Light-vessel, which she minute. had missed, I
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Leading Stoker Chris - the outstanding
10 the ship's E E IS USA 2 its atterts to boats, help with the total = to = tach 12 a hoisting
Acting Leading State United - to untiring andexce lent service 22 22 SING the Gift 3a the of great assi taxe to his but because overtured and swaped, ut the Brust 7 required 8 he syving the lives of several SD: clars, " juging 11 not cutting their equipment off the
Both them = arried att these dities in addition to their norml Engine Room titles, over a
Deriod of six days.
Canteen Manager Allertis - - This 312 to brd only been at sea DE 3 aspidient nort throughout the six days, TU continually supplying conforts, food and necessities = to troors 134 musted, 12d was invalunble 8 in the First 144 Station, though the work obvious I revo tel the 122 onde ate very sick,
Chief Petty Officer Curr, 1/205908 - 18 of
His Majesty's STATE 5023 125 3030 used in attending the wounded and assisting 11 the First ALL Stations,
In addition be the it the the for one periods and carried out his daties in & must afficient memer.
I have the honour a DO, Str,
Dur obstient servant,
VICE ADMIRAL
Singleter
11 JUN 1940
Lieutenant -Commander in Thursand.
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The Vice-Admiral,
Dover Chanand,
5th (Hneaweeying / ott
(Copy to the Senior officer,

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From: Acting Lieutenant F.G.H. ILBS, R.N.V.R. Unit Officer.
Date:
8th June, 1940.
To:
VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
Jastimets Jades a nt
(Copy to:- The Communder-in-Chief, Portsmouth. aread Just 902
(Through Captain, H.N.S. "VERNON").
Sir, of Indred overl I
In accordance with paragraph 2 of C.P.G.O. 1691,
I have the honour to submit the names of the following officers and men who I consider greatly distinguished themselves during the evacuation of the B.B.F. from Dunkirk.
H.m. Drifter
Skipper Wello Watling, R.N.R.
His cool bearing and demeanour throughout the operation and especially during the time H.ll. Drifter "FRASABLE" was taken in tow under heavy fire contributed most materially to the saving of both ships.
A. Prampton, A.B. H.O. Official Number not known.
T.W.Turner A.B. H.O. IS/JX/167136
B.C. Winney A.B. H.O. LT/JX/167132
L.R. Ayers. A.B. H.O. III/JX/167128.
The above four seamen, aanned the two Lewis guns continually ina most steadfast Hanner and without any protection whatsoever for five hours under heavy bombardments both from the air and land.
RESILLS 10%
FOIT
H.M. Drifter "DORINNTA".
Juvoi
Skipper U.P Reynolds, -103 mo)
This officer showed great coolness throughout the whole operation and great initiative when ordered to proceed in independently. the channel are Deakisk withouts chart
He navigated his ship with extreme and skill his engines narrow partially disabled, thus, undoubtedly, saving this, ship and as the troops on board. Due X/369, and
W. Kennedy
Engineman R.N.R.
Enginemen H.O.
IR/XX/101797
J, Smith
J.J. Shone
Stoker H.O.
Official Number not known.
Stoker R.N.R.
X/104158.
J. Pirie.
When the the boiler was 30 rooked and by the feed explosion ship vas damaged bya aball bursting the close to the stern, joints were blown water to fly that sundry steam pipe to dause steem and not the purps choked in all pump damaged 80 bilges as became flooded and energy shown by directions, the initiative, skill and ship to reach these with ashes. especially The 1. Kennedy, enabled eventually the to proceed to
Ramsgate Portamouth, ratings, under although her own Captain steam Wharton, and Royal Navy, considered her a wreck in the Engine Room.
F. Russell.
X/18714
Seaman R.N.R.
Seaman R.N.R.
be Hurfield.
official Number not known H.O. Ord. Searan.
official their not known H.O. Seaman.
X/7963
R. Reekie
F.C. West.
The above four seamen manned the two Lewis guns continually
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