TNA ADM 199 790

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TNA ADM 199 790

Admiralty records concerning Operation Dynamo and the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk, dating from 1940.

Holding archive: TNA
Collection reference: ADM 199 790

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Source: The National Archives, Kew, ADM 199/790. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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45	Log in to enlarge	40 44 Night of May 29th. Enemy activity was reduced during the night, only two bombing attacks being made. It was intended to recommence embarkation from Eastern Arm under cover of darkness but apparently due to some misunderstanding the only ships that arrived were 4 trawlers and a yacht. Consequently a great opportunity was missed. Probably 15000 troops could have been embarked had the ships been forthcoming. AS a result of the bombing of the Vole referred to above, the pier itself was hit by a dive-bomber and severely damaged, but a brow was put in place which permitted the passage of troops. In reply to V.A. Dover's 2057/29, asking whether the harbour was blocked, I replied at 3150 - "No. Hope to get a good move on tonight but it is doubtful if much more can be done during daylight hours. Apparently incorrect information as to the blocking of Dunkirk Harbour had been telephoned by Commander Dove from La Panne. This unfortunate incident reduced the shipping entering during the night to a minimum.	Dove Dove Dover May

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Night of May 29th.
Enemy activity was reduced during the night,
only two bombing attacks being made. It was intended
to recommence embarkation from Eastern Arm under cover of
darkness but apparently due to some misunderstanding the
only ships that arrived were 4 trawlers and a yacht.
Consequently a great opportunity was missed. Probably
15000 troops could have been embarked had the ships been
forthcoming. AS a result of the bombing of the Vole
referred to above, the pier itself was hit by a dive-bomber
and severely damaged, but a brow was put in place which
permitted the passage of troops.
In reply to V.A. Dover's 2057/29, asking whether
the harbour was blocked, I replied at 3150 -
"No. Hope to get a good move on tonight but
it is doubtful if much more can be done during
daylight hours.
Apparently incorrect information as to the blocking
of Dunkirk Harbour had been telephoned by Commander Dove
from La Panne. This unfortunate incident reduced the
shipping entering during the night to a minimum.