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SCIMITAR REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS
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The reasons for this collision and as report on the damage
sustained have been more fully reported to Capatin (D) 16.
8. I arrived at Dunkirk at about 1300/31 and was
ordered to go to Bray beaches. I spent this afternoon and evening
in company with "Vivacious" and "Shikari" off Bray under inter-
mittent bombardment and bombing during which no damage was
sustained. During one bombing attack at sbout 1700(?) an aircraft
was shot down; it is thought that this was from "Scimitar's" A
gun. I myself was watching A gun bursts, which appeared close to
the target and at the moment the aircraft caught fire a burst
from A gun appeared nearly in line. The aircraft fell in the sea
and was obviously a total loss. During this period no troops
were embarked as I had no boats and no other boats come near.
There seemed to be trouble in embarking due to choppy water.
9. At nightfall/31 the weather improved and troops
were very quickly embarked, principally from the "skoot" "Hilda"
which was doing excellent work. I sailed at about 2300 with
500 troops, proceeding at 8 knots. During the passage numerous
aircraft were heard but no attacks were made. A slight collision
occurred with an unknown trawler, in which my port propellor
guard was damaged. I arrived at Dover at about 0600/1 and after
disembarking troops proceeded to oil. A further examination of
the damage was made.
100 At 1000/1 I was ready and was orderedato proceer
to Dunkirk again, but when near the North Goodwin L.V. I was
ordered to return. At this time I had just sighted Prague in
difficulties 80 I went to his assistance. Re asked me to take
some of his troops 80 I went alongside while under way and
embarked 500. I then stood by while he proceede through the Downs
and at about 1530/1 I arrived at Dover and disembarked troops
subsequently proceeding to a buoy.
11. At 0600/2 I proceeded to Sheerneas to
disembark ammunition, thence to London for repairs by Messrs
Harland and Wolff. Repairs are expected to take 14 days.
12. "Soimitar" being short handed compared to other
destroyers, all ratings had to work very hard and it was noteworthy
that Engine room ratings not only steamed the ship with full
also assisted on deak in embarkation etc. Nearly all seamen took
efficiency and took their place at ammunition supply parties, but
part as boat's crews at one time or another, using skill and
determintion inxtrying conditions. The following are considered
Midshipman M.J.BALL R.N.R.,.for taking adminate charge with of the boats
particularly worthy of mention or award.
in bombing etc. for & day ship
absent.
A.B.
P/J
96339.
for taking charge of his gun's crew
G.PASMORE
well, and skill in shooting down an enemy
P/K 61614 aircraft For long and untiring it work as driver
Stoker in TYLER the motor and keeping running nearly
continuously for 3 days.
I have the honour to be
Sir
The Vice Admiral
your obedient servent
DOVER
Two copies to
Strants
The Captain (D)
16th D.F.
Lieutenant in Command
ADMIRAL
9-JUN 1940
DOVER