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REPORT OF OPERATIONS OFF DUNKIRK.
Having proceeded at maximum speed (26) knots)
with fuel available from a position about 120 miles north
of Lands End, Worcester arrived off Dover at 0715 on the
28th May. Then on account of reduced fuel I was forced
to make the passage to Dunkirk by "y" Channel at a speed
of 18 knots.
A summary of Journeys made is shewn on the
attached Appendix A.
On Journey I attempts were made to refuel from
"Anthony" but only 10 tons was taken on board. The
return journey was made at 15 knots leaving less than 5 tons
on board on arrival at Dover. Numerous enemy aircraft
made towards the ship during the afternoon but all were
driven off by gunfire. Destroyers astern were seen to be
bombed. Athacked prinke S/M # West Hundred List hung. / pattern
4 depth drangers. Recult wreakings has - it.
Fuel was taken in before Journey 2 ( Route X
both ways) which took place without incident except for a
heavy bombing attack on East Pier while embarking troops.
The continuation of this attack subsequently sunk the
Grenade 10 minutes after leaving the pier.
Journey 3. (Route X both ways) Troops were
embarked from boats off Bray. All ships boats were left
behind. Very few enemy aircraft approached the ship on
this trip and any that looked dangerous were driven off
by sunfire.
Journey 4. Sailed on route 8 but altered back
to route X on receiving information of enemy shelling on
2. It was expected to embark troops from the beaches again
but was ordered to carry R.A. Dover LAPANNE and Staff until dawn.
A full load was taken from boats at Bray after his departure.
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