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"wrecked", but on the assurance of her skipper that he was confident
he could bring her back to Portsmouth I returned to Captain Wharton
and sought permission to bring "DORINITA" back, as, if it proved
necessary, I could have taken her in tow. This permission WELES
granted and at 0600 on Tuesday, June 4th we weighed snohor
and made passage to Portsmouth, arriving at 2100,
I wish to place on record, and draw attention to,
the perfect discipline and devotion to duty of all members of
both crews, with particular mention of Skipper Were Whatling, R.N.R.
Skipper W.F. Reynolds, R.N.R. and the engine room staff of
H.M.D. "DORIENTA" whose coolness in maintaining way on the ship
in most arduous conditions undoubtedly prevented the abandonment
of this ship.
Thave the honour to be,
sir,
Your obedient servant,
(Sgd) Gello ILES.
Acting Lieutenant, R.N.V.R.
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