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CONFIDENTIAL
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NAVAL MESSAGE.
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with engines stopped when boats and planes could be detected by sound
at a far greater range than visibility permitted. It is submitted
that this course might profitably be employed during patrols.
May Slst. 1940. 1140 to June 1st. 1940. 0547.
Instructions were received to proceed to Ramsgate, rendenvous and
escort small boat convoy to Dunkirk. The Convoy sailed at 1453
approximately 3 hours after scheduled time. Opportunity was taken
at Ramsgate to off-load all depth charges as It was considered
inadvisable to continue carrying these. The convoy consisted of
5 tugs and 5 drifters each towing between three and fifteen small
boats.
The convoy straggled somewhat on the way over and when
the Reutigen bouy was reached the leaders were eased dom to enable
the convoy to arrive together. At this the a large force of
German bombers and fighters were seen approaching. There were
Anumorable ships of all shapes and sizes in the vicinity and a
general bombing raid was commenced. British Mighters arrived at
this time and the attack because disorganised, The bombers
eventually disappearang inland.
The convoy arrived off Dunkirk
at approximately 2110, S.0.6. embarked Lieut.Comdr.@ynne-Edwardes
from Keith who directed the canvoy to the various beaches as
required. At approximately 2315 when returning to the Keith
a collision occurred with what appeared to be at medium-sized yacht.
S.0.6. was put into astern but the yacht's stern subcking swinging
round as she altered course to part stove in S.O.6. on the starboard
bow fracturing several ribs and making a large out in the planking
above waterline. While the damage was being inspected by the aid
of a shaded torch fire was opened on S.0.6. from a German aeroplane.
were given at to collect Lord Corb from Hebe, and to return to England
On arrival Keith General Leese was eurbarked and instructions
dropping General Leese in Dunkirk if Lord Gort approved.
Keith. arrival at Hebe returned to Keith and approximatly three-quarters
On it was discovered that Lord Cort had crossed to
of Inc. S.0.6. Lord Gort also arrived there. He was embarked
forthwith an hour later and General Leese taken direct to Dover.
Considering fire the their behaviour laft nothing to desired.
and he fact that it was the first time be any of the crew had
June 2nd. 1940. 1801 to 1922.
Gladys" were broken down 7 miles east of Dunkirk 3 miles and off for
Instructions received to carry out a search for drift."Girl
approximately reported 30 soldiers in Course an open was boat set about from Dover direct Dunkirk to
reported the by aircraft. It was then intended subsequently to proceed to slowly put out towardds to
the outer Reutigen. for the open boat, approximately sea
clear coast to search make another approach to the coast the tide from the
10 of land and Dunkirk to allow for the set of been promised and
time miles east of received. Air escort had off Dunkrik
causion the had report to be was exercised as no ships were operating