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CONFIDENTIAL
20c. (For use with S. 1320b).
NAVAL MESSAGE.
(Revised 356
October, 1935.)
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TTER OF PROCEEDINGS - EVACUATION.
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The career of the Thanes barge before meeting S.0.6. is
worthy of comment. From accounts It would seem that the
220 soldiers arrived at Braye dunes at approximately 0500
and saw the barge lying off-shore. They waded out and
found she was aground. One officer examined the engine
and when the ship floated with the rising tide,started
the diesel. Unfortunately It was in astern and they again
beached themselves. After some delay they floated off and
again started the engines miting sure It was in ahead.
They came up all standing on the anchor. After ineffective
efforts to weigh the anchor they ran It out to a clinch and
let It go., by which time the air bottles were exhausted
and they were unable to start the diesel. They therefore
decided to sail, but due to the absence of anyone with sailing
knowledge their efforts created nothing but slight lesuay
which was counteracted by the set. They were therefore
stationary they discovered.
when
I cannot speak too highly of the conduct of all members
of the crew during this somewhat trying time and It is difficult
to mention anyone specifically.
Lieut Dehammel's safe-condust of the barge is worthy of note,
while the tireless energy and keenness of motor-mechanic Whittaker
and the efficient way in which be kept the enginee running and
dealt with unexpected contingencies was also & magnificient
effort.
6.9 9x
DAPTAIN A/S H.M.S. "OSPREY"
Later
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11 JUN1940
PORTLAN