TNA ADM 199 790

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TNA ADM 199 790

Admiralty records concerning Operation Dynamo and the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk, dating from 1940.

Holding archive: TNA
Collection reference: ADM 199 790

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Source: The National Archives, Kew, ADM 199/790. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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503	Log in to enlarge	Dynamo 455.- 49°3 ACCOUNT OF PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. DELTA ( DUTCH SKOOT) DURING DUNKIRK EVACUATION OPERATIONS First arrival off Beach East of Dunkirk was about 0130 on May 21st. Heavily shelled from shore from 0330 to 0415. No damage. Failed to contact troops: apparently too far to Westward. Second attempt was made between 2200. and 2300 May 30th. Drprom 9, Clarence Lawn. Dover. June 9th 1940. V.A. Dover. Sir, I have the honour to attach report of proceedings of H.M.S. Delta during recent evacuation operations. I repret delay, but since my return here on leave I have been on the sick list, under the care of the Port M.O. Copy for Admiral, The Nore, enclosed. I am, Sir, Yours obediently, Smald. X. Lawrma. VIOE AD LIRAL DOVER hund: Cohe: R.N. * #	Delta Westward Dover Lawn May

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Dynamo 455.-
49°3
ACCOUNT OF PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. DELTA ( DUTCH SKOOT)
DURING DUNKIRK EVACUATION OPERATIONS
First arrival off Beach East of Dunkirk was about 0130
on May 21st.
Heavily shelled from shore from 0330 to 0415. No damage.
Failed to contact troops: apparently too far to Westward.
Second attempt was made between 2200. and 2300 May 30th.
Drprom
9, Clarence Lawn.
Dover.
June 9th 1940.
V.A. Dover.
Sir,
I have the honour to attach report of proceedings
of H.M.S. Delta during recent evacuation operations.
I repret delay, but since my return here on
leave I have been on the sick list, under the care
of the Port M.O.
Copy for Admiral, The Nore, enclosed.
I am,
Sir,
Yours obediently,
Smald. X. Lawrma.
VIOE AD LIRAL DOVER
hund: Cohe: R.N.
*
#