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On the return voyage, after passing Nieuport Bank
Buoy, we saw two ships ahead of us bombed, one with 8 bombs,
the other with sixteen bombs.
There was no indication that either had been hit,
but as we drew nearer it could be seen that one was in
difficulties, and in reply to a signal we went alongside.
This ship was the GRACIE FIELDS, and while she continued to
steam round in a circle, we took off troops, a number
seriously wounded.
After about 45 minutes when this was almost
completed ( another dynamo ship was taking off troops on her
starboard side ) a destroyer indicated that she wanted to come
alongside and at 2130 we proceeded, passing through the Downs
29/-
in an early morning fog, up the Ramsgate Channel and into
harbour.
30/4
As soon as the troops were disembarked, preparation
was made for the next trip. Army provisions were put aboard
and two Lewis guns mounted.
For the next trip, officers and men ( not engine
room men who could work in three watches ) were relieved to
get some sleep.
I understand that on that trip of the 30th/31st,
JUTLAND brought off troops from the beaches to the East of
Dunkirk Pier.
On her return it was reported that she required
fuel and that fact and the state of the tide kept her in
harbour that day.
With the original crew, I took over again from the
relief crew, and on the 1st June was at anchor in the
Ramsgate Road, standing by for further orders; but I
understand that the ship's speed was not considered suitable
for taking part in the final operations, and after standing
by for a further period. JUTLAND was ordered to return to
London where, after reporting to F. O. 1. C., I handed over
the ship to the Chief Dock Master, Surrey Commercial Dock,
obtaining a detailed receipt.
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