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Narrative of routs
lea dug up to a during the Evacualin fronk
at Dunkish
H.M. S. Palica (ex Datch Schuft)
W.D M.T.B. "Naig"
both under the Comm and t Ll. Commander N.L. Pisani (wa) RN
May 24th. Patria commissioned at 1500 with crew
from R.N.B. Chalham, Dutch Crew leaving
at that time.
This Gew consisted of 12dr Seal subsequently from
incapable of steering 4 course or taking the wheel) / EXA.
who though afteat min a Dual Infine for the first
time ) yet did very fine work * was trieless in
his efforts to keep things fo ing; 2 Ldg Slohers, both
well hained, cafable hand working active Service
ratings; a 5 upper deck ratings when 4 were
O.Ds who had hevel been to sea before.
birth the exception fhe Ldq Seaman (Costwain) when
I was able & exchange later, I have no thing but
praise for a completely untried sunskilled CAEW,
who made up for lack Askill but the extention
superb energy * who would never five in. I
weived wonderful support all wand.
In addition dient Inpree. RNVR. was appointed
ferst bentenant. Throgh the food services froic
Ramsfali I was enable to exchange thus officer
for Lient Kuby. R.N.R. Lient Dupres was mush
willing but had only been to sea for a few
months over 20 years ago Y was unable &
assist me in any way.
Liest Kinky was an excellent officer Y fave me
every support V. assistance, had dufferent Know.