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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610	Log in to enlarge	154 148 NOTE: Whilst at Ramsgate I addressed a note to C. in C. Dover drawing his attention to the meritorious conduct of Petty Officer F.H. Franklin P/J.96765; Coxwain of this vessel. This man has worked almost continuously in preparing the vessel and her equipment for her recent activities. He has personally helped on board every soldier boarding at Dunkirk. He has been cool and cheerful whilst under enemy gunfire, setting a wonderful example to the younger members of the crew. Credit is due to W. Gamble E.R.A. for the way in which he took over the engines. This man has never had previous experience with Diesel engines. OBSERVATION: This vessel was subjected to heavy bombing whilst under Dutch ownership with the result that wash basins, W.C's., etc., were rendered unservicable. The standard compass has been broken and the steering compass considerably damaged, to an extent that at one time I experienced 66 degrees Easterly deviation. Consequently, we have not enjoyed independence of navigation whilst out of sight of land marks. The maximum speed of the vessel appeared to be 7 knots. Light scaling ladders with hooks at their upper ends such as are used by fire brigades would have been invaluable whilst laying dongside at Dunkirk. Some form of boiler would have rendered it possible to give troops hot drinks. The Naval controlled shore services at Braye were far superior to these services existing at Dunkirk. I submit that two axes, one shackle pin punch, one sledge hammer, one coil of 2" rope, smoke screen equipment, sand bags, machine gun if available, morphine and hyperdermic syringe would be useful equipment on activities of this nature. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient Servant, C. LIEUTENANT COMMANDER R.N.R. ADMIRAL COMMANDING OFFICER. 1940 DOVER	Dover Franklin Light

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NOTE: Whilst at Ramsgate I addressed a note to C. in C. Dover
drawing his attention to the meritorious conduct of Petty
Officer F.H. Franklin P/J.96765; Coxwain of this vessel.
This man has worked almost continuously in preparing the
vessel and her equipment for her recent activities. He
has personally helped on board every soldier boarding at
Dunkirk. He has been cool and cheerful whilst under enemy
gunfire, setting a wonderful example to the younger members
of the crew.
Credit is due to W. Gamble E.R.A. for the way in which he
took over the engines. This man has never had previous
experience with Diesel engines.
OBSERVATION:
This vessel was subjected to heavy bombing whilst under
Dutch ownership with the result that wash basins, W.C's.,
etc., were rendered unservicable. The standard compass
has been broken and the steering compass considerably
damaged, to an extent that at one time I experienced 66
degrees Easterly deviation. Consequently, we have not
enjoyed independence of navigation whilst out of sight of
land marks. The maximum speed of the vessel appeared to be
7 knots.
Light scaling ladders with hooks at their upper ends such as
are used by fire brigades would have been invaluable whilst
laying dongside at Dunkirk. Some form of boiler would have
rendered it possible to give troops hot drinks. The Naval
controlled shore services at Braye were far superior to
these services existing at Dunkirk.
I submit that two axes, one shackle pin punch, one sledge
hammer, one coil of 2" rope, smoke screen equipment, sand
bags, machine gun if available, morphine and hyperdermic
syringe would be useful equipment on activities of this
nature.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
C.
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER R.N.R.
ADMIRAL
COMMANDING OFFICER.
1940
DOVER