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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675	Log in to enlarge	209 196 After I had transferred French troops to X440 and the disappearance of Cadet Rating Price, both Stoker Worsall and Smith displayed great determination and efficiency when we were trying to take HAIG in tow. When I was knocked overboard they both acted with great speed and yet showed great coolness in their difficult job of trying to get me out of the water. I knew that a great physical effort from me would defeat its object and that my one hope was to be pulled out of the water slowly. Worsall and Smith carried out my orders perfectly and I owe my life to their efforts. When I went overboard I was wearing an Army Captain's British Warm - a considerable weight - and this fact, coupled with the knowledge that my heart is not good, made me realise at once that to save my life I must not make a great physical effort myself. The realisation of this and the way in which Worsall and Smith carried out my instructions enabled me to escape from a very nasty predicament. The fine but unsuccessful efforts of Worsall and Smith in trying to get the engine of LADY CABLE going again after we had abandoned HAIG, deserve the highest praise. Their cheerfulness during the hours we drifted helplessly in the Channel before being taken in tow by the CITY OF CHRISTCHURCH was magnificent. It will be realised from this report that I cannot speak too highly of the courage, coolness and efficiency shown by my crew. (Signed) G.A. Cadell Acting Sub-Lieutenant, R.N. (Retired) Report completed 8/6/40, Ramsgate General Hospital.	City of Christchurch Haig Lady Cable Haig Smith

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After I had transferred French troops to X440 and the
disappearance of Cadet Rating Price, both Stoker Worsall
and Smith displayed great determination and efficiency when
we were trying to take HAIG in tow. When I was knocked
overboard they both acted with great speed and yet showed
great coolness in their difficult job of trying to get me
out of the water. I knew that a great physical effort from
me would defeat its object and that my one hope was to be
pulled out of the water slowly. Worsall and Smith carried
out my orders perfectly and I owe my life to their efforts.
When I went overboard I was wearing an Army Captain's British
Warm - a considerable weight - and this fact, coupled with
the knowledge that my heart is not good, made me realise at
once that to save my life I must not make a great physical
effort myself. The realisation of this and the way in which
Worsall and Smith carried out my instructions enabled me to
escape from a very nasty predicament.
The fine but unsuccessful efforts of Worsall and Smith
in trying to get the engine of LADY CABLE going again after
we had abandoned HAIG, deserve the highest praise. Their
cheerfulness during the hours we drifted helplessly in the
Channel before being taken in tow by the CITY OF CHRISTCHURCH
was magnificent.
It will be realised from this report that I cannot
speak too highly of the courage, coolness and efficiency
shown by my crew.
(Signed) G.A. Cadell
Acting Sub-Lieutenant, R.N. (Retired)
Report completed 8/6/40,
Ramsgate General Hospital.