Admiralty records concerning Operation Dynamo and the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk, dating from 1940.
Source: The National Archives, Kew, ADM 199/790. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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16v 329 307 H.M.S. HARWICH. "Lord Melchett", 7th June, 1940. 29th May, 1940. 1525 Left Parkeston Quay with "Argyleshire" and "Stella Rigel". Set course N. Goodwin Patrol to West Hinden Buoy. 30th May, 1940. 324 Dynams NT. F 303 me FROM:- The Flag Officer in Charge, Harwich. TO:- The Commander-in-Chief, The Nore. DATE:- 5th June, 1940. No. 199/40. Harwich M/S Force engaged on the Evacuation of Dunkirk. The following particulars of the M/S Force engaged on the evacuation of Dunkirk are submitted for information:- Name of Ship. Name of Commanding Name of Group or Officer. Unit Officer. Paddle M/S. "WAVERLEY" Lieut. S.F. Harmer- Elliott, R.N.V.R. ORIOLE" Lieut. E.L. Davies, R.N.V.R. DUCHESS OF FIFE" Lieut. J.N. Anderson, R.N.V.R. MARMION" Lieut. H.O. Gaffney, R.N.V.R. M/S Trawlers S Skipper R.C.Taylor, R.N.R. Lieut. W.H. Ward, "LORD MELCHETT R.N.V.R. Skipper L.P.Keable R.N.R. Sub.Lieut. J.N. STELLA RIGEL" Vykeham, R.N.V.R. Drifters Commander J.W.D.Powell 10 "MARE" Skipper A.H.W. Pendle R.N.R. D.S.O., R.N.R. SARAH HIDE" Skipper H.A. Meen, Lieut. .I.Cruickshanic, R.N.V.R. R.N.R. "NERRWAYS" Skipper E. R.N.R. Fawcett, P.T.O.