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From: Commanding Officer H.M.S. Saltash.
Bhulo
Date:June 4th.1039.
To; Seven Spece M.S.F. Vice adminar, Dover
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Sir,
During the operations off Dunkerque the following Officer and men have shown perseverence and courage,
I have the honour to submit their names so that suitable action may be taken.
1.
Lieutenant T,E.Williams R.N.R.,First Lieutenant of H.M.S.
Saltash.
On the night of Friday, May 31st, he was loaned to H.M.S.Hebe but he was not required. On his way back in a motor boat he went in shore to pick up soldiers, not finding any he took two sailors and, pullading a whaler behind them,he made his way along the beach to see if he could pick any up.La Panne was being bombarded the whole time he was ashore. He knew that I thought he was aboard 'Hebè and that the C.O.of 'Hebe' thought he was aboard me so that he could not expect any ship to wait for him;both pontcons were destroed while he was ashore. Eveentually he turned to 'Hebe' and when he came, back to me on Sunday night was perfectly ready and fit for more.
He franch only dead men & must have been ashise two hours
While Saltash was rescuing survivors from S.S.
Brighton Queen,and was in a precarious position alongside her bridge and on her deck and might have had to move any time (there was also summarke of small air attack) intermitted sumbing - gunning
2. Brian Sto.1.,C/KX79268.,stripped and swam with a line to two men a mile away, finding the line a hindrance he discarded it, and, unaided, rescued these two men.After a short rest he continued to swim out lines to men closer to the ship. Bombing and machine gunning
Was going on in close proximity to Maughan.
3. Frederick HUTTER, X7183. with the aid of two or three untrained assisstants, succoured ninety (98), repeat(98), casualties, ten of whom required artificial respiration, several of the others were serious casualties. There was no medical Officer on board and only two men of the 98 died. Hutter worked till he collapsed.
4. Receive, Thomas CRANSTONE a.B.,B22751(R.F. swam out with a line and orders to sh ps skiff which WAS in difficulies rescued this party and a party on a Neither party could have reached the ship unaidad for some time. Distance swum about 200 yards.
Y.R.Jah.
Liautenant-Commander in Command.
VICE ADMIRAL
8-JUN 1940
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H.M.S. "BASILISK" - REPORT OF LOSS BY
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE.
Where all did their duty to their utmost capacity in spite of severe fatigue, it is very difficult to single out any officer or man for special nention; I would, however, like to put on record the following:-
(1) The excellent First Aid given to the wounded by my
First Libutenant
Lieutenant John Anthony Hodnet HAMER R.H.
when no Doctor was on board. I a quige certain that a number owed their lives to him.
(2) The excellent work done by
Sub-lieutenant Edwin Michael BRITTON" R.N.
who was in charge of Lydd's boats, in bringing off from the beaches & very large number of troops, nost of the time under heavy shell fire and bombing and sachine gun attacks.
Aveng ratings the following deserve nontion:-
(1) ordinary Seases VIDRIAM Fielding Richards DUXBURY"
0.No.G/JX 173054, for accurate shooting with the Starboard Lewis gun, crusing as ensuy airoraft which vas machine gunning a bostload of troops to year off hurredly with probable damage to itself.
(2) Able Seaman Fred dankwell, 050.0/J and stall 91927, for showing initiative, resource when in charge of the whaler and carley float. In a choppy sea, strong tide and pitch dark night, and with a broken rudder he succeeded in getting alongaide the wrock of H.M.S.Wakeful and brought off twenty survivers.

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COMMANDENCE SNAAPSON,
8th, MINESWEEPING FLOTILLA,
THE FLAG OFFICER IN CHARGE,
4th, June. 1940.
HARWICH.
Copy 45 Vice adminal sove
Sir, re; Evacuation of troops from Dunkirk.
I have the honour to present my report of the part taken by
Dunkirk. H.M.S. "Snaefell" in connection with the evacuation of troops from
1. 30/5/40. Departure from Harwich 1345 under the orders of the
Senior Officer M/S 8,H.M.S. "Olen Gower". It was decided at 1800
that, having encountered fog, the three ships of the Flotillashuold proceed independently and take such action as was found necessary on arrival at our destination.
2. 2102. Arrived off Dunkirk. It was apparent that the enemy was taking steps to prevent the accomplishment of the effort being made to rescue our comrades of the Army. Repeated bombing attacks were made on us by many aircraft.
3. 2120. "Snaefell" in action. Our gunnery was excellent and although bombs were dropped ahead and astern of the ship no damage was sustained, despite the fact that I was unable to nanoeuvre the ship owing to the many wrecks in the narrow channel.
4. 2140. Enemy aircraft again made a bombing attack. "Snaefell"
promptly replied, and aided by the gunfire of other H.M. vessels in the vicinity, the enemy was driven off.
5. 2200. The tode now being 2 hours ebb, I decided that any effort to beach my ship was too hazardous, accordingly ship was anchored in 4 fathoms off La Panne, 8 miles east of Dunkirk.
6. Ships lifeboats were immediately lowered and manned by eager volunteers from the ship's company for embarkation of the troops now seen on the beaches, and aided by several small sraft, tired and wet soldiers of all ranks were ferried in safety to the ship.
7. Throughout this operation the enemy was firing along the whole stretch of beach, Several soldiers were found wounded but their courage never wavered and, although their disabilities in many cases hampered the efforts being made to resoue them, all were safely brought on board.
8. The Wardroom was converted into a stok bay and here first aid was efficiently rendered by Sick Berth Attendant V.S. Griffin of
H.M.S. "Glen Gower" whose services were made available to me by the Senior Officer.
9. Problems were now encountered. The continuous stream of Officers and men arriving with their aquipment, wet and tired, all deairous of shedding their garments and to find a place to rest their weary bodies, was overcome by the skeleton crew on board, first by providing them from shipa stores with hot food and clothing and turning the engine room and boiler room and stokehold into a drying room.

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into tugs there (I did not know that ships were going to embark troops and return to Margate, discharge them alongside the Pier - according to the chart there is not
ERQUE
enough water) and return to position W. by 2200. I
turned West again, but there seemed there would be a waste
S.
of time so, I decided to turn East again and eport myself
Panne) and assist in embarking troops aboard other ships.
to "HEBE" (who had informe me me was Senior Office, La
Circumstances made it necessary to embark 100 troops aboard myself, no opportunity arising to put them aboard any ot er ships.
6.
Later I was ordered to proceed in execution of previous orders (I left one boat with "HEBE"). Just Test of Bray
I passed the Admiral and reported to him that I had 100
KERQUE
troops on board. He told me to join him and I followed
DS.
him back to La Panne. While lying off there a further raid commenced and he ordered ne to 80 West at full speed.
It was during this raid that one aeroplane ms brought down by the 12 pdr. gun at maximum range. The raid was nearly over and the Admiral out of sight by the time I was
West of Dunkerque, SQ I returned to look for him and was told to return to La Panne, and embark troops after dark.
7.
At La Panne an B.N.V.R.Signalman reported to no that
"HEBE" wanted an officer badly, the wording of the signal sounded as if the Commanding Officer wanted someone capable of relieving him for a period. This appears to have been wrong, and may have originated in at verbal
KERQUE
message from the C.O. or the Commodore of the motor boat alongside. At any rate, I sent over my 1st. Lieutenant,
ADS.
he found he was not required in "HEBE", SO took the motor boat ashore to look for more troops. Finding none, he, with the aid of to sailors, walked along the beach pulling the whaler with them to see if they could find any. The whole time the place was being bombarded. ("HEBE" was signalling at times with a bright light) He eventually returned to "HEBE". I consider his actions worthy of reward, as he could eatly have rned to no at once.
8.
In the meantime I had taken a further 300 or SO troops on board and was nearly full and, as the difficers amongst
IKERQUE
them told me there were no further troops on 8 org, I
ADS.
reported this to "HEBE" and was told to return to Marcate;
not knowing my 1st. Lieutenant was assore, but thinking him in "HEBE", I did SO.
9.
I had now been between Dunkerque and La Panne for about steamer when she was being shelled and during frequent air
13 hours, several times passing the burning Clan Line raids. Ships company had been continuously at action they had been courously employed almost continuously stations, or takins on troops, without proper food; also since leaving the Tyne 60 hours before but, as yet, showed only officers were myself, Lieutenant R.N.V.R., Sobey R.N.R., and no signs of strain. I was short of two H. seamen and the
Temporary is surficiently experienced to be left as 0.0.7,,
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would reach England;
yet in he was prepared to give up his chance of getting away of the greatest possible help to our Surgeon. Crowder
H.M.S. Bideford after H.M.S.Kellett had proceeded, and was order to tend his wounded comrades. He remained in hours continuously, in a most efficient manner. I consider carried out his voluntary duties for all but forty eight this man showed a great sense of duty and displayed great personal courage in his decision to remain onboard. I wish to decoration. recommend him as being worthy of consideration for a
.The following men of this ship are recommended for their services. They are placed in order of merit.
I.S.P.O. Charles William Donnelly. D/K.59925.
A/Ck. Albert Victor HOCKING. D/MX.58549.
When the ship was bombed everyone aft was killed or badly wounded, except these two nen. S.P.O.
Donnelly's duty was "in charge of the after fire and repair party". Hocking formed one of the "First Aid Party".
The fire main aft wasblown away, and fire brue out in the cabin flat immediately above the after magazine.
These two men working entirely on their own, ran hoses aft from the first sound connection, and succeeded in getting the fire under sontrol, and hoses down the after magazine hatch to flood the magazine, (the magazine flooding arrangements were destroyed) and partly flooded it before assistance came, I consider their very prompt and efficient action probably saved the ship, and I consider them both worthy of consideration for the Distinguished Service Medal.
II. Iconsider the following three nen worthy of being
"mentioned in despatches" for the services set forth against their names.
(a) Signalman Charles Raymond CRAIG.D/JX.141848.
He was landed with Lieutenant Davey, when that officer lande to organise the embarkation on the beach. Craig joined one of the embarkation posts, took charge of the signalling apparatus and got into communication with several sh ships. When the station was destroyed by bombing, Craig improvised a signal lamp out of the head light of a lorry, and used this till the battery ran down. He remained ashore all night and was eventually sent off by the embarkation officer.
On arrival at Dover he volunteered immediately to go over to
Dunkirk Pier, where signalmen were required, and spent another night there.
(b) P.O.Tel. Frederick PERRY. D/JX. 127240.
After the main mast was destroyed and all aerials were destroyed this man succeeded in rigging a jury aerial and getting through an importatnt signal to the Vice Admiral, Dover.
(o) AB. Leslie Kenneth FOSTER. D/J.108109.
This man was quartermaster throughout the time the ship Dunkeerke Rade. He performed his duties in a most efficient was in manner. Afterethe stern was blown off and there was

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CONFIDENTIAL.
H.M.S. "Wild Stran".
June 7th, 1940.
C1/6.
EVACUATION OF DUDKIRK.
Sir,
I have the honour to forward the following report of proceedings for 36th - 37th May, 1940 until *Wild
Swan" left Dover on the afternoon of 87th, II.y.
May to proceed towards Dunkirk and escort S.S. "Maid of
2. "Wild Swan" was ordered to skip at 1430 OR 26th
Orleans" back to Dover.
"Maid of Orleans" was net in aid Channel at 1503
Dunkirk, and "Maid of Orleans" ported that a heavy raid had I Deen in corted ck. On Deing isked if she had been into rogress and that che bad returned without entering.
Was ordered to return to harbour.
and ali ped at were to escort "Maid of Crleans* to while
3. At 1709 176 to carry JUS the orders contained Dunkirk your
I was ordered to raise steam for full in speed and 1709/26 return which with her, X keeping voll clear of the port she was loading.
"Maid of Orleans* off the Breakwater this I would and
4. I icked up no over. I also passed Beither in ship wait told her to the to Testward follow and cort her back.
was fired it off Calais.
1740/86 to escort ms with not received "Maid of until Orleans" off intending Gr to
5. Your velide at
6. When entering This flew round falling to about 100 yards on the
Dunkirk ch unel the an port ensuy bow dircraft at attacked was by port the sighted Gravelius, proceeded three 7. ship beam. Having astern. a of vestward DE e seen corted to "Maid find her General 4 was bombs The Bantwood, last attack seen COOK S being other ighted place meantime 1110 pursued Generals Bunkirk at nor 1989. received off asstward I and your
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Procestings by H.M.S. SABRE for the period 27th May to 5th June.
leadership or my Engineer officer, Mr. Jones Commissioned Engineer, and I would submit that he is deserving of special recognition.
Next to him I would recommend:-
C/M 18445
C.B.R.A. McOwan who, under the E.O., was mainly responsible for the effloient working of the engines in nost difficult conditions;
c/K 61056
- C/K 52210
S.P.O. Aitchison and Stc. Powling, who, when off watch, ably assisted in rigging gang-planks and scaling-ladiers, assisting the wounded on board, and controlling the traffic of troops - all seamen ratings being closed to at guns;
Lieuten IIt Parker, who proved a thoroughly reliable right-hand man in all emergencies. He also as wall in charge of the boats, getting the naximum of troops on board in the minimum time. He was always one of the first to sight aircraft, and the quick to get the guns on to them and SO keep then at a respectful illstance;
c/J 104364
C.P.O. Deway Torpedo Coxsenain ) who, whenever he could be spared from the wheel, remiared first aid to the wounded, provided the naked survivors with clothes, and us all he could for them in the absence of a Medical Officer or S.B.A.;
c/x 141390
A.B. May, who did very wall both as cozsimin of the motor-boat and in charge at at the 0:5 M.GIS, probably bringing down at least one enemy aircraft;
C/LX 21538
Lds. Steward Gilchrist, who was indefatigable in his care and attention to the wounded;
Midshipman Archdale, who MAS of great assistance in identifying aircraft and in keeping a record of the ship's movaments.
This narrative is compiled almost entirely from his notes, often taken when under Cire; and no was invariably cool and unrufitate
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with engines stopped when boats and planes could be detected by sound at a far greater range than visibility permitted. It is submitted that this course might profitably be employed during patrols.
May 31st 1940. 1140 to June 1st 1940. 0547.
Instructions were received to proceed to Ramsgate, rendezvous and escort small boat convoy to Dunkirk. The Convoy sailed at 1453
approximately 3 hours after scheduled time. Opportunity was taken at Ramsgate to off-load all depth charges as it was considered inadvisable to continue carrying these. The convoy consisted of
5 tugs and 5 drifters each towing between three and fifteen small boats. The convoy straggled somewhat on the way over and when the Reutigen bouy was reached the leaders were eased down to enable the convoy to arrive together. At this time & large force of
German bombers and fighters were seen approaching. There were inumerable ships of all shapes and sizes in the vicinity and &
general bombing raid was commenced. British fighters arrived at this time and the attack became disorganised, - the bombers eventually disappearing inland. The convoy arrived off Dunkirk from Keith who directed the convoy to the various beaches as at approximately 2110, S.0.6. embarked Lieut. Comdr. Wynne-Edwards required. approximately 2315 when returning to the Keith a collision At occurred with what appeared to be as medium-sized yacht.
S.0.6. astern but the yacht's stern swinging round was put into to port stove in S.0.6. on the starboard bow as she altered course ribs and making & large out in the planking the aid above fracturing several the damage was being inspected by
On shaded torch fire General Leese was embarked and instructions of a waterline. While was opened on 9.0.6. from at German aeroplane.
were arrival given at Keith Lord Gort from Hebe, and to return to England
Keith. at Hebe it as Keith and approximately three-quarters embarked dropping arrival General Leese discovered that Lord Gort crossed to to collect in Dunkirk if Lord Gort approved. had of an 9.0.6. returned Gort to also arrived there. He to Dover. was forthwith and the and that it was the first time be any desired. the crew had hour later Lord General Leese taken direct of fire fact their behaviour left nothing to
June 2nd 1940. 1201 to 1982
Gladys" Instructions were received down 7 miles east about 3 miles off to carry out a of search Dunkirk for drifter and for "Girl approximately reported 30 broken soldiers in an was open set boat from Dover direct to Dunkirk towards reported tho by aircraft. Course than intended to proceed to slowly put out to clear of land and make allow for the set promised and the coast to search for another the approach to the of coast the tide fro BI the outer Reutigen. It was open boat, subsequently approximately sea
10 miles east of Dunkirk to escort had been time caution the had report to be was exercised received. as Air no ships were operating off Dunkirk

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with engines stopped when boats and planes could be detected by sound at a far greater range than visibility permitted. It is submitted that this course might profitably be employed during patrols.
May Slst. 1940. 1140 to June 1st. 1940. 0547.
Instructions were received to proceed to Ramsgate, rendenvous and escort small boat convoy to Dunkirk. The Convoy sailed at 1453
approximately 3 hours after scheduled time. Opportunity was taken at Ramsgate to off-load all depth charges as It was considered inadvisable to continue carrying these. The convoy consisted of
5 tugs and 5 drifters each towing between three and fifteen small boats.
The convoy straggled somewhat on the way over and when the Reutigen bouy was reached the leaders were eased dom to enable the convoy to arrive together. At this the a large force of
German bombers and fighters were seen approaching. There were
Anumorable ships of all shapes and sizes in the vicinity and a general bombing raid was commenced. British Mighters arrived at this time and the attack because disorganised, The bombers eventually disappearang inland.
The convoy arrived off Dunkirk at approximately 2110, S.0.6. embarked Lieut.Comdr.@ynne-Edwardes from Keith who directed the canvoy to the various beaches as required. At approximately 2315 when returning to the Keith a collision occurred with what appeared to be at medium-sized yacht.
S.0.6. was put into astern but the yacht's stern subcking swinging round as she altered course to part stove in S.O.6. on the starboard bow fracturing several ribs and making a large out in the planking above waterline. While the damage was being inspected by the aid of a shaded torch fire was opened on S.0.6. from a German aeroplane.
were given at to collect Lord Corb from Hebe, and to return to England
On arrival Keith General Leese was eurbarked and instructions dropping General Leese in Dunkirk if Lord Gort approved.
Keith. arrival at Hebe returned to Keith and approximatly three-quarters
On it was discovered that Lord Cort had crossed to of Inc. S.0.6. Lord Gort also arrived there. He was embarked forthwith an hour later and General Leese taken direct to Dover.
Considering fire the their behaviour laft nothing to desired.
and he fact that it was the first time be any of the crew had
June 2nd. 1940. 1801 to 1922.
Gladys" were broken down 7 miles east of Dunkirk 3 miles and off for
Instructions received to carry out a search for drift."Girl approximately reported 30 soldiers in Course an open was boat set about from Dover direct Dunkirk to reported the by aircraft. It was then intended subsequently to proceed to slowly put out towardds to the outer Reutigen. for the open boat, approximately sea clear coast to search make another approach to the coast the tide from the
10 of land and Dunkirk to allow for the set of been promised and time miles east of received. Air escort had off Dunkrik causion the had report to be was exercised as no ships were operating

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.B. F.STROUD
N. P/JX 15110
Gun layer of Starboard 0.5"
Machine Gun whose good shooting probably damaged or brought down an enemy aircraft.
He displayed initiative in an exposed potition.
/I.S. J.MOUNTAIN
In charge of the 0.5° armacent.
.N. P/JX 142228
Has shown great initistive at his [uarters and worked hard in the exposed position to keep his guns firing.
.P.O.M.W.CRISP
As Chief Bosuns Date vas most
.N.P/J 100655
active in organising work in embarking troops and a most inspiring influence between decks while the ship was engaged.
.D. ETM.G.ROOKE
As one of a bosts orer stuck to
N.N. SDX 1581
his job without relief and displayed fortitude and lack of thought for hinself in embarking troops from the beach.
L.B. E.HOLLOWAY
An gunlayer of B.Oun exercised
O.N. P/J 98570
initiative and vorked hard to produce a high state of efficiency at his gun of which he is in charge.
P.O.STWD A.V.READ
D.N.L 1816
Here most active in assisting the
B.B.A. J.YSOMAN
D.N. SBRX 7093
Medical Officer with casualties, and untiring
F.M.DAVIS
in their afforts in rendering first aid in
Canteen Manager difficult circumstances.
A most excellent example to all in
S.R.A. 1st Class
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impterbable the influence in his department.
Engine Room, preserving a chearful and
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SUBJECT LETTER OF PROCEEDINGS.
FROM THE COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. ABRL TASMAN.
DATE 7th June 1940.
No.
TO...... THE COMMODORE, R.N. BARRACKS, PORTSMOUTH.
Submitted:
The following letter of proceedings of H.M. Ships
KAAP-FALGA and ABEL TASMAN, in accordance with your verbal instructions.
2. KAAP-FAIGA - Sunday 26th May 2030. Sailed from
Southampton for Dover for orders.
Monday 27th May 1600. Arrived Dover Roads at 1900 was ordered to proceed to Downs for a route to La Panne.
2030. Sailed for La Panne.
Tuesday 28th May 0800. Arrived at La Panne and anchored near ABEL TASMAN who was beached broadside on and unloading ammunition.
We started unloading our deck cargo and landed part of it in the ships boats.
At 1300 I went ashore with Lieutenant Slater, Commanding
H.M.S. ALICE to see the authorities ashore about what they wanted done.
We met Lieutenant Commander Crick, commanding H.M.S. ABEL
TASMAN, who told us he was evacuating troops and we should do the same when we had discharged some of our cargo.
At 1400, the three ships were attacked by 20 German bombers, who dropped High Explosive and incendiary bombs and machine gunned the ships and troops on the beach. The ships were not hit by bombs except one incendiary which fell in the hold of ABRL TASHAN
and luckily did not ignite. There were several Army casualties and the following Naval casualties from machine gunning:-
Killed Fred. K. Brown, A.B.
Wounded - Lieut. Commander T. Crick, R.N.
Lieutenant Griffiths, R.N.V.R.
(Died)
Lieutenant Griffiths has since died of his wounds. All were from ABEL TASMAN.
The two wounded officers were very efficiently dealt with and taken to the first aid post by Petty Officer v.c. Harding, the
Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A. of ABEL TASHAN.
At this time I was still ashore with the Colonel of R.A.S.C.
and Lieutenant Slater.
I saw Lieutenant Commander Crick and took command of the three ships. I appointed myself to ABEL TASMAN and told Lieut.
Slater to appoint his First Lieutenant, Lieutenant Wykeham-Martin as Commanding Officer KAAP-FALGA. Lieutenant Slater then went down the beach to Bray with the Adjutant R.A.S.C. to arrange about unloading KAAP-FALGA and ALICE there.
The embarkation started at 1530 with tide rising fast. At
1700 KAAP-FALGA and ALICE floated and got under way. I hailed
ALICE and passed a grass for him to tow my stern off. There were no anchors laid out from ABEL TASMAN and I had no hands to lay them out in the time: vis. H.W. 1745. ALICE then broke down and I removed my grass. By this time I was manoeuvring the engines and the ship was becoming water borne.
The next time I had a moment to spare I saw ALICE's crew in her boats and rowing over to KAAP-FALGA who was about eight cables to seaward of me have to. We hailed them and tried to signal but no notice was taken. I was then hailed by Lieutenant

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There were several Killed Army Fred casualities K. and the following Naval Casualties from mohine gunning. Brown A.B.
/ounded Lieut Comdr. Crick R.H. Lieut. Griffiths R.N.V.R. Licut Griffiths
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ias since died of wounds. All were from Abel Tasman.
The two wounded officers were very efficiently dealt with and taken to the first aid post by W.C. Harding P.O. the Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A. of
Abel Tasman At this time I was still ashore with the Colonel of bitte R.A.S.C.
and lieut. Stater. I sew Lieut. Comdr. Crick and took command of the three ships. I appointed myself to Abel Tasman and told Lieut. Slater to appoint his
First Licut. Lieut. Wykeham-Martin as C.O. of Kaap Falga. Lieut. Slater then down to the beach to Bray with the adjutant R.A.S.C. to arrange about mloading Kaap Falga and Alice here.
The embarkation started at 15.30 with tide rising fast. At 17.00 Kaap Falga and Alice floated and got under way. I hailed Alice and passed a Grass for im to tow my stern off. There were no anchors laid out from Abel Tasman and I
ad no hands to lay them out at the time. viz. H.W. 17.45. Alice then broke down and I removed my grass. By this time I was manouverin, the engines and the ship
78.S becoming water borne. The next time I had a moment to spare I saw Alice's crew in her boats rowing over to Kaap Falga who was about eight cables to Seaward
The hove to. We hailed them and tried to signal but no notice was taken. I was then hailed byb Lieut. Slater and took him on board.
The ship was by now (17.45) but bumping and being driven inshore by the shore vind. I managed to get the stern clear by putting troops forward and then the bows y moving them aft. We then went ahead and after grounding heavily twice got took into leep water. As the German Aircraft were still present we took advantgage X2
of a rain squall and sailed immediately. Kaap Falga had by now sailed on a
0700 Wed, 29th. Arrived Dover and landed troops approximately 200 R.A.S.C Units
Vesterley course accross the Banks.
22.00 Wed. Sailed for Newhaven to disembark ammunition remaining about ammunition 200 tons lso about 20 French Staff Officers.
08.00 Thurs. 30th. Arrived Newhaven completed to full stowage of
03.00 12.00 Fri. 31st. Arrived Dover roads anchored and myself to Examination far as
Fri. 31st, Sailed to Dover for orders.
vessel, At midnight the roads were cleared and I proceeded westwards as
Dungeness returning to anchor.
Sat.lst. June June at Entered 05.00 submarine basin at 08.00 and secured alongside to discharge Sandhurst from Sun. whom 2nd. we took in lubricating oil. 10.15. Proceeded to Newhaven
18.30 Arrived Newhaven.
ionday 3rd. June. Discharged at Newhaven
Tues. 4th. June Compketed discharging
Ved. 5th. 0615 Sailed for Poole.
L8.00 wish Arrived to draw Poole. attention to the admirable work done by the
W. C. Harding PO DJX149987
R. Shortose E.R.A. DMX64780
J.J. Iyall O.D. DJX 184099
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'he Vice Admiral, Dover.
Forwarded.
FLAGICEPPICER-IN-CHARGE.
Portland.
Oth June, 1940.
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cargo and landed part of it in Ships boats.
ashore with Lieut. Slater, Commanding H.M.S.A1
the authorities ashore about what they wanted
Lieut. us he was Comdr. evacuating Crick commanding troops and H.M.S.Abel we should Tasma do th were we had attacked discharge by 20 some German of our bombers Cargo. the who At dropped 1400 the
Indendiary bombs machine gunned ships and t beach and were not hit by bombs except one incer fell in the hold of Abel Tasman and luckily did
There were several Army casualties and the follo
Killed
Casualties from machine gunning. Killed Fred K.
Wounded Lieut. Comdr. Crick R.N. Lieut. Griffith
Lieut. Griffiths has since died of wounds. All
Abel Tasman.
The two wounded officers were very eff dealt with and taken to the first aid post by W.
P.O. the Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A.
Tasman. At this time I was still ashore with the of the R.A.S.C. and Liejt. Slater. I saw Lieut.
and took command of the three ships. I appointed
Abel Tasman and told Lieut. Slater to appoint his
Wykeham-Martin as C.O. of Kaap Falga. Lieut. Slate down to the beach to Bray with the adjutant R.A.S.
arrange about unloading Kaap Falga and Alice here
The embarkation started at 1530 with ti fast. At 1700 Kaap Falga and Alice floated and got way. I hailed Alice and passed a Grass for him to stern off. There were no anchors laid out from Abc and I had no hands to lay them out at the time. via
1745. Alice then broke down and I removed my grass time I was manouvering the engines and the ship was water borne. Myxxmxxxxxxx The next time I had a spare I saw Alice's crew in her boats rowing over
Falga who was about eight cables to Seaward then h
Lieut. Slater and took him on board.
The ship was by now afloat (1745) but bur being driven inshore by the shore wind. I managed the stern clear by putting troops forward and then by moving them aft. We then went ahead and after 8
heavily twice got into deep water. As the German A
were still present we took advantage of a rain squar sailed immediately. Kaap Falga had by now sailed 00
course across the Banks.
0700 Wed. 29th, Arrived Dover and landed approximately 200 R.A.S.C. Units also about 20 Fren
Arfived ammunition remaining about 200 tons, 0800. Thursday
Officers. 2200. Wednesday. Sailed for Newhaven to myself Friday, Slst. Arrived Dover roads stowage anchored an
1200. Hewhaven completed to full of ammuni to anchot. and I proceeded westwards midnight as far as Dungenes the cleared to Examination vessel. At road
Sandhurst submarine basin at 0800 and 0500. Sunday alongsid
Entered Saturday 1st. June at
2nd
3rd June. to discharge. 1830. oil.
to Newhaven from whom we took lubricating secured 1015.
arrived Poole, Wednesday 5th. 0615 sailed Tuesday for 4th Poole.
discharged. Discharged at Newhaven. Arrived Newhaven. June.
by the following I wish ratings to draw:- attention to the admirable
W.C.Harding. P.O. DJX. 149987.
J.J.Lyall. O.D. DJX.184099.
E.R.A. DMX. 64780, date stamp.
9th. June, 1840.
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cargo and landed part of it in Ships boats.
ashore with Lieut. Slater, about Commanding what the authorities ashore they
Lieut. us he was Comdr. evacuating Crick commanding troops of and we had discharge some our Cargo.
were attacked bombs by machine 20 German bombers who dropped th beach Indendiary and were not hit by gunned bombs the ships and troo H.E
except one killed
Casualties fell There in were the several from hold machine of Army Abel casualties Tasman and luckily incendi did wounded
Wounded Lieut. gunning.
Abel Tasman. Griffiths has since died of
Lieut. Comdr. Crick R.N.
P.O. dealt the with and taken to the first aid post by effici
The two wounded officers were very of the At this time I was still ashore with 01
Tasman. Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A. W.C.H
and took R.A.S.C. and Liejt. Slater. I saw Lieut. the C
Abel command of the three ships. I appointed Con
Wykeham-Martin down to as C.O. of Kaap Falga. Lieut. his
Tasman and told Lieut. Slater to appoint F1 my arrange about unloading Kaap Falga and Alice here.
the beach to Bray with the adjutant R.A.S.C. Slater way. fast. I At 1700 Kaap Falga and Alice floated and tide
The embarkation started at 1530 with and I off. There were no anchors laid out him to stern hailed Alice and passed a Grass for got
1745. had no hands to lay them out at the from Abel time I Alice then broke down and I removed time. viz.
spare borne. I Myxxmxxxxxxx The next time ship was water was manouvering the engines and the my grass,
Falga who saw Alice's crew in her boats I had a mon
Lieut. was about eight cables to Seaward rowing then over hail to
Slater and took him on board.
being driven The ship was by now (1745)
OIV
:-
the admirable
W.C.Harding P.O. DJX. 149987.
Shortose. E.R.A. 64780,
O.D. DJX.184099. DMX.
9th. date stamp.
June, 1840.
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hoping bullet holes therby I gave when to flood orders the to engine flood all ballsst the is
I the tide rose.
recognition giving signal the tables and the route the secured the charts and burnt boarded KaapFalga where I took over command before order to abandon ship, order, then refloating Kaap Falga.
from Liett.Culmer R.N.V.R. who had succeeded in
It was now about 1630/29 and there was no sign of life on the beaches as everyone was still taking cover due to aidcraft overhead.
We proceeded due north from La Panne over the sandbanks into Nieuport Roads, as I
had been imformed by Major P.De Havilland that the Zudycote Channel was under fire.
The presence of enemy sircraft overhead prevented the destroyers sighted from stopping to receive our message. The destroyers were, however, steaming in the direction of Dunkirk,
Which I assumed to be in German Hands and I
assumed that they had somehow heard of the fall of
Dunkirk., and were on their way to Bombard.
I then decided not to return to Bray
Beaches that night, because:-
1. According to my imformation there would be no troops there to receive our stores.
2. If they wanted food at La Panne the
Alice was still aground with 250 tons aboard, which I was unable to destroy by fire due to the proximity of the Able Tasman with munitions aboard.
3. Major De Havilland's message was still underlivered.
.Kaap Falga had a deck cargo of over 20 tons and the crew of Alice and the other four soldiers took up nearly all the available space.
Kaap Falga reported arrival in Downs at
0300/29th through H.M.S. Holdfast on examination service.
NO orders were received and about 1200/31
I steamed Kaap Falga to Dover, where I reported to the Dynamo Operation Room.
which was completed by 0900/1st fell June.
It was decided to unload Kaap Falga,
During operation the unloading one Army Stevedore drowned.
off the in the dark and was made.)
( A separate jetty report has already been stand to At Dunkerk leaving there of evacuation. later
1600/1 KaapFalga was ordered not to than 0300/2 by go to this was the last night throttle as two hours funning at a to asphyxiating the engine room fumes and gaoke This coming pipe from was a red pipe
After had to be evacuated due leading off the silencer. close past the ready used use fuel hot tanks and and since pump it only led slow speed of fire. could be owing to Ship the serious anchored at danger anchor off Ramsgatea all effect night at repairs about as even if
2130/1 expert and aid remained could be obtained reach to Dunkirk by 0300/2.
it capable to engine, officers was block now which of the from The I maintaining impossible was maximum running for speed to was Dover and 5 imformed I next afternoon empty 50 the reckoned to silencer 70 ship. me degrees KaapFalga that were Engineer not the badly wishing centigrade coked up'.
Kaap above Falga normal, was not therefore employed that

First Lieut. then abandoned Alice and took his crew and Major De Haviland (wounded)
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and 4. soldiers to Kaap Falga where 1st. Lieut. Alice took command. Major De.
Havilland of G.H.Q came on board with instructions for Kaap Falga to go to sea
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and try and intercept a destroyer so that he could report by m/t to the War Office the seriousness of the situation. No. Destroyer would stop so Kaap Falga returned to the Downs and reported arrival. Then to Dover where stores were cleared by 09.00
1st. Kaap Falga's engines were badly coked up and in attempting to return to
Dunkirk at 22.00 1st. they overheated to such an extent that the Ship could not make suffient speed to reach Dunkirk by 03.00 2nd. the latest hour that ships had been ordered to stay off Dunkirk.
Due to the possibility of this defect Kaap Falga was not used on the night of June 2nd.
the last night of the evacuation.
Sailed for Poole 14.30/3 arrived 12.00/5
PACIFIC
A
Lieut. Comdr..Skrine R.N. Lieut. Triscott R.N.R.
Sat.25th. May Crews for Dutch Skoots proceeded from ortsmouth to Poole where they arrived about noon and were detached for these vessels.
Pacific proceeded at 14.00 leaving discharged dutch crew at Brownses Island. Was ordered to anchor at Yarmouth for the night.
Sun. 26th. May. Weighed at 0.430 and proceeded for Portsmouth Harbour at 09.3.0
Being Senior officer of the Party I went ashore and arranged for stores and swinging etc. No sailing orders were obtainable until about 19.00 when we were ordered to complete swinging as soon as possible and sail at once for Newhaven. Accordingly sailed at dark with Amazone Atlantic Zeus & Pascholl in company (wega and San Antonio)
has broken down)
Monday 27th. May. Arrived off Newhaven at 04.00 and was ordered to anchor outside
Lay at anchor all day awaiting orders. At dark received orders to sail for downs in company with a party of skoots that had previously arruved Newhaven. Weighed and
Proceeded
Tues. 28th. May Arrived Dover about 08.00 and berthed alongside 09.00. Went ashore and having ascertained the possible nature of the operation made arrangements for sandbags first aid outfits etc., to be supplied to my party of Skoots by noon
However an air raid warning intervened and none of these stores had been received
13.00 received orders to sail forthwith. Sailed about 13.00 and took over a large lifeboat at sea from one of the slower skoots who was dropping behind. Pacific gradually overhauled the other four skoots and I think was the first of this party to reach La Panne.
From No. 6 E Buoy we proceeded at slow speed 180 straight for the beach where in answer to our hail a shout was raised by the soldiers on the beach. The intention waswas to turn to Port and anchor off. However partly due to the fact that the larger ships were closer in than I anticipated but mainly due to my leadsman failing to obtain any sounding at all we grounded on a bank of sand before we had turned
90° This occured at 23.00 We sent the large Lifeboat ashore with 3 of our 5 hands and instructed them to take off men to other ships as with the wind blowing inshore it was not certain that we should get off, With the remaining two hands we laid out a kedge on our Port quarter. By going full astern and heaving on the kedge we got afloat when the tide rose at 02.00
29th. May. The ships lifeboat and skiff was then sent inshore and 1 officer and
7 men were brought off to Pacific before the boats lost touch with her in the dark
They did howver bring several par ies off to other ships. Verbal orders had been received before leaving Dover to leave shore before03.3 being anxious to recover boats and men Pacific remained inshore till daylight finally sailing at 04.30
when it seemed liekly that the boats and crews had been embarked by other ships.
Rerurned to Dover by route Y arriviving about 16.30 and disembarked troops. No orders were immediately available but verbal orders were subsequently received to embark water and provisions and sail about 22.00 Application was made for the balance of complument and I was informed that I should be sent 3 hnds from
Montvera. These did not arrive until 02.40 at which time Pacific sailed for Dunitirk.
30th. May. The morning of 30th May was misty at about 08.20 when crossing Le Dyck bank there was a violent underwater explosion about two cables on the Starboard bow
No aircraft was about and it is supposed that it was a torpedo which had exploded on the Bank. No vessel was in sight Arrived off the beach 09.00 about 1 mile E
of Dunkirk and anchored close in. We had no boat of our own but collected two from a skoot that was just leaving, conditions as regards surf were pretty good but boats very waterlogged and no boat was obtainable all day. By 16.00 my crew were exhausted by pulling those boats in and out from the hore all as I had 30 Officers and 620
men aboard I decided to sail. We might have had many more in half the time if a motor boat had been available. Accordingly sailed at 16.00 When crossing the
Inner Ratel Bank attacked by by two of a flight of three fighters with machine guns. They scored was & few hits on the ship and injured noñody. Had nothing but a pistol with which to reply.

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stores so the remainder of these were transfered to 'Jaba'
who landed them by putting her bows on the beach
Haveng got between 400 and 500 soldiers exboard by 1830 we weighed and stood by Jaba' for half an hour until she had get afloat again and then proceeded to Ramogate by Route with H.M.S 'Gmargne' in company.
Between the Nienport and MiddleKiik burys we were attacked by a German which made two low level bombing attacks at about 300 feet, deopping two bombs in each attack. The fist pain fell about 40 feet from the ship on the starboard side and on the second attack the bembs were considerably closer, the hearest being between ten and fifteen feet away on the part side. Both attacks were made from almost right astern and with all the bombs there was a very noticable delay between their sticking the water and their exploding
The shock of the explosions lifted the engines from their bed, strippeng the threads of the holding-down bolts and breaking one in half. other damage consisted of breaking most of the fillings aft, theouring the compassout by about 20° and internal damage to the gearbox
The aviciaft carried out two more attacks with machine gursonly. wounding Six men. Fuist aid was rendered by the Fuist Lieutenant and Coxswain as the plane delivered his attacks 9 altered course to Starboard and opened the with the Lewis gun.
This was hit in the ammunition pan on the third attack and
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little else for the arrift 5 cittach.
I about proceedure to the aid of "Huths survivors and with the heep of mater bouts recovered a large mumber, including two British Brigadies and a
French seneral. while this was taking place enemy chise bonhare appeared your and Sanh "Skipsack about half mile from n2. As soon as possible i proceded K their and and piched up all the Survivors except ⑆ but 12 of were recovered by a they. They were in a rong pitcous state being conced in oil fact, and in some uses service wounded. By the time this was completed E had Are then a full load, emadering their condition, and maraded for England. Dive bombus appeared your and finished off the "Kith but by some oversight child not attack Hilda althnish she appeared to the only craft left eflout in the roads.
I passed Dunkish breakwah chat
1130.
Shortly after passing No bbuy

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HMS. Pacific. 102
ns. 30 "May.
passing me the Sandbanks the Got 10
which was purther Number by mins should pm Dunkisk. This was made pusible by the fact that Hine in 4 H.
alon daten at have Wala.
About 0820 ther day where crossing the Shallers water there was & violent understand explain about 2 tables an the S. bnow as have who 40 aircraft about it is thought to have bene a torpido exploding as a Sandbank. This morning was writes and to Surface craft are in fight. At 0900
Ship was auchord class in to the beach about / Hile East of the breakwatin where there are many
British Sddins.
Two brats are collected power a Skot just leaving and the Ships Empany unked hand all day purying hisps If and by 1700
they were Euiti exhausted By this the we had 30 officers r 620 This reules abrand
A motor boat would have been nitaluable this day but are was um figated We left Amkirk at 1700 and anited
Ramsgati at about 2300. Two
Indian fighties attacked like machcie grus Sim after clearing Dawkink Only a few hollets hit the ship and wour was nojured. They aid not persid in this attack.
Two Lewis Suns are brained new animal at Raws gali r also have sandbaps. Also relerfs for Lane of
/
Meh relitings who were tired and we saited again for hunkirk at 0230
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This method was found successful and two trips were carried out in same manner. For the third endeavour,
"VANQUISHER" and"FITZROY" having left for England, and no other larger craft being in the vicinity, my intentions were to close again, fill to capacity and proceed towards La Panne, to transfer troops if requested, or return to England.
It is regretted that this effort failed in that
"SURSUM"CORDA" was beached too securely and no efforts ot my part were successful in re-floating.
Thiswwas due to an error in judgement on my part in allowing too many men on board at the time and my incorrect appreciation of the time of the tide turning, no tide tables being carried.
H.M.S. "HEBE" came to my assistance, but unfortunately though a tow was passed, her lack of power and manoeuvreability were strong handicaps, and she herself grounded two cables to
Eastward.
At 0800/30 it was realised there was no chance of the ship moving until the following High Water.
During the period of waiting until High Water that evening, I assisted where possible on the Beach in the vicinity of the Ship, and during periods where there were no small craft operating, took aboard soldiers for shelter and distributed what food remained aboard "SURSUM-CORDA".
All members of my crew worked magnificently under somewhat strained conditions, and with no consideration for themselves.
Further endeavours to re-float were made between 1800
and 2030 using kedge anchor with soldiers onboard assisting.
At 1840 a shell from an enemy shore battery burst & few yards ahead of the ship and four soldiers were hit by splinters. I ordered these and one officer hit whilst on the beach to be placed below and with the assistance of a stretcher bearer my First
Lieutenant, Lieutenant Brooks rendered first aid and made them as comfortable as conditions allowed.
I then cleared the ship of soldiers and continued my efforts to re-float, but with no success, delay being caused by an influx of soldiers somewhat naturally seeking shelter after the shell fire, whom L'ordered to stand by to board "HEBE" who
I could see appeared to shew hopeful signs of clearing the beach. The majority of them carried out these orders and
"HEBE" was re-floated at approximately 1945. On receiving report of my engines being temporarily out of action and on point of "seizing-up") decided further efforts were fruitless, and retaining only wounded and completely exhausted men onboard for shelter, until small craft or ambulances could be commandeered to take them off, decided to land and assist on beach where possible.
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breaking my capston. Before l could
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get forward to the controls the
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ship had grounded d ordered every one on board the ship from being bounced up to remain on board as it stopped and down on the show The shelling and bombing was havy at that time; but thinking that there was a chance of refloating my ship l did not abandon her.
at low tide, with the aid of the French soldiers, l laid out my anchors and cleaned my rudden and screws.
There was another yatel aslow;
l ordered my coxsuain and one stoher to take change of it. me laid out steen moorings and fueled her; this yald was in a searvorthy condition.
as nearly high water the smaller yald was refloated and came along side of the Planthony, wheneys
I ordered 35 men about her, gave the conswain the various course to stem and told him to follow another ship in if possible.
about 30 minutes lake l manged to to refloak the Planthony and what alongside of a lighter. l embarled 93' men on board. The barley floor and dingly lift

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SHIP: H.M.S. DOLPHIN's MOTOR BOAT.
OFFICER REPORTING: SUB-LIEUTENANT B.F. CORNISH-BOWDEN, R.N.
In company with H.M.S. EXCELLENT's Power Boat, this boat sailed from Dover harbour at 0240 on Friday,
31st May.
2.
Soon after passing the North Goodwin Light Vessel,
EXCELLENT's boat signalled to the effect that she was very doubtful whether she could get to the French coast at maximum speed owing to lack of petrol and so speed was reduced to about 8 knots, the speed over the ground being considerably less owing to considerable yawing in a following sea.
3. The two boats were routed to leave the usual course for Dunkirk some 20 miles from that place and proceeded through shallower water to La Panne and Bray.
About 15 miles N.W. of Bray an enemy floating mine was seen and an attempt was made to sink it by rifle fire.
This, however, failed, and the position of the mine was later reported.
4.
Owing to an error in navigation, caused largely by an inaccurate boat's compass, DOLPHIN arrived at Bray at
1100 and after enquiring as to our whereabouts proceeded to La Panne and attempted unsuccessfully to obtain petrol from H.M.S. HEBE.
5.
Owing to the shortage of petrol I returned to
Bray and to try and fill my tank. However, this again proved impossible and so I decided to use what petrol I
had and ask for a tow home when the tank was dry.
6. EXCELLENT's boat had damaged herself on a submerged object and was close inshore. I was about to go to her aid when I was informed that the depth of the water was only 3
feet and I was ordered not to go in tooclose. I therefore was unable to be of any assistance in embarking troops from the improvised pier. I therefore asked ships present if I
could be of any assistance to them, but unfortunately they were already getting all that they needed.
7.
I then proceeded back to La Panne but when almost there the enemy started shelling the ships which immediately weighed and proceeded to Bray. On return to Bray, I
consulted the Senior Officer present as to my usefulness and it was decided that I should obtain a tow back to Dover to refuel when I hoped to obtain a tow back to Dunkirk with a full tank and where I believed I could be more usefully employed.
8.
I left Bray at 1415 in tow of the dan-laying yacht
SARGOSSA, arriving at Dover Harbour at about 1930, since when I have been employed towing and carrying despatches in
Dover harbour.
(Signed) E.F. Cornish-Bowden
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continuously. As the broke showing to repeat the way arrived repeated another of the flight away the maneouvre. position,
8, and rescued by On arrival the whaler water. a number while A net Sheldrake of men made were in was found maneouvred clinging to to wireckage proved invaluable on one Fleetwood William Bond (no on single men in the occasion Able Seaman accordance with A.F.O's.'m number) Patrol Service, a bravery. fisherman, A enlisted for official net on which Bond was and hold him completely for exhaused. I 'sung only, displayed conspicuous standing, he was survivor was a few hostilitiesthe for someone to jump drifted in, down him. up Able the few minutes it would out!
before the ship since that he upon unable Seaman Bond complied and take move the man the few rescued necessary the foot of the netting. I to have discovered feet was to to swim. He was however able I
respiration, subsequently on to add that the man died although board. he revived for à time with artificial regret
9.
In connection with the rescue work, I also wish to mention
Officers Steward Morris Charles Donno. Official No. C/LX/122343. who repeatedly dived to assist in the recovery of other survivorsand subsequently worked continuously for some hours without a break rendering artificial respiration to one of other of the five men being so treated while Sheldrake was returning to harbour.
10.
I wish also to draw attention to the outstanding work of
Petty Officer Albert Vincent Sears. Official No. C/J/104779. my Coxswain, whose first aid work was particularly commented upon by the Medical Staff on arrival. Of the eleven survivors rescued only' two were able to walk ashore, four were cot cases and four men were found to be dead by the
Medical Officer on arrival in harbour. All those who died had shown signs of recovery, but it has been ascertained that they died, not from drowing, but from the effects of a depth charge placed to blow up the Anti-Submarine apparatus, which exploded after the crew were in the water. This produced internal infuries and shock.
Official No. C/JX/125676 and Able Seaman Drummond Jackson Ryder. Official to
In addition to Petty Officer Sears, Able Seaman John Anderson,
No. C/SSX/18252. Were outstanding in the unflagging energy in trying that no the apparently drowned to life. It was once more demonstrated has however men be up until rigor mortis and not man, set in. All apparently those who died dead, should given died as the result of shock water.
from drowning, though they were subsequently apparently lifeless when in the
11. inflatable lifebelts was also reported by to float when unconscious half or their
It the whaler's crew that men wearing dead, with the only, appeared life belts were lifebelf back with face the submerged. Those wearing feel cork that, while the rubber thisive when ideal, time permits in that it in wearing can be worn a cork whenever lifebelt sea, in addition, and is mouth free to breathe. I at there is a that should be promulgated.
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The Potter-Irwin following officers, Sub.Lieuts. Godman and ships accompanied and me and reported to Ramsgate,
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
volunteering services on the following day if required.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the air and shelling from the land.
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "SERIOLA"
COmmanding Officer, Lieut. D.A.Dawson, R.N.V.R.
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29. 1800. Left Hamble in formation for Dover, my division consisting of "SERIOLA", "EILA II", "AHOLA" & "NONETA".
30. 0930. Arrived Dover, and seet into submarine basin, S.O.I.P
and myself went to report to S.N.O. Dover and received final orders for our departure.
2200. Left Dover.
31 0500. Arrived off Bray, leading my division, when we received signal to commence embarking troops from beach to destroyers lying farther out. This lasted until about 1000, when I received a signal from a destroyer to proceed to
La Panne and carry on with the same routine there.
1200. Suggestion made to run a grass rope from "SERIOLA" to the shore, which would enable the troops to pull themselves out by the aid of this warp in boats etc. Sub.Lt.Godman, r.n.v.r left "SERIOLA" in a whaler with a Lt., R.N.V.R. off
H.M.S. "Hebe2 to operate the shore end. Unfortunately, a lorry was driven into the sea and turned over, fouling the line, so this idea had to be abandoned. With great difficulty we were able to get Sub. Lt. Godman aboard again as the whaler which took him off, left the shore without him, with a full load of troops. A severe bombardment was going on at the time and, consequently, most small craft had withdrawn to seawards but in spite of a big sea running at the time, we managed to lower our dinghy and got him aboard in an exhausted condition. We then prodeeded to continue disembarking
1500. troops. Received signals from H.M.S.Keith to go and collect two whalers and crews foroperations off La Panne during the
1530. evening. Received signal from C.O. "NONETA" to say that she had a dead man on board and her P.O. badly wounded. Closed her and the C.O. suggested that he should take Sub.Lt. Godman to with him. This I agreed to and advised him to return
Ramsgate "NONETA" was holed above the water line.
1630. Collected as the two whalers and crews and set off for La
Panne. the whalers and their respective crews.
1800. Received Beached signal from "BOUNTY" which was flying the
The of Commodore me and my crew that the hours 2100 on the that flag Stephenson WMMXXXXX ordering us to close.
day Commodore to the told following morning were to be considered to get as many Hour" and possible. We then returned to night. La
"Zero 0400 eh hoped we would do our utmost Panne and continued men off transporting as troops throughout the
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H.M. Trawler "LORD HOWE".
Skipper William Henry Pollook.
This Trawler was ordered to Calais with a cargo of ammunition. On approaching the Port she was heavily shelled by B. battery concealed among the sand dunes to the South of the
Port. Finding it almost impossible to force an entrance, the trawler drew off and reported to Val. Dovor. On receiving the order "Proceed to Calais immediately", it was decided to approach the entrance to the Port from the North.
Under a heavy barrage of H.E. and shrapnel fire the
Skipper of the trawler succeeded in entering the port and taking up position alongside the Quai Maritime Eastern end. As there was no labour or assistance to be obtained from the Quai, the crow of the trawler started to discharge the cargo of ammition. This entailed hauling the boxes of ammunition by hand from the deek of the trawler to the top of the Quai, a distance of some 22 feet, and dragging them across the Quai to a place of safety - the whole proceeding under a devastating fire from the onemy. There was no protection of any sort and none of the crow were equipped with steel helmets. The discharge continued orderly and efficiently until ordered to stop by Commodore Gandell, R.N., who decided that the danger was too great, and sent the trawler to SCD. Again the trawler came under a heavy direct fire from the onemy, but with great skill the Skipper succeeded in bringing his ship safely out of danger.
I cannot too highly commend Skipper W.H. Pollock, who in addition to his duty with regard to his cargo, gave me every possible assistance, enabling me to report to Commodore Gandell, R.N., also contacting H.M.S. "GREYHOUND" who with the aid of a plan given to me by the Commodore was able to shell the Port and so relieve the pressure on our Troops.
Dover, 29th May, 1940.
(signed) L.C. WHITTLE.
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May 31st. 1940. 1140 to June 1st. 1940. 0547.
Instructions were received to proceed to Ramsgate, rendezvous and escort small boat convoy to Dunkirk. The Convoy sailed at 1453
approximately 3 hours after scheduled time. Opportunity was taken off-load all depth charges as it was considered inadvisable to continue carrying these. The convoy consisted of
5 tugs and 5 drifters each towing between three and fifteen small boats.
The convoy straggled somewhat on the way over and when the Reutigen bouy was reached the leaders were eased down to enable the convoy to arrive together. At this time a large force of
German bombers and fighters were seen approaching. There were inumerable ships of all shapes and sizes in the vicinity and a general bombing raid was commenced. British fighters arrived at this time and the attack became disorganised, - The bombers eventually disappearing inland.
The convoy arrived off Dunkirk at approximately 2110, S.0.6. embarked Lieut Nyme-Edwardes from Keith who directed the convoy to the various beaches as required. At approximately 2315 when returning to the Keith a collision occurred with what appeared to be a medium-sized yacht.
S.0.6. was put into astern but the yacht's stern swinging round as she altered course to port stove in S.O.6. on the starboard bow fracturing several ribs and making a large out in the planking above waterline. While the damage was being inspected by the aid of a shaded torch fire was opened on S.0.6. from a German aeroplane.
On arrival at Keith General Leese was emvbarked and instructions were given to collect Lord Gort from Hebe, and to return to England dropping General Leese in Dunkirk if Lord Gort approved.
On arrival at Hebe it was discovered that Lord Gort had crossed to
Keith. S.0.6. returned to Keith and approximatly three-quarters of NX an hour later Lord Gort also arrived there. He was embarked forthwith and he and General Leese taken direct to Dover.
Considering the fact that it was the first time any of the crew had been under fire their behaviour left nothing to be desired.
June 2nd. 1940. 1201 to 1922.
Instructions were received to carry out a search for drift "Girl approximately 30 soldiers in an open boat about 3 miles off Dunkirk to
Gladys" reported broken down 7 miles east of Dunkirk and for reported by aircraft. Course was set from Dover direct the coast Reutigen. to search for the open boat, subsequently to put out the outer It was then intended to proceed slowly towardds to sea clear of land and make another approach to the coast approximately the
10 miles Dunkirk to allow for the set of the tide from and time the east of was received. Air escort had been promised causion had report to be exercised as no ships were operating off Dunkrik on passage to Dunkirk.
0115 Arrived Dunkirk and embarked C.O's of block-ships and Captain Dangerfield.
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Dover. On receiving the order "Proceed to Chints intediately", was decided to approach. the entrance to the Port from the North.
nder a heavy barrage of H.E. and shrapnel fire the Skipper of the trawler ucceeded in entering the port and taking up position alongside the Quad aixtime - Eastern end. As there was no labour or assistance to be btained from the Quai the crew of the trawler started to discharge the argo of ammunition. This entailed hauling the boxes of ammunition by and from the deck of the trawler to the top of the Qual, a distance of ome 22 feet, and dragging them across the Cuai to a place of safety he whole proceeding under & devastating fire from the enemy. There was no rotection of any sort and none of Mic energy were souipped with steel elmets. The discharge continued orderly and efficiently until ordered to top by Commodore Gandell, R.N., who decided that the danger was too great, nd sent the trawler to sea. Again the trawler came under a heavy direct ire from the enemy, but with great skill the Skipper succeeded in bringing is cannot ship too highly commend Skipper W.I. Pollock, who in ad ition to his safely out of danger.
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town, suspicions were confirmed when the landing ashore and had to return hurriedly to the yasht.
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