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PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. ALICE.(CONTD).
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Before leaving the beach, I explained the situation to the
Adjutant of the R.A.S.C. unit who had been accompanying no during the afternoon.
On arrival onboard the ABRL TASHAN, Licutenent Doal informed me that in my absence Licutenant Wykehm-Hartin had refloated the ALICE and achored her. He then received a message from the ALICE informing him that the engines of the ALICE had completely broken down and also informed me that the crew etc. had gone over to the KAAP-PALOA which weighed and proceeded without orders from Lieutenant Deal, or informing him of his intentions.
The situation was then appreciated by the Commanding
Officer La Panne, Lieutenant Beal and myself, and Lieutenant
Beal decided that Lieutenant llykeham-Martin and his First
Lieutenant were capable of dealing with the situation that had arisen. The Adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who une remaining ashore knew the orders that had been issued. The possibility of towing the-ALICE to Bray Dunes by the ABEL TASMAN was considered. Owing to the absence of personnel, boats and goar, this project was considered warrantable to delay departure. I consulted Lieutenant Beal and the Colonel
Commending the R.A.S.C. unit, who was Senior Officer, La Panne, and It was decided that I should take over the duties of
First Lieutenant (Lleutenant Deal being single handed) and assist in bringing the ABSL TASMAN back to Dover as it was considered that I could serve no useful purpose otherwise.
The situation who reported to Commander-in-Chief,
Dover, on arrival and he, approving of the appointment, I
remained as second in command.
The movements of ABRL TASHAH have been reported by the Commanding Officer.
VIOE ADMIRA
10 JUN 1940
LIBUTENANT R.N.
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PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. ALICE (CONTD).
Page 2.
Adjutant Before leaving of the the beach, I explained the situation during the afternoon. R.A.S.C. unit who had been accompanying to the the had refloated the ALICE and schored her. He then received informed me that in my absence Licutenant Wykeham-Martin
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The situation was then appreciated by the Commanding
Officer La Panne, Lieutenant Beal and myself, and Lieutenant
Beal decided that Lieutenant Wykehem-Martin and his First
Lieutenant were capable of dealing with the situation that had arisen. The Adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who was remaining ashore knew the orders that had been issued. The possibility of towing the ALICE to Bray Dunes by the ABEL TASMAN was considered. Owing to the absence of personnel, boats and gear, this project was considered warrantable to delay departure. I consulted Lieutenant Beal and the Colonel
Commanding the R.A.S.C. unit, who was Senior Officer, La Panne, and it was decided that I should take over the duties of
First Lieutenant (Lieutenant Beal being single handed) and assist in bringing the ABEL TASMAN back to Dover as It vas considered that I could serve no iseful purpose otherwise.
The situation was reported to Commander-in-Chief,
Dover, on arrival and he, approving of the appointment, 1
remained as second in command.
The movements of ABEL TASMAN have been reported by the Commanding Officer.
VICE AD MIRAL 1940
DIRUTENANT R.N.
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