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H.H.S. "Brandaris,"
c/o. G.P.O.
London.
6th June, 1940.
The Vice Admiral Commanding Dover,
Dover Castle,
Dover.
Sir
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REPORTS ON "DYNAMO" OPERATION.
my
(copy to:- COMMANDER-IN-CHISP, THE NORE).
are forwarded with reference to Hore General Order 448.
Reports and recommendations on Operation "Aynamo"
Supmary 08 Reports enclosed.
1. From Extended Defences Officer, Sheerness, concerning the following vessels:-
H.M.S. "ROYAL SAGLE"
H.M.S. "GOLDEN EAGLE"
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LA with reference also to if
No: N.1.1/14/015 of and June,
1940, to Commander-in-Chief,
The Nore. Copy to Vice-idairal,
Dover.
H.M.Y. "CHRISTABEL II"
H.M.Y. "CALETA"
H.M.Yo "G "GLADA"
H.M.Y. "AMULREE"
in From Captain M/S, Sheerness, concerning the following veasels:-
H.M.D. "MONARDA"
H.M.D. "RENASCENT"
H.M.Y. "ARONIA"
H.M.T. "STRATHELLIOT"
From *ST. Commander of Dockyard, Sheerneas, concerning H.M. the
CLEARS".
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ary LEX. Q be a "AMULRER"/ matter for (my reference regret P.A.7/02 that to dated this vessel 8th June, was 1940), diverted 10 out from would pontoons the appear the report of the Commanding Officer,
Tom may valuable which carry she out was a seemingly performing being minor remed in towing administrative and aunk by a
ritish destroyer in the resulted Downs. in her report forwarded by Commander H.M. of no Ockyard, with reference to June, the 1940, 10 is observed craft that arew.
'ST. OTLEARS" Sheerness, is manned dated entirely 7th by a civilian Yard
(Sd.) H.R. MARRACK.
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H.N.S. "Brandaris,"
c/o. G.P.O.
London.
6th June, 1940.
The Vice Admiral Commanding Dover,
Dover Castle,
Dover.
Sir,
I have the honour to report in accordance with
More General Order No.448. will "Operation Dynamo" that I
proceeded to Tilbury a.m. 25th and took over command of hend and Sheerness there for Dunkirk p.m.
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he 4th instant I
Dunkirk, and Dover
No.. R.E.2/014
thip three times, the
VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER.
"Molf" five times and
(Copy to:- COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, NORE).
We had the usual cks on each trip and
With reference to your
1147/10/6, recommendations of perbeaches. While sonnel taking part in Operation rrier" one torpodo he Dunkirk Passage Buoy,
"Dynamo" under my orders were for-
10 great to get partiouwarded in my Nos. M.I.1/14/015 and
C.M.B. type. All my
R.E.2/014 of 8th and 9th June, 1940, der very trying respectively.
in specially the
It is presumed that no a "Marlborough" and further recommendations are required.
"Auto Carrier" for their bring arrangements at
NOE
13JUN1940 1940
the following impressions
DOVER
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(Sd.) H.R. MARRACK.
00 reference:-
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H.M.S. "Brandaris,"
c/o. G.P.O.
London.
6th June, 1940.
The Vice Admiral Commanding Dover,
Dover Castle,
Dover.
Sir,
I have the honour to report in accordance with
More General Order No.448. - "Operation Dynamo" that I
proceeded to Tilbury a.m. 25th and took over command of the above vessel and proceeded to Southend and Sheerness thence to the Downs a.m. 27th leaving there for Dunkirk p.m.
of that date. From that date till the 4th instant I
continued to ply between Ramsgate and Dunkirk, and Dover and Dunkirk, in command of the above ship three times, the
W.D. fast launches "Marlborough" and "Wolf" five times and the "Auto Carrier" from Dover once. We had the usual constant bombing and machine gun attacks on each trip and while in Dunkirk Harbour and off the beaches. While proceeding to Dunkirk in the "Auto Carrier" one torpedo was fired at us near the entrance to the Dunkirk Passage Buoy, but the distance and darkness were too great to get particulars of our enemy though obviously a C.M.B. type. All my ships companies behaved splendidly under very trying conditions and I would like to mention specially the
Mercantile Crews on the W.D. launches "Marlborough" and
"Wolf" and the Cross Channel Steamer "Auto Carrier" for their keenness, also the very efficient storing arrangements at
Sheerness Dockyard at short notice.
I most respectfully submit the following impressions gained during the operation for future reference:-

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H.M.S. "Brandaris,"
c/o. G.P.O.
London.
6th June, 1940.
The Co mander-in-Chief the Nore
Synamo
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9/6/40
28 Ripon Road
Walliary bhutine
Sir;
I ham the honour to submit the following g was report. ordered on 25/5/40 to pround to
Filburg al-0730 to your D.B.H. H.m. huntinal Barnif, with Lt. S.b. Minard R.N.V.R. as find and crew of nine returns as fallows.
L/S. A. Thomson Jx 136992
6/5 A. Marshall JX 184017
o/s W. Luck JX 184013
0/5 g. brondand JX 182951
0/5 W. Weaner IX N/N 184/86
L/st n. Champion D/K 63225
0/5 P. junkins
Lists. g Morse DK R. 16246 X 89064
E.R.A. W. Kelly took our the ship from the
Dated at. 1100 I having grown receipts in Dated board.
and captain for ship stores left on times
On 26/5/40 Roburton RNR. reported relisfaction Company and
English at 1230 after Wiping from g Commanike procuded with pilot to Southernd Pir for

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H.M.S. "Brandaris,"
c/o. G.P.O.
London.
6th June, 1940.
The Co mander-in-Chief the Nore,
Admiralty House,
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quatoment and Shurman for pul, chats etc.
at 1330 on 27/5/40 S received to pround
Southernd for Routen orders for Damkirk and vailed for Dankink at 1530.
During the early hours of 28/5/40 an unknown
B.B. hailed me that Dumkirk was in animy ands and to return at one ti Downs but was not retisfied mich this report and für consultation with the captar = the worknown and in deaded to proud towards Dankink.
is S approached Kwiente Bony form other indo were observed processing from the direction
/ Dankirk and they uported that Dunkirk and fallen no I turned back and returned to
: Downs in company with these winds While losing on of there to get within hailing istance a slight collision occurred and Bornif ustained damage to bulumk plate, part side ahl and bont danits on part made of linge.
at 1100 the sam day and of Dal and Orders were received at 1900 return aring ben told li proced there by to memorition to Dankerk and i arrund off the beach there at 0100 on 29/5/40. Here in embarked about mbanking troups and during proceding a reper fifty robbies, close to D.B. "downering was alro

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H.M.S. "Brandaris,"
c/o. G.P.O.
London.
6th June, 1940.
The Co mander-in-Chief the Nore,
Admiralty House,
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lould her propully and S was requestant by
4 captain in tow for off the beank, by his time Howmaring was hard and ter for two hims 5
getting her aflont and townd her back the Downs. During the trip Barnif everloped engine trubble and will my pround
E slow speed at 1400 andrownd bath winds if Deal, him the troops am diamburked.
In 30/5/40 at 1600 s received orders to tow through to Ramigate and anchoul off the role at 1930 and ported arture.
From this time tal 2/6/40 Bornif awaited hairs which sure completed at 1800 on 2/6/40.
I received orders at 1500 m 3/6/40 to fround its Dan kink and arrumed alongula Male at
230 and embarked troups. D.B. hera went ground during these proudings and I indisement
NP tow hir off but without rucess. During his aparation the Narboard sporat of Borny tas lost and donts damagid. al 0100
hand Dunkerk harbonr and returned to
Rams gate and arrumed at 0700 humbur in think and pg, trups result growted disember ked of antrance by motor to boats. Venel flouted were at 0900 and prouded to anange. Security

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H.M.S. "Brandaris,"
c/o. G.P.O.
London.
6th June, 1940.
The Co. mander-in-Chief the Nore,
Admiralty House,
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due at non to return it but my to think wither I did not arms the Nore until 2200. Prounded into thermen the morning at the 5/6/40 and recemed is to take D.B. your "a in tons to Oilbury. I
that both worls alongmic Johny stage at
745 and reported to Commander Robertan R.N.R.
and was informed that S had li pround at morning and fan in tow to Sunny immunal dork. at 0200 on 6/6/40 promited nd borthed at 1300. all in am washed ti a long of with New returned to bhather
Durmy the trips to Dankink a number =
my amount were sighted but was un attacked The crur behamd splendadly in to of ch fact that for ment of then it as in funt phip.
I ham the to be, Sir your Servant
A.M. Blumbell heat. R.N.R.
Visa admiral
Doner.
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H.M.S. "Brandaris,"
c/o. G.P.O.
London.
6th June, 1940.
The Commander-in-Chief the Nore,
Admiralty House,
Chatham.
Sir,
I have the honour to report in accordance with
Nore General Order No. 448. - "Operation Dynamo" that I
proceeded to Tilbury a.m. 25th and took over command of the above vessel and proceeded to Southend and Sheerness thence to the Downs a.m. 27th leaving there for Dunkirk p.m.
of that date. From that date till the 4th instant I
continued to ply between Ramsgate and Dunkirk, and Dover and Dunkirk, in command of the above ship three times, the
W.D. fast launches "Marlborough" and "Wolf" five times and the "Auto Carrier" from Dover once. We had the usual constant bombing and machine gun attacks on each trip and while in Dunkirk Harbour and off the beaches. While proceeding to Dunkirk in the "Auto Carrier" one torpedo was fired at us near the entrance to the Dunkirk Passage Buoy, but the distance and darkness were too great to get particulars of our enemy although obviously a C.M.B. type. All my ships companies behaved splendidly under very trying conditions and I would like to mention specially the
Mercantile Crews on the W.D. Launches "Marlborough" and
"Wolf" and the Cross Channel Steamer "Auto Carrier" for their keenness, also the very efficient storing arrangements at
Sheerness Dockyards at short notice.
I most respectfully submit the following impressions gained during the operation for future reference:-