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Report of Proceedings of M.T.B. 67.
Monday, 27th May.
p.m. Arrived Dover with 10th Flotilla in company.
Fuelled.
Detached from flotilla and sailed for Nieuport taking Belgian personages. M.A/S. Boat
No.8 in company.
Tuesday, 28th May.
a.m. 0300 Landed Belgian personages at Nieuport.
Sailed for Felixstowe escorting M.T.B. 22
with Admiral Keyes on board.
Tuesday - Friday Employed in screening patrols for evacuation of B.E.F. Based on Felixstowe.
Friday, 31st May.
0600 Sailed for Dover with M.T.B. 107 in company. Fuelled on arrival and sailed for
Dunkirk with orders to report to V.A. Dover in "KEITH" and, acting under his orders, to evacuate Lord Gort.
Ordered by Admiral to bring off naval ratings from beaches two miles west of La
Panne. Continued evacuating soldiers till
M.T.B. 67 went aground.
Shelled whilst aground, necessitating use of main engine to refloat. This caused considerable damage to main engine.
Remained in vicinity till petrol gave out and then returned home, arriving Dover
0010/1.
Saturday, 1st June.
Proceeded to Portsmouth for slipping with
M.T.B. 68 in company.

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CONFIDENTIAL
Lazy at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
TS OF PROCEEDINGS 0F M.T.B's NOS:
67, 68, 102 and 107
loat No. 67 between 26th May
THE CAPTAIN, H.M.S. "HORNET",
GOSPORT.
8th June, 1940. No. 890/8/2/9.
dissioned as leader of 10th
THE VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
B. Flotilla in company.
Boat No.8 in company
The enclosed reports of proceedings: and their gear.
T.B's Nos. 67, 68, 108 and 107 are voused with T.B.22.
tted.
barked passengers and gear.
y with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
M.T.B. 107 under the command of enant J. Cameron, R.N.V.R. was never ided as an "Operating M.T.B" and great t is due to this officer for the ssful work that the boat did, observing she has no astern gear and very poor towe.
uvrability. This boat was only ved from the builders by road on the
May, 1940.
7 in company.
VICE ADMIRA
to report to Admiral lake-Walker
, to evacuate General Lord
*
CAPTAIN.
est of Dunkirk. Took necessary
DOVER
3. "KEITH" for instructions.
two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadic
La Panne. Continuous air ings and took them to H.M.S.
Your obedient Servant, ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
= orders if any.
Charles Chanderon
H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
Lieutenant in Command.
Felixstowe, copy to Vice t this point a small yacht, the ffered a direct hit and sank.
in view of the number of
The Vice Admiral, as considered desirable to get
Dover.
ibility of straining the engine.
Copies to:- Commander-in-Chief,
Portsmouth.
MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
The Captain, H.M.S."HORNET"
of an unknown soldier who, head and on the point of ing M.T.B. 67 draw away because nt him. This man was, or
German aircraft shot down by parachute. Proceeded to jackets. These had apparently
Vincrou uw return to Dover.
2130. 2100. Hombed by @suan airerart.
June 1st.....
2315. Arrived Dover.

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at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
rt of Proceedings of H.M. MOTOR Torpedo Boat No. 67 between 26th May and 4th June, 1940.
ay, 26th May.
Reported as ready for service and commissioned as leader of 10th
B. Flotilla.
ay, 27th May.
0800. Sailed for Dover with 10th M.T.B. Flotilla in company.
1320. Arrived Dover. Buelled.
1930. Sailed for Neiuport, with M.A/S.Boat No.8 in company taking three Belgian personages and their gear.
2330. Arrived off Nieuport and rendezvoused with T.B.S2.
0200. Proceeded to Nieuport and disembarked passengers and gear.
y with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
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at Portsmouth.
towe.
7th June, 1940.
7 in company.
Sir, to report to Admiral lake-Walker
I have the honour to submit the
, to evacuate General Lord following letter of proceedings of
Motor Torpedo Boat No 67, under est of Dunkirk. Took necessary my command, between 26th May, 1940, and 1st June, 1940.
S. "KEITH" for instructions.
I have the honour to be, two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadio
Sir,
La Panne. Continuous air ings and took them to H.M.S.
Your obedient Servant, ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
Charles Clauderon
= orders if any.
H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
Lieutenant in Command.
Felixstowe, copy to Vice to this point a small yacht, the ffered a direct hit and sank.
The Vice Admiral, in view of the number of
Dover.
as considered desirable to get ibility of straining the engine.
Copies to:- Commander-in-Chief,
Portsmouth.
MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET"
of an unknown soldier who, head and on the point of ing M.T.B. 67 draw away because nt him. This man was, or
". German aircraft shot down by parachute. Proceeded to jackets. These had apparently
2100. Fuel running short. 4W return to Dover.
2130. Bombed by German aircraft.
2315. Arrived Dover.
June 1st.....

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at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
rt of Proceedings of H.M. MOTOR Torpedo Boat No. 67 between 26th May and 4th June, 1940.
ay, 26th May.
Reported as ready for service and commissioned as leader of 10th
B. Flotilla.
ay, 27th May.
0800. Sailed for Dover with 10th M.T.B. Flotilla in company.
1320. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
1930. Sailed for Neiuport, with M.A/S.Boat No.8 in company taking three Belgian personages and their gear.
2330. Arrived off Nieuport and rendezvoused with.T.B.22.
0200. Proceeded to Nieuport and disembarked passengers and gear.
0310. Sailed for Felixstowe in company with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
Keyes on board).
0630. Arrived Felixstowe.
day, 28th May to Thursday, 30th May.
Employed as requisite, based on Felixstowe.
ay, 31st May.
0600. Sailed for Dover with M.T.B. 107 in company.
1030. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
1600. Sailed for Dunkirk with orders to report to Admiral lake-Walker
M.S. "KEITH" and, acting under his orders, to evacuate General Lord
V.C. from La Panne.
1720. Shelled by shore batteries to west of Dunkirk. Took necessary ding action.
1730. Attacked by aircraft.
1745. Arrived Dunkirk and closed H.M.S. "KETTH" for instructions.
ered to evacuate Naval ratings from beach two miles west of La Panne.
1800. Arrived off beach and commenced evacuation. Sporadic ling from a shore battery in direction of La Panne. Continuous air
S on beach and town. Picked up naval ratings and took them to H.M.S.
QUITO", continued embarking soldiers, sending M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
TH" to report situation and obtain further orders if any.
Shell fire increased in intensity and H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from hbourhood, being the apparant target.
1900. Grounded (Letter to R.N. Depot, Felixstowe, copy to Vice ral Dover, numbered 01/2 of 1st June). At this point a small yacht, the other boat in the immediate vicinity, suffered a direct hit and sank.
fire was then directed at M.T.B. 67 and, in view of the number of ded and exhausted soldiers on board, it was considered desirable to get r way as soon as possible, accepting possibility of straining the engine.
is was accordingly done.
1915. Disembarked soldiers to H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" and returned to beach ontinue embarkation.
It is desired to express ap rediation of an unknown soldier who, ough severely wounded about the face and head and on the point of apse, remained quietly in the water watching M.T.B. 67 draw away because hought we looked full up and might not want him. This man was, or se, taken on board.
2000. Proceeded to close H.M.S. "KEITH". German aircraft shot down t a mile to starboard. Pilots descended by parachute. Proceeded to them up but found nothing but empty life jackets. These had apparently taken off deli erately.
2100. Fuel running short. Ordered to return to Dover.
2130. Bombed by German aircraft.
2315. Arrived Dover.
June 1st

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at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
etter of Proceedings of M.T.B. 107 between 27th May and 5th June, 1940
27th May.
M.T.B. 107 proceeded from Portsmouth at 0800 on 27th May in company
M.T.B's 67, 68, 104 and 106 for Felixstowe, arriving at Dover 1345, ining there overnight and proceeding the following morning to Felixstowe, ving 1200.
day, 28th May.
Left Felixstowe 1830 in company with other M.T.B's for patrol between ted position of Wandelaar Light Vessel and Thornton Ridge Bucy.
ved on patrol line 2135. Stopped and remained on patrol until 0400
uneventful. May. Thereafter returning to Felixstowe arriving 0810 29th May. Patrol esday, 29th May.
At Felixstowe.
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H.M.M.T.B. No 607309
. 67 at 0600 for Dover, at Portsmouth.
ny with M.T.B. 67 for Dunkirk y shore batteries between
7th June, 1940.
"KEITH" with Vice Admiral, Dover oximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
proceeded to La Panne for
Considerably shell fire at La
Sir, ned to H.M.S. "KEITH" on orders ratings were said to be safely
I have the honour to submit the
After rejoining recovered 3
following letter of proceedings of ion. As M.T.B. 107 has only
H.M. Motor Torpedo Boat No 107 under ered inadvisable to run her on my command between 27th May 1940
go up these ratings closed a and 5th June 1940.
for purpose of transfering them
B. 107, or any provisions of any
I have the honour to be, side was ordered to cast off.
shell burst at the spot where
Sir, ed in company with M.T.B. 67
B. 67. During this period
Your obedient Servant,
0 be under fairly constant sing in company with M.T.B. 67
john Cameron ea. Stood by M.T.B. 67 on her of the crew who had come down in
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. in Command
On the return passage to Dover, een Calais Grevelines. Shooting
The Vice Admiral,
Dover 2315.
Copies Doaver. to:- The Commander-in-Chief. Portsmouth.
on board proceeding by way of
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET".
e X where a patrol was maintained
Thereafter returned to Dover vent of any importance except which dropped one bomb at X
omb missed by a large margin and where embarked Captains of blockships

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Report of Proceedings of M.T.B. 67.
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Monday, 27th May.
417
p.m. Arrived Dover with 10th Flotilla in company.
Fuelled.
Detached from flotilla and sailed for Nieuport taking Belgian personages. M.A/S. Boat
No.8 in company.
Tuesday, 28th May.
a.m. 0300 Landed Belgian personages at Nieuport.
Sailed for Felixstowe escorting M.T.B. 22
with Admiral Keyes on board.
Tuesday - Friday Employed in screening patrols for evacuation of B.E.F. Based on Felixstowe.
Friday, 31st May.
0600 Sailed for Dover with M.T.B. 107 in company. Fuelled on arrival and sailed for
Dunkirk with orders to report to V.A. Dover in "KEITH" and, acting under his orders, to evacuate Lord Gort.
Ordered by Admiral to bring off naval ratings from beaches two miles west or La
Panne. Continued evacuating soldiers till
M.T.B. 67 went aground.
Shelled whilst aground, necessitating use of main engine to refloat. This caused considerable damage to main engine.
Remained in vicinity till petrol gave out and then returned home, arriving Dover
0010/1.
Saturday, 1st June.
Proceeded to Portsmouth for slipping with
M.T.B. 68 in company.

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DAMAGE TO M.T.B. 67
PHONE
112:
From THE COMMANDING OFFICER, 10th M.T.B. FLOTILLA,
418
at Dover.
Date 1st June, 1940. No.
01/2.
To
... THE COMMANDING OFFICER, R.N. DEPOT, FELIXSTOWE.
(Copies to:- The Vice Admiral, Dover,
The Captain, H.M.S. H RNET".)
signal timed 0947 of 1st June, 1940.
The following report is submitted with reference to my
2.- At approximately 1900 on Friday, May 31st, 1940, H.M.
Motor Torpedo Boat No. 67, under my command, was employed in evacuating the British Expeditionary Force from the beach two miles west of La Panne. Heavy surf was running at the time.
3.- I approached the shallow water at dead slow speed, keeping my port auxiliary and starboard main engines running in order to give me immediate astern power when required. On my port bow was a jetty at the end of which I had been informed was deep water, but which I had been instructed not to use. Ahead of me were various small craft of about my own draught. These were not aground.
4.-
Soundings from the forecastle showed ample depth of water and the port engines were going astern when a wave caught the boat and carried it ahead causing the propellers and rudders to ground. The bow was afloadt
5.- All around in the water were wounded and exhausted soldiers and as the tide was rising the worst of these were taken aboard.
6.- AS embarkation of these men was taking place however, a therefore considered advis ble to get T.B. 67 under way as soon shore battery opened fire on the neighbourhood. It has as possible.
This was done by manual pushing, lightening starboard the stern
7.- of the bow, and going astern on the action is main at the engine. expense It is considered that this latter responsible for most of the damage.
Charles
LIEUTENANT, Royal Navy.
VICE ADMIRA
JUN 1940

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Note of Proceedings of M.T.B. 107.
31/V.
Left Felixstowe for Dover in company with 67 at
0500 arrived Dover a.m. Proceeded with 67, 1600, for Dunkirk and La Panne to bring off Lord Gort.
On passage shelled by battery near Gravelines -
shooting not very accurate. Met "KEITH" near Dunkirk
RAD?
with V.A.D. on board, about 1800. Received order to proceed to La Panne to ensure embarkation of naval
Ratings from shore. At La Panne recovered 3 ratings from sea. Considerable shellfire at La Panne, some being uncomfortably close. Continuous bombing of beaches. Returned to Dover arriving about 2000 -
again shelled by Gravelines Battery 4d insccurate in dusk.
I/VI.
Embarked Admiral Hallet proceeded 1100 to patrol transport line on Route from N. Goodwin L.V. to
Dunkirk. Relieved 1800 (approx.).
2/VI.
Proceeded with blocking expedition to Dunkirk leaving at approx. 1900. In tow of "VIVACIOUS" until 2230
when tow slipped and embarked Capt. Dangerfield.
Proceeded to Dunkirk - entered harbour and proceeded to Inner Harbour. Landed Capt. Dangerfield and secured alongside E. Pier. Much shelling and bombing.
Re-embarked Capt. Dangerfield and left harbour, thereafter searched for and found block-ships, giving them instructions. Followed block-ships in after all transports had left, at about 0330. Took off crew of 1st Hockship and transferred to "VIVACIOUS"
lying west of harbour. Returned to harbour and picked up remainder of crew of 2nd block-ship and transferred to "VIVACIOUS". Thereafter proceeded in company with "VIVACIOUS" to M.A.S.B. '07' to Dover.

Dignoms 9rt.
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H.M.M.T.B. No. 16. 421
First
London.
30th May, 1940.
Sir, of proceedings of H.M.MT.B. under my command during the period
I have the honour to submit the following report
27th May - 29th May, 1940.
M.T.B. 16 left Felixstowe for Dover at 1460, 27th although the boat was travelling at low speed. Both torpedo
May. Heavy head seas were encountered, causing violent pounding rails sustained damage, and both after bellyjacks parted. There was some further minor damage.
M.T.B. 16 arrived at Dover at 1950. Both torgedoes were hoisted out and left in H.M.S. "Sandhurst", the M.I.B. then completed with fuel, and went to immediate notice at 2200.
Dover, to proceed to Dunkirk and to place myself under the orders
At 0635, 28th May, I was ordered by the Vice-Atatral, of the Senior Naval Officer there. M.T.B. 18 left Dover at 0840.
M.T.B. 68 left shortly afterwards and formed astern.
When about two miles off Les Nemes De March the
M.T.B's were fired on by guns of 3" - 4" calibre siguated between
Gravelines and Calais. The M.T.B's impetiately seattered at made out to sea. Firing was accurate and M.T.B. 16 Yes stradiled.
No damage was sustained.
The two M.T.B's reached Dunkirk at 0830. I took
M.T.B. 68 under my orders and reported to the Senior Naval Officer.
Destroyers were embarking British troops at the East Pier. A
large part of Dunkirk was burning, including the oil tanks, The town was being bombed, and there was also sporadic shelling. It appeared that the enemy was endeavouring to avoid damaging the port.
At 1130 the Senior Naval Officer ordered as to send an M.T.B. to Dover with a hand message. I sent M.T.B. 68. I
then embarked Commander Maund, Royal Mavy, and proceeded close to
Bray Dines, where there was a Large body of troops awaiting evacua-
-tion. Having acquired the information required by Commader
Maund, I returned to Dunkirk, where I found two small vessels of the Schuyt type. Having given then orders from the Senior Naval
Officer, I returned to Bray Dunes.
BRAV DUNGS 1600/28
Several destroyers were now anchored off the beach, and whalers were embarking troops and taking them to the ships.
The two Schuyts were aground close inshore. The troops appeared in a demoralized state. They were hampering the work of the whalers, and some were attempting to swim off to the Schuyts,
I proceeded close inshore, anonored in one fathes, and succeeded in embarking many troops. This was Ione under considerable

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considerable state and carrying difficulties, full as the troops were climb onboard, and equipment. Kw Two of in torpedo stern doors. most A of slow them and
M.T.B. procedure. in through able
-ferred crew worked a total extremely of about hard 16 made 300 troops seven trips to the to
I would particularly and well under drowning men from the for water. his Seaman, rescuire number P/JX. 135304, commend skilland end endurance circumst the times destroyers overhead, were engaged
During and these one which was engaged several
M.T.B. 16 not engaged and I
1000 - 1500 opened fire with the
-craft yards. After several well-directed caught fire and crashed into sea.
manned H.F. by F. Clark, Able Seaman, official number P/JX.1420 guns
McCutcheon, Telegraphist, official number P/SSX. 19965
During one of these trips inshore M.T.B.
with resultant damage to propellers. She was by this time
-out astern power, the centre engine was out of action, tide was falling. I therefore decided that it was inad to attempt embarking further troops. From then on I con on being of use to Commander Maund, who was controlling of the beach. I also towed destroyers whalers whenever
At about 2100 the wind began to freshen, an suggested to Commander Maund that the troops should be mar
Dunkirk and embarked there. He agreed. M.T.B. 16 secur
Dunkirk at 2230, and I accompanied Commander Maund to nava
-quarters. The Senior Naval Officer decided to send the who were capable of marching in from Bray Dunes. Some part of the naval force to Dunkirk, and to embark there SI to to remain off the beach, and continue evacuating the remai troops.
At 2310 M.T.B. 16 left for Bray Dunes with
Commander Maund; after passing instructions to ships ther H.
returned to Dunkirk, securing for the night at 2350.
68 secured alongside at 0005, with the Commanding Officer
Dover, on board.
In view of 16 the should shortage be relieved. The as C
of fuel and numero Sen next Officer morning. concurred, Dunkirk was bombed and shelled
I suggested that M.T. and B. ordered me to sail for Dover heavily di night.
shore M.T.B. batteries 16 left at Calais when eight 0845
Dunkirk at 0550, 29th miles May. fr
All engaged shells by fell short. She arrived at Dover at
After passing unable to proceed to pass to Felixstowe by W/T for previous repairs. This P
from the Commanding Officer, the two
M.T.B. 16 left
Sunk which later were increased. in action When were in appeared likely "Vestal" over. to
Light accordingly Vessel, requested both engines Trinity House Vessel
M.T.B.

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(The Commanding Officer, May, H.M.M.T.B. 1940). No. 16's report dated 30th
M.T.B. tow at to 1640. Felixstowe. M.T.B. 16 arrived at Felixstowe Dock in
I have the honourto be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Lieutenant, Royal Navy.
The Commanding Officer,
First M.T.B. Flotilla, c/o G.P.O.,
London.
II.
No. 498/8.
FLAG - 5 JUN 1940 2199 CHARGE
OFFICER IN
THE FLAG OFFICER-IN-CHARGE, HARWICH.
*
*
(Copy to: The Captain, H.M.S. "Hornet").
HARWICH
Submitted,
This report of proceedings is forwarded for your information. It appears that M.T.B. 16 succeeded in doing some very useful work which is to the credit of Lieutenant P.F.S.
Gould, R.N. The work done by Able Seaman Schofield in swimming voluntarily several hundred yards to save the lives of exhausted men is particularly pleasing and the successful anti-aircraft fire put up by Able Seaman Clark and Telegraphist McCatcheon is very encouraging. It also brings out the value of using a proportion of incendiary bullets.
M.T.B. which 2. has six feet of freeboard, was very much eased boat's by
The work of lifting exhausted men onboard an transom. the presence For purposes of ferrying men over a short but for an the of torpedo discharge doors low down in the distance open M.T.B. sea passage it is doubtful whether a figure of twenty sometimes carried as many as fifty persons, about could reasonably have been exceeded.
Although M.T.B. 16 must have contributed valuable of service on 3. this occasion it seems important not to lose signt the heavy price

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CONFIDENTIAL
426
an 27th May and 5th June, 1940
EPORTS OF PROCEEDINGS OF M.T.B's NOS:
67, 68, 102 and 107
rom
THE CAPTAIN, H.M.S. "HORNET", at 0800 on 27th May in company
GOSPORT.
owe, arriving at Dover 1345, following morning to Felixstowe, te 8th June, 1940. No. 890/8/2/9.
0
THE VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
other M.T.B's for patrol between nd Thornton Ridge Buoy.
mained on patrol until 0400
e arriving 0810 29th May. Patrol
The enclosed reports of proceedings
M.T.B's Nos. 67, 68, 108 and 107 are ubmitted.
2.- M.T.B. 107 under the command of ieutenant J. Cameron, R.N.V.R. was never ntended as an "Operating M.T.B" and great redit is due to this officer for the uccessful work that the boat did, observing hat she has no astern gear and very poor anoeuvrability. This boat was only is 67 at 0600 for Dover, eceived from the builders by road on the ny with M.T.B. 67 for Dunkirk
3rd May, 1940.
y shore batteries between
"KEITH" with Vice Admiral,Dover oximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
proceeded to La Panne for
VICE AUN 1940
F.H.P. MAURICE
Considerably shell fire at La med to H.M.S. "KEITH" on orders
*
CAPTAIN.
ratings were said to be safely
*
DOVER
R
After rejoining recovered 3
ion. AS M.T.B. 107 has only lered inadvisable to run her on
18 up these ratings closed a
1 for purpose of transfering them
B. 107, or any provisions of any side was ordered to cast off.
shell burst at the spot where
Your obedient Servant, ied in company with M.T.B. 67
B. 67. During this period
John Cameron
:0 be under fairly constant ising in company with M.T.B. 67
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. in Command lea. Stood by M.T.B. 67 on her of the crew who had come down in
The Vice Admiral, on the return passage to Dover, reen Calais Grovelines. Shooting
Copies Doaver. to:- The Portsmouth.
L Dover 2315.
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET".
:0 on X where a patrol was maintaine board proceeding by way of event of any importance except X
Thereafter returned to Dover omb missed by a large margin and which dropped one bomb at where embarked Captains of blockships.......

H.M.M.T.B. No. 107.
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
428
Letter of Proceedings of M.T.B. 107 between 27th May and 5th June, 1940
nday, 27th May.
th M.T.B's and 106 for Felixstowe, arriving at Dover 1345,
M.T.B. 67, 107 68, proceeded 104 from Portsmouth at 0800 on 27th May in company riving 1200.
maining there overnight and proceeding the following morning to Felixstowe, esday, 28th May.
Left Felixstowe 1830 in company with other M.T.B's for patrol between arted position of Wandelaar Light Vessel and Thornton Ridge Buoy.
rived on patrol line 2135. Stopped and remained on patrol until 0400
th May. Thereafter returning to Felixstowe arriving 0810 29th May. Patrol uneventful.
ednesday, 29th May.
1
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at Portsmouth.
3. 67 at 0600 for Dover,
7th June, 1940.
ny with M.T.B. 67 for Dunitirk y shore batteries between
"KEITH" with Vice Admiral,Dover oximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
Sir, proceeded to La Fanne for
Considerably shell fire at La
I have the honour to submit the med to H.M.S. "KEITH" on orders following letter of proceedings of ratings were said to be safely
H.M. Motor Torpedo Boat No 107 under
After rejoining recovered 3
my command between 27th May 1940
:ion. AS M.T.B. 107 has only and 5th June 1940.
lered inadvisable to run her on us up these ratings closed a
I have the honour to be,
1 for purpose of transfering them
B. 107, or any provisions of any
Sir,
(side was ordered to cast off.
shell burst at the spot where
Your obedient Servant, ied in company with M.T.B. 67
B. 67. During this period
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. in Command
John Cameron sing in company with M.T.B. 67
.0 be under fairly constant lea. Stood by M.T.B. 67 on her of the crew who had come down in
The Vice Admiral, on the return passage to Dover, reen Calais Grevelines. Shooting
Copies Doaver. to:- The Commander-in-chieff
I Dover 2315.
Portsmouth.
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET".
:0 on X where a patrol was maintaine board proceeding by way of went of any importance except $
Thereafter returned to Dover lomb which missed by a large margin and dropped one bomb at where embarked Captains of blockships
.......

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428
etter of Proceedings of M.T.B. 107 between 27th May and 5th June, 1940
lay, 27th May.
M.T.B. 107 proceeded from Portsmouth at 0800 on 27th May in company
M.T.B's 67, 68, 104 and 106 for Felixstowe, arriving at Dover 1345, aining there overnight and proceeding the following morning to Felixstowe, iving 1200.
sday, 28th May.
Left Felixstowe 1830 in company with other M.T.B's for patrol between rted position of Wandelaar Light Vessel and Thornton Ridge Buoy.
ived on patrol line 2135. Stopped and remained on patrol until 0400
h May. Thereafter returning to Felixstowe arriving 0810 29th May. Patrol uneventful.
inesday, 29th May.
At Felixstowe.
urdday, 30th May.
At Felixstowe.
iday, 31st May.
Left Felixstowe in company with M.T.B. 67 at 0600 for Dover, riving there at 1015. Left Dover in company with M.T.B. 67 for Dunkirk d La Panne at 1600. On passage fired on by shore batteries between lais and Grevelines: no hits. Met H.M.S. "KEITH" with Vice Admiral,Dover osed H.M.S. "KEITH" for orders. Thereafter proceeded to La Panne for board in neighbourhood of Dunkirk at approximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
rpose nne, close, but no hits. Returned to H.M.S. "KEITH" on be safely of embarking certain naval ratings. Considerably shell fire orders at La barked. B. 67 to M.T.B. 67 at La Panne. After rejoining recovered has only
M.T. some very inform Vice Admiral that all ratings were said to 3
ie ratings reverse gear it was considered inadvisable to closed run a on val Rejoined from water in state of exhaustion. AS M.T.B. 107 her the beach to embark close into the beach for purpose of of them any engine and no troups. After picking up these ratings transfering nboat which was lying no accommodation in M.T.B. 107, or any provisions to cast off.
is was fortunate as Thereafter cruised in company During this period nd. Having closed immediately thereafter shell burst at with the H.T.B. 67
her, there being gunboat and come alongside was ordered spot where itil T.B. 107 had been lying. harbour with M.T.B. 67. constant aches tack from between gunfire and bombs. Whilse the crubsing sea. Stood by M.T.B. 67 on her 67
ordered to La return Panne to and Bray appeared to be under in company fairly with M.T.B.
ders enemy aircraft she endeavoured was seen to to crash pick in up t wo of On the the crew return who passage had come to down Dover, in le (ain sea. while This attempt from was not same successful. battery between Calais 2315. Grevelines. Shooting emed came half*hearted under fire and inaccurate. Arrived Dover turday, Left 1st Dover June 1100 with Light Admiral vessel Hallett to Route on Thereafter X board where proceeding a patrol returned was by to maintaine way Dover of wha ider Admiral and North Hallett's Goodwin orders until 1830. 1600. No event which of dropped any importance one bomb except at $
riving aree le surprising there which were enemy bomber The bomb missed by a large margin and
) further ships bombs were dropped.
inday,
Left 2nd Dover, June. 1845. Proceeded to Downs where embarked Captains of blockships
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lont No. 67 between 26th May at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
desioned as leader of 10th
"sir,
I have the honour to submit the following letter of proceedings of
H.M.Motor Torpedo Boat No 67, under
B. Flotilla in company.
my command, between 26th May, 1940, and 1st June, 1940.
.Boat No.8 in company
I and their gear.
ivoused with M.T.B.22.
I have the honour to be, barked passengers and gear.
V with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Charles Canderson towe.
Licutenant in Command.
The Vice Admiral,
7 in company.
Dover.
to report to Admiral ake-Walker
Copies to:- Cormander-in-Chicf,
, to evacuate General Lord
Portsmouth.
The Captain, H.M.S. est of Dunkirk. Took necessary
S. "KNITH" for instructions.
two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadic
La Panne. Continuous air ings and took them to H.M.S.
ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
P orders if any.
Shell fire increased in intensity and H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from miral ighbourhood 4g 1900. Dover, being Grounded numbered the (Lotter apparant 01/2 of to 1st target. vicinity, R.N. June). Depot, suffered At Felixstowe, this point a direct copy a number small hit to and Vice yacht, of sank. the unded der e fire other and was boat exhausted then in directed the soldiers immediate at M.T.B. on accopting board, 67 and, possibility it was in view considered of of straining the desirable the to engine. get
This the way 1915. as accordingly soon Disembarked as possible, done. soldiers to H.M.B. "MOSQUITO" and returned to beach contimue embarkation. express rediation of an and unknown on the soldier point who, of though It severely is desired wounded to about the face watching and head T.B. 67 draw man away was, because or llapse, thought remained quietly full up in and the might water not want him. This urse, taken we looked on board. close shot down out ok them a 2000. mile to Proceeded starboard. nothing to Pilots but with THE STATE
on taken
2100. up off but found to return to Dover.
2150. Bombed by
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rt of Proceedings and of H.M. 4th June, MOTOR 1940. Torpedo Bont No. 67 between 26th May day, 26th May.
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Reported Flotilla. as ready for service and commissioned an leader of 10th day, 27th May.
1320. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
0800. Sailed for Dover with 10th M.T.B. Flotilla in company.
1930. Sailed for Neiuport, with M.A/S.Boat No.8 in company taking three Belgian personages and their gear.
2330. Arrived off Nieuport and rendezvoused with N.T.B.22.
0200. Proceeded to Nieuport and disembarked passengers and gear.
0310. Sailed for Felixstowe in company with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
Keyes on board).
0630. Arrived Felixstowe.
esday, 28th May to Thursday, 30th May.
Employed as requisite, based on Felixstowe.
day, 31st May.
0600. Sailed for Dover with M.T.B. 107 in company.
1030. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
1600. Sailed for Dunkirk with orders to report to Admiral ake-falker
H.M.S. "KEITH" and, acting under his orders, to evacuate General Lord rt V.C. from La Panne.
1720. Shelled by shore batteries to west of Dunkirk. Took necessary oiding action.
1730. Attacked by aircraft.
1745. Arrived Dunkirk and closed H.M.S. "KNITH" for instructions.
rdered to evacuate Naval ratings from beach two miles west of La Panne.
1800. Arrived off beach and commenced evacuation. Sporadic elling from a shore battery in direction of La Panne. Continuous air
1ds. on beach and town. Picked up naval ratings and took them to H.M.S.
OSQUITO", continued embarking soldiers, sending M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
EITH" to report situation and obtain further orders if any.
Shell fire increased in intensity and H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from ighbourhood being the apparant target.
miral Dover, numbered 01/2 of 1st June). At this point a small yacht, the
1900. Grounded (Lotter to R.N. Depot, Felixstowe, copy to Vice
4y other boat in the immediate vicinity, suffered a direct hit and sank.
unded and exhausted soldiers on board, it was considered desirable to got e fire was then directed at M.T.B. 67 and, in view of the number of der way an soon as possible, accopting possibility of straining the engine.
This 1915. the accordingly Disembarked done. soldiers to H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" and returned to beach continue thought llapse, severely wounded express about the face and head M.T.B. and on 67 the draw point away because is embaritation. desired to appreciation of an unknown soldier who, of urse, out ok thought them a 2000. taken mile remained we to Proceeded on looked starboard. board. quietly full nothing to up close in Pilots and the but H.M.S. might water descended empty not "KEITH". watching life want by jackets. parachute. him. Corman This These aircraft man Proceeded had was, shot apparently or down to on taken 2100. up off but Fuel deliveratoly. found running short. Ordered to return to Dover.
2150. Bombed by German aircraft.
2315. Arrived Dover.
June 1st....*