TNA ADM 199 790

CONFIDENTIAL
320c. (For use with S. 1320b).
NAVAL MESSAGE.
(Revised 356
October, 1935.)
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0030.
Crossed to Hebe to collect Lord Gort. On arrival 1 ound
(approx) he had just gone over to Keith. Returned to Keith.
0304
Sailed for Dover with Lord Gort and General Leese.
0547
Arrived Dover.
Fueled and carried out rep-airs to starboard bow.
3nd.
1201
Sailed from Dover to search for drifter "Girl Gladys"
reported broken down 7 mines east of Dunkirk and soldiers in open boat 3 miles off Dunkirk reported by aircraft.
1330
Collected occupants of two open boats off Dunkirk.
(approx) Left 1st Lieut. to sail Thames barge with approximately
240 soldiers to Dover.
1530
Picked up 18 soldiers in open boat. Carried out
(approx)
unsuccessful search for drifter "Girl Gladys".
1700
Abandoned search. Set course to intercept Thames barge.
1720
Dive-bombing attack by six or eight planes.
1730
Set course for Dover as now had wounded on board.
1922
Arrived Dover.
rd.
Refueled. Carried out repairs to bullet holes and engines.
Fuel tanks and hull seems leaking.
th.
1255
Sailed for Portland.
2057
Arrived Portland for dooking.

CONFIDENTIAL
320c. (For use with S. 1320b).
NAVAL MESSAGE.
(Revised Dynamso ds. 356
October, 1935.)
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during daylight. About half-way across a French trawler with an open boat in tow was hailed. He reported having picked the boat up with soldiers off Dunkirk and it was thought this might be the boat for which we were searching. To make sure we proceeded to Dunkirk where two open boats and a Thames barge with sail set were found approximately three miles from the coast. The first open boat yielded five Spaniards, the second one about 6 soldiers, Belgian, French and
English. We then went alongside the Thames barge at approximately 1330. This was found to contain about 320
soldiers including two Colonels and a Major of Artillery, and various wounded. They were endeavouring to sail to England but had made approximately three miles in 10 hours, see note below.
Motor-mechanic Whittaker fitted a new piston to the air compressor motor while the 1st Lieut. and myself trimmed the sails.
They had no charts on board. The air compressor motor was made to run but all efforts to start the diesel failed.
I then left 1st Lieut., Leiut. Dehammel with instructions opened the distance to search for the "Girl Gladys".
to sail the my barge to Dover; and proceeded along the coast having
About two up miles to the east I found an open boat containing 18
soldiers who were embarked, after which we approached to within of La Panne. Visibility was good and no sign of the drifter approximately three miles of the coast slightly to the eastward could be seen, the search was therefore abandoned and course was set to intercept the Thames barge.
by approximately eight dive-bombers, 20 to 30 were the dropped
At 1720 when out of sight of land bombs we were attacked
The fell at to attack in pairs out dive of the sun and eight six distances or varying from 10 to 50 yards of and ship.
having bombers appeared their bombs continued their endeavour firing to machine- miss guns. the Course was appeared to explode after entering water, released altered frequently in an the some bombs. Some the surface and & certain number appeared ahead and not the to explode at all. the splash. A certain amount who were exposed was on striking One exploded under the bow right of discomfort ship passed through myself and members of the crew hours or 80. to experienced the by eyes for the next twelve manning
Able-Seaman Power of the soldiers in the fore to peak. return to Dover now had splash in the was wounded in the leg when As I the port wounded on board ask for assistance for barge sailing turret also one I considered it advisable the barge. A tug was forthwith and approximately to 2100 and found the Deut. Dehammel well sent out at from Dover. I consider Sub. bombing to performed a very subjected had caused leaks for that night's the about 10 miles creditable operation. The to the hull which and petrol the ship tank had and been the ship was not used again operation.

CONFIDENTIAL
1320c. (For use with S. 1320b).
NAVAL MESSAGE.
(Revised Dynamo 203. 356
October, 1935.)
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0030
Crossed to Hebe to collect Lord Gort. On arrival found
(approx) he had just gone over to Keith. Returned to Keith.
0304
Sailed for Dover with Lord Gort and General Leese.
0547
Arrived Dover.
Fueled and carried out repairs to starboard bow.
d.
1201
Sailed from Dover to search for drifter "Girl Gladys"
reported broken down 7 mines east of Dunkirk and soldiers in open boat 3 miles off Dunkirk reported by aircraft.
1330
Collected occupants of two open boats off Dunkirk.
(approx) Left 1st.Lieut. to sail Thanes barge with approximately
240 soldiers to Dover.
1530
Picked up 18 soliders in open boat. Carried out
(approx)
unsuccessful search for drifter "Girl Gladys".
1700
Abandoned search. Set Sealth COULESE to intercept Thanes barge.
1720
Dive-bombing attack by six or eight planes.
1730
Set course for Dover as now had wounded on board.
1922
Arrived Dover.
rd.
Refueled. Carried out repairs to bullet holes dndengines
Fuel tanks and mll seams leaking.
th.
1255
Sailed for Portland.
2057
Arrived Portland for docking.

CONFIDENTIAL
320c. (For use with S. 1320b).
NAVAL MESSAGE.
(Revised Dyrams. & S. 356
October, 1935.)
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during daylight. About half-way across a French trawler with an open boat in tow was hailed. He reported having picked the boat up with soldiers off Dunkirk and it was thought this might be the boat for 14 ich we were searching. To make sure we proceeded to Dunkirk where - two open boats and & Thames barge with sail set were found approximately three miles from the coast. The first open boat yielded five Spanieards, the second one about 6 soldiers, Belgian, French and English. No then went alongside the Thanes barge at approximately 1330.
This was found to contain about 220
soldiers including two Colonels and a Major of Artillery, and various wounded. They were endeavouring to sail to England but had made approximately three miles in 10 hours, ⑉ note below.
Motor-mechanic Whittaker fitted a new platon to the air compressor motor while the let.Lieut. and myself trimed the sails.
They had no charge on board. The air compressor motor was made to run but all efforts to start the diesel failed.
I then left my 1st,Lieut., SublLient. Delhamel with instructions to sail the barge to Dover, and proceeded along the coast having opened up the distance to search for the "Girl Gladys".
About two miles to the east I found an open boat containing 18
soldiers who were embarked, after which we approached to withing approximately three miles of the coast alightly to the eastward of La Panne. Visibility was good and no sign of the drifter could be seen, the search was therefore abandoned and course was set to intercept the Thanes barge.
by eight six or eight dive-bombers, 20 to 30 bomba were dropped
At approximately 1720 when out of sight of land we were attached
The bombers at appeared to attack in pairs out of the sun and and fell distances varying from 10 to 50 yards of the ship.
having released their bombs continued their dive firing machine- to guns. Course was altered frequently in an endeavour miss the bombs.
Some appeared to explode after entering the water, at on striking exploded under the box right discomfort a ome the surface and a certain,appeared ahead and not the to ship explode passed all. One the splash* A certain amount who of were exposed was the experienced by the x eyes for the next twelve manning the through myself and members of the crew hours or 80. to splash in wounded in the leg when part
Able-Seaman Power of was the soldiers in the fore to peak. return As to Dover I now had wounded on board ask for assistance for the the barge. barge sailing well was turrets also one I considered it advisable A tug sent forthwith out and to 8100 and I consider found Sub.Lieut, Delfammel about performed 10 a very creditable subjected had operation. caused leaks The for to bombing the that bull night's to which and the the petrol ship tank had and been the ship was not used again operation.

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OPERATION DYNAMO
ENCLOSURE NO. 3
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SHIP:-
M.D.
AURA
OFFICER:- SUB. LIEUT. M.A. CHODZKO, R.N.V.R.
REPORT I.
Sr
On Saturday, June 3rd, I received instructions to take charge of the Motor Launch AURA and proceed to a beach East of Dunkirk Harbour.
Left Dover Harbour towed by drifter GIRL GLADYS at 15.30.
Before leaving it had been reported to me that the AURA'S engine was not operating successfully, in as much that she would not come astern. As the weather appeared to be favourable there seemed no reason why the operation could not be carried out.
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We shipped from GIRL GLADYS in the proximity of 5W Buoy and proceeded Eastwards. I was able to tow cutters from one of the Paddle
Steamers to the beach on this first trip inwards. The time was 0100 -
About 100 British troops were transferred from the shore to various vessels. The engine was giving considerable trouble so that shortly after 0215, June 4th, it failed completely.
The launch was then manoeuvred towards some Thames Sailing
Barges, and we endeavoured to repair the engine. On examination we found that a defective dynamo was causing the trouble, and as operations were ordered to cease at 0300, I decided to abandon AURA at 0245. I
transferred the crew to a dinghy which we found, and then managed to get aboard a "paddle steamer" which was getting under way. All members of my crew behaved excellently throughout the twelve hours.
REPORT II.
2nd
On Sunday, June 4th, I repaired aboard the drifter YORKSHIRE
LASS in the capacity of Skipper. I received orders to proceed to Dunkirk
Harbour. Leaving Dover at about 1515, we arrived off Dunkirk at 0000.
Off the S. Foreland Ljeutenant Commander Prior, Royal Navy, was transferred from the drifter.UTPROSIM aboard the YORKSHIRE LASS.
There was little delay in arriving alongside and we started embarking French troops before 0030. Another drifter arrived alongside our vessel so we transferred our troops and carried on loading. By 00115
we seemed to be practically full. There appeared to be no more troops on our portion of the jetty and I dispatched a soldier to see if we could collect another 50 men. Other ships were arriving alongside, so by 0130
we were steaming out of the Harbour.
During the whole operation, and during the passage, the troops behaved in an orderly manner. During the homeward passage the vessel developed a hot bearing, and as it was just daybreak, I signalled SUN XI of to take us in tow until repairs were effected. Within three quarters an hour we proceeded under our own power and arrived in Harbour at 0830
Monday, June 5th.
The whole ships company were highly efficient in their duty, and on investigation 100 French troops and 3 British Tommies had been transported.
The British Tommies reported as having lost their division, and had only arrived in Dunkirk on Saturday.
Report ends.

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Flare Burning Drifters under command of Captain Cusiliary Patrol Dover.
Eileen Emma
Forecast
Gervais Rental
Girl Gladys.
Girl Pamela
Golden Gift golden Sumbean
Lord Howard
Lord Howe
Midas
Netsukis
Paxton
Roy Day Roy Boy.
/ to
Shirmates lit Presime
The Boys.
Tosbay II
yorkshire Lass.
young Mun.

Confidential.
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From:- Captain Auxiliary Patrol, Dover.
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Date:- 4th. June, 1940.
To:-
Vice Admiral, Dover.
Submitted:-
Tabulated list of F/B Drifters employed between 36th. May and 4th. June 1940.
Paxton,
Roy Boy,
/ Trs
Netsukis
Eileen Emma
Gervais Rentoul
Lord Howe
Golden Sunbeam
UtProsim
Yorkshire Lass
Forecast
Girl Gladys
Torbay II
Young Mun
Lord Howard
Shipmates
Golden Gift
Midas
The Boys
Girl Pamela (sunk.)
Damaged by bombing (near misses) sinking and beached:-
Paxton,
Roy Boy.
kis Burh
VICE ADMIRAL
Captain Auxiliary Patrol.
5- JUN 1940
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Malo-les-Bains, towing three Liege lake boats. Drifters of "Girl which had been sunk by an escort vessel at the
"Netsukis", Pamela" and "Lord Howard" returned from Dunkirk with the crew entrance to the harbour. A/S Trawler "Kingston Olivine" towed
Dover Wednesday morning, landing 1600 men.
damaged transport to the Downs from "S" Buoy. Drifters returned a to
8. On Wednesday night Drifters "Yorkshire Lass", "Ut Prosim",
"Golden Sunbeam" and "Girl Gladys" sailed for Dunkirk, three vessels towing motor-boats.
Thursday, 30th May.
9. 800 troops were landed at Dover during the forenoon from
Drifters returning from Dunkirk. A/S Trawler "Kingston Andalusite"
reported what was considered a successful attack on a submarine off
"T" Buoy. Drifters "Yorkshire Lass", "Golden Sunbeam", and "Girl
Gladys" filled up with troops alongside Eastern Arm, Dunkirk, and sailed for Dover. Drifter "Ut Prosim" rescued 250 men from a French
Destroyer "Barasque" sunk by shell fire. The three other Drifters landed 700 men at Dover.
Friday, 31st May.
10. A/S Trawler "Stella Dorado" reached Margate with survivors from French Destroyer "Sirocco", torpedoed off "I" Buoy.
Lieutenant T.P. Graham, R.N.R., on return in Drifter "Forecast"
reported difficult conditions, owing to swell and weather for boatwork on the Dunkirk beaches, a large number of boats being wrecked and broken down.
Saturday, 1st June.
11. A/S Trawler "Stella Dorado" was torpedoed off "I" Buoy, survivors being brought in by "Kingston Galena", as reported in my submission No.DL/250/11/AP dated 1st June 1940. All available
Drifters were ordered to sail for Dunkirk. "Netsukis", "Lord Howard",
"Lord Howe", "Golden Sunbeam", "Midas", "Golden Gift", "Girl Gladys",
"Forecast", "Yorkshire Lass", sailed. A/S Trawlers "Lady Philomena"
and "Olvina" arrived with survivors from S.S. "Prague" and H.M.S.
"Basilisk". Two Drifters, "Gervais Rentoul" and "Eileen Emma"
returned damaged and unseaworthy after collisions with other craft.
Sunday, 2nd June.
12. Drifters returned to Dover landing 1800 men. They were all brought to immediate notice for a further trip to Dunkirk.
"Shipmates", "Lord Howard", "Lord Howe", "Golden Sunbeam", "Midas",
"Golden Gift", "Girl Gladys", "Forecast", "Yorkshire Lass", sailed.
Drifters went alongside Eastern quay, filled up with troops and returned to Dover. Practically all the troops evacuated were French.
A/S Trawlers "Blackburn Rovers" and "Westella" were sunk by enemy action between "S" and "T" Buoys, as reported in my submission
No. DL/259/33/AP dated 5th June 1940. "Blackburn Rovers" had obtained a contact which was subsequently attacked by A/S Trawler
"Saon", it is considered successfully. A/S Trawler "Grimsby Town"
screened and stood by a damaged transport off North Goodwin Light
Vessel.
Monday, 3rd June.
13. Drifters returned with French troops from Dunkirk, landing at Dover roughly 1600 men. Drifters "Lord Howe", "Shipmates",
"Girl Gladys", "Midas", "Golden Gift", "Golden Sunbeam", "Forecast",
"Ut Prosim", 'Lord Howard", sailed for Dunkirk. A/S Trawler
(Par.13. "Cayton Wyke".......")

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sbq
1st.
0030
(approx)
he Crossed had just to Hebe to collect Lord Gort. On arrival - 441 found
0304
Sailed for gone over to Keith. Returned to Keith.
0547
Arrived Dover.
Dover with Lord Gort and General Leese.
2nd.
1201
Fueled and carried out repairs to starboard bow.
Sailed from Dover to search for drifter "Girl Gladys"
reported broken down 7 mines east of Dunkirk and aircraft. soldiers in open boat 3 miles off Dunkirk reported by
1330
Collected occupants of two open boats off Dunkirk.
(approx) Left 1st Lieut. to sail Thames barge with approximately
240 soldiers to Dover.
1530
Picked up 18 soliders in open boat. Carried out
(approx) unsuccessful search for course drifter "Girl Gladys".
1700
Abandoned search. Set search to intercept Thames barge.
1720
Dive-bombing attack by six or eight planes.
1730
Set course for Dover as now had wounded on board.
1922
Arrived Dover.
3rd.
Refueled. Carried out repairs to bullet holes andengines.
Fuel tanks and hull seams leaking.
4th. 1255
Sailed for Portland.
2057
Arrived Portland for docking.
on passage to Dunkirk.
0115 Arrived Dunkirk and embarked C.O's of block-ships and Captain Dangerfield.
Carried out reconnaissance of the harbour.
0200 returned to block-ships.

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an open with soldiers off hailed. He reported having picked with the during daylight. boat in tow was About half-way across a French trawler boat up boat for in ich Dunkirk and it was thought this might be the we were searching. To make sure we barge with sail set were found approximately three miles from proceeded to Dunkirk where хихаря two open boats and a Thames the coast. The first open boat yielded five Spanieards, the second one about 6 soldiers, Belgian, French and English. We then went alongside the Thames barge at approximately 1330. This was found to contain about 220
soldiers including two Colonels and a Major of Artillery, and various wounded. They were endeavouring to sail to England but had made approximately three miles in 10 hours, see note below.
Motor-mechanic Whittaker fitted a new piston to the air compressor motor while the 1st Lieut. and myself trimmed the sails.
They had no charys on board.
The air compressor motor was made to run but all efforts to start the diesel failed.
I then left my lst.Lieut., SublLieut. Dehammel with instructions to sail the barge to Dover,and proceeded along the coast having opened up the distance to search for the "Girl Gladys".
About two miles to the east I found an open boat containing 18
soldiers who were embarked, after which we approached to withing approximately three miles of the coast slightly to the eastward of La Panne. Visibility was good and no sign of the drifter could be seen, the search was therefore abandoned and course was set to intercept the Thames barge.
At approximately 1720 when out of sight of land we were attacked by eight six or eight dive-bombers, 20 to 30 bombs were dropped and fell at distances varying from 10 to 50 yards of the ship.
The bombers appeared to attack in pairs out of the sun and having released their bombs continued their dive firing machineguns. Course was altered frequently in an endeavour to miss the bombs.
Some appeared to explode after entering the water, some on striking the surface and a certain appeared not to explode at all. One exploded under the bow right ahead and the ship passed through the splash. A certain amount of discomfort was experienced by myself and members of the crew who were exposed. to the splash in the M eyes for the next twelve hours or 30.
Able-Seaman Power was wounded in the leg when manning the port turrett also one of the soldiers in the fore peak. As I now had wounded on board I considered it advisable to return to Dover forthwith and to ask for assistance for the barge. A tug was sent out at approximately 2100 and found the barge sailing well about 10 miles from Dover.
I consider Sub,Lieut, Dehammel performed a very creditable operation. The bombing to which the ship had been subjected had caused leaks to the hull and the petrol tank and the ship was not used again for that night's operation.
on passage to Dunkirk.
0115 Arrived Dunkirk and embarked C.O's of block-ships and Captain Dangerfield.
Carried out reconnaissance of the harbour.