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sir action was slight due to our air protection but there was some shelling from the same point as during the day.
There were a good number of ships throughout the night and at times they exceeded the inflow of troops.
The port was now undergoing bombardment and 8
situation report was sent at 2245/28 as follows:-
French General appreciation is that situation in port tomorrow will continue as for today.
Provided aircraft fighters adequate embarkation can proceed full speed. French General assures me no German guns at Gravelines or Gravelines
Beacon and that area is clear of Germans.
It Possibly you will consider further tests of the
West Channel.
French have taken over Belgian line in the vicinity of Mieuport. German guns to Southeast are now shelling Dunkirk but so far of little matter.
Fighter protection has been invaluable and bombing only sporadic. Please inform me for
C. in C. B.B.F. total number of men now evacuated.
Rear personnel, 3 corps, now reaching the beach.
Please pass to
War
Office."
Day of wednesday, 29th May.
0630 Transport NONA QUEEN mined and sunk two miles East of Dunkirk pier. Very heavy explosion.
Situation Report 0709/29 from S.N.O. Dunkirk
"No enery interference at present. Embarkation going at 2000 an hour. This can be kept up provided supply transport is maints ined. Swell prevents use of beach. All ships to Dunkirk.
Enemy air attack would be disastrous. Maximum fighter protection essential. Passenger transport mined and sunk about 2 miles East of
Dunkirk Pier Light."
At 1001 made Situation Report as follows:-
*Embarkation is going on well. Enemy is leaving us alone. The situation ashore is obscure and ominous. I have sent Captain Bush by N.T.B.
with an appreciation.
There is little food or water in Dunkirk. These should be sent as soon as possible, also a staid force for control of traffic. Armies are unable to help or organise anything. Keep on sending any ships Cannot West Channel be used? A good
Medical Officer with Staff should be despatched.
Army unable to provide."

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air action was slight due to our air protection but there was some shelling from the same point as during the day.
There were 8 good number of ships throughout the night and at times they exceeded the inflow of troops.
The port was now undergoing bombardment and &
the situation report was sent at 2845/88 as follows:-
any
French General appreciation is that situation in port tomorrow will continue as for today.
Provided aircraft fighters adequate embarkation can proceed full speed. French General assures me no German guns at Gravelines or Gravelines
Beacon and that area is clear of Germans.
It
Possibly you will consider further tests of the
West Channel.
French have taken over Belgian line in the vicinity of Mieuport. German guns to Southeast are now shelling Dunkirk but so far of little matter.
Fighter protection has been invaluable and bombing only sporadic. Please inform me for
C. in G. B.S.P. total number of men now evacuated.
Rear personnel, 3 corps, now reaching the beach.
Please pass to War Office.
Day of Wednesday, 29th May.
0630 Transport NONA QUEEN mined and sunk two miles East or Dunkirk pier. Very heavy explosion.
Situation Report 0709/29 from S.N.O. Dunkirk 1-place
No enemy interference at present. Ambarkation going at 8000 an hour. This cen be kept up provided supply transport is maintained. Swell prevents use of beach. All ships to Dunkirk.
Enemy air attack would be disastrous. Maximum fighter protection essential. Passenger transport mined and sunk about 2 miles East of
Dunkirk Pier Light."
At 1001 made Situation Report as follows:-
"Embarkation is going on well. Enemy is leaving us alone. The situation ashore is obscure and ominous. I have sent Captain Bush by M.T.B.
with an appreciation.
There is little food or water in Dunkirk. These should be sent as soon as possible, also a staid force for control of traffic. Armies are unable to help 02 organise anything. Keep on sending any ships Cannot West Channel be used? A good
Medical Officer with Staff should be despatched.
Army unable to provide."

H.llo TUG "ST. CLEARS"
Dynams 147. 258
SHEERNESS.
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KING'S HARBOUR MASTER
7th June, 1940
I submit the following report and the movements of Hello
8 "ST. CLEARS" during the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk area.
The tug "ST. CLEARS" under my command left Sheerness, in company th "SUN V", towing eleven naval cutters and with 70 naval ratings der Commander Hayward, on board at 1805 on 28th May.
After arriving at Dover route instructions were issued by -
nation tug in South Downs and both tugs proceeded and at 0015
a 29th May, "SUN V" was involved in collision with H.N.S.
MONTROSE". I scarched the vioinity for two hours but failed to ocate name. I then proceeded as instructed by "MONTROSE". then assing Gravelines we were surprised by fire from a shore battery n a position bearing 022 degrees from Dunkerque Calla buoy. de ontinued on our course for a short time until the firing become ntensified shells falling very close to our stem some of which coled and mank two cutters in tow. I then ordered the helmssan to lter course to bring the battery astern of us, finally steering a course of 080 degrees till out of range of guns. The wireless operator was maintaining continuous eatch 80 1 we able to make in
THE the attack which I considered urgent in view of
THE whole of this time the conduct of my officers and small craft following the same route, This imediately re-broadcast by North Foreland men was admirable. that of Able Seeman Arthur Chawner who was at the whell, particularly he steared the ship with great precision and
Trawler "BLACKBURN ROVERS" was stationed. After some delay 1 proon the course 020 degrees until se arrived at Position 2 shere 11.11.
altered course efficiently when ordered to do 80. De then proceeded ceeded Northern route instructed by travler. then passing Sesport, battery was again opened Destroyers, but two outters sere lost shore batteries as firs, shells falling very close, this up I by H.M.S. "CRESTED and a third out and adrift, towed so my position off La Fanne.
in this action silenced by French this outter was later picked
Commander with six remaining cutters to the bench of La Panno proceeded EAGLE" cutters and anchored off La Panne.
Hayward disputched the immediately. During the shole of and his La embarking Panne acrial troops attacks courage were continuous. and endurance Communder in working outters, continually men showed transporting great troops.
one of
WELB carried I Our anchor. not gun that 8 orew I were came muchine proceeded ammunition the when of manned, within crew outters, ordered gunning behaved to by range the unknown by navel the foremost attack. no. particularly excellently after ratings. destroyer to During assist Lewis by Under a - taking naval at No gun H.M.S. which these bombing one fired by shelter rating machine very had myself, "BIDEFORD" both to been raid exceptional assist. gune in being which hit 1 alleyways have ashore, at but any
During At signalled "HERE" transferred 8200 this required. Engineer to period "BIDEFORD" outters reported I I picked was to who signalled "GOLDEN defect a sked up 70 to EAGLE no French main to STATE PART and proceeded small local boats.
back to I Sheerness closed "HEEN" at slow and speed made due to defect.
(Sgd) W.J. Penney
MASTER
H.M. Tug "ST. CLEARS"

Dynams 147. 259
H.M. Tug "St, Clears",
275
Sheerness.
TO: KING'S HARBOUR MASTER.
7th June, 1940.
Sir,
Tug "St. Clears" during the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk of Hollo area.
I submit the Ang report and the movements naval in company with "Sun Via, towing eleven naval outters and
The Tug "St. clears" under my command left Sheerness,
28th May.
ratings under Cormander Hayward, R.N.R.Ro on board at with 1205 70 on
0015 examination tug in Sauth Downs and both tugs proceeded and
After arriving at Dover route instructions were issued by locate same. I then proceeded as instructed by "Montrose". to
"Montrose". I searched the vicinity for two hours but failed on 29th May, "Sun V" was involved in collision with H.M.S. at passing in Gravelines we were surprised by fire from a shore battery Then on our course for a short time until the firing because intensified a position bearing 0220 from Dunkerque C.W. buoy. We continued shells falling very close to our stern some of which holed and sank two cutters in tow. I then ordered the helmsman to alter course to bring the battery astern of finally stearing a course of 020°
till out of range of guns. The us, wireless operator was maintaining continuous watch so I was able to make an immediate report of the attack which I considered urgent in view of the possibility of a and by North Foreland Redio. During the the same route. This sarning was received conduct of my officers and men THE admirable, that of Able Sesman Artime Chawner who was at the wheel,
0200 efficiently when ordered to do SO₂ No then proceeded on the course ship with great precision and altered course
Rovers" Was some delay I proceeded Northern route we arrived at position 3 where H.M. Trawler "Blackburn by Destroyers, very close, were lost in this action and a a this battery was silenced passing Newport, shore batteries again
Eagle" adrift, this cutter was proceeded with a third cut but two cutters later picked up by H.M.S. "Crested and towed cutters cutters to my and position to anchored the beach off off of La La La Parme. Panne Panne. I and Commander commenced time Hayward at embarking troops During the whole of the and immediately. continuous. Commander Hayward his the courage troops.
attacks were and endurance in working the cutters, the guns were manned, after Lewis gun by myself, guns at
Our the foremost by/navel a rating being one of supplier with crew ammunition of outters, by naval the ratings. We fired machine both which any and and and and and and a Garried out that a came machine within gunning range attack. particularly Under taking at these one shelter very exceptional in I alleyways 1050
in anchor decks when ordered by me. destroyer which had "Bideford" been ashore, the crew behaved excellently During one bombing raid his but to signalled unknown to assist proceeded H.M.S. to assist.
was to "Golden 70 Eagle" French and troops from The small defect local was boats.
up to main engines. situation to H.M.S.
back "Hebe". a to Sheerness I closed at "Hebe" slow and speed saked made due me necessary to to defect. report (Sgd) report W.J. then Permey. proceeded
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proceed at slow speed. "Express" arrived at midnight and troops a trawler to escort "Jaguar" who was later able to were performance. disembarked, the number of wounded making this a slow
Having completed with fuel "Express" left
Dover by route Y at 0920 30th May,arrived alongside Dunkirk pier at 1245 and with about 800 troops onboard sailed at 1315
arriving Dover 1650. Ship sailed again by route Y at 1800
and arrived off La Panne beach at 2130 and commenced embarking troops by ships and other small boats.
At 0250 31st May Rear Admiral Dover Straits and staffembarked and later "Express" acted as desired by the
Rear Admiral who transferred to "Keith" at 0700/31. More troops were embarked and having got about 600 onboard including Major-
General Thorne I proceeded to Dover arriving at 1115.
"Express" sailed again by route Y at 1215.
While passing 511 buay the ship came under fire from Gravelines batteries and was straddled. This fire was returned.
On arrival off Dunkirk roads all ships present engaged enemy aircraft intermitiently who were carrying out bombing attacks and the prospect of going alongside the
Eastern side of Dunicirk Pier was investigated. At about 1700 dive bombing attacks on Destroyers off Bray was particularly heavy.
Two attacks were carried out on "Express",one salvo was a near miss ahead, and the other straddled, five depth charge type bomba falling close all round the ship. Aircraft were heavily engaged and no damage was sustained except for small breakages. At 1830
"Express" again entered Dunkirk and embarked about 700 troops sailing at 1900.
Shortly after a large number of enecty bonbers and fighters attacked ships approaching Dunkirk including a large number of small craft. Several aircraft were seen to be destroyed as a result of our aircraft attacking.
After disemberking troops at about 2300/31
"Express" proceeded to oil and at about 0400 1st June secured to buoy and made good small defects including severed Coll.
At 2200 2nd June "Express" left Dover and arrived off Dunkirk where there was considerable congestion and I was unable to get wires secured - the bonhardment appeared alongside. Ship entered at 0200/3 but the pier una eapty of troops this time. The Rear Admiral accordingly to return to Dover in company with "Codrington"
and ships arrived there at 0500.
into North Goodwin which persisted until to buay. sink
"Express" proceeded at 2200 3rd June aya and ran as Dunkirk at presumed mine. explosion. "Express" British Beach
Arrived thick fog off 0230/4 where an unknown ship was seen secured to party. pier and embarked appeared to be not quite after passing on the a result of a 600 French Proops and the 80 heavy as the previous The bombardment night. ht. The ship mailed at 0300 and through rog in the Downa arrived Dover at 0610.
At 1200 "Express" and "Windsor" sailed for
Portamouth.
About 3500 troopa had been whichet transported.
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ARKS.
Traffic on the route at night was somewhat exciting,and the constant meeting of all sorts and conditions of raft similarly engaged, and to the number of wrecks that were encountered, It was fortunate that the wind remained from the
North East towards the end, thereby shielding the approach from the fire from Gravelines Batteries.
During the bombing attack on Dunkirk p.m. Wednesday 29th May, the ships A.A. fire was most effective.
An H.E. from "X" Gun and a burst from the starboard 0.5"
Machine Gun were seen to envelop enemy aircraft and it is considered that these two were either destroyed or hit. This was confirmed by the soldiers who were subsequently embarked and who stated that they were much impressed by the whole performance. I have reason to believe therefore that
"Express's" fire met with the above measure of success.
The performance of all Officers and Men under my command was of the highest order, and to my complete satisfaction during the whole of this operation. Under severe strain all hands remained alert,boats crews while very weary made incessant boat trips, and the constant manning of the armament and its effective employment on all suitable occasions was extremely creditable.
The large numbers of troops onboard constantly expressed their appreciation of what was done for in providing such comforts as food drink,and clothing as them by the sailors, who I know did their utmost for them was possible.
The Hospital party rendered particularly, constant and valuable assistance to the wounded on board.
I have much oride in submitting the attached list of personnel whom I consider worthy of special mention.
I have the Honour to be,
Sir,
Your Obedient Servant,
VICE ADMIRAL
CAPTAIN.
Royal Navy.
11 JUN 1940

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to starboard with the recult that only two bullets come shourd on our stern, causing no casualties. No hold our fire until he is a certain target and then let him have everythings all rifles and Lowis. Fabric is ripping off his Port wing, and when he is 100 feet off our deck, smoke starts issuing from his Port engine. He sheers off to Port and crashes on
Gravelines Point. Wounds of B.B.F. are dressed - brandy, run and hard tack issued. These men, some or whom have not enten for three days and have been fighting all the way, are unbreakable in spirit.
Arrive Ramsgate and disemberk troops. Receive orders to tie up for night. Engineer reports serious engine trouble - Port engine completely out of action.
During the whole of the operation, the ship's crew worked unflinchingly at their post and I should 11km to mention Coxswain John Halcolm Fenwick R.N.V.R. for his fine work on the Dunkirk beach and A.B. Frederick Herbert
Wyatt R.N.V.R. No. D 9/1806 for his fine work at the Lowis gun.
(Signed) REGINALO 3. LEE
7th June 1940.
Still Lieutenmt S.N.V.R.

Report of proceedings of M.T.B. 68 (continued).
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Fuelled and repaired defects.
1,6.40
0740
Len
Took Officer to ship in Downs.
0900 0830 Secured Dover.
Procended with
1607, for Discharged Chief Motor Mechanic to hospital
On with C.O. poisoning. Irevellnes
1430
Returned to Portsmouth for repairs to engines with and hull. board, about Reserved order to proceed to La Panns to secre extiriation of namel
Satings from shore. At La Issue recovered 3 estings from 800, Considerable shellfire at La Pages, -
being unserfortably closs. Centinuens boohing of beaches. Seturned to Dover arriving about 8333
again abatted by GraveLines littery - Instructions in dualt.
I/VI,
Labarkad Adatral Hallet prodeeded 1200 to a transport Its on Route from 2. General L.V. 10
Dunkins, Believed 1300 (appent.).
2/VI.
Proceeded with blocking excedition 10
as exprox. 1000. In too of WASELL uso when too alipped and reibilized Caps.
Processed to Dunkirs - experied hea/bour use professive to Imar Hurbour, Landed Caps secured alongaida S. 7102, Sinb statist and
Re-emberhed caps, and Last thereafter for and fund Name giving than instructions, Followed 1a star all transports bad un, 30% 1027. DNA
are as 1st dockship and to
Lying seal of hurbour. Services Se Carlican picked up reastative of cree of the insurance transfered to -
La 110

" LAROC
ubject.
Report on Dunkirk evacuation.
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dnesday. 29th May.
2230. Sailed from Yarmouth to Portsmouth. 28
Operational Office.
received instruction from C.-in arriving tc's.
ursday.
30 th May.
0030 hrs.
Sailed from Portsmouth for Ramsgate.
1130 hrs.
Arrived Dover, closed Tug "Foremost 4 # orders to proceed to Dunkirk together with.
" Foremost " 4 " H.MS. Grieve Foremost 2,
Adventuress " " Lady Shelia,"
1400 hrs.
Left Dover, sailed for Dunkirk via route given at Dover.
( about) 1930 hrs.
Arrived off Dunkirk beach 1 mile to east of Pier.
Picked up about 75 British soldiers from small rowing boats, using the boats to fetch the men from the beach to the ship.
2200 hrs.
Left for Ramsgate, as a more intense air raid commenced.
Friday
31 st May.
0200
Anchored 1 mile north of N. Goodwin Light ship
0430
Proceeded to Ramsgate.
0500
Landed Troops.
0600
Sailed for Dunkirk with Whaler in Tow. & three
Naval ratings. John Doyle, E. Mcmahon, - King.
1030
Anchored off beach 1 mile to east of Pier.
Dist. off 250 yards.
1100
Launched ships boate, collected two large passenger boats and moored them astern of
" Laroc " streaming the whaler astern of these and collecting troops 12 at a time. loaded the three boats by means of the whaler.
While this was going on I saw the 'Llanthony'
dried out on the beach, went to her to know if any assistance was reqired but could do nothing to help.
During the day the beach was under fire from the shore, and Aeroplanes.
The naval ratings John Doyle, and E. Mcmahon.
showed great indurance by swiming ashore with a line to enable the troops to pull themselves out to the whaler. being in the water about 4 hours.
The entire crew were did there utmost to help and were very calm.
about, 1515
Having filled all three ships about 170 troops and owing to great increase of booming enemy attack proceed to Ramsgate. leaving whaler in the hands of a M.T.B.. who asked form it.
about 1930.
Landed troops in Ramsgate. moored ship for night.
Saturday. 1 st June.
Sailed for Dunkirk 0600. with four Naval ratings*
about. 1000 hrs
Arrived off coast between Dunkirk and Gravelines
Heavy Closed with British Destroyer bound West. which bombing of large ships.
1005 "
had been hit on bow. she was taken in tow by
"
1015
Steared NE from No. 5 W. buoy to get clear tug and we could do nothing.
of big ships.
:
1025
of Salvo troop ship bound East being near No. 9 about Buoy.
of bombs dropped about 30 yrds. astern W.
"
Destroyer hit by bombs sank within
1030.
French minute. approx. pos. 1 mile North of No 13 W.
1035.
Heavy one bombing of British Destroyer Pos. about
3 miles N.NE. from No. 5 W. buoy.
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OPERATION
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NO.22
SHIP:-
NAME NOT KNOWN. SEA FALCON (?).
About 40 ft. open M/B, grey.
(Similar to FAIRY NYMPH)
STATEMENT BY $
Crew
Service
$
L.S. A.Westbrook 30th. Left Dover after dark with L.S. in charge.
PJX 131401. Towed in company with about 5 others by tug - two
O.S. Smith.
tows. Foremost boat of opposite four broke
Sto. Hardwick.
adrift, swung back, hit stern sheets and broke main feed pipe. Proceeded on reserve tank, repeatedly filling from main tank. Arrived. off beach near Gravelines and ran gauntlet of fire from beach as far as Dunkirk and on to Bray. Filled boat by grounding and pulling in soldiers - -
continued from dawn Friday to dusk Friday. Stores being swamped had nothing to eat. Only water was in few bottles filled at pier.
On last trip rising tide and wind swamped boat, carried it broadside on. Crew abandoned boat and swam ashore. Other boats could not get near enough to get a line across. About 60 carried each trip.
Continual bombing all day. Smith found a cance, floated it, paddled with piece of driftwood to
Walmer Lifeboat. Others walked along beach to pier and boarded destroyer. Beach littered with guns and equipment and fairly crowded with soldiers, mostly French. On pier shrapnel was bursting over, marching troops several casualties.
Saw ship hit by bomb in distance in La Pame direction. Saw 5 or 6 dive bombers brought down by destroyers. A number of boats working off beach all day.

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GUILLEMOT and KINGFISHER weighed and proceeded at 1910
and met AUTO CARRIER with LADY OF MAN some distance astern at the North
GOODWIN Light Vessel at 2200. Two floating mines were sighted while on passage, and a third was sunk off GRAVELINES by GUILLEMOT by orders of
KINGFISHER, at 2215. Ship arrived off DUNKIRK at 2300 and went to the
WESTERN MOLE at 2355. It was high water and owing to the shape of the
MOLE the ship could not lie close enough for the brow to reach. This difficulty was solved by heaving the bow in and utilising the flare of the bow. The ship secured past H.M.S. "SPEEDWELL" which was lying at the outboard end of the MOLE. There were about six hundred French Troops ashore, and after thirty one minutes of embarkation the ship was full, and cast off from the MOLE, leaving about two hundred troops behind.
Boats were seen approaching the MOLE and it was thought that the remaining troops would be collected by them. GUILLEMOT cast off at 0225.
There was considerable conjestion at the entrance and Collision was with difficulty avoided. Aircraft flares were seen on the return Journey but no attacks were made on the ship. Thick fog came down at daylight, a nd the ship anchored near the FORELAND BUOY at 0428 for one hour, arriving at MARGATE at 0700 and disembarked 387 Officers and man.
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on our certain causing no casualties. We hold our fire until aboard he to starboard stern, with the result that only two bullets come is a target and then lot him have everything: all rifles and Lewis. Fabric is ripping off his Port wins, and when he is 100 feet off our deck, smoke starts issuing from his Port engine. He shoors off to Port and crushes on
Gravelines Point. Wounds of B.E.F. are dressed. - brandy, run and hard tack issued. These men, some of whom have not enten for three days and have been fighting all the way, are unbreakable in spirit.
Arrive Ramsgate and disembark troops. Receive orders to tie up for night. Engineer reports serious engine trouble - Port engine completely out of action.
During the whole of the operation, the ship's crow worked unflinchingly at their post and I should like to mention Coxswain John Malcolm Fenwick R.N.V.R. for his fine work on the Dunkirk beach and A.B. Frederick Herbert
Wyatt R.N.V.R. No. b 9/1806 for his fine work at the Lewis gun.
(Signed) REGINALD 3. LEE
Sub Lieutenant R.N.V.R.
7th June 1940.

Dyram. 147 428
404
H.M. Tug "St. Clears",
Sheerness.
TO: KING'S HARBOUR MASTER.
7th June, 1940.
Sir,
I Clears" submit the following report and the movements of
Tug "St. during the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk H.M. area.
in company with "Sun V", towing eleven naval cutters and with 70
The Tug "St. Clears" under my command left Sheerness, naval ratings under Commander Hayward, R.N.R. on board at 1205 on
28th May.
After arriving at Dover route instructions were issued by examination tug in South Downs and both tugs proceeded and at
0015 on 29th May, "Sun V" was involved in collision with H.M.S.
"Montrose". I searched the vicinity for two hours but failed to locate same. I then proceeded as instructed by "Montrose". When passing Gravelines we were surprised by fire from a shore battery in a position bearing 022° from Dunkerque C.W. buoy. We continued on our course for a short time until the firing became intensified shells falling very close to our stern some of which holed and sank two cutters in tow. I then ordered the helmsman to alter course to bring the battery astern of us, finally steering a course of 020°
till out of range of guns. The wireless operator was maintaining continuous watch so I was able to make an immediate report of the attack which I considered urgent in view of the possibility of other small craft following the same route. This warning was received and inmediately re-broadcast by North Foreland Radio. During the whole of this time the conduct of my officers and men was admirable, particularly that of Able Seaman Arthur Chawner who was at the wheel, he steered the ship with great precision and altered course efficiently when ordered to do SO. We then proceeded on the course
0200 until we arrived at position T where H.M. Trawler "Blackburn
Rovers" was stationed. After some delay I proceeded Northern route as instructed by trawler. When passing Newport, shore batteries again opened fire, shells falling very close, this battery was silenced by French Destroyers, but two cutters were lost in this action and a third cut adrift, this cutter was later picked up by H.M.S. "Created
Eagle" and towed to my position off La Panne. I proceeded with six remaining cutters and anchored off La Panne. Commander Hayward dispatched the cutters to the beach of La Panne and commenced
La Panne aerial attacks were continuous. Commander Hayward his embarking troops immediately. During the whole of the time and at men showed great courage and endurance in working the cutters, continually transporting troops.
a
Our were manned, the foremost by/naval myself, rating being one of machine was circumstances and supplied the carried in anchor. mess not relief out that with decks crew a I guns came machine proceeded ammunition the when of within crew cutters, ordered gunning behaved to by range unknown naval by the attack. me. particularly excellently after ratings. destroyer to During Lewis assist Under one taking We at gun H.M.S. which these bombing one fired by shelter had machine very "Bideford" both to been raid exceptional assist. guns in which hit I alleyways have ashore, at but any required. I was signalled Eagle" and proceeded local boats.
At During "Hebe". I signalled transferred 2200 this Engineer to period "Bideford" cutters reported I picked to who "Golden defect asked up made 70 to me French main to THE from small was back to Sheerness I closed at "Hebe" slow and speed due to defect.
R.J.Penney
H.M.

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$ 0/30 an heft Dunkink under orders of v.a.D. by W/T, me troops &
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take my place - How the Pragni * the Smill Down a but were alongside, ginding my mistake in ships of required the fora has whild d went after the "Salemends" this the java did I about
,02 - were him bombed new "w" buy "ha damye, m went * indiance and the waft instruguined after suching between "A" wanty
Pierheads about 6 30 em, when a message wassent in to the signal station informing them we had been sent over to assist the Bideford. We then received a message to come inside X berth alongside the Rier about 6 50 RM, H Robinson went to along side the East pier Dunbarity. We arrived on shore for orders. We then received this orders order loas cancelledxorders up given for the tug to remain, by load with troops ¥ return, but
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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.
450
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

436
H.M.M.T.B. No. 681
465
at Portemouth.
. 437
H.M.M.T.D. No. 68
10th June, 1940.
at Portemouth.
, Boat No. 68 between 27th May,
10th June, 1940.
I have the honour to submit the ring letter of proceedings of H.M.
Terpedo Boat No. 68 under my command,
3. Flotilla.
n 27th May and 1st Juno, 1940.
Fuelled.
I have the honour to be,
Bir,
1th M.T.B. 16.
, Gravelines. Took necessary your obedient servent.
S.N.O. Instructed to stand by.
Richard iers from West to East piers.
or Vice Admiral Dover.
red.
Licutonant R.N.V.R.
in Bush R.N., Commander Dovo, R.N
in Command.
C Vice Admiral, Dover.
pies to:- Commander-in-Chief, Portenouth,
The Captain, H.H.S. "HORNET".
officers to inspect beaches ast Piers.
in Bush and Lieutenant Commander
)Fdinary Telegraphist Kirkwood ircruft made off as soon as 10
à Kirkwood to H.N.S."SANDOURST".
)res. rensmitting set and two teleto demolition party.
caused by W/T net, reached bereverines and YEARS rircu on by shore batteries. Took necessary
Julon. and landed demolition party. Intense neighbourhood dive
Manus carerree $ that soning into occured a the standstill. Dunkirk afternoon brought After second all activities air raid instructed in the crew to
Drund-in Suinenft, ansthereu cestrol Bavre dbat. or Patrolled Ordered in collected dugout to beaches proceed on and East supplied throughout to Pier. H.M.S. H.M.S. fuel "HEBS" night "HERE" for motor and reporting to set attendant boats; under H.M.S. on activities transferred orders destroyer; "LOTUS" of and of
Add curunded and merchant airmen and seamen soldiers from from H.M.S. "HEBE" instructions to to hand personally
4
Lord targed Gort; W/T set took Admiral with to organise beaching parties.
Enureday, 30th May.
0530. Fuel running low. Sailed for Dover.
0710. Considerable Secured Dover. repair necessary to engine.
2101. Repair completed and fuelled.
Friday, 31st May.
1110. Sailed for Dunkird Dover in H.M.S. "KEITH". Tools
1230. Reported to Vice Admiral officer on board.....

H.M.M.T.B. No. 681
465
at Portemouth.
. 437
10th June, 1940.
sport of Proceedings of and H.M. 1st Motor June, Torpedo 1940 Boat No. 68 between 27th May, onday. 27th May.
0805. Sailed for Dover with 10th N.T.B. Flotilla.
1305. Secured Submarine Basin Dover. Fuelled.
uesday, 28th May.
0655, Sailed for Dunkirk in company with M.T.B. 16.
0750. Fired on by shore batteries near Gravelines. Took necessary avoiding action.
0825. Secured Dunkirk and reported to S.N.O. Instructed to stand by.
Ferried British and French soldiers from West to Sant piers.
1130. Sailed for Dover with message for Vice Admiral Dover.
1310. Secured Dover. Fuelled and stored.
2137. Sailed for Dunkirk taking Captain Bush R.N., Commander Dovo, R.N
and Lieutenant Commander Dennis, R.N.
2350. Secured Dunkirk East Pier.
Wednesday, 29th May.
0400. Took Captain Bush and party of officers to inspect beaches between Dunkirk and La Panne.
0600. Returned to Dunkirk.
Ferried soldiers from West to East Piers.
0910. Returned to Dover, taking Captain Bush and Lieutenant Commander
Dennis. 0940. Engaged two hostile aircraft. Ordinary Telegraphist Kirkwood wounded in wrist by machine gun bullet. Aircraft made off as soon as 18
opened fire.
1035. 1040. Secured Discharged Dover. Ordinary Telegraphist Kiriwood to H.N.S. "SAMMURST".
graphists Marchall Lord Gort. Aldo demolition party.
1540. Fuelled Sailed for Dunkirk taking W/T transmitting set and two teleand replaced damaged stores.
coast 1635. near Gravelines Owing and was fired on by shore batteries. necessary for Field to considerable degiation caused by W/T cet, Took reached avoiding bombing of Dunkirk during to a the standstill. After second air raid
1710. Secured Dunkirk afternoon brought all activities instructed in the neighbourhood crew to action. and landed demolition party. Intense dive take shelter on East Pier.
Ordered in dugout to proceed to H.M.S. "HEBE" and act under orders of
S.N.O. afloat.
Patrolled beaches throughout night motor reporting boats; on activities transferred of
Omall craft, collected and supplied from H.M.S. fuel "HERE" for to attendant to H.M.S. destroyer; "LOTUS" and soldiers took wounded and merchant airmen and seamen soldiers from H.M.S. "HREE" instructions to hand personally discharged to Lord Gort; W/T set took Admiral with to organise beaching parties.
Thursday, 30th May.
0530. Fuel running low. Sailed for Dover.
0710. Considerable Secured Dover. repair necessary to engine.
2101. Repair completed and fuelled.
Friday, 31st May.
1230. 1110. Reported Sailed for to Dunkir Vice Admiral Dover in H.M.S. "KEITH". board Took officer on.....

Injurn 51.
3rd June, 1940.
N°: 7. 525
To: Commander M/S,
496
Dover.
REPORT FROM H.M.T. "BROCK".
Sir,
H.M.T. 1410 "Brock" left Dover Harbour with four in tow proceeded at to on 31st May, 1940., in company with H.M.T. motor "Fyldes" boats and Dunkirk by route "Y".
decided to return to "R" Buoy and go by "X" route.
As Middlekerke Bank Buoy could not be located "FyIdea"
abandoned.
One of our four boats having become water logged, was
(1/6/20)- 0810. Altered course at "R" Buoy and followed route "X".
1020. In vicinity of "W" Buoy ship was attacked by enemy aircraft; several bombs were dropped but no damage was sustained.
1230. Off beach East of Dunkirk, sent the three motor boats in shore.
1240. Again attacked, this time by a large number of
Junkers Dive Bombers. A great number of bombs were dropped around both ships. One plane was seen to come down, probably disabled by our "A.A" fire. No bombs registered hits but many fell exceedingly close to the ship.
As first loaded small boats had closed "FyIdea" and there appeared to be no more coming off at the time, also suspecting ship to be making water, a signal was made to "Fyldea", whereupon permission was given for "Brock" to return to Dover. At 1340 she proceeded.
1420, when approximately 5 miles North of No. 5 V. Buoy a shore battery fired three rounds at ship all dropping about 200
yards astern. It was difficult to ascertain exactly where the battery was, but it appeared to be close East of Gravelines.
1940. Entered Dover Harbour.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Sub. GRoberts Lieutenant R.N.V.R.

PLAGE OFFICER IN CHARGE
17JUN1940
*
HARWIOH
H.M.S. "Vatchful"
547
Great Termouth.
8th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the report of proceedings of the
"M" Drifters attached to Tarmouth Base (H.M.S. "Watchful") whilst employed on Operation "Dynamo",
30.5.40. 2345. Flotilla sailed Tarmouth for Ramagate,
Good
46
567
From:- Sub. Lt. W.R. Williams, R.N.
Mm
537
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramagate.
30th May. Arrived Ramsgate from Portsmouth with lighter. X.209
Ordered to sands between Gravelines and Calais.
Compass error 20°. Fixed green Bight buoy appeared to be missing.
Anchored off sands; landed in boat and searched inland. Encountered enemy, engaged two and believe
I shot both; returned to my ship.
31st May. Followed tug to East beach at dawn. Took aboard
500 men from my boats. One boat destroyed by bomb, two struck submerged lorries.
Left for Ramagate.
1715
Landed soldiers at Ramagate and returned Dunicipe.
led
2150
Arrived Dunkirk at dusk, heavy bombing and shelling.
Soldiers very steady and cheerful.
1st June. Landed soldiers at Ramagate at noon. Ship had been n
in collision off Dunkirk; left her in Ramagate us inner harbour. Took command of a tug whose
Master refused to go to Dunkirk again and left of for Dunkirk. Arrived evening: very few soldiers on beaches. Went alongside small pier at back or harbour. Went ashore to look for troops; found no English so loaded up with French.
2nd
June.
Arrived Ramsgate 0730. Obtained Captain Duka's
Mann, permission to arm and command Power Boat "Swallow". xi
Arrived Dunkirk in "Swallow" at dusk. Entered inner harbour; took off 15 men and towed & full cutter in addition.
3rd
June.
Arrived Ramsgate in morning with loaded cutter in tow. Left for Dunkink in afternoon; entered inner harbour. Ordered to embark some French staff but could find none; loaded with English and French troops. Purthest end of harbour now in German hands.
Returned Ramsgate.
Completed 5 journeys in all.

FLAG OFFICER IN CHARGE
17JUN1940
*
HARWIOH
H.M.S. "Watchful"
547
Great Yarmouth.
8th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the report of proceedings of the
"M" Drifters attached to Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. "Watchful") whilst employed on Operation "Dynamo".
30.5.40. 2345.
Flotilla sailed Yarmouth for Ramsgate, good
569
the
533
From:- Sub.Lieut. F.N.Dann R.N.V.R.
Date:- June 5th 1940
To
:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
Ld
*
May 27th Sent from H.M.S. King Alfred to H.M.S. Wildfire.
May 28th
1100
Ordered to fuel and provision about 20 motor yachts in harbour basin and other yachts continuously
1930
Left arriving. Sheerness for Dover in M.Y. Viewfinder, leading a convoy of six yachts all towing whalers. Other convoys followed astern.
lled
May 29th
0130
Arrived Dover. Moored alongside destroyer and
&
requested 0.0.W. to signal shore for orders.
n
The following civilian volunteers refused further on
0400
duty and were sent ashore:-
out
T.Lewis, John Bye, - Bye, J.Palmer all a total of six yachts and refuelled six them a to
0600
Left Collected Dover in Viewfinder leading a column of motor yachts viz.
Viewfinder
(myself) Three civilian volunteers)
Advance
S.L. Minchin R.N.)
Mann,
Hanora
(S.L. Bonham)
red
Bobeli Elizabeth Green (S.L. Snow)
Joined by One Reda other which fell in with us and re-completed which turned back.
0700
the column arrived of six. in convoy off Gravelines. None hit. Repeatedly
1400
All dive six machine gunned Panne from Beach the air. and ferried whalers
1500
1830
Viewfinder All full aboard Put Took two off arrived off of in troops whaler dragged off to La THE with ships aground was two at all in by anchor. ratings whaler excited soldiers to with Belgian abtain from No us soldiers room Viewfinder and help. soldiers. my left for
1900
Hanora's whateremasing and crew my loaded
Hanora who took whalers off my to H.M.S. Lydd