TNA ADM 199 790

25a
241
ST. CLEARS 428
LADY BRASSEY
130
DANLAYERS.
FOREMOST 87
ST. OLAF
GULZAR
GREY MIST
M.T.B's, M.A.S.B's.
SARGASSO
D.C.M.B. & W.D.M.I.
+39
COMFORT
NAUTILUS
M.T.B. 107 447
STARLIGHT RAYS
M.T.B. 68 405
THOMSONS
M.T.B. 67,
M.T.B. 16,
ECHO SOUNDING YACHTS.
M.T.B. 1020 459
CONIDAW
M.A.S.B. 10/474
D.C.M.B., 484
CHICO
M.A.S.B. 61468
RAMSGATE
M.L.
100 x476
M.A.S.M. No. 7x479
MOTOR BOATS.
W.D.M.L's 8V487 8 491
SMALL CRAFT UNDER CONTROL OF
DOVER M/S COMMAND.
193
CONTRABAND CONTROL BASE
VEYMOUTH.
LL. TRAWLERS.
M.B. FORTY TWO
THOMAS BARTLETT
LIGHTER Y.C.72
INVERFORTH
X
M.B. TWO RIVERS
LORD INCHCAPE
M.L. MERMAIDEN
OUR BAIRNS
LORD GREY
REPORTS OF SMALL CRAFT RECEIVED
CLYTHNESS
FROM, CAPTAIN, H.M.S. EXCELLENT,
RELONZO
PORTSMOUTH.
RESTRIVO
H.M.S. ST. FAGAN
OROPESA TRAWLERS.
D/C MOTOR BOATS.
H.M.S.EXCELLENT'S A.A. MOTOR BOAT
BOTANIC
HOPPER GALLION'S REACH
FYLDEA
MARETTA
VESSELS OWNED BY LONDON &
ARLEY
ROCHESTER TRADING CO. LTD.
POLLY JOHNSON
1493.
BROCK
THYRA
CALVI
PUDGE
JOHN CATTLING
CABBY
SEINE
"M" DRIFTERS
DETAILED FROM
YARMOUTH.
FEASIBLE
SWIFT WING
REED
JOHN AND NORAH
GENIUS
ALCMARIA
LORD HOOD
LORD BARHAM
OVERFALLS
JEANNIE MACINTOSH
GULA
REWGA
x
TARANSAY

From:** Unit Officer, H.M.T. "LORD INCHCAPE"
SECRET Brulo/ 1381
TO PLYMOUTH.
skm
377
Date. 10th June 1940.
REPORT ON OPERATION DYNAMO AS PER ADMIRALTY
SIGNAL 1652/6 to C-IN-C. W.A.
I. 7 ly. officer in charge.
39.9
376
forwarded.
TRAWLER BASE OFFICER
Leualaspence
17 JUN1940
*
Regd. No
*
PORTLAND
where I reported to the S.N.U. at the TRANS base au une end of the Mole.
I then received orders to lie where we were as sweeping at the moment was impossible owing to traffic in the roads, but to be ready to proceed when required.
Orders were later received from the Naval Embarkation
Officer that the "LORD INCHCAPE" would be required to evacuate the Naval Staff and personnel from Dynkirk when the troop for this This order was passed down to the Ship: in evacuation was completed, and that the vessel was to stand by the meantime, purpose. however, orders from another source had been received by the Skipper to embark troops.
was and I to then leave reported as I was loaded with troops. I was then to
On arrival to the Embarkation Officer and asked ordered back at the ships I found them loaded with if troops, I
disembark the troops and await further orders.
This was done have and steam for 2100 that day Officers. to proceed far
I later received orders that the "LORD as up INCHCAPE" the Mole was as to possible to embark some Army again to the S.N.O. and was reads informed shat that we afternoon. should At 1300 probably This I reported order be required was later to cancelled sweep in Dunkirk and we resumed a state of readiness for 2100.
At 1700 a W/T message this was to the received S.N.O. from sail. Dunkirk S.N.O. and Dover was ordered to return forthwith. to embark I many reported troops as possible and
Both as vessels then of the started ships embarking and operation. the low troops, tide, but embarkation owing to the down ranging the up ladders and down was a very slow
(Cont).
Булашо

From:: Unit Officer, H.M.T. "LORD INCHCAPE"
SECRET Brulo/ 1381
TO P.M.S.O., PLYMOUTH.
Дулаша 34H
3??
Date. 10th June 1940.
REPORT ON OPERATION DYNAMO AS PER ADMIRALTY
SIGNAL 1652/6 to C-IN-C. W.A.
On the 30.5.40, whilst minesweeping between Dover Harbour and the S.Good-win L/V., I received orders to proceed to
Dunkirk operations. to arrive there at daylight on 31.5.40, for sweeping
I left Dover in the "L.L" trawler "LORD INCHCAPE" at
1750/30 in company with the "L.L" trawler "OUR BAIRNS"
orming the Unit.
Both vessels anchored at the N. Goodwin L/V until
2345/30 and then weighed and proceeded.
At 0500/31 I closed H.M.S. "EXPRESS" in Dunkirk roads to ascertain where I should find the S.N.O. at Dunkirk.
I received orders to enter the port and at 0600 both vessels were moored alongside the Eastern Mole inside the harbour, where I reported to the S.N.O. at the Naval Base at the end of the Mole.
I then received orders to lie where we were as sweeping at the moment was impossible owing to traffic in the roads, but to be ready to proceed when required.
Orders were later received from the Naval Embarkation
Officer that the "LORD INCHCAPE" would be required to evacuate the Naval Staff and personnel from Dynkirk when the troop evacuation was completed, and that the vessel was to stand by for this This order was passed down to the Ship: in the meantime, purpose. however, orders from another source had been received by the Skipper to embark troops.
was and I to then leave reported as I was loaded with troops. I was then to
On arrival to the Embarkation Officer and asked ordered back at the ships I found them loaded with if troops, I
disembark the troops and await further orders.
This was done have steam for 2100 that day Officers. to proceed far and I later received orders that the "LORD as up INCHCAPE" the Mole was as to possible to embark some Army
At 1300 I reported again to the S.N.O. in Dunkirk and was roads informed that that we afternoon. should probably This order be required was later to cancelled sweep and we resumed a state of readiness for 2100.
At 1700 a W/T message this was to the received S.N.O. and from sail. Dunkirk S.N.O. and Dover was ordered to return forthwith. to embark I many reported troops as possible
Both as vessels then of the started ships embarking and operation. the low troops, tide, but embarkation owing to the down ranging the up ladders and down was a very slow
(Cont).

38. G.D.309/58
SECRET.
-
45496
5th June, 1940.
467
To: The Vice Admiral,
Dover.
Report of Operations Carried out by Ships
Under the Command of Commender M/S, Dover during the period 26th May to 3rd June in accordance with V.A.D's 2050/4.
I have the honour to report the following operations carried out by M/S Vessels under my command during the period
26th May to 4th June, 1940.
The list of vessels employed in these operations is as follows:-
LL TRAWLERS.
Thomas Bartlett."
Inverforthx
Lord Inchcape.⁴
Our Bairnsr
Lord Grey X
Clythness.x
Relonzo.
Restrivo.
OROPESA TRAWLERS.
Botanic. Dankink
Marettax FyldeaX not of Dunkisk
Arleyx
Polly Johnson.
Brockx
CalviX
John Cattling.
DANLAYERS.
Gulzar.*
Grey Mist.*
Sargasso.r
Comfort.*
Nautilus*
Starlight Rays
Thomsons.
ECHO SOUNDING YACHTS.
Conidaw.*
Chico. X
(Continued over).

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498
8
28th Inverforth May. Instructions were issued to these
46g previous (Our misunderstanding, Bairns, programme - i.e. and sweeping Thomas war Bartlett) channel to - carry on vessels with to a the M/S the Group Commander, who had but owing joined Roads. command, Vessels proceeded to carry out the only just
7
Dunkirk Bartlett", whilst were shelled off Calais, sweep in on our shallow endeavouring to get out of range, and"Thomas ran a mine and sank. minefields, in vicinity of Dunkirk apparently A.W. Buoy, struck R.N.R. Report of Lieutenant Commander A.A.
Martin attached (No. 3). page 122
"Nautilus" and "Comfort" sailed for Dunkirk Beach under the direction of Lieutenant W.E. Gelling R.N.R. Report of Lieutenant Gelling R.N.R. attached (No. 4). "Nautilus"
was damaged by bombs, and as far as is known "Comfort" was rammed and sunk. No report has been received.
29th May - 0100. Six M/S Trawlers under the command of Lieutenant R. Bill R.N. sailed for Dunkirk - embarking ladders at Ramsgate en route. Reports of Lieutenant R. Bill R.N.,
Skipper Lieutenant G.W. Robinson R.N.R., and Skipper Lieutenant
L. Lake R.N.R. are attached (Nos. 5a, 5b, and 5c). lages 517, 523
29th May. "Lord Grey" and "Clythness" to Dunkirk.
Report of Lieutenant J. Simson R.N.V.R. attached (No. 6) pagrosh
30th May. "Sargasso", "Gulzar", "Conidaw", "Chico", and "Starlight Rays" sailed for Dunkirk, embarked troops, and returned. "Chico" did especially good work in bringing back
217 troops. This vessel is only 70' long. All ships returned safely with troops.
31st May. "Sargasso", "Gulzar", and "Chico" to Dunkirk.
"Chico" employed ferrying, and was responsible for nearly a 1,000
troops being embarked. All returned safely with troops.
"Fyldea" and "Brock" to beaches with motor boat. "Brock"
damaged by bombs, and ordered to return. Report of Sub. Lieutenant
K.H.G. Roberts R.N.V,R. attached (No. 7). "Fyldea" returned with troops.
page 025
"Lord Inchcape" and "Our Bairns" ordered to Dunkirk.
Sweeping proved impossible due to shell fire and bombing. Ordered to return.
1st June.
"Sargasso", "Gulzar" and "Starlight Rays" to
Dunkirk for troops.
All returned safely.
"Starlight Rays", "Gulzar", and "Sargasso"
to 2nd June. troops. "Conidaw" and "Chico" standing safely. by for life Dunkirk saving for duties on route "X". All returned
3rd June. "Starlight Rays", and "Gulzar" to Dunkirk for troops. Both returned safely.
was carried During out,+ + this and 13 magnetic mines mine detonated were in vicinity "LL" of period constant sweeping detonated, with "LL" without and skide a the loss of a single probably, ship. by combired One fields Report of herself of Lieutenant and C.L.
Trawlers, hospital Lambert R.N.V.R. ship, which were who visited 3/4 cables the away. hospital ship attached (No. 7).?
+ in DOWNS and Entrance of Dover Harbour.
(Continued over).