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Readquarters to the 100al situation.
unday, 26th May, 1940
hrit on firs, the being littered
P.M. of I was given details of arrangements being ade for the provision of shipping for the evacuation of the
.B.F. from Dunkirk and the beaches to the Eastward thereof,
Captain Jeffery, and at 6 p.m. I was ordered by V.C.N.S.
proceed to Dunkirk to take control of the naval shore barkstion parties. The officers and men of my party ty the pier and beaches proceeded direct to Dover.
in left London 8.35 p.m. for the Nore, and explained e Admiralty plan for embarkation to the Commander-in-Chief.
continued my journey to Dover early next morning where IL.O.
ceived my final instructions from V.A. Dover. After going cough the plan for embarkation with him I left Dover in
.S. WOLFHOUND at 1345 with 8 naval party consisting of officers and 160 ratings, plus signal staff. The weather fine and clear.
We proceeded North of the minefield - a voyage some 90 miles - and about half way over the first dive bing attack took place. These attacks continued at about fhour or 40-minute intervals until we reached Dunkirk at ut 1800. There were several very near misses but only to or damage was done to the ship. This was an unpleasant roduction to the war zone, and dive bombing was certainly alarming afloat than ashore, as we were soon to discover.
reaching Dunkirk we turned and proceeded alongside in the dle of a very heavy bombing attack.
I disembarked my party, divided them up into ions and told the officers in charge of each section to them round the port to make them less vulnerable to in the the ing attacks, while I proceeded to the Bastion Naval

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the
Sunday, 26th May, 1940
situation.
The the
P.M. I was given details of arrangements being made for the provision of shipping for the evacuation of the
B.E.F. from Dunkirk and the beaches to the Eastward thereof, to by Captain Jeffery, and at 6 p.m. I was ordered by V.C.N.S.
raice to proceed to Dunkirk to take control of the naval shore embarkation parties. The officers and men of my party for the pier and beaches proceeded direct to Dover.
I left London 8.35 p.m. for the Nore, and explained the Admiralty plan for embarkation to the Commander-in-Chief.
I continued my journey to Dover early next morning where I
received my final instructions from V.A. Dover. After going through the plan for embarkation with him I left Dover in
H.M.S. WOLFHOUND at 1345 with a naval party consisting of
12 officers and 160 ratings, plus signal staff. The weather was fine and clear.
We proceeded North of the minefield - a voyage of some 90 miles - and about half way over the first dive bombing attack took place. These attacks continued at about halfhour or 40-minute intervals until we reached Dunkirk at about1800. There were several very near misses but only minor damage was done to the ship. This was an unpleasent introduction to the war zone, and dive bombing was certainly more alarming afloat than ashore, as we were soon to discover.
On reaching Dunkirk we turned and proceeded alongside in the middle of a very heavy bombing attack.
I disembarked my party, divided them up into sections and told the officers in charge of each section to scatter them round the port to make them less vulnerable to bombing attacks, while I proceeded to the Bastion Naval

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CONFIDENTIAL.
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To: The Admiralty.
via: V.A. Dover.
H.M.S. "SALANDER".
Copies to: F.O., London.
5th June, 1940.
M.S.4.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following narrative of events which took place on Friday, 31st May, and Saturday, 1st June, 1940.
At 1800/31/5 I left Dover in company with HALCYON and SKIPJACK
to rendezvous with the remainder of the minesweepers at YY buay by 2200 in accordance with V.A. Dover's 0357/31/5.
Here I took FITZROY under my command and followed astern of the other two groups through Dunkirk Roads, past Dunicirie, to a position off Bray,
I was then ordered by NIGER to anchor one mile to his Eastward, to avoid magnetic mines laid near No.8 Buoy. This was accomplished by 0015/1/6.
The beach at Bray was under shrapnel fire from inland energy batteries, and as no boats closed no I lowered a shaler with a Volunteer crew to land for soldiers (See appendix No.1).
The boat returned in about half an hour with one hand and a message from General Nontgomery to inform all ships that he intended moving Weatward to Dunkirk at once as the beach was becoming untenable.
This message I passed to all ships in V/S to ch.
The pontoon pier had been hit by shell fire and no troops seemed to be embarking at all, so I weighed and kept under way closing the beach as much as I could.
When a little light appeared, however, boats began to above off from the beach and dame to no. RA Dover now ordered all ships to embark men in boats and move Westwards to Dunkirk at dawn. A continual stream of boats came off with military personnel, and by 0600/1/6 I had embarked about 450 men, including 29 wounded of whom 11 were stretcher cases, Attacks by aircraft took place on all ships and salvoes of bombs were dropped, no ships being hit. We were then attacked by front machine gun fire from Messerschmitt 109's, and one casualty was sustained.
L.S.A. Gullett was hit in the hand by a bullet. I then noved Westeard astern of KNITH and SKIPJACK.
At 0820/1/6 an air attack took place on all three ships, and
SKIPJACK was sunk, and KSITH hit and set on fire. KSITH abandoned ship, and I closed her and sent away both whalers as lifeboats. (See appendix
No.2). Whilst resouing survivors I was again attacked by Junkers 87
dive bombers, and a salvo of four bombs fall about 50 feet ahead of the ship. They exploded under water when two bomba were approximately abreast the bridge. The ship lifted bodily and heeled to starboard, and then settled down with a list to part. She then sank about a foot, suddenly.
I feared she was in danger of sinking, so I ordered the S.P's on board to be jettisoned. This was done in a weighted bag. (See appendix No.3)
I stopped engines and waited reports from the Singineer Officer and Recutive
Officer.
The Engineer Officer and First Lieutenant ascertained that the forward, was and had flooded compartments amidahips In comprising about the cold and ship still seaworthy, although she had gained about 1 foot of draught hour rooms, steam WILLS gunners got on main engines again. (See Engineer Officer's
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The reasons for this collision and as report on the damage sustained have been more fully reported to Capatin (D) 16.
8. I arrived at Dunkirk at about 1300/31 and was ordered to go to Bray beaches. I spent this afternoon and evening in company with "Vivacious" and "Shikari" off Bray under intermittent bombardment and bombing during which no damage was sustained. During one bombing attack at sbout 1700(?) an aircraft was shot down; it is thought that this was from "Scimitar's" A
gun. I myself was watching A gun bursts, which appeared close to the target and at the moment the aircraft caught fire a burst from A gun appeared nearly in line. The aircraft fell in the sea and was obviously a total loss. During this period no troops were embarked as I had no boats and no other boats come near.
There seemed to be trouble in embarking due to choppy water.
9. At nightfall/31 the weather improved and troops were very quickly embarked, principally from the "skoot" "Hilda"
which was doing excellent work. I sailed at about 2300 with
500 troops, proceeding at 8 knots. During the passage numerous aircraft were heard but no attacks were made. A slight collision occurred with an unknown trawler, in which my port propellor guard was damaged. I arrived at Dover at about 0600/1 and after disembarking troops proceeded to oil. A further examination of the damage was made.
100 At 1000/1 I was ready and was orderedato proceer to Dunkirk again, but when near the North Goodwin L.V. I was ordered to return. At this time I had just sighted Prague in difficulties 80 I went to his assistance. Re asked me to take some of his troops 80 I went alongside while under way and embarked 500. I then stood by while he proceede through the Downs and at about 1530/1 I arrived at Dover and disembarked troops subsequently proceeding to a buoy.
11. At 0600/2 I proceeded to Sheerneas to disembark ammunition, thence to London for repairs by Messrs
Harland and Wolff. Repairs are expected to take 14 days.
12. "Soimitar" being short handed compared to other destroyers, all ratings had to work very hard and it was noteworthy that Engine room ratings not only steamed the ship with full also assisted on deak in embarkation etc. Nearly all seamen took efficiency and took their place at ammunition supply parties, but part as boat's crews at one time or another, using skill and determintion inxtrying conditions. The following are considered
Midshipman M.J.BALL R.N.R.,.for taking adminate charge with of the boats particularly worthy of mention or award.
in bombing etc. for & day ship absent.
A.B.
P/J
96339.
for taking charge of his gun's crew
G.PASMORE
well, and skill in shooting down an enemy
P/K 61614 aircraft For long and untiring it work as driver
Stoker in TYLER the motor and keeping running nearly continuously for 3 days.
I have the honour to be
Sir
The Vice Admiral your obedient servent
DOVER
Two copies to
Strants
The Captain (D)
16th D.F.
Lieutenant in Command
ADMIRAL
9-JUN 1940
DOVER

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NARRATIVE OF EVENTS 26th. MAY TO 5th. JUNE 1940, EVACUATION
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OF BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE FROM DUNKIRK AND BEACHES TO
THE EASTWARD BY H.M.S. SUTTON, FOURTH MINESWEEPING FLOTILLA.
Sunday 26th. May. Raised steam and unlocked from Royal Dock,
Grimsby. Sailed at 1900, Salamander and Fitzroy in
Company. Sutton as Senior Officer. Fresh N.W.Wind, slight sea.
On passage several Aircraft seen and heard, mostly friendly. Passed by Galatea and destroyers.
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H.M.S.SUTTON.
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CONFIDENTIAL
c/o G.P.O.London.
6th. June. 1940.
Mr. Thompson.
The Staff Superviser. N.A.A.F.I.
Claygate, Surrey.
Copy to:- Mr. Shed.
District Area Manager. N.A.A.F.I.
Humber Area. Grimsby.
Sir,
I wish to bring to your notice the conduct of one of your employees, Mr. C.M. Cealworth, who is Canteen Manager of this
He has only recently joined, and has been in the ship during the operations off Dunkirk and beaches, while evacuating the B.E. Forces.
In this operation this ship was instrumental in evacuating about I600 Officers and men. During the whole period of eight days, he was continually helping the Ship's Staff in the Galley and elsewhere, keeping the Troops supplied with hot soup, tea, and food. As many of them were wet through, and exhausted, his work was invaluable.
I cannot speak too highly of him, and any preferment you can offer him, will be soundly endorsed by myself.
Yours faithfully,
Greuville. M. Temps.
COMMANDING OFFICER
Commander in Command.
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H.M.S. 4 "SUTTON"
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OF BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE FROM DUNKIRK AND BEACHES TO
THE EASTWARD BY H.M.S.SUTTON. FOURTH MINESWEEPING FLOTILLA.
Sunday 26th. May. Raised steam and unlocked from Royal Dock,
Grimsby. Sailed at 1900, Salamander and Fitzroy in
Company. sea. Sutton as Senior Officer. Fresh N.W.Wind, slight
On passage several Aircraft seen and heard, mostly friendly. Passed by Galatea and destroyers.
Monday 27th. May. Light breeze, calm sea, maximum visibility.
Anchored in Downs by orders of V.A.Dover at 1600.
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H.N.S.SUTTON.
e/o G.P.O.London.
NFIDENTIAL
6th. June. 1940.
Mr. Thompson.
The Staff Supervisor. N.A.A.F.I.
Claygate, Surrey.
Copy to:- Mr. Shed.
District Area Banager. N.A.A.P.I.
Humber Area. Orimaby.
Sir,
I wish to bring to your notice the conduct of one of your employees, Mr. C.//.Cetelworth, who is Canteen lanager of this ship.
during the operations off Dunkirk and beaches, while
He has only recently joined, and has been in the ship evacuating the B.R.Forces.
about 1600 officers and men. During the shole period
In this operation this ship was instrumental in evacuating of eight days, he was continually helping the ship's Staff with in hot soup, tes, and food. As many of them were eat through, the Galley and alsowhere, keeping the Troops supplied and exhausted, his work was invaluable.
1 too highly of him, and any preferment you can cannot offer him, speak will be soundly endorsed by myself.
Yours faithfully.
OMMANDING OFFICER
Greuville. M. Temas.
6 JUN 1940
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H.H.S. "Brandaris,"
c/o. G.P.O.
London.
6th June, 1940.
The Vice Admiral Commanding Dover,
Dover Castle,
Dover.
Sir
Department A.275 260
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two/
REPORTS ON "DYNAMO" OPERATION.
my
(copy to:- COMMANDER-IN-CHISP, THE NORE).
are forwarded with reference to Hore General Order 448.
Reports and recommendations on Operation "Aynamo"
Supmary 08 Reports enclosed.
1. From Extended Defences Officer, Sheerness, concerning the following vessels:-
H.M.S. "ROYAL SAGLE"
H.M.S. "GOLDEN EAGLE"
}
LA with reference also to if
No: N.1.1/14/015 of and June,
1940, to Commander-in-Chief,
The Nore. Copy to Vice-idairal,
Dover.
H.M.Y. "CHRISTABEL II"
H.M.Y. "CALETA"
H.M.Yo "G "GLADA"
H.M.Y. "AMULREE"
in From Captain M/S, Sheerness, concerning the following veasels:-
H.M.D. "MONARDA"
H.M.D. "RENASCENT"
H.M.Y. "ARONIA"
H.M.T. "STRATHELLIOT"
From *ST. Commander of Dockyard, Sheerneas, concerning H.M. the
CLEARS".
.
ary LEX. Q be a "AMULRER"/ matter for (my reference regret P.A.7/02 that to dated this vessel 8th June, was 1940), diverted 10 out from would pontoons the appear the report of the Commanding Officer,
Tom may valuable which carry she out was a seemingly performing being minor remed in towing administrative and aunk by a
ritish destroyer in the resulted Downs. in her report forwarded by Commander H.M. of no Ockyard, with reference to June, the 1940, 10 is observed craft that arew.
'ST. OTLEARS" Sheerness, is manned dated entirely 7th by a civilian Yard
(Sd.) H.R. MARRACK.
5 James A 19-04 A DOV
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H.N.S. "Brandaris,"
c/o. G.P.O.
London.
6th June, 1940.
The Vice Admiral Commanding Dover,
Dover Castle,
Dover.
Sir,
I have the honour to report in accordance with
More General Order No.448. will "Operation Dynamo" that I
proceeded to Tilbury a.m. 25th and took over command of hend and Sheerness there for Dunkirk p.m.
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he 4th instant I
Dunkirk, and Dover
No.. R.E.2/014
thip three times, the
VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER.
"Molf" five times and
(Copy to:- COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, NORE).
We had the usual cks on each trip and
With reference to your
1147/10/6, recommendations of perbeaches. While sonnel taking part in Operation rrier" one torpodo he Dunkirk Passage Buoy,
"Dynamo" under my orders were for-
10 great to get partiouwarded in my Nos. M.I.1/14/015 and
C.M.B. type. All my
R.E.2/014 of 8th and 9th June, 1940, der very trying respectively.
in specially the
It is presumed that no a "Marlborough" and further recommendations are required.
"Auto Carrier" for their bring arrangements at
NOE
13JUN1940 1940
the following impressions
DOVER
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(Sd.) H.R. MARRACK.
00 reference:-
11th June 1940

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H.M.S. "Brandaris,"
c/o. G.P.O.
London.
6th June, 1940.
The Vice Admiral Commanding Dover,
Dover Castle,
Dover.
Sir,
I have the honour to report in accordance with
More General Order No.448. - "Operation Dynamo" that I
proceeded to Tilbury a.m. 25th and took over command of the above vessel and proceeded to Southend and Sheerness thence to the Downs a.m. 27th leaving there for Dunkirk p.m.
of that date. From that date till the 4th instant I
continued to ply between Ramsgate and Dunkirk, and Dover and Dunkirk, in command of the above ship three times, the
W.D. fast launches "Marlborough" and "Wolf" five times and the "Auto Carrier" from Dover once. We had the usual constant bombing and machine gun attacks on each trip and while in Dunkirk Harbour and off the beaches. While proceeding to Dunkirk in the "Auto Carrier" one torpedo was fired at us near the entrance to the Dunkirk Passage Buoy, but the distance and darkness were too great to get particulars of our enemy though obviously a C.M.B. type. All my ships companies behaved splendidly under very trying conditions and I would like to mention specially the
Mercantile Crews on the W.D. launches "Marlborough" and
"Wolf" and the Cross Channel Steamer "Auto Carrier" for their keenness, also the very efficient storing arrangements at
Sheerness Dockyard at short notice.
I most respectfully submit the following impressions gained during the operation for future reference:-

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1) Officers should have more instruction in landing or embarking from beaches.
2) Fast Motor Launches with Tee Drives utterly unamitable for beach work, 1.0. propellers too vulnerable.
3) Good use could have been cade of Rocket Apparatus substituting skirf for breeches bucy.
4) Efficient "Clear View cosential in small that lamohes.
(5) "Hailing Seta would have been $ great asset.
(6) Very good use could have been made of ordinary Grab
Dredgers as landing Pentoons lying mored head and stern on to the beach by their anchor and grab DE the steem or quarter according to the wind and tide. these craft are available from London to Southampton.
(7) In conclusion my fastest telp vas from Ramagate to
Dunkirk and back with fifty-nine soliders in five hours in the W.D. Launch "Marlborough"
I have the honour to be
Sir,
Your obedient servant.
VICE ADMIRAL
Comminder, Royal By.
B - - JUN 1940
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On the return voyage, after passing Nieuport Bank
Buoy, we saw two ships ahead of us bombed, one with 8 bombs, the other with sixteen bombs.
but as we drew nearer it could be seen that one was in
There was no indication that either had been hit, difficulties, and in reply to & signal we went alongside.
This ship was the GRACIE FIELDS, and while she continued to steam round in a circle, we took off troops, & number seriously wounded.
After about 45 minutes when this was almost completed ( another dynamo ship was taking off troops on her starboard side ) a destroyer indicated that she wanted to come alongside and at 2130 we proceeded, passing through the Downs harbour. in an early morning fog, up the Ramsgate Channel and into
As soon as the troops were disembarked, precaration was made for the next trip. Army provisions were put aboard and two Lewis guns mounted.
For the next trip, officers and nen 1 not engine room men who could work in three watches ) were relieved to get some sleep.
I understand that on that trip of the 30th/31st,
JUTLAND brought off troops from the beaches to the East of
Dunkirk Pier.
On her return it was reported that she required fuel and that fact and the state of the tide kept her in harbour that day.
With the original crew. I took over again from the understand the ship's speed was not considered suitable
Ramsgate Road, standing by for further orders; but I
relief crew, and on the 1st June was at anchor in the for taking that in the final operations. and after standing to by for further part period. JUTLAND was ordered to return
London a after reporting to F. 0. 1. C., I handed Dock. over the ship where. to the Chief Dock Master, Surrey Commercial obtaining a detailed receipt.
floats were sent any and many survivors were picked up. Bombs were being dropped continually around the ship and the Paddl e-steamer during this operation, and two Machino-gun attacks were carried out, I have nothing but the utmost praise for all concerned, the never been in action before. Continual Anti-aircraft majority of whom are very young and had certainly signal for Fighter assistance, which arrived later in fire vis kent up by the Twelve Pounder. I sent a the evening.

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Three no damage. bombs dropped between Fredanja and Amazone (Amazone 1 target) 30 -
-2030 Attacked soldiers by machine-gun. wounded - Replied with Lewis-gun and rifle-fire.
Four one seriously.
30 Proceeded in company with Fredanja whose engine-bolts were factured and compass damaged.
ay
Entered Ramsgate and disembarked troops. Took on board grass-rope,
Aldis lamp, and provisions, also a party of officer cadets, under
2nd. Lt. Harman, and three Bren guns.
15 Proceeded.
sect
20? Attacked by dive bombers.
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A German bomber, already damaged by destroyers' fire, flew past low (port side), we engaged her and she fell in sea 200' astern.
50
Parachutists astern, out of range.
30
Anchored inshore, 2' E of Dunkirk harbour, where it appeared grass-rope would be very useful as the only boats were large ones and seemed to be aground. Sent rope in to Lifeboat and hauled off in own winch. All further attempts were spoilt by grass'
beingfouled by motorboats, and by City of London which came across rope several times, and finally collided with Amazone before getting clear.
15
S/L Clarabut took dinghy inshore to explain procedure with grass-rope.
Returned loaded and reported no hope of further use. He was dead beat after the pull and after struggling with the French preventing them sinking his craft.
45
Shifted berth to 3' E of Dunkirk Pier. I commandeered large motorboat from Hopper 103 and sent it inshore with dinghy to ferry men from beach to motorboat. 2nd.Lieut.Harman and French "Guard" went in M.3.
Ordinary Seaman Wakeham (Ports.Div.- Newfoundland Rating) on this and other occasions handled his boat extremely well under trying conditions and showed great persistence and resource.
045 Motorboat returned with load and went back to beach. During this behind the dunes. Shells were landing on the beach and all ships time a high level bombing attack was made on shore, bombs landing were leaving.
200 Attempted to take off French troops from motor-lighter but his engines were worked the wrong way by the crew and my astern clutch were failed, so abandoned the attempt. The motor-boat and dinghy not very overdue.
300. The was heard answering our hails. A dim light was shown The to dinghy it and was promptly answered by a hail of bullets. abandon the motor-boat, dinghy came and also our own dinghy after a shell had guide alongside with our men. They had had to exploded close to them. The motor-boat was aground.
315 Straddled by shell-fire - slipped dinghy and proceeded by 'short-cut'
and later by route X.
015 Parachute flare dropped to starboard.
123
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II
" port.
336 Sighted N. Goodwin Lt.
500
On Saturday 1st, secured on Ramsgate Pier and disembarked troops.
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6th June, 1940.
The Co mander-in-Chief the Nore
Synamo
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9/6/40
28 Ripon Road
Walliary bhutine
Sir;
I ham the honour to submit the following g was report. ordered on 25/5/40 to pround to
Filburg al-0730 to your D.B.H. H.m. huntinal Barnif, with Lt. S.b. Minard R.N.V.R. as find and crew of nine returns as fallows.
L/S. A. Thomson Jx 136992
6/5 A. Marshall JX 184017
o/s W. Luck JX 184013
0/5 g. brondand JX 182951
0/5 W. Weaner IX N/N 184/86
L/st n. Champion D/K 63225
0/5 P. junkins
Lists. g Morse DK R. 16246 X 89064
E.R.A. W. Kelly took our the ship from the
Dated at. 1100 I having grown receipts in Dated board.
and captain for ship stores left on times
On 26/5/40 Roburton RNR. reported relisfaction Company and
English at 1230 after Wiping from g Commanike procuded with pilot to Southernd Pir for

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

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

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

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(1) Officers should have more instruction in landing or embarking from beaches.
(2) Fast Motor Launches with Vee Drives utterly unsuitable for beach work, i.e. propellers too vulnerable.
(3) Good use could have been made of Rocket Apparatus substituting skiff for breeches buoy.
(4) Efficient "Clear View" essential for small fast launches.
(5) "Hailing Sets" would have been a great asset.
(6) Very good use could have been made of ordinary Grab
Dredgers as landing Pontoons lying moored head and stern on the beach by their anchor and grab on the stern or quarter according to the wind and tide. These craft are available from London to Southampton.
(7) In conclusion my fastest trip was from Ramsgate to
Dunkirk and back with fifty-nine soldiers in five hours in the W.D. Launch "Marlborough."
I have the honour to be
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
8
.
(Euman,
THE NORE
Commander, Royal Navy.
II.
No:477.0C/40.
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, DOVER.
Forwarded in compliance with Admiralty
Message 1652/6th June, 1940.
for A D M I R A L.
The Nore.
8th June, 1940.
VICE AD MIRAL 1940
Lynamo
DOVER
F

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In the afternoon of the 3rd June orders were received to be prepared to proceed to Dunkirk but these were later cancelled.
In the evening of the 4th June orders were received to proceed to Tilbury. At Tilbury on the 5th June orders were given to destore at Royal Victoria Yard, Deptford, and to proceed to Surrey Commercial Docks. The dock was entered at 1530 and the ship handed over to the Port of London
Authorities.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Donald H.,Sift.
Lieutenant. R.N.
VICE AUMIRAL TRAL
11 JUN 1940
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DOVER ER E
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IO. On arrival at Margate A.M. on Monday the 3rd. I was again told to anchor and await instructions. P.M. On Wednesday 5th.
Iwas told to proceed to London where I arrived next day and paid off the ship, the crew returning to Chatham.
I have the honour to be
Sir,
Your obediant Servant
VICE ADMIRAL
Lieutenant R.N.
8- JUN 1940
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On the return voyage, after passing Nieuport Bank
Buoy, we saw two ships ahead of us bombed, one with 8 bombs, the other with sixteen bombs.
There was no indication that either had been hit, but as we drew nearer it could be seen that one was in difficulties, and in reply to a signal we went alongside.
This ship was the GRACIE FIELDS, and while she continued to steam round in a circle, we took off troops, a number seriously wounded.
After about 45 minutes when this was almost completed ( another dynamo ship was taking off troops on her starboard side ) a destroyer indicated that she wanted to come alongside and at 2130 we proceeded, passing through the Downs
29/-
in an early morning fog, up the Ramsgate Channel and into harbour.
30/4
As soon as the troops were disembarked, preparation was made for the next trip. Army provisions were put aboard and two Lewis guns mounted.
For the next trip, officers and men ( not engine room men who could work in three watches ) were relieved to get some sleep.
I understand that on that trip of the 30th/31st,
JUTLAND brought off troops from the beaches to the East of
Dunkirk Pier.
On her return it was reported that she required fuel and that fact and the state of the tide kept her in harbour that day.
With the original crew, I took over again from the relief crew, and on the 1st June was at anchor in the
Ramsgate Road, standing by for further orders; but I
understand that the ship's speed was not considered suitable for taking part in the final operations, and after standing by for a further period. JUTLAND was ordered to return to
London where, after reporting to F. O. 1. C., I handed over the ship to the Chief Dock Master, Surrey Commercial Dock, obtaining a detailed receipt.
from - Mum SRA Who we aribbing ashin, and Pacific being Kair then luch of
View was is: believed about the have skast of this party 0 sun at he Pause.
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ORANJE'S R.O.D./1 dated 10th June 1940 (cont)
this vessel opened fire on ORANJE with rifles, 12 rounds being fired, 2being heard to hit the ship's side and ricochet off. ORANJE, being completely unarmed began to Zig-Zag, keeping as near as possible end on to the rising moom.
When this ship was well clear, a full examination of the surrounding water was made through binoculars: 8 torpedo boat was observed lying stopped sbout 2 cables to starboard, with 2 others approaching about half a mile on the cort quarter. It was not possible at the time to identify these to definitely, (they have since been identified from the
Illustrated London NewsX as German) but they were not British, and were assumed to be hostile when the one starboard side crossed ORANJE'S bows laying a smoke screen, and took station astern of the other two. No attack was made, nor were the boats seen again.
These incidents were reported the following day at Ramsgate.
5. At 0400 when in company with two other scoots and one merchant ship in the vicibity of Mittelkirke Bank buoy, the troopship QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL was observed approaching on opposite courses. When about è of a mile away she was attacked by a Heinkel dive-bomber which dropped 4 bomos,
(estimated 100 lbs.) roun her stern. She was observed to stop and settle by the stern, so ORANJE proceeded alongside to see if any immediate assistance could be given. Then just comin alongside, they shouted from the bridge to keep off as the bomber was diving again. One large bomb (estimated
500 lbs.) was dropped about 50 yards on ORANJE'S starboard bow as she was leaving the QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL, and 8 small amount of damage was don inside the ship due to shock. The attack was accompanied by a small amount of machine-gun fire.
As the larger merchant ship then went alongside, ORANJE
proceeded on her way to Dunkirk.
Two destroyers full of troops were met in the Zuydecoot Pass.
This, and the previous meeting with the Queen of the Channel was the first intimation of the evacuation of troops, end even then 1 was not to confirm it.
6. It was anticipated that on the Eastern 1
end of Dunkirk Channel, ORANJE would be met or given instruction re berthing. As no vessel was met, ORANJE proceaded alongdide a barrage vessel anchored off BRAY, which had been attempting to communicate.
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Pacific have Kshi than
Vein and was is:- belowed, about the Pause. from st this party 5 anin a the ha White of at How speed has in amount a heary an
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NARRATIVE OF M.V. "RIKA" DURING THE PERIOD 27TH MAY TO
5TH JUNE, 1940, ENGAGED IN EVACUATION OF B.E.F.
(Page 3 of Commanding Officer M.V. "Rika's" letter No.1/6
dated 6th June, 1940.)
3rd June, 1940 (contd).
0215.
Supplied Admiral Taylor's launch with petrol.
0330.
Received instructions from Admiral Taylor to return to Ramsgate with all possible speed, having been any?
unable to embark and B.E.F.
From 0115 to 0330 "Rika" was lying off in Dunkirk
Roads and subjected to enemy shell fire and occasional bombing, the enemy planes using parachute flares.
0800.
Arrived off Ramsgate and reported to Captain Wharton.
0830.
Anchored in the Roads.
4th June, 1940.
Remained at anchor until 1700; then received instructions to proceed to Tilbury.
2215.
Secured alongside Tilbury Landing Stage in company with "Hornsburgh" and "Hilda".
5th June, 1940.
0600.
Embarked pilot and proceeded to Surrey Commercial Dock.
1030.
Secured alongside Upper Quebec Wharf and de-stored
"Rika" on instructions from the Flag Officer in Charge,
London.
1500.
Proceeded with stores and Ship's Company by lorry to
Royal Naval Barracks, Chatham.
Ship's Company were discharged to Royal Naval Barracks, and officers instructed by the Commodore, Royal Naval
Barraks, to report to the Second Sea Lord.
VICE ADMIRAL
7- JUN 1940
Lieut. Commander RNR
DOVER
in Command.

1710 Only one boat in company (Abdy Beau Clark
Aldeburgh lifeboat).
1718 Life-boat "Rosa Wood" Shoreham joined company. One drifter ahead.
1726 To drifter "what are your intentions".
1730 To drifter "Stop". "Rosa Wood" and "Phyllis
Lunn" informs us he intends returning Dover.
1736 Three British planes over.
1740 Closed drifter. Hang on in position until last, most other boats and one drifter out of sight. Speed boat informs us soldiers still ashore but refuses to come aboard.
1821 Planes attacking with bombs.
1837 To trawler "Have you had any reply". From trawler "No".
1838 Planes still bombing. 1 ship damaged not our fleet. Captain decided to try on his own to reach Dunkirk. The two life-boats in company turned back. Bombs still dropping.
Being machine-gunned 1849. last and stays hit.
1854 Captain carrying on to Dunkirk single-handed.
1859 24 fighters overhead.
1908 I have been deserted please stand by no.
To Motor Boat with Liteut.Commander on board.
Put us on our course.
1926 Covered white conspicuous parts of ship with oilskins. From Cairmoorn I.B. "Steer S.558
for Dunkirk". S.S. "Sun 4" Duniciric 2012.
2023 One friendly plane overhead.
2044 Proceeding to Dunkirk beach. Arrived Duniciple with "Sun 4". Message from M.B. "Inadvisable to go in". Captain boarded "Sun 4" 2100.
2108 Proceeding to Dunkirk. Arrived Dunicive harbour 2135. No one on piers. Picked up
"Sun 4" one rowing boat to go to beach.
Lieut. Mead billed. Boats in beach taking ratings from shore all night (run aground).
0423 2nd June Sunday left Dunkirk. (Scored out in log 'believed to be last boat in
Life-boat in tow of "Sun 4%
0450 "Sun 4" ran aground.
0456 Under way. Rope round starboard propellor of life-boat.
0923 Passed S. Goodwins.
1010 Arrived Ramagate - "Sun 4ª anchored, Lifeboat secured astern.
1030 (approx.) Soldiers landed.
1310 Left anchorage for Ramagate Harbour S.B. and secured alongside "Princess London"
at 1325.
1412 1424 Arrived and secured to "Sun 4" off Ramagate.
Left P.L. Steamboat.
2023 Left anchorage Ramsgate Harbour and secured
Collected all spare ammunition laying.
alongside H.M.S. DWARF 2035.
Monday 3rd June
0930
Reported to N.O.I.C. Ramsgate for permission Told sail to Dover. Permission granted. to
Commander by Cook, Piermaster prior to sailing. inform to Naval Officer-in-Charge to report
Dover. Sailed from Ramsgate 1026 an
Informed Condr. Cook and asked him to route
1112 Dover. Passed Occ. fog bell.
1157 1354 To examination steamer off Dover. "Walton
Passed South break.
1355 Told to proceed. Arrived Dover and secured
Life-boat. May I enter".
alongside.

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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
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Principal c/o Sea Transport Office, (Fronsh Ports),
Ministry of Shipping, (Room 8009),
Borkeley Square House, Borkeley Square,
LONDON, Wele
24th June, 1940.
The Director of Soa Transport.
the
(coyy to
I have the honour to bring to your notice the names of the following officers and mon serving under the command of
Vice-Admiral, Dovor.
In the first category I would place -
Skipper William Honry Pollock
Second Hand Thomas H. Christian, R.H.R. LI/HO.
Soaman William Bullen, R.N.R. LT/HO.
all of H.M. Drifter "LORD HONE". and subuit that their gallantry may be suitably rewarded.
In the second category I would place Licutenant
X C.V. Brannell, R.N.R., of H.M.S. "GUIZAR", and submit that the enclosed despatch on his services may be officially recorded.
SIGNED W.R. GANDELL
COMMODORE, Relle
PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER,
FRENCHE PORTS.
X
already disorated (Dynama)
Recommended for

PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICE,
356 5
FRENCH PORTS.
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING,
333
ROOM 8009.
BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE,
BERKELEY SQUARE,
LONDON. W.1.
20th June, 1940.
FP/YX1/2.
The Director of Sea Transport.
(Copy to Captain, Auxiliary Patrols, Dover).
Submitted.
Forwarded, with a strong recommendation that
Skipper William Henry Pollock of H.M.S. "LORD HOWE", may be suitably rewarded.
2. I was present while the "LORD HOWE" was alongside and can confirm that part of Lieutenant Whittle's report.
3. I have already written to the Captain, Auxiliary
Patrols, Dover, asking him if he will enquire of the skipper of the "LORD HOWE" whether he wishes to bring to my notice the names of any of his crew. The reply has not yet been received.
SIGNED V. R.GANDELL
COMMODORE, R.N.
PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER,
FRENCH PORTS.
Sir,
Bilth Justo, 10406
Your obedient Servant,
LIEUTSMANT, R.H.R.

357
Principal Sea Transport Office,
French Ports,
Principal % Motory Sex B. By Class Re, 2009), Portge 334 335
0/0 A.P.O. Se6,
DUPLICATE
Heriodary LONDON, 20th June, Tele 1940.
Principal Sea Transport Officer,
French Ports.
Sir, proceeded in H.M. Tra wlor "LORD HOWE" (Slapper William Honry
I have the honour to report that on 24th May, 1040, I
Pollock), which was ordered to Calais with a cargo of ammittion.
On approaching the Fort sho WES heavily sholled by a battory concealed among the sand dunos to the South of the Port.
2.
Finding it almost impossible to force an entrance, the trawler drow off and reported to Vice-Admiral, Dover. On receiving the order: "Procced to Calais immodiately," It was decided to approach the entrance to the Port from the North.
Under a hoavy barrage of high explosive and shraphol fire, the skipper of the travler succeeded in entering the port and taking up position alongside the Quai Maritime Southern ond. As there WELS no labour or assistance to be obtained from the quay, the crew of the trawler started to discharge the cargo of ammunition. This entailed hauling the boxes of amamition by hand from the deck of the trawler to the top of the quay - &
distance of somo 22-ft. and dragging them across the quay to a place of safety - the whole proceeding under a devastating fire from the enemy. There was no protection of any sort, and none of the crow was equipped with steel holmets. The discharge continued orderly and efficiently until ordered to stop by
Commodore Gandell, R.N., who decided that, as all the.305
ammunition had boon discharged, the danger was too great, and he ordered the trawler to sea. Again, the tra wler came under a heavy direct fire from the enemy, but, with great skill, and zigzagging, the skipper succeeded in bringing his ship safely out of danger.
Forts.
S.
I cannot too highly commend Skipper W.H. Pollock, who, in addition to his duty with rogard to his cargo, gave no every possible assistance, onabling no to report to Commodore
Gandell, R.N. He also enabled no, on the way home, to deliver a plan of Calais to H.M.S. "GREYHOUND", patrolling off the port. This plan showed the approximate positions of the enemy and his batterios, which were imediately shelled by the
"GREYHOUND" to relieve the pressure on our defenses.
(signed)
Dush.
I have the honour to bo,
-
Sir,
Sign June, 1040.
Your obedient Servant,
LIEUTENANT, R.N.R.

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0771061, VREBOR PORTN.
Principal Sea Transport Office, French Ports.
358
c/o Ministry of Shipping, (Room 8009),
Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square,
335
DUPLICATE
LONDON, Wele
24th June, 1940.
the Widelle,
The Director of Sea Transport. Inlais in Definer
I
RM bringing the of the Skipper to the
Submitted: Director of to his buting
Forwarded with a request that the gallant action
Order you please and Sty of these two mon may be suitably rewarded.
vas 033 the guay the SIGNED: W.P. GANDELL
which does quest.
COMMODORE, R.N.
PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER, address up to 085 Aund FRENCH PORTS.
Hotols for for Transport Officer,
Printi locks,
(Commetore Senstall, MA)
(63gma)
Secretary,
P.S.T.O., French Ports.
(signal)
It is requested that the names of the following ratings may be brought to the notice of the Director of Sea Transport:-
Second Hand Thomas H.Christian, R.N.R., LT/HO.
Seaman William Bullen, R.N.R., LT/HO.
(signed) Erio Bush.
CAPTAIN AUXILIARY PATROL.
Dover.
20th June, 1940.

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PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICE
FRENCH PORTS,
2
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING,
338
ROOM 8009
BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE,
FP/YX/4.
SHEERNESS
BERKELEY SQUARE,
LONDON. W.1.
20th June, 1940.
The Director of Sea Transport.
Sir,
I have the honour to bring to your notice Lieutenant
C.V. Brammell R.N.R. of H.M.S. "GULZAR".
2. On the evening of. 26/27th May, 1940, I was informed by
Vice Admiral, Dover, that H.M.S. "GULZAR" was placed at my disposal to go to Calais to take water and stretchers, and to bring back wounded.
3. Lieutenant Brammell brought his ship into Calais, it being a very dark night, turned round, and secured with slip lines alongside the steps of the Gare Maritime. All this was done without noise, which enabled the officers landing to get ashore unnoticed. On entering the channel, the complete absence of any firing raised suspicions that the enemy might already have taken the town, suspicions which were confirmed when the landing party got ashore and had to return hurriedly to the yacht.
4. Lieutenant Brammell slipped his lines very quickly and got away just in time, as a heavy fire from rifles and machine guns was opened on the yacht from the neighbourhood of the steps as she proceeded down the entrance.
5. It was due to the quiet discipline in his ship that the landing party got ashore unnoticed, and due to his seamanship and smartness that we got quickly away; any delay might have entailed severe casualties.
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Dyram 35,4
406
Jug Sun IV
H.M.S. Pelican,
384
C/o G.P.O.
18th June, 1940.
Sir, and to submit I have the the following honour narrative to refer to of Nore events General:- Order 448/40
(Master Mr. Alexander, 12 Manager of the firm), slipped from Tilbury IV
At 0200 Friday, 31st May, 1940, the London tug Sun
Docks with lifeboats in tow. A London Pilot was embarked and lifeboats were manned by half naval and half volunteer crews.
remained in the tug until the evacuation was completed. Ships"
anchored. Provisions were embarked for boats" crews and the
2. Southend pier was hailed at 0415/31 May, 1940, and the tug opportunity was taken to allow boats" crews a hot cup of tea in the tug.
3. At 0445 anchow was weighed and the tug proceeded to
Ramsgate arriving at 1115, where she was armed with two pairs of
Lewis guns mounted either side of the wheel house.
4.
The tugs were sailed for Dunkirk at 1330. Commander
Tyler came onboard as his tug had run out of coal and water.
Lieutenant Wilkinson and a further party of seamen were also embarked.
5. At 1915 a high level bombing attack took place, but bombs all fell a long way from the tug.
6. A boat was capsized when the tug met a destroyer's wake and it is regretted that one Stoker was drowned. This casualty was reported on arrival in harbour by Commander Tyler.
of Dunkirk 7. by verbal orders from a motor mile torpedo from boat. the shore By 2300 and
At 2230 the tug was ordered to a position one mile east the boats dropped the and R.N.R., French tug one 8. were and was bomb in about At sent British, charge. anchored 0315/1 from 100 in an yards with June, the From three aircraft, Lieutenant from tug 2300 1940, quarters weighed the which to having tug. but 0300 Wilkinson of anchor. was the embarked a there engaged remainder was and Only 88 by periodic Lieutenant soldiers three Lewis of the boats shelling guns, boats" both Fletcher, Ramsgate. had was been able to get back onboard to our or were tug, towed back by drifters to with water;
crews were either adrift as it was filling rapidly and was while At 0445 this one was boat being was done set a German fighter flew towards us engaged with Lewis guns.
9. 0830/1 June, 1940, arrived at Ramsgate. Commander Tyler went inshore for orders.
in tow. 10. A Anchor small was trawler weighed was at seen 1615 to and hit tug a mine proceeded south with of the two North boats
Goodwin Light vessel at 1645.
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boats alongside neighbourhood mole of on the last trip. One or two shells the
WILKINSON informed the me that shells had burst very close to 395
mis-directed. in the the tugs, but I think these were probably burst
I had decided and round to leave at 0300 2nd. June in order to be clear of the time before 0300, I heard a good deal of shouting from the directbeen shelling channel from the shore on the day before. A short channel the No.7 W buoy before daylight, since the enemy had ion of the harbour entrance; the tug TANGA left about 0245 and I
understand from later conversation with other officers that all ships were ordered to clear off then. I left at about 0315 having secured the boats, and having then some 175 English and French troops on board, besides 28 naval officers and ratings and the tug's crew.
The Tug was very full.
(a) The return passage was uneventful; I posted an English soldier with a Bren gun, as anti-aircraft armament, the tug having no protection otherwise. One pulling boat was swamped on the return passage.
(b) I understand that some orders were issued for this operation, but these did not reach me before sailing. Fortunately the tugs under my orders went to the right place in the event.
On arrival at Ramsgate about 0815 (2nd. June), the troops were disembarked, and I went ashore for further orders. Finding that no decision had yet been made, I made contact with various officers who had been working on the beaches on the night of 1st./2nd. June, and prepared a short appreciation which I was about to telephone to
Captain DENNY at Dover, when orders were received thatbeach parties were not required that Sunday night. This tallied with the information that I had been able to glean, so I decided not to telephone to Captain DENNY.
The following is a summary of the information gleaned from various officers named as to events on the nights of 1st./2nd. June.
(a) Lieut. Commander Miller. DSOJ R.N.ARA
Had been working on the beaches about 1 mile East of Dunkirk, just to the Westward of a wrecked French destroyer. Left at about
1900 on Saturday 1st. June. At this time, the 2nd. line of defence was about 1 mile further to the East of this position and the 1st.
line of defence 1 mile still further to the East i.e. about 3 miles
East of Dunkirk. Troops would not come off from this position at this time.
(b) Lieut. Commander Sherwood. R.N.IRJ
In tug TANGA. Left at about 0245 (2nd. June), at this time sniping was going on on the Eastern mole, and also on the beaches to the Eastward of the barges by the wrecked French destroyer 1 mile
East of Dunkirk. TANGA'S motor boat was left stranded on the beach at about 0215.
(c) Commander Le Mesurier. Lieutenants Wilkinson and Lloyd.
Soldiers at the sea end of the East mole, and some further up.
Proceedings reported above. At 0315 there were still a few
Lieutenant LLOYD said that there appeared to be a few people on the beach up to 1 mile East of Dunkirk at 0230.
(a) Lieutenant Walker R.N.V.R.)
float This LADY MASSEY (?). He had been working from two barges by the
Officer was in charge of the London Fire Brigade fire wrecked Frency destroyer 1 mile East of Dunkirk and had done good

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exception of the one I towed back (MERMAIDEN).
(a) As during regards these recommendations for officers and ratings who did well: but I am operations, unable the following officers known to me well did others who must of to say whether they did better than time to collect necessity remain anomymous, since there many ion, spirit, both of young officers and ratings was the names. I can only say that, frompersonal observat- was no ient. One had only to ask for volunteers for crews to receive magnific- more applications than were necessary.
(b) Officers names.
Lieutenant J.V. WILKINSON R.N.J
Lieutenant R.E. LLOYD R.IN.
Lieut. Commander MILLER D.S.O. R.N.R.J
Lieut. Commander SHERWOOD R.N.R.J
Lieutenant WALKER R.IN.V.R.
Lieutenant J.E.L. MARTIN R.N. (late "Pelican")
Lieutenant FLETCHER R.N.R. (late at Invergordon)
(a) I also respectfully submit for Their Lordships consideration that letters of appreciation might be written as follows:-
To The London Fire Brigade
.) for the services of their fire-float LADY MASSEY (?)
The Alexander Towage Company ) for the services of their
H.J. Alexander Ltd St John: Wharf- Wapping- E.I. tugs SUN, SUN IV, & SUN IV.
The Watkins Tug & Towage Company) for the services of their
Natkurs Ltd 112 Funchusch st- London E.C.S.
tug
TANGA.
(b) As regards the tug RACIA of the Watkins Company, the master of this vessel was obviously unwilling to go over to Dunkirk, although he did actually go on the nights of 31st. May and 3rd. June. On the 3rd of June he was under the orders of Lieut. Commander MILLER D.S.JO.
R.N.R.
(c) The spirit of the masters and crews of the other tugs (especially the SUN tugs) was excellent. The owner of the Alexander Tug
Company was himself the captain of the tug SUN IV, and a young
Trinity House pilot volunteered to navigate this tug throughout.
Unfortunately I cannot remember his name.
I have the honour to be
Sir
Your obedient servant,
Managina to inectes
Edward. K.
Commander R.N.)

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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(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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47956
Principal Sea Transport Office, (French Ports), c/o Ministry of Shipping, (Room 8009),
Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square,
LONDON, Wele
24th June, 1940.
The Director of Sea Transport.
I have the honour to bring to your notice the names
Telegrams: " TRANSPORTS, WESDO, LONDON."
Telephone: ABBEY 7711.
.
478
1510
Any further communication on this
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, subject should be addressed.to:-
The Director of Sea Transport,
BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE,
(address as opposite)
BERKELEY SQUARE, and the following number quoted:-
LONDON, W.I.
CONFIDENTIAL
29th June, 1940.
Vice Admiral,
DOVER.
The attached report from the Principal Sea
Transport Officer, French Ports, is forwarded.
It is understood that "Lord Howe" and "Gulzar"
were acting under your orders and you may see fit to bring to notice the names of the personnel in question with a view to their services being suitably recognised.
Rear-Admiral,
Naval Assistant to the
VICE AUMIRAL
Director of Sea Transport.
-2 JUL 1940
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DOVER

. 479568 479
Principal c/o Sea Transport Office, (French Ports),
Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square,
Ministry of Shipping, (Room 8009),
LONDON, Wele
7
24th June, 1940.
The Director of Sea Transport.
I have the honour to bring to your notice the names of the following officers and men serving under the command of
Vice-Admiral, Dover.
In the first category I would place:-
Skipper William Henry Pollock
Second Hand Thomas H. Christian, R.N.R. LT/HO.
Seaman William Bullen, R.N.R. LT/HO.
all of H.M. Drifter "LORD HOWE", and submit that their gallantry may be suitably rewarded.
In the second category I would place Lieutenant
C.V. Branmall, R.N.R., of H.M.S. "GULZAR", and submit that the enclosed despatch on his services may be officially recorded.
COMMODORE, R.N.
PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER,
FRENCH PORTS.
X alroady discounted. (syname).
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Recommended for broaking in fusting X 2,

PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICE,
589
5
FRENCH PORTS.
480
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING,
11
ROOM 8009.
NAVAL
21 JUNISTANT
BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE,
BERKELEY SQUARE,
LONDON. W.1.
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20th June, 1940.
FP/YX1/2.
of S.T
The Director of Sea Transport.
(Copy to Captain, Auxiliary Patrols, Dover).
Submitted.
Forwarded, with a strong recommendation that
Skipper William Henry Pollock of H.M.S. "LORD HOWE", may be suitably rewarded.
2. I was present while the "LORD HOWE" was alongside and can confirm that part of Lieutenant Whittle's report.
3. I have already written to the Captain, Auxiliary
Patrols, Dover, asking him if he will enquire of the skipper of the "LORD HOWE" whether he wishes to bring to my notice the names of any of his crew. The reply has not yet been received.
W.P.Garadell
COMMODORE, R.N.
PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER,
FRENCH PORTS.
Sir,
Your obediant Servant,
Hallitte LIEUTEHANT, R.N.R.

512
PRINCIPAL
ler "LORD HOWE".
71111 Henry Pollock, 483
ROOM 8009
his Trawler was ordered to Caldis with a dara of amminition.
7
sand dunes Port to she the was eavily shelled by concealed On hong the South of the Port. thout possible to force an entrance, the trawler drov and reported to
Dover. On receiving the order "Proceed to Chints intediately", was decided to approach. the entrance to the Port from the North.
nder a heavy barrage of H.E. and shrapnel fire the Skipper of the trawler ucceeded in entering the port and taking up position alongside the Quad aixtime - Eastern end. As there was no labour or assistance to be btained from the Quai the crew of the trawler started to discharge the argo of ammunition. This entailed hauling the boxes of ammunition by and from the deck of the trawler to the top of the Qual, a distance of ome 22 feet, and dragging them across the Cuai to a place of safety he whole proceeding under & devastating fire from the enemy. There was no rotection of any sort and none of Mic energy were souipped with steel elmets. The discharge continued orderly and efficiently until ordered to top by Commodore Gandell, R.N., who decided that the danger was too great, nd sent the trawler to sea. Again the trawler came under a heavy direct ire from the enemy, but with great skill the Skipper succeeded in bringing is cannot ship too highly commend Skipper W.I. Pollock, who in ad ition to his safely out of danger.
uty with regard to his cargo, gave me every possible assistance, chabling e to report to Commodore Gandell, R.N., also contacti S.
ho with the aid of a plan given to me by the Commodore was able to holl
:he Port and so relieve the pressure on our Troops.
town, suspicions were confirmed when the landing ashore and had to return hurriedly to the yasht.
lover. 29th May 1940. Brammell slipped his (signed) very L. C. WHITELE, just in time, as a heavy fire from rifled Lieutenant R.N.R.
TDS opened on the yacht from the ghbourhood of the
08 she procesded down the entrance.
It WBB due to the quiet discipline in his ship that the tending party got ashore unnoticed, and due to his scamachip martness that we got quickly away; any dolay might have severe casualties.
Date ne Commanding Officer, e men received shrapnel wounds
"Canterbury" "Calvi", "Polly
Hms. hulzar,
90 W. On the one by "Jaguan", "Jaguan"
raiders were driven off.
London think to their wounded. the and got from "Grenade" for the more

512
Trayler "LORD HOWE".
PRINCIPAL 483
21JUN1940
71111 Honry Pollock,
ROGM 8009
Trawler was Port ordered to Calai with a oar of amminittion.
7
dunes she to the was leavily shelled by concesled On mong South of the Port. atmost mpossible to force an entrance, the trawler drow and reported to
Dover. On receiving the order "Proceed to Childre was decided to approach the entrance to the Port from the North.
Inder a heavy barrage of H.E. and shrapnel fire the Skipper of the travler ucceeded in entering the port and taking up position alongside the Quat mitime - Eastern end. As there was no labour or assistance to be btained from the Quai the crew of the trawler started to discharge the argo of ammunition. This entailed hauling the boxes of ammunition by land from the deck of the trawler to the top of the Qual, a distance of ome 22 feet, and dragging them across the Duai to a place of safety.
he whole proceeding under a devastating. fire from the enemy. There was no rotection of any sort and none of the enemy were equipped with steel elmets. The discharge continued orderly and efficiently until ordered to top by Commodore Gandell, R.N., who decided that the danger was too great, nd sent the trawler to sea. Again the trawler came under a heavy direct
'ire from the enemy, but with great skill the Skipper succeeded in bringing is ship safely out of danger.
[ cannot too highly commend Skipper W.H. Pollock, WHO in ition to his luty with regard to his cargo, gave me every possible assistance, enabling me to report to Commodore Gandell, R.N., also contacting S.
who with the aid of a plan given to me by the Commodore was able to hell the Port and so relieve the pressure on our Troops.
town, suspicions ashore and had to
Dover. 29th May 1940.
Brammell
(signed) L.C. WHITTLE.
Lieutenant R.N.R.
just in time, as
4
ogened on the rechs procesded down
It due to the quiet party got that navere
OUR
Commanding Officer,
C men received shrapnel wounds
"Canterbury" "Calvi", "Polly
Hms. Gulzar,
% W. O, think the one by "Jaguar". "Jaguar"
raiders were driven off.
London to their wounded. the and got from "Grenade" for the more

NAVAL
21 JUNISTANT
PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICE,.
7-
FRENCH PORTS,
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING,
ROOM 8009
*
BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE,
7
FP/YX/4.
of
BERKELEY SQUARE,
LONDON. W.1.
20th June, 1940.
The Director of Sea Transport.
Sir,
C.V. Brammell, R.N.R. of H.M.S. "GULZAR".
I have the honour to bring to your notice Lieutenant
2. On the evening of 26/27th May, 1940, I was informed by
Vice Admiral, Dover, that H.M.S. "GULZAR" was placed at my disposal to go to Calais to take water and stretchers, and to bring back wounded.
3. Lieutenant Brammell brought his ship into Calais, it being a very dark night, turned round, and secured with slip lines alongside the steps of the Gare Maritime. All this was done without noise, which enabled the officers landing to get ashore unnoticed. On entering the channel, the complete absence of any firing raised suspicions that the enemy might already have taken the town, suspicions which were confirmed when the landing party got ashore and had to return hurriedly to the yacht.
4. Lieutenant Brammell slipped his lines very quickly and got away just in time, as a heavy fire from rifles and machine guns was opened on the yacht from the neighbourhood of the steps as she proceeded down the entrance.
5. It was due to the quiet discipline in his ship that the landing party got ashore unnoticed, and due to his seamanship and smartness that we got quickly away; any delay might have entailed severe casualties.
/6.
be were dropped, but they were
Commanding Officer,
HMS. Gulzar,
"Canterbury," "Calvi", "Polly e men received shrapnel wounds
% W.P. Oi, the raiders were driven off.
London think one by "Jaguar". "Jaguar"
hips attended to their wounded.
18 "Canterbury" and got the from "Grenade" for the more

517
CONFIDENTIAL.
Ref No. GD.445/57 445/58
48548
4
7
FROM:
CAPTAIN M/S, DOVER.
DATE:
1ST JULY, 1940.
TO:
COMMANDER MARTINEAU R.N.
às the
The attached in connection with "Dynamo"
Operation is forwarded for your perusal.
him RN.
to
Captain M/S.
d de
Ia"
be were dropped, but they were he Commanding Officer,
HMS. Gulzar,
"Canterbury," "Calvi", "Polly e men received shrapnel wounds
90 W.P. O,
London the raiders were driven off.
think one by "Jaguar". "Jaguar"
hips attended to their wounded.
10 "Canterbury" and got the from "Grenade" for the more

488
48
FROM:
LIEUTENANT C.V. BRAMMALL R.N.R.
DATE:
30TH JUNE, 1940.
TO:
CAPTAIN M/S, DOVER.
Ref. G. Gipson, A.B. (T.124).
Reference my report on operations carried out by
"Gulzar" during the period 21st/27th May, 1940, on the
French Coast. I beg to submit the name of A.B.,Gipson (T.124)
for special mention who volunteered, and landed at Calais at the Gare Maritime with Captain Robinson R.A. to assist locating wounded, and afterwards was forced to return by enemy fire.
I am enclosing a note from Commodore V.P. Gandell R.N
referring to the above.
Grammall
Lieutenant R.N.R.
be were dropped, but they were
Commanding Officer, tms. hulzar,
"Canterbury," "Calvi", "Polly
T men received shrapnal wounds
90 W. On the raiders were driven off.
London think one by "Jaguar". "Jaguan"
tips attended to their wounded.
18 "Canterbury" and rot the from "Grenade" for the more

Report Operations of - LIEUTENANT R. BILL
G.D.
517
Wednesday with M/S Trawlers at R.N. on
48
Trawlers 29th May, 1940, and the Dunkerque loss of
N°
"CALVI" & "POLLY JOHNSON
To: Commander M/S,
Dover.
arley
Brach oux calve
Sir,
Fylder (So)
John Getting
Wednesday 29th May, 1940.
connection operations by M/S Trawlers at Dunkerque report on
I with have the honour to submit the following Pic/der Johnson in routes, and impressed on them that they must act independently explained what we were going to do, issued and explained their
Before sailing I collected all Unit Officers. and in the case of an emergency. I then instructed them to and
0400. independently and meet me in the vicinity of the Gull Buoy by
Ladders were embarked off Ramsgate by 0430 and we rriving at 1330.
no No.: ABBEY 7711.
MINISTRY OF SHIPPIK?
ignalled to S.N.O. through nter harbour. The reply reply to this communication
BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE, our after 1600". I then quote the following reference
BERKELEY SQUARE, he beach", as there were nsports alongside the vall.
LONDON, W.I. harbour and pull off"Loch rth".
Prammal
25th June, 1940.
0 follow no in. and TO pulled
Dear Branwal, eeded to take her berth. The harbour and berthed alongaide
If you are sending in any report mmander yat about on our midnight trip to Calais, I
should like to remind you of one of your A.B.'s, Gibson by name, who was he Piermaster and asked for plucky enough to go ashore into the wait and to fill up my ships
Gare Maritime with Captain Robinson, R.A.
renade" had completed. Ladders
3 were prepared to receive
Yours W.P.Gandell sincerely be no troops had appeared at was nearly full and "Tynella"
also nearly full and was animed other traffic along the
E ships at this time.
about 1530, by about six or re and a fairly effective be were dropped, but they were
Commanding Officer, tms. hulzar,
"Canterbury," "Calvi", "Polly e men received shrapnel wounds
% his On
London the raiders were driven off.
think one by "Jaguar". "Jaguar"
hips attended to their wounded.
18 "Canterbury" and not the from "Grenade" for the more

CONFIDENTIAL
612
Enclosure to Commanding Officer Page D/C 1 Unit's of letter dated 14th June, 576 1940.
Wednesday, possible route H.M. 29th D/C over May, motor 1940. boat At under 2100 my dailed dommand for arrived at Dover p.m.
OPERATIONAL DYNAMO.
0100, least depth over shallow mines minefield. 6 feet. Low water Dunkirs approximately by shortest
Flag Dover Officer-in-Charge, on board). Dover and Lieut. (Commander Candr. Dennis Canalet. staff of
Cleared ORRY. Fouled perews on submerged up 11
from H.M.S. KING 2300 Arrived Dunkirk. Picked S.O.N.T.B's, survisors
0300. from H.M.S. VIVACIOUS. One engine Thursday, towed in 30th, and started.
accepted screws. tow Engines wouldwetart. 0200, wreekage.
reconnaissance, embarked 15 allied soldiers. 0415. Low level
Proceeded to reconnoitre Dunkirk hardour. 0100. Completed bombing attack. 7 bombs 150 yards away, no visible damage, no casualties. 0425. Proceeded for Dover. Speed 8 mots due to engine defects. 0945. Arrived Dover. D/C motor boat was used by staff of Flag Officer, Dover for routeing merchant ships to Dunision
Engines most unsatisfactory
Tel. Hii. 3211 306 Broan Rill Road 7
Calford, 571
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12-6-40
London S.E.G.
Dear Sity Herewite a rough report of part them by "ot Fagur in evacuating time of Dunkish not much I'm afraid but you will note that had did bring back the Company
1- think this is what in callul for by
C.P.G.O. 1700 Could you please have + typet and made to look presentable
EXCELLENT
your
JUN 1940
NHALE IRLAND
It. Ch.

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Master - C.V. Cogger.
Mate - H.L. Stafford.
Engineer L. Godden.
Deck Hands J. Lawson and J. Kirby.
May 22nd 1940
Sailed from Rochester at 7. O-a.m. for S.R.O. Jetty, ednesday
Deptford, for stores for North France; arrived
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Commander L.F.N. Ommaney.
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CHATHAM.
Dear Commander Ommaney,
You said you would like to have a sight of the reports of our men who were employed on the Dunkirk episode.
Three of our auxiliary barges the were service so the employed, in touch "CABBY" with the was him "THYRA" ordered a to Coaster find "PUDGE" Southwards In out addition of what and about report. "CABBY". he so 220 to we did. these, tons have d.w. been After our motor was unable also vessel to get employed "SEINE" which and I is enclose also, his consider they are worth the them notice on of the C. in C. perhaps you If you will be good enough to pass to him.
Yours sincerely,
VICE ADMIRAL
payid
27 JUN 1940
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DOVER