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Prom: Commanding Officer H. Saltash.
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Date:June 4th.1039.
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Sir,
During the operations off Dunkerque the ollowing Officer and men have shown perseverence and courage,
If have the honour to submit their names so that suitable action ay be taken.
Lieutenant T,E.Williams R.N.R., First Lieutenant of Saltash. H.M.S.
On the night of Friday, May 31st,1 he was loaned to H.M.S.Hebe but he was not required. On his way back in a motor boat he went shore to pick up soldiers, not finding any he took two sailors nd, pullading a whaler behind them, he made his way along the beach nick ame Danna was haine hombarded the
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with Bren guns arrived Ramsgate and disembarked troops
Proceeded Dunkink Combed on several occasions no damage.
Entered harbour embarked French trooks harbour being shelled and bombed
, cleared harbour
2"
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arrived Ramsgate disembarked hooks and anchored ON waiting for aders.
3"
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Hore wh and proceeded Dunkink in company with three other schootes
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arrived alongside Jetty at Past and embarked French troops
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000 serv Dunkink and proceeded.
530 arrived Ramsgate after thick too tor east three hours a hassage, diseimbarked troops.
1630 anchaed ON and rested crew
615 ordered to Fillury home, rh and proceeded
200 arrived Sanding stage es
00 Pilor exanded and vessel proceeded to surrey commercial Dock

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5th.June 194
Sir,
I have the honour to forward the following narrative in accordance with your signal 2049/4/6.
At approximately midnight on Sunday 26th. May, H.M.S.
with the remainder of the 5th.m.s.
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find) and a report that all British had left. These
Frenchmen refused to come in so small a blacks craft and insisted on boarding a large ship which was also alongside f the mole.
à Pritish Naval officer apparently in charge of embarkation on mole informed 70
that there were no more troops to come and that 1 cust return empty. I took on board a Frenn gun which 108
lying on the Tole and returned to Ramsgate.
It was afterwards learnt that although there were no more troops to come in the area that night, therewore some more further from the port who succesded later in reaching the port and were embarked the following night by other ships.
rd. a.m.
Returned Remagate arriving dawn.
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Re-assumed cormand of Dutch Scoot "Ixente" and sailed to Tilbury and Surrey Commercial Cooks.
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Handed ship over to Pook authorities and returned with Ship's Company to Chatham Perracks.
Lieut.-Commander, R.N.B.

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NARRATIVE OF EVENTS 26th. MAY TO 5th. JUNE 1940, EVACUATION
182
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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5 JUN 1940
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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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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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Royal Chatham. Naval Barracks,
12th JUNE, 1940.
To The Vice-Admiral Commanding, Dover.
Copies to: Commander+in-Chief, The Nore.
Commodore, Sheerness.
Sir,
DUNKERQUE EVACUATION FORCE
I have the honour to report that the Dutch Schoot "BART"
under my Command, was taken over by a Naval Crew on Sunday, 26th
May, 1940 at the Reserve Supply Wharf, Deptford.
2. The ship carried 12,436 packages of food supplies and a deck cargo of 300 cases of Diesel oil.
3.
After wiping and embarkation of Naval Stores at Tilbury the ship proceeded to Southend for compass adjustment p.m. Sunday
26th May, 1940. Arrival at Sheerness was delayed by having to tow the Dutch Schoot "ANTJE" for adjustment of her compasses.
4.
"BART" arrived at Sheerness a.m. Monday 27th May, 1940.
Further Naval Stores were received onboard including 100 gallons of paraffin, 320 life belts, 2 special gang planks and a spar.
5.
"BART" was ordered to proceed to South Downs and sailed from Sheerness at 1830 on 27th May.
6.
On arrival in South Downs "BART" was ordered to enter
Dover Harbour where a further 240 gallons of netrol were placed onboard.
paraffin
7. In execution of orders received from the Vice-Admiral
Commanding, Dover, "BART" proceeded to sea at 1400 on Tuesday
28th May, closed the Southern Inspection Vessel in the South
Downs, received from her a route for Dunkerque, and anchored off the Guardship to await the arrival of motor boars for refuelling.
8. On Friday 7th June, "BART" was ordered to Sheerness for de-stor-ing; Reserve Supply Wharf, Deptford for unloading; and was paid off in Surrey Commercial Docks p.m. 11th June, 1940.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant.
VICE ADMIRAL
14 JUN 1940
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Dyuamo 296.
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Royal Naval Barracks,
Chatham.
12th JUNE, 1940.
To The Vice-Admiral Commanding, Dover.
Copies to: Commander-in-Chief, The Nore.
Commodore, Sheerness.
Sir,
DUNKERQUE EVACUATION FORCE
I have the honour to report that the Dutch Schoot "BART"
under my Command, was taken over by a Naval Crew on Sunday, 26th
May, 1940 at the Reserve Supply Wharf, Deptford.
2. The ship carried 12,436 packages of food supplies and a deck cargo of 300 cases of Diesel oil.
3. After wiping and embarkation of Naval Stores at Tilbury the ship proceeded to Southend for compass adjustment p.m. Sunday
26th May, 1940. Arrival at Sheerness was delayed by having to tow the Dutch Schoot "ANTJE" for adjustment of her compasses.
4. "BART" arrived at Sheerness a.m. Monday 27th May, 1940.
Further Naval Stores were received onboard including 100 gallons of paraffin, 320 life belts, 2 special gang planks and a spar.
5.
"BART" was ordered to proceed to South Downs and sailed from Sheerness at 1830 on 27th May.
6. On arrival in South Downs "BART" was ordered to enter
Dover Harbour where a further 240 gallons of paraffin natural were placed onboard.
7. In execution of orders received from the Vice-Admiral
Commanding, Dover, "BART" proceeded to sea at 1400 on Tuesday
28th May, closed the Southern Inspection Vessel in the South
Downs, received from her a route fo r Dunkerque, and anchored off the Guardship to await the arrival of motor boars for refuelling.
8. On Friday 7th June, "BART" was ordered to Sheerness for de-stor-ing; Reserve Supply Wharf, Deptford for unloading; and was paid off in Surrey Commercial Docks p.m. 11th June, 1940.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant.
CE ADMIRAL
bestall
14 JUN 1940
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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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SECRET.
13th June, 1940.
No. 477.C.C./40.
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, DOVER.
"HILDA" (Late Dutch Schoot) REPORT ON
OPERATION "DYNAMO".
rotes
With reference to the report dated 6th
June from Lieutenant A.Gray, H.M.S. "Hilda",
Lieutenant Syddons-Willing and his boat's crew were picked up at about 0430/3rd June by Rear-
Admiral Taylor who reports to me as follows:-
"He, Lieutenant Syddons-Willing, had been al along the beach at St. Malo les Bains and had ascertained that there were no longer
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any troops at that point. He also went to the assistance of the m.y. "Singapore", which had gone aground, but subsequently got off."
Rear-Admiral Taylor fully supports the
Commanding Officer's recommendation of Lieutenant
Syddons-Willing.
ADMIRAL.
VICE ADMIRAL
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500 arrived on beaches, Reary combing.
800
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arrived Ramsgate and disembarked trooks
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1600
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2245 arrived alongside Jetty at nouveau avant
Past and embarked French troops.
the 4st.
0000 Selt unkink and proceeded.
0530 arrived Ramsgate after thick toy Tor east three Raus 81 hassage,
0630 anchored on and rested crew.
1615 ordered to Tilbury have wh and proceeded
2200 arrived at Sanding stage.
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Surrer Commercial Dock.
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NARRATIVE OF DUTCH BOAT "JAVA"
26th May - 4th June, 1940.
0645, 27th May, the crew of D.B.22 under the command of
Lieut-Commander Drake, BUE left Chatham Barracks and travelled via
Portsmouth to Southampton, joining "Java" that evening. The vessel was then under repair, with orders on completion to load ammunition in the River.
On the afternoon of 29th May those orders were cancelled and we were instructed to fuel and proceed light to Dover.
Accordingly about 1700 with Main and Auxilliary machinery persuaded to function by Diesel experts from the shore "Java" left ible.
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IS the belt driving our ally our Auxilliary
LIEUT.F.T.RENNY.R.N.R. - REPORT
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Lght and air with the
ON OPERATIONS OFF FRENCH COAST.
er our E.R.A. collapsed
(Letter dated June, 1940.)
as already out of action è morning of 31st May
By this time our
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FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, DOVER.
it was pointed out that
Lete and we were under h starting on them.
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2. The full names of the
945, steaming 10 knots
Officer and rating concerned are:-
working. My confidence as being too slack it
Lieut. Frederick Thomas ack of air and consequent
Renny, R.N.R.
ahead or astern, might
Petty Officer James Potts,
, 16 miles off Dunkirk,
D/J.92816.
, shedding bolts from eventually held in place
5 knots making an 0200
at to put about, but a
Engine cooling, some rpoceeded another 5 miles
The Nore.
ADMIRAL
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9th June, 1940.
hat it could be kept ogress unwise I cruised
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2nd June. Here repairs
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NARRATIVE OF DUTCH BOAT "JAVA"
26th May - 4th June, 1940.
0645, 27th May, the crew of D.B.22 under the command of
Lieut-Commander Drake, RND left Chatham Barracks and travelled via
Portsmouth to Southampton, joining "Java" that evening. The vessel was then under repair, with orders on completion to load ammunition in the River.
On the afternoon of 29th May those orders were cancelled and we were instructed to fuel and proceed light to Dover.
Accordingly about 1700 with Main and Auxilliary machinery persuaded to function by Diesel experts from the shore "Java" left dock and proceeded down the Solent to Hamble.
At 0400 on 30th May our troubles started. Our final air pressure started the Main Engine and we left with the handicap of being able neither to stop or go astern as the belt driving our
Auxilliarys parted immediately. Eventually our Auxilliary
Diesel was started and ran all day for light and air with the result that shortly before arrival at Dover our E.R.A. collapsed owing to fumes. As our Windlass gear was already out of action the ship was allowed alongside and on the morning of 31st May
"Sandhurst" was notified of our defects. By this time our
Auxilliary engine also had ceased running.
The Main belt was renewed, but as regards the other and major defects, notably our Ballast Pump, it was pointed out that as they would take several hours to complete and we were under
1 hours' notice for sea, it was not worth starting on them.
On Saturday morning, 1st June Lieut-Commander Drake was taken ill and detained sick in "Sandhurst".
I received orders that afternoon to proceed to Dunkirk to arrive at 0200 on 2nd June and left at 1945, steaming 10 knots with neither Auxilliary nor Anchor gear working. My confidence in our new belt was apparently misplaced as being too slack it failed to drive the Compressor. This lack of air and consequent inability, if stopped, to restart, either ahead or astern, might have led to complications if, at midnight, 16 miles off Dunkirk,
No.3 Cylinder had not commenced to seize, shedding bolts from the Crankcase which my Engineroom staff eventually held in place with wedges. But our speed was down to 5 knots making an 0200
arrival impossible and I had no choice but to put about, but a for minuteslater however presumably with the Engine cooling, some higher revolutions were obtained, and I rmoceeded another 5 miles towards the shore. Again however the Engine failed and it was only at slow speed and with great care that it could be kept moving at all. Considering further progress unwise I cruised in the neighbourhood until daylight and then made the best of my way home, berthing in Dover about 1015, 2nd June. Here repairs were considered impossible and on Tuesday, 4th June I was towed by "Gorecht" to Sheerness and on the following day by "Bornrif"
to Tilbury, thence the following morning to Surrey Commercial Docks
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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.
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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.
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ORANJE'S R.O.D./1 dated 10th June 1940 (cont)
which exploded on impact, and 4 smaller bombs (estimated 1001bs) with 5 or 10
about 25 yards away smashed the glass in the after end of the seconds delay action. All bombs missed astern, but one falling wheelhouse. All boats scattered during the attacks and there were no casual Ities.
All boats except one returned to Margate under their own power, this on e ORANJE took in tow again and arrived at X
Margate at 2200 and anchored for the night.
15. Sunday June 2nd. ORANJE was ordered to revert to
2 hours notice at noon.
16. Monday June 3rd. At 1000 an attempt was made to start the auxiliary motor, to pump up pressure for starting the main engine, but owing to a choked fuel pipe, and valve trouble, it was not possible to start before 2100. This left
ORANJE out of action the whole day.
17. Tuesday June 4th. ORANJE remained at snchor off Margate, sailing at 1800 for Southend in company with two other scoots. ORANJE anchored off Southend at 2200.
HS. Crispin.
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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.

Dynams 89.
Blu/o/197
R.N. Barracks,
134
Portsmouth.
6th June 1940.
Vice Admiral Dover, hr Commodine. R.N.B.
TINE?
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report on the operation carried out by H.M.S. Tiny under my command. The ship was commissioned on Monday May 27th at Southampton and loaded with 350 tons of mixed Army ammunition consisting of mostly cased and 2000 rounds of 6" and an amount of 4.5 howitzer, which the
Authorities at Southampton loaded on the top.
On arriving
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at Dover I was instructed to proceed to La Panne, dumping overboard the 6" shell and cordite and 4.5 shell on the way over. The majority of this I managed to do.
On arrival at La Panne I was ordered to beach the ship head on one hour before high water, this being the only possible way of disembarking the ammunition. The tide at low water leaving the ship high and dry.
I was able to land during the four hours available approximately 50 tons, which was man-handled by troops above high water level; consisting of 25
pdr. A.A. and Beaufors and a. certain amount of smoke shell. We embarked 400 troops.
At high water I took the ship off, but owing to lack of compressed air for starting was unable to proceed when once afloat. I was towed for three hours by "Brighton Belle", after which I managed to get my compresser going and re-charged compressed air bottles and started engines and landed the troops at Ramagate.
After proceeding to Sheerness we were instructed to land the 200 tons of ammunition at Stroode, which was loaded into trucks. This was done by the Military.
On completion we proceeded to Tilbury, but four miles from Sheerness, owing to the oil pressure gauge registering a false reading an oil failure occurred and the engine seized up.
I obtained a. tow and paid the ship off in the Surrey Docks, at 6.0.p.m.
on Wednesday June 5th.
On the journey out the ship was attacked three times by a Heinkel Bomber, which dropped four 500 lb. bombs each with approximately five second delay action fuse, the nearest falling 150
yards from the Ship.
Except for a severe shaking, no damage was done to the Hull.
During a machine gun attack by the Heinkel it was observed that a bullet penetrated the steel upper after-deck of the "Tiny".
On the return journey an apparently unstable magnetic mine blew up 100 yards abeam doing no material damage.
THe construction of these vessels must be of a very high and strong standard. This dead weight heavy cargo loaded high up each side of the hold must have set a severe strain on the frame while the ship was high and dry, but no noticeable damage was done, except for a general vibration when steaming home which was not present on the outward journey.
I would like to pay tribute to my First Lieutenant,
Lieutenant Martin, the Cox'n and Crew, three of whom were Ordinary
Seamen, who had never been to sea before and the E.R.A., 5th class, who ino had only finished his disciplinary training a fortnight previously and had never been in charge of any form of engine.
COMMODORE
R.N.
BARRACK
have the honour to be Sir,
OF
Your obedient Servant,
JUN
8-JUN 1940
PORTSMOUT
Limb Curs! RN.

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find) and a report that all British had left. These
Frenchmen refused to come in so small a blogy craft and insisted on boarding a large ship which was also alongside/ the mole.
A British Naval Officer apparently in charge of embarkation on mole informed me that there were no more troops to come and that I must plain return empty. I took on board a Brenn gun which was lying on the mole and returned to Ramsgate.
It was afterwards learnt that although there were no more troops to come in the area that night, therewere some more further from the port who succeeded later did in reaching the port and were embarked the following
300.
night by other ships.
rd. a.m.
Returned Ramsgate arriving dawn.
!th
Re-assumed command of Dutch Scoot "Twente" and ans sailed to Tilbury and Surrey Commercial Docks.
5th
Handed ship over to Dock authorities and returned
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with Ship's Company to Chatham Barracks.
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II" June 1st 1940.
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3449762.
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- **** 1000 range. a pay. AND HAVE - now 04 was 0
Hurricanes have in sight and we saw no more of the Messerschmits after that.
Another day we were bombed by a large formation of
Heinkels flying miles up. At least I think it was our little ship they were after, unless it was one on the horison, in which case they missed by miles.
During the course of these operations we took off from the beaches upwards of 400 French soldiers. To our bitter disappointment we could find no British, others were luckier.
He also mislaid out ship for a few hours - she was on tow -
having one propeller completely tied up with bits of line and the other engine knooking hard. The tow rope broke and we could not find her though we cast about for a time. However
5'
back at Sheerness yesterday evening having called from Ramsgate she turned up again next day - faithful thing. We arrived at 1200. An eventful trip. We borught back 2 "prises" - a nice
18ft