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TNA ADM 199 792

TNA ADM 199 792
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TNA ADM 199 792

Admiralty records concerning Operation Dynamo and the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk, covering 1940–1941.

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ADM 199 792
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Source: The National Archives, Kew, ADM 199/792. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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described at (a). Consular Shipping Advisers will now be told that small ships to the total number of 100 (carrying refugees) are to be routed to Pools, and to the total number of 70 (carrying refugees) are to be routed to Milford Haven. this (20) tollsBa of
Buth thermase. 200 to Beefast a chyone / to the
(c) It has been suggested that a sufficient supply of be charts is obtainable from Chart Agents at the three firm ed ports. This is being checked, and if the supply proves to be short of probable requirements it is proposed to make an issue to Consular Shipping
Advisers from Admiralty at once.
(a) Ships which are routed to United Kingdom will be instructed to fly the signal ZNW to ensure against being held in the Downs, and to fly the same signal when making their United Kingdom anchorage.
5.
British ships will sail on their own initiative or on instructions should the need arise, and may be expected to and unte know their destinations. i Foreign ships, in default of any previous agreement between Governments will sail in their own good time, and can be assisted only if they apply for routes.
6.
The formulation of a detailed scheme for dealing with refugees after disembarkation is understood to be in the hands of the
Alien Advisory Committee of the Home Office.
This Committee is known to be exploring the possibility of accepting refugees in the neighbourhood of the
Clyde, Bristol, Poole, and in the Isle of Man. They propose further to enquire whether the Government of Eire will help.
Why Brislot?
that I N. relaw
112/ma Haven area

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3 16
3.
14
described at (a). Consular Shipping Advisers
will now be told that small ships to the total number
of 100 (carrying refugees) are to be routed to Pools,
and to the total number of 70 (carrying refugees) are
to be routed to Milford Haven. this (20) tollsBa of
Buth thermase. 200 to Beefast a chyone / to the
(c) It has been suggested that a sufficient supply of
be
charts is obtainable from Chart Agents at the three
firm ed
ports. This is being checked, and if the supply
proves to be short of probable requirements it is
proposed to make an issue to Consular Shipping
Advisers from Admiralty at once.
(a) Ships which are routed to United Kingdom will be
instructed to fly the signal ZNW to ensure against
being held in the Downs, and to fly the same signal
when making their United Kingdom anchorage.
5.
British ships will sail on their own initiative
or on instructions should the need arise, and may be expected to
and unte
know their destinations. i Foreign ships, in default of any
previous agreement between Governments will sail in their own
good time, and can be assisted only if they apply for routes.
6.
The formulation of a detailed scheme for dealing
with refugees after disembarkation is understood to be in the
hands of the
Alien Advisory Committee of the Home Office.
This Committee is known to be exploring the
possibility of accepting refugees in the neighbourhood of the
Clyde, Bristol, Poole, and in the Isle of Man. They propose
further to enquire whether the Government of Eire will help.
Why Brislot ?
that I N. relaw
112/ma Haven area