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.

Holding archive: TNA
Collection reference: 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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211	Log in to enlarge	259 131 - 4 King Ony I found, however, that she was not at all handy on her 256 propellers, and whilst endeavouring to point her for the channel she began to develop a list to starboard which developed seriously. Water was reported entering the stokehold and I sent the First Lieutenant to investigate. Almost immediately, however, it became obvious that the ship was sinking, and I ordered abandonment. Ship was 77 now clear of entrance over towards North side of channel. Our one remaining available boat on starboard side was turned out previous to this but was submerged as ship heeled over. As we had two Carley floats and a large number of rafts this was not a serious loss. 30/5 At about 0200, or shortly before, the ship foundered. I was on the bridge and was joined by the Chief Engineer, Mr. Cowley (Temp. Lieut. Engineer). The First Lieutenant, Lieut. J. Lee, R.N.R., was attending to abandonment generally. The ship turned completely on her starboard side. and I stepped into the water, being afloat near the forward starboard hoat, now submerged. The Chief Engineer was with me. After and during the following hour several ships, including H.M.S. "VIVACIOUS" and H.M. Drifter "LORD GREY", picked up survivors, but I regret to report that two Engineer Officers, T.124, and seven other ratings were lost. A complete readiness to carry out all orders was shown throughout by all officers and ratings. Steam was maintained in the engine room, and everything done to find some means to repair the steering gear. Fire from the 12 Pdr. H.A. gun and Lewis guns was I kept up throughout all attacks, and from my own observation, one aircraft was damaged - a piece seeming 11- to fall off. As I was required for duty at Ramsgate on the 31st May and subsequent days, I have not been able to Ph report thes:- my king my:- one V.U and 4 Scandar wounded hilditary :- 4 knew killed / Officer and nt men wounded. tomage to the of was rus tained as follows /. 55. coils severed 2. Two life loats badly holed 3- Boar back piered 4. are rentilator holed and Away minor depects to wining etc	Boat Drifter Lord Grey Vivacious Bridge Cowley King Lee Lewis May

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259
131
- 4
King Ony
I found, however, that she was not at all handy on her
256
propellers, and whilst endeavouring to point her for the
channel she began to develop a list to starboard which
developed seriously. Water was reported entering the
stokehold and I sent the First Lieutenant to investigate.
Almost immediately, however, it became obvious that the
ship was sinking, and I ordered abandonment. Ship was
77
now clear of entrance over towards North side of channel.
Our one remaining available boat on starboard side
was turned out previous to this but was submerged as
ship heeled over. As we had two Carley floats and a
large number of rafts this was not a serious loss.
30/5
At about 0200, or shortly before, the ship foundered.
I was on the bridge and was joined by the Chief
Engineer, Mr. Cowley (Temp. Lieut. Engineer). The First
Lieutenant, Lieut. J. Lee, R.N.R., was attending to
abandonment generally.
The ship turned completely on her starboard side.
and I stepped into the water, being afloat near the
forward starboard hoat, now submerged. The Chief Engineer
was with me.
After and during the following hour several ships,
including H.M.S. "VIVACIOUS" and H.M. Drifter "LORD GREY",
picked up survivors, but I regret to report that two
Engineer Officers, T.124, and seven other ratings were
lost.
A complete readiness to carry out all orders was
shown throughout by all officers and ratings. Steam was
maintained in the engine room, and everything done to
find some means to repair the steering gear.
Fire from the 12 Pdr. H.A. gun and Lewis guns was
I
kept up throughout all attacks, and from my own
observation, one aircraft was damaged - a piece seeming
11-
to fall off.
As I was required for duty at Ramsgate on the
31st May and subsequent days, I have not been able to
Ph
report
thes:-
my king my :- one V.U and 4 Scandar wounded
hilditary
:- 4 knew killed / Officer and
nt men wounded.
tomage to the of was rus tained as follows
/. 55. coils severed
2. Two life loats badly holed
3- Boar back piered
4. are rentilator holed and Away
minor depects to wining etc