Admiralty records concerning Operation Dynamo and the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk, covering 1940–1941.
Source: The National Archives, Kew, ADM 199/792. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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(1025) (Wt. 10009/5046 100M 5/40 S.E.R. Ltd. Gp. 671. |
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(1025) (Wt. 10009/5046 100M 5/40 S.E.R. Ltd. Gp. 671. 98 Register No. N.L.11388/40 Minute Sheet No. 1. to be D,T.M. welded or riveted to the ships structure. (iii) D.N.O. and D.S.D. referred. (P-3hactur of adies) (iv) Provision has now been made for escape scuttles as proposed in existing ships and new construction. (v) E. in C. referred. (use of cast non suffraing Goodall. 13/10/40. With reference to D.N.C's minute 13.10.40:- Item 3. - A further report is being rendered by this Committee and will be dealt with separately. No action necessary on this paper. Item 4. - This is being dealt with on a separate paper. No action necessary on this paper. Item 7. - This is under consideration on other papers. No action necessary on this paper. Items 8 & 9 - Have already been dealt with. No action necessary on this paper. D.T.M. has been added to the marking. D.0.13214 has been put behind this paper. for Director of Naval Equipment 15th October, 1940. Item 5. 1. Shield of 1/2" D.1. quality heat treated steel of 0.5" Mk.III Mounting has been designed but requires modification to accommodate 300 knot sight. 2. Approximate weight will be under 400 lbs. 3. In view of D.N.C. 's minute, a decision should be obtained immediately as to whether this additional weight can be accepted or whether a reduction in thickness will be necessary, in order not to delay manufacture. 4. This point is being taken up with D.N.C. FDV/ SCW W.R.Slayth WRS 23/10/40 for DIRECTOR OF NAVAL ORDNANCE. 23 October, 1940.00