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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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CONFIDENTIAL.
NC
106
11528
24/23AB/40.
1940
20th September, 1940.
Report of enquiry into loss of
H. M. A.B.V. KING ORRY
in Operation "Dynamo".
Sir,
With reference to Admiralty Letter.6245/40 dated
1st August, 1940, be pleased to lay before Their Lordships the following report resulting from an enquiry into the circumstances attending the loss of H.M Armed Boarding Vessel KING ORRY on
30th May, 1940.
2. Commander J. Elliott, D.S.O., R.N.R., who was in command of KING ORRY, was examined on 20th September, 1940.
3. At about 1930 on 29th May, when ship was approaching
Dunkirk, near misses-about 30 feet from ship - from dive bombers shook ship violently, and a few minutes later, when about to go alongside, a second attack took place. The ship was yet more violently shaken by explosion of near misses:
(i) The steering gear was put out of action through damage to the Telemotor system.
(ii) These near misses burst steam and water pipes on
Starboard side, and also burst steam pipe in after steering compartment, the escaping steam preventing access thereto and thus, neither the secondary steam steering gear nor the Hand wheel could be connected up.
4. Whilst ship was endeavouring to go alongside, near misses from a third heavy attack, which gave the impression of direct hits, holed Starboard side below water line in a number of places, and blew in a port hole and deadlight about 6" above water line in Stokers mess deck. These holes were, soon afterwards, stopped. A fire, the cause of which is unknown, broke out in Stewards Quarters on Starboard side forward. This was quickly put out by Extinguishers, but water was subsequently played into the compartment from fire and bilge pumps.
5. At about 0030, when ship was proceeding, stern first, to sea she developed a heavy list to Starboard which became more serious as water continued to enter the Boiler room.
(ii) Whilst endeavours were being made to point ship's head to seawards, the list grew steadily worse, and at about 0200, when in a position on the North side of the Channel, she turned over on her Starboard side and foundered.
6. Although lighting had gone in some parts of the ship, main and auxiliary engines were running and all bulkheads were intact.
MILITARY BRANOH
7/
Secretary of the Admiralty.
30 SEP 1940
*
ANIPALTY
Broke Elliott Few Head King May

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CONFIDENTIAL.
NC
106
11528
24/23AB/40.
1940
20th September, 1940.
Report of enquiry into loss of
H. M. A.B.V. KING ORRY
in Operation "Dynamo".
Sir,
With reference to Admiralty Letter .6245/40 dated
1st August, 1940, be pleased to lay before Their Lordships the
following report resulting from an enquiry into the circumstances
attending the loss of H.M Armed Boarding Vessel KING ORRY on
30th May, 1940.
2. Commander J. Elliott, D.S.O., R.N.R., who was in command
of KING ORRY, was examined on 20th September, 1940.
3. At about 1930 on 29th May, when ship was approaching
Dunkirk, near misses-about 30 feet from ship - from dive bombers
shook ship violently, and a few minutes later, when about to go
alongside, a second attack took place. The ship was yet more
violently shaken by explosion of near misses:
(i) The steering gear was put out of action through
damage to the Telemotor system.
(ii) These near misses burst steam and water pipes on
Starboard side, and also burst steam pipe in
after steering compartment, the escaping steam
preventing access thereto and thus, neither the
secondary steam steering gear nor the Hand wheel
could be connected up.
4. Whilst ship was endeavouring to go alongside, near
misses from a third heavy attack, which gave the impression of
direct hits, holed Starboard side below water line in a number
of places, and blew in a port hole and deadlight about 6" above
water line in Stokers mess deck. These holes were, soon
afterwards, stopped. A fire, the cause of which is unknown,
broke out in Stewards Quarters on Starboard side forward. This
was quickly put out by Extinguishers, but water was subsequently
played into the compartment from fire and bilge pumps.
5. At about 0030, when ship was proceeding, stern first,
to sea she developed a heavy list to Starboard which became more
serious as water continued to enter the Boiler room.
(ii) Whilst endeavours were being made to point ship's
head to seawards, the list grew steadily worse, and
at about 0200, when in a position on the North side
of the Channel, she turned over on her Starboard
side and foundered.
6. Although lighting had gone in some parts of the ship,
main and auxiliary engines were running and all bulkheads were
intact.
MILITARY BRANOH
7/
Secretary
of the Admiralty.
30 SEP 1940
*
ANIPALTY