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All men have conducted meelves in accurdance with the
Ditions of the service, no standing instances have come to notice
H.T. Crispin
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HOLBORN 1038
3rd June 1940
RAMSGATE
Sir,
Sub-Lieut. Lucey, R.I.
The above officer was out in CO and of the Fire
"Massey Shaw" for the purpose of embarking troops
Float from Dunkirk on the afternoon and night of the 31st May-
1st June.
member of the crew, which consisted entirely officers As 8 and men of the London Fire Brigade brief and Aux- acof Fire Service, I venture to send you 8 occasion, count might of not otherwise be brought to the notice be iliary the work done by Mr. Lucey on this of which his superior officers, in the hope that he will given proper credit for it.
skiff in tom from
Ramsgate, Mr. on 8 the Float. grass the Lucey proceedings. The beach, line After Massey and but on I an and this swam Shaw to unsuccessful It SO an was bring ashore was brought R.A.F. swamped stern then out with motor 8 attempt decided of a in light a load the the light boat with boat, of breakers to which line troops attempt 3 the rocket and was early grass to to made aground the line, get in fast a grass line bauled to the in from the Float. come As it success- seemed unlikely that the breakers stern-first, we at the line then being the motor boat was going to attempted to transfer the line Float was gov under way In and was drag lost fully through to the box but unfortunately order to same moment the out, and the line took charge it back to the motor boat the line but was unable to get From that
I swam after was hauled aboard the Float, in the cathering the beach and was alone on the beach who were rather point Mr. Lucey about 50 or 60 soldiers, which time I
darkness demoralised, with for two three hours, most of believe he spent in the water.
The Float falling tide, and various attempte Lucey were then had to be shifted into deeper to water get owing to the with the motor boat and Mr. about 11
into contact Eventually at, I think, from another o'clock unsuccessful. to the Float in a boat further
Mr. Lucey got out immediately insisted upon boat, attempte and went ship. He then ferry out more men with this ashore while being made it to again himself and remained in the boat.
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This rating made are brip with me the about Dulih malar launch is whick male an etc might of June 2:
He made his way along the ale to lte share under shell fir
E where way in ander to find onl by the French hoops were mill evering have quickly, and later relieved lo in me lte an information
His behaviour under them trying adition, and the column and orderliness
1 his report when he reluxed are ask adminable
In addition is this his general upslince and resource during lte whole is greatly impressed me.
H.G. Doys. Smith
Limt. Commender. KNR.

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I wish to report the conduct of me was, who appeared to be todly coocended in its waki he anted the other man who was in a helpless liture w fad he saved his comrade's lik, has luct in view of his infaries is coactly of the lest because
At Ite lime of the x reselle oillise wen l receperate an found It laund "Woel"
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BATEMAN Engineer.
ANGLER II.
Diving overboard and rescuing 5 people, and clearing propeller.
Hold in hand for next batch of recommends.
Stamp: N.O.I.C.
6/6/40.
Ramsgate.

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From:- J.L. Bunt, Master "S.S. Queensland".
Tilbury Dredging Co.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
Sir,
In reply to overleaf, my deckhands, W. Absolom,
M. Hains, A. Dowthwaite and H. Jones, stand out as &
fine example of British seaman;they ferried soldiers across to my ship until these boats were stove in and useless, transferring about 90 men all told. But as regards meritorious action, I recommend W. Absolom and M. Hains for running away lines to another boat full of soldiers and waterlogged, thereby saving them during heavy bombing at Dunkirk at 5 p.m. Friday, 31st
May.
(Sgd) J.L. BUNT, Master.
"S.S. Queensland".
Tilbury Dredging Co.

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From:- Act. Sub. Lt. K.H. Martin, R.N.
B.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
Noteworthy action of crew of five of "Excellent"
motor boat attached to Hopper FOREMOST 102. On the evening of May 31st, during a bombing raid on Bray beach, east of Dunkirk harbour, their boat was thrown over and capsized, throwing themselves and about twenty
French soldiers into the sea. The crew then proceeded to drag the Frenchmen ashore, saving nearly all of them, and then tirelessly proceeded to right their doat and used it further to get more soldiers aboard.
Names of crew: Ldg. Sea. H.H. Dixon - PJX 131223
Ldg. Sto. W.C. Ingram - PK 20348
A.B. L.C.F. Cass
- PJ 95180
A.B. J. Maynard
- PJ 102850
A.B. E. Davies of PJX 128361
also courage and endurance of P.O. J.S. Wood P.J.108457
and Stoker 11. Carr P.K. 61925 in keeping their boat and engine running when half waterlogged in same raid.
May I mention particularly the spirit of civilian of crew of Hopper FOREMOST 102 who continued members rescue work for over five hours in the surf, and all of whom volunteered for further rescue work.
(sgd) K.H. MARTIN
Acting Sub-Lieutenant,
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From:- Lieut. F.T. Renny, R.N.R.
To:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
J. Potts, P.O. J. 92816.
Off W. Hinder St. buoy.
® 0430 28th May 1940.
Coolness and initiative when vessel was machine-gunned and bombed.
General efficiency and untiring devotion to his duty on the five visits to the beaches and port at Dunkirk.
(sgd) F.T. REMIY,
Lieutenant R.N.R.
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From:- Commanding Officer, H.M. Schoot "Antje".
Date:- 4th June, 1940.
To:- The Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
SPECIAL REPORTS:-
All personnel on board "Antje" behaved in accordance with the best traditions of the service;
no individual actions of heroism can be stated, but the bearing of all men taking passage in "Antje", whether Army or Havy or Air Force, was excellent.
(Sgd) M. BUIST.
Lieutenant.
Royal Havy.
Commanding Officer,
H.M. Schoot "Antje".

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From:- Act. Sub. Lt. Chappell, R.N.
To:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
Ldg. Seaman Laceby (on H.M.S. Nelson's picket boat)
set admirable example to crew under continuous machinegun fire and by his coolness and courage kept crew steady and alert.

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From:- Lieut.Comdr. N.H.Harrison.
Date:- 4th June 1940
To
:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
No outstanding meritorious action has come to my notice during present operations.

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From:- J.F. Mason, Master, S.H.Gallions Reach.
Date:- 31st May 1940
To
:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
All Officers and men behaved splendid, all did their best.

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COPY REPORT BY SUB LIEUT J.R. JAMESON R.N.
ox H.M.S. LEDA.
30th May, 1940.
On ship leaving I collected remainder of ship's boats -
3 whalers, 1 skiff (latter in tow) - and followed ship, thinking she would stop.
Gave up when off NIEUPORT?? where the Salanider was seen. Proceeded to Salanider and asked for instructions, which were to report to paddle minesweeper.
Worked between paddle minesweepers and shore all during a violent air-raid.
1 whaler sunk - apparently by leakage caused by blast and shrapnel.
1 whaler over-turned - no blame on part of boatkseper -
soldiers very panicky and said to cause capsise.
1 whaler sunk later - apparently due to same cause as in para. 4.
A.Bs Grimes and Moore proceeded in the skiff to NPI 1??
and assisted with embarkation of troops.
A.Bs Post and Lever made their way to paddle minesweeper and were landed at Margate.
crew were very worn out, I proceeded to St. boats Clair
(Tug), As my who told me that she was anchoring all rest her my crew and coming back next morning: I decided to and anchor my motor boat with their boats.
Clair ordered off at imediate notice to tow off bombed St. ship. I was then shipped with 7 outters.
With 3 cutters I proceeded to H.M.S. Locus and embarked troops for same ship until about 1 Salls mission for General Cort was then same: sent to did Locus DO
A special I was sent in shore to deliver foul by rope by after an running M.T.B. aground and then getting screw wreckage. 10rk by crew, who cleared Landed. the screw under very After difficult much good conditions, the mission was nearly exhausted. so proceeded Notor boat to was only now ship
Crew were very (Royal Sovereigh).
leaking at By that 4 Dalla and end Leda of trouble bay had was not DO being returned to try experienced to and eatch Royal Leda with Sovereign at the aforesaid Margate circulator. usa I
proceeding anchored motor to Margate boat and proceeded to Margate in ship. arrival collected A.Ba Poot and returned. Lover: on instructions of On S.N.O. Margate waited till ship this report that throughout the severe their duty air raids May all I add ratings to showed utmost bravery and 01d with remarkable cheeriness.

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From: CLARKE, J.C.
TO
Sub,Lieut:
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RAMSGATE
N.O.I.C.
A
Commanding M.B. RAPIDE.
RAMSGATE.
10.6.40.
SUBMITTED RECORD OF M.B. RAPIDE removing B.B.F. from Dunkirk
Beach.
Received orders at SHEERNESS at 14.00 hours on 30-5-40 to proceed to Downs in convoy with other motor boats, escort vessel Drifter
"STRATHELLIOTT".
Arrived Downs 23.45 towing two broken-down boats. Received order from STRATHELLIOTT at 01.30 on 31-5-40 to proceed to Dunkirk to embark troops from beach, taking M.B. MARY ROSE in tow. Had trouble with tow during night and handed over to STRATHELLIOTT
about 06.00 hrs, and carried on to Dunkirk alone. Arrived about
09.15. Floated ladder ashore on line and proceeded to haul troops aboard; slow process owing to surf. Dropped anchor seawards and backed on to beach. Loaded and hauled off on flood with 72 aboard, transferred to ship lying off shore (name not known), picked up small boat adrift and used form ferrying from beach to my ship.
Transferred 3 ship loads, last one at 21.30 hours on to BLACK JAVA.
Anchored half mile off shore and repaired engine. At 04.10 hours
Attempted to pick up a load at 23.00 hours but engine failed.
SKIPJACK. SKPPJACK loaned me a boat and crew in charge of Sub.
on 196-40 picked up ship's boat and loaded two loads on to
Lieut. Ruck who went ashore and filled my ship and his boat and also took in tow large motor launch with 32 French soldiers on board which was aground. Was unable to locate SKIPJACK or any salvoes of bombs. Followed her with object of transferring and my other ship except large tug steaming towards La Panne, dodging loads. She eventually hit and completely destroyed, we were half unable hour. Turned round and headed back to Dunkirk and above picked was to find any survivors, although we cruised around for up three an sailors from top mast of a ship which was just
Abreast of Dunkirk harbour MOSQUITO have in sight; signalled her water (name unknown).
and started Commander of MOSQUITO received message soldiers to proceed transferring my troops and survivors.
Whilst to sinking doing transport so, and we cast off with three French and SKIPJACK men on board, and followed her.
proceeded MOSQUITO ahead badly towed damaged and was home, we from picked hit and about having about hindered up 15 to 21 12.00 miles trouble cast survivors our hrs. movements. off the and and coast launch and ANTJE approximately Sub,Lieut. to adrift was Margate making as Flint, by she 2 miles better Skoot Was and
ANTJE, speed.
Were giving disembarked injured
Arriving as our engine Margate was approximately 21.35 hrs and
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lub. Lieut. Ruck and his boat's crew made it possible for us so pick up nearly 200 soldiers from the beach under extremely lifficult conditions.
My own crew of three were the means of preventing my ship from apsizing by maintaining order among the French soldiers every
;ime we were attacked by planes.
To. of British & French soldiers removed from beach approx: 460.
LIST OF MOSQUITO SURVIVORS
Left arm & face.
FLINT, Sub.Lt. R.N.R.
LAKE
A.B.
RICHOLD
T.L
FRORT
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Left eye.
MUNDAY
Stoker
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SHAFTOE
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BLACKWELL A.B.
WINTER
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Face
MCQUADE
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CHALLEND
SIG.
MALCOLM
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SMITH
L.S.A.
Bake & Hand
WRIGHT
A.B.
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Feet & Back
SEALY
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Ankle & Shoulder
WHILTING
A.B.
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SILLELT
Steward
Wrist
STAPLES
S.A.
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Back
EATON
0.8.
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POWELL
A.B.
MCCRILL
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WILLIAMS
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LIST OF SKIPJACK SURVIVORS.
RUCK, Sub.Lt. R.N.V.R.
MAINS,
Stoker
STARLING
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MOYES
TEL.
WOUNDED FRENCHMEN.
Chervel.
Clement.
J.C.Clarhe
Sub frient
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FROM Commander in Command Mine Recovery Flotilla 276
North Shields.
DATE
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10th June, 1940
NAVAL
OFFICER
TO
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate
11JUN1940
REPORT OF OPERATION ON NIGHT OF
3/4 June, 1940
MASSACHUSETTS
CHARGE
M
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Sir,
I have the honour to report the operation of the 5 scoots under my command on the night of
3/4 June.
2.
On being refused permission to take the drifters of the 2nd M.R. Flotilla, I was offered command of the 5 Dutch Scoots, "PASCHOLL",
"HORNSRUG", "REIGER", "LENA" and "BORNRIF".
3. and communication was difficult. I made some rough
There was little time to make any arrangements orders on a signal pad and sent them round by the motor boat which took me on board "PASCHOLL".
4. "REIGER" had meanwhile run aground on the Quern on
Under way about 1600 for RV at N. Goodwin.
a falling tide and was out of it.
Proceeded in company without incident, timing my 5. speed to reachNo. 12 buoy Dunkerque at 2230.
avant 6. Port and on rounding Western mole I headed into
My orders were to use Western pier Nouvean
West anywhere pier of the main harbour, which I could seeagainst the in this area so I came astern and headed for avant Port. I was unable to find enough water the burning town.
2 of my ships passed me and tried their to
7. Meanwhile West side of West Pier. their They stern got to bows up to which pier was the outside ship of the side two and grounded go alongside but had a job getting and just "LENA" off the pier. I got alongside east
"HORNSRUG" came alongside me.
very 8. glad The to Pier find was Commander H.R. Tromp, who had full of French troops and said I he was appointed himself Piermaster.
I were unable to get a tag to off pluck and
"LENA" off He and and finally had to take the men leave her.
Wise, R.N.V.R., and his Sub "HORNSRUG" Lieut. were was meanwhile decks.
9. Lieut. loading the ship with men There and was a destroyer also loading across alongaide my each side astern of us. in spite Commander of escort TroMp had vessel complete his control voice, of and the without situation would his help have been and having judgment almost the loading lost of 5 shipa at once difficult.

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At have about taken 0030 we had a good
TELEGRAMS:-
waiting we the could arrival of the troops more. and There there was load, althoughough were
Admiral, Chatham
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, THE 27
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ADMIRALTY HOUSE.
to get alongside, so I decided, ships
Chatham No. 3997.
(Retensions 210 and 619)
CHATHAM.
and consulting "BORNRIF" TroMp, to go with what I had - after "HORNSRU
following independently.
13th June, 1940.
11.
of either the harbour where we were, and no incident to part
There was no shelling or bombing of the
No.477.C.C/40.
VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
in the harbour on the return journey.
INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM A.B. RANDALL EX "ST.ABBS".
12.
well taped beforehand, and nothing left to chance,
The officers of the ship had their organiss
For information.
The C.O. Lieut. Wise only joined the day before, shewed great judgment.
When talking to wounded men in the Royal
Naval Hospital, Chatham, recently the following
Lieut. de Mornay, R.N. came as a volunteer information was obtained from Able Seaman Randall ex "St. Abbs":-
pilot me to harbour having made several recent 22
His service was invaluable. I took over the hand
"Left Dover 31st May, 1940, for Dunkirk, of the ship at the entrance of Dunkerque, both enter arrived at night and went into Dunkirk in the and leaving, not that I doubted Wise's capacity, morning picked up survivors of "Keith" (including but because the importance of accurate handling
Captain) and "Skipjack", struck by bomb which exsuch that I preferred to have it in my own hands.
ploded for minute later - ship sank, Boatswain
Henderson, Ldg. Offs. Std. LAWRENCE and A.B. RANDALL
13.
I have made no recommendations in respect d of "St. Abbs" together with Captain of "Keith" were this operation in view of the fact that the ships saved and came over in a steam lighter. Ldg. Offs.
at no time under fire, whereas the majority of BILL
Steward LAWRENCE behaved with great coolness and unconcern - foraged around wreck for food and clotaking part were continually bombed and shelled.
thing and assiduously attended wounded all the way over."
It seems probable that Leading Steward
Lawrence was "Edmund Samuel Lawrence, O.N. P/L.8649,"
I have the honour to be Sir, but Portsmouth Depot was unable to confirm that he had been in "St. Abbs".
Your obedient servant,
70%
(SHammd COMMANDER R.N.
ADMIRAL
VICE ADMIRAL
15 JUN 1940
DOVER DO

CONFIDENTIAL
Dynams RHH.
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Royal Naval Barracks,
Portsmouth.
8th June 1940.
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Sir,
I have the honour to bring to your notice the recent conduct of Shipwright 2nd class (Pensioner) Charles
Greenwood, Official No. P/M.8899. This man was employed on equipping various small craft for the recent evacuation of our forces from Flanders, and realising the intention of these preparations, volunteered to serve in one of the vessels in order that he might be available to make temporary repairs in the event of enemy action.
2. I submitted his request to the Commander-in-Chief's
Staff by telephone and arrangements were made to send him in first boat sailing.
3. Greenwood made all his own arrangements, providing the necessary equipment for effecting small repairs and reporting to the Commander-in-Chief's Office as ordered.
Greenwood proceeded to the coast of France in the yacht
4. From an interview on his return I understand
"Encore" and was able to repair at least one boat and to assist in the rescue of several of the Expeditionary "Robert Force.
During operations he was transferred to the Drifter
Clive" and eventually was landed from her in Ramsgate.
5. and that he was sent on this operation entirely to
Observing that Shipwright Greenwood is a
Pensioner instigation, I am submitting this report of you, at in his case own it should be desired to show him some form recognition for his services on this occasion.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
DOMMOBOSE
BARRACHA
Your obedient servant,
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modore,
PORTSMOUTH
Paymaster Commander.
Barracks,
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FROM.... SUB. LT. T.K. EDGE-PARTINGTON. R.N.
DATE
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6th June, 1940.
TO.... THE COMMODORE-IN-CHARGE, SHEERNESS.
Tuesday, 28th May, 1940,
1830. Left Sheerness in Motor Boat "Vera" which broke down twice during the night, and was eventually towed into Ramsgate on the afternoon of Wednesday, 29th May, 1940.
I was then given command of the converted Dutch Eel boat "CHANTECLER" of 13 tons.
I left Ramsgate at 2200 that evening, in convoy with
"GOLDEN LILY" and "JOHANNA", after about a quarter of an hour we left the convoy as we were only making good 4 knots.
I carried on alone endeavouring to navigate by a compass which So was situated over the engine and which revolved slowly round and round.
arrived off Dunitirk at approx. 0900 on the side 30th, having had We a drifting mine scraping past our Starboard during the night.
We passed before grounding. The soldiers off
Dunkirk wide and proceeded into the waded 3. beach out as far as possible hauled about 30 of them aboard, before shoving of any to us and we course back home. We saw no cloud signs and mist.
and enemy setting aircraft our during the day due to very low
Dunkirk at 1030 and sighted what I to thought find it to be the N. Goodwin Light, so rather than go on up soldiers. I
We left Light at 1800, and steamed on only to Ramagate, was went the into S. Dover Goodwin at 2200 and landed the 30 British
We spent the night at Dover and returned to Ramagate at
1300 on the 31st May.
Ramsgate that evening and returned Hunt. to Sheerness in the Motor I left boat "LIEBESTRAUM" with S/Lt. Carew following afternoon June 1st, 12. I took Te the arrived Notor Yacht at
"ALHENA" round The to Ramagate in a convoy of
1900 and spent the night there.
day, June 2nd, we were informed to that go only in fast craft would "MARLBOROUGH", navigator. Lewis gunners. Captain,
The following be wanted that night, ao I volunteered S/Lt. Don was
S/Lt. the W.O.M/L Pool Cocewain and engineers S/Lt. as Carew and Hunt one N.T.B. one of stoker, the two A.B.'s
We and took two civilians the two R.A.P. from the Treasury!
One civilian, Pollock by name, was invaluable as he spoke fluent French.
at 1930 in company with V.D. the M/L harbour "HAIG"
and arrived We at left Dunkirk Ramagate one at of approx. the inner 2230. piers. We entered Enemy opened aircraft fire with were our flying Lewis gun with tracer and secured over, alongside and, as many other ammunition. ships did, we were shelling the harbour at vicinity. intervals and shells were The exploding Germans at reqular intervals in the

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We took 36 French soldiers aboard and left Dunkirk at
0000 approx.
We had a quiet journey back and arrived at Ramsgate at 0400
The following evening June 3rd, we again went out in the
"MARLBOROUGH" with special orders to Rendezvous with Admiral Taylor, who had left at 1600.
We contacted him at about 2100 in mid channel and took him aboard, then proceeding on our way to Dunkirk.
We arrived at 2230
and entered, going right up as far as we could past the wooden pier into the inner basin, under Admiral Taylor's directions.
Here we secured alongside the wall and the Admiral went ashore to find the French Naval Attache.
We remained alongside for about an hour with shells bursting all around us, one actually bursting the other side of the jetty, and a rainstorm of shrapnel came dropping around us!
The Admiral then sent us out again to find the small craft, and show them where to come in and take off the troops.
A few of them followed us in and we secured alongside the
The shells were still dropping around us and by this wall time we again. could hear the German machine gunners in the streets back not 400 and yards away.
We were very relieved when the Admiral came told us to shove off.
left at about 0130.
On our way out we were hammed in the We jetty by a destroyer and went straight over a part the of boat the nearly capsized, but fortunately righted herself.
close jetty which had been shelled and fallen into the fairway,
We found she was making no water, but we had lost both screw and rudder.
M.A.S.B. offered to give us a tow but she could Pool not astern A and fast consequently rammed the jetty herself. her. S/Lt.
go jumped aboard her to bear her off and got stranded
Three French trawlers refused to give us a tow back, and eventually the Motor Yacht "GULZAR" took us in tow.
aground, for It had was, we gone over we would in all probability hit by after all, possibly fortunate that we did been run a shell which burst 30 yards ahead of us.
once during the night but we managed Pool to get who in tow again The and tow arrived broke back in Dover at 0700, less S/Lt.
was in M.A.S.B.S07.
We left the "MARLBOROUGH" at Dover and returned to Ramagate by lorry.
(Sgd) T.K. KDGE- PARTINGTON.
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Sheerness. 7th.June 1960
REPORT OF STOKER D.T.BANKS, Off.No. KX/86174.
(Given verbally to Lieut.Commander D.H.Holland-Martin, R.N.)
Banks could not remember any dates nor the names of his men.
He sailed from Ramagate in the "Pauleter", a 35ft.motor boat with 2 Ordinary Seamen as crew, a Bren gun, a Lewis gun and a compass which he didi not know how to use. He found his way to the beaches guided by the blaze from Dunkirk. On arrival there some 40 British and French soldiers, including several woynded, waded and swam off to his boat. There were no larger graft near and so he took them on beard and set course for home. It was now night but the fires in
Dunkirk illuminated his boat and he was subjected to both bombing and machine gin attacks; one bullet is still in the woodwork of
"Pauleter"s" stern sheets. In one attack the plane dived so low that Banks thought it would hit his boat. The Ordinary Seaman the Bren gun seemed frightened of it and so Banks gave him the on wheel and manned the gun himself and "put his finger on the trigger when about 12 came out - a bit of sport!"
Banks got safely back to Hamagate and transferred to the
"Marasole" with his two Ordinary Semen. He was just taking her alongside the nole when a near miss damaged the boat. She was taken in tow by a trawler but later sank, Banks and his crew transferring to the trawler.
The French troops on the sole were very cool, joking and laughing with two lady ambulance drivers whom Banks later saw in Ramagate.
At did seven more trips to the beaches or mole, bringing On
Ramagate he returned with his grow to the "Paulater"
and in her to England a total of about 400 Allied wounded, troops.
one straight of these back trips be resousd 3 survivors, one badly form from the trawler "Blackburn Rover".
an leaving hour collecting the souvenirs including a mall rosary aloga.
One "Paulater" night secured alongaide the nole, they and spent some half be gave his non a "Shin ashore" in Dunkirk
Banks finally brought the "Paulater" single-handed from
Ramagate to Sheerness on June 7th.
He was drafted from R.N.Barracks, Chathas for the
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Sub-Licutenant R.A.W. FOOL, R.N.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following account of my activities in helping to ovacuate the allied troops from Dunkirk.
I arrived at Sheerness on Tuesday, 28th May and reported to the Commodore for orders. I was given & Themes river steamer and take a tow back. On Wednesday I had three moro attempts to leave, but ordered to take her to Dunidric but she broke down and I was forced to all of them unsuccessful.
On Thursday norning I left Sheerness in the Idehter 1,217
with three similar lighters in company and the motor boat "MASATRU".
I arrived at Dunkirk at about 1800, where TO were bombed and two lighters seemed to vanish. I beached my lighter and by reeving French our soldiers, these I transferred to a motor yacht under the command dinghy in and out, managed to collect some forty or fifty of
Sub-Lieutenant Timbrell, R.C.N. who then laft for Remsgate.
and a cutter, motor boat and outter in tow and left for home. unde It
I having collected some two hundred and fifty French I did soldiers, this then continued to fill up, using the motor boat "MASATRU"
because I took the my engines had no astem capabilities and in the tide impossible to arrived 80 alongside. at Remagate at 0800 on Friday noming. X crew I who
I well throughout vere not been on returning boat. and so Ye had behaved very deck hand on a Var Department fast notor of volunteered as a that afternoon loaded with six hundred gallons fairuay petrol at sailed at 1330 deck. No proceeded to Dunkirk arriving off French the travlers carried about 1300. on To pessed through the wreckage of two searching for
Ramsgate. We We then proceeded CAME alowly back still looking for small boats survivors. to a British Trawler who told us to return notor to to refual.
attacked by ten Junicers 88 dive benbers, loose and some benbed, of
We were for then some ten minutes, during which time had I no out casualties.
machine our deck gunned petrol. at Remagate We were at hit about in 5. several o'alock places and outside. took but off some forty French
We soldiers arrived from at Tranler aground I again on a formed wreck part of a volunteer crew from of the
Department That same boat, ovening the "MARLBORTUGH", to but lnow. wre prevented leaving owing same War to reasons which we formed were not volunteer allowed crew consisting of Sub-Lieutenants Treasury, Mr.
D. Don, Pollock Edge=Partington and Mr. Rendall; two Stokers as the
On Sunday, I and Carew-Hunt, a R.M, two Deak members "ands of and H.M. one Stoker and two R.A.F. Sergeants as to engineers. Dunkirk in company with Commander and went Troup in and in took off sister some boat forty "HAIG". odd French No troops and returned to
Ye proceeded parted company in the harbour Resigate at 0430 on
Sunday morning.
night we formed the - arew, at 1800, with half the way exception of across the we two weat Treasury alongaide Dunklrk the M.Y. at "MERMAID" 2100, proceeded and direct found up a the motor harbour bike aboard.
Again on Monday officials. To laft for Dunkirk took Admiral Taylor far as TRI No could arrived get, at and landed Admiral reylar. I
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To then spent about two hours showing the small motor boats in and out of the harbour.
At about 0150, Admiral Taylor returned and we proceeded out of the herbour.
Half my out, a French trawler slewed round across the fairway between the moles and in making a drab for the gap we took the rudders and screws away. To then attempted to paddle out but could make no headway.
Te hailed a motor boat which turned out to be the M.A.S.B.
"307" which took us in tow, I went aboard to assist in the bearing off of her bows, the tow parted shortly aftermards, but a motor yacht took the "MARLBOROUGH" in tow.
I then became a member of the 8.07's crew and 10 went back the harbour to contact the French Admiral Abrial. The S,07's
Number up Cne,Idoutenant Richmond R.N.V.R. went ashore to try and find him, but as he was away for some time I went after him but could not find him. I then returned to find he me back also.
We then went out of the harbour and lay off waiting for the blockships which eventually arrived and TO then followed R.A. Dover in M.T.B. 102 out of harbour and arrived at Dover on Tuesday morning.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
(sa) R.A.V. POOL.
Sub-Listenant, Royal Navy.

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Report from Sub Lieutenant R.H.C. Amos, R.N.V.R.
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The engine of the secong boat I started in for
Bunkirk failed at Ramsgate on June 2nd. Engine was put in order and we left in tow of Tug "SunXV" June
3rd. About 2300 the tow rope parted and fouled our propeller. We signalled many ships but could get no reply
As soon as it was light, Sub Lieut. Wallace and I
went over the side to see if we could clear the screw with knives but failed. We went astern for two hours rigging blankets as sails to keep away from the French coast. At 1300 the screw was cleared and we set course N.W. for England, having no charts and not knowing our position.
At 2000 on June 4th we contacted No. 82
Lightship near Harwich. Mr. R.H. Wingfield (in charge) and his crew were very good to us, and put the seven of us up for the night, ours being an open life boat (motor).
at 0800 June 5th left for Sheerness arriving
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Sub Lieutenant A. Carew-Hunt, R.N.
29th May - Report on the crossing of the
"Johanna".
The "Johanna" with a crew of five Englishmen and three Dutch fishermen set out being towed by the
Dutch Schoot "Jutland". The "Johanna" was a Dutch sel boat of 50 feet drawing 7 feet capable of about 6 Ints.
After an uneventful crossing we arrived off
Dunkirk just after dark and proceeded about two miles to the Eastward where we anchored at about 10-30.
The cutter and whaler went in towed by a small motor boat. After an hour the whaler returned and reported that the cutter was fast aground.
I went in in the whaler and tried to find the cutter which had been floated again by the coxswain.
Some Frenchmen had arraved on the beach and shouting wildly for help. Owing to the lowness of were the tide and the nature of the bottom we were unable to get within a hundred yards of the shore. and not was the enough water in compelled the to The make and water exhortations wade to the brandish they ashore soldiers began in a to menacing come to English them. rush out. When for revolver I the had French they boats to which saw were get and that into I I
was succeeded in calming them a bit.
We made five trips in all taking off about
200 to the "Johanna" and the Schoot. In every case had I had to to lift them on board as they appeared to be and worn we out.
men ashore to get the men off, and in many cases
The about 2-30. We had a very quiet journey kissed operation took about three hours both on both ways cheeks and by by a large number of grateful "Poilus"
started back at far the worst experience was being
(Signed) A. Cares-Hunt
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ADMIRALTY,
8th June, 1940.
My dear Cull
I understand that Captain Tennant's report on the Dunkirk evacuation has been sent to Vice
Admiral Dover, and doubtless attached to it was a list of recommendations for Good Service.
I have been told by many who were there - Army officers and others - of the splendid services performed by Commander E. R. Lewis, Sea Transport
Officer, who after evacuating British refugees from
Ostend, arrived at Dunkirk on 20th May and was continuously on duty there until he returned to
England with the final party on 2nd June. He handed over charge to Captain Tennant on the latter's arrival on 29th May, but remained to assist Captain
Tennant to the end.
Several of those who saw Lewis's work under the most arduous conditions have rung me up today to say how disappointed they are at the omission of his name from today's Honours List. I have pointed out to them the announcement that this List is a first one only which implies that 8 further
List will be issued! In case, however, Lewis's exceptional services may have been overlooked where everyone did such wonderful work, I feel it my duty to bring the foregoing to notice in case you may see fit to submit it to the Vice Admiral, and I can only hope that my action will be understood.
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DIARY OF PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AT DUNKIRK.
From. 31.5.40 3.6.40 incl.
1.5.40.
230. In accordance with Commander Boles' instructions, decided to proceed direct
Dunkirk from Southend, instead of closing the Examination Vessel at Ramsgate.
Signalled o these instructions to the Bawley boats, and ordered them to keep constantly
:losed up. Decided that although we had no charts, other traffic bound to France would lead us to our destination.
IS 410. that Dunkirk was still open. Signalled convoy to steer course of S. 3. appro-
Convoy of 6 closed up and passed Margate Roads where passing trawler 50° informed enemy 820. aircraft. Kept 1/4 mile to starboard of main stream of traffic in attempt timately. Passing destroyers, etc.; subjected to severe air attack by approximately 25 to avoid bombardment. Attacked by enemy aircraft. Our convoy of 6 and other ships in fifteen the neighbour- yards to nood the ships - no damage however was sustained. In accordance "starred". with
1840. subjected to attack by several Heinkels, bombs falling as near instructions as
1850. 3 of crashing aircraft uncertain, though 5 at least were presumably bombardment they or 4 Spitfires drove off enemy aircraft, 7 planes crashing into the Cerman. sea.
had received, skippers broke convoy formation and
1915. Identity Arrived Dunkirk Roads. Beach and shipping subjected to severe from shore to beach boats, and take off men, but abandoned equipment idea - too left, much batteries and aircraft.
ground B.E.F. beach, endangered the safety
1930. Attempted swell, and semi-submerged trucks, army wagons and of other ships.
destroyed by the to proceed on to outside of jetty, instructing to close them harbour to fill or up with soldiers to transport approximately 30 to 40 empty outside -
2130. Ordered and ships to ferry same to any larger ships unable men (approximate total beach.
Each 200) ship and they was were instructed transferred to B.V. Tilly and other ships cruising harbour entrance. keep permanently closed up and to return to difficult. inside of
2240. Instructed ships embarkation to of troops from outside of jetty flash too every two harbour Contact between as swell Bawley made boats maintained by signal of one short minutes. Formation preserved. shelled. Morale of the soldiers on all their occasions only
2310. I was there, Mole was and harbour superb, severely and though exhausted and of saving under constant any equipment fire, possible.
thoughts were for the wounded among them, transferred and same to the Instructed trawler Sarah convoy Hayes
2350. Embarked approximately 200 men; to England not fully laden. laden with and to continue various other ferry craft work but returning if separated from me to return to Ramagate soldiers.
1.6.40. jetty crammed with British soldiers two Cerman but no prisoners ships whatever
0140. alongside. attempting Re-entered to Started get harbour; to loading England, troops, bombed leaving and sending them machine-gunned in back charge to shore of of by a Lance enemy 1st Division Corporal. - very few including casualties. the
0200 0300. - Proceeded 0250. Jetty to Ramsgate shelled, fully laden and Officers with soldiers of the Camerons, accompanied 1.6.40. by
Colonel Bawley boat in Charge Resolute. of the Arrived Worcesters at Ramagate 0930 approximately on
CONDITION OF BAWLEY BOATS AT RANSGATE.
damaged. Returned with approximately 80 men. 60 men.
DEFENDER.
RELIANCE.
Stem side. Returned towing with Renown until latter was in tow). blown up.
LETITIA.
to trawler who back took Bawleys by Sarah Hayes.
out order; towed 40 men.
ENDEAVOUR.
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Note: I have since been informed that Letitia and Renown, returning fully laden, ransferred their troops to a drifter and were themselves towed to Ramsgate.
snown at the end of tow was blown to pieces.
OTAL number of troops transported by Bawley boats was over 600.
Description of a Cockle Bawley - 40' long, 12' Seam, 2'5" draft, Diesel engines
6 to 50 H.P.
(All the following times are approimate)
rriving at Ramsgate (1.6.40.) I decided that Barley beats were not fit for to further commandeer service, any craft available in Ranagate harbour and to return to when and so ordered them to porceed to Southend. Obtained permission Dunkirk
1400. ready. Commandeered tug Contess but orew deliberately put tug aground and made every possible tug Contess was afloat, engineer refused to put the ship with Skipper, to sea, as obstruction to impede the sailing of same.
volunteered I manned with one Patty Cfficer, and two Sea Scouts. (Infortunately 1 of he claimed to come instead, Commandeered tug Yeasa and Yotor lost track
1700. Although his filters would be blocked by sand. Crew of Tug Teasa, Scat Therune, which their names and addresses after I was sunk)
0000. Arrived at taking tug Foasa inside harbour. Proceeded with Tesse, whose instruct with
Dunkirk and decided that harbour use too congested with larger craft to justify and transferring soldiers to tug overheard intention of filling up same witil contacted. Conting alongaide the Jetty, Prencimen?"
Naval tions were Officer to lay on Vole off Dunkirk cry "In't there anyone here who can deal with these
2.6.40. services as Linison officer. Left Therene at in Teast charge 300 nen of Tatty had
0035. Offered my to continue loading tug Teasa with could not the 1004 Seen
Officer with and orders then to return Indon to Surgate if Seen they re-floated.
embarked, Understand - Feasa Inter to fair went knowledge aground, of Sub the may French have language Cfficer I'm in able Charge to of render the
0030 certain 0310. amount Due of sasistance to Communder Cluston, of the ombartation 198 greatly slowed embarkation a of troops on the Jetty. Satween The speed the French and - them, and and the up due to the French lack of Selieved understanding that certain ships had As Seen a result, reserved serious for congestion was Diglish. that found their The round units one were JANUARY'S on no account while other to be ships Streken. officers at the in charge end of of the the Her regisents, could in not getting: got use, however, the men aboard. able to by assist contacting to & certain the various extent in clearing WE the point, and leaving
0310. the French Understanding troops on that the nove. the destroyer WincheIsea was the list ship to So
Dunkink I returned to Dover with here to Igax and was ordered and submitted to contact chart Community with
0800. Goodenugh (on 2.6.40) Castle. Reported Reported to Commander Coodenugh 31.5.40 and 1.6.10, - etc, murked vill rough details at of state of affairs at Dunitik, on dures, and these Addral of Issued to the approximate as noted during positions these Maison of two wrecks, nighta. Officer troopa Obtained with the permission object of from again assisting in return to
Dunkirk as embarkation of French troops.
complement, plus
1500. An an advance French party officers, in two BAF 3 Naval Motor Soata Officers, with returned BAF to Dunicine under signatmen Commander and Cluston's two 4 enemy command. aircraft, Sembed & and result finally of the sunle, boubing. foundering They imediately. aircraft to
No 1855. casualties, Attacked by however, were action sustained Sombs as with an affect on side ship sixtlar seemed that of to depth be using charge delayed on a submarine.
My 1900. sustained) right Machine & leg slightly gunned Cluston in damaged water shouted by by explosion. enemy to aircraft resaining that NO (do BAR would not boat think be to letroyed parceed any casualties in to the to Dunkirk pick water word by and energy not to hombs pick Commander and up machine survivors, gun AS fire he feared if the reasining PAR Boat attempted 1235 up.

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French officer olinging to bows of wreck informed us that he saw an empty boat about 6 miles off in the direction of Gravelines. Asked permission of Commander
Cluston to try to reach same, and he and I decided to go off together. Commander
Cluston, however, shortly abandoned the swim and returned to cling to the remains of the wreck. As the water was slightly rough, it was impossible to see the open boat, and only the shore occasionally, but at 2230 I sighted a large empty destroyer outter No.2., which may or may not have been the original I set out for.
Reached same but was unable to climb aboard, as sides were too high, and was suffering slightly from exhaustion.
2300. Decided to swim for German shore but fortunately before abondoning boat swam to other side where I found a fender hanging down. With the aid of the fender and the remains of my kit used as a ladder, I was able to get aboard. Lashed helm hard over, and attempted to row outter with one oar in direction I imagined the survivors might be. After approximately one hour I abandoned the attempt, as cutter was too large, distance too far, and it was already dark.
0000. Tide changed and open boat instead of drifting towards the Corman shore, between Dunkirk and Calais, started to drift towards the Green flashing buoys of
Dunkirk Channel. Destroyed all personal belongings and identifications, and threw remainder of kit overboard, as I did not want to be identified should capture be effected by the enemy.
3.6.40.
unable to attract them, as they could not hear my shouts. Decided to shout
0130. Destroyers and other ships started passing by, about 25 yards away, but in was
French and English, and was finally picked up by & French fishing boat, Stella where Mavis.
Crew "wined" me and put me in their bunks, dressed in French sailor's uniform,
0280. passed of Stella Mavis informed me that he was unable to make Dunkirk his speed as he
I out for a while, suffering from exhaustion.
had Skipper and had lost his convoy whilst picking no up. I enquired Dunkirk and he no charts "6 knots". I estimated by the fires that the distance from could have was reached of this and speed into unnecessary danger if he proceeded back to to Dover, approximately Dunkirk. 15 Pointed out to Skipper that, in by opinion, it Dynkirk in replied miles. Therefore it would have been 0580 before would ship leading &
daylight. As Skipper we were no run down by Torpedo Boat S. 27, but vas not dressed damaged. in &
ship type had charts I helped in navigating ship badly and at 0730 approximately, Mavis closed French Escort Vessel and as I held
French Matelot uniform, "Il prétent detre Anglais, mais not je by the French
Arriving Dover, Stella and by story sounded far-fetched, the Commander crois qu'il no eat on
Commander. parcequil Finally parle however, le I persuaded them to let no be out ashore allemand suspicion as a Garman spy. français trop bien" was the remark passed arrested by 1030. British Successfully authorities. arrested by a Naval Lieutenant Commander and reported to Commander
Goodenugh 1400. Sent and to Admiral Chatham Ramsey. Hospital in ambulance for treatment to leg.
GENERAL REMARKS.
I feel mention should be made of the exemplary conduct of the givilian crews of
As the far cockle All as of I bawley know, them were boats. none manned of them by had volunteers ever been who under were gun rushed fire through before, in and one certainly day. none which of them These had ships, ever leave been the it should Estuary, under be Naval remembered, and discipline. only one were of their Thanes crew Estuary had been Cookle further fishing affeld boats, than
Ramsgate. In never spite of these facts, and although they the day had neither and night, charts and not all equipment, orders were perfect carried formation with great was maintained diligence, throughout even under actual shall fire and aircraft attack.
I have out overheard some reports critising illusions the conduct should be of quickly the French diamissed, on the beach as and any and
Mole, such opinion and feel was most the strongly result of that the such slight lack of understanding between and French elsewhere,
British did their On conduct all authorities. occasions was to embark excellent. I came as a in complete If contact anything, regiment with their the or French discipline other on Army the was unit, jetty too being good, most as they disappointed their best if they were forced to separate.

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Perhaps the men may have refused to take orders from English Naval and Army
Officers but this was due only to the fact that they were waiting for official orders from their Commander before embarking. English officers trying to persuade them to croceed to ships at the end of the jetty, shouted "Allez" at them, but the French naturally considered this nothing more than an insult, which may have added to the general difficulties.
As for the B.E.F. words cannot praise them too highly. They were under constant bombing and shelling, and unable to do anything active, many, too, having marched as much as 80 miles in 3 or 4 days, yet on no occasion was a single grumble or complaint overheard. They all just seemed to want to get back at it.
I understand that one R.A.F. mechanic was the only other survivor, besides myself.
He was picked up by a destroyer, clinging to remains of the motor boat. According to nim, the rest had already died from exposure.
the extraordinary courage of all the poor fellows in the water should be recorded.
Although I realise that it is of no consolation to those bereaved, I feel that
Even though they must have known that the end was near, they never grumbled, not before were removing they their tin hats. When I left them clinging around the wreck, although already afraid; they even went so far as to ask permission of Commander Cluston suffering from exposure, they were singing and discussing old times together.
Commander Cluston's example must have helped them all as it helped end. no. Although exhausted himself, he continued to chat, encourage and white-lie to the
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OPERATION "DYNAMO".
Five further narratives of ation "Dynamo" by Officers who irned via Sheerness are forwarded with.
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REPORT OF OPERATIONS AT DUNKIRK.
1st Trip.
Left Ramsgate a.m. Thursday 30th May in motor yacht Rygate II with a crew of 4 civilians. Boat broke down en route, and I had a tow from the "Hortse", who sent a stoker aboard to see whether he could repair the engine.
After an hour he reported that he couldn't repair it, so we were taken onboard the Hortse, leaving Rygate II
anchored. It was decided that my crew and myself should pull ashore in the 3 ship's skiffs and bring the troops off
This we did, having two men in each boat. Whilst pulling in on one occasion a salvo of bombs burst on the beach killing many French troops, and an Able Seaman pulling ashore with me received a machine gun bullet in the groin.
Another bomb fell approximately 20 yards from Hortse, but caused no damage.
There was a heavy surf running, which made pulling awkward. My skiff capsized twice, but we managed to pull her to the beach, empty and refloat her. About midnight the captain of the "Hortse" decided to move farther in as the tide was rising. The anchor was fouled however, and the donkey broke down. As the cable was being out, the Chief E.R.A. remorted that the engines wouldn't work.
Whilst Lieutenant Sargeant R.N.R. pulled to other boats to continued bringing troops aboard, and then set about the try and get them alongside and take the troops off, I
The British troops responded well, but the French were rather task of rousing them, and preparing them to abandon ship.
difficult. Finally a boat came alongside, and we managed the beach, We then transferred to this other boat, the to and some shells were getting too close to transfer the troops. The Germans were now shelling be name comfortable. I do not know, and proceeded back to Ramsgate, arriving about noon Friday 31st May.
2nd Trip.
Left Dunkirk in "Quicksilver". Took troops shelled and beach
Ramagate Saturday 1st June,a,m., and off proceeded to transports. The beach was being shrapnel.
bombed, to larger but the boat waan't even hit with was uneventful, and we left Dunkirk late in the evening The when trip fuel was getting short, arriving
Saturday night.
3rd Trip.
Ramsgate 1900 Sunday June 2nd ordered. in Quicksilver, caught up Left and followed the scoot "Hilda" as
2 whalers into the beach British and anchored troops about 50 yards Took out. her I was on ordered the beach. to find I could see none from my anchorage, we drifted got clear, that were supposed so to I be sent one into whaler the in beach, to investigate. the anchor
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but the port screw became entangled with about two fathoms of 21/2 inch sisal. I went over the side and cleared it. When I came inboard I found that one of my crew had causght some shrapnel in his calf.
I being and bandaged the wounds, One BY LIC... when poported the whaler returning, and just after sig. sing it a shell burst either on it or very near it. We all agreed that the whaler had been hit. I searched around for wreckage or survivors, but found none. I could see that the beach was deserted of troops, but I steamed parallel to the beach for 8 mile with the other whaler in tow, but finding no signs of any men I returned to "Hilda", and reported the loss of the whaler. She was ther. under orders to leave. I
decided to go into the harbour then, and see whether I could get any troops from there. I managed to get about 25
French or Belgian troops aboard, and then proceeded back.
It seemed as if the Germans had got the range of the beach extremely well at this stage, as they seemed to be planting them where they liked in definite patterns.
As I was returning two German fighters chased us and started machine gunning us. I speeded up to full speed and zig-zagged, returning their fire with my Lewis
Gun and rifles. After ten ninutes they sheered off, registering no hits, and I don't think we hit either of them.
4th Trip.
Left Remagate at 2100 Monday 3rd June with the necessitated a reduction of speed, and I arrived at Dunkirk
French Naval Attache aboard. Fog came down which pick advice. up the N. Goodwin Light fog signal, and eventually hit too I met with fog again coming back but managed to late to do anything, 80 I returned on the attache's the coast at Deal at 0800 Tuesday 4th June.
Commodore Sheerness told me, when I returned, to that the whaler's The crew which I believed lost managed return safely.
(Sgd.) D.L. Satterford.
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Sir,
I have the honour to report that on the night of Tuesday 28th May, in accordance with orders received from Sheerness, I took the motor-cruiser Bobeli from Sheerness to Dover, arriving at 0300 Wednesday.
At 0815 I sailed for La Paune Beach in company with five other boats, later joined by Sub-
Lieutenant Snow in another boat off Ramsgate.
We arrived at La Paune beach at about 1730, after being machine-gunned once by enemy aircraft in the channel to Dunkirk.
I then started towing boats from the beach to the ships, and sent in my whaler with A.B. Holborn;
I towed it alongside a Destroyer which went full ahead while I was still alongside, smashing the canopy of my boat with her rat-guard, springing some of the strakes, and breaking A.B. Holborn's hand. The boat however and was sent still A.B. Holborn on board, and borrowed two men from it in running order so I went alongside as sloop to help me.
I it was & waste of time sending in & whaler then continued towing but came to the conwithout a of soldiers in 8 boat. I but clusion that crew of at least FOUR seamen, unfortunately due to the complete never did their got work under difficult conditions and incapability the names of the two men I borrowed, excellently they without complaint.
time later I lost my whaler and "Crested crew which
Eagle" to pick breaking up down, making water, and had in something taking were towed survivors; the boat at
Some of by another boat so went to this the time was continually and rudder. I succeeded fast and below Thursday to morning help I was kept by the S.N.T.O.
her alongside with the wounded. On arrival Commander 30/5
tangled in the H.M.S. screw Albury where I made her at Margate went on
Stanistreet, R.N. to assist him.
at Margate till Priday Lieutenant, afternoon when 31/5
I appointed I remained to H.M. Schoot in Horst Command. as 1st We sailed at with 1230 was Lieut. and arrived Sargent, off R.N.V.R. the beach at about 1800 where we took on troops.
time came to leave it was on found the bottom; that the
When the by another abandoned cable broke down.
cable the capstan was fouled engine and ship's diesels also taking so; off I while the want men I away was we had in away a on dinghy the board Horst to and find was found further a ship a yacht capable damaged willing of by to a do near-miss shell.
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I returned from Ramsgate to Margate and to assist S.N.T.O. Now Lieutenant Commander Givin
Shift
On 31/5/40 I boarded H.M.S. "Nelson" (motor
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On Monday evening at 1900 I sailed in launch) in Ramsgate Harbour under orders to proceed
"Guillemot" for Dunkirk, she had not previously been to Dunkirk. At 1310 I left the Harbour in company prgme
3th and so took me on as Navigator. We arrived at with H.M.S. "Fervent" in charge of Lieutenantentrance at about 2330 after an uneventful trip
Commander Clements, R.N.R. The starboard engine of the sinking a floating mine. We went alongside the motor launch was out of repair and on getting outside and embarked 400 Frenchmen without incident.
the harbour both the centre and port engines developed air locks which made it neessary to return to harbour.
On our return we ran into fog at the last
After a strenuous afternoon's work the engineer before the Goodwin and proceeded at slow speed with cleared the air locks and at about 1645 I again left the harbour. When about 2 miles south of the mi visibility about a cable. We made the North Good
Goodwin Light Vessel I was signalled to by Lieutenant set course for the elbow and North Foreland buoys,
Newell, R.N.R. in charge of the Northern Inspection had Tug.
unable to find them we anchored tillthe fog lifted, we found the North Foreland buoy a quarter mile 00
His struck tug a submerged wreck and was listed about was standing by the trawler "Jacita" which 25°
Starboard beam; we set course for Margate pier and to port. There were about 300 French colonial asked troops no second ship alongside.
the trawler and Lieutenant-Newell, R.N.R.
TO I humathed working Lieutenant Commander Gin refloat to the vessel. He was afraid that the I trawler in transfer them to his tug before he attempted to the S T.O. S office was closed on Wednesday, thes would spent about one hour in transferring return the be holed and sink during refloating.
reported first to Ramsgate as ordered and then to &
finally proceeding on leave that evening.
accordingly which left barely enough petrol for arriving the at troops from Dunkirk. I then proceeded, The harbour
Throughout the evacuation I was impressed voyage Mole, Dunkirk at about 2200. but necessity of sending in boats fully manned by navel bosts the East shelled a few minutes before I entered, in on had been alongside the Mole I found British troops ships.
shallow draught, not necessarily powerfully used.
to the beach, or better still sending in power engined large numbers onto the Mole and asked an Thereafter Officer to we detail getting going along the Mole to other few if any of this type of boat was being
82 men for my and after having nearly run 79 returned by an
I climbed up launch, which he did. down bas I have the honour to be left the harbour minesweeper in Dunkirk channel, we anchored till overtaking and reaching the Downs and landed
Sir by daylight buoys V.V and then on entered Ramsgate Harbour the troops.
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The Dutch motor vessel "TILLY" was taken over tosta eill at Tilbury on 25/5/40 by Lt.Cmdr. W.R.T.Clements, R.N.R., no Dre Tister to two asw
Lt. L. Holman, R.N.V.R. and 9 naval ratings. She was duby Date eitheo cald taken to Sheerness to load stores and thence to an anchorage in the Downs where she arrived at 1035 on 27/5/40.
or ti about nolds
At 1500 orders were received to proceed to Dunkirk.
How
It is remarkable that no instructions were given regarding twods to bre Tooke The odd the reason for sailing to Dunkirk and save that we had
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received on board lifebelts and life-rafts sufficient for ellangia BBW I Isseev Jdgld about 450 people we had no idea what was required of
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us on arrival. It was clear, however, that at that odd 8d BB7
time the operation was of a highly secret nature. We
Jail asw Date HOBIN
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namely by the West Hinder, Dyck and Middelkirk Bank proceeded on the route given to us at the time of sailing, has
8 or 9 miles from Dunkirk we observed two large hospital buoys. At about 2200 having reached a position about stoted got ald 03
Distts 887 oH.leasev ships escorted by an armed merchant cruiser coming from the direction of Dunkirk. These vessels had overtaken
Nate broo belod earlier in the day. A morse signal was therefore at mon эдо duode imaga us received from the armed merchant 0 uiser to the dycone vieied the following thereupon effect:- "Dunkirk has fallen and is in enemy with no.id I
twode to hands. Keep other small motor vessels, and at this time one R.N.R. of clear". We had set out in company exoted some five in charge of t.Barwell, R.N. and Hutchinson, the rest bruot I sToM add those about mile distant on the starboard beam and towards sloM odd anoie gatus was astern. No thereupon altered course
Delas bre offor edd osno
Lt. After consideration as to the proper I was was Barwell's further vessel and repeated to him by morse action the signal
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received. the circumstances I considered that as could add
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also to Dunkirk observed it would that the armed merchant cruiser and hospital ejegament benefits ships continued on their homeward course.
near, the ship On the passage back we R.N., and the
Shortly was put about to return to came the up with for afterwards when the Nieuport Buoy Downs was
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"Brendaris" further orders. in charge the of Commander information Euman, we had and received. intended He stated informed he him had also received of the same information returning to the Downs for orders.
On orders 29/5/40 were received to proceed owing to to in at 1735 whilet lying at anchor Dunkirk off
Deal order information Pier to evacuate received troops. the previous report At this on evening voyage time, No. from 1) an we minutes armed thought merchant cruiser (see my hands of the enemy. Ten half dozen later we small have motor up vessels we proceeded was by on buoys our '0', IV'
that Dunkirk was in anchor the and, followed by some voyage. and other The route taken on off this Dunkirk occasion at about waited 2300 near and the observed
'W'. We arrived flames. We to entrance enter for that the the best town part was of in an hour further considering to the whether Nastward in an attempt the harbour to take or to soldiers proceed off the beach. We then proceeded
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further eastward but saw no signs of life on the tracer bullets were used in the Lewis gun and several and accordingly returned towards the harbour. On hits were observed by small puffs of smoke coming from nearing the eastern mole we saw large vessels lying the Heinkels - presumably caused by the tracer bullets.
the mole and a great number of troops waiting for
It in remarkable why the Heinkels used the "Fervent"
embarkation. It now became clear that the inform as their target when there were so very many large and that Dunkirk was in the enemy's hands was not coΓΓe small transports about - but not within a mile.
and we proceeded into the harbour. We were direct
Eventually they flew off without scoring a direct hit.
at first to go alongside the inside end of the easta
The ongines of the "Fervent" were badly damaged and very mole, but before we had comple ted making fast an nearly all the glass aboard was broken. I later found
Army Officer informed us that a large vessel require a piece of shrapnel in my inside pocket. Half an hour the berth and we were accordingly directed to later I was again attacked - by three Heinkels and immediately drove them brigh with the Lewis gun. About up the harbour. After proceeding about of
30 bombs were dropped. The method of bombing on this we made fast to the East Pier outside the motor occasion was different to the first attack. On the
"Patria and shortly afterwards the "Medway Queen'
first occasion the five Heinkels hovered above and dropped berthed outside Just as we were going alongsis bombs but on the second attack the 8 Heinkels came towards picked up a wire on the propeller. Isdid not me on my port beam dropping bombs about every 15 yards.
that the propeller was badly fouled and therefore
Owing to the damaged engines considerable difficulty was determined to take on board any troops that could met in getting back to Ramsgate. I pay tribute to the acco modated on the Patria or the "Medway Queen"
coxswain of the "Fervent" who on more than one occasion during the next 11/2 hours embarked about 120 men steered her between salvos of bombs and keeping a cool hatches. Lieutenant-Commander Pisani, R.N., in head under the gravest of situationsand thus allowing me of "Patria" undertook to tow my vessel out of the
(the only naval person on board) greater opportunities to stern first, after which I intended to use my put the Lewis gun to its greatest use and drive the
The towing operation was successfully performed
8 Heinkels off. He quickly and readily obayed all instructions I gave him as to alterations of course and vessels being made fast starboard side to port at about 0330 on 29/5/40 we cleared the harbour.
speed. He is a civilian and his name is Douglas
Kirkaldie of 4 Kent Place, Ramsgate.
During the time we had been the harbour the fire and explosions was more or less incessant
(Sgd) W.R.T.Clements.
was gun no shelling of the harbours After leaving the engines were ahead and shortly af terwards back
Lieutenant-Commender, R.N.R.
cleared itself from the propeller. We arrived
Downs at about 0845 ithout further incident.
6th June, 1940.
the made seven trips to Dunkirk and back.
On the 30/5/40 I relieved the Commanding of the motor vessel Jutland and proceed again embarked some 200 troops, the whole voyage being
Dunkirk beaches and during the dark hours until
FIW
accomplished towed back to Ramsgate. Hostile aircraft beaches without any particular incident.
was observed going on. Lots of shrapnel landed on boato were and much shelling and bombing on the board severe casualties.
1310 on 31/5/40 I left Ramsgate in H.M.S. and
Fervent via 'U', 'V' and 'W' buoys to Dunkirk attach
(a motor launch) with a whaler in tow bear
When 5 Heinkels who hovered above and feet, proceeded about 8 miles from Dunkirk I was dropped betwes
140 by H.E. bombs from a height of about 1000 Lewis the "Fervent" were six rifles and one Army the Lewis gun but it would only fire one ohank
I aimod which indicated that the gas regulating a time there was not the proper spring. got the tension on the spring correct.
set wrong I took the Lewis gin commenced guesswork, firing the 5 Heinkels Firing and the drove Lewis gun and extremely difficult because it had difficulty was least another 3, 000 feet.
to be fired from my shoulder. The increased by immense volumes of water boat from the splash of the salvos of water. Eight to ten bombs were in salvo made a weird whistling noise.

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From: CLARKE, J.C.
Sub.Lieut:
To
Commander Troop, R.N.
H.M.S. WILDFIRE, SHEERNESS.
birs VITAM
Commanding M.B.RAPIDE.
10.6.40.
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SUBMITTED RECORD OF M.B. RAPIDE removing B.E.F. from
Dunkirk Beach.
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Received orders at SHEERNESS at 14.00 hours on
JuodA was alwel edd right medic evord
30.5.40 to proceed to Downs in convoy with other motor
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adds DO anidmod to bontrom effe.beggorb boate, escort vessel Drifter "STRATHELLIOTT".
and no voloste of beggorh bird evods, bereved alexnich
Arrived Downs 23.45 towing two broken-down boats.
ebtewod SINDO 8 broose
Received order from STRATHELLICTT at 01.30 on 31.5.40 to
00 MISVO
MARY ROSE in tow. Had trouble with tow during night and proceed to Dunkirk to embark troops from beach, taking M.B.
BBW
and of edudito of handed over to STRATHELLIOTT about 08.00 hrs, and carried
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notasovo 520 nedi 020m no one on to Dunkirk alone. Arrived about 09.15. Floated ladder ashore on line and proceeded to haul troops aboard;
Loob 5018 admod to backed on to beach. Loaded and hauled off on flood with slow process owing to surf. Dropped anchor seawards and on Batwolle to to
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78 aboard, transferred to ship lying off shore (name not ods evits bros known), picked up small boat adrift and used for ferrying
Ms Devedo vilbeet Drts VINOLUP 68
from beach to my ship.
bits to of as I
anigued at smell and first nellivis st all
Transferred 3 ship loads, last one at 91.30 hours
.etegamen To on to BLACK JAVA. Attempted to pick up a load at 88.00
hours but engine failed. Anchored half mile off shore
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(by)
and repaired engine. At 04.10 hours on 1.6.40 picked
SKIPJACK up loaned me a boat and crew in charge of Sub.Lieut. and ship's boat and loaded two loade on to SKIPJACK.
Ruck who went ashore and filled my ship and his boat also took in tow large motor launch with 32 French
Tavo board which was aground. Was unable to locate
SKIPJACK soldiers on other ship except large tug steaming towards
La or dodging any salvoes of bombs. Followed her with and destroyed, and we were unable to hour. any object Panne, of transferring my loads. She was eventually find hit survivors, and headed back to Dunkirk and picked up completely although we cruised around for half an
Turned three sailors round from top mast of a ship which was just above water (name unknown).
Abreast of Dunkirk harbour MOSQUITO have in sight; and signalled her and started transferring my troops survivors. Commander of MOSQUITO received
Whilst doing so, to sinking transport and we cast off followed with message three French to proceed soldiers and SKIPJACK men on board, and her.
MOSQUITO and we picked up 21 survivors and Sub.Lieut. adrift was hit about 18.00 hrs. and approximately
Flint, as she and badly damaged and hindered our
2 miles ahead proceeded home, having to cast the movements. launch was by Skoot making ANTJE, better speed. Arriving and Margate survivors.
Were towed as our engine was giving trouble approximately ANTJE
was from about 15 miles off coast to Margate and
21.35 hrs and disembarked R.N.R., injured although badly wounded himself, thier
Sub.Lieut.Flint, seeing that his crew were comfortable able and to wounds insisted attended on to with the few bandages we were obtain us to Sub pick from Lieut up ANTJE. nearly Ruck and 200 his soldiers heat's from grow Pundible for

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Admiralty House, extremely difficult conditions.
Sheerness.
My own crew of three were the means of
June 6th, 1940.
my ship from capsizing by maintaining order among
French soldiers every time we were attacked by
No. of British & French soldiers removed from beach PLan
REPORT GIVEN VERBALLY TO LIEUT. CONDR. S.HOLLAND-MARTIN,R.
LIST OF MOSQUITO SURVIVORS.
Flint, Sub.Lt. R.N.R.
Left arm and face.
Lake,
A.B.
A.B. S. Palmer D/JX 148052.
Richold
T.L.
Frort
O.S.
He was put in charge of the "Naid Brrant", a 7 ton
Munday
Stoker.
Left eye motor yacht of about 30ft., which started from Sheerness.
Shaftoe
Stoker.
She sailed for Dunkirk early on Friday, May 31st as
Hubbard
Stoker.
of a convoy of 7 motor boats which included the "White
Blackwell
A.B.
Heather". one Before reaching the beaches close to Dunkirk He he
Winter helped to rescue the survivors of a French Destroyer.
O.S.
A.B.
Face picked proceeded to the beaches. On arrival the French that he up about 20, which he transferred to a French tug, soldiers and
McQuade
Challend
Sig.
Malcolm
Sig.
swarmed ashore. He left the "Naid Errant" and swam off Shortly his then over his boat preventing him going astern so with
Smith
L.S.A.
drifted to a Minesweeper, whose name he did not know. tide rose,
Wright
A.B.
Back and hand
O.S.
afterwards the Minesweeper and the "Naid Srrant" floated this being Palmer crew latter went aground, but, as the off.
Sealy
Feet and back
Whilting
A.B.
Ankle and shoulder both to swim back to his boat, but to bring
Sillelt
Steward asked permission he shouted to some soldiers on the beach jumped
Staples
S.A.
Wrist her alongside. cast off from the Minesweeper, and boat without for refused, This they managed to do and Palmer set course
Eaton
O.S.
Back on board, the only naval rating in a small who he thinks
Powell
A.B.
home. He was one serjeant and 8 other soldiers, he said was
McCrill
A.B.
a chart, with Middlesex regiment. The sergeant Palmer admits
Williams.
A.B.
were from the had some rum in his bottle!". given the all right - "he about the engines which had already they broke down, stoker trouble on the yacht's cabin door and started made up and to know nothing the way over. Off Dunkirk the soldiers
LIST OF SKIPJACK SURVIVORS.
and so he broke up Luckily one of the engines seering W.H.N.
start to paddle. the vicinity of Dunkirk him on the
Ruck, Sub.Lt. R.N.V.R.
Mains,
Stoker.
at about 2200 he left one of the soldiers relieved nothing of steering
For a brief period willing but/new Eastward, he a
Starling
Stoker.
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wheel. The as soldier Palmer was found him making to the the wheel throught
Moyes
Tel.
course and, himself and remained on he picked
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took over again about 0600 on Saturday, June 1st it up to
WOUNDED FRENCHMEN. Hold up the the night. coast At somewhere off about Dover 1100, and followed sailed evode asw
B
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Chervel.
Clement.
(Sgd)
J.C
Clarke.
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Ramagate was again "Usanco" too with slow after On arriving a Sunday, he crew getting was of there June ordered stated one two other 2nd, or back that without three A.B., he by miles passed the but orders, captain as have out for the he from been Leading of "Naid Remagate. the Srrant"
Lieutenant.
R.N.V.R.
Seaman recommended. in A.B. May Palmer He 1927, says but and that presumably Good he has Conduct three cannot Medal. Good where Conduct He was he badges drafted has and for recently operation the Long been Service employed Dynamo from on the R.N.B. Plymouth Devenport, City Patrol.
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Friday 7th June, 1940.
Sir, g
I have the honour to submit the following account of my movements from Tuesday 28th May until Wednesday 5th June.
On my arrival at Sheerness I found a convoy of sixteen motor boats being prepared to assist in the evacuation of Flanders.
I took charge of a small boat "LIEBESTRAUM" and we proceeded for Dover towing whalers, at about 1730 on Tuesday.
About six miles outside Sheerness we broke down and were picked up by the Trawler "ASAMA" who towed us to Deal and then back to
Ramsgate where we arrived on Wednesday morning.
At Ramsgate I reported on the state of my boat and was appointed to the Dutch sel boat "JOHANNA" which had a diesel engine and was capable of about 6 knots. The crew consisted of a Leading
Hand and four ratings and three Dutchmen, who owned the boat and could not speak English. We set out in convoy that night with a
Motor boat under the Command of a Lieutenant Commander and/other eel boat commanded by Sub-Lieutenant T.K.Edge-Partington R.N.
Finding the second eel boat only capable of 4 knots the motor boat left her behind and soon after left me. I had no charts so after casting around for a bit I secured alongside a ship, the name of which I did not find out, near the North Goodwin and stayed there for the night. Sub.Lt.Edge-Partington in the 'Chanticler' with great determination took his boat across, navigating by an extremely faulty compass and managed to bring troops back to Dover.
The next morning, Thursday, I returned to Ramsgate and succeeded in joining up with the Dutch Schoot "Jutland" who towed me that evening. We had an uneventful crossing and anchored across about two miles east of Dunkirk at 2330. The Cutter and
Whaler went ashore. The Whaler returned to report that the cutter was I volunteered to the Captain of the Schoot to go and see aground. what I could do but before we had got back the Petty Officer had succeeded in floating the boat.
I could By boats within 100 yards of the shore because this time the beach was swarming with French soldiers of the shallowness not get my of the water. I summoned my limited store of French to aid and with cries of "En Avant mes heros" and "Courage mea enfants" my tried to tempt them into the water. My efforts first were unavailing into water took me into the only deep patch for miles
I and so I had to go and fetch them myself. My and I leap went in the to neck. Struggling out of the hole I waded rush and ashore. I
Seeing up my to my waist the French came on in a This was board. strong did six trips and brought off about 200 in all, of time the were quietened enough to get in so my crew and I had to lift each compelled to them down a bit but when they get to the boats only them a oh few me only draw up my revolver and brandiah it threateningly.
I had We into the water and get them. At 0230 the Frenchmen Captain on board the "JOHANNA" as it was a bit choppy and all had to go below.
Schoot to reckoned go it was time to go. I only had ten
They all suffered from sea sickness on the way back.
return to Ramagate I was sent back to Sheerness On in charge Saturday of a convoy of 12 motor boats all of which reached Ramagate.
my at 1500 I left Sheerness in the Motor boat old boat On the our "LIEBESTRAUM" and I arrived at 2230 "THARKS" on Friday. in

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On Sunday Ramsgate was buzzing with rumours and it seemed probable that the small Motor boats would not go out so I
volunteered to go as Lewis Gunner in the War department Speed boat
"Marlborough".
At this juncture I would like to recommend very highly the
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civilian coxswain of the "THARK" a man by the name of Ambler. This man who had only had River experience succeeded intaking the boat to to Dunkirk and back with no officer in the boat. He took the boat over again on Monday night and it was sunk but I believe that the crew was saved.
The "MARLBOROUGH" had & crew of four Subs, two solicitors from the treasury four Leading Stokers and two Sergeants of the
R.A.F. We put to sea on Sunday night in company with our sister
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ship the "HAIG" and had a quiet voyage acress. We went alongside a jetty and took off about 40 "poilus". One of our solicitors were alongside there was slight enemy air activity and much against spoke French which assisted the operation considerably. While we the wishes of the rest of the crew who said I was merely attracting air, unfortunately with no success. We returned to Ramsgate without attention, I succeeded in firing several hundred rounds into the mishap.
and so we signed on an army officer who had been invalided shot
The next day, Monday, our solicitors had to return to the and Treasury a retired colonel who had a reputation for being a crack with a Lewis.
out at 1930 and picked Admiral Taylor up half way
We channel went from the Motor Boat "MERMAIDEN". When we the got canal to
Dunkirk we The Admiral went ashore accompanied by time acress the went inside the harbour and quite & long way two up of our and secured. the teeth. The test of us occupied our found a looting very and crew trying armed to to start up derelict cars. Sub.Lt.Poole nice motor cycle and rode it round the docks.
We went secured again. Shortly afterwards warehouse machine about off oneeto bring boats to the point of gunning started quite Fortunately our job was done blockage of embarkation and then near and a shell landed in so a we were able to
150 leave. yards On away. our way down too near the the canal shore we went came aground the on badluck a on some to lose rubble shipping, and going water by a shell. We had refused to tow us both off knocked into the rudder. Three French tugs out to the main but harbour our fortunately screws where and we our a secured Motor A/S to Vessel the Motor who Yacht took us "GULZA" who towed us back to Dover.
We returned to Ramagate on I Tuesday returned morning to Sheerness by lorry inthe to find
Schoot the operation "PATRIA" had which been broke cancelled. down on the way and we were towed in by a Drifter.
The times in the above are only approximate.
I have the honour to be,
OF
RAL
Sir,
17 JUN 1940
Your obedient servant
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OFFICERS.
LIEUT-COMMANDER A.J. CUBISON, D.S.C. (ret).
Commanding Officer, 1st Mine Recovery Flotilla. Took over his flotilla FISHER BOY, SILVER DAWN, FIDGET, JACKETA, LORD CAVAN
and Yacht BYSTANDER - arriving at the beaches 2200 28th May.
He remained at the beaches over four days with his flotilla, ferrying, towing and - by direct contact with the beaches - loading the transports. By his devotion to duty and fearlessness under intermittent gun fire, bombing, dive bombing and machine gun fire - he set an example to the entire flotilla under his command. He returned to Ramsgate at 0700 2nd June.
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THE NAVAL OFFICER IN CHARGE, RAMSGATE.
DATE
3RD JUNE 1940.
THE FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, DOVER.
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RECOMMENDS.
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Attached lists are submitted in accordance with your telephone instructions this day.
orts.
VICE ADMIRA
NAVAL CAPTAIN, OFFICER IN CHARGE,
RAMSGATE.
4- JUN 1940
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OFFICERS.
LIEUT-COMMANDER A.J. CUBISON, D.S.C. (ret).
Commanding Officer, 1st Mine Recovery Flotilla. Took over his flotilla FISHER BOY, SILVER DAWN, FIDGET, JACKETA, LORD CAVAN
and Yacht BYSTANDER - arriving at the beaches 2200 28th May.
He remained at the beaches over four days with his flotilla, ferrying, towing and - by direct contact with the beaches - loading the transports. By his devotion to duty and fearlessness under intermittent gun fire, bombing, dive bombing and machine gun fire - he set an example to the entire flotilla under his command. He returned to Ramsgate at 0700 2nd June.
SKIPPER JAMES HENRY MUGRIDGE, R.N.R.
Commanding LORD CAVAN of the 1st Mine Recovery Flotilla. This vessel was at the beaches in company with her consorts over four days, and was finally sunk by shell fire. Skipper Hugridge his first time under fire. When H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" sank, this throughout handled his with the utmost coolness although it was
Officer placed his ship alongside and took off the survivors despite heavy bombing attacks. When LORD CAVAN was sunk,
Skipper Mugridge personally supervised the drawing of the his fires, cabin, the saving of his entire crew and confidential books the and the clearing of the ship of Army Staff who were down in documents - all of which was done under heavy shellfire in space of three minutes.
LIEUT-COMMANDER N.J.L. PISANT, D.S.C., R.N. (ret). (ret).
the Dutch Schoot "PATRIA". Went to Braye beach and ladders. ran He then took off 1025 troops and Redged off.
Commanding ashore, putting out a kedge, rigging cargo nets and Jacob's In deeper water, he then embarked 200 men from the boats of
H.M.S. in "PATRIA", he went over again in fast motor boats,
"CODRINGTON" and brought all safely back to Margate.
making troops out to the transports. He has set a high example three days direct contact with the beaches and embarking and ferrying by his fearlessness and devotion to duty.
LIEUTENANT gallantry and devotion to duty whilst This Officer in charge -
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Phillimore,
I have been going through the
1 which I took at Ramsgate, and, as now, it was extremely hard to get erent tale of events.
If only I had realised what efore me, I should have brought a cal staff to cope with the ever-
:ing scene at the Pierhead.
The attached is not meant to be port, but it simply gives information
1e form of notes which may be of use
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Yours sincerely,
Captain, R.N.
I.C. Ramsgate.
Dr.
Wright

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Sub. Lt. Don reported abandoning "YSER" which he could not
Cloat. He did not render her unserviceable for which I admonished
1. He later went in the Army M.B's and showed much keenness.
Sub. Lt. Liddell R.N. Took charge of"Bonny Heather"
Sub. Lt. Mac Intyre.
Took charge of S/D "FAIRBURN".
Mr. Butler. I/C"LAROR".
X 209 Sub.Lt. W.R. Williams, R.N.R.
Sub.Lt. G.N. Blake, R.N.V.R., H.M.S. VERNON. Bad case of d up. Made excuses for not going, returned 3 hours after departure ing picked up R.A.F. Officer from sea. Considered it inadvisable to
: him in charge of Admiral Barge again and sent him to office to get arrant back.
Wippingham paddle steamer arrived p.m. Visited in speedboat to iten her to Dunkirk. Reported no water. Gave order to use sea water, this was supposed to be last night's trip Mie by Plotilla Driftersunder mander Powell, R.N.R.
"MAIE
1 Trip.
"SARAH HYDE"
1 Trip.
"TWEENWAYS"
1 Trip.
"UNI
1 Trip.
"RIGG"
2 Trips.
"JACK EVE"
I Trip.
"THRICE KINGS".
2 Trips.
"JACINTA" reported sunk on Goodwin and abandoned, officers name noted, was seen floating near RAMSGATE next day when one of the wlersof same company went out and fetched her. Regret no record of
S ship's name.
Block Ship party: Lt. Lloyd R.N.
Sub. Satterford.
Sub Lt. Don.
Sub Lt. E.R. Davis, R.N.R.
Sub Lt. Mulholland
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Sub Lt. canhon
This party was not required taking off block ship officers, ugh they were ready, instead they worked at Dunkirk ferrying.
Mr. Sidmouth-Welling, Sea Cadet Lt, showed great keenness and was ays to the fore to get over to Dunkirk.
Dr. Weymouth Street, W. 1, did one trip in"CAIRNGORM". Secrnier ring over of 3 tugs "PRIMA", "DUKE", "PRINCESS masti 2
The Master which were unarmed showed great
Mr Wright EW. wheatly of 9, 7th Chantry ashlyRd walton minome keenness - in ed they be thanked Owner Sam through the owners for their willing and gallant
A. WALLIS", boats. The tugs William were & Sons, Dagenham Dock, Essex. It is don Gentlemen who were there:- Wembley Park., Mm.Joseph Mason, 55, Banatead, Gdns, operation. Gordon Thomas, 4, Berners Street, Oakley London,
1. 3., Martel, Lt. R.A. 88, Nicholson, The Drive, R.N.V.R., Moorings, Fir Tree Road, rey, Mr. Kayell. J.H. Brook, Glen Haven, Taplow.
Flotilla under Admiral
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Lt. Read R.N.R. did his 8th trip with"THARK" "SUNNY" and ast W.D. boat.
Crew of "ROSAURA". Sub.Lt. Tower R.N., reported missing.
P.O. Bendall.
Ord Sea? Boardman.
Sto. Parsons.
It was not possible to get names of all boats crews, but the above appened to be taken. It is understood that the above ratings are anted to give an account of Sub.Lt. Tower).
Mr. Davine. This gentleman deserves special consideration.
[is Dunkirk work was magnificent. I chose hin as one of my first hoices as volunteer for Capt. Selby's operation. When I was at
Tewhaven to assist operation cycle, he appeared there to offer his services which I readily accepted. He is the only gentleman, so far is I know, who took part in all 3 operations. Unfortunately he was severely wounded in the last one and is now in Brighton Hospital. I
have given particulars and his address to N.A. 2 Selie, and I give his iddress below, but I consider he should be given & Commission as
Lieutenant, R.N.V.R. at once if my recommending this is not going eyond my scope.
Mr. Devine,
22, Keats Grove,
N.W. 3.
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