TNA ADM 199 795

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off warded:-
1940
ead of Military Branch.
The of
Capt.
terminated.
Secretary to
Commander-in-Chief, further
47
Portsmouth.
17th
R/S
18
securing 15
150
Branch
Cin C Portsmouth
Phone:-
kes usiquo
DORES
46
Chahman
1
Head of M. Branch
Secretary to
Commander-in-Chief,
Portsmouth.
is will
12th July,
40
frive ch
27/40
win
SW
ful
Commodore R.N. Barracks, Chatham and Commander-in-Chief
C.in C. Portsmouth's 1559/18th June.
who
Nore state that crews for Dutch coasters RION and JAVA
clear be confirmed were that these crews were used to man RION and
(ex TINY), sent to Portsmouth from Chatham. Can it ilv
JAVA (or TINY) and dates gives when they were placed
(9026
on board?
London, but it appears from the information available
RION, JAVA and TINY were all paid off at concern that they were taken up for Dynamo in the Portsmouth been
Command.
we
Hur to do.
for Head of M. Branch.
38

R/S
18
securing 15
Branch
Cin C Portsmmenth usiquo
M 010027/40
h is required this later of commissioning and haping off of Durch
Courtins taken un for
Operation D₄ name may now be reported.
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fortharm.
DENT O EN T R AL
WA.
337.
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DOPYING BRANCH

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ded:-
lead of Military Branch.
The of
Secretary to
Commander-in-Chief,
Portsmouth.
47
17th July,
/40
LIST
150
10027/40
Preston.
Phone:-
Hotel,
Whitehaven.
It is requested that dates of commissioning
Cha and paying off of Dutch Consters taken up for
Operation Dynamo may now be reported.
To
R.E. Chahman
25
d
D
for Head of Military Branch.
DTD D
SV
(L.D. 0803/40).
Service.
Special he number, to rrent year.
S.E.R. Ltd. GP
7. BOUNTIFUL With has been re-commissioned as H.M.S.
reference to S.S.B.A. No. 522 CABOT. (13) drifter
(M. 3408/40).
8. transferred to 3rd Submarine Flotilla. (V.A. (s). 1223/17).
H.M. Submarines TRIBUNE and SPEARFISH are to be
No. Dutch coaster BRANDARIS PRINCESS
9. JULIANA was Reference paid off S.S.B.A. 4th June,
6th June, 1940.
10.

S.S.B.A.
18 th July, 1940
- 3 +
Norfolk Broads:
The appointment of Capt. N.M.C. Thurston, R.N.
(retd). has been terminated.
The following further addresses and telephone Nos. of
R.N.O's are promulgated:-
Workington
Central Hotel, Workington. Phone:- Workington 150
Preston
Park Hotel, Preston. Phone:- Preston 56026
Whitehaven
Globe Hotel, Whitehaven.
48
Burnham-on-Crouch
(for Foulness)
Burnham 2103.
Burntisland
Burntisland 2123
(M. 013822/40).
2.
Oropesa M/S BEN EARN (S.S.B.A. No. 476(13) commissioned on 18th July 1940.
(M. 02541/40).
3.
With reference to S.S.B.A. No. 551 (8) SUNLIGHT is a coaster and not a trawler.
(L.D. 0803/40).
4.
The following vessels have been taken up for naval service on Mediterranean station:-
Service.
Launch No. 69 }
Ismailia.
"
No. 65
LighterNo. 108
)
Special service.
"
No. 109 )
(M. 09625/40).
5.
With reference to S.S.B.A. No. 551 (10) CISTULA has now been released and returned to owners.
(s.v.P. 340/40).
6.
The following miscellaneous vessels have been taken up for naval service:-
Service.
Armament Supply, Scapa.
FRED EVERARD
ENA (Water boat)
Harbour work, Plymouth.
(released 27.6.40).
(M. 5880/39).
7. BOUNTIFUL has been re-commissioned as H.M.S. CABOT.
With reference to S.S.B.A. No. 522 (13) drifter
(M. 3408/40).
8.
H.M. Submarines TRIBUNE and SPEARFISH are to be transferred to 3rd Submarine Flotilla. (V.A.(s). 1223/17).
9. JULIANA was Reference paid off 4th June, LENA 5th June, and BRANDARIS
S.S.B.A. No. 541 (6) Dutch coaster PRINCESS
6th June, 1940.
(M. 010027/40).
10.

Subject
DUTCH SCHUYTES.
The Secretary to
From THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, PORTSMOUTH.
Date
26th July, 1940.
No. 8520/601
49
To
The Head of M. Branch, Admiralty.
Former:- Head of M. Branch M. 010027/40 of 12th June, 1940.
-do-
M.010027/40 of 17th July,1940.
The attached statement regarding the dates of commissioning and paying off Dutch Schuytes is forwarded.
2. All those remaining in the command after
Operation Dynamo, except RUJA, were kept in commission for operations Cycle and Aerial and were not paid off until receipt of Admiralty Telegram 2258/25th June.
3. Among those Schuytes commissioned elsewhere and paid off in the Portsmouth command were:-
TWENTE
-
Lost through enemy action.
Paid off from 12th June.
HONSDRUG
JUTLAND
CARIBIA
in
-
Paid off at Poole, 2nd July.
)
4. NOORSTAD and PINGUIN were commissioned at
Portsmouth on 15th June, for operation Cycle.
5. All Schuytes in this command were paid off at
Poole, and the Naval Officer-in-Charge has been requested to forward to you direct the dates of paying off (if known) of:-
RUJA, NOORSTAD, PINGUIN, GORECHT, DOGGERS BANK.
6.
Correspondence regarding the manning of the
RION, JAVA and TINY, is also enclosed.
Glane for Paymaster Captain, R.N
Enclosures:-
Secretary.
1. Statement.
2. Portsmouth No. 8520/602 (Minute II) and Minute III.
*****
of 16th July, 1940.
, placed onboard was P.M. 27th May 1940.
Nevernmith
R.N. BARRACKS, PORTSMOUTH. NOSR-IN CHIEF
DRAFTING COMMANDER
19th July 1940.
for COMMODORE.
20 JUL 940
*
*
PORTSMOUTH

- 4 -
10.
Reference S.S.B.A. No. 547 (14) A/P vessel MARI
From THE The &
1940. (s.s.B.A. No. 529) was also lost and paid off as from 11th
(M. 012935/40).
Date
26t
The
To
11.
Reference S.S.B.A. No. 531 (15) and 538 (5) the vessel referred to as MARIANNE should be MARAIME, which was
Former:- H
sent to Harwich as tender to Destroyer Flotillas.
(M. 012427/40).
12.
THALIA (late PROTECTOR) has been transferred to
Trinity House for duty as Pilot Cutter.
commission
(s.v.p. 290/40).
2.
Operation
13.
With reference to S.S.B.A. No. 521 (1) the Flag of for operat
R.A.C. 15th C.S. was hoisted in H.M.S. NAIAD on the 18th July until rece
1940.
(M. 08490/40).
3.
and paid 0
14.
M/S SPRINGDALE (S.S.B.A. No. 524 (4) will operate part of the Sheerness minesweeping force until required to CEL
TWENT
out magnetic trials at Chatham. (M. 0837/40).
HONSD
JUTLA
15.
With reference to S.S.B.A. No. 537 (2) WESTWARD was
CARIB
returned to owners on 16th July 1940.
(M. 012427/40).
4.
Portsmouth
Circulation as for Special Secret Branch Acquaint No. 539,
5.
Poole, and to forward known) of:
VT
RUJA,
6.
RION, JAVA
Enclosures
1. Stateme
2. Portsmo
OI 16th placed onboard
R.N. BARRACKS,
19th July 1940.

Subject
DUTCH SCHUYTES.
The Secretary to
From THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, PORTSMOUTH.
Date
26th July, 1940.
No. 8520/601
49
To
The Head of M. Branch, Admiralty.
was
Former:- Head of M. Branch 1.010027/40 of 12th June, 1940.
-do-
M.010027/40 of 17th July,1940.
to
The attached statement regarding the dates of commissioning and paying off Dutch Schuytes is forwarded.
2. All those remaining in the command after
Operation Dynamo, except RUJA, were kept in commission of for operations Cycle and Aerial and were not paid off
July until receipt of Admiralty Telegram 2258/25th June.
3.
Among those Schuytes commissioned elsewhere and paid off in the Portsmouth command were:-
as to ca
TWENTE
-
Lost through enemy action.
Paid off from 12th June.
HONSDRUG
in
)
JUTLAND
-
Paid off at Poole, 2nd July.
was
CARIBIA
)
4. NOORSTAD and PINGUIN were commissioned at
Portsmouth on 15th June, for operation Cycle.
539.
Poole, 5. and the Naval Officer-in-Charge has been requested
All Schuytes in this command were paid off at to forward to you direct the dates of paying off (if known) of:-
RUJA, NOORSTAD, PINGUIN, GORECHT, DOGGERS BANK.
6. Correspondence regarding the manning of the
RION, JAVA and TINY, is also enclosed.
Glane for Paymaster Captain, R.N
Secretary.
Enclosures:-
1. Statement.
2. Portsmouth No. 8520/602 (Minute II) and Minute III.
of 16th July, 1940.
placed, onboard was P.M. 27th May 1940.
Nevernmith
R.R.N. R.N. BARRACKS, PORTSMOUTH.
NOSR-IN- CHIEF
DRAFTING COMMANDER
1919th 19th July 1940.
for COMMODORE.
20 JUL 940
*
*
PORTSMOUTH

Enclosure No.2 to No. 8520/601 of 26th July, 1940.
DUTCH COASTERS - CREWS.
(Head of M. Branch No. M.010027/40 of 12th July, 1940.)
II
No. 8520/602
COMMODORE, R.N. BARRACKS, PORTSMOUTH.
DRAFECEIVED
*
.
18 JUL 1940
For remarks hereon.
COMMODORE N BARRA
E 4b8, 9a. 51611 PAYSMOUTH
W. M. JAMES,
Portsmouth.
17 JUL 1940
*
Admiral,
16th July, 1940.
PORTSMOU
Commander-in-Chief.
III.
No. 5241/200D.
COMMANDER-in-CHIEF,
PORTSMOUTH.
Chatham crews were received at Portsmouth for
"RION" (at Poole) and "TINY" (at Southampton).
crew 2. ex "JAVA", the Chatham crews were sent to "RION" and
As "TINY" had already been manned by Portsmouth
"JAVA", the latter at Southampton. The date they were placed onboard was P.M. 27th May 1940.
Nc Junmith
R.N. BARRACKS,
CHIPP
DRAFTING COMMANDER
for COMMODORE.
19th July 1940.
20 JUL 940
*
*
PORTSMOUTH

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53
FROM
THE NAVAL OFFICER-in-CHARGE, POOLE.
DATE
31st July, 1940.
No. 26/46
TO
ADMIRALTY, (HEAD OF M).
(Copy to COMMANDER-in-CHIEF, PORTSMOUTH.)
Subject: Dutch Schuytes.
With reference to Commander-in-Chief's No. 8520/600
of 26th July, the date on which Care & Maintenance Parties left and ships were paid of were as under:-
H.M.T. Ruja
Not known.
Noorstad.
3rd July, p.m. 1940.
Pinguin.
29th July, p.m. 1940.
Gorecht.
4th July, a.m. 1940.
Doggers Bank.
29th July, p.m. 1940. y
PAY. SUB-LIEUT. R.N.V.R.
for NAVAL OFFICEP-in-CHARGE,
Captain, R.N.R.

AMEDIATE.
Serial No. 567
FORET.
54
SPECIAL SECRET BRANCH ACQUAINT.
The following information is circulated for guidance nd for such action within each Admiralty Department as may e necessary.
WS torrect.
for Head of Military Branch.
1st August, 1940.
M/S Drifters KATHLEEN and MERBREEZE (S.S.B.A.343(5))
ire to be converted to LL Minesweepers at Harland and Wolff's
Belfast. Subject to satisfactory survey Belgian Trawler
ROCKALL is to be converted to LL Minesweeper at Blyth
S.B. and D.D.Co., Blyth.
(M.014813/40)
2.
M/L THAMES BRITANNIC is to be requisitioned for allocation as Mobile Workshop for A/P Thames.
(M.014721/40)
3.
The following drifters have been taken up for naval service:
SEA GLEANER
TRUE VINE
...
Blockship.
OCEAN GIFT
ALFRED COLEBROOK
The following drifters have been re-allocated as follows:-
NAME
FORMER ACQUAINT
NEW ALLOCATION
E
EXCHEQUER
515(18)
D.E. M.S. Belfast.
FLOWER
).
RAMBLER ROSE
488(6)
N.C.S.O. Methil.
CORN RIG
244(13)
N.C.S.O. Belfast.
515(18)
F.O. i/c Greenock.
LASSIE MAIN
(M.010783/40)
by 4, Examination vessel at Newhaven has been renamed CARDY.
The Belgian River Tug No. 31 which is employed as stand
(M.3340/40)
Reference S.S.B.A. 566(19) for destroyer read submarine.
io
5.
(M.014807/40)
6,
Reference 563(14) DEVON COUNTY is paying off on August 1st 1940.
S.S.B.A. Crew have been given leave till August 6th.
(M.013771/40)
/

CONFIDENTIAL.
It is requested that it may be stated whether there is any further information available concerning the paying off dates of the undermentioned Dutch coasters, commissioned with Portsmouth crews for operation "Dynamo"?
6
RUJA (Understood paid off at Poole but Naval Officer in Charge, Poole states date is not known).
June
AMAZONE
une
HORST
your
SURSUM CORDA
uly
PACIFIC (Arrived Poole 29th June).
Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth's No.5241/200 D
of 19th July 1940 states that TINY had been manned by
Portsmouth crew ex-JAVA. May it be stated when this crew joined TINY?
ING OFFICE
FFICE
the
CEIVED
AUG 1940
KS. TOMOUTH
W.Aushin
R. N BARRA of Military Branch.
Do
II

ИI
- 2 -
1555 40M 2/40 S.E.R. Ltd. Gp. 671.
ADMIRALT")
7.
A/P Trawler STAUNTON, the loss of which was
REFERENCE SHEET.
announced on 29th July, 1940, is to be regarded as formall public paid off as from 27th July, 1940.
(M.014856/40)
Head of Military Branch.
To
The Secretary to
8.
H.D.P.C. MIRAGE (S.S.B.A
487(16)) commissioned
The Commodore,
4th July, 1940.
R.N. Barracks,
(M.012037/40).
12th August
1940.
Portsmouth.
A fast motor launch, purchased with the steam
M.010027/40
Information required, or notified.
9.
danlaying yacht HELIOPOLIS (S.S.B.A. 533(8)) has been the service number M. B. 4026 and also named BANKBLOCK,
CONFIDENTIAL.
12836/40)
It is requested that it may be stated whether
10.
Reference S.S.B.A. 517(17) the following informatic there off dates of the undermentioned "Dynamo"? coasters, is any further information available Dutch concerning is promulgated concerning the commissioning and paying commissioned the paying with Portsmouth crews for operation of Dutch Coasters employed in evacuation operations.
NAME.
COMMISSIONED
PAID OFF
RUJA (Understood paid off at Poole but Naval known). Officer
DESPATCH II
in Charge, Poole states date is not
25th May, 1940.
2nd July,1940,
HORST
25th May, 1940.
Not yet report
SURSUM CORDA
25th May, 1940.
Not yet report
AMAZONE
ABEL TASMAN
25th May, 1940
Sunk by enemy action. Paid
HORST
14th June,1941.
KAAPFALGA
(S.S.B.A.522)
SURSUM CORDA
ALICE
25th May, 1940.
3rd July, 1940,
PACIFIC (Arrived Poole 29th June).
25th May, 1940.
Beached and abandoned at
R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth's manned No.5241/200 by D
FREDANJA
Panne, 29th
HEBE II
25th May, 1940.
3rd July, 1940.
Portsmouth of 19th July Commodore, crew 1940 ex-JAVA. states that May TINY it be had stated been when this crew
25th May, 1940.
Lost through
TINY?
action. Paid OFFICE
JABA
from 11th June
DEIVED
RUJA
25th May, 1940.
Paid off 5th
JAVA
25th May, 1940.
Not yet
W.Aushin
25th May, 1940.
FRISCO FRISO
6th June 541(6)
<S.
of Military Branch.
PACIFIC
25th May, 1940.
5th July, 1940.
SAN ANTONIO
25th May, 1940.
Not yet report
PASCHOLL
25th May, 1940.
3rd July, 1940.
Do
AMAZONE
25th May, 1940.
19th June, 1940.
ZEUS
25th May, 1940.
WIGA? wesa
25th May, 1940.
Not yet report
II
25th May, 1940.
3rd July, 1940.
ATLANTIC
2nd July, 1940.
Joses
RION
RIAN
25th May, 1940.
27th May, 1940.
2nd July, 1940.
un
NORSTAD
Sune,1940
nderstood were taken up for trials with
PINGUIN
15th June, 1940.
VESTLARM,
GORECHT
15th June, 1940.
.M.S. VERNON.
9th June, 1940.
29th July' 1940, when up
DOGGERS BANK
9th June,
B. 19407(17))
4th July, 1940.
TWENTE
B.
9th
($.8.8.517(17)))
29th July, 1940.
for Head of Military Branch.
Outch
Lost through enemy action.
2018M
were paid HONDSRUG, off 2nd July, JUTLAND, 1940. and CARIBIA (s.s.B.A. off 12th 517(17)) June,
NOTE. The above losses have not announced.
(M.010027/40)
1940.
Circulation as for Specist Broret Branch Acquaint No. 539.

II
No. 6200/200D.
59
EDIATE.
HEAD OF MILITARY BRANCH, ADMIRALTY.
Serial No. 593.
CREWN
SPECIAL SECRET BRANCH ACQUAINT.
It is regretted that below:- part of the crews returned to Definity at the cessary. for such action within each Admiralty Department as may be dates for these coasters can be
The following information is circulated for guidance
"RUJA"
7th June,
"AMAZONE"
for Head of Military Branch.
12/14th
31st August, 1940.
"HORST"
5th June,
"SURSUM CORDA"
H. 34 is to be transferred to the 7th Submarine Flotill
1/2 June,
1821/30)
"PACIFIC"
4th July,
2.
R/S
57
on "TINY" joined that ship on 23rd May, 1940, the and
With reference to paragraph 2,
Secreting is
13th June, 1940.
U.C. Poole.
56
IURS
Head of Military Branch whether
Never cretary The Naval to Officer-in-Charge, Poole.
R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.
12th August 1940
M.010027/40
YCLE as
19th August, 1940.
Drafting Com for COMMODO
CONFIDENTIAL.
as paid s
been
Information is requested whether the peration CYCLE as a tender to H.M.S. PEMBROKE
itch Coaster AEGIR, commissioned for
>
VB
Chuthann
T was paid off at Poole. An inquiry has is and it 5
en received from Commodore, R.N. Barracks, hatham concerning the paying off date, and wintere in t is understood that all Dutch Coasters in he Portsmouth Command were paid off at Poole.
hand B we
Information is also requested oncerning DUURSWOLD and WESTLAAN, which it is in pose
15th June, 1940.
nderstood were taken up for trials with
15th
Dru
1940.
I.M.S. VERNON.
VESTLAAN,
9th(8.8.8.4.517
29th July,
JUTLANK
4th July, 1940.
(Ig)
when up
29th July, 1940.
(s.s.B.A.517(17))
for Head of Military Branch.
Lost through
Dute enemy action.
NDNINONDSRUG, of he off off 2nd July, JUTLAND, 1940. and CARIBIA (s.s.B.A. off 12th 517(17)) June,
2d y fhe above losses have not announced.
(M.010027/40)
1940
on on on on as for Special Secret Branch Acquaint No. 539.

II
No. 6200/200D.
HEAD OF MILITARY BRANCH, ADMIRALTY.
EDIATE.
Serial No. 593.
0.
REH.
part dates of for the these It is coasters regretted can that be no definite
SPECIAL SECRET BRANCH ACQUAINT.
e
The following information is circulated for guidance e
below:- crews returned to Depot given. at N essary. for such action within each Admiralty Department as may be
"RUJA"
"AMAZONE"
7th June for Head of Military Branch.
"HORST"
12/14th
31st August, 1940.
5th June
S.
H. 34 is to be transferred to the 7th Submarine Flotilla
(V.A.S. 1821/30).
M.V. KIRRIEMOOR has been transferred to commissioned e
service on T 98 A Charter for service as a Boom Carrier.
e val vessel will fit out at Messrs. (M.017123/40). Barclay, Curles, Glasgow.
ne d
A/S Trawler SOUTHERN SPRAY commissioned on 30th August, donsta 940.
(S.S. No. 488 (21)).
of Wisterses 917
(M. 09189/40).
I
edT
excessive M.E
With reference to S.S.D.A. No. 587 (4), H.M.S. SANDHURSTat
0
to pay off into C. & 11. on 4th September, 1940.
(M. 017099/40).
llocated Barge to Invergordon for storage of reserves of ammunition
F.4 No. 559 (11)) has now been
(A.S.O. 3307/40).
nd depth charges.
Betate od vsm Jads and S.S. MINSTER have been requisitioned at ST. a:
or commissioned S.S. TONBRIDGE service as net layers and will be converted Lg:
р"отвлуй" 187538800 Indiana the befaeeper al larland and Wolff, Ltd., Southamption 017107/40).
80jab
Coaster MAGGIE LOUGH has been requisitioned at Holman's
(nwonx levell Jon Jud at 9325 51009 REJAJE Ja ITO Goode bisq at lard, dmiralty Ponzance, Steam Salvago Wood subject Service. to a She is to be fitted out at that port.
(S.S.B.A. No. 584 (2)), has P.A.A. been Target allocated E
NORSTA
8. Yacht CORSAIR for conversion to offensive purposes
PINGUI
GORECH
and to Harland and Nolff, CORSAIR Belfast cannot be armed for vessel.
ACCOO but Safety will be Vessel. defensively armed as (M. a merchant 016796/40).
10
DOGGEI
(enut 8388 91009 DEVIDED
TWENTI
reference to S.S. D.A.S No. 364 and 368 (14),
0000,aNDATISE
od YHIT 31 Vall Jadj.И.Я 893838 0481
9. H.D.P. Craft With NOBLES has been renamed (M. 013945/40). ANITA.
AVAC-X9
S.S.B.A. No. 567 (10) the undermentioned Dutch were
NOTE.
(ft,
10. Coasters were Reference paid off on the dates shown:-
7th June, 1940.
a intuor
1
RUJA
14th June, 1940.
-
VO nerfw 0
AMAZONE
5th June, 1940.
-
HORST
2nd June, 1940.
1011 BILM 30 baell 402
SURSUM CORDA
-
were
4th July, 1940.
NOTE.
TINY PACIFIC (S.S.D.A. No. - 541 23rd May, 1940.
ENTI
E.
baall

- 2 -
11.
A/P 29th Trawlers CARBINEER II, KASTORIA and paid off on August 1940 on lapse of T 124 agreements NAMUR
(M. 06221/40).
IMMEDIATE.
Serial No. 610.
12.
SECRET.
No Rye in the his title has now been amended to
Club, S.L. Willis and has taken up his Headquarters in (Commander)
The R.N.O. Hastings, Vice Admiral
SPECIAL SECRET BRANCH ACQUAINT.
The following information is circulated for guidance change area covered by this R.N.O. is R.N.O. involved.
and for such action within each Admiralty Department as may be
(M. 016366/40).
necessary.
62
13.
N.O. i/c Haifa as patrol craft on Palestine Coast:-
The following police launches have been commission
G.Britow for Head of Military Branch.
MOQITA
SEALION
19th September, 1940.
SEAWOLF
SHARK
HAWK
EAGLE.
1.
Correspondence to Naval authorities in the Shetlands.
All will be borne nominally on books of STAG.
In connection with the distribution of copies of
(M. 017235/40).
Admiralty letters of a General nature regarding anti-invasion that
14.
R/S
61
need be
Messages have recently been addressed by Admiral ck and
Departments to V.A.A. in error and attention is therefore
Secretary is to S.S.B.A. No. 583 (28) which states that the appointment
18 SEP 1940
M.r.C. Poole.
Admiral Aircraft Carriers has lapsed.
4th June
(M. 015837/40).
940 19 SEP 1940 rol to
15.
With reference to S.S.B.A. No. 585 (11), trawler has been allocated to Brigham and Cowan, S. Shields, for
Head of Military Branch.
h July 1
mof uties at to Oropesa Minesweeper. Winch, gallows and fair-leads are
The Secretary to did provided if available from those removed from converted trs
Naval Officer-in-Charge,
Poole.
4 C luly,
Approval has been given for trawler LADY LOVE to
19th September, 1940
M.010027/40
(owner inder requisitioned, if suitable, for Oropesa M/S in place of tre been
BAHAMA which has been found unsuitable
Dutch coaster AEGIR paid off at Poole.
is AEGIR
(M. 016433/40).
It is understood from the
The Base accountant organization at Aden is short
Director of Sea Transport that the
0.
ELGICA 8
16.
E GEZUST
centralised ashore. H.M.S. LUCIA will be an independent CO
naval crew did not leave the Dutch state up as with accounts in SHEBA.
Coaster till 4th July, 1940
L by Belg
I 1
THE
all
SHEBA will also carry accounts of base staff,
HUN
Portsmouth that
DERBY, CHANTALA, CHAKDINA, SAGITTA, MOONSTONE, PLANET, Ade
Poole on 28th June, 1940.
enger
LAOMEDON (on commissioning).
Station, KANDAHAR, KIMBERLEY, KINGSTON, AMBER, BURGONET and
It is requested that you will
8
Accounts of FLAMINGO, GRIMSBY and AUCKLAND are state whather Ansibility tillad an state lty reaponsibility titud 4th ach MEUSE
that carried on board.
it into a Care and Maintenance
H.M.S. LUCIA will act as repair ship and provide remained on board after 28th June, accommodation for personnel waiting passage etc.
1940.
1 over to
The change will take effect as soon as accommodatal on ready and necessary personnel arrive.
(Sga.) E w. austin
(M. 015284/40).
17.
With reference to S.S.B.A. No. 550 (1), the follow for Head of Military Branch.
trawlers are expected to commission on dates shown:-
SILANION
VIKING DEEPS
SABINA
11th September, 1940.
and 3rd
-
STRATHELLA
11th September, 1940.
-
DOROTHY GRAY
4th September, 1940.
-
4th September, 1940.
11.
TRITELIA
-
4th September, 1940.
(M. 013761/40).
'rculation as for Special Secret Branch Acquaint No.

- 2 -
paid off on A/P 29th Trawlers August CARBINEER 1940 on lapse II, KASTORIA of T 124 and agreements NAMUR
(M. 06221/40).
IMMEDIATE.
Serial No. 610.
SECRET.
Club, L. Willis Rye and The has R.N.O. his taken title Hastings, up has his Headquarters Vice Admiral in (Commander)
SPECIAL SECRET BRANCH ACQUAINT.
To change in the area covered now by been this amended R.N.O. is to R.N.O., involved.
The following information is circulated for guidance and for such action within each Admiralty Department as may be
(M. 016366/40).
necessary.
62
.0. i/c Haifa The following as patrol police craft on launches Palestine have been commist
G.Britow for Head of Military Branch.
MOQITA
SEALION
19th September, 1940.
SEAWOLF
SHARK
HAWK
EAGLE.
1.
Correspondence to Naval authorities in the Shetlands.
All will be borne nominally on books of STAG.
In connection with the distribution of copies of
(M. 017235/40).
Admiralty letters of a General nature regarding anti-invasion measures, the Secretary to F.O.C. Shetlands has stated that epartm such Admiralty circular letters of general application need be
S.S.
sent to F.O.C. Shetlands only and not to N.O. i/c Lerwick and imiral
R.N.O. Sullom Voe.
(M. 014684/40).
Whale Catcher ORNEN III was commissioned on 24th June
2. 1940 as a tender to MALABAR II for minesweeping and patrol duties at Trinidad.
(M. 018275/40).
beer
Orope
Catcher THORVARD was commissioned on 9th July 1°
ovided
3. as a tender Whale to MALABAR II for minesweeping and patrol duties at
(M. 018274/40).
Trinidad.
quisit has been approved to requisition M/B DANDY under (owner
WILL
4. Sergeant J. It Cumming) for Air Rescue work at Herne Bay supervision of R.N.O. Whitstable. (M. 016623/40).
5. Belgian (H 62: & different vessel from be DE taken DRIE up as
M/F.V's LEOPOLD NERA, ANNA LEOPOED, BELGICA GEZUST a:
acc
DE DRIE GEZUSTERS 540 (8)) manned by Poles) are to manned by tenders (S.S.B.A. to No. observation minelayers. They will be Belg
(M. 017640/40).
CH
crews.
MEDON
6. Boat LERINA at Appledore for A/P (4. duties. 016300/40).
Approval has been given to take up Motor Passenger
01
S.S.B.A. No. 554 (7) Passenger but Launch put into MEUSE
ommodat
7. commissioned Reference for the Dunkirk Operations, was service not with civilian crew. (M. 010027/40).
and
Chasseurs 23 and 25 were turned 24 over to
8. Free French Wooden Navy French on 9th September 1940, and Chasseur on
(M. 012992/40).
16th September 1940.
lers ai
9.
M.L. 119 commissioned on 18th September 1940.
(M. 013007/40).
(3)) and and SILANION 3rd
10. August equisit
AHAMA
September (S.S.B.A. 1940
W
11.
CH

- 2 -
11.
S.S.B.A. S.S.B.A. No. 598 (7). are the same as those mentioned 1n
No. The 609 two (19) speedboats from Sayonara referred
Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1938)
(M. 09624/40).
2672
REGISTRY CENTRAL MAY1940
63
Commissioning Order
1940
12. from Deptford The Pay to 18, Section MARDOL, of SHREWSBURY, PRESIDENT I has been transfer
(President I. 1702/16).
13.
With reference to S.S.B.A. No. 551 (15),
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
PANORAMA Trawlers KINGFISHER and CURLEW have been renamed LUMINARY Boom To
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His respectively.
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's
(M. 013945/40).
ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
14.
S.S. ALCA and S.S. REGISTAN have been taken
O.B.V. respectively.
commissioned naval service as a Base Mining Depot Ship up i and
REGISTAN at T.W. Greenwell and Co. Ltd,, Sunderland.
ALCA will be fitted out at R.J. Evans, Liverpool
No.8820/87.
(M. 018320/40).
MEMORANDUM.
15.
has been approved to charter with their crews Norwegian FROM
With the concurrence of the Norwegian Authorities
THE NAVAL OFFICER-in-CHARGE, POOLE.
JOKULL and RUNDHORN for Examination Service, Iceland.
(M. 018359/40).
DATE
23rd September, 1940.
No. 49/1/
16.
TO
THE HEAD OF MILITARY BRANCE. ADMIRALITY.
M/Y ALASTOR (S.S.B.A. No. 467 (9)) has been allocs to Ayrshire Dockyard Co. Ltd., Irvine, for conversion to
Dutch Coaster AEGIR paid off at Poole.
vessel with D/C Chutes, rails, 6 pdr. gun, and A/S installs
(M. 018365/40).
With reference to your M. 010027/40 of the 19th September, it is confirmed that the AEGIR remained an Admiralty responsibility until
17.
the 4th July.
Submarine NARWHAL was publicly announced on 18th September,
Reference S.S.B.A. No. 581 (3) the loss of H.M.
The AEGIR was paid off on the 28th June, but the Care and Main-
(M. 015836/40).
tenance party left on board did not hand over to the Dutch crew until p.m.
the 4th July.
See my 65/1/ of the 15th August.
Circulation as for Special Secret Branch Acquaint No. 53%
b.Alamp
VT
m(.)
NAVAL OFFICER-in-CHARGE, POOLE.
Captain, R.N.R.
(Sd.) W. M. JAMES.
Admiral, to R.S. Blacker, R.N.
Commander-in-Chief.
S. JABA.
0:- Secretary of the Admiralty (No.2506/8820)
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

REGISTRY CENTRAL
by
Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1938)
M.
2674
Commissioning Order
2675
1940
R.O.
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/66
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
1=)
is to be commissioned
Majesty's Ship
DESPATCH
or as soon afterwards as on Saturdayhe 25th May, 1940
circumstances permit, witht as 8 tender to H.N.S. VICTORY
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, SO far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
1940
25th day of May,
(Sd.) W.M. JAMES.
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
nant Commander F.E. Wilmot-Sitwell,R.N.
3 to:- H.M.S. Secretary of the Admiralty (No.2308/8820)
DESPATCH. IL
Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

GENTRAL
65
27 MAY1940
CEN
Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1988)
REGISTRE
MAY 1940
Commissioning Order
M.
2675
1940
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleat and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/67
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His is to be commissioned
Majesty's Ship SURSUM CORDA
or as soon afterwards as
Saturday the 25th May, 1940.
circumstances permit with as a tonder to H.M.S. VICTORY
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of May
18
(Sd.) W.M. JAMES.
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
it C.L.G. Philpotts, R.N.,
M.S. SURSAM CORDA.
;ary 10:- of the Admiralty (No.2309/8820)
lore 500-10-39. R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)

Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1988)
M.
2678
CENTRE
27 MAY 1940
1940
REGIST
Commissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8320/68
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His is to be commissioned
Majesty's Ship
FRISCO
or as soon afterwards as onSaturdaythe 25th May, 1940.
circumstances permit, with a as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this day of
180
25th
May,
(Sd.) W. M. JAMES.
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant G.O. Symons, R.N.,
.M.S. FRISCO.
stary to:- of the Admiralty (No.2312/8820)
Barracks, Portsmouth.)

Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 21a)
CENTRACT CENTRAL
(Revised July, 1938)
M.
2679
27 MAY 1940
REGISTRY
Commissioning Order
1940/-
R.O
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander in. Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/44/51.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship
1
THE
B
8
is to be commissioned oisaturday the 25th May, 1940, or as soon afterwards as circumstances permit, where as a tender to: H.M.S., VICTORY.
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
Mayby,
19400.
(Sd.) W. M. JAMES.
Comdr. L.W. Stewart R.N.
Admiral, alty.
to:- Have No.2315/8320. Hele II
Commander-in-Chief.
dore, R.N. Portsmouth) Barracks,
500-10-39.

CENTRAL
70
Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 97a)
27 MAY 1940
(Revised July, 1989)
M.
2680
&
Commissioning Order
1040
R.O.
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No.
8820/51.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship
ABEL TASMAN
is to be commissioned
25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as on
Saturdaythe circumstances permit, withxacc as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY, you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
19 40
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant Commander T.G.P. Crick, R.N.,
3 M.S. to:- ABEL The TASMAN. Secretary of the Admiralty. (2514/8820)
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
The Flag Officer-in-Charge, Southampton.
500-10-39.

CENTRÁL
Portsmouth Form 21
27 MAY 1940
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1988)
M.
2681
REGISH
71
Commissioning Order
1940
R.O
By Sir William Milbourne James. Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/59.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship
ALICE
is to be commissioned on Saturdayhe 25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as circumstances permit, as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY, you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost of despatch to be used, SO far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing
9d for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
19 40.
25thday of
May, lo
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant H.D.M. Slater, Royal Navy,
M.S.
to:- ALICE. The Secretary of the Admiralty. Southampton. (2515/8820)
The The Commodore, N.Barracks, Portsmouth.)
Flag Offi cer-in-Charge,
500-10-39:

Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1988)
STATE
M
2682
Commissioning Order
19401R.0
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
8820/500.
No.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords having decided that His is to be commissioned
Majesty's Ship
Saturday
25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as on the xxxxxx as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY, circumstances permit, with &
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
25th
Given under my hand May, at Portsmouth, this 40
19
day of
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant C.E.S.B.St.G. Beal, Royal Navy,
M.S. to:- KAAPFALGA, The Secretary of the Admiralty. Southampton. (2516/8820)
The The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
Flag Officer-in-Charge,
500-10-39.

CENTRAL
Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 11a)
(Itevised July, 1988)
M.
27 MAY 1940
2683
73
Commissioning Order
10401
R.O
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleetand Commander in Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/501
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
JAVA
Majesty's Ship is to be commissioned
Saturday
25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as on the circumstances permit, **** as & tender to H.K.S. VICTORY, you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost lespatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing or sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
19 40
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant Commander J.M.D. Hunter, Royal Navy,
M.S. JAVA.
to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty. (2317/8820)
The Flag Officer-in-Charge, Southampton.
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

M.
CENTR
Portsmouth Form 21
2684
27 MAY 19
(Late 91a)
(Revised July, 1989)
1040
R.O.
Commissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/52.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship
PACIFIC
is to be commissioned on Saturdayhe 25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as circumstances permit, with axx as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY, you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
19 40.
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant Commander C.J. Skrine, R.N.,
M.S. PACIFIC.
to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty (2518/8820)
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1988)
M.
2685
Commissioning Order
R.O.
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleat and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/53.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship SAN ANTONIO
is to be commissioned or as soon afterwards as on Saturday the 25th May, 1940
circumstances permit, withex as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY, you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
1940 =
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant Commander L.H. Phillips, Royal Navy,
M.S. SAN ANTONIO.
to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty. (2519/8820)
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

M.
CENTRAL
Portsmouth Form 21
2686
27 MAY 1940
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1988)
REBIST
13401
RRO
Commissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/54.
MEMORANDUM.
abrol
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His qid8
Majesty's Ship
P ZEUSOAL
is to be commissioned on Saturdayhe 25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as odd circumstances permit, without as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY,
890
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost of despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing of for sea accordingly.
51000
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
19 40.
vali
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant Commander L.E. Fordham, R.N.R.,
M.S. ZEUS.
to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty. (2520/8820)
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

CENTRAL
Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 91a)
M.
2687
(Revised July, 1938)
1340.R.0
Commissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Flest and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/55.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship PASCHOLL
is to be commissioned on Saturdaythe
25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as circumstances permit, withoux as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY, you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
19 40.
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
nant Commander G. Legassick, R.N.R.,
S to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty. (2321/8820)
.M. S. PASCHOLL.
The Commodore, Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

CENTRA
M.
(27 MAY 1941
2688
Portsmouth Form 21
2689
(Late 91a)
(Revised July, 1988)
1940
127 MAY 1940
4018.0
REGI
Commissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/56.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship
AVIGATIC
is to be commissioned
25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as on Saturdayhe circumstances permit, withoux as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY, you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
19 40.
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
enant Commander C.B. Hoggan, R.N.R.,
BS to:- The Secretary of the Asmiralty. (3522/8820)
H.M.S. WIGA.
The Commodore, R.N.Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

CENTRAL
(27 MAY 1940
Partsmouth Form 21
(Late 91a)
M.
REGIS
2689
(Revised July, 1988)
19401
Commissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/57.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship ATLANTIC
is to be commissioned on Saturdaythe 25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as circumstances permit, with acc as R tender to H.M.S. VICTORY, you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
19 40.
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
enant Commander J.W. Thompson, R.N.R.,
H.M.S. ATLANTIC.
es to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty. (2525/8820)
The Commodore, N.Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 91a)
M.
CENTRAL
(Revised July, 1988)
2690
AY 1940
10
Commissioning Order
1940
R.O
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/58.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship AMAZONE
is to be commissioned on Saturdaythe 25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as circumstances permit, with ax x as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY, you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,May,
1940
vab
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
enant Commander T. Johnston, Royal Navy, as I.M.S. to:- AMAZONE. The Secretary of the Admiralty. (2524/8820)
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

CENTRAL 28 MAY1940
270
Portsmouth Form 21
M.
2706
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1988)
REGISTRY
1940
NEW
R.O
Commissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/88.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
ZEUS
is to be commissioned
Majesty's Ship
Saturday
25th May, 1940, or as soon afterwards as on the xxxx as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY, circumstances permit, with &
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
19 40
Marry
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant Commander C.B. Hoggan, R.N.R.,
.S. ZEUS, to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty (2528/8820)
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

CENTRAL 28 MAY1940
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2706
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July, 1938)
REGISTRY
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1940
MAN
Insurance
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nissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
8820/88.
ORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
ZEUS
is to be commissioned sty's Ship aturday
25th May, 1940, or as soon afterwards as the mstances permit, with XXXXX & as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY, are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost tch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing a accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this day of
May,
19 40

CENTRAL
M.
2707
Portsmouth Form 21
28 MAY1940
(Late 21a)
91
REGISTRY
1940
(Revised July, 1988)
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R.O
Commissioning Order
Commissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
the
No.
8820/86.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
The
Majesty's Ship
ATLANTIC
is to be commissioned
Majesty on Saturdayhe
25th May, 1940, or as soon afterwards as circumstances on permit, withorx as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY, you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
MAY,
19 40
Marr
Admiral, enant Commander L.E. Fordham, R.N.R.,
Commander-in-Chief.
BB to:- The Secretary of the Admirality (2326/8820).
H.M.S. ATLANTIC.
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

M.011266
Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1988)
2708
COMMISSIONING
--
Commissioning Order in R10
and Flag 09/1602 in Charge,
London.
No. 402/40/40.
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
The Lords Commissioners of the
No. 8820/57. His
MEMORANDUM. 10 to on 1940, or as soon as as a tender to you to
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His the despatah commissioned to be
Majesty's Ship is to be the WIGA in or as soon afterwards as on Saturday
25th May, 1940, circumstances permit, for with & as a tender to H.N.S. VICTORY,
0 London
3. day of you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
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Rear Admirel.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25ᵗʰᵈay of
19 40
May, of
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
nant Commander J.W. Thompson, R.N.R.,
H.M.S. WIGA, to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty (2327/8820).
The Comodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

M.011266/40
R.O.
COMMISSIONING ORDER
SECRET.
BY EDWARD COURTNEY BOYLE, V.O.,
Rear Admiral in His Majesty's
Fleet and Flag Officer in Charge,
MEMORANDUM.
London.
No. 402/40/40.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having directed that His Majesty's Ship "GCRECHT"
is to be commissioned on 9th June 1940, or as soon afterwards as circumstances permit, as a tender to
H.M.S. "PEMBROKE", you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at the Port of London
Authority Building, London, E.C. 3. this 9th day of
June 1940.
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To:- Lt. P.C.R. Arbuthnot, R.N.
Rear Admiral.
Commanding Officer,
Flag Officer in Charge.
(Copy to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty No. BR 165/402/40/40.
H.M.S. "GORECHT".
Commander in Chief, The Nore.
Commanding Officer, H.M.S. "PEMBROKIN"
FOUTHAS

H.M.S. KINGSTON ANDALUSITE.
REPORT OF A/S ATTACK
339 30th May 1940.
29thMay 1940.
At 1815 approximately, Grimsby Town called K.Andalusite on the lamp and R/T with the information that she considered that she was in contact with a submarine.
.Andalusite closed her immediately and commenced a search.
Grimsby Town was turning to port and passing ranges and bearings.
her. As she was turning, a troopship closed her to speak, passing
The bearing of the target appeared to be moving rapidly left from between her and the target and she lost contact. She continued to same time obtaining a good contact bearing 322 S40W ata range of turn to port and (.Andalusite altered course to starboard, at the
1500 yards. A low Doppler effect was heard but no H.E.
At 1910 K.Andalusite decided to make an attack and hoisted
Flag H at the dip. Grimaby Town by this time had regained contact and hoisted Flag J close up.
K.Andalusite attacked on a steady bearing of S45W from a
1925, range dropping a dan in the position (045 1.75 miles from S Buoy)
of 1300 yards and fired a full pattern of depth charges at
Skipper J.Bruce was in charge of the attack and Ldng. Smn. Harvey was the A/S Operator.
continued to rise for 45 minutes after the attack, but no wredkage
A large quantity of oil came to the surface, and bubbles was seen. K.Andalusite and Crimaby Town searched the area and obtained an echo in the position of the dan.
K.Andalusite returned to the position at 0900 on Thursday vicinity of the dan, dropped another charge. Again a large quantity
30th May and, observing that the oil was still rising in the of oil came to the surface, but again no wreckage was seen.
Geo. 0 Gregone
Lieutenant R.N.R.
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