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FROM.
CAPTAIN AUXILIARY PATROL, DOVER.
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DATE
1st JUNE 1940.
No.DL/251/11/AP.
TO
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
(Copy to Commanding Officer, H.M.S. "Lynx".)
SUBJECT
LOSS OF H.M.S. "THURINGIA".
The following report is submitted with reference to my signal of 28th May 1940 timed 1600.
2. Skipper J.D. Fowler, R.N.R., W.S.2651, H.M.S.
"Wolves", reports that when on patrol two miles west of
"I" Buoy at 0315 on 28th May 1940, an explosion was heard bearing west south west. "Wolves" continued west on her patrol and as cries were heard from the direction of this explosion, altered course towards it. Little could be seen, as dawn was just breaking, but four men who were clinging to wreckage were picked up.
3.
"Wolves" searched the vicinity until approximately
0540, when search was Bandoned, and course was shaped for
Dover on the orders of Commander R.W. English, R.N. (Ret.),
Group Commander, 21st A/S Group.
of five 4. other members of the crew were recovered, including
In addition to the four survivors, the bodies that of Chief Skipper D.W.L. Simpson, D.S.C., D.S.M., R.N.R.,
W.S.2407, Commanding Officer of "Thuringia".
5. The survivors expressed the belief that the loss was caused by striking a floating mine in the dark.
and
(for) CAPTAIN AUXILIARY PATROL OF
VIOE ADMIRAL
1- JUN 1940
DOVER
II
MIRALTY
I NOC
No. B22/890/40
HORM
SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRATITY.
for the information of Their Lordships.
Forwarded "Thuringia" was ship an area was which sunk by had a moored been
2. previously possibly Although cleared, with delay it is action, more than by & mine as suggested in mine, paragraph 3 of Minute I.
Saway
VICE ADMIRAL.
Dover.
10th June, 1940

7th June
40
M.010753/40
9500/3/8.
Amrietant
Director,
Geosors,
The Flag Officer Commanding,
Dover. Government Secretary,
I am to transmit the accompanying copy of a message concerning the crews of four Manx vessels and to enquire if anything is known as to whether the story is true or not.
Vegast
BY COMMAND OF THEIR LORDSHIPS.
(Sd.) S. H. PHILLIPS
H.

2300/3/6.
Deputy Assistant Director, Censors, has been asked by Government Secretary, Isle of Man, to stop the story that the crews of four Manx vessels employed at Dunkirk, refused duty. He also wishes enquiries to be made as to the truth of this story.
D.A.D. has stopped story but refers question to Admiralty.
Vessels referred to are;
DYNEWALD. BEN MYCHREE. MANXMAN. LADY OF MAN.

MO11236/ 1
1940
RETURN TO
R.O.
Chemical Warfare.
Reported enemy use of gas during evacuation from Dunkik - imsulatanted
1940.
RECORD OFFICE
W.H.CASE 7717

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CONFIDENTIAL.
FROM
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
CANADA DATE MILITARY 10 your
8th June, 1940. No. B14/0/882/40.
SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY.
(copies to: Commander in Chief,
Portsmouth.
Commanding Officer,
H.M.S. "HEBE". )
UCNS
With reference to Admiralty Message 1320/8, be pleased to inform Their Lordships that Captain E.W.Bush, D.S.C.
(Captain, Auxiliary Patrol, Dover) was on board H.M.S. "HEBE"
for the greater part of the Dunkirk evacuation. As far as he is aware no gas attack took place.
VICE ADMIRAL.

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CONFIDENTIAL.
FROM
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
DATE
8th June, 1940. No. B14/0/882/40.
10
UN 1019
MILITARY
SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY.
(copies to: Commander in Chief,
Portsmouth.
Commanding Officer,
H.M.S. "HEBE" -)
UCNS
With reference to Admiralty Message 1320/8, be pleased to inform Their Lordships that Captain 3.W.Bush,D.S.C.
(Captain, Auxiliary Patrol, Dover) was on board H.M.S."HEBE"
for the greater part of the Dunkirk evacuation. As far as he is aware no gas attack took place.
VICE ADMIRAL.

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It is understood H.M.S.HEBE experienced a gas attack off
La Panne on 31st May.
Request report in writing be forwarded as soon as possible.
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TELEGRAMS:-
Admiral, Chatham
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, THE NORE,
TELEPHONE:-
ADMIRALTY HOUSE,
Chistram No. 3221.
(Ratenstons 210 and 5191.
CHATHAM.
10th June, 1940.
No. 3088/466.V/40.
MILITE
SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY.
DESTRUCTION OF ENEMY HARBOURS
IN CONQUERED TERRITORY.
ADMITIONAL 11 JUN 1940
The attached notes prepared by a member of my Staff are forwarded for the information of Their
Lordships.
2.
I fully agree with the proposals put forward and would urge that action be taken at a very early date.
3.
Recent photographs indicate that the Dutch
Dockyard at Willemsoord has fallen intact into the enemy's hands. There are large workshops, storehouses, etc. which must be of much value to him. They provide admirable air targets, being compact, on the sea front and separated from the town. The basins probably contain a number of "E" boats.
4.
Bombardment from the sea may be possible but the coast defences are likely to be too strong, If an air attack is ordered, it is recommended that it should be executed before the German H.A. protection becomes too strong.
RSDDiax.
ADMIRAL

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DESTRUCTION OF ENEMY HARBOURS
IN CONQUERED TERRITORY.
The value of the Dutch, Belgian and
French North Sea ports to the enemy as bases for light surface craft and Submarines needs no stressing. Some effort has been made to immobilise certain of these ports by blockship operations, demolition work etc, (generally carried out rather hastily), but from aerial photographs and various events which have occurred since the occupation by the enemy, it seems practically certain that a number of these ports are already being used as bases for "E" boats and possibly destroyers.
2.
It is submitted that the question of further immobilisation of these ports should be given most energetic and immediate consideration.
3.
It is understood that the nature of the Dutch coast is such that considerable difficulty has been experienced in building harbours due to strong tides and the tendency to silting up of harbour entrances (hence the extensive breakwaters at
Ymuiden and Zeebrugge). It is suggested that this fact might be used to advantage in the further destructive work proposed, e.g. the breaching of breakwaters etc. which would cause silting up.
4.
The question is one for experts who know the ports well (i.e. Dutch harbour engineers)
and it is thought probable that some of these persons are in this country as refugees, and would be willing to advise in this matter. It appears to be a matter for the Admiralty to initiate.
5.
The methods to be employed for further destructive operations must depend on the results of the proposed examination. These might consist of
M.T.B. or F.A.A. Torpedo attack, naval or aerial bombardment, or a raid to cover demolition work.
6.
The essential factor in organising any operation of the sort envisaged is speed. Every day that we wait gives the enemy opportunities to instal and consolidate defences.

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From Admiralty:-
Recent photographs indicate that the Dutch Dockyard at Willemsoord has fallen intact into the enemy's hands. There are large workshops, s/torehouses, etc. which must be of much value to him. They provide admirable air targets, being compact, on the sea front and separated from the town. The basins probably contain a number of "In boats.
Bumbardment from the - may be possible but the coast defenses are likely to be too strong.
It is considered very desirable that Willemsoord Dockyard should be bombed before the energy has had an opportunity of developing the defences of the base.
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0114.M.
H.M.S. "Vivacious"
c/o. G.P.O.
18th June 1940
Sir,
I have the honour to forward the report of proceedings of H.M.Ship under my command for the period 15th June to 18th
June 1940.
2.-
In accordance with instructions from the Commander in Chief, Portsmouth, H.M.S. "Vivaclous" slipped and proceeded to sea from Portsmouth at 1610 on 15th June 1940.A/S patrol was carried out on the Cherbourg - - St Catherines route for the evacuation of the British Expeditionery Force. About twenty
Northbound transports were sighted during the period 15th to 17th June. Three single Junkers aircraft were sighted in the Channel. NO bombs were dropped, but searchlights and a heavy explosion were observed in the direction of Portsmouth.
3.-
The ship was relieved on patrol by H.M.S. swild Swan"
at 1745 on Monday 17th June and proceeded to Sheerness.
4.-
The following-is the sequense of events of the night
17th - 18th June.
2349 When 210° 8 miles from Dungeness Low Light House sighted Motor Torpedo Boat on Starboard Bow about 11 miles.
2350 Sighted torpedo running on the surface. Altered course to starboard and went full astern on both engines. The torpedo passed about 15 - - 20 yards ahead of the ship.
Proceeded to chase the E-Boat which retired at high speed and touch was lost.
0105/18 Signted E.BOat and pursued.
0115 Opened fire with 4" 9. 12pounder, and pon-pon.
E-Boat retired under cover of smoke.
0135
H.M.S. "Vesper" joined and took charge of operations.
0137
Both ships opened 1 Heavy fire on an E-Boat, which again retired under smoke and was lost from view at 0150.
0155
Carried out search under the orders of "Vesper".
0355 Parted company with "Vesper "and proceeded to
Sheerness.
0805 Secured alongside oiler "Alheganny" at Sheereess.
5.- Remarks.

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5.- Remarks.
(a)
It is observed that the torpedo referred to in paragraph 4 above ran on the surface: it is considered that this might be the type of torpedo which will float at the end of its run and act as a floating mine.
(b)
The E-Boats made full use of smoke, and on several occasions a groups of white stars were seen to be fored from behind the smoke screen. On each occasion of sighting these the ship was manoeuvred so as to avoid any surpise attack from the smoke screen, but on no occasion was the firing of the stars followed by enemy action.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
LIEUTENANT, Royal Navy.
The Commander in Chief,
The Nore.
19 JUN 1940
Copies to:-
The Commander in Chief,
THE NORE
Portsmouth,
Captain (D), 21st Flotilla,
H.M.S. "Campbell"
II.
No:4141/477.EE/40.
SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY.
(Copies to:-Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth.
Flag Officer Commanding, Dover.
Captain (D) 21st Destroyer Flotilla.)
Forwarded for the information of Their
Lordships.
been brormed 2. regarding the report of "E" boat referred
The Flag Officer Commanding, Dover, has to in paragraphs 4 and 5 (Nore Message 1528 19th June.)
MILITARY BRANCH
25 JUN 1940
TOWIRE
A.Gadom Hime
The Nore.
for ADMIRAL.
23rd June, 1940.
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CONFIDENTIAL.
Office of
The Flag Officer Commanding,
DOVER.
No.B.14/0/1316.
18th Tune, 1940.
BRANCH
The Secretary of the Admiralty, London,
Copies to: The Ministry of Shipping.
The Permanent Under Secretary of State for War.
The Director of Sea Transport, Admiralty.
The Principal Sea Transport Officer,
Southampton.
Operation "DYNAMO" - Work of Personnel Vessels.
I have deemed it desirable, in drawing up my report on Operation DYNAMO, namely the evacuation of the Allied Armies from Dunkirk between 26th May and 4th
June, to deal separately with the work carried out that by the "Personnel" vessels (or transports) in order be sent to other authorities concerned, without copies may the necessity for sending them the full report.
2. The work of these vessels has accordingly is been requested may be placed before Their Lordships for their summarised in the accompanying report, which it information.
3. 1940 - No. B.23/862/40) a brief list of personnel
I have already transmitted (Dover Letter 4th
June, recommended for immediate award or decoration (which will
His has been pleased to accept), and time I
permitted a full examination of all the reports.
forward Majesty a further list at a later date when has
Vice Admiral.

CONFIDENTIAL.
Operation "DYNAMO" - Work of Personnel Vessels.
PERSONNEL VESSELS.
Twenty-nine personnel vessels were used during operation "Dynamo"; a list is given in the enclosure.
(i
Of these, seven were sunk, five so damaged by bombing a:
or gunfire as to render them unfit for further use during the operation, and two were damaged in collision.
er
Of these ships the following, namely MONA'S QUEEN, nd
BIARRITZ, CANTERBURY, QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL, MAID OF ORLEANS, le
AUTO CARRIER and ARCHANGEL; ST. HELIER and KING GEORGE V, had been engaged prior to Dynamo, in operations at Dunkirk,
Boulogne and Calais, and had completed the following trips:
MONA'S QUEEN 3 QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL 1 ARCHANGEL
1
BIARRITZ
2
MAID OF ORLEANS
3 ST.HELIER
2
CANTERBURY
3 AUTO CARRIER
2 KING GEORGE V.1
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2. There was no doubt that the Captains and crews of these ships were feeling the strain when operation Dynamo started. After completing two round trips to Dunkirk harbour in operation Dynamo the Master of the CANTERBURY stated on the
28th that he would not take his ship to sea for a third trip.
The P.S.T.O. went on board and explained the gravity of the situation and ordered him to sail at 2230, out discovered some of the crew had been given leave. The P.S.T.O. therefore put os, an officer and some set nen and stokers on board to augment and stiffen the crew. The ship sailed at 0930/29, but was bombed and damaged on her return voyage from Dunkirk, and after landing troops did not take any further part in the operation.
3. After completing one round trip the Captain of the
St. SEIRIOL refused to sail, and accordingly one officer, an armed guard and 7 stokers were put on board at 1000 on the 29th.
The Captain was placed under open arrest and the ship sailed at
1100. On her return voyage the ship was bombed and damaged and did not sail again.
should 4. have completed 6 voyages. When due to commence her
The TYNWALD transported 7534 troops in 5 voyages; she fourth voyage at 1945/1, she refused to sail and did not sail again until 1945/2.
On a written enquiry from the S.T.O., Folkestone, on the 2nd June, whether or not the ship would sail for Dunkirk if required, the Master, W. Qualbrough, replied by letter as follows:
"Dear Sir,
Your letter received. I had a signal from the master of the MALINES last night to say him and the master of the BEN MY CHREE had considered it hopeless to proceed to Dunkirk. Our crews have been continually on their feet all the week and especially the deck officers who have had to be on their feet for so long. I myself have had 4 hours rest for the week and am at present physically unfit for another necessary to jo I will abide with the masters of the trip like what we have had. If it is absolutely other ships decision.
P.S. absolutely There nervous wrecks and certiffed by the naval is two more of the crew going ashore now doctor.
In/

CONFIDENTIAL.
Page 2.
Operation "DYNAMO" - Work of Personnel Vessels.
Personnel Vessels (continued).
In the meantime, relief crews had been sent for for the TYNWALD and an armed naval guard was placed alongside at Folkestone where the ship lay. The crew did not attempt to leave the ship but contented themselves with shouting abuses at the sentries. Relief crews arrived and the old crew were then allowed to leave. Complete listsof their names and
On addresses were taken and given to the S.T.O., Folkestone, Those ginal who stayed of the old crew were the Chief Officer as Master,
;ain
Second Officer, Purser, W/T Operator and Carpenter.
A naval officer and 10 naval ratings were put on er board as moral stiffeners and the ship sailed at 1945/2. She nd completed a round trip which was repeated next day without le incident.
5. MANX MAID. Never completed a trip; she should have r
sailed on 3 separate occasions. On the last occasion, at
1745/2, she produced an engine breakdown as excuse; was given up as hopeless and other ships made use of instead.
On the afternoon of 3rd June, when it was realised that MANX MAID was not going to be used, the majority of the to crew, in response to an appeal by the S.T.O., Dover, volunteered to replace men in other personnel vessels who had left their duty. 18 seamen and firemen were accepted and sailed to
Dunkirk in LADY OF MANN, and others were drafted to MANX MAN
who, however, did not sail.
to
6. BEN MY CHREE. Transported 408 troops in 2 trips; she should have completed 4. The master was evidently in league ps, with the masters of the TYNWALD and the MALINES. On failing to to sail during the night 1/2nd June, in reply to a written enquiry from the S.T.O., Folkestone, whether or not he would sail, George Woods, Master, replied in writing - "I beg to state that after our experience at Dunkirk yesterday, my answer is
'No'.
"
to
At 1850/2 BEN MY CHREE came alongside Folkestone.
Naval guards were placed on the gangways and abreast the ship.
As the ship was berthed the crew were demonstrating and shouting that they were going to leave the ship and on the brow being run out, they attempted to do so with their kits. Leading
Stoker Booth ordered his men to come on guard and advanced up the brow with fixed bayonets. The crew returned on board at once, where they remained until the relief crew arrived. The
Captain and crew left the ship, the Chief Officer stayed as
Captain, together with 3 greasers and the W/T Operator. Otherwise the ship was manned with the new crew. Unfortunately, on sailing, at 1905/2, BEN MY CHREE was in collision and did not complete the trip.
7. LADY OF MANN Carried out 4 trips and transported
2902 troops. One tri_ was abortive through no fault of the
Master, as the ship was ordered back from Dunkirk before entering that harbour, The last 2 trips were carried out with a Naval officer and 10 naval ratings on board as an insurance, but there is no suggestion that the LADY OF MANN did not attempt to play her part.
8. MANX MAN. Transported 233 troops in 3 voyages.
Should have completed 5.
On her fourth trip, due 2115/2, MANX MAN refused to sail from Folkestone. A new crew was put on board, the engineers remaining/
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M.
3256
(Revised-June, 1983.)
940
-51.
DATE
The contents of this letter have been
FROM WHOM
who communicated was the Sea to Major Claude Attwood, R.M. (Retd.)
R.m. Woolfenden.
30.6.40
Calais. Transport Officer in Charge reply. It is presumed that M. will initiate at the
MARKINGS TO BOARD.
SUBJECT.
Angt Shiping
Rear-Admiral,
Expression at aralitude for work
Naval Assistant to the
Director of Sea Transport.
will
5th July, 1940.
IMPERIAL WAR GRAVES COMMISSION,
32, GROSVENOR GARDENS,
CENTRAL
LONDON, S.W.t.
29 JUNI940
REGISTRY
M.
3235
29th June 1940.
1940
Sir,
I am directed by the Imperial War Graves
Commission to state that they have been informed of the great help and kindness shown to their staff during the evacuation in the latter part of last month by the Sea
Transport Officer at Calais.
I am to ask that an expression of the Commission's warm thanks and appreciation may be conveyed to that Officer.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Lieut.Colonel.
The Secretary,
The Admiralty,
S.W.1.

CONFIDENTIAL.
FROM....FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
DATE....10th July, 1940. NO. 314/0/1041/40.
TO
SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALITY.
CIVILIAN VOLUNTEERS EMPLOYED IN MOTOR BOATS IN
OPERATION "DYNAMO"
1940 70016
MILIT
011883/40
With reference to Dover Despatch No.A14/0/876/40
of 18th June, 1940, report on Operation "Dynamo", I attach
16
for record purposes:-
(a) Letter from Naval Control Service Officer Thames, containing name of naval ratings and civilian crows signed on T.124, which were sent from
Southend.
DNAD
(b) List of civilian volunteers who took part in motor boats manned from Dover.
2.
No copies of these lists have been retained in my office.
CHIEF STAFF OFFICER
for VICE UNTRAL

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COMMUNICATION SHEET.
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1129
who Commander Commaniler-in-Chief, in Chief,
The Hore.
List of Haval Ratings and Civilian om THE NAVAL CONTROL THAMES, SERVICE OFFICER
Crows signed on = 12/- sent from
Southend,
Southend-on-Sea.
10. THE 146
of 5th June, 1940
Former NOSO Themes 2227/27
Submitted:
Attached heroto are lists of naval ratings and civilian - signed
To 124 sent from Southend in connection with the recent operation off
Dunicirit. on All the civilians except the crow of the who - lost,
300
have returned to Southend and have been paid off.
Captain.
Copy to: Value Dover.
VICE ADMIRA
6- JUN 1940
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15, Horfalk House, Brookmill Rt.,
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A.B.
Deptford, S.X.S.

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TO DOVER LETTER OF 10 July 19to
CRAFT.
RANK.
NUMBER.
ADDRESS.
-
WHITE HEATHER
A.B.
JX/144554
20, Filder St., Fulham, London.
Jenicins, G.C.
#
#
L/Sea.
D-1370
28, Cranbrook, Whitton, Mddx.
Robbins, 7.
A.B.
JX/140086
111, Cam'nethan St, Stoneham,
Mardrops T.C.
Lanarkshire.
.
B.R.A.
N.K.
6, Perrie Street, Dundee.
Scott, As
Wendley, J.
SKYLARK I
A.B.
D.761
78, Geneva Bill, Darlington, Durham.
#
P.O.
P.22415
1, Westland Ave, Harrogate.
Smith Re
#
B.R.A.
NX.50923
101, Bellingsmy, Welling.
Crothers, l/fe to
A.B.
SSX.23894
The Knoll, Glay, Norfolk.
Mergan, H.
SKYTARK II
C.P.O.
P.2 3961
80, Dane Valley M, Margate, Kent.
Sliney, Half-
*
to
A.B.
3.17787
14g Colmall Ave, Hill.
Lloyd, D.E.
:
E.B.A.
J.Z.
16, Morgeth M, S.Hackney, E.9.
Tootel, Re
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to
A.B.
J+92240
141, Fairmed Ave, Westcliff-on-Sea
Read, JoH.
*
A.B.
JX-150690
65, Onered Ri., Priory m, Hall.
enter, D.
THAT
Harris, R.
SOUTHEND
P.O.
C/J 104931
BRITANNIA
1.3.
C/JX132162
Bullock, G.
A.B.
C/JX155195
Feel, G.
A.B.
C/SSX29209
Coacher, R.
Ch.Stoker 0/158317
S.Gower dirtes, (H.O.)
Stoker above the following ratings supplied SUN from 7, Belle Chathers on 28.5.40+ were not employed on In this addition operation to the and were returned to Chathern in Dag
40, Churchill Ave, Coventry.
BaRaha
Aston, H.R.
YXX
Hay, 4a
Stoker (H.O.)
Bayock,R.
Stoker 394T
James C.
Stoker (H.O.)
Carver W.
Stoker X3979T.
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ENCLOSURE
TO DOVER LETTER OF 10 July 19to
A
SOUTHEND - CIVILIAN CREWS (Signed on T.124) FOR DUNKIRK EVACUATION
NAME
RATING
NEXT OF KIN
AFT.
ADDRESS
KDKG
R.Grogory
Charge Hand
Dorts
The Comons, Gt.Wakering.
G.Ratoliffe
Engineman
51, Glenhurst Rd, Southend.
W.Gregory
D.H.
Gt.Barwoods, Foulness Island.
NVEY QUIREN
D.Reid
Engineman
49, Southchurch Are, Southend.
AMROCK
A.Barrell
Shell Beach, Carrey Island.
A.R.Brown
D.H.
Captains lless, Cifhouse Rd,
Carrey.
JOIE
W.Amos
Charge Hand
58, Testern M, Burnham-en-
Crouch.
G.Harvey
Engineman
19, King Hinard Ave, Burnham.
A.Paine
D.H.
"Moorings" Ship 3d, Burnhan.
GUARD
A.Grimwade
Charge Hand
53, Chapel Rd, Burnham.
J.Clow
Engineman
3, River View Cot., Silver Ri.,
Burnham.
#
H.Wood
D.H.
10,Coronation 18, Burnham.
ASALTER
L.W.Salmons
Charge Hand
10, Silver Billey Burnham.
R.P.Cook
Engineman
2, Park Road, Burnhan.
W.A.Bridge
D.H.
4, Devenshire M, Burnham.
RN
W.G.Elson late
Wife
Florence
26, law H, Leigh.
Alice
EN
A.C.Foster late
Father Charles
79, Reysten Ave, Southend.
LIXANDRA
ARCH
F.G.Eagleton
D.H.
Mother Kilen
45, High Step leigh.
TROSS
III
W.J.Thropp
Dalla
Brother Stanley
27, loores forrace, Bently,
Brentwood.
It IV
3.G.Hughes
Dalla
Father Frederick 57, High Street, Leigh.
LIOR
A.W.Elliott
D.H.
Mother Dora
52, Kingston 30, Southend.
INDER
J.O.Gregory
Mother Annie (2)
7, test Central, INITITE Lane,
D.H.
Leigh.
P.W.Phillips
D.H.
life liabel Marde 21, Hadleigh It, Leigh.
Wife
Hilda
32, New Boad, Leigh.
E.A.Tunridge late
H.Fortescue
D.H.
life
Sylvia
279, Haith Ave, Southchurch.
ANCE
A.J.Noakes
Wife
Elizabeth
4 Lynington Ave, leigh.
D.H.
Clare
Mother
Victoria
11, Cottage Place, New Road,
H.King
D.H.
Alice
Leigh.
Mother Margaret
% High Street, leigh.
S.Ford
D.H.
Mother Charlette
8, Utton Ave, Leigh.
P.Meddle
Singineman
A.S.Leggatt
Charge Hand
Mother Rose
3, leigh 18, leigh.
was
Father George
18, Grange Road, laigh.
L.V.Osborne
D.H.
Sister Nom Hoakes
15, Teighville Grog Leigh.
H.W.Noakes
Dalla
Engineman
Wife
Overdoline
77. Southsea Ive., leigh.
F.A.W.Osborne
LITE
Mother yllen
34, Leigholiffe Die, Leigh.
V.H.Joscelyne
Charge Hand
Father Alfred
22, Grange M, Leigh.
A.E.Osborne
Charge Hand
Engineman
Mother Francis
BETTING Cott., Millett Lane,
H.D.Osborne
Leigh.
1

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TO DOVER LETTER OF 10 July 19to
B
- 2 -
EMAOBATION
DUNKING
NAME
RATING NEXT OF KIN
GRAFT
ADDRESS.
DEAVOUR
F.C.Halls
Charge Hand
Mother Irene
107, Kinsleigh Dr., Leigh.
If
N.G.Bwing
Engineman
84, Grange Rd: Leigh.
If
J.H.Hills
D.H.
Wife
Doris
42, Leighville Grog Leigh.
#
J.C.Snoad
D.H.
Mother Inily
Colbia House Bt., Leigh.
NAKE
TITTA
K.Horner
D.H.
Wife
Elsie
33, Wellington Ave., Westcliff.
A.J.Dench
Charge Hand
Wife
Florence
34g New Road, Leigh.
J.R.Dench
Engineman
Wife
Elsie
Fairlight Cott., Billitt Lane,
Leigh.
F.A.Medd
D.H.
Wife
Haud
3, Townville Place, Leigh.
Mr. T. M. Falkunbies,
Carem of
Mr. A. Burden,
3. Hillyard,
Youht Builder,
Mr. DoB Teston,
Crew of
Votor
Bast
WESSE
Mr. 3. Childs, of
D. Billyard,
Yacht Builder,
(Boat Section)
of
\

ENCLOSURE 7
TO DOVER LETTER OF 10 July 19ko.
EVACUATION OF DUNKIRK.
CIVILIAN VOLUNTEERS IN DOVER MANNED MOTOR BOATS.
NAME and ADDRESS.
SERVICE.
Mr. Gooding,
Part crew of Motor Boat LADY CABLE
12, Winchester Avenue, of Torquay.
Hele, Torquay.
Mr. T. H. Falkunham,
Crew of Motor Boat WIND SONG of
Mr. A. Barden,
Littlehampton.
c/o D. Hillyard,
Yacht Builder,
Littlehampton.
Mr. Bob Button,
Crew of Motor Boat WINGS OF THE
Mr. J. Childs,
MORNING of Littlehampton.
c/o D. Hillyard,
Yacht Builder,
Littlehampton.
Part crew of various Motor Boats.
Mr. J.B.A. Rodger,
C.D. (Boat Section),
Sheerness.
Mr. Dixon (Lt.-Cdr.R.N.
Coxswain of Motor Boat MINOSA.
Retired), of Littlehampton.
Ol Hallifor
R.N.
7.6.40
7.

55
Dutch S.S. Princess Juhana
Item
4th June 5.
Briskdo H.d A/M.013468/40 H.S.
thousd adminalty agreement targe
Dear wornham, bach In the process Dehtbel of clearing up certain long-standing items the enclosed lists of civilians signed No.T.124
agreement for the withdrawal from Dunkirk in 1940 have emerged, and are forwarded for consideration for issue done. The lists were sent to the Secretary of the or the 1939-45 Star ribbon, if this has not yet been
Admiralty from the Flag Officer Commanding Dover on
10th July 1940.
Yours sincerely, so channe
H.C. Wornham, Req.,
Marine "B"
Ministry or war Transport,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square,
London, Wele

51 Mollad
55
Dutch S.S. Princers Juliana
Breakdown after being requisitioned admiralty agreement to pay cost of towage back to Deptford
1940
D.S7
24.9.40
4/--
18/10/20
life
2), n.
R.O.
-5JUL 1941
put HS7718 7718
The
- - -
C. E./7831/1922.
Sta.47/a3.

SUBJECT
DUNKIRK EVACUETION-DARTMOUTH AREA.
NAVAL OFFICER-IN-CHARGE, DARTMOUTH.
our
From
ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE, DARTMOUTH.
40
Commander in Chief, Western Approaches.
To
3422
Date
6th. July, 1940.
No. 503/454940
Former
In connection with the Dunkirk Evacuation the attached particulars of the men and craft who actually reached
Dunkirk from the Dartmouth area diseforwarded for information and for consideration in the event of any recognition and/or remuneration being made.
(2) It is proposed to send the following letter of appreciation and thanks to those who also made the attempt but were, for various reasons, turned back before reaching the scene of action.
"On the occasion of the magnificent evacuation of British and French troops from Dunkirk in June 1940 you were among those who were willing to risk their lives and property
227
in the execution of this enterprise.
Unfortunately your services were not utilised to the full but I wish to express to you the appreciation of all concerned and to thank you for your willing co-operation and public spirit."
COMMANDER-IN-IN-CHIE
*
11 JUL 1940
*
Respirife
WESTERN APPROACHES
CAPTAIN.
tys rned to Dover in the 0.225 and returned to DINKIPK the following day.
t Buoy the 0.274 away down by H.N.S. "LEDA". The crew of the trawler then brought 300 evacuees but unfortunately off the Goodwin ther with probably was 150 run avacuees were picked up by various craft which ered assistance.
At Dartmouth ** Lusyne was working unceasingly to to get nteers for the operation and to get the ships away. It was unfortunate this keenness should have had such bad luck., Recommended
8 company. Captain Pierre Lusyne
FerdinandDecoster
'ann what to Dover by Mr. from where Brann was sent back to Torquay.
Cable owned C.W.Mott of Torquay and manned by P.Gooding and
Scruter th at Dunkirk.Gooding and two transports carrying about 560 men after 40
F. and two naval ratings did seven trips from which the men were/

DUNKIRK EVACUATION - DARTMOUTH AREA.
(Naval officer-in-Charge, Dartmouth's latter No. 503/45B
dated 6th July 1940).
II,
CENTRAL
No. 3481/M.909.
REGISTRY
our
ADMIRALTY.
(copies to Vice Admiral Commanding Dover,
Naval Officer-in-Charge, Dartmouth).
Forwarded for the information of Their Lordships, the suggestion in paragraph two of Minute I is concurred in.
Plymouth.
CANTRAL
14th July, 1940.
IVI.
1940
to take Belgian Trawler "Cor Jesu" 0.227
Recommended.

PARTICULARS OF MEN AND CRAFT FROM THE DARTMOUTH AREA
WHO ACTUALLY ASSISITED IN THE DUNKIRK EVACUATION.
tain Maurice Coppin, Master of the Belgian S.S. "JULIA", volunteered diately to take Belgian trawler "Georges Edouard" 0.86. Made two
J8 to Dunkirk and took off 1007 evacuess. Had to wait in Dunkirk Harbour a 0800 to 2100 on the first trip.
2's company. Captain Mate Maurice Coppin
S.S. "Julia"
Nils Nilsen do
1st Eng'r. Louis Van Ael
2nd. do Maurice Mares
0.86
3rd. do Jozef Van Driessche
S.S.
polia"
Victor Goes
3422
Jose Fernandez
Prosper Luca
0.87
1940
George Vincke
0.87
Geraru Deswaef
0.88
Pieter Antonis
S.S. "Julia"
Captain and crew did everything possible to help and had previously inteered their services if required. Highly recommended.
it Jad D'Hauwer of the Belgian Navy in command of Belgian Trawlers
(Belgian Patrol Craft) 2.25. H.75 and 0.92. arrived at Dunkirk 02000
June, embarked 234 officers and men in A.5 and 90 men in 2.25 under ry fire. One P.O. in A.5 was wounded. There is no news of the results the H.75. and the 0.92. Recommended.
mh Delbal and crew volunteered to take Belgian Trawler "Cor Jesu" 0.227
took off 274 evacuees and returned to Dover. Recommended.
y's company. Captain Joseph Delbal
Engineer Albert Rooman
Albert Meajoor
Arthur Leenaers
101 Nys commanding Belgian Trawler Jonge Jan 0.200 with volunteer crew
C off 215 evacuees to Folkestone. Recommended.
I's company.
Captain Marcel Nys.
Engineer Engel Demeester.
Liebei Bogaert.
Lusyne commanding Belgian Trawler "Guido Gazelle" 0,225 made two trips
)unkirk and took off 403 evacuees to Dover. On the first trip this iel also brought away the Skipper and Engineer of the 0.274 which went und alongside the quay. The 0.274 was refloated the following day.
18 company.
Captain Rene Lusyne
Hector Annys.
le two men unaided made the round trip, to Dover, twice to Dunkirsk and urned to Dartmouth and are highly recommended.
re Lusyne commanding Belgian Trawler "Marechal Foch" 0.274 went igside the quay at Dunkirk but the tide was falling and the weight of
Here jumping on-board caused her to ground, The Skipper and hand trned to Dover in the 0.225 and returned to Dunkirk the following day.
it Buoy the 0.274 away was run down by H.M.S. "LEDA". The crew of the trawler then brought 300 evacuees but unfortunately off the Goodwin ther with probably 150 evacuees were picked up by various craft which ered assistance. At Dartmouth as Lusyne was working unceasingly to to get inteers for the operation and to get the ships away. It was unfortunate this keenness should have had such bad luck., Recommended
B company.
Captain Pierre Lusyne
FerdinandDecoster
'ann what to Dover by from where Brann was sant back to Torquay.
Cable owned Mr. C.W.Mott of Torquay and manned by F.Gooding and th at Dunkirk.Gooding and two transports carrying about 560 men men were/ after 40
and two naval ratings did seven trips from which the

Aab
220
18915
were carried to Ramsgate by "Lady Cable" herself.
B.Gooding was then sent back to Torquay and the "Lady
"le" was manned by Naval persennel and continued the evacuation.
is probable that about 2000 troops were taken off by this boat.
thly recommended.

The Honours and Awards Committee ttee have carefully considered the claims to recognition of Officers and Men of M/V. CAMEO for good services in taking off French and
British troops at St. Valery. Decorations have already been approved for the Master and the Mate, and the Committee submit the following further Awards:-
Distinguished Service Medal
Cornelius Harris, Boatswain.
William Patience, Able Seaman.
NLEY
Mention in Despatches
ADJUS
Alfred Barfoot, Able Seaman.
OOKES
MOOR
Edward Wills, Able Seaman.
MOOR
Ronald Martin, Wiper.
ERPOOL
IDIFF
R.Gleadowe
CASTL
(R. GLEADOWE)
for HEAD OF COMMISSION AND WARRANT BRANCH.
31st July, 1940.
NANT. LIVERPOOL,
Propor to appun
Joeh
2/8.
APPROVED BY FIRST LORD.
NAVAL SECRETARY TO
THE FIRST LORD.
H.M. The King has been pleased to approve these awards
Naral Secretary.
6.8.40.
All these have been duly gazetted - su Note *Note 2 an enclosed sheet.
for CWB. 3/9/40

CASTLE-ON-TYNE, N° 21792
Commander Holbrook, V.C.,
Trade Division,
Admiralty, S.W.I.
11 CAMEO If n.v.
Gross Tons 946.
Claim for Meritorious services.
Dear Commander Holbrook,
I enclose letters dated 13th and 14th instant from the Captain of this Vessel for your kind consideration and hecessary action.
Yours sincerely,
Aualey book

m.v. "CAMEO".
The crew of this vessel manned two ships lifeboats and made three trips to the beach at St. Valery-en-Caux taking off about 400 French and British Troops. During the last trip the boats were machine-gunned by the Germans.
The name of the Master is Steven Masson and the names of the lifeboats crews are:-
Submitted 67.40 Neil McKinnon y
(Cycle) arrist)
late
(Dass) check.
Cornelius Harris y
Bo'swain
D.J.M.
William Patience
1 A.B.
D.S.M.
Alfred Barfoot
- A.B.
Most
Edward Wills
15 A.3.
Mut.
Ronald Martin y
Wiper
- new
Efforts have been made to get in touch with the
Master in order to ascertain whether the names of the boats' crews given by him were in order of priority for merit. The vessel is at present coasting and efforts to get in touch with the Master have so far failed, but the owners state that the names as given by the Waster are in order of merit.
Not: Re above.
These 2 are
Captain Stephen Masson Master HM Nampers me here medinna Mate HM Nansport each gagetted "Dsc"
2nd Note inSup/In Gg 2/8/40 ( p4788)
e Maunter were duly gazetted to
L awards approved in
Sup: in Goy: 27/8/40 65268
twen
3/7/40

in Trance
M. 0346.
CIFIE ben
55
31
1941.
31-5
in
Index
RETURN TO
R. O.
Delak
Operation "Dynamo"
- Evacuation of B.EF from Dunkink
ILas Stt Lists of Ships & small craft used 9 lost in -
motor Boat "aluna"
Inquiry * -
Found unfit for further service
1940-1941
RECORD OFFICE RECORD OFFICE
MHLASE 7719 W.H.CASE 7719

Telephone Not Anney 7711.
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING,H.O.,
Ext. 2161
Any rephe to this communical
BEREFILRY SQUARE House,
Non she Truoto the following
BERKELEY SQUARE, reference
Lownos, W.I.
S.T.N.6.B.
4th October, 1940.
Dear Chapman,
As promised, I on forwarding
X ** 8 copy of the schedule setting out more or less the final position of small craft (motor boats, yachts, etc.,)
which were utilised for the "evacuation of personnel" from Dunkirk.
Yours sincerely,
Hamage
R.E. Chapman Esq.,
X See Lists enclosed at back of paper

1952/18 October
N.O.I.O. Tewheven
18.10.40
2330
P/L by T/2
Admirality D.S.V.P.
Your 2005/17.on 21st Feb. 1940 the D. of S.T. wished to requisition ALSINA for barrage belloon service. On survey proved her so be unserviceable and the requisition was never confirmed. This me confirmed by D. of S,7's 8
letter 6 3 of the 23rd Feb. 1940. ALSONA vas dued for operation dynamo and on return me closed off the mud
In aleopers hole Newhaven damaged and units for further service.
1952/18
D.S.7.P.(2) for action
D. of 6.7.
KMW
M(2)
nb8

5
orr
36r
(6 CENTRAL JAN 1941
mo.
Tel. No.-Whitehall 9400.
Any further communication on this subject should be addressed to 1.
The Under-Secretary of State,
NATIONAL
THE WAR REGISTRY
The War Office,
London, S.W.L
and the following number quoted.
FOR ORGANLED WENT
LONDON, S.W.r.
Misc. B.M. No.1. Q. (M).l.d.
6th January,1941.
IMMEDIATE.
Sir,
I am directed to refer to the telephone conversation of this morning with Commander Burrows regarding the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Prance.
It would be appreciated if you could assist in furnishing information as to the ships used, also, any information concerning ships which were lost.
I am,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant, lang busics Cam to
Director of Movements.
The Secretary,
The Admiralty,
Casualty Branch,
Whitehall,
London, S.W.1.
BRANDM 1401 NVL
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his Briwsh Greenitionary Force trom
France is torward herewith minaming in Himism x Shinning
List 4 shows small vessels used in Operation Dynamo
Lice B shows territions verus morn to name been list in
Overations Aeril Dynamo, Cycle, and
List C shows HM Smins power
1020 at Dunkirk.
it I Card will this him information is not exhausive forthead AM.