TNA ADM 199 795

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TNA ADM 199 795

Admiralty reports on naval operations off the Dutch, Belgian and French coasts during 1940.

Holding archive: TNA
Collection reference: ADM 199 795

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Source: The National Archives, Kew, ADM 199/795. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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111	Log in to enlarge	SECRET MO/35) 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	May

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SECRET
MO/35)
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