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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474	Log in to enlarge	306 283 Sub-Lieutenant R.A.W. POOL. R.N. (CONTINUED) Page 2. 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.	Boat Marlborough Dover Page Pool Richmond

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283
Sub-Lieutenant R.A.W. POOL. R.N. (CONTINUED)
Page 2.
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.