TNA ADM 199 795

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eration "DYNAMO" and the functioning of the Naval Control
rvice, Ramsgate.
The above was done by the Routeing Office under the
supervision of Lieutenant-Commander George Raymond
Grandage, Royal Naval Reserve, who was indefatigable:
and there was never hold-up or delay.
5.
Lack of adequate communication in The Downs was an
occasional source of anxiety. There was a considerable number
of QZ messages to be dealt with, which might affect not only
Trade Traffic but also "DYNAMO" operations. There is a natural
reluctance to break W/T or R/T silence during an Air-raid
warning, and there ware occasions when, through circumstances
beyond control, all three fast Motor-boats were away and the
Inspection Tugs off theirstation for such duties as rendering
necessary assistance, watering small craft etc., thus suspending
sea communications from the Naval Control Office for the time
being.
The number of QZ messages during the period was 55, and
the number of Air-raid warnings (Red) was 3, (leaving out of
account the innumerable "Yellows"); but there was no instance
when they coincided with the times at which there was no means
of communication.
6.
All Departments worked untiringly and selflessly, and with
a complete team spirit.
I have the Honour to Remain
Sir,
Your Obedient Servant,
N.M.C. THURSTAN.
(N.M.C. Thurstan)
D.T.D. Admty.. (3)
Captain R.N.
C-in-C.Nore...(3)
N.C.S.O.
F.O.C.D.S....(3)
RAMSGATE.
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R'gate......(2)