TNA ADM 199 795

- 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
M.
270
outh Form 21
2706
e 21a)
July, 1938)
REGISTRY
bio
1940
MAN
Insurance
RO
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)
Uo
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.
E c Rougle
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.
E
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

VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
MA J(
GOLDEN SPRAY
J.W. Pocock
Returned to Owners 5/6.
COP
GRETA
London & Rochester
Returned to Owners.
MAJOB
Trading Co.
MALDO
MALVI
HASTAWAY
Mr.Peters
Returned to owner, damaged-
MOLLY
5.6.40.
MARE
HANORA
C.E.Thompson
T.98. No information of
MARCH
return from Dunkirk.
MARGH
HAZARD
c/o Toughs
Broke from tow and lost.
HELEN IX
c/o Toughs
DID NOT SAIL.
MARINA
HENRY HARRIS
C.W.& C. Haste
Re-allocated to Special
MARSAY
Admy. Service 6A.
MARINA
HILDA
C.Stephens
T.98 Returned to owners
6.6.40.
ARICE]
HILFRANOR
F.Parham
T.98. Re-allocated to
A.P.S.
ARY
HIS MAJESTY
J.Mears
Returned to owners.
ARY HO
HOPEFUL
Mr.Duckitt
DID NOT SAIL
ARY IR
HURLINGHAM
J.Mears
Returned to owners
HOUND
4B
Messrs. Pickfords
Returned to owners
ARY ROE
HAWFINCH
A.Grant
Returned to owners 6.6.40.
HANDY BILLIE
F.Kinson & Son
RY SPE
No report received from
RY SPE, list of Missing Vessels.
HEATHER-BELL
H.Loose
TILDA
Returned to owner 6.6.40.
LN.101
BELLE
FLOWER
IDAHO
DER
O.W.Mocatts
IMSHI
Returned to owners
Norman Myron
AIDEN
Returned to owners
INDUSTRY
J.E.Breeds, Senr.
EY
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy.
ANT
(6A)
Service
INSPIRATION II
E.H.O.Manns
Released 27/6. Badly
LICENT D
damaged.
IOTE
A.R.Bell
Reported lost at Dunkirk.
I
ISLAND QUEEN
T.Davis
T.98. Lost on Flanders
OSA
Coast. Abandoned.
IKOI
IRMA
E.J.Philip
A.P.S.
IOTA
Eastwoods Ltd.
Returned to owners.
DRU II
IRENIC
G.Coyde
Returned to owners.
5
AUR
X
RASOL
JANE HANNAH
B.Chase
To V.A.Dover
JEBERA
Messrs. Hill
Returned - unsuitable.
US
JEFF
J.Mears
T.98. Returned to owner.
MADGE
JETSAM
Maj.Lawrence
Returned to Owner.
B MING
JOCKETT II
A.Partington
A.P.S.
PAH 3 MODESTY
JONG
T.A.Aldington
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
JOCKETT II
A.Partington
A.P.S.
NA
RCH
ROSE
Motor Boat
KING'S LYNN
(13 Vessels)
"Fishing Vessels"
Standing by but did not go.
Motor Boat
KARINA
E.D.Ranger
0.00 1.2 Torpedo
T.98 A.P.S.
KAYELL
J.H.Senior
Returned to Owners.
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