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TNA ADM 199 795

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.

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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.
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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.
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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/

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OCR table 1 from document page 121
27th May BIARRITZ Damaged
27th May ARCHANGEL by shell fire and returned. Damaged
27th May QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL by shell fire and returned. Sunk by bombing attack,
28th May LORINA Sunk by bombing
29th May NORMANIA attack. Sunk
28th May LOCH GARRY 28th by bombing attack. One trip.
May SCOTTA 2nd June ALL One trip.
28th May KILLARNEY 2nd Sunk by bombing attack. One trip.
June ROUEN 2nd and 3rd One trip.
June AUTO CARRIER Two trips.
2nd and 3rd
June NEWHAVEN Two trips.
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OCR table 1 from document page 122
Name of Ship. Number of Number of
Trips. Troops Carried. Sunk. Damaged,
CANTERBURY 3 3811 Bomb.
MAID OF ORLEANS 6 5319 Collision.
BIARRITZ 1 Shell fire.
ARCHANGEL 1 Shell fire.
ST. HELIER 4 3850
ROYAL DAFFODIL 8 7066
]. SEIRIOL 2 950 Bomb.
GEN OF THE CHANNEL 1 Bomb
LOCH GARRY 1 1001
SCOTIA 2 2000 Bomb
MALINES 2 1884
PRAGUE 3 4000 Bomb
ROYAL SOVEREIGN 6 6858
KILLARNEY 1 800
KING GEORGE V 5 3750
COTE d'ARGENT (French) 5 4754
LORINA 1 Bomb
NORMANIA 1 Bomb
PRINCESS MAUD 2 1270 Shell fire.
ROUEN (French) 1 1286
AUTO CARRIER 2 712
NEWHAVEN (French) 2 1396
MONA'S QUEEN 2 1312 Mine
MANXMAN 3 2333
TYNWALD 5 7534
MANX MAID Nil
FENELLA 1 Bomb
BEN-MY-CHREE 2 4080 Collision
LADY OF MANN 4 2902
TOTAL 68,868
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Dynamo
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CC FIDENTIAL
Sea Transport Office, shorlw trevell of 8 Date
NAVAL ASSISTANT
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Fowey, Cornwall.
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3 JUN1940
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6th, June 1940.
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Sir,
9dd at REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. "DOLPHIN"
noon Ilfm(Sub-Lieutenant Cornish-Bowden' S) Minute I dated dotsqaeb brts POWER BOAT. egrado
I have the honour to report that, in company with Lieutenants
6th June, 1940.)
MacKewan & Nettle, RNR and Lieutenant Blandy, RIVR, I proceeded at 1150 hours, 26th.May 1940 from Dover to Dunkirk in S.S. MAID
OF ORLEANS".
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At 1300 hours the vessel was shelled by shore guns from Calais of at to
JI Isreves II. wod II
but although several shots fell close and the superstructure was splintered, no direct hits were registered.
ent TOT e.Idstivanu ni bevolams nismer of
Throughout the night of 26th.May and during the 27th.May I was
No.2198/199.
VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER. JB to engaged in supervising the embarkation of troops from the Monitor
(Gopies to:-
Quay, despatching the vessels as soon as loaded.
During the
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, PORTSMOUTH.
whole of this time, the operations were subjected to incendiary
VICE-ADMIRAL (s) )
and high explosive bombing by enemy planes at about 10 minutes'
900L no 8181 Js Tevol rotom
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intervals.
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JBOD edd areo JB Forwarded. To
During the forenoon of 27th.May, the adjacent buildings to the enigne to
D.S.T.O.'s Office were set on fire by incendiary bombs followed by ts
To
RBDanke heavy bombs,
All official documents and property in this
Office were collected and placed in a Military van, ready for
CAPTAIN (s), removal.
Commander Lewis and myself approached the Police
H.M.S. "DOLPHIN".
10th June, 1940.
FIFTH SUBMARINE FLOTILLA.
de Navigation and maraged to obtain temporary accomodation near the Semaphore but it was subsequently found impossible to get the bits To to van to this location owing to intense enemy fire and heavy bombing, rtf of rendering the roads impassable.
OF
of
During the early evening of 27th.May I contacted with Commander
VI98
Lewis at the Caisson and arranged for the destruction of all codes tsod orfit
VICE ADMIRA
to niawaxoo and secret documents.
Eventually, Lieutenant Commander
Seymour, RNVR reached the Base by diverse routes and in my presence,
12JUN 1940
extracted and destroyed the secret documents, opened the Deed Box
*
and destroyed its contents, anid heavy bombing by enemy planes.
DOVER
The Office was then abandoned and members of the D.S.T.O.'s staff removed but it was not possible to save any personal belongings
(a)
or kit.
All personnel proceeded to the Caisson in three conveyances and parties were formed to superintend the evacuation and embarkation of the troops.
In this connection, Destroyers had previously landed about 160
nen with Officers for Beach Grouping and embarkation of troops.by boats which were sent off to the ships.
for Officers to be distributed among the various ships and to proceed
Commander Lewis then issued orders for imediate evacuation and
H.
10
Jurro
18 ready.
Box at the D.S.T.O's Office, which was subsequently handed to the
Cash to the value of 1,000 Francs was extracted from the Deed
Secretary to the P.S.T.O. at Dover, whose receipt is attached.
T.S.S. "QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL".
During the early hours of
28th.May, in embarking troops from the beach at the eastern side I was of the engaged Harbour entrance in this vessel's five lifeboats. were
200 men were brought alongside in this manner and others
:aken to other craft In the vicinity.
During these heat last,

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32
CONFIDENTIAL
(2)
Sea Transport Office,
NAVAL ASSIS TANT
Fowey, Cornwall.
33
*
8 JUN1940
6th. June 1940.
*
Sir, of
I have the honour to report that, in company with Lieutenants
MacKewan & Nettle, RNR and Lieutenant Blandy, RNVR, I proceeded at 1150 hours, 26th. May 1940 from Dover to Dunkirk in S.S. "MAID
OF ORLEANS".
At 1300 hours the vessel was shelled by shore guns from Calais but although several shots fell close and the superstructure was splintered, no direct hits were registered.
Throughout the night of 26th.May and during the 27th.May I was engaged in supervising the embarkation of troops from the Monitor
Quay, despatching the vessels as soon as loaded.
During the
3, whole of this time, the operations were subjected to incendiary and high explosive bombing by enemy planes at about 10 minutes'
intervals.
D.S.T.O. Office were set on fire by incendiary bombs followed by
During the forenoon of 27th.May, the adjacent buildings to the heavy bombs.
All official documents and property in this
Office were collected and placed in a Military van, ready for
Commander Lewis and myself approached the Police de removal. Navigation and manged to obtain temporary accommodation near van to this location owing to intense enemy fire and heavy bombing, the Semaphore but it was subsequently found impossible to get the rendering the roads impassable.
the early evening of 27th.May I contacted with all Commander codes
Lewis During at the Caisson and arranged for the destruction of and secret documents.
Eventually, Lieutenant Commander
Seymour, RNVR and destroyed the secret documents, opened planes.
reached the Base by diverse routes and the in my Deed presence, Box and extracted its contents, amid heavy bombing by enemy D.S.T.O.'s staff The removed Office but was it was not possible to save any personal in belongings three destroyed then abandoned and members of the or conveyances kit. and parties All were formed to superintend the personnel proceeded to the Caisson evacuation and the troops.
embarkation of Destroyers had previously landed about 160 by men with In this Officers connection, for Beach Grouping and embarkation of troops.
boats which were sent off to the ships.
issued orders for immediate evacuation to proceed and for Commander Officers to Lewis be distributed then among the various ships and as ready.
Cash to the value which was subsequently attached.
of 1,000 Francs was extracted handed from the to Deed the
Secretary Box at the to D.S.T.O's the P.S.T.O. Office, at Dover, whose receipt is
28th.May, eastern T.S.S. 1 was the engaged Harbour in embarking entrance in troops this this manner from vessel's and others five lifeboats. were
"QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL".
During the early beach hours at the of the side were of brought alongside in During these taken 200 to men other craft in the vicinity.
operations one boat was lost.

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OCR table 1 from document page 302
AUTOCARRIER. 109
BIARRITZ 112 116
CANTERBURY.
FOAM QUEEN 119
ISLE OF GUERNSEY 120 123
KILLARNEY 125
KING GEORGE V
LADY OF MANN 130
LEVENWOOD 132
LOCH GARRY 140
MAID OF ORLEANS 148
MALINES 150
BEN MY CHREE
"MANXMAN ib'
NEPHRITE 170
NGAROMA 172
PRAGUE 77 83
PRINCESS MAUD 155
ROEBUCK 187
ROYAL DAFFODIL
ROYAL SOVEREIGN 190 198
ST. ANDREW 201
ST. DAVID 204
ST. HELIER 211
ST. JULIEN
ST. SEIRIOL 22/
TYNWALD 232
WHITSTABLE 234
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SOUTHERN RAILWAY
(1561)
Temporary repairs carried out.
29th May.
MARINE DEPARTMENT.
"
"
"
"
30th May 07.15 Southampton Cleared Granville Dock, and proceeded to
19
S.S. BIARRITZ
Dock, Southampton 19.40.
to complete repairs, docked Inner
Date
Report on:
Conduct of Personnel while under fire off Gravelin
1-4 June Under repair at Southampton.
Monday, May 27th, 1940.
While passing Gravelines en route to Dunkir we engaged the attention of enemy artillery on shore.
The first shell entered the forward boiler room, pierci
N.B. This vessel with the "Maid of Orleans" was under first a large diameter oil fuel vapour and overflow pir heavy enemy shell fire when off Boulogne on 23rd
May, but sustained no damage.
and then the auxilliary steam pipe to forward. The no passed through the further side of the hull on the wate line while various minor damage was done by fragments, mttbaker entering the starboard wing fuel tank and another passi master through the left thigh of Fireman A. Phillips severing main artery, and causing great loss of blood.
Steam at full boiler pressure was entering boiler room in great quantities. Further shells were hitting the region of the first hit and danger of sever scalding and of an outbreak of fire were the conditions under which Fireman Phillips then found himself. Notw standing, he made efforts to close the oil fuel supply
That he 19
of the two forward boilers.
unable the furnaces to do so will occasion no surprise. As It was sufficient strength to climb two flights or lad retained out of the boiler room where he was met by myself and he reported that he had been unable to shut off the fires.
then collapsed.
Fireman A. Phillips died on the night of May result of his wound. In this connection it as a direct that 4th Engineer Terry, who was in charge o be forward stated boiler had left the room in pursuance of his dut only a minute or two previous to the event.
Meanwhile in the after boiler room Mr. Crook charge, on hearing the explosion of the shells and th subsequent in escape of steam, sent Signature his two firemen on deok

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Department 26%
147
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
MARINE DEPARTMENT.
Reference
$
#
H.M.T.Maid of Orleans
Southampton STATION,
Tost
June 6th
1940
Whe Principal Sea Transport Officer
DOVER
Narrative of Events - Period 26th May - 4th June 40
Sir
I herewith send you a statement of events in which this reasel was concerned during the period 26/5/40 at 4/6/40.
This record has been compiled, for the most part, from as diary kept by the ship's Writer.
In reply to the 2nd part of your ur letter, wherein you ask for imformation regarding meritorious actions by any officer any or man servingin this ship during the recent events, I can out only say that the conduct of all hands was such that to single one for special mention would be invidious.
inster

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132
Transport AC
H.M.T.Maid of Orleans he P.S.T.O.
SOUTHAMPTON
OVER
June 6th 40
Narrative of events-Period 26th May-4th June 40
n
Sir
26th May, this vessel received orders to proceed to Dunkirk. for
Prior at that port, together with other stores, cases maps of A.S.C.
On to leaving 6,000 (2gall)cans of water were put aboard of use etc.
A. of detachment troops of troops, in number, consisting of details
Signals at were II00 also and embarked. proceeded to Dunkirk, taking the short falling sea route.
Left Game Dover under fire from a battery near Calais. Shells although close, registered Arrived off no Dunkirk, hits on but this did vessel. not enter port, but returned to Dover, arriving off that port during to return the afternoon. to Dunkirk, this time with an escort Queen and at arrived the
Received about 5.30 orders Entered Dunkirk and berthed alongside Monas
Gare Maritime. already loaded with troops and this allowing vessel could this
The dischage latter vessel until was the Mona's Queen had pulled out, and thus stores.
not ship to go alongside interference the quay from to aircraft, land the probably water due to oil the reservoirs fact that a
There thick pall was no of smoke covered the ship from the burning nearby. collaborated in discharging the water.This This work was proceeded done by until forming an a order chain from from the quay was given to stop.The water
All hands then the Well deck to the gangway supply being
Troops considered difficulty were sufficient. then was embarked experienced and the on ship leaving left owing about to 3.0am. the low state of water Some and the port propeller plane was which slightly dropped damaged. two bombs, but did on not this succeed trip
Were attacked by enemy total number of troops carried discharged.
were The same 988, afternoon including (May 27th) this vessel from returned the Dunkirk (Conveyed in touching this vessel. 8 civilians. The irrived at Dover at 0600 to Dunkirk, and but, on by arrival at the )not Roads to received enter, 30 orders returned to Dover and enchored to Dunkirk in Harbour. and berth-
S.S. On the Centerbury morning of 29th May.at as 0432 far in this as ship possible.Shirted returned ship three times as ed Vessel alongside tide was ebbed alongside the making East passed about inner Mole, through berths five hours, at an pier area during untenable. where which a aubmarine time at Dover the pier hunt and was was dis- in shelled. progress. charged On the Vessel leaving, I372 subjected troops carried to bombing and which attacks. included Arrived a number of stretcher cases. Left again at for the Dunkirk East Mole at at taking the long to route usable heavy and damage being arriving the one at the extreme and Embarked as 37 aff 1216 including Restaurant 42 stretcher from cases) shell The latter fire and were bombs. made as comfortable was as exemplary. possible in the
Subjected and this Saloons. vessel, as which The usual discipline returned to attacks at of to Dover 0030 from the troops on bombing on the the Ist morning planes inst. but of arriving Low May which water 31st. did just and not before wroks touch
Proceeded berthing again to at Dunkirk the end borth of the East berthed Mole. alongaide this ship daybreak berthing more difficult. destroyers this ship.
making and loaded embarked over I856 the deck troops of (including about became 400 more French active, troops) both
This By this ship time then it was alongside daylight and and after enemy she bombers had left to return to Dover, at which when On the the port evening ship we arrived was of the during same day the orders morning. were received to proceed to Dunkirk and While this leaving vessel Dover left Harbour, at 2030 H.M.S. Worcester collided with this ship, holing

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148
132
Transport A@
H.M.T.Maid of Orleans he P.S.T.O.
SOUTHAMPTON
OVER
June 6th 40
Narrative of events-Period 26th May-4th June 40
Sir On to 26th leaving 6,000 (2gall) cans of water were put aboard of maps use etc.
May, this vessel received orders to proceed to Dunkirk. for
Prior at that port, together with other stores, cases of A.S.C.
A. of detachment troops of troops, 250 in number, consisting of details
Signals etc.were at II00 also and embarked. proceeded to Dunkirk, taking the short falling sea route.
Came Left Dover under fire from a battery near Calais. Shells although close, registered Arrived off no Dunkirk, hits on but this did vessel. not enter port, but returned to Dover, arriving off that port during return the afternoon. to Dunkirk, this time with an escort and at arrived the
Received about 5.30 orders pm.Entered to Dunkirk and berthed alongside Monas Queen
Gare Maritime. was already loaded with troops and thus this allowing vessel could this
The latter vessel until the Mona's Queen had pulled water out, and stores.
not ship dischage to go alongside interference the quay from to aircraft, land the probably due to oil the reservoirs fact that a
There thick was pall no of smoke covered the ship from the burning nearby. collaborated in discharging the water. This This work was proceeded done by until All forming hands an a order then chain from from the the quay Well was deck given to the to gangway. stop.The water supply being
Troops considered were sufficient. then was embarked experienced and the on ship leaving left damaged. owing about to 3.0am. the low state of water Some difficulty and the port propeller plane which was slightly dropped two bombs, carried but did on not this succeed trip
Were attacked by enemy The total number of troops and discharged.
were 988, including 8 (May 27th) this vessel returned the Dunkirk (Conveyed in touching this vessel. civilians Arrived at Dover at 0600 to Dunkirk, but, on
The same afternoon received orders from anchored in Harbour. by arrival S.S. Canterbury at the )not Roads to enter, go 0437 returned this ship to Dover returned and to Dunkirk and berth-
On the morning of 29th Mole,a May.at far in as possible.Shirted untenable. ship three times as Vessel ed alongside tide was ebbed alongside the making East about inner berths five hours, at an pier area during where which a submarine time the hunt pier was was in shelled. On leaving, passed through to bombing attacks.Arrived included number at Dover of and disprogress. charged the Vessel I372 subjected troops carried and which the a long route stretcher cases. Left again for Dunkirk at the usable being and arriving at the East Mole heavy damage from the cases)! one shell The at latter fire the extreme and were made and as of the troops was as possible exemplary. but in the Restaurant 42 stretcher
Subjected this vessel, as which usual returned to attacks to Dover 0030 on on the the Tat morning inst.arriving 31st. just before touch and Saloons. The disciplina from bombing planes of May which did not
Proceeded daybreak berthing again to at Dunkirk the end at borth TIME adjusts IND. Sast Mole.Low alongside water this and wroks ship making berthing more difficult QUESTE can usevel at and loaded over DDD RESE shing duag
This ship then wasse when By this the time ship it SEAL THE ÉELIC Dan carwas neibs serve Dewoite aDover, at which port we GREE backed CORIA inconce 2010 48 minutse Nasse and While this leaving vessel LIMIT Via séuides to -
On the evening of VISA MENT anênial was SQRATED the Wilnes

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Fire WEB opened and WAS affective
Dynam 265:
194
MASTERS REPORT FROM HOSPITAL CARRIER.
'ST JULIEN!
3-5-40.
Loft Downs 1045 - ordered to Dunkirk, 'St Andrew' following.
When off Calais near 'Dyck' Light Ship position both ships heavily shelled by shore batteries Maid of Orleans' in vicinity also shelled. All three ships return to Dover by unauthorised route to avoid severe damage.
-5-40.
Left Downs 1112 following 'St Helier| St Julien' and 'St
Andrew' not having & chart for specified route. Bombs and aerial torpedoes fell near ship when passing Middelkerke
Bank buoy. Ordered out of Harbour and vicinity on account of severe bombing by relays. Impossible to remain in the vicinity. All three ships returned to Downs.
--5-40.
Received orders to proceed to Dunkirk escorted by destroyer,
1St Andrew' following astern. When north of lieuport buoy and destroyer had moved on ahead, ship was heavily bombed, machine gunned and shelled by shore batteries, bombs pitching close alongside ship causing damage which has been submitted under separate cover ( 1st June 1. Proceeded to Denkirk.
Impossible to enter harbour or remain in vioinity owing to continuous heavy bombing. Returned to Downs.
-5-40.
0545 Naval party boarded with orders to proceed to Dunkirk.
Left 0512 ( delay caused by foul anchor). Arrived Dinkirk
0858 alongaide North Pier. Loading patients, crew assisting under shellfire. No bombing during loading. Left 1018
reported Dover Roads - ordered to Newhaven.
Largest these Red attacks were deliherate on the Sofulien
Cross flag kept flying throughout.

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228
The captain of "St Hilier" stated that ship would not sail again owing to damage.
In view of inability of getting intm communication with SNO.Dunicirk upon our first trip this was reported at Folkestone to the Naval Laison Officer. He communicated with V.A. Dover and we received instructions to return there. Motor vehicle was sent for use Reported at Dover Castle - instructed to report to SMO+ at 28 East Cliffe.
Surgeon Captain Fisher there gave me orders to send all members of the party who were without a ship to R.N.Barracks, Chathem. One rating LSBA.McPherson had seported sick before proceeding to Dunkile and another was of little use owing to anxiety (SBA.Brindle) and they were therefore transferred to Chatham.
PARTY which RETURNED TO CHATHAM BARRACKS (3I.5.40-)
Surgeon Lieutenat Wright RNVR.
Longmoor RNVT.
SEPO. Kendrick.
Howe+
LSBA. Rogers.
Cadman.
Warmsley.
McPherson.
SBA. Brindle.
Fenwick
31.5.40 Parties were reallocated:-
"Maid of Orleans". Surgeon Commander Maspatrick RN.
LSBA. Lockwood.
Wright.
SHA.Tew.
"Tynwald".
Surgeon Lieutenat Mandlestam RNVR.
SHPO. Hawkins.
Boddy.
SBA.Westwood.
HMS. "Mona's Isla". Surgeon Mentenat Armstring RN.
SHPO.Tong*
LSBA. Wilson.
SBA. James.
"Manxman".
Surgeon Meutenat Stutter.
ISBA. Read.
984.Basford.
Chapman.
2000 ton cross channel steamer+ Good deok (used space, for keeping large
"MATD OF ORLEANS". Large large electric hot dish heater data leather
Dining blankets saloon and lotions and smaoking atc. room. Wounded stowed in these spaces Dinkirk upon at 2400+ or Arrived warm 2100 at Dover and sailed for about 2000 troops cushions. Boarded Proceeded her at alongaide east mole and took off awaiting and there 2a at got dawn cases, 1.6.40. the majority of these having been wounded whilst embarkation wounds dressed anti tetanic and antigas as a serum routine. injected. the naval No had
Morphine given, some M de B. 693 and gave all gases 4 tabless A large mumber of medical procured completed as far as possible. assistance, but casualty officers labels from RAMO ware came onboard with these cases fluids. and rendered they themselves were exhausted and required by enemay rest aircraft and on leaving the harbour. 4 bombs astern of Attacked the ship. No casualties occurred as hours & result after of leaving this bombing*
All the ships Dover ogoo. Cases avacuated by hospital mases being dropped defensive armament was in action for about 1) train. Two dangerous
Dunkirk. Arrived (Shrapnel Wd. It. thigh and Abdomen) McDonald arrival. R.W. (Comp.
were Rev.MoCleman discharged to Shornoliffe Hopsital immediately upon
"MAID OF ORLEANS". Due to sail at 1400 with supplies for Dinkirk. I.6.40

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LIST OF MORE SERIOUSLY WOUNDED CASES TREATED.
230
"St Hilier".
Fracture base of skull. Wound right elbow. Dressed. Morphine.
A.G.Serum I0000 units, Name unknown. French Poilu.20.5.40,
Compound fracture L.Humerus. Bullet wd R.Thigh. Wd right 5th digit.
Morphine. Wds dressed. A.G.Serum. Name unknown.
Pesan. Louis. Wd right thigh & leg. Morphine. A.G.Serum Dressed,
Wallet. Alle. Infection right arm and fingers. Dressed.
Berthon. Jean. Shrapnel wds L.Hand, R.Thigh. Morphine. A.G.Serum.
dressings.
Andust. Charles. Shrapnel wd. left buttock. Morphine. Dressing.
A.G.Serum.
Peilleux. Louis. Shrapnel wd. It. shin, Dressed, Morphine.
Relley. - Shrapnel wd. R.Elbow. Dressed. Morphine.
Florentin. R. Shrapnel wd right buttock, Morphine. Dressed,
Lagoutte. Morice. Wd. right knee. Morphine. Dressed.
Nury. Adrien. Shrapnel wd right thorax. Dressed. Morphine.
"Vimy".
Dunlop. John. Shrapnel wd right chest 23.5.40. Svacuated from
Dunkirk 31.5.40. Discharged to R.N.S.Q. DOVER.
MOTOR BOATS.
Bruen. Lt. Francis. RN. Bomb splinter L.Hand. Previously treated by own M.O. A.T.S. M.&.B. 693 4 tablets. To attending list.
"Maid of Orleans". 1.6.40.
Revd. A. McLeman. C.F. (Cameronians). Shrapnel wd. L.Thigh, Perfor-
Wd. of abdomen. A.G.Serum. Morphine M & B. 4 tablets statim.
Immediate discharge to hospital upon arrival. (Urgent case).
MacDonald. R.W. Comp. fracture left humerus. Dressed, A.G.S. M & B.
Immediate transfer to hospital upon arrival in England,
Leadbetter. Wallace. Sergt. Shrapnel wd. left buttock and leg.
Dreased, A.G.S. M & B.
Newberry. Shrapnel wd. R.Buttock. Dressed, A.D.S. M&B.
Lean. E.R. 2nd Lieut. Lancashire Regt. Shrapnel wd. L. Thigh. Morph
A.G.S. M.&.B.
Taylor. F.R. 5111033. Shell blast abdomen. Injury L. knee. Rest.
Pimm. M.&B. F. RASC. 134203. Large shrapnel wd. L.Thigh, Injury L.Knee,
Morphine. A.E.S. M & B. Dressed,
Fraser. Revd. Exhaustion. Rest.
Morley. T. Shrapnel wd of foot..
Whyte. W. Shrapnel wd. 1. elbow. Morphine. Dressed.
Hsoskin. W. Injury right ankle. Bandaged.
The remaining cases were not recorded owing to non severity and lack of paper for doing SO. Labels giving names, treatement carried out and diagnosis, were however attached to each patient prior to to discharge to hospital.