TNA ADM 199 795

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/

Name of Vessel
Date
Cause and Position
Remarks
PRINCESS LILY
OWNER
31/5/40
REMARKS
Unknown
LOST
approx.
OUR BOYS (Boat)
"
11
RENOWN (Cockle Boat)
"
Lifebont
11
Dutah
Mined and sunk with
"
"
Duton all hands.
ROBERTA
Unknown
"
ROSABELLE
"
Dutch
"
ST. PATRICK
"
Dutch
ASSUMED LOST
"
SANTOSY
"
Dutch
LOST
11
"
SARAH & EMILY
"
11
"
SEA FALCON (Boat)
11
Dutch
Abandoned - Dunkirk
"
SHAMROCK
11
Dutch
"
"
17
SKYLARK 3. (SM281)
"
Dutch
11
Dutch
Unknown
19
SCENESHIFTER
11
"
SONIA
"
"
"
SKYLARK 2.
"
Duton
"
11
SKYLARK 3.
11
Dutals
"
"
SOUTHERN QUEEN
11
Dutan
"
"
STONEHAVEN
"
"
"
SUNSHINE
"
Dutch
"
"
SUE SUE (Rowboat)
"
Dutor
11
11
THETIS
If
Lost while being towed
"
from Dunkirk
TRITON
11
Unknown
"
TWO RIVERS
"
"
If
VIEWFINDER
"
"
11
VIKING 3.
"
"
12
VANITEE
11
"
"
WARRIOR
"
Abandoned off Dunkirk
"
WAVE QUEEN
"
Unknown
11
COMMODORE
"
"
11
WESTERLEY
"
On fire and abandoned -
If
Dunkirk
GRACE DARLING
If
Unknown
ASSUMED LOST
QUEEN OF ENGLAND
"
Sunk in collision with
LOST
S.S. TILLY.
MARY SPEARING
"
Unknown
"
"
"
"
CANVEY QUEEN
"
HAZARD
Did not return from
Dunkirk
PREVIOUSLY
MISS JOSEPHONE I.
11
Do.
REQUISITIONED
If
"
MOSS ROSE
AND ON NAVAL
"
11
SERVICE BUT
PELLAG 2.
11
If
UTILISED FOR
SEAMEW
"DYNAMO".

Name of Vessel
Date
Cause and Position
Remarks
Approx.
ALBATROSS
31/5/40
ALJANOR
Abandoned off Dunkirk approx. do.
LOST.
ALOA-OE
(Boat)
Did not return do.
ASSUMED LOST
ANEE (Wherry)
do.
"
do.
Unknown
BLACK ARROW
"
LOST
BOBELI
Lost at Dunkirk
"
"
Did not return
BONNISBELL
"
ASSUMED LOST.
Did not return
BOAT (16')
"
do.
Unknown
BRITTANIC
LOST.
"
"
"
BULL PUP
"
11
"
BLUEJACKET (18'6")
"
If
"
CARAMA (15' Punt)
"
"
"
CLARA BELLE
"
"
"
COURT BELLE 2.
"
"
"
CYB
"
11
"
DEVILFISH
"
"
"
DINKY (10' boat)
"
11
"
DORIS (Wherry)
18
"
"
DREADNOUGHT 2.
11
"
"
=
3
"
n
11
DUMPLING (Boat)
"
"
11
EASTBOURNE QUEEN
"
Lost at Dunkirk
"
EDINA (Wherry)
11
Unknown
"
EMPRESS
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
11
EDITH DOROTHY (Boat)
If
Unknown
"
ENCHANTRESS
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
"
ENTERPRISE
"
Unknown
If
EX-SERVICE DINGHY
"
"
11
FAITH
"
"
ASSUMED LOST
GOLDEN SPRAY 2.
"
"
LOST
GOOD HOPE
31/5/40
11
"
Approx.
GWEN EAGLE
"
"
11
HANDY BILLY
"
11
If
HANORA
If
"
ASSUMED LOST
IOTE
If
Lost at Dunkirk
LOST
KATE (18' Boat)
If
Unknown
LOST
LANSDOWNE
"
"
"
LARK (Punt)
"
"
"
LILY (Rowboat)
"
"
"
LITTLE ANN
"
Sunk - Dunkirk
"
LETITIA
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
If
MADAME SANSGENE
If
Unknown
"
MARY ROSE
"
"
"
MAGNET (Rowboat)
"
If
"
MARGHERITA
"
"
"
MAID OF HONOUR
If
"
12
"
MA JOIE
Abandoned - Dunkirk
"
"
MALDON ANNIE
Unknown
"
MEDORA (Wherry)
If
"
"
If
MINIKOI
Sunk off Dunkirk
"
MIRANDA (Rowboat)
31/5/40
Unknown
LOST
Approx.
If
"
ASSUMED LOST
MIRASOL
"
"
"
MONTAGUE WHALER
11
"
"
MOSS ROSE
"
"
LOST
36' MOTOR BOAT
"
"
"
30'
DO.
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
If
NEMO IV.
"
11
Unknown
NEW WHITE HEATHER
"
12
Sunk off Dunkirk
PEGGY 4.
Unknown
ASSUMED LOST
"
PIONEER
Abandoned off Dunkirk
LOST
"
PRINCESS MAUD

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Lost at Unknown Dunkirk
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LSOT
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DID
.op
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Name of Vessel
Cause and Position
Remarks.
and G.R.T.
Date
LARK
1/6
At Dunkirk.
Abandoned on
Sailing barge beach.
pelto
G.R.T. 67
D.W.
140
2/6
Stranded on Bryr Brayne
Abandoned.
Tug. awold
Sands off Dunkirk.
Carrying 100
G.R.T. 105
troops. All to benobriada
Shink taken off.
About to
S.S.TRAIN FERRY
bandoned on beach at
LOST.
No.2.
12/6
Le Havre during est.T.B.O
G.R.T.2678.
operations.
D.W.
MISSAI MAZOO
credition
S.S. BRUGES
About
Bombed off Le Havre.
SUNK. 781.T.R.O
P.C.
Benands Due beriosed
DXL
G.R.T.2949
to
D.W
741
88.T.R.O
Je nottanosve gnizub
11.0
.TEIRESIAS
17/6
Bombed off St. Nazaire
BELIEVED SUNK.
NOSTW Benyemous Honato in 47. 7°N. 2°23'W 8\1
G.R.T.7405
ENTERSETAS
Intrant Ja
D.W. 9644
anovivous anthosez
Wosed
S.S. DIDO.
18/6
At Brest. Abandoned.
Blown up in.8.0
G.R.T.3554
Dry Dock.
.W.G
D.W. 5050
hedmen
MARL APARTAS
.MURMANSK.
19/6
Grounded at Brest.
Abandoned. 11188
Trawler.
G.R.T. 348
.T.R.O
D.W.
DOS
.W.O
S.LUFFWORTH.
Prev.
Abandoned at Brest.
SUNK.
Tramp.
21/6.
G.R.T. 279.
.T.H.O
D.W. 370
our
.W.G
S.S.LANCASTRIA.
17/6
Bombed. Position
SUNK.
P.C.
unknown.
G.R.T.16,243.
D.W. 13,226.
or
M.V. KUFRA.
23/6
Rammed by 'San Diego'
SUNK.
C.L.
in 44° 11' 2°W.
G.R.T. 4364
D.W. 2724
S.S. "MONA'S QUEEN" 29/5/40.
Sunk by enemy action
29 survived.
off Dunkirk.
26 lost.
S.S. "LADY ROSEBERY"
1/6
SUNK.
Aux. sailing barge
Abandoned at
G.R.T. 109
Dunkirk.
"DUCHESS".
1/6
During operations at
Spritsai 11. barge do.
Dunkirk.
G.R.T. 55 Net.
S.S. "ELLAVORE"
At Havre. Bombed by
SUNK.
G.R.T. 1302,
10/6
aircraft.

B.
o:
LIST OF VESSELS LOST DURING 'DYNAMO', 'CYCLE' and 'AERIAL'
OPERATIONS.
Dns
Approx. 20thMay/1st July, 1940.
of Vessel
G.R.T.
Date.
Cause and Position
Remarks.
nd
S.
WORTHTOWN
27/5
Bombed by Aircraft,
Stores.
set on fire and abandoned
LOST
868
on Dunkirk Beach.
M.
1206
708.T.S.O
MAID OF KENT.
21/5
YEJSSVAW
Bombed in Dieppe Harbour
SUNK.
Pass.
.T.S.O
R.T.
W.
EIDAR GATSESO
04\8\08
OLD
.R.H.O
BRIGHTON.
S.
Hospital Carrier
24/5
Bombed in Dieppe Harbour
SUNK
.T.M.D
S. QUEEN OF THE
28/5
Bombed Position.
CHANNEL.
51°N25'N. 2° 40'E.
SUNK:
Pass.
Troops and crew
R.T. 1162
all transferred
.W.
to "DORIEN ROSE".
JB
.S.
SPINEL
25/5
Blown up at Dunkirk.
ABANDONED.
d:
Petrol.
CONSIDERED LOST
R.T.
650
W.
592
S. ABUKIR.
28/5
Torpedoed by surface craft
SUNK.
Tramp.
50 miles N.E.of N.
d.
.T.
694
Foreland.
900
LORINA
29/5
Bombed. Sunk in Dunkirk
SUNK
SS.
harbour.
8 of crew were lost.
A.T. 1578
W.
365
SSA
S.NORMANNIA.
30/5
Bombed whilst in tow
SUNK.
Pass.
2.71
Survivors in
Dunkirk breakwater 4
H.M.S.ROSS-&
G.R.T. 1567.
miles.
H.M.S. MOSQUITO.
D.W.
243
YOS
BOX
3.S. FENELLA.
30/5
Bombed at Dunkirk.
SUNK.
P.C.
Milla MOTHOISE
R.T. 2376
01\8\88
808.T.S.D
.W.
520
30/5
Bombed atDunkirk.
SUNK. АТИОУИС
.S.CLAN
02\8\18
888.T.F.O
MACALISTER.
C.L.
EQUAIM RICANO
G.R.T. 6787
04\8\08
828.T.H.O
D.W. 10905
EVIRD
S.S.SCOTIA
1/6
Bombed at Dunkirk
SUNK.T.S.O
G.R.T. Pass 3454
УЯРО DNIX
D.W.
540
05\8\08
TVSL.T.S.O
S.S. PARIS
2/6
Attacked by aircraft
WADAS.78
Pass approx. 51°11.5'N 2.07E.
SUNK.BUT
.R.T. 1790
650

VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
DIAMOND
Cosens & Co.
Released 3.6.40.
DIANA MARY
C/o Toughs
Returned to owner.
COP
MA J
DIANTE
E.W. Tyler
T.98. A.P.S.
DOLPHIN
c/o Watercraft
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
MAJO1
DOREEN
E. Brown
T.98. Returned to owner 6/6.
MALDO
DORIAN
E.S. Webberley
A.P.S. Hamble.
DREADNOUGHT II
G. Murrell
No information of return from Dunkirk.
MALVI
DREADNOUGHT III
G. Murrell
No information of return from Dunkirk.
MOLLY
DUCHESS OF YORK
W. & P. Robinson
Returned to owners.
MARE
DUKE
S. Williams & Sons, Ltd.
Returned to owners.
MARCH
D.L.G.
C.B. Wright
Released 3.6.40. Re-allocated to
MARGH
S.P.L. Admy. Service (6A).
DANDY
Wackett
A.P.S.
MARINA
DIANTHUS
J. Tims & Sons
Returned to owners,
MARSAY
DINKY (10' Boat)
H.H. Miramo
No trace of return from Dunkirk.
MARINA
DORIS (Wherry)
T.H. Read
Reported lost by owner.
DUMPLIN (Boat)
G. Stead
Reported lost at Dunkirk.
ARICE
Now presumed lost.
ARY
ARY HC
ARY IR
EASTBOURNE BELLE
Allchorn
Returned to owners.
ARY ROB
EDWARD & MARY
C. Adams (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service.
ELIZABETH GREEN
H. Green
T.98. Re-allocated to A.P.S.
RY SPE
ELLA
W. Wills
T.98. Returned to owner 6.6.40.
RY SPE
ELVIN
E.W. Vincent
T.98. Returned to owner.
ILDA
EM
Messrs. Hill
Released - unsuitable.
EMPRESS
E. Crouch
Abandoned at Dunkirk.
BELLE
ENCHANTRESS
Allohorn & Sons
ENCOURAGE
Abandoned at Dunkirk.
LOWER
Bob Leach & Sons
Released 1.6.40. Re-allocated for
ENDEAVOUR
W. Robinson
Spl. Admy Service (6A).
DER
ENTERPRISE
Damaged - returned to owner.
G.J. Kent
AIDEN
T.98. No report received from ciron.
EY
list of missing vessels.
EOTHEN
ANT
Lt. R.H. Edmead
A.P.S.
E.R.V.
E. Harvey
T.98. Returned to owner 5.6.40.
ERIC
LICENT
H.S. Redman
T.98. Returned to owner.
ESPERANZA
Bond's Boatyard
Returned to owners 31.5.40.
ETHEL ELLEN
E.S. Amey
T.98. Returned to owners 6.6.40.
DSA
ETHEL MAUD
P.H.C. Wills
T.98. Returned to owner.6.6.40 -
IKOI
damaged.
ELAINE
J.R. Brown
A.P.S.
DRU II
EDWINA
Geo. Reid & Ors.
No trace Remagate List 31.7.40.
No information of return from Dunkirk.
TAUR
EASTER MORN (WY61)
H. Duke
Prepared, but did not go to Dunkirk.
ENDEAVOUR (WY)
T. Hutchinson
EDINA (Wherry)
Prepared, but did not go to Dunkirk.
T.H. Read
Reported lost by owner.
RASOL
EX-SERVICE DINGHY
6th Ramsgate Scouts
No trace of return from Dunkirk.
EDNA
H.V. Little
Returned to owner.
08
EASTBOURNE QUEEN
H. Sayers
Reported lost at Dunkirk.
MADGE
MING
$ MODESTY
PAH
WA
RCH
ROSE
Motor BOE
Motor Boa vior 2 Torpedo top Ferries
SME

VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
FAIRWIND
E. Hutton
A.P.S.
FAITH
T. Lloyd
No report received from list of
MA JC
missing vessels.
FALCON II
Dr. Firth
Returned to owner?
MAJOR
FEDELMA II
Per Crouch Eng. Co.
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
MALDO
FELICITY
T. Davis
T.98 - damaged. Returned to owner.
FERRY NYMPH
C.H. Harvey
T.98. Returned to owner 19/6.
MALVI
FLEET WING
Watercraft, Ltd.
A.P.S.
MOLLY
FLOSS HILDA
Bond's Boatyard
Returned to owners 31.5.40.
MARE 1
FOLKESTONE BELLE
MARCH
Mr. Spraggs
T.98. Returned to owner.
FORMOSA
J. Mears
Returned to owner.
MARGHE
FORTUNA
H.H. Salmon
Returned to owner 19/6.
FORTY TWO
MARINA
N. West
A.P.S.
MARSAY
FRANCIS (99B)
Recketts R.F.
Returned to owners.
FRAM
MARINA
Mr. South
A.P.S.
FLOTSAM
Dorset Yacht Co., Ltd.
Prepared but not used for Dynamo.
MARICEI
FLYING FISH
W. Brazier
Returned to owners 30.5.40. Not required.
ARY
FIREFLY
A. Newell
Returned to owner.
ARY HO
FAVOURITE SM 225
B. Allen
Returned to owner.
ARY IR)
ARY ROS
RY SPE,
GAVINE
F.A. Cooper
T.98. Returned to owner.
RY SPE/
GAY CRUSADER
A. Foster
T.98. Re-allocated to A.P.S.
GAY FLY
ILDA
Noll Gay
Returned to owner.
GAY VENTURE
D.L. Brisult
A.P.S.
GERTRUDE
BELLE
Morgan Jones
GIPSY KING
T.98. Returned to owner, 6.6.40.
G. Riley
FLOWER
GIRL MARTON
Butchers
Returned to owner 2.6.40.
GIRL NANCY
F.C. Mitchell
Did not go for Dynamo.
DER
GIRL VINE
W. Light (6A)
Returned owner 19/6.
AIDEN
GOLDEN LILY
Lt. E.V. Cullen
Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service.
Returned to owner.
EY
GOLDEN SPRAY II
F. Roberts
Reported lost.
ANT
GONDOLIER KING
Poole & Swanage Co.
T.98. Returned to owners.
GONDOLIER QUEEN
Poole & Swanage Co.
T.98. Returned to owners.
LICENT D.
GONDOLIER III
Poole & Swanage Co.
Now on service with M/S Officer Poole.
GOODHOPEY
Bond's Boatyard
No report received from list of missing vessels.
USA
GOOD LUCK
C.A. Simmons
Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service 6A.
IKOI
GRACE
A. Brown
T.98. Returned to owners.
GRACE DARLING IV
C.E. Cundy
Returned to owner.
DRU II
GRACE DARLING (E.36)
Sayers Bros.
Returned to owners.
GWEN EAGLE
D.W. Hudson
TAUR
(Littlehampton List). No trace of return from Dunkirk.
GALILEE (wY68)
E. Verrill
GWENNY
W.G.S. Crouch
Prepared, but did not go to Dunkirk.
RASOL
Returned to owner.
GWENYTH
Walter Llewellyn & Sons
Repaired, Fuelled, Floated, but not
08
taken over.
GERBERA
Chas. Hill
MADGE
Returned to owner.
MING
MODESTY
PAH
NA
RCH
ROSE
Motor Boat
Motor Boat vior 1.2 Torpedo I
tor Ferries (
SME

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.
tor Ferries (
SME
KING.....

VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
J.Mears
Returned to owner
MUTT
MYOLA
c/o Toughs
Did not go.
6th Ramsgate Scouts
No trace of return from
MONTAGUE WHALER
Dunkirk.
MARGARET MARY
G.Chantry
A.P.S.
MATA HARI
J.W.Lintott
A.P.S.
M.L. 108
?
A.P.S.
E.F.White &
Returned to Owner 6.6.40.
MINNEDOSA
A.J.Riding damaged.
ROSE
Lt.Cdr. Gain
Allocated to A/P.
ROSA
MATOYA
MADAME SANSGENE
Guy Shelly
Reported lost by Owner.
RUBY
A.P.S.
Edvy
MARY JANE
Lt.Col.H.S.C.
Richardson
M.F.H. 4B
Messrs. Pickfords
Returned to Owners.
WON
MAY QUEEN S.M.270
F.Leach
Returned to Owners 5.6.40.
KOU
MESORA (Wherry)
T.H.Read
Reported lost by Owner
MIRANDA No. 58 Boat
W.H.Goldsmith
Reported lost.
R.K.Taylor-
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
NAIAD ERRANT
Nightingale
NANETTE II
E.G.Baxter
T.98 Re-allocated to A.P.S.
NARCISSA
H.Allbrow to V.A.Dover.
NAUTILUB A
J.F.Mardling
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
NEMO IV
Nemo Motor Boats
Abandoned at Dunkirk.
NEW PRINCE OF WALES
Southend Mot.Nav.Co.
Returned to Owners.
Kichy JOH 9 RCO a SON Ro from Sile
Ltd.
NEW WHITE HEATHER
J.Davis & Sons
No. tress. of
A.P.S.
J.Emons
NIN
Returned to Owners c/o Toughs
NIRVANA
A.P.S.
Mr.Mason
NO NAME II
(Yarmouth & Gorleston
T.98 Returned to Owners.
NORWICH BELLE
(Stm. Boat Co.
A.P.S.
Mr. Wilcox
NANCY BELLE
Returned to Owners.
NEW WINDSOR CASTLE
c/o "oughs
T.98. Returned to Owners
J.L.Shakespeare
OFFEMIA
19/6.
A.P.S.
Mr.Forman
Returned to Owners 3.6.40.
OMEGA
H.J. Gallop
ORATAVA RX 45
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
H.Joynson
Prepared for Dunkirk, did
ORELLANA
H.M. Customs, not go.
OSPREY
Gravesend
(Yarmouth & Gorleston
T.98 Returned to Owners.
OULTON BELLE
(stm.Boat Co.
(Returned to Owners 19/6
Mr.Beran
OUR LIZZIE
Bob Leach & Son
Released 3.6.40
OUR MAGGIE
Re-allocated Special
(Admiralty Service (6A)
A.P.S.
H.Payne
ONA II
Prepared but did not go
PROSPERITY (WY59)
T.Eglon to Dunkirk.
-do-
PROVIDER
(WY71)
E.Turner
-do-
PROGRESS
(WY72)
E.Turner
Returned to Owners
W.Walker
PROVIDENCE
Risdon Beazley
Released 1.6.40.
PALMESTON

VESSEL
OWNER
REM ARKS
PANDORA
A. E. Turner
Returned to Owners.
PANTO
Murray King
Repaired, Fuelled, Floated but not
00
taken over.
PAPILLION
C.P. Macenrot
Returned to Owners 19/6
PAPAKURA
R. Grayson
(Returned 1500 3.6.40
II
OJ
Re-allocated to A/P.
II
PAULETER
Mrs. D. Ashton
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
PEGGY IV
F. Bridge
Sunk off Dunkirk
PETRA
R.Lewis
Returned to Owner.
PIKE
Golding Bros.
Prepared did not go.
PIONEER
R.F.
Bicketts
No report received from list of
05
Missing Vessels.
POLLY
R. Hayes
T.98 Returned Owners 6.6.40
POMPADOUR
Mr. Ager btb
Returned to Owners 19/6. Did not go
Dunkirk
PRINCE OF WALES E. Golding
Returned to Owners 19/6.
PRINCESS FREDA
G. Whatford & Son
Returned to Owner.
PRINCESS
LILY
C. Whatford & Son
No report received from List of
Missing Vessels.
PRINCESS MAUD
H. Wilson
T.98 Abandoned off Dunkirk
PRIDE OF FOLKESTONE J. Brazier
Returned to Owner did not go.
PROVIDER
R19
Mr. Rowden
Returned to Owner.
PRINCE
S. Wiliams & Sons
Returned to Owners.
PRINCESS
Returned to Owners.
REARL
Cozens
Released 3. 6.40.
PILOT ME WY12
J.R. Storr to
Prepared but did not go to Dunkirk.
PORTHLEVEN CORNWALL
14 Fishing Boats
Prepared did not go.
QUEEN
H. Hurrell
At Surrey Commercial Docks
QUEEN ALEXANDRA
Turmaine
&
Jones
Returned to Owners.
QUEEN BOADICEA
Mrs. Smith
Harbour Duties Sheerness.
QUEEN BOADICEA II
Mrs. Smith
Returned to Owner 20/6
QUEEN OF ENGLAND
E. Crouch
Sunk Collision with S.S. Tilly.
QUICKSILVER
F. Jones
Re-allocated to A. P.S.
Q.J.& J.
S. Cooper
Returned to Owners.
QUISISANA
S. Eldridge
A.P.S.
QUEST
H. BIDGOOD
Taken for Dynamo but did not go.
QUEST
C.L.
Hunt
Returned to Owners.
RAYON
R.L. Glover
T.98 A.P. S.
REDA
0. A. Reed
T.98 Re-allocated to A.P.S.
RELIANCE
W. Meddle
Damaged - Returned to Owner.
REMEMBRANCE
F. Good
Returned to Owner.
RENOWN (Cockle Boat E.
Osbourne
Mined and sunk with all hands.
RESOLUTE
-do-
Damaged - returned to owner.
ROBERTA
R.B. Grey
No information of return from Dunkirk
ROBINA TENANT
H. Leach
(Re-allocated to Special Admiralty
Service (6A)
ROCINANTE
R.F. Fryers
No report received from List of
Missing Vessels presumed lost.
ROSE
0. Grime
To V.A. Dover
ROSIT YNE
Gapt.C. 8. Dines
Released 1.6.40
ROSE MARIE
нозда if
Returned to Owner
ROYAL THAMES
J. Mears
Returned to Owners
RUMMY II
A.G. Smith
A.P.S
RYEGATE II
A.E. E. Ryland
Re allocated to A.P.S. of
RAPID
P.G. Broom
Returned to Owners
RUBY
J.F. Caine
Prepared for Dynamo but aid not go.
ROSABELLE
J.O. Wood
No trace of return from Dynamo
ROSE
A. Large
Returned to Owner 7. 6.40.

VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
TAMARA
J. Taylor & Bates
Prepared did not go
IV
.8.71
.80.1
XI
you of
X
UBIQUE II
D.
Neville
Returned unsuitable out of to
UNIQUE Jacohurchille
Returned to owners 19.6.
a
USANCO Halls
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
of
.C.D
DES
VALERIE Fuller
A.P.S.
VANGUARD
Smith Bros.
T.98. Returned to owners
VANITEE TORID! Wetherell
T.98 No information of return from Dunkirk.
VERA
ToMrs. C.M. Smith
Returned to owner.
YAR
VICTORIA
Smith
Bros
Returned to owners.
s
VIEWFINDER
-TOLITA. London
T.98. No trace of return from
Dunkirk.
VIKING
P.H. Tranter
T.98. Returned to owner.
20
Damaged.
VISCOUNT
J. Mears
Being returned to owners 11.6.40.
VEDETTES
F. Lycett
-allocated to
A.P.S
VENTURE
N.O.I.C. Shereham No report received from List of
Missing Vessels.
VOLANTE R.110
R.J. Solly
Returned to owner.
VIKING III
J.S. Houlton
Reported lost.
VENUS (WY.67)
Cole
Prepared but did not go to
Dunkirk
VOLO
G. Denny
Returned to owner.
wepiche Marocaine
VICTORY
Bolitho
Stood by - did not go.
WANDA
E.A.L. Midgely
A.P.S.
WARRIOR
G.H. Warrell
Abandoned off Dunkirk.
Presumed lost.
WARRIOR
W. Douglas
A.P.S.DWOH
WAVE QUEEN
G.H: Kent
T.98. No report received from
List of Missing Vessels.
WAIKAKEI II
Lieut. Leyland
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
WESTERLEY
R.A.B. Christie
No report received from List of Missing Vessels.
WESTWARD
F.H. Porter
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
WEYMOUTH QUEEN
Cosens & Co.
Released 3.6.40.
WHITE BEAR
.AB
The Hon. Clive Pearson Survived.
WHITE SPRAY
Mrs. Helyar
Did not leave.
WHITE WATER
W.H. Richards
T.98. Returned to owner.
WHITEWING
F.J. Cook
A.P.S.
WILLIE & ALICE
W.G.B. Crouch
No trace of return from Dunkirk.
Returned used by N.O.I.C.
Ramagate, given back to owner.
WINDSONG
O.L. Dalton
A.P.S.
NEW WINDSOR CASTLE
c/o Toughs
Returned to owners.
WINGS OF THE
MORNING
Lord Dunboyne
A.P.S.
WINMABET
J. Gummerson
Returned to owner.
WINSTON
A.J. Fuller
To V.A. Dover.
Now returned to owners.
WOLSEY
A. Malcolm
Returned to owner.
WOODLAND LILY
Messrs. Jacobs
Returned - unsuitable.

VESSEDNHAMER
OWNERS
REMARKS
SKYLARK VI
Bolsons Co.
SKYLARK IX
T.98. Returned to Owners.
-do-
SKYLARK X
Mr. Jackson
T.98. Returned to Owners 17.6.
SKYLARK
Returned to owner.
eddas T.B. Brookman
Returned to Owners.
SMOLT SMILING THROUGH H. Gartridge:
OJA.,W. Williams
T.98. Returned to Owners 5.6.40.10 II
SMUGGLER
T.98. Re-allocated to A.P.S.
G.D. Leyte
SNOW BUNTING
Returned to owner.
Mr. Wray
SONIA
Re-allocated A.P.S.
Loft, West Ltd.
No report received from List of atenwo 03
Missing Vessels.
SOUTHERN QUEEN C.H. Harvey
No information of return from
PL.17
Dunkirk T.98.
SOUTH RAY
P.
Shore
Returned to owner.
SPINAWAY
B.
Figg
T.98. Returned to owner 19.6.
SPINDRIFT 20 Hewitt
Returned to owner.
STARFISH
T. Brown
T.98. Returned to owner 5.6.40.
STONEHAVEN W.H. Stonehouse
T.98. No report received from List
.begemed of Missing Vessels.
SUMMER MAID
F.M.
Brown
A.P.S.
SUNDOWNER
Cdr.C.H. Lightoller Re-allocated to A.P.S.
SUNSHINE R.13) J. Berrion No information of return from Dunkirk.
SURREY
s.B.T. Thomas
Returned to owner.
SYLVIA
Toughs
A.P.Sallos
011.8
SOUTHEND BRITANNIA Southend
III
05 Jon Britannia Co.
Returned to owners.
SUFFOLK'S ROSE Jubilee Fishing Co.
Re-allocated to Special Admiralty of
Service (6A).
SEA AIR.03 Jon O.H. Anderson
Prepared for Dynamo but did not go.
SKIPJACK
W.H. Ringer
Damaged. Returned to owner.
SOUTHERN QUEEN
C. Mockridge & Exrs.
of E. Saunders
Returned to owner.
230
benobuedA
florish.H.D
TANKERTON TOWERS S. Howden
Returned to owner.
TARPON
Mrs. Spragge
T.98. Returned to owners.
THARK
c/o Toughs
Taken by owners.
THETIS
H.F. Eaton
Lost while being towed from Dunkirk.
THE ANGLER Mr. Colding
Returned -sunsuitable.
THELMA
J.T. Phelps
Returned to owner prepared did not go.
THURN
Schofield
A.P.S.
THYME
Ramsgate Diesel
Released 1.6.40 Allocated to Special
Trawlers
Admiralty Service. 6A.
THREE BROTHERS C.F. Grant
Returned 3.6.40.
TIGRIS ONE
H. Hastings
Damaged. Returned to owner.
TOM HILL
T. Hill
Re-allocated Special Admiralty Service to
(6A)
TRILLENE
Dr.
E.
Williams
T.98. Returned to owner 19.6.
TRITON
OJ
W.D. Wills
T.98. No report received to List of
Missing Vessels.
TWO SISTERS
R. Hayes
T.98. Returned to owner.
TWO RIVERS
F.E. Fothergill
No report received from List of Missing
Vessels.
TORTOISE
Held at Tough Bros. Owner unknown.
TREASURE
S. Rowden
Not required.
TONY LN.40
T. Neilson
Returned to owner.

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CONFIDENTIAL
Dynams 110t.
12
13
Blu/e/
15"
Subject Recommendations for an award or decoration in connection with the evacuation of the B.E.F.
from the Dunkirk area.
From
The Commanding Officer, H.M.S. "Calcutta",
Date
6th June 1940.
No. 062/28
To
The Vice-Admiral, Dover.
(Copies to:- The Commander in Chief, Nore.
DO
The Flag Officer, 20th Cruiser
Squadron.)
ble d
It is desired to recommend the following for consideration for a decoration or award in connection with the evacuation of the B.E.F. from the Dunkirk area:-
Mr. Frederick James March, Gunner, Roayl Navy.
For his initiative and resource in charge of trol
"Calcutta's" boats and for his untiring example and energy tty, in working up to his waist in heavy surf for hours on end.
S
Signalman Harry Guy O.N. C/JX 150713
n's
For his untiring energy and devotion to duty in holding the whaler's bows to a heavy surf for hours on end and whilst being continuously drenched with water rts up to the shoulders.
e
VICE ADMIRAL
D.M. Lees D.M.
:-
10JUN 1940
*
DOVER
CAP P P A I N
Cash to the value of 1,000 Francs was extracted from the Deed
DX at the D.S.T.O's Office, which was subsequently handed to the scretary to the P.S.T.O. at Dover, whose receipt is attached.
T.S.S. "QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL".
During the early hours of the May, I was angaged in embarking troops from the beach at the astern side of the Harbour entrance in this vessel's five lifeboats.
200 men were brought alongside in this manner and others were aken to other craft In the vicinity.
During these perations one boat was lost.

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Dynams 224
-
H.M.S. Dolphin,
16
Gosport.
June 6th.1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report of the proceedings of HM.S.Dolphin's Power Boat.
2.
The boat sailed from Gosport at 1915 on Wednesday 29th.
May with orders to proceed to Ramsgate with all despatch, remaining overnight at Newhaven, or if it should not be possible to reach there before dark, to make Littlehampton. Owing to delay in sailing and to adverse weather conditions it was only possible to make the latter port at 2200. The Dutch motor launch M73 had arrived about 15 minutes previously.
3.
80 gallons of petrol were embarked from Peregrine and the motor boat proceeded to Ramsgate in company with M 73.
On arrival off Dover at 1400, owing to shortage of petrol combined with the uncertainty of navigation by the boat's compass in the prevailing fog, it was decided to enter the harbour to refuel. Considerable delay was necessary at the contraband control ship before entering and also before fuelling at the petrol jetty, and it was not before 1900 that orders were received from the
Naval Base that the boat was not to proceed to Ramsgate but was to be held in readiness to proceed to sea at short notice.
4.
Orders were given at 0030 on 31st. May for S.Dolphin's boat to proceed with a similar boat from Excellent to La
Panne and Bray Dunes, respectively, the two boats to remain in company until within a short distance of the French coast. Charts and the route were supplied to each boat and information was obtained that if there was a shortage of petrol on reaching the destination it could be obtained from H.M.S.Hebe.
5.
Shortly after passing the North Goodwin Light Vessel it was found that more petrol was being consumed than had been estimated, mainly due to yawing caused by a considerable stern sea and swell, and "Excellent's" boat found it necessary to reduce speed to about 8 knots.
6.
Some 8 miles North Weat of Bray an enemy floating mine was seen
Cash to the value of 1,000 Francs was extracted from the Deed
XX at the D.S.T.O's Office, which was subsequently handed to the cretary to the P.S.T.O. at Dover, whose receipt is attached.
T.S.S. "QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL".
During the early hours of theMay, I was engaged in embarking troops from the beach at the istern side of the Harbour entrance in this vessel's five lifeboats.
200 men were brought alongside in this manner and others were ücen to other craft In the vicinity.
During these erations one boat was lost.

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in
Dynams 224
-
H.M.S. Dolphin,
16
Gosport.
June 6th.I940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report of the proceedings of HM.S.Dolphin's Power Boat.
2.
The boat sailed from Gosport at 1915 on Wednesday 29th.
May with orders to proceed to Ramsgate with all despatch, remaining overnight at Newhaven, or if it should not be possible to reach there before dark, to make Littlehampton. Owing to delay in sailing and to adverse weather conditions it was only possible to make the latter port at 2200. The Dutch motor launch M73 had arrived about 15 minutes previously.
3.
80 gallons of petrol were embarked from H.M.S.Peregrine and the motor boat proceeded to Ramsgate in company with M 73.
On arrival off Dover at 1400, owing to shortage of petrol combined with the uncertainty of navigation by the boat's compass in the prevailing fog, it was decided to enter the harbour to refuel. Considerable delay was necessary at the contraband control ship before entering and also before fuelling at the petrol jetty, and it was not before 1900 that orders were received from the
Naval Base that the boat was not to proceed to Ramsgate but was to be held in readiness to proceed to sea at short notice.
4.
Orders were given at 0030 on 31st. May for H.M.S.Dolphin's boat to proceed with a similar boat from Excellent to La
Panne and Bray Dunes, respectively, the two boats to remain in company until within a short distance of the French coast. Charts and the route were supplied to each boat and information was obtained that if there was a shortage of petrol on reaching the destination it could be obtained from H.M.S.Hebe.
5.
Shortly after passing the North Goodwin Light Vessel it was found that more petrol was being consumed than had been estimated, mainly due to yawing caused by a considerable stern sea and swell, and "Excellent's" boat found it necessary to reduce speed to about 8 knots.
6.
Some 8 miles North Weat of Bray an enemy floating mine was seen
Cash to the value of 1,000 Francs was extracted from the Deed
Box at the D.S.T.O's Office, which was subsequently handed to the
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 eastern side of the Harbour entrance in this vessel's five lifeboats.
Sth.May, I was engaged in embarking troops from the beach at the
200 men were brought alongside in this manner and others were taken to other craft In the vicinity.
During these perations one boat was lost.

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was seen and an attempt was made to sink it by rifle fire but this was impracticable owing to the unsteadiness of the boat. The approximate position of the mine was later reported.
7.
At 1115 the boat arrived off La Panne, and, being short of petrol, closed H.M.S.Hebe but was unable to obtain any from her. As there were no other ships carrying petrol off La Panne, it was thought desirable to return to Bray in order to have a reasonably safe margin of petrol before conveying troops. On arrival at Bray, "Excellent's" boat signalled that she had struck a submerged object and required assistance. As I had been told by a destroyer that the depth of water in that position was 3 feet and had also been told by the Senior Officer at Bray to be extremely careful not to get into shallow water, it was not considered advisable owing to the state of the sea to risk the loss of a second boat. Another shallower draughted boat did, in fact try to assist but ran aground.
8.
20 gallons of petrol were obtained at Bray and the boat proceeded back to La Panne. Before reaching there, however, all ships weighed and left under shell fire from shore batteries from the town which was shortly afterwards OCC-
upied by the enemy. In consequence the motor boat returned to Bray.
9.
Enquiries were made at destroyers and other vessels present as to whether "Dolphin's" boat could be of any assistance, but again,owing to the shallowness of the water and state of the sea it was not possible to go alongside the improvised pier from which all troops were being embarked
(no troops were at this time wading out to boats), nor was there a demand for a boat for towing purposes.
10.
After consultation with the senior officer present as to the usefulness of this boat under the circumstances, it was decided to obtain a tow back to Dover to refuel, and there it was hoped that another tow could be obtained back to Dunkirk, where, it was believed the boat could be more usefully employed. A tow was obtained from Sargossa at 1415
Cash to the value of 1,000 Francs was extracted from the Deed
Box at the D.S.T.O's Office, which was subsequently handed to the
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, I was angaged in embarking troops from the beach at the eastern side of the Harbour entrance in this vessel's five lifeboats.
200 men were brought alongside in this manner and others were taken to other craft In the vicinity.
During these operations one boat was lost.

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has nesa
SGV
at 1415 and a return was made to Dover, where,after fuelling aaw strit
Jud the boat's return was reported to the Operations Room.
.Jeod ods
Instructions were given to stand by for further orders which were to be given at 0400 next morning. These instructions were cancelled and no movement was made on Saturday 1st.June.
IN
to Jade
11.
On 2nd. June "Dolphin's" boat was attached to the mont
VIIA
officer in charge of small boats for towing and despatch as
120
purposes in Dover harbour. She was so employed until noon тейто on June 4th.
of bellergia
12.
The crew of the boat were keen to return to Dunkirk
Berth if a tow could be obtained, but after several enquiries it to drugs add appeared that the boat was considered unsuitable for the blot used workand the boat had, unfortunatly, to remain employed in
Jon
Dover harbour. On 4th. June Able Seaman Stephans was lent eIdsalvis as coxswain of the Walmer lifeboat at his request, but shortly brocess
S
afterwards all operations were cancelled.
of
VII
13.
The motor boat sailed from Dover at 1315 on June 4th.
OS
in for Littlehampton, arriving there at 2115. The following mornbeenorg
Jsod ing 50 gallons of petrol were taken in and at 0915 the boat sailed for Portsmouth. A certain amount of engine trouble was experienced of a minor nature. The boat arrived at Fort
Belqu
Blockhouse at 1245.
of
14.
Considerable credit is due to Ldg. Morris who was in charge of the engines and also to Lag. Saunders, both of them working tirelessly to keep the motors in the best of condition, especially as the outward journey to Dover was made to
Date at maximum revolutions and no engine trduble was experienced edada until the return journey. Credit is also due to Ldg. Sea.
agoost ost)
Cobley, the coxswain of the boat.
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I have the honour to be,
.01
Sir, add
07
8.6W
#1
your obedient servant
#1
Captain (St, of
H.M.S. Dolphin, viluteau
Gosport.
CAPTAIN (S)
S
R.N.
$616
8JUN1940
12 JUN 1940
SUBMARINE
2198/199
FLOTIL
DOVER
Cash to the value of 1,000 Francs was extracted from the Deed
Box at the D.S.T.O's Office, which was subsequently handed to the
Secretary to the P.S.T.O. at Dover, whose receipt is attached.
T.S.S. "QUEEN OF THE CHAINEL".
During the early hours of
Bth.May, 1 was angaged in embarking troops from the beach at the eastern side of the Harbour entrance in this vessel's five lifeboats.
200 men were brought alongside in this manner and others were taken to other craft In the vicinity.
During these perations one boat was lost.

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CC FIDENTIAL
Sea Transport Office, shorlw trevell of 8 Date
NAVAL ASSISTANT
19
.moor 9dd of
Fowey, Cornwall.
doldw втебто TOT vd bited's 0J
3 JUN1940
caedT to nevig 90 of
*
6th, June 1940.
no on Dr.s beliecass of
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
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Throughout the night of 26th.May and during the 27th.May I was
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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
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During the forenoon of 27th.May, the adjacent buildings to the enigne to
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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.
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During the early evening of 27th.May I contacted with Commander
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to niawaxoo and secret documents.
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Seymour, RNVR reached the Base by diverse routes and in my presence,
12JUN 1940
extracted and destroyed the secret documents, opened the Deed Box
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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
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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
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"Queen of the Channel" then proceeded to the east entrance ier, outer end and embarked a further 800 troops, after which she as hauled off to allow a destroyer to berth alongide and embark the smainder from this point.
At 0425 hours on 28th. Lay in Lat.51° 17' 30" N, Long. 2° 41' E
pprox. the vessel was attacked by an enemy plane which dropped a ich explosive bomb or aerial torpedo on the stern.
The vessel commenced to settle by the stern and I ordered all roops to be pressed forward from this area.
There were no asualties.
The explosion wrecked the vessel's wireless ear but a temporary aerial was rigged and distress signals were ent out.
A foreign vessel of about 200 tons, which appeared to be of Dutch ationality approached but sheered off as the enemy plane was still n the vicinity.
At 0505 hours, the S.S. "DORRIEN ROSE" (Owners, Richard Hughes & Co, iverpool) of about 530 tons register, same alongside and all troops nd ship's personnel were transferred by 0525 hours.
Prior to the arrival of S.S. "DORRIEN ROSE". and immediately following pon the explosion, the lifeboats were lowered and filled with troops ho were transferred as soon as the vessel approached.
Three men jumped overboard to swim to "Dorrien Rose" and I therefore nstructed the other S.T.O.s to stop any further attempts.
he ship from stem to stern and transferred all remaining rifles
After all troops had left the "Queen of the Channel" I inspected ound on board.
hat abandonment was the only course as the water was at deck
Prior to leaving the "Queen of the Channel" the Master assured level me t the after end of the vessel.
We both left after I had satisfied myself that no one remained on he sinking vessel.
hem ncouraged considerably pack as she was loaded on deck, fore and aft, remained in
Owing to as tightly as possible in the vessel which with petrol to the limited deck space of the "Dorrien Rose" the men cramped were
With very fow exceptions, they n
he attempts to smoke were made by any of standing frail tins, position for over nine hours and owing to them. the nature of
In cargo, spite no of these disadvantages, the troops bore out the best raditions of the Service.
At one period we were attacked by an enemy plane which was driven ff by machine gun and rifle fire.
A speed of 71-8 wireless, a destroyer was signalled by escort arrived flags knots was maintained towards Dover and hand as the t t 0700 about hours 0900 hours and an and remained with us until about Noon.
essel carried no escort requested. This
At 1425 hours the "Dorrien Rose" moored at No.2 Berth, Dover and isembarkation of troops commenced.
ioutenant ho Sea all Transport gave Commander able Officers assistance Lieutenants Seymour concerned in RNVR, Swinco the Lieutenants rescue in and these work Blandy operations Swinco at took the and beach charge were Blandy, and of RNVR, pier t Dunkirk.
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H.M.T. "DORRIEN ROSE"
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G.P.O.
LONDON.
The Principal Transport Officer F.P.
DOVER.
Dear Sir,
Your communication of the 5th inst., requesting narrative of events concerning above ship received and regret delay in replying to same but this was caused by my absence on leave.
26th May 1940. Above vessel loaded with Army Stores at anchor in "DOWNS" awaiting orders.
At 14.30 hours 27/5/40. received orders to proceed to
DUNKIRK.
At 01.00 hours 28/5/40 proceeding through Zuidcote Pass
DUNKIRK was observed to be in flames.
vessels passing outwards signalled "Unsafe outwards to approach DUNKIRK" Three SO reversed my course and proceeded to West Hinder buoy.
approach DUNKIRK At 03.00 in daylight as set my course for Middelkirke buoy.
hours as dawn was breaking I decided to in Lat. 51.17.18. Long 2.40 3. enemy to us. aircraft suddenly attacked, At 04.20 dropping bombs near vessels close
During the bombing another ship and my own vessel were firing on the aircraft with machine guns.
At 04.30 hours sinking by the stern 80 I the proceeded C.O. to it was observed that the N.V.
immediately "QUEEN OF THE to CHANNEL" her assistance, was and was requested by take off troops.
of troops enemy aircraft and well repeatedly timed bursts attempted from During to renew machine transference attack guns but prevented alertness further of gunners damage.
the of troops was carried and out under efficiency the direction did of Commander The M.L. transfer Husson R.N.R. whose coolness much to facilitate the operation.
hours all troops and ships crew safely "QUEEN on board. OF
THE CHANNEL"). Commander At 05.25 joined Musson me on and the Captain bridge and O'Dell we proceeded (Master M.V. to Dover, and arriving there During assistance at passage 12.45 hours. remained to signals, on the spotting bridge was enemy of planes, great and control of troops.
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H.M.T. "DORRIEN ROSE"
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G.P.O.
LONDON.
The Principal Transport Officer F.P.
DOVER.
Dear Sir,
Your communication of the 5th inst,, requesting narrative of events concerning above ship received and regret delay in replying to same but this was caused by my absence on leave.
26th May 1940. Above vessel loaded with Army Stores at anchor in "DOWNS" awaiting orders.
At 14.30 hours 27/5/40. received orders to proceed to
DUNKIRK.
At 01.00 hours 28/5/40 proceeding through Zuidcote Pass
DUNKIRK was observed to be in flames.
Three vessels passing outwards signalled "Unsafe to approach DUNKIRK" SO reversed my course and proceeded outwards to West Hinder buoy.
approach DUNKIRK At in daylight as set my course for Middelkirke buoy.
03.00 hours as dawn was breaking I decided to
04.20 in Lat. 51.17.18. Long 2.40 B. enemy to us. aircraft suddenly attacked, At dropping bombs near vessels close
During the bombing another ship and my own vessel were firing on the aircraft with machine guns.
At 04.30 CHANNEL" was sinking by the stern so the proceeded C.O. to hours it was observed that the N.V. I
immediately "QUEEN OF THE to her assistance, and was requested by take off troops.
transference of troops enery aircraft and well repeatedly timed
During attack but alertness further of gunners damage.
bursts attempted from to the renew machine guns prevented of troops was carried and out under efficiency the direction did of Commander The M.L. transfer Husson R.N.R. whose coolness much to facilitate the operation.
05.25 hours all troops and ships crew safely on board. OF
At Musson and Captain and O'Dell we proceeded (Master M.V. to "QUEEN Dover,
THE CHANNEL"). Commander joined me on the bridge arriving there at 12.45 hours.
Commander Musson remained to signals, on the spotting bridge and
During assistance passage to me troops. in attending was enemy of planes, great and control of
29/5/40. Proceeding towards DUNKIRK.

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H.M.T. "DORRIEN ROSE"
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30/5/40. 03.00 hours. Position ship one spraying mile west of
Buoy: Two bullets, and we returned suffered no casualties, Lewi enemy motor craft circled their fire with us
LONDON.
they gun tracer then disappeared astern. We
The Principal Transport Officer F.P.
06.50 hours made fast to East food Mole stuffs at DUNKIRK
DOVER
ordered At by S.T.O. to discharge as much as for use of rearguard troops.
At 12.20 hours left DUNKIRK with 590 troops on boe Dear of the 5th inst., requesting and disembarked
Your communication
20.45
arrived
Folkstone
At hours narrative of events concerning above ship received and regret
Boilers leaking unable to proceed further.
delay in replying to same but this was caused by my absence on
1/6/40 ordered to NEWHAVEN for repairs.
leave.
I
I remain,
26th May 1940. Above vessel loaded with Army Stores at
Your obedient servam anchor in "DOWNS awaiting orders.
(Sgd)
.Thompson
14.50 hours 27/5/40. received orders to proceed to
(Master
DUNKIRK, At 01.00 hours 28/5/40 proceeding through Zuidcote Pass
DUNKIRK was observed to be in Plames.
vessels passing outwards signalled "Unsafe outwards to approach DUNKIRK" Three so reversed my course and proceeded to West Hinder buoy.
as dawn was breaking I decided to e
approach DUNKIRK At 03.00 in hours daylight as set my course for Middelkirke buoy.
in Lat. 51.17.18. Long 2.40 E. close enemy to aircraft us.
suddenly attacked, At 04.20 dropping bombs near vessels nj
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During the bombing another ship and my own vessel were firing on the aircraft with machine guns.
At hours It sinking was observed by the that stern the so by N.V. I the proceeded C.O. to immediately "QUEEN OF THE to OH her assistance, was and was requested take off troops.
During transference attack but alertness of troops further of enemy gunners aircraft damage. and repeatedly well timed
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bursts attempted from to renew machine guns prevented to the of troops was carried and out efficiency under the direction did much to facilitate the operation.
of Commander The M.L. transfer Husson R.N.R. whose coolness hours all troops and ship crew safely N.V. on "QUEEN board. OF
THE CHANNEL"). At Commander 05.25 joined Musson me hours. on and the Captain bridge and O'Dell we proceeded (Master to Dover, arriving there During assistance at passage 12.45 to troops. remained to signals, on the spotting bridge and was enemy of planes, great and control of
29/5/40. Proceeding towards DUNKIRK.

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MINISTRY OF SHIPPING,
Buoy. tracer Two bullets, and we returned their fire with Letubject should be of addressed Sea Transport, to they gun then disappeared astern. TOOLITO We suffered no Legically casualties The Director (address as opposite)
BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE,
BERKELEY SQUARE, ordered by S.T.O. to discharge as much food stuffs as for use of rearguard troops,
At 06.50 hours made fast to East Mole at DUNKIRE CONFIDENTIAL nd the following number quoted
LONDON, W.1.
At 12.20 hours left DUNKIRK with 590 troops
29th June, 1940.
At 20.45 hours arrived Folkston and disembarked
Vice Admiral,
Jonger DATE Boilers leaking unable to proceed
DOVER.
no enreade 1/6/40 ordered to NEWHAVEN for repairs.
The attached report from Commander Musson, R.N.R., is forwarded.
I remain, as VITRA dow leasev evocA #0001 vali RJOS
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NAVAL ASSIS TANT
Fowey, Cornwall.
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6th. June 1940.
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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.
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The "Queen of the Channel" then proceeded to the east entrance pier uter end and embarked-a further 800 troops, after which she was hauled off to allow a destroyer to berth alongide and embark the remainder from this point.
At 0425 hours on 28th. May in Lat. 17' 30" N, Long. 2° 41' E
approx. the vessel was attacked by an enemy plane which dropped &
high explosive bomb or aerial torpedo on the stern.
The vessel commenced to settle by the stern and I ordered all troops to be pressed forward from this area.
There were no gear casualties. but a temporary aerial was rigged and distress signals were
The explosion wrecked the vessel's wireless sent out.
A foreign vessel of about 200 tons, which appeared to be of Dutch nationality approached but sheered off as the enemy plane was still in the vicinity.
At 0505 hours, the S.S. "DORRIEN ROSE" (Owners, Richard Hughes & Co,
B,
Liverpool) of about 530 tons register, same alongside and all troops and ship's personnel were transferred by 0525 hours.
Prior to the arrival of S.S. "DORRIEN ROSE" and immediately following ipon the explosion, the lifeboats were lowered and filled with troops who transferred as soon as the vessel approached.
Three were men jumped overboard to swim to "Dorrien Rose" and I therefore instructed the other S.T.O.s to stop any further attempts.
After all troops had left the "Queen of the Channel" I rifles inspected the ship from stem to stern and transferred all remaining found on board.
the "Queen of the Channel" the Master deck assured level me that Prior abandonment to leaving was the-only course as the water was at at end of the vessel.
We the both after left after I had satisfied myself that no one remained on nj the sinking vessel.
limited deck space of the "Dorrien vessel-which Rose" the men cramped were them encouraged considerably pack as she was loaded very on few deck, exceptions, they remained of in
Owing to to the as tightly as possible in fore the and aft, with petrol at in frail tins, for over With nine hours and owing of to them. the nature the standing In cargo, spite no position of attempts these disadvantages, to smoke were the made troops by any bore out the best traditions of the Service.
At one period we were attacked by an enemy plane which was driven off by machine gun and rifle fire.
A speed carried of 71-8 no wireless, knots was as maintained destroyer was towards signalled Dover This by and escort hand as the flags arrived vessel at at 0700 hours hours and an and escort remained requested. with us until about Noon.
about 0900 hours the "Dorrien Rose" moored at No.2 Berth, Dover and disembarkation At 1425 of troeps commenced.
Officers concerned Lieutenant in these operations Swinco/and were Blandy,
RNVR,
Lieutenant who Sea all Transport gave Commander able assistance Lieutenants Seymour RNVR, in Swinco the resoue and work Blandy at took the beach charge and of pier at Dunkirk.
two
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"Channel" all troops behaved splendidly by giving full co-operation to et ers issued by myself and the other Officers, thus preventing panic and loss of life and making our work in transferring them to the rescue ship comparatively easy.
Credit is due to the Master, Officers and Crew of S.S. "Dorrien
Rose" for all their assistance, particularly the Master, who handled his ship with skill in getting alongside the "Queen of the Channel".
No time was lost in coming to our rescue.-
From the time of boarding S.S. "Dorrien Rose" at 0525 hours, I
remained on the bridge with the Master until arrival at Dover.
On arrival at Dover, the P.S.T.O. French Ports, gave 48 hours'
Leave to all the Sea Transport Officers concerned, which was subsequently extended.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
8,
Your obedient servant,
MLMusson.
Commander R.N.R. S.T.O.1.
The Naval Assistant to the Director of Sea Transport,
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
London. W.1.
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Royal Naval Hospital,
Chatham.
13th June, 1940.
To: Rear-Admiral Taylor, O.B.E..
Sir,
I have the honour to forward the narrative of events whilst in command of m.v. "NEW PRINCE OF WALES"
until she was believed sunk at 1415 at the beaches near
Bray.
A.M. Wednesday 89th May I was ordered to proceed to Sheerness to report to the Commodore at H.M.S. "WILDFIRE"
Arrived Sheerness about 1700 was ordered to proceed in m.v. "NEW PRINCE OF WALES" leading flotilla of seven light craft. Left camber at H.N.S. "WILDFIRE" proceeded to sea through boom. Two boats appeared to be in difficulties and did not leave the boom. I was met by escort yacht and formed astern of her.
Had to slow down to keep boats in company. First three boats astern kept good station, remaining one fell astern but owing to urgency of getting boats to destination flotilla did not decrease speed any further.
About 2200 yacht escort was challenged from shore.
She informed me an officer was required to go in to
Margate for orders, so proceeded myself in fast motor boat
"MARSAYRA". Established my identity and was told to push on to Ramsgate. While away one boat "QUSEN
BOADACEA" broke down, after some delay she was taken in tow by escort yacht. My port engine broke down, speed greatly reduced. One boat lost contact in darkness. I
went back to look for her off Longrose, search unsuccessful, rejoined escort. Fog came down at dawn and escort anchored with "NEW PRINCE OF WALES", "QUEEN BOADACEA"
and "MARSAYRA", off Ramsgate exact position uncertain.
After an hour fog cleared enough to show bucy ahead 80
proceeded with "MARSAYRA" in company escort yacht and following with "QUEEN BOADACEA". Engines misfiring badly harbour in "MARGAYRU". Reported to Naval Officer-instopped just outside Ramagate, anchored and proceeded into
Charge Ramsgate received charte and orders to proceed to beaches between Bray and La Panne and to carry on remained to return. Boats were towed in, repairs ferrying troops from shore to ships until only enough started fuel on "NEW PRINCE OF WALES" immediately.
at once by route 'X' for Dunkerque. Arrived off French
Engines ready for use at 1630 BO proceeded to sea coast 2230 (Thursday 30th). Port engine failed again fiercely and heavy pall of smoke covered the channel shortly after turning parallel to coast. Dunkerque to burning the north. Endeavoured to find beach with boat hardly making unsuccessful any and I was lost in smoke, saw green light fterward way through the water. Attempte to locate troops buoy were and established approximate position, immediately starboard engine failed, had to drop anchor.
E.R.A. reported ammount of fuel remaining and I
estimated we could not return to Ramsgate even if we did The no
BO determined to carry on until fuel ran out.
unflagging ferrying efforts of E.R.A. and hite before and dawn the stoker both engines assisting him were were running highly though commendable firing badly the boat was making three

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VESSELS TAKING PART IN OPERATION DYNAMO.
LL SUPERINTENDENT.
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JUN 1940
CRPTAIN OF THE DOCKYARD).
tted, shows the list of vessels under the control with of
Department Statement below which took part in the operation, together
KS.
Reports in quadruplicate of the Masters of the vessels are hed:-
REMARKS.
DEPARTMENTAL VESSELS.
Conveyed 75 No. 19 Troops. 18
in C. Tug "Prima".
18 1,060
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9
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Hopper Barge W.24.
18
400
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13
W.26.
Stood by at Ramagate.
If
18
18
W.95.
RY CONTRACTING & DREDGING
CO's VESSELS.
Conveyed 478 No. Troops. 15
er Barge "Lady Southborough".
15
141 9
18
18
"Queen's Channel".
18.
160 9
18
"Gallion's Reach".
18 Troops Number unknown.
18
"Foremost 102".
=
300 No. Troops.
11
"Foremost 102"
Stood by at Ramagate.
18
"James 67".
understood and no names that he With men andation but the hister sicularly rew well in making three tike been submitted of Hophen for Sarge №24 seem to have across done
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P.G.O's 1700 & 1723. VESSELS TAKING PART IN OPERATION DYNAMO.
C.E.in C. Dept. Tug "Prima"
Report of Master
Left Portsmouth 1.30 a.m. Thursday 30/5/40 on passage to
Ramsgate. Arrived there at 8.30 p.m. and moored alongside
H.B.95, was later ordered to proceed to No. 3 buoy and await orders. 31/5/40 waiting orders, received Arms and Ammunition to repel air attacks. 1/6/40.6.30 a.m. received orders to accompany Coaling Tug C.9 to Dunkirk. Left Ramsgate with motor Launch with 3 naval ratings on board in Tow. Nearing
French Coast, passed D.16 Destroyer Damaged and in Tow. Off
Port Hand Destroyers in Action with shore batteries, one warned away 30 proceeded in company to Dunkirk Roads, picked Taken up rescue, slipped motor boat who got under own power. Tug 0.9
damaged started sinking. Air attack commenced when going to partially disabled motor cabin cruiser Bonnie Heather.
Vessels H.M.S. Brighton Queen, S.S. Scotia, and another, and from Air bombing. Vessela hit and sinking, proceeded to resoue.
in Tow, proceeding ahead through vessels being heavily attacked
British arriving survivers, on ace was again bombed and machine gunned, with were slipped motor boar and rescued 75 French warned away by French Destroyer. Proceeded back to England at
Ramagate survivors, landed Tug wounded and survivers. To anchor and awaited
0.9 Towing Bonnie Heather, on arrival
3/6/40 received 2/6/40 sailing orders. Left Ramagate 0.9 with with Coaling orders. waiting orders to return to Portsmouth.
Launch in was joined off Dover by Tug
Arrived damaged X Portsmouth 6.45 a.m. 4/6/40 and reported
C.3 Boat Tow, 21 in tow, proceeded in Company to arrival Portamouth. to
F.W.D. Dredging Office.
Sir, by Mate, I wish Eng., to Stokers place on and crew in resoue and running vessel.
record the assistance rendered of to me
(sa.) J.R. Morran, Master.

Sub.Lieut Dell in turn handed me the charts and sailing irections for safe keeping. At 5 a.m. I was ready to sail but as delayed by the absence of the Lieutenant. Knowing the job n hand was urgent I decided to sail without him so at 6.15 a.m.
hove up anchor and left for Dunkirk.
I arrived at Dunkirk 11 a.m. and dropped anchor in the oadstead to await orders but as no orders were forthcoming I
ng.ecided to launch my boats and proceed with the job of taking ne she soldiers aboard.
ions.
Everything went off smoothly until the ground swell increased avent n the beach. Owing to the pounding the boats received they rybob ons. tarted to leak very badly rendering the position very difficult.
While our men were working under such difficulties they were ubject to intense bombing from the air but still they carried on.
!hannel's" p.m. bow on the beach at the same time vegring 75 fathoms
At 5 in the afternoon I decided to put the "Queen's f cable in shortening the distance between the ship and the hore improved matters.
At 9 that night I had 141 troops on board 80 I the decided io make the p.m. crossing to Ramsgate in the dark, so I have sailed.
Queen's Channel off the beach being high water, and
During the crossing we were shadowed by enemy aircraft but the gunfire of a destroyer drew them off.
On arrival off Ramsgate At 5 a.m. we proceeded take the at 2 a.m. the following morning to we tamagate tropped anchor roads byt until at daylight. 7 a.m. we received orders to
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On arrival at Margate we dropped anchor to await P.G.O'B 1700 TILBURY & 1723. CONTRACTING VESSELS TAKING & DREDGING PART CO. IN OPERATION LTD. DYNAMO.
turn to go alongside the pier. At 10.45 we moored to
"GALLION'S REACH" - REPORT OF MASTER.
pier and landed our troops. Having done this we went to anchor and remained there until Wednesday 5.6.40 whe we sailed for Portsmouth.
Dear Sir,
Leaving Margate at 3.30 a.m. we arrived at Newhave
Herewith report on trip to Dunkirk.
Roads and anchored at 9.30 p.m. the same night. At 9.1
the following morning we hove up anchor and entered
May, 1940. Received orders from Mr. ashore Duthie at Portsmouth to be
Newhaven Harbour for water and provisions.
the same afternoon we received orders to sail for 4.30 Portan
At ednesday repared to 29th run the to N.C.O. Ramsgate and for received orders. charts I went to proceed till to 3 Ramsgate a.m. 30/5
The following morning at 7.15 Friday 7th June, 1940, or mmediately orders to but we were not quite prepared to leave cast off and sailed for Portsmouth arriving there at 3.45
hursday morning.
Left Portsmouth with Sub-Lieutenant Johnstone going on hursday 30th May. in full charge of the fleet which Channel", was
(sa.) J.L. Bunt ith us which and 102", Lady Southborough" and "Hopper.
oard. He said comprised he was the"Gallion's Reach", Queen's 67". We
Master.
oremost 101 and anchored for orders. Sub-Lieutenant but rrived at Ramsgate 8.15 and p.m. ggt orders to proceed to Dunkirk at until once wing ohnstone to the went water ashore where we were lying we could not proceed a.m. Friday 31st.
Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk at 5 a.m. and and arrived gunfire hilst we were there. About the beach which I did immediately. troops t Dunkirk 10.15 3 p.m. a Naval Authority That riday 31st at May. a.m. and was under constant bombing told us to ut our ships head on to then we began to get some to help. on as oard while the tide was flowing, should get our two lifeboats out off the e sent and I decided that we difficulty in getting them behind nd trust we had to discontinue brought us. We boarded about the tide and each so them ashore but had great that process and leave one boat 160 men ecided to what other boats had whilst we were able, as remaining as falling: to get otherwise away with it what would we have meant taking the risk there of were ill morning. 10.30 and about midnight tail nd run back till dropped they went out. We then proceeded on wo Veery lights We left at in front p.m. of us so I decided to our turn course or Ramsgate. Left one boat ashore, sunk.
Saturday June at Ramsgate 8 a.m. and received orders our
O proceed to Margate. 1st. Arrived Arrived at Margate 9.30 a.m. landed troops, then went off to anchor and await orders.
Sunday June 2nd. Awaiting orders at 11 Margate. If
Monday June 3rd.
If
If
Tuesday June 4th.
If
"
"
"
P.T.O.
for Dunkirk at 5 a.m. and under constant bombing and m. a Naval Authority told h which I did immediately.
hen we began to get some tro d get our two lifeboats out difficulty in getting them t process and leave one boa ught us. We boarded about had whilst we were able, as at we ha taking the risk would haveut midnight ths
10.30 p.m. anided to turn front of usteded on our out. We t oat ashore,

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024
H.M.S. Excellent,
Left Portsmouth at 3.35 a.m. on May 30th.
Portsmonth,
Beachy head If 12.45 p.m.
Owers Lt.V. abeam 7.00 a.m. distance off 1/2 mile.
10th June 1940.
Royal Sov.Lt.V. abeam 1.50 p.m. distance off 1/2 mile.
Dungeness Lt.Ho.
If 5.10 p.m.
"
Dover
"
7.50 p.m.
If 2 miles.
"
" 1 mile.
With the compliments admiralty mess age 2001, 4th
Downs, anchored 8.35 p.m.
Pegwell Bay anchored 10.10 p.m.
Left Underweigh 4.45 a.m. Anchored off Ramsgate 5.45 a.m.
of the to submit the narrative of
Ramsgate 5.15 p.m. on May 31st.
Dover abeam 7.30 p.m. distance off 1 mile.
Secretary to the
REMOST 102, under my
Royal Sov. Lt.V. abeam 1.35 a.m.
Dungeness Lt.Ho.abeam 10.10. p.m. distance off 2 miles.
"
Owers Lt.V. abeam 8.45 a.m. distance off 1 mile. 3/4
If mile on Jun
Examination Station Warner Lt.V. 11.00 a.m. anchored for ON
Commander-in-Chief,
Underweigh 11.45 a.m. Arrive Portsmouth 1.15 p.m.
m Commandes in bhief's office,
Portsmouth.
7 of 30ᵗʰ may to proceed orders. Taking in tow three
The Vice Admiral,
5 fast motorboat and two
Dover.
rise and Wave Queen", we
4th July, 1940.
(This letter was found by Chart
30ᵗʰ may. as my orders were
Depot Charts.) rolled up in FOREMOST II's in daylight 9 anchored twomiles
East dd Vungeness ar
0, proceeding through Folkestone gate at daybreak the following morning, and anchoring of Ramsgate harbows at 0900.
acting on orders received from the havel Coffices in
Charge, Ramogate, 2 proceeded at 1100 to Dunkisk, arriving off the Western end of D inkish channel at 1600, and anchoring of the beach one mile east of Dunkish harbon.
admiralty message 2001,

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H.M.S. Excellent,
Portsmonth,
Left Portsmouth at 3.35 a.m. on
Owers Lt.V. abeam 7.00 a.m. dis
Beachy head
"
12.45
sit,
10th June 1940.
p.m.
Royal Sov.Lt.V. abeam 1.50 p.m.
Dungeness Lt.Ho.
" 5.10 p.m.
In accordance with admiralty message 2001, 4th
Dover
" 7.50 p.m.
Downs, anchored 8.35 p.m.
Pegwell Bay anchored 10.10 p.m.
Underweigh 4.45 a.m. Anchored 01
June, I have the honord to submit the narrative of
Left Ramsgate 5.15 p.m. on May
Dover abeam 7.30 p.m. distance
Dungeness Lt.Ho.abeam 10.10.p.m.
proceedings of hoppes FOREMOST 102, under my
Royal Sov. Lt.V. abeam 1.35 a.m.
Owers Lt.V. abeam 8.45 a.m. dis command.
Examination Station Warner Lt.
Underweigh 11.45 a.m. Arrive
I received orders from Commandes in bhief's office,
Portomouth m the morning of 30ᵗʰ may to proceed to Ramogate of further orders. Taking in tow three
3.35 a.m. on small craft, namely a 35 fast motorboat and two
7.00 a.m. dis
12.45 p.m.
pleasure launches, Enterprise and Wave Queen we eam 1.50 p.m.
" 5.10 p.m.
proceeded to sea at 1100, may. as my orders were
" 7.50 p.m.
p.m.
to arrive at Ramogate in daylig ht I anchored twomiles ad
10.10 p.m.
ov.Lt.V. Inchored 01
BS Lt.Ho.
East of Dumgeness D at 2300, proceeding through Folkestone on May tance
Gate at daybreak the following morning, and anchoring vns, anchored 8.35
egwell Bay anchored a.m.
Underweigh 4.45 a.m. dis
A Ramsgate harbons at 0900.
Left Ramsgate 5.15 p. Lt.
Dover abeam 7.30 p.m..ive acting on orders received from the haval Coffices in
Dungeness abeam
Royal Sov. Lt.V. abeared of
Charge, Ramogate, 2 proceeded at 1100 to Dunkisk,
Owers Lt.V. abeam 8.4 May
Examination Station Wance arriving off the Western end of D inkik channel at 1600,
Underweigh 11.45 a.m.
.m. on and anchoring of the beach one mile east of Dunkik hasbond.
a.m. dis p.m.
.50 p.m.
10 p.m.
3
p.m.
it p.m.
ded 01
the haval +
May nce
1100 to Dun p.m.
a.m.
sea at 1100, p.m.
ed 01
at Ramsan
May

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936
Before anchoring at 2300, I took in tow off Be The three motorboats were then sent inshore to bring
Head the cad ferry FRATTON, which had be of soldiers. the hoppers two lifeboats were also used unmanageable in a rising sea.
inshore to take soldiers off to the motorboats. These boats
While at anchor an enemy aircraft was old were manned by the civilian happers crew and their keenness and cheerful spirit was a fine example to in the beam of a searchlight on an easterly the French troops. 72 five hours the boats were used coming from the direction of Partsmouth This to take two hundred and sixty men about FOREMOST
at about 2400, June 5ᵗʰ
102, and also to fill other ships lying offshore. the a permanent tow was passed to FRATTON and fast motorboat was half capsized during a bombing
0200 we got under weigh, taking the wonte orde raid, but after untiring efforts by her crew was righted to Portsmouth, and arriving at the gate at 1630P again and continued to run on one engine. We
6th June. We slipped FRATTON off fort B lock hour weighed at 2230, taking the fast motorboak and launch and came to a buoy in Fountain Lake. The other Wave Queen in tow and leaving Enterprise and to fow hoppers remained at hewhaven owing to short crew still taking off troops.
of wates.
while we were at Dunkisk the enemy artillery were quiet, but commenced shelling the harboud again as we left. There were several banbing raids, most of the
I have the honord to he, banks bursting on the promenade or in the town itself. ho
Vice admiral bommanding,
Sir, low-flying attacks were made.
Dones Command, at 2230 - D During the night the motorboat, which your obedient servant.
had become very waterlogged, broke its towing bollard
KAHMARTIN
unobserved and so was last, presumably sinking later.
acting sub Lientenan
Royal

few
=Ay after proceeding at slow speed for three hours during the
Ramsgate at 0700, Saturday 1st June. Here I landed night owing to uncertainty of position, we anchored off six British soldiers and was given orders to land the
French at margate, whence we proceeded disembarking them by 1300. 9 was then told that FOREMOST 102 would not be required to go to Dunkisk again, and so anchored off the pied. We remained at anchor until 0300. Wednesday 5th June when we weighed and proceeded for Partsmouth in company with four other hoppers. The remaining launch, Wave
Queen had been leaking badly with engine out of action during the week and as we went further down the bhannel, became waterlogged and in a choppy sea towed very badly. GH Folkestone the strain on the bollards became too great and all six parted
The hoppes astern endeavoused to take it in tow but found it impossible and eventually left it behind in a sinking condition. ao Partsmouth could not be reached before dark all dive happens put in to newhoven and anchored in & enford Roads.

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REPORT OF MR. A.T. MASTIN, MASTER OF S.S. FOAM QUEEN. 104
(Given verbally to Licut. Condr. D.E.Holland-Martin, R.N.)
June 7th, 1940.
The "Foam Queen" 1s a vessel of 1,000 tons belonging to the British Channel Islands Shipping Co., Ltd.,
2. She went over to the Durkirk beaches on Friday May
As there were no small boats there, she was ordered
31st. beach herself by a Patrol boat. This she did and Isunched shore transa to her life boat which towed a grass ashore. The used to end ferry the life bont to and from the ship. In this my of the grass was secured to 8 lorry and the grass
100 troops were brought off.
The "Form Queen" floated off at High unter and more waited troops. There were none, and so she returned
3. till 0300 on Sat. 1st June, hoping to find same to
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106
in the evacuation of Bunkirk.
a May 1940
Having received orders from Dover at noon, we proceeded towards Dunkirk company with the Hospital Carrier "Worthing" and Transport "Monas Queen", lowing the route given by the Naval Authorities. At approximately 4-0 p.m.
we approached Calais, which lay in ruins under & heavy pall of smoke, two tish destroyers crossed our bows, hove to and commenced shelling the re Batteries who promptly returned the challange. To avoid this No mans d we were forced to Deviate, as our proper course would have taken us ween the combatants. Whilst carrying out this manouvre, enemy planes eared and commenced bombing the convoy but none of the three vessels were pok, although as the bombs fell very close.
Arriving off Dunkirk, which was under an even heavier pall of thick ok smoke than Calais, we manouvred our way inside through the various cks of vessels which had been struck by bombs and the "Worthing" having on made fast to the Quay we moored alongside her. A few moments after our rival streams of motor ambulances arrived threading their way through
) columns of troops who were not so seriously wounded and were able to sisted in stretcher bearing so as to facilitate the loading. By 9-55 p.m.
Lk. Loading was commenced immediately and every member of the ships Crew sle of Guernsey" having 346 cases on board, and as her number of cots the is th Hospital Carriers were loaded with as many as they could take, the ok along many corridors, in fact wherever it was possible to put & and stretcher. was ly 203, of these cases were accomodated in between the cots on mpleted Ballo on the 37th May. At 11-47 a,m. on the same day,
0 voyage back to Newhaven, via Dover passed without incident loading having by 4-53 been completed, Water, provisions and Oil fuel taked aboard, proceeded to Dover for orders.
y 29th 1940
At 5-16 received orders, we proceeded towards Dunkirk, TO
4-1 for a course of an engagement between aircraft and at observed llowing p.m., having which took us well clear of Calais. At 7-18 British p.m. stood scending immediately close ahead of us and the vessel was but save stroyer a while because in our track. At 7-30 palla an airman was stopped to m. One by parachute went down a rope ladder to assist the airman, with bombs innon and reached the By a miracle none of the bombs struck cannon fore he of the seamen bottom, 10 enemy planes attacked the Ship the ship, iells and considerable damage bullets. British fighter planes drove place enemy though machine guns. was done by the concussion, shrapnel, off the rerhead. proceeded towards port at 8-20 pall. we found it was being Returning id we machine gun Dunkirk with at terrific air battle taking bombed
4d Arrived off the from the shore to keep clear.
ong shelled, the and we had orders with two destroyers, we later received At 11-30 orders p.m. to it channel in company fallen and then return to Dunkirk. brilliantly lit entered until darkness had breakwaters, the whole place being to up up ongside of fires, of the quay at 12-30 a.m. Loading numbering 490. at once the glare between the burning oil tanks atc., and managed commenced moor
2-15 what was left taken on board as many as we could throughout, carrying crew and R.A.M.C. their utmost to load the ship few minutes as by the a.m. we had personnel behaved splendidly quickly and
/ on as possible, the quay and in the water. found the their duties and although doing the ship was shaken every Leaving the quay a.m. of we proceeded and shouting for help, presumably a these men up, of bomba falling out on of the harbour and just outside transport we had n men swimming destroyers were standing by picking Dover.
ided our way for us to attempt to stop and try to save any overhead, sunk. As two carefully through them and proceeded towards of these It ve been fatal wonderful target for the airoraft hovering paintwork up.
We made such a burning port showing all our white just o ng was comparatively & patrol boat headed us off as we were heading orders flames of the quiet on the way across, except that straight before for ly Dover, laid minefield. Arriving off Dover at 7-0 a.m. we received

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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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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

Fire was opened and WES effective in
1964
THE NORTH LIVERPOOL AND
TELEPHONE 1654 CENTRAL
TELEGRAMS "ST TUDNO, LIVERPOOL.
WALES
TEAMSHIP Co LIMITED
5. ST TUDNO
T. s. ST SEIRIOL
40, Chapel Street
M. V. ST SILIO
T.G. BREW. SECRETARY
8th June, Liverpool,3 1940.
To The Liverpool & North Wales
Steamship Company Limited,
40, Chapel Street,
Liverpool.
Dear Sirs,
"St.Seiriol"
On Tuesday the 21st day at 7.30 pm. while entering
Calais my vessel was attacked by Three Enemy Bonbers but they failed to make a hit. while alongside more attacks were made but we managed to get away at 8.30 pm, and proceeded to Dover and then to the Downs to Anchor.
On Monday the 27th May at 1.30 pm. we proceeded to Dunkirk in company with the "Channel Queen" arriving Dunkirk about
8.0 pm. alongside the Mole, but were ordered to go to the
Beaches to pick up Troops, using our Lifeboats. While the
$
lifeboats were away 1 was asked if 1 could go back to the red
Mole by a Destroyer as there were a very large number of troops there. It was now about 10.0 pm. and dark and heavy bombing and gunfire all around.
1 got alongside the Mole in a very short time and in embarked 600 soldiers and left the Mole at about midnight.
I went back to look for my lifeboats but as they were being used to convoy troops from the Beach to other craft 1
proceeded to Dover via the Calais route as ordered by a
Destroyer. During the passage 1 was again attacked by
Aircraft but got away without being hit. On arrival at at
Dover I was ordered to Folkestone to disembark.
ds,
The M.V. "Channel Queen" was bombed and sunk.
On Wednesday 29th May we left Dover at 12.30 pm for
Dunkirk to embark troops. Arrived off Dunkirk in heavy de
Mole, when the Mole was bombed, also the "Fenella" which bombing and shore gunfire and proceeded to go alongside the was alongside and the "Crested Eagle". 1 could not make a landing. There no troops there so I proceeded to the beach to embark were troops following the S.S. "Crested Bagle"
It which had of troops. The bombing was now terrific. a The complement "Crested Eagle was hit and went on fire, from ns and we lowered our only lifeboat and rescued 150 Air. men the burning ship under very heavy fire from the
Arrived Dover about 6.0 am and disembarked. (Thursday
30th May).
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From:- Lt. D. Van Gessel, R.N.V.R.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
1st June. Was told to go to assistance of "Ivanhoe" and
"Queen of Thanet". We contacted with tug
"Java" who had survivors on board from the
"Queen of Thanet". We set out and found
"Ivanhoe" seriously bombed. The captain asked us to get medical help, etc. etc., which we
We did. helped with more serious wounded, but they were in such & condition that removal seemed unwise. In consultation with Captain of
"Ivanhoe" we decided to take off the survivors
(mostly soldiers) and took them ashore.
On next journey we took into Margate an N.T.B.
with one survivor out of 8. The boat was badly damaged, but was docked alongside Pier.
On these journeys was accompanied by Lt. Dancy.
31st May.
Was out in tug "Doria" trying to find lifeboats
Deal an M.T.B. bound for Convoy duties caught reported floating near the Goodwins, when off fire. After helping crew we took S.O.7 into
Dover submarine basin. Commander of S.O.7
is reporting matter.
N.B. Survivors of "Ivanhoe" were landed at more could be done and she proceeded in tow
Margate. We only left "Ivanhoe" when nothing to Chatham.
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further eastward but saw no signs of life on the tracer bullets were used in the Lewis gun and several and accordingly returned towards the harbour. On hits were observed by small puffs of smoke coming from nearing the eastern mole we saw large vessels lying the Heinkels - presumably caused by the tracer bullets.
the mole and a great number of troops waiting for
It in remarkable why the Heinkels used the "Fervent"
embarkation. It now became clear that the inform as their target when there were so very many large and that Dunkirk was in the enemy's hands was not coΓΓe small transports about - but not within a mile.
and we proceeded into the harbour. We were direct
Eventually they flew off without scoring a direct hit.
at first to go alongside the inside end of the easta
The ongines of the "Fervent" were badly damaged and very mole, but before we had comple ted making fast an nearly all the glass aboard was broken. I later found
Army Officer informed us that a large vessel require a piece of shrapnel in my inside pocket. Half an hour the berth and we were accordingly directed to later I was again attacked - by three Heinkels and immediately drove them brigh with the Lewis gun. About up the harbour. After proceeding about of
30 bombs were dropped. The method of bombing on this we made fast to the East Pier outside the motor occasion was different to the first attack. On the
"Patria and shortly afterwards the "Medway Queen'
first occasion the five Heinkels hovered above and dropped berthed outside Just as we were going alongsis bombs but on the second attack the 8 Heinkels came towards picked up a wire on the propeller. Isdid not me on my port beam dropping bombs about every 15 yards.
that the propeller was badly fouled and therefore
Owing to the damaged engines considerable difficulty was determined to take on board any troops that could met in getting back to Ramsgate. I pay tribute to the acco modated on the Patria or the "Medway Queen"
coxswain of the "Fervent" who on more than one occasion during the next 11/2 hours embarked about 120 men steered her between salvos of bombs and keeping a cool hatches. Lieutenant-Commander Pisani, R.N., in head under the gravest of situationsand thus allowing me of "Patria" undertook to tow my vessel out of the
(the only naval person on board) greater opportunities to stern first, after which I intended to use my put the Lewis gun to its greatest use and drive the
The towing operation was successfully performed
8 Heinkels off. He quickly and readily obayed all instructions I gave him as to alterations of course and vessels being made fast starboard side to port at about 0330 on 29/5/40 we cleared the harbour.
speed. He is a civilian and his name is Douglas
Kirkaldie of 4 Kent Place, Ramsgate.
During the time we had been the harbour the fire and explosions was more or less incessant
(Sgd) W.R.T.Clements.
was gun no shelling of the harbours After leaving the engines were ahead and shortly af terwards back
Lieutenant-Commender, R.N.R.
cleared itself from the propeller. We arrived
Downs at about 0845 ithout further incident.
6th June, 1940.
the made seven trips to Dunkirk and back.
On the 30/5/40 I relieved the Commanding of the motor vessel Jutland and proceed again embarked some 200 troops, the whole voyage being
Dunkirk beaches and during the dark hours until
FIW
accomplished towed back to Ramsgate. Hostile aircraft beaches without any particular incident.
was observed going on. Lots of shrapnel landed on boato were and much shelling and bombing on the board severe casualties.
1310 on 31/5/40 I left Ramsgate in H.M.S. and
Fervent via 'U', 'V' and 'W' buoys to Dunkirk attach
(a motor launch) with a whaler in tow bear
When 5 Heinkels who hovered above and feet, proceeded about 8 miles from Dunkirk I was dropped betwes
140 by H.E. bombs from a height of about 1000 Lewis the "Fervent" were six rifles and one Army the Lewis gun but it would only fire one ohank
I aimod which indicated that the gas regulating a time there was not the proper spring. got the tension on the spring correct.
set wrong I took the Lewis gin commenced guesswork, firing the 5 Heinkels Firing and the drove Lewis gun and extremely difficult because it had difficulty was least another 3, 000 feet.
to be fired from my shoulder. The increased by immense volumes of water boat from the splash of the salvos of water. Eight to ten bombs were in salvo made a weird whistling noise.

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Tennant air action was slight due to our air protection but there was some shelling from the same point as during the day.
the
There were a good number of ships throughout the night and at times they exceeded the inflow of troops.
The port was now undergoing bombardment and situation report was sent at 2245/28 as follows
"French General appreciation is that situation in port tomorrow will continue as for today.
Provided aircraft fighters adequate embarkation can proceed full speed. French General assures me no German guns at Gravelines or Gravelines
Beacon and that area is clear of Germans.
Possibly you will consider further tests of the
West
Channel. French have taken over Belgian line in the vicinity of Nieuport. German guns to Southeast are now shelling Dunkirk but so far of little
Fighter matter. protection has been invaluable and
C. in C. B.R.F. total number of nen now evacuated.
bombing only sporadic. Please inform me for
Rear personnel, 3 corps, now reaching the beach.
Please pass to War Office."
Day of Wednesday, 29th May.
0630 Transport MONA QUEEN mined and sunk two miles East of Dunkirk pier. Very heavy explosion.
Situation Report 0709/29 from S.N.O. Dunkirk 1-
'No enemy interference at present. Embarkation up provided use of beach. All ships to Maximum going supply transport is maintained. Dunkirk. Swell at 2000 an hour. This can be kept prevents air attack would be disastrous.
Enemy protection essential. Passenger fighter transport mined and aunk about 2 miles East of
Dunkirk Pier Light."
At 1001 made Situation Report as follows:-
*Embarkation is going on well. Enemy obscure is leaving and us ominous. alone. I have sent Captain Bush by
The situation ashore is N.T.B.
with an appreciation.
18 little food or water in Dunkirk. These staid should for control of traffic. Armies are sending
There be sent as soon as possible, also a unable force or organise anything. Keep on A good
Medical any Officer with Staff should be despatched to help ship! Cannot West Channel be used?
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into two parties, one to work from Le Panne to Bray and one from Bray to Dunkirk. Commander Gorton proceeded along the beach with his party to work East of Bray and later I with Commander Otway-Ruthven and two other officers also proceeded along the beach to Bray. There were vast numbers of troops on the beaches round Malo le Baine.
Enemy aircraft were heard overhead and they and the guns west of Dunkirk were bombing and shelling Malo and Dunkirk
Fort. The night was very dark, the tide was low and as we proceeded to Bray we met many large bodies of troops making their way westward including a certain number of
French, who asked if they could be sent off.
I informed these that French ships might be expected in due course.
Half way to Bray were sighted some ships at anchor off the beach but heard nothing in reply to our hail.
Later we passed the CRESTED EAGLE high and dry and still burning. A little further another ship was sighted to seaward and a boat just observed. On hailing her, she also, proved to be from MEDWAY QUESN lying off. Later & second boat and a power boat also came in. Te sent off 700 to
750 troops in these boats to MEDWAY QUEEN. As we approached
Bray in the lightening dawn, a number of destroyers, sloops and scoots were seen to be lying off and embarkation was proceeding in such boats as were available. Several boats were aground, others were hold, and some had no cars.
At about 0500 (?) I reached Bray and made contact
If had cleared for England and there were no further ships with Headquarters. By about 0600 all destroyers, sloops, etc., available. At Bray I also met some Naval Officers who and had apparently been working on the beaches for some time had some Naval Lieutenants and Naval ratings who apparently later arrived from EXCELLENT and VERNON. The lamps. latter were leaving Dover I had understood that there be few in number and a a certain amount of signal would with 24 Aldis lamps, but these I never saw, and so was
Before Signal Ratings along the beaches adequately their supplied need certainly felt. In any case, communication along if not many with so many troops on the shore, with passing also miles of flat beaches was very difficult and I
sorely ships anchored off beaches. Similarly between La Panne was impossible felt the need of communication there ship communication or until Thursday afternoon Dunkirk.
and no Bray and never any between Bray and
About 0800 I proceeded on a motor bicyle in to at La very with whom I discussed the position. La Panne and some were
Panne fatigued where and ineffective condition. There to
I met Commander Dover who I felt He was took me see Q.M.G. French troops between Bray and British ships, but very many had been allowed to embark in had been before I move westward to Malo. Off Le embarkation were of these took steps to stop this, the French Panne there ordered three to destroyers and sloops, and Not appeared were to in evidence on the beaches, but to Bray an two or be proceeding satisfactoriny. possibly many British they were inshore the sky was then overcast and a the troops among the dunes. On the return Scotch mist hour later which was a Godsend, for throughout British forenoon vast masses were proceeding along the beaches, and aircraft prevailed of French troops quite apart from had attacked, troops the carnage would have been dreadful.
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Half a dozen Thames river launches resembling nothing so much as the upper decks of elongated motor-buses with their rows of slatted seats, but given 8 tang of the waterside by rows of white-painted lifebuoys slung around the upper rails.
The very names of these latter craft are redolent of the quiet of Richmond, Teddington and Hampton Court: "Skylark",
"Elizabeth" and "Queen Boadicea". A strange flotilla indeed to be taking an active part in what has been described as "the greatest naval epic in history".
The crews and their officers too were as miscellaneous an assembly as the craft they manned. First arrived a trickle of R.N.V.R. Sub-Lieutenants direct from training school, taken from their class-rooms often in the midst of as lecture on the
"practical pilotage" they were soon to put to such good account.
Many of these were entering a naval dock-yard for the first time in their lives, yet they clambered over the little ships, bawled for their requirements in food, fuel and water and set to work to prepare for the task in hand, as if to the manner born.
Next came another thin trickle - this time junior Royal
Navy officers who but a short time before were midshipmen on war vessels of various types; little more than schoolboys, yet each possessed of that indescribable sangfroid and cheerful discipline which is the hall-mark of the British naval officer whatever his age or rank.
Lastly - and only at matter of minutes before the time of departure - came the crews; Royal Fleet Reserve men this first batch - tough, stout-hearted and disciplined. No time to pick or choose; stoker ratings first, to man the little engines -
one man to each boat; then the seamen - "Swarm over those boats men and wherever you find an officer aboard ask him if he needs a crew! Three men to the larger boats and two each to the smaller".
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