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7a M. 016146. 0315/1
W.H.S.-
1940.
RETURN TO
R.O.
#:
Dutch Coasters
List of — commissioned for
Operations "Dynamo", "Cycle", - "aerial
& subsequently paid off.
Suitability of - for Mineweeping.
Trials to be carried out in
2 Schools by H.M.S. "Vernon"
to determine
1940
RECORD 7717 OFFICE
W.H.CASE 7717

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SECRET
MESSAGE
1933/14 June.
IN.
From C. in C. Portsmouth
Date. 14.6.40.
Reod. 1946.
P/L BY T/P.
Addressed Add ralty. Repested. C. in 0. liore R.N.S. Portsmouth.
VERBON. EXCELLENT. N.O.I.G. Newhaven R.N.O. Poole.
F.O.I.C. Portland.
275.
your 3053/13 to C. in C. Portsmouth and C.in C. Nore only. It 19 intended to assemble the, Dutch Coasters commissioned by E.M.S. VICTORY at Poole and those commissioned by H.M.S.
PEABROKE at Newhaven. Ae these vessele are being kept in commission for the time being it in proposed that a RIN.R.
Lieutenant 07 Dieutenant Commander be appointed in command of each and one R.N.R. Sub Lieutenentn 56 Watch keeper. In the dase of
Portsmouth Vessels the is a number of Officers from EXCELLENT and
VERNON MAQ are wanted book 88 soon as possible. (See Compodoro
R.H.S.S. No 595/0398 of 12th June 1940 to cartain addressees only)
Propose that these 7638818 should be fitted with & Hotchkies gun and pyrotechnic signale and be employed an off Shore outrols whilst waiting far thoir noxt apployment.
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A.C.N.S. (H)
C.S.O. to lot S.L.
Ops. (4)
0.1.0.(2)
Do of P. (3)
D.P.S. (3)
D.N.I.(4)
I.S.P.S.
O.D. (3) for action.
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I.P. (3)
D.S.D. (2)
A.C.R.
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SECRET
MESSAGE
2258/25 June OUT
To C. in C. Portsmouth 908
DATE 25.6.40.
Repeated C. in C. Nore 480
R.N.O. Poole.
P/L by T/P
39
From Admiralty
All Dutch Schoots commissioned for operations CYCLE and
AERIAL except four are to proceed to Poole, where they are to be paid off and transferred to Ministry of Shipping.
2. Ministry of Shipping are providing crews to take over these vessels.
3. Arrival of vessels at Poole is to be reported by R.N.O.
Poole to Admiralty for D. of S.T.
VERNON trials being and are to be reduced to C. and M. under orders VERNOR
4. conducted in immediate future by Admiralty of
The four referred to in paragraph one are required and for
2258/25
for D.O.D. (H) (434)
Approved by A.C.N.S. (H)
A.C.N.S. (H)
A.C.N.S. (T)
C.S.O. to 1st S.L.
Ops (4)
O.D. (3)
M36
O.D.8.
O.I.C.(2)
D.S.D
68
(3)
D. of S.T.
A.C.R.

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- 2 -
1555 40M 2/40 S.E.R. Ltd. Gp. 671.
ADMIRALT")
7.
A/P Trawler STAUNTON, the loss of which was
REFERENCE SHEET.
announced on 29th July, 1940, is to be regarded as formall public paid off as from 27th July, 1940.
(M.014856/40)
Head of Military Branch.
To
The Secretary to
8.
H.D.P.C. MIRAGE (S.S.B.A
487(16)) commissioned
The Commodore,
4th July, 1940.
R.N. Barracks,
(M.012037/40).
12th August
1940.
Portsmouth.
A fast motor launch, purchased with the steam
M.010027/40
Information required, or notified.
9.
danlaying yacht HELIOPOLIS (S.S.B.A. 533(8)) has been the service number M. B. 4026 and also named BANKBLOCK,
CONFIDENTIAL.
12836/40)
It is requested that it may be stated whether
10.
Reference S.S.B.A. 517(17) the following informatic there off dates of the undermentioned "Dynamo"? coasters, is any further information available Dutch concerning is promulgated concerning the commissioning and paying commissioned the paying with Portsmouth crews for operation of Dutch Coasters employed in evacuation operations.
NAME.
COMMISSIONED
PAID OFF
RUJA (Understood paid off at Poole but Naval known). Officer
DESPATCH II
in Charge, Poole states date is not
25th May, 1940.
2nd July,1940,
HORST
25th May, 1940.
Not yet report
SURSUM CORDA
25th May, 1940.
Not yet report
AMAZONE
ABEL TASMAN
25th May, 1940
Sunk by enemy action. Paid
HORST
14th June,1941.
KAAPFALGA
(S.S.B.A.522)
SURSUM CORDA
ALICE
25th May, 1940.
3rd July, 1940,
PACIFIC (Arrived Poole 29th June).
25th May, 1940.
Beached and abandoned at
R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth's manned No.5241/200 by D
FREDANJA
Panne, 29th
HEBE II
25th May, 1940.
3rd July, 1940.
Portsmouth of 19th July Commodore, crew 1940 ex-JAVA. states that May TINY it be had stated been when this crew
25th May, 1940.
Lost through
TINY?
action. Paid OFFICE
JABA
from 11th June
DEIVED
RUJA
25th May, 1940.
Paid off 5th
JAVA
25th May, 1940.
Not yet
W.Aushin
25th May, 1940.
FRISCO FRISO
6th June 541(6)
<S.
of Military Branch.
PACIFIC
25th May, 1940.
5th July, 1940.
SAN ANTONIO
25th May, 1940.
Not yet report
PASCHOLL
25th May, 1940.
3rd July, 1940.
Do
AMAZONE
25th May, 1940.
19th June, 1940.
ZEUS
25th May, 1940.
WIGA? wesa
25th May, 1940.
Not yet report
II
25th May, 1940.
3rd July, 1940.
ATLANTIC
2nd July, 1940.
Joses
RION
RIAN
25th May, 1940.
27th May, 1940.
2nd July, 1940.
un
NORSTAD
Sune,1940
nderstood were taken up for trials with
PINGUIN
15th June, 1940.
VESTLARM,
GORECHT
15th June, 1940.
.M.S. VERNON.
9th June, 1940.
29th July' 1940, when up
DOGGERS BANK
9th June,
B. 19407(17))
4th July, 1940.
TWENTE
B.
9th
($.8.8.517(17)))
29th July, 1940.
for Head of Military Branch.
Outch
Lost through enemy action.
2018M
were paid HONDSRUG, off 2nd July, JUTLAND, 1940. and CARIBIA (s.s.B.A. off 12th 517(17)) June,
NOTE. The above losses have not announced.
(M.010027/40)
1940.
Circulation as for Specist Broret Branch Acquaint No. 539.

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No. 6200/200D.
59
EDIATE.
HEAD OF MILITARY BRANCH, ADMIRALTY.
Serial No. 593.
CREWN
SPECIAL SECRET BRANCH ACQUAINT.
It is regretted that below:- part of the crews returned to Definity at the cessary. for such action within each Admiralty Department as may be dates for these coasters can be
The following information is circulated for guidance
"RUJA"
7th June,
"AMAZONE"
for Head of Military Branch.
12/14th
31st August, 1940.
"HORST"
5th June,
"SURSUM CORDA"
H. 34 is to be transferred to the 7th Submarine Flotill
1/2 June,
1821/30)
"PACIFIC"
4th July,
2.
R/S
57
on "TINY" joined that ship on 23rd May, 1940, the and
With reference to paragraph 2,
Secreting is
13th June, 1940.
U.C. Poole.
56
IURS
Head of Military Branch whether
Never cretary The Naval to Officer-in-Charge, Poole.
R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.
12th August 1940
M.010027/40
YCLE as
19th August, 1940.
Drafting Com for COMMODO
CONFIDENTIAL.
as paid s
been
Information is requested whether the peration CYCLE as a tender to H.M.S. PEMBROKE
itch Coaster AEGIR, commissioned for
>
VB
Chuthann
T was paid off at Poole. An inquiry has is and it 5
en received from Commodore, R.N. Barracks, hatham concerning the paying off date, and wintere in t is understood that all Dutch Coasters in he Portsmouth Command were paid off at Poole.
hand B we
Information is also requested oncerning DUURSWOLD and WESTLAAN, which it is in pose
15th June, 1940.
nderstood were taken up for trials with
15th
Dru
1940.
I.M.S. VERNON.
VESTLAAN,
9th(8.8.8.4.517
29th July,
JUTLANK
4th July, 1940.
(Ig)
when up
29th July, 1940.
(s.s.B.A.517(17))
for Head of Military Branch.
Lost through
Dute enemy action.
NDNINONDSRUG, of he off off 2nd July, JUTLAND, 1940. and CARIBIA (s.s.B.A. off 12th 517(17)) June,
2d y fhe above losses have not announced.
(M.010027/40)
1940
on on on on as for Special Secret Branch Acquaint No. 539.

Remarks.
335
308
Sub. Lt. Don reported abandoning "YSER" which he could not
Cloat. He did not render her unserviceable for which I admonished
1. He later went in the Army M.B's and showed much keenness.
Sub. Lt. Liddell R.N. Took charge of"Bonny Heather"
Sub. Lt. Mac Intyre.
Took charge of S/D "FAIRBURN".
Mr. Butler. I/C"LAROR".
X 209 Sub.Lt. W.R. Williams, R.N.R.
Sub.Lt. G.N. Blake, R.N.V.R., H.M.S. VERNON. Bad case of d up. Made excuses for not going, returned 3 hours after departure ing picked up R.A.F. Officer from sea. Considered it inadvisable to
: him in charge of Admiral Barge again and sent him to office to get arrant back.
Wippingham paddle steamer arrived p.m. Visited in speedboat to iten her to Dunkirk. Reported no water. Gave order to use sea water, this was supposed to be last night's trip Mie by Plotilla Driftersunder mander Powell, R.N.R.
"MAIE
1 Trip.
"SARAH HYDE"
1 Trip.
"TWEENWAYS"
1 Trip.
"UNI
1 Trip.
"RIGG"
2 Trips.
"JACK EVE"
I Trip.
"THRICE KINGS".
2 Trips.
"JACINTA" reported sunk on Goodwin and abandoned, officers name noted, was seen floating near RAMSGATE next day when one of the wlersof same company went out and fetched her. Regret no record of
S ship's name.
Block Ship party: Lt. Lloyd R.N.
Sub. Satterford.
Sub Lt. Don.
Sub Lt. E.R. Davis, R.N.R.
Sub Lt. Mulholland
?
Sub Lt. canhon
This party was not required taking off block ship officers, ugh they were ready, instead they worked at Dunkirk ferrying.
Mr. Sidmouth-Welling, Sea Cadet Lt, showed great keenness and was ays to the fore to get over to Dunkirk.
Dr. Weymouth Street, W. 1, did one trip in"CAIRNGORM". Secrnier ring over of 3 tugs "PRIMA", "DUKE", "PRINCESS masti 2
The Master which were unarmed showed great
Mr Wright EW. wheatly of 9, 7th Chantry ashlyRd walton minome keenness - in ed they be thanked Owner Sam through the owners for their willing and gallant
A. WALLIS", boats. The tugs William were & Sons, Dagenham Dock, Essex. It is don Gentlemen who were there:- Wembley Park., Mm.Joseph Mason, 55, Banatead, Gdns, operation. Gordon Thomas, 4, Berners Street, Oakley London,
1. 3., Martel, Lt. R.A. 88, Nicholson, The Drive, R.N.V.R., Moorings, Fir Tree Road, rey, Mr. Kayell. J.H. Brook, Glen Haven, Taplow.
Flotilla under Admiral
Capt. Taylor: Hammond took command of the 4 school.
REGWA
HILDA
RAR
TILLY
LIKA
Lt. Commander Miller. 330
BLUEBIRD. MEANDER + 7 others, could not find names.

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380
354 62
H.M.S. "VERNON",
PORTSMOUTH.
11th June, 1940.
0: THE CAPTAIN,
H.M.S. "VERNON".
With reference to Confidential Portsnouth General rder 1700, I have the honour to submit the following:-
EVACUATION OF B.B.F.
During the period 0230/30 to 0115/1 Sig: 7. GILL
nd Able Seaman H. TAYLOR were outstanding amongst $ very ard-working party in embarking soldiers in boats at a Panne beach.
Throughout the period they continually went
.0 take nto the sea above their waists to get the boats through surf, the nd were ready day and night to get on with the work < Under ifter hell-fire and bombs they remained calm and cheerful, and rere ready for any job.
I have the honour to be, Sir, with
Your obedient servent, his
ADMIRAL
JUN 1940
*
OVER
V
R
is and
II.
3.
to
D: 211/24.
over.
IN VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
(Copy to:- The Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth).
Submitted with reference to Confidential Portmouth
4v red eneral Order 1700.
Marlon CAPITAIN.
from
ORTSMOUTH. M.S. "VERNON",
2th June, 1940.
A7,
About 280
ferried, and many more towed off in boats, all were being transferred to mineaweepers.
6. At about ke-Walker, airal C.B., OBB.E., R.N.,
DMTRALTY, S.W.1.

33% 38
H.M.S.Vernon.
355
Portsmouth.
saturday.June.1st.1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to report on the following ratings who served under my command on Thursday may. 30th on the beach at La Panne,
Belgium.
P.O.Taylor. Standard Chither
L.S. Carroll Alexanderg
Rechard A.B. Trevers. RERD. 514.
99907 Addent A.B. Forrester. 400 476
J. 102796
These men showed the greatest ability and resourcefulness under most arduous conditions. They continually up to their

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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.
No/

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CONFIDENTIAL
Sir,
I have the honour to forward the attached reports on the services rendered by the undermentioned Officers in the hope that some recognition of these services can be made.
The Officers names are given in what in my opinion is the order of relative merit:-
Lieutenant Allen Raymond Mackewn R.N.R.
Lieut-Comdr. Ralph William Vernon Soper.R.N.R.
Lieutenant Charles Edward Stocker.R.N.R.
Major Lionel Steele Wilkinson,R.M.
I have the honour to be
Your Sir, obedient Servant.
OFFICER.
The Director of Sea Transport
Ministry Berkeley W.l.
is