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23
SECRET.
MESSAGE
OUT 2239/8/June.
Addressed C. in C. Portsmouth, 447.
Date 8.6. J.
Repeated F.O.I.C. Portland, 616.
N.O.I.C. Poole.
052
Naval Cypher C.
From Admiralty.
The following Dutch Coasters now lying at Poole are to be commissioned forthwith as tenders to VICTORY
and will be under the orders of C. in C. Portsmouth.
KAAT FALGA
WEGA?
HEBE II
RUGA
JABA
ABEL TASMAN
ATLANTIC
DESPATCH II
ZEUS
PRISO
? FRISO
SAN ANTONIO
PACIFIC
2. Officers and crews are assembling at R.N. Barracks
Portsmouth.
3. The operation for which these ships are being prepared is called CYCLE.
2239/8.
for D.O.D. (H)
1st Lord.
PERSONAL
1st S.L.
PERSONAL
V.C.N.S.
PERSONAL
A.C.N.S.
PERSONAL
A.C.N.S. (T)
PERSONAL
A.C.N.S. (H)
PERSONAL
C.S.O. to 1st S.L.
PERSONAL
Duty Cap to
PERSONAL
D.D.I.C.
PERSONAL
D. of P.
PERSONAL
D.P.S.
PERSONAL
D.N.I. (3)
PERSONAL
I.S.P.S.
PERSONAL
D.O.D. (H)
PERSONAL

28
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.
6
1935/14.
Advance copy sont Ops.
1st Lord.
lst Salse
V.C.H.S.
A.C.N.S. (T)
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.
H.(3)
I.P. (3)
D.S.D. (2)
A.C.R.
C.W.(2)
D.
D.A.S. T,P for Assistant Controller.
(~
Bath
D.(3)
J.M.S. (2)
Male
68

REGISTRY CENTRAL
by
Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1938)
M.
2674
Commissioning Order
2675
1940
R.O.
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/66
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
1=)
is to be commissioned
Majesty's Ship
DESPATCH
or as soon afterwards as on Saturdayhe 25th May, 1940
circumstances permit, witht as 8 tender to H.N.S. VICTORY
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, SO far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
1940
25th day of May,
(Sd.) W.M. JAMES.
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
nant Commander F.E. Wilmot-Sitwell,R.N.
3 to:- H.M.S. Secretary of the Admiralty (No.2308/8820)
DESPATCH. IL
Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

GENTRAL
65
27 MAY1940
CEN
Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1988)
REGISTRE
MAY 1940
Commissioning Order
M.
2675
1940
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleat and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/67
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His is to be commissioned
Majesty's Ship SURSUM CORDA
or as soon afterwards as
Saturday the 25th May, 1940.
circumstances permit with as a tonder to H.M.S. VICTORY
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of May
18
(Sd.) W.M. JAMES.
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
it C.L.G. Philpotts, R.N.,
M.S. SURSAM CORDA.
;ary 10:- of the Admiralty (No.2309/8820)
lore 500-10-39. R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)

Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1988)
M.
2678
CENTRE
27 MAY 1940
1940
REGIST
Commissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8320/68
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His is to be commissioned
Majesty's Ship
FRISCO
or as soon afterwards as onSaturdaythe 25th May, 1940.
circumstances permit, with a as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this day of
180
25th
May,
(Sd.) W. M. JAMES.
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant G.O. Symons, R.N.,
.M.S. FRISCO.
stary to:- of the Admiralty (No.2312/8820)
Barracks, Portsmouth.)

Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 21a)
CENTRACT CENTRAL
(Revised July, 1938)
M.
2679
27 MAY 1940
REGISTRY
Commissioning Order
1940/-
R.O
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander in. Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/44/51.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship
1
THE
B
8
is to be commissioned oisaturday the 25th May, 1940, or as soon afterwards as circumstances permit, where as a tender to: H.M.S., VICTORY.
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
Mayby,
19400.
(Sd.) W. M. JAMES.
Comdr. L.W. Stewart R.N.
Admiral, alty.
to:- Have No.2315/8320. Hele II
Commander-in-Chief.
dore, R.N. Portsmouth) Barracks,
500-10-39.

CENTRAL
70
Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 97a)
27 MAY 1940
(Revised July, 1989)
M.
2680
&
Commissioning Order
1040
R.O.
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No.
8820/51.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship
ABEL TASMAN
is to be commissioned
25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as on
Saturdaythe circumstances permit, withxacc as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY, you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
19 40
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant Commander T.G.P. Crick, R.N.,
3 M.S. to:- ABEL The TASMAN. Secretary of the Admiralty. (2514/8820)
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
The Flag Officer-in-Charge, Southampton.
500-10-39.

CENTRÁL
Portsmouth Form 21
27 MAY 1940
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1988)
M.
2681
REGISH
71
Commissioning Order
1940
R.O
By Sir William Milbourne James. Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/59.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship
ALICE
is to be commissioned on Saturdayhe 25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as circumstances permit, as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY, you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost of despatch to be used, SO far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing
9d for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
19 40.
25thday of
May, lo
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant H.D.M. Slater, Royal Navy,
M.S.
to:- ALICE. The Secretary of the Admiralty. Southampton. (2515/8820)
The The Commodore, N.Barracks, Portsmouth.)
Flag Offi cer-in-Charge,
500-10-39:

Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1988)
STATE
M
2682
Commissioning Order
19401R.0
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
8820/500.
No.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords having decided that His is to be commissioned
Majesty's Ship
Saturday
25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as on the xxxxxx as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY, circumstances permit, with &
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
25th
Given under my hand May, at Portsmouth, this 40
19
day of
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant C.E.S.B.St.G. Beal, Royal Navy,
M.S. to:- KAAPFALGA, The Secretary of the Admiralty. Southampton. (2516/8820)
The The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
Flag Officer-in-Charge,
500-10-39.

CENTRAL
Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 11a)
(Itevised July, 1988)
M.
27 MAY 1940
2683
73
Commissioning Order
10401
R.O
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleetand Commander in Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/501
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
JAVA
Majesty's Ship is to be commissioned
Saturday
25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as on the circumstances permit, **** as & tender to H.K.S. VICTORY, you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost lespatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing or sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
19 40
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant Commander J.M.D. Hunter, Royal Navy,
M.S. JAVA.
to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty. (2317/8820)
The Flag Officer-in-Charge, Southampton.
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

M.
CENTR
Portsmouth Form 21
2684
27 MAY 19
(Late 91a)
(Revised July, 1989)
1040
R.O.
Commissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/52.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship
PACIFIC
is to be commissioned on Saturdayhe 25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as circumstances permit, with axx as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY, you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
19 40.
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant Commander C.J. Skrine, R.N.,
M.S. PACIFIC.
to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty (2518/8820)
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1988)
M.
2685
Commissioning Order
R.O.
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleat and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/53.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship SAN ANTONIO
is to be commissioned or as soon afterwards as on Saturday the 25th May, 1940
circumstances permit, withex as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY, you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
1940 =
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant Commander L.H. Phillips, Royal Navy,
M.S. SAN ANTONIO.
to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty. (2519/8820)
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

M.
CENTRAL
Portsmouth Form 21
2686
27 MAY 1940
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1988)
REBIST
13401
RRO
Commissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/54.
MEMORANDUM.
abrol
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His qid8
Majesty's Ship
P ZEUSOAL
is to be commissioned on Saturdayhe 25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as odd circumstances permit, without as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY,
890
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost of despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing of for sea accordingly.
51000
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
19 40.
vali
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant Commander L.E. Fordham, R.N.R.,
M.S. ZEUS.
to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty. (2520/8820)
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

CENTRAL
Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 91a)
M.
2687
(Revised July, 1938)
1340.R.0
Commissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Flest and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/55.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship PASCHOLL
is to be commissioned on Saturdaythe
25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as circumstances permit, withoux as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY, you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
19 40.
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
nant Commander G. Legassick, R.N.R.,
S to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty. (2321/8820)
.M. S. PASCHOLL.
The Commodore, Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

CENTRA
M.
(27 MAY 1941
2688
Portsmouth Form 21
2689
(Late 91a)
(Revised July, 1988)
1940
127 MAY 1940
4018.0
REGI
Commissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/56.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship
AVIGATIC
is to be commissioned
25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as on Saturdayhe circumstances permit, withoux as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY, you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
19 40.
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
enant Commander C.B. Hoggan, R.N.R.,
BS to:- The Secretary of the Asmiralty. (3522/8820)
H.M.S. WIGA.
The Commodore, R.N.Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

CENTRAL
(27 MAY 1940
Partsmouth Form 21
(Late 91a)
M.
REGIS
2689
(Revised July, 1988)
19401
Commissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/57.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship ATLANTIC
is to be commissioned on Saturdaythe 25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as circumstances permit, with acc as R tender to H.M.S. VICTORY, you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
19 40.
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
enant Commander J.W. Thompson, R.N.R.,
H.M.S. ATLANTIC.
es to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty. (2525/8820)
The Commodore, N.Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 91a)
M.
CENTRAL
(Revised July, 1988)
2690
AY 1940
10
Commissioning Order
1940
R.O
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/58.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship AMAZONE
is to be commissioned on Saturdaythe 25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as circumstances permit, with ax x as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY, you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,May,
1940
vab
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
enant Commander T. Johnston, Royal Navy, as I.M.S. to:- AMAZONE. The Secretary of the Admiralty. (2524/8820)
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

CENTRAL 28 MAY1940
270
Portsmouth Form 21
M.
2706
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1988)
REGISTRY
1940
NEW
R.O
Commissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/88.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
ZEUS
is to be commissioned
Majesty's Ship
Saturday
25th May, 1940, or as soon afterwards as on the xxxx as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY, circumstances permit, with &
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
19 40
Marry
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant Commander C.B. Hoggan, R.N.R.,
.S. ZEUS, to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty (2528/8820)
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

CENTRAL 28 MAY1940
M.
270
outh Form 21
2706
e 21a)
July, 1938)
REGISTRY
bio
1940
MAN
Insurance
RO
nissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
8820/88.
ORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
ZEUS
is to be commissioned sty's Ship aturday
25th May, 1940, or as soon afterwards as the mstances permit, with XXXXX & as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY, are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost tch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing a accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this day of
May,
19 40

CENTRAL
M.
2707
Portsmouth Form 21
28 MAY1940
(Late 21a)
91
REGISTRY
1940
(Revised July, 1988)
Uo
R.O
Commissioning Order
Commissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
the
No.
8820/86.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
The
Majesty's Ship
ATLANTIC
is to be commissioned
Majesty on Saturdayhe
25th May, 1940, or as soon afterwards as circumstances on permit, withorx as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY, you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
MAY,
19 40
Marr
Admiral, enant Commander L.E. Fordham, R.N.R.,
Commander-in-Chief.
BB to:- The Secretary of the Admirality (2326/8820).
H.M.S. ATLANTIC.
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

M.011266
Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1988)
2708
COMMISSIONING
--
Commissioning Order in R10
and Flag 09/1602 in Charge,
London.
No. 402/40/40.
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed within the Portsmouth Naval Command.
The Lords Commissioners of the
No. 8820/57. His
MEMORANDUM. 10 to on 1940, or as soon as as a tender to you to
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His the despatah commissioned to be
Majesty's Ship is to be the WIGA in or as soon afterwards as on Saturday
25th May, 1940, circumstances permit, for with & as a tender to H.N.S. VICTORY,
0 London
3. day of you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing for sea accordingly.
E c Rougle
Rear Admirel.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25ᵗʰᵈay of
19 40
May, of
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
nant Commander J.W. Thompson, R.N.R.,
H.M.S. WIGA, to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty (2327/8820).
The Comodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

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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.