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D/C M/B
305
Sursum Corda
308
Small craft- narrative
311
Crested Bagle - - Loss of
342
Recommendations - various
348
P.S.T.O. - Report by
354
P.S.T.O. - Recommendations
356
Cdr.E.R.Lewis (S.T.O., Dunkirk) - Report 20/5 -
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H.N.S. "Despatch II".
7th June 1940.
have the honour to submit the following Report of ings of this vessel, during Operation "Dynamo".
is enclosed.
to engine, and other, defects, vessel did not over till 1740/28.
to trips were made: First on 29th-30th day to West anne, and Second on 31st Hay-Ist June to East of
On each occassion no assistance could be obtained boats in embarking troops, and all the 267 French
First Trip, and the 160-170, mostly Mid lesex Regiment,
Second Trip, were embarked by Ship's Company in Ship's
On 1st Trip Ship's Coy. were able to work 8 hours on work, but on 2nd Trip they were exhausted after 6
and I decided to sail with the "half loaf* we had, and waiting while the crew rested before further boat work.
eliability of the engines was a further reason for sailing
Trip, when I tried to sail from La Panne, engines broke
, ft of water in S.R., B.R Bilge Pump not working, in the Air Bottles, and belt connection from AUX. Diesel
Compressor broken: temporary repairs took 6 hours: On be
Air Compres or had broken down, and engines had to ins, ILS they could not be restarted without repairs to
Compressor.
Despatch II" was one of the smallest and slowest of the basters, being under 200 tons gross, and about 6g mots.
lot of luck, and a little *low cunning" of always to be in sight of some larger and more important ship, or casualities were suffered on board.
the Ships Company behaved well.
dition to my 1st Lieutenant, Lieut. R.M.Miller, who out his duties exceptionaly well, to recom end to your notice:-
J.N.Upton L.Ses. S.T. P/SSX 13505 who exceptional determination and stamina during the boat barking troobs,
A.B.
BIRES
P/JX 148504
who
.Dibden to enjoy bombing and machine-guning, while manning
Oun against low flying Aircraft.
two ratines* work was only just more noticable than
Herman B.Ketchley A.B. L.R.2(P) P/J 109346
Ord.Sea.
P/JX 130095
Sum L.Greenwood
Sto.1
P/KX 90924
Kenneth A.Clark
Sto.1
P/K 61172
William J.Allen
1 have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Lieutenant Commander.
ding, Dover.
portsmouth)

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TION "DYNAMO"
H.M.D.B. "DESPATCH II"
June pam. Commissioned at Poole. 1600 sailed from Poole for
Portsmouth. 2100 Berthed at Portsmouth Dockyard.
Ship "Wipped" during the night.
the
0430 Left Dockyard for Spithead, Adjusted Compasses. Returned to Dockyard 1700 with defects.
0400 Engines failed to start. 0420 Sailed from Portsmouth for
Newhaven. 1400 Berthed at Mewhaven
1130 Engines failed to start. Air Compressor broken down;
Temporary repairs executed by Southern Rly by 21.45.
0600 Ingines failed to start. 0630 Sailed from Newhaven for Dover. 1740 Arrived off Dover. 2115 Anchored
0410 Started to weigh Anchor; anchor foul of Sub. Cable;
0620 Weighed Anchor, proceeded to Downs for Route Orders.
0930 Left Downs for La Panne by Route "Y"
Ship was not attacked by any of the lar number of enemy aircraft seen being engaged by Naval Patrol vessels hear
.Hinder and Kwinte Bic Buoys, or by Aircraft seen engaged by H.A.F. Fighters off La Janne; none of the bad shots simed?
by Nisuport Battery at 2 Destroyers North of Nieuport Bk Buoy fell neares than a cable to this ves
2000 Anchored 2 miles west of La Panne, and com enced embarking French troops.
0400 Weighed and Proceeded 0405 Engines broke down, reanchore
Contact was made by Semaphore with a Destroyer close, who promissed a tow when ne had filled-up with troops, but temporary repairs were eff/ected by 1030, and ship proceeded under own power. Course was set to eturn by Route "y", but D.B. Paschol close shead being heavily shelled by Nieuport
Battery, in company with Paschol, course was altered NW, across the banks, to Buoy "Y". About 6 miles S of "Y" Buoy a low flying aircraft lacked with 2 bombs which went well over. about 1 mile further on Lewis Gun fire was opened on another low flying enemy aircraft, who did not attack.
915 Berthed at Ramsgate.
915097 Left Ramsgate; set course by Route "X" for Dunkirke.
1640 Dunkirke abeam; air raid in progress, nearest bombs, aimed at Destroyer,* to 9 cable from this vessel.
725 Anchored 3' East of Dunkirke off Battery de Dunes;
com enced embarking Middlesex Regiment. Constant High combing Air Raids till dark; after dark low bombing and eachine gun raids. 23.50 All available Mid lesex Regiment embarked.
0002 Weighed, and set course by Route "X" for Ramsgate.
0100 Dunkirke abeam. 0900 Berthed at Ramsgate;
Reported ship unable to proceed to sea without repairs.
Dalla Operation "Dynamo" cancelled. 22.00 Proceed from
Inner
Basin to anchor in
Roads.
00 Sailed from Ramsgate for Newhaven. 2000 Berhhed Newhaven.
05 Sailed from Hewhaven for Poble. 1807 Amchored off Poole.
III - Proceeded into Poole Harbour.
Paid Off: Crew returned to R.N.B Portsmouth by train.
Lieutenant
Commander.

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GOSPORT,
June 6th 1940.
I have the honour to submit the following report of the ceedings of H.M.S. "DOLPHIN'S" Power Hoat.
The boat sailed from Gosport at 1915 on Wednesday 29th with orders to proceed to Ramsgate with all despatch, aining overnight at Newhaven, or if it should not be possible reach there before dark, to make Littlehampton. Owing to ay in sailing and to adverse weather conditions it was only sible to make the latter port at 2200. The Dutch motor mch M.73 had arrived about 15 minutes previously.
80 gallons of petrol were embarked from H.M.S. Peregrine the motor boat proceeded to Ramsgate in company with M.73.
arrival off Dover at 1400, owing to shortage of petrol comed with the uncertainty of navigation by the boat's compass the prevailing fog, it was decided to enter the harbour to uel. Considerable delay was necessary at the contraband control
R before entering and also before fuelling at the petrol y, and it was not before 1900 that orders were received n the Naval Base that the boat was not to proceed to Ramsgate was to be held in readiness to proceed to sea at short notice.
Orders were given at 0030 on 31st May for H.M.S. "DOLPHIN'S"
to proceed with a similar boat from H.M.S. "EXCELLENT" to La
18 and Bray Dunes, respectively, the two boats to remain in any until within a short distance of the French coast.
ts and the route were supplied to each boat and information obtained that if there was a shortage of petrol on reaching destination if could be obtained from H.M.S. "HEBE".
Shortly after passing the North Goodwin Light Vessel it found that more petrol was being consumed than had been mated, mainly due to yawing caused by a considerable stern and swell, and "EXCELLENT'S" boat found it necessary to ce speed to about 8 knots.
Some 8 miles North West of Bray an ememy floating mine was and an attempt was made to sink it by rifle fire but this imprecticable owing to the unsteadiness of the boat. The oximate position of the mine was later reported.
At 1115 the boat arrived off La Panne, and, being short of ol, closed H.M.S. "HEBE" but was unable to obtain any from
As there were no other ships carrying petrol off La Panne, as thought desirable to return to Bray in order to have a onably safe margin of petrol before conveying troops.
rrival at Bray "EXCELLENT'S" boat signalled that she had ck a submerged object and required assistance. As I had told by a destroyer that the depth of water in that position
3 feet and had also been told by the Senior Officer at Bray e extremely careful not to get into shallow water, it was not idered advisable owing to the state of the sea to risk the los:
second boat. Another shallower draughted boat did, in fact to assist but ran aground.
20 gallons of petrol were obtained at Bray and the proceeded back to La Panne. Before reaching there, however, ships weighed and left under shell fire from shore batteries the town which was shortly afterwards occupied by the enemy.
msequence the motor boat returned to Bray.

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Enquiries were made at destroyers and other vessels ssent as to whether "DOLPHIN'S" boat could be of any sistance, but again, owing to the shallowness of the water
1 state of the sea it was not possible to go alongside the provised pier from which all troops were being embarked troops were at this time wading out to boats), nor was are a demand for a boat for towing purposes.
After consultation with the senior officer present to the usrfulness of this boat under the circumstances, was decided to obtain a tow back to Dover to refuel, and are it was hoped that another tow could be obtained back
Dunkirk, where, it was believed, the boat could be more fully employed. A tow was obtained from H.M.S. "SARGOSSA"
1415 and a return was made to Dover, where, after fuelling boat's return was reported to the Operations Room.
structions were given to stand by for futher orders which e to be given at 0400 next morning. These instructions e cancelled and no movement was made on Saturday 1st June.
On 2nd June "DOLPHIN'S" boat was attached to the icer in charge of small boats for towing and despatch poses in Dover harbour. She was 80 employed until noon
June 4th.
The crew of the boat were keen to return to Dunkirk a tow could be obtained, but after several enquiries it eared that the boat was considered unsuitable for the k and the boat had, unfortunately, to remain employed in er harbour. On 4th June Able Seaman Stepahns was lent coxswain of the Walmer lifeboat at his request, but shortly erwards all operations were cancelled.
The motor boat sailed from Dover at 1315 on June 4th
Littlehampton, arriving there at 2115. The following morning gallons of petrol were taken in and at 0915 the boat led for Portsmouth. A certain amount of engine trouble was erienced of a minor nature. The boat arrived at Fort ckhouse at 1245.
Considerable credit is due to Ldg. Morris who was charge of the engines and also to Ldg.Sto.Saunders, both of n working tirelessly to keep the motors in the best of con-
Lon, especially as the outward journey to Dover was made naximum revolutions and no engine trouble was experienced
11 the return journey. Credit is also due to Ldg.Sea.
ley, the coxswain of the boat.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant.
(Sgd) E.T.CORNISH-BOWDEN.
Sub-Lieutenant, R.N.
(s),
S. "DOLPHIN",
GOSPORT.

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Royal Naval Barracks,
Chatham.
10th June 1940.
the honour to submit a brief report of events mainly
.S. "Malcolu's" deck and signal log.
3 went by so quickly and one was so intent on one's of the job in hand that I find it difficult to deal of what occurred, or to do justice to the
X ships working nearby.
to period from 0800 to 1800 on 29th May during its largely concerned with trying to distribute ats to the best advantage between various beaches the ship ran almost solely as & ferry between ior and Dover.
connection I feel it should be pointed out how at have been for the Commanding Officers of
B than for a ship with & Captain (D) staff.
rs of these ships had to rely almost entirely thout the assistance of the additional officers ry little concerned with the work on the beaches
29th, which was before the very large number of rrived, but I must comment on the admirable work at Dunkirk Pier. These ships were handled with
988 under shell fire and bembing which would be
Majesty's Ships but which is an enormous credit and crews.
Lowing is & brief diary of events:-
1422 Slipped from North Western Wall Ports.
2010 Spoke Dover. Ordered to proceed to beaches
East of Dunkirk by route Y with H.M.S. "Express",
H.M.S. "Eak", H.M.S. "Shikari" and H.M.S.
"Scimitar" in company.
0215 Anchored off No.8 S. Buydootte buoy. Sent in one whaler in tow of "Express's" motor boat,
Sub-Lieutenant Brooke-Alder, R.N.R. in charge, with orders to investigate and commence embarking soldiers if a concentration had been found.
0245 Sent in second whaler in tow or another ship's motor boat. Put Lieutenant Nelson, R.N.V.R.
in charge with similar orders.
0630 Closed abandoned shore motor boat, which we repaired. Sent First Lieutenant in shore to beach a schuyt for use as a. pier for boats embarking soldiers on shore.
0945 "Shikari" came alongside bringing First Lieutenant and E.R.A. from shore motor boat which broke down completely and had to be abandoned.

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From 1500 onwards heavy bombing took place on beaches,
Dunkirk and ships during which "Malcolm" was straddled and machine gunned.
630
Proceeded alongside "Clan Macalister" (she had brought a number of A.L.C's which were then in use embarking soldiers from shore. I had previously ordered her to remain off the beach and fill up with troops) who had been hit by a bomb and was on fire aft. Embarked the soldiers and wounded members of the crew from "Clan
Macalister" and instructed her that she might return as soon as she could get under way. By this time I had approximately 600 soldiers and a number of wounded on board.
800
Proceeded to Dover via route Y.
940
Spitfire aircraft crashed near ship in position
VXWY 1902. Aircraft broke into small fragments with no trace of survivors.
200
Secured alonguide "Icarus" at Admiralty Pier, disembarked soldiers and wounded.
128
Secured at Eastern Arm, embarked 140 tons of oil fuel and ammunition.
618
Proceeded by route X.
310
Arrived Dunkirk
333
Secured at E. Fier. Embarked approximately 1000
soldiers.
352
Slipped and proceeded to Dover via route X.
05
Berthed alongaide transport at Admiralty Pier.
Disembarked soldiers. "Shikari" alongaide me also disembarking.
08
Slipped and proceeded.
10
Alongaide Eastern Pier Dunkirk. Embarked approximately 1000 soldiers.
00
Slipped
50
Secured alongside "whitehall" at Admiralty Pier and disembarked soldiers including two German prisoners who were put in the forecastle cable locker.
23
Proceeded.
50
Delayed trying to pick up light on No.6 W. Buoy,
Snow Bank. Finally, hearing No.7 W. whistle buoy ship's estimated position being just North of and assisted by use of andice, cleared Snouw Bank.
12
Spoke "Ivanhoe" off Dunkirk.
20
Spoke S.N.O. Dunkirk, entered.

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0130 Owing to my misjudgment of distances in the dark was in heavy collision with
Dunkirk Pier with considerable damage to ship's forefect, but making no water about the forepeak bulkhead.
0215 Finally secured alongside. Embarked
1000 troops and proceeded.
0600 Secured at Admiralty Pier. Disembarked soldiers.
0643 Slipped and, after considerable search for oil berth secured alongside Eastern
Arm and embarked oil fuel.
1135 slipped.
1430 Arrived Dunkirk and secured Eastern Pier.
Embarked approximately 1000 soldiers.
Soldiers were coming down slowly at this time and demolition stores were put on shore at request of Commander Clouston, acting as Piermaster, in order that breach might be blown in Pier if necessary to anable last beach party to embark in motor boats.
1747 Slipped and proceeded Dover via route X.
1941 Picked up crew (2) of crashed British
Fighter Defiant.
2125 Secured alongside Admiralty Pier and disembarked soldiers. Some delay was caused in landing by the difficulty of disembarking the wounded airman and their disposal.
2346 Proceeded.
turday 1st June
Weather was thick and ship was in collision with French trawler which altered to port when sighted right ahead on opposite course. Ship was holed abreast the bridge port side above the water line,
D.G. circuit being severed. Visibility at this time and place was about 50 yards.
0309 Arrived off Dunkirk Pier. Spoke
"Wercester who was outside lying off.
Entrance was obscured by clouds of black smoke. At this time the Engineer Officer informed me that he had used up the water in reserve feed tank and had run down one boiler and anticipated being able to steam for another 2 hours approximately.
0315 Entered. Secured alongside Eastern Pier which was crowded with soldiers and no other ships alongside. Embarked approximately 1000 soldiers. Soon after this other destroyers and transports entered.

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0442 Slipped and proceeded to Dover via route X.
0758 Secured alongside "Anthony" at Admiralty Pier.
Disembarked approximately 1000 soldiers.
0850 Secured alongside "Sandhurst" for distilled water and repairs.
1318 Blipped from "Sandhurst" (no tugs were available) and proceeded although unable to obtain permission from Vice-Admiral, Dover.
At the Eastern entrance was ordered by Vice-Admiral,
Dover to return. Secured to
No.9 buoy and subsequently reverted to one hour and then 21 hours notice to steam.
Whilst alongside "Sandhurst" ship's company were very exhausted and, but for the fine example of Officers and Petty Officers, might have given way. It was perhaps fortunate that Vice Admiral, Dover shortly after this put the ship at longer notice and gave them a nights rest. The spirit of the ship's company the next day was immensely improved.
1930
Fuelled from "War Sepoy".
2215
Secured to No.11 buoy.
In harbour. During forenoon diving party examined propellers, ship's company cleaned up ship and mess decks and piped down at 1050.
2000
Embarked scaling ladders.
2206 Slipped and proceeded to be off Dunkirk at
0200 in accordance with Vice-Admiral, Dover's
1715 and 1740/2/6.
145 Arrived off Dunkirk. Several destroyers and small vessels were lying off awaiting their turn to proceed alongside.
212 Ordered by R.A.D. via D.1 that all destroyers were to return to Dover except two detailed by me. "Malcolm" and "whitshed" were detailed, the remainder sailed.
248 R.A.D. ordered all destroyers return to Dover which we did empty, to our sorrow.
530 Secured alongside "Codrington" at Eastern Arm.
600
Embarked new A.S.dome.
730
Embarked victuals for French troops and 2
French Naval ratings to assist in their embarkation.
108
Slipped so as to be off Dunkirk in accordance with Vice- Admiral, Dover's 1224/3/6.
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also "Locust" lying off, embarking men from small craft coming out from the inner harbour. Ships proceeded in and berthed in accordance with R.A.D's orders.
Secured alongside Eastern Pier. Embarked approximately
800 French troops. This disappointing number was due to difficulty of stowing French troops with the enormous packs they carried. The ship seemed fuller than it had ever been. While "Malcolm" was alongside mbarking troops, "Locust" had completed embarkation of troops from small boats and signalled she had room for about another 100 or so and procesded alongside pier ahead of "Malcola" at about 0225 and filled up.
This was not part of the duties for which she had been detailed. Light was not then far off and I consider this showed initiative and courage on the part of the
Commanding Officer of "Locust" whose name is unknown to me.
About this time R.A.D. told - verbally by loud speaker from & N.T. B. that the last two ships were to use their discretion about remaining later than 0230 and
"Express" was told by as to leave not later than 0300.
It is understood that she remained until 0318 before hoving off full of French troops and the Naval Beach
Party, which I consider 40st creditable to the
Commanding Officer, Captain J. Bickford.
lipped. Outside Dunkirk not "Shikari" and ignalled her to return to Dover. Found she was acorting a block ship. At this time a magnetic dne exploded alongside the block ship just after
Malcolm" passed her at about a half cable's distance.
to 1a understood from subsequent signals that "Shikari"
ent alongside to take off further French troops who ere still on the pier. In the circumstances I
onsider this showed courage and initiative on the art of the Commanding "fficer, Lieutenant Commander
.N.A. Richardson, R.N. Beach Party had already ean embarked in "Express" and destroyers had been rdored to return to Dover. on way back during hick weather near North Goodwin heard cries of istress in the water and picked up survivors, atnly soldiers, from "Schuyt" which had been ank by collision with one of our minesweepers.
French motor boat who was picking up survivors and hose propeller had been disabled by wreekage, sked me for a tow. I took her in tow and bund that Admiral Abrial, French Commander-inhief, Dunkirk, was on board her.
scured alongside Admiralty Pier and disembarked rench troops and French Commander-in-Chief who
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behaviour of officers and ship's company of "Malcolm"
had hoped for. The ship's company had had a very stowing ammunition, etc., and hurrying the ship tsmouth. "Malcolm" slipped with a good deal of the
11 on the Upper Deck which was stowed below during the er.
First Lieutenant and Engineer Officer, who replaced
Ities, only joined shortly before sailing, and the short of a Gunner (T) and about 15 ratings, previous had not been replaced.
bmit the following names of Officers and Ratings ticular fortitude and ability and on whom I relied
D.B.N. Mellis, R.N.,
I.M.D. Cox, R.N.,
R.J. Robertson, R.A.N., rineer A.G. Scoggins,
Officer R.E.Lines, O.N.C/J.14870, P.N.11254, er W.A.R.Hooper, O.N. D/JX.142642, or A.G.Cooper O.N. C/J.105794
er E.W.Simpson, O.N. C/J.95860
Leading Seaman R.F.R., Ch/B.24792
eading Seaman, O.N. C/JX.130453,
Able Seaman, L.T.O. O.N. C/J.78426
Able Seaman, R.F.R. C.N.Ch/B.23901 (late C/J.100758)
Yeoman of Signals, JX.129457
* 2nd Class R.W.Atkinson, C/M/X.4700
Class LAG. Dyer, C/M.39382
Class W.S. Grinmett, O.N. C/KX.90969
Petty Officer Steward, O.N. L.6194, P.N. 4995.
enant Mellis navigated the ship between Dunkirk and assages in difficult weather conditions. At my ok the ship alongside on two occasions at Dunkirk ed my own judgment and eyesight in the dark. He
Ian Macalister" when "Malcolm" went alongside ad been bombed and set on fire, and greatly assisted the fire on board and rallied "Clan Macalister's"
ared to be quite oblivious of any personal danger seemed to enjoy making estimates of where bombs would are falling.
enant Cox, only joined as First Lieutenant recently, lity and enterprise:
keeping a broken down shore motor boat going, with one
Ine only running and beaching a schuyt to form a pier assist embarkation from whalers.
eding "Clan Macalister", putting out her fire which it ned at that time must explode her ammunition storage rallying her crew.
nising the ship for the embarkation and stowage of iers. He obtained the confidence and co-operation of ship's company although 80 newly joined.

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Lieutenant R.J. Robertson whose name I have forwarded to on a previous occasion for his great coolness and assistance to ersonally on the bridge, and his admirable organisation and rol of the signal department.
Mr Seoggins, Warrant Engineer, for his successful management
10 Angine Room Department in conditions of great difficulty and peril. The ship had been much shaken up by previous bombing, ell as that at Dunkirk, with the consequent leaking steam joints, are of the evaporating plant, etc., so that the average temperature he Engine Room was between 140° and 150°. In spite of this no akes upon manceuvring valves were made though this temperature eased the fatigue of the Engine Room personnel enormously.
After previously warning mo of the shortage of distilled r, he kept the ship running until the last possible moment or reserve feed tank and two boilers run down).
To the first four named Petty Officers the good behaviour the ship's company is largely due. On this and other occasions
/ have shown qualities of real leadership.
Chief Petty Officer Lines was chief assistant to the at -ieutenant in ambarking and stowing troops.
Petty Officer Hooper, Torpedo Gunners Nate, has been ing as Gunner T. for the last three weeks in the absence of
Wright wounded. The Torpedo Party, their action service iously not being required for a great deal of the time, were di for all the odd jobs which came along. Whalers crews, work the jetty, placing demolition charges on the pier and landing to assist securing "Malcolm". Their very good work WELD largely to the influence of this Petty fficer. In addition to this sade a good job of repairing the D.G. circuit at night during the le after It was severed in a collision and he kept me reminded render war heads and depth charges safe by removing primers at table times, such as alongside the pier when the bomb risk atly exceeded any chance of meeting enemy destroyers. He has qualities and knowledge which would fit him for the position of nor T.
Petty Officer Cooper, Chief Boatswain's Mate, for his artable cheerfulness, influence and encouragement to the ship's pany over any work in hand whilst under fire were invaluable.
Petty Officer Simpson, Captain of A Gun and the forecastle, his quickness in securing ship's bow to pier, acting slip ropes
O₂ etc., working on board or on jetty as necessary.
Leading Seaman Sowerby and Leading Seaman Hart who worked cessfully all the first day without relief as coxswains of whalers the beaches. They both showed great powers of endurance, physical mental and were also invaluable in directing the stowing of the oga when embarking from the pier.
Able Seaman Clarks for his great assistant to Petty Officer
002 in placing demolition charges and generally assisting Petty lear Hooper.
Able Seaman Jacobs for his coolness and good handling of
DD of forecastle and being first away and taking charge as coxswain the whaler when picking up survivors on two occasions.

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man of Signals Halls for his unvarying coolness and and accuracy in his work on the bridge under fire
TWO previous occasions.
of B.R.A. Atkinson for his good work in absence of
Officer (killed) before Mr Seoggins joined at Portsmouth.
due to his efforts that the ship got away from early and for his consistent and able support of the
Engineer Officer.
todo Dyer for repairing and getting under way the are motor boat which was of great assistance in soldiers from the beach and subsequent good work
Room.
ker Crimmett for successfully running an abandoned otor boat for the whole of the first day without the boat became useless and was finally abandoned.
by Officer Steward Mokes, the senior of the Officers'
card, who toiled unceasingly, when not at action providing sandwiches and tea for the officers and nel and for the many soldiers, Officers and others ed in Captain's and Officers' cabins aft. He ed cheerful and willing although almost exhausted
$ days' work.
a enormously impressed by the coolness and efficiency nd Naval ratings of the Beach Party on the pier at these I can name only Captain N.O.D. Ellwood and
Clouston. What I saw of their work, their control rs, and embarkation arrangements, were in accordance traditions of the Royal Navy.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Captain, R.N.
al, Dover,
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Dynams 226.
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Royal Naval Barracks,
Chathan.
10th June 1940.
:
I have the honour to submit a brief report of events mainly mpiled from H.M.S. "Maleolm's" deck and signal log.
The days went by so quickly and one was so intent on one's
B small section of the job in hand that I find It difficult to member a great deal of what occurred, or to do justice to the od work of other ships working nearby.
Afterths period from 0200 to 1800 on 29th May during ich "Malcolm" was largely concerned with trying to distribute atroyers and boats to the best advantage between various beaches xl Dunkirk Pier, the ship ran almost solely as & ferry between inkirk Eastern Pier and Dover.
In this connection I feel It should be pointed out how
10h harder it mut have been for the Commanding Officers of rivate destroyers than for a ship with & Captain (D)'s staff.
amanding Officers of these ships had to rely almost entirely
1 themselves, without the assistance of the additional officers orne in & londer.
I was very little conne ned with the work on the beaches ftar Wednesday, 29th, which was bafore the very large number of uxiliary boats arrived, but I must comment on the admirable work s the transports at Dunkirk Pier. These ships were handled with kill and a coolness under shell fire and bombing which would be apected from His Majasty's Ships but which is an enermous credit
0 their maters and crows.
The following 13 a brief diary of events:-
usaday, 28th 1422 Slipped from North Western Wall Ports.
2010 Spoke Dover. Ordered to proceed to beaches
Zast of Dunkirk by route: with H.M.S. "Express",
H.M.S. "Sak", H.N.S. "Shikari" and H.V.S.
"Scinitar" in company.
sdussday,29th
0215 Anchored off No.8 S. Luydootte buoy. sent in one whaler in tow 05 *Express's* motor boat,
Sub-Lieutenant Brooke-Alder, R.N.R. in charge, with orders to investigate and consence embarking soldiers If a concentration had been found.
0245 Sent in second shaler in tow of another ship's motor boat. Put Lieutenant Nelson, R.N.V.E.
in charge with similar orders.
0630 Closed abandoned shore motor bost, which we repaired. Sent First Lieutenant in shore to beach a schuyt for use as a pier for boats embarking soldiers on shore.
0945 "Shikari" came alongaide bringing First Lieutenant and H.R.A. from shore motor boat which broke down completely and had to be abandoned.

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From 1500 onwards heavy bombing took place on beaches,
Dunkirk and ships during which "Malcolm" was straddled and machine gunned.
630
Proceeded alongside "Clan Macalister" (she had brought a number of A.L.C's which were then in use embarking soldiers from shore. I had previously ordered her to remain off the beach and fill up with troops) who had been hit by a bomb and was on fire aft. Embarked the soldiers and wounded members of the crew from "Clan
Macalister" and instructed her that she might return as soon as she could get under way. By this time I had approximately 600 soldiers and a number of wounded on board.
800
Proceeded to Dover via route Y.
940
Spitfire aircraft crashed near ship in position
VXWX 1902. Aircraft broke into small fragments with no trace of survivors.
200
Secured alongside "Icarus" at Admiralty Pier, disembarked soldiers and wounded.
128
Secured at Eastern Arm, embarked 140 tons of oil fuel and ammunition.
518
Proceeded by route X.
320
Arrived Dunkirk
333
Secured at E. Pier. Embarked approximately 1000
soldiers.
352
Slipped and proceeded to Dover via route X.
05
Berthed alongaide transport at Admiralty Pier.
Disembarked soldiers. "Shikari" alongside me also disembarking.
08
Slipped and proceeded.
10
Alongaide Eastern Pier Dunkirk. Embarked approximately 1000 soldiers.
00
Slipped
50
Secured alongside "Whitehall" at Admiralty Pier and disembarked soldiers including two German prisoners who were put in the forecastle cable locker.
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Proceeded.
50
Delayed trying to pick up light on No.6 W. Buoy, ship's estimated position being just North of
Snow Bank. Finally, hearing No.7 W. whistle buoy and assisted by use of asdics, cleared Snouw Bank.
12
Spoke "Ivanhoe" off Dunkirk.
20
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0130 Owing to my misjudgment of distances in the dark was in heavy collision with
Dunkirk Pier with considerable damage to ship's forefect, but making no water about the forepeak bulkhead.
0215 Finally secured alongside. Embarked
1000 troops and proceeded.
0600 Secured at Admiralty Pier. Disembarked soldiers.
0643 Slipped and, after considerable search for oil borth secured alongside Bastern
Are and embarked oil fuel.
1135 slipped.
1630 Arrived Dunkirk and secured Eastern Pier.
Embarked approximately 1000 soldiers.
Soldiers were casing down slowly at this time and demolition stores were put on shore at request of Commander Clouston, acting as Picrmaster, in order that breach night be blown in Pier if necessary to sumblemat beach party to embark in motor boats.
1747 Slipped and proceeded Dover via route X.
1941 Picked up crew (2) of crashed British
Fighter Defiant.
2125 Secured alongside Admiralty Pier and disembarked soldiers. Some delay was caused in landing by the difficulty of disembarking the wounded airman and their disposal.
2346 Proceeded.
turday 1st June
Weather was thick and ship was in collision with French truvier which altered to port when sighted right ahead on opposite course. ship was holed abreast the bridge port side above the water line,
D.O. circuit being severed. Visibility at this time and place was about 50 yards.
0309 Arrived off Dunkirk Pier. Spoke
"Norcestor who was outside lying off.
Entrance was obscured by clouds of black smke. At this time the Engineer Officer informed - that he had used up the water in reserve feed tank and had run down one boiler and anticipated being able to steam for another 20 hours approximately.
0315 Entered. secured alongside Eastern Pier which was crowded with soldiers and DD
other ships alongside. Embarked approximately 1000 soldiers. Soon after this other destroyers and transports entered.

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0442 Slipped and proceeded to Dover via route X.
0758
Secured alongside "Anthony" at Admiralty Pier.
Disembarked approximately 1000 soldiers.
0850 Secured alongside "Sandhurst" for distilled water and repairs.
1318
Blipped from "Sandhurst" (no tuge were available) and proceeded although unable to obtain cermission from Vice-Admirel, Dover.
At the Sastern entrance was ordered by Vice-Admirel,
Dover to return. Secured to
No.9 buoy and subsequently reverted to one hour and then 21 hours notice to steam.
Whilst alongside "Sandhurst" ship's company were very exhausted and, but for the fine example of Officers and Petty Officers, might have given way. It YES perhaps fortunate that Vice Admiral, Dover shortly after this put the ship at longer notice and gave them a nights rest. The spirit of the ship's company the next day was imensely improved.
1930
Fuelled from "War Sepay".
2215
Secured to No.11 buoy.
2nd June
In herbour. During forenoon diving party examined propellers, ship's company cleaned up ship and mess decis and piped down at 1050.
2000
Embarked scaling ladders.
2206
Slipped and proceeded to be off Dunkirk at
0200 in accordance with Vice-Admiral, Dover's
1715 and 1740/2/6.
3rd June 0145
Arrived off Dunkirk. Several destroyers end small vessels were lying off awaiting their turn to proceed alongside.
0212 Ordered by R.A.D. via D.1 that all destroyers were to return to Dover except two detailed by me. "Halcolm" and "shitshed" were detailed, the remainder sailed.
0248 R.A.D. ordered all destroyers return to Dover which we did empty, to our sorrow.
0530
Secured alongside "Codrington" at Eastern Arm.
1600
Embarked new A.S.dome.
1730
Embarked victuals for French troops and 2
French Naval ratings to assist in their embarkation.
2108 Slipped BO as to be off Dunkirk in accordance with Vice- Admirel, Dover's 1224/3/6.
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also "Locust" lying off, embarking men from small craft coming out from the inner harbour. Ships proceeded in and berthed in accordance with R.A.D's orders.
0210 Secured alongaide Eastern Pier. Embarked approximately
800 French troops. This disappointing number was due to difficulty of stowing French troops with the enormous packs they carried. The ship seened fuller than 10 had over been. shile "Malcoln" was alongside embarking troops, "Leoust" had completed embarkation of troops from small boats and signalled she had room for about another 100 or 30 and proceeded alongside pier ahoad of "Malcolm" at about 0225 and filled up.
This was not part of the duties for which she had been detailed. Light was not then far off and I consider this showed initiative and courage on the part of the
Commanding Officer of "Locust" whose name is unknown to 10.
About this time R.A.D. told as verbally by loud speaker from & H.P. B. that the last two ships were to use their discretion about recaining.later than 0230 and
"Express" was told by no to loave not later than 0300.
It 1s understood that she remained until 0318 before shoving off full or French troops and the Naval Beach
Party, which 1 consider gost creditable to the
Commanding Officer, Captain i. llickford.
0245 Slipped. Cutaide Dunkirk not "Shikari" and signalled her to return to Dover. Peund she was escorting & blook ship. At this time a magnetic nine exploded alonguids the block ship just after
"Malcolm" passed her at about a half cuble's distance.
It la understand from subsequent signals that "Shikari"
went alongaide to take off further French troops who
1020 still on the pier. In the circumstances I
consider this showed courage and initiative on the part of the Commanding "fficor, Licutenant Commander
H.N.A. Richardson, R.N. Beach Party had already been embarked in "Express" and destroyers had been ordered to return to Dover. on way back during thick weather near North Goodwin heard cries of distress in the unter and picked up survivors, mainly soldiers, from "Schuyt" which had been aunk by collision with one of our minesweepers.
A French motor boat who was picking up survivors and whose propeller had been disabled by wreckage, asked 130 for a tow. I took her in tow and found that Admiral Abrial, French Commander-in-
Chief, Dunkirk, was on board her.
0600 Secured alongaide Admiralty Pier and disembarked approx. French troops and French Comander-In-chief who was received by Vice-Admiral, Dover.

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behaviour of officers and ship's company of "Malcolm"
had hoped for. The ship's company had had a very stowing summition, etc., and hurrying the ship temouth. "Malcolm" slipped with a good deal of the
11 on the Upper Deek which was stowed below during the ar.
First Lieutenant and Engineer Officer, who replaced
Ities, only joined shortly before sailing, and the short of a Gunner (7) and about 15 ratings, previous had not been replaced.
bmit the following names of Officers and Ratings ticular fortitude and ability and on whom I relied
D.B.N. Mellis, R.B.,
I.H.D. Cox, R.N.,
R.J. Robertson, R.A.N., gineer A.O. Seoggins,
Officer Refilines, O.N.C/J.14870, P.N.11254, ser W.A.R.Hooper, O.N. D/JX.142642, or A.G.Cooper O.N. C/J.105794
or E.W.Simpson, O.N. C/J.95860
Leading Seaman R.F.R., Ch/B.24792
Leading seaman, O.N. C/JX.130453,
Able Searan, L.T.O. O.N. C/J.78426
Able Seamen, R.F.R. 0.M.Ch/3.23901 (late C/J.100758)
Yearsen of signals,.129457
2nd Class R.W.Atkinson, C/M/X.4700
Class LA.G. Dyer, C/M.39382
Class W.S. Grimmett, 0.3. C/TX.90969
Petty Officer Stoward, O.N. L.6194, P.N. 4995.
tenant Hellis navigated the ship between Dunkirk and assages in difficult weather conditions. At my ok the ship alongside on two occasions at Dunkirk ed my own judgment and eyesight in the dark. He lan Macalister" when "Malcolm" went alongside ad been bombed and set on fire, and greatly assisted the fire on board and rellied "Clan Necalister's"
ared to be quite oblivious of any personal danger seemed to enjoy making estimates of where bombs would are felling.
enant Cox, only joined as First Lieutenant recently,
11ity and enterprise:
keeping a broken down shore motor boat going, with one the only running and beaching a schuyt to form a pier assist embarkation from whalers.
rding "Clan Macalister", putting out her fire which it ned at that time must explode her ammunition storage rellying her crew.
anising the ship for the embarkation and stowage of liers. lie obtained the confidence and co-operation of ship's company although DO newly joined.

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L'Leutenant R.J. Robertson whose name I have forwarded to on % preMens occasion for his great coolness and assistance to preonally on the bridge, and his admirable organisation and rol of the signal department.
My Seoggins, Warrant Engineer, for his successful management be Engine Room Department in conditions of great difficulty and all as that at Dunkirk, with the consequent leaking steam joints, peril. The ship had been much shaken up by provious bombing, are of the ovaporating Plant, ecc., so that the average temperature he Engine Room was between 140° and 150°. In spite of this no also upon manceuvring valves were made though this temperature cased the fatigue of the Engine Room personnel encrmously.
After proviously warning 100 of the shortage of distilled
II, he kept the ship running until the last possible monent or reserve feed tank and two boilers run down).
To the first four named Patty Officers the good behaviour the ship's company is largely due. On this and other occasions
7 have shown qualities of real leadership.
Chief Petty Officer Lines was chief assistent to the at -feutenant in embarking and stowing troops.
Patty officer Hooper, Torpedo Cunners Nato, has been the as Cunner T. for the last three weeks in the absence of
Wright wounded. The Torgedo Party, their action service isualy not being required for a great deal of the time, were c for all the add jobs which came along. Thalers crews, work the jetty, placing demolition charges on the pier and landing
1 to assist securing "Malcolm".,Their very good work was largely
1 to the influence of this Pobty fficor. In addition to this made at good job of repairing the circuit at night during the
* after is was sovered in a collision and he kept me reminded remier was heada and depth charges sare by removing primers at
Itable times, such as alongaide the pier whom the borb risk mtly exceeded any chance of meeting energy destroyers. Se has
3 qualities and knowledge which would fit him for the position of mer T.
Potty Officer Cooper, Chief Boatswain's Nate, for his variable chearfulness, influence and encouragement to the ship's spany over any work in hand whilst under fire ware involuable.
Petty Officer stapson, Captain of A Gun and the forecastle, his quickness in securing ship's bow to piar, acting slip ropes
10, otc., working on board or on jetty as necessary.
Loading Seaman Sowerby and Leading Seaman Hart who worked ocessfully all the first day without relief as coxewalns of whalers the beaches. They both showed great powers of endurance, physical
1 mental and were also invaluable in directing the stowing or the popo when embarking from the pier.
Able Feanan Clarks for his great assistant to Petty Officer per in placing demolition charges and generally assisting Petty lear Hooper.
Able Seaman Jacobs for his coolness and good handling of
08 of forecastle and being first away and taking charge as coxsumin the whaler whom picking up survivors on two occasions.

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Yearsm of Signals Halls for his unvarying coolness and theerfulness and accuracy in his work on the bridge under fire m this and two previous cocasions.
Chief B.R.A. Atkinson for his good work in absence of the Engineer Officer (killed) before Mr Seoggins joined at Portsmouth.
It was partly due to his efforts that the ship got away from
Portsmouth 30 early and for his consistent and able support of the newly joined Engineer Officer.
B.R.A. Dyer for repairing and getting under way the abandoned shore motor beat which was of great assistance in ambarking the soldiers from the beach and subsequent good work
In the Engine Room.
Stoker Grimmet for successfully running an abandoned destroyer's motor boat for the whole of the first day without relief until the boat became useless and was finally abandoned.
Patty officer Steward Mokes, the senior of the officers'
Stowards on board, who totlod uneeasingly, when not at action stations, In providing sandwiches and tes for the officers and bridge personnel and for the many soldiers, Officers and others who were stowed in Captain's and officers' cabins aft. No always appeared cheerful and willing although almost exhausted after & long 8 days' work.
I was enormously impressed by the coolness and efficiency of Officers and Naml ratings of the Beach Party on the pier at
Dunkiris. or these I oan name only Captain N.O.D. Ellwood and
Commander J.O. Clounton. What I saw of their work, their control of the soldiers, and embarkation arrangements, vore in accordance with the best traditions of the Royal Havy.
I have the honour to be, sir,
Your obsidient Servant,
Captain, R.N.
The Vice-Achiral, Dever,
Dover Castle,
Dover.
VIOE ADMI
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Depranes zzbo 2421
Royal Naval Barracks,
Chathem.
10th June 1940.
I have the honour to submit a brief report of events mainly upiled from H.M.S. "Malcolm's" deak and signal 103.
The days went by 30 quickly and one was so intent on one's
11 small section of the job In hand that I find it difficult to nember a great deal of what occurred, or to do Justice to the od work of other ships working nearby.
After the period from 0200 to 1800 on 89th May during ich "Malcolm" was largely concerned with trying to distribute stroyers and boats to the best advantage between various beaches d Dunkirk Pier, the ship ren almost solely as a ferry between nktrk Eastern Pier and Dover.
In this connection I feel It should be pointed out how ch harder it must have been for the Commanding Officers of ivate destroyers than for of ship with a Captain (D) staff.
unnanding Officers of these ships had to rely almost entirely themselves, without the assistance or the additional officers who in a leader.
I was very little concerned with the work on the beaches
"tar Eadnesday, 29th, which WAS bafore the very large member of miliary boats arrived, but I must comment on the admirable work the transports at Dunkirk Pier. These ships were handled with dill and a coolness under shell fire and bombing which would be spooted from His Majesty's Ships but which is an snormous credit their maters and crews.
The following 1a a brief diary of events:-
eaday,
28th
1422 slipped from North Western Well Ports.
2010 Spoke Dover. Ordered to proceed to beaches
East of Dunkirk by route Y with H.M.S. "Express",
H.M.S. "Esk", H.M.S. "Shikart" and H.V.S.
"Scimitar" in company.
dneaday, 29th
0215 Anchored off No.8 S. Zuydootte buoy. Sent in one whaler in tow of "Express's" motor boat,
Sub-Lieutemant Brooke-Alder, R.N.R. in charge, with orders to investigate and consience embarking soldiers If a concentration had been found.
0245 Sent in second shaler in tow of another ship's motor boat. Put Lieutenant Nelson, R.N.V.E.
in charge with similar orders.
0630 Closed abandoued shore motor boat, which we repaired. Sent First Lisutenant in shore to beach a schuyt for use as a pier for boats embarking soldiers on shore.
0945 "Shikari" came alongside bringing First Lieutenant and N.R.A. from shore motor boat which broke down completely and had to be abandoned.

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From 1500 onwards heavy bombing took place on beaches,
Dunkirk and ships during which "Malcolm" was straddled and machine gunned.
1630
Proceeded alongside "Clan Macalister" (she had brought a number of A.L.C's which were then in use embarking enldiers from shore. I had previously ordered her to remain off the beach and fill up with troops) who had been hit by a bomb and was on fire aft. Embarked the soldiers and sounded members of the arew from "Clan
Macalister" and instructed her that she might return as soon as she could get under way. By this time I had approximately 600 soldiers and a number of wounded on board.
1800
Proceeded to Dover via route Y.
1940
VISA 1902. Aircraft broke into small fragments
Spitfire aircraft crashed near ship in position with no trace of survivors.
2200
Secured alongside "Icarus" at Admiralty Pier, disembarked soldiers and wounded.
30th 0128
Secured at Eastern Arm, embarked 140 tons of oil fuel and ammunition.
0518
Proceeded by route X.
0820
Arrived Dunkirk
0833
Secured at E. Pier. Embarked approximately 1000
soldiers.
0852
Slipped and proceeded to Dover via route X.
1205
Disembarked soldiers. "shikari" alongside me
Berthed alongaide transport at Admiralty Pier.
also disemberking.
1308
Slipped and proceeded.
1610
Alongaide Eastern Pier Dunkirk. Embarked approximately 1000 soldiers.
1700
Slipped
1850
secured alongside "whitehall" at Admiralty German Pier prisoners and who were put in the forecastle cable disembarked soldiers including two looker.
2123
Proceeded.
bout 2350
Delayed trying to pick up light on No.6 W. Buoy, of ship's Bank. Finally, hearing No.7 W. whistle Bank. buoy estimated position being just North and Snow assisted by use of andies, cleared Snous
0112
Spoke "Ivanhoe" off Dunkirk.
0120
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0130 Owing to my misjudgment of distances in the dark was in heavy collision with
Dunkirk Plep with considerable damage to ship's forefoot, but making no water about the forepeak bulkhead.
0215 Finally secured alongside. Embarked
1000 troops and proceeded.
0800 Secured at Admiralty Pier. Disemberked soldiers.
0643 Slipped and, after considerable search for oil borth secured alongside Eastern
Arm and embarked oil fuel.
1135 slipped.
1430 Arrived Dunkirk and secured Eastern Pier.
Embarked approximately 1000 soldiers.
Soldiers were conting down slowly at this time and demolition stores were put on shore at request of Commander Cloustons acting as Piermaster, in order that breach night be blown in Pier if necessary to smable hat beach party to embark in motor boats.
1747 slipped and proceeded Dover via route X.
1941 Picked up orer (2) of crushed British
Fighter Defiant.
8185 secured alongaide Admiralty Pier and disembarked soldiers. Sono delay vas disambarking the wounded aiream and their caused in landing by the difficulty of disposal.
2346
Proceeded.
turday 1st June with French trander which altered to part weather was thick and ship was in collision when sighted right ahead on opposite course. ship was holed abreast the
D.O. circuit being severed. visibility bridge port side above the unter line, at this time and place was about 50 yards.
0309 Arrived off Dunkirk Pier. Spoke
Entrence use obscured by clouds of black
"Norcester who was outside lying off.
informed - that be had used up the water smke. At this time the ingineer Officer boiler and anticipated being able to stoms in reserve feed tank and had run down one for another 2 hours approximately.
0315 Entered. Secured alongaide Eastern Pier which was crowded with soldiers and DO
other ships alongside. Embarked approx- this other destroyers and transports entered.
imately 1000 soldiers. Soon after

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0442 Slipped and proceeded to Dover via route X.
0758
Secured alongside "Anthony" at Admiralty Pier.
Disembarked approximately 1000 soldiers.
0850 Secured alongside "Sandhurst" for distilled water and repairs.
1318
slipped from "Sandhurst" (no tugs were available) and procesded although unable to
At the Eastern entrance was ordered by Vice-Admiral, obtain cermission from Vice-Admiral, Dover.
Dover to return. Secured to
No.9 buoy and subsequently reverted to one hour and then 2/2 hours notice to steam.
Whilst alongside "Sandhurst" ship's company were very exhausted and, but for the fine example of Officers and Petty Officers, might have given way. It was perhaps fortunate that Vice Admiral, Dover shortly after this put the ship at longer notice and gave them a nights rest. The spirit of the ship's company the next day was immensely improved.
1930 Fuelled from "War Sepoy".
2215
Secured to No.11 buoy.
2nd June
In harbour. During forenoon diving party up ship and mess decks and piped down at 1050.
examined propellers, ship's company cleaned
2000
Embarked scaling ladders.
2206
0200 in accordance with Vice-Admiral, Dover's
Slipped and proceeded to be off Dunkirk at
1715 and 1740/2/6.
3rd
June
0145
Arrived off Dunkirk. Several destroyers and small vessels were lying off awaiting their turn to proceed alongside.
0212 Ordered by R.A.D. via D.1 that all destroyers were to return to Dover except two detailed by me. "Halcolm" and "whitshed" were detailed, the remainder sailed.
0248 R.A.D. ordered all destroyers return to Dover which we did empty, to our sorrow.
0530 Secured alongside "Codrington" at Eastern Arm.
1600 Embarked new A.S.dome.
1730
Embarked victuals for French troops and 2
French Naval ratings to assist in their embarkation.
2108
with Vice- Admiral, Dover's 1224/3/6.
Slipped so as to be off Dunkirk in accordance
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also "Locust" lying off, embarking mon from small craft coming out from the inner harbour. Ships proceeded in and berthed in accordance with R.A.D's orders.
0210 Secured alongaide Eastern Pier. Embarked approximately
800 French troops. This disappointing number was due to difficulty of stowing French troops with the enormous packs they carried. The ship seemed fuller than it had ever been. While "Malcoln" was alongside embarking troops, "Lecust" had completed embarkation of troops from small boats and signalled she had room for about another 100 or 30 and proceeded alongside pier ahead of "Malcolm" at about 0225 and filled up.
This WELD not part of the duties for which she had been detailed. Light was not then far off and I consider this showed initiative and courage on the part of the
Commanding Officer of "Locust" whose name is unknown to no.
About this time R.A.D. told = verbally by loud speaker from & N.T. B. that the last two ships were to use their discretion about remaining later than 0230 and
"Express" was told by me to leave not later than 0300.
It 1s understood that she remained until 0318 before shoving off full of French troops and the Naval Beach
Party, which I consider gost creditable to the
Commanding Officer, Captain J. Bickford.
0245 Slipped. Cutside Dunkirk not "Shikari" and signalled her to return to Dover. Found she vas escorting a blook ship. At this time a magnatic wine exploded alongaide the block ship Just after
"Maleolm" passed her at about a half cable's distance.
It is understood from subsequent signals that "Shikari"
went alongaide to take off further French troops who were still on the pier. In the circumstances I
consider this showed courage and initiative on the part of the Commanding "fricer, Licutenant Commander
H.N.A. Richardson, R.M. Beach Party had already been embarked in "Sxpress" and destroyers had been ordered to return to Dover. On way back during thick weather near North Goodwin heard ories of distress in the water and picked up survivors, mainly soldiers, from "Schuyt" which had been sunk by collision with one of our minesweepers.
A French notor boat who was picking up survivors and whose propeller had been disabled by wreekage, asked 100 for B. tow. I took her in tow and found that Admiral Abrial, French Commander-in-
Chief, Dunkirk, was on board her.
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behaviour of officers and ship's company of "Malcolm"
5 all hours stowing ammunition, etc., and hurrying deal that The I had hoped for. The ship's company had the had ship a very minition rward at still on the Upper Deck which was stowed below the rd 24 Portsmouth. "Malcolm" slipped with a good during of the asage to Dover.
Lieutenant and Engineer Officer,wh replaced the
1p evious was still short of a Gunner (T) and about 15 ratings, previous casualties, The First only joined shortly before sailing, and sualties who had not been replaced.
0 showed I particular fortitude and ability and on whom I relied submit the following names of Officers and Ratings plicitly:-
Lieutenant D.B.N. Mellis, R.N.,
Lieutenant I.M.D. Cox, R.N.,
Lieutenant R.J. Robertson, R.A.N.,
Warrant Chief Petty officer R.E.Lines, O.N.C/J.14870, P.N.11254,
Engineer A.G. Seoggins,
Patty Officer W.A.R.Hooper, O.N. D/JX.142642,
Petty Officer A.G.Cooper O.N. C/J.105794
Officer E.W.Simpson, O.N. C/J.95860
J. Petty Sowerby, Leading Seaman R.F.R., Ch/B.24792
W.A.Hart, Leading Seaman, O.N. C/JX.130453,
W.A.Clarke F.W.Jacobs, Able Able Beaman, Seaman, L.T.O. R.F.R. O.N. C.N.Ch/B.23901 C/J.78426 (late C/J.100758)
Chief A.C.Halls, E.R.A. 2nd Class R.W.Atkinson, C/M/X.4700
Yeoman of Signals, JX.129457
E.R.N. Class W.S. Grimmett, O.N. C/KX.90969
2nd Class LA.G. Dyer, C/M.39382
G.R. Stoker Nokes, 1st Petty Officer Steward, C.N. L.6194, P.N. 4995.
Mellis navigated the ship between Dunkirk At my and
Lieutenant in difficult weather conditions. at Dunkirk hen I mistrusted my Macalister" own when "Malcolm" went irection he judgment and eyesight in alongside over on many took passages the ship alongside on two occasions the dark. He lso boarded when she "Clan had been bombed and set on fire, "Clan and Macalister's" greatly assisted n er, out the fire on board and rallied personal danger rew. nd positively He appeared seemed to to enjoy making estimates of where would putting be quite oblivious of any bombs it when they were falling.
Lieutenant Cox, only joined as Firmt Lieutenant recently, howed great ability and enterprise:
1. broken down shore motor boat going, form with a pier one
In engine keeping only a running and beaching a schuyt to to assist embarkation from whalers.
2. "Clan Macalister", putting out ammunition her fire storage which it
Boarding seemed at that time must explode her and rallying her crew.
3. Organising the He obtaire ship for the the embarication confidence and and co-operation stowage of of soldiers. the ship's company although BO newly joined.

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Lieutenant S.J. Robartson whose name I have forwarded to on ersonally on the bridge, and his admirable organisation and a preficus occasion for his great coolness and assistance to rol of the signal department.
My Seogrins, Warrant Engineer, for his successful management and he Engine Room Department in conditions of great difficulty all partl. as that at Dunkirk, with the consequent leaking steam joints,
The ship had been much shaken up by provious bombing, of the evaporating plant, etc., so that the average temperature ure he Engine Room 725 between 140° and 150°. In spite of this no eased the fatigue of the Engine Room personnel enormously.
akes upon manoeuvring valves were made though this temporature
After previously warning no of the shortage of distilled
IT, no kept the ship running until the last possible moment tar receive feed tank and two bellers run down).
To the first four named Patty Officers the good behaviour the ship's company is largely due. On this and other occasions
7 have shown qualities of real leadership.
Chief Patty Officer Lines WSS chief assistant to the st ~isutenant in embarking and stowing troops.
Inc as Gunner T. for the last three weaks in the absence of
Petty Officer Hooper, Torpedo Sunners Wate, has been
Wright wounded. The Torgedo Party, their action service d for all the odd jobs which came along. whalers crews, work isualy not being required for a great deal of the time, were
1 to assist securing "Malcolm".,Their very good work THE largely the jetty, placing demolition charges on the pier and landing to the influence of this Patty fficer. In addition to this
* after It was severed in a collision and he kept ise reminded made a good job of repairing the D.G. circuit at night during the render war heads and depth charges safe by removing primers at
Itable times, such as alongside the pier shan the bomb risk a qualities and knowledge which would fit him for the position of oatly exceeded any chance of meeting enemy destroyers. Se has mer T.
Petty Officer Coopor, Chief Doatswain's Nate, for his variable chearfulness, influence and encouragement to the ship's spany over any work in hand whilst under fire were invaluable.
Patty Officer struson, Captain of A Our: and the forecastle,
= his quickness in securing ship's bow to pier, acting slip ropes
IVO, etc., working on board or on jatty as necessary.
1 the beaches. They both should great powers of endurance, physical the lecessfully all the first day without relief as coxswalns of whalers
Leading Seaman Sowerby and Leading Seaman Hart who worked xi mental and were also invaluable in directing the stowing of roops shon embarking from the pier.
Able Seaman Clarks for his great assistant to Petty officer poper in placing demolition charges and generally assisting Petty fricer Hooper.
ires of forecastle and being first away and taking charge as coxsumin
Able Seaman Jacobs for his coolness and good handling of
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Yearsan of Signals Halls for his unvarying coolness and cheerfulness and accuracy in his work on the bridge under fire on this and two previous occasions.
Chief E.R.A. Atkinson for his good work in absence of the Engineer Officer (killed) before Hr Seoggins joined at Portsmouth.
It was partly due to his efforts that the ship got away from
Portsmouth so early and for his consistent and able support of the newly joined Engineer Officer.
K.H.A. Dyer for repairing and getting under way the abandoned shore motor boat which was of great assistance in embarking the soldiers from the beach and subsequent good work
In the Engine Room.
Stoker Crimett for successfully running an abendoned destroyer's motor boat for the whole of the first day without relief until the boat became useless and was finally abandoned.
Stewards on board, who toiled unceasingly, when not at action
Petty officer Steward Nokes, the senior of the Officers'
bridge personnel and for the many soldiers, Officers and He others stations, in providing sandwiches and toa for the officers and always vero appeared cheerful and willing although almost exhausted who stowed in Captain's and Officers' cabins aft.
after of long S days' work.
I enermously impressed by the coolness and efficiency at of Officers was and Naval ratings of the Beach Party on the pier
Dunkirk. Commander J.C. Clouston. what I saw of their work, their control or these I can name only Captain N.O.D. Ellwood and of the soldiors, and embarkation arrangements, were in accordance with the best traditions of the Royal Havy.
: have the honour to be, sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Captain, R.N.
The Vice-Admiral, Dover,
Dover Castle,
Dover.
ADMIRAL
12 JUN 1940
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H.M.S. "Queen of Thanet"
9th. June, 1940. - 32 2d
DUNKIRK OPERSTIONS.
I have the honour to report that I arrived at Harwich, 1410
30th. My, 1940, H.M. Ships "Westward Ho", "Plinlimmon", "Devonia"
"Brighton Queen" in company.
At Harwich I ordered each ship to act independantly and the orts will have been sent in separately. I left Harwich at 2045
irsday, I then proceeded to embark troops from the shore using from
30th. May and anchored off Le Panne at 0405 on Friday, our own 31st mts, were then ordered to Dunkirk. I berhed at Eastern Jetty 1750.
about 170 troops were embarked. Owing to heavy fire the at
USO bre where we I embarljed a further 900 troops and left Dunkirk at tsi to Dunkirk I took the Dungeness Lifeboat in tow and proceeded to reate, in for Dunkirk at 1117 and at 1210 was ordered to stand by to arriving at C005, Saturday, 1st. June. I left Margate the
I.E.R. troopship "Prague" which had been bombed on her way ver and took off all the remaining troops, approximately 1640.
with troops. I closed the troopship which was steaming 1,600 at 8
ots proceeded to Margate, arriving alongside the Pier at a left Margate again for Dunkirk and on arrival was ordered anchor ain CK at 2007 and proceeded to Dunkirk, arriving at 2330. for
1850 to I Margate, arriving 0643, Sunday, 2nd. June. I weighed I was ain ordered and arrived at 0540 on Monday, 3rd. June, I 0045 weighed on and back to Margate, no troops being available oceeded June, where I embarked approximately 300 troops, after At barkation, to Dunkisk at 2000, arriving at East Jetty at nday 4th. ordered to return to Margate, arriving at 0506. to the 0515
weighed mined French ship off the North Foreland. H.M. Sloops, ich I was anchor (without disembarking troops) and proceeded On arrival sistance found that of any a survivors had been picked up by one of returned to Margate Roads and anchored at 0822, finally sembarking troops at 1408.
I submit the following names of Officers and men who were tstanding for their courage and devotion to duty:-
John William Holgate, Lieutenant R.N.V.R.
Horace Goldsmith, C.P.O. Pension No. 13112. (late C/J.27799
Rumsan, Lieutemant, R.N.R. (T.124).
G. J.A.G. White, A.B. R.F.R. No.B.25866 (late C/SSX13308)
A.N. Williamson, Signalman R.N.V.R. 011.No.LD/X.4036
W.T. Hughes, Officers Steward, C/LX23530.
Will. Mitchell, Fireman, T.124.
Geo. Lane, Fireman, T.124.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant.
S.P. HERIVEL. ODE
0. Vice Admiral B.H. Ramsey
Lieutenant Commander (Act. R.N.V.R. Commander)
lag Officer Commanding
Senior Officer
7th. Minesweeping Flotilla.
over.
VICE ADMIRAL
DOVER

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No. 3172/212.
FROM:- The Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
DATE:-
11th June 1940.
TO:-
Flag Officer Commanding Dover.
RAMSGATE AND MARGATE: DYNAMO PROCEEDINGS.
On receipt of information that operation DYNAMO was likely n
Dynomo 229.
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H.M.S. "Pangbourne"
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Vice Admiral at Grimsby.
Commanding Dover.
10th. June, 1940.
led
J.S.
Sir, ive
I have the honour to submit the following names of officers crews and ratings in accordance with your 2049/4/6. Lieut. MacClilland, of
R.N. who although wounded continued to carry out his duties and nds remained in the ship until the completion of the evacuation.
n
Ldeut. Tadman, R.N.R. who took charge of the boats r, on the beach and by his coolness under severe bombing was mainly gs responsible for getting some 100 military mix other ranks on board.
Mr. S.C. Wiltshire, Come Engineer who in addition to his normal duties as B.O. and repair officer was of great day assistance in embarking badly wounded stretcher cases from e
the west inner mole at Dunkirk.
e
The following two ratings who have since died of wounds are specially mentioned for their devotion to duty and it is by the general wish of the ship's company that their names are forwarded:
ning y
Petty Officer William G. Hoare. P/J 80058.
a al
Ldg. Stoker Thomas Richards. D/X 65339.
e
All hands behaved in the usual service manner during action and it is extremely difficult to pick out any individual, but the following names are submitted for their general bearing er.
and example during the period in harbour whilst carrying out atch temporary repairs, when the nervous strain was increased by on temporary insotivity and uncertainty.
her
C.B.R.A. H.C. Warren. D/MX 46398.
P.O.Cook. T.C. Waterhouse. D/MX 49073.
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Yeo. of Signals. F.J. Robertson, D/JX 131329.
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No. 3172/212.
FROM:- The Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
DATE:-
11th June 1940.
TO:-
Flag Officer Commanding Dover.
RAMSGATE AND MARGATE: DYNAMO PROCEEDINGS.
On receipt of information that operation DYNAMO was likely n
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Ldg. Seemen 4. Redd. D/J 110480.
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J.S.
Ldg. Stoker & Robb. D/KX 83589.
A.B. F. James. D/J 83299.
vive crews
S.P.O. 2. Luff. P/K 65656.
: of inds
D/JX 142926.
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Sig. Fede Stanley. (on dangerous list in Rellelle Chatham).
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A.B. E. Fitagarald. M/DX 2882.
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Ldg. Steward. 7. Goodlip. Maltese. B/IX 22306.
The latter was my personal stoward and vas killed day te while attending to wounded in my cabin.
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I have the honour to be Sir,
Your obedient servant, ming ly ed ral te
9 Commander, R.N.
ver.
VIOE ADMIRAL
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No. 3172/212.
FROM:- The Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
DATE:-
11th June 1940.
TO:-
Flag Officer Commanding Dover.
RAMSGATE AND MARGATE: DYNAMO PROCEEDINGS.
On receipt of information that operation DYNAMO was likely
Naval Pier parties were arranged at Ramsgate and
Margate to commence, with the Wilitary, who were to take over all organisation after disembarking troops on to the Piers.
Monday 27th May at 0500, information was received the that
DYNAMO was for landing troops, aliens and evacuees from transports functions
2. On running and a full meeting was held to perfect at arrangements both ports. At this period it was not known that other would be required.
were to be attached vessels were formed into two flotillas Comdr. sailed J.S.
3. On evacuated from the Dunkirk beaches. All available and
Tuesday 28th May, information was received that troops amsgate hder Lt. Comdr. A. J. Cubison, R.N. (1st M.R.F.) and
Glendinning, R.N.R. with balance of Ramsgate vessels.
craft of all descriptions then commenced to arrive at Ramsgate had to be found for them. There was a demands
4. Various for orders. Many of them were brought by delivery shortage crews of and Naval and crews large number of breakdowns. To meet these 250 men enginemen were phoned a for from the Depots and approximately were arrived on the two ports. A number of recutive, Engineer, ratings retings Wednesday 29th May. In all, over 900 ratings utilised and through Accountant Officers - with their corresponding of whom gave -
Medical were sent to Ramsgate and Margate to assist, all valuable assistance.
troops were disembarked at both ports on Tuesday the
5. The first Appendix 2 for numbers landed). On account craft of to use
28th May (see now arrangements were made for larger fuel and
Margate, coal ships were despatched to Margate, and there tides from leaving on, small craft to Ramsgate. Supply used and for reservicing.
6. For were the made to send over water and food were for completely returning first twenty-four hours of the operation, the no arrangements result the first vessels to return provisioned
Medical each vessel and to Supply dumps were instituted on the Piers denuded of all provide food and water for homeward troops. at Ramsgate troops. As & provisions. Thereafter, the Military Naval and Margate for re-serviging.
7. From this instructions point received F.O.C. Dover or Dynamo despatch Dover.
onward, evacuation was carried out in accordance with made to relieve boats crews at the beaches This was by not of small parties satisfactory of owing to the difficulty relieve of making Commanding on
Endeavour was retings in returning craft. contact entirely found necessary to do the other side. It of was certain craft who were unable conditions to of another
Officers and ratings reasons - temperament, varying able to service trip for at various the other hours side - - and some the required like. twenty-four Some concerned. were hours - but continue this in no after way reflects eight on the Officers and men
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8.
From now on until the end of the operation a question of re-servicing, manning and despatching a suitable craft in response to Dover orders, as quickl
An endless flow of vessels was thus dealt with. Som were found to be unsuitable on arrival here, others ITE
unsuitable after one trip.
9.
"Merrie England" value was effectively demon in that, besides accommodating approximately 900 ratin different periods, it was used throughout as a casualt station. It also housed snack bars and clothing depo by local residents.
10.
During the actual running of DYNAMO all arr were planned ahead for dispersal of the large numbers and details for routeing to destinations were carried
N.C.S.O. On dispersal being ordered all went smoothly p.m. ports. on the 5th June all except craft still required, 1
(Signed)
W.R. PHILLIMORE,
CAPTAIN.
NAVAL OFFICER IN CHAR
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RAMSGATE.
*
DOVER
APPENDICES.
1. Recommends.
2.
Numbers landed Ramsgate and Margate
3.
Reports of individual Commanding Officers.
4.
Reports from Base Departments:-
(a) N.C.S.O.
(b) Medical.
(c) Engineer.
(d) Accountant.
(e) Maintenance.
(f) D.E.N.S.
5. Narrative report by Temp. Lieut Dann, R.N.

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APPENDIX I.
RANSGATE AND MARGATE: DYNANO OPERATION.
RECOMMENDS FOR AWARDS.
(ii)
all
Beyond the first recommends forwarded under my 3095/15 of y
the 3rd June, which I was personally able to check and verify, It it has not proved possible to check up on any outstanding act.
without is knowledge of every other mans' work. Because of this, all felt to be unfair merely to pick out one or two reported cases, reports received to date from any individual Officer, whether in command or otherwise, are forwarded as Appendix 3. in accordance nst with H.G.O. 448.
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BASE AWARDS.
difficult hours and, in addition, all Executive Officers who of throughout I a trying and difficult week. They all worked long could and cannot speak too highly of the conduct of my Base officers
:
of of be spared, made one or more trips to the beaches. The Heads could
Base Departments showed that their different organisations strain.
stand up to the handling of very large numbers without
2. pleasure to bring to your notice the following Officers and ratings:-
AS representative of the Base Staff, it gives no great
(A) LIBUTENANT COMMANDER R.N. (RET)
MAINTENANCE LIBUTENANT COMMANDER "MERRIE ENGLAND".
ST. JOHN GEORGE HANSON PITT.
Officer met successfully all the many demands made upon his
For in "Merrie England" Barracks. Throughout the entire outstanding zeal and devotion to duty as Maintenance operation he accomodated and detailed all ratings lent, snack turned department. the building He into a easualty clearing station, returned ran Naval bars part of depots with the aid of local residents, hitch to their and clothing and survivors in large numbers without of the casualties depots and successfully competed with each new aspect situation.
(B) TEMPORARY PAYMASTER SUB. LIEUTENANT, R.N.V.R.
MAXWELL KERR HAMILTON.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY.
Officer, to and take charge of a temporary the instituted whole
For normally Assistant Secretary in my Office, Office was sent outstanding seal and devotion to duty. This young to for the Officer on duty with only odd hours snatched of for Naval and
Margate prepare sent to take charge there. Throughout sleep meals, maintaining landed there, arranging burials, accomodation, he successfully transport, time he remained his Office with a complete record personnel casualties, stores and provisions, all of which coped with despite his limited experience.
(c) TEMPORARY LIEUTENANT R.N.V.R.
GEORGE CHRISTOPHER NEYMAN.
For outstanding zeal and devotion operation. to duty while He received acting as and
Pier Officer at vessels Margate sent throughout there, arranged the re-servicing the Military. for coal, fue despatched fuel and provisions, all and acted as liaison with
(D) PAYMASTER LIEUTENANT, R.N.V.R.
NORMAN WILLIAM COLLOP.
ASSISTANT TO BASE ACCOUNTANT OFFICER.
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Accountant Officer there. He took charge of all Acc provisions, stores and cash and most ably performed to duties required of him throughout the operation.
(E) TEMPORARY SURGEON LIEUTENANT, R.N.V.R.
BASIL HENRY PALMER
BASE MEDICAL OFFICER.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty in to casualties and survivors both personally and throu
Berth Staff. This Officer worked continuously on the
Ramsgate and many times went out into the anchorages waiting to come alongside. He got away all casualtic promptitude and worked in conjunction most successfull
Military medical Officers.
(F) ENGINEER CAPTAIN, R.N. (RET) M.V.O.
JOHN LEWIS DEACON.
BASE ENGINEER OFFICER,
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty in 11
to the fuelling and re-servicing all craft, through hi at both Ramsgate and Margate. A very large number of propelled craft were used and all had to be re-fuelled various trips, at all hours of the day and night. The no hitch in these arrangements throughout, is testimon effectiveness of his organisation. 170 vessels were repaired during the operation.
(G) CAPTAIN R.N. (RET) D.S.O.
NORMAN MALET COLQUHOUN THURSTAN.
N.C.S.O., RAMSGATE.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty in the of his Department which supplied over 500 routes and 01 di
This went on throughout the entire operation and all met.
(H)
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER R.N. (RET)
CHARLES GWINNER.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty whill 11
Officer in Charge at was lent Ramsgate and was there. He successfully and untirely with al the situation, disembarking 47,000 troops despatching all craft after remained on duty consistently long hours throughout, sleep and meals at odd intervals. The success of Mare without doubt, largely due to this Officer's efforts.
RATINGS.
(I) SICK BERTH PETTY OFFICER C/MX 48183
WILFRED HARRY GROVES.
the
For outstanding zeal and as member of the Medical Officer's
He remained on duty long hours temporary casualty clearing station in "Merrie going afloat to ships watting to come alongside.
(
Recember oil elluelled
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RAWSGATE AND MARGATE: DYNANO OPERATION.
RECOMMENDS FOR AWARDS.
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(J) CHIEF YEONAN SIGNALS P. 229251.
LAWRENCE HAMER HANSON.
signal For bridge at the end of the East Pier, to deal Ramsgate, with a outstanding zeal and devotion to duty while in charge during of the the entire operation. complexity of The signal signal work - bridge by had day and by throughout. night - and bewildering Officer remained on duty long hours operation
The in no success small measure, due to this Chief Petty Officer's this Chief Petty of the communications branch throughout the keenness and is, efficiency.
(x) STOKER PETTY OFFICER XX 75070.
FREDERICK GEORGE CHARMAN.
Pier, Ramsgate, alongside with troops. He meals and sleep.
For outstanding throughout the operation, receiving remained and on despatching duty zeal and devotion to duty while on East craft consistently as they long came hours with only odd hours for
(L) PETTY OFFICER.
J. 6530
ALEXANDER HOOD BRUCE IRELAND.
For outstanding Mate in "Merrie England" throughout and arms operatic zeal and devotion to duty fulfilling the the
He function kept up of a Gunner's running supply of all necessary hours. amunition throughout, remaining on duty very long
(II) CHIKF PETTY OFFICER COOK P/364250
JAMES NOGILRAY.
in "Merrie England" mmber mess. of meals and produced them at to any which hour he is or
For outstanding He cheerfully and successfully day seal and devotion to duty as Chief Cook coped night with a - large for mmbers very much in excess of those accustomed.
(II) LEADING SIGNALMAN,
C/J 102529
JAMES WILLIAM BOWN.
seal and devotion to duty as signalman very hours in charge maintaining For at outstanding Margate communication Pier. He remain with all on craft duty arriving throughout at Margate long to unload.
W. R. N. S.
to accord some recognition all to the of whom work performed It by is the desired services W.R.N.S. in during B most able the operation, manner. Particular mention gave their fullest is made oft-
(0) PETTY OFFICER WREN
MISS DOROTHY EVA PASCOE
SECRETARY'S OFFICE STAFF.
outstanding zeal and devotion personal to duty throughout assistant and the she remained operation. For on duty This night WREN after is the night Secretary's with very little sleep attending to

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No. 3172/212.
FROM:- The Naval Officer in Charge, Ramagate.
DATE:-
11th June 1940.
TO:-
Flag Officer Commanding Dover.
RAMSGATE AND MARGATE: DYNANO PROCEEDINGS.
On Naval Pier parties were arranged at Remsgate receipt of information that operation DYNANO was and likely
Margate to commence, with the illitary, who were to take over all organisation after disembarking troops on to the Piers.
2. On running and a full meeting was hold to perfect from
Monday 27th May at 0500, information vas received the that
DYNAHO was for landing troops, aliens and evacuees other transports functions at arrangements both ports. At this period it was not known that would be required.
3. On evacuated Tuesday from the Dunkirk beaches. All and
28th May, information was received available that troops were to be attached vessels were formed into two flotillas and Lt.Comdr. sailed J.S.
Ramagate Lt. Condr. Am J. Cubison, R.N. (1st H.R.F.) vessels.
Glendinning, under R.H.R. with balance of Ramagate
4. Various for orders. Many of them were brought was by a shortage crows of craft of all descriptions then commoneed delivery to arrive at and Ramagate Naval crews had to number be found of breakdowns. for them. There To meet these 250 demands men arrived two ports. A number ratings ratings were on Wednesday 29th my. In all, over of 900 precutive, Engineer, enginemen and phoned a large for from the Depots and approximately ratings were utilised through Accountant the Officers - with their corresponding of whom gave -
Medical were sent and to Ramegate and Margate to assist, all valuable assistance.
were disembarked at both ports on of Tuesday the
5. The first troops 2 for numbero landed). on account craft to use
28th May (see now Appendix on, arrangements were made for larger and fuel and
Margate, coal shipe leaving were despatched to Margate, and there tideo from small craft to Ramagate. Supply used for reservicing.
6. For the first to send over water and food for completely returning twenty-four hours of the operation, the no arrangements As were a result made the first vessels to return were provisioned troops. Thereafter, the Nilitary Naval
Medical each vessel and Supply to durape were instituted on the Piers donuded of all provisions. provide food and water for homeward troops. at Ramsgate and Margate for re-serviging.
From this point onward, evacuation F.O.C. was Dover carried or Dynamo out in Dover.
7. accordance Endeavour was with made instructions to relieve received boats crews craft. at the beaches This was by not despatch of small parties of ratings owing to in returning the difficulty to relieve of making Commanding contact on entirely the other satisfactory side. It was certain found necessary craft who were unable conditions to do of another
Officers for various and ratings reasons of - temperament, the like. varying Some were able to service trip at the other hours side - - and some required twenty-four mon concerned. hours - but continue this in no after way eight reflects on the Officers and
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8.
From now on until the end of the operation a question of re-servicing, manning and despatching suitable craft in response to Dover orders, as quick
An endless flow of vessels was thus dealt with. Son were found to be unsuitable on arrival here, others unsuitable after one trip.
9.
"Merrie England" value was effectively demo in that, besides accommodating approximately 900 rati different periods, it was used throughout as a casual station. It also housed snack bars and clothing deposit by local residents.
10.
During the actual running of DYNAMO all an were planned ahead for dispersal of the large numbers and details for routeing to destinations were carried
N.C.S.O. On dispersal being ordered all went smoothl p.m. ports. on the 5th June all except craft still required,
(Signed)
W.R. PHILLIMORE
VIOE ADMIRAL 1940
CAPTAIN.
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RAMSGATE.
APPENDICES.
1. Recommends.
2.
Numbers landed Ramsgate and Margate
3.
Reports of individual Commanding Officers
4.
Reports from Base Departments:-
(a) N.C.S.O.
(b) Medical.
(c) Engineer.
(d) Accountant.
(e) Maintenance.
(f) D.E.M.S.
5.
Narrative report by Temp. Lieut Dann, R.N.
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APPENDIX I.
RAMSOATS AND MARGATE I DYNANO OPERATION.
RECOMMENDS FOR AWARDS.
Beyond the first recommends forwarded under my 3095/15 of has not proved possible to check up on any outstanding not.
the 3rd June, which I was personally able to check and verify, It it without knowledge of every other mans' work. Because of this, all is felt to be unfair morely to pick out one or two reported cases, reports received to date from any individual Officer, whether in command or otherwise, are forwarded as Appendix 3. in accordance with N.O.O. 448.
BASE AWARDS.
I cannot speak too highly of the conduct of my Bace Officers and be made one or more trips to the beaches. The Heads could difficult hours and, in addition, all Executive Officers who of throu hout a trying and difficult week. They all worked long could
Base spared, Departments showed that their different organisations stand up to the handling of very large numbers without stroin.
pleasure 2. to bring to your notice the following Officers and ratings:-
As representative of the Base staff, it gives no great
(A) LIEUTENANT COMMANDER Rells (RET)
MAINTENANCE MEUTSMANT COMMANDER "MERRIE KNGLAID".
ST. JOHN GEORGE HANSON PITT.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty as Maintenance
Officer he met successfully all the many demands mde upon his in "Merrie England" Barracks. Throughout the entire operation He accompdated and detailed all ratings lent, snack turned part of depote with the aid of local residents, returned their department. the building into a casualty clearing station, ran Haval bari casualties depote and successfully competed with each now aspect of and clothing and survivors in large numbers without hitch to the situation.
(B) TEMPORARY PAYMASTER SUB. LIEUTENANT, R.N.V.R.
MAXWELL KERR HAMILTON.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY.
For outstanding seal and devotion to duty. This young to officer, to prepare and take charge of a temporary Office the instituted whole normally Assistant Secretary in my Office, was sent
Margate sent to take charge there. Throughout sleep for the Officer remained on duty with only odd hours snatched for Naval and meals, landed there, arranging burials, accommodation, successfully transport, time he maintaining his office with a complete record of personnel casualties, stores and provisions, all of which he coped with despite his limited experience.
(0) TEMPORARY LIEUTEMANT R.N.V.R.
GEORGE CHRISTOPHER MAN.
For outstanding throughout the operation. He coal, and seal and devotion to duty while received acting as
Pier Officer at vessels Margate sent there, arranged rc-servicing the Military. for 17
fuel despatched and provisions, all and acted as linison with
(D) PAYMASTER LIEUTENANT, R.N.V.R.
NORMAN WILLIAM COLLOP.
ASSISTANT TO BASE ACCOUNTANT OFFICER.
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Accountant Officer there. He took charge of all Acc provisions, stores and cash and most ably performed w duties required of him throughout the operation.
(E) TEMPORARY SURGEON LIEUTEHANT, R.N.V.R.
BASIL HENRY PALMER
BASE MEDICAL OFFICER.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty in 2
to casualties and survivors both personally and throug
Borth Staff. This Officer worked continuously on the
Ramsgate and many times went out into the anchorages t waiting to come alongside. He got away all casualtie promptitude and worked in conjunction most successfull
Military medical Officers.
(F) ENGINEER CAPTAIN, R.N. (RET) N.V.O.
JOHN LEWIS DEACON.
BASE ENGINEER OFFICER.
For outstanding seal and devotion to duty in hi to the fuelling and re-servicing all craft, through his at both Ramsgate and Margate. A very large number of propelled craft were used and all had to be re-fuslled various trips, at all hours of the day and night. The no hitch in these arrangements throughout, is testimon effectiveness of his organisation. 170 vessels were I
repaired during the operation.
(G) CAPTAIN R.N. (RET) D.S.O.
NORMAN MALET COLQUHOUN THURSTAN.
N.C.S.O., RAMSGATE.
For outstanding seal and devotion to duty in th of his Department which supplied over 500 routes and of
This went on throughout the entire operation and all de met.
(H) LIEUTEHANT COMMANDER R.N. (RET)
CHARLES GWINNER.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty while The
Officer in Charge at Margate during the operation.
was lont Ramsgate and was sent to Margate to institute there. He successfully and untirely competed with all the situation, discmbarking 47,000 troops there, receiv despatching all craft after re-servicing and re-fuellin remained on duty consistently long hours throughout, BE
sleep and meals at odd intervals. The success of Mary without doubt, largely due to this Officer's efforts.
RATINGS.
(I) SICK BERTH PETTY OFFICER C/MX 48183
WILFRED HARRY GROVES.
For outstanding seal and devotion to duty as the member of the Modical Officer's
He remained on duty long hours temporary casualty clearing station in "Merrie mgland"
going afloat to ships waiting to come alongside.
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APPRIDIX I.
the
RAMSCATE AND MARGATE I DYNANO OPERATION.
RECORDENTS FOR AWARDS.
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CHINF YEGRAH SIGNALS P. 229251.
LAWRENCE HARRR HANSCH.
to
83
For outstanding zeal and devotion to tity while in charge to of the signal bridge at the end of the mot Pier, Ramagate, during bewildering the complexity of signal work - by day and by night - and entire operation. The signal bridge had to doal with a this of the communications branch throughout the operation and 10,
Chief Patty officer remained on duty long hours throughout.
The in no success small measure, due to this chief Petty Officer's koenness efficiency.
(X) STOKER PETTY OFFICER XX 75070.
FREDERICK GEORGE CHARMAN.
If
Pier, they came alongside with troops. He meals and on
Remagate, throughout the operation, receiving remainer and despatching duty
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty white on East to at craft consistently as long hours with only odd hours for sleep.
(L) PETTY OFFICER.
J. 6530
ALEXANDER HOOD BRUCE IRELAND.
be
He function kept up of a running supply of all necessary amunition
For Gunner's Mate in "Herrio mgland" throughout andarms operation outstanding zeal and devotion to duty fulfills to the es
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throughout, remaining on duty very long hours.
(II) CHINF PETTY OFFICER COOK P/364250
JAMES MOOXLRAY.
For mess. He cheerfully and successfully hour copil days outstanding zeal and devotion to duty as Chief Code in "Herrie England" of meals and produced then at any which he in of night with a - large for numbers mumber very much in excess of those to accustomed.
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(II) LEADING STORMLMAN,
C/J 102529
JAMES WILLIAM BOWN.
For outstanding Pier. He remain on duty arriving throughout at Margate 1on seal and devotion to duty as signalman very hours in charge maintaining at Margate communication with all craft to unload.
W.R.I.S.
It is the decired W.R.N.S. during the operation, Particular mention gave to accord como recognition all to the of whom work performed their fullest by services in S most able manner.
is made 0ft-
(0) PETTY OFFICER WREN
MISS DOROTHY IVA PASCOE
SECRETARY'S OFFICE STAFF.
For outstanding seal and devotion personal to duty throughout assistant and the operation. remained on duty This night WREN is after the night Secretary's with very little sleep attendis to

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to typing, duplication and issuing of all operations besides during the day, performing her ordinary routi
Sailing orders for vast numbers of craft - with Impre of Dunkirk Harbour quays were produced on the duplica to vessele taking part. She had to be foreibly sent early hours of each morning.
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(Signed)
W.R. PHILLIMORE
CAPTAIN.
NAVAL OFFICER II
RAMSGATE.
VICE ADMIRAL
12 JUN 1940
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beration "DINAMO" and the functioning of the Naval Control timervice, Ramsgate.
From
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Naval Control Service efficer,
Ramsgate, Kent.
!ommander-in-Chief,
8th June, 1940.
'he Nore,
Sir,
I have the Honour to submit the conduct of operations as married out by the Naval Control Service Ramsgate during the "Dynamo" period of 28th May to 4th June.
2.
At 0900 on 28th May instructions were received from
Dover to send every available small craft to arrive off
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Dysam 232 Implicate)
APPENDIX
RAMSGATE do MARGATE I DYNANO OPERATION.
Reports from Base Departments:-
(a) N.C.S.O.
(b) Medical
(a) Engineer
(a) Accountant
(e) Maintenance
(f) D.E.M.S.
in a long line of communications proportionately
(In this connection, an Air-raid occurred - -- fortunately abortive -- within an hour of the conference).
3. Apart from/