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REFORT BY DJ/X125435 P.O. V. PARSONS
While M.L.C. 21 was being lowered at Dover, two destroyers passed the City of Christchurch at high spend. This caused her to roll and M.L.C. 31 was dashed against the ship's side. The only visible damage at the time was at broken binneols, but later it was discovered that there was & bad leak starboard side forward below the water line, and that the petrol pump on the starboard engine VALUE broken. This necessitated rigging a jury patrol tank on deck, and keeping the bilge pump working continuously.
2.
On arrival at Dunkirk the craft under Sub.
Lieut. Ponsonby parted company, and M.L.C. 31 embarked troops from the inner end of a wooden plar as it was not considered wise to work from the beach, owing to the damage ahe had sustained. During the embarkation Sub.
Lieut. Towers, RaN. came on board.
3.
After loaving Dunkirk, the troops were placed on board the sloop Locust, and on the orders of her
Captain, H.L.C. al ment to a small tus which was grounded on a sand bank. About 100 troops were taken off and an attempt WELD made to refloat the tug which was unsuccessful.

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REPORT BY DJ/X125435 P.O. V. PARSONS
Thile N.L.C. 21 was being lowered at Dover, two destroyers passed the City of Christchurch at high speed. This caused her to roll and H.L.C. 31 was dashed against the ship's side. The only visible damage at the time was at broken binneols, but later it vas discovered that there was a bad leak starboard side forward below the water line, and that the petrol pump on the starboard engine WELD broken. This necessitated rigging a jury petrol tank on drok, and keeping the bilge pump working continuously.
2.
On arrival at Dunkirk the craft under Sub.
Lieut. Ponsonby parted company, and M.L.C. 21 embarked troops from the inner end of at wooden plar as it was not considered wise to work from the beach, owing to the damage she had sustained. During the embarkation Sub.
Lieut. Towers, R.N. came on board.
3.
After loaving Dunkirk, the troops were placed on board the sloop Locust, and on the orders of her
Captain, H.L.C. 31 went to a amall tus which was grounded on a sand bank. About 100 troops were taken off and an attempt was made to refloat the tug which was unsuccessful.

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A course was now set for Dovor, and having sighted a drifting motor boat filled with troops we took her in tom. As there were no noval ratings in this boat and at the request of the senior army officer,Sub. Lieut. Towers gave no orders to act as coxswain.
Later we sighted N.L.C. 12, drifting and the crew were taken on board M.D.C.21. Orders were given to abandon MaL.Co 12 at approximately 0800.
40 We proceeded on our course and sighted M.Y. Paulater who came alongside for a supply of petrol communition.
Owing to the unseaworthy condition of ILL.C. 21, and on the advice of Loading Stoker Thomas, the driver,
Sub. Lieut. Towers decided to make for Ranagate, the nearest port, where we arrived about 1600, and disembarked the troops.
The craft was beached and the damage reported to the Engineer Captain's Office
5.
On the 4th. June the craft was hauled up on the ordle for repairs. Phose ware effected by Friday
7th. June, when N.L.C. 21 sailed for Portsmouth arriving there at 1745 8th. June.

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M.L.C. 17's crew remained in the drifter, going to Dunkirk and returning to Dover on Tuesday (4th. June)
morning.
REPORT BY C/J93893 C.P.O. H. MITTEN
M.L.C. 22 in company with M.L.C. 21 and Asb.C. 10
was towed to within about 13 miles of Dunkirk by S.S. City of Christchurch, and slipped at 2130 and proceeded towards
Dunkirk.
On arrival at Dunkink, the landin craft became separated and when M.L.C. 22 came alongside the jetty she was commandeered by at naval embarkation party.
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Copy of instructions given to abandor L.L.C. 22 given to 0.7. C.J.
93983. Chief Petty Officer H. Litten by Connander J.C. Clounton.
(original kept at Inter-Service Training and Development Centro.)
Questions reforring to the loan by casting away of
Motor Landing Craft No. 22 in the North Sea on Sunday 2nd June should be addressed to Commander J.C. Clouston, Rall. H...S. Isis on whone order it was done.
(agd) J.O. Clouston.
Commander.
2/6/40.

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M.L.C. 17's crew remained in the drifter, going to Dunkirk and returning to Dover on Tuesday (4th. June)
morning.
REPORT BY C/J93893 C.P.O. H. MITTEN
M.L.C. 22 in company with M.L.C. 21 and A.b.C. 10
was towed to within about 12 miles of Dunkirk by S.S. City of Christchurch, and slipped at 2130 and proceeded towards
Dunkirk.
On arrival at Dunkink, the landin craft became separated and when M.L.C. 22 came alongside the jetty she was commandeered by at naval embarkation party.
..fter leaving the jetty we followed H.ll.S. Harebell, but lost sight of her about 8 miles off Dunkirk, we hailed a passing paddle steamer.
N.L.C. 22 was abandoned about 8 miles Name of
Dunkirk at 0420 2nd. June, by the order of Commander Clouston,
R.N. of II.M.S. Iris.
Commander Clouston's written authority for the casting away of M.L.C. 22 is attached to this report.

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6th June, 1940.
To:
Captain of "VERNON".
Sir,
On the 1st June, as Master of Tug C.9. I was at
Dunkirk when two destroyers were barbed and having received orders to assist to tow one, and then ordered to go to the other, believed to be the "KEITH", which was sunk after the crow had been taken off by H.M.S. "SLOOP". I was on resoue duty, the bombing was 80
that I witnessed the destruction of four ships, namely
H.M.S. severe "BRIGHTON QUESN", H.M.S. "SCOBIA", H.N.S. "KETTH", which had just left Durlirk full of troops during these operations, a air. All through the operations whether on the bomb bursting approx. 30 ft. astern of the Tug, lifting Bridge stern with a the side to help the wounded, P.O. Steward and coolness, P.O.
in the rifle trying to shoot down Energy planes, or resouing Duck, troops over loaned to us from effort. H.N.S. "VERNON" Their discipline were models and obedience of to courage orders at all I fail to convey to you, sir, as their conduct.
and unceasing times was exemplary, and I feel that I should commanding be neglecting my Officer, duty if my sincere admiration of their exceptional
I an, Sir,
Yours obediently,
(Sgd) J. TRELSAVEN.
Master Tug 0.9.
Portamouth Dockyard.
JUN
H.S.
MALOOLIS
In Command.
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II.
The Vice Admiral. Dover.
545.
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beach party, to a position off arrived but no boats embark
6. consisting At of ten Officers T.MALO-LES-BAINS and men, and roops. At 0030 shore. Number One landing Nothing further CRAIG was R.N.)
een of this party. troops. He stated that party. After half one of ulled ashore inship's At 0200 R.A.D. ordered he would order ppeared from the whaler to investigate, the ship to berth longside and embark the whaler and berthing H.M.S. "VENOMOUS" returned an hour longside he M.S. to take troops over had been embarked 0515. and
DOVER at 1100 28 knots, arriving at

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CONFIDENTIAL.
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Subject. Operations off DUNKIRK - Recommendations.
From
The Commanding Officer H.M.S. "VENOMOUS"
Date
7th June 1940
Ref No 1460/144
To
The Captain (D) 16th Destroyer Flotilla.
Submitted:-
Vith reference to Vice-Admiral
Dover's Memorandum NO.B14/C/1101/40 dated4th June 1940
and to my letter 01442/144 dated6th June 1940.A11
my Officers and Ship's Company carried out their duties in an extremely praissworthy and efficient nanner and it
15 difficult for me to note the names of any particularly outstanding individuals.
2.I should, however, like to emphasize the outstanding efficiency and devotion to duty of ay executive officer Lieutenant Angus Alexander Mackousie Royal Havel
Reerve On every occasion his his seananship and appreciation of the situation was exceptional, and I
consider that he is deserving of recognition by their
Lordships.
3. Although he did not belong to ay ship,I
should like to bring to your notice the valuable work performed by the Sublieutenant Royal Havy In command of the motor Launch "BALQUHAIN" off La Panne and Bray Beaches.
This motor boat went round to many other larger Launches and gave them precisely orders,at & time when they were urgently needed for disembarkation,and when there appeared to be a "wait until ordered" attitudu among many of them.I regret that I do not know the name of this officer but I consider that his work on this occasion was extremely praiseworthy and the example he not during the combing raids and under difficult conditionswas largely instrumental in keeping the embarkation going.
DMIRAL
COMMANDING
OFFICER
J. E. H. McBEATH.
Lieutenant Commander
JUN 1940
12 JUN 1940
RE
H.M.S. MALCOLIN
in Command.
OVE
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II.
The Vice Admiral. Dover.
545.
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ulled een ppeared of ashore this from party. inship's the At whaler 0200 R.A.D. He to stated investigate. ordered that the he would ship to order berth half one of he longside M.S. to and take embark over troops. had the whaler been embarked and 0515. berthing and H.M.S. party. "VENOMOUS" After stated returned an hour longside DOVER at 1100 28 knots, troops arriving at and bye of
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Subject.
Operations off DUNKIRK.
the 137
From
The Commanding Officer H.M.S. "VENOMOUS".
Date
6th. June 1940.
Ref.No......... 1442/144
To
The Captain (D) 16th. Destroyer Flotilla.
Submitted:-
The following report is forwarded in accordance with V.A.Dover's signal 2001/4/6/40.
2. H.M.S. "WHITEHALL" and H.M.S. "VENOMOUS" left
DOVER Harbour at 0035/31, and arrived off BRAY at 0350.
During the passage, searchlights were observed burning from the shore seawards near CALAIS. H.N.S. "VENOMOUS", after waiting off the beach for one hour,proceeded,or the receipt of orders from R.A.D., to berth alongside DUNKIRK Eastern Breakwater, laving remained alongside for thirty minutes, H.M.S. "VENOMOUS"
left harbour with 1200 troops on board, entering DOVER Harbour it 0800.
3. At 0940 31st. May 1940 H.M.S. "VENOMOUS" left arbour with orders to proceed to BRAY or LAPANNE beaches to embark roops. The ship arrived off BRAY at 1530, and finding no small raft available, I lowered my motor boat and whaler to embark roops. The motor boat broke down and was towed back to the ship.
.M.Motor Boat "BALQUHAIN" ( a Sub-Lieutenant was in command) used he whaler and ferried some 200 troops from the shore to the ship.
uring this period, repeated high level bombing attacks were arried out on the beach and ships lying off. Barrage fire vas pened as opportunity presented. At 1700 H.M.S. "VENOMOUS" was rdered by R.A.D. to proceed alongside to embark troops. While aiting for a berth, aircraft appeared and dropped bombs. Since he H.A. ammunition in H.M.S. "VENOMOUS" was nearly exhausted
.M.S. "VENOMOUS" requested permission to return to harbour to eplenish ammunition. At 1900 the ship was ordered to proceed longside by S.N.O. DUNKIRK. The ship proceeded alongside but
O troops arrived. 60 German aircraft were observed approaching rom the S.E. Fire was opened with all guns. The gun recoil parted
11 my wires and as no berthing party was available on the jetty, proceeded out of harbour go as to retain mobility of the ship uring the air attack. All H.A. ammunition was now-expended and n receipt of orders from V.A.D. H.M.S. "VENOMOUS" returned to
OVER to replenish ammunition, arriving at 2220.
4. The ensuing twelve hours vere spent in refuelling, epairing damage to the D.G. equipment and ammunitioning ship.
5. At 1245 1st. June 1940 H.M.S. "VENOMOUS" left arbour with orders to proceed to DUNKIRK. At 1430 all Destroyers ere recalled by V.A.D. and accordingly I returned to DOVER at
545.
6. At 2050 1st. June 1940 H.M.S. "VENOMOUS" embarked rders to party, to a position off T.MALO-LES-BAINS but and boats embark beach consisting of ten officers and ninety men, with roops. proceed 2nd. June 1940 the ship arrived no ppeared At 0030 the shore. Number one landing section(Lt.Cdr.CRAIG R.N.)
ulled from inship's whaler to investigate. Nothing further was longside of this party. embark troops. He stated that order After half one of een ashore At 0200 R.A.D. ordered the he would ship to berth de and take over the whaler and berthing party. "VENOMOUS" an hour longside M.S. to 1100 troops had been embarked and H.M.S. returned a DOVER at 28 knots, arriving at 0515.

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7. H.M.S. "VENOMOUS" was ordered to arrive alongside DUNKIRK
eakwater at 2150 3rd. June 1940 to embark troops, The ship left
VER at 1910 and arrived alongside at the ordered time. During the issage an enemy seaplane was sighted and reported in position
IO 2 miles North of the Goodwin Light Vessel. Owing to the prevailing nd and tide, great difficulty was experienced in getting alongside.
entually, with the assistance of an M.A/S B., the ship was berthed.
'ter half an hour, having embarked 1500 troops, the ship returned
DOVER, arriving at 0125. During the return passage, an enemy aplane, evidently returning from & minelaying expedition, machine nned the ship but was driven off by barrage and closs range fire.
8. H.M.S. "VENOMOUS" left harbour at 2030 3rd. June 1940
th instructions to arrive at DUNKIRK for the embarkation of troops
2245. On arrival,I entered harbour but owing to the very congested ate inside, I was ordered to wait off the harbour mouth. At 0130, receipt of orders from R.A.D., I entered harbour and proceeded alongsid ving embarked 1100 Erench troops, H.M.S. "VENOMOUS" returned to DOVER. (e.
ick fog was encountered and the ship anchored off the North Goodwin ght Vessel at 0430. After half an hour the fog lifted and I weighed a arrived at DOVER at 0610.
9. During these operations it was impossible to observe ether the gunfire of the ship inflicted any casualties on anemy rcraft, but it is considered probable that one aircraft that crashed the beach, to the west of DUNKIRK on the 31st. May 1940 was brought in by the guns of the ship.
10. Recommendations will be forwarded under separate rer.
DOMMANDING 12 JUN 1940
OFFICER
J. E. H. McBEATH.
Lieutenant Commander
In Command.
H.M.S. MALCOLM
II.
No. 191.
The Vice Admiral,
Dover.
Forwarded.
(Sd.) T. E. HALSEY
CAPTAIN (D),
10th Destroyer Flotilla.
"MALCOLM"
12th June, 1940.
VIDE AD NIRAL
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Subject. Operations off DUNKIRK - Recommendations.
From
The Commanding Officer H.M.S. "VENOMOUS"
Date
7th June 1940
Ref No 1460/144
To
The Captain (D) 16th Destroyer Flotilla.
Submitted:-
With reference to Vice-Admiral
Dover's Memorandum NO.B14/0/1101/40 dated4th June 1940
and to my letter No1442/144 dated6th June 1940.A11
my Officers and Ship's Company carried out their duties in an extremely praiseworthy and efficient manner and it is difficult for me to note the names of any particularly outstanding individuals.
2.1 should, however, like to emphasize the outstanding efficiency and devotion to duty of my executive officer Lieutenant Angus Llexander Mackenzie Royal Naval
Reerve.On every occasion his his seamanship and appreciation of the situation was exceptional, and I
consider that he is deserving of recognition by their
Lordships.
3. Although he did not belong to my ship,I
should like to bring to your notice the valuable work performed by the Sublieutenant Royal Savy in command of the motor Launch "BALQUHAIN" off La Panne and Bray Seaches.
This motor boat went round to many other larger launches and gave them precisely orders, at 8 time when they were urgently needed for disembarkation, and when there appeared to be a "wait until ordered" attitude among many of them.I regret that I do not know the name of this officer but I consider that his work on this occasion was extremely praiseworthy and the example he set during the bombing raids and under difficult conditionswas largely instrumental in keeping the embarkation going.
ADMIRAL
DOMMANDING OFFICER
Hi McBEATH
JUN 1940
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Lieutenant Commander
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In Command.
II.
The Vice Admiral, Dover.
1545.
2050 1st. June 1940 H.M.S. "VENONOUS" embarked with
A beach party, to & position off arrived but no boats embark
6. consisting At of ten Officers MALO-LES-BAINS and ninety men, and orders to proceed 2nd. June 1940 the ship section( Lt. Cdr.
troops. At 0030 shore. Number One landing Nothing further CRAIG was R.N.)
pulled ashore At 0200 R.A.D. ordered that he would order ippeared from inship's the whaler so investigate. the ship to berth alongside and embark the whaler and berthing "VENONOUS" returned an hour seen of this party. troops. He stated party. After half one of the longside M.S. to take trops over had been embarked 0515. and H.M.S.
to DOVER at 1100 28 knots, arriving at

Subject.
Operations off DUNKIRK.
THE
rom
The Commanding Officer H.M.S. "VENOMOUS".
Date
6th. June 1940.
Ref.No. 1482/144
The Captain (D) 16th. Destroyer Flotilla.
Submitted:-
The following report is forwarded in accordance with Dover's signal 2001/4/6/40.
2. H.M.S. "WHITSHALL" and H.M.S. "VENOMOUS" left
OVER Harbour at 0035/31, and arrived off BRAY at 0350.
uring the passage, searchlights were observed burning from he shore seawards near CALAIS. H.M.S. "VENOMOUS", after waiting ff the beach for one hour, proceeded, on the receipt of orders
'rom R.A.D., to berth alongside DUNKIRK Eastern Breakwater.
aving remained alongside for thirty minutes, H.M.S. "VENOMOUS"
left harbour with 1200 troops on board, entering DOVER Harbour it 0800.
3. At 0940 31st. May 1940 H.M.S. "VENOMOUS" left arbour with orders to proceed to BRAY or LAPANNE beaches to embark roops. The ship arrived off BRAY at 1530, and finding no small raft available, I lowered my motor boat and whaler to embark roops. The motor boat broke down and was towed back to the ship.
.M.Motor Boat "BALQUHAIN" ( & Sub-Lieutenant was in command) used he whaler and ferried some 200 troops from the shore to the ship.
uring this period, repeated high level bombing attacks were arried out on the beach and ships lying off. Barrage fire was pened as opportunity presented. At 1700 H.M.S. "VENOMOUS" was rdered by R.A.D. to proceed alongside to embark troops. While aiting for a berth, airoraft appeared and dropped bombs. Since he H.A. ammunition in H.M.S. "VENOMOUS" was nearly exhausted
.M.S. "VENOMOUS" requested permission to return to harbour to eplenish ammunition. At 1900 the ship was ordered to proceed longside by S.N.O. DUNKIRK. The ship proceeded alongside but
10 troops arrived. 60 German aircraft were observed approaching from the S.E. Fire was opened with all guns. The gun recoil parted all my wires and as no berthing party was available on the Jetty, proceeded out of harbour so as to retain mobility of the ship uring the air attack. All H.A. ammunition was now expended and in receipt of orders from V.A.D. H.M.S. "VENOMOUS" returned to
OVER to replenish ammurition, arriving at 2220.
4. The ensuing twelve hours were spent in refuelling, epairing damage to the D.G. equipment and ammunitioning ship.
arbour with orders to proceed to DUNKIRK. At 1430 all to Destroyers
5. At 1245 1st. June 1940 H.M.S. "VENONOUS" left ere recalled by V.A.D. and accordingly I returned DOVER at
545.
6. At 2050 1st. June 1940 H.M.S. "VENOMOUS" embarked rders party, to & position off ST.MALO-LES-BAINS but boats embark beach consisting of ten Officers and ninety men, and with proops. At 0030 the shore. Number One landing further CRAIG R.N.)
to proceed 2nd. June 1940 the ship arrived section(Lt. no topeared pulled from inship's whaler to investigate. the Nothing to berth was seen ashore At 0200 R.A.D. ordered he would ship order the longside and over the whaler and berthing and H.M.S. party. "VENONOUS" returned an hour of this party. embark troops. He stated that After half one of so DOVER at 28 knots, arriving at 0515.
longside M.S. to 1100 take troops had been embarked

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7. H.M.S. "VENOMOUS" was ordered to arrive alongside DUNKI
eakwater at 2150 3rd. June 1940 to embark troops, The ship left
VER at 1910 and arrived alongside at the ordered time. During the ssage an enemy seaplane was sighted and reported in position
IO 2 miles North of the Goodwin Light Vessel. Owing to the prevailing nd and tide, great difficulty was experienced in getting alongside.
entually, with the assistance of an H.A/S B., the ship was berthed.
'ter half an hour, having embarked 1500 troops, the ship returned
DOVER, arriving at 0125. During the return passage, an eriemy aplane. evidently returning from a minelaying expedition, machine inned the ship but was driven off by barrage and close range fire.
8. H.M.S. "VENOMOUS" left harbour at 2030 3rd. June 1940
th instructions to arrive at DUNKIRK for the embarkation of troops
2245. On arrival, I entered harbour but owing to the very congested late inside, I was ordered to wait off the harbour mouth. At 0130,
1 receipt of orders from R.A.D., I entered harbour and proceeded along)
wing embarked 1100 Erench troops, H.M.S. "VENOMOUS" returned to DOVER.(
iick fog was encountered and the ship anchored off the North Goodwin ght Vessel at 0430. After half an hour the fog lifted and I weighed id arrived at DOVER at 0610.
9. During these operations it was impossible to observe iether the gunfire of the ship inflicted any casualties on enemy rcraft, but it is considered probable that one aircraft that crashed
1 the beach, to the west of DUNKIRK on the 31st. May 1940 vas brought own by the guns of the ship.
10. Recommendations will be forwarded under separate over.
DOMMANDING 12
OFFICER
J. E. H. McBEATH.
Lieutenant Commander
H.M.S. E MALCOLM
In Command.
II.
No. 101.
The Vice Admiral,
Dover.
Forwarded.
(Sd.) T.E. HALSEY
CAPTAIN (D),
"MALCOLM"
16th Destroyer Flotilla.
12th June', 1940.
VIDEADMIRAL
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H.M.S. "WCLSEY".
Yo L.P.1/12/40
12th June, 1940.
ir,
I have the honour to forward the following report of roceedings of H.M. Ship under my command during the period May 22nd
June 1st. The delay in forwarding this report is regretted ut, firstly, I did not think that reports from individual ships ould be required.f such a large operation and further, your letter
0.B.14/0/1101/40 was not seen by me until my return from leave on
IthnJune.
2. H.M.S. "WOLSEY" was ordered to proceed to Dunkirk at 1913
2nd May. Ship berthed at the FelixfFaure jetty and about 200
unded soldiers (all walking cases). Ship sailed for Dover at 2105, scured to Admiralty Pier at 0140/23 and disembarked wounded, finally ecuring to buoy at o230.
3. At 0915/23 "WOLSEY" slipped and proceeded to the Downs to struct Hospital Ships "ISLE OF THANET* and *WORTHING* to proceed to unkirk. Hospital Ships were instructed to stop at Dover for route it as they had not the necessary charts, "WCLSEY" had to lead.
hips berthed alongside at Dunkirk at 1430. "WOLSEY" embarked oproximately 180 Officers and other ranks of the Army G.P.O. and ther non-combatants. Ships sailed in company 2045 Hospital Ships ere ordered to Newhaven, "WOLSEY" secured to Admiralty Pier 2330 and isembarked troops 9 finally securing to buoy at 0415/24.
Le Havre with demolition parties. On return "WOLSEY" was ordered
4. Friday 24th May "WOLSEY" in company with *WINDSOR* proceeded ooring cable proceeded of fixed buoy of Western Entrance boom destroyed dome
WOLSEY" to buoy. On passage to buoy, "WOLSKY" and em ark ammunition for Calais. This was cancelled AM Saturday fouled and already reported).
couring and carried returning to Dover 1850. At 1930 Fog encountered was ordered alais 5. At 1445/26 out bombardment of the road to Seaward "WOLSKY"
"WOLSEY" in company with "WOLFHOUND" proceeded of the to assage proceed to Dunkirk finally secured to Felix transports to
Basin, to act as W/T link ship. Faure jetty was 2350. on
Longside. WOLSEY" shifted berth remained under way in anchorage I berthed but "WOLSEY" at 0530/27 to allow troop but finding come a ommunication ast with Shore calculated I could remain shallow, and as
Ship Signal Station difficult there until one alongside hour efore Low Water but 0930 I (reported immediately. by signal)
Pier 0700. I at 0915 I found water getting to anchorage r-Raid endeavouring began at to move decided decided at rest 1030. of the Ship day, nd ship was eventually and remained there for the with great aintained roceeded to V/S anchorage touch with the clouds Shore of Signal smoke and Station almost 70 continuous rounds ir-Raid. Ship was at claims to have brought but ificulty due to the dense Action Stations all day, over down one plane, per his un being is not fired. confirmed. *WOLSEY* was bombed on 1800 six occasions "WOLFHOUND" but no hehored rrived ombs fell and THE bringing embarked back "WOLSEY" troops. approximately subsequently Both 150 ships sailed for as Dover at roops.

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6. During the morning of 28th May "WOLSEY" oiled and ammunitioned ship. At 1850 "WOLSEY" proceed to Bray beach by route 'Y' arriving there at 2300. Boats were immediately lowered and embarkation of troops began. "WOLSEY" sailed at 0400 for Dover with 500 troops on board. At 1100/29 "WOLSEY" was ordered in company with
"VIVACIOUS" and "VIMY" to proceed to Sheerness. Ship sailed from
Sheerness at 1830 for operation F.D. this operation was cancelled by Admiralty and "WOLSEY" returned to Dover. Ship remainede alongside while one rating injured by berthing wire was discharged to Hospital and proceeded to Dunkirk at 0615/30. "WOLSEY" secured alongside East Pier Dunkirk at 0915 and embarked approximately 800
troops. "WOLSEY" returned to Dover disembarked troops, and again proceeded to Dunkirk at 1525. "WOLSEY" again secured to East Pier and embarked 1060 troops returning to Dover at 2235. Troops disembarked
"WOLSEY" oiled and proceeded to Bray beach at 0600. Colonel Blake
R.A.M.C. and Medical Stores were emLarked before proceeding. At 0703
'WOLSEY" was in collision with S.S. "ROEBUCK" (Already reported).
Blake and stores and then proceeded to Bray beach. After being there
'WOLSEY" proceeded alongside East Pier Dunkirk, disembarked Colonel two hours and embarking 40 troops I was ordered by "CODRINGTON" to proced alongside. Secured alongside, embarked 500 troops, returned to Dover at 18 knots, disembarked troops, and at 1830 slipped from
Harbour and proceeding alongside East Pier "WOLSEY'S" D.G. Coil
Admiralty Pier and returned to Dunkirk. Whilst inside Dunkirk
Fused and caught fire, This may have been caused by a shell splinter as embarked was electric light party endeavoured to repair the
Dunkirk being shelled at the time. While 600 troops D.G. were coil. being the 2330 the 30 cent efficient. I considered the risk Either justifiable it the B.A. reported to me that he had done all he could and that the having condition was efficient against Magnetic The and coil was announced per repairs completed, sailed for Dover. lines or nce was lucky noticable and 8 veral aircraft were half.
"WOLSEY" coil in the that and the passage was made safely. heard, Phosphoresce so
"WOLSEY" proceeded alongside Admiralty Wharf 0425 and D.G. disembarked coil. At troops,
"WOLSEY" was extremely at 12 knots for the first hour and a
1300 subsequentyly "WOLSEY" reported ready for sea and a 1600 ordered secured securing to buoy to effect repairs to "WOLSEY" was to proceed to Portsmouth for repairs.
I Have the Honour to be,
Sir,
Your Obedient Servant.
Colampber
LISUTENANT-COMMANDER, R.N.
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING,
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FROM:
THE COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. "WOLSEY".
DATE:
12th June, 1940.
No. PM 2/12/6.
TO:
THE FLAG OFICER COMMANDING, DOVER.
SUBJECT: OFFICERS AND RATINGS RECOMMENDED FOR MENTION IN DESPATCHES.
Submitted:
With reference to your No. B.14/0/1101/40, I wish to bring do your notice the excellent work done by the following Officers and en. I consider that they are all worthy to be mntioned in despatches.
Lieutenant George Blackner, R.N.
Executive Officer. For untiring work and devotion to luty in every phase of the work connected with evacuation.
Sub-Lieutenant Anthony Richard Taudevin, R.N.V.R.
uring air-raids and for his careful navigation after little experience.
G.C.O. For cool and efficient control of the armament
For Mr his excellent and untiring work in boats during the
Frederick William Benoy, Gunner, R.N.
vacuation.
Dennis Phillip Arthur Gilbert, Act. Ldg. Sea. C/JX151519.
Thomas William Neicho, Able Seaman, C/SS24676.
Fox, Able Seaman, C/SSX12148
Joseph Leslie Williams, Ldg. Seaman, C/JX128094. C/KX92890.
George Graham, Telegraphist, P/SSX17539.
William Claude Reginald Gordon Jones, Stoker,
All these ratings are recommended for their goodework in oats.
Kenneth Cyril Mackenzie, Ldg. Seaman(LTO), C/J101310.
Simpson, S.A., C/LX45564
For their good work in repairing D.G. Coil under trying onditions.
Calamplah
COM ANDING OFFICER.
15 JUN

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H.V.S. "Vivacious"
c/o. G.P.O.
12th June 1940
Sir,
I have the honour to forward the following report of proceedings for the H.M.S. "Vivacious" for the period 86th May intil 4th June 1940 inclusive.
proceeded 2.- to rend zvous with Admiral Commanding 2nd Cruiser Squadron
"vivacious" left Dasingham at 2200 on 26th May 1940 and in H.H.S. "Glattax Galatoa" in position 181 at 1215.C.S.2. Parted company at 1800 and orders were received to patrol in company.
with "Gallant" ant the Polish Destroyer "Blyskawica" betw en North
Goodwin Light and "I" buoy.
Dunkirk 5.- to evacuate the B.E.F. nd arrived at 0030. The town was
At 2200 ships were ordered to a position one mile Best of and oil fuel depots reached two to three thousand feet. During these undergoing continual combardment and na anes from amunition dumps raids whistling 'bombs were heard, their noise being similar to that of a siren.
attacked 4.- the ships with machine guns. The "Blyskawica" shot down one
Two enemy airer It came through the thick smoke cloud and of these in the harbour, with 5.- aid of drifters and the whaler, and a report having been
"Vivacious" section of the be ch was cleared at 0330
received the from a personel boat that the last Jetty had been cleared, the ship returned to Dower with 353 military personel.
proceeding 6.- by the Eastern Route.
The ship sailed again for Dunkirk at 1030 on 27th machines was machines were shot down crashed (Two the beach, one
7.- Intense encountered off the $ stern Entrance Junkers 88 and SHEXX
aircraft attack by about twenty- and five 110 enemy EXE
another was not seen with to the crash but the pilot was seen
Heinkel 111). one port engine on fire crashed to leave sea. the plane third жини three enemy burst into flames and into on the The and by parachute.
8.- Arrival at and three quarter hours Scoot. some The return journey were was point three miles East of Dunkirk 553 military was made at by 1830 ships and boats, after five M.T.B.16 and a Dutch made in company

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wasmade in company with "Codrington" and "Javelin" as all A.A.
amunition had been experenmied.
9.-
Orders were received to proceed to Sheerness with
Woolsey and Vimy to arrive at 1300 for special service. Operation
⑇D' was commenced at 1800 This was cancelled at 2100 and the ships were ordered to return to Dover.
sollapsed 10.- oring to injuries and strain and Has relieved by $
While at Sheerness Surgeon Lieutenant S. Grice V.R.
Surgeon Lieutenant P.A.Smyth R.I.V.P.
return 11.- to Dunkirk arriving at 0300, using the Western Route, the
Before reaching Dover "Vivacious" was ordered to orders being to evacuate troops one mile East Of the town.
picking 12.- up the survivors of the "King Orry" was taken in tow
On arrival XXXXXXX a broken down n M.T.B., which had been until repaired.
with the operation. A drifter however, was sent to rescue as many nen 13.- in the water but these had to be left in order to carry on
It was most distressing to hear the cries of a few as pe sible and it is believed that most of these men were picked up.
the day low misty weather made aircraft conditions difficult 14.- and During 650 men were taken off the beach with hardly any embarassment from the air.
arrival at Dover I was relieved by Commander E.F.V.
Deare 15.- Dechaineux on R.A.N. by order of V.A.Dover.
the 16.- rem ining The part report of the operation is of proceedings of attached Commander herewith. Dechaineux for
REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF COMMANDER B.F.V. DECHAINEUX.
1.- Commander H.M.S. Dechaineux "Vivacious" R.A.N. overstrain in place was of ordered was Lieutenant granted by V.A.Dover to Commander assume command F.R.Parish of R.N. who, due to sick leave.
30th 2.- May Bray in Dover on the Harbour Belgian until Coast, 0530 arriving on at about 18 0700.
vas to embark army as many ashore. troops as possible and
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Throughout the day a fresh breeze was blowing from the
East North East causing in the shallow shore a line of breakers extending about fifty yards of EXE shore These conditions made embarkation difficult and together with the small number of suit ble boats caused the evacuation to be very slow.
5.-
By 1700, 175 British troops had been evacuated.
6.- company were bombed. At 1500 a very thrilling dog-fight between
Intermitently throughout the day the ship and those in nine spitfires and a larger number of Messershmits and various types of German bombers XEXE shar was witnessed. Two spitfires were shot down and two enemy bombers A fifths unaccounted plane was was also shot down. Most of the enemy aircraft attacks were high level bombing from over 10000 feet.
of 7.- troops assembling on the beach, which in the circumstances
It was particularly distressing to sea an increasing number revailing gave me a feeling of impotence. Towards late afternoon a g general movementMestward to Dunkirk was apparent.
8.- and later four 4" guns situated on the coast to the
Throughout the afternoon a shore battery believed to be two Bastwardshad 9 carried out disultary and inaccuratefire on the anchorage, the principal target appearing to be san abandonned aerchant ship at anchor in the roadstead.
9.- fire #vivacious" At who was under weigh and pointed along assembled the line
1800 this battery commenced a controlled and accurate of fire. on When it was obvious that the target was the to the ships Westard. "Vivacious" ous" was hit on the Foxle by and is
(Shikari, Esk, and Mosquito" I orered a retirement what
Delied casulaities to a to the troops on the upper ness deck. waterline near
******* be 4ᵗʰ graze fuze shell, causing three deaths Two welve about forty small shrapnell holes on the These abreast No. XXXX two fuel tanks rendering lubricating misses caused the ngineroom and the after toypedo them tubes. unfit for use. near
The central store punctured and the De-Gaus ing two mile movemnet is e punctured was flooded partially antx, circuits the were cut pipe in to the ight stern places. was The batteries were outranged by a to the Wesnaxdtward.
10.- a Panne and Bray Br but no noteworthy incident
Throughout the night "viv clous' patrolled occured. between about 1900 on 30th May "Codrington" had returned to Bray
11.- nd took over at the senior officers duties.
12.-.M.S. "Keith" At about ordered "Vivacious" to prodeed embark
0530 on 31st my Rear Admiral to Dunkirk Wake Walker to in roops.
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Dunkirk 13.- the ship was attcked by a Junker 89 in a dive attack.
At about 0610 on 31st whilst waiting to enter
Five 250 or 500 1b bombs were released from 1000 feet but fortunately missed the ship by about 20feet. No Damage was caused.
during 14.- an air attack. 650 troops were embarked by 0645 and the
A difficult alongside was made successfully at 0630
ship sailed arriving at Dover id thoutincident, except for slight and inaccurate enemy gunfire at ITc.6 buoy.
"Vivacious" arrived at Dov I at 0915 on 31st May remainin there 15.- until 1800 on 2nd June.
At 1800 a 2nd June "Vivacious" sailed after embarking object was to block Dunkirk Harbour. A conference of Captains S.S.
Captain 16.- Dangerfield R.I. to escort three block ships whose of Holland) and of the M.T.BS of the blocking force was held T.B. the the Blockships ( S.S. Westgrove, S.S.Bdward Missen and in
Downs. in and M.A.S. 07 in company moved off from the
At 2030 "Vivacious "leading the blockships, with M. Downsat
7 Captain knots D ngerfieldembarked in M.T.B.107 at 8230 and proce ded
107 tow, through ''' route arriving off Dunkirk at 022450.
to Dunkirk.
17.- ordered On to weigh and proceed to block last the in the arrival off Dunkirkthe Block ships were channel. anchored line, It had been rammed about five miles west and subsequently at 0245 transpired that S.S.Holland, of the Dunkirk.
18.- Dunkirk at 0300
The block210 respectively. and Edward Nissen entered
19.- navgation It is in the approach brought channel off to the docks crews is of unfortunate that the blockshing the was not completeand and M.T.B.107 had fortunate by to this the that Bastward time this moved however movement opened three was a miles well the to was made as at the the crews Weswxkitward almost aimed fire complete on and to without damage.
20.- "Vivacious" crew were landed arrived at Dover at 0630 on 3rd June.
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At 1145 on 4th "Vivacious" sailed with "Icarus" in company for Portsmouth. "Esk" had been ordered to join but owing to fog had failed to join. "Vivacious" and "Icarus "arrived Portsmouth at 1830.
(Sd).F.V.Dechaineux
COMANDER. Royal Australian Navy.
Remairs of 1.- "Vivacious" during the operationsoff the Dutch Coast and
I beg to submit that the behaviour of all officers and men during the period under port has been magnificent.
the 2.- following 0 ficers who did particularly good work:-
I submit for your consideration specially the names of spite of his woundscarried on with his duties as First the leg before entering Dunkirk on 27th May and in
(a) Lieutenant F.P.Baker B.N. who was wounded in
Lieutenant an After Control Officer foreight hours before being atteded to.He is now in hospital.
(b) whole operation kept his engineroom officershould in an
Mr. Revolta, Commissioned Engineer, who efficient throughout
**** the state and was an example of how an behave under fire.
(c) of Gunnery Control Officer three efficient enemy
Sub-Lieutenant J.T.Gilhespy R.N. in who a most carried out manner the duties and succeded in shooting down some aircraft on the Dunkirk Coast.
(d) who his showed age and when was ready to take on any odd operation, required/. (e) Sub-Lieutenant Maxtexiuties of T.K.Netcalfe, Navigating manner.. Officer R.N.R. in who most carried difficult out the conditions in an arduos
3.- the following I would ratings who were also submit for outstanding. your consideration the names of
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(a)Petty Officer E.R.Meredith, P/J.95625,1 Log Service and
Good Conduct Medal, who was director layer and Chief
Bosun's Mate.
(b) Petty Officer W.Flint, P/JX.126621, Coronation Medal, who was th Gunner's gate.
Medals Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, layer of the
(c) S.F.M.Woods, A.B. P/J.44707, British war and Victory
Pom-Pom who hot down three enemy aircraft..
(d) E.R.A. C.E.Strugnell D/ML.47645.
(e) Chief Stoker C.Tanner, Long Service and Good Conduct
Medal.
(I) Stoker F. Williamson, 76409, who a got a boat under way and succeded in rescuing large number private of Military personel until the boat capsised.
(g) S.B.A. J.T.Tomlinson, P/K.6941.
(h) Acting Chief Pettyx@xxxxxx Officer, R. Ford Long
Service and Good Conduct Medal.
A. BANNET
(1) Petty Officer megraphist, P/JX.126555.
(j) Acting Yeoman J.T.Loynes,P/JL.129983.
I have the honour to be sir,
Your obedient servant
NICE ADMIRAL
DOVER JUN 1940
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H.M.S. "Formidable", e 12/6/40.
C/o G.P.O.
. 030/48/40.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report of certain minor duties carried out during the evacuation of the
British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk on June 1st./2nd. and
June 3rd./4th. 1940.
I arrived at Ramsgate about noon on the 1st. June with orders
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Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report of certain minor duties carried out during the evacuation of the
British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk on June 1st./2nd. and
June 3rd./4th. 1940.
I arrived at Ramsgate about noon on the 1st. June with orders
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H.M.S. "Formidable",
12/6/40.
C/o G.P.O.
030/48/40.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report of certain minor duties carried out during the evacuation of the
British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk on June 1st./2nd. and
June 3rd./4th. 1940.
I arrived at Ramsgate about noon on the 1st. June with orders to organise a convoy of motor and pulling boats, to be towed over to Dunkirk that night by tugs, the convoy to sail about 1400. Not all the pulling boats then at Ramsgate were suitable for work on the beaches, being too large and heavy, nor were all the motor boats in running order. At about 1530, the tug "SUII" arrived from Tilbury with some 20 more pulling boats in tow. I took this tug under my orders, and sailed about 1750 with one motor boat and five of the most suitable pulling boats in tow.
I took with ne Lieutenants J.V. WILKINSON and R.E. LLOYD (R.N.)
who had had previous experience on the beaches. The Tug "TANGA"
under Lieutenant Commander SHERWOOD, R.N.R. sailed about the same time with two pulling boats. I had had some difficulty in obtaining another tug, and the master of the tug "RACIA" was quite evidently most unwilling to sail, and this vessel was left behing. The tug
"SUN IV" under the command of Commander TYLER, R.N. sailed earlier independently with either one or two boats.
On the way to Dunkirk, three of the pulling boats were swamped -
Dunkirk and had to be abandoned. I arrived at Dunkirk at about probably through towing too fast, as I was in a burry to get over to boats arrived a little earlier. Both tugs anchored at a point about
2330, after - an otherwise uneventful passage; the tug "TANGA" with her boats; the tug "SUN IV" was, I believe, a little further to the East.
1 - of mile East of the Eastern Mole at Dunkirk, and sent in the
The boats from my tug "SUN" proceeded to take off troops from the
East mole at a point where the beach and mole joined; on the first motor being beat (possibly Commander MAVID) to proceed alongaide the mole were embarked, I received orders from an officer ina fast trip they brought about 45 British troops to the tug. While these to embark on taking troops off to the other ships and that I would and troops, so I told my boats, before they went in again, return carry the position I was then in to meet them again. I then proceeded to alongside the mole and embarked about 50 French soldiers, this anchorage, was a slight amount of The French ratings al from a and waited for the boats remonstrance for about an hour. from the During subsequently broken down motor boat. I originembarking another 28 Frenchmen then and returned 4 English to naval the troops about on with another 50 British troops or two time board there who were anxious to get away. (having done boats one returned trips in 0300 the meantime to other ships.)
During the night heavy battery, and from at the the mole, and towards guns. The
Dunkirk was being shelled East from by the lighter West by what
0300 lighter shells was coming nearer and just nearer to the Westward, mole, At and a seemed to be a appeared to be directed down the about fire was started was an outburst of troops, apparently and just on the shelling either on the mole or rifle fire the mole 0300 where there the boats had been embarking Lieutenant

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WILKINSON informed me that shells had burst very close to the boats alongside the mole on the last trip. One or two shells burst in the neighbourhood of the tugs, but I think these were probably mis-directed.
I had decided to leave at 0300 2nd, June in order to be clear of the channel and round No.7 I bucy before daylight, since the enemy had been shelling the channel from the shore on the day before. A short time before 0300, I heard a good deal of shouting from the direction of the harbour entrance; the tug TANGA left about 0245 and I
understand from later conversation with other officers that all ships were ordered to clear off then. I left at about 0315 having secured the boats, and having then some 175 English and French troops on board, besides 28 naval officers and ratings and the tug's crew.
The Tug was very full.
(a) The return passage was uneventful; I posted an English soldier with a Bren gun, as anti-aircraft armanent, the tug having no protection otherwise. One pulling boat was swamped on the return passage. (b) I understand that some orders were issued for this operation, but these did not reach me before sailing. Fortunately the tugs under my orders went to the right place in the event.
On arrival at Ramsgate about 0815 (2nd. June), the troops were disdecision had yet been made, I made contact with various officers embarked, and I went ashore for further orders. Finding that no who had been working on the beaches on the night of 1st./2nd. June, and prepared a short appreciation which I was about to telephone to were not required that Sunday night. This tallied with the informat-
Captain DENNY at Dover, when orders were received thatbeach parties ion that I had been able to glean, SO I decided not to telephone to Captain DENNY.
officers named as to events on the nights of 1st./2nd. June.
The following is a summary of the information gleaned from various
(a) Lieut. Commander Miller. D.S.O. R.N.R.
Just to the Westward of a wrecked French destroyer. Left at
Had been working on the beaches about 1 mile East of Dunkirk, about line about I 1 mile still further to the East 1.0. about 3 miles at was on mile further to the East of this position and 1st.
1900 Saturday 1st. June. At this time, the 2nd. line of the defence
East of of defence Dunkirk. Troops would not come off from this position this time.
(b) Lieut. Commander Sherwood, R.N.R.
sniping was going the barges by the wrecked stranded on the beach
In tug on on the Eastern mole, and French destroyer beaches 1 mile to
TANGA. Left at about 0245 (and. June), also at on this the time the East Eastward of Dunkirk. of TANGA'S motor boat was left at about 0215.
(c) Commander Le Mesurier, Lieutenants Wilkinson and Lloyd.
OT above. the Eist At 0315 mole, there and were some still further a few up.
Meatenant LLOYD said that there appeared 0230. to be a few people on the beach up to 1 mile East of Dunkirk at
(d) Lieutenant Walker R.N.V.R.
float This Officer (?). He had been working from barges by the was in charge of the London Fire two Brigade fire -
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work getting a line ashore from the barges to the beach by which the pulling boats hauled off to the barges, the troops then being ferried by the fire-float to the waiting ships.
Lieutenant WALKER left at 0535 (2nd. June), the fire-float being then just aground (low water 0400 approx). He had to leave about 150 men on the barges, but there were no troops visible on the beach up to 1 mile East of Dunkirk. At 0545 there were no troops visible on the mole, and a paddle minesweeper was just leaving. An anonymous Brigadier who boarded WALKER's craft, said that at about 0200 there would be 1000 - 1500 British (?) troops still to come.
At this stage, it was the un hinous opinion of all the officers named above that small slow notier boats and pulling boats would be of no further use on the beaches. It night have been worth while trying to reach the barges 1 mile East of Dunkirk with fast shallow draught craft at about 2200 (2nd. June).
It is worthy of remark that these wrecked barges made excellent piers for motor boats to use, pulling boats briding between them and the beach with a line to haul themselves off. Three barges were afloat at any state of the tide and two others were aground about an hour before low water. M.T.B.S could 89 alongside the barges 3
hours either side of H.W. and shallow draught boats for longer.
Beach parties, eventually, were not re uired on the night of
Sunday 2nd. June, and everybody was able to get some much needed rest and food.
Monday 3rd. June - Tuesday 4th. June.
RAMSGATE, a copy of the orders being attached herewith. I organis-
A further operation for these nights was organised from ed the following tugs to tow:-
SUN IV - Commander Le MESURIER, Lieut. MARTIN R.N. Lieut.
FLETCHER, R.N.R.
TANGA - Lieut. Commander SHERWOOD, R.N.R.
SUN XV - Two R.N.R. Officers.
RACIA - Lieut. Commander MILLER, D.S.O. R.N.R., Lieut.
WALKER, R.N.V.R.
from the Nouveau reach, and to ferry troops Dad no specific orders, along-
Each tug Avant port and (rom any point down to the ships
WAS to take 4 motor boats in tow, with of the orders East to mole work which they could transport LOCUST. The tugs that they should wait outside the entrance understood there were to opportunity offered or and I instructed to Dunkirk, keeping be a good many) and to be side or to the the Officers in the tugs clear of ships going in just and out ready (of to which go alongside I to pick up troops as to assist as required.
left a little after 1700 trouble, with one 14 motor was aground boats in in all, two The having convoy failed (one across with engine was uneventful, the encountering save for of a two certain
RAMSGATE). The passage the tows, and dealt mines in the neighbourhood H. TAYLOR, R.N.R. Torpedo passage Boat and me, went but about to mount of trouble with of 11. buoy which took were with with by minebalfway sweepers. aoross Commodore was picked up by a Motor on
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The following boats were abandoned either on passage or at Dunkirk, for the reasons given below:-
(a) THARK. Rope foul of propeller and rudder. Abandoned half way.
(b) SANTOSY. Petrol failure. Abandoned near 11. bucy. An interesting point arose here. The Sub-Lieutenant in command said that he had been instructed to fill up with petrol: RAMSGATE from certain cans which were subsequently found tc contain water. The officer who told him which cans to take was dressed as a Lieut.
Commander (E) R.N. When this was discussed, the Sub- Lieutenant reported this to the Engineer Captain (or Commander) at
RAMSGATE, who said that there was no Lieut. Commander (E) at
RAMSGATE, it any rate on the st If. I do not know if this officer could be, or ever W.S, traced and identified.
(c) DIAHA MARY. Engine trouble and to propeller. Abandoned
Dunkirk.
(d) ADMIRAL SUPERIMENDENT'S BARGE (Portsmouth).
Ran on a pile of submerged nasonry in Dunkirk and abandoned.
The officer in this boat (Sub-Lieutenant BIGGS, R.N.V.R.) left his charts on board. I should have sent him back for them, but did not do SO as it was near the time ordered for laeving, and
I thought he only had charts from RAMSGATE which gave no useful information to the enemy. Subsequently reflections made ne think he might have had a chart from Portsmouth, 80 I went in to circumstances, leaving S.0.(1) to pursue the matter further.
S.0.(1) office at Portsmouth on 6th. June and reported the
The arrived at Dunkirk between 2300 and 2345, having beendelayed convoy by trouble with the tows. liost of the boats had been slipped other three tugs proceeded to the East of the entrance: SUN IV at in the neighbourhood of the S.W. RUYTINGEN bucy and sent on. The in this picked up an open boat with a dozen French soldiers first stayed just to the West of the wreck outside the antrance, and it was an learnt that the Germans had possession of MARDYCK fort about and officer, position who had been isolated and escaped. From the officer
3 miles West of Dunkirk.
to motor Eastward boats of the entrance, having a look to see if there was
The carried on with their work, and SUN IV proceeded just the done while passing. All appeared to be going well, all berths any work at to the be East mole were occupied and there were one or two ships lying off ready to borth.
me about 0115 no more French troops at QUAI
At (4th. June) one of my motor boats the returned, FELIX and FUARE, told and that that there Commission were TAYLOR had left the QUAI. This boat was slightly damaged and 80 I left her in convany.
At two end berths on the East mole were also clear. did H.M.S. the tug "MALCOLM" went see if there were any more this ship troops. asked no to push were about 0200 the alongside and I followed in French SUN IV, as There only RACIA, few, to who embarked in "MALCOLM"; I did.
her stern a in to the jetty, which picked up the waiting Motor boat, and
I left at 0230, approximately, the return passage was uneventful, Tug SUN XV I towed was passed home by sailed for RAMSGATS; destroyers and a minesweeper.
another two or vessel three ОДЭ picked up halfway.
Out boats which started for but Dunkirk, the crews 8 or wore 9 had recovered to be safely. abandoned The for remainder one found their own way RAMSGATE, with the of the 14 reason or another, back to

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exception of the one I towed back (MERMAIDEN).
a) As regards recommendations for officers and ratings who did well during these operations, the following officers known to me did well: but I am unable to say whether they did better than many others who must of necessity renain anceynous, since there was no time to collect names, I can only say that, frompersonal observation, the spirit, both of young officers and ratingsm was magnificient. One had only to ask for volunteers for crews to receive more applications than were necessary.
b) Officers names.
Lieutenant J.V. WILKINSON R.H.
Lieutenant R.E. LLOYD R.N.
Lieut. Commander MILLER D.S.O. R.N.JR.
Lieut. Commander SHERWOOD R.N.R.
Lieutenant WALKER R.N.V.R.
Lieuten nt J.E.L. MARTIN R.N. (late *Pelican*) 152
Lieutenant FLETCHER R.H.R. (late at Invergordon)
a) I Iso respectfully submit for Their Lordships consideration that letters of appreciation might be written S follows:-
To - The London Fire Brigade
) for the services of their fire-float LADY MASSEY (?)
The Alexander Tow ge Company
) for the services of their
.I. Alexander Ltd- I Iohns Whart- Wapping E.I. tugs SUN, SUN IV, & SUN XV.
v. Walkins 42 - 112 Feuchwock st London EC3 tug TANGA.
The Watkins Tug & Towage Company) for the services of their
(b) As the tug RACIA of the Watkins Company, the master although of this he vessel was on the nights of 31st. May and 3rd. June. MILLER D.S.O. 3rd.
regards obviously unwilling to 80 over to Dunkirk, On the of did June actually be was go under the orders of Lieut. Commander
R.H.R.
(c) the masters and crews of the the other Alexander tugs (especially Tug the SUN tugs) himself the captain of the tug this tug young
The spirit of was excellent, The owner of SUN IV, and a
Trinity Company House was pilot volunteered his to navis name. do throughout.
Unfortunately I cannot remember
I have the honour to be
Sir
Your obedient servant,
Edward. K. Lehnesmit
Commander R.N.

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FROM....The Commanding Officer,H.M.S. "Winchelsea".
163
DATE....13th. June 1940.
TO
The Flag Officer Commanding Dover;
Copies to: Commander-in-Chief, Western Approaches.
Commander-in-Chief,Portsmouth.
Commodore,R.N.B. Portsmouth.
Captain (D), Liverpool.
SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AWARDS.
6666
Submitted:-
The following recommendations for awards are forwarded
Dyusnes 313. 166.
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FROM The Commanding "Tinchelsea">
DATE
Mth.June 1940.
Ref.No.0/79.
TO
The Flag officer Commanding Dover.
Copies to: The Consender-In-Chief, Testern Approaches
The artanouth.
BCL
the Captain(D),Liverpool+
SUBJECT: Recommendations for mards.
Submitted:
The following recomendations for amards are
1e forwarded in accordance with Flag Officer Commanding
Dover's No.B14/0/1101/40.
Lieutenant Roland Chianell SATED R.N. showed untiring seal and energy in enhariding treeps and considerable
1
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P
Meatment (s)tichard 11icm George maintained the engineroos at a most afficient and prepared state and who carried on his duties always in a cheerful ane and encouraging m,nner.
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FROM
The Commanding Officer,H.M.S. "Winchelsea".
DATE
13th. June 1940.
TO
The Flag Officer Commanding Dover;
Copies to: Commander-in-Chief,Western Approaches.
Commander-in-Chief,Portsmouth.
Commodore,R.N.B. Portsmouth.
Captain (D), Liverpool.
SUBJECT: RECOMENDATIONS FOR AWARDS.
8666
Submitted:-
The following recomendations for awards are forwarded in accordance with Flag Officer in Command,Dovers' Memorandum
No.B14/0/1101/40.
the Leading whaler as a lifeboat, during dark hours, under fire a off Dunkirk
Sea. Walter George Harold LAST,P/JX.132139,wh when away in in considerable tideway, dived overboard and rescued considerably a shaken survivor from H.M.S. "King Orrey"; later beaches when showed considerable tact and seamanship in preventing the boat coxswain of the whaler embarking troops from the open capsizing and rescuing survivors.
untiring zeal and
2. C.P.O.Rupert Dunkirk not only onboard to t his devotion ship but to duty in a salvaged cutter in which he made many trips the beaches.
BYFORD. A.B. P/JX.135125, who as sole in crew of
3. Peter Frederick in rescuing two boat loads of troops boat considerable the skiff succeded surf,before being recalled to the ship,his capsizing twice during the operation.
of 4. Walter Alfred Goerge the ship maintained a and bombing rescued troops. waters.
wheel Also greatly under enemy assisting gunfire in the general welfare of of the ship 5. Ernest at high Charles speed during an enemy dive bombing attack.
down as gunlayer one enemy of
6. Claude Behjamin
"y" aircraft gun is thought direct by hit with an S.W.P.
by a who as upperdeck and stoker cheerful continued his 7. duties Manfred about THE efficient manner most under as C.E.R.A. efficient of the ship maintained 8. Cecil John the in an state. h.sto; whose cheerful room staff and the STATE the the THE
6.
Class who when had suddenly 10. left detailed continued to to take carry out his duties being
Joseph Ednie WHITENSTALL charge of the motorboat the after whole the time ship under enemy gunfire:

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FRON:-....THE COMMANITING OFFICER, H.U.S. HARVESTER.
C/O G.P.O. LONDON.
DATE:-....14th JUNE 1940.
TO:
THE FLAG OFFICER III CHARGE. DOVER.
Reference my letter of proceedings dated 2nd June 1940.
Last paragraph.
H.H.S. "Codrington" identified the plane as Blenhein thinking taht the attacking fighters were l'essershmidts. There was no doubt that they were Spitfires, and an Army Officer in
"Codrington" said he saw the smstika as the plane sank.
(ad) MARK THORNTON.
LIBUTISIANT COMMANDER Ill COMMAND.
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15 JUN 1940
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moenwhile loading the ship WIDIT LETTL and "TORNSRUE" was wore also loading scross my decks. There was is destroyer escort vessel alongside each side astern of us. Commander Troup had complete control of the situation in spite of having elmost lost his voice, and without his help and judgment the loading of
5 ships at once would have been difficult,.8.M.H
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At about 0030 we had a good.load, although-we could have taken more. There was a lull in the arrival of the troops consulting and there were Troup, ships to waiting go with what to get I had alongaide, - "HORNBRUG" BO I decided, and "BORNRIF" after following independently.

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02 wonners
Under vay about 1600 for RV at N. Goodwin.
4. "RNIGER" had meanwhile run aground on the juern on a falling tide and was out of it.
Proceeded in company without incident, timing
5. my speed to each No. 12 Buiry Dunkerque at 2230.
orders were to use lestern pier Houvean avant Port, avant Port
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2 of my ships passed no their and tried bows to go to pier but had a job of the two grounded just alongaide 110.
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8. very glad to The find Pier Commender H.R. Troup, who appointed was full of French trodpit said and he I had was himelf Piermaster.
I were unable to get and A tug leave to pluck her. "LENA"
one and Family He and had to take the for DIT
Lieut. thership with and destroyer escort also
Wine, R.N. and his TORISRUG Sub. Lieut. was were neerchile. scross loading my decise astern There of was us. is Comminder Troup reasel Loading alongside each side the situation in spite of having the loading elmost had complete control without of his help and judgment of
Lost ships his at voice, once would and have been
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His service was invaluable. I took over the handling of the ship at the entrance of Dunkerque, both enteria and leaving, not that I doubted Wise's capacity, but the importance of accurate handling was such that's to have it in my own hands.
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Had to slow does to toop bosts in company. First three bonts estern tight good station, remaining case fell estem but owing to urgnary of getting bosts to destination fistills ass not decrease speed any further.
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Margate for orders, 80 presended sureelf in fast motor boat
"MARSAYRA". Natablished 17 identity and was. told to push on to Emegate. While may one bost "QUIRN
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wont bank to look for 197 use Longrose, search unsurseasful, rejoined assert. Feg - down at dam and securt anshored with - PRINCE OF WALES", "CORSN BOADACEA"
and "MARRAYRA", off Banagate exast position meertain.
After - hour tog cleared enough to obser beer shead so proceeded with "MARGAYHA" in company assert yasht following with HQUIRE BOADACHA". Ingines misfiring badly and harbour in "MARGAYRU". Reported to Naval Officer-instopped Just outside anothered and proceeded into beashes between Bray and La Penne and to earry on
Charge Ramagate received sharts sail orders to proceed to remained to return. Bosto use towed in, repairs started foreying treepe from share to ships until only enough fuel
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CONFIDENTIAL
H.U.S. "GREEH_UND"
12th.June 1940
LETTER 09 PROCEEDINGS FOR PERIOD
25th.My - Dth.My
Sir,
I bard the h.a ur to submit the 1 llusing letter in houordance with your 314/0/1101/40 datad 1th.June.
Whilst on patrol OIL Calais on 25th.Way a
German 5"H.A. battery to the aist of Sangatto WAS located and engaged, no fire being returnal,During the course of the day a number 01 refugees and soldiers wore taken cut of small boats and an C Officer Allon, resourd
These parties were Dovor duria: the afternals ir a the 333 no having parachuted IT.S his Langod aircraft.
and ship salled again is 1750 t. locato and escort the transp rt Canterbury, processing ina Dualtirk to Dover
On passago, when:II Calais,I closed the drifter Lord Howe, In which an officer Ir.D the Calais garrison requested Dobbartment supp It OIL that town.At the SIDE time I received your signal 1007/25/5/40 ordering no to benbard St.Pierre.To do this a course was set 067°
from No.3 Bucy and fire spened.
The H.A.battery proviously mentl and shortly, at 2000, scored a sincle hit through the Director started firing at us from nearly right astern and very
Of whose crew P.O.Lush WAS HILLOL, 1.B.Daughtery wounded and the First Lieutenant, Lientement Chanaader the Twaodie, was controlling the gaas in narters firing.The shall passed through also wounded la the loot but centinued action,
Blennor the Hassett and seriously wounded this Sub.Licutement director and fraguents Hillou Lieutemant Sir Marmaduke
Having turned to engage battery for 15 minutes a now D sities 10P benbardment was shot taken up, be scon,it was considered that Dembardment wall as Quarters foo but after a 130 salvoss, 08 which 3. fill la 01 could target was been firing at us.it this time returned "Grafton" to Dover arrived
Firing was chisted to a 6" (?) gun tothe west of Sangatte likely to endonger friend as and when and oneased darkness rondomed 1400 on further 37th May action "Grayn und saildi in which had fire, with whom *Groyb und sugatory.
company with "Grafton" At to establish patrol between
Fairy Bank and Kwinte During this Bu 15. aight orders wore received to embark treeps from La Panas.
Both ships arrived off
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Both ships arrived off this beach at 0100 and sent boats inshore, the ships being manceurered closer in as the tide rose.
By 0615 the beaches had been cleared and
"Grafton", "Grayhound", "Calcutta" and three paddle steamers sailed. (Number of soldiers approximately 100)
Whilst returning to Dover "Greyhound" was detached to escort S.S. Dorrien Rose who had on board survivors of "Queen of the Channel;ultimately berthing at Admiralty Pier at 1230 28th.May. After discharging troops Greghound proceeded to Dunkirk and went alongside the pier as soon as a billet was vacant.It was found difficult to count the troops as they came aboard and the numbers appeared to be regulated from forther down the pier where detachments were assembled and detailed.
"Greyhound" embarked 681 and sailed, arriving alongside
Admiralty pier at 0030.
At 0.430 29th.May "GreyBound" sailed in company with Captain D.lst. Flotilla for La Panne. - in paranthesis, this was the first time I had been at S9A
with my Captain D.since 15th.January.
Embarkation by whaler and motor boat was carried out steadily until 1600 when an attack was made by bombers the fourth salvo of which scored two near misses, the splinters killing 20 men and wounding 70 and causing the following damage.In the engine Γo: cas air ejector and one forced lubrication pump wars put out of action.
In No.3 Doller room main feed pipe was pierced resulting in complete loss of feed water, and an exhaust pipe from a feed heater punctured which caused the boiler room to fill with steam.
"Greyhound", then at short stay, weighed and proceeded, her boats which returned undamaged were ordered to go to one of the two minesweepers "Sutton" and
"SalamandSr" stillat anchor, as with the number of casualties on the upper deck it was not considered possible to hoist them.
The motor boat, Loading Seaman Saunders, continued to run trips ashore until 2200 when the crew went on board
H.M.S. "Locust" in which they returned to Dover.
The whaler, Leading Seaman Setterfield, embarked crew troops taken on board "Golden Eagle" in which they continually until 2230 when she was holed and the returned to England.
water feed, until 1930 when with she was H.M. taken in tow
Greyhound proceeded under her own steam, with vicinity of West Hinder Buoy, by salt "Blyskawwica" than on patrol S.Vega in
Tow was slipped off Dover at 2330 and
"Greyhound" was taken into harbour 0245 30th.May by tugs, and borthed
432 alongside soldiers apart from
Admiralty Pier casualties. at landed
It is my opinion ****