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07SO. Slipped and proceeded to Dover's AB ships proceeding down the channel between Dunkirk and BY buy had been fired at by shore batterios, a smoke flost use burit on the forecastle and funnel moke 108 also rade. The wind was exactly right to afford the maximum protection from the forecastle smoke float, but whether 18 was due to this protection or due to the energr guns having coved on, it is impossible to sey, but fire was not opened on
"Iearus" during this passage.
1015. Arrived Dover and disectioned troops.
1300. Secured to H0.1 Buby, ship's staff and deckyard fitters sorking on the 3.0.0011.
2030. Slipped and proceeded to Dunking "Windsor" in company.
"Icnsus" ISS late proceeding owing to not receiving the signal giving order of leaving herbour until 3030.
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Secured in Dunitirk harbour on liastern Am
Saturday 2nd June.
0001.
Slipped and proceeded to Davez by "X" route.
has in collision with a small travler shile proceeding vestuard down the channel: the visibility use extremely bad owing to the moke from the burning oil fuel take at Dunkirk and 1 spite 05 as having a lookout on the forecentle, there was ao the for if order of full entern to take effect before hit:ing. I was unable to alter away to port ao I was already just outside the charted channel to part to avoid the sagnatic nines, which had been loid in the channel. Do usjor lacage was sustained but the hael fitting of the P.V.boom use fractured. It is not known shot damage use sustained bythe trauler.
0030.
Received a signal: an V.I.Dover informing ships that magnetic nines had been laid indiscriminately around
Fede bucy. AB if D.O.0011 insulation was extremely Low and had been giving continuous trouble,: decided to avoid
F.I. buby and return by another youte.
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8a buay and the swept channel on a course of 323 digrees, but there remained the question of our own minefields. I
therefore inforged V.A.Dover that I intended to proceed on a course 05 310 from BW buay outing to the laying of magnetic mines at 7.0.buay and at the see time saked if there were any British minarields on this course. I judged that the uinefield, if says would be 1614 in the channel to the northanrd and therefore adjusted as apeed so an to give at least helf an hour in which to get an number to my signal before entering this channels Ky signal was passed by 0045 and as no answer van received by 0115 it appeared that this course use a safe one] at 0130 honover,
1 received a signal saying that the course was useless.
It use too late as X this time I use back in the number
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1830.
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"Icarus" sailing for Duskirk cancelled oving to having only one dynamo and one steering motor 1a action.
Honday 4th June
1145.
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1830.
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During all this period the whole ship's company behaved in a grand ray. They were tireless in their energies in whatever direction they were requiredd, either pulling the shalers to and fro from the beach, or landing on the jetty at Dunkirk and heartening the passage of the soldiers with cheerful words or help. I regard this segnificent spirit to be due to the example shown by my officers and heads of departments in spite of the fact that 10 suffered a very severe dive bombing attack on our second trip and
Low level bombing attacks from one plane lasting about 20
minutes this some trip, and by Saturday every can was needing rest badly.
The spirit of the ship's company WSS shown when, having cleared lower deck on Saturday evening and explained the final stages of the operation, there vas literally a
"Tooth-suck" from the ship's company when the sailing enncellation was piped by the bosun's case later.
4. and mon for the period covered by this letter of proceedings.
Attached is list of recommendations of officers
I have the honour to be, sir, your Chedient Servent,
(sd) C.D.Mand.
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The Vice-Admiral,
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LIST OF RECOMENDATIONS.
(Appendiz I to letter of proceedings dated 10th June 1960).
The names of the following officers and een are submitted for recommeniation for decorations or contion in despatches for the vork they carried out during the evacuation of the allied troops from Dunitipl: between 29th my and and June 19404->
of
Lieutenant Commonder Hunrd Gregoon HOPER, Strentive
Officer, who by his example of coolness and unfailing checrfulness, lapt the ship's company in good heart and also by his good organisation smobled the embarkation of treeps, both from the benches and from to proceed as fast as WAS possible under the eiversances and prevented any unavoidable delays.
3.
Lieutenant Derek real VILLAN should great coolness and bravery during the periodical air attacks on 29th my while be vas in charge of the notor bont towing shalers and Carley floats from Bray beach to the ships
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Surgeon Moutemnt Richard Plant COLDRAY, displayed great coolness during the periodical air raids, and at all times carried on with his work of attending to the wounded and commulties, rendering such relief and assistance during the passages from Dunkin's
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The following heade of departments by their emaple or untiring energy and cheerfulness during this exceptionally difficult period, kept the spirite of their subordinates at a very high level and thereby mintained their departments at their usual peace the efficiency++
Reginald Fronk TOPPER, 94060.
Lionel Starin HILES, 20015.
Horece Frederick GODDARD, Chestos.P/K 56856.
Joseph Billiam Predarick NERMS, PaOeg P/J 100790.
Frank HARPINID, ChaP+O+Tely P/J 96718
William George A/Y00 Bign, P/JR 136910.
marked 6. attention to duty by his almost continual presence in
Frederick Albert DAY, P.O.Cook, 2/8 88606, displayed the galley for three days and nights, providing food and hot drinks for the ship's company and the evacuated soldiere.
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Albort Thomas 154889,
Epio Richard PORTON, 14106, displayed and marked seal and energy by readning in charge of soth may. boats in spite of the fact that relief commains were their from 8130 until 0700 on the night of Thursday detailed to annist there

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H.H.S. "Icarus"
10th June 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to forward this letter of proceedings in accordance W 1th your letter No.B14/0/1101/40 of 4th June 1940.
of
Tuesday 28th Hay.
"Icarus" in company with "Intrepid" and "Ivanhoe" arrived at Dover from Plymouth at 2300 and proceeded to secure to No.3
Buoy while waiting orders.
Wednesday 29th May.
0145. "Icarus" sailed fro Dunkisk in company with "Javelin",
"Intrepid" and "Ivanhoe".
0545. Came to with the post anchor off Dunkirk waiting for a clear berth in the harbour.
0600. "Javelin" and "Icarus" weighed and receeded alongside the Eastern Arm, "Icarus" inside and embarked troops.
0800. Slipped and proceeded to Dover.
1130. Secured in Dover and disembarked troops.
1315. Slipped and in the absence of other orders returned to
Dunkirk, using "y" route.
1515. Came to with the port anchor off SUYDCOOTS under orders of "Codrington". I anchored as close as pos ible inshore to out down the length of the boats trips but later grounded with the turn of the tide: no darage occurred and later on the Schoot "Doggers Bank" towed my stern clear without difficulty. On anchoring I had lowered all boats, motor boat and both whalers and also four Carley floats, two large and two small. It had been my intention to try to get close enough to the shore to be able to float the Carley floats ashore on the end of a line and then haul them back to the whalers. It was 11 fortunate that the shelving beach and ship, leaving the motor boat to do the towing of the not allow no to get close enough to carry out this in practice. I foung that actually the Carley floats were little used by the troops who were unhandy in the floats.
Air raids occurred during this embarkation period, the first between 1600 and 1630, another at 1730 and again at
1830; in fact they appeared to be coming over at hourly
It during the first of these raids that "Jaguar" was intervals with great regularity.
damaged to stand bgt "Jaguar" but "Express" was was and the 8.8. "Clan Hacallister" hit aft. I was proceeding her before 1 had got under Macallister" say: "Codrington"
playing had her hoses on the stern where a broken out.
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After this first raid 1 realised that I would be at a disadvantage at anchor during a raid and therefore remained under way for the remainder of the time I use lying off the beach. This was not so satisfactory #fom the embarkation point of view as
I could not keep as close to the beach as before but consid rations of the safety of the ship outweighed this disadvantage.
At about 1730 the Schoot "Doggers Bank" came alongside to transfer her full load of some 470 troops to "Icarus". This appeared reasonable as the Schoot could remain closer inshore and therefore enbark meter, while I me able to get back to
Dover and return much faster than he This transfer was interrupted by the 1730 air raid but it was completed by about 1830 when we proceeded to Dover by "X" route.
Shortly after getting under my when approaching Dunkirk herbour, a cloud of enemy mehines WIS sighted above us. And fire was at once opened as soon as suitable targets once in line. It is difficult to estimate the mmber of planes that were in this raid but I would say that there were at least forty. In an incredibly short time dive boxibing attacks developed on all ships in sight. A paddle mineswesper just ahead of "Issrus" and approaching on opposite courses use attacked and sunk: the harbour looked as if it use being attacked by any planes at onee and then the dive bonbing attack d veloped on "Icarus". The cahnnol restricted my covements considerably and it we not possible to cake ange alteration of course and 80 1 did the best I could by making violent alterations of speed from "Full Ahoad Both" to
"Stop Both" as the stacks developed. the engine POOR department, realising what was required, worked the throttle valves as fast as humanly possible, and it is no doubt that largely due to their efforts the ship was not hit. I think that at least ten planes attacked us add together, and some shortly after one another:
there were close misses shood which had 10 not stopped engines a few seconds before must have hit us, and there were close nisses estern shortly after we had increased to full speed again and besides all these there were close nisses due to bad airing which fell alongside the ship. There was one salvo of three boxbs which
I was certain was going to hit at "B" Own and which actually landed in the water abroact "B" Own three feet from the ships side and which miraculously did not explode. The ship was also mohinesummed during these attacks and is U.S this which caused the casualties which amounted to one killed, five seriously injured and about twenty alightly injured, all with the exception of two being soldiers.
bullet the ordinary moohine gun bullet. It Vill one of these
The Germans appeared to be using a cent-ermour piercing a soldier calibre though be was wearing his tin belnet at the tim.
small inside bullete that penstrated the forecastle deck and killed and also The the port steering motor: no other damage was apparent at sheck even of the neer misses damaged the starboard dyname the time.
5W buoy and altering course to 349° circled NO eighted another On reaching benber and opened fire. This eachine cake low round benibing then lined up about 1000 to 2000 feet. I made lined funnel and and German astern on the port quarter to both a level attack at and as soon an the honber was not up to start his smoke at once increased to full speed. There were alteration 80 many navigational attack I hazards and I therefore kept my until the end of his attack.
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The attack developed slowly, both our gune firing but parently not deterring him much. At the moment I judged that
3 was about to drop his boobs I made a very large alteration of owse to povt and this salvo missed. The enemy plane then ircled ahoad and round again to the port quarter for his second stack. This time 1 reduced speed slightly and saited until be as about to drop his salve. In this attack I B certain that
/ smoke screen caused the pilot to make a bad estimation of my ourse because as he was nearly in the borb release position I
SW him give quite 8 considerable alteration of course to port ad I therefore increasedto full speed again and put the rudder and a' starboard and the second salvo fell clear to part.
The enemy then aircled round ahead and to part as sfore. Some of our salvos seemed to be reasonably close but be as not to be deterred and approached for the third time. Case and avoiding tactics as before and the third salvo missed to gain it seemed to be the smoke that put him off and I used the be then retired to the southward. During each attack the ort: these were small boybe. So having expended all his Sombe hip enemy was machine-gunned but there were apparently no casualties* and
I returned to Dover without further incident erthed at 8060 to disembark troops.
Thursday 30th Mays
"Icarus" remained alongside until 0100 writing for rders m and ammunition with fuel. Both the fuelling borths had were completed and then proceeded alongside the Eastorn full nd to 80 I complete berthed at the outer and until "Anthony"
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500g Sheerness under orders of "Javelin" "Impulsive". in company
Proceeded to "Intrepid", "Ivanhoe" and with oil
915.
with Secured "Javelin", to No.III Duey Theermess Completed fuel
715.
and Slipped annamition and proceeded company via with "X" "Ivenhoe" route to Dunkirk ware "Impulsive" detailed under and orders off of "Ivanhoe" in "Ivembe" and "Impulsive" the first beach to attend to the on eastward, the and the to the
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shortly after does I was able to tell the Renegate litro Boot
"Lord Southborough" that I had not any power boats and they did magnificent work bringing loads of about seventy a the to the ship. Unfortunately the weather begin to deteriorate and the
Life Boat could not get close to the shore: SQ the shalers ferried troops to the Life Boat and when full she brought then to "Icurus".
This was at about 0600g and shortly after both shalers vere capsised schore and the Life Boat began to got into difficulties when embarking troops schore.
0700. Proceeded to Dover leaving - of shalers and of "Salemander"s motor-boat to carry on with other ships that vare arriving
1000. Arrived Dover and proceeded to disembark the troops at
Admirality Fier.
1100. Slipped and proceeded to Dunkisk by "X" route. thile proceeded up the Coodwin Channel had a alight collision with "scinitor", but damage to both ships use elight;
the worst damage to "IGHIMA" being the D.G.Codl which was parted aft. Temporary repairs ware made by ship's staff while on passage to Dunkirite
1400. Lay off Dunkirk herbour while waiting for borth to clear
1615. Secured inside. alongside the Sastern Am imme borth, "aindson"
and one "S" class destroyer berthing outside "Icarus".
"Icarus" part secure use fouled by a vire in going alongaids.
There was an air raid on the herbour during this embarkation and help fire was opened by all ships and the share Sale batteries. No damage use done to the fairly close misses. Also during this embarkation there ships in harbour in this raid though there were scase was intermittent shelling of the harbours
1800.
bomber. Speed was increased to full speed at once and
8a buay and FeG.buay "IGHTUS" was attacked once by a dive
Slipped and proceeded to Dovor by "X" route. Between
Sumel and 0.50 smoke ware also unde after our previous
Once again violent alterations of course which, ships though not scoring a his, seemed to enough were in company and a fieres late fire had be been close opened experience. made and the salve fall short. Therement were many to him from returning.
2045.
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Priday 18t June
0130.
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0730s slipped and proceeded to Dover. AB ships proceeding down the channel between Dunkirk and 60 busy had been fired at by shore batteries, a smoke flost 500 burnt on the forecastle and funnel moke 100 also cade. The wind use exactly right to afford the maximum protection from the forecastle smoke float, but whether it was due to this protection or due to the ecery gime having moved on, it is impossible to say, but fire was not opened on
"Icarus" during this passage.
1015. Arrived Dover and disemberked troops.
1300. Secured to No.1 Buoy, ship's staff and dockyard fitters working on the D.G.coil.
2050. Slipped and proceeded to Dunkirk, "Hindsor" in company.
"Icarus" was late proceeding owing to not receiving the signal giving order of leaving harbour until 2000.
2300
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Saturday 3rd June.
0001. Slipped and proceeded to Dover by "X" route.
Has in collision with a small travler while proceeding restward-down the channel: the visibility use extremely bad owing to the smoke from the burning oil fuel tanks at Dunkirk and 1 spite of my having a lookout on the forecentle, there we no time for if order of full astern to take effect before hissing. I van unable to alter away to port an I was already just outside the charted channel to part to avoid the engastic nines, which had been loid in the channel. No asjor damage use sustained but the heel fitting of the P.V.boom vas fractured. It is not known what damage use sustained bythe trauler.
0030.
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F.O. bucy. AB my D.G.0011 insulation was extremely low and had been giving continuous trouble, I decided to avoid
F.O. buay and return by another route.
There appeared to be no assigational dangers between
BW buay and the swept channel on a course of 315 digrees, but there remined the question of our own minefielde. 1
therefore inforged V.A.Dover that I intended to proceed on a course of 310 from on busy owing to the laying of magnatic mines at P.O.budy and at the sexe time anked if there were any British minefields on this course. I judged that the minefield, if any, would be loid in the channel passed signal 0068 and as no enswer was received by it my before entering this channel. Ky signal 0118
give at least half an hour in which to get an answer was to to the northanrd and therefore adjusted my speed BO an to oppeared I signal saying that the course was the by that this course use a safe one) at 0130 useless. however,
It received was too a late as by this time I was back in normal
0400.
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"X" route channel.
0500 1830.
Slipped sailing for Dunkirk cancelled owing to having only and proceeded to 110.7 Buoy.
one "Icarus" dynamo and one steering notor in notion.
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1140.
Slipped and proceeded under orders of "Vivacious" to
1830.
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During all this period the whole ship's company behaved in a grand way. They were tireless in their energies in whatever direction they were requiered, either pulling the whalers to and fro from the beach, or landing on the jetty at Dunkirk and heartening the passage of the soldiers with cheerful words or help. I regard this magnificent spirit to be due to the example shown by my officers and heads of departments in spite of the fact that 10 suffered a very severe dive bombing attack on our second trip and low level bombing attacks from one plane lasting about 20
minutes this same trip, and by Saturday every man was needing rest badly.
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"Tooth-suck" from the ship's company when the sailing cancellation was piped D. the bosun's sale later.
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Attached is list of recomendations of officers and men for the period covered by this letter of proceedings.
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Hello. "Iderus"
10th June 1960.
Sir,
I have the honour to furnard this letter is proceedings
1 accordance W 18h your letter No.H14/0/1101/40 of 4th June 1360.
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Tuentay 938h
"Zourus" in company with "Intrepid" and "Ivanhoe" arrived at Dover STORE Mymuth at 8300 and proceeded to secure to 20.0
Budy shile waiting orders.
Enduciday 27th Days
0165.
"Icarus" coiled too in corpony with "Jevolin",
"Intrepid" and "Ivanhoo".
0045.
Care to with the post enchor off Dunkisk uniting for a clear borth in the hurbour.
0000.
"Javelin" and "Ionum" weighed and received alonguide the Santam 120g "Icures" inside and experied troops.
0000.
Slipped and procerded to Daver.
1150.
Secured in Dover and dischorted troops.
1815.
slipped and in the absence of other orders returned to
Dunicis, using "g" route.
1510.
Care to with the post enchor are reported usler orders of "Codrington". 1 enchored an close on poe this inshoro to out down the Length of the bonto tatge but later groended with the turn of the that 20 dacingo occurred and later on the School Togers Benk* tened by otem claims without sholers ond also four Coultry floots, two Inno office tuo difficulty. Co unchoring 1 had Lowered all boato, color boat and and both enough the end of 8 Line and then hour of the the coall. to the share to be able to flont the than Carley book floats to
It had Deen of intection to try to got schere loaving 00 the notor bont to do the touthing bench not allow 100 round that naturally the carley in the vare sholerew IS to got alone mach to earry flonts chip. use E fortunate that the stelving out this in are proctice. used 1 w the troope who used unherwity period, floots. the
Air 10.00 first little intervals 18 une redds between in during shot with commed the this 1000 great stret and appeared (meting Visa regularity. 1630, of this theme to another cubstation be reide contre at his that 1730 over cit. "Jagurs" and at hourly ugain 1 can von at proceeding damaged and to the stand type 1 and "Jagom" got under but Encallister* "Express" say: "Codrington" una and use
THE to stem "cton share & give had broken out.
After this first

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After this first 2010 1 realised that I sould be at 0
disadvantage at enchor directing # rida at therefore remind use:
mg for the remainier of the time 1 me lying are the beach. This
DOB not 00 ofor the distribution point of view 00
I could not Leep as alose to the Seech an before but conside Pations of the costoty of the chip good this
AS about 1750 the School Logatore Death owe alongodde to treanier hop fall leas of case 60 troope to "Insure". This appeared recemable on the takent could termin discuss Institu end therefore exhands testory state: me this to got book to
Dover and return oneh Distor than this transfer van interrupted by the 1730 siz mid but It the completed by about 1930 shen UU
grocooded to cover by "go 20010w theetly siter setting under my thes approaching Dualdable hosboury 8 aloud 06 state meabines use signted above 100% Julia fire than of cace a coon as suitable tangete 0000 in 1110. It in difficult to estimate the under 02 planess that use in this ruid but 1 would my that there care at lest forty. In sa incredibly short blass dine liabing attents developed on all chips in eight. A poddle form shout of not supronching 03 opposite courses use attached and make the herbour locked 00 If 12 use being attacked by 100g planes at 01.00 und the the Give beching attach a valoped un "Tenson". the eshmol restricted my november considerably not 13 san not possible to make are altornation us couse und - I am Se bost: exted W
salding violent alterations nº revel from Tutz should 2002" to
Name Dotal as the stcueta developed the engine TOM department, harmly possible, used is LG the doubt that Inrgaly Cop to their realizing what use required, instruct the theutile valves BO met as attached as care togethery Lad DOLU marth/ often one mother afferts the ship we not hit 3 think that at loant ton please a You securite before curt have his Why and there - alone nisses
More UNITED alond miasis abred which had so not stapped duginess
Senidas there was alone criddes Joe to bad about which entern nhertly action 100 had Expressed to full speed again and
2011 all these the obtpu there VIII DOB mine of three borbo thich
1 alorgaide to MS at D' Das und which notically
MAY carents was gring " caus through met Don the ehipo 0200
and landed in the V tot abzonek did not exploin to date use canned nise the monthstamed ubluh miraculously thone attached nod 15 98 this visitors seriously ond commision about tuenty obloh alightly injured) all High the exerytions tro during accurated to and Willed, 1100 Injured 15
being
The Common sectime gial basiete didk end there coldiens. oppeared to be with 8 20 MA planeting one 15
bullet Include the antinary instructed the recementle billed mill a e-libre bulleta to unl use courting his tin helnet starboard at the dyneto the ond alou The the shock your of statement the I au other assogo at soldier aven though SEEP edenes company the una apporent the United
On renching DE two organed ink alsuring fire. course. thin suchine to unho 340° a airoled se 100 signted level receat and than link. up ontens un to 3000 Dect. 1 1841 both funnel to start and another Commis bumber and the part quarter to booking obtack at about 3000 on as borboar uno lined to
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The attack developed standy, both ONE 300 firing but speciently not deterring his mch. A& the name: Jadged that he was about to crop Date boxe I mile a very largo alteration of comes to your end this salvo nissed. The econy plane then circled shood ml paral ngain to the poet quarter for his second attack. This time SE reduced mind alightly ml united until to my use exclo screen twop the 9.120t 3 min a bed entimition of if about to his solve.
this attack
I
an cortain that course because as to use nearly in the borb release position I
BEW him give quite B considerable alteration of course to part and 1 therefore increasedto not speed again eat put the rulder hard a' starbonghi and the 000000 calve fall clour to part.
the only the circled round shoul and to port an before. Date of otz salvos egents to be reasonably close but be san not to be deterred onl suproached. for the third time Craoo again 15 seemed to be the coolo that pat him off end I used the port: those were mall Support to having expended all his Scoobe some evolGing taction ao before and the there calvo nined to the then retired to the and Diring each attack the ship enemy was anchine-ganned but there sexo apperently no cammelties. and
1 returned to Cover without further institut berthed at 9060 to discribed trough
Homeday SOID HAVE
"Incrus" reminded alongatic until 0100 miting Enstern the
Am orders and commition with State Both the Smilling borths was completed and then proceeded alougaids the full und DD to I oxplete borthed at the outsu end mith "tattions" had of 0300
0000
with Cedured "Juvelin"s to DAY Desplated fuel
Procession to "Intrestd", "Tvenhee" and with 012
united others us "Jusolin" "mpulative". in expery
CO22.
1711.
Email cramittion. vis "&" suate to Duabit "Digative" union and orders
08 (Hipped "Ivenhoo" and 20 company vith and revention", use detailed ORS
beech to / attend to the on consumer the heaber ml Street, "Yourun" the second the beach first to the occtrurd. use use sive Area chare now gase ace while to the passing vua close fist contro at Projectory. to Lentern enchow Desident the bouch 15362 the *Zonrdas on come 10 Se.50 00 reIvces "den end being and 500 08112 at developed emplesently out theesends - refe rent of a notion 8 Dan good good and Day I besoon having there appreached there with bund had en D she e.B.
becare been be seri, the effected "A" 230 smiling time with to SUP two shalem being and sholled and Dunkirk use possible board being had defects n3.017 to tot barbod and not stops to the STATE THE THE nobed 3100 novo while rate 15 of the THE bench DUB una lying that @ oca informed to boats Date two Inform at LOTO officers Dray brith I then would the being that Beach. that authorities make come 18 sent alls miters this a on and signed signal of the asa situation 24 later would THE THE morning.
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Shortly after down I was able to tell the Ramagate Life Boat
"Lord Southborough® that I had not my power boats and they did magnificent work bringing londs of about seventy a time to the ship. Unfortunately the veather began to deteriorate and the
Life Boat could not get close to the shore: 00 the whalers forried troops to the Life Boat and when full she brought them to "Icarus".
This was at about 0600, and ches ly after both whalers were capsized ashore and the Life Boat Dogan to get into difficulties when embarking troops schore.
0700.
Proceeded to Dover leaving crews of whalers and of "Salemander"s notor-boat to carry on with other ships that were arriving.
1000.
Arrived Dover and proceeded to disembark the troops at
Admiralty Fier.
1100.
Slipped and proceeded to Dunkisk by "X" route. While procesded B the Geodein Channel had a slight collision with "Scinitor", but demage to both ships use elight;
the worst damage to "Icurus" being the D.O.Coil which was parted aft. Temporary repaire mero undo by ship's staff while on passage to
1400.
Lay off Dunkink herbove while waiting for borth to clear inside.
1615.
Incured alongoide the Eastern Arm imar borth, "Hindsor"
and one "g" clean destroyer berthing outside "Icarus".
"Icorus" port screw was fouled by a viro in going alongside.
there see an are raid on the harbour during this embarkation and help fire weo opeard by all shipe and the shore Дель batteried. Go damage was done to the ships in harbour in this raid though there core acmo fairly close misses. Also during this embarkation there was intermittent shelling of the busborn.
1800.
Skipped and processed to Dover by "" route. Between bonber. speed vas increased to full speed at once and
DW brug and 5.0.buoy "Icarus" was attacked once by a dive furnel and 0.8 smoke sere also rede after our previous were code and the enlvo fall chart. Sheremann were mary experience. once again violent atternations of course which, though not scoring a hit, comed to enough ships in company and a stores late fire bad be been close opened to deter him from returning.
2046.
9915.
Proceeded to Sentern Am to complete secured alongside Dovor and disemberked with troops. fuel.
Priday 1st June
0130.
Q615.
Secured Slipped alongside and procesded the *Ste to Hillier" in Dunklrk during this harbour
There It but very COOL there our stre
100 a heavy air raid that emberkation boctors immidiately.
some fift, cas no doubt be that they those full than sized accurately with A.A. fire when were 2019 betteries schore all there THE THE THE THE was were also in action. 2.0.0013 von shorting in two places on the 10'c'ols: - LOS tesporarily repaired by the ship's staff.
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0730. Slipped and proceeded to Doven- AB chips croceeding down the chemal between Dunkfits and DD Serg had been fired at by shore batterien, a emplo floot 500 burnt on the forecastle and Cuanel empire 168 also unde. The wind was exactly right to afford the sexiem protection from the forecastle state first, but shother it me due to this protection 02 due to the enery gune having poved on, it is impossible to say, US$ fire voc not opened on
"Icarus" during this passage.
1013.
Arrived Dover and disabborked troops.
1300.
Secured to Ho.1 Budy, chin's staff and dockyard fitters working on the
2030.
Blipped and proceeded to Jushirk, "Windsor" in company.
"Icoxue" one Late proceeding owing to not receiving the signal giving order of Leaving harbous until 2020.
2300
secured in Duskink harbour on Eastern Am.
Saturday 3rd Jane,
0001. alipped and proceeded to Dever by "X" route.
Was 15 collicion with 2 email tranter shile proceeding westeard doen the chamel: the visibility und extremely bed owing to the smite from the burning oil fuel tanks at Dunkisk and 1 spito of nj having & lookout on the forecastle, there was DO time for = order or full estern to take affect before hit lig. I 120 unable to alter may to port an I 500 already just outside the charted channel to part to avoid the engretic nines, which had been Inid in the charnel. no major desige una sustained but the hast fittlig if the 2.7.boom use Crectured. It in not known what Camage 100 sustained Whe troular.
0050.
Received a sign? 2 GDL informing chips that magnatic sines 100 been loid indian ininately around
F.O. buag. As 17 0.0.0011 insulation see extrencly Lov one End been giving continuous trenble,: decided to avoid
AS bucy and return by another mote.
There appeared to be DD norigational cangero betwoon but there received the question of our can minefields. I
5W buay and the grept changel on & course of 320 degrees, a course of 315 from BY burg owing to the laying of therefore informed that 1 Intended to proceed on mignatic ulnes at and at the used time naked 18
that the mineriald, 18 DATE would be laid in the channel there were any British minefields on this course. I judged to northanrd and therefore addinted my speed so an to mg signal 0045 and as no number vae received at by 0130 it give at before entering this channel. IV signed 0115 van the least half en hour in which to not an answer to passed by that this course une a ent'u one: vas unclece. however, appeared signal anyand Date the course back in the
I It received was too a late an W this the X wan normal
0400.
Secured "X" youte at channel. Admirally Please and Duoy. discriburied troupn.
08001
slipped satting for mikis cancelled 15 action. cwing to beving only and proceeded so 30.7
1830.
one "ICHIUS" dynamo and one stooring motor
Monday 4th June
Slipped and proceeded under orders of to
1930.
Secured Fortmonth. alongoide 21tch Hundred Jetty.
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During all this period the shole ship's company behaved In 0 grand my. They sero tireless in their energies in sistever cirection they sere required, either pulling the shalers to and fro from the beach, 02 landing on the jetty at Dunkirk of hearten the passage of the coldiere with cheerful words or help. I regard this negnificant spirit to be due to the exemple chom by my officers and heade of departments in spite of the met that (d) suffered a very severe dive boxbing attrick 12 our record trip and
Iov level hombing attacks from une plane losting about DD
nimites this sexo trip, and by intering every con 500 needing sent baily.
the ngizts of the obig** coupons vos above when, having classed losse cook on saturity evening and explained the fiml stages of the operation, there udd literally a
"Tooth-ouck" from the ship's company usen to soiling encellation we piped 9. the become are Inter.
4. and neo for the pastod covered by this letter 18 proceedings.
Attached La liot of of officers
X have the bondue to to, sis, your conditions Supent,
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Montensat Communicate
The Vice-Amiral,
Dever's
10E ADMIRAL
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Vice Admiral.Ramsay,
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Flag Officer Commanding,
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Dover.
H.M.S. "FITZROY".
18th. JUNS. 1940.
Sir, with reference to your B14/0/1101/40, para. 8. I have the honour to submit the following names:-
Sub-Lieutenant David A.Shaw. R.N.
Displayed great courage and coolness under fire whilst acting as Navigating Officer of H.M.S. "Pitaroy" during the operations off Dunkirk.
On 2nd. June, when H.K.S. "Pitzroy" was unable to go to sea he proceeded as 8 volunteer in H.N.S. "Halcyon" to Dunkirk where he gave great assistance.
Midshipman Ian K.Bryce, R.N.R.
Worked throughout the operation with excellent spirit and courage, directing embarkation from the beaches, frequently almost totally immersed in the surf, assisting the troops into the boats throughout three nights.
On 2nd. June he proceeded in H.N.S. "winchelsea" to Dunkirk as & volunteer, where he again did very useful work.
Sig. D. Minter, C/JX 155114.
Landed on the beach near Dunkirk on four occaisions and maintained efficient V/S touch with H.M.S. "Fitsroy" during such time that that troops were being embarked, thus greatly assisting the operation.
On the night of 2nd June proceeded to Dunkirk as a volunteer in H.M.S. "Winchelsea".
Ord. G.H. Hawkins. A.F.A.
Sea. coxswain and driver of H.M.S. "Fitzroy's" motor-
Acted as nights. His courage and excellent seamanship he was boat on four in embarking the troops. During the operation made invaluable about thirty trips to the beach.

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CONFIDENTIAL
LETTER OF PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. WHITSHED.
Portsmouth.
5th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to report that in accordance with your instructions Ship under my command was expeditiously repaired, guns being lifted and roller paths cleaned and adjusted. The Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth also authorised the removal of the after set of triple torpedo tubes and the fitting of a twelve pounder H.A. gun in this place and the conversion of the warhead magazine for
H.A. ammunition stowage. Ship also received a lot of plating as splinter protection. Boilers were cleaned and repairs made to engines and hull.
New officers and ratings joined and ship proceeded at 2000 Friday, 51st May to Spithead. Ship's company were drilled that evening and the Pollowing forenoon until the magnetic mines in the entrance had been exploded and the port re-opened to traffic when ship at once sailed for Dover, arriving there at 1750.
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there at 0130 and berthing at the outer berth on the western 2/6
Ship sailed at 2240, 1st June for Dunkirk arriving side of the Eastern arm. On passage an aircraft which dropped a large object ahead of the ship was fired at.
French destroyers off Dunkirk were frequently firing at heard aircraft and & signal was sent asking whether these were friendly or not, as if so it was most desirable that firing should cease. No reply was received.
The jetty was empty and no troops could be found.
However by using the loud hailer army landing craft from the beach on the other side of the pier started to bring troops up the pier until I had collected enough troops English and to the ship, while I landed and finding a bicycle proceeded
French to fill the ship. The bicycle also provided useful in berthing two other destroyers and directing troops to board transport for two wounded men, and I was able to help them.
proceeded without inoident to Dover arriving at 0530.
I slipped at 0500 as dawn was breaking and
2/6
arriving there I found one airoraftsman had from
Ship at 0050. Just past W. buoy whistling survivor left Dover at 2135 and proceeded to Dunkirk was
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got Commander heard them and Clouston's eventually and R.A.F. Commander launch. Clouston A messerschmit had refused into to be
They by machine their gunned in the water. The with many rescued about 1850 consort and had ordered it away conjestion Dunkirk. in the harbour were made berthing impossible and together other craft ship lay to outside.
The/

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REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. WHITSHED.
The Rear Admiral (D) gave me orders to II
loud hailer and stop other ships entering and this
Some 80 troops and 10 civilians and others were en from small craft. Orders were received to return as no more troops were available and ship proceede
0245, When at No. 5 W. buoy H.M.S. HOLLAND was obs apparently splitting in half and sinking. I stood but survivors were taken off by M.T.B. 102 so I pr arriving Dover at 0530.
A Dutch scoot flying the white ensign he me in Dover harbour the previous afternoon piercin oil tank. While off Dunkirk with H.M.S. MALCOLM 1:
across my bows an unknown paddle minesweeper rammed stern and carried away part of the depth charge ra
Ship accordingly proceeded alongside Sandhurst when damaged stern was made watertight.
although lying at one time alongside H. HEBE we
My ship's company were in very good heart unaffected by their hysteria.
pier party ship sailed at 1900 for Dunkirk with the
Embarking Commander Buchanan, R.A.N. and harmonica band playing.
jammed me in the entrance and and tide we
Ship arrived Dunkirk at 2215, 3rd June.
berth and a wire out but this got my I put part 0
ships off the Eastern arm. I the wind bows alongside party into the M. T.B. that had parted. (D) abc my and wires. The harbour was now French full of troops ships of all again went alongside, but the Rear Asmiral would I
brow SABRE who had slipped and my me. I gave 8
alongside M. a transport's stern stern alon sizes backing and filling. Eventually I got II
as to the transport to assist in inside them in embarking to one the very tide was small narrow brow. or She, four however, decided th they only had some three hundred on boar more board. and about I or that ens fell can troops the Perforce same use M.T.B'S in falling sight time. I were of I she By sailed this again must now down at number I at and leave high had the 0245 embarked nn harbour about speed and board having H.M.S. 200 and with a and been furthe troops salvo SABRE so my the WI V
manoeuvring uncomfortably of to the ship One while passage made in dense from fog. within a mile arrived of the Dover breakwa at of After making of arrangements which about the was admin th sailed at 1315 for a
I have the honour to be, Sir
Your obedient Servanys
The (Copies Vice (Sga.) E.R. CONDER
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VICE ADMIRAL DOVER
DATE
14th June $940
FROM
COMMANDING OFFICER H.M.S.HEBE
SUBJECT.
REPORT ON OPERATION DYNAMO (Contd.)
use If
S was:
embarked
Further to my report on the above ration, the to Done following Recommendations for decorations and Mention ed at in Despatches are submitted:-
served d by E
1.
Recommended for Mention In Despatches roceeded
Lieutenant Horman Eyre Morley D.S.C. R.N.V.R.
By his tireless efforts and good ed гаше organization the embarkation of troops ng No.5
was carried out smoothly and rapidly.
lying ed my
2.
Recommended for Distinguished Service Medal acks.
ere the
C.P.O. Stanley Freeman Piggott Medal O.B.E.
P/J 15784
For his coolness in action, superlative leadership, and good example to the rt and
Ship's Company.
ere
A.B. Luther Andrew Harvood, Royal Victorian
Medal the
P/J 96116
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For his coolness in Action, and as the
Gunlayer of the 0.5" Machine Gun in
Bringing down one enemy aircraft.
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3.
Recommended for Mention in Desmatches le in
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of the
E.R.A. Harold Biles P/MX 4730
oard
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For his powers of leadership and good at example in the Engine Room, during not sorts intensive bombing attacks.
bows ngside
P.O. John Thomas Gillatt P/JX152881
For his good example and cheerfulness a
special as Gunlayer of No.1 Gun.
troops and
Stoker P.O. Bernard Walkens P/K 66352
hat as
As Stoker P.O. in charge of "B"
went
Boiler Room, for his powers of on leadership and good example to his others juniors.
POUR
plating ith no
(0.8. Harold PHILLIPSON. P/SSX 25762
0.S. Ernest Howell P/SSX25756
warned
(0.8. Préderick William Carter P/SSX 26795
of
Who volunteered to go ashore in a whaler, under agrs, to the Beach, at
0580
La Panna, to bring off troops, while a heavy bombardment was in ter progress.
istrat
S.B.A.John Peake Hodgkin P/MX 53848
By whose devotion to duty, and no assistance to the Medical Officer,
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A.B. Sidney George Coles P/JX 138121
For his coolness in the face of the enemy as trainer of the 0.5" Machine
Gun, in bringing down one enemy aircraft.
P.O.Steward Frederick Earnest Phibrow
P/L 15183
For his dovotion to duty, and the management of the Wardroom staff in providing meals for Lord Gort V.C. and many other officers of the B.R.F.
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COMMANEING Memple OFFICER
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H.M.S. H. "HEBE"
Lieutenant Corrander
Action EE AL
Cormanding Officer.
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To Vice Admiral Dover.
Date. 12th. June 1940.
From Commanding Officer H.N.S.Speedwell.
Evacuation of Allied Forces from Dunkirk recommendations.
Submitted,
The following recomendations in connection with the evacuation of the Allied Forces from Dunkirkare forwarded for favourable consideration.
Recommended to De awarded the D.S.C.
Lieutenant Robert Archibald Vallings R.N.R., for outstanding coolness, courage and devotion to duty in carrying out the embarkation of troops from La Panne beach on 1st. June 1940.
Lieut. Vallings went away in Speedwells noter boat and towed her whalers to and fro from ship to shore also on many occasions he towed boats from other ships. The boats were under machine gun fire from the air on many occasions and the beach was under continuous shell fire. It was due to Lieut.
Vallings coolness and complete disregard of danger that so many of the troops were embarked sucessfully.
Lieut. Vallings also did outstandingly good whilst embarking French Troops at Dunkirk under very trying conditions on the nights June 2nd. - 3rd. and June 3rd - 4th.
To be recommended for the Distinguished Service Medal:-
CH/J.22075, Cobley, Albert William, Chief Petty consistant devotion to duty. On the morning of June 1st.1940
Officer, Pensioner 24415. For outstanding ability, coolness and was realised that another hand was required, and under the very
C.P.O.Cobley voluntarily went away in the ships whaler when it trying conditions of heavy machine gun fire, was responsible La beach, the eventually, the boat sank under him. Throughout for embarking of a large number of B.E.F.troops at Panne the also operation outstanding the work whilst embarking French troops June at until, beach was being heavily shelled.C.P.O.Cobley
Dunkirk, did under very trying conditions on the nights of
2nd,- 3rd. and June 3rd. - 4th.
and consistant Royal devotion to duty.On the /1940
Seaman, Fleet Reserve.For outstanding morning ability,coolness of June 1st.
CH/J.106164, Holden, Stanley Robert, Leading

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1040,just before daylight four volunteers were called for to man the shipts two whalors. leading Steman Holden imediately conditions of heavy machine gun fire,he was responsible for cane formed and took charge of one boat.Under the very trying the transporting of a large immber of B.E.F.Trops from La
Panno beach to his ship. Do worked untiringly until, eventually, the boat smak under him. Throughout the operation the beach was being heavily shelled. Leading Holden also showed outstanding ability and devotion to duty whilst enbarking
French trues at dunkirk, under very trying conditions on the nights of June 2nd. ⑉ Sri. and June Stile - 4th. On both cocasions Leading Dann Holden least ashoro, secured the ships wires, received the brows from the ship and generally supervised the enbarkation from the jetties.
Thomas, Ible Senner, Royal
Fleet Reserve. For outstanding ability, coolness and consistant devotion to duty.0n the serning of June Ist.1940,just before daylight, four volunteers 1020 called for to nan the ships two whalers. This Stenen Kesby imediately case formard and took charge of one tost.Under very trying conditions of heavy machine gun fire,he was responsible for the transporting of a largo number of B.B.F.trooms from La Panne bench to his ship.
no worked untiringly until 9 eventually, the boat smak under him, whereupon he assisted may soldiers into other tests and then ama off to his ship and assisted imediately in the general
0: barkation of treops.Throughout the operations the beach was
Doing heavily shelled. Ible Sennan Easty also did outstandingly good work whilst emberking French troops at Sunkirk, under very trying conditions on the nightd of June 2nd. - Srd. and
June 3rd. - 1th.
To be recomended to be mentioned in 1 Despatchess
J.48846 Hendry, Peter John, Ible Stanon, Royal Fleet
Reserve. For outstanding ability, coolnessand consistant devotion to duty. On the morning of June 1940, just before daylight, wholer and accompanied Able Soanna Kesby in all his trips. Be
Without hesitation Able Stanan Handry least into the Port four volunteers iem called for to ann the ship's two boats.
also assisted soldioral into other boats and then area back to his ship. Able Seaman Hondry also showed great
Inintive and coolness on the nights of June 2nd-Shi and June
3rd-1th
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C/JX 146155, Argent, John Harry, Able Soanan, Royal
Invy. For outstanding coolness and consistent devotion to duty
On norning of June 1st 1940, just before daylight four
Volunteers immediately 0000 forward and accompanied Leading Seathe sere called for to nan the ships two boats. Able Soaman Arcont in all his tring, Able Senpen Argent also showed great ton intative, Holdon coolness and obodlance on the nights of June 2nd-Grd and June

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Dynamso 331
To Vice Admiral Dover.
Date. 12th. June 1940.
From Commanding Officer H.H.S.Speedwell.
Evacuation of Allied Forces from Dunkirk - recomendations.
Submitted,
The following recon endations in connection with the evacuation of the Allied Forces from Dunkirkare forwarded for favourable consideration.
Recommended to DO awarded the D.S.C.
Lieutenant Robert Archibald Vallings B.N.R., for outstanding coolness, courage and devotion to duty in carrying out the embarkation of troops from La Panne beach on 1st. June 1040.
Lieut. Vallings vent may in Speedwells noter boat and towed her whalers to and fro from ship to shore also on many occasions he towed boats from other ships. The boats were under machine an fire from the air on many occasions and the beach was under continuous shell fire.It was due to Lieut.
Vallings coolness and complete disregard of danger that so many of the troops were enbarked sucessfully.
Lieut. Vallings also did outstandingly good whilst enbarking French Troops at Dunkirk under very trying conditions on the nights June 2nd. - Srd. and June 3rd - 4th.
To be recommended for the Distinguished Service Medal:-
CH/J.22075, Cobley, Albert Billiam, Chief Petty consistant devotion to duty. On the morning of June 1st.1940
Officer, Pensioner 24415. For outstanding ability, coolness and was realised that another hand was required, and under the very
C.P.O. Cobley voluntarily went away in the ships whaler when it trying conditions of heavy machine gun fire, was responsible operation the beach was being heavily Cobley beach, until, eventually, the boat senk under him. Throughout the for the embarking of a large number of B.E.F.troops at La Panne also did outstanding work whilst enbarking French troops at
Dunicirk, under very trying conditions on the nights of June
2nd,- Srd. and June Srd. - 4th.
CH/J.106164, Holden, Stanley Robert, Leading and consistant devotion to duty.On the norning of June /1940 1st.
Seaman, Royal Fleet Reserve. or outstanding ability,coolness

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1940, just before daylight four volunteers were called for to man the ships two whalers. leading Seaman Holden imediately came forward and took charge of one boat. Under the very trying conditions of heavy machine gun fire,he was responsible for the transporting of a large number of B.E.F.Trocps from La
Panne beach to his ship. Be worked untiringly until, eventually, the boat sank under him. Throughout the operation the beach was being heavily shelled. Leading Seanan Holden also showed outstanding ability and devotion to duty whilst enbarking
French troops at dunkirk, under very trying conditions on the nights of June 2nd. - Srd. and June 3rd. - 4th. On both occasions Leading Seanan Holden least ashore, secured the ships wires, received the brows from the ship and generally supervised the embarkation from the jetties.
CH/J.S7250,Nesty,Janes Thomas,Able Seaman, Royal
Fleet Reserve. For outstanding ability, coolness and consistant devotion to duty. the morning of June 1st.1940,just before daylight, four volunteers sere called for to nan the ships two whalers. Able Seanan Kesby imediately came forward and took charge of one boat. Under very trying conditions of heavy machine gun fire,he was responsilble for the transporting of a large number of B.E.F.troops from La Panne beach to his ship.
He worked untiringly until 9 eventually, the Doat sank under him, whereupon he assisted many soldders into other toats and then swan off to his ship and assisted imediately in the general mbarkation of Throughout the operations the beach was
Deing heavily shelled. Able Seanan Kesby also did outstandingly good work whilst embarking French trocps at Dunkirk, under very trying conditions on the nights of June 2nd. - Srd. and
June 3rd. - 4th.
To be recommended to be mentioned in a Despatches:-
Peter John, Able Seanan,Royal Fleet to duty.0 the morning of June 1st.1940,just before daylight,
Reserve.For outstanding consistant devotion
Without hesitation Able Seanan Hendry leapt into the Port four volunteers were called for to nan the ship's two boats.
whaler and accompanied Able Seanan Kesby in all his trips. He also assisted soldieral into other boats and then swan back to
Inistive and coolness on the nights of June 2nd-Srd and June his ship. Able Seanan Hendry also showed great
3rd-4th
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C/JX 146155, Argent, John Harry, Able Seaman, Royal
On morning of June 1st 1940, just before daylight four
Navy. For outstanding coolness and consistent devotion to duty
Volunteers immediately cane forward and accompanied Leading showed Seathe were called for to nan the ships two boats. Able Seaman Argent in all his trins, Able Seanan Argent also 2nd-Srd great man inlative, Holden coolness and obediance on the nights of June and June Srdn4th.

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CJ.110503,Lee,John Stuart, Able Seemon, Royal Fleet Reserve.
For outstanding ability, initiative, coolness and devotion to duty in his capacity as Gunlayer OZ the after 4.0" H.A.Cun, and also when going alongside H.M.S. Ivanhoe on June Ist.1040.
Able Seaman Lee also showed gront devotion to duty when embarking French troops on the nights of June 2nd.-Srid.and
June 8 3rd.mith.
During the embarkation of troops from La Panne and Dunkirk the whole of the ship's company of H.ll. Speedwell performed their daties in a nost satisfactory namer and it has been found extremely difficult to single cut any but the above mentioned individuals. It is considered that the Engine
Room dopartment as a whole are deserving of the highest praise for their consistant coolness and devotion to duty.
2th.
VICE ADMIRA
THE COMMANDING OFFICER
17 JUN 1940
15 JUN 1940
*
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DOVER
H.M.S." SPEEDWELL"

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Royal Naval Barracks,
Chatham.
15th June 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to report the loss of H.M.Tug "St Abbs"
at Dunkirk at 0930 on 1st June 1940, Lieutenant Brooker in command.
2. H.M.Tug "St Abbs" sailed from Dover at 10 a.m. on Friday,
31st May with three barges in tow, the "Duchess", the "H.A.C." and the "Doris", bound for Dunkirk.
3. At 2100, 31st May the last barge of the tow, the "Doris"
broke adrift and was taken in tow by a sloop, name not known.
H. At 0030, 1st June, H.M.Tug "St Abbs" anchored approximately six miles from Dunkirk, Lieutenant T.E. Brooker considering it unadvisable and dangerous to proceed further before daylight.
5. At 0330 anchor was weighed and ship proceeded towards
Dunkirk.
sed the piers and proceeded
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ommenced bombing the piers and
Dynamo d and ordered to proceed owing the "H.A.C.".
r soldiers to embark.
ORT BY MR. R.B. HENDERSON BOATSWAIN R.N. raft intensified and anchor to
N LOSS OF H.M.TUG "ST ABBS"
ed closer to the beach
Henderson's report dated 15th June '40)
Keith" was struck by a bomb
II.
Abbs" proceeded alongside
0017
Captain(D) of Nineteenth
1th" and other ratings a and consider the possibility
VICE-AIMIRAL, DOVER.
gland. H.M.Tug"St Abbs"
p's boats and from the water.
truck by a bomb and sank
Forwarded. It is regretted lso rescuing survivors
The bombing was very heavy.
Henderson inmediately was not directed on return to sould forward to have
.S. "Keith" and took off the
0 pick up survivors. Bombing en informed of all the facts in view rracks as it was assumed you
0 keep the ship at full speed paragraph 19, 20, and 21 of the report.
the entrance.
blown up by four delay-action
:he ship. The bottom and ship sank in approximately
1g in the water after one hundred and thirty ratings
N. Barracks, th June 1940.
COMMODORE.
a wreck believed to be the
18JUN 1940
two soldiers, two ratings
.S."Salamander's" whaler's
4
DOVER
1(D), Nineteenth Flotilla, and eight other survivors

CONFIDENTIAL Dyreams 332, 239
244.
Royal Naval Barracks,
Chatham.
15th June 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to report the loss of H.M.Tug "St Abbs"
at Dunkirk at 0930 on 1st June 1940, Lieutenant Brooker in command.
2. H.M.Tug "St Abbs" sailed from Dover at 10 a.m. on Friday,
31st May with three barges in tow, the "Duchess", the "H.A.C." and the "Doris", bound for Dunkirk.
3. At 2100, 31st May the last barge of the tow, the "Doris"
broke adrift and was taken in tow by a sloop, name not known.
N. At 0030, 1st June, H.M.Tug "St Abbs" anchored approximately six miles from Dunkirk, Lieutenant T.E. Brooker considering it unadvisable and dangerous to proceed further before daylight.
5. At 0330 anchor was weighed and ship proceeded towards
Dunkirk.
6. At 0600, H.M.Tug"st Abbs" passed the piers and proceeded towards the beaches. Enemy aircraft commenced bombing the piers and shipping.
inshore to At the beaches, the "Duchess" towing the "H.A.C.".
Y. 0630 the barges were slipped and ordered to proceed
H.M. Tug" St Abbs" anchored and waited for soldiers to embark.
8. attackes by enemy aircraft intensified beach and anchor to was weighed, At 0730 it being intended to proceed closer to the facilitate embarking of soldiers.
and 9. At Abbs" proceeded Nineteenth
"Keith" was struck alongside by a bomb
Flotilla, "Keith" and Lieutenant of H.M.S. "Keith" and the
H.M.S. settled took off survivors. Captain(D) other of ratings remained of on board towed back to England. and from the
First to estimate the damage and consider H.M.Tug"St possibility Abbs"
proceeded H.M.S. "Keith" to pick being up survivors from ship's boats water.
"Skipjack" was struck by a bomb survivors and sank quickly. H.M.S. of the harbour. "Keith" and took very off heavy. the
10. At 0830 H.M.S. "Salamander" who was also The rescuing bombing was
H.M. Tug"St Abbs" returned then continued to pick up the ship at full Bombing speed sailed for the entrance alongside H.M.S. survivors.
remainder became of the that crew, it was necessary to the keep entrance.
and at 0900 so heavy H.M.Tug "St Abbs" sailed for
'St Abbs" was blown up by The four bottom delay-action and
". At 0930 H.M.Tug water ahead of the ship. sank in approximately bombs stern were dropped completely into the shattered and the ship
45 seconds.
H.M. Tug 12. "St About Abbs" thirty sank. Approximately thirty ratings men were swimming one in hundred the water and after and soldiers were on the ship.
June, I reached a two wreck soldiers, believed two to ratings be the
13 company with "Salamander's" whaler's
S.S. one from H.M.S. Nineteenth Flotilla, from the wreck were Captain(D), eight other survivors the crew. First Also: Lieutenant on of H.M.S. "Keith" and

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including Leading Steward Lawrence and Able Seaman Randall from
H.M.Tug"St Abbs".
114. It was decided to wait until nightfall and then sail one of the ship's boats to England. Food and water and dry clothing were available on the wreck.
15. At 1600 approximately two motor lighters and & small motor boat approached the beaches. One came alongside to rescue the survivors from the wreck, the second went inshore for soldiers. The soldiers transferred from the second lighter to the first lighter and the second then proceeded inshore for more soldiers. The lighter then sailed for England.
16. At 1800 lighters were bombed by two enemy bombers but DO
damage was sustained.
17. At 2400, in the vicinity of the North Goodwin light vessel a tug took the lighter in tow and made for Dover.
18. At 0400 approximately, lighters arrived at Dover and survivors and wounded were disembarked, Able Seaman Randall being sent to hospital.
19. Captain (D), Nineteenth Flotilla, proceeded to Vice-Admiralin-Charge, Dover to report loss of ships and render list of survivors.
20. I proceeded to H.M.S. "Lynx" where I reported. I then proceeded to the Burlington Hotel with the other survivors for refreshment.
21, At 0900 approximately I proceeded to H.M.S. "Lynx" and reported to the Commander-in-Charge of A/S vessels and was sent to report to the Captain-in-Charge of Fleet Auxiliary Vessels, Captain
Tennant. I was then sent to report to the H.M.Tug"st Officer of Abba" the Day, and that railway H.M.S. 3rd reported the two June "Lynx" 23. warrant rating 1940 I arrived and and survivors to again reported Chatham. at Durnobs, Royal reported had to Naval been the Commander the Officer cared Barracks, loss for. Smith, of of Chatham the I Commander Day. was at then 1000 I of than given Royal on a to Sommodore Commander Roberts, Drafting a Weekes, Commodore's Abbs." Secretary, in each case reporting the loss of H.M.Tug"St
I am, Sir,
COMMON
Your obedient Servant,
16 JUN 1940
H.M.S. "PEMB
R.B.
Boatswain, R.N.
The Dover.
(Through Vice-Admiral-in-Charge, The Commodore, Royal Naval Barracks, Chatham).

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The Nice adminal in Change. Doner.
of The Commadore Royal Naval Banacks chatham
Sir
I have a honour in resort R as of
H.M. Inj St Bibbs" at as 0930 on a 1st June 1940 butmant 3moker in Command.
H.M. Ing ass sailus from Doar at a.m on Friday 3ʳᵈ May with the surges in Tw, the "Dueless" a "HAE" and a Dins, bound for Dunline at 2100. 3 may the ask sampe an R two, a
Donis" smoke admitt and was tekm in Bw of a sloop name not enouth.
at 0030 June H.M. Ing so asss" anchmed approximately six miles from Dunsise, have Enant 16. Brooker considering it anadown and dangerous to funther cerone daylight.
at 0330 anchouse was seighed and ship smocled 5wards Duncise at 0000, H.M. Ing "st adds" passed the piers and proceeded swards a deaches. Enemy commenced somsing a piers and shipping at 0630 a sanger were shipped and "Duches" ordered to proceed insire is a deaches anchored a
Twing te "H.A.C." nm Ing is 34 ambare. add and awaired for soldin atoy30 attacks of enemy intensquid anchor was weighed it seing in Ended and to proceed closer 8 It deach 8 factiar embashing of soldiess at 0800 approximately HMS Heart was struck at a bamb and setted in the water.

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The Dice adminal in change. Dover.
The Commadore Royal Nasal samasks Chatham
Sir
I have a rensut to resort p as of
H.M. Ing St asss" at Dunlish 26 0930 on a 1st June 1940 hustmant in Command.
H.M. Ing 'St ass sailue from Dead at can on Hiday 3/ᵗʰ May with the any in Tw, the "Dueless" R "HAE" and a Disis, sound for Duncise.
at 2100. 31ˢᵗ may The ast sange an e two, a
Donis" arose adift and was arem in two of a sloos name not enown.
at 0030 the H.M. Ing so adds" anchored approximately six miles from Duneira, here Enant T.E. Brooker considering it anadorable and dangerous to asseced funter cofore daylight.
at 0330 anchows was sengled and sis proceected 5wards Dunkise at 0600, H.M. Ing 'st adds' passed R piers and proceeded swands a deaches. Enemy account commenced someing a piers and shipping at 0630 a sanges were slipped and "Suches" ordered to proceed insure is a deaches a
Twing the "H.A.C." among 34 ambare. add anchord and waited for sodial 3
at 0730 attach of enemy intensquid and anchor was weight is eing instuded to proceed closer 6 a seach 5 faction
'
embashing of soldies at 0800 approximately mms. in was struck tas a, a bomb and setted in a water.

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4.m. Ing St asss arounded alongside HMS "Lute"
and 802 off summirs Captain 0' of 19th
Tirst of HMS. cutt and other wakings remaining on soard to istimate to damage and consider the bossibility of HMS. kive being Ford ouck to England. Hm zug stable ovocuded is pick up survivers from ships ooals and from a water at 0830 Hims. skipjack was stawn any a sams and same quickly. HMS. 'Salamander' which was also reserving susvious sailed for a entance as e harbour. The among was very heavy
H m Tug 'Stabs' actioned alongside H.MS. 'Lutt'
and 1002 off the temounder of a crew the continued in sick us survious someing decame
So reasy that it was necessary 8 eup to ship at full speed and at 0900 am sug 'stable saind for the entrance.
at 0930 H.M. sing cable was diawn 100 by four away. action bomes dispect into the water ahead of te ship. The ootom and seen in were completely shatered and the Ship same approximately 45 secands about king men were suseraming in a water after HM. zug "stable" same. approximately one hundred and tisty ratings and soldies were on the ship.
at 400 June I reached - week, selewed is a ce SS. clan in company win two soldiers, two satings from mms. seep act and one wreek from tims. "Salamander's whaless casw. aso on a were Captain 0 to Jusi wwenkent steward an Hrs Keith and atter survivers including reading so howsence eight and Able Seaman Randall from nm. Ing albs

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I then repealed to Commoders Summers, mmander Smith commanded of Rayal Naral Banacks hatam discultment Commanded Roberts Drafting offer and Paymastin loukes
Comm ares Secretary in each case reporting the ass of H.M.dug Stabbs
I am Sin your opedient Sesvant
R.B. Boatswin RN

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From *** THE COMMANDING OFFICER, R.N. AIR STATION, FORD,
NR. ARUNDEL, SUSSEX.
Date... 17th. June, 1940.
No. 541.
To
*** THE VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER.
(Copy to:- The Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth.)
REPORT ON EVACUATION OF B.E.F.
The attached reports made by ratings serving in the Motor Boats "Andora" and 375 during operation
"Dynamo" are forwarded in accordance with C.P.O.O.
No.1700. Paragraph I.
1700, 8. I have interrogated the drews of the motor boats
With reference to paragraph 2 of C.P.O.O. No.
concerned and consider that Able Seaman Strand acted with coolness and resource under fire in that he took charge of the boat when his officers and coxawain had been wounded and took action to enable identification of the boat to be effected.
(Sd.) R. de H. BURTON.
CAPTAIN (A)+
VICE
19 JUN 1940 ADMIRAL
*
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A
DOVER

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ENCLOSURE I. TO FORD'S NO. 541 of 17th. JUNE, 1940.
REPORT BY STOKER A. BENHAM. STOKER OF
MOTOR BOAT NO.275,
P.M. 29th.
Left Littlehampton and arrived Newhaven same evening, had 8 spot of bother before we were allowed to enter harbour and stay the night.
A.M. 30th.
Left Newhaven for Ramagate arriving Palle same day.
Port Stern Gland was leaking badly had to be repacked on arrival, Refuelled and ready to sail.
A.M. Slst.
Was ordered to leave Ramagate independently for Dunkirk.
C.P.O. Leighton, Cox. A.B. Strand and Stoker Benham, crew. Left harbour and picked up convoy already leaving for Dunkirk. After about 81 to 3 hours out we had trouble again with Port Stern Cland and returned to harbour and repacked and tightened up both Stern Glands.
A.M. 1st.
Was called again about 4.30 and ordered to sail and proceed to Dunkirk. Two Sub-Lieutenants R.N.V.R.
volunteered to come with us as their boat was unfit for the trip, and an extra Able Seaman came aboard with them for the trip. On the way to Dunkirk was kept busy,
Able Seaman Strand watching for aircraft and myself tending engines, had no more trouble with Stern Clands,
There was quite a considerable amount of aircraft about and our destroyers were continually repelling their attacks. Struck something below water starboard side which made the boat jump but no damage seemed to be done as the engine was running smoothly and we were not making water, so we carried on. On sighting unkirk we saw two large ships loaded with soldiers steamin down the coast and all small amot following, Bo we decided to follow as there was nothing we could do there. After minutes steaming we saw a crowd of German six about $Arcraft detached 10 in the themselves, air flying not release and at dived a great their down height. bombs at the until About two big almost on the ships, register d We sunk ships. They did hits which they were ships quite close to each other. 10 of were both travelling at full speed and picked up the the which made the boat full. As bombers were best to leave with all possible speed hour survivors still very active in the vicinity, we for decided home. it was about half to three-quarters of an we were mistaken fire on us at close range. had saw wrecked
After for German Torpedo Boat by our I own trawlers, C.P.O.
who opened leave the boat after a shell dashed forward the to wheel wheel, 1 got on to the side though and saw it one was going
Leighton house and Able Seaman Strand of the grab trawlers she was just about a seemed impossible away that I
the bearing down on us as boat's length when to ran us, into the water, for it have boat around she would to clear. I was picked up by I one dont know how jumped miss us. But Strand must swung of the boats enough swimming around for a while. boat's until long.
I did at Margate, when Able to about the affair.
after not see any one else of Seaman the Strand crew came aboard we arrived the trawler I was on and spoke me
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The only other person that I saw who was aboard the boat when we were fired on was a Frenchman and he was not interested as he had passed over the border.
Able Seaman Strand reported himself and me by phone on arrival at Margate.
Sun.
2nd. Reported to the Officer 1/c and was given warrants for transfer to Littlehampton. Left Aello and arrived at
Littlehampton Pallo reported to Camp on arrival.
(SIGNED)
A. BENHAM STOKER.
warres ute., and got under way. No convoy. Hear Dunkirk, boat struck obstacle or shook from bomb explosion. Warships in vicinity continually repelling air attacks. Just off shore at Dunkirk we saw all small boats suddenly turn about and leave, as if ordered so our Officer 1/c decided on own responsibility to do likewise. No ship near to give a general order.
On turning snw 8 large ships steaming away from Dunkirk packed with soldiers. Suddenly a crowd of German bombers came out of the clouds, dropped their bombs and disappeared.
Direct hits were registered on both big ships which sank within 20 minutes. All small boats, including ours, naturally steamed all out to pick up survivors. Te picked up 10 and as bimbs fell, Officer 1/c decided to make back to Ramagate. Large destroyer on the scene of resume was being bombed but kept raiders off.
After steaming back for approx. 1 hour saw three trawlers,
8 on Stb. hand and 1 on Port. I saw one making morse signal and shouted to C.P.O. on wheel to stop engines and asked for torch to try and answer signal, but could not be heard or was disregarded. Shot fired noross bows, but still steaming fast towards trawlers. Next thing, very heavy firing from I
think, all 3 trawlers, our boat being the target at about myself our ensign and waved it as I trawler plainly sent boat see they
1,600 went over the side. Firing eased could & 80 I
yards. All hands except both R.N.V.R. little Officers and were our in water, got our boat alongside. 1 dead Officers, (perhaps 9) C.P.O.
grabbed own chaps. Firing ceased, Both after
Lighton chaps and several survivors wounded, belonging to crew of sunk transport.
Later minesweeper which eventually us of what Ramsgate.
took our boat in for (massed up took a bit) and into transferred us to a our boat at Pier and being ignorant by wire, which reports, I
I moored had been sent decided to report to N.O.i/c. Got order did,
2nd.
Stoker boat where it was, would On be arrival P.M. after, if any, Benham and self reported again looked handed rail to leave warrant for Littlehampton. reported to
Commander personally.
(SIGNED) L.F. STRAND.

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ENCLOSURE II. TO FORD'S NO. 541 of 17th. JUNE, 1940.
REPORT BY ABLE SEAMAN L.F. STRAND - CREW 0F MOTOR BOAT
NO.275.
P.M. 29th. Left Littlehampton. Got permission, after much trouble to enter and stay night in Newhaven.
1.16 30th. Left Newhaven for amsgate and arrived P.M. - refuelled and awaited orders.
A.M. 31st. At 4.30 0.11. ordered to leave Ramsgate independently, for
Dunkirk. C.P.O. Leighton 1/c, Stoker Benham and Able
Seaman Strand. Outside harbour picked up convoy of small boats. 3 hours out approx. developed leak in Port
Stern Gland. C.P.O. Lighton ordered me (Strand) to turn ship and return to Ramagate. Arrived back in Ramsgate P.M.
and had Gland repacked.
A.M. 1st. 4.30 again ordered to Dunkirk. Before leaving 8 Sub-
Lieutenants (R.N.V.R. volunteered to join boat as their engine had given them trouble. Got charts etc., and got under way. No convoy. Hear Dunkirk, boat struck obstacle or shook from bomb explosion. Warships in vicinity continually repelling air attacks. Just off shore at Dunkirk we saw all small boats suddenly turn about and leave, as if ordered so our Officer 1/0 decided on own responsibility to do likewise. No ship near to give a general order.
On turning gnw 8 large ships steaming away from Dunkirk packed with soldiers. Suddenly a around of German bombers came out of the clouds, dropped their bombs and disappeared.
Direct hits were registered on both big ships which sank within 20 minutes. All small boats, including ours, naturally steamed all out to pick up survivors. Te picked
10 and as brabe fell, Officer 1/c decided to make back up to Ramagate. Large destroyer on the scene of resume was being bombed but kept raiders off.
steaming back for approx. I hour saw three trawlers,
8 on shouted to C.P.O. on wheel to stop engines not be heard
After Stb. hand and 1 on Port. I saw one making and morse asked signal for and try and answer signal, but could but still or was towards trawlers. Next thing, very the heavy firing at about torch disregarded. to Shot fired scross bows, steaming from I
fast 3 trawlers, our boat being target Officers and myself went our ensign and waved it as I trawler sent boat see they
1,800 yards. over the side. Firing could plainly think, all All hands except both eased R.N.V.R. & little so I
were our water, own got our boat alongside. wounded, 1 dead (perhaps 2)
grabbed chaps. Firing ceased, Both Officers, after C.P.O.
Lighton to crew of sunk chaps in and several survivors transport.
belonging boat in for (messed up took & bit) and into transferred Ramsgate.
Later took our which eventually ignorant us of what us to a minessweeper Pier and to being report by wire, which reports, I did,
I moored had been sent decided to N.O.i/c. Got order
2nd.
if any, again be looked after, handed
Stoker boat arrival P.M. reported to leave On to
(SIGNED) L.F. STRAND.

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ENCLOSURE III. TO FORD'S LETTER NO. 541 of 17th. June, 1940.
REPORT BY LEADING SKAMAN H. COOK, COXSWAIN OF MOTOR
BOAT "ANDCRILL"
h. May.
Ordered to proceed to Newhaven, left approx. 1930 in company with 275, arrived Newhaven 2130 approx. stopped by examination vessel after about 8 hours of exchange of signals allowed to enter harbour. Boat running well.
h.May.
Officer in charge of boats gave orders to leave Newhaven at 0600 for Ramsgate. Arrived Ramsgate about 1630.
Instructed to berth alongside West Wall. Filled boats with petrol, oil and water wireless and arms taken out of boats.
Officer and T.A.G. making trip returned to Littlehampton.
No further orders. Boat running well.
E. May.
Boat ready for sea, needed Officer and charts. Noticed and
Officer looking at "Andorra". I asked him if he would take us to Dunkirk and he replied that he would be pleased to.
At noon took whaler in tow and received provisions and 3
rifles and 100 rounds, left for Dunkirk. Boat running well at 1800 revs. Arrived at destination at 1630. Ran whaler alongside telling Papworth and Kettle to proceed inshore and load with soldiers. About one minute after this order a raid started all vessels were under way in view of this we decided it would not be sensible to ferry as boats would have been smashed alongside owing to big surf. The whaler returned with 12 French soldiers. Took them aboard Andorra and sent whaler inshore again, raid was still on, whaler returned with II more French soldiers. They were also taken aboard Andorra making total load of 29 men and whalers in tow decided whaler was too much for boat whaler. to tow so empty, to slip it to another boat in need of a Boat
Raid well at 1800 revs. but load had robbed S 80009 about decided had ceased. 1805 left Dunkirk for Ramsgate. her of
4 knots. close astern badly shook boat, fact all that we very had cool.
running About 18 miles out second raid started, aboard
Decided to for compass and wished to make about Ramsgate 8130 near North dark dropped increase speed owing to the before no light challenge signals. At broke down;by
Goodwin pitch dark. C.E.R.A. Wilford it running as we had Lighthouse, no starboard port engine had been working this time it was all this time and managed to to get & warning in again.
We were unable entrance lights were on. 23 French Ramsgate soldiers.
on engine to find entrance owing Arrived in harbour Ramsgate, 0300 no on the 1st. June, discharged st. June. Working on engines, filling up and cleaning boat in general.
Saw 275 leave harbour.
nd. June
Working on engines.
7d.
June.
Working on doing the proper speed.
engines A.M. Trial. P.M. C.E.R.A. engines Milford running decided well, but the boat damage not was outside the boat.
th.
discovered port screw trial badly and found damaged, to be this running was
June.
put Boat right; lifted, boat to given SmN.O. another 1/0 at 1530 told to Littlehampton. to report back at well. 1700. Reported Officer detailed to take us back Subth.
June.
Lieutenant left Ramsgate from Portsmouth. arrived Littlehampton 1900, boat running well 0900 except for bad petrol.
(SIGNED) H. COOK. L/SEA.

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DOVER
In compliance with Memo No. A14/0/330/40 dated 5th
February, the following record of the part played by the Dockyard Departments at Dover in the events which took place between 10th
May 1940 and 5th June, 1940 is forwarded.
ON MAY 10TH, at 0400 the German invesion of Holland, Belgium and Luxemburg began.
In accordance with previous orders the operation XD was commenced at about 0630 May 10th, and by 0830 over 20 tons of explosives had been placed on board "Falconet", "Lady Brassey", "Gondia" and
"Simla". These stores and & Naval Demolition Party of 300 men were then embarked in H.M.S. "Whitshed" "Wild Swan" "Verity" and
"Brillient" who sailed at noon for Dutch and Belgian ports.
ON MAY 11th. H.M.S. "Whitshed" arrived with several easualties
H.M.S. "Sandhurst" and at once taken in hand for repairs.
and damage caused by heavy air attacks. She was placed alongside At
2030 H.M.S. "Venimous" and "Verity" each embarked a Royal Marine detachment with stores and ammunition and proceeded at midnight for the Hook of Holland.
FROM TO MAY 22ND the principle activities in the Some Dockyard were MAY 11TH with repairs to ships damaged by bombs.
destroyers concerned had between 50 and 80 holes caused by bomb splinters or or aircraft patching. cannon, Damage to electrical circuits was also by repairs to which were affected by welding sustained nearly all
Belgian coast became expended and the difficulty of for the sole duty
The supply urgent owing to the large embarking number this rounds at of ships. of ammunition to vessels operating of on the
A.A. ammunition Some destroyers were detailed coast. A
any of other port. to the vessels on the Belgian for them where berth crane and at West reilway Pier, facilities are available. also carrying ammunition Submarine Basin was reserved Ammunition was sent off to ships in harbour tugs.
AT of to H.M.S. 0900 explosives ON "wild MAY were 23RD Swan", loaded operation "Venimous" in "Falconet" XDI were and was "Viay". carried also and embarked. "Simla" out, About about and 470 Commander taken 26 Royal tons off
Marines and details of the landing party. sailed for Boulogne.
from the Army At 1230 the
Welman, operation R.N. was was completed in charge and the destroyers of
ON MAY 24TH "Wolsey" and "windsor" and sailed embarked with at severe 0945. 6 tons damage in H.M.S.
"Wild explosive, the and at embarked and 80 were Royal taken Marines hand and sustained for in action 1600 H.M.S. "verity"
ON H.M.S. "Wolsey" and Calais. "Wolfhound" embarked Military used for stores ammunition repairs. and sailed for Calais.
The Prince ammunition of Wales Pier and stores from now in lighters and barges and for Dunkirk. small and MAY 25TH and sailed for on was extensively for
The craft Submarine requiring repairs. "Burza" The in The ship's bottom in the embarkation of Basin water was used for tugs a the had sailed with been the Polish destroyer by air shattered attack. but temporary the night repairs the enemy had
___???___ certain the During aress Harbour, in of it and had several the been Harbour mine swel,
No outside seen and reported. and exploded. being laid.
was carried mines closed out were to 8 found in until Harbour but These the lgying positions One mine were exploded plott and actually the mines had in been the later Western were Entrance swept within an hour of damage was sustained.

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MAY 26TH. A careful sweep of the Harbour and approaches carried out during the forenoon and the area was declared and the Harbour open at 1436. Sweeping operations were later to ensure that delayed action mines should be destrope
The order to withdraw the B.E.F. from Dunkirk was given and embarkation of the troops started this evening.
JOFF
A staff organisation known as "DYNAMO" was set up to carry plan for evacuating the beaches at Dunkirk. Dutch Skoots,
Launches, Life-boats and numerous other small craft began assemble at Dover and were berthed at Prince of Wales Piers in Submarine Basin. These vessels were at once supplied fuel, food and water to enable them to sail for Dunkirk at earliest possible moment.
MAY 27TH. The tugs "Sun V11" and "Sun X" and "Persia" arriv and reported for duty with K.H.M. They were detailed for lighters and boats to Dunkirk.
MAY 28TH. At 0300 the Examination Vessel "Ocean Reward" ⑉
and sunk off Dover by the Hospital Ship "Isle of Thanet" with loss of all hands. Boats were lowered by "Isle of Thenet serched the position of the accident to gether with the tug
Brassey" but no survivors were found. The night was fine calm and clear and both vessels were showing lights. Facts contributory to the accident may have been the high speed
"Isle of Thanet" and possibly a misunderstanding on the pari
"Ocean Reward" that "Isle of Thanet" would stop off Dover
The tug "Foremost 87" arrived and joined the flotilla of lighters and boats to Dunkirk. At 0830 the requisitioned
Skoots "Ruja", "Sursum Corda", "Jaba Amazone", "San Antonio"
arrived for duty on the Flanders coast. They required water
"Pacific", "Frendja", "Hebe", "Frisco Wega", "Pascholl" and fuel and provisions and steps were to provide
During these operations the air raid taken warning at once sounded and precautions in the Dockyard were taken. No attack develop immediately after the "All Clear" was sounded these vessels for Dunkirk.
MAY tow. 29th. The tug "Fairplay 1" with the water lighter "Cla "SM
was Lt. with Sub. the Comdr. detached Commodore Lieuts. Military and the R.G. K.A. for tug stores Wardrop Harwood, duty "Persia" sailed at R.N.R. Dunkirk. with E.S. for of Hill the Dunkirk. Commodore lighters and G. Jones "Sark" R.N.V.R. and
MAY connection numerous by motor of enemy the 30TH. boats Examination holes action. with H.M.S. arrived Superintendent's caused operation The Service "Jaguar" by former bombs "DYNAMO". was and had detached and staff, "Greyhound" thirteen aircraft for dead arrived duty on at board both duty Many
Dunkirk order by tugs and drifters. during the day All and whose were
Several Thames sailing barges orene sailed during afternoon.
available at the Prince arrived and as will visions same day. and ammunition. of Two Wales tugs Pier sailed they with them to whom Many more vessels were now available evacuating the many thousands were landed at Admiralty for Pier.
MAY 31ST. The Fleet in tow
"Locust". She had been Sweeper struck "Bideford" arrived which had her depth charges and blown by & bomb aft was taken in hand for temporary repairs H.M.S. Sanahu
800 troops on board at the time thirty and feetmoff suffered her
At the Prince of Wales Pier in the by the
"Ocean Cook" and "Challenge" towed morning the lighters and
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sailing barges "Glenway", "Lark" and "Spurgeon" similarly loaded were towed over by the tugs "Persia" and "Cervia".
Lt. Comdr. R.G. Wardrop and Lieut. F.H. Whalley R.N.R. returned from
Dunkirk and reported back for duty on the Commodore's staff.
JUNE 1st, The C in C of the B.E.F. Lord Gort arrived at Admiralty
Pier at 0605.
The tugs "SunX1", "Sun X11", "Sun V11", 'Océan Cock", "Challenge"
"Crested Cock", and "Fairplay 17 with one sailing barge in tow left for Dunkirk. The tugs were intended to assist disabled craft and carried out this duty off the Belgian coast until they were forced back by heavy air attack.
Numerous motor boats left the Prince of Wales Pier for Dunkirk beaches in tow of drifters.
H.M.S. "Harvester" and "Salamander" arrived with extensive damage sustained during the night operations and repairs were at once carried out by H.M.S. "Sandhurst". At midnight enemy air craft attempted to lay magnetic mines off the Harbour. Mines were laid outside before the raiders were driven off by anti-aircraft fire. The mines were swept up during the morning.
At 2130 the troops transport "Maid of Orleans" was badly damaged by collision in the Harbour. Several of the troops were thrown into the water but all were rescued by the tugs who happened to be in the vicinity.
JUNE 2nd. The tug "Sun X1" towed in the self-propelled lighters
Sherfield" and "YeC. 63" with troops on board. At 1430 the tugs coastal 87", and five motor-bosts in tow for the Dunkirk beaches.
"Foremost "Sun X", 'Sun X1", and "Fairplay 1" sailed with six
The tug life-boats Brassey" proceeded to the assistance of H.M.S. The "Mona's
Isle" "Lady received severe damage from enemy bombs. tug
X11", and "Ocean 22" Cock" refused to go owing to their lack of protection.
"Foremost which had sailed at 2000 for Dunkirk. The tugs "Sun V11", "Sun
JUNE the day troops were arriving in "Glenway" the Harbour returned in all from of craft. beaches filled with soldiers, in the got channel.
kinds 3rd. During The sailing barges "H.A.C." and who had them off and sailed the Dunkirk them until they were picked boats. up by tug
Some No troops came in Belgian to the fishing Dunkirk beaches on account Base made of a the quantity of brows "Halcyon", "Speedwell", brows were used with strong easterly wind. and ladders which were put "Vega", "Princess "Venimous", boats could be sent During the day the Repair aboard H.M.S.
"Vanquisher", "Express", and "Malcolm". The numbers of troops
Elixabeth", splendid effect "Sutton" at Dunkirk Mole and large were brought off during the night.
JUNE 4TH. Tugs "Sun V11", and "Sun X11" left towing H.M.S. "Bideford"
On completion of the up for the passage and following to days every to Portsmouth for repairs. operation of disembarking their troops Home from Ports Dunkirk and destroyers were patched During this day small craft, barges, endeavour subsequently was sailed. made to return the numerous lighters and tugs to their Ports.
NOTES.
ASUALTIES.
During the this H.M.S.
10th to Port, June of 4th whom a "Sandhurst" total of dealt.wistely 6,880 wounded were and over 60 suffering from shock and
50 dead.
EFECTS.
The 26 Repair Base and H.M.S. "Sandhurst" by bomb and holes splinters temporarily rigging. in them and ai a suffered repaired craft cannon. damage also the

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Other demands were made for 50 tons of dry provisions of all kinds to Dutch and French vessels.
Other demands were for 7 days provisions for 150 men to 4 ships and provisions for 400 men for one day to each of 15 vessels. As large reserves had been built up these demands were quickly met.
During the period 200 ships were supplied with water -
some of them several times. About 743,000 gallons were supplied by the Water Boat "Aqua". All the
Victualling Store Staff worked for 18 hours a day on most days and the crew of Aqua" worked almost continuously.
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Twelve tugs were detailed for operation "DYNAMO"
for towing barges and small craft. of these
"Foremost 87" was outstanding and made four passages to France and was willing to go again if required.
"Foremost 22" and "Fairplay 1" made the passage twice and were ready to go again. Other tugs made one passage.
A report by Lieutenant Commander Wardrop R.N.R on the situation at Dunkirk while he was there on detached duty is attached.
COMMODORE SUPERINTENDENT.
18JUN 1940
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From: Commanding Officery H.M.M.D. 100ortion.00AL
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Wednesday, 29th May, 1980. Receive orders to proceed to Harwich via Dover, Commended intering, fuelling and preparing ship for sea.
CONFIDENTIAL Dynamic 339. Duplicate.
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Subject.
EVACUATION OF B.E.F. - HARRATIVE OF EVENTS.
From...THE CAPTAIN A/S, H.M.S. "OSPREY", H.M. DOCKYARD,
PORTLAND, DORSET.
Date
17th June, 1940.
No. 0601/44/3.1170.
To
The Vice Admiral,
Dover, nd
(Copies to:- The Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth.
The Flag officer-in-Charge, Portland.)
With reference to C.P.G.O. 1700, reports from Notor
A/S Boats 6 and 7 and M.L.100 are submitted herewith.
2.
Reports from "KINOFISHER" and Notor A/S Boat 10 were forwarded direct to you.
(Sqa/sena booper
Lieutenant Commander for Captain A/S.
Saturday, 1st 1915. Slipped and proceeded 33 kts.) via out swept of harbour channels with 31. to Point "y"thence to rendezvous Nieuport.
June. A/S B's 5 and 9 (speed off
Steering gear breaks down - - H. Aircraft A/S B's and proceed parachute to flares observed.
2245. rendezvous. Repairs commenced
2555. investigate parachute flares but surface
Temporary repairs completed find - no Proceed trace to of creast.
0010. Continue to rendesvous.
0100. for More No N.T.B's.
- out engines parachute and flares commence observed watch -
0215. Restart engines and commence return to Harwich.
0630. Arrive and secure Parkestone after uneventful
0915. passage. Proceed Felixtowe for fuel.
1000. Fuelling completed return Parkestone Quay.
1100. Commence unshipping S-pdr. gun and fitting
Oerlikon.
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2100. Repairs completed - unship and try out round harbour.
2130. Secure Parkestone Quay.
2200. Fitting of Oerlikon completed.
Tuesday, 4th June. 0330. Turn to and prepare for sea to keep rendezvous with Pintail. P.A/S.O. on board.
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From... The Commanding Officer, H.M. Motor A/S Boat No.7.
Date... 8th June, 1940.
Subject. REPORT ON THE MOVEMENTS 07 H.M. MOTOR A/S BOAT NO.7
FROM 23rd MAY to 4th JUNE inclusive.
The following report on the movements of H.M. Motor A/S
Boat No.7 between 23rd May and the 4th June, is respectively submitted for your consideration.
May 23rd, 1940.
1800. H.M. Motor A/S Boat No.7 left Portland for Portsmouth.
2045. Boat arrived in Portsmouth.
May 24th.
1050. Boat left Portsmouth for Felixstowe.
2030. Boat arrived at Felixstowe.
May 27th.
1300. H.M. Motor A/S Boat No.7 left Felixations for Dover in company with Motor A/S Boat No.6.
1700. Boats arrived in Dover.
1952. The following Belgian Ministers embarked in Motor A/S
Boat No.7:-
Chef de Cabinet de Roi Leopold III
Anoien Ministere
Secritaire de I.M. Le Roi de Belgie.
1955. Boat left Dover for Nieuport in company with H.M.
Motor Torpedo Boat No.107.
0030. Boat arrived off Nieuport, and anchored off shore awaiting tide. Acting on the instructions from
Boat No.7 accompanied by one rating powed in shore to
Boat No.32., The Commanding Officer of Motor A/S
Lieutenant Commander Coles, in H.M. Motor Torpedo ascertain the position of the entrance to Nieuport.
0245. Motor A/8 Boat No.? entered canal and proceeding to
Nieuport.
0300. Belgian Ministers disembarked on Jetty.
0515. Boat left Jetty in company with Motor Torpedo 107 and Boats 22.
0330. Cleared Canal. Motor Torpedo set Boats course set for course Dover for
Harwich, and Motor A/S Boat instructions. in accordance with previous
0525. Boat arrived in Dover.
1250. left Dover in company with reported Motor A/S to Boat have No.6
crashed to in the sea South of Light
Boat search for British Aircraft the South Goodwin
1500. Completed Vessel. search. Negative. Boats returned to Dover.
May 30th......