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May 30th.
0005. Twelve Officers of the Army General Staff (Four
Officers of the Scotts Guards, Four Officers of the
Coldstream Guards, and four Officers of the Grenadier
Guards under the command of Colonel E. Mackenzie,
Scots Guards) embarked in Motor A/S Boat No.7.
Awaiting delivery of Secret Hand llessages.
0020, Left Dover for Dunkirk.
0240. Arrived off Dunkirk. Boat was taken close to
Beach One to land four Officers but shallow water made this impracticable. The officers were put aboard a Destroyer off Beach 1 and landed in
Boats. This procedure was carried out at each of the other beaches landing four officers at each beach. Motor A/S Boat No.7 then entered Dunkirk
Harbour to deliver a Secret Hand message to the
Senior Naval Officer, Dunkirk. It was found that
S.N.O. Dunkirk was aboard H.M.S. "Hebe". The secret hand message was delivered to S.N.O. and thirtyeight French soldiers embarked 0725. Motor A/S Boat
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1100. Disembarked French Soldiers.
May 31st.
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1147. off Deal. Developed a fire on the port Engine.
1203. Fire extinguished. Boat taken in tow by Tug "Doria".
1517. Arrived Dover and commenced repairs.
1730. Repairs completed and Boat placed at half an hours notice.
June 2nd.
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Block Ships Anchorage, with Navigating of the
Block ships aboard.
1410. Boat going alongaide block ships; Navigating and Officer
1531. to details of movements to block ships.
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1610. Returned to Dover Harbour.
1900. Left Dover to rendezvous with Destroyer and Block ships
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1950. oil leak discovered in Engine obtain Room. more Motor oil. A/S Boat
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0115. Approaching Dunkirk. Two of the Block Ships appeared to have lost Convoy. Motor A/S Boat sent back to lead block ships into Channel. About 0200, last block ship was rammed and sunk by 8 troopship leaving
Dunkirk. Motor A/S Boat No.7 goes alongside block ship to take off Commanding Officer and Crew. Two of
Crew were found to be injured. The Commanding
Officer and Crew of the block ship were transferred to the Destroyer and Motor A/S Hoat No.7 proceeded into the Harbour to pick up crews of the first two block ships. One crew in lifeboat were picked up by Motor A/S Boat No.7 and transferred to the
Destroyer the other drew were brought off by Motor
Torpedo Boat 107.
About 0400 Motor A/S Boat No.7 left Dunkirk for Dover and picked up the crews of a lifeboat seven miles west of Dunkirk. The Engine of the lifeboat was broken down and on fire. Lifeboat was left.
0625. Arrived at Dover.
2100. Left Dover for Dunkirk escorting R.A.F. Boat.
2255. Entered Dunkirk in accordance with previous orders
2850. Boats arrived off Dunkirk.
to embark Admiral Nord.
2305. Arrived at rendeavous to embark French Admiral, who was not present. The First Lieutenant went ashore but was unable to find the French Admiral. Acting under the Instructions of Rear Admiral, Dover,
Motor A/S Boat waited outside the entrance to Dunkirk
Harbour, entering again at about 0020 to make another attempt to find the French Admiral.
0040. Towed disabled war Department Boat, under the command parted and far Dept. Boat was taken in Harbour. tow by a Sloop.
she was lying with disabled propellers. Tow line of Admiral Taylor away from the Western Jetty where
Motor A/S Boat returned to entrance to
0300. Operations complete. Orders received to return.
Left Dunkirk for Dover.
0645. Arrived Dover.
June 4th.
0930. Left Dover in company with Motor A/S Boat No.10 for
Portland.
0530. Arrived Portland.
(Signed). A. Ecclestone.
Sub.Lieut. R.N.
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Дунамо 341.
REPORT FROM OFFICER IN CHARGE OF DRIFTERS
2503
"KINDRED STAR" & "THRIFTY" during DUNKIRK OPERATIONS -
29th May to 5th June 1940.
ay 29th.
Having received orders to proceed to Dover on special duty, all M/S gear was landed, the ships were coaled and provisioned and left Portland Harbour at 1900.
ay
30th. Arrived off Dover at 1730. Reported arrival to examination vassel and was told to anchor about à mile off broakmater and amait instructions.
lay 31st.
Having waited outside Dover Harbour all night #0 finally received instructions to enter harbour and borth.
alongside Prince of Vales Pior at 1400.
I reported in person to Vice Admiral Dover and was instructed to stand by for sailing orders.
June
1st. At 0430 orders were received to report to H.H.S. "Lynx"
for final instructions. No were then given orders to take in tow 6 Lifeboats or sinilar craft with each ship and to proceed to the boach 1 mile east of Dunkirk by route "Y".
We loft Dover Harbour with boats in tow at 0700 for
113 O.
Dunkirk via North Goodwin Light Vessel.
Passed "U" Buoy Saw floating lline destroyed by gun fire
1330.
from another vessel.
Passed soveral vessols returning from direction of
Dunkirk - some with a for troops on deck, others
1400.
1430g
Passed " Buoy. Speed made good approximately 4 knots.
apparently empty.
Saw large Ship on her side on fire and boat blasing in the
1530.
water. Shells falling very near from shore batterios.
Attacked by dive combers. Sent out message # attacked by aircraft" on R/T. Our lowis guns in action.
Several vessels were soon trying to enter Dunkirk Roads but all were driven back by action of enesy aircraft and shore batterios. No altered course to bring us outside
1610.
Again range attacked by dive bombers. R/T call sent and Lowis of shore guns.
Guns again inaction.
One salvo were of 4 bombs struck the mator just ahoad of the
"Kindred on the dook but doing no apparent danage. 3 each
Stare scorching the paint and seattering small of great the columns of water and flooding foot. top bridge
There was "Thrifty". These bombs burst under the throwing fragments another salvo of 6 bombs dropped water - side
Two and hands wore washed overboard but these were picked up up decks so a depth of several
The town was seen to be badly was blown a bomb to pieces. - afterwards by lifeboats. were slipped for greater hit safety. by
No sinking. did not stop as there vore other ships those
One Trauler Another unknown vossel nearer to
1620.
vessols. "Kindred Star"reported steam that the and boiler feed was
Engineer losing water on rapidly also the main pipes
1730.
were cracked. to collect tou which had scattered, all except
3 lifeboats signal to Dover asking for instructions ro these
Returned having returned independently.
1800.
Sent lifeboats R/T but no reply was received..
1830.
Tou was slipped by attheir dive bombing request. airoraft other near attacks "V" buoy. by
Lowis bombing Guns aircraft, but no further down boilor sustained. "Kindred
Again attacked again in action, also two damage was
Star" in order to effect repairs.
Entered high Ranagate Harbour and blow on

2.
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June End. In Ramsgate Harbour doing temporary repairs to boilor of "Kindred Stare.
"Thrifty" reported to be leaking badly, engines shalten up and mlloy store destroyed.
June 3rd. Orders were received from N.O.I.C. Ransgato to return to Portland in company as soon as the tide permitted. Owing to the repairs not boing completed until late, 10 were not in time for that evening's tide.
The Chief Engineer of "Thrifty" got intoxidated and struck the Skipper of the "Kindred Start and also his own Skipper. He was placed under arrost by orders of the N.O.I.C. and handed over to the
Ramogate Police.
June 4th. Left Ransgate 0925.
June 5th. Arrived Portland 1100.
Lieutenant. R.N.V.R.
June 12th 1940.

Dynam 3HZ.
CONFIDENTIAL
- 259
FROM *** The Commanding Officer H.U.S. "MONTROSE".
DATE *** 15th June 1940.
TO
...
THE VICE-ADMIRAL DOVER.
The following report is forwarded in accordance with your memorandum No. BI4/0/1101/40 of 4th June 1940.
2. A report of proceedings from 'Montrose', dated 2nd June was forwarded to the Vice-Admiral Dover on the same date.
3. The following names are submitted in accordance with para 8
of your Memorandum, and are both recommended for mention in Despatches.
Temp. Surgeon Lieutenant Henry Douglas Lamb 4484 R.N.V.R.
Supply Petty Officer William & Johns 0.76 D/WX 50679.
The above officer and rating performed particularly good work in dealing with the 28 stretcher cases, 11 of which were serious injuries, embarked in 'Montrose' during the evacuation of B.E.F.
troops from Dunkirk.
Memorand delay only very recently been received in the ship.
in forwarding this report is regretted, but the
COMMANINATE Marry COMMAND
DOVER

Dypam
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260
From... THE COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. "KSI-H"
Date... 15th June, 1940.
No.4/32.
To
...
THE FLAG OFFICER COLD ANDING DOVER.
(Copy to: The Captain (D), 19th Destroyer
Flotilla, H.N.S. "Sandhurst".)
OPERATION "DYNAMO" - EXPORT OF PROCEEDINGS 70h
PERIOD 30TH MAY - 1ST JUNE, 1940.
(A full report with recommendations of personnel etc. will follow when information has been collected. Certain items in this report may have to be changed and added to.)
At 1455 on 30th Hay, II.H.S. "Keith" entered Dover harbour after completing a short refit at Chatham and secured to No. 3 buoy.
2. At 1739, after the Captain had reported to Flag Officer
Commanding Dover, "Keith" sailed to Dunkirk by 'X' route at high speed with order to report to Rear Admiral T.F. Wake-Walker,
O.B.E., who was commanding the sea forces there.
3. At 1959, being unable to sight the Admiral and in order to gain information H.H.S. "Keith" entered Dunkirk harbour and secured to the East breakwater. A wireless set and two officers, who had boarded the ship at Dover, were landed in accordance with instructions from Flag Officer Commanding Dover.
4. A Commander, R.N., in charge of embarkation at Dunkirk, reported that Rear Admiral Dover was afloat in an I.T.B.
5. At 2020, "Keith" slipped from the breakwater and proceeded East in search of the Admiral but without success.
continue the embarkation of troops and report the fact.
It was decided that in the circumstances it would be better to embarked 6. about 1400 troops at the Eastern breakwater. At this
At 2050, "Keith" re-entered Dunkirk harbour and time, the West side of the breakwater the was West. being sheeled fairly regularly and obviously by map from troops arrival and of troops at the ship embarkation was was due to the
7. returned at high speed to noted and orderly and
At 8119, II.IN.S. "Keith" slipped Dover. with The a full load of efficient rapid marshalling by the naval personnel on the, breakwater.
Speed was reduced to pass through the Downs.
At 0045/31 Hay, H.M.S. "Keith" to disembark entered troops. Dover harbour and proceeded 8. to Admiralty pier to Dunkirk 9. At at high speed with orders
0505, "Keith" slipped Admiralty to report pier to and Rear proceeded Admiral
Dover.
10. At 80 knots. Rear Admiral British Dover was fighter aircraft and
0558, the ship passed Dunkirk harbour in "Express" and reduced
"Keith" speed to was ordered to follow. were observed patrolling.
11. At 0608, the ship was stopped off Braye and Rear

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Page 2.
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(Commanding Officer, II.I.S. Keith's" No.4/32 of 15th June, 1940)
11 continued.
Admiral Dover and his Staff were transferred to "Keith" in the whaler at 0635.
12. At 0655, the ship proceeded to La Panne as the Admiral wished to survey the situation there.
13. At 0723, "Keith" opened fire with 3" H.A. and pom pom at an enemy bomber.
14. At 0726, the ship was off La Panne and at 0742, she anchored there. The Admiral communicated with other ships and the shore. At this tine intermittent shell fire on the beaches and in the dunes could be seen onshore.
15. At 0808, Rear Admiral Dover discmbarked in an I.T.B.
and went ashore to converse with the military authorities.
16. At about 0910 Rear Admiral Dover returned to the ship.
17. At 0930, No.4 Yacht came alongside with the Naval
Officer in charge of the embarkation at La Panne to speak to the
Admiral and slipped again at 0984.
18. At 1115, the ship weighed anchor and proceeded to
Braye where the Admiral spoke various ships and yachts etc.
19. At 1134, "Keith" proceed to Dunkirk, marshalling boats and tows of boats and ordering them to the more Bastern beaches.
20. At 1154, the ship was off Dunkirk and spoke the signal station there.
21. At 1255, the ship proceeded again to Braye where she arrived at 1331.
22. At 1400 the ship continued Eastwards, opening fire with pom poms at 1414 on an enemy aircraft.
25. At 1424 the ship arrived off La Panne.
24. At 1433, the ship opened fire on an enemy bomber with
4.7" barrage.
25. At 1443 a bomb dropped astern of the ship.
two 26. of which At were shot down. The ship
1450 enemy aircraft were engaged patrolled by British westwards. fighters
1513, enemy aircraft overhead off Braye. were engaged by H.A.
gun 27. and pom At pom when the ship was
1540 Rear Admiral Dover disembarked At 1630, Rear into Admiral an H. Dover T.B.
when returned to the ship and came
28. the At ship was off La Rosendal. onboard.

OPERATION "DYNAMO" - PRELIMINARY REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS Page FOR 4.
(Commanding Officer, H.H.S. "Keith's" No.4/32 of 15th June '40
PERIOD 30TH HAY - 1ST JUNE, 1940.
41. During the hours between 2200 and midnight, several magnetic mines to the Test of La Panne and off Braye.
enemy aircraft passed overhead and, as reported later, dropped
La Panne anchorage was under shell fire from Nieuport of La
Caxide and this became more accurate as time passed.
"Vivacious" as hit twice and proceeded to the Testward.
42. At 0030/1 June, "Keith" weighed anchor and proceeded at slow speed towards Braye, which the enemy artillery were now reaching. At 0206, the ship was off Brays.
43. At 0510 ten enemy fighters fired on the shore beaches and on "Keith" and other ships with bursts of machine sun fire, which was inaccurate.
44. At 0520 shelle from shore batteries again fell closs to the ship off Braye.
45. At 0565 onemy bomber aircraft were engaged with 4.7"
barrage and pom pom fire. Only two rounds of E.A. ammunition now remained and about 100 rounds of pom pom.
46. At 0630 "Keith" was standing off between Braye and
La Panne superintending the departure of ships with men collected from the beaches during the night.
47. At 0737, & very large number of enemy dive bombing, heavy bombing and fighter aircraft were aighted approaching.
"Keith", circling repidly round a wreck, was attacked by
Junker 87 dive bombers which carried out extremely vertical dives and released five bombs each. The ship however was not hit but a near miss, probably of a delayed sction bamb,
Jammed the steering gear.
The enemy were engaged with pom pom and lewis guns.
was under control in hand steering aft.
The ship manoeuvred by engines until shortly afterwards she
"Keith" continued to circle at apeed as enemy aircraf were continually in sight.
NOTE: Times from now forward cannot be vouched for.
took place on No.2 boiler room on fire and Havy, severe
48. At "Keith", a salvo of which caused ship.
about 0805, further numerous straddled dive bombing the attacks
One bomb set Lieutenant (3) Kenward, Royal and the boiler list heavily room's to port until eventually upper was touch:
flooding there. crew perished in this fire. her The ship deck began to ing the water. torpedoes were fired with no range overboard on and depth
The set to safe and thrown attacks. or fired The ship due had to charges the danger were from further aircraft now no steam and had anchored.
49. An M.T.B. came alongside and took off Rear Admiral
Dover and his Staff.
undamaged
Port whaler, the only/boat remaining, considerable was lowered of and timber all carley was collected and thrown
50. The floats secured to it. overboard. A quantity

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OPERATION "DYNAMO" - PRELIMINARY REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS FOR
PERIOD 30TH MAY - 1ST JUNE, 1940.
(Commanding Officer, H.M.S. "Keith's" No.4/32 of 15th June '40)
51. As the ship was getting lower the order to abandon ship was given and the majority of nen, who were able to find some timber to hold on to or to find & place in the floats, left the ship. At this moment the enemy launched a further dive bombing attack and a bomb struck our exposed starboard side in the engine room, making a large hole. Several bonks fell very close to and one fell among the nen who had abandoned ship. The aircraft were engaged by pom poms and lewis guns.
52. Some twnety minutes later the tug "St. Abbs" was sighted and eventually came alongside to take men off the ship.
This she did with the exception of volunteers who remained or.
board. She was ordered to go and pick up "Keith's" men in the water.
In this she was assisted by the tug "Vincia" which took back to Margate: Lieutenant Beauchamp, 88 ratings from
"Keith" and about ten of the General Headquarters Staff, together with six seriously injured ratings.
A grey accor also assisted and recovered Lieutenant
Verney, Pay. Sub. Lieutenant Craig-Waller, R.N.V.R., and about four of "Keith's" men. Having a full load of soldiers, she returned to England.
53. "Keith" was again bombed by dive bombers at this time.
54. After an interval, in which a search was made for wounded and any confidential matter remaining, the tug "St.
Abbs" returned and, the ship now being not only immoveable but without H.A. ammunition and sinking slowly, the remaining men left the ship in her at about 0840.
55. Signals were made to "Salamander" and to "Basilisk"
asking of control and required tug assistance. "Keith" minesweep them to sink "Keith" finally but both replied The that they were or however out proceeded westwardsand ed shelled in vicinity of Asdic cabirat
56. "gt. Abbs" proceed/to the recovery of a number of men which the had been sunk during, it 18 believed, the last attack on in water and on thewreck of the "Skipjack"
"Keith".
57. After from a ship's lifeboat, the aircraft but was without attacked recovering all these men "St. and Abbe" a number of by soldiers part of a large formation of enemy result.
58. sighted consisting but proceeded to bombers.
However, somewhat later, mainly another of extremely high level large formation not was attack the "St. Aboa" some miles to the destroy East.
These did and attacked "Basilisk" bomba at about 0915.
"Keith" the "Keith" sank in a heavy salvo of
59. A from Dunkirk. Again bomb hit her as single, high flying twin-engined the "St. bomber Abba" was circled then fast as she and she sank very rapidly about 1000. seconds and seen returning could but this time a single in about 30
with amidships her many wounded survivors at

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PERIOD 30TH MAY - 1ST JUNE, 1940.
(Commanding Officer, H.M.S. "Keith's" No.4/38 of 15th June '40)
59 continued.
All who had reached the water swam for the shore and a number reached the wreek of the "Clan MacAlister" which was resting on her stern after being sunk in one the of the above raids. They were later taken off by a lighter and transferred to Sheerness Yard Craft No.63 then loaded with troops from the beach.
60. Survivors from "Keith" thus reached England in the following ways:-
Rear Admiral Dover and his Staff by N.T.B.
1 Officer and 88 ratings by tug "Vinoia": also
H.Q. Staff.
8 Officers and 4 ratings by a scoot.
Captain, 3 Officers and 13 men, some of whom were wounded, in Yard Craft 63.
1 Officer and an H.A.S.B. from Dunkirk, after swimning ashore from "St. Abbs".
7 ratings by "Salanander".
D.Jon. Marthan
CAPTAIN.
P.S. In continuation of paragraph 40:-
Gort came onboard "Keith", had and about then 25
proceeded minutes in a British H.T.B., accompanied Chief conference Lord with th Rear Admiral Dover, by his
Staff Officer, for Dover.
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EVACUATION OF B.E.F. FROM DUNKIRR.
Report of Proceedings.
From...The Commanding Officer, H.H.S. "JAVELIN".
Date... 7th June,1940.
No. 450.
To...The Flag Officer Commanding Dover.
Submitted:
"JAVELIN" proceeded in company with Captain (D)
First Destroyer Fictilla in "CODRINGTON" and arrived off
Dunkirs at 1315 on 28th my.
2.
At 1830 "JAVELIN" and "JAGUAR" were ordered to embark troops from BRAY PLAGE.
men were S. embarked in PJAVELINA by 1800 Dm boats ware turned
Both ships sent all boats inshoro and some 700
over to "GRAFTON", the Senior Dificer in the vicinity.
commending 4. one Officer and four rating 8 is attached.
A copy of by letter No. 60/65 of 4th June were being 5. subarited but: all the bonbs fall Wide.
Several bombing attacks took Mace hile troops
"JAVELIN proceeded to Dover in company 1th
Captain (D) First st Destroyer Mosilla at 1880 securing alongside the Adminity gior to discribe Y troms at 2250/20.
ms onlend to CaRD "INTRAPID" "IVANHOE"
at: 0 Instructions and are received to procest by route *I* but
"ICARUS" % "YAX under his orders and proceed to Dinkirs by this ronto route FY/1 the only one then known in JAVELIN to any
45. could not be NET and STATE VSTD avoid taken further dealy. At 04:5 "GRAFTON" vas aighted in A sinking mmtts condition your & and "TWANHOE" WAS detached to rendor any assistance possible. 9. On arriwal off BAY Dinkirk. Cuptain Sixteenth Destroyer
Motilla ordered all destroyors to harbour at C. 0805 and secured Mongside the breakmater 08:5 to
*JAVELIN Vas overtimity ordered to enter at enbark troops. Unbarkation as completed at 08:0 whon "JAVELIN"
returned to Dover arriving it 1840. Severe beauting took place as the ship left.
disenbarking trops "JAVELIN" was ordered to oil at East Jesty After and proceed storuss 80 Dunktrk really. with "HAVANT" as in CONTRADY as goon Ships as proceeded the at Dovor. 806 but at 034 "JAVELIN"
received instructions to return in for to anting this report is regretted and It is the to The the dolay that that your 10.B 4/0/ 10 /40 has only
Just boon received.
ADMIRAL
Commander (A.F.Pugsley.) in Command.
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"LAROG"
268
Subject:
Report on Dunkirk Evacuation.
Wednesday
29th May. Seiled from Yarmouth to Portsmouth arriving
2230. Received instructions from C. in C's
Operational Office.
Thursday 60th May.
0030 hrs.
Sailed from Portsmonth for Ramagate.
1130 hrs.
Arrived Dover: closed Tug "Foremost 4" orders
"Foremont 4", H.M.S. "Grive", "Foremost 2",
"Adventuress", "Lady Shelia".
1400 hrs.
Left Dover, sailed for Dunkirk via Doute given at Dover.
(about) 1930 hru.
Arrived off Dunkirk beach 1 adle to east of Pier.
Picked up about 75 British soldiers from small naina the hands to fakah the mon
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OPERATION "DYNAMO". H.V. "LAROC".
From
THE EXTENDED DEFENCE OFFICER (WEST) YARMOUTH
Isle of Wight.
Date
18th June 1940
To
THE VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
(Copy to Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth)
The attached narrative, forwarded by Hr. George Butler, owner and Master of the Motor Yacht "LAROC" is submitted for your consideration.
"LAROC" is normally employed as one of the Boarding
Vessels of the Western Examination Service, Mr. Butler and all his crew volunteering immediately for this service at
Dover, his vessel being ready at short notice complete with paall requirements.
Mr. Butler informs me that he had no breakdowns and it.
gs.
suffered no damage, although he hit sunken wreckage on one en.
occasion. He formed the opinion that the safest area was h
as close to the shore as possible, between the two commonest ranges of the enemy guns, and it is evident that he handled
OY.
his vessel successfully.
to
Mr.Butler Mr. is about twentythree years of age, and the crew are his ordinary yacht's crew.
OE ADMINAL
20JUN 1940
CAPTAIN
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Subject:
Report on Dunkirk Evacuation.
Wednesday 29th May. Seiled from Yarmouth to Portsmouth arriving
2230. Received instructions from C. in C's
Operational Office.
Thursday 60th May.
0030 hrs.
Sailed from Portsmonth for Ramagate.
1130 hrs.
Arrived Dover: closed Tug "Foremost 4" orders
"Foremost 4", H.M.S. "Grive", "Foremost 2",
"Adventuress", "Lady Shelia".
1400 hrs.
Left Dover, sailed for Dunkirk via boute given at Dover.
(about) 1980 hrs.
Arrived off Dunkirk beach 1 sile to east of Pier.
Picked up about 75 British soldiers from small rowing boats, using the boats to fetch the men from the beach so the ship.
2200 hrs.
Left for Ramsgate as a more intense air raid commenced.
Friday
Slat May.
1800 hrs.
Anchored à mile north of 11. Goodwin Light Ship.
0430
Proceeded to Ramagate.
0500
Landed Troops.
0600
Sailed for Dunitirk with Shaler in tow and three
Naval ratings - John Doyle, 3. Mollahon, - King.
1030
Anchored off beach 1 mile to east of Pier.
Distance off 860 yards.
1100
Launched ship's boats. Collected two large passenger boats and moored them actern of
"Laros" streeming the whaler astern of these and collecting troops 18 at a time. Loaded the this was going on I saw the "Llanthony" dried three boats by neans of the whaler. While out assistance was required but could do nothing on the beach - went to her to know if any
During the day the beach was under fire from to help.
The great endurance by swimming ashore themselves with the Naval ratings John Doyle and So NoNahon shore and aeroplanes.
showed line to enable the troops to pull water about out hours. The entire crew did their to a to the whaler. Being in the utmont
4 and were very calm.
(about) 1515
help filled all three ships - about attack 170 troops-
Having owing to great increase of enemy in the
Landed hands troops in Rangate. Noored ship for night.
proceed of a N.T.B., who anked and to Ramagate, loaving whaler for it.
(about) 1930
Saturday 1st June.
for Dunkirk 0600, with four and Naval Gravelines. Ratings.
(about) 1000 hrs.
Arrived Sailed off coast between ships. Dunkirk
Heavy with British Destroyer bound west, in tow which by bombing of large
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#
1025
Salvo East being sank near within about V.BUOY.
1030
one position bombe 1 mile North of No.15. bombing W. of British Destroyer No. 5 11. Buoy. - position
1035
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"LAROC".
Subject: Report on Dunkirk Evacuation (continued).
Saturday
1st June
(about)
1040
Received signal from her to close.
"
1055
Went along aside but as a larger ship came up which was capable of taking off all the crew, we were told to get clear. Position approx.,
3 miles N.NE. from 5 W.Buoy. This Destroyer was later sunk by gunfire from 8 Sloop.
1115
Proceeded to Dunkirk but on the way sighted small boat with eight men. Picked them up and took boat in tow. Later picked up another boat with four men and as we were informed that many boats were leaving empty, returned to Ramsgate.
1700
2 miles SW. from 11. Goodwin L.V. saw plane but this was not required as other ships were drop in the sea.Went to render assistance
Went to and from larger ships out side the
Landed 18 men from the boats at Ramagate.
there first.
1800
1815
harbour to the Pier landing troops owing to the fact that they could not get inside.
Landed about 310 men.
2130
Tied up for night in South side of Harbour.
Sunday and June
Waited for orders. Were not allowed to go out.
Monday 3rd June
Waited for orders. Changed oil in main engines.
Tuesday 4th June
1700
Orders to sail for Yarmouth.
Wednesday 5th June
Left 1810 hours. Average speed
Ramagate 0410 hours. Arriving - 10 knots. Yarmouth
Ship's Crew
George B. Butler (Master) (Mate)
I
Jack Lynn
(Engineer)
Raymond Crane
Leonard Lynn
(Deck (Steward). Hand)
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Copy.
Dynams 353
2116.
FROM: Unit Officer, 40th A.S. Group, H.M.S. "Olvina".
DATE: 17th June, 1940.
TO:
Flag Officer i/c Portland.
In accordance with your Memo. No.2912 of 6th June, 1940,
I have the honour to submit the following narrative.
On Wednesday 29th May, at 1700, "Olvina" proceeded to
Dover in company with "Topaze". During the night she became detached and reached Dover independently at 1045/30 May. The
Examination Vessel was hailed for instructions, and at 1230
orders were received to proceed to the Downs, where the
Examination Vessel would have our sailing orders. This ship, which was engaged in towing a steamer off the Goodwins, directed us to the Examination Tug at the North Goodwin Light
Vessel, where we anchored at 1545 to await instructions from the shore, since the Tug had no orders for us. At 1810 orders were received to proceed to Bray beaches, 6 miles east of
Dunkirk, to pick up troops.
At 2210 the anchor was dropped 1 mile to east of Dunkirk when visibility was very low owing to smoke clouds. Orders were then received from a destroyer to investigate a reported enemy M.T.B. 2 miles to eastward. Anchor was weighed at 2221, and we steamed to Bray beaches without encountering the M.T.B.
Pilotage was somewhat hazardous in the intense darkness, owing to wrecks obstructing the channel, and at 2345 the anchor was dropped as close inshore as possible.
The ship's boat was taken away soon after midnight, and brought off two loads of troops totalling 32, including one stretcher which was put aboard a destroyer. Owing to deterioration case, of conditions, no more troops were embarked until daylight, when the boat was pulled ashore on two more occasions.
provide proceed to "Sabre's" motorboat and use it for embarking to At about England, so it was arranged that "Olvina" should
0500/31 May, "Sabre" was full of troops and ready troops. a crew for after refilling with petrol from "Icarus", boats the Accordingly, manned and proceeded to tow off ships' to vessels and motorboat Engineer's was pontoon floats from the lorries pier driven anchored the off. The having planks lashed to 3/4 at Owing
Royal pier consisted of motor the roofs. into to sea at low water, breeze, which freshened be used, to force and some 1100, a northwesterly pier could boats.
in handling the Probably of
300 to 350 removed in this manner, which
240 were put aboard "Olvina".
by enemy action was experienced fired at, during and the shrapnel embarkation, was observed to burst on the
No interference although enemy aircraft were sand being dunes.
At 1100, I conditions for proceed to Dover. to decided to discontinue small embarking boats, troops and owing owing the to the fact adverse that the weather ship was almost full, and to
"Sabre's" motorboat was handed over to "Vivacious" and at
1120, "Olvina" was under way.

When between Dunkirk and North Goodwin Light Vessel,
"Viking" a diesel engined Thames barge, with 70 troops aboe was taken in tow from "Dwarf" and brought into Dover. Owin to delay outside the harbour, the troops were not disembaria until 2200.
Si
"Olvina" was revicțualled and berthed alongside Prim of Wales Pier by 0100/1 June.
I was informed that "Olvina" should not have gone to Dunkin
On proceeding to the office of Captain Auxiliary Pain but should have been on A/S patrol. Accordingly at 0820/11
"Olvina" proceeded to a patrol station 17 miles NNW of Drink which was reached at 1125, At 1500, 70 survivors from A
re came alongside in a French fishing boat, and at 1917 we E
li alongside "Whitehall" in Dover harbour and disembarked then
"Olvina" was in harbour during 2nd and 3rd June, and an
4th June escorted "Bideford" to Portsmouth wi thout incident
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
1.5
Your obedient Servant.
(sd) J.H. Cooper.
Sub. It. R.N.V.R.,
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No. 1594/07.
Vice Admiral, Dover.
Forwarded.
(SD,) E. R. DRUMMOM
Portland.
ADMIRAL
18th June, 1940.
FLAG OFFICER-IN-C

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H.M.S. Pelican,
C/O G.P.O.
18th June, 1940.
I have the honour to refer to More General Order 448/40
d to submit the following narrative of events:-
At 0200 Friday, 31st May, 1940, the London tug Sun IV
Master Mr. Alexander, Manager of the fini), slipped from Tilbury cks with 12 lifeboats in tow. A London Pilot was embarked and mained in the tug until the evacuation was completed. Ships'
feboats were manned by half naval and half volunteer crews.
chored. 2. Provisions were embarked for boats" crews and the
Southend pier was hailed at 0415/31 May, 1940, and the tug portunity was taken to allow boats" crews a not cup of tea in the
&
amsgate 5. arriving at 1115, where she was armed with two pairs of
At 0445 anchow was wedghed and the tug proceeded to ewis guns mounted either side of the wheel house.
yler 4. onboard his tug had run out of coal and water. also
The tugs were sailed for Dunkirk at 1330. Commander tenant came Wilkinson as and a further party of seamen wre mbarked.
11 fell 5. a long way from the tug.
At 1915 a high level bonding attack took place, but boabs eported and it 6. is on regretted A boat arrival was in that capsi harbour one zed Stoker when by Commander the was tug dromed. position net Tyler. a destroyer's This one mile casualty east wake ty the was of the Dunkirk tug 7. At by anchored 2230 verbal the orders three tug was quarters from ordered a motor Wilkinson of to a mile a torpedo and from Lieutenant Doat. the shore By Fletcher, 2300 and boats were was sent in with Lieutenant 2300 to 0500 there was periodic Lewis shelling gins, was and R.N. one in charge. from an From aircraft, which was engaged by dropped bomb about 100 yards from the tug.
At 0315/1 June, 1940, weighed having suchor. embarked Only 88 soldiers three boats both had been French crews 8. able were and to either British, get back onboard the to 218 our or were tug, as but towed it was the back filling remainder by drifters rapidly of the us to with boats' and Ramsgate. was water;
while At 0445 this one was boat being was done set adrift a German fighter flew towards engaged Lewis guns.
9. with 0830/1 June, 1940, arrived at Ramsgate. Commander Tyler went inshore for orders.
with two boats in tow.
10. Anchor small was trawler weighed was at seen 1615 to and hit tug a mine proceeded south of the North
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12. At 2030 the motor lifeboat B.N.L.D. hailed us and asked to shown the way into Dunkirk. This boat remained with us for the ainder of the night. The Lieutenant R.N.V.R. in command was ortunately killed by shrapnel during the night. This was reported
Commander Tyler on arrival at Bansgate.
ODS IS. left in Dunkirk. Commander Tyler disregarded this and went
At 2100 a small motor boat informed us that there were no o the harbour in the motor lifeboat with Lieutenant Fletcher.
14, At 2130 the tug was hailed by a motor torpedo boat and ders were received to use the boats to fill up minesweepers which e to arrive later.
is boat then pulled for/shore. The tug was then anchored about tug 15. then towed the remaining boat as near in shore as possible.
At 2145 the motor lifeboat and one boat were sent in shore.
ree quarters of a mile from the Bastern breakwater.
ldiers 16. ashore at 2230, and said that she had not seen
The pulling boat returned with the news that there the other were no ats.
17. 2300 All hands kept under cover, and proceeded
0100/2 June, 1940, fairly heavy until firing the over motor and short, defly feboat shrapnel, returned at 0130. The tug than wedghed to amsgate.
M.T.B. again hailed us and werere again at sent 0215. back to
111 18. At 0140 an and anchored in position weighed and went iter urther up waiting in with shore soldiers, till to 0330 pick for them the up, boats but the and ran aground the big use of about engines & quarter astern of ogether mile OII with shore. physical The jerks flooding by lb the then tide soldiers proceeded refloated to which Ramsgate 18 her. towed. with Boats eanwhile 42 soldiers had on been board secured. and in the motor lifeboat,
19. At 0415 18 ran aground to for get the off second after time ten minutes. one mile at 0745 west A slight laze: the breakwater, peaceful but managed passage home arriving at Ransgate
20. gave us Commander a Tyler left but us at A.M. 2000/2 and June, we were 1940, R told 18 to the were salvage tug ordered would to be required proceeded to & position 0.100 18 eventually located her tow her. the ot that night, near position and the tug weigh Hospital and Ship Paris. Commander At R.N.B., secured, but to her first down
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22.
Commander Le Measurer came onboard at 1600 and four large motor boats were secured astem. At 1700 four tugs weighed and proceeded. Two motor boats were slipped at 1850 and came on under their own power. British fighter patrols were observed during the evening. At position PIP two German floating nines were sighted.
They were destroyed by minesweepers.
23.
At 2130 one notor/was boat abandoned after the tow ropes had parted, as its engines were broken down. It was, unfortunately, a
Doat only three days old.
24 By 2330 we were approaching the breakwater when a small boat filled with French soldiers hailed us. These soldiers were embarked. They told us that the Cermans were in the town, but that the French held the coast for about one and a half miles to the restward of the breakwater. The tug was stopped to the eastward 0200/4 of June, the periodic breakwater when to the the pier. 25. we jetty. went shelling and H.M.S. inside we This outside remained Malcolm the 18 tugs did. harbour the had hailed in breakwater. thissposition been Between to and try ordered asked 0200 and pick us to and until leave to 0250 up hold more there and her soldiers 10 was stem proceeded One 1940, up from with At 0230 the motor/steaming under its own power.
The motor was engaged in tow about half an hour later. peaceful aircraft our one remaining with Lewis gins at 0310, it did not retaliate. The tug was anchored boat in was Ramsgate taken at 0730 after an extraordinarily
Passage home.
ratings 26. Lieutenant 5th June, 1940. back at
Metcher and myself together Lends with gims nine and naval two
Able Seamen left were the left tug A.M. onboard on until the tug arrived Gravesend.
27. Both the naval ratings, the civilian tug's crew, and the volunteers behaved splendidly.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Commanding Officer,
Your obedient Servant,
H.M.S.Pelican.
(an)
LIBUTENANT, R.N.
II
No. 1950.
VIOE.ADMIRAL
(Copy to:- Commander-in-Chief, The Nore).
Submitted in accordance with Nore General Order 448/40.
(sd) I.
bommander
LIBUTENANT FOR (on leave)
PELICAN. 18 June.,1940

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THE ADMIRAL SUPERINTENDENT,
PORTSMOUTH.
Submitted:
is considered that Mr. H.P. Boyce, Master of Hopper with reference to C.P.G.O. 1700, paragraph 8, it
Barge W.24, is northy of special commendation for his services on this occasion. Hopper Barge 11.24 made three trips to Dunkirk and evacuated 1,060 troops.
A Naval officer detailed by the Courander-in-Chief was in charge of Hopper Barge V.24.
OMMODORE
20 SUPERINTENDENT
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CAPTAIN or THE DOCHYARD.
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1 the with men regard to paragraph their duties 2 of very C.P.O.O.1700, satisfactorily it in understood and no names that ve been performed special recommeniations pedem endations but the Master & Crew
:se trips across.
Hopper Barge submit tood No.24 for seem to have done particularly well in making
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VESSELS TAKING PART IN OPERATION DYNANO.
IRAL SUPERINTENDENT.
wo' CAPTAIN OF THE DOCKYARD).
mitted,
Statement below shows the list of vessels under the control of mrke. La Department which teak part in the operation, together with tached:-
Reports in quadruplicate of the Masters of the vessels are
DEPARTMENTAL VESSELS.
REMARKS.
: In 8 THE " #
Comreyed 75 No. Troops.
#
Hepper Barge 7.34.
9 1,060.
5
9
"
4
9
11.26.
400
.
#
#
18 7.95.
Stood by at Rausgate.
LAURY CONTRACTING & BREDGING
CO's VESSELS.
oper Barge 12 "Lady Southborough".
Conveyed 473 20. Troops.
9
"Queen's Channel"
141
.
#
#
"Gallion's Reach".
. 160.
.
16
#
"Foremost 102".
9 Proops - unknown,
#
*
300 no. Proops.
"Foremont 102"
#
Stood by at Remagate.
"James 67".
ve been men performed their duties recommendations very endations autisfactorily but the Master a & Crew
1 the with regard to paragraph 2 of C.P.O.O.1700, 18 in understood and - that
Hopper Barge submitted No.24 for seem special to have done particularly well in making trips across.
SUPERINTENDING CIVIL ENGINER.
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TILBURY CONTRACTING & DREDGING CO. LTD. STEAM
HOPPER BARGE "LADY SOUTHBOROUGH*
REPORT OF MASTER.
at 3.00 s.m. on May 30th. To loft Portsmouth in company of
I received. orders on May 29th to have steam for sailing other Steam Hoppers and proceeded to Ramagate, arriving there at 9.30 Dalla I was boarded by a Navel Officer who have 100
my route instructions and charts and orders to leave in the morning at 5.00 a.m. I left Ramagate on Hay 31st at 5.40 s.m.
276
G.O's 1700 & 1723.
TESSELS TAKING PART III OPERATION DYNAMO,
C.S.in C. Dept. Tup "Pring"
Report of Master
Loft Portmouth 1.30 Balls Thursday 30/5/40 on peasage to
Ramsgate. Arrived there at 8.30 Dalla and mored alongaide
H.D.95, was Inter ordered to proceed to No. 3 buay and amit orders. 31/5/40 waiting orders, received AND and Ammunition to repel air attacks. 1/6/40.6.30 fielle received orders to motor Launch Coaling with 3 noval ratings on hoard in Total Hearing ore accompany Tug 0.9 to Dunicipit. Left Ramagato with
French D.16 Deatroyer Damaged and in Too.
Port Coast, passod in Action with shore batteries, one damaged Hand Destroyers Air attack correnced when going to rescue, started motor sinking. bont who got under oun power. Tug 0.9
warned slipped in company to Dunkin's Roads, picked Taken up away BO proceeded cabin cruiser Bonnio Heather.
Vessels Air bombing. Brighton (moon, 8.8. Scotin, and French another, from Vessels hit and dating, proceeded resous.
notor shood through vessels being heavily to attacked arriving ware on H.N.S. alipped notor boar and resourd 75 and
British BOSS usa again bonbed and machine gunned, with warned away survivers, Proceeded back to England at survivors, by French Destroyer. 0.9 Towing Bonnie Honther, on anchor arrival and
Ramagate THE wounded and survivors. To Portanouth. amited
Launch received joined off Dover by to
3/6/40 2/6/40 sailing orders. Left Ramagate tug 0.9 with Coaling orders. landed waiting ordors to return to with damaged C.3 in Tow, in vas tow, proceeded in Company arrival Portamouth. to
Arrived X Portemouth Boat 21 6.45 Belle 4/6/40 and reported
P.W.D. Drodging office.
Sir, by Mate, I wish Eng., to Stokers place and order in reacue veasel.
on record the assistance and running rendered of to DO
(sa.) J.R. Horran, Inster.

at 3.00 sells on May 30th. To left Portsmouth in company of on SW7 49th to have steam for sailing other Steam Hoppers and proceeded to Imageste, arriving there at 9.30 Dalla I was boarded by a Havel Officer who have 100
my route instructions and charts and orders to leave in the morning at 5.00 Stable I left Remagate on Hay 31st at 5.40 s.m.
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C.P.G.Os 1700 & 1783.
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C.R.in C. DEPARTMENT HOPPER BARGE 11.96.
REPORTS OF MASTER AND ENGINEER.
ements of H.B. No.24. Assisting Evacuation of Troops from Duskirk.
headay 29/5/40.
Midnight leaving Portmouth Harbour, proceeding ched bottom. No material damage sustained.
raday 30th. Arrived. While approaching, owing to shoals, vessel
3 8 to 6.0 p.m. Waiting orders.
m 0 to 1.15 s.m. (Friday) 31st. Embarking British troops from East to 11.0 p.m. Proceeding to and arriving at Dunkirk.
15 a.m. Leaving Dunkirk and proceeding to and arriving at under heavy gun fire.
negate 6.0 a.m.
0 a.m. to 8.0 a.m. Proceeding to and arriving at largate.
0 s.m. to 7.0 a.m. Waiting orders.
15 D a.m. to 9.15 s.m. Berthing.
a.m. to 9.0 a.m. Waiting to berth alongaide of pier.
.0 a.m. a.m. to 10.0 a.m. Proceeding Disembarking to 480 H.M. troops. Bloop "Guillemot". Anchored Own
1 and 1.20 taking p.m. in 17 tono of Fuel oil and having Levin mbing gun shaken.
countered heavy 6.0 p.m. Proceeding fire from shore batteries, aldo four successive
20 deck. to Dunkirk. Whilet approaching
6.0 a. Saturday 1/6.
0 a.m. a.m. to to 7.0 8.45 a.m. Waiting Proceeded orders. to and arriving at Ranagate.
Lne s.m. on way. to 4.30 VISION While p.m. bonbing
30 48 to 9.30. B.M. and exploding tacks,.80 to 5.45. sustaining Alongaide Heat Hole enbarking 580 French troops.
unbing 45. to raids while alongaide. to Margate encountered fire, three bombing causing ttacks, 10.45.p.m. also raked Proceeding three times by Machine gune troops.
CANADA THE off Margate. under
June, by steaming th Lanight 4th June, received orders to proceed to Portanouth, 3.0 a.m.
June
P.T.O.

.0
3.0 a.m. 5th June. Proceeding to Portsmouth.
berthing. 7.0 Taking a.m. in to 18 8.30 tons a.m. of aventing and ent entering Fresh tons
8.0 p.m. Anchored outside
6th June Howhard dr.
7.0 oil. a.m. 6th June. Leaving Newhaven and proceeding to arriving and mooring Fountain Lake 4.15 p.m.
(sa) H.F. Boyce.
Master Hopper Barge 24.
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TILBURY CONTRACTING & DREDGING CO. LTD. STEAM
HOPPER BARGE "LADY SOUTHBOROUGH" - REPORT OF ASTER.
I received orders on May 29th to have steam for sailing at 3.00 s.m. on May 30th. To loft Portumouth in company of other Steam Hoppers and proceeded to Ramagate, arriving there at 9.30 Dalla I was boarded by a Navel Officer who have 100
my route instructions and charts and orders to leave in the morning at 5.00 stalle I left Ramagate on May 31st at 5.40 s.m.
.
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O's 1700 & 1723. TAKING PART Ill OPERATION DIRAMO.
C.R.in C. Dept. Hopper Barge #.26.
Reports of Easter and Engineer.
Left Portsmouth mid-night Wednesday 29th for Ramagate. Arrived
Dover 10.0 p.m. Thursday. Anchored in Downa, weighing anchor
3tat no proceeded to Ranagato, arricing at 9.0 n.m.
proceed to Dunkirk to enbark troops. Left de of damaged pier to collect what troops vero available, by 5.0 p.m.
a.m. arriving at Dunkirk at 1.0 y.m. Berthed along-
9. all took on board 400 troops, officers and non,
THE parting mooring sires 3 in No. rendering useless wounded "malking Cases". During this period little difficulty owing to fast passing vessols
100 5ma. of 21" wire. to also ancountered two Air Raids, but wn damage, the Harbour and left Channel with no our encountered passengers another at 5.0 p.m. Air Inid. Thile Thanks steaning mont our Royal Havy and galant down Air Force, by gunfire the Raider, and plunged which appeared into the a betwerhead,and was brought 10 arrived at Ramagate pier at 9.5.p.m.
semberking the beach. minutos. Requiring drinking water and fuel, we our troops in with 15 40 in Petrol cena of mater, and dered 1 were supplied off fuel. Margate Leaving at 11.50 pier p.m. at 9.40 Anchored D.m.
til 4.30 alongaide H.M.S. "Ouillemot", a taking a.m. Saturday oil 1/6. fuel. At 7.55 vo returned to Ramsgate apartiers 24 arriving in 10 tons at of 9.25. port, He were arriving then ordered at St.Helane to proceed Roads in at weighed Ordered to anchor permission from Examination officer, we
H.B.95 to our home intil daylight at 4.30 a.m. Sunday to anchor, Harbour getting at 6.0 a.m. Mooring alongaide St.Enoch a.m. and enter landing at Ania Pontoon at 8.30.
(sa) W.J. Allan.
MASTER.

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1.0's 1700 & 1723. VESSELS TAKING PART IN OPERATION DYNANO.
TILBURY CONTRACTING & DREDGING CO. LTD. STEAM
HOPPER BARGE "LADY SOUTHBOROUGH"
REPORT OF EASTER.
at 3.00 s.m. on May 30th. To loft Portsmouth in company of
I received orders on May 29th to have steam for sailing at 9.30 Palla I was boarded by a Havel Officer who have TO
other Steam Hoppers and proceeded to Romsgate, arriving there my route instructions and charts and orders to leave in the morning at 5.00 s.m. I left Ramsgate on May 31st at 5.40 n.m.
273
.0's 1700. & 1.723. - VESSELS TAKING PART IN OPERATION DYNAMO.
C.R.in C. DEPARTMENT HOPPER BARGE 11.95.
REPORTS OF MASTER AND CODER.
We left Fountain Lake about 1.15 Stalle 30/5/40 and proceeding through the barrage to Hab End Bucy, set course passing sexo about 3.45 s.m.
set course for Royal Soverign Light ship soon after noon, not course for Dungeness, visibility became worne, passed Royal we without any incident worth noting, from by this time, 10 were somewhat troubled with 508,
Dungenched we our had mark to reduce speed, but managed to keep antiaried going and with as morning reached to the move our our services Ramagate at 10 trip. any stalls moment, were when Nothing about we not 10 6 were užilined, worth Dallas remained ordered noting on a the at perfect although to anchor whole auxo return one, out to being until way were to we Portanouth, Saturday were at expecting Remagnte moving
St. Helens speed, 10.15 Della on Saturday evening, dropping at full passage home from was leaving practically Ramagate to arriving at Portmouth, anchor for Roads, the night, at proceeding to harbour on Saturday norning.
(sa.) F.J. Topo,
Master.

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G.O's 1700 & 1.723. VESSELS TAKING PART IN OPERATION DYNANO.
TILBURY CONTRACTING & DREDGING CO. LTD. STRAM
HOPPER BARGE "LADY SOUTHBOROUGH"
REPORT OF MASTER.
at 3.00 s.m. on May 30th. To loft Portsmouth in company of
I received orders on May 29th to have steam for sailing other Steam Hoppers and proceeded to Romsgate, arriving there at 9.30 Palla I was boarded by a Naval Officer who have TO
my route instructions and charts and orders to leave in the morning at 5.00 flattle I left Ramagate on May 31st at 5.40 s.m.
and sailed to Dunkirk arriving there at 12.30 Dalla I
steamed along the beach to the Enstward of the Harbour, and anchored as near to the beach as I could. I gave orders for the port boat to be lowered and three hand rowed into the shore with instructions to fill up a motor launch and fetch the troops back to us. After being ashore for an hour trying to get a motor launch and failing, they brought back a boat load of troops. During this time TO were under heavy attacks from the enemy in the form of bombing, machine gunning and artillery fire. Sent boat ashore again with three fresh hands and proceeded to load a notor boat with troops, another air raid taking place in which four bombs were dropped quite close to us and lifted boat out of water, luckily nobody was hurt but the boat was useless having opened all her was $old that the tide was just right for beaching. I got underweigh and steamed head first for the beach. After beaching I
ordered the starboard boat any for troops. Seeing a motor pleasure craft quite handy filling up with troops my mate sent a line to him and we have him alongaide and took off the troops.
This procedure was carried out four times while still under heavy onemy attacks from the air. After getting a full load or 478
troops on board I gave orders to hoist the boat which had done full work. at least clear of the sands and so began splendid After about half an hour of full ahoud and
German dived at us and machine gunned us, but we our journey aatern we for were England. while stearing down the fairway two not to away from We arrived at Margate at 7.30 Balls and was sheered bonbers their course and once again we were lucky told get hit. went alongside Margate Pier at 8 Balls disembarked to snohor. took in fresh water and provisions for fresh tropps, sent off to anchor to await orders to go came Dunkirk again. were sailing for Portsmouth at 3.00 at s.m. North on to load and was Laid at Margate until June 4th when orders the off that we at 3.20 Salla but was was stopped cleared. Hove up Goodwin and proceeded and told at to 7.15 Salls stoamed down P.T.O. fair
5th. Underweigh anchor until channel channel with a all the time troops were being carried, and the extra speed obtained on the return trips is largely attributed to his devotion to duty and efficiency.
Strongly recommended for a decoration.
(4) Surgeon Lieut. William Macfarlane David Navy.
This medical officer displayed great seal and devotion to duty caring for the wounded under heavy bombing and shelling throughtout operations.
strongly recommended for a decoration.

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wind. Was ordered into Seaford Roads arriving st.0'
went into Newhaven Harbour at 8.30 a.m. on June 6th in fresh water and W&B told to await instructions.
to leave on June 7th at 7.00 a.m. Left Newhaven If for Portsmouth arriving there at 4 p.m. Everyboir #
did their very best under very trying conditions.
di P
(sa.) A.M.Poole,
Master.
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1700 & 1723 VESSELS TAKING PART III OF RATION DYNAMO.
TILBURY CONTRACTING & DREDOING CO. MD. STEAM
HOPPER BARGE "CHEEN'S CHANNEL" - REPORT 0F HASTER.
I beg to report that on the 29th May last I sailed from
Portsmouth harbour bound for Ramsgate having previously been detailed to do so under the command of Sub.Licut.Dell, R.N.R.
At 9.30 p.m. the same day I arrived at Ramagate and anchored in the roadstead at 10.30 p.m.:the BOXO night I
received morning. orders to sail for Dunkirk at 5 Balle the following
Sub.Lieut Dell in turn handed no the charts and sailing directions for safe keeping. At 5 Stalle I ms ready to sail but was delayed by the absence of the Licutenant. knowing the job in hand was urgent I decided to sail without him BO at 6.15
I have up anchor and left for Dunkirk.
I arrived at Dunkirk 11 8.0% and dropped anchor in the roadstead to await orders but as no orders were fortheoming I
decided to launch my boats and proceed with the job of taking the soldiers aboard.
Everything went off amoothly until the ground swell increased on the beach. Owing to the pounding the boats received they started to leak very badly rendering the position very difficult.
While our man mare working under such difficulties they wore subject to intensebbembing from the air but still they carried on.
Channel's Dalla beach at the sexe time veering 75 fathons in the afternoon I decided to put the "Queen's of cable in bow chortening on the the distance between the ship and the shore improved matters.
At 9 that night I had the troops on board I have no I the decided
Queen' B Channel the crossing off the beach being high water, to make p.m. to Ramagate in the dark, BO and miled.
During the crossing we were shadowed off. by enemy aircraft but the gunfire of a destroyer drew them
Ramsgate at 2 Balls the 10 following proceeded morning to we
Ramagate anchor roads but until at 7 Balle we received orders the dropped arrival off daylight. At 5 same to take troops to Margato.
all the time troops were being carried, and the extra speed obtained on the return trips is largely attributed to his devotion to duty and efficiency.
Strongly recommended for a decoration.
(4) Surgeon Lieut. William Macrarlane Davidison, Royal Navy.
This medical officer displayed great seal and devotion to duty caring for the wounded under heavy bombing and shelling throughtout operations.
strongly recommended for a decoration.

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G.O
On arrival at Margate we dropped anchor to and turn to go alongside the pier. At 10.45 we moorell pier and landed our troops. Having done this 10
to anchor and remained there until Wednesday 5.6.401
we sailed for Portsmouth.
Leaving Margate at 3.30 same we arrived at Hents
Roads and anchored at 9.30 pame the same night. #:
the following morning we hove up anchor and enterel dn
Newhaven Harbour for water and provisions.
the same afternoon we received orders to sail for M me
The following morning at 7.15 Friday 7th June, may cast off and sailed for Portsmouth arriving there di
(Sd.) J.L. Bunt
IN
Master.
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0's 1700. & 1.723. VESSELS TAKING PART IN OPERATION DYNAMO.
TILBURY CONTRACTING & DREDGING CO. M.
"GALLION'S REACH REPORT OF MASTER.
= Sir,
Herewith report on trip to Dunkirk.
nesday 29th May, 1940. Received orders from Hr. Duthie to be pared to run to Ramagato for orders. 1 went ashore at Portsmouth orders to the N.C.O. and received charts to proceed to Ramagate ediately but we ware not quite prepared to leave till 3 Dalla raday morning.
reday 30th May. Left Portsmouth with Sub-Lioutenant Johnstone on ard. He said he was in full charge of the fleet which wa going th us which comprised the"Gallion's Reach", Queen's Channel", remost 101 and 102", Lady Southborough" and "Hopper 67". To rived at Ramagate 8.15 Dalla and anchored for orders. Sub-Lieutenan hnstone went ashore and got orders to proceed to Dunkirk at once but ing to the water where se sere lying 10 could not proceed until a.m. Friday 31st.
iday 31st May. Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk at 5 s.m. and arrived ilst we were About 3 p.m. a Naval Authority told us to
Dunkirk at 10.15 S. and was under constant bombing and gunfire t our ships head there. on to the beach which 1 did immediately. That ard and I was we should get out two lifeboats out to help.
a while the tide flowing, then we began to get some troops on ach them ashore but had great that process and leave one boat behind sent decided that difficulty in getting them off the a 11 cided a trust falling: so to we to get had what otherwise away to other discontinue with boats it what would 10.30 brought 10 Dalla have had whilst and beant us. about no 10 taking were boarded midnight the able, about risk there as of 160 the were remainit non tide a
19 a Q turday proceed Veery Ramagate. run morning* back June lights till 1st. No Left dropped they left Arrived one went at Arrived boat in out. front at ashore, Remagate at of We Margate us sunk. then ao 8 Stalla proceeded 1 9.30 decided and Balls received on to landed our turn course tail orders our oops, then to went Margate. off to anchor and amait orders.
inday June 2nd. Awaiting orders # at Margate.
inday June 3rd.
esday June 4th.
P.T.O.
all the time troops were being carried, and the extra speed obtained on the return trips is largely attributed to his devotion to duty and efficiency.
Strongly recommended for a decoration.
(4) Surgeon Lieut. William Macfarlane Davidison, Royal Navy.
This medical officer displayed great seal and devotion to duty caring for the wounded under heavy bombing and shelling throughtout operations.
strongly recommended for a decoration.

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&
Gédnesday 5th. Left Margate 3.20 a.m. for Portsmouth G.
Stopped at 5 n.m. by Naval Control and told we could not until 7 a.m. Hove up at 7.15 a.m. and proceeded. la arrived off the Sovereign Lightship, I saw a French stam about 10 miles off, flying 'out-of-control' signals 80
off there about 10 p.m. I signalled to the shore for # to tow-rope on board and took him in tool for Newhaven, arril take the vessel in tools then I anchored for the night.
Thursday June 6th. 9 a.m. a tug came out and took the in tow. Her number was L.4058. At 10 stelle a pilot # 0
Newhaven Harbour 11 a.m. At 7 p.m. I received orders!
took us in as we were very short of water and food. a could proceed at 7 a.m.
Friday June 7th. 8 a.m. waiting for the water to flor.
left Newhaven for Portsmouth on Admiralty route, passing
Lightship at 1.15 p.m. Arrived Portsmouth 4 p.m. and to the Buoys.
(sa.) J. Mason,
Master.

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TILBURY CONTRACTING & DREDGING CO. IND. STEAM
HOPPER "FORENOST 101"
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REPORT OF MASTER.
On the night of 29th May, 1940, the above vessel was orddred to Dover for orders.
We left for Dover at 3.50 came of 30th May, arriving after an uneventful trip at 6.40 Dalla Orders were received to proceed to Ramsgate, which was reached at 9.20 p.m. All sorts and sizes of vessels were anchored there, presenting a wonderful sight.
A Naval officer came aboard with charts and confidential instructions, andorders to make for Dunkirk.
We set out in company with the "Lady Southborough" at 5.40a.m.
of the 31st May. A brilliant sun was shining as we cleared the
Goodwins, visibility being good.
At 12.55 p.m. TO dropped anchor off Dunkirk beach, and many soldiers were observed standing in and near the water. Independant action was clearly indicated 80 at 2.15 p.m. the two lifeboats were launched, the heavy swell running miding the operations difficult. During this period the enemy kept up a terrific accial bombardment. salvo of bombs was uncomfortably near, being had the matter pleasure of of a seeing several German aircraft brought down.
only & One few yards away. However, we were not hit, and
Quite a bit of shrapnel fell on the ship but did no damage.
embarking boats French then soldiers. I regret to say the unknown.
The proceeded to ply between the number ship and is shore, boats,During one of lifted right out of the went spilling on. At the these trips, when a bonb full water close to the to about Happily at N.T.B. ordered us to we leave left a small dinghy we occupants. of them was nobody was hurt and the job Dunkirk which
Towed by five to do French at soldiers with pieces of - being proceeded 8.30 palla 8.55 Dalla Just as wood there no cars - was sighted and resoued.
given not tea and breadnand defed. cheese, also they The were soldiers made warm were whilst their clothes were
P.P.O.
all the time troops were being carried, and the extra speed obtained on the return trips is largely attributed to his devotion to duty and efficiency.
Strongly recommended for a decoration.
(4) Surgeon Lieut. William Macfarlane Davidison, Navy.
This medical officer displayed great seal and devotion to duty caring for the wounded under heavy bombing and shelling throughtout operations.
strongly recommended for & decoration.

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As we left Dunkirk, night was falling and M.G.
from the town and docks were pouring into the sky. To so tragic, it would have been a wonderful sight. Asi
Germans sent a shell screaming over our stern and DEVES
astern of us.
During the passage back to Dover we were form several detours to avoid enemy ships and aircraft, at 1
taking place nearly overhead.
10
At 5.55 s.m. 1st June we arrived at Dover III
again sent to Ramagate arriving at 10.25, where our is disemb rked and the crew had a sleep which was sorely
We were instructed to await orders, and on
3rd June told to make for Portsmouth which we processis,
1 p.m.
During the passage home, enemy aircraft class: were two occasions, and bursts of shellfire seen quite
We made Portsmouth at 6.50 a.m. on 4th Junt, gun, which was regrettable as I am confident we could
During this time, we had no navigator about a good account of ourselves.
happy and proud that they were able to assist in even
In conclusion, I should like to say all of way.
(Sa) W.E.Llewellyn
Master.
(sa.) H. Longman
Mate.

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6.0's 1700. &. 1723. VESSELS TARING PART III OPERATION DYNANO.
TILBURY CONTRACTING & DREDGING CO. LTD. STEAM
HOPPER "FOREMOST 102"
REPORT OF MASTER.
The eventful voyage to Dunkirk and back.
It was Vednesday May 29th at 4 c'olock we were tied up longside of the Drodgrell under repair, with no water in the oiler, when the company's agent case on board and told us that the aval authority needed the ship for important work, and also asked
CW many of the crew would volunteer to go, I made it If duty to alt each man, and each man responded willingly, and in less than ne hour we were taking in boiler water, and raising steam, we also ad & steam plpo on shore being repaired, which would not be inished before the morning, so 10 had to mit for same, so 10
rovisioned ship for 1 week and got stem pipe on board by 10 Ball.
ay 30th and at 11.20 Balls we left Portsmouth towing three motor oats with 12 naval ratings in charge of: Shib-Lioutement, TO had to enter the gateray until morning, go TO anchored till 3 6 fills on line weather arriving at Folkestone at 10.30 Dalla uo decided not here proceeded craft anchored, so 18 did the name, and riday and then to Ramagate arriving there at Ball.
then went were dozens of small interview the navel authorities for orders, which we on shore to to Dunkirk and take on board as nany troops ha we got to proceed them to Ramagete, 110 also took on we board two gunners could and bring and rifle and ammunition, guessed with three bren orrand guns we were on by the terrible not long sights at be some what of the sort of an we smoke were from passing. burning TO Dunkirk, cere DB we were sea
TO nero picking same up our at bearings, that very minute, from a church bomb struck the along the beach to on shore when a despatch riders dashing Roada things on to motor could get & also bioycles. bit hot, see German an When acrial we dog arrived fight in me Dunkirk at taking a time place fighting, overhead and began and bembing+ we could A naval count officer as many case as 50 the to planes breakmater, us and gave us and orders got to to work, proceed, beach.
he to Braye beach 5 miles east of troops in the enter and on the
We told us we at would 5.30 Dalla find se the could shore are four as ue of could our hoppers and dropped alroady thererived as closs to the both lifeboats and with the motor anchor. assistance boats we 1 of gave had got the already orders fireman left to manned lower in charge both they boats of between could the with Sub-Lieutenant not our them got cros, with off the the long but had loaded ply which was THE the Germans wore so our causing us to get shelling londed time.
all the time troops were being carried, and the extra speed obtained on the return trips is largely attributed to his devotion to duty and efficiency.
Strongly recommended for a decoration.
(4) Surgeon Lieut. William Macfarlane Davidison, Royal Navy.
This medical officer displayed great seal and devotion to duty caring for the wounded under heavy bombing and shelling throughtout operations.
strongly recommended for a decoration.

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FROM:- SENIOR OFFICER 10th M/S. PLOTILLA.
DATE:- 21st JUNE 1940.
TO:- VICE ADMIRAL DOVER.
Following recommendations for decorations and mentions in dispatches during Dunkirk evacuation are submitted.
General deportment of the officers and drews under heavy shelling and bombing was splendid, and it has been difficult to make selections.
(1) Lieut. Richard Ronald Hamilton Faw,R.N.V.R. (Temp.).
This officer was in charge of boats on the basches, and carried out his duties in a splendid nanner.
He was left 34 hours at Bray owning to "Sandown" leaving, and was largely responsible for picking up "Xeith's" and "Shipjack's"
survivors.
Strongly recommended for & decoration.
(2) Ideut.William Herbert St.Johm Wallis,R.N.V.R. (Temp.)
This officer is first lieutenant of "Sandown", and carried out his duties in a most efficient manner, under very trying circumstances.
"Sandown" on one trip carried 900 troops and equipment, which would only have been possible by the most careful disposition of troops, which Lieut. Wallis was responsible for.
Strongly recommended for a decoration.
(3) Eng. Sub.Lt.George William Alfred Neal,R.N.V.R. (T.124)
Chief Engineer of "Sandown". This officer was in engine room all the time troops were being carried, and the extra speed obtained on the return trips is largely attributed to his devotion to duty and efficiancy.
Strongly recommended for a decoration.
(4) Surgeon Lieut. William Macrarlane Davidison, Royal Navy.
This medical officer displayed great seal and devotion to duty caring for the wounded under heavy bombing and shelling throughtout operations.
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(5) Eng. Sub Lt. Cyril Collop,R.N.V.R. (T.124)
SECOND Engineer of "Sandown". This officer was of great assistance in keeping the motor boats engines running.He was frequently away under heavy bombing and gunfire, and gave other vessels' motor boats assistance with their engines.
(8) Able Recommended for a mention in dispatches.
CREW.
(1) Chief Petty Officer (Pensioner) Ivan Stanley Millard P/J 41361.
This Chief Petty Officer8s untiring efforts were largely responsible for the safe landing of troops. His general cheerful conduct and efficiency was & splendid example to the ship's company.
Strongly recomended for a decoration.
(2) Ldg.Tel. (Pensioner) Frank Villiam Hargreaves 23818 R.P.R. (B).
His excellent work in charge of flotilla vireless was of great assistance during operations. in
(8) Patte He operated two Bren guns outside V/t office whenever possibl e and was largely responsible for bringing down a Heinkel off Bray.
I personally saw two direct hits from his firing.
Strongly recommended for & decoration.
(3) Off. Steward Frank Barter 1184,
This steward is a trained Lewis gunner and manned the after twin Lewis guns constantly during evacuation operations.
His excellent marksmanship and alertness are considered to have destroyed one German bomber.
Strongly recommended for a decoration.
(4) Able Seaman (Fensioner) George Afford P/J 154730.
This able saaman was an inspiration to the younger men in the example he set as a member of the gun's crews, and also in berthing boats during heavy gunrire.
Strongly recommended for a decoration.

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(5) Fireman John Richardson. 2 #24.
This fireman was always first to volunteer for any extra assistance with the boats and gun drews, and proved himself most reliable and courageous under gunfire.
Strongly recommended for a decoration.
(6) Able Seamen William Waller Sinclair R.N.R. (H.O.)
This able seaman displayed great dourage and seammship in boats from La Panne beach,during which he vas severely wounded by bombing and discharged to Hosiptal.
Strongly recommended for & decoration.
(7) Ship's Cook Oliver Arthur Swalton Dodd 2 124.
This rating was invaluable in supplying troops with beverages and food on embarkation, and also proved himself a first class Lewis gun marksman.
Strongly recommended for at sention in dispatches.
(8) Petty Officer Alfred John Knight P/J 103498
Tas at the wheel as coxswain during all operations and displayed great courage and efficiency under gunfire.
Strongly recommended for a mention in dispatches.
(9) Able Seaman Robin George Hughes P/JX 149852.
This able seaman displayed great courage whilst may in boats during heavy bombing at La Panne and Dray.
Strongly recommended for mention in dispatches.
(10) Fireman Richard Hilton * 124
This fireman volunteered in the boats when off duty below and displayed untiring Zeal and devotion to duty.
Strongly recommended for a mention.
(11) Officer's Steward Alfred John Colman Turner T124
This steward was a volunteer in the boats,and did excellent work.When the boat be was in was sunk by banbing,he was ashore
24 hours at Bray,and then joined "Sandown" at Ramagate in a small motor boat he helped work over.
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Lieut. Alfred thomas Cook,R.N.R. (Temp.)
Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Medway Queen". This officer took his vessel over to the French Coast 7 times between May 27th and June 3rd.He was entirely responsible for the navigation and handling of the vessel under heavy gunfire, bombing, and congested shipping in
Dunkirk and on the beaches.
His chserful disposition was most effective in keeping his crew going,as they had practically no rest during this period, and were worn out.
I personally went one trip to Dunkirk with Lieut.Cook, and had an opportunity of seeing his magnificent work bringing off troops in this congested harbour.
He is very strongly recommended for a decoration.
Lieut. Cecil John Carp,R.N.V.R. (Temp)
Commending Officer H.M.S. "Princess Elizabeth".
This officer handled his ship during evacuation operations in a most able manner. Vessel was heavily bombed at Bray,and his skilful handling probably saved the ship.
He proceeded to stand by *Grecie Fields" with the utmost dispatch, whilst she was being attacked.
Strongly recommended for decoration.
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H.M.S. "IVANHOE"
20th June, 1940.
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Sir,
With reference to Flag Officer Commanding,
Dover's No.B14/0/1101/40 dated 4th June, 1940, and to my report of proceedings dated 4th June, 1940, I beg to submit the names of the following officers and ratings who are recommended for decoration or for mention in despatches.
Lieutenant Alan PHIPPS, Royal Navy. (No previous decorations).
Throughout the operation this officer, by his cheerfulness and disregard of personal danger, set a high example to the men. On the early morning of Saturday, 1st June, when the situation ashore was obscure due to heavy bombardment, he immediately volunteered to proceed ashore to find out what was happening. After the ship had been struck he was tireless in his efforts to disembark the soldiers and look after the well-being of those who remained on board, and it was due to his leadership that the fires were so quickly got under control.
Lieutenant (B) Andrew Cormack MAHONY, Royal Navy. (No previous decorations)
This officer, by his coolness and energy, set a fine example to his department when dealing with the damage below after the ship had been struck. He rapidly assessed the damage, and by his efforts succeeded in getting way on the ship in the shortest possible time.
Eric James Littlewood GIBSON, Sick Berth Attendant, D/MX. 56025.
(No previous decorations).
This rating displayed outstanding zeal and energy throughout. Without the assistance of any medical the officer he whom most badly maimed and some of whom he extricated deserves unaided dealt efficiently and untiringly with wounded, many of from were a pile of corpses and debris. His conduct the highest praise.
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(No previous decorations).
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Chief Stoker Henery Hoseph PRENDERGAST, C/K.62741. (No decorations) previous
Displayed untiring efforts in attempts No. 2 Boiler to assess Room, the damage. He made do repeated so on account attempts of escaping to enter steam, and was finally but was unable dissuaded to from repeating the attempts.
James Pearce CLARE, Able Seaman, Royal (No Fleet previous Reserve, decorations). C/J.99666.
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subsequent attacks, was largely responsible for keeping up the spirits of the ships company by his cheerfulness, willingness, and coolness.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
P.H. Harrow
COMMANDER-IN-COMMAND.
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Subject, To: S.O. 10th M.S.F. H.M.S. "SANDOWE"
29902
30th May, 1940.
From: C.O. H.M.S. "BRIGHTON BELLE
Ref: R.2.
When your report of the operations at
La Panne on the morning of the 28th May is forwarded,
I beg to request that the name of Leading Seaman R.J.
Myers, J/58522, be forwarded for consideration for &
Decoration.
Leading Seamen Myers landed to the beach with the first boat party, and with the breakdown of the Launch, personally ferried, single-handed, some
60 or 70 soldiers in the Ship's Lifeboat. At the end of the first trip, when reliefs had to be placed in the boats due to exhaustion, Leading Seamin Hyers carried on in charge of & boat's crew, who made three journeys, towing three loaded Lifeboats to the Ship and in effect brought at least 250 officers and men to safety.
When our covering Destroyer "Viny" had to leave us, Myers was very reluctant to leave the beach, and when some half an hour later we closed you at La Panne, Landing Secmen Myers again went any in charge of the boats and was actually the last British
Naval rating to leave that beach.
I consider that the cheerful, resourceful demeenour of this rating, allied with his great physical endurance and devotion to duty, is worthy of a high reward.
Leading Seaman Myers was previously recommended in my Half-yearly Report to you for consideration.
L.M.
VICE ADMIRAL
22 JUN 1940
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