TNA / ADM 199 xxx

TNA ADM 199 xxx

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TNA ADM 199 xxx

A working collection of Admiralty Operation Dynamo material whose full ADM 199 catalogue reference is still being identified.

Holding archive: TNA
Collection reference: ADM 199 xxx

Source: The National Archives, Kew, ADM 199/xxx. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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338	Log in to enlarge	5 283 .0's 1700 & 1723 ESSELS TAKING PART III OPERATION DYNANO. TILBURY CONTRACTING & DREDGING CO. IND. STEAM HOPPER "FORENOST 101" - 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.	Dinghy Lady Southborough Sun Dover Few May right Seal Tilbury

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5
283
.0's 1700 & 1723 ESSELS TAKING PART III OPERATION DYNANO.
TILBURY CONTRACTING & DREDGING CO. IND. STEAM
HOPPER "FORENOST 101"
-
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. Independ-
ant 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.