TNA ADM 199 xxx

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4 -
0442 Slipped and proceeded to Dover via route X.
0758 Secured alongside "Anthony" at Admiralty Pier.
Disembarked approximately 1000 soldiers.
0850 Secured alongside "Sandhurst" for distilled water and repairs.
1318 Blipped from "Sandhurst" (no tugs were available) and proceeded although unable to obtain permission from Vice-Admiral, Dover.
At the Eastern entrance was ordered by Vice-Admiral,
Dover to return. Secured to
No.9 buoy and subsequently reverted to one hour and then 21 hours notice to steam.
Whilst alongside "Sandhurst" ship's company were very exhausted and, but for the fine example of Officers and Petty Officers, might have given way. It was perhaps fortunate that Vice Admiral, Dover shortly after this put the ship at longer notice and gave them a nights rest. The spirit of the ship's company the next day was immensely improved.
1930
Fuelled from "War Sepoy".
2215
Secured to No.11 buoy.
In harbour. During forenoon diving party examined propellers, ship's company cleaned up ship and mess decks and piped down at 1050.
2000
Embarked scaling ladders.
2206 Slipped and proceeded to be off Dunkirk at
0200 in accordance with Vice-Admiral, Dover's
1715 and 1740/2/6.
145 Arrived off Dunkirk. Several destroyers and small vessels were lying off awaiting their turn to proceed alongside.
212 Ordered by R.A.D. via D.1 that all destroyers were to return to Dover except two detailed by me. "Malcolm" and "whitshed" were detailed, the remainder sailed.
248 R.A.D. ordered all destroyers return to Dover which we did empty, to our sorrow.
530 Secured alongside "Codrington" at Eastern Arm.
600
Embarked new A.S.dome.
730
Embarked victuals for French troops and 2
French Naval ratings to assist in their embarkation.
108
Slipped so as to be off Dunkirk in accordance with Vice- Admiral, Dover's 1224/3/6.
023 Arrived off Dunkirk. Found several destroyers and other vessels waiting their turn to go in

No
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4
0442 Slipped and proceeded to Dover via route X.
0758
Secured alongside "Anthony" at Admiralty Pier.
Disembarked approximately 1000 soldiers.
0850 Secured alongside "Sandhurst" for distilled water and repairs.
1318
Blipped from "Sandhurst" (no tuge were available) and proceeded although unable to obtain cermission from Vice-Admirel, Dover.
At the Sastern entrance was ordered by Vice-Admirel,
Dover to return. Secured to
No.9 buoy and subsequently reverted to one hour and then 21 hours notice to steam.
Whilst alongside "Sandhurst" ship's company were very exhausted and, but for the fine example of Officers and Petty Officers, might have given way. It YES perhaps fortunate that Vice Admiral, Dover shortly after this put the ship at longer notice and gave them a nights rest. The spirit of the ship's company the next day was imensely improved.
1930
Fuelled from "War Sepay".
2215
Secured to No.11 buoy.
2nd June
In herbour. During forenoon diving party examined propellers, ship's company cleaned up ship and mess decis and piped down at 1050.
2000
Embarked scaling ladders.
2206
Slipped and proceeded to be off Dunkirk at
0200 in accordance with Vice-Admiral, Dover's
1715 and 1740/2/6.
3rd June 0145
Arrived off Dunkirk. Several destroyers end small vessels were lying off awaiting their turn to proceed alongside.
0212 Ordered by R.A.D. via D.1 that all destroyers were to return to Dover except two detailed by me. "Halcolm" and "shitshed" were detailed, the remainder sailed.
0248 R.A.D. ordered all destroyers return to Dover which we did empty, to our sorrow.
0530
Secured alongside "Codrington" at Eastern Arm.
1600
Embarked new A.S.dome.
1730
Embarked victuals for French troops and 2
French Naval ratings to assist in their embarkation.
2108 Slipped BO as to be off Dunkirk in accordance with Vice- Admirel, Dover's 1224/3/6.
0023 Arrived off Dunkirk. Found several destroyers and other vessels writing their turn to go in

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0442 Slipped and proceeded to Dover via route X.
0758
Secured alongside "Anthony" at Admiralty Pier.
Disembarked approximately 1000 soldiers.
0850 Secured alongside "Sandhurst" for distilled water and repairs.
1318
slipped from "Sandhurst" (no tugs were available) and procesded although unable to
At the Eastern entrance was ordered by Vice-Admiral, obtain cermission from Vice-Admiral, Dover.
Dover to return. Secured to
No.9 buoy and subsequently reverted to one hour and then 2/2 hours notice to steam.
Whilst alongside "Sandhurst" ship's company were very exhausted and, but for the fine example of Officers and Petty Officers, might have given way. It was perhaps fortunate that Vice Admiral, Dover shortly after this put the ship at longer notice and gave them a nights rest. The spirit of the ship's company the next day was immensely improved.
1930 Fuelled from "War Sepoy".
2215
Secured to No.11 buoy.
2nd June
In harbour. During forenoon diving party up ship and mess decks and piped down at 1050.
examined propellers, ship's company cleaned
2000
Embarked scaling ladders.
2206
0200 in accordance with Vice-Admiral, Dover's
Slipped and proceeded to be off Dunkirk at
1715 and 1740/2/6.
3rd
June
0145
Arrived off Dunkirk. Several destroyers and small vessels were lying off awaiting their turn to proceed alongside.
0212 Ordered by R.A.D. via D.1 that all destroyers were to return to Dover except two detailed by me. "Halcolm" and "whitshed" were detailed, the remainder sailed.
0248 R.A.D. ordered all destroyers return to Dover which we did empty, to our sorrow.
0530 Secured alongside "Codrington" at Eastern Arm.
1600 Embarked new A.S.dome.
1730
Embarked victuals for French troops and 2
French Naval ratings to assist in their embarkation.
2108
with Vice- Admiral, Dover's 1224/3/6.
Slipped so as to be off Dunkirk in accordance
0023 Arrived off Dunkirk. Found several destroyers in and other vessels waiting their turn to go

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H.M.S. IMPULSIVE
June 5th,1940
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report in accordance with your memorandum No.B14/0/1101/40 of 4th
June 1940.
H.M.S. Impulsive arrived at Dover from Immingham at 0840 on May 27th 1940, and sailed at 1140
(COPY).
Dynamo 242 458 3/4/01 1267
B
H.M.S. "VERNON", h
PORTSNOUTH.
11th June, 1940.
: THE CAPTAIN,
H.M.S. "VERNON".
With reference to Confidential Portsmouth General der 1700, I have the honour to submit the following:-
EVACUATION OF B.E.F.
I
During the period 0230/30 to 0115/1 Sig: W. GILL
a Able Seaman H. TAYLOR were outstanding amongst a very rd-working party in embarking soldiers in boats at
Panne beach.
Throughout the period they continually went to the sea above their waists to get the boats through surf, a were ready day and night to get on with the work - Under ell-fire and bombs they remained calm and cheerful, and re ready for any job.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
,
Your obedient Servant, ip
JUN 1940
#
(Sgd) ANTHONY GOODHART.
ded
A E HH
3r,
Lieutenant, R.N.
cly
II.
f.
To: 211/24.
THE VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
(Copy to:- The Commander-in-Chief, Portamouth).
Submitted with reference to Confidential Portsmouth
General Order 1700.
H.M.S. "VERNON",
PORTSMOUTH.
12th June, 1940.
CAPTAIN.

Dynam 248.
No duphine briesedings 554
SECRET.
From.....The Commanding Officer, H.M. of "Viny".
Date.
3rd June, 1940.
R et. No. 154/6/35.
To
The Vice Admiral, Dover.
Copies to:-
The Captain (D), Liveryool.
Subject.. Report of Proceedings.
The following reports of submitted. proceedings for the period
27th May to 20th May 1940.
Monday 87th May 1940.
Daffodil* 2. at 0630 and proceeded for Dunkirk via French Coast
Slipped in company with S.S. S, "St. Helier" and "Royal
Searched Channels (Route 3).
3. account of reported enemy batteries at Gravelines. Anchored
Orders to return to Dover were received at 0710 on in Dover at 0810.
in 4. company with H.M.S. "Anthony", S.S. "Kyno" (10 knts), "St. Helier"
At 1054, having received verbal orders to proceed weighed and "Royal Daffodil* and proceeded northward through B owns.
company 5. as they had no charts for Route ays.
At 1340 Hospital Ships St. Andrew and St. Julian joined
6.
At 1230 H.M. & "Anthony" and S& "Kyno" parted company to return to the Downs.
7.
Convey then ipereased speed to 30 knots and proceeded to
Dunkirk via Route "Y".
8. two bombing attacks were made on the Hospital ships by two twin
At 1445 when between WBST HINDER and KWINTE BANK buoys engined aircraft. Both salves missed.
9.
Joined "Wolsey" who was laying off Dunkirk Breakwater at 1622.
hospital 10. ships remained outside.
Both transports then proceeded inside the harbour, the lying 11. QIf outside. Royal Daffodil was then ordered to remain the off
By 1740 both transports had left the harbour and were the harbour and we proceeded in company with St Helier and two hospital ships for Dover by Route Bys at 1750.
was not attacked but several bombers passed nearby, and the A.A.
continuously 12. bombed by twin engined high level bombers. The ship
During the period the ship was off Dunkirk the town was armaments were frequently in action.
"Vimy" 13. remained off the W.S.S. at South Foreland for orders.
On arrival in Downs at 2200 the convoy anchored and
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REPORT 07 PROCEEDINGS - H.M. & "VINY"- No. 154/6/35 Dated 2/6/40.
29.
Having embarked about 650 Troops, slipped and proceeded D.E. Doyer via Rute "Y". at 1807.
30.
While lying alongside 1 ying conditi ns were DOOR WIDE
to OF cloud and rain, but several bombers and reconnal ssance aircraft were seen and engaged, No attacks were made on the ships alongside,
31.
Arrived in Dover and secured alongside Admiralty Pier at 2350. Disembarked Trops,
Wednesday 22th May 1940
32.
Slipped from Admiral ty Pier at 0305 and proceeded alongside "Prester" alongside "War Sepoy".
33.
Delay vas experienced ADE to ongestion at the oiler and "Viry" sailed in company 1th brester" and "Anthony" at ours Dr Dunkirk via Bute *y* only 86 tonsof fuel had been embarked wing to the dei av. in oiling.
Sd. Title off VSE ceeded stemate int timed amkirk 0941 was at 1040 received passed at 1mpo plant letter Dr S.N.O. Dunkirk to "Ivanhoe" and sailed immediately
Dr Sheerness
35.
Arrived Sheerness $ 1545 and secured P.R. 6 Booy.
36.
On rrival Lieut Condr. If Ewart Ventworth R.N. joined the ship and took over command.
VIGE AD MIRAL 1940
Lieutenant
(In (bmand).
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CONFIDEN IAL.
-/146
FROM:
THE COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. "WOLSEY".
DATE:
12th June, 1940.
No. PM 2/12/6.
TO:
THE FLAG OFICER COMMANDING, DOVER.
SUBJECT: OFFICERS AND RATINGS RECOMMENDED FOR MENTION IN DESPATCHES.
Submitted:
With reference to your No. B.14/0/1101/40, I wish to bring do your notice the excellent work done by the following Officers and en. I consider that they are all worthy to be mntioned in despatches.
Lieutenant George Blackner, R.N.
Executive Officer. For untiring work and devotion to luty in every phase of the work connected with evacuation.
Sub-Lieutenant Anthony Richard Taudevin, R.N.V.R.
uring air-raids and for his careful navigation after little experience.
G.C.O. For cool and efficient control of the armament
For Mr his excellent and untiring work in boats during the
Frederick William Benoy, Gunner, R.N.
vacuation.
Dennis Phillip Arthur Gilbert, Act. Ldg. Sea. C/JX151519.
Thomas William Neicho, Able Seaman, C/SS24676.
Fox, Able Seaman, C/SSX12148
Joseph Leslie Williams, Ldg. Seaman, C/JX128094. C/KX92890.
George Graham, Telegraphist, P/SSX17539.
William Claude Reginald Gordon Jones, Stoker,
All these ratings are recommended for their goodework in oats.
Kenneth Cyril Mackenzie, Ldg. Seaman(LTO), C/J101310.
Simpson, S.A., C/LX45564
For their good work in repairing D.G. Coil under trying onditions.
Calamplah
COM ANDING OFFICER.
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DDB about to drop his salve. In this attack 1 - certain that
N smoke screen outsed the pilot to mis 8 bed estimation of m course because 08 be was nearly in the bonb release position I
BOW him give quite a considerable alteration of course to part and I therefore increasedto full speed again and put the rudder and 8' starboard and the second salvo fell clear to port.
the enemy then circled round sheed and to part as efore. Some of our salvos seemed to be reasonably alose but be as not to be deterred and approached for the third time. Code gain it seemed to be the smoke that put him off ml I used the time avoiding tactics as before and the third salvo missed to port: these were mall So having expended all his bonbs the enemy them retired to the southward. During each attack the hip was machine-gunned but there - apparently DD comunities.
I returned to Dovor without further incident and erthed at 8060 to disembark treeps.
Thursday 30th -
"Icarus" remained alongside until 0100 miting for orders and summition and then processed alongside the Bantorn and BD I complete berthed at the outer and until "Anthony" had completed in to with fuels Both the fuelling borths were full at 0800.
0500g to sheepmene under orders of "Javelin" "Impulsive". in company
0915. with Secured "Javelin", to No.II Budy Sheerness. Completed with fuel
Proceeded "Intrepid", "Ivanhoo" and oil
1715.
and committion. proceeded via "X" route to Dunkirk under and orders of "Ivanhoe" in "Ivemboo" and "mpulaive" were the first off
Slipped and company with "yvenhoe" "Inpulsive" detailed beach to attend to the on centeard, and the to the
"Harvester". the harbour itself, "Harvester" second beach beseing eastword. Dunkirit: "Icarus" some salvees case being unpleasantly new the under fire from shore gune due shile to that trajectory.
MacAlister" mede a good I beacon approached GO she as close was at to enchor the beach near the 8.8 Bray as possible "disn Beach and sand still drogged burring. a Dan Buy having with bent a a
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action bombed before candle works been and be the effected "A" no while lantern sailing bracket time with "Icarus" to the "Icarus" for on either and two beach 10 Dunkirio propellor shalers as be was motor-boat change was possible lying being shaft 088: shelled to was at two Inform out or theerness officers make and then of the Dunkirk that good authorities and came alls these there was on possible board being had slow defects had of to -
the stepe asked slow were rate if being 10 of yould cabarication taben by the authorities I one informed Bells but I would that make if entters This a signal signal did not to I V.A.Dover improve by explaining about informed the situation or that boats at were Bray being Beach. sent and the would and improve was in the morning.
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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"
t 0800.
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
"Harvester". harbour itself "Harvester" second beach assing eastward. Dunkirk: "Icarus" some the case near the guno due while to
Mat trajectory.
Se Se "glan MedAlister" still made burning a good: beacon approached an she as elose been candle 788 before be the effected at "A" no to Lantern ancher sailing bracket time the beach to The new "Icarus" on for either and two 19 Dunicipks propellor whalers us motor-boat change mark shaft and and was dropped at out theerness of a action Dan good and Bacy having these there with had being defects slow bent had a to work.
with the beach was was being off: shelled two officers and the Dunkirk authorities came was on board of -
bombed and while "Icarus" then that if alls entters possible did the stope asked slow rate if 18 of one Dalla but I would that make a signal not were being THE about or at Bray being Beach. sent This and signal the
34 improve TOTAL THE THE boats were
Shortly after.