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ration "DINAMO" and the functioning of the Naval Control vice, Ramsgate.
From
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Naval Control Service Officer,
Ramsgate, Kent.
mmander-in-Chief,
8th June, 1940.
e Nore,
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I have the Honour to submit the conduct of operations carried out by the Naval Control Service Ramsgate during
1e "Dynamo" period of 28th May to 4th June.
At 0900 on 28th May instructions were received from over to send every available small craft to arrive off unkerque by 2200 that evening. Though addressed to Naval ontrol Service Officer it was obvious that much work and rganisation was required from Naval Officer-in-Charge; and ersonal contact was made with Captain W.R. Phillimore, Royal lawy, at the earliest opportunity.
Rough details were planned and it was agreed that the inimum number of craft to be allocated to the Naval Control
Service for communications to the Downs should be: 3 Tugs,
3 Drifters and 3 fast Motor-boats. In point of fact only 2
Drifters were then available, but this diminution of considered necessities was accepted in view of the urgency of thesituation.
Stress has been laid on the importance of sufficient and efficient sea communications for the reason that during an
Air-raid warning "Red", outward W/T and R/T is reduced to the minimum, if indeed "Silence" is not imposed, and the difficulties in a long line of communications proportionately increased.
(In this connection, an Air-raid occurred -- fortunately abortive -- within an hour of the conference).
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soldiers, same 370 mostly french were disamberked with considerable difficulty, We arrived without further insident at Ramagete next morning.
to 40 assist S.N.T.O. Now Lieutenant Commander Givinner, R.N.
1 returned from Remagate to Margate and continued
On Monday evening at 1900 I sailed in H.H.S.
"Guillemot" for Dunkirit, the had not previously been over and DD took - on as Invigator. To arrived at the Harbour entremes at about 2330 after an unsersative trip, except for stuking 8 floating sine. 9a west alongside the West Mole and entiarked 400 PrencimenT] without incident.
on our return - NA into fog as the last bucy
Valore the Goodula and proceeded at slow speed with visibility about a cable. 9a nate the Birth Goodwin and set course for the albow and Birth Fereland bucys, being unable to find them 90 suchored 01110he fog lifted, when
We found the North Foreland being a quarter gile on the
Starboard beaus 10 BBS course for Margate plan and were second ship alemgaide.
the S.N.T.O.'s office E80 closs on Memonder, when I
Paperted first to Remagate as ordered and than to Sheerness
Visally proceeding on leave that evening.
threughout the evacuation 3 Has ingreesed by the account of sending in boats fully marked to naval ratings
9a Mr breath, OF better 00511 sending in putier boats of shalleve traught, not necessarily possefully expirati very for W of of this type of boat WSS being used.
I have the honour to be
Sir
Your shediant unryand. Bonham
(Sign) 9. Barhan.
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To: D.M.O. Admiralty House, Sheerness.
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From: Lt.Cmir. V.R.T. Clemmts, R.N.R.
:
The Datah motor vessel "TILLY" was taken over at Tilbury = 26/5/40 by R.N.R.,
Lt. Inc Holman, and 9 naval retings. She was taken to Sheemess to Load stores and thence to on encharage in the Down share also arrived at 1035 on 87/5/40.
At 1800 orders 1920 required to proceed to Dulkirk.
It to comertable that to instructions 9070 given regarding the Deason for sailing to Dunkirk and save that 10 DIE
received 00 board lifebelts and life-rafts sufficient for about 480 people - bad no Idea shat was required of
188 on accival. It was class, however, that at that time the operation 153 of a highly secret nature. We proceeded OR the route given to = at the time of sailing, issuly by the Weets Hinder, Iyok and Niddelkirk Bank buys. AS about 2900 having reached 8 position about
8 or 9 niles from Dunkir't = observed tvo Large hospital ships assurted by in oreat parchant aruteer conting from the direction of Dunicive. These vessale had overtaken
18 enrlier in the day. A poren signal vas therefore thereupon reseived from the uned merchant 0 utser to the following effect:- "Dunkirk has fallon and is in eneage hands. Keep class. No had ast out in company with
- five other small motor vessels, and at this Mm one on these in charge of Lt.Berwall, R.B. and Lt.Mutchinsen, H.N.R.
use bout. 1 size distent 00 the starboard bonn and the rest was further actorn. 9a thereupon altered course towards
Lt.Barwell's veasel and supented to his by nores the signal received. After consideration 00 to the proper notion to take in the sircumstances 31 considered that as I visa whally ignorms of what we required of 29 if 2 sould get to Duning 10 would be useless to attempt to preceed. I
also observed that the aread merchant evaises and hospital ships continued on their honoverd course.
Shortly aftermeds shou the Lisuport Buay WAS
near, the ship use pub about to return to the Doins for further orders. On the passage book = come up with the
"Brondaris" in charge of Commission Bumin, R.H., and informed his also of the information 100 had received. He stated be had received the - information and intended returning to the Down for orders.
On 28/5/40 at 1735 whilet lying at motor off
Deal Pier unders vare received to proseed to Duskirk in order to evenuate trupo, AS this time, oring to information received the provious evening from an and merchant ovelear (see 10 report on тоуадо No. 1) we though that Dunkirk usa in the hands of the enemy. Ten minutes later w have WD insher and, followed by some half dozen other smill motor vessels IN proseeded on our verage.
The poute taken on this occusion was by buare 'U', 151 and that ' the tom vsa in Classe We writed near the entrance
We arrived off Duskin at about 2500 and observed for the best part of as hour considering whither to enter the harbour or to procesd further to the Statemed In -
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c/o Admiralty,
Whitehall, S.W.1.
11th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report in accordance with your verbal instructions. The delay has been occasioned by the difficulty in collecting the necessary information from the Officers, some of whom landed at Dover, some at Margate and some at Ramsgate.
During and just after the final attack so much was happening at the same time that I have described firstly what happened in the vicinity of the Bridge and what action I took, and, secondly, what happened aft. As appendices I have attached the report of the adventures of
Mr Crews, Warrant Schoolmaster, after he had left the GRENADE and as statement of the known damage done by the bombs.
2. During the evening of the 28th May I left Dunkirque with over
900 troops for Dover; these troops were disembarked without incident, and on the Forenoon of the 29th of May I received orders from
V.A. Dover to proceed with all dispatch to Dunkirque, taking
JAGUAR and GALLANT with me. I was ordered to take route X and to report if I was subjected to shelling off Gravellines. No shelling
Was experienced but all destroyers were subjected to a dive bombing attack when close to the coast. GALLANT suffered damage astern but as she did not appear to require assistance I proceeded alongside the western side of the pier, berthing JAGUAR outside me.
A certain number of attacks were experienced but no bombs came very close to either ship. GRENADE could not fire her guns owing to
JAGUAR being on her Starboard Side and the pier on her Port Side.
3. JAGUAR was filled with troops and then proceeded, being subsequently bombed and hit whilst on passage. About this time some bombs from a high level attack fell fairly close to GRENADE but did no damage. No troops were put into GRENADE as the S.N.O. stated that he wished a destroyer to remain alongside. A transport ahead of GRENADE left and this position was taken by 6 trawlers. Acting on the instructions of the S.N.O. I ordered a V - - class destroyer

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SECRET.
c/o Admiralty,
Whitehall, S.W.1.
11th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report in acceptions with your medal instructions. The delay has been consioned by the difficulty in collecting the necessary information from the Officers, BOXE of whom landed at Dover, - at Margate and some at Ramagate.
During and just after the final attack 80 much was happening at the - time that I have described firstly what happened in the visinity of the Bridge and that nation I
took, and, secondly, what happened are. As appendices
2 have attached the repart of the adventures of Mr. Crews,
Warrant Schoolmator, after to had left the GRENADE and a statement of the Imoin dissage done by the bombs.
Dunkirque 8. with 0112 900 treeps for Dover; these troops
During the evening of the 28th My = left used disembarked without insident, and on the Foreneen of the 29th of May 2 reseived orders from V.A. Dever to proceed with all disputed to Dunkirque, taking JAGUAR and GALLANT
with - 1 TAB ordered to take route X to report If I
was subjected to shelling off Gravellines. No shelling use experienced but all destroyers vare subjected to a dive bonbing attack when close to the const. GALLANT suffered damage astorn but 18 the did not appear to require assistance
: proceeded alongside the sestem side of the pier, borthing
JAGUAR outside - A certain number of attacks 1970
GRENADE could net fire her guna owing to JANUAR being on experienced but 30 boobe I very close to either ship.
her starboard side and the pier 00 her port side.
JARIAR was filled with troops and then proceeded, being 3. subsequently bashed and his whilet on passage. About alose to CANADA but did no damage. No troops were put this time 5009 bonbe from 8 high lovel attack fell fairly destroyer into to remain alongside. A transport should of
GRENAIS as the S.N.O. stated that be wished a
Acting on- the instructions of the S.N.O. I order a V -class
GRENADE Left and this position was taken by 6 travlers.
destroyee whose - 3 have forgotten to proceed alongaide ahoul of these traviers.
At about 15.00 the first deliberate attack on
GRENADE 4. commend; two bonbo fell about 80 - 25 yards from the Pursonatle, damaging A-gan and VD ding one rating shoud on the
Starboard Bow, killing use and wouddnet ⑉ rating on
Searchlight the Platform. Some ratings LAGER in on the the trawlers other side of these and no doubt until
GRENADS and is the CHILD fall of vare about 80 feet from the water that they the use released ink, the
0899 of the boath
AS above. 01.00 18 issue SAN
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" the and 0. of the ydar and the coom? delibed commond attack 8 dive -
bombing
GRENATE command.
dropped. 3 have found it attack and 8 number of
1870 GRENADE WAS htt, but I
disfloult opinion to discover third two bombe 9870 dropped alone to the miltaneously Starboard
Bide between after end of the Fore hitting the ship se-in the a & 9 guns, making-shole Moss Deak and sinkings an of the explier redd, No. falling Leiths side, causing
N fire at just the shead of GRENADE; No. the 8 bottom of the ship near the strawler Biok Bay, penstrating nearly to before exploding.

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H.M.S. KING ALFRED.
HOVE.
SUSSEX.
Admiral Taylor.
Room 3.7.
Admiralty House,
E.M.S.Wildfire.
Sheerness. Kent.
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Dear Sir,
= I arrived at H.H.S.Wildfire at 1800 on Wednesday the 29th May direct from H.M.S.King Alfred. I was appointed to M.Y. "Jong" (a standard Thornycroft 36' twin seree notor cruiser central cookoit type) the following morning and put to sea in company at 1400»
To were secorted to Imagate by H.M.T.Strathellict rhere 98 arrived at 2200. There TO received out instructions and proceeded to Dunkisk arriving at about 0930 Friday.
X impdiately want to a spot about 3 miles northeast
X the harbour anchored my boat and 1st he Grift 68 close to the there as possible. I than floated a life line eshare W - of
* life buoy. Immediately M English soldier 0889 est to -
followed by about a dozen Balgiane. 3 expendenced considerable lifficulty in getting State SSSS about as there usa about 3 20. of resboard at the stern of "Jong", Inverer, 99 got every HAIR
hoard and took then to 8 School X then returned to the boach and this time rigged the falls of one of the diaght devits. Again sent the life line ashore and when the man 0889 out to 139 I went verboard and hooked the Lower Mock 00 to the back of their waist elta and my orer hanled than about quite essily.
I continued this operation during the day and also ran essages for the Captain of a steam hoppen who wanted the services
Jr. an experienced engineer off another ships
During the afternoon Dir took R boat alongside & supply ighter that had been drifted schore. There 1920 8 number of board and these zen 312 took off. Others were opposite side of the lighter and experienced aboard it. DIE went 00 to the lighter to ⑉ if
STATE STATE the others to get abound. Just as I arrived found a young Toung (K.Alfred) in the water was exhausted and 80 10 got him on to the lighter and X
was overboard to take his place. We continued to get - on to my
9ab until DD more 1020 caning down the beach. During this peration three bonha fall quite close to the lighter but DO one was upt. X took this boat load of about thirty five out to the hopper.
they " motor boats which had gone sahore without dropping an suchor
I spent 9200 time during the afternoon trying to Jull
Dd the beach which USE a 100 shore. I also towad various whalers ships boats out to the transporte.
evening the big ships started sending their own long lines and as this occurred about every 50 yds.
the which had a supply lighter in too outside the line of big ships.
mobor boate became difficult. I VM hailed by he could 0000 DO names the beach he nabed as to take
8a alose in as X could. The lighter was almost -
While towing 10 the water circulation of one signa.
3 had to sintinue using the ongine which got Yes OTHE-
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During all this period the whole ship's company behaved in a grand ray. They were tireless in their energies in whatever direction they were requiredd, either pulling the shalers to and fro from the beach, or landing on the jetty at Dunkirk and heartening the passage of the soldiers with cheerful words or help. I regard this segnificent spirit to be due to the example shown by my officers and heads of departments in spite of the fact that 10 suffered a very severe dive bombing attack on our second trip and
Low level bombing attacks from one plane lasting about 20
minutes this some trip, and by Saturday every can was needing rest badly.
The spirit of the ship's company WSS shown when, having cleared lower deck on Saturday evening and explained the final stages of the operation, there vas literally a
"Tooth-suck" from the ship's company when the sailing enncellation was piped by the bosun's case later.
4. and mon for the period covered by this letter of proceedings.
Attached is list of recommendations of officers
I have the honour to be, sir, your Chedient Servent,
(sd) C.D.Mand.
Lieutenant Commander,
Royal.Havy,
The Vice-Admiral,
Dover.
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During all this period the whole ship's company behaved in a grand way. They were tireless in their energies in whatever direction they were requiered, either pulling the whalers to and fro from the beach, or landing on the jetty at Dunkirk and heartening the passage of the soldiers with cheerful words or help. I regard this magnificent spirit to be due to the example shown by my officers and heads of departments in spite of the fact that 10 suffered a very severe dive bombing attack on our second trip and low level bombing attacks from one plane lasting about 20
minutes this same trip, and by Saturday every man was needing rest badly.
The spirit of the ship's company was shown when, having cleared lower deck on Saturday evening and explained the final stages of the operation, there was literally a
"Tooth-suck" from the ship's company when the sailing cancellation was piped D. the bosun's sale later.
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Attached is list of recomendations of officers and men for the period covered by this letter of proceedings.
I have the honour to DO,
Sir,
Your Chediens Servant,
(ed) C.D.Maud.
Lieutenant Commander,
Royal. Havy.
The Vice-Admiral,
Dover.
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During all this period the shole ship's company behaved In 0 grand my. They sero tireless in their energies in sistever cirection they sere required, either pulling the shalers to and fro from the beach, 02 landing on the jetty at Dunkirk of hearten the passage of the coldiere with cheerful words or help. I regard this negnificant spirit to be due to the exemple chom by my officers and heade of departments in spite of the met that (d) suffered a very severe dive boxbing attrick 12 our record trip and
Iov level hombing attacks from une plane losting about DD
nimites this sexo trip, and by intering every con 500 needing sent baily.
the ngizts of the obig** coupons vos above when, having classed losse cook on saturity evening and explained the fiml stages of the operation, there udd literally a
"Tooth-ouck" from the ship's company usen to soiling encellation we piped 9. the become are Inter.
4. and neo for the pastod covered by this letter 18 proceedings.
Attached La liot of of officers
X have the bondue to to, sis, your conditions Supent,
(sil)
Montensat Communicate
The Vice-Amiral,
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CONFIDENTIAL
LETTER OF PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. WHITSHED.
Portsmouth.
5th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to report that in accordance with your instructions Ship under my command was expeditiously repaired, guns being lifted and roller paths cleaned and adjusted. The Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth also authorised the removal of the after set of triple torpedo tubes and the fitting of a twelve pounder H.A. gun in this place and the conversion of the warhead magazine for
H.A. ammunition stowage. Ship also received a lot of plating as splinter protection. Boilers were cleaned and repairs made to engines and hull.
New officers and ratings joined and ship proceeded at 2000 Friday, 51st May to Spithead. Ship's company were drilled that evening and the Pollowing forenoon until the magnetic mines in the entrance had been exploded and the port re-opened to traffic when ship at once sailed for Dover, arriving there at 1750.
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Ship sailed at 2240, 1st June for Dunkirk arriving side of the Eastern arm. On passage an aircraft which dropped a large object ahead of the ship was fired at.
French destroyers off Dunkirk were frequently firing at heard aircraft and & signal was sent asking whether these were friendly or not, as if so it was most desirable that firing should cease. No reply was received.
The jetty was empty and no troops could be found.
However by using the loud hailer army landing craft from the beach on the other side of the pier started to bring troops up the pier until I had collected enough troops English and to the ship, while I landed and finding a bicycle proceeded
French to fill the ship. The bicycle also provided useful in berthing two other destroyers and directing troops to board transport for two wounded men, and I was able to help them.
proceeded without inoident to Dover arriving at 0530.
I slipped at 0500 as dawn was breaking and
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arriving there I found one airoraftsman had from
Ship at 0050. Just past W. buoy whistling survivor left Dover at 2135 and proceeded to Dunkirk was
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got Commander heard them and Clouston's eventually and R.A.F. Commander launch. Clouston A messerschmit had refused into to be
They by machine their gunned in the water. The with many rescued about 1850 consort and had ordered it away conjestion Dunkirk. in the harbour were made berthing impossible and together other craft ship lay to outside.
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ENCLOSURE I. TO FORD'S NO. 541 of 17th. JUNE, 1940.
REPORT BY STOKER A. BENHAM. STOKER OF
MOTOR BOAT NO.275,
P.M. 29th.
Left Littlehampton and arrived Newhaven same evening, had 8 spot of bother before we were allowed to enter harbour and stay the night.
A.M. 30th.
Left Newhaven for Ramagate arriving Palle same day.
Port Stern Gland was leaking badly had to be repacked on arrival, Refuelled and ready to sail.
A.M. Slst.
Was ordered to leave Ramagate independently for Dunkirk.
C.P.O. Leighton, Cox. A.B. Strand and Stoker Benham, crew. Left harbour and picked up convoy already leaving for Dunkirk. After about 81 to 3 hours out we had trouble again with Port Stern Cland and returned to harbour and repacked and tightened up both Stern Glands.
A.M. 1st.
Was called again about 4.30 and ordered to sail and proceed to Dunkirk. Two Sub-Lieutenants R.N.V.R.
volunteered to come with us as their boat was unfit for the trip, and an extra Able Seaman came aboard with them for the trip. On the way to Dunkirk was kept busy,
Able Seaman Strand watching for aircraft and myself tending engines, had no more trouble with Stern Clands,
There was quite a considerable amount of aircraft about and our destroyers were continually repelling their attacks. Struck something below water starboard side which made the boat jump but no damage seemed to be done as the engine was running smoothly and we were not making water, so we carried on. On sighting unkirk we saw two large ships loaded with soldiers steamin down the coast and all small amot following, Bo we decided to follow as there was nothing we could do there. After minutes steaming we saw a crowd of German six about $Arcraft detached 10 in the themselves, air flying not release and at dived a great their down height. bombs at the until About two big almost on the ships, register d We sunk ships. They did hits which they were ships quite close to each other. 10 of were both travelling at full speed and picked up the the which made the boat full. As bombers were best to leave with all possible speed hour survivors still very active in the vicinity, we for decided home. it was about half to three-quarters of an we were mistaken fire on us at close range. had saw wrecked
After for German Torpedo Boat by our I own trawlers, C.P.O.
who opened leave the boat after a shell dashed forward the to wheel wheel, 1 got on to the side though and saw it one was going
Leighton house and Able Seaman Strand of the grab trawlers she was just about a seemed impossible away that I
the bearing down on us as boat's length when to ran us, into the water, for it have boat around she would to clear. I was picked up by I one dont know how jumped miss us. But Strand must swung of the boats enough swimming around for a while. boat's until long.
I did at Margate, when Able to about the affair.
after not see any one else of Seaman the Strand crew came aboard we arrived the trawler I was on and spoke me
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MAY 26TH. A careful sweep of the Harbour and approaches carried out during the forenoon and the area was declared and the Harbour open at 1436. Sweeping operations were later to ensure that delayed action mines should be destrope
The order to withdraw the B.E.F. from Dunkirk was given and embarkation of the troops started this evening.
JOFF
A staff organisation known as "DYNAMO" was set up to carry plan for evacuating the beaches at Dunkirk. Dutch Skoots,
Launches, Life-boats and numerous other small craft began assemble at Dover and were berthed at Prince of Wales Piers in Submarine Basin. These vessels were at once supplied fuel, food and water to enable them to sail for Dunkirk at earliest possible moment.
MAY 27TH. The tugs "Sun V11" and "Sun X" and "Persia" arriv and reported for duty with K.H.M. They were detailed for lighters and boats to Dunkirk.
MAY 28TH. At 0300 the Examination Vessel "Ocean Reward" ⑉
and sunk off Dover by the Hospital Ship "Isle of Thanet" with loss of all hands. Boats were lowered by "Isle of Thenet serched the position of the accident to gether with the tug
Brassey" but no survivors were found. The night was fine calm and clear and both vessels were showing lights. Facts contributory to the accident may have been the high speed
"Isle of Thanet" and possibly a misunderstanding on the pari
"Ocean Reward" that "Isle of Thanet" would stop off Dover
The tug "Foremost 87" arrived and joined the flotilla of lighters and boats to Dunkirk. At 0830 the requisitioned
Skoots "Ruja", "Sursum Corda", "Jaba Amazone", "San Antonio"
arrived for duty on the Flanders coast. They required water
"Pacific", "Frendja", "Hebe", "Frisco Wega", "Pascholl" and fuel and provisions and steps were to provide
During these operations the air raid taken warning at once sounded and precautions in the Dockyard were taken. No attack develop immediately after the "All Clear" was sounded these vessels for Dunkirk.
MAY tow. 29th. The tug "Fairplay 1" with the water lighter "Cla "SM
was Lt. with Sub. the Comdr. detached Commodore Lieuts. Military and the R.G. K.A. for tug stores Wardrop Harwood, duty "Persia" sailed at R.N.R. Dunkirk. with E.S. for of Hill the Dunkirk. Commodore lighters and G. Jones "Sark" R.N.V.R. and
MAY connection numerous by motor of enemy the 30TH. boats Examination holes action. with H.M.S. arrived Superintendent's caused operation The Service "Jaguar" by former bombs "DYNAMO". was and had detached and staff, "Greyhound" thirteen aircraft for dead arrived duty on at board both duty Many
Dunkirk order by tugs and drifters. during the day All and whose were
Several Thames sailing barges orene sailed during afternoon.
available at the Prince arrived and as will visions same day. and ammunition. of Two Wales tugs Pier sailed they with them to whom Many more vessels were now available evacuating the many thousands were landed at Admiralty for Pier.
MAY 31ST. The Fleet in tow
"Locust". She had been Sweeper struck "Bideford" arrived which had her depth charges and blown by & bomb aft was taken in hand for temporary repairs H.M.S. Sanahu
800 troops on board at the time thirty and feetmoff suffered her
At the Prince of Wales Pier in the by the
"Ocean Cook" and "Challenge" towed morning the lighters and
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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.
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21. At 1130/3 June, 1940, ne were ordered alongside to water and get provisions. The opportunity was taken to fit sandbags on top of and around the wheelhouse. Dure to the tags large draft 18 could only remain alongside for about an hour either side of high water.
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.
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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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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.
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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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Having reported to H.M.S. "LYNK" was ordered to remain ready at short notice, but received no further instructions until the evening of Sunday June 2nd, when under the orders of Captain G. Praser returned in the tug
Sun X to assist disembarking French troops. I was discharged to Admiralty P.M. Tuesday, 4th June.
A verbal report was given to H.M.S. "LYNX" of proceedings during the operations Dynamo" and delay in forwarding this report is regretted but had no immediate access to P.G.O's.
I have the honour, to be
Sir
Your obsdient Servent,
LISUTENANT, R.N.,
VICE ADMIRAL DOVER.
VICE AD MIRAL
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