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GOSPORT,
June 6th 1940.
I have the honour to submit the following report of the ceedings of H.M.S. "DOLPHIN'S" Power Hoat.
The boat sailed from Gosport at 1915 on Wednesday 29th with orders to proceed to Ramsgate with all despatch, aining overnight at Newhaven, or if it should not be possible reach there before dark, to make Littlehampton. Owing to ay in sailing and to adverse weather conditions it was only sible to make the latter port at 2200. The Dutch motor mch M.73 had arrived about 15 minutes previously.
80 gallons of petrol were embarked from H.M.S. Peregrine the motor boat proceeded to Ramsgate in company with M.73.
arrival off Dover at 1400, owing to shortage of petrol comed with the uncertainty of navigation by the boat's compass the prevailing fog, it was decided to enter the harbour to uel. Considerable delay was necessary at the contraband control
R before entering and also before fuelling at the petrol y, and it was not before 1900 that orders were received n the Naval Base that the boat was not to proceed to Ramsgate was to be held in readiness to proceed to sea at short notice.
Orders were given at 0030 on 31st May for H.M.S. "DOLPHIN'S"
to proceed with a similar boat from H.M.S. "EXCELLENT" to La
18 and Bray Dunes, respectively, the two boats to remain in any until within a short distance of the French coast.
ts and the route were supplied to each boat and information obtained that if there was a shortage of petrol on reaching destination if could be obtained from H.M.S. "HEBE".
Shortly after passing the North Goodwin Light Vessel it found that more petrol was being consumed than had been mated, mainly due to yawing caused by a considerable stern and swell, and "EXCELLENT'S" boat found it necessary to ce speed to about 8 knots.
Some 8 miles North West of Bray an ememy floating mine was and an attempt was made to sink it by rifle fire but this imprecticable owing to the unsteadiness of the boat. The oximate position of the mine was later reported.
At 1115 the boat arrived off La Panne, and, being short of ol, closed H.M.S. "HEBE" but was unable to obtain any from
As there were no other ships carrying petrol off La Panne, as thought desirable to return to Bray in order to have a onably safe margin of petrol before conveying troops.
rrival at Bray "EXCELLENT'S" boat signalled that she had ck a submerged object and required assistance. As I had told by a destroyer that the depth of water in that position
3 feet and had also been told by the Senior Officer at Bray e extremely careful not to get into shallow water, it was not idered advisable owing to the state of the sea to risk the los:
second boat. Another shallower draughted boat did, in fact to assist but ran aground.
20 gallons of petrol were obtained at Bray and the proceeded back to La Panne. Before reaching there, however, ships weighed and left under shell fire from shore batteries the town which was shortly afterwards occupied by the enemy.
msequence the motor boat returned to Bray.

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THE COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S.HEBE.
7th June, 1940.
THE VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER. (Copies to:- Senior Officer's
1st & 6th M.S. Flotillas).
JECT. REPORT ON OPERATION "DYNAMO".
Orders were received at approximately 2145 for "HERR"
1 "SHARPSHOOTER" to sail for Dover. The passage which was
Carted at 2250 was made without incident except for thick fog om Kinnand Head to Bell Rock. Both ships arriwed at Dower at
23 on May 28th and secured to buoys.
2. At 1830/28 I was ordered to raise steam and proceed with
1 dispatch to La Panne, taking cassage by Route Y to embark troops com the beach. Difficulty was experienced in finding the Whistle by marking the channel off Braye. This was eventually found and
NBR anchored off La Panne at 011009 On passing the Whistle Buoy heavy explosion occurred about È mile to Testward which was liewed to be due to a magnetic mine. No information was forthming as to whether any British ships were damaged.
3. Embarkation of troops continued till dawn, using ship's
Dats about 100 troops were embarked, including a number of stretcher ses.
4. "HEBE" weighed and proceeded at and arrived alongside
Dover at 1010.24 After disembarking troops, ship secured to
19 buoy and took on board water and fresh provisions.
5. "HEBE" proceeded for La Panne via Y channel at 1410 and crived off Whistle Buoy at 1840./29 A very intense air raid by dive ombers was in progress at this time and It was decided to postpone try into the Roads until this was over. Various enemy aircraft ere engaged, and "HEBE" was attacked by three Heinkel Bombers, two
C which had already dropped their bombs, and opened fire with achine guns; the attacked with what was believed to be hcendiery bombs. No hits were scored by the enemy.
6. After these attacks, a voice was heard crying for help nd a floating figure was observed. With the help of the loudspeaker rescued this man (who turned out to be a wounded R.A.P. Officer) and
Name to his assistance. He was picked up in very shallow water.
7. In accordance with instructions I then proceeded to unquerque and embarked Capt. 3. Bush, D.S.C. R.N. At 211531 I
mbarked survivors from a troop ship which had been sunk in the in raid at 1900. There was several severe casualties suffering rom burns.
8. I arrived at La Panne at 2230 taking my orders from
Sapt.Bush. At 0045/30 a signal was received from ESK to send boat or R.A. and staff, who arrived on board 0100.26
9. Troopa were embarked from boats at various places from a Panne to Braye, up till 10000 when "HEBE" proceeded alongside at
Dunquerque and filled to capacity.
10. On leaving Dunquerque proceeded under orders of R.A. until
1515, when he and his staff transferred to "KKITH". "HEBE" then sailed via Route X for Ver where she arrived at 2000. Des-embarkation was completed at 2345 and ship secured to No. 20 buoy, and
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hished ammunition. Left Dover again at 0618 with Capt.Bush ard and arrived at La Panne at 1035-31 Troops were embarked
3 forenoon and afternoon from ships and other boats. During operations ship's motor boat broke down, capsized and was lost, he whaler was sunk in collision. No casualties were sustained.
3 this period H.M. ships at anchor at La Panne and Braye were cted to bombardment from shore guns in the neighbourhood of ort and inland. Constant manoeving was necessary to avoid this fire.
11. At 1700 approximately an intense air raid started and "HEBE"
ttacked by four dive bombers, and twelve heavy bombs were The dropped ree of them, all of which fell very close to the ship.
h plane machinggunned the ship. Apart from all lights being rarily extinguished, the seizing of one boiler-room an engine he collapse of boiler brick work, only superficial damage was d, such as the breaking of crockeryåtrivials. It is remarkable einkel Bomber was shot down in flames by the.5 machine gun.
greater damage was not sustained as the ship was very badly shaken.
12. At 1800 131 a signal was received from shore saying that would embark from La Panne. I proceeded there, and then miles received her Westward instead. Arrangements were made for boats to go
: instructions that G.H.Q. would embark from a point two to
1e and Lord Gort and his A.D.C. arrived on board at 18.30/31 "KETTH".
remainder place of G.H.Q. are all believed to have embarked in a Lord started. It was noticed that the shelling was directed at
Gort was embarking, another air raid and considerable ling where G.H.Q. would have originally embarked. Approximately dropped on y air During these attacks I proceeded at "KRITH" high beach, craft took part in the raid and many bombs were speed, e and ships. frequently and kept as far away from and G.H.Q. as possible, were ring course that the enemy had information that Lord continue Gort embarkation eving card her. At 2000 I returned to La Panne to roops. This continued till 0300/1
13. Lord Gort transferred to "KEITH" at 0015./1 0015.
ected to a very to this bombardment Capt. Bush gave embark in ships troops
14. From heavy bombardment, and by 0300 order for town
2300 onwards the beach and town at La much Panne of were the on fire. Due to the Westward or Dunquerque to to assist in e possible. and it was found that all small therefore were fully a Panne to move At 035011 proceeded towards Braye boats rkation there to ships already there, and I number proceeded was pied in transport I filled up to 420 troops. A ger and fuel, and unquerque where as the ship was short of ammunimition embarkation operations, consequently very opened on enemy aircraft of all taken on board 'tender'. During all types. Proceeded
0420 was to frequently Dover via X channel, arriving there at
15. Having to boiler brickwork and fan engine. collapsed due taken in oil and ammunition "HEBE" remained During alongside the lowing 24 hours sent to Sandhurst for treatment. for Portsmouth at make good defects one officer and 28 members of the I crew reported this shock t to Vice and Admiral were Dover who ordered me to sail
0 on June 3rd and give leave.
16. Lithough the consuct of the officers and Ade on individual ad very little sleep and ship's were continually company has at n ion beyond Further report will Inflamph cases.
DOVER
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LIEVTRIANT-COMMANDER
Commanday office. Ams Hstr.

CONFIDENTIAL.
Part
REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. WHITSHED.
The Rear Admiral (D) gave me orders to II
loud hailer and stop other ships entering and this
Some 80 troops and 10 civilians and others were en from small craft. Orders were received to return as no more troops were available and ship proceede
0245, When at No. 5 W. buoy H.M.S. HOLLAND was obs apparently splitting in half and sinking. I stood but survivors were taken off by M.T.B. 102 so I pr arriving Dover at 0530.
A Dutch scoot flying the white ensign he me in Dover harbour the previous afternoon piercin oil tank. While off Dunkirk with H.M.S. MALCOLM 1:
across my bows an unknown paddle minesweeper rammed stern and carried away part of the depth charge ra
Ship accordingly proceeded alongside Sandhurst when damaged stern was made watertight.
although lying at one time alongside H. HEBE we
My ship's company were in very good heart unaffected by their hysteria.
pier party ship sailed at 1900 for Dunkirk with the
Embarking Commander Buchanan, R.A.N. and harmonica band playing.
jammed me in the entrance and and tide we
Ship arrived Dunkirk at 2215, 3rd June.
berth and a wire out but this got my I put part 0
ships off the Eastern arm. I the wind bows alongside party into the M. T.B. that had parted. (D) abc my and wires. The harbour was now French full of troops ships of all again went alongside, but the Rear Asmiral would I
brow SABRE who had slipped and my me. I gave 8
alongside M. a transport's stern stern alon sizes backing and filling. Eventually I got II
as to the transport to assist in inside them in embarking to one the very tide was small narrow brow. or She, four however, decided th they only had some three hundred on boar more board. and about I or that ens fell can troops the Perforce same use M.T.B'S in falling sight time. I were of I she By sailed this again must now down at number I at and leave high had the 0245 embarked nn harbour about speed and board having H.M.S. 200 and with a and been furthe troops salvo SABRE so my the WI V
manoeuvring uncomfortably of to the ship One while passage made in dense from fog. within a mile arrived of the Dover breakwa at of After making of arrangements which about the was admin th sailed at 1315 for a
I have the honour to be, Sir
Your obedient Servanys
The (Copies Vice (Sga.) E.R. CONDER
CANADA

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VICE ADMIRAL DOVER
DATE
14th June $940
FROM
COMMANDING OFFICER H.M.S.HEBE
SUBJECT.
REPORT ON OPERATION DYNAMO (Contd.)
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embarked
Further to my report on the above ration, the to Done following Recommendations for decorations and Mention ed at in Despatches are submitted:-
served d by E
1.
Recommended for Mention In Despatches roceeded
Lieutenant Horman Eyre Morley D.S.C. R.N.V.R.
By his tireless efforts and good ed гаше organization the embarkation of troops ng No.5
was carried out smoothly and rapidly.
lying ed my
2.
Recommended for Distinguished Service Medal acks.
ere the
C.P.O. Stanley Freeman Piggott Medal O.B.E.
P/J 15784
For his coolness in action, superlative leadership, and good example to the rt and
Ship's Company.
ere
A.B. Luther Andrew Harvood, Royal Victorian
Medal the
P/J 96116
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For his coolness in Action, and as the
Gunlayer of the 0.5" Machine Gun in
Bringing down one enemy aircraft.
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a sett
3.
Recommended for Mention in Desmatches le in
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of the
E.R.A. Harold Biles P/MX 4730
oard
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For his powers of leadership and good at example in the Engine Room, during not sorts intensive bombing attacks.
bows ngside
P.O. John Thomas Gillatt P/JX152881
For his good example and cheerfulness a
special as Gunlayer of No.1 Gun.
troops and
Stoker P.O. Bernard Walkens P/K 66352
hat as
As Stoker P.O. in charge of "B"
went
Boiler Room, for his powers of on leadership and good example to his others juniors.
POUR
plating ith no
(0.8. Harold PHILLIPSON. P/SSX 25762
0.S. Ernest Howell P/SSX25756
warned
(0.8. Préderick William Carter P/SSX 26795
of
Who volunteered to go ashore in a whaler, under agrs, to the Beach, at
0580
La Panna, to bring off troops, while a heavy bombardment was in ter progress.
istrat
S.B.A.John Peake Hodgkin P/MX 53848
By whose devotion to duty, and no assistance to the Medical Officer,
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he contributed greatly to the efficient treatment of casualties.

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A.B. Sidney George Coles P/JX 138121
For his coolness in the face of the enemy as trainer of the 0.5" Machine
Gun, in bringing down one enemy aircraft.
P.O.Steward Frederick Earnest Phibrow
P/L 15183
For his dovotion to duty, and the management of the Wardroom staff in providing meals for Lord Gort V.C. and many other officers of the B.R.F.
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COMMANEING Memple OFFICER
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H.M.S. H. "HEBE"
Lieutenant Corrander
Action EE AL
Cormanding Officer.
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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.
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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
"F.23" loaded with Military stores over to Dunkir&,

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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
No.7 left Dunkirk in accordance with previous orders.
1035. Boat arrived at Dover.
1100. Disembarked French Soldiers.
May 31st.
1135. Motor A/S Boat No.7 left Dover to endervous off
Ramsgate with Motor A/S Boat No.6 to escort convoy of Small craft.
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.
1345. Motor A/S Boat No.7 left Dover and proceeding officer to
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.
obtaining particulars of block ships issuing
1610. Returned to Dover Harbour.
1900. Left Dover to rendezvous with Destroyer and Block ships
1945. boarded the Destroyer Dangerfield. to obtain rinal ins ortions from Captain
1950. oil leak discovered in Engine obtain Room. more Motor oil. A/S Boat
No.? returned to Dover to
2040. Arrived Dover - embarking oil.
2100. 2117. Joined Blockships Convoy off South Goodwin L/V.
Left Dover.
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