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Rescue Tug "LADY BRASSEY".
Saturday, 1st June, 1940.
Sir,
I, Frederick John Hopgood, was in charge of the tug
"LADY BRASSEY" when at 10.40 Selle Lt.-Commander Laloe WAS
put on board the Hospital ship "ST. DAVID" lying at anchor off the detached Mole with engine trouble. He then told me to 80 back into harbour and see if S.S. "ROEBUCK" lying at the Admiralty Pier was ready to be assisted off. We had just left the Hospital ship about 11.30 SeMe when we received instructions from the examination steamer to proceed to the assistance of Transport "PRAGUS", "SALAMANDER" and
"IVANHOE" and to instruct Salvage vessel "FORDE" to proceed that was lying at anchor in the Downs. We left Dover about noon and spoke the "FORDE" off Deal about 1 p.m. and proceeded on course when nearing the Fork buoy I could see a craft that appeared to be the "PRAGUE" off the N. W. Goodwin buoy. I spoke the Master who requested me to make fast, and also what was his position. I told him he was close to the
Fork buoy. We got fast at 1.20 p.m. and towing at 1.30 p.m.
About 1.45 Dalla we eased towing for the pilot to get on board.
I had asked the Master if he could hold the water in the ship and replied yes, and draught 25 feet. We then proceeded on passage to Dover. When nearing the Port we received instructions to anchor "PRAGUE" in the Downs at about 2.30 p.m.
We turned around and proceeded back to the Downs. During this time the En ineer reported Dynamo trouble. Whilst passing through the Downs and off Walmer we were hailed that we had better take the ship to anchor in Ramsgate Channel and on closing Ramagate channel we were told to ground the vessel. I then hailed them asking why they wished to beach the vessel and was told that they found they could not hold the water and that she must be beached. We then turned the vessel in towards the Conspicuous House and grounded her on
Sandwich Flats at 11.30 Date We then received a signal to return off Deal for the Salvage Officer Lt. Commander Laloe.
We then received instructions about proceeding to Dunkirk by signal. Lt. Commander Laloe came on board and I
informed him we should like to inspect the Dynamo before leaving. He agreed and sent a message to that effect to
V.A.D. and whilst we were at anchor he would proceed to the
"PRAGUE" by motor boat this would now be about 5.40 p.m.
On the return of the Salvage Officer we reported the
Dynamo appeared satisfactory, but the engineer could not make a very good exam on account of the steam. Lt. Commander
Laloe then told me that we should have to tow the "PRAGUE"
further in shore and that he would go on shore to report.
At 8.15 Dalla we have up anchor and got fast to the "PRAGUE"
and towed her in shore Sast of Sandown Castle at 9 p.m.
About 9.30 Dame we anchored the tug for further instructions from Salvage Officer.
Sunday, 2nd. Hove up anchor 7.45 a.m. and spoke to
Lt. Commander Laloe who was required on the telephone ashore and who was on the Dapper. We went alongside of Dapper and
Brought Salvage Officer off the signal station when he was landed by Motor Boat. At 8.45 n.m. I received instructions from the Salvage Officers to return Dover and arrived alongside the Pier at 10.15 Bettle Took on board coal, and engineer overhauled Dynamo.
Yours faithfully,
(SGD.) F. J. HOPGOOD.
To K.H.M.
Master.
Signed Tuesday, 11th June.

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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.
strongly recommended for & decoration.

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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.
Strongly recommended for a mention.