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I have sent Capt. Bush by M.T.B. with an appreciation.
There is little food or water in Dunkirk. This should be sent as soon as possible
Armies are quite unable to help or organise anything. Keep on sending any ships.
A good medical officer with staff should be despatched
1001/29
4. ADMIRALTY to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER C.-IN-C. PORTSMOUTH
Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker has been appointed as R.A., Dover for command of seagoing ships and vessels off the Belgian coast, and is to hoist his flag in such ship as V.A. Dover shall direct.
1748/29
5. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to SHIPS & AUTHORITIES NORE & DOVER (R) Admiralty
C.-in-C. Portsmouth, C.-in-C. Nore
My 1748/291, 1321/29 and 1832/29 to Hebe only:
Authority for operation Dynamo under V.A. Dover is as follows:
R.A. Wake-Walker has been appointed as R.A. Dover for command of seagoing ships and vessels off the Belgian coast.
R.A. Dover has hoisted his flag in Hebe. Captain Tennant has been appointed as S.N.O. Dunkirk and is responsible under R.A. Dover for all shore organisation.
1328/30
6. ADMIRALTY to SHIPS & AUTHORITIES IN AREA A (R) C.-in-C. Portsmouth C.-in-C. W.A.
During present operations on Belgian coast where many small craft are present, destroyers are not repetition not to stop to render assistance to ships in distress. 1105/29
7. Ivanhoe to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
From S.N.O. Dunkirk-enemy shelling pier with shore batteries from S.E.
Request bombers to counter. Vital.
1105/29
and later
8. B.N.L.O., C.-IN-C. NORTHERN NAVAL FORCES to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
My
1105 cancel request. Consider possible retaliation would be to our disadvantage.
1200/29
SIGNALS RE EVACUATION 29TH MAY
9. MAJOR GENERAL LLOYD to MAJOR GENERAL DEWING, D.M.O., WAR OFFICE
Morale of troops landing is remarkably high partly no doubt due to arrival home.
Approximately half armed. Percentage of officers small. All drawn from units promiscuously, mostly Third Corps
1204/29
10. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to GENERAL LINDSELL [Q.M.G.], S.N.O. DUNKIRK
Stores and supply craft have had to return undischarged owing to lack of assistance from shore.
Must press you to organise parties for unloading purposes; Naval beach parties will indicate when and where required.
1432/29
I V.A. Dover's 1748/29 cannot be traced. Probably Admiralty Message
1748/29 (see Appendix O, 9c) is meant.
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11. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to S.N.O. DUNKIRK (R) Admiralty
If adequate supply to Dunkirk night.
Evacuation of British of personnel troops vessels to continue cannot at be maximum maintained speed during the embark destroyers from will Panne. beach be sent Whole which there length is as extended well. is divided All from other into one craft mile 3 east except of Dunkirk hospital to carriers east one pier to
Panne, Bray, Malo, concentration a gap between each part. as La east of La from east to west with mile equal parts referred to mile
V/S each to end. ships These not equipped points W/T as opportunity by offers. craft. Pass this message by at
Panne and Bray have troop should be tended points inshore each end and in middle: Malo La
1906/29
12. S.N.O. DUNKIRK to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
more can be done in daylight
[Your 2057] No. Hope to hours. get a good move on tonight but it is doubtful if much
2150/29
p. blocked. 350). V.A. Dover's 2057 is not available. It asked whether the harbour was
Note.-The authority for the above signal is S.N.O. Dunkirk's Report (R.O.III,
APPENDIX P
SIGNALS RE EVACUATION ON 30th MAY
(Additional to those in ppendices D, E, G-L, and Y)
30th May
1. MILITARY DUNKIRK to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) War Office
Great opportunity missed during night when only 3 drifters arrived. No water or bombing. food yet provided on Dunkirk beach for large number of troops. Sporadic
0755/30
2. B.N.L.O. to N.O.I.C. DOVER
From S.N.O. Dunkirk.
Have sent [Captain] Howson take charge La Panne beach under G.H.Q.
T.O.R. 0835/30
3. S.N.O. DUNKIRK to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Troops are concentrated in unlimited numbers just east of Dunkirk beach, on
Bray beach, and at La Panne. Please do your best to distribute
0930/30
4. S.N.O. DUNKIRK to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
I have no M.T.B. and can only communicate with U.K. by French W/T
station or when destroyers are in sight. If conditions remain as at present a desstroyer alongside continuously for embarkation would be a magnificent help. The moment bombing starts all must shove off.
0943/30
5. S.N.O. DUNKIRK to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
If this weather persists I want a ship every half hour.
0950/30
verbatim in D.R., page 10, para. 32.
1 Note This signal is not available but the text of it, as above, is quoted
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APPENDIX Q
SIGNALS RE EVACUATION ON 31st MAY AND
NIGHT OF 31st MAY 1st JUNE
Friday, 31st May
1. VICE-ADMIRAL to Gossamer, Leda, Speedwell, Halcyon, Skipjack, Salamander, Niger,
Ross, Albury, Kellett, Fitzvoy, Sutton, Saltash, Lydd, Dundalk, (R) C.-in-C.
Nore, F.O.I.C. Harwich.
Ships addressed are grouped as follows for special embarkation today Friday.
Group one. Gossamer, Leda, Ross, Albury.
Group two. Halcyon, Skipjack, Speedwell, Dundalk.
Group three. Niger, Salamander, Fitzroy, Sutton.
Spare. Kellett, Saltash, Lydd.
Each ship is to adjust programme forthwith as necessary to rendezvous empty with Senior Officers of groups at W buoy at 2200/31. Object final evacuation of covering force of five thousand troops.
Execution. Groups are to proceed so as to arrive off beach eastward of Dunkirk in following positions vide chart 1872 as close as possible to the shore at 2400/31.
Group One. Bray Dunes Hotel, 5 cables apart.
Group Two. La Panne light 41 cables apart.
Group Three. Niger, Salamander, Rosendael.
Fitzvoy, Sutton, battery longitude 02° 27' E.
Kellet, Saltash, spare ship between Groups One and Three and
Groups One and Two respectively. Lydd is to make rendezvous, and if not required to complete Groups, to lie off Braye.
Troops will be brought off in three fights by waiting motor boats commencing at
0130 or earlier. Maximum speed of embarkation essential. Seven ocean tugs will lie to seaward of minesweepers to take overflow but maximum loading of ships is necessary to ensure complete evacuation. Group One is to return to Sheerness,
Groups Two and Three to Dover. Spare ship to Harwich. Acknowledge.
0400/31
Note: The above signal was amended later-see Appendix Q.18.
2. S.N.O. DUNKIRK to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Every available ship will be required at Dunkirk during next 2 hours to evacuate rest of Army.
0445/31
3. REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Conditions on beach bad. On-shore wind. Whalers capsized.
0651/31
4. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to ADMIRAL [LANDRIAU], Savorgnan de Brazza
Request you will send in all your available destroyers and ships to Dunkirk and to beaches at once.
0819/31
5. ADMIRAL [LANDRIAU] to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
C.-in-C. Dover from French Admiral, Pas de Calais:
This night and tomorrow I continue maximum effort. I request support of aviation on Dunkirk tomorrow as today.
T.O.R. 2104/31
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6. REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) Admiralty very bad owing to freshening on-shore conditions Only small numbers are being are
Majority of boats are broached to and wind. have no crews. Conditions on beach barked even in daylight. Under present any large scale embarkation to form a lee to try to improve only hope of embarking any number conditions. at Will attempt to beach ship from beach is quite impracticable. Motor is Dunkirk. boats cannot get close Consider
1035/31
7. S.N.O. DUNKIRK to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Your 0855. We have been continuously and heavily bombarded and they which are necessary for the flow of troops.
gradually finding the range of our loading berth. I would rather only enter ships are
1044/31
8. REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Dunkirk our only real hope. Can guns shelling pier from westward be bombed and silenced.
1105/31
9. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to Saltash, Queen of Thanet, Westward Ho, Devonia, Plinlimmon,
Sheerness. Brighton Queen, Niger, Dundalk, Fitzroy, Speedwell, N.O.I.C. Margate, C.S.
Ships carrying out Sheerness-La Panne ferry are now to run to Dunkerque beach and Margate instead. This service is to be maintained as long as possible while conforming to my 0400/31 [i.e. Appendix Q.1.].
1114/31
SIGNALS RE EVACUATION ON 31ST MAY AND NIGHT OF 31st MAY-1sr JUNE
10. ADMIRALTY to REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) V.A. Dover, S.N.O. Dunkirk
A paddle minesweeper suggests that much time could be saved if she puts her bows ashore on rising tide and she is then used as a bridge for deeper draught ships coming to her stern.
1134/31
11. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Admiralty's 1134:
Act on this if you judge conditions suitable.¹
1151/31
12. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) S.N.O. Dunkirk
Officers and men of beach parties have returned to Dover under intructions from Dunkirk. All repeat all beach parties must be retained to the last.
1229/31
13. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to Worcester
Land them as allocated and then continue evacuation from La Panne.
Embark beach parties and proceed when ready by Route X with all despatch.
1308/31
14. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Fresh beach parties are being sent in Worcester and have been allocated to beaches.
1405/31
I Note: The minesweeper Devonia was beached at about. 1600.
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15. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to DESTROYERS (R) R.A. Dover
When there is room in Dunkirk harbour destroyers are to enter there in preference to beaches. R.A. Dover pass to S.N.O. Dunkirk.
1910/31
16. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) S.N.O. Dunkirk
Army wish to recommence evacuation at 2030. Instruct boats and ships to close beaches at this time.
1640/31
17. REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Weather off beaches now good. Many more boats should come into use again as tide rises. General movement of troops to westward towards Dunkirk. No petrol supply yet and many motor boats are getting short off La Panne and Bray. Movement from Dunkirk continues. Great air activity.
1707/31
Note: Actually, drifters with petrol arrived at 1815/31.
18. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to Gossamer, Halcyon, Niger, Lydd
My 0400/31 [i.e. Appendix Q.1]. Cancel words " final' and " covering
Cancel positions off beaches. Embarkation will take place from beach between long.
02° 29'E., and long. 02° 36' E.¹ Ships are to be evenly spread along this beach in order of Groups from east to west, Two, One, Three. First flight will leave beach at 0030 repetition 0030. Lydd take place of Saltash. Senior officers of Groups pass to remaining ships and acknowledge.
1904/31
I Note: Between Zuydcoote Sanatorium and 1 mile east of La Panne.
[See also next signal].
19. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to SHIPS & AUTHORITIES NORE & DOVER COMMANDS
Military now desire that tonight's special evacuation should take place from beaches covered by 1 and 2 [?Groups] starting at 0030/1. Groups should be closed up to conform to this. Embark naval personnel from beaches 1 and 2 if practicable.
Embarkation of French will continue tomorrow Saturday from the harbour and from
Malo beach by British and French Ships. The final evacuation of the B.E.F. is is expected on the night 1st/2nd June. R.A. Dover acknowledge.
1920/31
20. D.19 [Keith] to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
V.A. Dover, Captain Tennant, from R.A. Dover. Impossible to embark except
Dunkirk and beaches immediately east.
1929/31
21. S.N.O. DUNKIRK to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
No ships for the French and us. Please despatch.
2235/31
22. GENERAL LLOYD to DIRECTOR OF MILITARY OPERATIONS
Following is new plan:
General Alexander has been placed in command of final phase of evacuation.
Composition of force not known. Tonight, the special transport force designed for lifting last flight of 4,000 is being concentrated on 2 eastern beaches. Tomorrow efforts are to be concentrated on French evacuation. It is impossible now to say how long this will take, but Alexander Force remains till last. V.A. Dover will provide maximum capacity for Alexander on beach just east of Dunkirk on night
1st/2nd June, or later if necessary details being arranged between Admiral Wake-
Walker and Alexander. Naval Liaison Officer is being provided at Alexander's H.Q.
2309/31
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APPENDIX R
SIGNALS RE EVACUATION ON 1st JUNE
AND NIGHT OF 1st-2nd JUNE
Saturday, 1st June
1. REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Dunkirk road.
Parachute mines are being dropped all over west of Bray. Request sweep of
0047/1
2. REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) Admiralty dangerous area westward. reason, and mining, consider any beach work
Yesterday ships off Bray For were this under fire. Today's shorter front will bring too costly and evacuation must be confined to Dunkirk. Small craft will be moved westward at dawn.
0235/1
3. VICE-ADMIRAL, Sharpshooter DOVER to REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) Halcyon, Skipjack, Speedwell,
Troops from La Panne now marching towards Dunkirk. Act accordingly.
0306/1
4. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER
We must take full advantage of low visibility to use beaches. Keep me informed on this point.
0630/1
5. VICE-ADMIRAL, Dunkirk DOVER to GENERAL ALEXANDER, DUNKIRK (R) R.A. Dover, S.N.O.
On the likely assumption that complete evacuation will be ordered tonight the problem beach. of transport makes it essential to use both sides of harbour, pier and eastern
I am planning on these lines and for evacuation to start at 2200/1.
0951/1 (as amended by 1044/1)
6. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to DESTROYERS
All destroyers are to return to harbour forthwith.
1345/1
7. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to C.-IN-C. NORE, N.O.I.C. HARWICH, COMMODORE in CHARGE,
SHEERNESS, N.O.I.C. RAMSGATE, 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th M/S Flotillas
All available ships operating under V.A. Dover of the minesweeping flotillas addressed, are required to assist in evacuation tonight Saturday.
Ships to sail to arrive off the beach between Dunkirk and a point 11 miles east, at
2200/1. Ships which have not D.G. equipment are not to sail. Ships report forthwith whether they can comply.
1510/1
8. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to GENERAL ALEXANDER, S.N.O. DUNKIRK. C.-IN-C. NORTHERN
NAVAL FORCES (R) Admiralty
Evacuation will take place tonight Saturday from
(A) Beach betwween Dunkirk and 11 miles to the eastward, between 2100/1 and
0300/2, for 9,000 men.
(B) East Pier, between 2100/1 and 0330/2, for 7,000 men.
(C) East side inside harbour, between 2200/1 and 0300/2, for 1,000 men.
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All naval personnel are to be withdrawn this Saturday night.
Reference (B), time of termination of this evacuation may be extended and will be signalled.
1609/1
9. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to DESTROYERS
Following destroyers are required for duty tonight.
Remainder revert to 21 hours notice for steam
Esk, Codrington, Icarus, Windsor, Venomous, Winchelsea, Whitshed, Sabre, Shikari.
1711/1
and later
10. Destroyers named in my 1711 will be addressed Force K.
1745/1
SIGNALS RE EVACUATION ON 1ST JUNE AND NIGHT OF 1ST/2ND JUNE
11. S.N.O. DUNKIRK to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Things are getting very hot for ships. Over 100 bombers on ships near here since 0530. Many casualties.
Have directed that no ships sail during daylight. Evacuation by transports therefore ceases at 0300. If perimeter holds, will complete evacuation tomorrow
Sunday night, including most French. General concurs.
1754/1
12. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to FORCE K (R) R.A. Dover
Destroyers are to proceed in pairs at hourly intervals to berth on east pier Dunkirk harbour, returning to Dover when loaded.
If no vacant berth, V.A. Dover and next pair to be informed, and the destroyers to assist at beach instead.
The personnel vessels will also be berthing at east pier and have priority.
Destroyers to leave Dunkirk vicinity not later than 0300/2, Route X. Route Z
may be used during dark.
First pair to arrive Dunkirk 2200.
Pairs: Windsor, Icarus.
Codrington, Sabre.
Shikari, Esk.
Winchelsea, Whitshed.
Caution is necessary owing to wrecks in Dunkirk harbour.
1810/1
13. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) S.N.O. Dunkirk
Enemy action bombing and shell fire make it impossible for personnel ships enter harbour in daylight.
1859/1
14. AIR MINISTRY to FIGHTER COMMAND, BOMBER COMMAND, COASTAL COMMAND, BACK C.
B.E.F., WAR OFFICE, ADMIRALTY, VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Confirming conversation between C.-in-C. and D.H.O.X. 153 1/6.
Situation at Dunkirk.
Two divisions French territorials reduced strength still to be evacuated. Evacuation will continue in any event until tomorrow morning. Strong continuous patrols should therefore be carried out over Dunkirk and beaches from 0430 to 0830
hours 2/6.
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still remains evacuation will recommence 1700 evening. If so, strong continuous
Last boat in the morning will leave Dunkirk in the before 0700 hours. If part of garrison patrols should be carried out over area from to 2100 hours, when operations hours of darkness. Fighter patrols out over area in area during will terminate night 1st/2nd June. should Night fighters be routed should patrol same ships are working between N. Foreland and Dunkirk, and on return journey should fly low on the same routeing to give vessels maximum protection against low flying bomb and machine gun attack.
1930/1
15. ADMIRALTY to REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER STRAITS, S.N.O. DUNKIRK (R) V.A. Dover
(A) Should there be a channel which it is possible to use during daylight hours, from 2130 tonight Saturday until 0700 tomorrow Sunday.
it is intended that evacuation from Dunkirk should proceed continuously
(B) Continuous air protection will be provided from daylight tomorrow Sunday until 0830 by fighters, and from 0830 until 1100 by Coastal Command.
(C) It will be decided tomorrow Sunday forenoon in the light of the naval and night. military situation as to whether evacuation is to continue tomorrow Sunday
(D) It may also be necessary to carry out evacuation from 1730 tomorrow Sunday until dark, should evacuation in daylight still be possible.
(E) From the above it will be seen that there will be no ships proceeding to Dunkirk between 0700 and 1730 tomorrow Sunday.
(F) Request you will inform Admiral Abrial and General Alexander of the above arrangements.
(G) Should it be impossible to use any of the 3 Channels from Dunkirk owing to shell (R) shell fire from coast batteries you are to inform Admiralty
....
T.O.D. 2021/1
16. ADMIRALTY to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
(a) Embarkation of troops from Dunkirk is to proceed continuously from 2130
today Saturday until 0700 tomorrow Sunday.
(b) Strong and continuous fighter protection will be provided from 0430 until
0830 tomorrow Sunday.
(c) Protection by Coastal Command will be provided from 0830 until 1100.
(d) It is hoped that the evacuation may be completed tonight but should this not be night. possible, you should be prepared for further evacuation tomorrow Sunday
(e) It may be necessary to carry out evacuation from 1730 tomorrow Sunday in addition to the night evacuation.
(f) Should it be decided that the conditions are such that evacuation cannot be carried out between 0300 tomorrow Sunday and 0700 tomorrow Sunday, you will be informed.
T.O.D. 2025/1
T.O.R. 2044/1
17. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to S.N.O. DUNKIRK
cease at 0300.
Evacuation tonight Saturday from west end of beach and from harbour only, to destroyers will enter harbour.
Can embark about 9,000 from beach if weather remains calm. Lighters and
2045/1
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18. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to ADMIRALTY, S.N.O. C.-IN-C. NORTHERN NAVAL FORCES
GENERAL ALEXANDER, DUNKIRK
My 1609/1 [Appx. R.8] and S.N.O. Dunkirk 1754/1 [Appx. R.11]:
Casualties to shipping are now being caused by heavy artillery. All shipping has been ordered to withdraw before daylight tomorrow Sunday.
2214/1
19. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to ADMIRALTY
A.M. 2025/1 [Appx. R.16] paras. (a) to (f), S.N.O. Dunkirk 1754/1 stating
General concurs that evacuation for transports is to cease at 0300:
Channels to Dunkirk now all under fire of German batteries. New battery came into action this evening, suspending traffic on only remaining daylight route, namely X, maintaining heavy barrage, sinking transports Mona's Queen and
Brighton Queen1 and a trawler in the fairway near No. 5 buoy.
French destroyer nearby turned back Royal Daffodil and " Royal Scot' [?Royal
Sovereign]. Eight transports have now been lost and eight disabled. Crews of others difficult to keep on service.
The above facts coupled with recent naval losses and also military losses by drowning have convinced me that any attempt to continue evacuation during the day is unwise. Permission is therefore requested in accordance with A.M. 2021/1
[Appx. R.15] para. (G) to withdraw all forces at 0300 until the following 2329/1 night.
Sunday, 2nd June
20. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to S.N.O. DUNKIRK
Admiralty has directed that evacuation by personnel steamers from Dunkirk pier shall continue until 0700.
0055/2
21. ADMIRALTY to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) R.A. Dover Straits, S.N.O. Dunkirk
Your 2329/1
(a) Evacuation up to 0700 in accordance with Admiralty telegram 2025/1 to
V.A. Dover, and 2021/1 to R.A. Dover Straits and S.N.O. Dunkirk, is to be carried out using destroyers only.
(b) Destroyers to be ready to open fire on any batteries.
(c) If further experience shows that the channel is prohibitively dangerous due to gunfire, evacuation by day is to cease and Admiralty informed immediately.
0115/2
22. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to FORCE K
Evacuation by destroyers is to continue until 0700 from Dunkirk harbour. Transports are to leave Dunkirk at 0300. Destroyers inform transports. Fire of shore batteries should be returned.
0125/2
23. Winchelsea to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Your 0055 and your 1729/1 not passed to S.N.O. Dunkirk.
0416/2
24. S.N.O. DUNKIRK to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) Admiralty, War Office
Your 1609/1/6 [Appendix R.8] not received until 0430. Large proportion naval personnel evacuated. Estimated approximately 20,000 British and French evacuated, greater (proportion?) being French.
I No transports were sunk by gunfire on 1st June. The Mona's Queen was sunk by magnetic mine on 29th May the A.B/V Mona's Isle was straddled by shore guns on 1st June and sustained some damage. The minesweeper Brighton Queen was sunk by aircraft on 1st June. The minesweeper Sandown came under fire of
Nieuport guns on 31st May.
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There remain to be evacuated night 2/3 probably 5,000 British and approximately
30,000 French.
Request M.A/S boats. Sappers, General, S.N.O.
Request more transport for tomorrow's operation than was provided for tonight.
personnel (will leave?) 2300 hours.
T.O.R. 0704/2
25. GENERAL LLOYD to WAR OFFICE M.O.4
Information is difficult to obtain and often contradictory. General Martel reports little pressure on his front yesterday but there is less reliable evidence to show that pressure on some points elsewhere was severe.
Most personnel evacuated last night were from pier. Shell fire on beach was apparently bad as have been given names of 3 officers killed there.
Estimated numbers so far reported landed Dover and Ramsgate since midnight
10,600 of which about 1/3 French.
Three personnel ships and many smaller craft not reported 0800 hours.
Numbers remaining 458 area impossible estimate. Might be in region 2,000
British.
0815/2
APPENDIX S
SIGNALS RE DELIBERATE ATTACKS ON HOSPITAL SHIPS ON 2nd JUNE
Sunday, 2nd June
1. DUNKIRK to DOVER W/T [Sent en clair]
Wounded situation acute. Hospital ships should enter during day.
Geneva Convention will be honourably observed. It is felt that the enemy will refrain from attack.
0730/2
2. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to ADMIRALTY
Hospital carriers Worthing and Paris have been deliberately bombed and severely damaged identity. today by Germans in circumstances admitting of no mistake of their
2016/2
APPENDIX T
SIGNALS RE THE EVACUATION OF THE BRITISH
REAR GUARD ON NIGHT 2nd/3rd JUNE
Sunday, 2nd June
1. H.M.S. LYDD to REAR-ADMIRAL (R) V.A. Dover, Force K, Minesweepers
Brigadier tells me that C.-in-C. says it is essential that rear guard B.E.F. embarks from beaches east of mole on account of French congestion on mole. Considerable number of British troops still on mole. Military are (? expecting) further arrivals there. Rear guard expects to arrive on beach by 0230.
0040/2
2. S.N.O. DUNKIRK to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) War Office
About 5,000 British remain Sporting chance of embarking tonight. Maximum number of fast motor boats at 2130 at inner end of long pier would assist.
T.O.R. 0830/2
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3. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to DESTROYERS AND MINESWEEPERS
The final evacuation is staged for tonight, and the Nation looks to the Navy to see this through.
I want every ship to report as soon as possible whether she is fit to meet the call which has been made on our courage and endurance.
1052/2
4. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to DESTROYERS, PADDLE SWEEPERS, PERSONNEL VESSELS (R)
S.N.O. Dunkirk
Evacuation tonight 2nd June will be from Dunkirk harbour, ships berthing on east pier.
Following berths established if required (?) from north to south:
Berth A: from lighthouse to trawler wreck.
B: from wreck to gap in pier.
"
C: from gap in wall to hut at end of pier.
"
Berths
D&E: smaller berths extending to the inner end of pier.
In addition, berth on east side of east pier. This berth will not normally be used unless all inside berths are occupied.
Pier master will direct berthing from cast pier, and ships entering will be guided by a motor boat.
Ships are to work special brows and ladders which will be supplied at Dover, and have boxes ready to form steps
Intention is to keep berths A to E constantly filled.
1430/2
5. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to DESTROYERS
My 1430/2. Destroyers are to sail to arrive at Dunkirk as follows:
2100-Shikari and Sabre.
2130-Venomous.
2200-Windsor.
2230-Icarus.
2300-Winchelsea.
2330-Esk.
2400-Vanquisher.
0030-Codrington.
0100-Express.
0130-Vivacious¹.
0200-Whitshed.
0230-Malcolm.
Acknowledge.
1715/2
SIGNALS RE THE EVACUATION OF THE BRITISH REAR GUARD ON NIGHT
2ND/3RD JUNE
Sunday, 2nd June-contd.
6. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to MINESWEEPERS (R) C.-in-C. Nore, F.O.I.C. Harwich, Cdre.
i/c Sheerness
Ships evacuating tonight Sunday are to sail to arrive off Dunkirk as follows:
From Margate: 2100 to 2230.
From Sheerness 2230 to 2359.
From Dover: 0001 to 0130.
From Harwich 0130 to 0200.
I Vivacious had, however, been detailed to take part in a blocking operation.
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Times of arrival of ships in each group to be staggered.
boat. Red Very's light stops entry. Green Very's light allows entry.
Ships to berth at inner end of eastern arm as directed by traffic control motor
1548/2
7. S.N.O. DUNKIRK to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) Admiralty
B.E.F. evacuated. Returning now.
2330/2
APPENDIX U
SIGNALS RE EVACUATION ON 3rd JUNE
Monday, 3rd June
1. AIR MINISTRY to FIGHTER COMMAND, COASTAL COMMAND, BACK VIOLET, V.A. Dover (R)
Admiralty, War Office
X.334 3/6.
This signals confirms arrangements made by telephone for providing fighter protection for Dunkirk and shipping in evacuation over the period 1930 hours
3rd June to 0800 hours 4th June.
Coastal Command to provide protection for shipping between Dover and Dunkirk during period 1930 hours till dark.
Fighter Command to maintain continuous patrol-strength one Blenheim fighter-over Dunkirk area during hours of darkness.
Fighter protection to be provided over Dunkirk area and shipping in the channel from 0430 hours to 0800 hours 4th June, protection to be provided by Fighter
Command followed by Coastal Command; times to be concerted with C-in-C.
concerned by Back Violet.
1850/3
APPENDIX V
SIGNAL RE THE DECISION TO TERMINATE THE
EVACUATION AFTER THE NIGHT OF 3rd-4th JUNE
Monday, 3rd June
1. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to ADMIRALTY (R) C.-in-C. Nore
After nine days of operations of a nature unprecedented in naval warfare, which followed on two weeks of intense strain, commanding officers, officers and ships companies are at the end of their tether.
I therefore view a continuance of the demands made by evacuation with the utmost concern as likely to strain to breaking pcint the endurance of officers and men.
this state of affairs in the ships under my command, and I consider it would be
I should fail in my duty did I not represent to Their Lordships the existence of unfortunate, after the magnificent manner in which officers and of the surviving that ships have faced heavy loss and responded to every call made men upon them, human endurance.
they should be subjected to a test which I feel may be beyond the limit of and the strongest possible manner that fresh forces should be used for these operations,
If therefore evacuation has to be continued after tonight I would emphasise in any consequent delay in their execution should be accepted.
1344/3
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2. ADMIRALTY (1ST SEA LORD) to B.N.L.O. MARCEAU (R) V.A. Dover
Pass to Admiral Darlan from 1st Sea Lord.
I urge most strongly that evacuation be completed tonight, as after nine days of continuous work of this nature officers and men of both H.M. Ships and merchant ships are completely exhausted. Request early confirmation that evacuation will be completed tonight, and number to be evacuated.
1512/3
3. B.N.L.O. MARCEAU to ADMIRALTY (1st SEA LORD), VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
French Admiralty agree that evacuation should be terminated tonight, if possible, and estimate approximately 30,000 men remaining.
In French opinion, only competent authorities are now Admiral Abrial and V.A.
Dover.
Captain de Revoir¹, and officer from V.A. Dover are en route Dunkirk to inform
Admiral Abrial of plans for termination evacuation. These officers should keep
V.A. Dover informed of numbers involved as French Admiralty unable to communicate Dunkirk.
1651/3
APPENDIX W
SIGNALS RE THE BUILD-UP OF SHIPS
FOR THE NIGHT OF 3rd/4th JUNE
I. DESTROYERS
Monday, 3rd June
1. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to DESTROYERS, MINESWEEPERS, AUXILIARY VESSELS
I hoped and believed that last night would see us through but the French who were covering the retirement of the British rearguard had to repel a strong German attack and so were unable to send their troops to the pier in time to be embarked.
We cannot leave our Allies in the lurch and I must call on all officers and men detailed for further evacuation tonight to let the world see that we never let down our ally.
The approach will be made later and the retirement earlier. The night protection of our fighters which stopped all bombing of the harbour last night will be repeated.
1009/3
[Here see Appendices Y.18, Y.19 and Y.22.]
V. DISPOSITION OF SHIPS
2. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to FORCE K, MINESWEEPERS, Locust, Guillemot, Kingfisher
Dunkirk evacuation tonight Monday.
From East
Pier by personnel vessels, destroyers and paddle minesweepers.
From West pier
New outer port by other minesweepers, corvettes, skoots and French vessels.
Inner harbour
Drifters and small craft.
All ships to leave by 0230/4. Locust will remain outside entrance receiving loads ferried out by small boats. Tugs will be available outside Dunkirk.
1440/3
I French Naval Attaché.
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APPENDIX x
SIGNALS RE EVACUATION ON 4th JUNE
Tuesday, 4th June
1. ADMIRALTY to C.-IN-C. HOME FLEET, PORTSMOUTH, VICE-ADMIRAL, C.-IN-C. DOVER, V.A.S., C.-IN-C. ROSYTH,
C.-IN-C. NORE, C.-IN-C. WESTERN APPROACHES,
C.S.2, C.S.
Operation Dynamo now completed.
1423/4
APPENDIX Y
SIGNALS RE THE EVACUATION OF FRENCH
AND BELGIAN TROOPS
Wednesday, 29th May
1. ADMIRALTY to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) N.O.I.C. Ramsgate
There are a certain number of Belgian troops at La Panne who ask permission to embark in British ships in order to join Allies. As we are using Belgian ships and crews for our own embarkation this request must be acceded to and instructions should be given accordingly.
1347/29
2. S.N.O. DUNKIRK to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) Admiralty
Bombing of beaches and Dunkirk pier has now commenced without opposition from fighters. If they hit Dunkirk pier embarkation will become very jammed.
Beach at La Panne covered with troops congregating in large numbers. Very slow emarkbation taking place from eastern beach. The French staff at Dunkirk feel strongly that they are defending Dunkirk for us to evacuate which is largely true.
1358/29
Note The above signal was made by S.N.O. Dunkirk when he was in the
Express off La Panne.
Friday, 31st May
3. ADMIRALTY to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER, REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER STRAITS, S.N.O.
Dunkirk.
The policy of H.M. Govt. is that both British and French troops be given equal opportunities for being evacuated in British ships and boats.
0104/31
4. S.N.O. DUNKIRK to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) Admiralty, R.A. Dover
Am now receiving a number of Frenchmen. I have at present raised no objection to their embarking in British ships and am allowing them to do so.
0638/31
Saturday, 1st June
5. SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR to C.-IN-C. 1ST CORPS
You will appreciate importance from point of view of future Anglo-French relations I embarking as large a proportion of French as is humanly possible today.
am sure that we can count upon you to help us in this.
0131/1
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6. WAR OFFICE to MADELON (R) British Commander, Dunkirk
Following for General Weygand from C.I.G.S.
All evidence, naval and military, shows that every effort must be made to complete evacuation tonight. Strongly urge that Admiral Abrial be instructed to co-operate in this effort in the interest of our two Armies.
Only remaining channel now coming under fire of German guns, which will put an end to all evacuation by day indefinitely.
1330/1
7. C.I.G.S. to S.N.O. DUNKIRK
Following for General Alexander.
We do not order any fixed moment for evacuation. You are to hold on as long as possible in order that the maximum number of French and British may be evacuated. Impossible from here to judge local situation. In close co-operation with
Admiral Abrial you must act in this matter on your own judgement.
1729/1
8. S.N.O. DUNKIRK to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER FOR C.I.G.S.
Ref. 1858 from C.I.G.S.
Withdrawal now proceeding according to plan. Shall have certain reserves here tomorrow to assist French. Intend to complete evacuation tomorrow by midnight.
2315/1
SIGNALS RE THE EVACUATION OF FRENCH AND BELGIAN TROOPS
9. S.N.O. DUNKIRK to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) Admiralty
Reference S.N.O.'s 2315 from General [Alexander];
Request again maximum number transports for British and French at 2130
June 2nd.
It is intended that all British shall be evacuated by midnight. Request M.A/S.B.
if possible for General at 2300.
0400/2
Sunday, 2nd June
10. FRENCH ADMIRAL PAS DE CALAIS to ADMIRAL, C.-IN-C. DOVER
Message received Savorgnan:
Received new orders from French Admiralty to try resume evacuation by daytime. I ask opinion Admiral Dunkirk. Do you intend to operate by daytime as well as night.
0525/2
11. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to FRENCH ADMIRAL PAS DE CALAIS (Pass via Savorgnan)
Your 0525. No. By night only.
0811/2
12. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to S.N.O. DUNKIRK, ADMIRAL Du NORD (R) Admiralty
Following are the arrangements for final evacuation British and French tonight
Sunday.
Maximum numbers of transports, destroyers and minesweepers will be employed to evacuate from pier and harbour; the first ships arriving at 2100 the remainder following at close intervals. In addition French are making own arrangements for embarking from beach and west pier in new harbour.
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Transport for General will be sent as you asked for.
as pier master with details of plan. Good luck to you all.
Arrange for Lewis to direct ships at entrance again. Clouston' is coming over
1251/2
13. S.N.O. to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) War Office
French still maintain front line except for front east of Bergues where the Germans have penetrated 2 miles on a 2 mile front. Counter attack being made at 1500. In port, no movement. Present situation hopeful.
1538/2
and later
14.
Military situation: French counter-attack postponed until 2000. Remainder of front quiet. Bombers will probably be (playing?) evening (hymn?).
1840/2
15. ADMIRAL NORD to ADMIRAL DOVER
Part One. If during night of 2nd/3rd June 30,000 men can be evacuated, I
hope to be able to try on the night of 3rd/4th June to withdraw the 35,000 men who are defending the bridgehead.
Part Two. In order to embark these troops quickly after retirement, numerous boats will be required along east pier, Embecquetage, and Quai Felix Faure; also boats and small craft to embark 6,000 men on the beach between Malo-les-Bains and Malo Terminus.
Part Three. This evening all British officers will leave Dunkirk but the help of
British naval Officers will be essential during the night of 3rd/4th June to direct
British ships.
Part Four. If this programme could be carried out, the blocking of harbour could take place at the end of the night of 3rd/4th June.² I will keep you and
Rear-Admiral Dover Straits advised of my intentions.
Part Five. I shall require help of British fast motor boats to assist in the conduct of aged. operations of evacuation, a great number of French fast motor boats being dam-
1610/1
16. S.N.O. DUNKIRK to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Have promised French I will press for shipping for them tomorrow night when they hope to evacuate 15,000. Reply Admiral Nord.
1735/2
17. WAR OFICE to GENERAL ALEXANDER (R) S.N.O. Dunkirk
Understand from French that another night will be required to complete the evacuation altogether. If British troops are entirely evacuated tonight, conclude this is with concurrence of Admiral Nord.
2037/2
Monday, 3rd June
18. REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER in M.A/S.B.10 to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Four ships now alongside east pier but no French troops.
[Here see Appendix Y.22].
0030/3
I Seaplane tender 243, in which Cdr. Clouston was taking passage, was bombed en 2 route and sunk. Cdr. J. C. Clouston, R.N., was lost.
See Appendix Z.3.
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19. REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Plenty of ships cannot get troops.
0115/3
and later
Ships in harbour will not be filled by 0300. Am returning to Dover. Waiting
20.
outside.
0200/3
21. CAPTAIN D.20 [Express] to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Ordered to return. No troops.
0250/3
22. ADMIRAL NORD to ADMIRAL LANDRIAU, Pass to Admiral Dover
2140/2/6.
Primo.
Enemy attacked yesterday from East Berghes [?Bergues] and again today and advanced as far as Teteghen.
We have counter-attacked and regained ground. Counter-attack will continue tomorrow.
Secundo. On bridgehead partial attack has been repulsed.
Tertio. Enemy has occupied Berghes [?Bergues] without advancing further.
Quarto.
General Jansenne killed.
Quinto. Last British elements have embarked.
Sexto.
As attacks most probable today, situation concerning munitions may become critical and may oblige evacuation troops to which (group undeciphered) embarkation of all advanced troops (group undeciphered) and obtainable.
Note: The above signal was timed 2140/2/6, and was passed to V.A. Dover, with the following addition.
Admiral Landriau understands that this attack explains delay in bringing French troops to the pier.
French destroyers Bouclier and Flore delayed for one hour forty. Admiral
Landriau begs on account of delay to send if possible more fighters this morning.
0403/3/6
[Here see Appendix W.1].
23. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to ADMIRAL NORD (R) French Admiral in harbour
My intentions for tonight 3rd/4th are to provide a maximum effort with available remaining ships between 2230/3 and 0230/4.
We shall send ships to entire length of eastern pier as fast as possible capable of accommodation for 14,000 men. We will assist with ships at the western pier in the
Avant Port to the extent of accommodation for 5,000 men. In addition, French ships will be responsible for evacuation from the Malo beach, Quai Felix Faure, and the New Avant Port for which I cannot estimate numbers.
I will land officers and men on the eastern pier. A British M.T.B. will be at your disposal from 2200.
I would be deeply grateful if special arrangements could be made to evacuate as many British wounded as possible in return for the British effort on behalf of the
French Army.
1108/3
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APPENDIX Z
APPENDIX Z
SIGNALS RE OPERATION C.K.
THE BLOCKING OF DUNKIRK INNER HARBOUR
Sunday, 2nd June
1. S.N.O. DUNKIRK to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
night. He will signal if their placing to postponed.
Admiral Nord requests that blockships is will be arrive at entrance at 0300 tomorrow
0405/2
2. ADMIRALTY to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER, REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER STRAITS, S.N.O.
DUNKIRK
My 1600/31st May, not to S.N.O. Dunkirk. Operation is to be carried forces sailing from the Downs about 1900 today Sunday. E.T.A. Dunkirk roads out,
0200 3rd June.
Final order to block is to be given by Captain Dangerfield who will enter Dunkirk ahead of forces and consult with Admiral Nord as necessary.
Owing to the tide, blockships cannot enter Dunkirk harbour after 0300 on night
2nd/3rd June.
1300/2
3. ADMIRALTY to S.N.O. DUNKIRK (R) V.A. Dover, R.A. Dover Straits
French now state that following has been received from Admiral Nord.
"Evacuation will not be completed during the night of 2nd/3rd. Blocking of
Dunkirk must not take place for the moment".
We hope, however, to complete evacuation tonight and blockships are being sent. Captain Dangerfield has orders to proceed to Dunkirk in advance of blockships and get in touch with Admiral Nord and arrange time of blocking with him.
1552/2
[Here see Appendix Y.15].
Monday, 3rd June
4. Vivacious to ADMIRALTY (R) VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Operation C.K. completed. Two blockships¹ sunk between breakwater, but regret obstruction of channel not achieved.
T.O.R. 0445/3
I The two blockships were the Westcove and Edvard Nissen. The third blockship, the Holland, was lost en route.
5. ADMIRALTY to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER, REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER STRAITS
My 1300/2 [Appx. Z.2]. Operation is to be repeated tonight June 3rd, forces sailing from the downs about 2000 today Monday. E.T.A. Dunkirk roads 1158/3 0130/4.
RESTRICTED
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INDEX
References are to pages.
A.5, (Belgian), 107n. 29.
Abrial, Abel Admiral, 12, 51, 61, 68, 85, 96, 105-7, 113, 115, 116, 120.
Tasman, 20,
Abukir, Adam, Lt. sunk, Gen. 28. Sir R., 18 (organises Dunkirk bridgehead), 26, 35.
Advance, 53.
Adventuress, 60n.
Aegir, 91.
Aidie, 71n, 95 (sunk).
Ahola, 71n.
Air, (see Royal Air Force): cover for evacuation ships, 5; co-operation with B.E.F., 7;
co-operation with Navy, 123; German ordered to concentrate attacks on shipping, 83.
Aircraft, Naval operating under Coastal Command, XIII.
Albury, 28n, 44, 53-4, 86, 97, 107n, 109, 114n, 116, 119.
A.L.C.3, 52.
A.L.C.5, 47, 52 (rushed by French troops).
A.L.C.4, 51, damaged.
A.L.C.8, 52, 75n.
A.L.C.15, 47, 51, 75n.
A.L.C.16, 45 (sunk), 52.
A.L.C.17, 45, 52 (breaks down).
A.L.C.18, 52 (damaged).
Alcmaria, 71n.
Aldis, Capt. T., 108.
Alexander, Maj.-Gen. Hon. H.R.L.G., 66 (assumes command), 68, 84, 85, 96 (to decide when evacuation must end), 98, 103, 105, 108 (embarks),
Alice, 20, 29, 30 (abandoned).
Alphacca, 101.
Amazone, 29n.
Ambleve, 60.
A.M.C.3, 71n, 75n.
Amiral du Nord, see Abrial, Adm.
Amulree, 71n, 74 (sunk).
Anderson, Lieut. C. C., 67.
Andora, 71n.
Angèle Marie, 62n, 73n.
Angler II, 32n, 47n.
Ankh, 71n, 74 damaged.
Anna Marguerite, 73n.
Anna Marie, 73.
Anthony, 20n, 23, 24n, 27, 30, 42, 47n, 53, 54n, 55, 64 (damaged), 80.
Archangel, 19, 28.
Argyllshive, sunk, 85.
Arley, 13n, 39, 44.
Aronia, 71n.
Arras, 62, 69.
Arras, lost, 6.
Aura, lost, 100.
Autocarrier, 114n, 118.
Balloons, 75, 84.
Balquhain, 72n.
Barbara Jean, 71n, 95 (sunk).
Barker, Lt.-Gen. M. G. H., 2.
Base Party, British Naval, embarks, 102.
Basilisk, 61, 86, 90-91 (sunk).
Bat, 63.
Bathelemy General, 120.
Beach parties, 21, 49, 65, 70, 77, 79-83.
Beaches embarkation begins, 17, 22 allotted to troops, 18; organised, 23, 31n, 75n all ships diverted to, 23, 24; first supplies reach, 26; weather affects embarkation, difficulties, 57, 81; crowded with troops, 58; difficulties of control, 58; marked by
36, 48, 69-70; development of evacuation from, 54, 60; changing situation causes lights, 58-9; no ships off, 59-60; strewn with motor transport, 69; 30,000 troops
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INDEX
await embarkation, 82; surf stops embarkation, 82; evacuation from beaches and harbour compared, 124;
Bray, 23, 28, 29, 31 (bombed), 36, 42n (bombed), 50, 52, 58-60, 69, 71, 78-82.
Coxyde, 26.
doned), 83 (Devonia used as pier), 86.
La Panne, 23, 26, 27-28, 30-32, 42n (bombed), 46-7, 50, 52, 58-60, 66, 70, 75-83 (aban-
Malo, 23, 27, 31, 71-2, 84, 101.
Zuydcoote, 27, 31.
Beaching boats, See small craft.
Beal, 47.
Beatrice Maud, 60, 114n, 118 (towed to Dover), 120.
Beckwith-Smith, Brig. M. B., 66.
Belgium invaded, 1; Belgium Army bad news of, 1; withdraws 2, 12; collapses, 15
craft, 73, 86.
Belgians, King of 6, 19 (surrenders); Belgian troops sink Viewfinder, 53; Belgian fishing
Ben and Lucy, 71m, 73.
Benlawers, 11.
Ben-My-Chree, in collision, 110.
Bennett, S/Lt. P. H.E. Wounded, 74.
Bernadette, 92.
Berthon, Capt. E. L. 90 (two ships sunk under him).
Biarrits, 19, 28.
Biddulph, Act. Com. M. A. 0., 101.
Bideford: damaged, 45-6, 52; ashore off Bray, 58 calls for towing ropes, 61.
Bill, Lt. R. 39, 44 (restores order).
Billotte, General, 1, 3, 6.
Black, Lt. Cdr. A. R. M., died of wounds, 10.
Black Arrow, 60n.
Blackburn Rovers, 34n, 38 (sinking of), 110 (sunk).
Blanchard, General, 1, 11, 13, 14, 19, 26.
Blount, Air V.M., C. H., 4.
Blyskawica, 34, 42, 69.
Board of Trade Officials, 94.
Boatkeepers, lack of, 60, 81.
Boats, See Small Craft.
Bobeli, abandoned, 53; sunk, 55.
Bonny Heather, 60n, 120.
Bornrif, 20n, 24, 114n, 116-7.
Botanic, 13.
Bouclier, 62n, 69, 107n, 109.
Boulogne, evacuated, 8-10.
Bounty, 66, 71n, 83.
Bourrasque, sunk, 62-3.
Boy Roy, 23n, 31 (damaged).
Boyle, Cdr. R. C., 44.
Brandaris, 20n, 24.
Branlebas, 62n, 63.
Bray. See Beaches.
Brighton Belle, 23n, 27, 31 (sunk).
Brighton Queen, sunk, 92.
Britannic, 72n.
British Expeditionary Force; movements 10th May-4th June, XIV; reaches Dyle R., 1;
withdraws, 2, 3, 6, 14, 15; communications cut, 3, 6; evacuation foreseen, 4, 14
put on half rations, 8; short of ammunition, 11; discipline, 36n, 58, 80, 127-8; in good heart, 57 evacuation of rearguard, 65, 70, 108; under Adm. Abrial's orders, 66;
rearguard held up, 103; evacuation complete, 108.
Brock, 13n, 39.
Brooke, Lt. Gen. A. F., 2.
Buchanan, Cdr. H. J., R.A.N., 118.
Buffalo Bill, 73n.
Bullfinch, 47.
Bush, Capt. E. W., S.N.O. afloat off Beaches, 49, 50; hands over to R.A. Dover, 58
goes home to press for more boats, 58.
Butler, Pay S/Lt., W. J., R.N.V.R., killed, 31.
Buttercup Force, 8.
Bystander, 51n.
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cut off, 8; to be held, by 13; E-boat), falls, 17.
27 (attacked 32, 46, 47, 54, 88 (shoots down Heinkel), 99'
104, 126.
71n.
Caleta, Calvi, 13n, 39, 43 (sunk), 44.
Canterbury, 16, 22n, 24, 29, 39, 42-3 (damaged), 48n, 54, 114n.
Cameron, Lieut., 79.
Canvey Queen, lost, 53.
Cap d' Antifer, 102.
Carama, 60.
Caribia, 29n.
Cassidi, Cdr. R. A., 51.
Caryandra, 71n, 74.
Casualties: Embarkation, 17, 32, 36, 64, 87 (final), 115.
Cecil and Lilian Philpot, 107n.
Cayton Wyke, 34n, 107n.
Cervia, 71n.
Chamois, 72n.
Chantecler, 54.
Chasse-Marée, 62n, 73n, 102.
Chico, 13n, 60n.
Christabel II, 71n.
Civilians, crews feel strain, 29, 48; supplemented by R.N., 48, 99.
Clan Macalister, sunk 41.
Claude, 59.
Clouston, Cdr., J. C., 44, 105, 110 (drowned).
Coastal Command, XIIIn, 38, 64, 83, 88-9, 93, 99-100, 115.
Coats, Lt. Cdr. E. C., 112.
Cockburn, Lt. Cdr., 49.
Cockle Bawley boats, 73.
Codrington, 28, 54n, 55, 61, 64n, 75, 77, 97, 101, 107n, 108-9 (sent back empty), 112n.
Coggins, Mr. C., 73.
Comfort, 36, 37 (sunk).
Commandant Delage, 35n.
Communications. Difficulties and delays, 57, 60, 122; on beaches, 67; established between Dunkirk and Dover, 67-8; closed down, 76-7.
Commodore, abandoned, 74.
Conidaw, 13, 60n.
Constant Nymph, 60n.
Corap, General 1.
Cordelia, 60n.
Côte d'Argent, 54n, 94, 102, 107n, 109, 112n, 114n, 118.
Coulthard, J. W., 110.
Coxyde. See Beaches.
Crested Cock, 71n.
Crested Eagle, 32n, 39, 43, 44 (beached), 46, 58 (burnt out),
Croswell, S/Lt., E. C., 36, 47 (lands at La Panne), 76n, 77.
Cyclone, 39, 42, 68-9 (damaged).
Dangerfield, Capt., 111, 119-20.
Daylight evacuation abandoned, 97-8; French Admiralty wish resumption, 105.
Decoster, F., 116.
Defender, 73n.
Dench, Mr. A. J., 73.
Denis Papin, sunk, 93.
Denny, Capt. M. M., 94.
Destroyers bombard Calais, 13; brought from W. A. and Portsmouth Commands, 20,
61, and from patrol and escort, 28, 34 not to stop to aid ships, 38; brought off most troops 55; H, 1, J classes withdrawn, 55, and ordered back, 61; G class all out of action,
55; not sent to Dunkirk harbour, 61; exhaustion of crews, 64, 113; heavy losses, 94
sent back empty, 108.
Devonia, beached to form pier, 83.
Diana Mary, 117.
Diligente, 73.
Dill, General Sir John, 10, 12 (becomes C.I.G.S.).
Dinard, 64.
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Discipline. See British Expeditionary Force and French troops.
Disembarkation ports, 25.
Docksey, Capt. T. E., 21.
Doggersbank, 20, 29n, 32, 45, 47n, 64, 72, 107n.
Dolphin's power boats, 72n.
Donald, Lt. Cdr. C. G. W. Died of wounds, 10.
Dorienta, 71n.
Doris, 71n, 94 (sunk).
Dorrien Rose, 24, 29, 62.
Dove, Cdr. J. S., 50n (reports Dunkirk blocked), 59.
Dover, mined, 38.
Dowling, Lt. Cdr. D. B., 82.
Drifters, 23, 24 (flare burning).
Drogou, Lt. de V., 73.
Duchess, 71n, 95 (sunk).
Duchess of Fife, 28n, 54n, 101, 107n, 109.
Du Guesclin, 62n, 73n.
Dundalk, 86, 107я, 109.
Dunkirk, S.N.O. See Tennant, Capt. W. G.
Dunkirk: water supply destroyed, 8; demolitions, 8, 19, 106; inundations, 12; bridgeeasier, munications 27, 30; limitations, 48; reported blocked, 50; ships not to close, 51; comhead, 15, 18, 35; damaged, 15, 18; out of action, 23; reported fallen, 24; conditions established with Dover, 51; reduced number of ships sent, 61-2 bombarded, 70; harbour deserted, 87; harbour full of ships, 88; growing number of wrecks described, off, 117. 94; pier damaged, 97; blocking of inner harbour, 111-112, 119-20 piers
Duperre, 73.
Dwarf, 60.
Eastbourne Queen, 74.
E-boats, activity). 27-8, 36, 37n, 49 (fail to discover change of route), 68-9, 85 (recrudescence of
Edmond René, rams Kingfisher, 116.
Edvard Nissen, 111-12.
Edward Z. Dresden, 114n.
Eggington, Ldg. Sea., 119.
Eileen Emma, 23n, 83n (damaged), 95 (sunk).
Eilla II, 71n, 74.
Elizabeth Green, 53, 114n.
Ellwood, Cdr. M. 0. D. (i/c Communications), 67.
Emerald Wings, breaks down, 111.
Emile Deschamps, sunk, 119.
Emma, 73.
Emperor of India, 28n, 47n, 54n, 100.
Empire Henchman, 7In.
Endeavour, 73n.
Enterprise, 72n, 75n.
Epervier, 99.
Escaut, 60.
Esk, 28n, 49, 79 (takes across R.A. Dover and Beach parties), 54n, 55, 58, 64n, 92, 97,
102, 107n.
Ethel Everard, 71n, 95 (sunk).
Evans, W. L., 110.
Excellent's A/A M.B., 72n, 75n.
Excellent's 35 ft. M.B., 71n, 75n.
Exhaustion of ships' crews, 29, 113.
Express, back 28n, 41-2, 54n, 55, 59 (flag of R.A. Dover), 62n, 83 (slightly damaged), 109 (sent empty), 112n, 114n, 118.
Fagalde, General, 12, 68, 85.
Fairplay I, 71n.
Fair Breeze, 60, 71n, 95 (sunk).
Feasible, 71n, 73 (disabled).
Fenella, 34, 43 (sunk), 46.
Fidget, 32n, 51n.
"Fifth Column", 24, 100.
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Fighter Command. 36-7. See Royal Air Force.
Fisher, Cdr. R. L., 51n.
Fisher Boy, 32n,
Fletcher, Lt., 81.
Fitzroy, 31, 54n.
Fog, 115, 118-9.
38.
Ford, Ch. F. A., saves Whippingham, 87.
Ford R.N.A. Station, 71n
Forecast, 23n, 107n, 114n.
Foremost 87, 71n, 111.
Foremost IOI, 72n.
Foremost 102, 71n.
Foudroyant, 62n, 91-2 (sunk).
Fouque, Capt. de Freg. R., 62.
Franklyn, Maj.-Gen. H. E., 6.
Frazer, Capt. Hon. G., 97.
Fredanja, 29n.
French Navy. Failure to supply pier parties, 109.
French ships arrive, 35, 62.
French troops evacuation begins, 35; rush boats, 45, 51, 53; organised evacuation not begun, 54; to embark equally with British, 56, 68; lack of information from, 84
uncertainty as to numbers, 105; pause in embarkation, 108; slow to embark, 128;
12,000 left, 120; discipline, 128.
Friso, 29n, 31n.
Fyldea, 13n, 39, 40n, 44.
Gallant, 23, 24n, 27, 32, 39 (damaged), 55n her motor boat, 110.
Gallion's Reach, 72n.
Gallon, Ch. Stkr. M., 91.
Gandell, Cdre., W. P., P.S.T.O. French Ports, 13.
Gara, 92.
Genius, 71n.
Georges, General, 1.
Gerard Léon, 73.
Gervais Rentoul, 83n (damaged), 95 (sunk).
Getuigt vor Christus, lost, 110.
Gipsy King, 72n.
Girl Gladys, 23n, 62.
Girl Pamela, 23n, 55 (sunk).
Glagla, 71n, 74.
Glen Avon, 60n, 100-1.
Glen Gower, 60n, 100-1.
Glenway, 71n, 107n.
Glitter II, 31n, 53 (towed to England).
Godman, S/Lt., T. E., R.N.V.R., 72.
Golden Eagle, 42, 107n.
Golden Gift, 23n.
Golden Lily, 54, 60n.
Golden Spray II, 72n, 75n.
Golden Sunbeam, 23n, 47n, 62, 107n.
Goliath, 114.
Gort, Lord faces possibility of evacuation, 4; proposal to counter attack, 5, 11, 14, 27
directed to execute Weygand Plan, 10; delays enemy, 26; moves H.Q. to La Panne,
26; refuses to be evacuated, 47; orders piers to be built, 47; plans for final phase,
56; hands over command and embarks, 66, 76; staff embarking, 67.
Gorton, Cdr. H. G., 49, 80n.
Gossamer, 28n, 33, 36, 75, 77, 81, 107n, 109.
Gould, Lieut. P. F. S., 113.
Gourko, 119-20.
Gracie Fields, 23n, 27, 41-2 (abandoned), 47n.
Grafton, 13 (bombards Calais); in Dynamo, 23, 27, 31, 37-8 (sunk), 55n, 85.
Gravelines, evacuated, 18.
Gravesend, sends small craft, 61.
Greater London, 117.
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Greatwood, Lt., 76.
Grenade, 28, 43-4 (damaged), 46, 50n (reported sinking), 55 (sunk).
Greyhound, 13 (bombards Calais); in Dynamo, 23, 27, 42 (damaged), 47 (remains in action), 54n, 55n.
Grey Mist, 13.
Grimsby Town, 104, 110.
Grive, 38, 93 (sunk), 60, 90-1.
Grouse, 72n.
Guillemot, 114n, 117.
Gula, 71n.
Gulzar, 17, 60n, 114n, 118.
H.A.C., 71s.
Haig, 72n, 90.
Halcyon, 20, 28n, 45, 47n, 54n, 82, 86 (attacked), 91, 107n, 109, 114n, 117.
Hallett, Vice-Admiral T. J., (act. Cdre.), 49 (takes charge off Bray), 58, 79; leaves, 80;
effect of his arrival, 126.
Hancock, Capt. C. A., 29.
Handy Billie, 81.
Hanora, abandoned, 53: sunk, 55.
Harris, Cdr. W. V. H., 13.
Harvester, 28n, 35-6, 47, 54n, 55n.
Harwich, F.O.I.C., 70; assistance to ships at, 94.
Havant, 46, 55n, 91 (sunk), 93.
Hawkinge, 5, 7.
Hebe, 44, 47n, 49, 50 (flag of R.A. Dover), 54n, 58 (hoists flag), 66, 67, 70, 76 (Whaler),
76n, 83 (slightly damaged), 84 (shoots down Heinkel).
Hebe II, 20, 24, 27, 28n.
Hemans, Lt. M. A., 81.
Henderson, Comdr. H. P., 22.
Hilda, 20, 29n, 32, 72n, 78, 90.
Hird, 37.
Hirschfield, A. B., C.A.L., 93.
Holford, Maj. C.F. L., R.M., 8.
Holkham, Capt. A., 38.
Holland, 111-2.
Holland, invaded, 1; surrenders, 2.
Holland-Martin, Lt. Cdr. D. E., 21.
Holmes, Maj.-Gen. W. G., 82.
Hondsrug, 20n, 24, 102, 114n, 116-7.
Hospital carriers, attacked, 16, 17, 43, 45, 104; space too valuable for them, 87.
Hound, 72n.
Howson, Capt. J. M.: S.N.O. Beaches, 49, 59; stops waste of boats, 60; returns to
Dover, 74; orders beach parties to embark, 79, 80; effect of his arrival, 126.
Hutchins, Lt. Col. R. L., 69-70.
Hythe, 32, 72n.
Icarus, 37-8 (damaged), 54 (makes two trips in 24 hours), 55n, 69, 83 (in collision), 87, 97
101 (in collision).
Impulsive, 20, 23, 27, 55n, 64n, 70, 83 (damages propeller).
Indépendence, 73n.
Ingénieur Cachin, 73.
Intrepid, 37, 38, 43 (damaged), 54n, 55n, 61n.
Inverforth, 34.
Ironside, General Sir Edmund (CIGS), 5.
Isle of Guernsey, 17, 45 (damaged).
Isle of Thanet, 19, 22n, 24, 28, 34 (sunk).
Ivanhoe, 37n-8, 54n, 55n, 77n, 83 (bombed), 86, 90-1 (damaged), 93.
Jackal, hunts submarine, 69.
Jacketa, 32n, 51n.
Jaguar, 28, 39, 41 (damaged), 42, 61n (in need of repair).
Java, 32, 42, 47.
Javelin, 28, 37-8, 54n, 55n, 61n, 105 (forbidden to sail).
Jeannie MacIntosh, 71n.
Jeune France, 62n, 73n.
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Johanna,54, 60.
John, and Norah, 71n.
39, 43-4. D.
G., 76.
G. de S. (P.S.T.O. 60. Dover), 48.
Jutland, 47n, 54,
Keith, at Boulogne, 9-10; In Dynamo, 55, 64, 66, 67 (flag of R.A. Dover), 71, 74, 76, 86,
Kaap Falga, 20, 29.
88-90 (sunk).
Kellett, 28n, 32, 41, 46, 97, 107n, 89. 109, 114n, 116-7, 119.
Kenward, Lt. (E) W. H., killed,
Kestrel, 72n.
Kingfisher, 60, 87, 89 (damaged), 114n, 116 (rammed), 117.
Killarney, 29n, 54n.
King George V, 54n, 94, 107n, 108-9, 114n, 116, 119.
King Orry, 16, 19, 28, 45 (sunk), 97 (damages Dunkirk pier).
Kingston Alalite, 34n, 110.
Kingston Andalusite, 34n.
Kingston Galena, 34n.
Kingston Olivine, 110.
Koeltz, General, 19.
Kuno, 20n, 24n.
Lady Brassey, 28n, 36, 91, 104.
Lady Haig, 72n.
Lady of Mann, 48n, 87, 107n, 109 (sent back empty), 114n, 118.
Lady Philomena, 34n, 91.
Lady Robinson, 94 (sunk).
Lady Rosebery, 71n.
Lady Sheila, 60.
Lady Southborough, 72n.
La Flore, 107n, 109.
Lahloo, 66, 71n.
Laidsell, Lt. Gen. W. G. (Q.M.G.), 8, 26, 59, 90.
Lambart, Capt. Hon. L. J. O., R.N. (ret.), lost, 93.
Lansdowne, 72n.
La Panne. See Beaches.
Lark, 71n, 95 (sunk).
Laroc, 60.
Leda, 28n, 32, 54n, 97, 114n, 116 (sinks Maréchal Foch), 118.
Lena, 20, 24, 27-8, 100, 116 (lost), 117.
Léopard, 73, 99, 107n.
Letitia, 73.
Lewes, Lt. Cdr. J. H., 45.
Lewis, Cdr. E. R., 106.
L.H.W.D., 114n.
L'Impétueuse, 62.
Llanthony, 71n.
Lloyd, General, 84.
Lochgarry, 29n, 39, 41.
Locust, 46, 58, 87, 107n, 108, 114, 116, 119.
Lord Barham, 71n.
Lord Cavan, 32n, 98 (sunk).
Lord Collingwood, 32n, 47n.
Lord Grey, 45.
Lord Hood, 71n.
Lord Howard, 23n, 107n.
Lord Howe, 13, 23n.
Lord Keith, 32n, 47n.
Lord Melchett, 85.
Lord Rodney, 47n.
Lord St. Vincent, 32n, 47n.
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Lord Southborough, 60, 69, 83.
Lorina, sunk, 45.
Louise-Irene, 73n.
Louise Marie, 62n.
Lucian Gougy, 107n.
Lusyne, Capt. P., 116.
Lutteur, 62.
Lydd, 28n, 36-7, 44, 52, 100-1, 103.
Lydie-Susanne, 73.
M.41, 73n.
McClelland, Lt. Cdr. J. W., 59n, 75-7 (work at La Panne).
McCullough, Lt. Cdr., 59n.
Mackay, 20n, 27, 35-6 (put out of action).
MacKewn, Lt. A. R., R.N.R., takes over St. Seriol, 48.
McRea, Lt. H. C. J., 37.
Maid of Orleans, 16-17, 22n, 24, 31n, 54n, 87 (damaged), 127.
Mainwaring, Lt. A. H., killed, 93.
Ma Joie, 60n.
Malabar, 85.
Malcolm, 28n, 54n, 55, 62 (makes two trips on 30th May), 83 (collides with Dunkirk pier),
109 (sent back empty), 112n, 114n, 116, 118.
Malden Annie IV, abandoned, 72.
Malet, Pilote, 73.
Malines, 29n, 37.
Mallard, 34, 99, 104.
Mallow, 88.
Malo, see Beaches.
Manxman, 29n, 54n, 102, 114n.
March, Mr. F. J., 47.
Maréchal Foch, sunk, 116.
Maretta, damaged, 13.
Margaux, 73.
Marie, 74.
Marlborough, 72n.
Marmion, 28n, 54n, 100-1, 107n, 109.
Marrack, Capt. H. R., 74.
Marsayru, adventures of, 72-3.
Mary Rose, sunk, 72.
Mary Scott, 100.
M.A./S.B.6, 52 (sinks Minikoi), 66-7 (takes Lord Gort to Dover), 75.
M.A./S.B.7, 111-112 (in operation CK.).
LA./S.B,10, 101-2, 108, 119.
Massey Shaw, 119.
Maund, Cdr. G. O., speeds up embarkation, 63-64; leads ships into Dunkirk, 101.
Medical Parties, sent across, 49.
Medway Queen, 23n, 27, 31, 100-1, 105, 107n, 109, 114n.
Merchant Navy, see Civilians.
Mermaiden, 72n.
Meuse, 114n.
M.F.H., 72n.
Michael Stevens, 107n.
Midas, 23n, 107n.
Mines and mining, British, 34; German, 38, 93, 110; French, 62-3.
Minikoi, sunk 52.
Ministry of Sea Transport, 21.
Ministry of Shipping, 5.
Minotaur, 72n.
Mirasol, 53.
Mistral, 39, 40n, 41 (damaged), 43.
Monarda, 71n.
Mona's Isle, 16, 19.
Mona's Queen, 16, 28, 31n, 38 (sunk).
Montgomery, Maj.-Gen. B. L., 2, 75, 77 (embarks).
Morrison, P. O., 72.
Montrose, 20n, 27, 32n, 36 (put out of action).
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Mosquito,44,727, 74, 88 (damaged), 92-3 (sunk).
Motor boats Control sunk Organisation, 5, 25.
93. to salvage pulling boats, 60-61,; follow Capt. Howson to England 74.
Movements 119-120.
M.T.B.67, 66n, 67.
M.T.B.16, 28, 113.
M.T.B.68, 66n, 71, 75.
M.T.B.107, 66n, 111, 119 (in operation CK).
M.T.B.102, 66n, 90, 108, 115.
Naiad Errant, 72n, 92.
Nautilus, sunk, 36, 42, 47.
Nanette II, 72n.
Nelson's, picket boa+, 72n: motor boat, 107n, 119.
Nayland, 32n, 47n, 114n.
Netsukis, 23n, 107n.
Nettle, Lt., 49.
New Britannic, 32n, 47n.
Newhaven, 102, 107n, 109, 112n, 114n.
Newhaven, sends small craft, 61.
New Prince of Wales, damaged, 74.
Ngaroma, 16.
Nicolle, General, 101.
Niger, 61, 86, 100 (meets small craft returning empty), 101, 107n, 109 (rams a French ship).
Noakes, Mr. W. H., killed, 73.
N.O.I.C. Beaches, see Capt. Howson.
Noneta, 71n.
Nord, Admiral. see Abrial, Admiral.
Nore C. in C., 8, 17 (to cover Dynamo); provision of boats, 51; M.T.B.'s, 70.
Normania, sunk, 44.
Ocean Breeze, 60, 71n.
Ocean Cock, 71n.
Ocean Reward, 28n, 34 (sunk).
Olivier, Mr. G. D., 73.
Olvina, 60 (goes to France in error), 91.
O.L.V. van Vlaandaren, 73n, 110 (lost).
Operations: CK Blocking of Dunkirk, 111-2, 119-20; XD (E) Dunkirk demolitions, 8,
19, 106; XD (G) Boulogne demolitions, 8-9.
Oranje, 20, 24, 29n, 47n, 100.
Oriole, 28n, 47 (beached to form pier), 107n.
Osborne, Mr. F. W., 73n.
Osborne, Mr. L. V., 73n.
Ostend, unsuitable for military requirements, 7; captured, 27.
Otway-Riven, Cdr. H. J. O., 49, 80n.
Our Bairns, 34.
Overfalls, 71n.
Pacific, 30n.
Pacifico, 119-120.
Pangbourne, 28n, 41 (damaged), 42, 97, 107n, 120.
Paris, 29n, 103-4 (sunk).
Parminster, Brigadier, 22.
Pascholl, 30n, 114n, 115-7.
Patria, 20n, 24, 29n, 46.
Patricia, 20.
Patrols: air, see Royal Air Force; Naval of the routes, 20, 23, 28, 33-34 (ships taken off),
34 (strengthened), 85 (inshore channel).
Pauleter, 60n.
Paxton, 23n, 31 (damaged).
Pellag II, sunk, 95.
Persia, 71n, 90.
Personnel vessels: vulnerability, 28; not to be employed in daylight, 29, 99; strain
Pharailde, 73n.
on, 48; sailings suspended, 70; heavy losses, 98-9.
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Phillips, Vice-Admiral T.S. V., 16.
Phipps, L/St. M., 81.
Pickford & Co., 72n.
Pierre, set on fire, 74.
Pierre et Marie, 73.
Piers (beach) built at La Panne, 47, 60, 76; of barges impracticable, 49; built at Bray,
59, 82.
Pigeon, 72n, 114n.
Pim, Capt. R., R.N.V.R., 78.
Playmates, 13n.
Polly Johnson, 13n, 39, 40 (damaged), 43, 44 (sunk).
Pool, S/Lt. R. A. W., 72.
Port of London Authority, 32.
Porter, Col., 47.
Portsdown, 100, 103.
Portsmouth, C. in C.: sends destroyers, 20; provision of boats, 51 Inner Patrol yachts,
71 A.S.'s. barge, 117 (abandoned).
Pownall, Lt. Gen. H. R., 4.
Prague, 29n, 54n, 64n, 91 (damaged).
Président Briand, 93.
Preston, Vice-Adm. Sir L. (D.S.V.P.), 21.
Princess Elizabeth, 47n, 89, 114n.
Princess Lily, 75n.
Princess Maud, 48n, 53 (goes aground), 62 (damaged), 114n, 118.
Prudential, 60.
Pudge, 71s.
Queen of England, sunk, 53.
Queen of Thanet, 91, 114m.
Queen of the Channel, 22, 24, 29 (sunk).
Queen's Channel, 72n.
Racia, 71n, 114я, 117.
R.A. Dover, see Wake-Walker, Rear Admiral W.F.
Ramsay, Vice-Adm. Sir B. (V.A. Dover): to control evacuation, 4; to arrange air cover,
5; asks for more destroyers, 20; driving force, 23, 33; promulgates disembarkation ports, 25; efforts to increase supply of small craft, 23, 32; plan for night 29/30th
May, 50; orders all ships to beaches, 51; concern at losses of destroyers, 94; calls for volunteers, 105; reports exhaustion of crews, 113.
Ramsgate, N.O.I.C. Administers in shore flotilla, 21, 94; services skoots, 30.
Raphael-Raymonde, 73n.
Rapid I, 72, 92.
Reda, 53, 60n.
Reed, 7ln.
Refugees, 37, 100-1, 119.
Reiger, 32, 47m, 64, 101-2, 116.
Reine des Flots, 102, 107n, 109.
Reliance, 73n.
Renascent, 71n.
Renown, 73, 93 (sunk).
Resolute, 73n.
Revoir, Capt. de, 115.
Rewga, 71n.
Reynaud, M., 10, 11.
Richardson, Cdr. H. du P., 80n, 82, 83n.
Riggs, Mr. H. C., 21.
Rika, 41.
Rina, 117.
Robinson, Cdr. C. E. C., killed, 37.
Roebuck, in collision, 83.
Rope for towing, 61.
Rose Marie, 72n.
Ross, 28n, 44, 97.
Rouen, 94, 107n, 108 (goes aground), 109, 112n, 120 (aground).
Route, X prepared, 20; mined, 38; tested by destroyers, 39 taken into use, 48; last route to come under fire, 96-7; traffic suspended, 98.
Route, Y adopted, 20, 29; under fire, 48; E-boats, on 85; in use, 93; mines on, 110.
Route, Z under fire, 20, 48; to be used in darkness, 29, 48.
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Royal Air Command, 64, 83-4, 4, 88 (evacuated (fired from France), 17, 20, 30,
(attacks 38 all that was asked of them, concentrated 123. at dawn and dusk): 100,
(patrols Stren batteries); 99 (patrols on by own ships), 89, 93, 99
Royal Daffodil, 20, 25, 100-1. 29, 54n, 62, 102, 110 (damaged).
110-111, 115; did
Royal Royal Sovereign, 29n, 54n, 64n, 107n, 108-9, 114n, 115, 117.
Eagle, 42, 81,
95 (sunk).
Royally,114n,
Sabre, 23, 27, 44, 47n, 49 (takes across with beach parties), 53, 54n, 55, 62n, 64 (damaged), 86,
97, 101, 107, 114n, 118 (crosses compass damaged).
St. Abbs, 71n, 90 (sunk).
Achilleus, sunk, 93.
St. St. Andrew, Shelled, 18: bombed, 20; last trip, 87.
Ste. Bernadette de Lourdes, 107n.
St. Clears, 32, 46.
St. David, damaged, 38, 95.
Ste. Denise Louise, 107n.
St. Fagan, 71n, 88 (sunk).
St. Helier, 20, 25, 64n, 94, 98-9, 108-9.
Ste. Isabelle, 74.
St. Julien, shelled, 17 bombed, 20, 43; crew supplemented, 48n; last trip, 87.
St. Olaves, 107n.
St. Patrick, 75n.
St. Seiriol, 22, 24, 29, 43, 48 (damaged).
Saladin, 44-5 (damaged).
Salamander, 28n, 31, 42, 47, 86 (damaged), 89-90.
Saltash, 91-2.
Sambre, 60.
Sandown, 23n, 27, 31, 42, 105 (forbidden to sail).
Santosy, lost, 117.
Saon, 34n, 110.
Sargasso, 60n, 107n, 108.
Sark, 60.
Saturn, 114n, 118.
S.C.6 (French), 107n.
Sceneshifter, rushed and sunk by French troops, 53.
Schuyts. see skoots.
Scimitar, 20n, 28n, 54n, 55, 62n, 91.
Scotia, 29n, 54n, 83 (in collision), 92 (sunk), 118 (record lift).
Scottish Co-operator, 60.
Sea Falcon, 75n.
Seaplane Tender 243, 71n, 75n, 110 (sunk).
Seaplane Tender 254, 71n.
Seaplane Tender 276, 71n, 110.
Seaplane Tender 291, 71n, 75 (damaged).
Seasalter, 60.
Sea Transport Officials, serve in personnel ships, 48; in Dynamo Room, 74.
Secrecy, effect on supply of small craft, 15.
Seine, 31n, 60, 102.
Sequacity, 19, 28.
Seriola, 71n.
Shamrock, lost, 53.
Sharpshooter, 28n, 54n, 97.
Shearwater, 34, 88, 99.
Sheldvake, 34, 37n, 69 (hunts S/M.), 93.
Shell fire (German): causes serious interruption to shipping, 19; Route Y under fire, 48;
La Panne beach shelled, 60, 76; interrupts sailings of personal ships, 70; danger of, magnified at Dover, 98.
Sherfield, 72n, 90.
Shelland, 60.
Shikari, 20n, 28n, 47n, 54n, 55, 97, 102, 107, 114n, 119-20 (in Operation CK), 127.
Shipmates, 23n.
Signalling, see Communications.
Silver Dawn, 32n, 51n.
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Silver Moon, crosses to France without charts or compass, 53.
Silver Queen, 53, 60n.
Simpson, Ch. Skpr. D. W. L., R.N.R., lost, 34.
Simson, Capt. D. J. R., Capt. D. (19), killed, 9.
Siroco, 39, 43, 62n, 69 (sunk), 85.
Skipjack, 20, 28n, 31, 60, 86, 90 (sunk).
Skipwith, Cdr. L. P., handling of Royal Sovereign, 108.
Skoots: Commissioned, 7; return to Downs in error, 20; reach Dunkirk and beaches, 29;
continuous service, 30.
Skylark, sunk, 72.
Small craft: provision of 5, 15, 17, 21, 32, 51 manning difficulty, 17; sent to Dover, in error, 21, 22; shortage of, 24-5, 32-3, 61, 76, 80-82, 127 losses of 32, 36; difficulties due to weather, 36, 48, 69-70; overcrowding, 36; supply increases, 51, 61, 71
ordered to move towards Dunkirk, 86-7; return empty to England, 100.
broached to and stranded, 58, 69-70; cast adrift and lost, 60; all vanished, 86;
Snaefell, 100-1.
S.N.O. Afloat, see Bush, Capt, E. W. and Wake-Walker, Rear-Adm. W. F.
S.N.O. Dunkirk, see Tennant, Capt. W. G.
Solomon, S/Lt. M. B. H., R.N.V.R., 73n.
Spanish refugees, 100-1.
Speedwell, 86, 90, 107n, 109, 114n, 117.
Spurs, 32n, 69 (hunts S/M.), 110 (damaged).
Starlight Rays, 60n, 107n, 108.
Stella Dorado, 34n, 69, 85 (sunk).
Stella Reigel, 85.
Stephenson, Vice-Adm. G. O., 49 (act. Cdre.), 58 (takes charge off La Panne), 66-7, 79,
83; effect of his arrival, 126.
Strathelliot, 72, 101.
Stubbs, Lt., 81.
Submarine Chaser 6, 107n.
Submarines (German): believed minelaying, 38; sighted, 69.
Sunshine, 60n, 75n.
Sun IV, 71n, 104n, 117.
Sun V, 32, 36 (put out of action).
Sun VII, 71n.
Sun VIII, 71n.
Sun X, 107n, 111.
Sun XI, 71n, 107n, 111.
Sun XII, 71n.
Sun XV, 71a, 104, 114n, 117.
Sunny Isle, lost, 110.
Surcouf, 62n.
Sursum Corda, 29n.
Survivors, machine gunned, 44, 90, 92.
Sutton, 28n, 31, 42, 47, 86 (attacked), 101.
Swallow, 69-70, 72n, 114n.
Swift Wing, 7In.
Tanga, 71n, 88, 114n, 117.
Tanks, British worn out, 6.
Taransay, 71n.
Taylor, Rear-Adm. (act. Cdre.), A. H., (Dynamo Maintenance Officer), 21, 97.
Tennant, Capt. W. G., 16, 50 (appointed S.N.O. Dunkirk); 21-22 (assumes duty)
22 (sends dramatic signal) 24, 48 (asks for all ships to be sent to Dunkirk); 50 (responsible England). under R.A. Dover); 50n (false report sent in his absence); 108 (embarks for
Thark, lost, 117.
Thele, 71n.
Thérèse Compas, 73.
Thérèse Louis, 62n.
Thirlwall, A/Ldg. Sea. R., 93.
Thomas Bartlett, sunk, 34.
Thornton, Lt. Cdr. M., 47n.
Thuringia, sunk, 34, 38.
Thurston, Lt. N., mortally wounded, 86.
Thyra, 71n.
Tibbits, Lieut., 79.
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I, 72n. small craft, 61.
29n, 53 (rams and sinks Queen of England).
Tilly Tolly, 71n.
Torbay 23n.
53, 60n, 74, 75n.
Tugs, Troup, use as transports, 41.
Triton, Cdr. H. R., 21, 118, 86. 128.
Twente, 20n, 24, 29n,
Two Rivers, 75n.
Tynwald, 29n, 54n, 64n, 107n, 109, 112n, 114n, 118 (record lift).
U-boats, see Submarines.
Ut Prosim, 23n, 63, 107n.
V.A. Dover, see Ramsay, Vice-Admiral B. H.
Vanguard, 60.
Vanquisher, 37-8, 54n, 55, 61, 62 (make two trips on 30th May), 87, 107n, 108 (sent back empty), 112n, 114n, 118.
Vavasour, Lt. G. W., 79-81.
Vega, 34, 42, 69.
Venetia, at Boulogne, 9-10.
Venomous, at Boulogne, 9-10; in Dynamo, 61, 101, 107-8, 114n, 118.
Vénus, sunk, 93.
Verity, at Calais, 10; in Dynamo, 13, 19, 28n, 32, 43-4, 49, 51 (reports on Dunkirk),
54n, 55.
Victor-Erna, 73n.
Viewfinder, sunk by Belgian troops, 53.
Viking, 60.
Vimiera, at Boulogne, 9-10.
Vimy, at Boulogne, 8-9; in Dynamo, 20, 23, 27-8, 62 (makes two trips on 30th May), 64n,
69 (hunts S/M.), 74 (rams and sinks Amulree), 95.
Vivacious, 23, 27-8, 45, 61 (calls for more ships and boats), 74 ( -boats), 83 (damaged),
Vincia, 71n, 90.
87, 111-2 (in Operation CK), 127.
V.T.B.25, 116 (evacuates Admiral Abrial), 120 (towed to Dover).
Vulture, 72n.
W.24, 60.
W.26, 72n.
Wakeful, 20n, 23, 24n, 27, 32, 36 (sunk), 37, 85.
Wake-Walker, Rear-Adm. W.F. (R.A. Dover) Apptd. S.N.O. Afloat, 49, 50; takes over duties, 58; tranships four times in 24 hours, 59; general policy, 71; urges M.B's. to be sent back, 74; investigates position E. of Dunkirk, 85-6; transfers to M.T.B.102,
90 clears Dunkirk of ships, 103; activities night 2/3 June, 108; on the final night,
115; effect of his arrival, 126.
Walker I, 32n.
Walker II, 32n, 114n.
Wardrop, Lt. Cdr. R. G., R.N.R., 49.
Warren, Lt. Cdr. G. H., 88.
Water supply, shortage at Dunkirk and beaches, 26, 31, 62.
Wave Queen, 72n.
Waverley, 28n, 42 (sunk), 47n.
Weather, affects boat work, 36, 48.
Weddle, S/Lt. J. S., R.N.R., 85.
Wells, Lt. J. G., 79-82.
Welman, Lt. Cdr. A. E. P., 8, 9.
Westcove, 111-2, 120.
Westella, 34n, 38 (sinking of), 69 (hunts S/M.), 110 (sunk).
Westerley, 72n.
Westward-Ho, 89 (damaged), 107n.
Weygand, General, 5, 10 (Plan), 11, 27, 96.
Whalley, Lt. 49.
Whippingham, overloaded, 87.
Whitehall, 55, 83 (damaged), 84 (shoots down bomber), 91.
White Heather, 72n.
Whitfield, Col., 22.
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Whitshed: at Boulogne, 9-10; in Dynamo, 97, 102-3, 107, 109 (sent back almost empty),
112n, 114n, 118 (takes over pier party).
Whittle, Lieut. L. C., R.N.R., 13n.
Widgeon, 34, 69.
Wilcoxon, S.Lt. R. O., R.N.V.R., mortally wounded, 52.
Wild Swan, at Boulogne, 9-10; at Dunkirk, 16.
Willing Boys, 13n.
Winche sea, 55, 64n, 70, 87, 97, 102-3, 107-8.
Windsor: at Boulogne, 9-10; at Calais, 13; in Dynamo, 16, 23, 24n, 30 (damaged), 55,
58 (hoists flag of R.A. Dover), 81, 97, 101-2 (quick turn round), 107-8, 127.
Wise, Lt. J. N., R.N.V.R., 115.
Wolfe, 72n.
Wolfhound, 21, 22 (damaged), 23-5, 27.
Wolsey, 16, 21, 67 (W/T. link), 23-5, 27, 54n, 61 (reports on conditions), 62 (makes two trips on 30th May), 64n, 83 (in collision).
Wolves, 69.
Worcester, 20n, 27, 54n, 55, 58 (hoists flag of R.A. Dover), 60, 74, 76n, 79 (takes out beach parties), 87-9, (damaged), 92.
Worthing, 17, 22n, 24, 104 (attacked).
Wounded, see Casualties.
Wrecks, growing number, 94: at Dunkirk, 115.
Wynne-Edwards, Lt. Cdr. C.J., 67, 71, 75.
X.95, 72m.
X.149, sunk, 72.
X.209, 72n.
X.213, sunk, 72.
X.217, 72.
Yarmouth base, drifters, 71n.
Y.C.63, 72n.
Yewdale, 19, 28, 47.
Yorkshire Lass, 23n, 62, 63, 107n.
Young Mun, 23n.
Yser, 27, 31.
Yvonne, 73.
Zuydcoote, see Beaches.
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NOTE TO TABLES 1-3
DISEMBARKATION FIGURES
There is a discrepancy of 397 between the military figure of troops disembarked in
1. U.K. during the period of Operation "Dynamo", 27th May-4th June, 308,491 (c), and the the figure computed by H.S./T.S.D., 308,888 (f).
War Office figure (A.G. Stats.) 20 May-4 June
336,427 (a)
Subtract figure of pre-" Dynamo" disembarkations
(20-26 May), to equate with naval period
...
27,936 (b)
308,491 (c)
H.S./T.S.D. figure 27 May-4 June
...
...
...
338,226 (d)
Subtract figures for troops disembarked from French
(22,160), Belgian (3,464), Dutch (214), and
Norwegian (3,500) ships which are apparently not included in the military figure (a)
...
29,338 (e)
308,888 (f)
2. H.S./T.S.D. figures (d) (e) are based on check of all ships' reports (British, French,
Belgian, Dutch, Norwegian), but the unduly high percentage of round figures in the reports leads to the conclusion that some of these figures are approximate. The comparable figure to (d) in the Despatch of Vice-Admiral Dover, M.011883/40, Appendix III, is
338,682 (g), but it is there noted (p. 55) that the List is not necessarily complete and the numbers shown against each vessel are often approximate only.
3. The Dover Report, M.011883/40, Appendix IV and V also gives figures based on the daily disembarkations at ports in the U.K. from 27th May to 5th June as follows:-
Accumulated total excluding ambulance traffic
...
309,682 (h)
Subtract troops disembarked on 5th June
...
1,096 (i)
308,586 (j)
Add Hospital carriers and ambulance train totals
...
6,981 (k)
Add French troops disembarked in U.K. from French ships
20,525 (2)
336,092
(The disembarkations from Belgian, Dutch and Norwegian vessels are presumed to be included in (l)).
4. The Admiralty in a message V.C.N.S. 251300B May, 1943, to B.A.D. Washington for 1st S.L. (War Diary) gave sets of figures as follows:-
V.A. Dover's figures-British troops
...
193,568 (n)
Allied troops
123,095 (o)
TOTAL 316,663 (p)
Lord Gort's figures-British troops
...
...
224,585 (q)
Allied troops
...
112,546 (2)
337,131 (s)
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them with one another and with (c) and (f).
(The following corrections apparently need to be applied to (P) and (s) in order to equate
...
V.A. Dover's figure
316,663 (p)
Subtract hospital carrier and ambulance traffic
6,981 (i)
309,682 (h)
Subtract troops disembarked on 5th June
...
1,096 (i)
308,586 (j)
Lord Gort's figure
337,131 (s)
Subtract pre-Dynamo date figure
27,936 (b)
309,195 (t)
which compares with 308,491 (c) and 308,888 (f)).
5. The total figure of troops disembarked from British ships in ports in the United
Kingdom during the period of Operation Dynamo, as given by the War Office (A.G. Stats.)
viz. 308,491 (c) is considered the most nearly correct. It differs from the total computed by H.S./T.S.D. by 397 (=0.0013%).
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