TNA / ADM 234 360

TNA ADM 234 360

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TNA ADM 234 360

Naval Staff History No. 41, the official historical study of the evacuation from Dunkirk during Operation Dynamo, 26 May–4 June 1940, dated 1949.

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Collection reference: ADM 234 360

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Source: The National Archives, Kew, ADM 234/360. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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116	Log in to enlarge	THE EVACUATION FROM DUNKIRK CHAP. IX reached the Dunkirk attack Channel, of at the the day, beginning when she of Route X, about damaged, trawler salvos of Gara; bombs, picked on board and up a the 137 nearby up, motor of the French yacht Foudroyant's Naiad tug. Some Errant crew were and the also a score the the third heavy air blew and sank in 21 minutes. was put French them minesweeping trawler Bernadette. picked up by and the Brighton Queen and Scotia sunk The paddle minesweeper last Brighton hour been Queen under arrived at Dunkirk at 1035 sailed for Margate. more than half an hour on Moroccan troops and which she successfully fought she took board pounder 700 French and Lewis gun. In attack little 1st June, having for the off with 12 continuous enemy air on the The ship had barely rounded No. 5 buoy, off Mardyck, and entered channel (Route X) when a formation of enemy dive bombers came out of the cloud and peeled off to attack. One bomb, estimated at 200 pounds, exploded a very close on the starboard quarter, causing severe damage and a number of casualties. The ship began to settle at once, took a heavy list, and in five minutes filled and sank on an even keel in about 5 fathoms of water. The crew worked quickly and intelligently in getting life rafts and floating material over the side, and the French troops, despite the language difficulty, behaved steadily and intelligently though nearly half of them were killed by the explosion or drowned. The minesweeper Saltash was quickly alongside, rescued some 400 survivors, and landed them safely at Margate. The main attack of the enemy formation was directed against the personnel ship Scotia (3,500 tons) which had left Dunkirk carrying 2,000 French troops very shortly after the Brighton Queen, and was now only 2 cables distant on her port bow. The enemy attacked in sections of 4 aircraft, two each with machine guns and bombs of small size. At least 4 of the latter hit the ship, which began to sink by the stern, and the order to abandon her was given. The Scotia heeled over until her forward funnel and mast were in the water. The enemy now made another attack on the sinking vessel, dropping 4 more bombs and machine gunning the men swimming and clinging to the wreckage. By this time, however, the destroyer Esk had come out from Dunkirk and drove off the enemy aircraft when they returned yet again. The destroyer put herself alongside the sinking Scotia and transferred nearly 1,000 of the troops, a fine feat, and the destroyer Worcester and other craft picked up several; but 28 of the Scotia's crew and an estimated 200 to 300 of the French troops were unfortunately lost. Fourth air attack, 1230. Sinking of the Mosquito Among the vessels which went to the assistance of the Scotia was the gunboat Mosquito, though she never reached her. was attacked miss, 30 The French but Mosquito on was and the able Belgian way arrived to over continue off by Dunkirk a on single her from course. dive bomber the Off Downs and the at was channel,she procetted about she damaged 1230 by she a some near Scotia was reported to be troops sinking from at the the motor west end boat of towards the scene, followed by the Rapid I. Almost immediately (about of flight of 20 Ju.87s attacked With her from different directions, 1330) obtaining six or a more direct hit a and a near miss. 92	Bernadette Boat Gara Mosquito Queen Rapid I Scotia TSS Scotia Day Last Lewis Little West
223	Log in to enlarge	INDEX 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. 199	Boat England Fisher Boy Fitzroy Forecast Foremost 102 Foremost 87 Fredanja Friso Fyldea Gallant Gara Genius Gervais Rentoul Gipsy King Girl Gladys Girl Pamela Glen Avon Glenway Glitter II Golden Eagle Golden Gift Golden Lily Golden Spray Golden Spray II Golden Sunbeam Goliath Gourko Gravelines Lily London PS Whippingham Sunbeam Whippingham Ch. De Fisher Fletcher Ford Fouque Gallon Godman Gort Gould King Spray