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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188	Log in to enlarge	THE EVACUATION FROM DUNKIRK APPENDIX F 5. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to Emperor proceed of India, direct Princess minefield Elizabeth [10th M.S.F.] (R) troops. Emperor of India is to over to La Panne to embark C.M.S. northward to be at your discretion depending place. clear to Princess of Elizabeth Gravelines is to Point proceed where over enemy minefields batteries to may Dunkirk be in keeping well troops. Return route on the state APPENDIX F SIGNALS RE BUILD-UP OF SKOOTS 22nd May F.1. ADMIRALTY V.A. to Dover C.-IN-C. PORTSMOUTH, (R) F.O.I.C. Portland, F.O.I.C. Southampton, 200-300 tons, are to be sent immediately These to Docks, Southampton, where From the following list of Dutch coasters lying New in Poole, four empty and of about will be loaded with military supplies. will be manned by naval crews after they arrival at Southampton, and will work under the War Office. manned by naval crews and ready will be at the disposal of V.A. Dover. 2. As many of the remainder when as are in light condition will be taken over and of these vessels reporting names of vessels as they became ready for service. 3. C.-in-C. Portsmouth, is requested to arrange for the organisation and assembly Chart Depot. 4. Arrangements are being made for sets of charts to be sent to Portsmouth 5. Further signal will be made regarding provision of naval personnel and disposal of Dutch crews on taking over. 6. It is a matter of great importance that these vessels should be got ready for service as soon as possible. 7. Despatch II Horst Brem' Jaba Sursum Corda Bockelo' Ruja Abel Tasman Hebenobel1 Java Virgo Kaapfalga Friso Alice Aldo' Dourswold Nottingham1 Fredanja Hebe II 1703/22 F.2. ADMIRALTY to C.-IN-C. NORE (R) F.O.I.C. London, V.A. Dover in Wharf ballast and of about 200-300 tons, are to be sent immediately to Victualling 1. From the following list of Dutch coasters lying in the Port of London, four after Deptford to load military supplies. These will be manned by naval crews arrival at Deptford, and will work under the War Office. over manned by naval crews. 2. and As many of the remainder which [?as] are in light condition are to be taken these 3. C.-in-C. Nore is requested to for the and assembly of vessels which when ready will be arrange placed at the disposal organisation of V.A. Dover. 4. Names of ships to be reported as they became ready for service. Sheerness. 5. Arrangements are being made for sets of charts to be sent to Chart Depot personnel 6. Further for manning. signal will be made re dispoasl of Dutch crews and provision of I Was not available. 164	Abel Tasman Alice Despatch II Emperor of India Fredanja Friso Gravelines Hebe Hebe II Horst Jaba Java KaapFalga London Princess Ruja Sursum Corda Crews Dover Light May Poole
230	Log in to enlarge	INDEX 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. 206	England Queen Royal Sovereign Silver Moon Silver Queen Skipjack Skylark Speedwell Spurs Starlight Rays Strathelliot Sun Sun IV Sun V Sun VII Sun VIII Sun X Sun XI Sun XII Sun XV Sunshine Sursum Corda Swallow Swift Swift Wing Tanga Taransay Thark Thele Thyra Bush Ch. Dover Simson Solomon Stubbs Swift Tennant Thirlwall Thomas Thornton Thurston Wake Wake-Walker Walker