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DUNKIRK CLAIMS
her COMMITTEE WINDSORA GERBERA EM
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WINDSONG
WARRIOR
William Douglas & Sons LIMITED 192
HEAD OFFICE:
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DOUGLAS WHARF PUTNEY
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EDINBURGH
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DOUGLAS WHARF
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OUR REF.
YOUR REF.
DEPT.
DATE
WHB/ES
Sep. 18th 1940
aucd.
The Director of Sea Transport,
Ministry of Shipping (H.O.)
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square, W. 1.
2711 RECEIVED 19 SEP P.M. 21 1 OF
Sir,
Your Ref. T.0.9144/STN.6
B
I am replying to your circular letter, under the above reference, on behalf of Flight Lieut. W. L. Douglas, M.C.
owner of "Warrior", who is at present serving in the R. A. F.
Although I understand that "Warrior" was originally requistioned for service in the evacuation of the B.E.F. from
Dunkirk, she was taken over by the Naval Authorities when she reported at Ramsgate, and I have received no advice as to her activities since that time.
I am however, enclosing a copy of the Master's Log, and report, relating to the passage from Chichester (from whence she was requistioned) to Ramsgate, in the hope that some of the remarks contained therein may be of interest to you.
Yours faithfully,
Enc.
after taking
About 10.30 a.m. on we arrived at Southend Pier and s/in were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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has COMMITTEE Regards WINDSORA GERBERA
H.O.
WINDSONG
SANG
193
T.S.M.Y. "WARRIOR" CHICHESTER to RAMSGATE
2.6.1940
Returned to "Warrior" 2 a.m. from Club, turned in 3 a.m.
heard creaking and found that we had grounded. Tide left her
12 inches, slight list, tide turned and we floated about 6 a.m.
Left mooring 6.30 a.m.
Piloted to bar by yacht cleared bar 8 a.m. Steered S.13 E to
Bullock Patch and NAB.S. 62 E to Boulder By and Owers, passed
Owers 10 a.m. streamed log S.85. E.
Some drifting timber loose and cans passed, and school of porpoises 3.45 p.m. Log showing 44 shifted to N.25.E passed
Beachy Head about 4 miles off. Due east and passed "Royal
Sovereign Lightship". Passed about 1 ² miles inside "Sovereign"
4.30 p.m. Engine speeds between 850 to 950. Gave my log reading at intervals to "Falcon" "Letitia" and "Idaho".
East wind increased after rounding Beachy Head and met strong head swell. "Warrior" running very easily and quite comfortable, considerable amount of flotsam everywhere, inner tubes, boxes and timber - had to keep a sharp look out. Swell increased, saw right under "Letitia" several times.
5.15 p.m. noticed "Idaho" sheer hard to Port, eased engines and watched her for a few minutes, decided she was out of control, and blew for rounding to port. Rounded and drew alongside.
Much crashing from galley when getting round, owing to very heavy rolling. Got hands to pack everything possible, nursed
"Warrior" to leeward of "Idaho" and slowly closed to. Managed had been pulled in showing 57 miles.
to get a line to her and heard she had lost her rudder. Log
"Idaho" extremely hard to handle, running in either direction and parted line after 10 minutes, got after anchor cable up, and floated pitching badly. Passed wire rope back to him, got it fast, wire pulled round after cable aboard and made fast. I rigged a rope spring a back to him on petrol can. "Idaho" picked up can and and saloon roof to take snatch of cable. Pitching run headway against wind, and must try to get both boats round and rolling very heavily, decided I could not make enough
Managed had to get both round and headed for Beachy Head.
xxxxxxxxwxxd before wind to get shelter of Beachy Head.
slow a to trip round saloon during this. Had to ease down Radio to dead keep head ease snatch of tow with occasional burst of engines to Beachy Head owing to "Idaho" almost pulling me round. to after taking on Petrol
About 10.30 a.m. an we arrived at Southend Pier and
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were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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After rail stanchion smashed down by cable. Doctor
Brydon a brick through all this, as he stuck to wheel carrying out my instructions, whilst I helped Westwood and Gabriel to get fresh lines back to "Idaho". Cable parted and took capstan with it.
Almost lost her altogether; managed to get another line back to him. Beachy Head very close now, about 1 mile away.
Time 9.45 p.m. signalling us from Beachy Head, but cannot read it, too fast. Rounded Beachy Head and Patrol Boat F. came out, asked whether I needed assistance. I asked him if he could take "Idaho"
off me. He agreed and told me to follow closely as area was mined.
Managed to get alongside Patrol boat to pass tow over. Port Boat davits badly bent and part rail and stanchions smashed when rolling heavily alongside Patrol Boat. "Idaho" in tow of Patrol Boat, and we following, much easier now. Dark, small stern light shown from F. and "Idaho". Followed over a very much changing course until lights were entinguished, word being passed back that enemy planes were overhead. Very difficult to hold Patrol boat now as
I could only see him against an occasional search light glare.
3.6.40
About 2.a.m. Patrol boat slipped "Idaho" and told him to anchor and not to move. I drew abreast and tried to drop anchor. It would not run SO had to pull 15 fthm out of locker, and cut lashing to let it run. Anchor did not bite, so had to come back to position again, and pull up another 15 fthm, cut lashing and let it go.
Anchor held this time and so shut off engines. Doctor and Westwood turned in, and Gabriel and I searched "Warrior" for any possible leaks. No leaks anywhere, so turned in as dawn was breaking.
Woke about 6.30 a.m.
3.6.1940
Had breakfast. Fresh patrol boat came out and took "Idaho" in tow.
We had to heave anchor up by hand. Got it up and followed inshore.
Waited outside Newhaven some time and tug came out and took "Idaho"
in. I followed and we berthed
12 noon. Rang Mr. Vernon to report and set to stripping anchor winch. Found winch had three inches of water in it, and armature was half submerged. Dismantled motor cleaned and dried and re-assembled. Ran quite O.K. Re-assembled winch and tested -perfect.
Mr. Vernon hadarrived and told me to carry on. Made arrangements with naval officer to leave early next morning and received sailing orders. Turned in 12 p.m.
4.6.1940
Newhaven Harbour. Left berth 5 a.m. and had to wait at harbour entrance for boom to be lowered at 7 a.m. Cleared pierhead 7.10
a.m. N.87 W to Rottingdean 7.35 a.m. Off Rottingdean turned to S.S.W.
after taking on Petrol au
About 10.30 a.m. an we arrived at Southend Pier and 29/5
were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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log reading 57 miles. 8.25 a.m. S.85 E Log showed 621 passed
Beachy Head light 9.15 a.m.
9.25 a.m. log 71 Beachy Head bearing N.28 W Eastbourne Pier bearing
11.am Bexhill 2½ miles abeam 11.20 St. Leonards abeam log 84.
N.25 E
11.55 a.m. Farlight 12.55 passed Dungeness. Passed 1.30 p.m. N.52 E
log 105. 3.45 p.m. Log 1121 Considerable swell whole time. Engine revs. 850 both. Dover abeam 6.10 p.m. Log 126 Strong ebbtide.
Increasedrevs to 950 both engines. Considerable amount of flotsam, inner tubes, etc. South Foreland 6.45 p.m. log 130. Deal Pier abeam
8. p.m. Log 140 Ramsgate anchorage 9.15 p.m. Log 148.
Berthed in Harbour 10 p.,. told to report to Senior Naval Officer
9.30 a.m. next morning.
ll.p.m. had to shift to allow tug "Fabia" to berth. Had Fire float
"Massey Shaw" alongside. Got rope foul of starboard screw, could not free it. Turned in 12.30 a.m. cleared rope from propellor
7.30 a.m. Reported 9.30 a.m. Explained full details of "Warrior"
to Naval E.R.A. Left 3.15 p.m. Caught 3.25 train to London.
Said goodbye to Doctor and Westwood.
REMARKS
Crew. Doctor Brydon worth his weight in gold. Worked as hard as anyone despite his years. Am very glad of the opportunity to make his acquaintance and hope to renew it one day.
Brian Westwood Hemis one of the best. Pulled his weight in very unpleasant circumstances, nothing too much trouble and always looking for something to do. Another acquaintance I was glad to make and hope to renew.
P. Gabriel Have known him for years and came well up to my expectations. A very useful man in adverse weather conditions.
Will see it out with the best. Not easily rattled amd does not complain.
Engine etc. The R.N. engines ran perfectly the whole time under very trying conditions. Never missed a beat and gave not the slightest eause for anxiety. Port engine used more lubricating oil than the other, and oil pressure was slightly lower (25-20)
respectively. Gear boxes not so good. Did not like the tendency
Ramsgate Harbour in very congested conditions, Port engine gave In full of the clutches to stick in when supposed to be in neutral.
it speed astern with control lever at full ahead. Rather unnerving while lasted. Should sugest fiting of shaft indicators near wheel as after taking on Petrol au
About 10.30 a.m. on we arrived at Southend Pier and 29/5
were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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WINDSORA
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in the dark it is difficult to keep looking down engine room hatch to see what shafts are doing. Should also suggest fitting two rear view mirrors in wheel house to givebetter view astern.
In connection with the towage of "Idaho" should suggest fitting a heavy ring plate on top of petrol and gas store to enable tow rope to be made fast and all gear, rails etc. aft of this made removable to allow for sweep of tow rope. Control was very difficult when towing from right aft in a heavy sea.
Should finally suggest the carrying of a long 9" bass warp for towing if required as it has so much more spring.
Finally I came to like "Warrior" very much and respect her. A
good sea boat and no great vices, obviously the product of practical knowledge and great interest. X Log appears to over register.
K. S. BROWN
Skipper for trip.
X Note
This log was borrowed from POPSJOIE.
after taking on retrol
About 10.30 a.m., an Wednutay we arrived at Southend Pier and 29/5
were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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DUNKIRK CLAIMS
WINDSORA
has
EM
H.O.
GERBERA
61.
LETTER SENT
WINDSONG
(S)
TELEPHONE: BRIGHTON No 5711/2.
+/S.T.N.6B.
1
OCT1940
30th POST September 1940
ance Company Limited
Gentlemen,
197
District Branch,
I have to acknowledge
198
receipt of your letter dated 18th
ORTH STREET,
September 1940, enclosing reports on the Dunkirk Operations insofar as your "WARRIOR" took part in these
Brighton!
1st
October,
1940.
operations, and to thank you for the most interesting information which you have been good enough to supply. It is anticipated that this report will be of value in compiling the final
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report which will be drawn up on these
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operations.
your of the 16th instant, I now have
I am, Gentlemen,
L desire for your records of the part
Your obedient Servant, the B.E.F. from Dunkirk.
(Sgd.) A. P. MEREDITH.
len of 29, Hill Road, Littlehampton, ehampton.
The following is a
Director of Sea Transport.
r its own power on May 30th, arriving de until the following morning, when
Messrs. William Douglas & Sons Ltd., ave orders to proceed to east of
S.
Late that afternoon instructions
Douglas Wharf, nte
Putney, S.W.5.
Early on the morning of June 1st djoining Basin where, with five other a trawler, to Dunkirk.
W e made we
.ers had already been given by the Captain
We were on the point of making for the w
Jy dive bombers, one large salvo just missing our trawler. We were ordered to cut adrift and make back, it was every man for himself. Two or three times we were lifted or shot up with the detonations, in fact, it was marvellous how the boat stuck it.
There were several small and has two large transports put down quite close to us. Every moment we thought it would be our turn for the machine guns which the Huns were using on small craft.
of
Meanwhile, there was wreckage all around us. One of the craft alongside was in trouble with its engines, and we gave them a hand getting their engines going, after which we proceeded on our course back to Dover.
Eventually we got by across the Goodwins when darkness set in. We made the "Downs" and moored to a tug until daybreak, finally reaching the east harbour of Dover about 7. a.m. on as
June 2nd, where we reported our return. After a while a naval crew took over the yacht and we then made our way back to Littlehampton where we reported.
ther
P.T.O.
after taking on Petrol at Gravesend.
About 10.30 we arrived at has Southend Pier and 29/5
were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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DUNKIRK CLAIMS
WINDSORA
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61. OR INSERTION IN REGISTERED PAPERS
H.O.
GERBERA
LETTER SENT
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WINDSONG
144/STN6B.
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TELEPHONE: BRIGHTON N° 5711/2.
-5DEC1940
POST ROOM
5th December
1940.
6
ance Company Limited
Sir,
15
District Branch,
198
I have to acknowledge receipt of
ORTH STREET, your letter dated 27th November, 1940, enclosing report on the Dunkirk
Operations, insofar as your Motor Boat
"ADVANCE" took part in these operations
Brighton!1.
1st
October,
1940.
and to thank you for the most interesting information which you have been good enough to supply. It is anticipated that this report will be
- Small Craft - Yacht -
of value in compiling the final report ONG".
which will be drawn up on these operations.
favour of the 16th instant, I now have ou desire for your records of the part
I am, Sir, f the B.E.F. from Dunkirk.
Your obedient Servant, rden of 29, Hill Road, Littlehampton, tlehampton.
The following is a
(Sgd.) A. P. MEREDITH.
for Director of Sea Transport.
ider its own power on May 30th, arriving tside until the following morning, when gave orders to proceed to east of
C. P.Dick Esq., ions.
Late that afternoon instructions nte
25, Fountain Court, sin.
Early on the morning of June 1st
Buckingham Palace Road,
D adjoining Basin where, with five other
S.W.1.
ar" a trawler, to Dunkirk.
W e made we rders had already been given by the Captain
We were on the point of making for the beach when we were heavily raided by dive bombers, one large salvo just missing our trawler.
We were ordered to cut adrift and make back, it was every man for himself.
Two or three times we were lifted or shot up with the detonations, in fact, it was marvellous how the boat stuck it.
There were several small and two large transports put down quite close to us. Every moment we thought it would be our turn for the machine guns which the Huns were using on small craft.
of
Meanwhile, there was wreckage all around us. One of the craft alongside was in trouble with its engines, and we gave them a hand getting their engines going, after which we proceeded on our course back to Dover.
Eventually we got by across the Goodwins when darkness set in.
We made the "Downs" and moored to a as tug until daybreak, finally reaching the east harbour of Dover about 7 a.m. on
June 2nd, where we reported our return.
After a while a naval crew took over the yacht and we then made our way back to Littlehampton where we reported.
ther
P.T.O.
after taking on Petrol at Gravesend.
About 10.30 a.m. we arrived at Southend Pier and
29/5
were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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DUNKIRK CLAIMS
WINDSORA
her
EM
GERBERA
WINDSONG
TELEGRAMS: ROYAL INSURANCE, BRIGHTON."
(S)
TELEPHONE: BRIGHTON No 5711/2.
Royal Insurance 9M68 Company Limited
Lussex District Branch,
All Letters to be addressed
162, NORTH STREET,
198
to the Local Manager.
Brighton 1st October, 1940.
Dear Sir,
Your Reference TO.9144/STN.6B. - Small Craft - Yacht -
"WINDSONG".
With further reference to your favour of the 16th instant, I now have pleasure in sending you the information you desire for your records of the part played by small craft in the evacuation of the B.E.F. from Dunkirk.
The crew was comprised of A. Barden of 29, Hill Road, Littlehampton, and T.H. Falkingham of 4, Talbot Road, Littlehampton. The following is a description given to me by Barden.
The yacht left Littlehampton under its own power on May 30th, arriving off Dover the same night and anchored outside until the following morning, when contact was made with Inspection Boat who gave orders to proceed to east of
Harbour and there await further instructions.
Late that afternoon instructions were received to proceed to Submarine Basin.
Early on the morning of June 1st nted it was refuelled and the next move was to adjoining Basin where, with five other boats we were taken in tow by "Kinder Star" a trawler, to Dunkirk.
W e made close to Dunkirk Beach about 4 p.m.
Orders had already been given by the Captain of the Trawler to have engines running.
We were on the point of making for the beach when we were heavily raided by dive bombers, one large salvo just missing our trawler.
We were ordered to cut adrift and make back, it was every man for himself. Two or three times we were lifted or shot up with the detinations, in fact, it was marvellous how the boat stuck it.
There were several small and had two large transports put down quite close to us. Every moment we thought it would be our turn for the machine guns which the Huns were using on small craft.
of
Meanwhile, there was wreckage all around us. One of the craft alongside was in trouble with its engines, and we gave them a hand getting their engines going, after which we proceeded on our course back to Dover.
Eventually we got by across the Goodwins when darkness set in. We made the "Downs" and moored to a tug until daybreak, finally reaching the east harbour of Dover about 7 a.m. on as
June 2nd, where we reported our return.
After a while a naval crew took over the yacht and we then made our way back to Littlehampton where we reported.
there
P.T.O.
after taking on Petrol at Gravesend.
About 10.30 a.m. Wednutay we arrived at Southend Pier and 29/5
were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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DUNKIRK CLAIMO
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WINDSORA
should
WINDSONG
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AMS ROYAL INSURANCE, BRIGHTON".
TELEPHONE BRIGHTON N°5711/2.
GERBERA
Royal Insurance Company Limited.
es Hill & Son
Sussex District Branch.
T AND LAUNCH 201
162, NORTH STREET19th Sept. 1940.
All Letters to be addressed
ROPRIETORS
to the Local Manager.
Brighton
W.G. Hynard Esq.,
Director of Sea Transport,
199
erry, WINDSOR
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square,
Hynard Esg. 25.9.40
LONDON. W.1.
Dear Sir, letter the Launches, taking
Your Ref: TO.9144/STN.6B.
nkirk. may I state I
I am in receipt of your letter of the 16th
Hill to answer This instant.
in The buisness of a)
I am collecting further details from the with our other Crews men who ent with "Windsong" and hope to let self The "Windsora" we you have the full informatin you desire for hi, CP "Gerbera". with crew your records towards the end of next week.
Yours A.C.Wallon faithfully, is that we were disapointed accross, as apparantly we outh-End.on Sea in case we
D/M.
onal There That They had on as for as we were
POPULAR TRIPS lasting 1 ±
The last moment as very large number of and 21 hours for parties of
28 and upwards.
at Shrimping Drifters Than was anticapated x they as more suitable withheld I quite agree.
been They could cross the Channel instructions under There in charge of "Eternal Wave" to deliver the vessel at Southend Pier, where we proceeded after taking on Petrol at Gravesend.
an Wednesday
About 10.30 a.m. we arrived at Southend Pier and 29/5
were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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WINDSORA
her Riger
GERBERA
Charles Hill & Son
BOAT AND LAUNCH 201
PROPRIETORS
ALSO AT 15, ALBANY ROAD, actail.
The Ferry, WINDSOR
WINDSOR
Motor Launches
UnBellamy w.g. Hynard Esgs. 25.9.40
for Hire:
M.L. "EM"
seats 32
Dear Sir
M.L. GERBERA" " 28
In reference to your letter, Re Launches, taking
M.L. "WINDSORA" 28/
M.L. "AVONDALE" 12
part in Evacuation of Dunkirk, may I state I
have been asked by Ins.. Hill to answer This
SKIFFS, PUNTS
letter as I am a partner in The buisness of a)
DINGHIES & CANOES
CAMPING PUNTS
volenteered to go down with our other Crews
A SPECIALITY.
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Taking one Launch myself The "Wendsora" with we
On Hire by the Hour, Day also sent The m.L. Ehi, CP "Gerbera". crew or Week.
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of 2 men each Launch,
All First-Class Comfortable
Craft.
my account of the above is that we were disapointed we did not have to go accross, as apparantly
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Terms Reasonable.
we on reserve at south- End. on Sea in case we
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were wanted, The reason as far as we were
Write for Quotations.
I
told were by The havel personal There That number They had
POPULAR TRIPS lasting 11
at The last moment a very large of and 21 hours for parties of
28 and upwards.
Shrimping Drifters Than was anticapated x they more suitable withheld I quite agree. as been They could cross the Channel Instructions under There in charge of "Eternal Wave" to deliver the vessel at Southend Pier, where we proceeded after taking on Petrol at Gravesend.
on
About 10.30 a.m. ^ we arrived at Southend Pier and 29/5
were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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aft cl in you put be
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bisory of provisions got
DUNKIRK CLAIMS COMMITTEE.
to ARTION IN REGISTERED PAPERS
of
LETTER SENT
Ext. 2161.
1 OCT1940
WOLSEY
my
1.09144/S.T.N.6B
POST 4 ROOM
Cottage,
There
Lower Teddington Road,
30th September 1940.
ampton Wick.
middle
Gentlemen,
202
September, 1940.
I have to acknowledge receipt of
203
your letter dated 25th September 1940
enclosing report on the Dunkirk
Operations insofar as your "WINDSORA",
"EM" and "GERBERA" took part in these operations and to thank you for the information which you have been good enough to supply. It is anticipated that this report will be of value in compiling the final report which will be drawn up on these operations.
I am, Gemtlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
MASSACHUSETTS
MEREDITH,
Director of Sea Transport.
Messrs. Charles Hill & Son, ar had served as one
The Ferry,
Windsor.
ection Officer at
Service, and he so Sheerness. He lock and in the running order and the filled, but had no time to clean out the filters and carburetters or to attend to other details which would have been seen to in ordinary circumstances.
We left Teddington Lock about midnight and arrived at Greenwich Pier about 2 a.m. when the tide turned and we endeavoured to sleep for about an hour, and then continued our journey. At Tilbury we received instructions from the Naval Officer in charge of "Eternal Wave" to deliver the vessel at Southend Pier, where we proceeded after taking on Petrol at Gravesend.
About 10.30 a.m. on we arrived at Southend Pier and 29/5
Wednutay were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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WOLSEY
River 2, Lower Cottage, Teddington Road,
Hampton Wick. middle
30th September, 1940.
203
T.0.9144/STN 6(b)
With A. Malcolm's Compliments.
To The Director of Sea Transport.
STREET
KUD
Mr. Uffer at the outbreak of war had served as one of the crew of "Wolsey" when I was Section Officer at
Lambeth Pier in the River Emergency Service, and he agreed to help to deliver the boat to Sheerness. He arrived at Hampton Wick about 11. o'clock and in the meantime I had got the engine in running order and the water tank filled, but had no time to clean out the filters and carburetters or to attend to other details which would have been seen to in ordinary circumstances.
We left Teddington Lock about midnight and arrived at Greenwich Pier about 2 a.m. when the tide turned and we endeavoured to sleep for about an hour, and then continued our journey. At Tilbury we received instructions from the Naval Officer in charge of "Eternal Wave" to deliver the vessel at Southend Pier, where we proceeded after taking on Petrol at Gravesend.
About 10.30 a.m. an we arrived at Southend Pier and 29/5
were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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DUNKIRK CLAIMS COMMITTEE.
MEMORANDUM for the Ministry of Shipping re the unsuccessful attempt of the Owner of M.C. "Wolsey" to assist at the Dunkirk
204
evacuation.
"Wolsey" had been out of commission about seven months and was lying covered with a tarpaulin at
Burgoines Boat Yard, Hampton Wick, on Tuesday the 28th
May 1940, with about 30 gallons of pool petrol in her tanks.
On the evening of that day I received, about 7 o'c. a telephone message from J. Offer who was in London, to the effect that Lieut. Laycock of the
Admiralty wished my craft to be delivered at Sheerness as soon as possible after daybreak on the following day.
Mr. Offer at the outbreak of war had served as one of the crew of "Wolsey" when I was Section Officer at
Lambeth Pier in the River Emergency Service, and he agreed to help to deliver the boat to Sheerness. He arrived at Hampton Wick about 11. o'clock and in the meantime I had got the engine in running order and the water tank filled, but had no time to clean out the filters and carburetters or to attend to other details which would have been seen to in ordinary circumstances.
We left Teddington Lock about midnight and arrived at Greenwich Pier about 2 a.m. when the tide turned and we endeavoured to sleep for about an hour, and then continued our journey. At Tilbury we received instructions from the Naval Officer in charge of "Eternal Wave" to deliver the vessel at Southend Pier, where we proceeded after taking on Petrol at Gravesend.
About 10.30 a.m., we arrived at Southend Pier and 29/5
Wednutay were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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given sailing directions and told to join a convoy which had left an hour previously with "Queen Boadicea"
and "Queen of the Thames". Before leaving, the Officer in charge kindly agreed to send telegrams to our respective wives that we would not be home for a day or two.
We set off at full speed and enquired of the Nore Lightship if they had seen the convoy, but without success, so
Horse Gore and South Channels we proceeded via the Cant. Four Fathoms/ and passed a convoy of about six vessels, but they were bound for Ramsgate.
We arrived off Margate without having seen our convoy and as our compass has not been adjusted and could not be relied upon, we reported at Margate to Commander
Stanslet, the Naval Officer in charge, who instructed us to proceed to Ramsgate. About 6 p.m. we arrived at
Ramsgate and reported to the Officer in charge, and were supplied with steel helmets and life belts, and were instructed to join a convoy leaving Ramsgate the following day; having no facilities for sleeping on board, we stayed the night at an Hotel adjoining the harbour.
On Thursday the 30th May, before we left Ramsgate a number of Naval Ratings whose boats had broken down were endeavouring to obtain berths as additional crews on boats which were leaving for Dunkirk, so we consented to take with us a man called McPherson who, I understood, had once been in the Naval Air Force and was a very useful man. At 6.45 p.m. on the same day we joined a convoy of ten craft headed by "Bonny Heather" all towing ship's boats, and proceeded on a coursefor Dunkirk.
At 8 p.m. the engine started to falter, the cause obviously being a failure of the petrol supply. I stopped the engine and disconnected the petrol pipes and endeavoured to clear the obstruction, and had the engine going again in about 25 minutes.
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In the meantime the convoy had gone out of sight, but I had taken its bearing and proceeded at full speed, confident that we should be able to catch it up as it was not proceeding at more than about five knots.
At 9.15 p.m. I could see the convoy on the horizon through a slight sea mist, but then the petrol trouble started again and the engine stopped. It was now nearly dark and without a light I could not attempt to take off the carburetters and clean them, and we drifted about out of control for about half an hour whenwe were taken in tow by an armed trawler, which towed us to the North Goodwin Light Ship where we spent the night. During the night a Motor Boat called
"Singapore II" in charge of three Naval Ratings moored to the Light Ship as they had lost the convoy, and were intending to make their way back to Ramsgate at daybreak.
I had intended to clean the carburetters in the morning and to join the next convoy from Ramsgate, but as the sea had turned from dead calm to quite fresh, I
realised it would be impossible to do so in the cramped space available, so I accepted a tow by "Singapore II"
back to Ramsgate. On arrival there on Friday Tuesday the
3/15 May I reported to the Duty Officer and informed him that it would not take long to put the vessel in commission again, but he stated that no further small craft would be required as he had received a message that all troops would have been evacuated by 12 p.m. on that day. I accordingly arranged to leave "Wolsey" in the inner harbour at Ramsgate, after informing a Naval
Engineer that the petrol supply system needed seeing to in addition to a few minor repairs.
It would appear that the statement that all troops would have been evacuated by 12 o'c. on Friday was
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incorrect if the reports in the papers that troops were being evacuated on the following Saturday and
Sunday were accurate.
I might mention that I think there must have been water in the petrol which I took on board at
Southend Pier, as I have owned "Wolsey" about nine years and the engine has never failed before.
River Cottage
2, Lower Teddington Road,
Hampton Wick.
27th September, 1940.
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DUNK
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2161
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09144/STN.6B
2nd October,1940
Sir,
I have to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 30th September, 1940.
enclosing reports on the Dunkirk operations insofar as your vessel
WOLSEY took part in these operations, and to thank you for the most interesting information which you have been good enough to supply. It is anticipated that this report will be of value in compiling the final report which will be drawn up on these operations.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Director of Sea Transport.
Malcolm, Esq.,
River Cottage,
2, Lower Teddington Road,
Hampton Wick,
Middlesex.

DINNCTRK CLAIMS
COMMITTEE TO DEAL WITH CLAIMS OF SMALL CRAFT
EMPLOYED IN THE DUNKIRK OPERATIONS. AND SUBSEQUENT EVACUATION
MEETING held at 10.30 a.m. on WEDNESDAY,
24TH JULY, 1940, at the MINISTRY OF
SHIPPING - Room 8021A.
AGENDA:
1.
Minutes of Meeting held on the 10th July.
2.
Matters arising.
3.
Report of Payments for fortnight ending
23rd July 1940.
4. Cases for settlement and discussion on the table:-
Owner or Owners.
(a) "BRITANNIC"
H. and J. Budd.
(b) "COMMODORE"
J. Coleman.
(c) SAILING BARGES -
"SHANNON"
A. J. Peters.
"HASTAWAY"
S. J. Peters.
"ASHINGDON"
"ADA MARY"
"BASILDON"
W. H. Theobald & Co.
"BARTON"
(d) Any other.
5. Any other business.

SPATIS AND
OF
Committee to deal with Claims of Small
Craft evacuation employed in the Dunkirk and subsequent operations.
Meeting held at 11 D.m. on
Wednesday 31st July, 1940 at
Room 8021A.
the Ministry of Shipping,
AGENDA.
1.
(
2.
Minutes of Mesting hold on the 24th July, 1940.
Matters arising.
3.
4,
Report of Payments for wook ending 30th July, 1%
Cases for discussion and settlement on the tables
I.
Total Loss:
B, "Warrior"
b. "Rocinunte"
-
G.H.Narrell.
-
C. "Viewfinder"
R.F.Fryers.
d.
-
L.A.London.
-
8. "Beverley"
A.R.Bell.
-
Thompson & Cordery.
II, Repairs:
N
B. "Meender"
b. "Sailing Burges:-
"Shannon"
"Hestaway"
"Ashingdon"
"Ada/Mary"
"Basildon"
"Burton",
III. Other Expenses:
8, "Elvin"
5.
Any other business.
of

DUNKIRK COMMITTEE.
Meeting at the held at 8021. 7th August 1940
A.
AGENDA
oper
>
1.
Minutes of Meeting held on the 31st July 1940.
2.
Matters arising.
3.
Report of Payments for week ended 6th August 1940.
to
Cases for discussion and settlement on the table:-
1. Total Loss:
"Little Ann" - G.A.Turnour.
"Bobel"
- A.R. Cox.
"Westerly"
11. Repairs:
- R.A. Bonham Christie
5.
Any other business.
"Kingfisher" - R.D.Gerrans.

DUNKIRK COMMITTEE
DEPARTS
Meeting at held the at 11 a.m. on Wednesday 14th August, 1940
Ministry of Shipping, Room 8021A
AGENDA:
1. Minutes of Meeting held on 7th August, 1940.
2. Matters arising.
3. Report of Payments for week ended 13th August, 1940.
4. Cases for discussion and settlement on the table:-
I. Total Loss:-
"Albatross" - H.W.Copeland
"Aloha-oe" - Vernon Bodley
5. Any other business.

DUNKIRK COMMITTEE.
MEETING at the HELD AT 11 a.m. on Wednesday 21st August,1940
Ministry of Shipping Room 8021 A.
AGENDA
1
2
Minutes of Meeting held on 14th August, 1940.
Matters Arising.
3
4
Report Cases for of Payments for week ended 20th August, discussion and settlement on the table:- 1940
1. Total Loss:-
"RENOWN"
Osborne Bros.
"LANSDOWNE" Messum & Sons Ltd.
11. Hire:-
5
Any other business.
"ENCOURAGE" etc Bob Leech & Sons

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DUNKIRK COMMITTEE
Meeting at held the at 11.a.m. on Wednesday, 4th September 1940
Ministry of Shipping, Room No. 8021A.
oser
AGENDA
1.
Minutes of Meeting held on 21st August 1940.
2.
Matters arising.
3. Report of Payments for fortnight ended 3rd September 1940.
4. Cases for discussion and settlement on the table:
1. Total Loss:-
"WESTERLEY"
R.A. Bonham Christie.
"SEA FALCON"
W.H.Elce.
"CLARA BELLE" A.Liddle.
"ANEE"
A.Liddle.
"GAVINE"
F.A.Cooper.
"PAPILLON"
S.Holmwood.
"SCENE SHIFTER" S.E.Longman.
"LETITIA"
W.E.Browning.
2. Repairs etc.
"BRYWYN"
C.Priestley Mist.
5.
Any other business.

Dunkirk Committee.
H p, p.m me
DED
Meeting held at the at N Ministry a.m. on of Thursday Shipping. 26th
Agenda.
1.
Minutes of Meeting held on 4th September, 1940.
2.
Matters arising.
3.
Report of Payments for period ending 28th September,198
4.
Cases for discussion and settlement on the table.
I.
Total Loss:-
"Golden Spray"
-
F. Roberts.
"Vanitee"
-
R.D.Weatherell
"Stonehaven"
-
W.H.Stonehouse.
"Roberte"
-
R.B.Grey.
"Bull Pup"
-
A.H.Smith.
If Rosa Belle"
-
J.C.Wood.
II.
Lost Clothing:-
"Lijns"
-
C.O.Powis.
5.
Any other business.

COM.
DUNKIRK
Meeting held a. m. at the
A G E N D A.
1. 2. 3. Minutes Matters Report of arising. of Meeting held on 26th September 1940.
said to OH
4. Cases 1. for TOTAL Payments discussion for and period ending 22nd October 1940.
"Thetis" LOSS:- settlement on the table
-
"Moss Rose"
-
H.F. Eaton.
"Maid of Honour"
-
T. Adams
"Minikoi"
-
H. Sands
"Princess Lily"
-
"Court Belle II"
- - }
Capt. W.S. Shelford.
"Hanora"
"Miranda"
-
C. Whatford & Son.
SAILING BARGES:
-
C.E. Thompson
W.H, Goldsmith
"Lady Rosebery"
"Duchess"
-
-
"Barbara "Aidie" Jean"
Samuel West Ltd.
"Doris"
- - - }
Wakeley Bros. & Co.Ltd.
"Ethel Eyerard" "
R & W. Paul Ltd.
" Lark "
- - 3
11.
-
LOST EFFECTS:-
F.T. T. Everard & Sons.Ltd.
"Kit-Cat"
Scholey & Co.Ltd.
5.
-
III.
Any other business.
J. Swain.
Totathos:-
two Rives
20 bills
Sarah timely
7.E Bower bokey
.
d Toda
Repairs have hoston a halcolm
Be Killy

DUNKIRK COMMITTEE.
Meeting Ministry held of at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, 6th November, 1940 at the
Shipping in Room No. 8021a.
AGENDA
1. Minutes of Meeting held on 23rd October, 1940.
2. Matters Arising.
3. 4. Report of Payments for period ending 5th November, 1940.
Cases for discussion and settlement on the table:-
1. TOTAL LOSS
"MADAME SANSGENE"
-
E. Shelley,
"SUNSHINE"
-
A.J. Verrion.
"VIKING III =
-
J.S.Houlton.
"SOUTHERN QUEEN"
-
C.H.Harvey.
"PIONEER"
-
Ricketts Bros.
16ft. Boat
-
W.Robertson.
10ft.Boat "DINKEY" -
H.H. Miramo.
"NEW PRINCE OF WALES" -
Southend Motor Navigation
5. Any other business.
Co.Ltd.

DUNKIRK COMMITTEE.
Meeting at the held Ministry at 11.a.m. of on Thursday 2pm 1940, ouer
A G E IV D A.
1. 2. Minutes of Meeting held on 6th November, 1940.
Matters arising.
3. 4. Report of Payments for period ending 19th November 1940.
Cases 1. for Total discussion Loss and settlement on the table:-
"Gwen Eagle"
-
"Peggy IV"
D.W. Hudson.
"Ma Joie
-
Majorie"
F. Bridge.
-
"Aljanor"
Mrs. L. Clarbour.
-
DoRis
J.K. Mann.
"EDINA"
-
T.H. READ
-
MEDORA
1
-
II. LOST CLOTHING.
LISNS
- Co. Powis.
5.
Any other business.

DUNKIRK COMMITTEE
DURS
Meeting held at 11.a.m. on Wednesday 4th December, 1940
at the Ministry of Shipping. Room 5087.
AGENDA.
1. Minutes of Meeting held on 21st November 1940.
2. Matters arising.
3. Report of Payments for period ending 3rd December 1940.
4. Cases for discussion and settlement on the table:-
1) Total Loss:
"CYB"
-
Capt. M. Knupffer.
"Handy Billy"
-
F.Kinson & Son.
"Mirasol"
-
R.C.Kyle.
"Enterprise"
-
G.H.Kent.
"Wave Queen"
-
-.-
"Papillon"
-
E.S.Holmwood.
5. Any other business.

DUNKIRK COMMITTEE.
Meeting held at at the Ministry 11.a.m. of on 1940
A G E N D A.
1) Minutes of Meeting held on 4th December, 1940.
2) Matters arising.
3) 4) Report of Payments for period ending 19th December, 1940.
Cases 1. for discussion and settlement on the table:-
TOTAL LOSS:
"Aljanor"
J. K. Mann.
"Santosy"
L. Odell.
"Gwen Eagle"
D.W. Hudson.
"Bonnibell"
C. Patey.
"Charlotte H"
Capt. the Hon. M.T. Henderson.
2 Lifeboats ex "Flandres:" Geo. Hammond & Co.
"Mary Spearing" Crouch & Son.
(U/W's agents)
11. LOST GEAR:
"Brywyn"
C.P.Mist.
5) Any other business.
TOTAL Loss:
14p. Dingry whate I haverton "Ramsget BoySesnts hangRaching
D. west ha.

DUNKIRK CLAIMS COMMITTEE.
Meeting at held the Ministry at 11 a.m. of on Shipping. Friday 17th January 1941
(Room 5087).
ther 1802 ШООЯ AFT
AGENDA.
1. 2. Minutes Matters of arising. Meeting held on 20th December 1940.
3. 4. Report Cases of Payment for period ending 16th 1941.
1. for Total discussion Loss: and settlement Nth on the January table:-
"BONNIBELL":
"SANTOSY":
C. Patey.
"CHARLOTTE H":
L. Odell.
"MAGNET":
Capt. the Hon. M.T. Henderson.
A Hall.
10 Lifeboats
:
"ROCINANTE":
British India Steam N. Co.Ltd.
"MARY ROSE:
R.F. Fryars.
"MINIKOI:
Owen Dives
Comdr. W.S. Shelford (deceased)
:
P.ro.
5.
Any other business.
lilah
Burnay.

DUNKIRK CLAIMS COMMITTEE.
boreign
Meeting at held The at 11.a.m. on Friday 7th Rebruary, 1941
Ministry of Shipping,
AGENDA:
1.
Minutes of Meeting held on 17th January, 1941.
2.
Matters arising.
3.
Report of Payments for period ending 6th February, 1941.
4.
Cases for discussion and settlement:-
I. TOTAL LOSS:
"EDITH".
C.E. Miller.
"EDITH DOROTHY".
R. Ladd.
"BLUEJACKET".
R. Ladd.
"CARAMIA".
A. Moody.
"SUE SUE".
F.C. Wilson.
"LILY".
J. Gisby.
"OUR BOYS".
H.J. Verrion.
"MADAME SANSGENE".
Mrs. Shelley.
"RENOWN".
Osborne Bros.
II. REPAIRS.
Belgian Trawler "JACOMINA".
5.
Any other business.
x.
southern Queen hemo IV
C.H. Harvey hemo Motor Boats
$ Princess mand
W.M. wilson

held winis at
Dunkirk Claims Committee.
ruler (Tag)
the Ministry Meeting held of Shipping, at 11 a.m. Room on 5087. Friday 14th March 1941, at
Agenda.
Ne
1.
2. Minutes of Meeting held on 7th February, 1941.
Matters arising.
3.
Y
4.
Report of Payments for period ending 13th March, 1941.
Cases for discussion and settlement:-
I Total Loss.
"Grace "Kate" Darling IV"
C.E. Gundy
"Maldon Annie"
E.J. Morris
"Moss Rose"
Col. Lamont
"New Prince of Wales"
T. Adams
"Skylark II"
Southend Motor Navigation
"Skylark "Leilah" III"
Co. Ltd.
F.P. Collins
F.P. Collins
"Rocinante" "Enchantress"
L.R. Burnay
R.F. Fryars
HAZARA
Allchorn & Sons
DREADKOUGHT IIIIII
BOND'S BOATTARD
H. BROOKE S
II Missing Gear G. etc.
MURRELL
"Mare Nostrum"
B.C. Kirby
III Hire.
"Lord Fisher" L.T.711. Lowestoft Steam
Herring Drifters Co. Ltd.
5. Any other business.
There whatin by Harry.
Day this

CLAIMS COMMITTEE. 25th
Meeting
DUNKIRK CLAIMS
Meeting held the DUNKIRK Shipping, Friday Room 5087.
1.
at the held Ministry of Agenda ----- Shipping on Friday COMMITTEE (Room April,
Present: Mr. Allen simmons (Chairman) one
=
1941, and
"
2.
3.
4.
Report Matters Minutes of arising. of Meeting held on 14th March, 1941.
editains
Mai
Iseb 104 of Meeting held for 15.5. period on 14th Total prese endi I
1.
Cases attached Outstanding for discussion Payments and for settlement. period ending 24th
2.
5.
3.00ds
Reporting examined, "ENTERPRISE" "WAVE statement of } the following Barnett's continumaximum negoti decis is n
Any other business. list, per
Wurtzburg si s. ion Ltd.
"GOOD "GRACE "MADAME HOPE" DARLING SANSGENE" IV" make negotiate negotiate to inte up up of
"MIRASOL"
The Solicitor in ha
"NEMO IV"
THE
the owners i ot
Drifters Steam Co. Ltd.
"NEW PRINCE OF WALES" If vessit within continu
Lifeboats. Steam Navigation settlem Co
THE (Sma this the Committee Total to for action whi

DUNKIRK CLAIMS
Meeting at the held Ministry of Agenda ----- Shipping COMMITTEE (25th April, 1941,
Meeting held the DUNKIRK of Shipping, Room
1.
Present: Mr. Allen Simmons (Chairman)
and
"
Riddell saw
2.
Report Matters Minutes of arising. of Meeting held on 14th March, 1941.
=
Wand
Lasb
3.
Agea 404 Meeting held on 14th endi Mar
Minutes of to £1901.15.5. for period prese
1.
4. Any Cases other attached Outstanding for business. discussion Payments list cases and for as settlement. period per ending 24th
2.
Reporting examined, statement of the fotanding negotian
Barnett's continue naximum Totalsi
5.
3.
" WAVER QUISE"
}
Shepherds is no S
on
Ltd.
"GOOD "GRACE "MADAME HOPE" DARLING SANSGENE" Thertburg Negotiate plus IV" make negotiate is Comitted final to inter up up off She t t negotiate
"MIRASOL"
The Somittee had a
"NEMO IV"
of hire Dunkirk at sho
Solicitor to to ad rifters Co. Ltd.
I
have
"NEW PRINCE OF owners WALES" If vessel within continue it is i 7 +
}
what
3
you
Lifeboats. the Orient THE THE Steam Navigation action CO.
for which exami.
the Total
WAVERPRISE
at:hed Outanding discussion list cases and settlement. per Co.
or pers Ltd.
Neg
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of
DARLING IV"

Black Arrow"
"Faith"
"Empress"
"Queen of England"
"New White Heather"
"St. Patrick"
"Shamrock"
"Skylark III"
4. A statement of outstanding claims other than
Total loss was also considered. It was agreed for of few the cases Committee remaining and did the not justify the
Secretary with them on lines approved by the for
"Total Loss cases in the past, referring any difficulties that
Representatives when available after meetings of other arise informally to the Treasury and Sea Transport Dept. might etc., with a view to making offers in settlement.
P.C.O. (S.T.) will assess the claims for missing articles
Committees. With regard to "Mare Nostrum" and "Papillon"
5. The Chairman promised to draft a report on the work approval. of the Committee and to submit it to the other members for their claims other tha
It was agreed ify the formal ry was author he Committee
ISO consi@ficulties ining did not lea Trs tee and the Secre lines approved by t past, referring any ly to the Treasury a

Week
Arrow"
th"
DYNAMO OPERAT
Empress"
Queen of England"
"New White Heather"
"St. Patrick"
"Shamrock"
"Skylark III"
4. A statement of outstanding claims other than for
Total loss was also considered. It was agreed that the few cases remaining did not justify the formal continuance of the Committee and the Secretary was authorised to deal nnotel 10887
with them on lines approved by the Committee for similar cases in the past, referring any difficulties that might arise informally to the Treasury and Sea Transport Dept.
Representatives when available after meetings of other
Committees. With regard to "Mare Nostrum" and "Papillon"
P.C.O. (S.T.) will assess the claims for missing articles etc., with a view to making offers in settlement.
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5. The Chairman promised to draft a report on the work
2
of the Committee and to submit it to the other members for their approval.
His

DUNKIRK CLAIMS COMMITTEE.
MEETING HELD AT 11 a.m. ON FRIDAY, 14TH
AT THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (ROOM 508
Present:
Mr. Moore.
11
Simmons
"
Riddell
It Chamberlin
"
Wand.
Mr. Moore took the Chair in the absence OZ
who was unable to attend.
1. Minutes of Meeting held on 7th February W
2. Matters arising were discussed:-
(a) "Madame Sans Gene: Agreed to negotiat and £1,700.
(b) "Southern Queen":
Agreed to settleme this vessel plus and hire at appro
(c) "Ferry Nymph":
Offer of £15 for h
(a) "Nemo IV":
Agreed to endorse since last meetin
(e) Belgian Trawler
"Jacomina"
Decided that this the Committee.
3. Report of Payments for period ending 13th amounting to £1,416. 11. 8. was presented and
4. The following cases were discussed:-
(a) "Grace Darling IV" Agreed to increase
£735 plus interes
(b) "Kate":
Agreed to offer £32
(c) "Maldon Annie":
Agreed to settle at interest.
(d) "Moss Rose":
Agreed to offer £37
(e) "New Prince of
Wales":
Agreed to defer fin formula of values passenger boats is the meantime offer advance of £2,000
(f) "Skylark II & III": Agreed to negotiate settlement for the between £900 and £

(g) "Leilah":
Agreed to obtain valuation from
Mr. Barnett and then to confirm the verbal offer of £100, owner to keep vessel.
(h) "Rocinante":
Agreed not to sell the vessel which will be put under Care and
Maintenance.
(j) "Enchantress":
Agreed to negotiate up to £925 plus interest and hire.
(k) "Good Hope":
Agreed to obtain Mr. Shepherd's valuation.
(1) "Hazard":
Agreed to ask for further particulars of gear on board, and negotiate up to £250 if necessary.
(m) "Dreadnought II":
Agreed to negotiate up to £950 which is Mr. Shepherd's valuation.
(n) "Dreadnought III":
Agreed to negotiate up to £900 which is Mr. Shepherd's valuation.
(o) "Leader":
Agreed to arrange for Mr. Cameron
(P.C.O.S.T.) to interview the owner and to have a free hand to obtain the best settlement possible.
(p) "Mare Nostrum":
Agreed to refer to the Solicitor's
Department for advice as to committee's future conduct of this case.
(q) "Lord Fisher":
Agreed to withdraw offer of hire at 6/- per foot per day and inform owners that settlement will be made when Ratesof Hire of Drifters are finally fixed.
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25/4/41

Dunkirk Claims Committee
Meeting held at 11 a.m. on Friday 17th January, 1941
at the Ministry of Shipping, Room 5087.
Present:-
Mr. Allen (Chairman)
" Simmons
" Meredith
H Stokes
" Wand
1. Minutes of Meeting held on 20th December were agreed.
2. Matters arising were discussed:-
(a) "Lijns". Agreed to pay £45 in full and final settlement of all claims outstanding.
(b) "Brywyn". Agreed to pay £57.10.0 for all missing articles and expenses, plus hire at normal rates.
3. Report of payments for period ending 16th January, 1941, amounting to £2,459.18.7 was presented and passed.
4. Agreed that the Secretary shall negotiate with yacht and motor boat owners to settle Total Loss Compensation at the sums suggested by Mr. Barnett as "reasonable to offer,"
with a latitude of 10% increase if necessary.
5. The following cases were discussed:-
(a) "Magnet". Agreed to pay £15 as claimed.
(b) 10 Lifeboats ex British India S.N. Co. Agreed to pay £1,320 as claimed.
(c) 8 Lifeboats ex P. & O. S.N. Co. Agreed to refer back to P. & O. S.N. Co. as to amounts claimed.
(a) "Leilah" and "Rocinante". Agreed to enquire into the possibility of meeting claim from owner of "Leilah" by offering him "Rocinante".
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7/2/41

DUNKIRK COMMITTEE
Meeting held at 11 a.m. on Friday
20th December, 1940 at the Ministry of
Shipping, Room 5087.
Present: Mr. Allen (Chairman)
"
Simmons
"
Meredith
"
Stokes
"
Wand
1.
Minutes of Meeting held on 4th December were agreed.
2.
Matters arising were discussed:-
(a) "Madame Sansgene! Agreed to inform the owner that, as a result of a professional valuation, the department offers £1390
in settlement.
(b) "Lijns": Agreed to maintain the offer to settle at £10.
y
3.
Report of Payments for period ending 19th December amounting to £1,462. 10. 7. was presented and passed.
4.
Agreed that in all future Total Loss cases of private
Yachts and Motor Boats to obtain a valuation before making an offer to the owner.
L
5.
The following cases were discussed
Total Loss:
(a) "Aljanor": Agreed to inform owner that the
1
offer of £2,500 will not be increased and that the offer will be withdrawn if not accepted within 14 days.
(b) "Gwen Eagle": Agreed to inform owner that the offer of £1750 will not be increased and that the offer will be withdrawn if not accepted within 14 days.
(c) "Santosy"
"Bonnibell"
Agreed to have these cases
"Charlotte H") sent for valuation.
(d) 2 Lifeboats ex. "Flandres": Agreed to offer
£80 each with discretion to increase to
£100 each.
(e) "Mary Spearing": Agreed to inform owners that the department will accept his written down value of £1,308 as a basis for settlement, plus incidentals.
(f) 25 ft. Montague Whaler) Agreed to settle at £30
14 ft. Dinghy and £10 respectively is claimed.
(g) "Lady Rosebury"
Agreed to accept the increased valuation of
£3,125 and to offer settlement accordingly.
Lost Gear:
"Brywyn": Agreed to increase offer of settlement for all missing articles and expenses to
£57 10 - O.
fid. Can in far.

DUNKIRK COMMITTEE.
Meeting held at 11.a.m. on Wednesday 4th December, 1940, at the Ministry of Shipping, Room 5087.
Present:
Mr. Allen
(Chairman)
"
Simmons
" Moore
"
Riddell
"
Wand
1. Minutes of Meeting held on 21st November were agreed.
2. Matters arising were discussed:-
(a) "Renown" Arising from this case it was agreed to approach
Mr. Harvey of Sittingbourne with a view to his acting as valuer for Thames Estuary Bawley Boats and similar craft.
(b) "Madame Sansgene"
Agreed to withhold further action pending confirmation of the present system of valuation of yachts, motor launches, &c.
(c) "New Prince of Wales" Arising from this case it was agreed to approach Mr. Fredk. Shepherd of 199, Piccadilly with a view to his acting as valuer for
Small Passenger Service Craft.
(a) "Lijns"
Agreed to accept the owner's statement that the ladies clothing claimed for was on board, and, in view of the fact that it had been kept on board for 8 months before the vessel was requisitioned, to offer £10 in settlement.
3. Report of Payments for period ending 3rd December amounting to £4,160.9.8₫
was presented and passed.
4. The following cases were discussed:-
a
Total Loss:-
(a) "CYB"
Agreed to offer £400 with discretion to, increase to £450.
(b) "Handy Billy" Agreed to pay £213.18.6d as claimed.
(c) "Mirasol"
Agreed that the survey report produced by the owner is not alone to be accepted as basis of value.
(a) "Enterprise"
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Agreed to be dealt with as in 2 (c) above.
"Wave Queen"
(e) "Papillon"
Agreed that owner's claim on his
Affidavit should be subject to normal investigation.
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20/12/40

DUNKIRK COMMITTEE.
Meeting held at 11.a.m. on Wednesday 4th December, 1940, at the Ministry of Shipping, Room 5087.
Present:
Mr. Allen
(Chairman)
"
Simmons
"
Moore
"
Riddell
" Wand
1. Minutes of Meeting held on 21st November were agreed.
2. Matters arising were discussed:-
(a) "Renown" Arising from this case it was agreed to approach
Mr. Harvey of Sittingbourne with a view to his acting as valuer for Thames Estuary Bawley Boats and similar craft.
(b) "Madame Sansgene"
Agreed to withhold further action pending confirmation of the present system of valuation of yachts, motor launches, &c.
(c) "New Prince of Wales" Arising from this case it was agreed to approach Mr. Fredk. Shepherd of 199, Piccadilly with a view to his acting as valuer for
Small Passenger Service Craft.
(a) "Lijns"
Agreed to accept the owner's statement that the ladies clothing claimed for was on board, and, in view of the fact that it had been kept on board for 8 months before the vessel was requisitioned, to offer £10 in settlement.
3. Report of Payments for period ending 3rd December amounting to £4,160.9.8d was presented and passed.
4. The following cases were discussed:-
a
Total Loss:-
(a) "CYB"
Agreed to offer £400 with discretion to, increase to £450.
(b) "Handy Billy" Agreed to pay £213.18.6d as claimed.
(c) "Mirasol"
Agreed that the survey report produced by the owner is not alone to be accepted as basis of value.
(a) "Enterprise"
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Agreed to be dealt with as in 2 (c) above.
"Wave Queen"
(e) "Papillon"
Agreed that owner's claim on his
Affidavit should be subject to normal investigation.
20/12/40

DUNKIRK COMMITTEE.
Meeting held at 11.a.m. on Thursday 21st November, 1940.
at the Ministry of Shipping, Room 5087.
Present:
Mr. Allen
(Chairman)
If Simmons
11 Moore
"
Riddell
" Wand
1. Minutes of Meeting held on 6th November were agreed.
2. Matters arising were discussed:
(a) "Renown"
Agreed to put case back for valuation.
(b) "Sceneshifter"
Agreed to interview owner's solicitor.
(c) "Brywyn"
Agreed that owner should again be interviewed by representative of
P.C.O. (S.T.)
(a) "Moss Rose"
Agreed to obtain from Fisheries Officer full technical details of this and two other Deal boats "Britannia" and
"Golden Spray".
(e) "Madame Sansgene" Agreed to pay £1,000 on account pending confirmation of valuation.
(f) "New Prince of Wales" Agreed that P.C.O.(S.T.) should recommend a valuer.
3. Report of Payments for period ending 20th November amounting to
£1,970.8.7d was presented and passed.
4. The following cases were discussed:-
1. TOTAL LOSS:
(a) "Gwen Eagle"
Agreed to offer £1,750 in full and final settlement of all claims arising.
(b) "Peggy IV If
Agreed to offer £175 in full settlement.
(c) "Ma Joie"
Agreed to offer £250 in full settlement.
(a) "Aljanor"
Agreed to offer £2,500 which is the insured value and is the sum first claimed.
(e) "Doris"
Agreed to offer £35 each in full
"Edina"
settlement.
"Medora"
11. LOST CLOTHING:
"Lijns"
Agreed to maintain the attitude that the Department does not accept liability.
When
4/12/60

DUNKIRK COMMITTEE.
Meeting held at 11.a.m. on Wednesday, 6th November, 1940
at the Ministry of Shipping, Room No. 8021A.
Present:
MR. ALLEN
(Chairman)
" SIMMONS
" MOORE
" RIDDELL
" WAND
1. Minutes of Meeting held on 23rd October were agreed.
2. Matters arising were discussed:
(a) "Renown" Agreed to inform owner that the Department will pay
£500 on account if desired while arrangements are made for a valuation.
(b) "Sceneshifter" Agreed to confirm verbal offer of £850.
(c) "Brywyn"
Agreed to wait reply to letter of 5.11.40 and generally to adopt the principle that owner must prove his claim.
(d) "Rosabelle"
Agreed to arrange for Mr. Wimpenny (Fisheries
Officer) to contact the owner and explain
Department's position and without committing
Department, unless it were apparent that claimant would accept, offer settlement of £100.
(e)
"Moss
Rose"
Agreed to ask Mr.Wimpenny to obtain a comparison of the Deal Boats lost.
(f) "Mare Nostrum" Agreed to inform owner that the Department is not satisfied that evidence has been produced to show that the articles covered by the claim were on board.
3. Report of payments for period ending 5th November amounting to
£4,074.7.2a was presented and passed.
4. The following cases were discussed:-
TOTAL LOSS:
(a) "Madame Sansgene" Agreed to refer papers to Mr. Barnett for a valuation in view of a possible relationship between claimant and builder;pointing this out and also that had the relationship not been apparent, Department would have paid as claimed in all probability.
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(b) "Sunshine"
Agreed to pay £203.10.0₫ as claimed.
(c) "Viking III"
"
"
"
£12
It
"
(a) "Southern Queen" " " pass to P.C.O. (S.T) to arrange
(for a valuer.
,
(e)
"Pioneer" Agreed to pay £400 as claimed.
D
(f) 16 ft Boat.
" " If £12 as claimed on
(completion of Letter of Abandonment.
(g) 10 ft. "Dinkey" Agreed to pay £12 as claimed on
(completion of Letter of Abandonment.
)
(h) "New Prince of Wales" Agreed to offer insured value
(£5,000.
of fit Due
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21/11/40

DUNKIRK COMMITTEE.
Meeting held at 11.a.m. on Wednesday 23rd October, 1940 at the
Ministry of Shipping. Room No. 8021.A.
Present:
MR. ALLEN (Chairman)
" MOORE
"
RIDDELL
"
WAND
1. Minutes of Meeting held on 26th September were agreed.
2. Matters arising were discussed.
(a) "Sceneshifter" Agreed to refer the case to Mr. Barnett of
Watson & Co.Glasgow.
(b) "Brywyn"
Agreed to maintain committee's attitude unless owner produces evidence of loss or value.
(c) "Vanitee"
Agreed to offer £700 which is sum stated by owner on T619 to be acceptable.
(a) "Stonehaven"
Agreed to offer £500 in full settlement.
(e) "Bullpup"
Agreed to offer £450 - the insured value.
(f) "Rosabelle"
Agreed to offer £75 in full settlement.
3. Report of Payments for period ending 22nd October amounting to
£5,834.15.8d was presented and passed.
4. The following cases were discussed:-
(a) TOTAL LOSS:
"Thetis" Agreed to offer £225 in full settlement.
"Moss Rose" Agreed to make comparison with other Deal Boats
"Maid of Honour" Agreed to offer £425 (Tough's valuation)
( in full settlement.
"Minikoi" Agreed to require Letters of Administration in favour of the widow before opening negotiations.
"Princess Lily"
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Agreed to forward forms T619 and at the
"Court Belle II"
same time to offer, if required, advances on account of 2/3rds of insured values.
"Hanora"
Agreed to offer £565 in full settlement.
"Miranda"
Agreed to settle at owners claim of £20. 1
"Triton"
Agreed to settle at owners claim of £1,500
"Two Rivers"
Agreed to offer £370 in full settlement.
"Sarah & Emily"
Agreed to settle at owners claim of £30, if, after enquiry, boat had not returned.
à
"Wolsey"
0 2
Agreed to offer £250 which is sum stated by owner on T619 to be acceptable.
Barges (8)
hings
Agreed to negotiate settlements up to the valuation figures.
(b) Repairs & Replacements:
)
"Mare Nostrum": Agreed to pay the repair bill as recommended on survey report, to refer to P.CO(S.T) for valuation of missing of articles and to take no action on expenses claim, until reasonably presented.
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"Kit Cat":
Agreed to settle claim at £12.
6/11/40

MINUTE SHEET.
Reference
DUNKIRK COMMITTEE.
MEETING HELD AT 4 p.m. ON THURSDAY 26th SEPTEMBER, 1940 AT
THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, ROOM 8021 A.
PRESENT:-
Mr. Allen (Chairman)
" Simmons
"
Meredith
" Stokes
" Wand
1.
Minutes of Meeting held on 4th September were agreed.
2. Matters arising were discussed;
(a) "Renown"
Agreed as a first step to ask owner to complete form T.619. Later, if necessary, to refer to
PCO (S.T.) for nomination of a valuer.
OK.
(b) "Westerley"
Agreed to maintain offer of £500, plus any out of pocket expenses incurred by owner.
(c) "Papillon"
Agreed to accept liability for total loss and to proceed accordingly.
Riddell
(d) "Scene
Agreed to prepare case for Tribunal under powers
Shifter"
of compensation (Defence) Act. 1939.
(e) "Brywyn"
Agreed to inform the owner that in view of the absence of evidence in support of his loss or of the value of articles said to be lost, he is offered £40 in settlement of his claim for missing articles.
3. Report of payments for period ending 25th September, amounting to £3003,12...6. was presented and passed.
4. The following cases were discussed:-
(a) TOTAL LOSS
OK
"Golden Spray" Agreed to offer £265 in full settlement of all claims, and, on acceptance, to have letter of
Abandonment drawn up in the name of
"Golden Spray" ex "Bonnie Boy 11"
"Vanitee"
Agreed to call for evidence of purchase price
(700) and later to negotiate settlement up to a maximum of £700.
"Stonehaven"
Agreed to offer £475 to include extra furnishings and fittings.
OK
"Roberta"
Agreed to settle for value of vessel at £850
plus the recommendations of PCO (ST) for fittings.
"Bull Pup"
Agreed to defer action pending examination of the case by PCO (ST)
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