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"ADVANCE"
Preliminary.
and leaving the boats to be taken over by Naval or other crews.
The (Trades Union?) crew of the passenger launch 'Queen Boadicea'
took advantage of this offer (apparently being more concerned with their 'dues' than with their duty).
NOTE:
The remaining boats which had left Sheerness with us, and had dropped out during the night, arrived at intervals during the morning; except one which had been sunk in collision; her crew, however, had been picked up and were redistributed.
0645 hrs. Fine clear morning, no wind. Slipped and proceeded
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in company with other boats, again following Leader as No. Two.
Led Convoy for a short time, while Leader was investigating a straggler with carburettor trouble.
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Nothing else of note, so we were able to get a little sleep on turns, and dry clothing in the sun.
0900 hrs. Found old hacksaw blade in a locker and so were able to open tin of beef, and make sandwiches.
"ADVANCE"
DUNKIRK.
29 May. 1130 hrs. Realised that cloud-bank observed ahead was actually smoke from burning town.
1200 hrs. Fairly close in, turned East, parallel with Coast line.
1230 hrs. Approaching Dunkirk. Two enemy aircraft believed to be J.U.87's dived on convoy and machine gunned it. No casualties or important damage noticed, but 'Advance' signal mast carried away.
(Apparently by under-carriage of second machine).
NOTE:
A good deal of wreckage about, also sunken ships and crashed aeroplanes. A lot of firing going on. Passed a moored hulk, flying
French flag and mounting several AA-guns, firing a good deal at no very apparent target.
Saw aeroplane (unidentified) dive into sea and explode, some distance out.
Saw what appeared to be several fires on the beach. (Was later told that they were exhausts of torpedoes from a British Destroyer, set on fire during the morning.)
in their pockets was
The medical 120 men, whom they transferred **** to a on attention.
lcue or a that day's day, so they Daylight returned prevented to England, them reaching Dunkirk but were rest. Following this they again and were allowed to and England. bombing, unable there to were remove none any on troops the beach, as, owing went so they to to shelling Dunkirk returned

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enclosing report on the Dunkirk
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20 M un den st took part in these operations and to
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E, roacuation of the B&F
which will be drawn up on these operations.
nlioned may be of
I am, Sir, interest
Your obedient Servant,
On the neqht of
22
June at
6 form orders was received from
(Sgd.)
MEREDITH,
(Comm Dueling RN)
Director of Sea Transport
A. Moody, Esq.
as ossible the M.L. Empress
Olivette,
La Ramsgate. Belle Alliance Square,
L. "baveisham" all seals to be removed
Patiol apouged oil to be got board and to proceed to Shaarness
Crews of above were up bu the Police c from thare homes by Phone, at. Cinamars HC.
Having got crews for our three Vassels than proceeded to Southand arriving Early morning
Thay ware asked to oluntier to go to Dunkirt which than agreed to do
The craw of she "Empress" Consisting of
VA manang arrangements with employers, etc. so that few of them folt able to sign on for a month and wont back to town very regretfully by train.
The opportunity of playing boats for a month with the or seemed to me too good to miss in any case, and I had bue
Le able to warn my partners that I should be away for a bith but there was same difficulty in getting signed on and Tic toured Sheerness Dockyard interviewing mumerous people late in the afternoon and by about 17.00 had formed a TW was accurate 1dea what the job was and was quite determined that to be put off, so appealed to the Commodore himself visco few supervising the fuel and victualling of the motor be 18
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ML. Quaan of England" % M.L. "baveisham" all seals to be removed, Patrol of. Vapouzed oil to be got on board and to proceed to Sharness
Craws of above were rounded up but the Police from thare homes by Phone, at. Cinamars M.
Faving got crews for our three Vassels than proceeded to Southend arriving Early morning
They ware asked to Volunteer to go to Dunkirt which than agreed to do
The craw of the Empress Consisting of that few of them folt able to sign on for a month and word
***** currey US making arrangements with employers, etc. SQ
back to town very regretfully by train.
The opportunity of playing boats for a month with the or seemed to me too good to miss in any case, and I had bue able to warn my partners that I should be away for a bith but there was same difficulty in getting signed on and Tic toured Sheerness Dockyard interviewing mumerous people late in the afternoon and by about 17.00 had formed a TV was to be put off, so appealed to the Commodore himself with few accurate 1dea what the job was and was quite determined that supervising the fuel and victualling of the motor be do the basin. Within half-an-hour of explaining to night's

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I wish to forward to you, the fullest in formation egarding the part played by my fathers the
Sas abandoned te Capt a Grauch motor Lauchers in the evacuation by M.S. "Lilly"
L Dankisk. I myself voluntessed to ga over an aved an a the Empress which as you know I have last I
a t of repairs of Shipping also last the 2 wen of England, and the Caversham ik with the me back badly damaged, when 9 got to Sheerness ig about 200 harbour with the Empress, they asked far three
Pias they volunteers for m2s Smith fast launch the Queen BoadicesTI
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that few of them folt able to sign on for a month and went
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Sir,
I have to acknowledge STATE receipt of your on the letter Dunkirk undated Operations enclosing insofar report as S.95.
your "CAVERSHAM", "EMPRESS" and e fullest
"QUEEN OF ENGLAND" took part in these it, such operations and to thank you for the the B.E.F.
information which you have been good modore nt record enough to supply. It is anticipated e operations that this report will be of value in compiling the final report which will clude as at be drawn up on these operations.
sank
Owners of rs, or
But
I
I am, Sir, eriences
Your obedient Servant, the in tow comming (Sgd.) PAMEREDITH, home a to take hirk erson, may job on the beaches was complete Director of Sea Transport
Owner(s)
ard to this
A. Crouch,
Munden Esq., Street, like more information your
20, or member
West Kensington,
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myself.
I enclose a letter from my skipper mr $ Boniface.
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yours satiofully
Late of Gastbourne.
of Coleman.
that the only time one in charge of its owner so far as I mine
Of the boats which had come down from Isleworth wa brought very urgent in the wind and most of the who had THE
nothing we had rather got the point of view that know, there and previous boats down from up river had done so without mon that opportunity few of making arrangements with employers, etc. had knowledge that they would be doing so and had any 23
back of them folt able to sign on for a month and went so to town very regretfully by train.
The opportunity of playing boats for a month with able seemed to me too good to miss in any case, and I had bue but there was same difficulty in getting signed on a and Tic to warn my partners that I should be away for bith late in the afternoon and by about 17.00 had formed a IV
toured Sheerness Dockyard interviewing muserous people to accurate 1dea what the job was and was quite determined that was supervising the fuel and victualling of the motor be be put off, so appealed to the Commodore himself with few the basin. Within half-an-hour of explaining to night's

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FERRY NYMPH
SOUTHERN QUEEN
Sir,
Motor
Launcher
&
Hire.
Rowing Boats for Cruising, Fishing, &c.
I have to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 19th September, 1940,
Sandbanks.
49
enclosing report on the Dunkirk
Operations insofar as your "FALCON II", took part in these operations, and to thank you for the information which you have been good enough to supply. It is cent date, anticipated that this report will be of he part value in compiling the final report incident, which will be drawn up on these ents as operations.
I am, Sir, rived at
Your obedient Servant, leted my day's ferrying 2 largest
'erry Nymph"
of H.M.
had any
Director of Sea Transport.
coast. I
them ney accepted, to berth
WAS
directed
Poole
Dr. Stanley Firth,
Brighton Municipal Hospital, ade realy for
Elm Grove, re informed
BRIGHTON, 7.
were carrying on Sendbanks, when at d to have the iaunones ready for the on as possible.
At 11.30 a.m. a further telephone message instructed us to proceed to Dover with all possible speed.
We proceeded to Poole & obtained fuel, food, charts, & crews for the 2 boats, & left Poole for to
Dover at 3.00 p.m., wind being N.W., & 4 hrs. ebb tide yet to run.
After a very steady run we arrived off Dover at 1.00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30th & proceeded to the examination ship for orders. After much signalling between ship & shore we were instructed to proceed inside the harbour, & report to the Naval authorities, to
Director your of Sea Transport.

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Sir, e. SOUTHERN QUEEN
I have to acknowledge receipt of
Fishing, &c.
your letter dated 19th September, 1940, enclosing report on the Dunkirk
Sandbanks.
Operations insofar as your "FALCON II",
49
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 ent date, which will be drawn up on these e part operations.
ncident, its as
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant, ived at ted my a
largest ry Nymph"
of H.M.
Director of Sea Transport.
lad any loast. I
them accepted, berth
Dr. Stanley Firth,
Brighton Municipal Hospital,
Elm Grove, realy for
BRIGHTON, 7.
informed carrying
2
when at
0 have the launches ready for the journey as soon as possible.
At 11.30 a.m. a further telephone message instructed us to proceed to Dover with all possible speed.
We proceeded to Poole & obtained fuel, food, charts, & crews for the 2 boats, & left Poole for
Dover at 3.00 p.m., wind being N.W., & 4 hrs. ebb tide yet to run.
After a very steady run we arrived off Dover at 1.00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30th & proceeded to the examination ship for orders. After much signalling between ship & shore we were instructed to proceed inside the harbour, & report to the Naval authorities, to
Director your of Sea Traneport

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J. HARVEY & SONS
(LATE HARBOUR VIEW HOUSE, SANDBANKS)
FERRY NYMPH
Motor Launches for Hire. SOUTHERN QUEEN
OPEN ON SUNDAYS.
Sailing or Rowing Boats for Cruising, Fishing, &c.
Terms Moderate.
Teas and Refreshments at Kiosk, The Pier, Sandbanks. 49
Dear Sirs,
Referring to your letter of recent date, ref: T. 0.9144/STN. 6B in connection with the part played by two of my boats in the Dunkirk incident, following is a detailed account of the events as they affected us:-
On Tuesday, May 28th 1940 I arrived at
Poole Quay at 8.30 p.m. after having completed my day's ferrying work at Sandbanks with our 2 largest motor launches, the "Southern Queen" & "Ferry Nymph"
& was approached immediately by officials of H.M.
Ministry of Shipping, who asked whether I had any motor launches capable of going along the coast. I
offered them these two launches, which they accepted,
& was directed to take them to an appointed berth alongside Poole Quay.
The launches were fuelled & made realy for sea immediately, but at 10.00 p.m. we were informed that the whole affair was cancelled.
The next day, Wednesday, we were carrying on the Ferry business as usual at Sandbanks, when at
11. 00 a.m. we were telephoned & requested to have the launches ready for the journey as soon as possible.
At 11.30 a.m. a further telephone message instructed us to proceed to Dover with all possible speed.
We proceeded to Poole & obtained fuel, food, charts, & crews for the 2 boats, & left Poole for
Dover at 3.00 p.m., wind being N.W., & 4 hrs. ebb tide yet to run.
After a very steady run we arrived off Dover at 1.00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30th & proceeded to the examination ship for orders. After much signalling between ship & shore we were instructed to proceed inside the harbour, & report to the Naval authorities, to
Director yound of Sea Transport.

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568 CANFORD CLIFFS.
and 17, WEST QUAY ROAD, POOLE.
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Dr. to
J. HARVEY & SONS
(LATE HARBOUR VIEW HOUSE, SANDBANKS)
Motor Launches for Hire.
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OPEN ON SUNDAYS.
Sailing or Rowing Boats for Cruising, Fishing, &c.
Terms Moderate.
Teas and Refreshments at Kiosk, The Pier, Sandbanks.
whom we handed over our boats, in accordance with instructions received before leaving Poole. On this journey from Poole to Dover the crews were as follows:-
"Ferry Nymph"
skipper A. Brown, Snr.
engineer.. J.C.H. Harvey.
"Southern Queen", skipper
G. H. Harvey.
engineer.. A. Brown, Jnr.
We understand that later that same afternoon,
May 30th; both launches, in charge of Naval ratings, were on their way to Dunkirk.
Eventually "Ferry Nymph" came back to Ramsgate,
& early in July was towed back from Ramsgate to Poole.
Examination revealed many scars in her woodwork, &
aboard her were a large number of empty cartridge cases, sundry other relics, & a good quantity of Dunkirk's sand. The boat was reconditioned, & is now in service again.
The "Southern Queen" did not return. We have since met an Army Officer when on leave who stated that a bomb fell close to the boat shortly after he had been taken off the beach in her. She collapsed &
slowly sank. He remarked that he had been in the boat many times whilst it was on the Sandbanks ferry, &
little expected to be in it again on the other side of the channel. He stated that the boat made two more trips inshore after rescuing his party before being sunk.
So far we have no further information as to the boat's work whilst at Dunkirk.
to we Know wo.
19/10.
Yours faithfully, p.p.
J. Harvey & Sons.
b.H. Harvey
20 sterte. Rd, poole, irymuna
Director of Sea Transport.

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Gentlemen,
I have to acknowledge receipt of in sent to your letter dated 2nd October, 1940
enclosing report on the Dunkirk operations insofar as your vessels
: letter on
"FERRY NYMPH"and "SOUTHERN QUEEN"
took part in these operations and to thank you for the information which
Q Fred Hook 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
Gipsy King.
operations.
Boat.
/ to Dunkirk
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant, about 48. hourd were under shell tayed there
Messrs
Director J. Harvey of & Sea sons, Transport. Brith fire, He stayed
17,
Beach should like to mention
West Poole. Quay Road, soldier was off
Brown We shew who did a brave just loaded boat with troops.
He saw a pontoon with Soldiers in, being
Swimmer swomped deciseded with waves Brown bring the to go over the side
Yours faithfully y. Roberts
IV. G. Hyband Esq
Director of Sea Transport.

KINTAIL
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GONDOLIER KINS
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GONDOLIER QUEEN
GONDOLIER
THE
& SWANAGE MOTOR & SPEED BOAT Co., Ltd., proprietors he
1. 09144/STN 6B
2nd October 1940
FLEET
57
of 56 Boats.
SITPOLE 352 (Hand Office and Bnawbriest
I have CLIFFS to acknowledge receipt of
All communications to the Manager your letter dated 30th September,1940.
Shipyard, 4, HIGH STREET, enclosing report on the Dunkirk
Operations insofar as your vessel
POOLE,
GOLDEN SPRAY took part in these
DORSET.
operations and to thank you for the information which you have been good
24th. September 1940.
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.
Transport,
(H.O.)
Bes.
Sir,
,
Round the Your obedient Servant,
25 RECEIVED SEP.M. 21
Islands: are Certified bythe Board of Trade.
Director of Sea Transport.
YACHT
BUILDERS & ENGINEERS.
F. Roberts, Esq.,
Rose & Crown, ce to your communication
PASSENGER LAUNCHES Deal.
our Gondolier King, Queen and No.3, out in record time to
ESTIMATES FREE
them for the evacuation of
B.E.F. Duskirk.
We to understand that the
"King" and served a very useful purpose.
These boats could have been manned by volunteers of this Company, but unfortunately for them, it was found that their services were of greater value in preparing other boats of the Fleet for a like purpose.
We might mention, that be sides these three boats, seven others of the Fleet were put into commission, but unfortunately not in time to be of service.
Yours faithfully,
For
POOLE D'SWANAGE MOTOR
BREEDBOAT Co. LTD.
anothers
L
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KINIAIL
GONDOLIER KING
GONDOLIER QUEEN
GONDOLIER
POOLE & SWANAGE MOTOR & SPEED BOAT Co., Ltd., proprietors of the
"GONDOLIER" FLEET
57
of 14 Passenger Boats.
Telephones:
POOLE 352 (Head Office and Enquiries).
CANFORD CLIFFS 415 (Sandbanks).
All communications to the Manager
STUDLAND 45.
SWANAGE 2195.
West Quay Shipyard, 4, HIGH STREET,
POOLE 670 (Shipyard).
AM/IVH
POOLE,
DORSET.
The"Gondolier" Fleet maintain a regular
Rehil
24th. September 1940.
Daily Service between
POOLE,
SWANAGE,
STUDLAND,
The Director of Sea Transport,
SANDBANKS,
Ministr of Shipping (H.O.)
for Shell Bay,
Berkley Square House,
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Dear Sir,
BUILDERS 8 ENGINEERS.
LARGE AND SMALL
PATENT SLIP.
With reference to your communication
PASSENGER & TOWING
T.O. 9144/STN. 6B,, our Gondolier King, Queen
LAUNCHES FOR HIRE.
and No.3, were fitted out in record time to
ESTIMATES FREE.
enable them to be used for the evacuation of the B.E.F. from Dunkirk.
We are given to understand that the
"King" and Queen both served a very useful purpose.
The se se boats could have been manned by volunteers of this Company, but unfortunately for them, it was found that their services were of great er value in preparing other boats of the Fleet for a like purpose.
We might mention, that be sides these three boats, seven others of the Fleet were put into commission, but unfortunately not in time to be of service.
Yours faithfully,
For
AND
FOOLE SWANAGE MOTOR
Co. LTD.
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Gentlemen,
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Pooyal Harbour,
I have to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated the 24th
Poamsgate.
a
September enclosing report on the
W
Dunkirk Operations insofar as your
"Gondolier King", "Gondolier Queen",
November 4th I940
S
re
"Gondolier III" took part in these th operations, and to thank you for the information which you have been good up enough to supply. It is anticipated that this report will be of value in compiling the final reports which will be drawn up on these operations.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant, le Skippers to forward their
MEREDITH,
Dunkirk. All the ships statements I have had copied,
4, Southampton Senior,
J.H.
Director of Sea Transport.
The Poole and Swanage Motor and Speed
Boat Company, Limited,
Yours Faithfully.
Gondolier Fleet,
West Quay Shipyard,
Poole, DORSET.
were doing their JOU, ew riciency, with which those chaps crew. troops Their in no action time. made our work easier, and we filled myself up and with the admiration of
(Signed) Walter W. Cribbens.
Skipper.
October I940
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cler, "Proceed straight to Dunkisk," and so,
OH ect away from the forctund, we saw hundreds of as 72
gaing to Dunkrite, we went with them.
The Queen
We came in sight of the Gravelines
'ent. K.G.
Bt.
it 6.45 P.M. and then proceeded about three miles e Goloille raite. O.B.E.
off share into Dunkink, at about 7.0.p.m we saw ution the first 1 the German Bombers. about 40 of them and we dodged and zig-zugged about making for
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the shone all the time, about dusk, (we had nr time to see after times now.) we came inshere, but the swell made it impossible to get any where on d ber, 1940.
the heach, we saw littrary hundreds of army cars on the beaches, and seeing we couldn't get any
.N.6.B.
soliduio off by granding an versel we went along to the dock, where with the now appoaching clarkness we were straining uses eyes to look out for weeks
We picked our first load of men up tion's
O
from outside the jetty and were the first loat away gate
0
to the loat which we hansferred them to,ahe was L
d i
called the "Inly"
m
10.
The more powerful loats "Renown."
"Defereder" and "Relicince caught us up going lack to d
in the pitch black, to the clock. (all loats cast
Q
away from each other, when the arroplanes same)
and so we were Part to go into the dock
Enclosure
RECEIVED
25 SEPP.M.
Culaminium
25
new
18
Secreta more, impossible the on account of the draft of the Life-boat to do as any it on the Dunkirk Sands full of water, and and other vessels was activities Life-boat set if for Margate. The Life-boat's were close to Neiuport (?) and on the homeward journey
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The Queen the second time,
'Cent. K.G.
Bt.
The load was orgain put on the Titly e Goloille raite, O.B.E.
md back again we went, Part hoat again, the ution other loats being about two hundred yards ahread.
On gering in for the third bine,a
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shell birst in between the Part bout of them, and us, that we turned back, to go out, but the signaler d
iber, 1940.
we had on board, and had only been "act" for about rix week, and never been under fine, said Wave me got to go in again" so we went in
N.6.B.
We passed the others going int of for their last journey and then a voice houled us from the docks, we Perided up again. and also
, towed a life loat full of solides as well, there, as tion's
O
we couldn't find the "Tilly" we put an loand sgate
0
the a trawles, which was truing another, and
Jun a
i that in tum was touring two afeboats, one runk in
10.
and the other with suilors in. We didn't know es so our coune home, so we also made fast, soon we saw another loat coming
Q
up behind us, it was the "Renoun, and yelling that they had engine trouble they made fast to
Enclosure
RECEIVED
25 SEPP.M
18
Secreta impossible the on account of the draft of the Life-boat to do any on the Dunkirk Sands full of water, and and other as vessels it was more, Life-boat set if for Margate. The Life-boat's activities were close to Neiuport (?) and on the homeward journey
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The Queen stem and we tomed them, about, 3/2 fathems
'Cent, K.G.
rope being the distance behind us, that was
Bt.
e Goloille at + 1.15 am, and tired out, the enineer and raite. O.B.E.
seaman and signilar, went to tern in. as an ution work reemed reasly done, we were congratulating
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an selves, 1 when at # about 1.50, a terrible explorion look place, and a hail of wood spinters came down on 'oun cleck. In the pitch clark you iber, 1940
could see nothing, and after the explorion, we hurd nothing. and we could du shothing, except pull in the tow tope which was just as we passed it t
N6B
the Renoun about 24 of an hour before, but not a sign of phat insted boat of Renown.
We left our tower, at 8.30
next day (sat) and as the fine trawler got CA
tion's
O
0
round her propellor, we proceeded to Ramsgate i
and rope reported, and then proceeded to Screthend, which d
we arrived at 3.30 p.m. We reported at orn station
TO
es then our job was done.
so
Down Knoth a
foloping same will help you.
Q
k
Your obedient servant,
Enclosure
RECEIVED
25 SEPP.M.
Culaminium
25
18
Secreta more, activities impossible the Life-boat on account on the set of Dunkirk if the for draft Sands Margate. of full the of Life-boat water, and other and to do as vessels any it was were close to Neiuport (?) and on The the Life-boat's homeward journey ag ne em,

FOR INSERTION IN REGISTERED
LETTER SENT
HO
Axt. 2161.
LIFEBOATS
30SEP1940
Patrons
POST 8. ROOM
Lajesty King. Her Majesty Queen
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HerMajesty Queen Mary
T.09144/S.T.N.6B.
Ent:- H.R.H.He Duke of Kent. K.G.
30th September 1940.
Spairman The Hon. George Goloille irman:- Sir Godfrey Baring, Bt.
Lieut:-Golonel C.R. Satterthwaite. theraite. O.B.E.
Sir, fe-Boat Institution
I have to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 24th September 1940
untary Contributions enclosing report on the Dunkirk
Operations insofer as your "LETITIA"
Depôt
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took part in these operations, and to
Hertfordshire thank you for the most interesting information which you have been good nunication enough to supply. It is anticipated hould be that this report will be of value in
Secretary compiling the final report which will
24th September, 1940.
be drawn up on these operations.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servan
Your Ref: T.0.9144/S.T.N.6.B.
(Sgd.) A. P. MEREDITH.
Director of Sea Transpor
I beg leave to the receipt of your letter
A. Dench, Esq., tant dealing rices of this Institution's
Fairlight Cottage, on of Dunkirk, and to
Billet Lane, of ports made by the
Leigh-on-Sea, and of the rgate and Ramsgate
Essex. the two Life-boats which operated in the evacuation with their own he other Life-boats employed being by Naval
Coniss of which I iclose were forwarde to
Mr.
linistry
; on the 26th July.
to
Committee have made suitable monetary rewards to the crew of the Margate and Ramsgate Life-boats, and have addressed a letter of warm appreciation to each station, th felt that as the - services were carried out under Ad
Orders it would not be proper for them to make awards of
+
Institution's medals or any other honorary award.
I am, Sir,
RECEIVED
Your obedient servant,
Enclosure
25 SEPP.M.
18 1888
Culaminium
Secreta more, impossible the Life-boat on account on the set of Dunkirk off the for draft Sands of full the of Life-boat water, and other and to do as vessels it was activities were close to Neiuport Margate. (?) and on The the Life-boat's homeward any journey
4g me em,

LIFEBOATS
Patrons
His Majesty The King. Her Majesty The Queen
Her. Majesty Queen Mary
President:- H.R.H.The Duke of Kent. K.G.
Chairman:- Sir Godfrey Baring, Bt.
Founded 1824
Deputy Chairman The Hon. George Goloille
Secretary:- Lieut:-Golonel C.R. Satterthwaite. Satter thwaite. O.B.E.
Royal National life-Boat Institution solely by Voluntary Contributions
Life-Boat Depôt
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Telephone number and
Telegrams
Boreham Wood. Hertfordshire
Elstree 1755
The are Director of Sea Transport,
Any further communication air on this subject should be
CRS/H
addressed to The Secretary
24th September, 1940.
0
Ministry of Shipping, H.O.,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square,
London, W.1.
Your Ref: T.0.9144/S.T.N.6.B.
Sir,
I beg leave to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 19th instant dealing with the services of this Institution'
Life-boats in connexion with the evacuation of Dunkirk, and to enclose for your information copies of reports made by the
Honorary Secretary and Coxswain of the Margate and Ramsgate
Life-boats. These were the only two Life-boats which operated in the evacuation with their own crews; the other Life-boats employed being manned by Naval ratings.
Copies of the reports which I now enclose were forwarde to Mr. Guttery of the Ministry of Shipping on the 26th July.
to
While my Committee have made suitable monetary rewards to the crew of the Margate and Ramsgate Life-boats, and have addressed a letter of warm appreciation to each station, th felt that as the services were carried out under Ad
Orders it would not be proper for them to make awards of
Institution's medals or any other honorary award.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Enclosure
RECEIVED SEPP. M.
18 1887 ALTISTINO
Culaminium
Secreta activities set ff for Margate. The do more, impossible the Life-boat on account on une of Dunkirk the draft Sands of full the of Life-boat water, and and other to as vessels any it was were close to Neiuport (?) and on the Life-boat's homeward journey ng me em,

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Tuesday June I940 a police message arrived asking me to ring Commander Bowles Southend Naval Control.
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Several questions were asked as to condition of Motor
Vessel "Shamrock". She was in perfect condition and Fuel Tanks full, having just been passed by the Ministry of Shipping for the carrying of passengers on short trips from Canvey beach.
Can you make the South Downs he asked, where is that
Sir I replied, just off Deal and Dover. I agreed to try, and upon instructions proceeded to take on board 30 Gallons Fuel in
5 Gallons containers, sufficient food and water for four days, and discard the Buoyant apparatus which are always carried.
Roy Brown aged I8 of Canvey Island answered my request by turning up at dawn with food and kit, we left with Donald my 29/-
youngest son to see us off.
On reaching Southend Naval Control we were informed the journey was to Dunkirk and a further IO Gallons of petrol was provided. Roy Brown at this stage was given an opportunity to stay behind but he declined and expressed his desire to accompany me. A requisition note was handed to me also a Special Route for Small Craft Thames to Dunkirk. reading:- you are to proceed at your utmost speed direct to the beaches eastward of Dunkirk, and course etc; before leaving I regret to note with displeasure four Skippers of upper Thames passenger Vessels said No when asked if they could make Dunkirk, although their bunkers were full and a heap of Fuel on deck they were immediately ordered to take their
Vessels with the letter "M" on their funnels to Sheerness presumably to be taken over by Naval Units.
Our four little crafts set off in Convoy, The Princess
Maud Manned by Naval Ratings, The Canvey Queen by I Naval Rating and I Civillian, The Queen of England by 3 Civilians, The
Shamrock by myself and Roy Brown, when off Shoeburyness the
Canvey Queen received Engine trouble and we took her in fow almost to Mangate when she was able to proceed under her own power and remain SO.
It was about 6 miles off Margate we sighted a British
Fighter Aircraft about 50 feet above the water making a desperate bid to reach our shores, smoke pouring from its Engine as it wobbled and whizzed by us, we could only look and wish him silently a happy landing. The Maud called me alongside she was taking water rather badly and borrowed and kept my Bilge Pump she also seemed to have difficulty in keeping his proper course in spite of having both the Canvey Queen's Compass and my own on board.
la runna
Owing to the engines failing we had to leave with only a few troops, and WE proceeded back to Dunkirk W here we took five more loads off the shore which we were now able to do owing to the rising tide.
Whilst these operations were being carried out we were being

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The Queen of England and Shamrock kept a fairly straight course and keeping about 30 yards apart followed Destroyers, as they g(
rask got out of sight we followed their smoke and then the place on the
That horizon where the smoke was last seen in this way we continued, one could not help feeling convinced by the numerous British to
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noc
Naval Craft which seemed to pop up from all directions that the
English Channel was still English.
FRO
I arroused Brown from a good sleep to point out what appeared to be a periscope travelling in the opposite direction about 300 yards on our port side, he soon bought my revolver which was stowed forward and placed it in front of me as he said you might want it. As darkness fell so did the temperature it was darned cold. Many Vessels passed us in both directions some uncomfortably close and of course not shewing any lights whatever and more than once we were almost dashed against our fellow boats by the huge wash from passing Vessels. The sea was calm but the swell was unlike anything I had experienced before, and the trail of light phosphorus green behind each boat was a pretty but monotonous sight.
We seemed to be near the coast now about I6 miles West of Dunkirk heavy machines were over head we could not tell to whom they belonged, Artillery action on the land could be seen and heard quite plainly. Ahead everything was blazing, oil and petrol tanks were continually expboding near the coast the noise and flames were beyond description, I was feeling a bit weary about the f feet cramp through cold was agrivating me, it was about I6 hours since we left Canvey.
Brown took the wheel while I had a sip from a lemonade bottle, a metter of seconds when I noticed one OfH.M. Ships bearing down on us.
Then came the crash, I could see the Queen of England being sliced in two.
There was not time for words, in my effort to gain control poor Brown was knocked to the deck, but I managed to open the throttle and swing her round and so miss the same fate by inches. We heard the cries of come on Canvey in the darkness and by by bawling where are you, where are you, we located and grabbed them into our boat as the remnants of their beautiful craft were just disappearing. We came alongside the big dark ship an officer' after making enquiries about the condition off the 3 men dropped a rope ladder down and took them on board, we did'nt even say Good night
La runna
Owing to the engines failing we had to leave with only a few troops and WE proceeded back to Dunkirk W here we took five more loads off the shore which we were now able to do owing to the rising tide.
Whilst these operations were being carried out we were being

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Bombs were falling rather thick and heavy making Vivid reen flashes and showers of sparks which must be seen to be elieved.
Our search for the other two convoy mates continued, we found the Canvey Queen only and took her in tow, her engine had stopped. I came close to a burning troop ship and dropped Anchor thinking the bonbers would not trouble to bomb her again, I was right but the continuous explosions on board made rather an uncomfortable shelter.
Dawn soon came we stared and stared at what looked like thousands of sticks on the beach and were amazed to see them turn into moving masses of humanity. I thought quickly of going in picking up 70 to 80 and clearing off, with the sun behind me I
calculated I should find some East Coast town. We got our freight so did the Canvey Queen when I realised it would be selfish to clear off when several destroyers and large vessels were waiting in deep water to be fed by small craft, so I decided what our job was to be.
We could seat 60 men and with those standing we had about
80 weary and starving British Troops some without boots some only in their pants but enough life left in them to clamber on board the
Destroyers with the kind hand of every available seaman.
Again and again we brought our cargo to this ship until she was full, the Canvey Queen and the Maud were doing likewise.
The Destroyers moved off whilst we were still made fast and we were carried to a very awkward position under her stern and saved from anything more serious by the quick work of an A.B.
who set us adrift.
By this time I was numb to anything else that was taking place, Aeroplanes, Guns, and flames it was not bravery but just a will to snatch those boys away from the hell which might overtake them at any time.
Our next Load nearly all north county lads had an officer a captain I believe, who demanded that his men be taken to a
Destroyer and not a Troopship as I had been ordered. I regret having to tell him to shut up but having done so the whole crowd were silent and well behaved and were put aboard the Troopship.
Navigation was extreemly difficult owing to the various wreckage upturned boats floating Torpedos and soldiers in the water trying to be sailors for the first time, they paddled their collapsable little boats out to me with the Butts of thrir rifles and many shouted that they were sinking, we could not help them, I was in shore as close as I dare, stop shouting and save your breath and bail out with your steel helmets was the only command suitable for the occasion scores offered me cash and personal belongings which I
refused saying my name is Barrell Canvey Island send me a poatcard
La runna
Owing to the engines failing we had to leave with only a few troop
WE and proceeded back to Dunkirk W here we took five more loads off the shore which we were now able to do owing to the rising tide.
Whilst these operations were being carried out we were being

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you et home alright, they have all forgotten, no wonder.
Frantically we kept running in front of the large red rick building which will be familiar to thousands, the remains of he white hot Crested Eagle still smouldering just eastward and still bey marched column after column through the gaps in the sand dunes.
Whilst serving the Destroyer H.M.S. 4.40 I could not get a volunteer from the soldiers to take the 3 or 4 ships life boats back to the shore "They were all done up".
I ordered Roy Brown to do so he did this without hesitation and continued this work for a considerable time, while his place on the Shamrock was taken over by a seaman lent to me by the Destroyer
Commander. The Princess Maud ventured in too close and was aground, scores waded out and climbed on board her but it was obvious she was to be another souvenir for Fritz.
STATEM
I was ordered by an officer of this Destroyer not to bring anymore wounded but my very next trip found me helping aboard a badly wounded young lad, for this I was shouted at by the same
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officer my reply was a rude army one which could not be withdrawn.
The officer was right, there was no room for medical attention on his ship, burp what could you do.
I took in tow 3 large Carley Floats one behind the other these were filled to capacity about 50 men in each standing up to their waists in water in the net inside.
My craft was well loaded too, we were just making for our
Destroyer when I was brought to a standstill, my ungine stopped the propeller had fouled, I believe a human @bstruction. There were many in the shallow water. I signalled the Canvey Queen to take me in tow and with a struggle against the tide she got us along side and every man got aboard o.k. one of them took my revolver from under my nose; its a way they have in the army. Naval men came down and tried to free the obstruction without success. I was too weak to dive under the thick black oil which surrounded us, so rather than be left sitting on our useless craft I asked to be taken on H. S. ship
1
this was the last straw, having to leave my vessel which constituted ay life savings.
the followed fire expinguishers were taken on the Destroyer. Roy Brown
My spare fuel was taken off by a small Naval motor boat, one more glance at the beach.
me up quickly on board as she was about to leave. I took up youing prayed.
Sat down beneath a gun with my hands over my face and you
These notes are true and unpolished. allanBarrell
La ranna
Owing to the engines failing we had to leave with only a few
WE and proceeded back to Dunkirk W here we took five more load the shore which we were now able to do owing to the rising
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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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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
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 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

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 £

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"
}
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.
hithoun
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"
}
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 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.
1
(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
11
21/11/40

DUNKIRK CLAIMS COMMITTEE.
Reference.
MINUTE SHEET.
I will deal with the cases other than the Liner Companies in the first place:-
"EMPRESS"
Total
Losses.
were opened.
"QUEEN Before were The the Department a the against The claim OF Solicitors claims Owners received, original ENGLAND") the a of claim properly Estate was have £2,250. prepared dealing Owner the been of could and claims £1,750. formulated offered died for with be to were soon meet. the to settled the for The go found after for "Queen Estate offers to the some on The and negotiations to "Impress" of the position were now we be time, England" widow, are higher made not but awaiting £1,300. able today are she £1,230. than when the to died. is, against the they the have highest that the
Department is prepared
Solicitor's reply.
"NEMO
Owned IV". the by Total boat two men Loss. and who for claim loss of £4,500. earnings has as compensation until offered they the are highest for able the to loss figure replace of that the it boat. is prepared The Department to pay for the loss of the boat, i.e.
£1,028. been a very troublesome Owners' case Member and has of recently Parliament been to the the This subject has of a letter from who has the replied maintaining rests. the Department's Parliamentary attitude. Secretary, There for the moment the position
"NEW
WHITE HEATHER". claim Total from Loss. the Owners was £3,000. figure They have the since
Department said they would could settle go to is for £1,325. and we are awaiting a reply to
The original £2,000. The highest this offer.
"QUEEN
requires branch are doing what they can to find after a all have
The Owner replacement of the engine which was suitable Our
BOADICEA". will Damaged. not accept settlement on a cash destroyed. basis and
Technical but if this is not possible, we may Loss. to engine, treat the case as one of Constructive Total
"WHITE
WATER.". at Damaged. late date, would not accept the estimate of and the cost of of the Boat Yard where the vessel now of
The Owner, repairs a which had been agreed between our Surveyor lies.
the The proprietor case has been reconsidered and there is prospect a very early sèttlement.
INGLIS & MILLS. Sundry craft. Damages and Losses.
all 9 craft are involved in this claim. Although the our
Surveyor In met the Owners and concluded a settlement in losses sum of £321.18.-. it was later found that the damages and incurred were not the result of the Dunkirk operations, although of the craft had originally been inspected and considered for some that operation. They subsequently became involved in, firstly, the evacuation of Ramsgate Harbour, following Dunkirk and then in the bombing of the Port of London. It has been found necessary to look further into the history of these craft.
Investigations are not yet complete, but if it is considered that the Government is liable for the sum involved, either by way of preparation for the Dunkirk service, or for treatment under the War Damage Act, the case will go to the Treasury for special consideration. It will be very difficult to separate the
(1502) 28899/1063
incidence of liability.
1,500,000 939 JC&SLtd
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(REGIMINT)
CODE 5-34-0
Contd... [OVER

DUNKIRK EVACUATION
CLAIMS OUTSTANDING:- "TOTAL LOSS"
AS AT 10-10-41
Name of
File No.
Claim.
Remarks & Action
Vessel.
Taken.
8
EMPRESS
Negotiations continuing and
QUEEN OF
mm
T.M. 3716/40
£2,250
}
awaiting letters of
ENGLAND
£1,750
administration.
NEMO IV
T.M. 3889/40
£4,500
Offered £1,028 less £250
already advanced on account.
Case may go to Tribunal.
NEW WHITE
$3,000
Offer of £1,325 made,
HEATHER
T.M. 3899/40
awaiting reply.
Lifeboats
FURNESS WITHY
T.M. 7508/40
£459.3.4d.
& CO. LTD.
Total Loss (3)
Under consideration.
& Equipment
Doubt as to whether these
W.D. INGLIS
T.M. 5094/40
£321.18.-d.
were used for Dunkirk
& S.J. MILLS
evacuation.
BLUE STAR LINE
.12534/40
£1454.15.-(9)
Obtaining more details.
CLAIMS OUTSTANDING OTHER THAN "TOTAL LOSS"
9:
AS AT 10-10-41
QUEEN BOADICEA
T.M. 3718/40
Repairs
Offer refused. Requires replacement of engine.
Negotiations continuing.
WHITEWATER
T.O. 9364/40
Repairs
L.A. Robinson's estimate of cost of repairs not accepted by owner. Negotiations continuing.
BLUE STAR LINE
M.12534/40
£1665.5.
Obtaining further details.
LTD.
Repairs equipment and labour expenses.
"S
"Si,
Lifeboats.
Involved with Netherlands Commission from whom we have not
This the been able to get a clear statement.
followed up. Mt.

DUNKIRK CLAIMS COMMITTEE
Payments made since presentation of Report on 21st July 1941.
Repairs and
Total Loss
Vessel.
Type
Claimant
Paper No.
Hire and
Replacements
Remarks.
Expenses
£. s. d.
£. S. d.
£ S. d.
"LARK"
S/Barge
Dover Harbour Board
O. 9315/40.
8. 5.
"BARBARA JEAN"
T.O.9296/40.
18. 7.
"ROYALTY"
T.O.9298/40.
13. 4.
14.
"PANDORA"
Punt
A. Read
T.M. 5152/41.
30.
"KATHLEEN"
17' Boat
C. Morris
4918/41.
266.
-.
"FOLKESTONE
M/V
Spraggs Bros.
9201/40.
110.
BELLE"
(c/o Adams)
99. 17. -.
"BLUEBIRD"
M.L.
Mrs. G. Ragless
T.M. 4136/40
20. -.
"OLIVE MAY"
M/Barge
Samuel West Ltd.,
T.0.8532/40
30.
"LADY ROSEBERY"
AS/barge
=
T.0.9306/40
20. -.
"GLENWAY"
100. -.
65.
"RIVER TOY"
M/B.
C.H.Elkington
T.M. 2766/41
"ALPHEUS"
M/Barge
S. Instone & Co.,
T.0,9104/40
90. -: i,
"SHERFIELD"
J.J.Prior (Transport)
Limited
T.0.9423/40
66. -.
Dover Harbour Board
"
9. 1.
"SHAWFORD"
Prior (Trans) Ltd.
11
30. -. i,
"CAROLINE"
Row Boat
H.E. Parker
5206/41
28. -.
"SHRIMP"
Skiff
"
"
3. 17. -.
"FERROCRETE"
M/Barge
Assoc.Portland Cement
Manufacturers Ltd.,
T.0.7976/40
50.
ex "HIGHLAND
28'
Royal Mail Lines
T.M.6352/40
PRINCESS"
Lifeboat
Limited
236. 5. ".
"NEW PRINCE OF
Southend Motor Nav:
Balance of "Total Loss"
WALES"
P.M.B.
Company Limited
T.M. 3887/40
:! 120.
:: 1236.
Compensation.
"SHAMROCK"
P.M.B.
A. Barrell c/o
T.M.3898/40
!: 415.
Balance of "Total Loss"
W.G. & S. Beecroft
Compensation
"BONITA"
M/V
S.W. Newton c/o
T.M.2779/41
30. --
50. -.
Wannop & Falconer ex "GLOUCESTER
13
Union Castle Mail
T.M.9092/40
96. 7. -.
Lifeboat No.12
CASTLE"
Lifeboats
S.S. Co. Ltd.,
315. 8. 4.
7 Lifeboats
234. 14. -.
Fitting out 6 Lifeboats which replaced missing ones.
"SKYLARK III"
M/V
Mrs. M. Corsan
T. 0.9203/40
487. i.
"QUEEN OF
M/V
Bowmaker Ltd.,
T.M.3716/40
700.
i
Advance on account
ENGLAND"
"EMPRESS"
M/V
=
"
"
300.
!
Advance on account
"KNOWLES"
Aux.
London & Rochester
T.O.7764/40.
8. 6.11.
S/Barge
Trading Co.Ltd.,
"THYRA"
Aux
London & Rochester
S/Barge
Trading Co. Ltd.,
"
14. 9. 3.
"PUDGE"
Aux.
London & Rochester
S/Barge
Trading Co. Ltd.,
21. 8. 6.
London & Rochester
Trading Co. Ltd.,
75. -- -:
Dover Harbour Board
10. 11.
"CABBY"
London & Rochester
Trading Co. Ltd.,
"SCONE"
14. 3,
London & Rochester
Trading Co. Ltd.,
"SEINE"
M/Barge
38.10. 8,
London & Rochester
T.O.8949/40.
66. 8. 1.
Trading Cox Ltd.,
C/f
£ 893.18. -
£1,145. 3. 4.
£3,432. 5. -

JR/Ris
DUNKIRK EVACUATION.
Claims Outstanding (other than TOTAL LOSS).
Name of
File No.
Claim.
Remarks & Action vessel.
taken.
BLUEBIRD
T.M. 4136/40
£99.17.0d
Awaiting T.619
+ Hire
EILEEN
T.M. 8435/40
Hire £3
Awaiting report of local payments.
FERRY KING
T.M. 8438/40
Hire
Awaiting claim &
T.619.
FOLKESTONE
BELLE
T.0.9201/40
Repairs &
Offer made.
Compensation for lost engine.
QUEEN
BOADICEA.
T.M.3718/40
Repairs.
Awaiting reply to offer.
RAUMA
T.M.5438/40
Repairs.
Awaiting claim.
TRUE BELLE
T.M.8436/40
Hire.
Awaiting report of local payments.
WHITEWATER.
T.0.9364/40
Repairs.
L.A. Robinson's estimate of cost of repairs not accepted by owner.
MOTOR BARGES.
FERROCRETE.
T.O.7976/40)
MOLLOU
T.0.9424/40)
Awaiting rate of hire
MOUNT
T.0.9125/40)
Hire for M. Barges to be
OLIVE MAY
T.0.8532/40)
agreed with owners.
PUDGE
T.O.7764/40)
SHERFIELD
SHAWFORD
T.O.9423/40.
LIFEBOATS.
Involved with Netherlands Commission from whom we have not been able to get a clear statement.

JR/KW.
DUNKIRK EVACUATION.
TOTAL LOSS:- CLAIMS OUTSTANDING.
56
Name of
File No.
Claim.
Remarks & Action
Vessel.
Taken.
BLACK ARROW
T.M. 4060/40
£700 - £900
Valuation being obtained.
FAITH
T.M. 4070/40
Loss uncertain-letters to owner - no reply.
EMPRESS
QUEEN OF
m
T.M. 3716/40
Awaiting letters of
ENGLAND
administration.
NEMO IV
T.M.3889/40
£4,500
Advanced £250-offer made. awaiting reply.
NEW PRINCE
OF WALES.
T.M.3887/40
£8,696
Advanced £5,000
negotiations, continuing.
NEW WHITE HEATHER
T.M. 3889/40
Offer of £1,325 made, awaiting reply.
SKYLARK III
T.O. 9203/40
£500
Awaiting letters of administration.
LIFEBOATS.
ROYAL MAIL
LINES.
T.M. 5352/40
£236.5.0d.
Awaiting surveyor's report.
FURNESS WITHY
& CO LTD.
T.M. 7508/40
£459. 3. 4d.
Awaiting surveyor's
Total Loss (3)
report.
& Equipment.

VESSEL
TYPE
REPAIRS & REPLACEMENTS
REMARK
CLAIMANT
PAPER NO.
HIRE & EXS.
£.
S.
d.
TOTAL LOSS
£.
S.
d.
£.
S.
d.
"FAITH"
M.V.
T.Lloyd
T.M.4070/40
3.
i
-.
"FALCON II"
M.V.
Chichester Yacht
T.M.4007/40
54.
14.
8.
A.P.S.
Co.
"FELICITY"
M.B.
J.Colombos &
T.O.9273/40
25.
12.
3.
Son
"FERRY NYMPH"
M.B.
J.Colombos &
T.0.9274/40
34.
i
3.
Son
G.Harvey
5.
3.
11.
C.H.Harvey
25.
!
-.
"FLOSS HILLDA"
M.B.
Bonds (Maiden-
T.M.3754/40
6.
19.
3.
head) Ltd.
"FOLKESTONE BELLE"
M.L.
Lymington Slip-
T.0.9201/40
90.
i i
(TARPON" &
Not completed.
way & Eng.Co.
FORTUNA)
Ltd.
"FORTUNA"
M.L.
H.R.Salmon
T.M.4106/40
22.
13.
4.
143.
13.
9.
"FRANCIS"
M.V.
R.F. & R.J.
T.M.4043/40
28.
19.
5.
5.
i
!
Ricketts Bros.
"FRAM"
M.C.
P.Newell Petti-
T.M.4339/40
2.
11.
10.
A.P.S.
crow Ltd.
"FLOTSAM"
M.L.
Dorset Yacht
T.M.4797/40
7.
12.
!
Co.Ltd.
"FLYING FISH"
F.V.
J.Brazier
T.M.4785/40
2.
i
!
F.E.26
"FAVOURITE"
M.F.B.
B.Allen
T.M.6730/40
20.
17.
!
"FAIRY QUEEN"
M.B.
T.S.Hunt
T.M.5232/40
9.
5.
i,
2.
14.
!
"FLORENCE"
M.B.
P.Bradford
T.M.5228/40
6.
10.
4.
"FLOWER OF THE
M.V.
A.C.Friend
T.M.8441/40
5.
i
,
6.
10.
!
FLEET"
"FERROCRETE"
M.B.
Associated
T.O.7976/40
82.
8.
2.
4.
14.
9.
Portland Cement
Mfgrs. Ltd.
Port.Ldn.Authority
1.
1.
,
Trinity House
6.
i
1
Pilotage
Not completed.
"FALCONET"
S.Bge.
Francis &
1.
13.
10.
Gilders
"FAIR IRENE II"
M.V.
Bob Leach & Sons
T.M.4996/40
9.
13.
1,
13.
11.
4.
"FLORENCE ROSALIND"
M.V.
W.Hall
T.M.4962/40
9.
16.
11,
"FLOWER OF THE
M.V.
J.Andrew
T.O.9575/40
4.
7.
6.
FLEET"
"FOUR WINDS"
M.V.
W.C.Woolgar
T.M.4993/40
3.
18.
4.
5.
!
"FAMILY"
M.V.
J.Thomas
T.0.9937/40
6.
10.
,
"FORMOSA"
M.V.
J.Mears Ltd.
T.M.3719/40
See under "Jeff