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COURT,
S.T.N.6B.
EMPLE, E.C.4.
15th May, 1941.
26
Dear Sir,
Further to previous correspondence and to our recent interview, I now write to say that the Ministry will be pleased to make available for your personal scrutiny such recorded information as has been collected concerning the
Dunkirk operation.
I am accordingly to invite d/d 2.6.19.1941.
you to attend the Ministry at your own convenieme, and to ask that you will be good enough to give short notice of your intended visit.
you king
Yours faithfully,
(Sga) A.L. MOORE.
alm of details
J. D. Casswell, Esq., K.C., atu: of Dunkuts.
1, Hare Court,
TEMPLE, E.C.4. offact is Pool, with
15 Chimt of simess of to to his possion and obbiged if you walles allow me & have tw details in More wayson new the us 78
little or these vessels, which may be in their
There information were was received and this possession. has noted. A
few service known to us to "Dunkirk" which were utilised already on prior also a number of vessels been
Briefly are shown separately, 1 at and the had. those then the summary is as follows:-

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19th February 1941.
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Dear Sir, the
With reference to your letter of the 5th February requesting lone but information regarding the evacuation
Clerk of personnel from Dunkirk, I regret he to say that the records available each.
are not in any form which could be readily communicated to you.
If however you have the time, ose and care to call at the above
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address, I will be only too pleased it to discuss the question with you.
of
Yours faithfully, me cop:
the
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J.D. Casswell Esq., K.C.,
1, Hare Court, t int it
Temple,
E.C.4.
inform vess new non whe tion related to Naval, Military information y po who in os in More watson Letter to butes illis n linis of he menuts above iled his there.
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Temporary Address letailed cluding r
1, Hare Court, Temple, R.C.4.
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Feb.5th.1941.
the
FEB
The Secretary,
RECEIVED
done but
Ministry of Shirping.
n Clerk the
Dear, Sir,
As you may have seen from the Press, I
publish am for Charity, an account of all those 1940.
engaged in collecting, and hope to who volunteered and took part in the understand that the Ministry have records of OLL we evacuationof Dunkirk. I am given to many of these trips and I should be most grateful if I could be allowed to have a copy
My object is to compile a sort of dugest boat, the names of her crew, a short account of giving the name and description of each of special interest relating to the cruises. been the services rendered and of any facts wht it excuse this typing; I have bombed Please out of my Ch umbers and have lost lost inform ves among many other things, my typewriter.
Yours faithfully, how
(J.D. CASSWELL, K.C.)
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themsely little information was received and this has been noted.
e a list
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Briefly then the summary is as follows:-
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PAPERS
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Temporary Address letailed cluding the
1, Hare Court, Temple, r
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the
Feb.5th.1941.
the
FEB
The Secretary,
Ministry of Shirping.
RECEIVED
lone but n Clerk the
Dear, Sir, each.
As you may have seen from the Press, I
am engaged in collecting, and hope to publish for Charity, an account of all those 1940.
who volunteered and took part in the evacuationof Dunkirk. I am given to understand that the Ministry have records of we the many of these trips and I should be most grateful if I could be allowed to have a copy
My object is to compile a sort of dugest giving the name and description of each boat, the names of her crew, a short account of the services rendered and of any facts of special interest relating to the cruises.
Please excuse this typing; I have been wht it bombed out of my Ch umbers and have lost lost inform vess among many other things, my typewriter.
Yours faithfully, how
(J.D. CASSWELL, K.C.)
tion available as the inform whe related to Naral, Military pc in information who iled in watson a Letter his home. to untio 11111 no linis of us. menits 18/11 above at in been els were little or these vessels, which may be in their possession.
uently ou
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INSERTION IN REGISTERED PAPERS
t.2151.
LETTER SENT
22NOV1940
doing aft ROOM
6B,
T. M. 9144.
4
together detailed
20th. November, 1940. essels including of circular think that we can late all the
Sir, lation at the
With reference to your letter of the 2nd November, enquiring for will be done but information regarding the part played the Town Clerk by small craft from Deal, in the nd when the evacuation of personnel from Dunkirk, d.c and
I have to inform you that whilst it is true that this Department is collecting information, it is impossible, at
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present, to say how far it can be made publically available, as the data must November, 1940.
be related to Naval and Military information.
I I am, Sir, there this is all we obedient servant, the cann have Your
(Sgd.) A.L. MOORE
swe.
Municipal Offices, for. 1 aft
9/11
The Town Clerk,
Queen Street,
DEAL. we should my that while it is true that are collecting inform vesse it is impossible my at how fan it can be made hubliely must available as the inform tion ted to Naral, Military po information who in in More watson Letter to untio illis - linis of he menits 18/11 above ile his theme.
n been little or these vessels, which may be in els were uently ou few service known There information prior to were to also "Dunkirk" was a number received which of and were vessels their this possession. already has been on noted. A
themselve e a list
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doing all we can to get vessels together including detailed le we are the part played by medium all of circular
When to things the as at Dunkirk to owners are sitting and quieter think concerned, through undertake we down no should the doubt I to do its assimilate inform not this collation mind think will the when all that be Town at the done the the we Clerk can but for at permanent Deal the time that record being we will to I which bear his he refers request is in filed.c /}
8th November, 1940.
D. D.D.S.7 T
I thank that this is all we can having
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wings.
should ray that while in is we that are are collecting how time impossible to say yet it is it can le made hubliely must fan available as the inform has related to Naral, Militar information who
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in More watson Letter his thome. to linters - linin of little or these vessels which may be in their information was received and this possession has
There were also a number of vessels already be few service known prior to "Dunkirk" which were utilised to us are shown separately, 1 at
Briefly then the summary is as follows:-

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Reference. 5.7
DANIELS,
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is
BOROUGH
We could, after some trouble and research of records, and scrutiny of the replies to our circular
AS SOLICITORNEACE.
THE
As nothing has been definitely decided you may agree give the information desired to the Town Clerk of Dealerk
TELEPHONE:
LINES).
we should tell the writer that the question of the
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5 RECEIVE NOV1940
record", of the part played by small craft in the Dunki,EAL "ge
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evacuation is under active consideration in this Depart and, that in the interim, we are unable to give the infor so desired.
hs.
Dear Sir,
I
for
MR. MEREDITH.
7th November, 1940.
the answer fthir entury depends an how far her are ct samis to develope the story of
Dunkink Hilially Eiven approval time and Calam the eng miny from immense etc.s would and I of evacuation I to by I the sh the Iown Clerk of weal should he in comparatively lasy to deal nity we you as to this
Personally think which should sift is how all the comms niform in in ahim answer to zane
The Director Berl criculations to in all ili while allocating a staff of 2
aspects Mn and or 3
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his house at 4/4/40
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service prior few known to u
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ouble teplies and to Reference $
Municipal Offices, mairie may cular OUR ERK AS SOLICITOR. OF A. THE DANIELS,
Queen Street,
CLERK. PEACE.
Deal.
ORAL
7th give his in the the Depart information Dunkineal is on Main list.,
TELEPHONE:
is owned by Thompson &
800
(2
LINES).
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RECEIVED 18 1940
fore not shown Rodroy. on Main rol N.O.I.C. Great lists.
2nd November 1940.
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1 was used for Dynamo.
service for Dynamo.
Dear Sir,
I understand that you a are service for Dynamo.
assembling record for preservation information in as regarding the the for Dynamo.
permanent part evacuation played of by the small B.E.F. craft from Dunkirk.
Dynamo is owned by rightlingsea. Is t?
mg my affror immense from whence the interest This the the information information be of
:he
L N.O.I.C. Great as used for Dynamo.
shaned by A. Barrell.
etc., and I am asked to enquire for me to receive copy for name.
ealina
Core not shown on ch
THE in evacuation by the boats and men in the from from Deal.
THE be are records able a to obtain
Main list.
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should which you as to this I shall in due be glad course. to hear
'ol Ramsgate. No vessel
Yours faithfully, amo.
for Dynamo.
the wa Town Clerk.
sition
The of Sea Transport, House, on.
W.1.
very po sed in ole a entaile ation, 8
n been els were uently of
OI these vessels, which may be in their possession.
A
themselv little information was received and this has been noted.
e a list
There were also a number of vessels already on hereabout service prior to "Dunkirk" which were utilised and those hed) was few known to us are shown separately, at the
End.
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DANIELS,
Reference 5.7g
M
GLAS
SOLICITOR
is
CLERK.PEACE.
THE
We could, after some trouble and research of our
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ecords, and scrutiny of the replies to our circular give the information desired to the Town Clerk of Deal.
CLERK
BOOD
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As nothing has been definitely decided you may agree tha we should tell the writer that the question of the "gener
DEAL
record", of the part played by small craft in the Dunkirk evacuation, is under active consideration in this Department and, that in the interim, we are unable to give the informati
Dear so desired.
hs.
MR. MEREDITH.
7th November, 1940.
the answer their enquing depends an how far her are samis to develope the story of
Dunkink Hilially Eiven affroral,
Calam the eng miny from he time Iown and Clerk of Deal should deal wish comparatively the easy think 5 we which should sift comms in ili
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GLAS
A.
DANIELS,
Municipal Offices,
SOLICITOR.
Queen Street,
6R
347 STUF
CLERK.
CLERK OF THE PEACE.
Deal.
BUT
ORAL
OF
TELEPHONE:
is owned by Thompson &
is on Main list.
DEAL 800 (2 LINES).
RECEIVED
A
5
IIII
fore not shown Rodroy. on Main
2nd November 1940.
1 rol N.O.I.C. Great lists.
Dear Sir, service for Dynamo.
was used for Dynamo.
I understand that you are service for Dynamo.
permanent record information regarding the assembling for preservation as a part played by small craft in the for Dynamo.
evacuation of the B.E.F. from Dunkirk.
typightlingsea. Is
I
by
This information would be of immense interest to the respective towns etc., from whence the boats were drawn
L N.O.I.C. Great
:h and I am asked to enquire whether it as used for Dynamo.
would be possible for me to receive for name. by A. Barrell.
of the information you are able to obtain preservation with local records a copy in regard to the part played in the fore not shown on evacuation by the boats and men from Deal.
Main list.
ch
I shall be glad to hear from you as to this in due course.
Yours faithfully,
'ol Ramsgate. No vess
JHN
No.
for Dynamo.
Town Clerk.
The Director of Sea Transport, sition
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (H.O.)
Berkeley Square House, on.
Berkeley Square, W.1.
very sed in ble a entailed ation, an n been little OI these vessels, which may be in els were n
There information were also was a received and their this possession. has been A
uently our themselves service number of vessels noted.
few known prior to us to are "Dunkirk" which were utilised already on e a list of hereabouts
Briefly shown seperately, at and the End. th ose then the summary is as follows:-
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LETTER
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Extn. 2161
EA and is on Main list.
S.T.N.6B
28- October, 1940. Dynamo is owned by Thompson Rodroy. &
therefore not shown on Main list*
er Patrol N.O.I.C. Great
Dear Captain Wharton, vessel was used for Dynamo.
or her service for Dynamo.
11th Thank October and the list commenting you for your note of the of her service for Dynamo.
on our Dunkirk schedule.
care to see our observa- assist used for Dynamo.
it
--- you tions in the your list ment of your
You may which may records.
ord for Dynamo is owned by
Patrol Brightlingsea. Is our list?
Yours sincerely.
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Hu.
Patrol N.O.I.C. Great ressel was used for Dynamo.
S owned by A. Barrell.
f this name.
an a therefore not shown on cl
Main list.
has ary Patrol Ramsgate. No
$
Captain Wharton, for Dynamo.
D.S.V.P.
Admiralty,
1g used for Dynamo.
S. W. 1.
si
The tist mar he unipal keep or rei shindly yes se ole en ati n 1
els or these vessels, which may be in their possession. A
uer little information was received and this has been noted.
th
There were also a number of vessels already on e a service prior to "Dunkirk" which were utilised and those here few known to us are shown separately, at the and hed
Briefly then the summary is as follows:-
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EA
Vessel is named QUEEN BOADICEA and is on Main list.
BEVER
EY
The only BEVERLEY taken for Dynamo is owned by Thompson &
Rodroy.
CANVEY QUEEN A pre Dynamo requisition and therefore not shown on Main lists
1880
CONDOR
Requisitioned 30/5/40 for River Patrol N. O.I.C. Great
Yarmouth. No record that this vessel was used for Dynamo.
CAROL
Nothing known of this vessel or her service for Dynamo.
DAYFLY
Should read GAYFLY.
ELIDA
Nothing known of this vessel of her service for Dynamo.
FLORENCE
Was not taken for Dynamo.
GUEST
should read QUEST.
IORANA
Auxiliary Patrol Newhaven. Not used for Dynamo.
LATONA
The only vessel we have on record for Dynamo is owned by
E.M. Wood and now on Auxiliary Patrol Brightlingsea. Is the owner correctly shown on your list?
LUNS
Should read LIJNS.
NIGHT OWL
Requisitioned 30/5/40 for River Patrol N.O.I.C. Great
Yarmouth. No record that this vessel was used for Dynamo.
SHAMROCK
The SHAMROCK lost at Dunkirk was owned by A. Barrell.
e
A. Crouch do not own a vessel of this name.
SEA LORD II An Admiralty owned vessel.
SILVER QUEEN A pre Dynamo requisition, and therefore not shown on
Main list.
SONNY
Was not taken for Dynamo.
TYEGATE
II
Should read RYEGATE II.
TINKER
Was not taken for Dynamo.
TIGRESS I
On list under TIGRES ONE
$
WHITE
WINGS
Requisitioned 19/6/40 for Auxiliary Patrol Ramsgate. No record that this vessel was used for Dynamo.
ZINGARA
Not used for Dynamo.
OSIRIS
Nothing known of this vessel being used for Dynamo.
si keep or you ol ele ue or these vessels, which may be in their possession. A
little information was received and this has been noted.
There were also a number of vessels already on her service prior to "Dunkirk" which were utilised and those hed few known to us are shown separately, at the
Ind.
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Briefly then the summary is as follows:-
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PART RECISTER NI
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Ext. 2161.
LETTER SENT
4.0CT.1940
T.O.91:4/S.T.N.6B.
POST ROOM
S.T.N.6.B.
4
4th October, 1940.
Dear Captain Wharton,
As promised, I am forwarding o 0 find # a number a copy of the schedule setting out more or less the final position of small mess for special a craft (motor boats, yachts, etc., which were utilised for the 'egacuation
HO table vessels of personnel" from Dunkirk.
The set of these were or Yours sincerely, in ed a meeting at the may be of times (Sgd) H. C. RIGGS
Liral Preston should it
Yours sincerely, boatyards covering rightlingsea to the
Captain Wharton, ess immediately
1 etc. The e
Esq.,
7 Admiral ch endumed with this the course to 40 vessels vessel alls sition, on.
he as rery port sed in
19/9.
ole a entailed ation, and, or little these vessels, which may n been els were not few service There prior information were to also "Dunkirk" was a number received be of in and vessels their this utilised possession. already has been and on noted. th ose ed. A
uently our themselves e a list of known Briefly to then us are the shown summary geparately, which is as were follows:- -
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POST ROOM
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4th October, 1940.
Chapman, to fin
Dear 0017 Mr. Buddell, I understand from the Mr. Moore or less that to see
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more situation or desire less, The be one "evacuation or regards two out, but in ed dra boa there the course may of time.
Yours sincerely, righ
(Sgd) H. C. RIGGS
ess
1
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A.E. Buddell Esq., he little or these vessels, which may be in their
There information was received and this poss ha were also a number of vessels ali few service known prior to "Dunkirk" which were utili to us are shown separately,
Briefly then the summary is as follows: 1

LETTER SENT
VT /
40CT1940
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POST ROOM
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T.O.9144/S.T.N.6B.
4th October, 1940.
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Dear to you
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find to a number mess for a special
STATES
a Dunkirk.
HO uitable vessels of personnel"
Yours sincerely, of these were
Nabjel (Sgd) H. C.
ed a meeting at and 4/10/10
dral Preston should boatyards covering
In Riggs the rightlingsea to
R.E. Chapman Esq., ess immediately je has to ASIP
1 etc. The ch y Admiral
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on.
as rery port he sed in
19/9.
ble a entailed ation, and, n been els were not little or these vessels, which may be in their uently our
There information was received and this possession. has been noted. A
themselves were also a number of vessels already e a list of few service known prior to "Dunkirk" which were utilised on hereabouts to us are shown separately, at and the Ind. those hed) was a
Briefly then the summary is as follows:-
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T.0.9144/S.T.N.6B.
aless you su any objection, the attached might ao forward o find 40 a number a
kil.
mess for special
HO ritable vessels
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of these were ed a meeting at
4/10/10.
dral Preston should boatyards covering rightlingsea to his Riggs.
less immediately el etc. The hair h Ass P
by Admiral emenue with this,
Chapan bn the course got 40 vessels
Budhll alla patipu.
as
19/9.
ho "Ig or these vessels, which may be in their possession. A
little information was received and this has been noted.
There were also a number of vessels already on service prior to "Dunkirk" which were utilised and those few known to us are shown separately, at the End.
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Briefly then the summary is as follows:-
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LETTER SENT.,
20SEP1940
POST 4 ROOM
st. 2161.
68
ar, 1940. <add to find to a number a
mess for special
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Date
HO ritable vessels
Sir, in the of these were
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your
2nd October,1940. 200
ed a meeting at iral Preston should boatyards covering of rightlingsea to ess immediately up on am, fuel etc. The by Admiral ated encument with this,
Your Sir, obedient Servant, fore During the course for and got 40 vessels
Don'orth
Brighton 1.
Socretary
Esseboat alter
Grosvenor patien.
as
19/9.
how
A
or these vessels, which may be in their possession.
little information was received and this has been noted.
There were also a number of vessels already on prior to "Dunkirk" which were utilised and and. those service few known to us are shown separately, at the
Briefly then the summary is as follows:-
val

LETTER SENT
2 0 SEP 1940 H.O.
st. 2161.
POST ROOM
T.0.9144/S.T.N.6B.
4
T.O.9144/S.T.N.6.
Early
19th September, 1940.
to find # a number
Whiteo
Sir,
I have to inform you that it is
Bheerness for a special to assemble the fullest possible desired information, regarding the the of suitable vessels part evacuation of the B.E.F. from Dunkirk, as played by small craft in ber of these were in permanent record of the gallantry order that it may be preserved nded a meeting at and a devotion which were displayed For the during the operations.
miral Preston should purpose to include such original
Trisuch a drecord diti is boatyards covering essential as possible and it is various thought
;he matter the Coxswains of the rightlingsea to that lifeboats may have submitted reports experiences, or which would be of general accounts of their less immediately e
considerable interest.
fuel etc. The ch
Preston
It would be greatly appreciated by Admiral emend with this, of
Monday
/therefore on the course this
Section to Sheerness Monday evening.
got 40 vessels vesi
The General Secretary,
The Royal National Lifeboat
Institution,
42, Grosvenor S.W.1. Gardens, aller siti
I this prove to pather.
on.
as rery sed he
19/9.
ole a entai ation, n beer els we little or these vessels, which may be in their possession.
uently
There information was received and this has been noted. A
themse were also a number of vessels already e a li few service known prior to "Dunkirk" which were utilised on hereabo to us are shown separately, and the End. those hed) va
Briefly then the summary is as follows:-
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Early on May 27th we were asked to find # a number small craft vessels to be mustered 1 at Sheerness for special requirement. D.S.V.P. supplied/a list of suitable vessels it was but 1/soon ascertained that a great number of these were
Consequantly not fit and ready for service, so I attended a meeting at the Admiralty, when it was agreed that Admiral Preston should send some of his Officers to the various boatyards covering the area from Teddington to Burnham and Brightlingsea to inspect and send all vessels fit to Sheerness immediately and arrange regarding runner crews, oil fuel etc. The an
Officers were each given/authority, signed by Admiral emeume with their,
Preston, to order the vessels away
During the course of the Monday this Section arranged for and got 40 vessels to Sheerness by Monday evening.
aller aque to this preable to as
19/9.
he or these vessels, which may be in their possession. A
little information was received and this has been not ed.
There were also a number of vessels already on service prior to "Dunkirk" which were utilised and those few known to us are shown separately. at the End.
Briefly then the summary is as follows:-:-

T.O.9144/S.T.N.6B.
T.0.9144/68
attach a schedule showing vessels with which
"
ection was concerned, taking en up for the Evacua tion sonnel from "Dunkirk".
t has been an enormous task, resulting from the riminate taking up of vessels without formal tion, to get the exact picture setting out the
Seru situation. Moumerable lists, and a deal of ondence, from every port and person concerned, ds included, were scrutinised, in order to and collate all the information to enable a and comprehensive list to be drawn up. This a great deal of checking, cross-checking and ation, and,a large amount ofcorrespondence with as often been necessary to clarify the position.
of vessels were not shown on any list, but ly taken, and consequently our only source of on has been from the owners themselves.
rder to get as much information as possible a he vessels which were "reported lost" and reabouts subsequent to Dunkirk were unknown, attached) was circulated to the C.in C. Nore,
Portsmouth and the V.A. Dover; and Copies were e various Naval Officers-in-Charge, requesting sert any information regarding the movements essels, which may be in their possession. A
ormation was received and this has been noted.
were also a number of vessels already on or to "Dunkirk" which were utilised and those
O us are shown separately, at the and.
y then the summary is as follows:-
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Total number of vessels shown on list I
588
Vessels returned to owners after Dunkirk 221
Vessels retained for further Naval service
144
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circulated to the C. in C. Nore, C. in C. Portsmouth, and
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221
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inmediately returned as unsuitable
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Drts information as to the position. A list of these is attached.
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craft, vessels to be mustered at Sheerness for a special us requirement. D.S.V.P. supplied a list of suitable vessels but
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and person concerned, boatyards included, were scrutinised in and arrived order to obtain and collate all the information to enable a vessels were complete and comprehensive list to be drawn up. This entailed
Littlehampto a great deal of checking, cross-checking and investigation, and, to believe a large amount of correspondence with owners has often been their vessels necessary to clarify the position. A number of vessels were not shown on any list, but were simply taken, and consequently our only source of information has been from the owners themselves ngton to Burnh vessels fit to
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ay; Mr. Edwards con circulated to the C. in C. Nore, C. in C. Portsmouth, and the Monday this mati
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the movements of these vessels, which may be in their possession. A little information was received and this has been noted.
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Total number of vessels shown on list
588
Vessels returned to owners after Dunkirk
221
Vessels retained for further Naval service
144
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immediately returned as unsuitable x We are still pursuing enquiries regarding these vessels.
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A list of the lifeboats utilised (64) which we have dealt with is also shown separately.
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Littlehampton by the Naval Officer-in-Charge. We have reason to believe that there may be more craft, owners of which took their vessels over direct, and, consequently we have no record.
A few have, however, come to our knowledge where owners have enquired for compensation for gear, probably having recent information from a friend that we were dealing with all matters in this connection.
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end 1t 16 thought that the Coxswains of the various lireboats may have submitted reports or general accounts of their experiences, which would be of considerable interest.
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& copy is of any such uponts material which you may be able to
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Sir,
I have to inform you that it is desired to assemble the fullest possible information, regarding the part played by small craft in the evacuation of the B.E.F. from Dunkirk, in order that it may be preserved as a permanent record of the gallantry and devotion which were displayed during the operations. For the purpose of such a record it is essential to include such original matter as possible
Viala.
and it is thought that the Coxswains of the various lifeboats may have submitted reports or general accounts of their experiences, which would be of considerable interest.
It would be greatly appreciated therefore if you would be good enough to forward to this department copy is of any such uponts material which you may be able to in Your procession a
obtain from the various Coxswains of the lifeboats which were utilised.
I am, Sir,
SIGNATURE
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29 SEP 1299
from the Master or members of the crew.
I am, Sir/Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
Director of Sea Transport.

Telegrams " TRANSPORTS, WESDO, LONDON."
Telephone: ABBEY 7711.
urther communication on this
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, subject hould be addressed to
The Director of Sea Transport,
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Sir
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I have to inform you that it is desired to assemble the fullest such Aa in India bali, possible information regarding the part played by the Merchant Navy in the evacuation of the B.E.F. from Dunkirk in order that it may
Lannihes di be preserved as a permanent record of the gallantry and devotion which were displayed during the operations.
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much original material as possible, and it is thought that the owners of the majority of the ships and small craft which took part much in the operations have probably received from the Masters or members of the crews reports or general accounts of their experiences which would be of considerable interest.
shall be glad, therefore, if you will be good enough to forward to this Department a copy of any such material which you may have in your possession or which you may be able to obtain from the Master or members of the crew of the as Ca Universite
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I am, Sir/Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
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SIR/GENTLEMEN,
I have to inform you that it is desired to assemble the fullest possible information regarding the part played by small craft, such as motor boats, yachts, launches, etc., in the evacuation of the B.E.F. from Dunkirk, in order that
550 500 Copris it may be preserved as a permanent record of the gallantry and devotion which were displayed during the operations.
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In other cases the Owners themselves may have by volunteered to take their craft over, or, if they did not accompany the craft in person, may be acquainted with the volunteers who did so.
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It would be greatly appreciated therefore if you as the Owner(s) of the would be good enough to forward to this Department, a copy of any such material which you may have in your possession, or which you may be able to obtain from the Master or members of the crew.
I am, Sir/Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
Director of Sea Transport.

OPERATION "DYNAMO".
No.. D.Y.1/01.
DIRECTOR OF SEA TRANSPORT.
S.T.N. 6B
In reply to your No: S.T.N.6B
of 10th July, 1940, (3708), no gear,
Ramsgate.
with the exception of naval stores, was removed from vessels returning to
Sheerness after Operation "Dynamo".
2). When space was no longer available in the Camber, where a large number of these boats were left by their crews eration, it is with no competent officer to take vas removed from charge of them, they were moved to buoys
:ion and claims in Stangate Creek and on Lapwell Bank, where they were visited periodically by from the owner in police boats. It is not considered that any stores were removed during this if any, gear taken period.
her a list of such
3). A representative of D. S. V. P.
wher's, of vessels'
was at Sheerness after the operation in charge of these boats.
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ated 10th July,
1940
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REF. S.T.N.6B.
OPERATION "DYNAMO"
In connection with the above operation, it is understood that a great deal of gear was removed from vessels which took part in this operation and claims are being received by this Department from the owner in respect of their loss.
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which appointed for the operation. It was understood at the time that Lieutenant Commander Braddy11-Johnson,R.N.,
STATE
was assisted by two Sub-Lieutenants, R.N.V.R. in keeping to a complete list of store transactions regarding the boats prepared for service in the Submarine Basin,
H.M. Dockyard, Dover. This was carried out apart from the King's Harbour Master's Department, who were not provided with any list of stores. Presumably a list was forwarded direct to the Director of Sea Transport through Captain Hallifax, R.N.
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IN CHARGE, gear belonging to the "Jane Hannah", Owner - Mr. Bernard
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1940.
VICEADMIRAL
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DIRECTOR OF SEA TRANSPORT.
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The Flag Officer Commanding Dover.
Ref.No.1490/CS(m)1973/40.
6th August, 1940.
The administration, storing, etc., of the vessels referred to was carried out by a special staff appointed for the operation. It was understood at the time that Lieutenant Commander Braddy11-Johnson,R.N., was assisted by two Sub-Lieutenants, R.N.V.R. in keeping a complete list of store transactions regarding the boats prepared for service in the Submarine Basin,
H.M. Dockyard, Dover. This was carried out apart from the King's Harbour Master's Department, who were not.
provided with any list of stores. Presumably a list was forwarded direct to the Director of Sea Transport through Captain Hallifax, R.N.
The only gear handled by the Dockyard Departments connected with this operation was some boat's gear belonging to the "Jane Hannah", Owner - Mr. Bernard
Chase, and this was recently removed from the Dockyard by the Owner's Agents; and some other boat's gear belonging to "Ocean Spray" which was returned by H.M.S.
"Clarkia" and which was replaced in "Ocean Spray" before the latter boat left for Eastbourne on the 14th July,
1940.
M. Fraser
VICEADMIRAL
COMMODORE SUPERINTENDENT.
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IV.
No.G8/L/4000/40.
DIRECTOR OF SEA TRANSPORT.
Forwarded.
DEPARTME A RECEIVED Litilizu
ClewellyuN.Morgan
Dover,
CHIEF STAFF OFFICER
8th August 1940
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With reference to the recent evacuation of personnel from Dunkirk, a number of small craft utilized in the ther owner's gear list operation have been unofficially reported lost and there are also a number whose whereabouts cannot be traced.
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or of
A list of these vessels is forwarded herewith.
You are requested to insert any information in your possession which will assist this Department in disposing of claims which are being received from individual owners in respect of compensation for the non-return of their vessels. The lists should be returned to this Department ort.
as early as possible.
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In connection with the above operation, it is understood that a great deal of gear was removed from vessels which took part in this operation and claims are being received by this Department from the owner in respect of their loss.
You are requested to state what, if any, gear taken from these vessels, is available, whether a list of such gear can be compiled, and whether the owner's, or vessels' identity, can be established.
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With reference to the recent evacuation of personnel from Dunkirk, a number of small craft utilized in the operation have been unofficially reported lost and there are also a number whose whereabouts cannot be traced. A
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