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Director of Sea Transport.
LETTER SENT
F.O.I.C. London.
20 JUL 1940
POST ROOM
6
20th July,
09144/S.T.N.6B.
Copies to:-
C. in C. Portsmouth. N.O.I.C. Southend.
V.A. Dover.
N.O.I.C. Sheerness.
F.O.I.C. Harwich.
N.O.I.C. Newhaven.
N.O.I.C. Remsgate.
C. in C. Nore.
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 list of these are vessels is forwarded herewith.
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You are requested to insert any information in your claims which are being received from individual owners possession which will assist this Department in disposing of g of in respect of compensation for the non-return of their vessels.
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N.O.I.C. Sheerness.
F.O.I.C. Harwich.
N.O.I.C. Newhaven.
F.O.I.C. London.
C. in C. Nore.
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 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 as early as possible.
(Sgd.) A.L. MOORE
Director of Sea Transport.
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Claims in respect of those resols Which rumin on service should be dealt with in the ordinary way by A.G.3,D. In cases, for reason of the laok of inventory and Copies to:- my need special reference to Mr. Hand for the
Consittee aba.). to decide on & settlement of the proliminary expenses (fual, stores,
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F.O.I.C. London
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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 list of these vessels
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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 Depai tment as early as possible. to particular vessels (fual, stores, travelling expenses, etc.)
are to De refurred to in Wand for certification and records, as necessary, and then to be passed to A.G.I. for payment,
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R.V. HRADLAND
18th June, 1940.
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SHIPPING.
A.G. Memo. No.14.
COMMITTEE FOR CLAIMS FROM SMALL CRAFT
EMPLOYED IN THE DUNKIRK EVACUATION.
The following instructions are issued to all Sections of A.G's Department,
Any question arising from them should be referred to Mr. Wand, Room 8015.
VESSELS RETAINED ON SERVICE.
In a number of cases vessels which were taken up for Dunkirk without being formally requisitioned are still held at Government disposal and are being subsequently requisitioned for another naval service. The requisition will be ante-dated to the first day relating to the Dunkirk service,
Claims in respect of those vessels which remain on service should be dealt with in the ordinary way by A.G.3.D. In some cases, for reason of the lack of inventory and On-Survey, they may need special reference to Mr. Wand for the
Committee to decide on a settlement of the preliminary expenses (fuel, stores, etc.).
VESSELS RELEASED AFTER DUNKIRK.
(a) Sundry Expenses.
1. In cases of urgent need brought personally to Headquarters, expenses are to be paid out of a cash imprest held by the Cashier.
These are certified by Mr. A.L. Moore and brought to account by A.G.I.
When they concern particular vessels they should be referred to Mr. Wand for record in vessels' papers.
2. Local payments by S.T.O's of fuel, stores, wages, etc. and recorded in their cash accounts are to be brought to account by A.G.2, after reference to Mr. Wand for records in vessels' papers.
3. Accounts received through the post for incidental expenses unrelated to particular vessels (fuel, stores, travelling expenses, etc.)
are to be referred to Mr. Wand for certification and records, as necessary, and then to be passed to A.G.1. for payment.
4. Accounts for out-of-pocket expenses received by post may, if necessary, be dealt with out of hand on general lines by Mr. Wand on the certification of Mr. Moore, leaving the question of compensation to be dealt with by the Committee.
(b) Compensation.
All questions of hire or compensation for loss or damage will be dealt with by the Committee. This includes all claims for stores and gear on hand when taken over in respect of which no inventory was taken.
R.V. HEADLAND
18th June, 1940.
Accountant General.
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TO respect of their loss.
a are being received by this Department from the owner in of taken from these vessels is available, whether gear a list
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28th June,
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DATE 15/6/40.
Dear Moore,
TIME
1310.
Thanks for your list of vessels engaged in the evacuation of troops from
Dunkirk. As we will probably have to deal with applications for statements of service under T.124 and other agreements in all sorts of craft engaged in the operation I should be
O.I.C. Southend.
glad if you would send me the amended lists as compiled.
re Tug CRESTED COCK with for Southend. Expected time
Yours sincerely, take delivery of SKYLARK on proceed to Gravesend.
arBussul end at 1226. Sea
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D.S.I. S.T.
Ministry of Shipping,
Will. HEdwards.
Berkeley Square House,
Balle Hoore.
Berkeley Square,
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DATE 15/6/40.
Pass to D. of S.T.
SENT
TIME 1310.
Addressed
ADMIRALTY. For D. of S.T. N.O.I.C. Southend.
Dover 15th June. Departure Tug CRESTED COCK with
SKYLARK (L0243) in tow at 1230 for Southend. Expected time of arrival 1900. Request owners take delivery of SKYLARK on arrival. CRESTED COCK will then proceed to Gravesend.
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most welcome despite the fact that they may require closer examination on receipt in office owing to a number of vessels having been subsequently diverted to other services.
(D.H. Edwards)
for DIRECTOR OF SEA TRANSPORT.
18th June, 1040.
EXTRACT.
FROM: FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
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DATE: 6th June, 1940.
No.G22/869/40.
TO:
SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY.
(Copies to: Commander-in-Chief, Western Approaches.
Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth.
Commander-in-Chief, The Nore.)
SHIPS LOST DURING THE EVACUATION OF THE
BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.
(s)
5. With regard to the other losses of tugs, schoots, g.
barges, lifeboats, motor and other boats, it is for consideration that all naval authorities responsible for sailing them to Dover rs or the Downs for the operation, should be instructed by Their
Lordships to prepare on the 15th June a list of vessels which
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(D.H. Edwards)
for DIRECTOR OF SEA TRANSPORT.
18th June, 1040.
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DATE: 6th June, 1940.
No.G22/869/40.
TO:
SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY.
(Copies to: Commander-in-Chief, Western Approaches.
Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth.
Commander-in-Chief, The Nore.)
SHIPS LOST DURING THE EVACUATION OF THE
BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.
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The
Ministry of
Shipping deal with of personal
NOTICE.
evacuation of/Dunicirk/for
The Ministry of Shipping has now made arrangements to deal with claims for expenses and losses sustained by
Some of
Owners of vessels used in the evacuation of personnel from service will
Dunkirk.
(claims
Some of the vessels which were used are being retained reasonable on Government service and these will be dealt with how the separately.
Claims in respect of other vessels should be for a be reasonable amount of compensation and should show in detail how the loss or expense was incurred. They should be supported by any evidence or vouchers which may be available and should be forwarded not later than 30th June
1940 to:-
Mr. W.A. Wand,
To Roneo
Room 8015,
12/0W
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
500
LONDON, W.1.
12th June. 1940.

NOTICE.
The Ministry of Shipping has now made arrangements to by deal with claims from owners of vessels used in the personal rm evacuation of Dunkirk for expenses and losses sustained in that operation.
whenk when and
Some of the vessels / are being retained on Government service and these will be dealt with separately.
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The claims for the other vessels should be for a reasonable amount of compensation and should show in detail how the loss or expense was incurred. They should be supported by any evidence or vouchers which may be available and should be forwarded not later than 30th June 1940, to
Mr. W.A.Wand, Room 8015, Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House, London, W.1.

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DRAFT LETTER TO GO TO ALL OWNERS OF MOTOR LAUNCHES, MOTOR
BOATS, ETC. USED FOR EVACUATION FROM DUNKIRK (NOTE: TUGS
AND COMMERCIAL SMALL CRAFT WILL PROBABLY REQUIRE A MODIFIED
FORM OF THIS LETTER).
000
With reference to the use of your vessel (s)
in connection with the evacuation of Dunkirk, it is appreciated that in many cases Owners incurred disbursements for oil, stores and gear and, in some cases, provision and payment of runner crews to deliver the vessels to the assembly ports.
The Department is prepared to consider claims in respect of this expenditure, which dise should, where possible, be supported by vouchers. In addition claims will also be entertained in respect of any stores, gear or equipment which were on board when the vessel(s)
were taken over and are now found to be missing.
A number of vessels were returned to Owners almost immediately o-ther as being unsuitable for the requirement. h Uessels which were used have, or are being, returned to their Owners and it is known that in many cases more or less severe damage has been sustained. In all cases Owners may if they so desire, make a claim for the use of their vessel (s) for the period during which they were engaged on this service.
Should damage have been sustained the Department would be prepared to consider claims in respect of the repair thereof.
A considerable number of vessels which were engaged in this Operation will be retained on Government service for use in another is the case connection. Where this knowns the position will/

Date 7.6.40.
To: COMMODORE. SHEERNESS 642, epeated: C IN C NORE 48,
P.O.LONDON.
LT.COMDR.DUSTING.SHEERNESS.
P/L BY T/F.
From: ADMIRALTY
The following requisitioned Motor Boats released from
Dynamo end now at Sheerness are required at Toughs Bros.Yard
Teddington for overhaul. Those Motor Boats not mentioned should remain at Sheerness pending further instructions.
Tug will call Sheerness at low water to embark Lt.Comdr.Dusting who is to see that Motor Boats in following list are sent to
Toughs. Vessels capable of steaming should accompany tug under own power.
VIDETTE, MEANDER, SP INDRIFTER, SEASWALLOW, MOUSMN, WESTWARD,
SUNDOWNER, WAIRAKEI II, BARBARA, ELIZABE TH GREEN, QUICKSILVER,
DURCONIA, PANDORA, GAY CRUSADER, RAPID, DOLPHIN, athena,
RYEGATE II, LURLINE, BLUEBIRD, A 41.,BONNY HEATHER, NANETTE II,
SINGAPORE, SHOLT, LADY KAYE, NAUTILUS, ALONA, DIANTHUS, LATONA,
MARSAYRU, HAIAD ERRANT, DAB II, HILFRANOR, LIFEBOAT 626, REDA,
USANCO, MOTOYA, MOIENA, SURREY, Lieut. Commander Dusting should report at Admiralty after boats have reached Teddington.
= 1725/7
for D.S.V.P.
D.of D.S.V.P.
T.S.D.(Capt.01iver)
M.O.S.I.(3)
S.C.W..
D.O.S.T.
D.P.S.(2)
Mr.D.H.Edwerds.
D.M.S.
Mr.J.D.Walker,
D.D.T.M.
Mr.A.L.Moore,
D.N.C.
Mr.Du Boisson,
Sub War Reg.Bath.
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1313/7th June, 1940.
MESSAGE.
DATE
No.
1805/8
7.6.40. OUT
To
S.O.A.P. Brightlingsea.
DATE B.
Repeated:- C. IN C. NORE. 38.
SENT
C,
York
50782
P/L BY T/P.
SENT
P/L
BY
From Admiralty.
A certain number of requisitioned and efficient motor boats from Burnham and from the Thames are being sent to Brightlingsea, manned with crews some of whom will be enrolled under R.N.P.S.
(Motor Boat Patrol). These are boats fir auxiliary patrol purposes belonging to the 100 now allotted to the Nore Area. The volunteers for R.N.P.S. should be kept in the boats pending official enrolment.
1313/7.
for D.S.V.P.
D.S.V.P.
D.O.S.T.
D.M.S. (A.P).
MR. D.H. EDWARDS.
A.C.R. (Commander Gibbs).
S.T.N.2.
I.S.P.S.
MR. DU BOISSON.
D.O.D. (H).
S.T.N.6B.
D. OF L.D.
EXTRA.
D.N.R.
D. OF S.T.
A.T.B.
(3)
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M.O.S.I.(3)
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Mr. Edwards.
D.M.S.
D.D.T.E.
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Mr. A.L.Moore.
D.N.C.
Mr. Du Boisson.
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3082180,
DATE 8. 6. 40.
N.O.I.C. RAMSGATE
SENT
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V.A. DOVER 226.
SENT
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Request names of motor boats released from Dynamo suitable reasin for the A/P service may be reported as and when
Tag ready 0222 for service. Crews will be arranged and vessels visa should to be sailed for Brightlingses when ready, If. J.I.C.
is requested to report or 1f he is unable to repair any of the Motor Boats in reasonably short time.
ORR possen.
= 1805/8.
VISIZER,
ESSEDER, for D.S.V.P. (777)
D.S.V.P. MAINAKH II, BARRIRA,
D. of S.T.
M.O.S.I. ($):
D.M.S. PANDORA, GAY ORDUADER, D.O.S.T.
M. (2)
Mr. D.H. Edwards
(ASSION) 38556/109 2008 Pede 2008 Pade HW M.P.L.A. 02-2568
A.U.R. LUILIES, State Du Boisson
D.P.S. (2)
Mr. Eaking
D.D.T.M. SIBUAPORE, SHOUL, LADE W.S.T.N.63
Extra copy
LATONA, HABBAYAU, HAIAD MEMBER, DES
RB. 616, HERA, USAUGO, MOTOYA, Lieus,
Commender Dusting should expert at star bourter have renched Teddington, for
(3)
D.S.V.F.(S)
D.of S.T. (S.T.N.6B)
T.S.D. (Capt.Oliver)
E.O.S.I.(3)
8.0.%
D.O.S.T.
D.P.S.(2)
Mr. D.H.Edwords.
D.N.S.
N. J.D. walker.
D.D.T.S.
Hr. A.L.Moore.
D.N.C.
Sub the Reg.Bath.
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Mr. Du Boisson.
S.T.N.2.
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S.T.N.41.
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To COMMODORE, 642,
DATE 7.6.40
Repeated:- C.IN 0. HORR, 48.
F.O.LONDON.
LT.COMDR. DUSTINO, SHEERWASS
TIME
SENT
P/L BY T/2
From:- ADMIRALTY.
The following requisitioned Motor Boats released from
Dynamo and now at Sheerness are required at Toughs Bros. Yard
Teddington for overhaul. Those Motor Boats not mentioned should remain at Sheerness pending further instructions.
Tug will call Shoerness at low water to enbark Lt. Comdr. Busting who 1a to see that Motor Boats in following list are sent to
Toughs. Vessels espable of steaming should accompany tug under own power.
VIDETTE, MEANDER, SPINDRIFTER, SEASSALLON, mousax, WESTMARD,
SUNDOWNER, WAIRAKEI II, BARBARA, ELIZABETH GREAN, UICESILVER,
BURGONIA, PANDORA, GAY CHUSADER, RAPID, DOLPHIN, ATHSHA
(A92409) Wt 38636/439 2000 Pads 1/40 M.P.Ltd. 51-5912
HYBOATE II, LURLINE, BLUEBIRD A.41,, BONNY HEATHER,
MANSTTE II, SINGAPORE, SHOLT, LADY KAYE, HAUTILUS, ALOHA,
DIANTHUS, LATONA, MARSAYRU, HAIAD BRRANT, DAB II, HILFRANOR,
LIFEBOAT 626, REDA, USANCO, MOTOYA, NOISNA, SURREY. Lieut.
Commander Dusting should report at Admiralty after bonts have reached Teddington.
1725/7
for D.O.V.P.
(3)
D.S.V.P.
T.S.D. (Capt.Oliver)
N.O.S.T.(3)
S.C.W.
D.O.S.T.
D.P.S.(2)
Mr. D.H.Kdwards.
D.N.S.
Mr. J.D. alker.
D.D.T.E.
Mr. A.L.Moore.
D.N.O.
Sub was Bath.
peo(s) Reg. the is atter at yinds put quina lough's in
Mr. DU Boisson.
S.T.N.2.
D.N.C.Bath
S.T.N.44.
S.T.N.6B.
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MESSAGE. 1645/4th June. OUT
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S.T.K.6B.
No. 311.
To V.A. Dover. 469.
DATE 4.6.40.
C. in C. Nore. 957
C. in C. Portsmouth. 283.
1940.
C. in C. Rosyth. 596.
Dear F.O.I.C. Harwich
P/L BY SECRET T/P.
F.O.I.C. Humber. line in order to confirm the
F.O.I.C. Tyne. would be followed in regard to the
F.O.I.C. Portland. 578 of "Operation Dynano*.
F.O.I.C. Greenock.
(See Admiralty Signal and re-allocated for service for local defence. From our
FROM: Admiralty. it was agreed that when those vessels are 80 re-allocated, you would notify na of their re-allocation on and Admiralty Message 2321/1 paragraphs G.
records may be to and H. The necessity for retaining minesweeping and patrol units on the East Coast prevents all craft will be kept distinct the lists se proceeding to their home ports on completion of DYNAMO.
out to take and last,
Leave may be given from Operational ports in conformity with A.M. 2339/1, which is being repeated to C. in C.
Rosyth, F.O.I.C. Humber, F.O.I.C. Tyne, and F.O.I.C.
Greenock.
(84324C) Wt 34295/31 200 Pads 11/39 Ld H,J,R&L,Ld Gp 684
N.A. Those Vessiln
1645/4 to theme
D.M.S.
Approved by A.C.N.S. (H)
Consender
No
Ogrrett.
2nd B.L.
Sir. J. Foley
4th S.L.
D.O.S.T.
V.C.N.S.
Mr Justice.
A.C.N.S.(H)
Mr D.H. Edwards.
C.S.O. to 1st S.L.
Ops. (4)
Mr Bellamy.
S.T.N.2.
O.D. (3)
S.T.N.4.
O.D.8.
S.T.N.6.A.
O.I.C. (2)
S.T.N.6.B.
I.P. (3)
D.S.D.9.
Mr. F.V. Cross.
Capt Fisher.
Admiral Bellairs.
Extra
D.M.S.
D.M.S. Basement.
D.D.T.M. N.A.2nd S.L.
D.P.S. (2)
P.M.
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D. of S.T.
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Dear Commander Garrett,
I am writing you a line in order to confirm the procedure which we agreed would be followed in regard to the vessels disposed of on the completion of "Operation Dynamo".
OFF
the
These vessels are to be 'mustered' to/various ports
(See Admiralty Signal D.O.D.2321/1), and they will later be re-allocated for service for local defence. From our telephone conversation it was agreed that when these vessels are so re-allocated, you would notify me of their re-allocation as and when this is done, in order that our records may be kept up to date as some further action will be necessary on our part, with the owners, immediately.
I may add that it is a lso understood that these vessels will be kept distinct from the lists you are going to send me of vessels taken up by your various officers who have gone out to take up vessels as and from Sunday last, for
"Local Defence".
Yours sincerely,
($$)
N.B. - Those (a) not found smable will Passum be relumed to owners will you avrengs the wa are notified of such am bank.
Paymaster Lieut. Commander H. Garrett.
writing you a 1
which we agreed
1sposed of on the vessels are to
June lty Signal D.O.
ed for service conversation order to confirmllocated, y der to stent towages arrangements be followed in ren as and be follow be 'musherect with D. of S.T.
letion of "Operatioe kept letion of D.2321/1), GONDIA and 87
our for local eretion up to 24 hours
'mustered'
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11 defence. From "or local defenc this
AFRICA, LONDON
eed that when thes was agreed that ter from Tilbury tify me of their vould notify is me going of
Not ion not be returned a line ione, in order th various officers who if still seaworthy greed would befurther act from Sunday last, for kspould take one pair to the completionmediat.
stsposal of this pair later.
to be 'mustered'
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S.T.N.4.
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you would notify
S.T.N.6A.
FORFESTICE
S.T.N.63:
when this is done,
S.T.N.63:
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Mr.F.V.Cross to date as some
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MINISTRY OF SHIPPING.
CONFIDENTIAL
MESSAGE.
0748/3rd June
OUT
COSPIDENTIAL
286
To V.A.Dover, 488
& 4 OF THEM STATE 1
DATE 5.6.40
Repeated 0. in C. Nore. 982
Rejoy 0. in O. Portsmouth 245.
P.O. 1/c London.
0
Commodore 1/c Sheerness 618.
SENT
Cortland 567.
616
N.O. 1/c Ramagate.
COME
N.O. 1/c Newhaven
War Office.
P.O.
2/0
(282)
Y.O.
i/c
2/6 By T/2
From Admiralty.
RES
&
IMPORTANT. 1/0 Crimsby.
1/6 Yarmouth.
Reference Admiralty message 2321/1.
instructions regarding disposal of tuge and lighters should be amended as follows 80 far as craft named are concernedi-co
(1) Following London tugs which were requisitioned specially for Operation should be returned to
Gravesend -
GHALLENGE, CONTEST, PERSIA, RACIA, CERVIA, TANGA,
HIBERNIA, CRESTED COOK, OCEAN COCK, WATERCOOK,
GUN, SUN X, SUN XI, SUN XII, BETTY.
They should be utilised as fully as possible for towage of craft or boats to be returned to the
Thames or elsewhere en route.
off
(11) Under-mentioned tugs which are under orders of be Date of B, 7. should proceed as follows:-
(a) EMPIRE HENGHMAN to Portsmouth with barges
(84324C) Wt 84295/31 200 Pads 11/39 H,J,R&L,Ld Gp 684
SNOUDON and SALADIN for N.S.O. These barges were left at Ramsgate by tug TANOA on 29th May.
(b) FOREMOST 87 to Weymouth with any convenient pair of barges from those mentioned in (v) below.
(c) PAIRPLAY I to Gravesend being used, if sufficiently seaworthy, for towage as in (1) above.
(d) GONDIA to Fishguard with barges BARK and SHETLAND.
These barges were left at Dover on 20th Bay by
FOREMOST 87.
OD.
(8)
(111) Tugs SUN VII and FOREMOST 22 should return to station at Southend and Newhaven respectively taking any convenient tow.
(iv)
If any of the tugs named above are required to assist in other more urgent towages arrangements should be made by you direct with D. of S.T.
Crews of EMPIRE HENOHMAN, GONDIA and FOREMOST 87
may be given at your discretion up to 94 hours standessy before proceeding Westward.
(v)
The barges JAPAN, KENYA, EGYPT, AFRICA, LONDON
and SCOTLAND which arrived Dover from Tilbury on 2nd June should not repetition not be returned to Themes but will be allocated, if still seaworthy to West Coast. FOREMOST 87 should take one pair to
Teymouth. Instructions for disposal of this pair and of remainder will follow later.
0748/3
For D. of S.T.
V.O.N.S.
N.(2)
Sir J.Foley
A.O.N.S.(H)
S.T.N.4.
D. of (3)
D. of S.T.
A.C.N.S.(T)
C.C.R.T.
S.T.N.6A.
Mr.Justice
0.0.(8)
D. of S.T.
S.T.N.63:
W.P.L.
Mr.D.H.Ndwards
Dps. (4)
Mr.F.V.Cross
Nr.Bellamy
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MINISTRY OF SHIPPING.
CONFIDENTIAL
MESSAGE. 1823/2nd June.
OUT
IN
STATE
32
OF
To V. A. Dover. 430.
DATE
RECEIVED
FronRepeated c in C. NORE 911.
DATE 2.6.40
C in C. Portsmouth. 232.
Cin C.Rosyth. 5.
SENT TIME
1104
F.O.i/c LONDON.
Commodore 1/0 Sheerness. 616.
more
F.O. 1/c Tyne.
UNITED
F.O. i/c Humber.
F.O. i/c Harwich.
Addressed F.O.A.i/c Portland. N.O.T.C. Ramsgate,
F.O. 1/c Greenock. Sheerness, N.C.S.O. Thames,
F.O. i/c. Southampton.
N.O. 1/c Ramsgate.
N.O. i/c Grimsby.
N.O. 1/c Yarmouth.
N,O. i/c Newhaven.
signal
2321/1
All
N.O. 1/c Poole.
Dutch NoOsti/e Lowestoft. boats, life boats, returning
War Office.
to Air Ministry. close Tilbury landing stage for orders.
1045/1
From: Admiralty.
to
Ops
IMPORTANT.
+
V.C.N.S.
My 2321/1 para. E. (iii) and F. (v). After
A.G.N.S. (H)
C. paying off Dutch Coasters crews provided by Devonport, are to
Ops:
0,Dbe 0.1.0. sent to Devonport.
(A92409) Wt 38636/439 2000 Pads 1/40 M.P.Ltd. 51-5912
I.P. (3)
1823/2.
D.S.D.9
D.P.S.
+
D. of S.T.
Disposition of DYNAMO. vessels.
1.81st S:L.
D.S
V.C.N.S.
A.C.N.S. (H).
GSO. to 1st S.L.
Sir J. Foley.
JCH
OPS. (4).
D of S.T.
RECD: OD. (3).
Mr. F.V. Cross.
OD. (8).
Mr. Justice.
OIC. (2).
Mr. D.H Edwards.
IP (3).
Mr. Bellamy.
DSD Check
Capt. Fisher.
STN. 2.
Admiral Bellairs.
STN. 4.
M. (3).
STN. 6A.
D of P. (3).
STN. 6B.
Mails.
Extra.
Movts.
DMS.
CORT.
N.A. 2 S.L.
c.w.(2)
DPS. (2).
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21
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MESSAGE.
1045/1st June.
IN
MESSAGE.
OUT
RECEIVED
From
F.O.I.C.
London.
DATE
DATE
2.6.40
TIME
1104
611.
Pass to D. of S.T. SENT
Addressed
V.A. Dover, Repeated Admiralty, N.O.I.C. Ramsgate,
C. in C. Nore, Commodore Sheerness, N.C.S.O. Thames,
N.C.S. London.
Reference Admiralty signal 2321/1 All
Dutch coasters, yachts, motor boats, life boats, returning to the Thames should close Tilbury landing stage for orders.
1045/1
Advance copy sent to Ops.
M.
of
S.lass
D. of S.T.
V.C.N.S. A.C.N.S. (H) have because Mr. Weston (6064)
C.S.O. to lst S.L.
Mr. F. V. Cross
Ops. (4)
Mr. D.H. Edwards
O.D. (3)
Mr. A.L. Moore
O.I.C. (2) to Mr. Du Boisson
I.P. (3)
S.T.N.4
D.S.D.9
S.T.N.6a
(A92409) W1 38636/439 2500 Pade 1/10 M.P.L.S.
D. of S.T.
S.T.N.6b
I.S.P.S.
Extra
D.S.V.P.
Any
JCH
RECD. 2145/2.6.40
branen) sex nouse, Lower Regent Street, S.W.E. &
similar message is being sent to local Registrars.
1850/1.
#
Re requisitioning of motor Boats under Emergency Stature.
p Additional small craft from all ports available for operation Dynamo.
2nd S.L.
D.O.S.T.
4th S.L.
Mr.D.H. Rdwards.
A.C.N.S. (H)
Mr.Justice.
0.D.(3)
Mr.A.L.Moore.
D.of S.T. (S.T.N.2)
S.T.N.6B. Riggs)
D.P.S.(2)
S.T.N.2.
P.M.
Mr.DuBoisson.
N.
Mr. Bellamy.
c.w.(2)
Mr. B. Sanderson.
Extra.
N.L.
R.G.S.S.
D.N.A. (3) Bath.
Sub War Registry.
BSL.

MINISTRY OF SHIPPING.
FLOUD
CONFIDENTIAL
MESSAGE.
OUT
18850/lst June.
O.
Ox
To Flag Officer-in-Charge, Harwich. DATE
Flag Officer-in-Charge, London.
Flag Officer-in-Charge, Dover, 404.
Naval Officer-in-Charge, Sheerness, 611.
Naval Officer-in-Charge, Ramsgate. SENT
Naval Officer-in-Charge, Newhaven.
Base Accountant Officer Sheerness.
Base Accountant Officer H.H.S. PENBROKE IV.
Repeated C.in C. Nore, 885.
C.in C. Portsmouth, 213.
P/L by T/P.
From Admiralty.
&
*
Admiralty 1115/29 and 0940/29.
Reference recent engagement of crews of barges, motor
Launches, Fishing vessels and other miscellaneous small craft for Admiralty special service it is most essential that all officer copies of Agreements whether T.124, ENG.6, local made Agreements (it is believed that in some case men are serving and may have become casualties without T.124.
agreement being regularly completed) and/or any crew lists should be forwarded at once to the Registrar General
(A92409) Wt 38636/439 2000 Pads 1/40 M.P.Ltd. 51-5912
of Shipping & Seamen together with any particulars of next of kin that may be available, in order to facilitate casualty procedure and settlement of accounts of survivors.
Any claims for loss of effects in accordance with the regulations should be sent to Secretary of Admiralty (N.L.
Branch) Rex House, Lower Regent Street, S.W.E. &
similar message is being sent to local Registrars.
1850/1.
#
Re requisitioning of motor Boats under Emergency Stature.
p Additional small craft from all ports available for operation Dynamo.
D.O.S.T.
2nd S.L.
Mr. D.H. Edwards.
4th S.L.
A.C.N.S.(H)
Nr.Justice.
Mr.A.L.Moore.
O.D.(3)
T. 6B. Riggs)
D.of S.T. (S.T.N.2)
S.T.N.2.
D.P.S. (2)
Mr. DuBoisson.
P.M.
Mr. Bellamy.
N.
Mr. B. Sanderson.
C.W. (2)
Extra.
N.L.
R.G.S.S.
D.N.A. (3) Bath.
Sub War Registry.
BSL.

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UNITED
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING.
BED
USE
MESSAGE.
STATE
152
2321/1
June
OUT
07
EYE
To
V.A. Dover. 414
DATE 1.6.40.
repeated.
C. in C. Nore 896
C. in 0. Portsmouth 220
C. in C. Rosyth 522
F.O. 1/c London
P.O. 1/c Southampton
Commodore 1/c Sheerness 613
N.O. 1/c Ramsgate
F.O. 1/c Tyne
N.O. 1/c Grimsby
F.O. 1/c Humber
N.O. 1/c Yarmouth
F.O. i/c Harwich
N.O. 1/c Newhaven
F.O. 1/c Portland 562
N.O. 1/c Poole
F.O. 1/c Greenock
N.O. 1/c Lowestoft
War Office
Air Ninistry
NAVAL CYPHER C.
From.
Admiralty
IMPORTANT
On completion of Operation DYNAMO vessels and small craft are to be disposed of as follows:-
A. Motor boats requisitioned from Nore Area to Sheerness and if necessary overflow to Southend.
B. Motor boats requisitioned from Dover and Portsmouth Areas to Ramsgate.
C. Personnel ships, British coasters, fishing boats, tugs, lighters, barges and pulling boats to place from which they came Coasters loaded with army stores to ports at which they were loaded.
D. Service motor boats and other craft, including War Office and R.A.F. boats, to place from which they came.
(84324C) Wt 34295/31 200 Pads 11/39 H, & Ld H,J,R&L,Ld Gp 684
D. Dutch coasters commissioned as tenders to Royal Naval
Barracks, Chatham.
(1) Those with army stores to Deptford to discharge, then to berth ordered by F.O. 1/c London.
(84884C) WS 34/295/51 200 Pain ups
(ii) Those empty to berth assigned by F.O. i/c London
(111) The above to be paid off on arrival at their final berth and crews sent to Chatham Barracks.
F.
Dutch coasters commissioned as tenders to Royal Naval
Barracks Portsmouth.
(1) ABEL TASMAN to Newhaven or Littlehampton to discharge then to Poole.
(11) TINY at present unloading at Upnor to London as ordered by F.O. 1/c London.
(111) Any with army stores to Southampton to discharge, then to Poole
(iv) Those empty to Poole.
(v) On arrival at Poole they are to be paid off and crews sent to Portsmouth Barracks.
G.
30/5/40 to conform with that letter.
Vessels referred to in A.L. M/M.S. 0393/40 dated 30/5/40
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IN
To
POST2ROOM
DATE
CONTINUED.
tat June, 1910.
Chief SuperintenAnt,
Hinistry of Undering,
Mercentile Herine cerson,
Dools
H. truot 4th and 5th M.S.F. to Humber for plan FLOOD.
7th and 8th M.S.F. to return to Granton and
Northshields respectively.
10th M.S.F. to Portsmouth to re-organise.
with
12th M.S.P. to return to Harwich.
J.
Arrangements are being made for 11th M.S.P. to replace 10th M.S.F. at Dover as a temporary measure.
with K. 0. in C., Portsmouth, C. in C., Nore and MA.,
Dover are requested to arrange for towage to destination of disabled craft and craft without own means of returned propulsion. to
2321/1
Gr. Johnson or Nita
D.O.D. (H)
Approved V.C.N.S.
(84324C) Wt 34295/31 200 Pads 11/39 H,J,R & Ld Gp 684 Gp 684
(Sgd.) A.L. MOORE
1st S.L.
Director of Ben Transport.
V.C.N.S.
A.C.N.S. (H)
C.S.O. to 1st S.L.
Ops. (4)
(3)
O.D.B
O.I.C.(2)
I.P. (3)
D.S.D.9.
Admiral Bellairs
M. (3)
D. OF P. (3)
Mails
Movts
D.M.S.
D.C.R.T.
Sir J. Foley
D. OF S.T.
N.A. 2nd S.L.
C.W. (2)
Mr. Justice
D.P.S. (2)
Mr. D.H. Edwards
A.C.R.
Mr. Bellamy
S.T.N.6.A
D. OF S.T.
S.T.N.6.B
File X.
S.T.N.4
S.T.N.2.
Mr. F.V. Cross
Capt. Fisher
J.H.
Extra copy.

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LETTER SENT
SENT
IN
- JUN1940
1JUN1940
N
POST ROOM
ED
2.08T ROOM
di
40
T.0.9144/S.T.N.6B.
1st June, 1940.
The Chief Superintendent,
Ministry of Shipping,
Mercantile Marine Office,
Dock Street,
London, E.1.
With reference to your memorandum of the 30th May forwarding a report made by Mr. R.H.Johnson in connection with the payment of £1.10.0. paid to Launchmen for
Se subsistence on the 28th May. The receipt forwarded is
--
returned herewith duly authorised for refund to
Mr. Johnson of this amount.'
(Sgd.) A. L. MOORE
(Sgd.) A. L. MOORE
Director of Sea Transport.
Director py
PAB.

LETTER SENT
IN
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N
POST ROOM
2.
1.0.9144/S.T.N.6B.
40.
es
The 19100
1st June, 1940.
The Chief Superintendent,
Ministry of Shipping,
Mercantile Marine Office,
Dock Street,
London, E.1.
With reference to your memorandum of the 30th May in connection with the accounts of expenses incurred by the Deputy Superintendents at Dock Street, who proceeded its.
to Chatham on the 28th instant for the purpose of ge.
engaging crews of vessels under T.124 Agreements, these
-
accounts of expenses are returned herewith duly authorised and approved for payment.
(Sgd.) A.L. MOORE
Director of Sea Transport.
copy.
PAB.
PAB.

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MESSAGE.
IN
IN
CONFIDENTIAL.
91.
RECEIVED
RECEIVED
From V.A., Dover.
DATE
1. 6. 40.
DATE
TIME 0546.
Time 2393.
Addressed N.O. 1/0., Ramsgate.
(Admiralty (pass to D. of S.T.), repeated:-
(
(c. in 0., Nore.
F.O. i/c., London's +2330/31. Three tugs, thirty power boats and forty life-boats are to be sailed for each immediately east of Dunkirk as soon as possible. Naval crews are to be sent in lifeboats.
Extra tonnage is to be provided by you. Acknowle ge.
2330/31
+Called for from War Registry.
0452/1.
Advance copy sent Ops.
U.W.R.
0.1.0.(2)
1st Lord.
D.S.D.9.
1st S.L.
N.O.S.1.
M. (3)
V.C.N.S.
D.O.S.T.
A.C.N.S. (T)
I.P. (3)
Mr. Justice.
D.T.D.(2)
A.C.N.S. (H)
Mr. D.H. Edwards.
D.of S.T.
C.S.O. to 1st S.L.
Mr. Bellamy.
I.S.P.S.
Ops. (4)
S.T.N.4A.
Adml. Bellairs.
O.D.(3).
S.T.N.4B.
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S.T.N.6B.
EJ/-- RECD. 0932/1. 6. 40.
AT/INT.1(4)

1/40 3000 pads MeO. T5918.
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MINISTRY OF SHIPPING.
2330/31st May.
MESSAGE.
STREET
IN
YOUR
NORFOLK
154.
RECEIVED
From P.O. 1/0., London.
DATE 31. 5. 40.
TIME 2353.
Addressed V.A., Dover,
(c. in C., Hore,
(N.O. 1/0., Hamagate, repeated:
(Admiralty (pass to D. of S.T.),
(N.C.S.O., Themes.
to as letter of the 30th ultmo.,
POAL to engine breakdown did not
V.A. Dover's 2031/31st. Thirty motor bosts sailed, expect to arrive Ramagate 1100, Yours and forty lifeboats with three tugs should arrive noon 1st June. Crews for lifeboats will be required WManson to join at Ramagate.
2330/31
E. & 3. SURVEY BL
H.O.S.1.
D.S.V.P.
D.O.S.T.
D. of S.T.
Mr. Justice.
Er. D.H. Edwards.
Mr. Bellamy.
Vine
S.T.N.44.
B.T.N.43.
S.T.N.6A.
2.
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PAR.
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GT. YARMOUTH 2754.
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING,
BOARD OF TRADD SURVEYOR'S OFFICE, urther Communications
Addressed to
SOARD
RADE
32, KING STREET,
THE SURVEYOR,
GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK.
no, ddress as opposite).
mittances to be sent to and
Ref: R.F.M/M.E.
1st May, June 1940.
B to
XXXX
: SUPERINTENDENT,
IERCANTILE MARINE OFFICE,
CUSTOM HOUSE,
GT. YARMOUTH.
Mr. H. C. Riggs,
Sea Transport Dept;
Berkeley Square House,
LONDON, W.1.
Dear Sir,
With further reference to my letter of the 30th ultmo., please note that "ROYAL LADY" owing to engine breakdown did not leave Gt. Yarmouth, and you might please delete this name from your list.
Yours faithfully, aManson
E. &.S. SURVEYOR.
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MINIS RY OF SHIPPING.
MESSAGE.F
CONFIDENTIAL.
1659/30.
OUT
158.
0308/31 May
DATE
30.5.40.
To C.in C. Portemouth 145.
DATE
0.in C. Western Approaches 707.
31.5.40.
C.in C.Nore, 826.
Repeated V.A.Dover 356.
SENT
N.O.I.C. Ramsgate. Sheerness 584.
Commodore 1/0 Sheerness 590.
S.N.O. Yarmouth.
S.N.O. Newhaven
P/L by T/P.
From Adminity
Admiralty. D.S.V.P.
Lengehore rishing bests are not
Add to my 1659/30.
being through Hinistry of Fisheries from
Belgian Government anxious that several small the Tashe They are to or Ranngate
Belgian fishing craft from Brixham are included. This whichever nearer.
has been arranged.
1659/30
0308/31.
for D.S.V.P.
10% Lord.
Ist S.L.
M.O.B.I
1st Lord.
(2)
D.O.S.T.
1st S.L. (H)
Mr.Veston.
(84324C) Wt 34295/31 200 Pads 11/39 H,J,R&L,Ld Gp 684 Gp 684
(A92409) Wt 38536/439 Pads 2000 Pade 1/40 M.P.Ltd. 31-5912
V.C.N.S. 1st S.L.
A.C. (D)
Mr.Du Beisson.
A.C.N.S. (H),
S.T.N.68
C.S.O.to 1st S.L.
D.S.V.P.
Extra.
D.of L.D.(2)
M.O.S.I.
D.P.S.(2)
D.O.S.T.
A.C.R.(2)
Mr.D.H.Edwards.
D.of S.T.
Mr.Du Boisson.
O.D.(3)
Mr.Veston.
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Ops.(4)
P.
M.(3)
Extra.
0.1.8.(2)
D.S.D.(9)
D.N.I.(3)
I.S.P.S.
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PAR.
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THE
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OSE
0
MESSAGE.
1659/30.
OUT
"
145.
To C.in C.Portsmouth 127.
DATE 30.5.40.
C.in C.Nore 799.
From
Repeated.
Date
FREE
V.A. Dover. 333.
N.O.I.C. Ramsgate.
SENT
Time
Commodore in Charge Sheerness 584.
S.N.O. farmouth.
S.N.O. Newhaven
P/L by T/P.
Addressed
From Admiralty D.S.V.P.
Small Longshore motor fishing boats are now being requisitioned through Ministry of Fisheries from
Dover
Brixham to the Wash. They are to proceed or Ramsgate whichever nearer.
1659/30.
1st Lord.
1st S.L.
V.C.N.S.
M.O.S.I.
A.C.N.S. (T)
D.O.S.T.
A.C.N.S. (H)
Mr.Veston.
(A92409) Wt 38636/439 2000 Pads 1/40 M.P.Ltd. 51-5912
C.S.0.to 1st S.L.
Mr.D.H. Edwards.
D.S.V.P.
Mr.Du Boisson.
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S.T.N.6B
D.P.S. (3)
P.
A.C.R. (2)
Extra.
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O.D.(8)
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Ops.(4)
M.(3
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D.S.D.9.
D.N.I.(3)
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PAB.

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WISS686/439 1/40 3000 pads MoO N T5913.
1900.
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING.
of
MESSAGE.
IN
0430/31.
Poole.
No. 181.
RECEIVED
From
London-
N.O.I.C. RAMSGATE
RECEIVED
DATE
Pass to D. of S.T.
31. 5. 40.
TIME
0543.
Addressed
D.S.V.P. ADMIRALTY F.O. MARISTON V.I. DOVER C. IN C.
18 Poole has to NORE Dover N.O. shall IVC. be RANSGAGE paid NOTA (Five pounds) 'each, and reasonable expenses for the trip.
In compensated at the scale of equivalent Naval Ratings.
the event of accident during this they will be
8 small vessels left for Ramagate 0430/31.
= 0430/31.
Advance copy Ops.
V.C.N.S.
A.C.N.S. (T)
A.C.N.S. (N)
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S.T.N.4A.
M. (3)
Copies
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D.T.D. (2)
S.T.N.6A
D. of S.T.
1. (Skylarks)
S.T.N.6B
TRANSPORT POOLE. OFFICE OF
I. Admiral Bellairs.doliers)
P.
1. 1. (Fishing Boats)
Extra copy
2. S.N.O. File Toole.
1. Mr.Harvey.
1. Mr Davis.
RECD. 21045/31. 5. 40. HS.
RB.
levts.
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A
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(3)
2nd S.L.

OF
31st May 1940.
form
BROK
F_om S.T.O.
Poole.
10
OF
To
D.S.T.
London.
18 1801 G 91 RECEIVED I 16 JUN 1940 18/18/
It has been agreed that men taking small craft from
Poole to Dover shall be paid £5. (Five pounds) each, and reasonable expenses for the trip.
In the event of accident during this they will be compensated at the scale of equivalent Naval Ratings.
D.S.C.
Commander R.N.R.
Copies sent to:-
1. Capt.Imrie.
1. Messrs.Bolsons (Skylarks)
SEA TRANSPORT POOLE. OFFICE
1. Messrs.Matthews (Gondoliers)
l. Cdr.Gadd (Fishing Boats)
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MINISTRY OF SHIPPING.
No 107.
MESSAGE.
1026/30. MAY.
IN
PASS TO D.OF S.T.
OUT
1336/30
day,
RECEIVED
F.O.I.C. HARMICH.
DATE
DATE
30.5.40.
From
TIME 2340.
NAVAL OXPHER (0).
ADMIRALTY.S.V.P.
Addressided- 0.in C.Nore. N.O.I.C.Ramsgate.
4 YACHTS KORXRXXXXXXE LEAVE HARWICH 0600 TOMORROW FRIDAY
FOR RAMSGATE IN COMPANY WITH OTHER SMALL CRAFT. REQUEST CREWS
BE RETURNED BURNHAM NOT BEING VOLUNTEERS FOR FURTHER today SERVICE.
I026/30.
are
S.V.P.For Action.
being sent to man them.
Ops. (4).
D.T.D.3.
D.T.D.Basement.
M.O.S.I.
D.of S.T.
D.O.S.T.
Mr D.H. Edwards.
Mr J.D.Walker.
REDD.0920/31.5.40. HS.
Mr Du Boisson.
S.T.N.6a.
PIDGEON.
S.T.N.2.
P.
1336/30.
Extra.
(Subercy Washington issue -1.R.
for D. 0. D. (II)
1st G.L.
M.O.S.I.
a 8.0.to lot B.L.
D.O.S.T.
0.8.(4)
O.D.(3)
Mr.D.H.Stwards.
O.I.C.(2)
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S.T.N.6B.
D.S.D.9.
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REF:
MINISTRY MESSAGE. OF SHIPPING.
OUT
more
159.
MESSAGE
1336/30 May.
IN
To
V.A. Dover. 327.
DATE 30.5.40.
SECRETARY
N.O.i/c Ramsgate.
IMMEDIATE
202
RECEIVED:-
From
SEATRANS, HERRATES.
DATE 29.5.40.
STATE SEAL 9 / STATE
NAVAL CYPHER (c).
TIME
From Admiralty.
LOR - DEPARTMENT
Addressed
SKATRAMS, DOVER, REFEAT TRANSPORTS, VESDO, LONDON.
a
War Office have placed 7 30-knot motor launches at your disposal and are sending them to Ramsgate today
Date
AA
Tursday.
Naval crews are being sent to man them.
TRAVLERS HECO URASE BOTTOLK-SOSS SAILED 1950.
Names of Launches:-
T.H.I. 1945.
MARLBOROUGH
WOLFE
GROUSE
KESTREL D.O.S.T.
VULTURE S.T.A.8.
SWALLOW MR. DU BOISSON.
PIDGEON. S.T.N.GA
A.T.B.
EXTRA.
Gp 684 Gp 684
1336/30.
for D. 0. D. (H)
(SUB(C) - &L,Ld J.R & Ld let S.L.
M.O.S.1.
C.S.O.to 1st S.L.
D.O.S.T.
Ons.(4)
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O.D.(3)
Mr.DuBoisson.
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S.T.N.6B.
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(2989) 1/40 MINISTRY OF SHIPPING.
INVESTATE
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING.
IN
or
MESSAGE.
RECEIVED
SECRET.
IN
T.H.I. 1949/29,
From 858 WOTER V NEWHAVEN IMMEDIATE X02 GR16, FIARECEIVED:-
From
SEXTRENS SEATRANS, NEWHAVEN.
DATE 29.5.40.
TIME
Addressed
BEATRANS, BOYER. BEPEAT TRANSPORTS, TESDO,
Addressed
SHORE.
SEATRANS, DOVER, REPEAT TRANSPORTS, WESDO, LONDON.
B.KB.K.5.
TRAVLERS MILLICENTERACH LEACH POMANCE LIL OLE LABY SAILED
1800 LAWSGORS FOLESSTONE BELLS PAPEAR SALED 1910 TYPE/TY WINTH
TRAWLERS ENCO URAGE SUFFOLK-ROSE SAILED 1950.
T.H.I. 1949.
RD TOR. 1950/29.
B.O.S.T.
D.O.S.T. D.R. SENARDS.
S.T.A.8. IN Bo3aBoH.
MR. DU BOISSON.
A.T.B.
S.T.N.GA.IN.
EXTRA. S.T.W.S.
EXPRA
A.T.B.
Mr Riggs.?
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MINISTRY OF SHIPPING.
292,
IMMEDIATE.
MESSAGE.
NTILE MARINE OFFICE.
DOCK T.H.I. STREET, 1940. LONDON, E.I. IN
Min
RECEIVED
From SEATRANS, HEWHAVEN.
30th
DATE 29.5.40. 1940
TIME
Sea Transport,
Sinistry of Shipping,
STATE
Square House,
Addressed Square, W.1.
SEATRANS, DOVER. REPEAT TRANSPORTS, WESDO, LONDON.
SECRET. Motor Launches at Sheerness
B.K. TWO. dance of three members of Mercantile Marine on 28th May, for purpose of
TRAWLERS MILLICENTLEACH LEACH ROMANCE LIL OLE LADY SAILED
1800 LAUNCHES FOLKESTONE BELLE 124 TARTAN SALED 1910 TWENTY NINTH
Herewith by Mr. R.H. Johnson forwarded.s.report.made
A
Assistant Superintendent, relative to the above.
Authority for payment to this officer of the amount
RD TOR. 1950/20.
D.O.S.T.
expended by him is requested.
MR. D.H. EDWARDS.
MR. DU BOISSON.
S.T.A.8.
S.T.N.6A.
S.T.N.6B.
PM
P4
A.T.B.
Superintendent.
Lear
W.L.H.

THE
SUPBOTRAD, EDO, LONDON.
Min try of Shipping is ROYAL 1978.
BOARDx
OFx
TRADEx
How
OF
hor CC munications should be
Shipping MERCANTILE MARINE OFFICE,
The Superintendent.
Min try
DOCK STREET, LONDON, E.1.
30th May,
1940
10,
The Director of Sea Transport,
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square, W.1.
12/18 To 109 RECEIVED 16 1 OFFICE
Motor Launches at Sheerness
Attendance of three members of Mercantile Marine
Office Staff, Dock Street, on 28th May, for purpose of signing men on agreement T.124.
Herewith forwarded a report made by Mr. R.H. Johnson
X
Assistant Superintendent, relative to the above.
Authority for payment to this officer of the amount expended by him is requested.
Superintendent.
in
W.L.H.

Min try of Shipping
SUPBOTRAD, EDO, LONDON.
ROYAL 1978.
BOARD OF TRADE;
sed ur Gout communications should be
MERCANTILE MARINE OFFICE,
The Superintendent.
Min try of pping
DOCK STREET, LONDON, E.1.
D
30th May,
19.40
The Director of Sea Transport,
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square, W.1.
ligilipi 9 31 RECEIVED 16 MAY 1940
The attached accounts of expenses incurred, under your instruction of the 27th instant, by the Deputy
Superintendents of this office who proceeded to Chatham on the 28th instant, are forwarded for your authorisation.
Please return the accounts to this office for payment.
A.Pubris
Chief Superintendent.
Litter sent it
W.L.H.