Ministry of Transport papers on Dynamo war planning, the “E” scheme pool of small craft for special service, and the procedure for settling claims, covering 1944–1945.
Source: The National Archives, Kew, MT 40/36. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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In connection Wi th the Committee's consideration of vessels taken for operations "dynamo", I suggest - |
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In connection Wi th the Committee's consideration of vessels taken for operations "dynamo", I suggest - of us from various sources as lost or missing that no action SS (1) Two points In regard to those vessels which are reported to should be taken as regards compensation until the lapse of a specified time in order that all information from various ports may be collated, as I have had cases of small craft being found after being reported missing, lost to 1" Shor sunk. or doubt (2) As to those vessels which were listed as having been utilised but where no further information as to their cases whereabouts is available, the same proceedure. plof vessels which are not shown on any list and I suggest (3) Claims are being received from owners in respect perthats taken and the port from which it sailed; this will tend ht some corroboration should be obtained as to the date theto obviate any ficticious claims. I told him to have obtained numerous lists from various He if Officers he could at ports from Yarmouth Weymouth and the Thames Estuary, including list supplied by D.S.V.I and our wilbut surown I think it is worth while as it is the only way that doubt 1 lists. This entails a great deal of cross checking we would mention that the Fishery Officers are also sending shall get a true picture in the course of time. I me lists which include any motor boats, wherries, punts etc. which may have been taken. Broadley about enquired With a view to further information being obtained, prese officers asked Messrs. Tough Bros representative to have a good se suchlook round when they visit Sheerness, Ramsgate and Dover undern connection with the return of seven vessels to thesTeddington, to see if there were any further craft not on en surethe lists supplied to me, likely to be ex "dynamo" vessels. Ls individual owner, identify and them have as being their property? In any case, any such which ay been brought within their purview will doubt be as result of the Dunkirk evacuation, and should even if unidentified, be claimed and sold 23rd June, 1940. by owners for the loss of such craft. Sea Mr. Moore. Department who will have to meet the claims It should he Easy this 6 I chamics from Rmd/N because of breaks. Mr. Moore. he 7th July 1940. H H 1-ml= wh. f -Chy has H -./ f they can even caluly -- S when - heary). as L. (2) bubb if - cm by claim Li engthing but can gut -Like leab and enchwa _(: (1502) 28899/1063 1,500,000 9/39 JC&SLtd Gp644'229 they we intrate is (REGIMINT) CODE 5-34-0 Prefere Shills to 25. 2-65 Ramiqali love Y Sheemess. 23% 10/7. [OVER R/