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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.
There were also a number of vessels already on service
prior to "Dunkirk" which were utilised and those few known to
us are shown at the end.
Briefly then the summary is as follows:-
Total number of vessels shown on list
588
Vessels returned to owners after Dunkirk
221
Vessels retained for further Naval service
144
Vessels lost or reported lost during
operation
3
43
* Vessels whose whereabouts are still unknown)
(in respect of which total loss may have
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to be paid)
did
Vessels prepared but which do not reach
assembly points in time, or were
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immediately returned as unsuitable
x We are still pursuing enquiries regarding these vessels.
There were 38 Dutch vessels utilised during the operations
which, we passed to Mr. Bellamy after obtaining information as
to the position. A list of these is attached.
A list of the lifeboats utilised (64) which we have dealt
with is also shown separately.
Qualifying remarks. I would add that we do not know how
many of these vessels actually proceeded to Dunkirk from the
assembly points, but what we do know is, that they were sent to,
and arrived at, the various assembly points, and in some cases
vessels were sent over direct from ports, e.g. Newhaven and
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.
/Vessels
in Total
above.