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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H-0 2 Carbon? date 2,60 letter 7040 3921 19 DRAFT. T.0.9144/S.T.N.6B. The General Secretary, Vessels Lifeboat Institution. OF SEAL known to to have been used for "Dunkirk" which were / STATE already requisitioned for Naval Service. S Sir, work I have to inform you desired to "JOSEPHINE I" "NEMO IV" OF also assemble "SEAMEW" the fullest possibiLAUREE LEADON, regarding the part played b'DAB ir" craft in the "CANVEY 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 19th September, 1940. Miala. 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. It would be greatly appreciated therefore if you would be good enough to forward to this department Van & copy is of any such uponts material which you may be able to 2 obtain from the various Genewains or the which were willised. I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant, The to 28.50 the Montal of