TNA / MT 40 36

TNA MT 40 36

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TNA MT 40 36

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.

Holding archive: TNA
Collection reference: MT 40 36

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Source: The National Archives, Kew, MT 40/36. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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129	Log in to enlarge	Edensim 2161. Letter H.O 2 Carbon? DRAFT. 7040 9144/8TN68 The General Secretary, The Royal National Lifeboat Institution. 42. Insurance Sw.1. 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 Your obedient Servant, The Mr 29 SEP 1299 from the Master or members of the crew. I am, Sir/Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, Director of Sea Transport.	May

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Edensim 2161. Letter
H.O
2 Carbon?
DRAFT.
7040
9144/8TN68
The General Secretary,
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
42. Insurance Sw.1.
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
Your obedient Servant,
The
Mr
29 SEP 1299
from the Master or members of the crew.
I am, Sir/Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
Director of Sea Transport.