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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.

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TNA
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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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24, Keats Grove,
London, 3.
Hampstead,
5th January 1944
n paragraph a position to confirm
1 of the letter the
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played I understand that understand that considerable grateful subsequent- avail-
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East Coast, and the above three craft now on are service on the that It There should the are personnel be several borne Ramsgate. craft in mind, Ramsgate. however, Medway. suggested. that it is South and been certain
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24, Keats Grove,
London, Hampstead, 3.
5th January 1944
n paragraph a position to confirm
1 of the lette 1
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War security Office arises, British War possible obhjes if have the details
N.A.B. " " "SYLVIA" "SILVERY "CACHALOT" - BREEZE" A.P. - Mine
East Coast, and the above three craft craft now on are service on the
It There should are several A A suggested. South been ame the vessels vessels ertain that that crewed the personnel be borne now in wind, however, that it is n/
5 were are ntly our hemselves
For Director 22nd of Sea Transport a list of
January, 1942.
ereabouts hed) was d uth, and val Officeron

93 Page 93 Log in to enlarge

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certain that the personnel now serving on the vessels are same that crewed the vessels to Dunkirk.
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22nd January, 1942.

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these ships.
(Signed)
you
Lionel Preston.
trouble faithfully,
Admiral.
Yours
Small Vessels Pool.
16.1.42.
themly, and D.M.S. regrets he cannot assist directly but suggests D. of L.I
D. of N. might be able to help.
(Signed)
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House, for D.M.S.
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20.1.42.
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"SYLVIA" - A.P. Ramsgate.
East Coast, and the above three craft are suggested.
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It should be borne in mind, however, that it crewed the vessels to Dunkirk.
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For Director of Sea Transpor
22nd January, 1942.
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