TNA MT 40 36

VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
M-
M
MA JOIE
Mrs. L. Clarbour
T.98 Abendoned off Dunkirk N.S.
M
Thames 27.7.40.
IV
M
MAJOR
B.R.Bunn
Now A.P.S.
R R R R R R R R S. R S R + S. S. S S S to
MALDON ANNIE
Col.Lemount
T.98 No information of retu from Dunkirk.
aged
MALVINA
R.H. Cooper
To Dover
IV
MOLLY
E.Thomas
Returned to owner
Is
MARE NOSTRUM
B.C.Kirby
Returned to owners 19/6
A
MARCHIONESS
J.Mears
Returned to owners 11.6.40.
MARGHERITA
J.Mears
No information of return fr.
Dunkirk
IV
MARINA
A.Jacobs
Returned to owners
DNG
A
I
MARSAYRU
C.Wyatt
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
A
MARINA
J.T.Phelps
Returned to owner prepared di go.
M
MARICEL
C.Robinson
Repaired, fuelled, floated, not taken over
MARY
Danish
Survived Returned to Weymou
I
MARY HOWARD
Mr.McKenzie
Unable to sail
1
MARY IRENE
H.Cartridge
T.98. Returned to owners - 5.6
I
MARY ROSE
0.Dives
T.98. No report received from
N
"Missing Vessels" List.
N
MARY SPEARING
W.G.S.Crouch
No trace of return from Dunkirk.
IN
MARY SPEARING II
- 11 -
Returned to owners.
MATILDA
Chelsea Yachts &
Boat Club Co.
Returned to owners
A
RD BELLE
D.Robinson
Returned to owners did not go
I
I
MAYFLOWER
C.Adams
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy.Service
I
(6A)
I
MEANDER
H.Graham
Returned to owners
MERMAIDEN
Lt.Com.P.M.Filleul
Returned to owners
N
R.N.
I
MERSEY
R.H.Campbell
T.98. Returned to owner
MIGRANT
Capt. E.B.Schermauley
Did not leave. Now Exam.Ser.
Littlehsmpton
(
MILLICENT D.LEACH
Harry Leach
DNG
(Released 3.6.40 Re-allocated to
6
6
(Spl. Admiralty service
(6A)
MIMI
J.M. Wright
Returned - unsuitable
6
MIMOSA
%
C
A.Gordon
A.P.S.
Q
C
MINIKOI
Capt.Shelford
G
T.98 Sunk in collision with c
M.T.B.
Q
(
MINORU II
J.W.Cottrell
T.98. Re-allocated to Sepcial
C
Service.
MINOTAUR
Mr.Towndrow
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
MINX
S.W.Wills
MIRASOL
T.98. Returned to owners 6.6.40.
R
R.C.Kyle
No report received from list of
R
MURIUS
Missing Vessels.
R1C
Vectis Shipping Co.
MISS MADGE
Returned to owner
S.W.Richardson
RI
RETURNED - UNSUITABLE
MISS MING
R1
(
Kris Cruisers
MISS MODESTY
T.98 Now on Aux. Patrol
W.S.Nott
A.P.S.
Ric MIZPAH
J.Ovett
Returned to owner
RI
MOIENA
0/0 Wilsons
A.P.S.
RC
MONARCH
T.& G.Baker
MOSS ROSE
T.Adams
Returned to owners 18/6
Did not return from Dynamo Dover
RC
List 5.
36' Motor Boat
R.Hoyes
No report recd.from "Missing
RO
Vessels" List.
30' Motor Boat
R.Hoyes
- do -
RO
Motor Torpedo Boat
Thornycrofts
V.A.Dover
R
M.2
to Ow Jrs.
Motor Ferries (2)
- Mot-llacd
Returne d 1.6.40
MOUSME
C.Barber
Returne

VESSEL
OWNERS
REMARKS
RIVER TOY
G.U.ELKINGTON
OWNER CLAIMS USED AT DUNKIRK
ROSELYNE
Capt.C.Dines
Released 1.6.40
ROSE MARIE
F.Upton
Returned to Owner
ROYAL THAMES
J.Mears
Returned to Owners
RUMMY II
A.G.Smith
A.P.S.
RYEGATE II
A.E.Ryland
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
RAPID
P.G.Broom
Returned to Owners
RUBY
J.F.Caine
Prepared for Dynamo but did not go.
ROSABELLE
J.C.Wood
No trace of return from Dynamo
ROSE LN.19
A.Large
Returned to Owner 7.6.40
SANDOWN
G.Alexander
Returned to Owner.
SCARBOROUGH FISHING
(9 Vessels)
Prepared but did not go.
VESSELS
SEAGULL LN 203
C.Loose
Returned to Owner 7.6.40.
ST.DENIS
P.C.Allen
Vessel did not go.
ST.PATRICK
W.B.Thompson
T.98 No report received from
List of Missing essels.
SALLY FORTH
Dr.Purvis
Returned to Owners.
SALVAGE LAUNCH
RISDON BEAZLEY
Released 1.6.40
SAMBING
Liogo Janal Boat
Returned to Owners 19/6
SANTOSY 74B
L.Odell
T.98 No report received from list of Mis sing Vessels.
SATYR
C.H.Masters
T.98 "eturned to Owners
SCENE SHIFTER
S.E.Longman
T.98 No report received from
List of Mising Vessels.
SCHEDAR
E.C.Wood
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
FALCON
W.H.Elce
Abandoned Dover & Littlehampton
Lists.
SEA FOAM
W.T.Cayton
Returned to Owners
SEAGULL
E.G.King
Returned to Owners 18.6.
SEA HAWK
Mr.May
Returned to Owner.
SEA ROAMER
Mr.Wheatley
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
SEASALTER
(Seasalter & Ham
Returned to Owners
(Oyster Fishing Co.
SEASCHOOL
Shipping Federation
No information from list of
Missing Yessels. DIDNOTGO To DUNKI
SEASWALLOW
Capt.R.Drake
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
SEYMOUR CASTLE
R. Dart Steam Boat Co.
Returned to Owners 19/6
SHAMROCK
A.Barral
Abendoned of f Dunkirk
*
SHANNON
Mr.Peters
Returned to Owner - Damaged.
SHELDRAKE
H.J.Davis
Re-allocatad to A.P.S.
SHUNESTA
Per Crouch Eng.Co.
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
SILVER FOAM
W.T. Cayton
Returned to owner 18/6
SILVER SPRAY
J.Collet
T.98 returned to Owners 19/6.
SILVERY BREEZE
A.Verley
A.P.S.
SINBAD II
E.W.Hare
Returned to Owners.
SILVER SPRAY LI.230
W.A.Ragless
Returned to Owner.
SKYLARKVIV SM 281
F.T.Collins
Presumed lost.
SARAH & EMILY
J.Todd
No report received from list of issing Vessels.
SUCCESS (WY 12)
M.Leadley
Prepared but did not go to
Dunkirk.
SINGAPORE I
F.Bostock
T.98 A.P.S.
S INGAPORE II
do
T.98 A.P.S.
SKYLARK
Myalls Ltd.
Returned to Owners.
SKYLARK (S.M.5) IT
F.T.Collins
Special Service (6A)
SKYLARK I
Knight &
Re-allocated to Special Admy.
(W.Stephenson
Service (6A)
SKYLARK III S.M.391
F.T.Collins
Reported lost per Fishery
Office. No confirmation.
SKYLARK II
Myalls Ltd.
Returned to Owners.
SKYLARK III
W.F.Coisan
T.98 No information of return
SHEILA (Dingay) (TM16-199)
from Dynamo.
Retirned to owner claim received for low 7gan)

known to have been laken, the pirate been requirement by my passing an names the EA,
London to sand out usual requisition litter Jame
≥ Lunderstand N.C.S.O Thames has taken about!! Versal op for this requirement also. to send names ihi to to us when In would regularies position with ownes.
to
Cands Buston (D.P.S. Admtr) informed of numbers laten sint to Theerness.
18/28/5/10.
Normal
S.V.A ( Emas whaton) says requirement is for
SHEERNESSA, anall 40, urgently for. V.A. DOVER:) he will get what win F he is sending out his offers, there 90t them deric lore have and information that Lettlchamplon, we shd take Poole, all Southemption, good shiff. horymouth, Spoke numerous to hawherm personally Arranged to go immediately will number, crus, L to annirs brook no interference as mark
Getty curry.
hel. 29/5/100:
human r me from all public an now will new 1
this losing to Sharmess Ramonate, Davas, G some
90 amil to Once Coust, Crus T.124,10lm possible falit them.
W.
(1339)
CODE 5-34-0

in to have been taken, the pasition ind by my passing an names its to P.O.
tspic send out usual requisentation litter Jame open understand N.C.S.O Thames has taken about!! Versils, for this requirement also. Med him to send names Eli to us when be would regularies position with ownes.
Buston (D.P.5. Admtr) informed of numbers of Vessils later 5 sent to Sheerness.
As.
28/5/40:
S.V.A ( Emas what says requirement is for analt 40, ungethy for. V.A. V. DOVER: he will get
SHEERNESSA
what or can G he is sending out his offers, Have 90b many derive.
love have and information that we shd take all Good shift. Spoke when harm Lettlchampton, Poole, Southempton, horymouth, numerous anims person Arranged to qo immediately will crus, b to brook no interference as required quity current.
ad.
29/5/100
humanous r and from all punk an nno will me this wing to Sharmas, Ramagets, Dever, 6 some has
90 amil to Once Coust, Trus T.124, when possible tentil them.
b.

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.
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(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.
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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
JOIE
Mrs. Clarbour
T.98 Abandoned off Dunkirk N.S.C.O.
Thames 27.7.40.
OR
B.R.Bunn
Now A.P.S.
DON ANNIE
Col.Lamount
T.98 No information of return
It from Dunkirk.
VINA
R.H.Cooper
To V.A.Dover
LY
E.Thomas
Returned to owner
E NOSTRUM
B.C.Kirby
Returned to owners 19/6
CHIONESS
J.Mears
Returned to owners 11.6.40.
RGHERITA
J.Mears
No information of return from
Dunkirk
RINA
A.Jacobs
Returned to owners
RSAYRU
C.Wyatt
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
RINA
J.T.Phelps
Returned to owner prepared did not go.
RICEL
C.Robinson
Repaired, fuelled, floated, but not taken over
Danish
Survived Returned to Weymouth
HOWARD
Mr.McKenzie
Unable to sail
RY IRENE
H.Cartridge
T.98. Returned to owners - 5.6.40
ROSE
0.Dives
T.98. No report received from
"Missing Vessels" List.
SPEARING
W.G.S.Crouch
No trace of return from Dunkirk.
SPEARING II
- = -
Returned to owners.
TILDA
Chelsea Yachts &
Boat Club Co.
Returned to owners
YBELLE
D.Robinson
Returned to owners did not go
YFLOWER
C.Adams
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy.Service
(6A)
ANDER
H.Graham
Returned to owners
RMAIDEN
Lt.Com.P.M.Filleul
Returned to owners
R.N.
R.H.Campbell
T.98. "eturned to owner
GRANT
Capt. E. B.Schermauley
Did not leave. Now Exam.Ser.
Littlehampton
LLICENT D.LEACH
Harry Leach
(Released 3.6.40 Re-allocated to
(Spl. Admiralty service
(6A)
J.M.Wright
Returned - unsuitable
MOSA
A.Gordon
A.P.S.
NIKOI
Capt.Shelford
T.98 Sunk in collision with
M.T.B.
NORU II
J.W.Cottrell
T.98. Re-allocated to Sepcial
Service.
NOTAUR
Mr.Towndrow
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
S.W.Wills
T.98. Returned to owners 6.6.40.
TRASOL
R.C.Kyle
No report received from list of
Missing Vessels.
Vectis Shipping Co.
Returned to owner
MADGE
S.W.Richardson
RETURNED - UNSUITABLE
MING
Kris Cruisers
T.98 Now on Aux. Patrol
MODESTY
W.S.Nott
A.P.S.
ZPAH
J.Ovett
Returned to owner
IENA
c/o Wilsons
A.P.S.
NARCH
T.& G.Baker
Returned to owners 18/6
ROSE
T.Adams
Did not return from Dynamo Dover
List 5.
Motor Boat
R.Hoyes
No report recd.from "Missing
Vessels" List.
Motor Boat
R.Hoyes
- do -
Torpedo Boat
Thornycrofts
V.A.Dover
Ferries (2)
-Notussol
Returned to owners 4. N.O.I.C Remogate.
USME
C.Barber
Returned to owners
- 7 -

VESSEL
OWNERS
REMARKS
YNE
Capt.C.Dines
Released 1.6.40
MARIE
F.Upton
Returned to Owner
THAMES
J.Mears
Returned to Owners
II
A.G.Smith
A.P.S.
TE II
A.E.Ryland
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
S1
P.G.Broom
Returned to Owners
J.F.Caine
Prepared for Dynamo but did not go.
BELLE
J.C.Wood
No trace of return from Dynamo
LN.19
A.Large
Returned to Owner 7.6.40
WN
G.Alexander
Returned to Owner.
BOROUGH FISHING
(9 Vessels)
Prepared but did not go.
SELS
ULL LN 203
C.Loose
Returned to Owner 7.6.40.
ENIS
P.C.Allen
Vessel did not go.
TRICK
W.B.Thompson
T.98 No report received from
List of Missing essels.
Y FORTH
Dr.Purvis
Returned to Owners.
AGE LAUNCH
RISDON BEAZLEY
Released 1.6.40
a
Liege Canal Boat
Returned to Owners 19/6
OSY?4B
L.Odell
T.98 No report received from list of Missing Vessels.
R
C.H.Masters
T.98 Returned to Owners
E SHIFTER
S.E.Longman
T.98 No report received from
List of Misising Vessels.
DAR
E.C.Wood
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
FALCON
W.H.Elce
Abandoned Dover & Littlehampton
Lists.
FOAM
W.T.Cayton
Returned to Owners
ULL
E.G.King
Returned to Owners 18.6.
HAWK
Mr.May
Returned to Owner.
ROAMER
Mr.Wheatley
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
SALTER
(Seasalter & Ham
Returned to Owners
(Oyster Fishing Co.
SCHOOL
Shipping Federation
No information from list of
Missing Vessels. DID GO To DUNXIRK
SWALLOW
Capt.R.Drake
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
MOUR CASTLE
R.Dart Steam Boat Co.
Returned to Owners 19/6
MROCK
A.Barral
Abandoned of f Dunkirk
NNON
Mr.Peters
Returned to Owner - Damaged.
LDRAKE
H.J.Davis
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
NESTA
Per Crouch Eng. Co.
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
VER FOAM
W.T.Cayton
Returned to owner 18/6
VER SPRAY
J.Collet
T.98 Returned to Owners 19/6.
VERY BREEVE
A.Verley
A.P.S.
BAD II
E.W.Hare
Returned to Owners.
VER SPRAY LI.230
W.A.Ragless
Returned to Owner.
LARK IIEV SM 281 II
F.T.Collins
Presumed lost.
AH & EMILY
J.Todd
No report received from list of Missing Vessels.
CESS (WY 12)
M.Leadley
Prepared but did not go to
Dunkirk.
NGAPORE I
D.F.Bostock
T.98 A.P.S.
NGAPORE II
do
T.98 A.P.S.
YLARK
Myalls Ltd.
Returned to Owners.
YLARK (S.M.5)MIV
F.T.Collins
Special Service (6A)
YLARK I
Knight &
Re-allocated to Special Admy.
(W.Stephenson
Service (6A)
YLARK III S.M.391
F.T.Collins
Reported lost per Fishery
Office. No confirmation.
YLARK II
Myalls Ltd.
Returned to Owners.
YLARK III
W.F. Coisan
T.98 No information of return from Dynamo.

2259) WISSCRE 439 1/40 2000 pads MoO N T5918
189
1/40
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING.
MINIS
MESSAGE.
PING
OUT
NFIDENTIAL. 282
1313/7th June, 1940.
MESSAGE.
DATE
No.
1805/8
7.6.40. OUT
To
S.O.A.P. Brightlingsea.
DATE B.
Repeated:- C. IN C. NORE. 38.
SENT
C,
York
50782
P/L BY T/P.
SENT
P/L
BY
From Admiralty.
A certain number of requisitioned and efficient motor boats from Burnham and from the Thames are being sent to Brightlingsea, manned with crews some of whom will be enrolled under R.N.P.S.
(Motor Boat Patrol). These are boats fir auxiliary patrol purposes belonging to the 100 now allotted to the Nore Area. The volunteers for R.N.P.S. should be kept in the boats pending official enrolment.
1313/7.
for D.S.V.P.
D.S.V.P.
D.O.S.T.
D.M.S. (A.P).
MR. D.H. EDWARDS.
A.C.R. (Commander Gibbs).
S.T.N.2.
I.S.P.S.
MR. DU BOISSON.
D.O.D. (H).
S.T.N.6B.
D. OF L.D.
EXTRA.
D.N.R.
D. OF S.T.
A.T.B.
(3)
D.S.V.F.(2)
D.of S.T. (S.T.N.6B)
T.S.D. (Capt.Oliver)
M.O.S.I.(3)
S.C.W.
D.O.S.T.
D.P.S.(2)
Mr. Edwards.
D.M.S.
D.D.T.E.
is
HPs J.D. alker.
Mr. A.L.Moore.
D.N.C.
Mr. Du Boisson.
Sub D.N.C.Sath war peo(s) supming Reg.Bath. the is alter quindi at your put
S.T.N.2.
S.T.N.41.
S.T.N.63.
Capt. mahleigh.
Nxtra.
Hii/-
you's can out item we

rata
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING.
CONFIDENTIAL
MESSAGE.
0748/3rd June
OUT
COSPIDENTIAL
286
To V.A.Dover, 488
& 4 OF THEM STATE 1
DATE 5.6.40
Repeated 0. in C. Nore. 982
Rejoy 0. in O. Portsmouth 245.
P.O. 1/c London.
0
Commodore 1/c Sheerness 618.
SENT
Cortland 567.
616
N.O. 1/c Ramagate.
COME
N.O. 1/c Newhaven
War Office.
P.O.
2/0
(282)
Y.O.
i/c
2/6 By T/2
From Admiralty.
RES
&
IMPORTANT. 1/0 Crimsby.
1/6 Yarmouth.
Reference Admiralty message 2321/1.
instructions regarding disposal of tuge and lighters should be amended as follows 80 far as craft named are concernedi-co
(1) Following London tugs which were requisitioned specially for Operation should be returned to
Gravesend -
GHALLENGE, CONTEST, PERSIA, RACIA, CERVIA, TANGA,
HIBERNIA, CRESTED COOK, OCEAN COCK, WATERCOOK,
GUN, SUN X, SUN XI, SUN XII, BETTY.
They should be utilised as fully as possible for towage of craft or boats to be returned to the
Thames or elsewhere en route.
off
(11) Under-mentioned tugs which are under orders of be Date of B, 7. should proceed as follows:-
(a) EMPIRE HENGHMAN to Portsmouth with barges
(84324C) Wt 84295/31 200 Pads 11/39 H,J,R&L,Ld Gp 684
SNOUDON and SALADIN for N.S.O. These barges were left at Ramsgate by tug TANOA on 29th May.
(b) FOREMOST 87 to Weymouth with any convenient pair of barges from those mentioned in (v) below.
(c) PAIRPLAY I to Gravesend being used, if sufficiently seaworthy, for towage as in (1) above.
(d) GONDIA to Fishguard with barges BARK and SHETLAND.
These barges were left at Dover on 20th Bay by
FOREMOST 87.
OD.
(8)
(111) Tugs SUN VII and FOREMOST 22 should return to station at Southend and Newhaven respectively taking any convenient tow.
(iv)
If any of the tugs named above are required to assist in other more urgent towages arrangements should be made by you direct with D. of S.T.
Crews of EMPIRE HENOHMAN, GONDIA and FOREMOST 87
may be given at your discretion up to 94 hours standessy before proceeding Westward.
(v)
The barges JAPAN, KENYA, EGYPT, AFRICA, LONDON
and SCOTLAND which arrived Dover from Tilbury on 2nd June should not repetition not be returned to Themes but will be allocated, if still seaworthy to West Coast. FOREMOST 87 should take one pair to
Teymouth. Instructions for disposal of this pair and of remainder will follow later.
0748/3
For D. of S.T.
V.O.N.S.
N.(2)
Sir J.Foley
A.O.N.S.(H)
S.T.N.4.
D. of (3)
D. of S.T.
A.C.N.S.(T)
C.C.R.T.
S.T.N.6A.
Mr.Justice
0.0.(8)
D. of S.T.
S.T.N.63:
W.P.L.
Mr.D.H.Ndwards
Dps. (4)
Mr.F.V.Cross
Nr.Bellamy
Capt.Fisher
Extra

THE
THE % THE OF SECURITY
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING.
CONFIDENTIAL
MESSAGE. 1823/2nd June.
OUT
IN
STATE
32
OF
To V. A. Dover. 430.
DATE
RECEIVED
FronRepeated c in C. NORE 911.
DATE 2.6.40
C in C. Portsmouth. 232.
Cin C.Rosyth. 5.
SENT TIME
1104
F.O.i/c LONDON.
Commodore 1/0 Sheerness. 616.
more
F.O. 1/c Tyne.
UNITED
F.O. i/c Humber.
F.O. i/c Harwich.
Addressed F.O.A.i/c Portland. N.O.T.C. Ramsgate,
F.O. 1/c Greenock. Sheerness, N.C.S.O. Thames,
F.O. i/c. Southampton.
N.O. 1/c Ramsgate.
N.O. i/c Grimsby.
N.O. 1/c Yarmouth.
N,O. i/c Newhaven.
signal
2321/1
All
N.O. 1/c Poole.
Dutch NoOsti/e Lowestoft. boats, life boats, returning
War Office.
to Air Ministry. close Tilbury landing stage for orders.
1045/1
From: Admiralty.
to
Ops
IMPORTANT.
+
V.C.N.S.
My 2321/1 para. E. (iii) and F. (v). After
A.G.N.S. (H)
C. paying off Dutch Coasters crews provided by Devonport, are to
Ops:
0,Dbe 0.1.0. sent to Devonport.
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1823/2.
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Disposition of DYNAMO. vessels.
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JCH
OPS. (4).
D of S.T.
RECD: OD. (3).
Mr. F.V. Cross.
OD. (8).
Mr. Justice.
OIC. (2).
Mr. D.H Edwards.
IP (3).
Mr. Bellamy.
DSD Check
Capt. Fisher.
STN. 2.
Admiral Bellairs.
STN. 4.
M. (3).
STN. 6A.
D of P. (3).
STN. 6B.
Mails.
Extra.
Movts.
DMS.
CORT.
N.A. 2 S.L.
c.w.(2)
DPS. (2).
A.C.R.
D of S.T.
File.
X.
D.P.G.(R)
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UNITED
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING.
&
is
234.
21
or
MESSAGE.
1045/1st June.
IN
MESSAGE.
OUT
RECEIVED
From
F.O.I.C.
London.
DATE
DATE
2.6.40
TIME
1104
611.
Pass to D. of S.T. SENT
Addressed
V.A. Dover, Repeated Admiralty, N.O.I.C. Ramsgate,
C. in C. Nore, Commodore Sheerness, N.C.S.O. Thames,
N.C.S. London.
Reference Admiralty signal 2321/1 All
Dutch coasters, yachts, motor boats, life boats, returning to the Thames should close Tilbury landing stage for orders.
1045/1
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of
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Mr. F. V. Cross
Ops. (4)
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branen) sex nouse, Lower Regent Street, S.W.E. &
similar message is being sent to local Registrars.
1850/1.
#
Re requisitioning of motor Boats under Emergency Stature.
p Additional small craft from all ports available for operation Dynamo.
2nd S.L.
D.O.S.T.
4th S.L.
Mr.D.H. Rdwards.
A.C.N.S. (H)
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0.D.(3)
Mr.A.L.Moore.
D.of S.T. (S.T.N.2)
S.T.N.6B. Riggs)
D.P.S.(2)
S.T.N.2.
P.M.
Mr.DuBoisson.
N.
Mr. Bellamy.
c.w.(2)
Mr. B. Sanderson.
Extra.
N.L.
R.G.S.S.
D.N.A. (3) Bath.
Sub War Registry.
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DATE 30. 5. 40
TIME 1518
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YM
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REPEATED D OF S T
MY 1150 REQUEST NECESSARY CREWS TO TAKE BACK TO RICHMOND FROM
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STEAMERS
BARRIT
SHEERNESS 6 THAMES STEAMERS. 2 CAN STEAM AND COULD EACH TOW $
ROB ON
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Sent
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Addressed: D.S.V.P.
Addressed: D.B.V.P.
Repeated: Do of S.T.
D.
THAMES RIVER STEAMERS HAVENO CONDENSERS AND CANNOT
THANKS
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Addressed: D.S.V.P.
Wegy
2081.
Repeated: D. of S.T.
THAMES RIVER STEAMERS HAVENO CONDENSERS AND CANNOT
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No. 275.
1138/29th May.
SECRET.
MESSAGE.
IN.
From:- N.C.S.O. Thames.
Date:- 29/5/40.
Pass to D. of S.T.
Time:- 1320.
Addressed:- N.O.I.C. Ramsagte. C. in Co Nore. Admiralty.
V.A. Dover. N.C.S.O. London Ministry of
Shipping.
Southend 29th May departure Motor Boats
CANEY QUEEN, QUEEN OF ENGLAND MDDK (SHAMROCK/MDDK)
MJFV (WOLSEY) PRINCESS MAUDE for Beach east of
Dunkirk.
= 1138/29 ++++
Advance copy sent OPS. U.W.R. and O.I.C.
1st Lord.
M.O.S.I.
1st S.L.
D.O.S.T.
V.C.N.S.
Mr Dorrell.
A.C.N.S. (T).
Mr D.H. Edwards.
A.C.N.S. (H).
Mr Du Boisson.
C.S.O. to 1st S.L.
Mr J.D. Walker.
Ops (4)
Mr Aikens,
O.D. (3).
S.T.N.6 B.
O.I.C. (2).
S.T.N.2.
D.S.D.9.
S.T.A.5.
M. (3).
AT/INT.I.(4).
E.P. (3).
P.
D.T.D. (2).
Extra Copy.
D. of S.T.
I.S.P.S.
File X.
++++++
RCD. 1906/29. 5. 40. GT.
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ИМ
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING.
No. 176
of
CONFIDENTIAL
MESSAGE.
0940/29
ol
To
C. in C. Portsmouth, 76.
C. in C. Nore, 735.
DATE 29.5.40
S.N.O. YaDmouth
S.N.O. Newhaven
V.A. Dover. 275.
SENT
P/L BY TEP
From Admiralty.
Officers from S.V.P. are proceeding to requisition suitable motor boats reported to S.V.P.
under Emergency Stature and otherwise for immediaté service on coast from Portsmouth to Yarmouth. In all about 140 are anticipated, of which 40 have already been requisitioned in the Thames Estuary for special service and ordered to Dover. It is requested that boats when collected are placed under control until therir crews arrive as follows:-
Area 1 - Lymington to Littlehampton, including Isle of Wight assembling at Hamble.
Area 2 - Littlehampton to Rye, assembling at Newhaven.
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Area 3 - Brightlingsea to Harwich, assembling at Harwich.
Areą 4 - Southwold to Great Yarmouth, assembling at
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A.C.N.S.(H)
D. of S.T.
D.S.V.P.
Mr. D.H. Edwards
D. of L.D.
S.T.N.6B
D.P.S.
D. of S. in P.
D. of S.T.
Extra.
O.D. (3)
Ops. (4)
mr Dn Bron
KAS

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mg
MIME at
J
w anden Bay, Shephay, Kent.
ball
Phone after I an ma, Leysdown 42
anangs this
Lying as bhiswich Doch, London W&
m b Tzigane - T.N FRight, Mornings
School Lane Famham Common
Slough, Burds. Lying of
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Thames, Berter Tel maideshead
168
mb / Snateful - Hick batah Office beerges 3 God Road, Brookman Park
Hotfield Herts. Lymg at as above
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING
DOVER.
25th October, 1940.

Page 2.
IST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
MINESWEEPING CRAFT.
ALCHARIA
JEANNIE MACINTOSH
REARD
ARLEY
JOHN AND NORA
RELONZO
BOTANIC
JOHN CATTLING
RENASCENT
BROCK
LORD BARHAM
RESTRIVO
CALVI
LORD CAVAN
REWGA
CLYTHNESS
LORD COLLINGWOOD
RIG
CHICO (E.S.)
LORD GREY
SARAH HYDE
COMFORT
LORD HOOD
SARGASSO
CONIDAW
LORD INCHCAPE
SATURN
DORIENTA
LORD KEITH
SILVER DAWN
FEASIBLE
LORD MELCHETT
STARLIGHT RAYS
FIDGET
LORD RODNEY
STELLA RIGEL
FISHER BOY
LORD ST. VINCENT
STRATHELLIOTT
FYLDEA
MARE
STRIVE
GENIUS
MARETTA
SWIFT WING
GULA
NAUTILUS
TARANSAY
GULZAR
OLIVAE
THOMAS BARTLETT
INVERFORTH
OUR BAIRNS
THOMSONS
JACKETA
OVERFALLS
THREE KINGS
JACKEVE
POLLY JOHNSON
TWEENWAYS
UNICITY
A/S TRAWLERS.
ARGYLLSHIRE
KINGSTON ANDALUSITE
SPURS
BLACKBURN ROVERS
KINGSTON OLIVINE
STELLA DORADO
CAPE ARGONA
LADY PHILOMENA
THURINGIA
CAYTON WYKE
OLVINA
TOPAZE
GRIMSBY TOWN
ST. ACHILLEUS
WESTELLA
KINGSTON ALALITE
SAON
WOLVES
THAMES SPECIAL SERVICE SHIPS.
#
CRESTED EAGLE
GOLDEN EAGLE
ROYAL EAGLE
M.A/S.B's. M.T.B's. ETC.
D.C. MOTOR-BOAT
M. A/S. B. 10
M.T.B. 68
( ex "EXCELLENT")
M.T.B. 16
M.L. 100
M.A/S.B.6
M.T.B. 22
M.T.B. 102
M.A/S.B. 7
M.T.B. 67
M.T.B. 107
DOVER FLARE-BURNING DRIFTERS
BOY ROY
GOLDEN GIFT
PAXTON
EILEEN EMMA
GOLDEN SUNBEAM
SHIPMATES
FORECAST
LORD HOWARD
THE BOYS
GERVAIS RENTOUL
LORD HOWE
TORBAY II
GIRL GLADYS
MIDAS
UT PROSIM
GIRL PAMELA
NETSUKIS
YORKSHIRE LASS
YOUNG MUN
Sunk.
(Continued)

SECRET.
SCHEDULE OF ENCLOSURES TO DOVER LETTER No. A14/0/1190/40
DATED 6th AUGUST, 1940.
From
Date
1. Flag Officer in Charge, London.
15th June, 1940.
(No. 414/15/40).
2. Flag Officer in Charge, Harwich.
15th June, 1940.
(No. (M).J.60/40).
3. N.C.S.O., Thames.
15th June, 1940.
(No. TNC.146).
4. Admiral Superintendent, Chatham.
15th June, 1940.
(No. M.0673/40).
5. Commodore in Charge, Sheerness.
16th June, 1940.
(No. D.Y.1/01).
6. Flag Officer Humber.
21st June, 1940.
(No. 01286).
7. Commander in Chief, Portsmouth.
10th July, 1940.
(No. 0221/57).
8.
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
10th July, 1940.
(No. 3578/212).
9. Commanding Officer R.N. Air Station, 12th July, 1940.
Ford.
(No. 541).
10. Flag Officer in Charge, Southampton. 13th July, 1940.
(No. 00/5).
11.
Group Captain Commanding R.A.F.
15th July, 1940.
Station, Calshot.
(No. CAL/302/1/T.E).
12.
Flag Officer In Charge, Portland.
15th July, 1940.
(No. 2015/07).
13. Commander in Chief, Portsmouth.
21st July, 1940.
(No. 0221/40).
A number or these to
Le
Auxiliary Longshore Patrol.
Quest.
Leilah.
Nancebelle.
Brenart.
Gwenny.
Mirasol.
Mary Spearing.
Westwood.
Mary Spearing II.
Faith.
Willie & Alice
Devil Fish.
Francis.
Matilda. (Sanka Submarin Canter Do
X
pun
Pioneer/.....

DE 6 and autu 1940
ENCLOSURE No
I
10 DOVER LETTER OF 6 ang,, 1940.
THE
Думамо 33H.
814/0/359
From
Flag Officer in Charge, London.
P.L.A. Building, E.C. 3.
To
Vice Admiral, Dover.
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
CSO
(Copy to:- Commander in Chief,
The Nore.)
15/5
Date
15th June 1940.
No. 414/15/40.
Subject
Operation "Dynamo".
In accordance with Message 1411 of 8th June from Commander in Chief, The Nore, a list is forwarded herewith of Vessels and small craft which were sailed from London in connection with the evacuation of the
B.E.F. and which have not, at the present date, returned to the Thames.
E.C.Broyee
VICE
18 JUN ADMIRAL 1940
Rear Admiral.
Flag Officer in Charge.
*
OVER
n
Lynano.
O
A number or these to
Le
Auxiliary Longshore Patrol.
Quest.
Leilah.
Nancebelle.
Brenart.
Gwenny.
Mirasol.
Mary Spearing.
Westwood.
Mary Spearing II.
Faith.
Willie & Alice
Devil Fish.
Francis.
Matilda. (Sank Submarin Centre Dive pun 3/
Pioneer/

1
TO DOVER LETTER OF 6 ans. 19to
ENCLOSURE No
- 2 -
VI Yachts and Small Craft. (Continued).
Pioneer.
Chelsea.
Two Rivers.
Charlotte.
Unique.
Diana Mary. - DOVER
Eothen.
Cuisisana.
Ramagete 18/6
Princess Lily.
/
The King.
Count Dracula.
Royal Thames.
Gayfly.
Formosa.
Sallyforth.
Margherita.
Kayell.
Maldon Annie.
Anthony.
Canvey Queen.
Imshi.
Miss Ming.
Sinbad II.
Princess Maud.
Curlew.
Empress.
Skylark.
Faversham.
Bream.
Queen Boadicea.
Pike.
Queen Boadicea. II.
Windsor Castle.
Vera.
Omega.
Daphne.
Tinker.
Kingwood.
Black Arrow.
Hurlingham.
Thetis.
The Viscount.
Aljanor.
His Majesty.
Silvery Breeze.
The Marchioness.
Rummy II.
Mutt.
Thark. ih,Dovier 18/6
Jeff.
Thurne.
Beverley.
Fleetwing.
St. Patrick.
Miss Modesty.
Skylark. (whech of may?)
Gay Venture.
Spinaway.
Westerly.
Mary Rose.
Sylvia.
Advance.
Lorna Doone.
Hanora.
Hazard.
Maid of Honour.
Tigris I.
Cordelia.
Iote.
View Finder.
Shamrock.
Karina.
Queen of England.
Triton.
Wolsey.
Stonehaven.
X
Sceneshifter.
1 name unknown (Thames Conservancy).
1 Seaschool Yacht (Shipping Federation, Cmdr. Cavill).
VII Power Driven Lifeboats.
26 out of 27 have not been returned. It is understood that 3 are still at Ramsgate.
VIII Ordinary Lifeboats.
34 out of 87 have not been returned.

ENCLOSURE
No
2
TO DOVER LETTER OF 6 ans, 1940
Blwel 1359 -Kasa
OM:- The Flag Officer-in-Charge, Harwich.
:-
The Vice Admiral Dover.
Naval Officer-in-Charge, Ramsgate.
(Copy to Commander-in-Chief, The Nore).
TE:- 15th June, 1940.
No. (M) J.60/40.
With reference to Operation "Dynamo" and Commander-in-Chief ae Nore's 1411/8, the following small craft were sent from he ports indicated in this Sub. Command and have not yet rk eturned.
rom Lowestoft.
at Newhaver Sxon 17/6
ishing Vessel
"Jane Hannah" (believed lost).
er.
rom Woodbridge.
acht.
"Major" (believed to be at Sheerness).
eller rom Walton.
converted Lifeboat. APS "Barbara". (believed to be at Sheerness). ne
From Harwich.
Motor Boat of H.M.S. "GALLANT". (lost)
Motor Boat
"SEAMEW"
lost)
FROM Shotley. (H.M.S. "GANGES")
The following service boats
1 Sailing pinnace.
4 cutters.
4 whalers.
RT 10 E
3 skiffs.
You are requested to confirm that the above craft are not i.
your waters and to forward the list to Admiralty.
CAPTAIN Myan R.N.
for REAR ADMIRAL.
rk.
Barges.
ON.
F. Peters.
Towed to Ramsgate by DUKE.
N.
Leigh Building Supply Co.
"
"
"
If
PRINCE.
eam Tug.
Attached to N.C.S.O. Southend. Abandoned off Dunkirk: Engine trouble.
VICE ADMIRAL
17 JUN 1940
*
TU
Oaptain,
N.C.S.O. Thames.
N.O.I.C. Southend.

ENCLOSURE
Ho
3
SECRETOF 6 aus., 1940
TNC 146
15th June, 1940.
OPERATION "DYNAMO" (Commander-in-Chief, The Nore 1411/8)
Craft requisitioned at Southend and not yet returned 27(40)
0: Vice Admiral Commanding Dover
FROM: N.C. S.O. THAMES.
N.O.I.C. Ramsgate
C-in-C, The Nore.
Owner.
Remarks.
Vessels.
INCE OF WALES I.
Southend Motor Navigation Co.
V.
Nemo Motor Boats.
Reported anchored off Dunkirk with engine trouble.
RK II.
Myalls Ltd.
If
If
RK.
W. and P. Robinson.
Reported towed by M/S Trawler.
SS OF YORK.
DARLING IV.
C. E. Gundy.
NOUGHT II.
G. Murrell.
If
"
NOUGHT III.
atDover 18/6 (Being salved)
OAM.
W. T. Cayton.
E OF WALES.
E. Golding.
Y QUEEN.
F.C. Clyne.
Abandoned off Dunkirk. Propeller fouled.
W. Brand.
Abandoned off Dunkirk. Engine
ESS MAUD.
finally failed after many breakdowns.
A. Barrell.
Abandoned off Dunkirk.
ROCK.
Propeller fouled.
WHITE HEATHER.
J. Davis.
LL.
E. G. King.
ER FOAM.
W. T. Cayton.
OIE.
Petticrow Ltd. Burnham-on-
Abandoned off Dunkirk.
Crouch.
Propeller fouled.
WN.
E. Osborne.
Cockle boat mined and sunk with all hands, ing Craft.
N.
H. Murrell. Survey
Ordered to be abandoned by
H.M.S. STRIVE.
N ALEXANDRA.
Turmaine and Janes.
Left at Ramsgate as ordered.
RCH.
F. and G. Baker.
If
"
=
"
#
TROSS.
H. W. Copeland.
TOR.
G. H. Warrell.
}
H.M.S. DORIENA transferred them to a passing drifter.
Crew sent home by train.
TY IV.
F. Bridge.
Filled and sank off Dunkirk.
ing Barges.
INGDON.
F. Peters.
Towed to Ramsgate by DUKE.
Leigh Building Supply Co.
#
"
"
#
PRINCE.
ILDON.
0 Steam Tug.
SA.
Attached to N.C.S.O. Southend. Abandoned off Dunkirk: Engine trouble.
VICE ADMIRAL
17 JUN 1940
*
TU
Saptain,
N.C.S.O. Thames.
N.O.I.C. Southend.

No.
TO
DOVER
LETTER
OF.
940,
SPIRIT BARGES.
NAME
Dumb or
Owner
Date of
Proc-
Name
Motor.
Requiseeded
Date of itioning to
Tug
/ADA
Dumb
J.Harker,Ltd.
15.5.40.
London.
22.5.40.
Prizeman.
Knottingley.
Believed returned to Gravesend.
CHARLOTTE
Dumb
J.Harker,Ltd.
7.5.40.
Gravesend.
10.5.4.0.
Scotsman
Knottingley.
Believed returned to Gravesend.
DARIUS
Dumb do
15.4.40.
Thames.
17.4.40.
Headman
Believed returned to Gravesend.
/DAUNTLESS C
Motor
J.W.Cook & Co.
18.4.40.
Calais
7.5.40
Bureaucrat
London.
Not known to have returned.
DRAKE C
Dumb do
18.4.40.
Dover
9.5.40
Merman
Not known to have returned.
GANNET C
Dumb do.
18.4.40.
London
22.5.40.
Prizeman.
Believed returned to Gravesend.
JEAN
Dumb
J.Harker, Ltd.
18.4.40.
Gravesend
20.4.40.
Krooman
Knottingley.
Believed returned to Gravesend.
/JOE
Dumb do.
7.5.40
do.
10.5.40.
Scotsman
Believed returned to Gravesend.
/MARJORY H
Motor do.
18.4.40.
Dunkirk
24.4.0.
Foremost 87
Not known to have returned.
/R.O.P. No.1.
Dumb
R.O.P.Ltd.,
25.4.40.
Gravesend
25.4.40.
Norman
London.
Believed returned to Gravesend.
/R.O.P. No.2
Dumb do.
20.4.40
Dunkirk
24.4.40
Foremost 87
Not known to have returned.
R.O.P. No.5
Dumb do.
18.4.40
Gravesend
20.4.40
Krooman
Believed returned to Gravesend
SAM H
Dumb
J.Harker,Ltd.
25.4.40
Dover
3.5.40
Merman
Knottingley
Believed returned to Gravesend
SEAMEW C
Motor
J.W.Cook & Co.
18.4.40
Calais
7.5.40
Bureaucrat
London.
Not known to have returned
SEAGULL C
Dumb do.
18.4.40
Dover
9.5.40
Merman
Not known to have returned
24 LICE 1940
Q.H.