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TELEGRAMS: WILLIAMSON. WORKINGTON.
RTHWEST SHIPPING Co., LTD.,
Workington, Mr Bellawy
SHIPOWNERS.
Cumberland. 58
5th July,
1930
F.H. Keenlyside, Esq.,
Private Secretary,
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square. W.1.
Dear Sir,
We have before us a copy of your letter of
19th June to Joseph Constantine Steamship Line Ltd. in which you ask them to draw your attention to any
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omissions regarding letters to Officers who had command of vessels in the recent evacuation from Dunkirk.
Captain L. J. Maloney of our steamer "Ravonia"
informs us he was one of the first in Dunkerque and then had to go to St. Valery and Brest.
Under these circumstances we hope you can see your way to grant him a letter of appreciation same as our other Captain. received.
Yours faithfully, to
FDR NORTHWEST SHIPPING Co., LTD.
afte
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T.M. 4324/40.
10th July, 1940.
Dear Gleadowe,
We have had under consideration the action that should be taken to recognise the assistance that was given by the Masters of the very large number of ships that helped in the Dunkirk movement. We have sent to some 90 Masters a letter (copy enclosed) and we propose to send similar letters to the Masters of the smaller craft as soon as we receive confirmation that they did useful service.
It has also been suggested that the owners of the boats concerned, particularly the smaller ones, might be authorised to inscribe on the boats the words
"Dunkirk 1940". We shall have difficulty in tracing the owners of all the boats that were used, but we propose, subject to any views which the Admiralty may have on the matter, to publish the fact that we have authorised the inscription on the boats of the words "Dunkirk 1940", and that if owners of other craft engaged in the Dunkirk movement wish to place this inscription on the boat they should apply to us for authority to do so, giving Pull particulars of the service rendered by the boat.
the
Before we proceed on these lines we should, however, be glad to know whether the Admiralty is taking any action in this matter and if not whether the Admiralty agree to the course that we have in mind, 1940". This corresponds in 8 to ships, but it to Yours approved by the Board sincerely,
(irrespective to owners of the or personn All ves (Sge) N.A. Guttery they may have this
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As regards Messrs. Everard's two sailing ships these would be dealt with under any general decision covering small craft.
There are some 700 of these in question. As regards a certain number, which cannot be estimated at present, it will be possible to establish who was in charge as Master, but it will not be easy to obtain corroboration of the fact that they performed useful service on the beaches. The small craft were in some cases taken over to Dunkirk by personnel who had no normal connection with the craft.
There are other evacuations now to be considered:
Cycle (from Havre and St. Valery)
Aerial (from all ports St. Malo to La Rochelle).
These have not, of course, attracted the same attention as the Dunkirk movement, but some small craft performed fine service in Cycle in the face of aerial attack and shelling.
It is submitted that the policy should be only to send letters in the case of small craft where good service is established by corroborative evidence.
As regards the issue of a plaque or pennon, the letters, if framed, form a very effective mark of recognition.
A possibility is to authorise the owners of the craft to have inserted in a suitable place on board
"Dunkirk, 1940". This corresponds to battle honours on
H.M. ships, but it is only allowed on these ships for cases approved by the Board of Admiralty. We might suggest to owners of all vessels, including small craft
(irrespective of the personnel on board), that if they wish they may have this inscription on their vessels, after obtaining the approval of the Minister.
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Telegrams and Radio
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LONDON
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sent to Mee as Towing Master, care of suggest that another letter might be his Owners, W.H.J. Alexander Ltd.
Dock. Towed by "SUN" Tugs
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ST. JOHN'S WHARF
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Director.
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Paper only reached me today use W.1.
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wledge receipt of your letter 1 of the
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rs addressed to the Masters of nine of our "SUN" tugs engaged in the recent evacuation of Dunkirk, which are much appreciated.
Our s.t."SUN XII", Master A.V.Mee, was also engaged;
we understand a letter was made out for this tug, B. R. Mastin Master. He was only on board temporarily as navigating master, and We shall be obliged if you will let us have a letter in the name of A. V. Mee, Master, he and the crew of the tug having been on board during the whole of the operations.
We are, Right Honourable Sir,
Yours faithfully
W. H. J. ALEXANDER LTD.
Director

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"SUN XII "
LONDON
"SUN XV"
S.S. CARINTHIA" 20,000 tons gross. Approaching King George V Dock. Towed by "SUN" Tugs
City Office:
W.H.J. ALEXANDER,LTD.
ST. JOHN'S WHARF
COMMERCIAL SALE ROOMS
WAPPING
24, MARK LANE, E.C.3
DIRECTORS: W.P. ALEXANDER. G.F. ALEXANDER. C.G. ALEXANDER
London, E.1 21st June 1940 19
The Minister of Shipping,
Ministry of Shipping
Berkeley Square House W.1.
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Right Honourable Sir,
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We have to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the
19th instant, and thank you for letters addressed to the Masters of nine of our "SUN" tugs engaged in the recent evacuation of Dunkirk, which are much appreciated.
Our s.t."SUN XII", Master A.V.Mee, was also engaged;
we understand a letter was made out for this tug, B. R. Mastin Master. He was only on board temporarily as navigating master, and We shall be obliged if you will let us have a letter in the name of A. V. Mee, Master, he and the crew of the tug having been on board during the whole of the operations.
We are, Right Honourable Sir,
Yours faithfully
W. H. J. ALEXANDER LTD.
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LLIAM WATKINS, LTD.
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TELEPHONE: TELEGRAMS: TOWAGE, GRAVESEND
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RonaldT. Cross, Esq., M.P.,
The Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square,
LONDON, W. 1.
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I am, Dear Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
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Yours faithfully,
For and en behalf of
FREE TRADE WHARF CO. LTD.
Ford Whets
Managing Limited
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MS: "FREETRADER, PHONE, LONDON."
CITY OFFICE: 37 MARK LANE, E.O.3.
ONE: STEPNEY GREEN 1200 (16 LINES).
TELEPHONE: MANSION HO. 2394 & 3997.
FREE TRADE WHARF CO. LTD.
SUTHERLAND HOUSE,
DIRECTORS
CHAIRMAN SIR ARTHUR M. SUTHERLAND,
BART.. K.B.E., D.L.. J.P.
CLAUD E. PEASE, J.P.
338/344, THE HIGHWAY,
H. ARMSTRONG.
F. WHITTOCK, MANAGING DIRECTOR.
F. G. HOSKING, SECRETARY.
LONDON, E.1.
TYNE-TEES STEAM SHIPPING Co., Ltd.,
NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE.
24th.June 1940
F.H.Keenlyside Esq.,
Private Secretary to
Minister of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square,
W.1.
Dear Sir,
With reference to your kind letter of the 19th
June and our acknowledgement of the 20th June, wherein you enclosed 4 very appreciative letters to 4 Captains of the
Tyne-Tees Steam Shipping Company's vessels who took part in the evacuation of Dunkirk, a rather curious position has arisen.
The Captains of our ships in three instances have been changed since the date named and are now masters of other vessels. The letters are of great value to the
Officers concerned. We have had them framed with the object of hanging them in the particular ships, but the actual master of the vessel not being now on these ships, does not have possession of the letter although it has been read over to him.
We are wondering if, in these circumstances it would be at all possible for you to kindly consider letting us have 4 extra copies for the use of the Masters only. We trust we are not asking too much, and would like your valued opinion on this question.
Yours faithfully,
For and en behalf of
FREE TRADE WHARF CO. LTD.
Ford Whetsels
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The Isle of Man Steam Packet Co Limited.
(INCORPORATED IN THE ISLE OF MAN.)
TELEGRAMS:
"STEAMERS, DOUGLAS".
TELEPHONE N°
DOUGLAS 1101 (5 LINES)
General Manager's Office,
R.W. CANNELL,
GENERAL MANAGER.
OUR REFERENCE
YOUR REFERENCE
Douglas. 24th. June, 1940.
A/
The Private Secretary,
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square,
LONDON, W.1.
Dear Sir,
I shall be glad if you will convey to the Minister of
Shipping our thanks for his kindness in forwarding letters of appreciation addressed to the Masters of the "LADY OF MANN",
"MONA'S QUEEN" and "FENELLA", three of our vessels which took part in the evacuation of Dunkirk. These have been transmitted to the Officers concerned.
It is very gratifying to my Board to know that these
Officers and the ships' companies under their command did their duty and worthily upheld the glorious traditions of the Merchant
Navy to which they are so proud to belong.
With respect to the dereliction of duty on the part of certain of the personnel of the "BEN MY CHREE", "TYNWALD" and
"MANXMAN", I am endeavouring to obtain authentic particulars of
12a.
the Officers and men who continued at their posts and will forward you the desired lists as soon as possible.
Yours faithfully,
,Lwbanneld
General Manager.
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L. AVENMOUTH
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MANCHESTER,
MARREILLER
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ARZEW
NAMOURA
27th June, 1940.
Dear Sirs,
I am writing to thank you for your letter of
25th June enclosing copies of the reports received from the Masters of the "Floristan" and "Baharistan"
in recent evacuation operations. Mr. Cross has read these reports with much interest. He appreciates that these more recent evacuations were not either of safe or comfortable trips, but the danger was not in ion general so great as in the evacuation from Dunkirk and
Calais. The issue of letters of appreciation by the the
Minister is, therefore, being confined to the earlier erou operation.
th
Yours faithfully,
ITED.
Private Secretary.
Frank C. Strick & Co., Ltd.
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ASGOW, HULL, MANCHESTER, MIDDLESBROUGH,
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117-121, Leadenhall Street,
HAIFA, PORT SAID, SUEZ, PORT SUDAN,
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TELEPHONE SERVICE,
25th June, 1940.
AVENUE 4650 (7 LINES)
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The Private Secretary, to the Minister of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House, W.1.
Dear Sir,
We acknowledge with thanks your letter of the
19th June, and enclosure addressed to Captain W.C. Robertson of our steamer "KOHISTAN". Captain Robertson will be gratified to receive the appreciation of his services and those of his Ship's Company, in regard to the evacuation from Calais.
As far as we know, none of our ships took part in the evacuation of Dunkirk, but you will doubtless be aware of the fact that the "KOHISTAN", "FLORISTAN, and
'BAHARISTAN", all took part in more recent evacuation operations, and we think it only right that we should send you the reports received from the two latter ships, dated 20th and 21st June, respectively.
Yours faithfully,
For FRANK C. STRICK & CO. LIMITED.
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S.S. FLORISTAN"
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PLYMOUTH.
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20th June, 1940.
Messrs. Frank C. Strick & Co. Ltd.,
LONDON.
them told of the
Gentlemen,
I regret to report that the vessel has sustained damage during the voyage.
The ballast injection has been stove in, and I
suspect further damage along the port bilge and plates may have been set in. On the port side in NO.4 hatch, the tween deck stringer plate is buckled and several frames and beam knees bent.
the the
There is also a dent on the starboard bow.
This damage was sustained in evacuating troops from a French port.
un arrival, I was asked by the S.N.O. to put the vessel in the locks without tugs, pilot, or boatmen, in a strong tide, as embarkation in the stream was proceeding slowly, one destroyer being damaged and out of action, and the French people would not assist. 1 realised that some damage would result but felt justified in taking action in the circumstances.
In entering the locks, our stern was set down by the tide, and came heavily against the lock knuckle, and I
had to force our bow against the opposite side in order to ease off our stern.
I embarked 3,000 troops and a few refugee women and children, and intended to lay in the lock until slack water, but I was informed that a formation of fifty enemy bombers were approaching and so considered it advisable to get clear of the lock, which I expected would be attacked.
1 secured the assistance of a small motor tug, but it was not sufficiently powerful, and, when we came astern out of the lock, the tide caught the quarter, and set us down on the bank outside, which was of hard sand and shingle. 1
was unable to come out at full speed, owing to a bank off the entrance and it being near-low water; I had no pilot.
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I succeeded in getting the vessel away from the bank, and anchored further up the river, to wait for slack water to turn, as numberless barges and small craft were anchored round. Leadenhall St.,
E.C.3.
I then signalled the U.C. a destroyer, who advised them of the position ashore. The S.N.O. came off in a launch, and told me that there was no other ship to which to transfer troops, and therefore, 1 decided to carry on, as otherwise, I
was warned, they would be interned. conversation of yesterday, we arrived p.m.
many of theihe chief Engineer and his staff succeeded in making a temporary repair, and eased the inflow of water, and as soon as possible, Is turned the vessel and proceeded down the channel by moonlight, no buoys being lit, and anchored in the roads in shallow water. very and 1 got enough on board to 1 am for Deck sliwe were attacked during the night by an enemy plane, but the troops manned their Bren guns, and, 1 think, destroyed the plane.
1 should to the may 1s
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ever During this affair, the men behaved splendidly, and had every possible assistance from all Officers and Engineers prectically on the run home proceeded home in convoy next morning at easy speed.
whilst anchored awaiting escort during the night, the
"FLORISTAN" and us were attacked am, Gentlemen, separate attempts being made to bomb us. We a good barrage of fire however and feel sure we Your obedient servant,
3rd officer. Mr. Foster missed his (SGD. E.H. WILSON, sudden departure and I would be glad if you would send a new
3rd mate and stop Fosters allotment. MI. Master in ralmouth early in the morning after we sailed, but was promptly commandeered by the navel authorities and put in charge of 9
trawler for emergency duties.
1 am pleased to esy that we suffered no dumage whatever, are now stored, fuelled and watered and are at present on four hours notice. also that everything 18
proceeding smoothly according to routine on board.
1 am,
Yours obediently
(800) is ISRCIN
Director.
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PLYMOUTH, 21st June 1940.
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Gentlemen,
In confirmation of telephone conversation of yesterday, we arrived here p.m. on 19th with storeroom absolutely denuded, many of the troops had had no food for 36 hours, and a few had a small amount of iron rations with them, so I pooled all our food and theirs and made a stew and tea, and enclose a receipt from the U/C troops for food consumed. Dunstons the suppliers here have been very speedy and helpful and yesterday I got enough stores on board to last us six weeks. I am arranging for Deck and Engine stores left in Falmouth to be forwarded here.
1 should like to place on record the splendid way in which every single member of the crew cooperated in embarking and looking after about 3,500 troops, the men worked right through without a murmur and have had practically no food on the run home.
whilst anchored awaiting escort during the night, the
FLORISTAN" and us were attacked by air, three separate attempts being made to bomb us. We gave him a good barrage of fire however and feel sure we got him on his third attack.
3rd Officer. Mr. Foster missed his passage owing to our sudden departure and 1 would be glad if you would send a new
3rd Mate and stop rosters allotment. Mr. roster arrived in ralmouth early in the morning after we sailed, but was promptly commandeered by the naval authorities and put in charge of a trawler for emergency duties.
1 am pleased to say that we suffered no damage whatever, are now stored, fuelled and watered and are at present on four hours notice, also that everything is proceeding smoothly according to routine on board.
1 am,
Yours obediently
(SGD.) A. BROWN
Master.
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record that tooh had in the Dealer further vessels refer the suggert your letter of the that the rade Whitetable (Captain W.Baxter)
"Bythe" (Captain & Morford)
were also engaged in the evacua from Dunkerque, and I should receive be glad letter Me ood enough to let me have letters for sending to the Masters mentioned.
With regard to the S.S. "DINARD", Captain J.A.Jones bombany took overhire in ender for the latter part of the evacuation, and a be appreciate 1 if this Officer could also have a letter.
that he did so.
Sharld there
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letter $ be issued
16/6/40
W, Keenlynde
In. Hynard
F.H. Keelingside Esq,
The Private Secretary to the Minister of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
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General Manager's Office.
M-T. RICHARDS,
Development Officer. T
Waterloo Station S.E.I.
H.XG.Pad.515
25th June,1940
Dear Sir,
With further reference to your letter of the
19th June, our vessels the
S.S. "Hythe" (Captain R.W.Morford)
S.S. "Whitetable" (Captain W. Baxter)
were also engaged in the evacuation from Dunkerque, and I should be glad if the Minister would be good enough to let me have letters for sending to the Masters mentioned.
With regard to the S.S. "DINARD", Captain J.A.Jones took over from Captain P.Lewis for the latter part of the evacuation, and it would be appreciated if this Officer could also have a letter.
Shauld there 3
letter be issued?
Yours faithfully,
Mr. Hynard
F.H.Keelingside Esq,
The Private Secretary to the Minister of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square W.1.
Director.
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Great Western Railway.
Telegrams:
MANAGER, PADDINGTON STATION.
Telephone:
PADDINGTON 7000, EXT
2027
General Manager's Office,
Paddington Station,
London, W.2.
G.X.
22nd June, 1940.
Dear sir,
I duly received your letter of the
19th instant enclosing copies of letters to be forwarded to Officers who had command of this
Company's vessels during the recent evacuation from Dunkirk.
with regard to the letter addressed to
Captain Joy of the S.S. "St. David", I have to say that although he was in command of the vessel during part of the evacuation, he was taken ill on May 30th
Letter sent and from that date until the end of the evacuation the vessel was commanded by Mr.B.H. Mendus and I
for BHM
should feel obliged if you would send me a similar
24/6/40
letter addressed to him.
my
As a matter of interest you may like to know that on Captain Richardson's letter the initials were shown as L.S. instead of L.T. I have arranged for the necessary alteration to be made but you may like to know his correct initials in case you are keeping a record.
Yours faithfully,
Private Secretary,
Minister of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square,
W.1.
mlil.
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Director.
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24, NORTHLANDS ROAD,
N. A. WILSON,
SOUTHAMPTON.
Shipotoner and Broker,
Stebedore and Chartering Agent.
Your REF.
22nd June, 1940.
TELEPHONE
SOUTHAMPTON 3189.
TELEGRAMS:
SONWIL, SOUTHAMPTON.
20, ST. DURSTAN'S HILL
GASELEE & SON LTD.
Directors
ESTABLISHED 1879,
LONDON, E.O.
F.H. Keenlyside Esq,
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley square,
21st June, 1940.
LONDON. W.1.
The Private Secretary,
Minister or Shipping,
Dear sir:
Berkeley Square House,
I am obliged to Berkeley you for your letter of the 21st inst., enclosing an amended letter of recognition for services of
Captain Dickenson of the m/v "NGAROMA" at Dunkirk, which I
Dear Sir, am arranging to pass on Evecuation to him in early course.
We have your letter of the 19th Instant enclosing two letters addressed stare or our steam tugs FOSSA and BETTY which forwarded 33 directed.
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the purpose of these Conditions, the phrase whilst towing" shall be deemed to cover the period commencing when the tug is in a position to receive orders
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On behalf of the men concerned we have been requested to tender their thanks and to say that the appreciation of their services by the Ministry has given much satisfaction to all.
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I have received your letter of the 19th June, and shall be glad if you will convey to the Minister of
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The letters will be transmitted to the Officers concerned, as requested. I am sure that they will be very glad to have them.
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We acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th instant enclosing one addressed to the Master of the tug "EMPIRE HENCHMAN".
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Dear Sir,
We acknowledge receipt of your letter of the
19th instant, enclosing a letter from the Minister of
Shipping addressed to Captain R.D. Dobb, late Master of the "St. Seiriol", thanking all concerned on board that vessel for services rendered during the evacuation of
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The contents of the letter has given great pleasure to Captain Dobb who thanks you on behalf of his Officers and Crew for the kindly thought which prompted your communication.
As all those concerned in the rescue efforts have left the vessel for health reasons, we are having your letter of thanks framed and will instruct the present Master to have the same exhibited in a prominent position on board the "St. Seiriol".
We sincerely trust that the vessel will return safely to her one time peaceful work as a Pleasure Steamer and your letter will then be a reminder of the wonderful work done at Dunkirk.
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The Flag Officer Commanding Dover.
The following Confidential matter has been received from
Dover No.
Date.
No of copies.
B14/0/1316.
. 18th June 1940.
To FLAG OFFICER
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for immediate award or decoration (which His Majesty has been pleased to accept), and I will forward a further list at a later date when time has permitted a full examination of all the reports.
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CONFIDENTIAL.
Office of
The Flag Officer Commanding,
DOVER.
No.B.14/0/1316.
18th June, 1940.
The Secretary of the Admiralty, London, S.W.1.
Copies to: The Ministry of Shipping.
The Permanent Under Secretary of State for War.
The Director of Sea Transport, Admiralty.
The Principal Sea Transport Officer,
Southampton.
Operation "DYNAMO" - Work of Personnel Vessels.
I have deemed it desirable, in drawing up my report on Operation DYNAMO, namely the evacuation of the Allied
Armies from Dunkirk between 26th May and 4th June, to deal separately with the work carried out by the "Personnel" vessels
(or transports) in order that copies may be sent to other authorities concerned, without the necessity for sending them the full report.
2. The work of these vessels has accordingly been summarised in the accompanying report, which it is requested may be placed before Their Lordships for their information.
3. I have already transmitted (Dover Letter 4th June,
1940 - No.B.23/862/40) a brief list of personnel recommended for immediate award or decoration (which His Majesty has been pleased to accept), and I will forward a further list at a later date when time has permitted a full examination of all the reports.
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CONFIDENTIAL.
Operation "DYNAMO" - Work of Personnel Vessels.
PERSONNEL VESSELS.
Twenty-nine personnel vessels were used during operation "Dynamo"; a list is given in the enclosure.
of these, seven were sunk, five so damaged by bombing or gunfire as to render them unfit for further use during the operation, and two were damaged in collision.
Of these ships the following, namely MONA'S QUEEN,
BIARRITZ, CANTERBURY, QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL, MAID OF ORLEANS,
AUTO CARRIER and ARCHANGEL; ST. HELIER and KING GEORGE V, had been engaged prior to Dynamo, in operations at Dunkirk,
Boulogne and Calais, and had completed the following trips:
MONA'S QUEEN 3 QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL 1 ARCHANGEL
1
BIARRITZ
2 MAID OF ORLEANS
3 ST. HELIER
2
CANTERBURY
3 AUTO CARRIER
2 KING GEORGE V.1
2. There was no doubt that the Captains and crews of these ships were feeling the strain when operation Dynamo started. After completing two round trips to Dunkirk harbour in operation Dynamo the Master of the CANTERBURY stated on the
28th that he would not take his ship to sea for a third trip.
The P.S.T.O. went on board and explained the gravity of the situation and ordered him to sail at 2230, but discovered some of the crew had been given leave. The P.S.T.O. therefore put an officer and some seamen and stokers on board to augment and stiffen the crew. The ship sailed at 0930/29, but was bombed and damaged on her return voyage from Dunkirk, and after landing troops did not take any further part in the operation.
3. After completing one round trip the Captain of the
St. SEIRIOL refused to sail, and accordingly one officer, an armed guard and 7 stokers were put on board at 1000 on the 29th.
The Captain was placed under open arrest and the ship sailed at
1100. On her return voyage the ship was bombed and damaged and did not sail again.
4.
The TYNWALD transported 7534 troops in 5 voyages; she should have completed 6 voyages. When due to commence her fourth voyage at 1945/1, she refused to sail and did not sail again until 1945/2.
On a written enquiry from the S.T.O., Folkestone, on the 2nd June, whether or not the ship would sail for Dunkirk if required, the Master, W. Qualbrough, replied by letter as follows:
"Dear Sir,
Your letter received. I had a signal from the master of the MALINES last night to say him and the master of the BEN MY CHREE had considered it apt R.
hopeless to proceed to Dunkirk. Our crews have been continually on their feet all the week and especially the deck officers who have had to be on their feet for 30 long. I myself have had 4. hours rest for th week and am at present physically unfit for another trip like what we have had. If it is absolutely necessary to go I will abide with the masters of the other ships decision.
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absolutely nervous wrecks and certified By the naval
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Work of Personnel Vessels.
Personnel Vessels (continued).
In the meantime, relief crews had been sent for for the TYNWALD and an armed naval guard was placed alongside at Folkestone where the ship lay. The crew did not attempt to leave the ship but contented themselves with shouting abuses at the sentries, Relief crews arrived and the old crew were then allowed to leave. Complete listsof their names and addresses were taken and given to the S.T.O., Folkestone. Those who stayed of the old crew were the Chief Officer as Master,
Second Officer, Purser, W/T Operator and Carpenter.
A naval officer and 10 naval ratings were put on board as moral stiffeners and the ship sailed at 1945/2. She completed a round trip which was repeated next day without incident.
5. MANX MAID. Never completed a trip; she should have sailed on 3 separate occasions. On the last occasion, at
1745/2, she produced an engine breakdown as excuse; was given up as hopeless and other ships made use of instead.
On the afternoon of 3rd June, when it was realised that MANX MAID was not going to be used, the majority of the crew, in response to an appeal by the S.T.O., Dover, volunteered to replace men in other personnel vessels who had left their duty. 18 seamen and firemen were accepted and sailed to
Dunkirk in LADY OF MANN, and others were drafted to MANX MAN
who, however, did not sail.
6. BEN MY CHREE. Transported 408 troops in 2 trips; she should have completed 4. The master was evidently in league with the masters of the TYNWALD and the MALINES. On failing to sail during the night 1/2nd June, in reply to a written
58mg enquiry from the S.T.O., Folkestone, whether or not he would sail, George Woods, Master, replied in writing - "I beg to state
85mg that after our experience at Dunkirk yesterday, my answer is
Lestor
'No'.
"
At 1850/2 BEN MY CHREE came alongside Folkestone.
even
Naval guards were placed on the gangways and abreast the ship.
As the ship was berthed the crew were demonstrating and shouting that they were going to leave the ship and on the brow being run out, they attempted to do'so with their kits. Leading
Stoker Booth ordered his men to come on guard and advanced up the brow with fixed bayonets. The crew returned on board at acodg the once, where they remained until the relief crew arrived. The the
Captain and crew left the ship, the Chief Officer stayed as
Captain, together with 3 greasers and the W/T Operator. Otherolliown at wise the ship was manned with the new crew. Unfortunately, on
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sailing, at 1905/2, BEN MY CHREE was in collision and did not on complete the trip.
a
3rd tmp
7. LADY OF MANN. Carried out 4 trips and transported
2902 troops. One trip was abortive through no fault of the apt R.
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Master, as the ship was ordered back from Dunkirk before entering
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that harbour. The last 2 trips were carried out with a Naval officer and 10 naval ratings on board as an insurance, but there is no suggestion that the LADY OF MANN did not attempt to play her part.
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8. MANX MAN. Transported 233 troops in 3 voyages.
Should have completed 5.
On her fourth trip, due 2115/2, MANX MAN refused to i g sail from Folkestone. A new crew was put on board, the engineers remaining/
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Work of Personnel Vessels.
Personnel Vessels (continued).
remaining; she started a trip but failed to make Dunkirk. On return, the original Captain rejoined with some of the original crew. She should then have sailed at 2010/3, but the Captain reported 3 engineers short at the last minute. It was not considered necessary to wait for the engineers and the Master and crew disembarked and the new crew provided for the second time. Before further use could be made of her, however, the evacuation terminated.
9. The MONA'S QUEEN was sunk by a mine on her second voyage to Dunkirk, and the FENELLA was bombed and sunk on her first voyage.
10. The MALINES who had completed two trips, refused to sail on the 1st, left Dover at 1600 on the 2nd without orders and was subsequently found to have proceeded to Southampton.
11. It was felt that trouble might occur in the ST.HELIER
and PRINCESS MAUD, and accordingly a naval party was put on board to supplement the ships crews, and in consequence no trouble occurred.
12. The outstanding ships were the MAID OF ORLEANS 6 trips, one being diverted without completing the trip, and once returning due to collision. ROYAL DAFFODIL 7 trips, on one of which she was turned back by a French destroyer -
ROYAL SOVEREIGN 6 trips
KING GEORGE V
5 trips
COTE d'ARGENT
5 trips
ST. HELIER
4 trips after having refused to
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PRAGUE
3 trips with full loads, bombed,
85mght severely damaged and beached on the last return trip.
13. Eleven other ships were concerned in the Operation, details of which are as follows:
27th May BIARRITZ
27th May
Damaged by shell fire and returned.
ARCHANGEL
27th May
Damaged by shell fire and returned.
QUEEN OF THE
Sunk by bombing attack.
CHANNEL
28th May
LORINA
Sunk by bombing attack.
29th May
NORMANIA
Sunk by bombing attack.
28th May LOCH GARRY
One trip.
28th May SCOTIA
One trip.
2nd June
THE
28th May KILLARNEY
Sunk by bombing attack.
One trip.
2nd June ROUEN
One trip.
2nd and 3rd
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June AUTO CARRIER
Two trips.
2nd and 3rd
June NEWHAVEN
Two trips.
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Details of Personnel
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21st June, 1940.
DearMaia
You have perhaps seen in to-day's Press that I have written letters to the Masters of ships engaged in the recent operations off Dunkirk and Calais in order to express to them the Government's high appreciation of the courage and endurance displayed.
I have written to Chief Officer E. Irvine of the "Firth Fisher"
and asked him to convey the Government's appreciation to the surviving members of the ship's company, but I feel I cannot let the occasion pass without writing to you to express my profound sympathy in the great loss which you have suffered in the death of your husband, Captain J.O.Roberts in this action.
I hope you will be able to draw comfort from the thought that he was killed in action in the face of the enemy doing his duty to his country and his comrades.
YOURS SINCERELY,
I
Mrs. Roberts.
of the S.V. "ROYALTY". "ETHEL
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M.I.M.E.
SHIPYARD & WHARE GREENHITHE, KENT
YOUR REF
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OUR REF.
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Minister of Shipping.
of
Esq.,
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Berkeley Square
W.I.
Dear Sir,
We are in receipt of your le inst., enclosing letters address
19th Masters of our M.V. "SEQUACITY" and 1
we are forwarding to them.
We would draw your attention
Sailing Vessels "ETHEL EVERARD"
our also engaged in the Dunkirk open were be abandoned on the beach, by instr
Naval Officer in charge.
We shall therefore be obli kindly send us letters similar to pass same to Captain T. Willis to may EVERARD" and Captain H. Miller of
Yours faithful
F.T. EVER
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DIRECTORS
EVERARD
EVERARD
EVERARD
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W.J. EVERARD EVERARD, M.I.M.E.
WORTHING
LORINA
John London, & (
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MAID OR
John it asgow, & Co St
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THE BEN LINE STEAMERS LTD,
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THE PETROGRAD STEAMERS LTD.
WM. THOMSON & CO.
MANAGERS
—
28 Bernard Street,
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS:
"THOMSON, LEITH."
—
Leith,
20th June,
1940.
TELEPHONE: LEITH 35652-3-4
PARTNERS
E.
W. THOMSON.
E. G. THOMSON.
Sir J. D. W. THOMSON, Bart.
A. M. MITCHELL
The Private Secretary,
Minister of Shipping,
London.
Dear Sir,
"BENLAWERS"
We have to thank you for your letter of yesterday.
We will have great pleasure in sending on to the
Master of our above vessel the Minister's letter, which we have not the least doubt all on board will greatly appreciate.
Yours truly,
Va.
/LORINA
WORTHING
NORMANNI
John " Stewart London, & Street, Co. D.V. Shipping Ltu.,
/CANTERBU
308 Clyde
Capt R.
MAID OR
YEWDALE
John stewart & CO. Street, Shipping
Glasgow, C.1. Ltd.,
/BIARRITZ
YEWGLEN
308, Clyde C.1.
AUTOCARRI
Glasgow,
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AYZER, IRVINE & Co, LTD.
TELEPHONE Hook 168 (3 LINES)
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MANAGERS OF
HE CLAN LINE STEAMERS LTD.
TYLNEY HALL,
LONDON, GLASGOW & LIVERPOOL.
TELEGRAMS:
ROTHERWICK,
"CAYZER, Hook, HANTS"
OUR REFCE FB/NT.
"CAYZER, GLASGOW"
"CAYZER, LIVERPOOL"
YOUR "
BASINGSTOKE, HANTS.
20th June. 1940.
The Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House.
LONDON. W.1.
THIS in JUN RECEIVED 19/10/10 13 21 1940
Dear Sirs,
We are in receipt of your letter of yesterday, enclosing letter addressed to Captain Mackie of the "CLAN MACALISTER" in regard to the evacuation from
Dunkirk, for which we thank you. We shall have pleasure in forwarding same to Captain Mackie.
Yours faithfully, per pro CAYZER, ARVINE & CO., LTD.
General Manager.
WORTHERN
LORINA
John London, CO. E.V. Shipping Ltd.,
NORMANNI
Capt R.
/CANTERBU
YEWDALE
MAID OR
John Ltd.,
/BIARRITZ
YEWGLEN
308, C.1.
Glasgow,
/AUTOCARRI

Mr. Keenlyside
P.i./62
Ministry of Shipping Announcement.
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Not to be published or broadcast before
Friday morning, June 21.
The following letter has been sent by the Minister of Shipping to the masters of 91 ships of the Merchant Navy which took part in the evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk:-
"17th June, 1940.
I write on behalf of the Government to convey to you and to the members of your Ship's Company the gratitude and admiration felt for the help freely given and the courage and endurance displayed by you all in the evacuation from Dunkirk,
This operation, in which the Merchant Navy joined as partner of the fighting services, was carried to a successful conclusion in the face of difficulties never before experienced in war.
I am proud to pay tribute to your share and that of your Ship's
Company in a great and humane adventure destined to occupy a place of honour in the pages of history.
(signed) RONALD CROSS.
Minister of Shipping. "
Of the 91 ships, 57 were passenger and store ships, and 34 were tugs.
In addition to these, the Ministry of Shipping has the names of over 600
smaller craft which went to take part in the operation, and the list is not yet complete.
WORTHIGHT
LORINA
NORMANNI
John " stewart London, & Street, Co. Shipping Ltd.,
Capt R. -
/CANTERBU
YEWDALE
MAID OR
John Stewart Ltd.,
/BIARRITZ
YEWGLEN
308, C.1.
Glasgow,
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TELEGRAMS: "TRANSHIP. EDINBURGH"
LONDON
SCOTTISH Co-operative WHOLESALE Society LTD.
allow amm
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COASTAL SHIPPING DEPARTMENT.
6 JOHN'S PLACE.
LEITH, 20th June 19⁴⁰.
The Private Secretary,
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square,
LONDON, W.1.
Dear Sir,
I have to thank you for your letter of 19th June, together with letter addressed to Captain Robertson of our ship
"Scottish Co-operator" in relation to services rendered by his and other merchant ships during the evacuation of Dunkirk.
We confirm that this covers the only ship owned by this Society which could be engaged on the service above mentioned and in accordance with your request, the letter is being sent on to Captain Robertson. Before doing so, however, we are making a slight correction as the initials of the Captain are
"T.S." and not "T.F." as shown. The matter will now be in order if your own records are adjusted accordingly.
as yours faithfully,
Hunger Transport Manager.
LORINA
WORTHTOWN
NORMANNI
John " Stewart London, & E.Shipping Ltd.,
/CANTERBU
YEWDALE
308 Clyde Street,1.
Capt R.
MAID OR
John stewart Glasgow, & Co. Street, Shipping Ltd.,
/BIARRITZ
AUTOCARRI
YEWGLEN
308, Clyde C.1.
Glasgow,

PHONE:-
CORHAM 2851.
23
22
24, NORTHLANDS ROAD,
IF
21st June, 1940.
Co. SOUTHAMPTON.
AND House
20th June, 1940.
344, THE HIGHWAY
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your letter of the 20th
LONDON, E.I.
June and for pointing out the inaccuracies
19th June 1940
to the name of the Master of the m.v.
as "Ngaroma". I am enclosing a new letter made out to the Master's correct name, and I shall be glad if you will destroy the other one.
Yours faithfully,
F. H. KEENLYCIDE
the 19th instant ng forwarded
/v "NGAROMA ment private Secretary.
I beg to
Dickenson and Crews.
M
Iteration,
W. A. Wilson Esq.
king part in
The name of in this have therefore instance.
their small vessels in that the evacuation they from DO Dunkirk. take our Officers and part with
Yours faithfully,
The for
1
FREE
LORINA
WORTHTOWN
2,
NORMANNI
John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd.,
Lime London, E.C.2.
Caps.
/CANTERBU
MAID OR
YEWDALE
308 Clyde Street,
Glasgow, C.1.
Capt R.
/BIARRITZ
John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd.,
/AUTOCARRI
YEWGLEN
308, Clyde Street,
Glasgow, C.1.
Wt.15908/5586
30m In all
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PHONE:-
TEMPORARY ADDRESS
CORHAM 2851.
22
W. A. WILSON,
24, NORTHLANDS ROAD,
TRADE WHARF
Shipober and Broker,
Co. SOUTHAMPTON.
Stebedore and Chartering Agent.
Your REF.
OUTHERLAND
20th House June, 1940.
TELEPHONE
888/844, THE HIGHWAY
SOUTHAMPTON 3189.
LONDON, E.I.
TELEGRAMS: ING
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SONWIL, SOUTHAMPTON.
F. E. Keenlyside,
19th June 1940
F.H. Keenlyside Esq,
Private Secretary, of Shipping,
Ministry of Shipping, Square House,
Berkeley Square House, W. 1.
Berkeley Square,
LONDON. W.1.
Dear
Dear Sir: thank for your the 29th instant to of
I am extremely grateful to you for having forwarded letter of recognition to the Master of the m/v "NGAROMA".
In These accordance with your inquiry however, I beg to inform you the Masters! name is Captain J.W. Dickenson and not T. Dickinson as given. by Crews.
Do you wish me to return the letter for alteration, you the or will you issue another letter? is part the
The of and we have of therefore in this instance.
W/S
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allowed
Yours faithful Millisa
Crews Feel that to take part with
Officers and their in the evacuation Dunkirk.
Yours faithfully,
The
Capt. E.
LORINA
WORTHTOWN
NORMANNI
John Stewart & street, Ltd.,
3,
/CANTERBU
YEWDALE
John stewart Glasgow, & Co. Street, Shipping Ltd.,
308 Clyde
C.1.
Capt R.
/MAID OR
/BIARRITZ
YEWGLEN
308, Clyde C.1.
/AUTOCARRI
Glasgow,
(4182)
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6/41
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745(8)
and

'PHONE:-
TEMPORARY ADDRESS
COBHAM 2851.
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AMS: "FREETRADER, PHONE, LONDON."
CITY OFFICE: 37 MARK LANE, E.C.3.
HONE: STEPNEY GREEN 1200 (16 LINES).
TELEPHONE: MANSION HO. 2394 & 3997.
GIE
914069028
FREE TRADE WHARF Co. LTD.
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DIRECTORS
SUTHERLAND HOUSE,
CHAIRMAN SIR ARTHUR M. SUTHERLAND.
BART.. K.B.E., D.L., J.P.
CLAUD E. PEASE. J.P.
338/344, THE HIGHWAY,
H. ARMSTRONG.
F. WHITTOCK, MANAGING DIRECTOR.
F. G. HOSKING. SECRETARY.
LONDON, E.1.
3
TYNE-TEES STEAM SHIPPING Co., Ltd.,
NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE.
19th June 1940
F. H. Keenlyside, Esq.,
Private Secretary,
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
London, W. 1.
Dear Sir,
We thank you for your kind letter of the 19th instant, enclosing separate letters to each Captain of the Tyne-Tees
Steam Shipping Company's vessels who took part in the recent evacuation from Dunkirk.
These letters will be handed over to the Officers concerned, and we are quite sure the sentiments expressed therein will be very highly valued by the Officers and Crews.
We would mention that the four ships to whose Masters you have addressed letters were the only ones taking part in the evacuation, so that there is no omission. The name of the BEAL's Captain was Liley, not "Miley", and we have therefore corrected the spelling of the Captain's name in this instance.
If we may be allowed to say so, all our Officers and
Crews feel very proud that they were able to take part with their small vessels in the evacuation from Dunkirk.
Yours faithfully,
For and sh behalf of
Forerwhestock FREE TRADE WHARF CO. LTD.
Managing Directure
Capt. E.
LORINA
WORTHTOWN
John Stewart & Street, Ltd.,
3,
NORMANNI
Capt R.
/CANTERBU
YEWDALE
MAID OR
John stewart & streat, Shiping States Ltd.,
/BIARRITZ
/AUTOCARRI
YEWGLEN
308, C.1.
Glasgow,
(4182) 1508/558686 30m in all 6/41 & Co. 745(8)
and should
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TEMPORARY ADDRESS
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Tudor Court,
PHONE:-
COBHAM,
COBHAM 2851.
SURREY.
To F.H. Keenlyside, Esq.,
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erman & Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd.,
Private Secretary,
Ministry of Shipping,
104-106, Leadenhall Street, E.C. 3.
Berkeley Square House,
LONDON. W.L.
Thursday, 20th June, 1940.
COASTWISE KINGSTON-ON-THAMES
Crescent
Road,
Dear Sir,
KINGSTON
We have to acknowledge receipt, with thanks, of letter of the 19th instant, which enclosed a letter with to your the Master of our "CITY OF CHRISTCHURCH" in connection from this Dunkirk. We are sure that the expression of the Minister's Master vessel's services in the recent evacuation gratitude will be much appreciated not only by the but by the personnel of the vessel as well.
The Private Secretary, Yours faithfully,
Ministry of Shipping.
Berkeley Square
Berkeley Square,
ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP
5
LONDON We 1.
DIRECTOR, of your communication to the the
Master handing to him pleasure in
We feel sure that the sentiments expressed by the Minister will be fully appreciated by Captain
Hughes and all his ship's Company.
We are, Sir,
Your obedient Servants,
Drme
Secretary.
LORINA
WORTHTOWN
/CANTERE
I
3, Lime Street
NORMANI
London, E.C.3.
Capt. E.
John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd.,
MAID OR
YEWDALE
308 Clyde Street,
/BIARRIT
John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd.,
Glasgow, C.1.
Capt R.
/AUTOCAR
YEWGLEN
308, Clyde Street,
Glasgow, C.1.

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TELEGRAMS:
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Telephone:
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GLYNNE ROBERTS,
Secretary of the Company
Custon Station, London, P.OULI.
YORK HOUSE,
&Assistant to President.
MIDDLESBROUGH.
20th June, 1940
1
20th June 1940.
Dear Sir,
3
I desire to acknowledge and thank you for your letter of yesterday's date transmitting sealed letters from the Minister of
Shipping to the Officers who had command of the "Princess Maud" and
"Scotia" in the recent evacuation from Dunkirk, which I have had much t of your letter of the pleasure in passing forward to the
O note that the Minister
Officers concerned.
e the services of the ng the evacuation from
Yours faithfully,
Oseyme Robert
1 appreciated by the ws of these vessels.
aged for Chartering
Secretary.
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#
vest Shipping Co., Ltd., r. to forward this to their
The Private Secretary to
The Minister of Shipping,
The Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House, ly,
Berkeley Square,
LONDON, W.1.
MSHIP LINE LTD, for
SECRETARY.
(J.LAMB.)
Is
CITY
LORINA
WORTHTOWN
3, Lime Street
London, E.C.3.
Capt. E.
NORMANI
John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd.,
/CANTERI
MAID OF
YEWDALE
308 Clyde Street,
John stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd.,
Glasgow, C.1.
Capt R.
/BIARRIT
/AUTOCAR
YEWGLEN
308, Clyde Street,
Glasgow, C.1.
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CONSTANTINE LINE
TELEGRAMS:
JOSEPH CONSTINTINE PING C Lip LINE LTD
CONSTANT MIDDLESBROUGH
TELEPHONE 3445
17
LONDON OFFICE
YORK HOUSE,
JOSEPH CONSTANTINE & NS,(LONDON) LTD.
BALTIC EXCHANGE BUILDINGS,
19-21, BURY STREET,
MIDDLESBROUGH.
LONDON, E.C.3.
CANADIAN OFFICE.
JOSEPH CONSTANTINE STEAMSHIP LINE LTD.
309, BOARD OF TRADE BUILDING,
MONTREAL,P.Q.
S/A.11
20th June 1940.
The Private Secretary,
Ministry of Shipping,
LONDON, W.1.
Dear Sir,
We have to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the
19th June, and we are very pleased to note that the Minister of Shipping has seen fit to recognise the services of the
Ships "Levenwood" and "Corinia" during the evacuation from
Dunkirk.
This letter will be very much appreciated by the
Captain, Officers, Engineers and Crews of these vessels.
The "Corinia" being only managed for Chartering purposes by this Company, we have taken the liberty of sending your letter on to The Northwest Shipping Co., Ltd., the
Workington, who will no doubt prefer to forward this to their
Master direct.
Yours faithfully,
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
JOSEPH CONSTANTINE STEAMSHIP LINE LTD,
(J.LAMB.) SECRETARY.
Is
Comben 1
LORINA
WORTHTOWN
3, Lime Street Square, enemy acti/
NORMAN
London, E.C.3.
Capt. E.
/CANTER
John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd.,
MAID OF
YEWDALE
308 Clyde Street,
Glasgow, C.1.
Capt R.
/BIARRIT
John stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd.,
/AUTOCAR
YEWGLEN
308, Clyde Street,
Glasgow, C.1.