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F. H. Keenlyside, Esq.,
The Private Secretary,
Minister of Shipping,
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square, W. I.
Dear Sir,
We beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the
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"NEPHRITE" will be handed over in due course. As you are aware, this steamer is still running under Government requisition, and it may therefore be a few days before we can pass on your communication.
With regard to the second paragraph of your letter, the S.S.
"NEPHRITE" was the only one of our vessels that actively assisted in the evacuation from Dunkirk, but in addition, our S.S. "PETWORTH"
was diverted from her regular trade and we understand, in accordance with orders, stood by at Dover in case she was required.
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LONDON, W. 1
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London, E.C.3.
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MINISTRY
OF
BERKELEY NOUSE,
BERXELEY SQUARE,
LONDON,W.I.
7th Juno, 1940.
19th June, 1940.
convey to you
Gentlemen, e gratitude
The Minister of Shipping has asked me to forward to you the enclosed n and the letter to the Officer who had command of your vessel in the recent a the evacuation from Dunkirk. He would be grateful if you would transmit the letter to the Officer concerned. He is advised that in some cases the avy joined as
Officers may wish to post the letter
L to a in their ship.
It will be observed that so far ties nevor as is known a letter has been addressed to every Officer who had command of any of your ships during the action. The
Minister would be grateful if you would and that of draw his attention to any omissions or inaccuracies.
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Yours faithfully, ages of
Private Secretary.
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Master of the
17th Juno, 1940.
R.
I write on behalf of the Government to convey to you and to the members of your Ship's Company the gratitude olfenden by and admiration felt for the help frecly given and the courage and endurance displayed by you all in the ton.
evacuation from Dunkirk.
This operation, in which the Merchant Navy joined as vor.
partnor of the fighting services, was carried to a
Hughes.
successful conclusion in the face of difficulties never mpson.
before experienced in war.
y enemy
J.O.Roberts
I am proud to pay tribute to your share and that of ng Chief
Irvine.
your Ship's Company in a great and humane adventure
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destined to occupy a place of honour in the pages of
Linn.
history.
Young.
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Minister of Shipping.
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Dickenson.
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London, E.C. 3.
Capt. R.A. Shan
Comben Longstaff & Co., Ltd.,
WESTOWN
3, Lime Street Square,
BEN-MY
London, E.C. 3.
Capt. M. McInn
Comben, Longstaff & Co., Ltd.,
WILLIAMSTOWN
3, Lime Street Square,
LADY OF
Comben Longstaff & Co., Ltd.,
London, E.C.3.
Capt. R. Th enemy acti
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WORTHTOWN
3, Lime Street Square,
John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd.,
London, E.C.3.
Capt. E.
NORMANN
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308 Clyde Street,
MAID OR
John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd.,
Glasgow, C.1.
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308, Clyde Street,
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Glasgow, C.1.

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of Ship.
Name & Address of Owners
Name of Master.
LAN MACALISTER
Clan Line Steamers, Ltd.
Capt. R.W. Mackie
Tylney Hall, longuines are still learning
Rotherwick, made as to whicher
Near Basingstoke, Hants.
office is still alive.
KOHISTAN *
F.C. Strick & Co. Ltd.
Capt. W.C. Robertson
117-121, Leadenhall St.
E.C.3.
BENLAWERS *
Petrograd Steamers Ltd.,
Capt. J.P. Drummond.
28, Bernard Street,
Leith
(Managers: Wm. Thompson
& Co.)
K
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CITY OF CHRISTCHURCH
Ellerman & Bucknall
Capt. A.W. Wooster
S.S. Co., Ltd.
Tudor Court,
Cobham, Surrey.
K1
ROEBUCK
c/o Chief Docks Manager,
Capt..Larbalestier.
G.W. Railway Company,
Cardiff.
ST
KITTY
Basso & Company,
Mr. W. McCondach,
Weymouth.
13, Ox Street,
Weymouth.
ST
SPINEL +
William Robertson Ltd.,
Capt. R. Humphreys
ST
Glasgow, C.1.
ST
QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL
The General Steam
Capt. W.J. O'Dell
PAR
Navigation Co., Ltd.,
"
ROYAL DAFFODIL
G. Johnston
ISL
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
15, Trinity Square,
"
T. Aldis
DIN
E.C.3.
WOR
ISLI
MONA'S QUEEN
Isle of Man Steam Packet
~~
Capt. A. Holkham
"
R. Duggan $
FENELLA
Company Limited,
Capt. W. Cubbon
MANXMAN
x
Imperial Buildings,
If
P.B. Cowley
TYNWALD
*
Douglas,
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&
Isle of Man.
Chief Officer
J.Whiteway 0
BEN-MY-CHREE
X
Capt. G. Woods and
Chief Officer
T. Cain /
LADY OF MANN
Capt. T.C. Woods
LORINA
Southern Railway Co.,
Capt. A. Light.
NORMANNIA
Waterloo Station,
Capt. M.C. Whiting
CANTERBURY
S.W.1.
Captain C. Hancoc
MAID OR ORLEANS
2
(Capt. A.E. Larki
(Capt. G. Walker
BIARRITZ
Capt. M.H. Bake
AUTOCARRIER
Capt. C. Maste orized.

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Name & Address of Owners
Name of Master.
SS MAUD
London Midland & Scottish
Capt. H. Clarke.
IA
Railway,
Capt. W.H. Hughes.
L.M.S. Railway Headquarters,
Watford, Herts.
ST. SEIRIOL
Liverpool & North Wales
Capt. R.D. Dobb
S.S. Co., Ltd.,
40, Chapel Street,
Liverpool, 3.
/PRAGUE
London & North Eastern
Capt. C. Baxter.
Railway Company,
26, Glengall Road,
Woodford Green,
Essex.
KING GEORGE V
David MacBrayne Limited,
Capt. R.E. MacLean.
LOCHGARRY
44, Robertson Street,
Capt. E. MacKinnon.
Glasgow, C.2.
KILLARNEY
Coast Lines Limited,
Capt. R. Hughes.
2, Crescent Road,
Kingston-on-Thames,
Surrey.
ST. HELIER
Great Western Railway Co.,
Capt. R. Pitman c/o Chief Docks Manager,
Cardiff.
ST JULIEN
Great Western Railway Co.,
Capt.L.S.Richard
ST ANDREW
Paddington Station, W..2.
Capt. H.C. Bond
ST DAVID
Capt. C.Joy.
PARIS
Capt. E. Biles
ISLE OF GUERNSEY
Southern Railway Co.,
Capt. F.W. Hodges
DINARD
Waterloo Station,
Capt. P. Lewis
WORTHING
S.E.L.
Capt. C.J. Munton
ISLE OF THANET
>
Capt. A.J. Hammond
60
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These Masters took over when original Masters were too exhausted to carry on.
x Evacuation of Calais.
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Master
Owners.
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H. Cole x
W.H.J. Alexander & Co. Ltd
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"SUN III"
F. Russell
X
do
"SUN IV"
C. ALexander
X
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"SUN V
W. Mastin
X
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"SUN VII"
G. Cawsey do
"SUN VIII"
S. Smith do
"SUX X"
W. Fothergill
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Stm Tommis Co.
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J. Lukes x
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J. Belton
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H. Bates x
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C. Parker x
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"FOSSA"
G. Finch x
Gaselee & Son, Ltd.
"BETTY"
G. Leeks
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T. Hills
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"OCEAN COCK"
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WATERCOCK
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FOREMOST 87"
J. Fryer
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"FAIRPLAY ONE"
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W. Simmonds
William Watkins, td.
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F. Smith do
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C. Pratt do
"HIBERNIA"
B. Youseman
X
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"JAVA"
W. Jones
X
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EVACUATION OF DUNKIRK.
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Mr. / by issue be took of
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suggestions.
No of doubt the Minister will wish to consider E.V.U. these
8th June, 1940.
Sur i foley
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DUNKIRK EVACUATION.
Proposed award to boats that took part.
Please see the attached suggestion in a recent letter to the "Times" that all the ships and boats that took part in the evacuation of Dunkirk should be given some tangible token of their participation. This might take the form of a plaque with of simple inscription which could be screwed to the woodwork.
The idea seems to me to be a good one, and if you concur it might be put forward for consideration, by the
Admiralty and the Ministry of Shipping.
Last part of attached Parl" Quastions answers is relevant
I understand that your Department is compiling a
Sec.736
list of the craft that took part; and no doubt particulars of most if not all of the craft concerned will be obtained through claims by the owners either for compensation for the loss of the vessel or its fittings, etc., or for payment for the use of the vessel.
us.
MR. HYNARD.
12th June, 1940.
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the eyes of the whole world the withdrawal of the B.E.F.
gnificent part played by the of the Mercantile Marine ble will not have escaped the
TUESDAY, 11TH JUNE, 1940
Masters and crews have it stint untiringly given their the finest traditions of the ital and material help alone acuation. on so vast a scale.
Minister whether he will consider ion that the British coasting medal to all men and women who d crews, have so nobly and he claim of their importance
Belgium by land, air and sea and who tency.
aithfully, irk evacuation; and, if so, whether
ALFRED READ
d to British, French and Belgian ston-on-Thames, Surrey, e'5.
ou respectfully suggest to
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alty that they advise his signal mark of his royal boat that took part in ituting a British medal for war rk-some scroll to be the right to fly some great a service in due course. Awards of decorations edienti servant,
LANDSMAN.
nd for good service are already made from ervices rendered since the invasion of will be dealt with in accordance with the usual practice.
Hall: Will the Government see that this time the decorations go to the men who have done the fighting, and not to those the lines?
T will bear my hon. Friend's point in mind.
d my right hon. Friend consider allowing the small med to fly a special flag in commemoration of their ill CC er that suggestion.

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MINISTRY OF SHIPPING
TUESDAY, 11TH JUNE, 1940
45. Mr. Ellis Smith asked the Prime Minister whether he will consider awarding a special British medal to all men and women who went to the assistance of Belgium by land, air and sea and who also took part in the Dunkirk evacuation; and, if so, whether the medal will be presented to British, French and Belgian allied men?
THE LORD PRIVY SEAL (MR. ATTLEE):
The question of instituting a British medal for war service will be considered in due course. Awards of decorations and medals for gallantry and for good service are already made from time to time and special services rendered since the invasion of
Belgium will be dealt with in accordance with the usual practice.
Mr. Glenvil Hall: Will the Government see that this time the decorations always go to the men who have done the fighting, and not to those behind the lines?
MR. ATTLEE: I will bear my hon. Friend's point in mind.
Mr. Loftus: Would my right hon. Friend consider allowing the small ships concerned to fly a special flag in commemoration of their action?
MR. ATLEE: I will consider that suggestion.
8. No. 156.

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NISTRY OF SHIPPING.
WEDNESDAY, 12TH JUNE, 1940
28. Sir Henry Morris-Jones asked the Prime Minister whether a record is being kept of the names of those who served in the evacuation of Dunkirk, apart from those in the three
Services, and particularly of the men on board the small ships of our Merchant Navy; and whether it is intended that a commemorative medal, or other token of recognition, is to be given to those who took part in this episode?
THE LORD PRIVY SEAL (MR. ATLEE): I am informed that a record has been kept of all those who were regularly entered for this operation. It has not, however, been possible to keep a complete record of the many names of those who so gallantly gave their services independently of those entered. In reply to the last part of the Question, I
would refer my hon. Friend to the answer which I gave yesterday to my hon. Friend the Member for Stoke-on-Trent
(Mr. E. Smith).
Sir H. Morris-Jones: In view of the special character of the work done by these men and of the fact that they were volunteers, in a sphere of work to which many of them were not accustomed, would my right hon. Friend consider issuing in the future some kind of recognition, either in the form of a medal or of something else?
Mr. E. Smith: When considering this Question, will my right hon.
Friend bear in mind that the men who have come home speak in the highest possible terms of the bargemen, fishermen and others who worked so strenuously, without any regard for their own lives, and who, as a result, were largely instrumental in saving many thousands of lives?
MR. ATLEE: Certainly, that will be borne in mind.
P.Q. No. 156.

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We may never have a correct list of all the craft which
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assisted in the evacuation, nor shall we ever know the worthiness or unworthiness of the part played by the companies of the ships whose names we do obtain.
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We must risk that and err on the side of sending too many letters rather than too few, if we are to undertake the task at all.
The question of the award of a plaque to the ships is well worth considering, but before coming to a decision on that we must consult other Departments concerned. there are other questions to he acided, such as meddlo, might
DI have drafted a letter on the lines SH. on which the Minister write.
to of
13th June 1940
(3)
The Minister has agreed the draft letter as modified, and I will have copies roneoed for signature and despatch to the persons on the attached list, but I should be glad if first you would confirm that a letter should go to the "Spinel". If a letter does go it will have to be differently phrased in any case, but according to the footnote she was ordered to
Dunkirk and took no part in the evacuation. It is not clear whether she ever got to Dunkirk. Did she run out of it, or was she sunk?
The
Mr. МИН Hynard.
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14th June, 1940.
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Please see Doc. 82 with reference to previous Mi regarding the proposal for Dunkirk plaque.
The Press report might would indicate to the ordinary reader that this presentation was officially sponsored.
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A first list is attached. It contains passenger of the Masters and store have ships, and also 34 tugs. The 60
There be been checked up with owners, etc. nan may a few more ships to be included.
being position is still too confused to allow of reliable
As regards vessels smaller than tugs, the small compiled. We have already the names of over lil but vessels which went and this is not a complete 600
to information as to which returned is more difficult lis to get, and in some cases of losses, etc. we have they have been lost.
rely on enquiries from relatives, and assume may that
I am not sure if the Minister had in mind to
005 yes went to the beaches. The small vessels were to write to everyone in charge of any sort of craft which
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Admiralty, and to some extent requisitioned by us or our extent invited to go by officers of D.S.V.P., of some the bluode SW
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Admiralty in clearing up the situation, i.e. payment for took part.
services, losses, etc. for all ships and vessels which
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Small vessels were taken to assembly points, ed orlw 80880 VISIT ad e.g. Sheerness, Dover or Margate by (a) their owners or aleasev to [Is them of crew, or (b) volunteers. On arrival at the assembly of over b.[ffow there Ilems Its Jedd (a) -
points, in some cases the same owners then eneer volunteered mi (d) Drus the of to take them over to the beaches, and in others, other eved bluow,noqu bebiceb STOW
crews or volunteers were put on board. It will take some time, if indeed it can ever be done, to establish who served in the danger area, and letters to those
NO of believed to be in charge of these small vessels may in some cases omit deserving cases and in others be sent to undeserving cases.
The presentation of a plaque to each ship and vessel would, I feel, give great satisfaction to everyone.
USA
Sir E. J. Foley.
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Would you please confirm that these vessels are entitled to this recognition?
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26th January, 1941
The Superintendent,
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I enclose a copy of a letter, dated 21st instant, from
Messrs. John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd., and would inform you that a full report from the Master on the above-mentioned vessel's voyages to Dunkirk was received on 23rd August last, y and is on record in this Department.
your
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We are informed by the Superintendent of the Ministry of
Shipping, James Watt Street, Glasgow, C.2. that you have not received a report and particulars of the above steamer's ordeal at the Evacuation of Dunkirk last year and we give you below the particulars asked for by your Glasgow Office:-
DATE.- 26th/28th May, 1940.
TIME.- Vessel made one trip to Dunkirk on the 26th and a further trip on the 28th May 1940 returning on the second occasion with approximately 1,000 troops.
POSITION OF VESSEL AND CAUSE OF DAMAGE.- On the first trip to
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Admiralty to whom we had given all particulars and details and our
Master also called on them at Whitehall in order that he could make a
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& SONS LIMITED.
War Transport,
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21st July, 1941.
Dear Loring, of 19th June I with reperence am now writing to to your let you personal know the letter results of the enquiries made by this Ministry. Of the two ships mentioned in your letter, the "DUCHESS"
appears to be ruled out, as our information about her movements is not consistent with her having been at
Ostend on or about the 27th May last. The "MARQUIS"
is recorded as having sailed from Ostend about that date and we have asked the owners whether they have brought away among her passengers. They have informed any record of a family named Emmerson having been us, however, that (as is understandable in the circumstances) the Master had no record of the names of any of the civilian passengers whom he took board; her but as they told us that the ship disembarked on answers the specific question in your letter.
passengers at Dover on the 28th May, 1940, this use reach to you. If any further relevant particulars
I hope this information may be of some me, I will, of course, let you know.
With kind regards,
Yours sincerely,
W. CARTER.
Commander F.G. Loring, O.B.E., M.I.E.E.,
STATE
TO
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International Marine Radio Co. Ltd.,
63, Aldwych,
DECEIVED
1112
London, W.C.2.
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MAY & SONS LIMITED.
War Transport,
13
Glasgon 21st July, 1941.
Dear Loring, of 19th June I am now writing to your let you know the with reperence to personal letter results of the enquiries made by this Ministry. Of the two ships mentioned in your letter, the "DUCHESS"
appears to be ruled out, as our information about her movements is not consistent with her having been at
Ostend on or about the 27th May last. The "MARQUIS"
is recorded as having sailed from Ostend about that date and we have asked the owners whether they have any record of a family named Emmerson having been brought away among her passengers. They have informed us, however, that (as is understandable in the circumstances) the Master had no record of the names of any of the civilian passengers whom he took on board; but as they told us that the ship disembarked her passengers at Dover on the 28th May, 1940, this answers the specific question in your letter.
I hope this information may be of some use to you. If any further relevant particulars reach me, I will, of course, let you know.
With kind regards,
Yours sincerely,
"X" W. CARTER.
STATE
ID
Commander F.G. Loring, O.B.E.,M.I.E.E.,
Connaught House,
International Marine Radio Co. Ltd.,
DECEIVED
11/12/19
63, Aldwych,
London, W.C.2.
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J. HAY & SONS LIMITED.
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TELEGRAMS:
RENFIELD STREET: 8331 CENTRAL (3 LINES)
STEAMER DEPT: "HAYSTRATH"
PORT DUNDAS:
1359 DOUGLAS
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"HAY"
GRANGEMOUTH
129
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ALSO FLEET OF COASTING LIGHTERS AND CANAL BARGES.
Glasgow C.2. 5th July, 1941
The Director of Sea Transport,
Ministry of War Transport,
Berkeley Square,
LONDON W. 1.
Dear Sir,
S.S. "THE MARQUIS".
We duly received your letter of 1st instant, and were able to get into touch promptly with the Master of the above steamer. We enclose a letter from him dated 3rd. instant, of which we have retained a copy.
Unfortunately, he is unable to give any information regarding the Emmerson family, but perhaps the details he supplies will be helpful to you in your enquiries.
Yours faithfully,
J. Hay & Sons Limited,
Faithfully monal enclo:
BONS
Director.
Received y me 15/7/41
&
NOT ACKNOWLEDGED
IN REGISTRY,
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3rd July
1941
a family named Emmerson believed to have with reference to your letter of the 2nd Instant regarding embarked in ThE Marquis at Ostand on the 27th may 1940
This name across I have from No record ostend and of taking neither a family do throw of
The names of any of ihe civilian passengers Ihad oubrard about half an hour before E Sailed from ostend,
The french Naval authorities Transferred a good many of my passengers to another ship named aboukir owned by the London Sleam Navigation Co., unfortunately the was lost shortly after 1 leaving bstand, it- is Therefore quite possible That the
Emmersons were among Those Transferred from
ThE Marquis to the aboukir and it is also possible
That they were among The passengers landed by
Me at Druer on The 28ᵗʰ may 1940
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Gentlemen, p&S. THE DUCKS.SS "THE MARQUIS"
ss THE MARQUIS
An enquiry has been received on behalf of a
Miss Emmerson, resident in Spain, regarding relatives who endeavoured to get to England from Antwerp when
Belgium was invaded. It is believed that the Emmersons embarked in "THE MARQUIS" at Ostend on the 27th May, 1940.
as possible I should be glad if you would be good enough to inform me whether you have any record that a family of this name embarked in "THE MARQUIS" and, if so, at what
Port they di sembarked in this country.
and game, 1940.
I am, Gentlemen,
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Your obedient servant, brans
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(Sgd.) B.E. Bellamy for Director of Sea Transport.
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Messrs. J. Hay & Sons Ltd.,
45 Renfield Street,
GLASGON, C.2.
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copy.
of 19th June, 1941, from
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Letter Commanding Loring of International
Marine Radio Co. Ltd.
DIO COMPANY LIMITED, refer the attached correspondence.
Mr. Carter has asked me to
HOUSE,
TELEPHONE: HOLBORN 8765.
YCH,
TELEGRAMS: INLAND INTELCOMAR,ESTRAND,LONDON
C.2.
Could you let hation on er you the the the and f
19th June 1941.
in time of the scout
Belgium?
will
(Sgd.) D. J. Richman.
Passual
23rd June, 1941.
can.
Mr. D.H. Edwards.
Yours sincerely,
Ins. Bellamy n making the following inquiry,
1
CARTER.
to try and trace the relatives of
Commetier research Loring, these 0, B.E., E.
mersons were a British family
England when Belgium was invaded.
International Warine movents Radio Co.Ltd., last ster at Ostend, that these people their bon
S.S. "Duchess" on 27th May, 1940.
you
W.C.2.
rson. The first inquiry seems to be to
7th May 1940, reached an English day and June, from AT/INT
sl it would be very kind of you.
how to set about this inquiry hiss Dais
25/6
Yours sincerely,
7.00

YORK UNIVERSITY cours and TL
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Loff of
1,626,63
21st June, 1941.
DIO COMPANY LIMITED,
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TELEPHONE: HOLBORN 8765.
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PERSONAL.
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C.2.
TELEGRAMS: INLANDI INTELCOMAR.ESTRAND,LONDON
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Dear Loring,
Thanks about the relatives what for your personal letter of
19th June 1941.
Miss information can be mention, obtained and about will of 19th Emmerson. June I will see the write two to ships you again you as soon as I
Passual can.
with kind regards,
Yours sincerely,
1 making the following inquiry,
W. CARTER.
1
Commander F.G.Loring, O.B.E., to try and trace the relatives of
M.I.E.E., lersons were a British family
Internationsl Marine Radio Co.Ltd., ngland when Belgium was invaded.
connaughtwych, ter at Ostend, that these people
.S. "Duchess" on 27th May, 1940.
W.C.2.
son. The first inquiry seems to be to th May 1940, reached an English it would be very kind of you.
how to set about this inquiry
Yours sincerely,
7.00mg

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INTERNATIONAL MARINE RADIO COMPANY LIMITED,
DIRECTORS:
F. GILL.O M.INST C.E. M.I.E.E.
CONNAUGHT HOUSE,
TELEPHONE: HOLBORN 8765.
COMMANDER F.G. LORING, O.B E.M.I.E.E.
TELEGRAMS: INTELCOMAR,ESTRAND,LONDON.
H. THORPE-WOODS, M.N.E.C.INST.
63, ALDWYCH,
UNLAND
A.DAVIDSON,
T.G. SPENCER.
LONDON,W.C.2.
19th June 1941.
W. Carter Esq., C.B.E.,
Ministry of Sea Transport,
Berkeley House,
Passual
Berkeley Square,
S.W.1.
Dear Carter,
I should be very grateful for your help in making the following inquiry, assuming there is no objection to it.
We have been asked by our Spanish company to try and trace the relatives of their English secretary, Miss Emmerson. The Emmersons were a British family resident in Antwerp, who endeavoured to get to England when Belgium was invaded.
It has been ascertained from the Harbour Master at Ostend, that these people left Ostend in either the S.S. "Marquis" or the S.S. "Duchess" on 27th May, 1940.
Nothing more has been heard of them by Miss Emmerson. The first inquiry seems to be to ascertain if these ships (or either of them) on 27th May 1940, reached an English port, and if so which port.
If you could help to obtain this information, it would be very kind of you.
Please forgive my troubling you, but I do not know how to set about this inquiry otherwise.
With kind regards.
Yours sincerely,
7.00mg

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TELEPHONE 1653 CENTRAL.
THE LIVERPOOL WALESAND
TELEGRAMS "ST TUDNO," LIVERPOOL.
NORTH
STEAMSHIP CO LIMITED
II
T.S. SI TUDNO.
40, Chapel Street.
T.S. SI SEIRIOL.
M. V. ST SILIO.
Liverpod.
T.G. BREW, SECRETARY.
TGB/CP.
10th December, 1940.
Your Ref.T.M.6213/40/9.T.A.6.
W. Hynard Esq.,
Director of Sea Transport,
Ministry of Shipping, intelling
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square,
London.W.1.
Dear Sir,
With further reference to your letter of the 7th August last, we enclose cuttings from yesterday's issue of the Liverpool Echo, also today's issue of the Liverpool Daily Post giving a reference to the service rendered by our
"St. Seiriol" at Dunkirk in May last. These may be of interest to Mr. E. Keble Chatterton.
Yours faithfully,
The Liverpool & North Wales
Steamship Company Limited.
Jobher
Secretary.
this time, Captain R. Morris and Captain R.
D. Dobb.
The Royal St. Seiriol?
The exceptional courage and endurance of
St. Seiriol," says Mr. Chatterton, considerably impressed the naval authorities. Such trips also strained and shook her determined crew, so that on arrival at Dover the military doctor decided that all hands were unfit to carry on any longer. They were sent to their homes for rest and another crew took the ship to continue the brave duty that must ever be associated with this pleasure vessel."
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Later, in June, St. Seiriol was evacuating lement each time. Our ship refugees from Le Havre, again in deadly peril from fierce enemy assaults from the air, and bombed and shelled ahead of i again got back safely.
The part played by St. Seiriol in the most t from a few shell splinters difficult combined naval and military operaamage.
tion ever carried out recalls the epic exploit of the Mersey ferry steamers, Royal Iris and
Royal Daffodil, at Zeebrugge in 1918. When peace comes, perhaps St. Seiriol will achieve icer, Mr Macdonald, had a nar
Royal fame.
and smashed the glass of the standing.
It seemed an unlucky day

Braved
PIC WORK OF
ches
ST. SEIRIOL
Steamer's
SEVEN TRIPS TO
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cuation
DUNKIRK
Making seven trips to Dunkirk in the d them on to waiting other ships, and then midst of heavy bombing, the North Wales iol herself with about 900
pleasure steamer St. Seiriol (1,586 tons), f the seven voyages.
now on Admiralty service, played a
FICER'S GALLANTRY
brilliant part in the rescue of 335,000
rvived was a miracle in men, in which a thousand ships of all dozen aircraft flew over sizes took part last May.
circled round to make
Only now is it possible to reveal the full
D with their missiles, and story of her gallant work-as told by Mr.
cks with machine-gun
E. Keble Chatterton. the well-known naval n the Crested Eagle, an writer, in The Epic of Dunkirk (Hurst
0, became a furnace after and Blackett, 10s 6d). Merseyside was well
Seiriol got as close as represented among the rescuing craft. The about 5½ hours her crew
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. for pick up survivors.
instance, had eight of their ships engaged.
ficer, Mr J. McNamee, and lost three of them-iKng Orry, Mona's ulean service. Immedi-
Queen, and Fenella. The North Wales
Company's vessels were St. Tudno, St. Silio he was at the beach, and St. Seiriol, but it was the last-named the boats, helping men that won particular notice from the naval id ferrying them to the essel.
authorities.
"On arrival in partially paralysed below
Exhausted Crew
1 that he asked was per-
According to Mr. Chatterton she proved one back and do one more of the most useful vessels engaged, and her two masters during this crew, subject to the immense strain of aerial
Morris and Captain R.
attack, and without rest during her continual journeys to and from the historic beach, were finally in an advanced stage of physical and
MINED CREW
nervous exhaustion. A week before her first nal courage and endurtrip sho had already managed to enter Calais and, defying bombs. had reached the quay and says Mr. Chatterton, got away safely. Then. on May 27 she went impressed the naval over to assist at Dunkirk.
uch trips also strained
At first she was at the jetty, but afterwards etermined crew, so that lay off the beach, where her boats did ver the military doctor invaluable service. She would send three boats hands were unfit to to the beach, bring off an average of about ger. They were sent to forty-seven men in each, though bombs rest and another crew dropped from the planes like rain. and load them on to waiting destroyers or other ships, continue the brave duty and then fill up St. Seiriol herself with about be associated with this
900 men on each of of the seven voyages.
Later on, in June,
How she survived was a miracle in
Iready published, was itself." says Mr. Chatterton. Often a dozen ees from Le Havre, aircraft flew over simultaneously, circled beril from fierce enemy round to make careful direction with their air, and again got back missiles. and raked the decks with machinegun bullets."
When the Crested Eagle, an oil-burning who will sail on this ship, became a furnace after a direct hit. St.
e should be spared to
Seiriol got as close as possible, and for about ce-time duties, will be five and a half hours her crew were toiling wledge of the brilliant to pick up survivors.
in "the most difficult
Her chief officer, Mr. J. McNamee, nd military operation performed herculean service. Immediately as the Admiralty after this he was at the beach, wading in comparable with the from the boats, helping men on to them, and amers' part at Zeeferrying them to the nearest large vessel.
On arrival in port he became partially nd, if Royal Daffodil paralysed below the waist, yet all that he why not Royal St.
asked was permission to go back and do one more trip. She had two masters during this time, Captain R. Morris and Captain R.
D. Dobb.
The Royal St. Seiriol?
The exceptional courage and endurance of
St, Seiriol," says Mr. Chatterton, consider.
ably impressed the naval authorities. Such trips also strained and shook her determined crew, so that on arrival at Dover the military doctor decided that all hands, were unfit to carry on any longer. They were sent to their homes for rest and another crew took the ship to continue the brave duty that must ever be associated with this pleasure vessel."
Later, in June, St. Seiriol was evacuating lement each time. Our refugees from Le Havre, again in deadly peril from fierce enemy assaults from the air, and bombed and shelled ahea again got back safely.
The part played by St. Seiriol in the most t from a few shell spli difficult combined naval and military operaamage.
tion ever carried out" recalls the epic exploit of the Mersey ferry steamers, Royal Iris and
Royal Daffodil, at Zeebrugge in 1918. When peace comes, perhaps St. Seiriol will achieve icer, Mr Macdonald, had
Royal fame.
and smashed the glass o standing.
It seemed an unluc

H.XG.1929/40
T.M.6213/40.8.T.A.6 5th November, 1940
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T.M.6213/40/S.T.A.6.
SIR,
I am obliged for your letter of 8th November, 1940.
the 1st November, and for the return of the original reports of the of our vessels which took part in the
Dunkerque evacuation.
Sir, id
I
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter
(Marine Dept. abedient WP/JWA) of the 30th ultimo and to thank on ne you for the interesting reports of the heads of to es
Departments on board the S.S. "KING GEORGE V." and ond
S.S. "LOCHGARRY" on their experiences during the Dunkirk
The Director operations. of bea Transport,
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House, Square am, Sir,
Berkeley
Your obedient Servant,
REGISTRY 7 RECEIVED nover 18
Director of Sea Transport.
The Marine Superintendent,
David MacBrayne, Limited,
44, Robertson Street,
GLASGOW, C.2.
On Tuesday the
Wednesday morning the ship was
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wips into Dunkist away a rull complement each time. Our ship seemed to have a charmed life. Ships were bombed and shelled ahead of us and alongside and astern of us, and yet apart from a few shell splinters and machine-gun bullets we did not receive any damage.
On Saturday the 1st June the Second Officer, Mr Macdonald, had a narrow escape. A piece of Shrapnel flew past him and smashed the glass of the docking telegraph aft alongside which he was standing. It seemed an unlucky day for him/