TNA / MT 40 66

TNA MT 40 66

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TNA MT 40 66

Ministry of Transport records containing a Dynamo vessel list and reports from masters and crews engaged in the evacuation, covering 1940–1947.

Holding archive: TNA
Collection reference: MT 40 66

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Source: The National Archives, Kew, MT 40/66. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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50	Log in to enlarge	60 8th July, 1940. Dear Sir, I am writing to thank you for your letter of the 5th July in which you informed me that your steamer "Ravonia" (Captain L.J. Maloney) was one of the first in Dunkirk during the recent evacuation of the B.E.F. and Allied troops from that port and neighbouring beaches. It appears that, according to our records, the "Ravonia" was certainly standing by for the operation, but it is not recorded that she actually made a voyage to Dunkirk. The Vice-Admiral, Dover, is also unable to confirm that she did more than stand by. While the Minister is very anxious to send a suitable letter to the Masters of all vessels engaged in this operation, you will appreciate that it is first necessary that he should have evidence that each vessel concerned did actually take part. I should be very much obliged, therefore, if you could let me have further details of the participation of your steamer "Ravonia". Yours faithfully, F.H. KEENLYSIDE Private Secretary. J.J. Hayhurst, Esq.	Dover Masters

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8th July, 1940.
Dear Sir,
I am writing to thank you for your letter of the
5th July in which you informed me that your steamer
"Ravonia" (Captain L.J. Maloney) was one of the first
in Dunkirk during the recent evacuation of the B.E.F.
and Allied troops from that port and neighbouring
beaches.
It appears that, according to our records, the
"Ravonia" was certainly standing by for the operation,
but it is not recorded that she actually made a voyage
to Dunkirk. The Vice-Admiral, Dover, is also unable
to confirm that she did more than stand by.
While the Minister is very anxious to send a
suitable letter to the Masters of all vessels engaged
in this operation, you will appreciate that it is
first necessary that he should have evidence that each
vessel concerned did actually take part. I should be
very much obliged, therefore, if you could let me have
further details of the participation of your steamer
"Ravonia".
Yours faithfully,
F.H. KEENLYSIDE
Private Secretary.
J.J. Hayhurst, Esq.