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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64	Log in to enlarge	-2- PLYMOUTH, 1940. as ГОИПОИ TERRO 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 S 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. R.	Floristan Foster May Roads Slack Wilson

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PLYMOUTH, 1940.
as
ГОИПОИ
TERRO
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
S
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.
R.