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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65	Log in to enlarge	an 30 28 the 388 Y 3.8 x0d3n8 r COPY. S.S. "BAHARISTAN". 48B PLYMOUTH, 21st June 1940. 2019 20 From A. BROWN. NEW Frank C. Strick & Co.Ltd., dug 117/121 Leadenhall St., E.C.3. asa S 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. Director. apt R. th er i 1y g of the ER shore now the naval rized. In/	Baharistan Floristan Brown Few Foster Last right Weeks

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an
30
28
the 388 Y 3.8 x0d3n8 r
COPY.
S.S. "BAHARISTAN".
48B
PLYMOUTH, 21st June 1940.
2019
20
From A. BROWN.
NEW
Frank C. Strick & Co.Ltd.,
dug
117/121 Leadenhall St.,
E.C.3.
asa
S
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.
Director.
apt R.
th
er
i
1y
g
of the
ER
shore now
the naval
rized.
In/