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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82	Log in to enlarge	nine, 1940. REGISTRY 1 10 REDIMED LIIBUR 31 31 A 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. Vice Admiral. apt R. th ner ly of the FL be EH shore now the naval In/ rized.	Deal His Majesty London Dover May

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nine, 1940.
REGISTRY 1 10 REDIMED LIIBUR
31
31 A
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.
Vice Admiral.
apt R.
th
ner
ly
of the
FL be EH
shore now
the naval
In/
rized.