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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.

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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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THEREOF
51
COPY.
H.M.H.C. "st.Julien",
OUTS
Newhaven, as
13th June, 1940.
GREATE
175
D.G. Hoppins Esq.,
Weymouth Quay.
100%
Dear Sir,
TOTAL
I beg to report the following incidents which took place while the above was engaged as a Hospital Carrier.
We left Southampton on the 23rd May and proceeded to Dover for orders: on arrival we received orders to anchor in the Downs.
On the 24th we received orders to proceed to Dunkirk and when close to the Inner locks Dunkirk Harbour the ship was heavily bombed, bombs falling a matter of 20 feet away.
Fortunately the tide was low and apart from a shaking, the vessel was not damaged. As no people could be seen, I
hailed French Soldiers and asked where we had to berth, but things began to get hot, so I decided to back out and return to Dover. I counted 17 planes sowing destruction.
On arrival off Dover, I reported the incident to the examination boat and after a lapse of 2 hours I received orders to proceed to Dunkirk, "St. Andrew" following and Air escort provided. This was done without incident. On arrival, Crew assisted in loading patients and leaving, as the "St.Andrew" had no charts for the particular route,
I laid off and waited for her. On our return journey, when off Calais West we were shelled by Shore Batteries, the shells falling over us, the elevation being slightly too high. I sent a message to South Foreland and was answered.
We were ordered to Newhaven and landed Patients. The
Green Lights and Red Cross were plainly exhibited.
Temporary 3rd Officer Rowlands left on account of vessel not being armed.
25th. Left Newhaven and anchored in the Downs.
26th. Received orders to proceed to Dunkirk in company with the Andrew". When off Dyck Light Vessel Ualais, we met the "Maid of Orleans", and firing from Shore Batteries began on the three ships, and as it was not possible to pass this place without serious risk of damage, as I was in the lead
I swung round, and zigzagging the whole time until out of range, incident. I returned by an unauthorised route and reported the
27th. We left the Downs, receiving orders to proceed to
Dunkirk. Not having a Chart we followed the Helier", ed
"Royal Daffodil", and "St.Andrew" following in the rear. We et were attacked by bombs and aerial torpedoes when off
Middlekirk Bank Buoy. These fell very close to the ship of but no damage was done. When we arrived off Dunkirk it con was absolutely impossible to enter on account of the bombing th by relays. Even to remain in the vicinity as we were told af we were a good target, so all ships returned to the Downs.
28th. At anchor.
Boat Maid of Orleans Newhaven Royal Daffodil St. Andrew Dover Green Light May West

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THEREOF
51
COPY.
H.M.H.C. "st.Julien",
OUTS
Newhaven,
as
13th June, 1940.
GREATE
175
D.G. Hoppins Esq.,
Weymouth Quay.
100%
Dear Sir,
TOTAL
I beg to report the following incidents which took
place while the above was engaged as a Hospital Carrier.
We left Southampton on the 23rd May and proceeded
to Dover for orders: on arrival we received orders to
anchor in the Downs.
On the 24th we received orders to proceed to Dunkirk
and when close to the Inner locks Dunkirk Harbour the ship
was heavily bombed, bombs falling a matter of 20 feet away.
Fortunately the tide was low and apart from a shaking, the
vessel was not damaged. As no people could be seen, I
hailed French Soldiers and asked where we had to berth, but
things began to get hot, so I decided to back out and return
to Dover. I counted 17 planes sowing destruction.
On arrival off Dover, I reported the incident to the
examination boat and after a lapse of 2 hours I received
orders to proceed to Dunkirk, "St. Andrew" following and Air
escort provided. This was done without incident. On
arrival, Crew assisted in loading patients and leaving, as
the "St.Andrew" had no charts for the particular route,
I laid off and waited for her. On our return journey, when
off Calais West we were shelled by Shore Batteries, the
shells falling over us, the elevation being slightly too
high. I sent a message to South Foreland and was answered.
We were ordered to Newhaven and landed Patients. The
Green Lights and Red Cross were plainly exhibited.
Temporary 3rd Officer Rowlands left on account of vessel
not being armed.
25th. Left Newhaven and anchored in the Downs.
26th. Received orders to proceed to Dunkirk in company with
the Andrew". When off Dyck Light Vessel Ualais, we met
the "Maid of Orleans", and firing from Shore Batteries began
on the three ships, and as it was not possible to pass this
place without serious risk of damage, as I was in the lead
I swung round, and zigzagging the whole time until out of
range, incident. I returned by an unauthorised route and reported the
27th. We left the Downs, receiving orders to proceed to
Dunkirk. Not having a Chart we followed the Helier",
ed
"Royal Daffodil", and "St.Andrew" following in the rear. We
et
were attacked by bombs and aerial torpedoes when off
Middlekirk Bank Buoy. These fell very close to the ship
of
but no damage was done. When we arrived off Dunkirk it
con
was absolutely impossible to enter on account of the bombing
th
by relays. Even to remain in the vicinity as we were told
af
we were a good target, so all ships returned to the Downs.
28th. At anchor.