TNA / MT 40 66

TNA MT 40 66

Collection details

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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308	Log in to enlarge	FOR BAX 478 118 183 -3- or no Ted 40 Briwo E.S.W Later another magnetic mine droped only four feet away from the starboard quarter, but, fortunately, this time did not explode. To revoceN The splashes from the sea fell on the deck of the vessel as she mine entered the water. Other mines were dropped, but the vessel Issuey 1008 apparantly avoided them all. At the same time the "St. David" was subjected to heavy machine gun fire. At 10.p.m. the "St. Andrew" backed out from Dunkirk and stignalle d FROM to the "St. David" but owing to the fires and smoke in background the Andrew's swinging at that time it was not possible to get ? the signal; so Captain Mendus went close in to Dunkirk and signal led ashore by morse and also hailed ashore by megaphone but receivedno reply. The town had been subjected to heavy bombardment by field guns and enemy aeroplanes again attached the "st. David" dropping paracgute flares to enable them to see their target more clearly. At about 1.0.p.m. on the 1st June Captain Mendus made one more attempt to get into Dunkirk but failed, and in the circumstances decided to return to Dover for further instructions. The vessel was continually worried by air craft on her return passage and she anchored off Dover at 6 a.m. that day feeling that her troubles were over for the time being. However half and hour later a terrific explosion occurred within 20 yeards of the Port Quarterm and it was subsequently discovered that the Port Engine Shaft and other machinery had received multiple damage and that the Compasses were more or less useless. Captain Mendus made contact with the Naval Authorities, who ordered him to Southampton for repairs, but owing to great diffcutuly in navigating his vessel during hazy weather and without proper compasses or aid to navigation, he did not arrive at that port until the next dau, the 2nd June. se g Captain Mendus would like to mention that during the time his vessel was at sea, and at Dunkirk, the Navigating and Engine- Room Officers, and Ratings, àlthough tired and weary, carried out their duties with great coolness and courage, particularly when loading wounded under fire in France. Yours faithfully, Sqd. J.D. Reid. W.J. Thomas Esq., CARDIFF wed g the Lid in of escort f the craft	Aid Cardiff St. Andrew Day Dover Reid Thomas

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FOR
BAX 478 118
183
-3-
or no Ted 40 Briwo E.S.W
Later another magnetic mine droped only four feet away from
the starboard quarter, but, fortunately, this time did not explode.
To revoceN
The splashes from the sea fell on the deck of the vessel as she
mine entered the water. Other mines were dropped, but the vessel
Issuey 1008
apparantly avoided them all. At the same time the "St. David" was
subjected to heavy machine gun fire.
At 10.p.m. the "St. Andrew" backed out from Dunkirk and stignalle d
FROM
to the "St. David" but owing to the fires and smoke in background
the Andrew's swinging at that time it was not possible to get
?
the signal; so Captain Mendus went close in to Dunkirk and signal led
ashore by morse and also hailed ashore by megaphone but receivedno
reply.
The town had been subjected to heavy bombardment by field guns
and enemy aeroplanes again attached the "st. David" dropping paracgute
flares to enable them to see their target more clearly.
At about 1.0.p.m. on the 1st June Captain Mendus made one more
attempt to get into Dunkirk but failed, and in the circumstances
decided to return to Dover for further instructions.
The vessel was continually worried by air craft on her return
passage and she anchored off Dover at 6 a.m. that day feeling that
her troubles were over for the time being.
However half and hour later a terrific explosion occurred within
20 yeards of the Port Quarterm and it was subsequently discovered
that the Port Engine Shaft and other machinery had received multiple
damage and that the Compasses were more or less useless.
Captain Mendus made contact with the Naval Authorities, who
ordered him to Southampton for repairs, but owing to great
diffcutuly in navigating his vessel during hazy weather and without
proper compasses or aid to navigation, he did not arrive at that
port until the next dau, the 2nd June.
se
g
Captain Mendus would like to mention that during the time
his vessel was at sea, and at Dunkirk, the Navigating and Engine-
Room Officers, and Ratings, àlthough tired and weary, carried out
their duties with great coolness and courage, particularly when
loading wounded under fire in France.
Yours faithfully,
Sqd. J.D. Reid.
W.J. Thomas Esq.,
CARDIFF
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Lid
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