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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364	Log in to enlarge	4. 241 could and managed to get more than 150 off her. Most of these men were badly burned and some without clothes. AS we had no Doctor on board Mr. Onions was the man we had to fall back upon. My how that man worked, assisted by the few remaining of his Staff. AS we were so close to this burning ship we were'a good target for the numerous aeropianes. When we could see no more to be rescued from this boat we moved further away from the glow and nearer to the Shore and Pier. We got several boat loads from the shore and about 10.30 pm. after about 5a hours of this work we had orders to return. We all worked through the night giving what first aid we could but unfortunately two died. We also supplied Tea and what food and clothing we could. Yours faithfully. D.D.McMahon. Purser. "St.Seiriol"	Aid Boat Few

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4.
241
could and managed to get more than 150 off her. Most of these
men were badly burned and some without clothes. AS we had no
Doctor on board Mr. Onions was the man we had to fall back upon.
My how that man worked, assisted by the few remaining of his Staff.
AS we were so close to this burning ship we were'a good target for
the numerous aeropianes. When we could see no more to be rescued
from this boat we moved further away from the glow and nearer to
the Shore and Pier. We got several boat loads from the shore
and about 10.30 pm. after about 5a hours of this work we had
orders to return.
We all worked through the night giving what first aid we
could but unfortunately two died.
We also supplied Tea and what food and clothing we could.
Yours faithfully.
D.D.McMahon.
Purser.
"St.Seiriol"