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men to discharge it so we got troops on board and were sent back to Dover.
Then the following day we returned to Boulogne with all these high explosives on board, and I may say we had a very bad time. The enemy came over us in relays dropping bombs all round us. We took on board a number of nurses and other ratings, and got out of it not before time. If we had got bombed with this cargo on board no one would have been left to tell the tale. However, we arrived back in Dover, but the bombing did not end there. We had other two hours' excitement, then all was quiet. We got shifted over to the
Admiralty Pier in the forenoon and got our cargo discharged, and I may say we were all very well pleased to see the last of it.
On the 29th May 1940 we started the Dunkirk evacuations, and continued angle ads visumet emp with it until it fell into the enemies' hands. We had a lot of attacks from the air. They met us outside Dover and kept at us until we arrived at
Dunkirk. Then on our return journey from Dunkirk to Dover they kept us busy
SSE Llow OF thew wondering what was going to happen. However, we were very successful and managed to take all our troops back safely.
I may state that things got very hot over at Dunkirk. Every day we went with there the bombing got very severe, also they were shelling us from the shore batteries and it became quite common to see an aerial battle with bombs dropping aws all round and every ship in the Harbour firing with all their guns. The flow enemy was also shelling the Harbour and they had a very good range of it for they were dropping them very close for any of us to feel comfortable. I may
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say we got our troops on board and got out of it as quick as possible.
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On the 4th of June we were proceeding to Margate. The fog was very thick at times, which made us go at reduced speed. About 5.0 a.m. we sighted a
French Destroyer striking a magnetic mine. She almost sank immediately. She was taking refugees across. There were quite a number of women and children on board. We turned back and put our lifeboats out and went to their assistance. I am sure we picked up about one hundred of them; it was a pitiful sight to see so many people shouting for help and nothing more could be done. It was terrible to see the number we rescued. There was not a single one of them but had wounds of some sort. As for the serious cases it was terrible to see them lying all over the saloon and main deck, and we could do nothing for them. However, we made them as comfortable as possible and made for Margate after we saw there were no more survivors about. We arrived in
Margate and got doctors and first-aid men on board and had them dressed and removed to hospital. Seven of them died after coming on board.
On the 5th June 1940 we arrived in Dover from Margate and received orders to proceed to Southampton. We got coal and stores on board and sailed at
1.15 p.m. for Southampton. All went well during the trip round and we anchored off Nettley at 10.15 p.m. We lifted anchor on the 6th of June and proceeded into Southampton Docks. We lay there under steam awaiting orders until the 9th June, when we received orders to proceed to Greenock. The enemy bombers did not leave us alone there, for they came over us on two occasions, but they did not do much damage or stay very long.
We left Southampton at 1.42 p.m. for Greenock, and arrived in Greenock at
11.7 p.m., Custom House Quay, after a very good passage. I am very pleased to say there was nothing to report on the passage round.
I am very pleased to say that all the engine staff deserve all credit in the manner they carried out their respective duties during the anxious and hard time during the Dunkirk evacuation, etc.
(Signed) W. MacGregor.
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STORE TOTAL motal showed me a souvenir pencil with our ship's name on it - "KING GEORGE V" (one of those we sold in the ship), which he had bought last summer while on a trip to Staffa and Iona. He was so proud of it, and as I happened to have one or two on hand I gave his pals a present of them, and they were delighted and said they would show me them when they were on holiday and we were back on our own run again.
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We arrived back safely at Margate and were not long before we were on our way back again. We did several trips across to Dunkirk, and in spite of all the bombing and shelling we received, we always brought our complement of
"passengers" safely home. One trip, shortly before the final evacuation, going along "Hell's Lane" we had a good laugh at a remark made by one of the crew. We were being bombed by a Jerry at the time and one of his bombs
Ri dow landed very close to us. "By Gosh!" he said, "If that one had landed on us we would all have been blown into 'Maternity'".
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On our final trip back from Dunkirk we heard a heavy explosion astern of blos us, and looking back we saw a cloud of smoke. At once we put about to render or what assistance we could, as we knew that some ship had been blown up by a only mine. As we came nearer and the smoke had cleared away, the ship had gone, but the sea was covered with oil and pieces of wreckage and people's heads bobbing about. We had our life-boats out and manned. It was a gruesome task lifting the survivors out of the water as most of them were seriously injured. They
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included men and women; as far as I know we rescued about 69, including the of
Commander, but he died in one of our life-boats before we got back to our ship.
We carried them into our dining saloon as very few of them were able to walk, the majority suffering from broken limbs. Our saloon was like a hospital, and it was not a nice sight. However we did all we could to help the survivors until we were able to receive medical assistance. We broke up wooden boxes to make splints and tore up linen to make bandages, and those who were bleeding badly we made tourniquets, but they were all in a terrible mess with oil. Some of them had very little clothes on. We gave them blankets and made them tea and coffee and tried to make them as comfortable as we could, but unfortunately three of them died before we got to Margate.
When we got there we soon got medical assistance, and stretchers on board, and had them all removed to hospital. One of the survivors whom we picked up was suffering very much from shock and cold. We could not get him to stop shivering, so we put him on top of steam press in the pantry, but forgot to shut off the steam. Needless to say he did not stay long there - however, it stopped his shivering.
I never thought I would see the saloon of the "KING GEORGE V" turned into a first-aid station, but one never knows what is going to happen next, so we just have to take things as they come along and be prepared for almost anything.
got orders proceed to Southampton. After being a few days at Southampton
We to left Margate for Dover, but were only there for one day when we got six orders months to proceed to the Clyde, so here we are back to where we left nearly we hope sound, having completed a duty - shall I say, "well done" (at again, and ago, and I need not add that we are all glad to be back safe in the so). I will write you again and let you know how we are getting least, along, I
meantime wishing you all the best.
Yours sincerely,
(Signed) George L. Weir.

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Instructions came to proceed to Dunkirk with all speed via the short route; this necessitated passing about 3 miles off Calais, and then running parallel to the coast at a distance of about -2 miles. This coast, as far as Gravelines, was in Enemy hands. The weather was hazy, visibility 2 miles.
11.24 a.m.
We left Dover. Calais Green buoy was rounded at 0.37 p.m. and we turned into the swept channel, which was between 250-490 feet in width. Soon afterwards the
French Coast shewed through, and when approaching Gravelines a large French steamer was seen beached. Two or three objects resembling tanks were visible close to the stranded steamerthmuld To edd two edj to notting to bu0.57 pr.m. djiw 2.SW [10
An explosion occurred aft. Clouds of smoke were in the position of No.5 lifeboat on the poop. It was thought
Jqewthe poopyammunition had exploded, but this idea was soon qu expelled a few seconds later when a salvo of four shells
BU buffstraddled our stern, one scoring a direct hit on No. life boat. Course was altered away from the shore so as to present a smaller target. Before this was completed another gateshell scored bhituat the water line into the engine room, starboard side; several other shells fell all around us.
before asw When out of range, course was set again for Dunkirk.
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It was hopeless to carry on further, so I listed of the vessel, swinging out boats, etc., and so the vessel shaped course back to Dover via the medium route.
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Wreckage, and numerous craft of all kinds were passed plying between Dover and Dunkirk.
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When all the wourlded available were loaded the vessel proceeded to Newhaven via Dover where she discharged all her wounded.
On the passage, however, she ran over submerged wreckage, and it was necessary to examine the bottom of the "st. David" before allowing her to proceed to sea again.
On the morning of the 30th May, while at Newhaven it was discovered that Second Engineer Jamieson was missing from his vessel. Later he turnedup at Fishguard, parently suffering from loss of memory.
At about mid-day Captain Joy received a medical certificate from the Medical Officer in charge of his vessel, indicating that he has not fit tp proceed to sea, and early in the afternoon
Mr. Cardy, the Divisional Marine Manager of the Southern Railway at
Newhaven, informed me by telephone that Captain Joy had collapsed.
Chief Officer Mendus, then took command of the "st. David"
but unfortunateltly, the crew refused to proceed to sea without the aid of an escort or without the vessel being fitted with guns, which procedure, of course was out of the question, as she was a
Hospital Ship. No immediate action was taken by the Naval
Authorities, although it was suggested that the men be placed under arrest.
The next morning the men were mustered by Captain Mendus, and they then agreed to proceed as usual, the vessel leaving Newhaven at 9.2 a.m. and proceeding toDunkirk via Dover.
When nearing the French coast the vessel was subjected to heavy air attack, the bombs exploding so close to the vessel that the under-water explosion shook her severly, and by this time the navigation to Dunkirk was made much mo e difficult, apparently owing to more wrecks and the fact that Dunkirk was under a pall of smoke and fire.
At 8.15 a.m. on the 31st May the "st. David" arrived aff
Dunkirk Breakwater, but was signalled from the shore that she was not to enter for the time being; so Captain Mendus stood off with his vessel awaiting further orders.
During this time the vessel was again subjected to seven separate air attacks, on one occasion a magnetic mine fell so close ahead of the vessel, that it was necessary to reverse the Engines to avoid contact.
Twenty minutes later another mine blew up less than 100 feet ahead of the vessel, lifting her partially out of the water.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Sir,
With reference to your letter of the 7th August,
I note that it is the wish of the Ministry that there should be assembled all information regarding the part played by the
Merchant Navy in the evacuation of the B.E.F. from Dunkirk, and so far as this Company is concerned, I shall be willing to assist to the full in the provision of the necessary material.
I find, however, that reports from the Masters of the Southern Railway vessels engaged in the evacuation were submitted to the Flag Officer Commanding Dover, through the
P.S. T. 0., and possibly in the circumstances there will be no need to take further steps.
The matter has already been mentioned to Captain
Smith of the Ministry, but perhaps you will let me know if
I. can do anything more.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
E.7. E.7.Missenden Line
The Director of Sea Transport,
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square,
London, W.1.
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Purser the.D.McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to
The Chief Steward E.4.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F. Brown and wounded, there being no Doctor on board.
All the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to the rescued.

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Gentlemen,
I have to thank you for your letter WP/JWA of the 12th August, 1940, and to inform you that the
Department sees no objection to reports being obtained from the Masters of your two vessels which took part in the Dunkirk operations as the Masters and crews of
His Majesty's Transports are not subject to Kings
Regulations. The Department will accordingly await these reports with interest.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
(Sgd.) B. E. BELLAMY.
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Director of Sea Transport.
David Macbrayne, Ltd.,
44, Robertson Street,
GLASGOW, C.2.
Gun, by permission 01 the onler Engineer, with ellect on enemy planes.
The Chief Steward E.u.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F. Brown and
Purser D.D.McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
ALL the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to the rescued.

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Your letter of the 7th August has been received, and we have read with interest that it is proposed to assemble to the fullest all possible information regarding the part played by the Merchant Navy in the evacuation of the B.E.F. from Dunkirk.
Having regard to the purpose we are naturally gratified to be able to have recorded the fact that two of this Company's vessels were included in this wonderful display of seamanship.
However, our attention has been drawn to the fact that there is some reference in the King's Regulations that private records are not to be kept or given during the period of hostilities. Being apprehensive on this matter we should be glad of your guidance that in fulfilling your request we are not transgressing any such regulation - if such regulation is still in existence.
On hearing from you that we are free to allow such records to be taken and produced, we shall arrange forthwith with the masters of the two vessels concerned. Naturally we have every desire that the exploits of our two vessels should be included
The with those of others.
Yours faithfully
DAVID MACHRAYNE Asherch LIMITED,
General Manager.
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I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter M1/4474/17 of the 13th instant to and to say that at the moment only information regarding the ships which took part in the Dunkirk evacuation is being collected. If at a later date it is decided to collect information about the following operations, the Department will
7th instant addressed to be pleased to communicate with you again.
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The report from the Master of the
"PRAGUE" is awaited with interest.
the Master of the "PRAGUE"
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Your obedient Servant,
,and will forward this fers to the "PRAGUE" and the
(Sgd.) B. E. BELLAMY, nkrik but others of this nkirk, St. Valerie, Havre, m these places: I should
DIRECTOR OF SEA TRANSPORT.
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Dear Sir,
Your letter of the 7th instant addressed to this Company at 26, Glengall Road, Woodford Green has been passed to me for reply.
I am obtaining from the Master of the "PRAGUE"
evacuation report from Dunkirk up to the time she was beached at Deal, a cover ing the period his ship was engaged on the after being bombed by enemy aircraft, and will forward this to you in due course.
Your letter only refers to the "PRAGUE" and the evacuation of the B.E.F. from Dunkrik but others of this
Company's vessels were engaged at Dunkirk, St. Valerie, Havre,
Cherbourg etc. in the evacuation from these places: I should be glad to know if you would like the Masters' reports on these evacuations also.
Yours faithfully,
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The Chief Steward Onions, 2nd Steward J.F. Brown and
Purser D.D..Momahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
All the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to the rescued.

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Dear Sir,
Your Reference T.M.6213/40/STA.6.
With reference to yours as above, dated 7th August, in relation to service given by the Merchant Navy during the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk.
We wish to advise you that we have made contact with the
Master of our ship and that we hope to be in the position very shortly of sending you on the type of information which you require. You will no doubt note accordingly.
Yours faithfully,
Transport Manager.
un, by permission 01 the oniel Engineer, with ellect on enemy planes.
The Chief Steward E Onions, 2nd Steward J.F. Brown and
Purser D.D.Momahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
All the medical Supplies and other consumable stores of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to the rescued.

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your letter B/23 of the 8th instant and to thank you for the copy of the report of the
Master of the S.S. "LEVENWOOD" regarding the
DUNKIRK.
part his vessel took in the Dunkirk ipt of your letter of the 7th h copy of a letter we operations. S.S. 'LEVENWOOD"
in the evacuation of
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant, in letter the number he was able to the beach n conversation he states
1t was mostly British soldiers, the
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We had a very rough time
W.W. Constantine, Esq., with us that the letter
Joseph Constantine Steamship Line Ltd., lone in a very modest way.
York House,
MIDDLESBROUGH. 1", we manage this vessel g Co. Ltd., to whom we er in order that they may reply direct to you.
Yours faithfully,
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
Plane alboundays
JOSEPH CONSTANTINE STEAMSHIP LINE LTD.
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Gun, by permission 01 the Chiel Engineer, with ellect on enemy planes.
The Chief Steward Onions, 2nd Steward J.F.Brown and
Purser D.D.McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
All the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to the rescued.

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MIDDLESBROUGH.
LONDON, E.C.3.
CANADIAN OFFICE,
B/23
JOSEPH CONSTANTINE STEAMSHIP LINE LTD.
309, BOARD OF TRADE BUILDING,
MONTREAL,P.O.
8th August, 1940.
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The Director of Sea Transport,
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Dear Sir,
S.S. "LEVENWOOD" AT DUNKIRK.
We have to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 7th instant and enclose herewith copy of a letter we have received from the Master of our S.S. "LEVENWOOD"
concerning the part his vessel took in the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk.
He does not mention in the letter the number he was able to rescue from the beach but in conversation he states that it was approximately 100, mostly British soldiers, the remainder French. Captain Young also states that he is quite satisfied that the aeroplane mentioned in his letter was definitely shot down by the "IEVENWOOD's" twelve pounder gun, and crashed in flames on the sand dunes.
We know the Master and Crew had a very rough time at Dunkirk and think you will agree with us that the letter expresses the good work which was done in a very modest way.
With regard to the "CORINIA", we manage this vessel on behalf of the North West Shipping Co. Ltd., to whom we have forwarded a copy of your letter in order that they may reply direct to you.
Yours faithfully,
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
Plane alboundays
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The Chief Steward.4.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F.Brown and
Purser D.D. McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to the wounded, there being no Doctor on board.
ALL the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores of our Catering Department were used to give Medical Comfort to the rescued.

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Since being requisitioned I have been unable to get in touch with you to inform you of the position of the ship.
MEDIALS
I am loaded with military stores but owing to
NAMING recent events have been unable to get them discharged.
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I was ordered to Dunkirk to take part in the evacuation of the troops.
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In doing so I was ordered by the Naval authorities to run my ship on the beach, this I did and as there was a lack of small craft and a shortage of time I launched my lifeboats and with the help of all the crew embarked as many soldiers as possible.
I continued as long as possible although the soveme increasing surf was making it very difficult to get the lifeboat back to the ship again. As the tide was turning,
I was having difficulty in holding my ship in position, but seeing the soldiers standing waist deep in the water, I
encouraged my men to make one last trip to the beach. This they did, but unfortunately coming out through the surf the
AND boat was swamped. I managed to save all the men and also the boat, the boat gear was lost.
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I got the ship off the beach safely and have landed the troops in a home port.
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The crew worked splendidly, at times swimming to the boats with the soldiers.
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During the whole day we were heavily bombed, some
CANT XM falling close to the ship. In one raid there were over forty enemy planes over us bombing and machine-gunning, but
I am very pleased to report that we brought one enemy aeroplane
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down with our 12 pounder gun and that we were helpful in driving off raiders with our Bren and Lewis guns.
All the crew are uninjured.
received.
I am awaiting further orders from the D.S.T.O.
Yours faithfully,
Sgd. W.O. Young, Master.
P.S. One of the lifeboats was slightly damaged and I have effected temporary repairs by patching the side of the boat.
un, by permission 01 une onier Engineer, with ellect on enemy planes.
The Chief Steward E Onions, 2nd Steward J.F. Brown and
Purser D.D.McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
ALL the medical Supplies and other consumable stores of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to the rescued.

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ALL the Engineers aid excellent work at and we understand the 4th Engineer (A.M. Rivett) manned a Bren
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The Chief Steward E.4.Onions, 2nd Steward Brown and
Purser D.D.McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
ALL the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores of our Catering Department were used to give Medical Comfort to the rescued.

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All the Engineers aia excellent work at uneil
Gun, planes. by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on a Bren enemy and we understand the 4th Engineer (A.M. Rivett) manned
Purser the D.D.McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to
The Chief Steward 5.4.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F.Brown and wounded, there being no Doctor on board.
All the medical Supplies and other consumable stores of our Catering Department were used to give Medical Comfort to the rescued.

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All the Engineers aid excellent work at their and we understand the 4th Engineer (A.M. Rivett) manned a Bren
Gun, planes. by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on enemy
The Chief Steward E.u.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F.Brown and
Purser D.D.McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
ALL the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores of our Catering Department were used to give Medical Comfort to the rescued.

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Dear Sir,
S.S. "CLAN MACALISTER".
As instructed by Captain T.W. Young, Marine Super-
I beg to enclose my Report upon the circumstances you intendent, leading up to the loss of the above vessel which I hope will find in order.
Regretting very much the loss of such a fine ship with so many lives and trusting that this Report will not reflect unfavourably upon any of her crew.
I am, dear Sir,
Your obedient Servant, in
(sgd) R.W. Mackie,
Master.
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ALL the Engineers aia excellent work at peede and we understanu the 4th Engineer (A.M.Rivett) manned a Bren
Gun, by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on enemy planes.
The Chief Steward E.u.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F. Brown and
Purser D.D.Memahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
ALL the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores of our Catering Department were used to give Medical Comfort to the rescued.

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a Naval Officer came off with orders for Captain Cassidie and myself from the Admiralty. I was to proceed at once as near Dun-
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kirk as possible, there discharge the A.L.C., and their crews, and then it was suggested that I might make a rendezvous with Captain
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Cassidie where the boats, if damaged, could come and be repaired.
These were verbal orders. I was given a route through the
Downs to Dunkirk also the position of some dangrous wrecks. I
did not like proceeding in the dark through the Downs among those wrecks and so many ships at anchor without lights, and I told
Captain Cassidie that I should have had a pilot. The Naval Officer had departed by this time. I laid down on the Chart all the route and the wrecks and I told Captain Cassidie again that I did not like the job in the dark. He then said "If you don't like to go, Captain, give me a course to steer and put the boats in the water and I'll take them across". I felt that was a challenge to our ability, so started to heave up right away and was underweigh by l.a.m. on the 29th. I picked our way through the Downs, narrowly missing one of the wrecks to the westward of the Goodwin
Sands. At 3.30 a.m. we heard an S.O.S. -"Unknown steamer torpedoed at Kaempfe Bouy" and, as our route was to pass south of that buoy, I wanted to avoid the area and asked permission from a
Patrol Vessel to steer direct for Dunkirk across a "Forbidden to
Anchor" area, but he said "No". I spoke to Captain Cassidie and he/
All the Engineers dia excellent work at and we understand the 4th Engineer (A.M. Rivett) manned a Bren
Gun, by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on enemy planes.
The Chief Steward E.u.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F.Brown and
Purser D.D. McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
ALL the medical Supplies and other consumable stores of our Catering Department were used to give Medical Comfort to the rescued.

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he said "you can take me as close as you can, Captain, discharge
It my Craft and then go back home". At 4 a.m. the Naval ratings
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everything ready. We followed the track to Dunkirk East Roads and arrived at 9 a.m., and anchored about 5 cables west of No.6
Buoy in 7 fathoms and started to dicharge the Craft. A Destroyer came close and the Commander shouted "I want you about 2 miles further east, Captain, and you can drop the boats while under weigh". When I told this to Captain Cassidie, he said "No, No, carry on. I'll run the boats there quicker. I have told him so."
We finished unloading the Fore Deck and, while the men were stripping No.2 Hatch beams off, we started on the After-Deck. We had just lifted our first craft into the air when Destroyer D.54
dashed past at full speed and set up so much wash as to cause the shipmto roll so heavily that the men lost control of the guys and the craft swung violently from side to side with the crew on board.
The 2nd Officer then loweredthe craft down a little to try to get control of it but it damaged itself and the other one on deck, SO
they became unfit for service. Captain Cassidie left in the 3rd boat and his 2 Lieutenants in the 4th and 5th boats. That was the last I saw of them. We discharged the six sound draft, then asked a Destroyer which was closer inshore embarking troops if he had any fresh orders for me. He replied Carry out your original orders".
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All the Engineers aia excellent work at Their and we understand the 4th Engineer Rivett) manned a Bren
Gun, by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on enemy planes.
The Chief Steward Onions, 2nd Steward Brown and
Purser D.D.Memahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
ALL the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to the rescued.

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As I had no definite orders I asked if I could assist them by taking
VITTS Bne any more troops back, some having already come on board uninvited.
(By the time the 3rd boat was in the water the 1st boat was back your with troops from the beach.)
Then a signal was passed which we understood to be that
Destroyer D.16 would put his troops on our ship, then return for more, and I could sail thereafter. D.16 stopped ahead of us and then we received a signal to cancel previous orders and await further orders. D.16 then dashed off for home. I then shifted my anchorage a little further east, then I was told to stop, so dropped anchor just south of No.6 buoy, leaving a channel between our ship and the buoy.
About 3.45 p.m. an air raid was made over the ship and when it had passed we found our vessel on fire aft in No.5 hold, on deck and on the Gun Platform. No.5 Hatch beams had been cut and twisted. The combings burst out and the hatches all dropped below and were on fire. On the Port side there was a large hole in the deck, the plates being pushed downwards at the after end of the hatch abreast of the Tonnage opening, also another large hole in the wooden sheathed deck further aft and the Crews quarters were a mess of twisted beams and wreckage. On the Starboard side of the deck about the same distance aft, there was another hole where a bomb had penetrated the deck and burst, as the hatch combings/
ALL the Engineers aid excellent work at uneri and we understanu the 4th Engineer Rivett) manned a Bren
Gun, by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on enemy planes.
The Chief Steward E.w.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F.Brown and
Purser D.D.McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to the wounded, there being no Doctor on board.
ALL the medical Supplies and other consumable stores of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to the rescued.

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The combings on that side were full of holes and most of the dead didi were lying on that side as far as I could see. When we were seen to be on fire H.M.S. "Malcolm" came alongside and started taking the soldiers off and some of the crew that were injured.
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Two lines of hose were passed onboard and started playing into
No.5 Hold, but could not reach the Gun Platform which was alight.
The ship's hose was brought into use, but as the Deck Service
Pipe had been broken and holed in places, we did not get much pressure. While this was going on a Party were dumping the
Petrol out of the two damaged A.L.C. also the ammunition from around the Gun Platform. (The High Angled Gun Breech Block was seen to be wrenched off.) While the wounded and troops were being transferred to H.M.S. "Malcolm" some of the native crew had got onboard and the Commander intended to put them back on the ship, but the Aeroplanes were coming at us again so she cast off, her Commander giving me a new course to steer. We continued with the hose aft, but the fire soon gained on us, and, as we had to take cover again while the raid was on, it soon got a good hold.
Rifle ammunition was also popping off every few minutes, SO it became too dangerous togo near. When we found the Engines and shafting were alright and that the steering gear seemed to work I
decided to try to put to sea. We had no sooner started to heave away/
All the Engineers aia excellent work at wiell and we understand the 4th Engineer (A.M. Rivett) manned a Bren
Gun, by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on enemy planes.
The Chief Steward.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F. Brown and
Purser D.D. McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
All the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores of our Catering Department were used to give Medical Comfort to the rescued.

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sonth of away, when the Areoplanes came on us again and dropped bombs, one of which just missed the fore end of the bridge on the Port side, own stopped our Gyro Compass and shook the ship from stem to stern.
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The Chief Officer had left the windlass running and took oover one under the Forecastle Head. Whenthe Raiders had pa ssed, we tried our Telemotor but found that it was broken, so we stopped the windlass. I called the Engineers up and told them our position. It was hopeless to get aft to see if the Steam gear was intact for no one could stay aft and steer owing to the fire and there was the danger that our spare ammunition in the
Tonnage opening would explode at any moment. Just as I
suggested going aft (but was stopped by my Chief Officer) the first of the big shells went off.
As it then seemed to me that we could not get to sea and steer through the Sandbanks and that we seemed to be a ship marked for destruction by the enemy who were dive bombing at us frequently, we signalled a Destroyer which was embarking troops inshore from us that we wanted assistance. He did not answer but H.M.S, "Pangbourne" a Mine Sweeper, which was entering the
Roads came alongside and, when I told the Commander that the not
Telemotor was broken and that I could/get out clear, he agreed to take us on board. He pressed me to say that I wanted to abandon the vessel but I would notuse that word, SO the Commander said/
All the Engineers aia excellent work at unein and we understand the 4th Engineer (A.M.Rivett) manned a Bren
Gun, by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on enemy planes.
The Chief Steward E.4.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F.Brown and
Purser D.D.McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
All the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to the rescued.

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In the interests of the human beings left onboard, I
consented to this. The Chief and Fifth Engineers went below and and drew the fires as much as possible. The natives would not go down below a second time. We mustered the natives and found
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only 23 onboard, 8 of whom belonged to the Saloon, 8 were Engine
Room men and 7 were deck men, and there were also 12 European
Members of the crew.
When we left the vessel she was burning fiercely aft.
H.M.S. "Pangbourne" then proceeded closer inshore and embarked some troops, being subjected to several air raids in which a good many lives were lost and the ship herself holed, so she went out of action and proceeded homewards.
On the way we fell in with an Admiralty Trawler, the
"Gracie Fields" with troops onboard. She had been bombed and wished to be towed. We towed her for several hours but as they found she was sinking they took off the crew and abandoned her.
We reached Dover about 10 a.m., on 30th May, narrowly escaping from a Magnetic Mine off the South Goodwin Lightship.
17 Derby Street
Edinburgh. 3rd June, 1940.
(sgd)R.W.Mackie,
Master.
ALL the Engineers aid excellent work au and we understanu the 4th Engineer (A.M. Rivett) manned a Bren
Gun, by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on enemy planes.
The Chief Steward E.u.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F.Brown and
Purser D.D. McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
ALL the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores of our Catering Department were used to give Medical Comfort to the rescued.

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TELEGRAMS "ST TUDNO", LIVERPOOL.
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Gentlemen, of your ust I have letter to acknowledge the the the the receipt the
8th Liverpod. August, 1940.
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the of operations.
We I Your am, Gentient Servent,
E.F. from Dunkirk.
letter of the 7th instant, and in (Sgd.) B. E. Bellaray.
[uest we enclose copies of the of
Sea
Transport.
Director
Master and Officers our for
(Troop
Transport, ch took an active
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40, to th June last.
LIVERPOOL, add or these reports were to the Principal Sea Transport Officerat Dover
-- nis request in a letter dated 5th June last.
We shall be pleased to furnish any additional information that may be considered necessary.
The Liverpool & North Wales
Yours faithfully,
Steamship Company Limited.
T.E.Shew
Secretary.
All the Engineers aia excellent work au with and we understand the 4th Engineer (A.M. Rivett) manned a Bren
Gun, by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on enemy planes.
The Chief Steward E.4.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F. Brown and
Purser D.D.Mcmahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to the wounded, there being no Doctor on board.
ALL the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to the rescued.

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TELEPHONE 1653 CENTRAL.
TELEGRAMS "ST TUDNO", LIVERPOOL.
STEAMSHIP Co LIMITED
T.S. ST TUDNO.
T.S. SI SEIRIOL.
40, Chapel Street.
M. V. BI SILIO.
T.G. BREW, SECRETARY.
For
Liverpool,3.
TGB/CP.
8th August, 1940.
Your Ref.T.M.6213/40/S.T.A.6.
The Director of Sea Transport,
Ministry of Shipping,
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Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square,
London. W.1.
Dear Sir,
Evacuation of B.E.F. from Dunkirk.
We acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 7th instant, and in accordance with your request we enclose copies of the Reports received from the Master and Officers of our "St. Seiriol" (Troop Transport) which took an active part in the evacuation of Troops from Dunkirk. We also enclose copy of our letter to you of the 7th June last.
We would add that copies of these reports were furnished to the Principal Sea Transport Officerat Dover at his request in a letter dated 5th June last.
We shall be pleased to furnish any additional information that may be considered necessary.
Yours faithfully,
The Liverpool & North Wales
Steamship Company Limited.
T.E.Shew
Secretary.
All the Engineers aid excellent work au and we understanu the 4th Engineer (A.M.Rivett) manned a Bren
Gun, by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on enemy planes.
The Chief Steward E.u.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F. Brown and
Purser D.D.McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to the wounded, there being no Doctor on board.
All the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to the rescued.

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The Liverpool and North Wales Steamship Company Ltd.
40, Chapel Street,
Liverpool.1940.
7th June, 1940.
The Director of Sea Transport,
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley puare House,
Berkeley Suare,
London.W.1.
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Dear Sir,
H.M.P.S."St.Selriol"
We have now had an opportunity of interviewing the
Master (R.D.Dobb) and various members of the Crew of our steamer "St. Seiriol" on their exploits on the nights of 27th
May and 29th May when the vessel was ordered to proceed to
Dunkirk to assist in the evacuation of the B.E.F. from that
Port and we consider it our duty to the master and Crew to bring to the notice of the competent authority the exceptional courage, endurance and devotion to duty shown by the Master and
Crew on these two occasions.
We would respectfully araw your attention to the coolness and seamanship displayed by the Master on the night of the 20th May, under heavy Gunfire and Bombing by enemy aircraft, when he succeeded in taking his vessel to the Mole and was then ordered by S.T.O. to go to the beaches and try and get troops aboard by use of ships lifeboats, which he aid. He was then ordered to return to the Mole about midnight and embarked nearly
600 Troops.
On the night of 29th may he took his vessel well in shore and put the remaining lifeboat out to go to the beach, and also was successful in picking men from the water who were survivors from other ships which were sunk by enemy action and then brought his ship safely to Port with a complement of B.E.F.men despite intense air bombing.
We have no doubt Lieut McEwen R.N. who was on duty on board "St. Seirioi" on the 29th May will confirm this, and Captain
Dobb wishes to place on record his appreciation of the gailant work and assistance he received from Lieyt McEwen R.N.
No praise is too high for the gallantry of Captain Dobb in the opinion of my Directors.
We would also draw your attention to the good work undertaken and carried through by Chief Officer.McNamee who, in charge of a ship's lifeboat with two other member of the crew, helped a considerable number of B.E.F.men to get off the beaches, and also 2nd Officer B.Jones who under similar conditions was in work. charge of another of the ship's lifeboats and did similar good
All the Engineers aid excellent work at their posts and we understanu the 4th Engineer Rivett) manned a Bren
Gun, by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on enemy planes.
The Chief Steward Unions, 2nd Steward J.F.Brown and
Purser D.D.McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
All the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to the rescued.

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oceed to Admiraity Pier. We found out which Pier this was and
S all ships going in had gone stern first, we did the same. I
was standing on the Top Deck at the Stern and as we passed the other entrance the tide swept the vessel off its course. I could see we were going to hit the wall if he kept on and could not understand why the 2nd Officer aid not signal the Master, as I
could see he was on the wrong side of the bridge to see this wall and had probably forgotten about it. 1 ran along the Deck to tell him but it was too late. He made a second attempt to come in stern first, but this time the tide took him even more over towards the wall, so he came in head first quite easily and then turned.
After tying up they wanted to know who we were and what we had come in for. The Master spoke to other Captains who said his accident was nothing unusual and that he should have had a Pilot the first time. The Master telephonea the damage to Head uarters and they promised to examine it in half an hour. We filled up with Water and Oil and got, 1 think, some stores on board. Later on one of the officials who came down to give some orders was taken by the
Master and shown the damage and told that they had promised to send some one to inspect same. He made a note of it.
Friday 24th May. We took on the Canadian Mounted Police including about 80 Motor Cycles. Sailing cancelled.
Saturday 25th May. The Motor Cycles were disembarked and we received orders to go to the Downs. Whilst at Anchor a Captain and Sergeant joined the Ship and reported to the Master that he was to be the
Ship's Adjutant. I showed him round the ship and gathered his duties put him in command of any thing in connection with our Vessel and the Military.
Sunday 26th May. At Anchor in the Downs and still under orders for immediate sailing.
Monday 27 27th May. Orders to proceed to Dover when orders were given to proceed to Dunkirk. When the master asked for a Pilot he was to o Col TOUNK -nt want to take the vessel some one else would, but to to Dunki the msssel with a Pilot on board, which mashe received a warm reception.
ve Viing. DS. 1 was standing by the ve vessel the Massel
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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"