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LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
MINESWEEPING CRAFT.
ALCMARIA
JEANNIE MACINTOSH
RECERD
ARLEY
JOHN AND NORA
RELONZO
BOTANIC
JOHN CATTLING
RENASCENT
BROCK
LORD BARHAM
RESTRIVO
#
CALVI
LORD CAVAN
REWGA
CLYTHNESS
LORD COLLINGWOOD
RIG
CHICO (E.S.)
LORD GREY
SARAH HYDE
/
COMFORT
LORD HOOD
SARGASSO
CONIDAW
LORD INCHCAPE
SATURN
DORIENTA
LORD KEITH
SILVER DAWN
FEASIBLE
LORD MELCHETT
STARLIGHT RAYS
FIDGET
LORD RODNEY
STELLA RIGEL
FISHER BOY
LORD ST. VINCENT
STRATHELLIOTT
FYLDEA
MARE
STRIVE
GENIUS
MARETTA
SWIFT WING
GULA
#
NAUTILUS
TARANSAY
GULZAR
OLIVAE
THOMAS BARTLETT
INVERFORTH
OUR BAIRNS
THOMSONS
JACKETA
OVERFALLS
THREE KINGS
JACKEVE
POLLY JOHNSON
TWEENWAYS
UNICITY
A/S TRAWLERS.
ARGYLLSHIRE
KINGSTON ANDALUSITE
SPURS
BLACKBURN ROVERS
KINGSTON OLIVINE
STELLA DORADO
CAPE ARGONA
LADY PHILOMENA
THURINGIA
CAYTON WYKE
OLVINA
TOPAZE
GRIMSBY TOWN
ST. ACHILLEUS
WESTELLA
KINGSTON ALALITE
SAON
WOLVES
THAMES SPECIAL SERVICE SHIPS.
CRESTED EAGLE
GOLDEN EAGLE
ROYAL EAGLE
M.A/S.B's. M.T.B's. ETC.
D.C. MOTOR-BOAT
M. A/S. B. 10
M.T.B. 68
( ex "EXCELLENT")
M.T.B. 16
M.L. 100
M. A/S. B.6
M.T.B. 22
M.T.B. 102
M.A/S. B. 7
M.T.B. 67
M.T.B. 107
DOVER FLARD-BURNING DRIFTERS
BOY ROY
GOLDEN GIFT
PAXTON
EILEEN EMMA
GOLDEN SUNBEAM
SHIPMATES
FORECAST
LORD HOWARD
THE BOYS
GERVAIS RENTOUL
LORD HOWE
TORBAY II
GIRL GLADYS
MIDAS
UT PROSIM
GIRL PAMELA
NETSUKIS
YORKSHIRE LASS
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21st June, 1940.
DearMaia
You have perhaps seen in to-day's Press that I have written letters to the Masters of ships engaged in the recent operations off Dunkirk and Calais in order to express to them the Government's high appreciation of the courage and endurance displayed.
I have written to Chief Officer E. Irvine of the "Firth Fisher"
and asked him to convey the Government's appreciation to the surviving members of the ship's company, but I feel I cannot let the occasion pass without writing to you to express my profound sympathy in the great loss which you have suffered in the death of your husband, Captain J.O.Roberts in this action.
I hope you will be able to draw comfort from the thought that he was killed in action in the face of the enemy doing his duty to his country and his comrades.
YOURS SINCERELY,
I
Mrs. Roberts.
of the S.V. "ROYALTY". "ETHEL
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AUGUST, 1940
hill,
The Merchant Navy ine on-Tyne. 1940.
The Bulletin of the
AWARD
COMPUNITY
and the
BRITISH SHIP ADOPTION
MERCHANT NAVY'S
76
SOCIETY
COMFORT SERVICE
Editor: H. E. HANCOCK (Journal of Commerce and Shipping Telegraph).
he Broadcast
THIS is the first issue of our Bulletin the United States. There is hardly a single dealing with the activities of the item constituting our food and other ross, M.P.,
British Ship Adoption Society and the requirements for which we are not
Merchant Navy Comforts Service. It is dependent upon men of the Merchant hoped to publish the Bulletin monthly or as
Navy.
sting reading.
frequently as may be necessary, the object being to present to the schools which have
In these days, when censorship of news adopted merchant ships and the thousands is so strict and it is essential that no he Manager of of willing helpers who assist us so generinformation should be divulged which ously in supplying comforts for the men of would be of advantage to the enemy, the the Merchant Navy, a résumé of the work work of the Ship Adoption Society has ding work done which we are thus enabled to accomplish.
naturally been restricted, and it is not
Those who give so much of their time to possible for the masters and officers of the knitting garments or collecting comforts ships which have been adopted by the om Dunkirk, whi for our seamen would feel that their work schools to write letters so frequently as in and kindly thought were well rewarded the past respecting their activities or experiences.
if they could see the many letters of
I Shipping.
appreciation which we receive from the men
The use of the wireless installation who are so nobly carrying on the great is prohibited except when absolutely traditions of the sea.
necessary, in order that enemy submarines r to each of +
We are an island people, dependent upon or surface raiders shall be unable to gather the sea for the greater proportion of our information respecting any vessel's posifood supplies, and the raw materials of tion. Ships are being diverted from their industry, and, as Mr. Ronald Cross, regular trades. In one case only one
Minister of Shipping, has said, recent cable was received from a ship for over events have brought home to us perhaps six months and that was to say she had more than ever how great is the debt we arrived at her destination in a port in owe to the men of the Merchant Navy.
New Zealand. One other message was
They are risking their lives daily in order received by her owners and that was to that the British people and armed forces the effect that she would arrive in this shall be fed and the supplies which are country in 48 hours, but that the actual necessary for our armament factories berth and port of arrival would be advised brought from overseas.
by the Admiralty. Another master has told.
Those of us who are associated with us that during the whole of the time his shipping know and realise to the full our vessel was absent from this country only dependence upon ships and those who man three mails were received by the ship and them. We see this as we go through our each of these was from the British Ship daily meals. Our breakfast mainly comes
Adoption Society. But for this they would to us from overseas-bacon and eggs from have been without news from home
Canada and elsewhere, butter from farthroughout the whole time they were away.
away New Zealand, bread made of flour
It is hoped, however, from time to time from grain brought from the River Plate, to reproduce in the Bulletin some of the tea from the Far East, and sugar from letters we have received from our Merchant
Cuba, etc. For our clothing, wool is
Navy officers as well as interviews with brought to us from Australia, cotton from some of those who call at our headquarters.
4000
aiv.
and the tide was ebb, it being about 2½ hours after high water.
When I arrived in Dunkerque Roads there were a large number of other vessels in the vicinity, both large and small.
There was some confusion owing to the heavy bombardment from the shore and the activity of hostile aircraft.
Just after 11 p.m. I heard the sound of a heavy collision close to my vessel.
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VISIT
Teles and address, and if possible a message to our men of the Merchant Navy, and it
Ship value Adoption to Society and is touching to read the letters of thanks from seamen expressing their gratitude for
Her the younger generation.
THE
Majesty has
Journal the kindly thoughts which prompted the every comforts, month and
The
THE country gifts and to know that they are not been schools forgotten.
and Dunkirk good work, such as specially sent to which have These
More than ever before is the general public recognising the valiant work which is performed on their behalf by the men
Parcels which during the do not not not not not no arrive of the Merchant Navy. Amongst gifts which contain knitted garments.
___???___ THE [Reprinted from the an she of
Agents are the and with an ma CO Wi recently received was a parcel containing three pairs of trousers, which came with
Navy's comes Comfort to Service. the mill of the Merchan ports made with that Polish,Con a message asking that the pockets should not be disturbed. Inside each pocket was purchased and
Mr. underwear Cross saw which a shilling and a packet of cigarettes.
offices shops. of Merchant officers had the and sent just as evidently they
QUEEN'S PARCELS
the occasion the Society every visit have other beenforts THE is
When the Queen visited the headsentative of Mr.
the spoke to
Navy,aviedgetaken being organisation and organisation and
Merchant indication be of London wh quarters of the service she expressed her pleasure at the manner in which this with after three weeks spent out hospital steam tanker just sonal touch has been infused into the work perof the Society. Her Majesty is also of his a wounded leg suffered as theren
___???___ about The men seam the keenly interested in the work of the British very as aeroplanes. result The second mate was killed Nazi ship being bombed by a result a of this wanton attack.
by has bypport board, have East Coast THE
with of the the has what outfit could Within readiness an been to look every by
MERCHANT NAVY COMFORTS SERVICE
the THE the 50,000 brary Since organisations, of the wations, it some with- of the Society coasters Still the from
Badge for Willing Helpers
THE British Ship Adoption Society and the have decided, at the request of a large
Merchant Navy Comforts Service the badges.
that he will be pleased to accept one of number be of members, to issue a badge to has behalf of the Merchant Navy. A design on he has nothing but admiration for the
The Minister of Shipping has said that worn by those who are working been prepared which incorporates the and officers and men of the Merchant Navy
Merchant Navy official badge. This is reproduced on the first page of this constantly We show in the face of the for the courage and endurance they
Bulletin. It measures 1 1/16 in.
in one who takes such a sympathetic interest
Ministry of Shipping is presided over by are very happy to know that enemy. the diameter and can be worn either in the in white metal and enamel and costs buttonhole or as a brooch. It is made of to Mercantile Marine; and we are glad the welfare of the men of the shilling, manufacture. a little less than the cost one of include in this Bulletin a short very
The Minister of Shipping has of Mr. Cross's visit to the Merchant account Navy tions connection with the Defence Regulasidered in our proposal to issue this badge con-
Telegraph. Journal of Commerce and Shipping
Comforts Service, reprinted from The which provide, inter alia, that person shall supply to or make for no
From our Postbag:-
be so nearly resembling any such any badge a Government Department or by unauthorised person any badge authorised any
Please find 2s. 6d. from a
The Times copyright photograph
Navy Comforts."
who wishes she could do more poor for woman the informed us that the adoption of has calculated to deceive,' and he as to
We have collected 14d. in farthings for this design would not lead to infringement the of cigarettes our men. Can you purchase tobacco and regulation. Mr. Cross has indicated
If at a cheaper rate than
SO I will send you a cheque. we can a left The is Queen Admiral visits Sir Edward the Merchant Navy Comforts on the [" right Service Mr. Edmund girls' school.
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TELEPHONE
GENERAL MANAGERS OFFICE,
WATERLOO
H.XG. 1929/40.
5100
WATERLOO STATION, S.E.I.
12th August, 1940.
208
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.
Amaria TTO платта TTO TTO TM TATUO am TO Ra *seued 'unn
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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DAVID MACBRAYNE, Ltd.
44 ROBERTSON STREET
WP/JWA.
GLASGOW,
T.M.6213/40/S.T.A.6.
Your
Ref:
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209
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.
C>
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.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS,
MACBRAYNE. GLASGOW."
TELEPHONE: CENTRAL
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DAVID MACBRAYNE, Ltd.
12th August, 1940.
REFERENCE
44 ROBERTSON STREET,
To
Director of Sea Transport,
GLASGOW, C.2.
WP/JWA.
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
RECEIVED
Berkeley Square,
LONDON, W.1.
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Dear Sir, in
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.
the
Gun, by permission OI une onier Engineer, Will CII eirect on enemy planes.
The Chief Steward Onions, 2nd Steward J.F.Brown and
Purser 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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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.
oodford Green has been
The report from the Master of the
"PRAGUE" is awaited with interest.
the Master of the "PRAGUE"
I am, Sir,
P was engaged on the me she was beached at Deal,
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.
e Masters' reports on
The Marine The Supervintendent,
London and North Eastern Railway,
Liverpool Street Station, lly,
E.C. 2.
if am
MARINE SUPERINTENDENT:
to Prote un, by permission OI the onier Engineer, WI on ellect 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 used to give Medical Comfort to the rescued.

PTAIN R. DAVIS
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The Director of Sea Transport
RECEIVED
Ministry of Shipping,
18
Berkeley Sgu re House,
Berkeley Square.
London ". 1.
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,
Roam
MARINE SUPERINTENDENT:
un, by permission 01 une oner Engineer, with ellect on enemy planes.
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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COASTAL SHIPPING DEPARTMENT.
6 JOHN'S PLACE.
LEITH, 13th August 19⁴⁰.
The Director of Sea Transport,
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square,
LONDON, W.I.
REGISTRY 8
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.

CONSTANTINE LINE
TELEGRAMS:
CONSTANT MIDDLESBROUGH
UNE & S
TELEPHONE 3445
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YORK HOUSE,
MIDDLESBROUGH.
11th August, 1940.
8th August, 1940.
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Sir, zz
215
I have to acknowledge the receipt of
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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
He lso mentioned states in that his he letter is
'VENWOOD's" twelve pounder
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Director of Sea Transport. and dunes.
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.
ll
Come antime
DIRECTOR
his Danis
10/8
(W.W. CONSTANTINE)
ENCLOSURE
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.

CONSTANTINE LINE
TELEGRAMS:
JOSEPH CONSTANTINGTEAMSCO L!! LINE LTD
CONSTANT MIDDLESBROUGH
TELEPHONE 3445
LONDON OFFICE.
YORK HOUSE,
JOSEPH CONSTANTINE & SONS,(LONDON) LTD.
BALTIC EXCHANGE BUILDINGS,
19-21, BURY STREET,
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.
Ref. No. T.M. 6213/40/S.T.A.6.
RECEIVED
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The Director of Sea Transport,
10
AUG 1940
Ministry of Shipping,
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LONDON, W.1.
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
JOSEPH CONSTANTINE STEAMSHIP LINE LTD.
ll
W.W.Comeantine Come antime
DIRECTOR
his Danis
10/8
(W.W. CONSTANTINE)
ENCLOSURE
un, planes. by permission OI the onier Engineer, with ellect on enemy
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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Messrs. J. Constantine S.S. Line Ltd.
Salvage
Committee
Dear Sirs,
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.
CLSO SUPERIES)
I was ordered to Dunkirk to take part in the evacuation of the troops.
VALLAGE
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.
weart
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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.
STOCK or
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NOPES
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
TAX
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
Gun, by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on enemy planes.
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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and report by the Master of the S.S.
MACALISTER" regarding the Dunkirk operations.
ter of
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant, copy of the Master
(Sgd.) B. E. BELLAMY.
General Manager, Director of Sea Yours Transport.
The & co., Ltd.,
LTD.
Basingstoke, Hants.
She ford mager
Encl.
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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T.M.6213/40/S.T.A.6
8th August. 1940.
W.G. Hynard, Esq.,
Director of Sea Transport,
Ministry of Shipping,
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219
LONDON. W.1.
Dear Sir,
We are in receipt of your letter of yesterday and now have pleasure in enclosing copy of letter and report received by the writer from the Master of "CLAN MACALISTER".
Yours faithfully, per pro CAYZER
Encl.
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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Trinity,
Edinburgh. 6.
3rd June, 1940.
F. Bedford Esq.
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Tylney Hall,
Rotherwick,
Basingstoke, HANTS.
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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Encl.l.
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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REPORT OF LOSS OF S.S. "CLAN MACALISTER" BY ENEMY
ACTION ON 29th MAY 1940 AT EAST DUNKIRK ROADS.
Dosa
I beg to report that this vessel arrived at Southampton about 8.30 a.m. on the 27th May 1940. Loading of Army Landing
Craft (A.L.C.) commencedat 1 p.m., and finished at 6 p.m. after there had been loaded:-
2 Boats on No. 2 Shelter Deck Hatches.
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Upper Deck Hatches.
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Port Side, Upper Deck.
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Starboard Side, Upper Deck.
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After Deck at No.4 Hatch also a quantity of Petrol and Lubricating Oil for the said Craft which was stowed abreast of the fore rigging on both sides.
During the course of the day rough accommodation was rigged up by shore labour for the 45 Naval ratings with their small arms, ammunition and stores in No.5 Shelter Deck and accommodation was found in the officers' quarters for Captain Cassidie, R.N., and
2 Lieutenants, R.N.V.R., who were in charge of the A.L.C.
At 3 p.m. I was called to the Naval Control Office and given a route to the Downs where I vas to close the Examination
Vessel for further orders. We left Southampton at 6.30 p.m., and arrived at the Examination Vessel in the Downs about 8.30 a.m. on
28th May and asked for orders. The Examination Officer said he would go inshore and signal for orders for us. About midnight a/
All the Engineers aia excellent work at uneil 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 did 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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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
CANADA
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
DEPARTMENT
nerty started filling up their Craft with Petrol and Stores and getting
LISBO
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".
As/s/
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.
grom
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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said "Well, temporarily abandoned".
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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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TELEPHONE 1653 CENTRAL.
S.T.A.6.
TELEGRAMS "ST TUDNO", LIVERPOOL.
229
40, Chapel Street
Gentlemen, of your ust I have letter to acknowledge the the the the receipt the
8th Liverpod. August, 1940.
8th THE of
230
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
The Liverpoof & Morth Ltd., irk. We also
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,
230
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.