TNA MT 40 66

with Drunkisk
8
file please Ptd
8th August, 1940. 1940
abost Margarets
71
on ingusts
110 Bexley Road 70
my
Evith Kent
Dear sir, reference to your letter, a letter
1/8/40
with pleasure in enclosing sent to letter which
I have to that previously by of vessel similar in respect of the previously. that the moments you "OCEAN ter COCK" at Dunkirk.
he s/y Sun XV
whi to Yours thi faithfully,
Yours tibury with
H. KEENE YSIDE
May.
as acuation of
Private Secretary.
made or on
Private ded with tro at the vist wlens troop and Captain A.V Mastin.
with to R
0
them safely back
Jul Sir as for as I am concerned that was U just a job of work, and I am pleased to he able to think that I was able to be ild of some service to my country.
6213 1401 request
Y
The master of Ing Gcean Cook

with Dunkisk
8
file please Ptd abs St Margarets
11
8th August, 1940.
410 Bexley Road my Erith Kent
Dear sir,
: 16/8/40
1940,
With reference to your letter letter which for
6th August, I have pleasure by the l vessel of the enclosing a letter signed to that
Semoments
-
in of Shipping similar
No
Minister which was forwarded to you previously.
the 5/y Sun XV
Yours faithfully,
Tilbury with d
May.
as took vacuation as bo made or
I 6 of the Private Secretary. 'oaded with
I stopped my ting and tow at the and of deing booked 2 Trawlers and & Government Lighters l with troo Captain J. Belton. time brong them safely back to emogate. But ser as for as I am concerned that was just a job of work, and I am pleased to he able to think that I was able to be ild of some service to my country.
6213/40, require
There
1
master of Ing Gcean Cock

n /
like 64
with Drunkisk
S
Glwards file please 11 Ptd
This Sir, is what condined abs St Margarets letter of Thanks was 110 Bexley Road 70
each Master He hystotowing to me being on my Evith Kent
1940.
I Sir been unable to obtain my letter which transferred from the % Sun XV to 06/8/40
is I James Francis Beltonlum XV which versel hawas Master of the 5/y Sun IV and at a moments hanotice I was asked to take charge of the 5/y Sun XV
Liwhich I did and the s/y Sun XV left Tilbury with talifeboats in tow for Ramsgate on 30rd May.
The 5/y Sun XV then took a part in the evacuation of the B.E.F from Dunkisk 3 Trips were made or on each of the return journeys although loaded with troops I stopped my tug and took in tow at the risk of being bombed & machinegunned, 2 Trawlers and 2 Government Lighters also crowded with troops and each time brought them safely back to Ramsgate. But Sir as for as I am concerned that was just a job of work, and I am pleased ild to he able to think that I was able to be of some service to my country.
a 6213 1401 results
Y
There and master of Ing Gcean Cock

S
Ptd
This Sir is what I feel concerned about a fine letter of b ongratulation d Thanks was issued to
70
each Master but owing to me being on my return transferred from the 5/3 Sun XV to the % Sun IV
1940,
I have been unable to obtain my letter which is now on board the s/s Sun XV which vessel has gone away for duration and the crew have decided to keep it on board. Theirfore
Sir as an officer of the Mercantile Marine I am taking the Liberty of asking you if it is possible that I might have another letter of b ongratulation + Thanks for myself which
I can assure you will he greatly heasured by me hoping that this meets with your kind approval I am Sins mine has been JYB-ellon
Yours Faithfully he forms
Master lld
Trusting you
& Obtige
6213 1401 result
There
States master of Ing Gcean Cock

Tm4324pl p a
Tugs:
Telephone Nos.:
SUNRISE "
ROYAL
Avail
II"
"SUNSHINE "
General
Office
6921
fo
N III "
"SUNFISH:
(4 lines)
Nig ar
JN IV "SUNBIRD "
Towage
5325
Sur
SUN V"
Office lines)
u
"SUN VI"
"SUN VII "
City Office:
"SUN VIII "
MANSION HOUSE
"SUN IX
GRAVESEND 66,
"SUN X"
Telegrams and Radio
"SUN XI"
Telegrams:
"SUN XII "
"SKIFFS, PHONE
"SUN XV"
LONDON "
S.S. CARINTHIA' 20,000 tons gross. Approaching King George V Dock. Towed by "SUN" Tugs
City Office:
COMMERCIAL SALE ROOMS
W. H. J. ALEXANDER, LTD.
ST. JOHN'S WHARF
WAPPING
24, MARK LANE, E.C.3
DIRECTORS: W. P. ALEXANDER. G. F. ALEXANDER. C.G. ALEXANDER
London, E.1 20th July 1940 19
The Minister of Shipping
Ministry of Shipping
Berkeley Square House W.1.
Sir,
We beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th instant, covering your letter to the Master and crew of our s.t. "SUN XII" engaged in the recent evacuation, which we have passed on to our Master and it is much appreciated.
We are, Sir,
Your obedient Servants
W. H. J. ALEXANDER LTD.
9.7.alumuncker
Director

Time
4342
e plpwpp
3
56
Telephone Nos.
im Tugs:
ROYAL
Ava
"SUNRISE"
General
6921
fo
Office
"SUNSHINE'
(4 lines)
NI
III" "SUNFISH"
Towage
5325
Sur
IV" "SUNBIRD"
Office lines)
JN V"
UN VI"
City Office:
SUN VII"
MANSION HOUSE 4.
"SUN VIII "
GRAVESEND 66, 19
"SUN IX"
Telegrams and Radio
'SUN X"
Telegrams:
"SUN XI"
"SKIFFS, PHONE,
"SUN XII "
LONDON
"SUN XV"
S.S. CARINTHIA" 20,000 tons gross. Approaching King George V Dock. Towed by "SUN" Tugs
City Office:
W.H.J. ALEXANDER,LTD.
ST. JOHN'S WHARF
COMMERCIAL SALE ROOMS
WAPPING
24, MARK LANE, E.C.3
DIRECTORS: W.P. ALEXANDER. G.F. ALEXANDER. C.G. ALEXANDER
London, E.1 21st June 1940 19
The Minister of Shipping,
Ministry of Shipping
Berkeley Square House W.1.
A
Right Honourable Sir,
X
We have to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the
19th instant, and thank you for letters addressed to the Masters of nine of our "SUN" tugs engaged in the recent evacuation of Dunkirk, which are much appreciated.
Our s.t."SUN XII", Master A.V.Mee, was also engaged;
we understand a letter was made out for this tug, B. R. Mastin Master. He was only on board temporarily as navigating master, and We shall be obliged if you will let us have a letter in the name of A. V. Mee, Master, he and the crew of the tug having been on board during the whole of the operations.
We are, Right Honourable Sir,
Yours faithfully
W. H. J. ALEXANDER LTD.
Director th er
"1
1y g
of the shore now the naval rized.
In/

ING
PART
VF ELS TAKING PART IN THE DUNKIR
QUA
Master
Owners.
Tug
SUN"
H. Cole x
W.H.J. Alexander & Co. Ltd
1019128
"SUN III"
F. Russell
X
do
"SUN IV"
C. ALexander
X
do
"SUN V
W. Mastin
X
do
"SUN VII"
G. Cawsey do
"SUN VIII"
S. Smith do
"SUX X"
W. Fothergill
Latter is. Gamern do
Stm Tommis Co.
SUN XI"
J. Lukes x
do
X.
"SUN XII"
(Mee) B. Mastin X Litter to Was washin, na)
do
Actician
"SUN XV"
mate,
J. Belton
X
do
XX08SAXX
XXXXXXXX
Elliot Steam Tug Co., Ltd
"CONTEST"
H. Bates x
/
"CHALLENGE"
C. Parker x
do or
"FOSSA"
G. Finch x
Gaselee & Son, Ltd.
"BETTY"
G. Leeks
X
do nsit rk's ials
"CRESTED COCK"
T. Hills
X
The Gamecock Steam Tow
"OCEAN COCK"
A.V. Mastin x
do my
WATERCOCK
W. Fothergill (This Tug went to do Dover only
FOREMOST 87"
J. Fryer
Managed by W. Watkins, Lt.
"FAIRPLAY ONE"
S. Wright & G. Finch do
(1084
"CERVIA"
W. Simmonds
William Watkins, td.
992,000
Gpt
"DORIA"
(REG
A. Mastin do
"FABIA"
F. Smith do
"GONDIA"
C. Pratt do
"HIBERNIA"
B. Youseman
X
do
"JAVA"
W. Jones
X
do
For
(Continued)