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Copy No. 134
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Ship or Establishment to which it is issued without the express permission of the Commanding Officer.
" RED LIST "
(MINOR WAR VESSELS IN
HOME WATERS)
(Corrected to 4 p.m. 7th July, 1940)
OPERATIONS DIVISION
NAVAL STAFF
ADMIRALTY
8th July, 1940

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CONFIDENTIAL
ACCOUNTING BASES.
This book is the property of H.M. Government. Its contents are not to be communicated, either directly or indirectly to the Press, or to any person not holding an official position in H.M. Service. It is to be destroyed
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate by fire on receipt of new copy.
their accounting base as shown below.]
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
Page
NOTE.-The programmes and prospective movements contained herein are
1.
Bacchante
25
32.
Pembroke IV
17
liable to alteration at short notice, and no executive action should be
2.
Badger
13
33.
Proserpine
28,29
taken thereon until confirmation has been obtained from the Admiralty.
3.
Beaver I
16
34.
Pyramus
30
4.
Beaver II
16
35.
Racer
7
5.
Boscawen
9
36.
Skirmisher
4
6.
Calliope
23
37.
Spartiate
18
7.
Caroline
7
38.
Torch
6
8.
Claverhouse
20, 21
39.
Unicorn II
22
ABBREVIATIONS.
9.
Clio
6
40.
Vernon
8
Before Name of Ship.
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
41.
Victory I
8
C = Chatham Crew.
11.
Defiance
2
42.
Victory II
8
D = Devonport Crew.
12.
Dolphin
Submarine School,
43.
Victory III
8
Portsmouth
P = Portsmouth Crew.
44.
Watchful
15
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
45.
Wildfire
12
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
After Name of Ship.
46.
Woolwich
28
15.
Eaglet
5
A = Fitted with asdics.
47.
Lochinvar
20
16.
Elfin a = Partially fitted with asdics.
Blyth
48.
Orlando
18
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
17.
Excellent
Gunnery School,
49.
Rooke
20
Portsmouth
C = D.C. equipment only.
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
18.
Fervent
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
11
19.
Flora
26
51.
Nimrod
19
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
20.
Forte
2
52.
Trelawney
27
x/s = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
21.
Fortitude
19
53.
Nile
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
22.
Forward
9
54.
St. Angelo
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
23.
Fox
27
55.
Cormorant
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
24.
Lucifer
3
56.
Stag
X/LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertible to Oropesa.
L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
25.
Lynx
10
57.
Sultan
P.L.
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
26.
Mentor
27
58.
Tamar
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
27.
Venon II
8
59.
Edinburgh
Castle
XN/4.B = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
28.
Osprey
Portland
60.
Lucia f.o. = Fitting out.
29.
Paragon
24
61.
Pursuivant
20 kw. = Fitted with 20-kw. generators.
30
Pembroke I
17
62.
Minos
14A
22 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw. generators.
30 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw. generators.
31.
Pembroke II
17
63,
Nemo
14A
35 kw. = Fitted with 35-kw. generators.
(1) = Special complement.
NOTE.-In order to keep the information in respect of accounting bases up to date
Naval Authorities concerned are requested to report all initial allocations to accounting bases and any subsequent changes that may be made. Corrections, etc., should arrive by
Saturday in each week.
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Copy No. 134
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" RED LIST "
(MINOR WAR VESSELS IN
HOME WATERS)
(Corrected to 4 p.m. 7th April, 1940)
OPERATIONS DIVISION
NAVAL STAFF
ADMIRALTY
8th April, 1940

INDEX OF HEADINGS.
CONTENTS:
Pages
Pages
2-7 Western Approaches Command (Plymouth,
28-30 Orkneys and Shetlands (Scapa, Kirkwall,
Falmouth, Swansea, Barry, Cardiff,
Lerwick, Sullom Voe).
Penarth, Port Talbot, Milford Haven,
Birkenhead, Fleetwood, Holyhead,
31-34 Auxiliary A/S Vessels. Summaries of
Barrow, Belfast, Larne).
Striking Forces and Groups.
8-9A Portsmouth Command (Portsmouth,
Portland, Newhaven).
35-35A M/S Vessels requisitioned and fitting out,
10-11 Dover Command (Dover, Ramsgate).
with Double L Sweeps but not yet allocated.
12-17A Nore Command (Chatham, Sheerness,
Thames and Medway, Harwich,
36 Oropesa, Dan-laying and C.C. Vessels
Brightlingsea, Lowestoft, Yarmouth, fitting out.
Grimsby, Hull, London).
18-27 Rosyth Command (Greenock, Ardrossan,
36A-36c Vessels fitting out for various Services.
Campbeltown, Rosyth, Port Edgar,
Leith, Granton, Dundee, Tyne,
37 Boom Vessels requisitioned and fitting
.Shields, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Blyth, out. Rescue Tugs-Summary of.
Aberdeen, Peterhead, Invergordon,
Aultbea, Port Z.A., Stornoway, Oban).
38 Index.
DISTRIBUTION.
(One copy unless otherwise stated.)
First Lord.
F.O.S.V.P.
C.O., H.M.S. Greenwich."
First Sea Lord.
(2) Hydrographer.
Commodore i/c, Sheerness.
Second Sea Lord.
(2) K.S.P.
(6) Commodore Patrol Service,
Controller.
(20) M. (and for I.P.).
Lowestoft.
Controller, Deputy.
(3) M.D.G.
Deputy Naval Store Officer,
Fourth Sea Lord.
(2) M.F.
H.M. Compass Observatory,
Fifth Sea Lord.
N.
Slough.
V.C.N.S.
(2) N.L.
F.O.C., North Atlantic.
, Secretary to.
Officer-in-Charge, W/T Room.
F.O.C., Orkneys and Shetlands.
A.C.N.S.
P.D.G.
All B.A.Os.
241
A.C.N.S. (H).
P.M.
All F.Os. i/c, at Home.
Naval Secretary.
(1) Press Section.
All N.Os. i/c, at Home.
(2) N.A. to 2nd Sea Lord.
(6) War Registry.
F.O.N.P.C.
"
(Air).
S.D.G.
Naval Canteen Service,
E.A.P.
S.F.
N.A.A.F.I.
(3) A.C.R.
Sub-War Registry.
Naval Representative,
(2) A.T.X.
Cabinet Office.
Australia House.
Central Copying Branch.
Chart Supplies Division.
(4) C.-in-C., Home Fleet.
(2) Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
Park Royal.
(2) C.-in-C., Mediterranean.
Depôt, Royal Victoria Yard,
(2) C.-in-C., Nore.
Deptford, S.E.S.
C.C.R.T.
(3) C.-in-C., Western Approaches.
Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
(5) C.S.A.S.
C.S.O. to C.N.S.
30
(4) C.-in-C., Portsmouth.
Depôt, Coventry.
(3) C.W.
(3) C.-in-C., Rosyth.
Naval Store Officer, Invergordon.
(2) D.A.S.
A.S., Chatham.
N.O. i/c N. Shields.
A.S., Devonport.
Rear-Admiral,
(4) D.A/S.W.
D.C.D.
A.S., Portsmouth.
Battle Cruiser Squadron.
D.C.Q.
Captain, H.M. Navigation
Rear-Admiral (D), H.F.
(3) D.E.E.
School, Portsmouth.
R.A., Scapa.
D.E.W.D.
Captain, H.M. Signal School,
(2) Vice-Admiral (S).
(4) D.M.S.
Portsmouth.
R.A.(O) A.C.H.Q., Plymouth.
(4) D.N.A.
(2) Captain, A/S.
(2) R.N. Air Station, Donibristle.
(4) D.N.C.
Captain i/c, Harwich.
R.N. Air Station, Ford.
(2) D.N.E.
Captain i/c, Port Edgar.
R.N. Air Station, Lee-on-Solent.
(11) D.N.I. (7 extra for B.N.L.Os.).
Captain of Dockyard, Chatham.
R.N. Air Station, Worthy Down.
(5) D.N.O.
Captain of Dockyard,
R.N. Aux. Hosp., Kingseat.
D.N.R.
Devonport.
S.A.S.O., Rochester.
(12) D.O.D.
Captain of Dockyard,
R.N. War Comforts Committee.
D. of C.
Portsmouth.
S.D.G. Portsmouth.
(6) D. of D.
Chief of Staff to C.-in-C.,
S.N.S.O., Plymouth.
D. of L.D.
Rosyth.
S.N.S.O., Portsmouth.
D. of N.
(6) Commodore, Chatham.
211
Superintending Naval Store
(4) D. of P.
(3) Commodore, Devonport.
Officer, Chatham.
(7) D. of S.
(5) Commodore, Portsmouth.
(2) V.A.N.P.
D. of S.T.
C.O., H.M.S. Excellent."
Vice-Admiral,
(2) D. of V.
C.O., H.M.S. Osprey."
1st Cruiser Squadron.
(7) D.P.S.
C.O., H.M.S. St. George."
Vice-Admiral,
(5) D.P.T.S.
C.O., H.M.S. St. Vincent."
2nd Cruiser Squadron.
(3) D.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. Wildflower."
V.A., 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(4) D.T.M.
C.O., H.M.S. Lynx."
R.A. 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(2) D.T.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. " Boscawen."
Vice-Admiral, Dover.
E.F.O.
(2) C.O., H.M.S. Vernon."
Vice-Admiral, Malta.
(2) E.-in-C.
C.O., H.M.S. Nimrod."
Boom Defence Depôt, Rosyth.
about 300
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ACCOUNTING BASES.
rikby fire on receipt of new copy.
ith
NOTE.-The programmes and prospective movements contained herein are be
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume liable to alteration at short notice, and no executive action should t.
their accounting base as shown below.]
taken thereon until confirmation has been obtained from the Admiralty.
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
P
1.
Bacchante
25
24.
Lucifer
2.
Badger
13
25.
Lynx
1
3.
Beaver I
16
26.
Mentor
:
27
4.
Beaver II
16
27.
Venon II
8
ABBREVIATIONS.
5.
Boscawen
9
48.
Orlando
18
Before Name of Ship.
6.
Calliope
23
28.
Osprey
Portland
C = Chatham Crew.
7.
Caroline
7
29.
Paragon
..
24
D = Devonport Crew.
8.
Claverhouse
20, 21
30.
Pembroke I
17
P = Portsmouth Crew.
9.
Clio
6
31.
Pembroke II
17
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
32.
Pembroke IV
17
After Name of Ship.
11.
Defiance
2
33.
Proserpine
28, 29
A = Fitted with asdics.
12.
Dolphin
Portsmouth
34.
Pyramus
30
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
35.
Racer
7
..
c = D.C. equipment only.
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
36.
Skirmisher
4
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
15.
Eaglet
5
37.
Spartiate
18
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
16.
Elfin
Portsmouth
38.
Torch
6
X = Operates, Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
17.
Excellent
Portsmouth
39.
Unicorn II
22
X/S = Operates, Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
18.
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
Fervent
11
40.
Vernon
8
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
19.
Flora
26
41.
Victory I
8
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
20.
Forte
2
42.
Victory II
8
X/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep.
21.
Fortitude
19
43.
Victory III
8
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
22.
Forward
9
44.
Watchful
14, 15
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
XN/4.B = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
23.
Fox
27
45.
Wildffre
12
f.o. = Fitting out.
47.
Lockinvar
20
46.
Woolwich
28
20 kw. = Fitted with 20-kw. generators.
22 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw. generators.
30 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw. generators.
NOTE.-In order to keep the information in respect of accounting bases up to date
35 kw. = Fitted with 35-kw. generators.
Naval Authorities concerned are requested to report all initial allocations to accounting
(1) = Special complement.
bases and any subsequent changes that may be made. Corrections; etc., should arrive by
Saturday in each week.
(C37441)

INDEX OF HEADINGS.
CONTENTS:
Page
Page
2 Western Approaches Command (Plymouth,
Falmouth, Swansea, Barry, Milford Haven,
28 Orkneys and Shetlands (Scapa, Kirkwall,
Lerwick, Sullom Voe).
Birkenhead, Fleetwood, Holyhead,
Barrow, Belfast, Larne, Campbeltown).
31 Auxiliary A/S Vessels. Summaries of Strik-
8 Portsmouth Command (Portsmouth, Porting Forces and Groups.
land, Newhaven).
10 Dover Command (Dover, Ramsgate).
35 M/S Vessels requisitioned and fitting out, with
12 Nore Command (Chatham, Sheerness, Thames
Double L Sweeps but not yet allocated.
and Medway, Harwich, Brightlingsea,
Lowestoft, Yarmouth, Grimsby, Hull,
London).
37 Boom Vessels requisitioned and fitting out.
Rescue Tugs-Summary of.
18 Rosyth Command (Greenock, Ardrossan,
Rosyth, Port Edgar, Leith, Granton,
Dundee, Tyne, N. Shields, Sunderland,
38 Ships building.
Hartlepool, Blyth, Aberdeen, Peterhead,
Invergordon, Port A, Stornoway).
42 Index.
DISTRIBUTION.
(One copy unless otherwise stated.)
First Lord.
(2) E.-in-C.
(2) C.O., H.M.S. Vernon."
First Sea Lord.
F.O.S.V.P.
C.O., H.M.S. Greenwich."
Second Sea Lord.
(2) Hydrographer.
Commodore i/c, Sheerness.
Controller.
K.S.P.
Deputy Naval Store Officer
Controller, Deputy.
(20) M. (and for I.P.).
H.M. Compass Observatory,
Fourth Sea Lord.
Fifth Sea Lord.
(3) M.D.G.
Slough.
(2) M.F.
F.O.C., North Atlantic.
D.C.N.S.
N.
F.O.C., Orkneys and Shetlands.
Secretary to.
(2) N.L.
All B.A.Os.
A.C.N.S.
Naval Secretary.
Officer-in-Charge, W/T Room.
All F.Os. i/c, at Home.
P.D.G.
All N.Os. i/c, at Home.
(2) N.A. to 2nd Sea Lord.
P.M.
F.O.N.P.C.
"
"
(Air).
(1) Press Section.
Minister for the Co-ordination of
E.A.P.
Defence.
(3) A.C.R.
(6) War Registry.
Naval Canteen Service,
S.D.G.
(2) A.T.X.
N.A.A.F.I.
S.F.
Central Copying Branch.
Naval Representative,
Chart Supplies Division.
Sub-War Registry.
Australia House.
Park Royal.
(4) C.-in-C., Home Fleet.
(2) C.-in-C., Mediterranean.
(2) Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
(5) C.S.A.S.
(2) C.-in-C., Nore.
Depôt, Royal Victoria Yard,
C.S.O. to C.N.S.
(3) C.-in-C., Western Approaches.
Deptford, S.E.8.
(3) C.W.
(4) C.-in-C., Portsmouth.
Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
(4) D.A/S.W.
(3) C.-in-C., Rosyth.
Depôt, Coventry.
D.C.D.
A.S., Chatham.
Naval Store Officer, Invergordon.
(3) D.E.E.
A.S., Devonport.
Rear-Admiral,
D.E.W.D.
A.S., Portsmouth.
Battle Cruiser Squadron.
(2) D.M.S.
Captain, H.M. Navigation
Rear-Admiral (D), H.F.
(4) D.N.A.
School, Portsmouth.
R.A., Scapa.
(4) D.N.C.
Captain, H.M. Signal School,
(2) Rear-Admiral (S).
(2) D.N.E.
Portsmouth.
R.A.(O) A.C.H.Q., Plymouth.
(11) D.N.I. (7 extra for B.N.L.Os.).
(2) Captain, A/S.
(2) R.N. Air Station, Donibristle.
(5) D.N.O.
Captain i/c, Harwich.
R.N. Air Station, Ford.
D.N.R.
Captain i/c, Port Edgar.
R.N. Air Station, Lee-on-Solent.
(12) D.O.D.
Captain of Dockyard, Chatham.
R.N. Air Station, Worthy Down.
D. of C.
Captain of Dockyard,
S.A.S.O., Rochester.
(6) D. of D.
Devonport.
R.N. War Comforts Committee.
D. of L.D.
Captain of Dockyard,
S.D.G. Portsmouth.
D. of N.
Portsmouth.
S.N.S.O., Plymouth.
(4) D. of P.
Chief of Staff to C.-in-C.,
S.N.S.O., Portsmouth.
Rosyth.
Superintending Naval Store
(7) D. of S.
D. of S.T.
(6) Commodore, Chatham.
Officer, Chatham.
(4) D. of T.D.
(3) Commodore, Devonport.
(2) V.A.N.P.
(2) D. of V.
(5) Commodore, Portsmouth.
Vice-Admiral,
C.O., H.M.S. Excellent."
1st Cruiser Squadron.
(7) D.P.S.
C.O., H.M.S. Osprey."
Vice-Admiral,
D.P.T.S.
C.O., H.M.S. " St. George."
2nd Cruiser Squadron.
(3) D.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. St. Vincent."
V.A., 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(4) D.T.M.
C.O., H.M.S. Wildflower."
Vice-Admiral, Dover.
D.T.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. Lynx."
Vice-Admiral, Malta.
E.F.O.
C.O., H.M.S. Boscawen."
Boom Defence Depôt, Rosyth.
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WESTERN APPROACHES COMMAND
WESTERN APPROACHES COMMAND-continued.
(CARDIFF AREA.)
(PLYMOUTH AREA.)
PLYMOUTH-continued.
SWANSEA.
PLYMOUTH.
Harbour Defence Patrol Craft.
SWANSEA-continued.
Base Ship-Defiance.
[11] Black Arrow
Plymouth.
Base Ship-Lucifer.
M/S Trawlers-contd.
20th A/S Group (Trawlers).
[11] Boyne Water
[15] Alexander Scott
Swansea.
[21] Lord Stanhope f.o. Irvine.
x/s D
[11] Carraig D
-
-
AD
[24] Courtier X/L D
f.o. London.
[21] Lord Snowden AD
Plymouth.
[11] Dahinda II
[24] Damito X/L D
Swansea.
[21] Lord Stamp A D
[11] Duenna
-
-
Plymouth.
[24] Erimo X/L D
[21] Lord Stonehaven f.o. London.
AD
[11] Harpada
-
-
[15] Harry Melling
Swansea.
x/s D
[11] Siren
-
f.o. Southampton.
[24] Joseph Button
Swansea.
37th AS Group (Trawlers).
x/s D
[11] Susannah Jane
Plymouth.
17th A/S Group (Trawlers).
[24] Lephreto X/L D
Swansea.
[33] British Guiana AD
[24] Lord Wakefield A
[83] British Honduras
Plymouth
Boom Defence Vessel.
[15] Red Gauntlet
Swansea.
(S.O.)
AD
[14] Dunnet x/s D
-
Plymouth.
[24] Bedfordshire A
[24] Cambridgeshire A
Swansea.
MS Trawlers.
FALMOUTH.
[24] Kirkella A
Group 52.
Base ship-Forte.
[24] Warwick Deeping
[11] Dorinda XD
Plymouth.
83rd A/S Group (Yachts).
A
[11] Brecon Castle
[14] P Maid Marion AD
Falmouth.
Falmouth.
M/S Drifters.
X/SD
[11] Radnor Castle
[14] P Viva II A
Plymouth.
f.o. Liverpool. Date uncertain.
[24] Alcor x/m
-
-
X/S D
[11] Ragian Castle XD
Plymouth.
M/S Trawlers.
[24] Kathleen x/M
-
Swansea.
Group 53.
[24] One Accord X/M
[11] Hatana X
-
Swansea.
M/S Trawler (Ungrouped).
[24] Paramount x/M
[11] Green Howard X
Defective winch.
Plymouth.
D Eden X
Plymouth. Scrapping
86th A/S Group (Yachts).
Deferred.
M/S Drifters.
[24] C Anna Marie C
Swansea.
1st Mine Recovery Flotilla.
[20] Fisher Boy
[24] D Rhodora A
-
Swansea.
M/S Drifters.
[20] Fidget
Grimsby.
[11] Glen Heather X/M
-
[3] D Hiniesta A
Falmouth f.o. Grimsby. Date uncertain.
[11] Merbreeze X/M
(Paid off.)
Falmouth
[18] Jacketa
[24] D Oracle A
-
f.o. Southampton. Completes
[11] Salpa
Plymouth.
end April.
Harbour Defence Patrol Craft.
[20] Lord Cavan
-
Falmouth.
[24] Hanyards
-
[20] Silver Dawn
Swansea.
[24] Rose Marie
Small Dan-laying Trawler.
[II] Elk
Swansea.
[43] Bystander
Echo Sounding Yacht (attached 1st M.R.F.).
Grimsby.
[14] Comet A
Special Service Trawlers.
[43] Albany
Harbour Defence Patrol Craft.
Plymouth.
Falmouth.
Manor A D.
Plymouth.
Ecila f.o. Falmouth.
M/S Trawlers.
Nirvana f.o. Southampton.
[24] Akita X
D/F Calibration Yacht.
BARRY.
[14] Ceto
Contraband Control Service.
[24] Muroto X
,
[20] D Sappho A D
Base Guardships.
Swansea.
87th A/S Group (Yachts).
[24] Stour X
Falmouth.
-
[43] C Migrante A
f.o. Southampton. Date un-
Magnetic Ships.
D Kiloran AD
[24] Tranio X
certain.
Falmouth.
-
Andelle
[24] D Zaza A D
Swansea.
Corburn
[36] Marauder
Rescue Tugs.
(C37441)
2
[20] Salvonia
Milford.
-
-
Falmouth.

6
7
WESTERN APPROACHES COMMAND-continued.
(LIVERPOOL AREA-continued.)
WESTERN APPROACHES COMMAND-continued.
(BELFAST AREA.)
BARROW.
HOLYHEAD.
BELFAST.
LARNE.
Base Ship-Clio.
Base Ship-Torch
Base Ship-Caroline.
Base Ship-Racer.
1st M A/S Boat Flotilla.
35th A/S Group (Trawlers).
M/S Trawlers.
[35] Paynter A
[28]
No.
(S.O.)
[28]
M
A/SB
No.
Holyhead.
M/S Drifters.
[35] Lord Hailsham AD
Larne.
[28] M A/SB No.
[6] Boy John S
-
Clyde.
[35] Victrix A D
-
[6] Eloquent S
-
Barrow.
[6] Rime S -
M/S Drifters.
M/S Trawlers.
[7] Gloamin S
-
Belfast.
[15] Tehana X
Liverpool.
[7] Harvest Reaper S-
Belfast.
Attached M/S Trawler.
[7] Jewel S - -
Belfast.
[35] Sir John Lister XD
Larne.
Harbour - Defence Patrol Craft.
Cysne II
-
-
Milford Haven. Repairs. Date uncertain.
[9] Quest F - -
Barrow.
Verity -
f.o. Gosport.
Harbour Defence Patrol Craft.
M/S Trawlers.
[7] Duchess of Down
[7] May II F
-
-
[7] Reaper F
-
-
Belfast.
[7] Sceptre F
-
-
M/S Drifters.
[7] Surly F
-
-
CAMPBELTOWN.
A/S Base Ship-[28] Nimrod.
Rescue Tug.
S/S Englishman Campbeltown.

12
NORE COMMAND.
13
(THE NORE AREA.)
NORE COMMAND-continued.
SHEERNESS.
THE NORE AREA.
HARWICH-continued
LONDON.
Base Ship.-Wildfire.
SHEERNESS-continued.
M/S Trawlers.
Base Ship-Pembroke.
Base Ship.-St. Tudno.
Ba
M/S Drifters.
Group 4.
M/S Craft.
M/S Yachts.
[45] Boy Allen M/S
[2] Corenna X
London. Repairs. Completes
New Prince of Wales I
Sheerness.
22 kw.
Sheerness.
22 November.
[45] Aronia D
[2
Britannia I
(Captain M/S).
Sheerness. Repairs. Date un-
[40] P Berberis x/s D
Harwich.
-
-
[45] Devon County M/S
[45] Sylph
Rochester. certain. Refit. Date un-
22 kw.
certain.
[44] Stella Leonis X
Ipswich. Degaussing. Date
[2
Girl Pat
-
(Fast Motor Boat)
[45] Forerunner M/S
uncertain.
22 kw.
[2] Flemming X D
Harwich.
[:
Echo Sounding Yacht.
Sheerness.
Echo Sounding Yacht.
[45] Go Ahead M/S
[:
Myris
[43] Alouette II
-
-
f.o. Southampton.
22 kw.
-
[45] Lichen x/m
Sheerness. Repairs. Date un-
[
Paddle Minesweeper.
certain.
Group 5.
City of Rochester
Chatham. Future under con-
[45] Monarda X/M
[2] Stella Rigel x
THAMES AND MEDWAY.
sideration.
[45] Plumer M/S
Sheerness.
Harwich.
22 kw.
[2] Waveflower X
Harbour Defence Patrol Craft.
M/S Trawlers.
[43] Aisha
[45] Tilly Duff x/M D
Harwich.
-
-
f.o. Southampton.
Group 2.
[2] Lord Melchett X D
Ipswich.
[43] Amalfi
.
[45] Vernal x/M D
Sheerness.
f.o. Southampton.
[45] C Myrtle X D XN/HB
Sheerness.
[2] William Wesney X
Harwich.
[45] Amulree
Sheerness.
[45] Welcome Home M/S
Sheerness. Repairs. Date un-
[45] C Larch X D
Sheerness.
22 kw.
certain.
[45] Caleta
-
Sheerness.
[45] C Tamarisk XD
Sheerness.
[48] Caterina f.o. Gosport.
[45] Pyrope X D
Clorinde
Sheerness.
f.o. Southampton.
Group 6.
45 Glala
-
Sheerness.
Group 3.
[40] Colne x/s D
[45] Bernard Shaw X D
Harwich.
Majesta f.o. Cowes.
Sheerness.
[2] River Clyde X
[43] Chrystobel II
[45] Milford Prince x D
HARWICH AREA.
f.o. Southampton.
Sheerness.
[45] Ma Joie II
Sheerness.
[45] Edwardian X D
Sheerness.
HARWICH.
[45] Tilburyness X
Sheerness.
Boom Defence Vessel.
Base Ship.-Badger.
M/S Trawlers (Ungrouped).
[45] Loch Laggan
M/S Trawlers (Ungrouped).
[45] Arctic Hunter
[2] Arkwright x
Sheerness.
Yarmouth.
Mooring Lighter.
X/L D
[45] Asama X/L
Cape Melville X
[45] Sparsholt
Sheerness.
M/S Yachts.
[45] Grampion X
Yarmouth.
[2] Boy Pat
Approved suitable for Dan-
[2] Clythness X/L D
Grimsby. Allocated to Har-
Examination Vessels.
[35] James Lay X
(Cdre. M/S)
laying.
wich.
[45] Danube III
Lowestoft. certain. Repairs. Date un-
[2] Cordela X/L D
-
Sheerness,
[45] Milford Princess
[2] London Pride
Harwich.
Harwich.
45 Danube V
Yarmouth.
(Fast Motor Boat)
[2] Earl Kitchener
[45] Milford Queen X
XD
X/L D
[45] Danube VI
Sheerness. certain. Repairs. Date un-
Yarmouth.
[45] Nogi X
[2] Suma X D
Lowestoft. Repairs. Date
[45] Keverne
Yarmouth.
uncertain.
Sheerness.
[45] Norse X/L D
Danlaying Vessels.
[45] St. Katherine
Sheerness. Repairs. Completes
[45] Solon X D
10 April.
[2] Madeline
-
Yarmouth.
Harwich.
[45] St. Melante X/L D
[2] Oakland
Balloon Barrage Drifters.
Sheerness.
Boy Scout.
M/S Tugs.
Carry On.
Ex Fortis.
Citron.
George Inverugie. & Albert.
Marinus.
Magnetic Ships.
[2] Scythe S
Comely Bank.
[45] Corfield
Constant Hope.
Kiddawdry.
Our Newspray. Kate.
45 Bushwood
Clyde.
Sheerness.
Paddle Minesweepers.
[2] Slogan S
Harwich.
Elsie and Nellie.
Lavinia L.
Triumph. Rose Emma.
12th Minesweeping Flotilla.
[45] Golden Eagle D
Special Service Vessels.
[2] Souvenir S
Young Alfred.
[43] C Queen Empress x
Harwich.
Royal Eagle
Sheerness. (Allocated to Irvine
(S.O.)
f.o. for Chatham. conversion Completes to A/S vessel.)
[43] C Oriole x
I
Portsmouth.
CHATHAM.
M/S Trawler.
Crested Eagle
9 April.
[2] P Duchess of Fife
Lowestoft. Repairs. Date
Magnetic Ships.
C Foyle f.o. Chatham.
XD
uncertain.
Chatham. uncertain. Reboilering. Date
20 April.
Completes
Harwich.
[2] P Borde
-
Sheerness. Repairs. Date un-
[2] C Marmion X
certain (about 2 weeks).
Three
Magnetic Aircraft.
[2] C Waverley X
Lowestoft. Refit. Date un-
[2] Springdale
Chatham.
-
Manston certain.

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person be not holding an official position It is to be destroyed
ACCOUNTING BASES.
NOTE.-The programmes and prospective and movements contained herein
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate liable to alteration at short notice, has been no executive action should are be their accounting base as shown below.]
taken thereon until confirmation obtained from the Admiralty.
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
1.
Bacchante
H.M.S.
Page
25
26.
Mentor
2.
Badger
27
13
27.
Venon II
3.
Beaver I
:
8
16
28.
Osprey
Beaver II
:
Portland
4.
16
29.
Paragon
24
5.
Boscawen
9
30.
Pembroke I'
17
ABBREVIATIONS.
6.
Calliope
23
31.
Pembroke II
17
7.
Caroline
Before Name of Ship.
7
32.
Pembroke IV
17
8.
Claverhouse
C = Chatham Crew.
20,21
33.
Proserpine
:
28,29
9.
Clio
D = Devonport Crew.
6
34.
Pyramus
30
10.
P = Portsmouth Crew.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
35.
Racer
:
7
11.
Defiance
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
2
36.
Skirmisher
4
12.
Dolphin
Portsmouth
37.
Spartiate
18
After Name of Ship.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
38.
Torch
:
6
A = Fitted with asdics.
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
39.
Unicorn II
22
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
15.
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
Eaglet
5
40.
Vernon
:
8
16.
Elfin
Portsmouth
41.
Victory I
8
C = D.C. equipment only.
17.
Excellent
Portsmouth
42.
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
Victory II
8
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
18.
Fervent
11
43.
Victory III
8
X = Operates, Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
19.
Flora
26
44.
Watchful
:
14, 15
X/S S = Operates, Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
20.
Forte
2
45.
Wildfire
:
12
= Fitted to tow skid only.
21.
Fortitude
19
46.
Woolwich
28
:
X/M X/A = = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
22.
Forward
9
47.
Lochinvar
:
20
X/LL Fitted to operate Double A
23.
Fox
27
48.
Orlando
18
LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double sweep. L Oropesa.
24.
Lucifer
3
49.
Rooke
20
E/S = = Fitted Fitted with to carry and tow Double L sweep sweep and but NOT convertable convertible to to Oropesa.
Lynx
10
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
25.
35 30 22 XN/4.B 20 T/W kw. f.o. kw. kw. kw. = = = = = = = Fitting Fitted Fitted Fitted Fitted Fitted with with with with with out. 30-kw. 22-kw. 20-kw. Taut Bow Echo Defence Wire Sounding. generators. generators. Gear.
NOTE.-In order to keep the information in respect of accounting bases up to date
Gear appropriate to class.
Naval Authorities concerned are requested to report all initial allocations to accounting bases and any subsequent changes that may be made. Corrections, etc., should arrive by
Saturday in each week.
(1) II Special Fitted with complement. 35-kw. generators. generators.
(C37846)

18
17A
NORE COMMAND-continued.
ROSYTH COMMAND.
(HUMBER AREA)-continued.
(CLYDE AREA.)
(Base Ship Spartiate carries account of (i) Flag Officer, Glasgow, his staff and all administra-
HULL.
tive staff on Clyde (excluding Greenock to Ardrossan); (ii) Officers and men standing by
GRIMSBY-continued.
ships building on the Clyde.)
Fishing Protection Trawler.
Boom Defence Vessels.
GREENOCK.
Examination Service.
[3] Syrian
-
- I Rosyth.
[48] Isle of May
-
-
-
Base Ship-Orlando.
Hannen -
Grimsby.
[48] Loch Aline -
-
[48] Rona
-
-
Greenock.
-
-
[48] Ben - - -
Boom Defence Gate Trawlers.
[48] Wee Cumbrae -
-
-
Grimsby.
Tenders to Destroyers.
-
-
Countess Betty -
Tiger
}
Greenock.
-
-
Harbour Defence Patrol Craft.
[48] Barra
-
-
[48] Carraig - -
[48] Cordelia II
,
Greenock.
[48] Melora
-
[48] Rezala
-
-
Magnetic Ship.
[24] Andelle
-
-
Greenock.
[48] 333 - - -
Boom Defence Tenders.
[48] Bluebell
-
,
}
Greenock.
[48] Hawthornbank -
Drifters.
[48] Burnhaven
-
[48] Hopeful
}
Greenock.
-
-
Boom Defence Vessels.
[48] Barbarian A
-
[48] Barfield
-
-
[48] Barmouth -
-
[48] Jennet - -
[48] Punnet
-
-
Danish Motor Fishing Vessels.
Greenock.
A. Haestrop
-
[48] Scotia II -
-
Ventsyssel -
-
[48] Florence Brierly -
Erna - -
Greenock.
[48] Stalberg
-
-
Tonny - -
[48] Barwick
-
-
Marie
-
-
[48] Cuirass
-
-

INDEX OF HEADINGS.
CONTENTS:
Pages
Pages
2-7 Western Approaches Command (Plymouth, Falmouth, Swansea, Barry,
28-30 Orkneys and Shetlands (Scapa, Kirkwall,
Milford Haven, Birkenhead, Fleetwood,
Lerwick, Sullom Voe).
Holyhead, Barrow, Belfast, Larne).
31-34 Auxiliary A/S Vessels. Summaries of
8-9 Portsmouth Command (Portsmouth,
Striking Forces and Groups.
Portland, Newhaven).
10-11 Dover Command (Dover, Ramsgate).
35-35A M/S Vessels requisitioned and fitting out, with Double L Sweeps but not yet
12-17 Nore Command (Chatham, Sheerness, allocated.
Thames and Medway, Harwich,
Brightlingsea, Lowestoft, Yarmouth,
36 Oropesa, Dan-laying and C.C. Vessels
Grimsby, Hull, London).
fitting out.
18-27 Rosyth Command (Greenock, Ardrossan,
36A-36B Vessels fitting out for various Services.
Campbeltown, Rosyth, Port Edgar,
Leith, Granton, Dundee, Tyne,
37 Boom Vessels requisitioned and fitting
.Shields, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Blyth, out. Rescue Tugs-Summary of.
Aberdeen, Peterhead, Invergordon,
Aultbea, Port Z.A., Stornoway, Oban).
38 Index.
DISTRIBUTION.
(One copy unless otherwise stated.)
First Lord.
F.O.S.V.P.
C.O., H.M.S. Greenwich."
First Sea Lord.
(2) Hydrographer.
Commodore i/c, Sheerness.
Second Sea Lord.
(2) K.S.P.
(6) Commodore Patrol Service,
Controller.
(20) M. (and for I.P.).
Lowestoft.
Controller, Deputy.
(3) M.D.G.
Deputy Naval Store Officer,
Fourth Sea Lord.
(2) M.F.
H.M. Compass Observatory,
Fifth Sea Lord.
N.
Slough.
V.C.N.S.
(2) N.L.
F.O.C., North Atlantic.
Secretary to.
Officer-in-Charge, W/T Room.
F.O.C., Orkneys and Shetlands.
A.C.N.S.
P.D.G.
All B.A.Os.
Naval Secretary.
P.M.
All F.Os. i/c, at Home.
(2) N.A. to 2nd Sea Lord.
(1) Press Section.
All N.Os. i/c, at Home.
(Air).
(6) War Registry.
F.O.N.P.C.
E.A.P.
S.D.G.
Naval Canteen Service,
(3) A.C.R.
S.F.
N.A.A.F.I.
(2) A.T.X.
Sub-War Registry.
Naval Representative,
Central Copying Branch.
Cabinet Office.
Australia House.
Chart Supplies Division.
(4) C.-in-C., Home Fleet.
(2) Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
Park Royal.
(2) C.-in-C., Mediterranean.
Depôt, Royal Victoria Yard,
C.C.R.T.
(2) C.-in-C., Nore.
Deptford, S.E.S.
(5) C.S.A.S.
(3) C.-in-C., Western Approaches.
Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
C.S.O. to C.N.S.
(4) C.-in-C., Portsmouth.
Depôt, Coventry.
(3) C.W.
(3) C.-in-C., Rosyth.
Naval Store Officer, Invergordon.
(2) D.A.S.
A.S., Chatham.
Rear-Admiral,
(4) D.A/S.W.
A.S., Devonport.
Battle Cruiser Squadron.
D.C.D.
A.S., Portsmouth.
Rear-Admiral (D), H.F.
(3) D.E.E.
Captain, H.M. Navigation
R.A., Scapa.
D.E.W.D.
School, Portsmouth.
(2) Vice-Admiral (S).
(4) D.M.S.
Captain, H.M. Signal School,
R.A.(O) A.C.H.Q., Plymouth.
(4) D.N.A.
Portsmouth.
(2) R.N. Air Station, Donibristle.
(4) D.N.C.
(2) Captain, A/S.
R.N. Air Station, Ford.
(2) D.N.E.
Captain i/c, Harwich.
R.N. Air Station, Lee-on-Solent.
(11) D.N.I. (7 extra for B.N.L.Os.).
Captain i/c, Port Edgar.
R.N. Air Station, Worthy Down.
(5) D.N.O.
Captain of Dockyard, Chatham.
R.N. Aux. Hosp., Kingseat.
D.N.R.
Captain of Dockyard,
S.A.S.O., Rochester.
(12) D.O.D.
Devonport.
R.N. War Comforts Committee.
D. of C.
Captain of Dockyard,
S.D.G. Portsmouth.
Portsmouth.
S.N.S.O., Plymouth.
(6) D. of D.
D. of L.D.
Chief of Staff to C.-in-C.,
S.N.S.O., Portsmouth.
Rosyth.
Superintending Naval Store
D. of N.
(6) Commodore, Chatham.
Officer, Chatham.
(4) D. of P.
(7) D. of S.
(3) Commodore, Devonport.
(2) V.A.N.P.
D, of S.T.
(5) Commodore, Portsmouth.
Vice-Admiral,
C.O., H.M.S. Excellent."
1st Cruiser Squadron.
(2) D. of V.
C.O., H.M.S. Osprey."
Vice-Admiral,
(7) D.P.S.
C.O., H.M.S. " St. George."
2nd Cruiser Squadron.
(5) D.P.T.S.
(3) D.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. St. Vincent."
V.A., 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(4) D.T.M.
C.O., H.M.S. " Wildflower."
R.A. 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(2) D.T.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. Lynx."
Vice-Admiral, Dover.
C.O., H.M.S. Boscawen."
Vice-Admiral, Malta.
E.F.O.
(2) E.-in-C.
(2) C.O., H.M.S. " Vernon."
Boom Defence Depôt, Rosyth.
B
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23
24
ROSYTH COMMAND-continued.
ROSYTH COMMAND-continued.
(TYNE AREA.)
(TYNE AREA-continued.)
NORTH SHIELDS-continued
SUNDERLAND.
TYNE.
M/S Trawlers.
HARTLEPOOL-continued.
Base Ship.-Calliope.
Group 63
D/G Wiping Unit.
Alberic f.o. Govan.
Group 41.
-
-
M/S Trawlers.
Ugie Bray
-
I Hartlepool.
[29] Phineas Beard X -
Group 54.
Ceylonite
-
f.o. Bristol.
[29] William Cale XD
[6] Nodzu X
John Stephen f.o. Govan.
Hartlepool.
-
[29] Milford Earl X
[6] David Ogilvie X D
Tyne.
Swan II
-
f.o. Paisley.
Examination Vessels.
[29] Teroma X D
-
[15] Alexander Scott X/SD
G. R. Purdy
-
[15] Harry Melling X/SD
Sunderland.
Ungrouped M/S Trawlers.
Gillian
-
-
Danlayers (Yachts.)
[6] Clifton L/L D
North Shields. Repairs. Date
M/S Drifters uncertain.
[6] Yarta D
[29] Boy Alex x/m
Guelder Rose
Tyne.
[40] Ben Torc X/LL D
Hartlepool.
[6] Henriette L/L D
[29] Lizzie Birrel X/M
[1] Girl Helen
[6] New Comet L/LD
North Shields.
Examination Service.
[6] Witham L/L D
HARTLEPOOL.
[8] Star of DeveronLL/D
Sublime
-
-
Base Ship-Paragon.
Tyne.
Examination Service.
Laws
-
-
M/S Drifters.
M/S Trawlers.
B. 0. Davies
-
Ben Ardna
-
[6] June Rose x/s D
Group 1.
North Shields.
Longscar
-
Ben Idris
-
Tynemouth.
[6] Summer Rose
[29] Lilac x E/S D
Hartlepool and Middlesbrough.
-
x/s D
[29] D Sycamore x D
Friarage D
-
M/Y Minona
Hartlepool.
Harbour Defence Patrol Craft.
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
[29] P Hawthorn x
-
D/G Wiping Unit.
[6] Dane Hill -
(Trawlers armed with 12 pdrs.)
[29] P Willow x D
-
[9] Ethel Taylor
-
[29] Rose Haugh - | Yarmouth.
[6] Felicity
-
-
Tyne.
[9] Donna Nook
-
[6] Nyula
[3] Kopanes -
-
-
[3] Wyoming
-
Tyne.
Barrage Balloon Drifters.
[3] Morgan Jones
-
Belvoir Castle
[3] Southcoates D
-
Group 23.
North-Ness -
Clavis
[29] Ben Dearg x D -
-
-
Tyne.
Loch Hope
-
Marcia
[29] Pointz Castle X D
Hartlepool.
BLYTH.
-
-
Master John
-
*Trawlers armed with Lewis Guns.
[29] Picton Castle XD
Fortuna
-
-
Rescue Tugs.
Tyne.
[33] Watermayer D
Rotherslade
M/S Trawlers.
-
Tyne.
*To fit 6-pounders.
Thames (Dutch) D
Stornoway.
Look-out Drifters.
Group 24.
[6] Broadland
[29] Walnut XD
Hartlepool.
-
NORTH SHIELDS.
Examination Service.
North Shields.
Base Ship.-Calliope.
[6] Catherine
[29] Rowan X D
-
Hartlepool. Repairs. Date uncertain.
Fano
-
Paddle Minesweepers.
[6] Geordie
Blyth.
-
[29] Hickory x A D
Hartlepool.
8th Minesweeping Flotilla.
Scapa.
Sedulous
-
[6] Girl Ellen -
-
[6] D Glengower X D
[3] D Glen Avon (S.O.) X D
[6] Girl Winifred
-
North Shields.
[6] Ocean Gain D
-
[6] C Glen Usk X D
Harwich.
[6] Ocean Guide D
[6] C Laguna Belle XD
North Shields.
Dover.
[6] Ocean Spray
Group 26.
Harbour Defence Patrol Craft.
[45] C Thames Queen XD
Scapa.
[29] Fir XAD
-
-
[6] Romany Rose
[16] Essex Maid
Blyth.
[6] D Snaefell XD
[6] Spranza -
North Shields.
[29] Mangrove x AD
Hartlepool.
[6] Rosel F
-
[43] Southsea X D
f.o.{Southampton.
[6] Supporter
Scapa.
[29] Olive x AD
-
[6] Young Ernie
North Shields.

6
WESTERN APPROACHES COMMAND-continued.
7
(LIVERPOOL AREA-continued.)
WESTERN APPROACHES COMMAND-continued.
BARROW.
HOLYHEAD.
(BELFAST AREA.)
Base Ship-Clio.
BELFAST.
Base Ship-Torch.
Base Ship-Caroline.
LARNE.
Base Ship-Racer.
M/S Trawlers.
35th A/S Group (Trawlers).
Kennymore X/L -
1st M A/S Boat Flotilla.
f.o. S. Shields.
[35] Paynter AD
Examination Service.
[45] Retako X/L
-
[28] D M A/SB No. 1A
f.o. Tyne.
(S.O.)
Larne.
Arrived Harwich 26 May.
*Minona
-
-
[35] Victrix A D
[28] D M A/SB No. 4A
Barrow.
.
*Shiona
-
-
-
[35] British Guiana AD
[28] D M A/SB No. 5A
Inverness.
* To be be replaced by Providence and Harbinger whose
[35] British Honduras
Arrived Belfast 23 May.
will will then undertaken be at Liverpool. Minona and Shiona f.o.
AD
re-allocated as required.
M/S Drifters.
[7] Gloamin S
-
Belfast.
M/S Trawler.
[7] Harvest Reaper S-
Belfast.
Attached M/S Trawler.
[15] Tehana X D
-
Liverpool.
[7] Jewel S - -
Belfast.
[35] Sir John Lister XD
Larne.
Harbour Defence Patrol Craft.
Cysne II
-
-
Barrow.
[9] Quest F - -
Barrow.
Mirage - -
f.o. Barrow.
Harbour Defence Patrol Craft.
[7] Duchess of Down
[7] May II F
-
-
[7] Reaper F
-
-
Belfast.
[7] Sceptre F
-
[7] Surly F - -
Examination Service.
Smeaton
I
-
Belfast.
Robina
-
-
-

12
NORE COMMAND.
(THE NORE AREA.)
12A
LONDON.
THAMES Boom AND Defence MEDWAY
NORE COMMAND continued.
Gate
Base Ship-Pembroke.
[45] Idyll
-
-
(THE NORE AREA-continued.)
CHATHAM.
M/S Craft.
[45] Song
-
-
Base Ship.-St. Tudno.
SHEERNESS-continued.
New Prince of
Sheerness.
Wales I
[45] Sonnet
-
-
M/S Drifters.
Colette
-
-
SHEERNESS.
45] Boy Allen S
-
[45] Ode
-
-
Girl Pat - -
Base Ship.-Wildfire.
[45] Devon County S
20 kw.
[45] Forerunner S
M/S Yachts.
20 kw.
[45] Aronia D
[45] Go Ahead 20 kw.
Sheerness.
Echo Sounding Yacht.
Mooring Lighter.
[32] Myris
(Captain M/S).
-
-
[45] Sparsholt -
-
Sheerness.
[45 Sylph
Sheerness.
[45] Lichen X/M
-
(Fast Motor Boat)
[45] Monarda X/M
-
Paddle Minesweeper.
[45] Plumer S 22 kw.
Sheerness. Repairs. Date uncertain.
City of Rochester
I
Chatham. Future under con-
[45] Tilly Duff x/M D -
Examination Vessels.
sideration. To be paid off.
[45] Vernal x/m D
-
[45] Danube III
Sheerness.
-
THAMES AND MEDWAY.
Danlayers (Trawlers).
[45] Welcome Home S
Sheerness.
20 kw.
[45] Danube V -
-
[45] Strathelliot D
-
Tilbury.
Harbour Defence Patrol Craft.
[45] Aisha
.
-
-
Sheerness.
[45] Danube VI
-
Chatham. uncertain. Repairs. Date
[45] Bracon Heath
-
Special Service Vessels.
[43] Amalfi
[45] Golden Eagle
,
Sheerness.
-
-
f.o. Southampton.
[45] Keverne
[45] Burnbanks -
-
-
-
Sheerness.
[45] Amulree -
-
Sheerness.
[45] Royal Eagle D:
[45] St. Katherine
[45] Dolores
-
-
-
Chatham.
[45] Caleta
-
-
[45] Crested Eagle
Sheerness.
[45] Caterina
-
-
M/S Trawlers.
[45] Chrystobel II
-
Group 2.
Magnetic Aircraft.
[45] Myrtle X D XN/HB
Three
I
Manston
[43] Clorinde
-
-
f.o. Southampton.
[45] Glala
Balloon Barrage Drifters (Sheerness).
Sheerness.
[45] Larch X D
-
-
-
-
Boy Scout
-
Sheerness.
Majesta
-
-
f.o. Cowes.
[45] Tamarisk XD
-
-
[45] Ma Joie II
Carry On
-
[45] Pyrope x D
-
-
Sheerness.
Citron
-
-
Group 3.
Comely Bank
-
[45] Bernard Shaw X D
Boom Defence Tenders.
Constant Hope -
[45] Milford Prince X D
Sheerness.
[45] Glitter II
[45] Edwardian X D
-
-
Elsie and Nellie -
[45] Kelpy
[45] Tilburyness x
-
Kennet
}
Civilian
Sheerness.
Ex Fortis
-
crews
M/S Trawlers (Ungrouped).
George and Albert
[50] Arctic Hunter
Queen of South I
Inverugie
X/LL D
-
Sheerness.
[45] Asama X/LL D
Queen of South II
f.o. Queenborough.
Sheerness.
J.T. Hendry
[45] Norse X/LL D
-
-
Kiddaw
[45] St. Melante X/LL D
-
-
Lavinia L.
[44] Star of Deveron f.o. N. Woolwich.
Boom Defence Vessels.
-
[45] Loch Laggan
L/L
Marinus
[24] Thomas Bartlett
Dover.
-
Sheerness.
-
-
[45] Buckingham
L/L
-
Sheerness. Date uncertain. Engine defects.
Newspray -
Fentonian L/L
f.o. S. Shields.
-
[45] Sasha-
-
Left Rosyth 24 May.
Our Kate
Wallena L/L
-
f.o. N. Shields.
-
[45] Cadella
-
-
[45] Moorgate
Left Rosyth 23 May.
Rose Emma
Magnetic Ships.
I
-
-
In tow from Scapa Flow.
Triumph -
[45] Corfield
-
-
Dover.
-
[45] Bushwood -
Clyde. Completes 31 May.
Young Alfred
-
I

VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND FITTING 35 Allocated OUT to WITH DOUBLE Remarks. L SWEEPS.
35A
M/S
Date of
Fitting out at
VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND FITTING OUT WITH DOUBLE L SWEEPS.
Arrival.
Ship.
Probable com-
Ship.
Date of pletion dates arrival.
Fitting out at
Allocated to
Remarks.
shown London. in brackets
Harwich.
Liverpool.
Liverpool.
Probable com-
Agnes Abronia Wickfield D
pletion dates
Victoria Docks.
shown in brackets
Avola Ben Bhula
-
Tyne Gateshead. Dock.
Skudd 3
-
Bowling.
-
Ben Gulvain
Dumbarton.
Skudd 4
-
Govan.
-
Dumbarton.
Skudd 5
-
Ben Heilem
Port Glasgow.
-
E. India Docks.
Skudd 6
-
Bristol.
Ben Breac
-
Ben Meidie
Leith.
Sluga D
-
Govan.
Ardrossan.
-
Birkenhead.
Soika
-
Govan.
Bjerk
-
Bouvet ID
Liverpool.
Sotra
-
Govan.
-
Bouvet II D
Liverpool.
Southern Chief
-
Milford.
-
Bouvet III D
Liverpool.
Southern Field
-
Hull.
-
Bouvet IV D
Woolwich.
Southern Foam
-
Hull.
-
British
Troon.
Star of Britain
-
Hartlepool.
-
Cadorna
Birkenhead.
Stefa D
-
Govan.
-
Caldy
Chatham.
Stina D
-
Penarth.
Swansea.
-
Capricornus
Grimsby.
Sukha D
-
Govan.
Scapa.
-
Cayrian D
**
Hull.
Grimsby.
Sulla D
-
Glasgow.
-
Cortina
:
Troon.
Liverpool.
Sumba
-
Port Talbot.
-
Darwen
**
Blackwall.
Svana
-
Govan.
-
Delphinus
:
Hull.
Sheerness.
Svega
-
Bristol.
Scapa.
-
Desiree
Humber.
Grimsby.
Swona
-
Govan.
Drummer Boy
-
-
Hartlepool.
The Roman D
-
Birkenhead.
Eileen Duncan
Deptford.
Plymouth.
[32] Tokyo II D
-
Woolwich.
Plymouth.
Elena
-
:
Hull.
Tornado
-
Falmouth.
Elsie Carn
-
:
Grimsby.
Harwich.
Valesca
-
Yarmouth.
Etruscan D
-
Grimsby.
Grimsby.
Varanis D
-
Hull.
Grimsby.
Fazenta D
-
Chatham.
Velmont D
-
Hull.
Granton.
Fort Robert
-
William
-
Lowestoft.
Harwich.
Friesland D
-
Glasgow.
Garola D
-
London.
Tyne.
Stephens.
Gwenllian D
-
Liverpool.
Hatuse
-
Dumbarton.
:
Hav
:
Irvine.
DRIFTERS FOR L/L MINESWEEPING.
-
Hortensia
-
Grimsby.
Thrifty D
-
Hval
-
Leith.
f.o. Southampton.
Jean Edmunds
-
Hartlepool.
Kindred Star
-
-
Lacenia D
-
Barrow.
Liverpool.
Libra p
Victoria Dock.
Castle Bay D
-
-
-
Libyan D
-
Woolwich.
f.o. Grimsby.
Malacolite
Ocean Lux D
-
-
-
London.
Manx Prince D
I
Grimsby.
Marjorie M.
Grimsby.
[62] Lord Barham
-
-
-
Hastie
Hartlepool.
f.o. Aberdeen.
Marano
[62] Lord Hood
-
-
-
Moonrise D
Blackwall.
-
-
-
Falmouth.
Glow
-
Nab Wyke f.o. Dundee.
-
Northward Ho
Barrow.
Liverpool.
Jenny Irvine
-
-
-
Olympia
Tyne
Lowestoft.
I
Orpheus
Hull,
Granton.
Unicity
-
-
-
Peken
Grimsby.
f.o. N. Shields.
I
Polar V D
Grimsby,
Tweenways
-
-
I
Polar VI D
Liverpool.
Ratapiko
-
Birkenhead.
Go Ahead
-
-
Raymont D
I
f.o. London.
Dundee.
Royallieu D
I
Welcome Home
Hull.
Revello D
-
London.
Harwich.
Rolls Royce
Banshee
-
I
Sabra D
Victoria Dock.
f.o. Irvine.
-
Grimsby.
Ocean Lifebuoy
-
Sabreur
-
Salvo
Irvine.
/
London.
Sweet Promise -
Sanson
I
Sama D
Tyne.
f.o. Brightlingsea.
Troon.
/
-
Sasebo
London.
Sea Holly
/
Sevra
/
Greenock.
Sheerness.
Shera D
/
Dumbarton.
EXPERIMENTAL L/L DRIFTERS.
Shika D
/
Govan.
Shusa D
/
Glasgow.
Ardrossan.
Feaco D
Silja D
/
Liverpool.
f.o. Southampton.
Sirra D
/
Birkenhead.
B.T.B.
/
Avonmouth.
Fleetwood.
Swansea,
(C38488)