RED LIST INDEX 1939 40

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.
(C38488)

CONFIDENTIAL
is the property of H.M. Government. Its contents Press, are or to not any to
This book either directly or indirectly to the destroyed vall, be person communicated, not holding an official position in H.M. Service. It is to be
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)

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.

CONFIDENTIAL
This book is the property of H.M. or Government. indirectly to Its the contents are not communicated, either directly in H.M. Service. Press, or to to by fire on receipt of new copy.
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)

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
-
-
-

CONFIDENTIAL
Government.
Its contents are
H.M.
not
ACCOUNTING BASES.
to this book is thed, property either directly of or in indirectly H.M. Service. to the It is Press, to be or destroyed to any erson not holding an official position fire on receipt of new copy.
The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate their accounting base as shown below.]
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
Page
OTE.-The programmes and prospective movements executive contained action herein are
1.
Bacchante
25
33.
Proserpine
28,29
liable to alteration at short notice, and no the should be
2.
Badger
13
34.
Pyramus
30
taken thereon until confirmation has been obtained from Admiralty.
:
3.
Beaver I
16
35.
Racer
..
7
4.
Beaver II
16
36.
Skirmisher
4
5.
Boscawen
9
37.
Spartiate
:
18
6.
Calliope
23
38.
Torch
..
6
7.
Caroline
7
39.
Unicorn II
..
22
ABBREVIATIONS.
8.
Claverhouse
20, 21
40.
Vernon
8
Before Name of Ship.
9.
Clio
6
41.
Victory I
:
8
G = Chatham Crew.
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
42.
Victory II
:
8
D = Devonport Crew.
11.
Defiance
2
43.
Victory III
..
8
P = Portsmouth Crew.
12.
Dolphin
Submarine School,
44.
Watchful
:
15
Portsmouth
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
45.
Wildfire
:.
12
F.S. = French Ship.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
46.
Woolwich
28
:
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
47.
Lochinvar
20
After Name of Ship.
:
15.
Eaglet
5
A = Fitted with asdics.
48.
Orlando
18
16.
Elfin
Blyth a = Partially fitted with asdics.
49.
Rooke
20
..
a/a = Anti Aircraft.
17.
Excellent
Gunnery School,
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
Portsmouth
C = D.C. equipment only.
18.
Fervent
51.
Nimrod
19
11
..
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
Trelawney
27
19.
Flora
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
26
52.
:
S X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
20.
Forte
2
53.
Nile
21.
Fortitude
19
54.
St. Angelo
S Fitted to tow skid only.
= = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
22.
Forward
9
55.
Cormorant
M
= Fitted Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
23.
Fox
27
56.
Stag
LL A = = to operate Double A sweep.
24.
Lucifer
3
57.
Sultan
P.L.
= Fitted Fitted to to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertible
25.
Lynx
10
58.
Tamar
S L = Fitted with carry Echo and Sounding. tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa. to Oropesa.
26.
Mentor
27
59.
Edinburgh
Castle
W B = = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
27.
Venon II
8
60.
Lucia
0. = Fitting Fitted with out. Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
28.
Osprey
Portland
61.
Pursuivant
29.
Paragon
24
62.
Minos
14A
W. W. W. V. = = = Fitted Fitted Fitted Fitted with with with 20-kw. 22-kw. 30-kw. generators. generators.
30.
Pembroke I
17
63.
Nemo
14A
31.
Pembroke II
17
64.
Beehive
14B
= = Special with 35-kw. generators. generators.
32.
Pembroke IV
17
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.
(C38488)

36B
VESSELS FITTING OUT FOR VARIOUS SERVICES-continued.
37
VESSELS FOR BALLOON DUTY.
[43] The Tower -
-
[43] Prince Leo
-
VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND UNDER CONVERSION AS BOOM VESSELS
[43] Cedric
-
-
BUT NOT YET ALLOCATED TO COMMANDS.
[43] Lord Northcliffe -
Ship.
[43] Riviere
-
-
Fitting out at
Ship.
Fitting out at
[43] Thunderstone
-
Forth.
Alida
Birkenhead.
[43] Salvini
Lord Gainford
-
-
Ardrossan.
Astros
For duty in Norway.
Sunderland.
Margaret Rose
[43] Chrysea
-
-
:
Basuto
Hull.
Mary White
..
[43] Berenga -
Sunderland.
-
Caliban
Milford Haven.
Nancy Hague
:
[43] Yesso-
Glasgow.
-
-
Chorley
Liverpool.
Night Raider
:
Hull.
[43] Roxano
-
-
Clarinet
Milford Haven.
Nordland
:
:
-
(30/6/40.)
Glasgow.
[43] Rigoletto -
Collena
Norina
:
..
Greenock.
[43] Yehonala (M/Y) -
To be f.o.
Liverpool.
-
Southampton.
Consbro
Ocean Eddy
:
South Shields.
Trophy
To be f.o.
Immingham.
-
-
Peterhead.
Okino
Count
..
..
Hull.
Grimsby.
above vessels on commissioning for service will be borne on books of Proserpine.
Cuirass
Phyllisia
:
:
Ardrossan.
Greenock.
Scomber
:
Dorileen
..
Liverpool.
A/S VESSELS. (Whalers.)
South Shields.
Settsu
:
..
Milford Haven.
Southern Gem A
Emilia Primeiro
Milford Haven.
-
(13/7/40.)
f.o. Blyth.
Southern Pride A
Erna
Fleetwood.
Silanion
-
..
..
South Shields
Helier II A
f.o. North Shields.
Florence Brierley
Liverpool.
Stalberg
..
..
Port Talbot.
-
-
Terje IA
James Barrie
South Shields.
Star of the Realm
..
South Shields.
-
-
-
Terje II A
John Fitzgerald
South Shields.
Vilda
:
:
Grimsby.
-
-
f.o. Hull.
:
Terje III A
Kuroki
Newport, Mon.
Westlyn
:
Birkenhead.
-
-
Loch Long
Dundee.
Terje IV A-
-
-
Terje VA
-
-
f.o. Grimsby.
Southern Flower A
-
f.o. Grimsby
Southern Shore A
-
SUMMARY OF RESCUE TUGS. (See also Pink List.)
Southern Wave A
-
f.o. Hebburn.
Southern Spray A
H.M.S. Stalwart.
-
H.M.S. Brigand.
Southern Star A
"
Watermeyer.
-
Caroline Moller.
"
Southern Breeze A
f.o. S. Shields.
S/S Englishman.
-
" Maurader.
" Hendon.
" Resolve.
[43] P Radiant A
A/S YACHT.
" Lady Brassey.
"
St. Cyms.
-
-
f.o. Southampton.
" Muria.
St. Mellons.
"
" Seaman.
Blankenberg A
A/S TRAWLERS.
St. Olaves.
"
" Superman. (Defensively Armed.)
-
Vizalma A
f.o. North Shields.
" Salvonia.
I
-
Building, Beverley.
" Saucy
G
(C37846)

CONFIDENTIAL
This book is the property of
H.M.
Government.
Its be communicated, not holding an either official directly position or in indirectly H.M. to the contents Press, are not by person fire on receipt of new copy. Service. It is to be or destroyed to any to
ACCOUNTING BASES.
NOTE.-The programmes and prospective movements taken liable thereon to alteration until confirmation at short notice, has been and no executive contained action herein should are be
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate obtained from the Admiralty.
their accounting base as shown below.]
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
1.
Bacchante
Page
25
26.
Mentor
..
27
2.
Badger
:
13
27.
Venon II
:
8
3.
Beaver I
:
16
28.
Osprey
:
Portland
4.
Beaver II
16
29.
Paragon
:
24
ABBREVIATIONS.
5.
Boscawen
9
30.
Pembroke I'
17
6.
Calliope
23
31.
Pembroke II
Before Name of Ship.
17
7.
Caroline
7
32.
Pembroke IV
C = Chatham Crew.
17
8.
Claverhouse
20,21
33.
D = Devonport Crew.
Proserpine
:
28,29
9.
Clio
6
34.
= Portsmouth Crew.
Pyramus
:
30
P
10.
II
Rosyth
35.
Racer
:
7
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
11.
Defiance
2
36.
Skirmisher
:
4
After Name of Ship.
12.
Dolphin
Portsmouth
37.
Spartiate
:
18
A = Fitted with asdics.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
38.
Torch
6
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
39.
Unicorn II
22
A/A
= Anti Aircraft.
15.
Eaglet
5
40.
Vernon
8
C = D.C. equipment only.
16.
Elfin
Portsmouth
41.
Victory I
8
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
17.
Excellent
Portsmouth
42.
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 = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
20.
Forte
2
45.
Wildfire
12
_S II: 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
Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
23.
Fox
27
48.
Orlando
18
X/LL L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L and convertable to Oropesa.
Lucifer
3
49.
Rooke
:
20
24.
= Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
Lynx
10
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
25.
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
XN/4.B f.o. = = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
NOTE.-In order to keep the information in respect of accounting bases up to date
Authorities concerned are requested to report all initial allocations to accounting
20 22 30 35 kw. kw. kw. kw. = = II = Fitting Fitted Fitted Fitted Fitted with with with with out. 20-kw. 22-kw. 30-kw. generators. generators. generators.
bases Naval and any subsequent changes that may be made. Corrections, etc., should arrive by
Saturday in each week.
(1) = Special complement. 35-kw.
generators.
(C38230)

36c
37
VESSELS FITTING OUT FOR VARIOUS SERVICES-continted.
VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND UNDER CONVERSION AS BOOM
A/S VESSELS. (Whalers.)
Completes.
BUT NOT YET ALLOCATED TO COMMANDS.
-
Southern Gem A
f.o. Blyth.
25 July. To work
1
August. Campbeltown then to Belfast. up
Ship.
Fitting out at
Ship.
Southern Pride A
-
Fittin
-
f.o. North Shields.
17 July.
Helier II A
-
Astros
:
Sunderland.
:
Mary White
:
Sun
-
22 July.
Terje IA
-
Collena
:.
:
Liverpool.
-
-
30 July.
Nancy Hague
:
Gla
Terje II A
f.o. Hull.
6 August.
Consbro
:
:
Immingham.
.
Terje III A
-
-
Night Raider
:
1
25 July.
Dorileen
South Shields.
..
:
Terje IV A
-
-
Nordland
:
:
Gl
Terje VA
-
-
f.o. Grimsby.
Mid August.
Sunrise
Milford Haven.
:
:
Southern Flower A
-
f.o. Grimsby.
7 August.
Ocean Eddy
Sout
Fleetwood.
:
Erna
..
Southern Shore A
-
28 August.
George Bligh
Milford.
Okino
:
:
Gi
:.
Southern Wave A
-
f.o. Hebburn.
17 August.
Girard
Port Glasgow.
Scomber
Li
:
:
Southern Spray A
-
5 August.
James Barrie
South Shields.
Southern Star A
-
9 August.
Settsu
Milf
:
:
Southern Breeze A
-
12 August.
John Fitzgerald
South Shields.
..
f.o. S. Shields.
Silanion
Sou
:
:
Stora
-
-
-
Loch Long
Dundee.
:.
:
Sposa
Star of the Realm
Sou
:
-
-
-
Lord Gainford
Ardrossan.
:.
Margaret Rose
Wyre
Por
:
:
:.
A/S TRAWLERS.
Recoil A
-
-
f.o. North Shields.
1 August.
SUMMARY OF RESCUE TUGS. (See also Pink List and under P
Vizalma A
-
-
Building, Beverley.
17 August
St. Zeno A
-
25 July
}
To Campbeltown then work up at
-
Building, Beverley.
H.M.S. Brigand D.
S/S *Englishman D.
to Belfast.
*Hendon D.
Haarlem
Caroline Moller D.
=
-
"
-
-
*Lady Brassey D.
Erin f.o. Wallsend.
"
Coringa D.
=
-
#
-
*Muria. D.
"
D.
"
Lady Rosemary D
Seaman D.
-
f.o. Port Talbot.
"
Resolve D.
"
Cape Mariato
Superman D. (Defensively
-
"
St. Cyms D.
=
-
f.o. Port Talbot.
Zwarte Zee D.
Stella Polaris
"
St. Mellons D.
=
-
-
f.o. Govan.
Witte Zee D.
St. Olaves D.
"
"
Schelde D.
Dutch.
"
"
Salvonia D.
Thames D.
:
"
Saucy D.
Amsterdam D.
"
"
Stalwart D.
"
Watermeyer D.
* Not armed.

36c
FOR VARIOUS SERVICES- continued.
37
VESSELS. (Whalers.)
Gem A
-
f.o. Blyth.
Pride A
-
-
f.o. North Shields.
-
VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND UNDER CONVERSION AS BOOM VESSELS
-
-
BUT NOT YET ALLOCATED TO COMMANDS.
-
-
f.o. Hull.
Ship.
Fitting out at
-
-
Ship.
Fitting out at
Alida
-
-
Birkenhead.
Lord Gainford
Ardrossan.
-
-
f.o. Grimsby.
Astros
Sunderland.
Margaret Rose
:
Basuto lower A
-
f.o. Grimsby
Hull.
Mary White
..
Sunderland.
Caliban hore A
Milford Haven.
-
Nancy Hague
..
Glasgow.
Chorley ave A
f.o. Hebburn.
Liverpool.
-
Night Raider
:
Hull.
Clarinet
Milford Haven.
Nordland ray A -
:
..
Glasgow.
(30/6/40.)
Norina
Collena
:
:
Greenock.
A
-
Liverpool.
f.o. S. Shields.
Consbro
Ocean Eddy
:
South Shields.
A
-
Immingham.
Okino
Count
Grimsby.
Hull (for
Portsmouth).
Phyllisia
:
:
Ardrossan.
Cuirass
Greenock.
Scomber
Liverpool.
A/S YACHT.
Dorileen
South Shields.
Settsu
:
..
Milford Haven.
(13/7/40.)
-
f.o. Southampton.
Emilia Primeiro
Milford Haven.
Silanion
..
:
South Shields.
Erna
Fleetwood.
Stalberg
:.
..
Port Talbot.
Florence Brierley
Liverpool.
Star of the Realm
..
South Shields.
James Barrie
South Shields.
A/S TRAWLERS.
Vilda
..
..
Grimsby.
John Fitzgerald
South Shields.
-
f.o. North Shields.
Westlyn
Birkenhead.
..
:
Kuroki
Newport, Mon.
-
Building, Beverley.
Loch Long
Dundee.
-
f.o. Hull. Completes 4 June.
-
1
{
Completes early July.
Building, Beverley
Completes Mid-June.
SUMMARY OF RESCUE TUGS. (See also Pink List.)
H.M.S. Stalwart.
H.M.S. Brigand.
Watermeyer.
Caroline Moller.
"
"
S/S Englishman.
Maurader.
"
" Hendon.
Resolve.
"
" Lady Brassey.
"
St. Cyms.
" Muria.
St. Mellons.
"
" Seaman.
St. Olaves.
"
Superman. (Defensively Armed.)
"
" Salvonia.
Saucy.
G2
"
(C38230)

38
INDEX.
39
Page
Page
Blighty
15
Page
13
Avon Water
Page
Bluebell
Cape Baracouta
Page
Page
18
Cape Comorin
17A
Concordia
Arctic Pioneer
Bluebird
29
32
Ayrshire
20
Cape Finisterre
25
Conidaw
A.
Arctic Ranger
29
Boom Carriers
Cape Melville
36A
10
Azara
29
17
Conqueror
Arctic Trapper
25
Borde
9
13
28
Cape Nyemetski
15
19
Azur
Conquistador
28
Boscawen
15
36B
Argosy
9
Botanic
Cape Palliser
29
Consbro
25
37
Argyleshire
8
11
35
Bountiful
Cape Passaro
8
Consolation
8
26
29
24
Cape Portland
25
Arisio
Constant Friend
12
15
Bounty
8
25
22
Arkwright
Bouvet I
Cape Spartel
Constant Hope
12
Arlette II
2
35
8
Bouvet II
Cape Trafalgar
Consul
9
16
11
B.
35
19
Contender
27
Arley
Cape Warwick
15
17A
Bouvet III
35
25
Arnold Bennett
B.3
Capricornus
Controller
23
11
12A
Bouvet IV
35
35
Carbineer II
Convallaria
27
Lawford
29
Aronia
4
Bacchante
9
Bownet
29
7
Cardiff Castle
Conway Castle
29
9
Arsenal
Badger
25
Boy Alex
24
15
Carency
Copious
28
17A
Balmoral
13
Boy Allen
5
12A
Coral
32
5
A/S Groups-
Carina
Bankwood
16
Boy Andrew
19
Coral Bank
21
Carisbrook
18
27
1
25
Boy John
21
Bandolero
18
Corbrae
26
Caroline
17
36A
2
5
7
Banshee
32
Boyne
20
Corcyra
5
Caroline Moller
13
3
13
14
Cordela
Barbara Robb
5
Boy Pat
13
13
4-7
see P.L.
Caryanda
8
Cordelia II
35
Boy Philip
18
Barbarian
29
15
Carraig
18
18
4
Corena
8
Boy Roy
13
Barbican
18
10
Carry On
12
Corfield
10
12A
8
9 and 10
Barcombe
29
Boy Scout
12
Castle Bay
17
Coringa
36A
12
11
13
29
Boyne Water
2
Caswell
Barcroft
14
Cornelian
5,20
3
12
25
29
Boy's Own
17
Caterina
12
Coronet
9
21
Barfair
16
13
20
Brabant
26
Catherine
23
Cortina
16
28
Barfield
16
14
18
Bracendale
26
Caulonia
3
Coruscation
21
15-16
32
Barlow
2
29
Bracon Heath
12A
Cayrian
35
Cotsmuir
15
36
17
3
Barmouth
18
Braemar
19, 28
Cayton Wyke
10
Count
37
10
18
28
Barndale
29
Braemar (Trawler)
19
Cedar
24
Countess Betty
18
Barnehurst
Bramble
29
Cedric
15
19
20
36B
Courtier
25
3
Barnesness
Branch
28
Ceresio
2
29
26
20
Coventry City
25
3
16
21
Barnestone
Brecon Castle
2A
Ceto
2
29
Craig
22
10
Barnwell
Brecon Moor
16
Ceylonite
36
29
Craig Alvah
26
14
22
33
Barra
Breda
20
Chalcedony
17A
Craig Island
22
36A
23
26
18
Brenda
36A
Charde
8
Craig Roy
28
27
24
30
Barrage
9
Barranca
Brigand
29
Charles Doran
15
Cramond Island
22
16
25-26
33
29
Brighton Queen
21
Cherwell
8
Cranefly
22
17
27
8
Basset
25
Brimness
21
Chestnut
24
Crannock
28
19
28
see P.L.
Basuto
37
Brine
29
Chico
11
Creagh Mhor
17
15
29
19
Bay
22
Brinmaric
9
Chiltern
6
Crestflower
15
37
30
26
Beaumaris Castle
27
British
16
Chimaera
3
Cuirass
37
30
31
19
Beaver
16
British Guiana
7
Chorley
37
Curtana
15
14
32-34
33
Bedfordshire
3
British Honduras
7
Christiana T. Purdy
29
Cutty Sark
5
16
35
Beech
16
Britomart
29
Chrysea
36B
Cypress
24
7
24
36
Belle o' Moray
30
Broadland
23
Chrystobel II
12
Cysne II
6
33
2
37
Belle Vue
3
Brock
11
Citron
12
5
25
38
Belvoir Castle
23
Brontes
28
City of Rochester
12A
21
14
39
18
B.T.B.
35A
Clan McKay
21
33
Ben
Clarinet
37
5
40
Benarchie
17
Buckingham
12
9
71
Bunting
29
Claverhouse
20,21
5
Ben Bhrachie
14
D.
28
6
81
Ben Earn
14
Burke
11
Clavis
23
8
12
Burlington
29
Clevella
16
Dahinda II
2
82
19
Ben and Lucy
8
Burnbanks
12A
Clifton
23
Daisy Bank
26
5
83
Ben Dearg
24
Clio
6
Dale Castle
19
10
2
Burnhaven
18
84
Bengali
32
Clorinde
12
Dalmatia
15
19
Bush
5
32
85
Ben Glas
14
Clotilde
15
Damito
3
13
19
22
Bushwood
3
86
28
Dane
22
Benmore
Buttermere
25
Cloud
20
3
87
29
Ben Rossal
Cloughton Wyke
6
Dane Hill
23
36A
Bystander
11
3
21
Daneman
25
88
14
17
Ben Roy
Cloverdale
89
5
13
Daniel Clowden
29
Ben Tarbert
14
Clythness
9
6
Danube III
12
36
15
Cobbers
Ben Torc
19
Danube V
12
29
A/S Striking Forces—
2
C.
Coila
Ben Urie
28
Danube VI
12
4
10-12
13
Cacorina
5
Coldsnap
Berberis
12
Darnaway
26
16
14-17
25
36B
12
Colette
Berenga
Cadella
37
Darnett Ness
3
3
18
25
26
35
Collena
Berkshire
Cadorna
20
Darogah
15
25
19
25
12A
12
Colne
Caleta
12
Darthema
15
8
20
25
Bernard Shaw
14
37
Comely Bank
3
Bervie Braes
Caliban
2
Darwin
35
21
31
32
23
Comet
16
David Ogilvie
23
8
25
Beryl
Calliope
35
Comitatus
Davey
28
Asama
30
Beryl II
Calverton
4
3
4
3
Commander Horton
3
Dayspring
27
Ascona
12A
Beth
Calvinia
13
9
Commiles
Ash
14
27
17A
Dee
20
Betsy Slater
Cambrian
27
3
Commander Evans
15
Defiance
2
Astros
2
30
24
Bilsdean
Cambridgeshire
24
8
Commodator
9
De la Pole
36A
25
Athenian
37
Campeador V
Computator
35
Birch
Atmah
20
4
15
Delphinus
8
15
Bishopsgate
Compina
25
Concertator
27
Auld Reekie
36A
2
Black Arrow
Cape Argona
Aurilia
30
22
10
12A
Ave Maria
Blackburn Rovers
22
25
Avola
Blackfly
28
22
Blackthorn
35
20
Blackwater

CONFIDENTIAL
ACCOUNTING BASES.
book is the property of H.M. Government. to Its the contents are not to
This communicated, either directly or indirectly It is Press, to or to any person be not holding an official position in H.M. Service. 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.
NOTE.-The programmes and prospective movements contained herein are
Page
1.
Bacchante
25
33.
liable to alteration at short notice, and no executive action should be
Proserpine
28, 29
2.
Badger
13
34.
taken thereon until confirmation has been obtained from the Admiralty.
Pyramus
30
3.
Beaver I
16
35.
Racer
7
4.
Beaver II
16
36.
Skirmisher
4
5.
Boscawen
9
37.
Spartiate
18
6.
Calliope
23
38.
Torch
6
7.
Caroline
7
39.
ABBREVIATIONS.
Unicorn II
22
8.
Claverhouse
20,21
40.
Vernon
8
Before Name of Ship.
9.
Clio
6
41.
Victory I
8
C = Chatham Crew.
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
42.
Victory II
8
D = Devonport Crew.
11.
Defiance
2
43.
Victory III
8
P = Portsmouth Crew.
12.
Dolphin
Submarine School,
44.
Watchful
15
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
Portsmouth
45.
Wildfire
12
:
D.S. = Dutch Ship.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
F.S. = French Ship.
46.
Woolwich
28
14.
Drake IV
N.S. = Norwegian Ship.
Plymouth
47.
Lochinvar
20
15.
Eaglet
5
48.
Orlando
18
:
After Name of Ship.
16.
Elfin
Blyth
49.
Rooke
20
A = Fitted with asdics.
:
17.
Excellent
Gunnery School,
Portsmouth
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
51.
Nimrod
19
18.
Fervent
11
C = D.C. equipment only.
52.
19.
Flora
Trelawney
27
26
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
20.
2
53.
Nile
Forte
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
54.
21.
Fortitude
19
St. Angelo
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
22.
Forward
9
55.
Cormorant
X/S = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
23.
Fox
27
56.
Stag
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
3
57.
Sultan
Lucifer
P.L.
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
24.
58.
Tamar
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
25.
Lynx
10
59.
Edinburgh
X/LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertible to Oropesa.
26.
Mentor
27
Castle
L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
27.
Venon II
8
60.
Lucia
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
28.
Osprey
Portland
61.
Pursuivant
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
29.
Paragon
24
62.
Minos
14A
XN/4.B = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
f.o. = Fitting out,
30
Pembroke I
17
63.
Nemo
14A
Pembroke II
17
64.
Beehive
14B
20 kw. = Fitted with 20-kw. generators.
31.
22 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw. generators.
32.
Pembroke IV
17
30 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw. generators.
35 kw. = Fitted with 35-kw. generators.
NOTE.-In order to keep the information in respect of accounting bases up to date bases and any subsequent changes that may be made. Corrections, etc., should arrive
Naval Authorities concerned are requested to report all initial allocations to accounting by
(1) = Special complement.
Saturday in each week.
(C38488)

CONFIDENTIAL
be This communicated, book is the property either directly of H.M. or Government. indirectly Its contents not holding an official position in H.M. to the Press, are not by person fire on receipt of new copy. Service. It is to be or destroyed to to
ACCOUNTING BASES.
NOTE.-The liable to alteration programmes at and short prospective notice, movements contained herein
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate taken thereon until confirmation has been and no executive action should are be their accounting base as shown below.]
obtained from the Admiralty.
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
1.
Bacchante
Page
25
29.
Paragon
24
2.
Badger
13
30.
Pembroke I'
17
3.
Beaver I
16
31.
Pembroke II
17
4.
Beaver II
16
32.
Pembroke IV
17
5.
Boscawen
9
ABBREVIATIONS.
33.
Proserpine
:
28,29
6.
Calliope
23
34.
Pyramus
:
30
Before Name of Ship.
7.
Caroline
7
35.
Racer
:
7
C = Chatham Crew.
8.
Claverhouse
20, 21
36.
Skirmisher
:
4
D = Devonport Crew.
9.
Clio
6
37.
Spartiate
:
18
P = Portsmouth Crew.
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
38.
Torch
:
6
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
11.
Defiance
2
39.
Unicorn II
:
22
12.
Dolphin
Portsmouth
After Name of Ship.
40.
Vernon
8
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
A = Fitted with asdics.
41.
Victory I
8
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth a = Partially fitted with asdics.
42.
Victory II
8
15.
Eaglet
5
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
43.
Victory III
8
:
16.
Elfin
Portsmouth
C = D.C. equipment only.
44.
Watchful
:
14,15
17.
Excellent
Portsmouth
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
45.
Wildfire
12
18.
Fervent
11
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
46.
Woolwich
28
19.
Flora
26
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
47.
Lochinvar
20
20.
Forte
2
X/S = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
48.
Orlando
18
21.
Fortitude
19
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
49.
Rooke
20
:
22.
Forward
9
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
23.
Fox
27
51.
Nimrod
19
:
24.
Lucifer
3
X/LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertable to Oropesa.
25.
Lynx
10
52.
Trelawney
27
L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
27
53.
Nile
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
26.
Mentor
8
54.
St. Angelo
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
27.
Venon II
-
P.L.
Portland
55.
Cormorant
XN/4.B = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
28.
Osprey f.o. = Fitting out.
22 20 kw. = Fitted with 20-kw. generators.
NOTE.-In order requested to report should arrive by to keep the information in respect all of initial accounting allocations bases to up accounting to date
30 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw. generators.
35 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw.
bases Naval and Authorities any subsequent concerned changes are that may be made. Corrections, etc., kw. = Fitted with 35-kw. generators. generators.
Saturday in each week.
(1) = Special complement.
(C38230)

36c
VESSELS FITTING OUT FOR VARIOUS SERVICES- continued.
37
A/S VESSELS. (Whalers.)
Southern Gem A
-
f.o. Blyth.
Southern Pride A
-
Helier II A
-
-
f.o. North Shields.
VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND UNDER CONVERSION AS BOOM VESSELS
Terje I A
-
-
BUT NOT YET ALLOCATED TO COMMANDS.
-
Terje II A
-
-
f.o. Hull.
Ship.
Fitting out at
Ship.
Terje III A
-
-
Fitting out at
Alida
Terje IV A
-
-
Birkenhead.
Lord Gainford
Ardrossan.
Astros
-
f.o. Grimsby.
Sunderland.
Terje VA
-
Margaret Rose
..
Basuto
Hull.
Southern Flower A
-
f.o. Grimsby
Mary White
:
Sunderland.
Chorley
Liverpool.
Southern Shore A
-
Nancy Hague
..
Glasgow.
Clarinet
Milford Haven.
Southern Wave A
f.o. Hebburn.
Night Raider
-
(30/6/40.)
..
Hull.
Collena
Nordland
-
Liverpool.
..
..
Southern Spray A
Glasgow.
Norina
Consbro
:
Southern Star A
-
Immingham.
..
Greenock.
f.o. S. Shields.
Count
Ocean Eddy
:
South Shields.
Southern Breeze A
Hull (for
-
Portsmouth).
Okino
:
Grimsby.
Cuirass
Greenock.
Phyllisia
:
Ardrossan.
Dorileen
South Shields.
Scomber
:
Liverpool.
A/S YACHT.
Emilia Primeiro
Milford Haven.
Settsu
:.
Milford Haven.
(13/7/40.)
[43] P Radiant A
-
f.o. Southampton.
Erna
Fleetwood.
-
Silanion
:
South Shields.
Florence Brierley
Liverpool.
Stalberg
..
Port Talbot.
Girard
Port Glasgow.
Star of the Realm
South Shields.
:
James Barrie
South Shields.
Vilda
Grimsby.
A/S TRAWLERS.
John Fitzgerald
South Shields.
Westlyn
Birkenhead.
Recoil A
-
-
f.o. North Shields.
Kuroki
..
Newport, Mon.
Wyre
:
Port Glasgow.
Vizalma A
-
-
Building, Beverley.
Loch Long
Dundee.
:.
Lady Lilian A
-
-
f.o. Hull.
St. Zeno A
-
-
{
Completes early July.
St. Apollo A
Building, Beverley
-
-
Completes Mid-June.
Haarlem
SUMMARY OF RESCUE TUGS. (See also Pink List.)
-
-
-
Erin
Wallsend.
S/S Englishman.
-
-
-
H.M.S. Brigand.
Hendon.
"
Caroline Moller.
"
Lady Brassey.
"
Maurader.
"
Muria.
"
Resolve.
"
Seaman.
"
"
St. Cyms.
Superman. (Defensively Armed.)
"
St. Mellons.
"
Zwarte Zee.
"
St. Olaves.
Witte Zee.
"
"
Dutch.
Salvonia.
Schelde,
"
"
Saucy.
Thames.
"
"
Stalwart.
"
Watermeyer.
"