RED LIST INDEX 1939 40

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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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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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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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,
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35
VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND FITTING OUT WITH DOUBLE L SWEEPS.
35A
Date of
Allocated to
Remarks.
Fitting out at
Ship.
Arrival.
VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND FITTING OUT WITH DOUBLE L SWEEPS.
Probable completion dates
Ship.
Date of shown in brackets arrival.
Fitting out at
Allocated to
Hull.
Remarks.
Abronia
-
..
Agnes Wickfield
-
Liverpool.
Victoria Docks.
Probable com-
Avola
-
:
pletión dates
Bouvet I
-
Birkenhead.
:.
shown in brackets
Bouvet II
-
Liverpool.
Southern Chief
:
-
Milford.
Bouvet III
-
Liverpool.
:
Southern Field
-
-
:
Liverpool.
Hull.
Bouvet IV
Cadorna
Troon.
Southern Foam
-
-
:.
Hull.
Calverton
-
:.
Grimsby.
Staunch
:.
-
Woolwich.
Capricornus
-
Chatham.
Stefa
..
-
Cayrian
-
:
Grimsby.
Govan.
Darwen
-
Troon.
Stina
:
:.
-
Penarth.
Delphinus
-
:
Blackwall.
Sukha
..
-
Govan.
Drummer Boy
-
Humber.
Elena
Sulla
:
Deptford.
..
-
-
Glasgow.
El Menzala
:
-
Falmouth.
Sumba
:.
-
Port Talbot.
Elsie Carn
:
-
Hull.
Svega
:.
-
Etruscan:
Bristol.
-
Grimsby.
Fazenta
The Roman
:
Grimsby.
-
-
...
Birkenhead.
ort Robert
-
Chatham.
[32] Tokyo II
-
Woolwich.
riesland
:
-
Glasgow.
arola
Valesca
-
Yarmouth.
:
-
London.
wenllian
:
-
Liverpool.
Varanis
-
Hull.
:.
lav
:
—
Irvine.
Velmont
-
Hull.
ibra
..
:
-
Victoria Dock.
ibyan
William
-
Lowestoft.
:
-
Woolwich.
Lady
Stephens.
14 Feb.
Tyne.
alacolite
-
London.
anx Prince
-
Grimsby.
arano
:
-
Blackwall.
ariout
:
-
Falmouth.
ympia
:
-
Hull.
V
:
-
VI
Liverpool.
:
I
Birkenhead.
aymont
:
-
Hull.
evello
I
Victoria Dock.
-
Irvine.
DRIFTERS FOR L/L MINESWEEPING.
breur
:
-
London,
I
Troon.
Feaco
-
-
-
f.o. Southampton.
/
London.
B.T.B.
-
-
-
I
Greenock.
/
Govan.
-
Glasgow,
:
-
Liverpool.
/
Birkenhead.
1
Avonmouth.
/
Fleetwood.
-
Govan.

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).
35-35B 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.
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.
N.A.A.F.I.
S.F.
(3) A.C.R.
Sub-War Registry.
Naval Representative,
(2) A.T.X.
Australia House.
Cabinet Office.
Central Copying Branch.
(4) C.-in-C., Home Fleet.
(2) Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
Chart Supplies Division.
(2) C.-in-C., Mediterranean.
Depôt, Royal Victoria Yard,
Park Royal.
(2) C.-in-C., Nore.
Deptford, S.E.S.
C.C.R.T.
Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
(5) C.S.A.S.
(3) C.-in-C., Western Approaches.
C.S.O. to C.N.S.
(4) C.-in-C., Portsmouth.
Depôt, Coventry.
Naval Store Officer, Invergordon.
(3) C.W.
(3) C.-in-C., Rosyth.
(2) D.A.S.
A.S., Chatham.
N. O. i/c N. Shields.
Rear-Admiral,
(4) D.A/S.W.
A.S., Devonport.
A.S., Portsmouth.
Battle Cruiser Squadron.
D.C.D.
D.C.Q.
Captain, H.M. Navigation
Rear-Admiral (D), H.F.
(3) D.E.E.
School, Portsmouth.
R.A., Scapa.
Captain, H.M. Signal School,
(2) Vice-Admiral (S).
D.E.W.D.
Portsmouth.
R.A.(O) A.C.H.Q., Plymouth.
(4) D.M.S.
(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.
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.
C.O., H.M.S. St. George."
Vice-Admiral,
(7) D.P.S.
C.O., H.M.S. St. Vincent."
2nd Cruiser Squadron.
(5) D.P.T.S.
(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.
B
(C38488)

INDEX OF HEADINGS.
CONTENTS:
Pages
Pages
2-7 Western Approaches Command (Ply-
28-30 Orkneys and Shetlands (Scapa, Kirkwall, mouth, Falmouth, Swansea, Barry,
Lerwick, Sullom Voe).
Milford Haven, Birkenhead, Fleetwood,
Holyhead, Barrow, Belfast, Larne).
31-34 Auxiliary A/S Vessels. Summaries of
8-9 Portsmouth Command (Portsmouth,
Striking Forces and Groups.
Portland, Newhaven).
35-35A M/S Vessels requisitioned and fitting out,
10-11 Dover Command (Dover, Ramsgate).
with Double L Sweeps but not yet
12-17A 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-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.
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.
(4) C.-in-C., Home Fleet.
(2) Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
Chart Supplies Division.
(2) C.-in-C., Mediterranean.
Depôt, Royal Victoria Yard,
Park Royal.
(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.
(4) C.-in-C., Portsmouth.
Depôt, Coventry.
C.S.O. to C.N.S.
(3) C.-in-C., Rosyth.
Naval Store Officer, Invergordon.
(3) C.W.
A.S., Chatham.
Rear-Admiral,
(2) D.A.S.
A.S., Devonport.
Battle Cruiser Squadron.
(4) D.A/S.W.
A.S., Portsmouth.
Rear-Admiral (D), H.F.
D.C.D.
Captain, H.M. Navigation
R.A., Scapa.
(3) D.E.E.
School, Portsmouth.
(2) Vice-Admiral (S).
D.E.W.D.
Captain, H.M. Signal School,
R.A. (O) A.C.H.Q., Plymouth.
(4) D.M.S.
Portsmouth.
(2) R.N. Air Station, Donibristle.
(4) D.N.A.
(2) Captain, A/S.
R.N. Air Station, Ford.
(4) D.N.C.
Captain i/c, Harwich.
R.N. Air Station, Lee-on-Solent.
(2) D.N.E.
Captain i/c, Port Edgar.
R.N. Air Station, Worthy Down.
(11) D.N.I. (7 extra for B.N.L.Os.).
Captain of Dockyard, Chatham.
R.N. Aux. Hosp., Kingseat,
(5) D.N.O.
Captain of Dockyard,
S.A.S.O., Rochester.
D.N.R.
Devonport.
R.N. War Comforts Committee.
(12) D.O.D.
Captain of Dockyard,
S.D.G. Portsmouth.
D. of C.
Portsmouth.
S.N.S.O., Plymouth.
(6) D. of D.
Chief of Staff to C.-in-C.,
S.N.S.O., Portsmouth.
D. of L.D.
Rosyth.
Superintending Naval Store
(6) Commodore, Chatham.
Officer, Chatham.
D. of N.
(4) D. of P.
(3) Commodore, Devonport.
(2) V.A.N.P.
(7) D. of S.
(5) Commodore, Portsmouth.
Vice-Admiral,
D. of S.T.
C.O., H.M.S. Excellent."
1st Cruiser Squadron.
(2) D. of V.
C.O., H.M.S. Osprey."
Vice-Admiral,
C.O., H.M.S. St. George."
2nd Cruiser Squadron.
(7) D.P.S.
(5) D.P.T.S.
C.O., H.M.S. St. Vincent."
V.A., 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(3) D.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. Wildflower."
R.A. 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(4) D.T.M.
C.O., H.M.S. Lynx."
Vice-Admiral, Dover.
(2) D.T.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. Boscawen."
Vice-Admiral, Malta.
E.F.O.
(2) C.O., H.M.S. Vernon."
Boom Defence Depôt, Rosyth.
(2) E.-in-C.
B
(C38230)

35
M/S VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND FITTING Allocated OUT to WITH DOUBLE L SWEEPS
35A
Com-
Fitting out at pletion
Remarks.
Ship.
Date.
VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND FITTING OUT WITH DOUBLE L SWEEPS.
Date of
Harwich.
Ship.
arrival.
Fitting out at
Allocated to
18/7
London.
Remarks.
Abronia Agnes Wickfield D
Liverpool.
Liverpool.
-
Probable com-
21/8
Victoria Docks.
Sheerness.
pletion dates
Avola
Tyne Dock.
shown in brackets
-
Ben Bhula
..
Gateshead.
-
Ben Gulvain
Dumbarton.
-
Skudd 3
End Aug.
Bowling.
Ben Heilem
Yarmouth.
Dumbarton.
-
Skudd 4
End Aug.
Govan.
Yarmouth.
Ben Breac
E. India Docks.
-
Skudd 5
End Aug.
Port Glasgow.
Ben Meidie
Granton.
Leith.
Rosyth.
-
Skudd 6
End Aug.
Bristol.
Swansea.
Bjerk
25/8
Birkenhead.
Yarmouth.
Bouvet I D
Sluga D
21/7
Govan.
Scapa.
25/8
Liverpool.
Yarmouth.
Soika
End Aug.
Govan.
Abroad.
Bouvet II D
30/8
Liverpool.
Yarmouth.
Sotra
End Aug.
Govan.
Abroad.
Bouvet III D
19/8
Liverpool.
Yarmouth.
Southern Chief
15/8
Milford.
Swansea.
Bouvet IV D
Woolwich.
Southern Field
20/8
Hull.
Granton.
-
British
..
Cadorna
5/8
Troon.
Liverpool.
Southern Foam
15/8
Hull.
Swansea.
..
Birkenhead.
Star of Britain
-
Hartlepool.
-
Caldy
:.
Chatham.
Stefa D
10/8
Govan.
Ardrossan.
-
Capricornus
Stina D
20/7
Penarth.
Cayrian D
Grimsby.
Scapa.
-
..
Hull.
Grimsby.
Sukha D
22/7
Govan.
Scapa.
Cortina
-
..
Troon.
Liverpool.
Sulla D
15/8
Glasgow.
Ardrossan.
Darwen
:.
20/7
Delphinus
18/8
Blackwall.
Sumba
10/8
Port Talbot.
Ardrossan.
Sheerness.
:
Svana
End Aug.
Govan.
Abroad.
Desiree
23/7
Hull.
Sheerness.
Svega
30/7
Bristol.
Swansea.
Drummer Boy D
-
Humber.
Grimsby.
Swansea Castle
-
Birkenhead.
Eileen Duncan
-
Hartlepool.
Swona
End Aug.
Govan.
Swansea.
Elena
:
20/7
Deptford.
Plymouth.
The Roman D.
4/8
Birkenhead.
Harwich.
Elsie Cam
5/8
Hull.
:
Grimsby.
[32] Tokyo II D
23/7
Woolwich.
Plymouth.
Etruscan D
29/7
Grimsby.
Harwich.
Tornado
2/8
Falmouth.
Dundee.
Fazenta D
-
**
Grimsby.
Grimsby.
Valesca
5/8
Yarmouth.
Tyne.
Fort Robert
-
Chatham.
Varanis D
22/7
Hull.
Grimsby.
Friesland D
-
Glasgow.
Velmont D
-
Hull.
Granton.
Garola D
22/7
London.
Tyne.
William
-
Lowestoft.
Harwich.
Gwenllian D
25/8
Liverpool.
Liverpool.
Stephens.
Hatuse
-
:
Dumbarton.
Hav
25/8
Irvine.
Ardrossan.
Hortensia
-
Grimsby.
Hval V
:.
-
Leith.
Invercauld
DRIFTERS FOR L/L MINESWEEPING.
-
Jean Edmunds
Glasgow.
Allocated to-
-
Lacenia D
Hartlepool.
16/7
Barrow.
Liverpool.
Thrifty D
-
I
Libra D
f.o. Southampton.
Portland.
:
23/7
Libyan D
Victoria Dock.
Sheerness.
2/8
-
Woolwich.
Kindred Star
-
Malacolite
Tyne.
-
Manx Prince D
London.
Castle Bay D
-
-
17/7
Marjorie M.
Grimsby.
Grimsby.
f.o. Grimsby.
Grimsby.
-
Hastie
Hartlepool.
Ocean Lux D
-
-
Marano
:
10/8
Moonrise D
Blackwall.
[62] Lord Barham -
-
20/8
Sheerness.
Falmouth.
f.o. Aberdeen.
Aberdeen.
Northward Ho
Dundee.
-
Olympia
Tyne
[62] Lord Hood
-
-
Lowestoft.
-
Orpheus
Hull.
Granton.
Glow
I
-
-
Peken
I
Dundee.
Grimsby.
f.o. Dundee.
Polar V D
-
30/8
Grimsby.
Jenny Irwin D
-
-
Polar VI D
Ratapiko
30/8
Liverpool.
Birkenhead.
Belfast.
Unicity
-
-
-
f.o. N. Shields.
Tyne.
Raymont D
-
Belfast.
Dundee.
-
Royallieu D
I
22/8
Hull.
Tweenways
-
Revello D
London.
Harwich.
Rolls Royce
Victoria Dock.
Grimsby.
Go Ahead
-
5/8
Sheerness.
f.o. London.
Sabra D
-
Sabreur
30/7
Grimsby.
Harwich.
Welcome Home -
Salvo
Irvine.
-
London.
Scapa.
Banshee
-
-
Greenock.
Sanson
-
Tyne.
f.o. Irvine.
Sarna D
Troon.
I
Ocean Lifebuoy
Sasebo
End Aug.
London.
Greenock.
Sheerness.
Sevra
Sweet Promise -
Harwich.
/
Shera D
20/8
Dumbarton.
Abroad.
f.o. Brightlingsea.
Shika D
15/8
Govan.
Sea Holly
-
Shusa D
25/8
Glasgow.
Ardrossan.
Silja
25/8
Liverpool.
Ardrossan.
Sirra D
30/7
Birkenhead.
Yarmouth,
15/8
Avonmouth.
Yarmouth.
(C38488)
Fleetwood.
Swansea.
Scapa.

34
AUXILIARY A/S VESSELS-continued.
35
(Yachts.)
M/S VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND FITTING OUT WITH DOUBLE L SWEEPS.
Summary of A/S Groups.
Ship.
Date of
Arrival.
Fitting out at
Allocated to
Remarks.
Name of Ship.
Station.
Group.
Group.
Name of Ship.
Probable com-
Station.
pletion dates
Abronia shown in brackets
-
Campeador V. A
Grimsby
85
Mollusc A
Hull.
{
Agnes Wickfield
-
Ports-
81
Rion A
Liverpool.
Avola
Wilna A
-
mouth
Victoria Docks.
Anna Marie C
Bouvet I
Swansea
{
-
Birkenhead.
86
Rhodora A
Bouvet II
-
Hiniesta A
Liverpool.
f.o.
Bouvet III
Oracle A
-
Liverpool.
Aarla A
Bouvet IV
-
Liverpool.
Alice A
Cadorna
:.
-
Ardrossan
82
Coila A
Glen Strathallan A
Barry
87
Migrante A
Troon.
f.o.
Calverton
Zaza A
-
Grimsby.
Kalan C
f.o.
Capricornus
-
Chatham.
Cayrian
-
Lady Blanche A f.o.
Grimsby.
Darwen
-
88
Virginia A
Troon.
Liverpool
Altair A
Delphinus
-
Blackwall.
Falmouth
83
{
Maid Marion A
Evadne A
Drummer Boy
-
Viva II A
Humber.
Elena
-
Deptford.
[28] Conqueror A
El Menzala
-
Falmouth.
Portland
28
89
St. Modwen A
Elsie Carn
-
Hull.
28 Shemara A
Etruscan
-
Campbel-
84
{
[28] Valena A
Grimsby.
Tuscarora A
Fazenta
-
Grimsby.
town
Carina A D
f.o
Fort Robert
-
Lady Shahrazad A f.o.
Chatham.
Dover
-
Tarret A
f.o.
Friesland
-
Glasgow.
1
Garola
-
London.
Gwenllian
-
Liverpool.
YACHTS.
Hav
-
Irvine.
[43] Philante D
Libra
-
Victoria Dock.
Heliopolis
Portsmouth. (For temporary target vessel duties.)
f.o. Southampton. (To replace Philante.)
Libyan
-
Woolwich.
Luda Lady
14 Feb.
Tyne.
Malacolite
-
London.
AUXILIARY A/S VESSELS.
Manx Prince
-
Grimsby.
(Drifters.)
Marano
-
Blackwall.
Station.
Mariout
-
Falmouth.
Group.
Name of Ship.
Olympia
-
Hull.
Polar V
-
Liverpool.
Sunnyside Girl A
Polar VI
-
Birkenhead.
Raymont
-
Hull.
Loyal Friend A
Revello
-
Victoria Dock.
West Haven A
Sabra
-
Irvine.
Sabreur
-
London.
Craig Roy A
Salvo
Troon.
I
The Provost A
London.
Scapa
Sanson
-
71
Greenock.
Sarna
-
Fisher Lad A
Sea Holly
I
Brightlingsea.
Govan.
-
Crannock A
Sevra
-
Glasgow.
Shera
Fawn A
Liverpool.
Shika
-
Birkenhead.
Inver Cairn A
Shusa
I
Avonmouth.
-
Silja
Fleetwood.
Branch A
-
Sirra
Govan.
-
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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.
8-9B Portsmouth Command (Portsmouth,
Portland, Newhaven).
35-35B M/S Vessels requisitioned and fitting out,
10-11A Dover Command (Dover, Ramsgate).
with Double L Sweeps but not yet allocated.
11A-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.
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.
F.O.N.P.C.
(6) War Registry.
(Air).
Naval Canteen Service,
"
"
S.D.G.
N.A.A.F.I.
E.A.P.
S.F.
(3) A.C.R.
Sub-War Registry.
Naval Representative,
Australia House.
(2) A.T.X.
Cabinet Office.
Central Copying Branch.
(4) C.-in-C., Home Fleet.
(2) Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
Chart Supplies Division.
(2) C.-in-C., Mediterranean.
Depôt, Royal Victoria Yard,
Park Royal.
(2) C.-in-C., Nore.
Deptford, S.E.S.
C.C.R.T.
Naval Store Officer, R.N. Store
(3) C.-in-C., Western Approaches.
(5) C.S.A.S.
Depôt, Coventry.
(4) C.-in-C., Portsmouth.
C.S.O. to C.N.S.
Naval Store Officer, Invergordon.
(3) C.-in-C., Rosyth.
(3) C.W.
N. O. i/c N. Shields.
A.S., Chatham.
(2) D.A.S.
Rear-Admiral,
A.S., Devonport.
(4) D.A/S.W.
Battle Cruiser Squadron.
A.S., Portsmouth.
D.C.D.
Rear-Admiral (D), H.F.
Captain, H.M. Navigation
D.C.Q.
R.A., Scapa.
School, Portsmouth.
(3) D.E.E.
Captain, H.M. Signal School,
(2) Vice-Admiral (S).
D.E.W.D.
Portsmouth.
R.A.(O) A.C.H.Q., Plymouth.
(4) D.M.S.
(2) Captain, A/S.
(2) R.N. Air Station, Donibristle.
(4) D.N.A.
Captain i/c, Harwich.
R.N. Air Station, Ford.
(4) D.N.C.
Captain i/c, Port Edgar.
R.N. Air Station, Lee-on-Solent.
(2) D.N.E.
(11) D.N.I. (7 extra for B.N.L.Os.).
Captain of Dockyard, Chatham.
R.N. Air Station, Worthy Down.
Captain of Dockyard,
R.N. Aux. Hosp., Kingseat.
(5) D.N.O.
Devonport.
S.A.S.O., Rochester.
D.N.R.
Captain of Dockyard,
R.N. War Comforts Committee.
(12) D.O.D.
Portsmouth.
S.D.G. Portsmouth.
D. of C.
Chief of Staff to C.-in-C.,
S.N.S.O., Plymouth.
(6) D. of D.
Rosyth.
S.N.S.O., Portsmouth.
D. of L.D.
D. of N.
(6) Commodore, Chatham.
Superintending Naval Store
(4) D. of P.
(3) Commodore, Devonport.
Officer, Chatham.
(5) Commodore, Portsmouth.
(2) V.A.N.P.
(7) D. of S.
C.O., H.M.S. Excellent."
Vice-Admiral,
D. of S.T.
C.O., H.M.S. Osprey."
1st Cruiser Squadron.
(2) D. of V.
C.O., H.M.S. St. George."
Vice-Admiral,
(7) D.P.S.
C.O., H.M.S. St. Vincent."
2nd Cruiser Squadron.
(5) D.P.T.S.
C.O., H.M.S. Wildflower."
V.A., 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(3) D.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. Lynx."
R.A. 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(4) D.T.M.
C.O., H.M.S. Boscawen."
Vice-Admiral, Dover.
(2) D.T.S.D.
(2) C.O., H.M.S. Vernon."
Vice-Admiral, Malta.
E.F.O.
C.O., H.M.S. Nimrod."
Boom Defence Depôt, Rosyth.
(2) E.-in-C.
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44
Page
45
Page
5
Slogan
Page
36
Sata
15
Sluga
Page
Rose
8
Saturn
Smeaton
13
22
Sublime
23
Page
Rosebud
Saucy
35
Tonny
28
8
Snaefell
7
Suilven
22
Topaze
18
Wardour
Roseden
12
Sawfly
30
Scalby Wyke
Snap
23
Sukha
35A
Torbay II
9
War Duke
Rose Emma
24
19
Solitaire
10
21
Sulara
5
Rose Haugh
Scawfell
Torch
Warland
15
7
Solomon
Sulla
35A
Rose Hilda
Touchstone
6
30
Sceptre
14
Warrior II
9
Solon
Schievan
16
Suma
15
Rose Valley
Tourmaline
5
War Star
24
37
Solstice
Sumba
35A
Trade Wind
25
Rosel
3
Scomber
15
Warwick Deeping
Rose Marie
22
Song
Summer Rose
23
Tranio
27
War Wing
10
Scotch Thistle
8
18
Sonnet
Sunbeam II
36A
Tranquil
13
Wastwater
Ross
27
Scotia II
12
Southcoates
Sunflower IV
14
12
T.R. Ferrens
36
Watchful
Ross Ard
31
15
Scott
Southern Breeze
Sunlight
15
Scottish
25
Tritonia
9
Waterfly
Rotha
17A
24
Sunnyside Girl
28
29
Rowan
Scourge
29
Southern Chief
36c
Triumph
Watermeyer
12
Superman
4
Waveflower
29
Rowan Tree
Scythe
13
Southern Field
35A
Trophy
36B
36B
Supporter
23
Troubadour
Wee Cumbrae
Roxano
Seabreeze
28
Southern Flower
35A
36
12A
Surly
7
Welcome Home
Royal Eagle
Seafarer
28
36c
Troup Ahead
Southern Foam
19
Wellard
14
Surprise
36
True Accord
Royallieu
Royalo
14
Seaflower
Southern Gem
35A
29
29
Susannah Jane
Wellsbach
2
Tumby
36c
23
Wengan
5
Seagull
29
Southern Pride
Susarion
36A
Tunisian
Ruby
17
Sea Holly
Southern Shore
36c
14
Westella
35
Sutton
16
Turcoman
Rugby
32
5
Sea King
16
36c
West Haven
Southern Spray
Svega
35A
Runswick Bay
Turquoise
13
Ryde
10
Sea Lord
11
36c
West Neuk
Southern Star
Swan II
36
Tuscarora
19
36c
Westlyn
16
Southern Wave
Sweet Promise
35A
Ryde (Special Service)
8
Sea Mist
Tweenways
14
Westward Ho
29
Southsea
36c
Sea Monarch
Swift Wing
15
Twinkling Star
20
Whirlpool
Seaman
17
Souvenir
23
Sycamore
24
Whitethorn
Secuta
Spaniard
13
5
Sylph
12A
Widgeon
S.
32
Sedulous
36B
Sylvana
21
Sparsholt
12
Selkirk
16
Spartiate
Syrian
17A
U.
Widgeon of Fearn
Sabra
35
Wigan
18
Syringa
24
Uberty
14
Wildfire
Sabreur
35
Semita
8
Speedwell
10
Uberus
19
Willa
Sailor King
22
Semnos
19
Speedy
29
Ugie Bray
24
William Brady
St. Abbs
9
Seriola
8
Sphene
13
Ullswater
25
William Caldwell
St. Achilleus
13
Servitor
14
Spina
T.
36
Unicity
14
William Cale
St. Adrian
5
Settsu
37
Spindrift
9
Taeping
22
Unicorn II
22
William Hannen
St. Apollo
36c
Sevra
35
Spinet
29
Taipo
16
Unitia
7
William Purdy
St. Cathan
25
Shako
14
Spitfire III
17
Tamarisk
12A
Utilise
19
Wm. Stephens
St. Celestin
29
Shandwick
5
Spranza
23
Tamora
15
Ut. Prosim
10
William Wesney
St. Cyrus
17
Sharpshooter
29
Sprig o' Heather
27
Taransay
15
Willing Boys
St. Dominica
5
Shearwater
31
Springdale
13
Tarret
10
Wilna
St. Donats
16
Sheen
28
Springtide
Tartan
13
Willow
St. Elstan
20
V.
25
Sheldon
4
Spurs
Tea Rose
28
Windermere
St. Fagan
10
9
Sheldrake
21
Tekoura
30
Vadne
8
Windward Ho
St. Katherine
31
Stafnes
12
Shemara
Terje I-V
36c
Valena
9
Wistaria
St. Kenan
9
Stalberg
37
25
Shera
Teroma
24
Valesca
35A
Witham
St. Loman
35
Stalwart
9
25
Shika
Tervani
17A
Vandyck
30
Withernsea
St. Magnus
35
Star of Deveron
12A
26
Shila
Tessie
36A
Varanga
29
Wolborough
St. Melante
36
12A
Star of Hope
28
Tewara
26
Varanis
35A
Wolves
Shiona
St. Mellons
6
Star of the Realm
37
30
36
Vascama
21
Shipmates
Thalia
Wyoming
St. Modwen
10
Star of Orkney
15
23
Velia
6
9
St. Nectan
Shower
Thames (Dutch Tug)
28
Star of the Wave
5
Thames Queen
23
Velmont
35A
36A
St. Olaves
Shusa
35
Starlight Ray
11
26
Ventsyssel
18
9
Thaw
X.
St. Olive
Sicyon
5
29
Staunch
35A
The Boys
10
Venture
22
St. Sunniva
Signa
36
Stefa
35A
15
Vernal
12A
Xmas Rose
St. Tudno
30
The Brit
Signet
21
Vernon II
8
15
12A
Silanion
29
Stella Canopus
Their Merit
St. Wistan
36A
Silja
37
Stella Capella
25
Thele
8
Victoria
9
17A
Thermopylae
Victorian
32
St. Zeno
Silva
35
Stella Carina
22
Y.
Salamander
36c
13
Victory
8
36
Stella Leonis
The Provost
28
Salpa
16
Silver Cloud
Victrix
7
Yarta
Saltash
2
Silver Crest
2
Stella Orion
24
The Roman
35A
37
Yehonala
15
Stella Pegassi
25
The Tower
36B
Vilda
10
Vine
36B
Yehonala II
Salvini
Silver Dawn
11
Stella Polaris
19
The Way
29
Salvo (Tug)
36B
22
Yesso
Silver Fox
13
Thirlmere
25
Viola
Salvo
14
Silver Grey
19
Stella Rigel
29
Yezo
33
26
Violet Flowers
Salvonia
35
Silver Line
4
Stella Sirius
Thomas Altoft
5
York City
35A
Thomas Conolly
12
Virginia
21
Yorkshire Belle
Sandown
3
Silver Queen
27
Stina
Thomas Leeds
13
Visenda
26
2
Yorkshire Lass
Sandringham
10
Silver Seas
11
Stoke City
26
11
Viva II
Thomsons
13
Young Alfred
Sangarius
8,16
Silver Sky
14
Stonefly
Thora
17
Viviana
Sanson
3
13
36c
Young Cliff
Sindonis
26
Stour
21
Vizalma
Saon
Sir John Baker
32
8
Thornwick Bay
Young Ernie
35
Strathcoe
14
Young Jacob
Sapphire
10
23
Three Kings
Sir John Lister
8
Sappho
Strathderry
Thrifty
9
W.
Young Mon
13
7
3
Sarah Hyde
Sir Richard Grenville
Strath Devon
Thunderstone
36B
5
3
Sir Sydney
2
Strathelliot
12A
Tiger
17
Wagtail
15
Sarah Sarba A. Purdy
14
29
Sir Siren Walter Raleigh
14
19
Tiger (tender)
18
Waldemar
Strathgarry
12A
z.
19
12A
Wallena
Sargasso
2
Strathmaree
24
12
Sirra
Sargon
2
5
Tilburyness
10
Sisapon
Strath Rannock
22
Tilly Duff
12A
Walnut
15
Zaza
35
Titan
14
Waltona
27
Zwartze Zee (Dutch)
Sarna
21
Skidaw
Strathspey
3
26
Walwyns Castle
4
333
Sarpedon
35
16
Strathugie
Token
Skipjack
21
14
Skirmisher
17
Tokyo II
35A
Wanderer II
17
Strive
10
Student Prince
4
22
Sturton
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INDEX OF HEADINGS.
CONTENTS:
Pages
2-7 Western Approaches Command (Plymouth,
Pages
Falmouth, Swansea, Barry, Cardiff,
28-30 Orkneys and Shetlands (Scapa, Kirkwall,
Penarth, Port Talbot, Milford Haven,
Lerwick, Sullom Voe).
Barrow, Belfast, Larne).
Birkenhead, Fleetwood, Holyhead,
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,
12-17A Nore Command (Chatham, Sheerness, allocated. with Double L Sweeps but not yet
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,
Campbeltown, Rosyth, Port Edgar,
36A-36c Vessels fitting out for various Services.
Leith, Granton, Dundee, Tyne,
.Shields, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Blyth,
37 Boom Vessels requisitioned and fitting
Aberdeen, Peterhead, Invergordon, out. Rescue Tugs-Summary of.
Aultbea, Port Z.A., Stornoway, Oban).
38 Index.
DISTRIBUTION.
(One copy unless otherwise stated.)
First Lord.
F.O.S.V.P.
First Sea Lord.
C.O., H.M.S. Greenwich."
Second Sea Lord.
(2) Hydrographer.
Commodore i/c, Sheerness.
(2) K.S.P.
Controller.
(20) M. (and for I.P.).
(6) Commodore Patrol Service,
Controller, Deputy.
Lowestoft.
(3) M.D.G.
Fourth Sea Lord.
Deputy Naval Store Officer,
(2) M.F.
Fifth Sea Lord.
N.
H.M. Compass Observatory,
V.C.N.S.
Slough.
(2) N.L.
, Secretary to.
F.O.C., North Atlantic.
Officer-in-Charge, W/T Room.
A.C.N.S.
F.O.C., Orkneys and Shetlands.
P.D.G.
A.C.N.S. (H).
All B.A.Os.
P.M.
Naval Secretary.
All F.Os. i/c, at Home.
(1) Press Section.
(2) N.A. to 2nd Sea Lord.
All N.Os. i/c, at Home.
(6) War Registry.
(Air).
F.O.N.P.C.
S.D.G.
E.A.P.
Naval Canteen Service,
S.F.
(3) A.C.R.
N.A.A.F.I.
Sub-War Registry.
(2) A.T.X.
Naval Representative,
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,
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.
A.S., Chatham.
Rear-Admiral,
(2) D.A.S.
(4) D.A/S.W.
A.S., Devonport.
Battle Cruiser Squadron.
A.S., Portsmouth.
Rear-Admiral (D), H.F.
D.C.D.
(3) D.E.E.
Captain, H.M. Navigation
R.A., Scapa.
School, Portsmouth.
D.E.W.D.
(2) Vice-Admiral (S).
Captain, H.M. Signal School,
R.A.(O) A.C.H.Q., Plymouth.
(4) D.M.S.
Portsmouth.
(2) R.N. Air Station, Donibristle.
(4) D.N.A.
(4) D.N.C.
(2) Captain, A/S.
R.N. Air Station, Ford.
Captain i/c, Harwich.
R.N. Air Station, Lee-on-Solent.
(2) D.N.E.
Captain i/c, Port Edgar.
R.N. Air Station, Worthy Down.
(11) D.N.I. (7 extra for B.N.L.Os.).
Captain of Dockyard, Chatham.
R.N. Aux. Hosp., Kingseat.
(5) D.N.O.
D.N.R.
Captain of Dockyard,
S.A.S.O., Rochester.
Devonport.
R.N. War Comforts Committee.
(12) D.O.D.
D. of C.
Captain of Dockyard,
S.D.G. Portsmouth.
Portsmouth.
S.N.S.O., Plymouth.
(6) D. of D.
Chief of Staff to C.-in-C.,
S.N.S.O., Portsmouth,
D. of L.D.
Rosyth.
Superintending Naval Store
D. of N.
(4) D. of P.
(6) Commodore, Chatham.
Officer, Chatham.
(7) D. of S.
(3) Commodore, Devonport.
(2) V.A.N.P.
(5) Commodore, Portsmouth.
Vice-Admiral,
D. of S.T.
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.
C.O., H.M.S. St. Vincent."
V.A., 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(3) D.S.D.
C.O., H.M.S. Wildflower."
R.A. 18th Cruiser Squadron.
(4) D.T.M.
C.O., H.M.S. Lynx."
Vice-Admiral, Dover.
(2) D.T.S.D.
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.
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AUXILIARY A/S VESSELS-continued
35
(Yachts.)
M/S VESSELS REQUISITIONED AND FITTING OUT WITH D
Summary of A/S Groups.
Ship.
Date of
Arrival.
Fitting out at
Allocated to
Name of Ship.
Station.
Group.
Probable com-
Station.
Group.
Name of Ship.
pletion dates shown in brackets
Abronia
-
Campeador V. A
Grimsby
85
Hull.
Mollusc A
-
81
{
Agnes Wickfield
Rion A
Liverpool.
Ports-
Akita
-
mouth
Wilna A
Barrow
Portsmouth.
Anna Marie C
Avola
-
Victoria Docks.
Swansea
86
Rhodora A
Ben Bhula
-
-
Hiniesta A
Oracle A
f.o.
Ben Gulvain
-
-
Aarla A
Bouvet I
-
Birkenhead.
-
Alice A
Bouvet II
-
Liverpool.
Ardrossan
S2
Coila A
Barry
87
Migrante A
Glen Strathallan A
Bouvet III
-
Zaza A
Liverpool.
Bouvet IV
-
Liverpool.
British
-
Woolwich
Grimsby.
Lady Blanche A
Cadorna
-
Troon.
Liverpool
88
Virginia A
Altair A
Calverton
-
Grimsby.
Grimsby.
{
Maid Marion A
Evadne A
Capricornus
-
Chatham.
Falmouth
83
Viva II A
Cayrian
-
Grimsby.
[28] Conqueror A
Cortina
-
Hull.
Grimsby.
Portland
89
[28]
St. Modwen A
Darwen
-
Troon.
[28] Shemara A
Tuscarora A
Delphinus
Blackwall.
-
[28] Valena A
Campbel-
84
Carina A D
f.o
Drummer Boy
Humber.
-
Grimsby.
town
Lady Shahrazad A f.o.
Elena
-
Deptford.
Dover
Tarret A
f.o.
El Menzala
Falmouth.
-
Elsie Carn
Hull.
-
Erith
Sunderland.
Grimsby.
-
YACHTS.
Etruscan
-
Grimsby.
[43] Philante D
Fazenta
-
Grimsby.
Heliopolis
Portsmouth. (Under orders to proceed to Plymouth.)
S. Shields.
Sheerness.
Fentonian
-
f.o. Southampton. (To replace Philante.)
Chatham.
Fort Robert
-
Friesland
-
Glasgow.
:
AUXILIARY A/S VESSELS.
London.
Portland.
Garola
-
(Drifters.)
Gwenllian
Liverpool.
-
Irvine.
Hav
-
Station.
Barrow.
Lyness.
Group.
Name of Ship.
Lacenia
-
Victoria Dock.
Libra
-
Woolwich.
Libyan
I
Sunnyside Girl A
Tyne.
Grimsby.
Luda Lady
-
London.
Loyal Friend A
Malacolite
-
Grimsby.
Grimsby.
Manx Prince
-
West Haven A
Blackwall.
Marano
-
Falmouth.
Craig Roy A
Mariout
-
Barrow.
Lyness.
-
Scapa
71
The Provost A
Nab Wyke
Hull.
-
Olympia
Fisher Lad A
Liverpool.
-
Polar V
Birkenhead.
-
Crannock A
Polar VI
Hull.
Granton.
-
Raymont
Hull.
Grimsby.
Fawn A
I
Remexo
Victoria Dock.
Sheerness.
-
Revello
Inver Cairn A
Irvine.
Sabra
-
Portland.
London.
Branch A
Sabreur
-
Troon.
Salvo
-