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(approx) Sailed for gone over to Keith. Returned to Keith.
he Crossed had just to Hebe to collect Lord Gort. On arrival - 441 found
0304
0547
Arrived Dover.
Dover with Lord Gort and General Leese.
Fueled and carried out repairs to starboard bow.
2nd.
1201
reported broken down 7 mines east of Dunkirk and
Sailed from Dover to search for drifter "Girl Gladys"
aircraft. soldiers in open boat 3 miles off Dunkirk reported by
1330
Collected occupants of two open boats off Dunkirk.
(approx) Left 1st Lieut. to sail Thames barge with approximately
240 soldiers to Dover.
1530
Picked up 18 soliders in open boat. Carried out
(approx) unsuccessful search for course drifter "Girl Gladys".
1700
Abandoned search. Set search to intercept Thames barge.
1720
Dive-bombing attack by six or eight planes.
1730
Set course for Dover as now had wounded on board.
1922
Arrived Dover.
3rd.
Refueled. Carried out repairs to bullet holes andengines.
Fuel tanks and hull seams leaking.
4th. 1255
Sailed for Portland.
2057
Arrived Portland for docking.
on passage to Dunkirk.
0115 Arrived Dunkirk and embarked C.O's of block-ships and Captain Dangerfield.
Carried out reconnaissance of the harbour.
0200 returned to block-ships.

May 28th. 1940. 1100 1400.
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At approximately 1100 3.0.6 and 7
5 to for Hurricane Course reported was set in S.B. sea, from position Dover until 2000 yards Goodwins and bore swept N.E. 10 miles Boats S.W. then Course opened was up to then approximately altered to S.E. and again to N.E. and sweep carried back to opposite Dover.
Much wreckage was examined but none that could have been aircraft.
May 28th. 1940. 2117 to May 29th. 0255.
Instructions were received to find the S.S. Clan Macalister anchored somewhere in the Downs and in conference with the Captain of the ship and the Commander R.N. in charge of M.L.V.S to decide the best course for Clan Macalister to land her boats and to instruct her to procede accordingly. Subsequently to report to the Chief of Staff what action was being taken. Serious difficulty was experienced in finding Clan Macalister owing to large number of ships in the Downs and absence of examination vessel. Contact was made however at approximately 2300. Clan Macalister had no charts of Dunkirk and consequently S.0.6.s were handed over to her.
It was decided she could probably get within fifteen miles of
La Panne, and she sailed accordingly. It would appear that she got very much closer and unfortunately is still there.
Two stretcher cases were taken off being members of the crew of the
M.L.V.s who had fallen down the hold of Clan Macalister. At approximately midnight S.0.6. set course for Dover. and shortly afterwards collided with motor launch Minnekoi with whaler in tow.
This occurred owing to the whaler appearing close under the port bow.
Course was immediately altered to starboard and collision occurred with the launch which was previously not seen. The crew of three
Sub/Lieut. R.E.Blows, R.N.V.R., Stewart and Stoker Madgill were rescued after difficulty owing to rain squall and slightly choppy sea. **** Able-Seaman Shuttleworth did good work by jumping overboard and supporting the one member of the launch's crew who could not swim.
I believe the launch's crew XXX
subsequently sailed for Dunkirk in another launhh.
Return to Dover was made at 0255 where the stretcher cases were dispatched by ambulance.
May 29th. 1921 to May 30th. 0710.
rendezvous with two M.T.B.s from Harwich at 2100 off the Quint bouy.
Anti-M.T.B. Patrol.
Instructions were received to
S.0.6. proceded there at full speed but was one hour late at the
R.V. approximately half-a-mile from S.0.6. who could not connect with
At approximately 2230 the two M.T.B.s arrived, and passed them owing to their superior speed. Contact was not made until approximately being mistaken 0230 for an and enemy this was craft. done with Much due of the caution night to was avoid spent on passage to Dunkirk.
0115 Arrived Dunkirk and embarked C.O's of block-ships and Captain Dangerfield.
Carried out reconnaissance of the harbour.
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with far engines greater stopped range when than boats and planes could be detected 443 by at a that this course might profitably visibility be employed permitted. during patrols. It is submitted sound
May 31st. 1940. 1140 to June 1st. 1940. 0547.
Instructions were received to proceed to Ramsgate, rendezvous and escort small boat convoy to Dunkirk. The Convoy sailed at 1453
approximately 3 hours after scheduled time. Opportunity was taken at Ramsgate to off-load all depth charges as it was considered inadvisable to continue carrying these. The convoy consisted of
5 tugs and 5 drifters each towing between three and fifteen small boats.
The convoy straggled somewhat on the way over and when the Reutigen bouy was reached the leaders were eased down to enable the convoy to arrive together. At this time a large force of
German bombers and fighters were seen approaching. There were inumerable ships of all shapes and sizes in the vicinity and $
general bombing raid was commenced. British fighters arrived at this time and the attack became disorganised, - The bombers eventually disappearing inland.
The convoy arrived off Dunkirk at approximately 2110, S.0.6. embarked Lieut.Comdr.Nynns-Edwardes from Keith who directed the convoy to the various beaches as required.
At approximately 2315 when returning to the Keith a collision occurred with what appeared to be a medium-sized yacht.
S.0.6. was put into astern but the yacht's stern ankaing swinging round as she altered course to port stove in S.0.6. on the starboard bow fracturing several ribs and making a large out in the planking above waterline. While the damage was being inspected by the aid of a shaded torch fire was opened on S.0.6. from a German aeroplane.
On arrival at Keith General Leese was emvbarked and instructions were given to collect Lord Gort from Hebe, and to return to England dropping General Leese in Dunkirk if Lord Gort approved.
On arrival at Hebe it was discovered that Lord Gort had crossed to
Keith. S.0.6. returned to Keith and approximatly three-quarters of NK an hour later Lord Gort also arrived there. He was embarked forthwith and he and General Leese taken direct to Dover.
Considering the fact that it was the first time any of the crew had been under fire their behaviour left nothing to be desired.
June 2nd. 1940. 1201 to 1922.
Instructions were received to carry out a search for drift "Girl
Gladys" reported broken down 7 miles east of Dunkirk and for approximately 30 soldiers in an open boat about 3 miles off Dunkirk to reported aircraft. Course was set from Dover direct the Reutigen. for the open boat, subsequently to put out sea the outer by It was then intended to proceed slowly towardds to clear coast to search make another approach to the coast approximately the
10 miles of land and Dunkirk to allow for the get of the tide from and time the east of was received. Air escort had been promised causion had report to be exercised as no ships were operating off Dunkrik on passage to Dunkirk.
0115 Arrived Dunkirk and embarked C.O's of block-ships and Captain Dangerfield.
Carried out reconnaissance of the harbour.
0200 returned to block-ships.

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an open with soldiers was off hailed. He reported having picked with during daylight. boat in tow About half-way across a French trawler boat up for h ich Dunkirk and it was thought this might the be the boat we were searching. To make sure we barge with set were found approximately three miles from proceeded to sail Dunkirk where хихария two open boats and a Thames the coast. The first open boat yielded five Spanieards, the second one about 6 soldiers, Belgian, French and English. We then went alongside the Thames barge at approximately 1330.
This was found to contain about 220
soldiers including two Colonels and a Major of Artillery, and various wounded. They were endeavouring to sail to England but had made approximately three miles in 10 hours, see note below.
Motor-mechanic Whittaker fitted a new piston to the air compressor motor while the 1st Lieut. and myself trimmed the sails.
They had no charts on board. The air compressor motor was made to run but all efforts to start the diesel failed.
I then left my lst.Lieut., SublLieut. Dehammel with instructions to sail the barge to Dover,and proceeded along the coast having opened up the distance to search for the "Girl Gladys".
About two miles to the east I found an open boat containing 18
soldiers who were embarked, after which we approached to withing approximately three miles of the coast slightly to the eastward of La Panne. Visibility was good and no sign of the drifter could be seen, the search was therefore abandoned and course was set to intercept the Thames barge.
At approximately 1720 when out of sight of land we were attacked by eight six or eight dive-bombers, 20 to 30 bombs were dropped and fell at distances varying from 10 to 50 yards of the ship.
The bombers appeared to attack in pairs out of the sun and having released their bombs continued their dive firing machineguns.
Course was altered frequently in an endeavour to miss the bombs.
Some appeared to explode after entering the water, some on striking the surface and a certain appeared not to explode at all.
One exploded under the bow right ahead and the ship passed through the splash. A certain amount of discomfort was experienced by myself and members of the crew who were exposed. to the splash in the x eyes for the next twelve hours or 30.
Able-Seaman Power was wounded in the leg when manning the port turrett also one of the soldiers in the fore peak. As I now had wounded on board I considered it advisable to return to Dover forthwith and to ask for assistance for the barge. A tug was sent out at approximately 2100 and found the barge sailing well about 10 miles from Dover. I consider Sub Lieut, DeHammel performed a very creditable operation. The bombing to which the ship had been subjected had caused leaks to the hull and the petrol tank and the ship was not used again for that night's operation.
on passage to Dunkirk.
0115 Arrived Dunkirk and embarked C.O's of block-ships and Captain Dangerfield.
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The career of the Thames barge before meeting 3.0.6. is worthy of comment. From accounts tt would seem that the
220 soldiers arrived at Braye dunes at approximately 0500
and saw the barge lying off-shore. They waded out and found she was aground. One officer examined the engine and when the ship floated with the rising tide started the diesel. Unfortunately it was in astern and they again beached themselves. After some delay they floated off and again started the engines making sure it was in shead.
They came up all standing on the anchor. After ineffective efforts to weigh the anchor they ran it out to & clinch and let it go., by which time the air bottles were exhausted and they were unable to start the diesel. They therefore decided to sail, but due to the absence of anyone with sailing knowledge their efforts created nothing but slight leeway which was counteracted by the set. They were therefore stationary they when discovered.
I cannot speak too highly of the conduct of all members of the crew during this somewhat trying time and it is difficult to mention anyone speliciabliyssex specifically.
toget
Sub.Lieut.Dehammel's safe-conduct of the barge is worthy of note, while the tireless energy and keenness of motor-mechanic Whittaker and the efficient way in which he kept the engines running and dealt with unexpected contingencies was also a magnificient effort.
VICE ADMIRAL
6.9. Event
11 JUN 1940
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DOVER
on passage to Dunkirk.
0115 Arrived Dunkirk and embarked C.O's of block-ships and Captain Dangerfield.
Carried out reconnaissance of the harbour.
0200 returned to block-ships.

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Report of proceedings of M.A.S.B. 10.
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Saturday, 1st June. Arrived Dover 0900 and disembarked depth charges.
1715 embarked R.A. Dover and proceeded to Dunkirk
1900 secured at inner end of Eastern arm Dunkirk.
2115 slipped and remained under way throughout night directing evacuation.
Sunday, 2nd June.
0300 set course for Dover arriving 0430.
1815 embarked R.A. Dover and V.A.
Somerville with their Staffs and proceeded to Dunkirk.
1945 arrived at Dunkirk.
2100 slipped and remained under way throughout the night directing evacuation as before.
Monday, 3rd June.
Embarked naval party from Eastern arm and proceeded to Dover.
0427 arrived Dover.
1500 embarked Captain Garnons-Williams and proceeded to Downa to issue ordera to block-ships and take off superfluous hands and returned to Dover 1630.
1800 al. ipped and proceeded to join H.M.S.
"Shikari" with block-ships. Carried out screening duties ahead of block-ships on passage to Dunkirk.
0115 Arrived Dunkirk and embarked C.O's of block-ships and Captain Dangerfield.
Carried out reconnaissance of the harbour.
0200 returned to block-ships.

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0215 Block-ship all "Glourko" blew up.
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Picked up/survivors and transferred them to "Shikari".
0345 Embarked last of block-ships crews and proceeded to Dover.
0600 arrived Dover.
(Signed) RICHARD EYRS.
Lieutenant.

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FROM:- The Commanding officer M.L. 100.
DATE:- 15/6/40
To: Captain A/S H.M.S. Osprey.
Report on bynamo
Sir.
I big to submit the following report.
Wednesday 29th May 1930 Receive order to prices to Harwich via Doler Commenced watering fuelling X preparing ship fa 4a.
2200 Unslip * proceed one 9
harbour at 18 the - Wind Northerly light
X unibility good.
Thursday 10ᵗʰ. May 0015 St Catherines light abram
0630 Dangences abram viability how hoor.
0715 and Dorn Examination unl
0745 Enter Harbour A proceed to submarine Dock. X refuel.
1130 sais A proud and 7
Harbour themes to Harwill via swept chancels
1700 Closs Harwich Examination vessel - Instruction birth Parkestone Quay.
1800 secure Parkiston Quay.
hould triday 31% May. 1100 Slip " to fact,
1300 Return Parketon Guar.

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In offen HGML 100
Saturday 10s June 1915 scipped a out of harbour with M.A.S.S. as
(Spend 23 kh) via swept chan
Print x thene to rendezue
Nicupor
2245 Sturing que down - MASB's proud to
UOUS. Repairs commenced.
X harachute years observed.
2355 Imporary completed - Proced to in parachute Mare but find has 9 Aurtace craft.
0010 Continue to R
0100 Arride ready engines x commence watch for
M.T.B's. Mou parachute H
x aireraft hand - No M.T.
0215 Restart engine commine return to Hawish.
0630 arrive & secur after uneventful bassap.
0915 Proced felixla
1000 Furling comple
Parkitom Quay
1100 Commene and
3 Par Gun. & filting Dertikon
1400 lockhud Sturio representation arrwer a commun

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The Captain A/S. H.M.S." Gaptey" Portland
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The Comm anding Officer H.M.MA/S.B.NO.T.
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8th June 1940
BJECT
Report on the movements of H.M.M.A/SB No.7 from
23rd may to 4a June inclusive
The following teport on the movemento of H.M.MA/S B Noy between 23rd may and the 4th June, is terpectively x
submitted for your consideration.
may 23ʳᵈ, 940.
1800 H.M motor A/S Boat No.7 left Porttand for Portamorth
2045. Boat arrived in Portamouth may 24th 1030 Boat left Pottsm outh for Feliorlowe
2030 Boat arrived at Felivatore may 27th
+300 H.M. motor A/S Boat No.7 Left Flixatore for Dover in
Company with motor A/S. Boat No.6.
1700 Boato arrived in Dover.
1952. The following Belgian minusters embashed in motor
A/S Boat No. 7-
Chef de cabinet de Roi iespold III
Ancien ministate
Secritaire de I.m. Le Roi de Balgie
1955. Boat left Dover for hisupott in company with
H.M.M.T.B. No. 107
0030 Boat arrived off hemp ot, and anchored off shate awaiting tide. acting on the instructions from disutenant
Commander Coles, in HM.M.T.B B 22, The Comm anding officer of Matar A/s Boat No. 7 accompanied by one taling towed in shore the position of the entrance to Thienport.
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0300 Belgian ministry desembarhed on Jetty
0315. Boat left getty in company with M.T.B's 104 and 22,
0330. cleared Camal. M.T.B's set course for Harvich, and mator A/S Boat set course for Dover in accordance with previous instru ctions.
6525 Boat arrived in Dover.
1250 Boat left Dovet in Company with motor A/S Boat
No.6. to seatch for Birtish aircraft reported to have crashed in the sea south of the South Goodium Light bessel.
1500. Completed search. negative Boato returned to lover.
ay 30th
0005. Twelve affress of the army General staff (Four officers of the Scotto Guards, Four officers of the Coldation Guardo, and four officers of the Grenadier guards under the command of Colonel E. machenzie Scots guards) embashed in motor A/S Boat No.7. awaiting delivery of Secret Hand messages.
0020 Left Dover for Dunhish
0240 arrived off Dunhish Boat was taken close to
Beach one to land your officies but shallow water made this impractistable The officers were put aboard a Destroyes off Beach 1. and landed in Boats. this procedure was carried out at each of the other beaches landing your officers at each beach.
motor A/S Boat No.7. then entered Durtish Harbour to deliver a S
to The Senior havel Officer
Dunhir
Cta are put above 1500. N.O. Dunhish was deliver25 abouties bess Boats. this % send message 3 as the other beaches. Drinbreh soldies embashed ad mean accordance with
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1035. Boat arrived at Dovet.
1100 Disembathed french soldiets
13,at.
1135 mator A/S. Boat No.7 left Doves to tendeyous off
Ramogate with motor A/S Boat No. 6 to escolt convay of small craft.
1147. off Deal. Developed a five on the part Engine
1203. Five Extingurshed. Boat tahen in tow by Jug Dora
1514 arrived Dover and commenced repairs.
1730 Repairs completed and Boat placed at half an hours notice
June.
1345 motor A/S. Boat No.y left Dover a proceeding to
Bloch Ships anchorage, with havegating officer of the
Bloch ships aboard.
1410 to 1531 Boat going alongside block ships; havigating officer obtaining particulars of block ships and issuing details of movements to bloch ships.
1610. Returned to Dover Harbour:
1900. Left Dover to rendegoous with Destroyer and
Bloch ships.
1945 Cammanding Officer boarded the Deatroyer to obtain final instructions from Captain Dangerfield.
1950. Bil leahn discovered in Engine Room. Emotat A/S Boal
Noy returned to Dovet to obtain mate oil.
2040. arrived Dover - embashing oil.
2114 goined Blockships Convoy off South Grodurin L/V.
2100 Left Dover.
115. approaching Dunhish. Two of the Bloch ships appeared to have lost Convoy. motor A/S boat sent bach to lead block ships into Channel, about 0200, last

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loch ship Dunhith was tammed and sunh by a troop eaving Indor A/s Boat No.y glos alongside roch ship to take off Commanding officer and two. Two of crew were found to be unjured the Comm anding officer and Ctew of the block ship were transferted to the Destroyes and motor A/s
Boat No 7. proceeded into the Hatbow to pich up crews of the first two bloch ships. One crew in lefeboat were piched up by MA/S.B. Noy and transferted to the Destroyer the other etcw we brought off by M.T. B 107.
about 0400 M A/S B No.4 left Dunhith for Dover and piched up the ctwo of a life boat seven miles west of Dunhiih The Engine of the lifeboat was bromen down and on fite. Lifeboat w was left.
0625. arrived at Dover.
O. Left Dover for Duntrish edcotting P.A.F. Boat.
2250 Boats arrived of Dunhith
2255 Entered Dunhith in accord ance with previous orders to embarh admisal Nord.
2305 arrived at tendezvous to embath Hench went ashare but was unable to find the Hench admital, who was not present. The First Lieutenant admisal Dovet motor A/S. Boat waited outside admital. acting under the Instructions of Read the entrance to Dunhish Harbow, entering again at about 0020 to make another attempt to find the French admisal.
0040. Jowed disabled was Dep artment Boat, under the command of admisel Jaylot away from the Western getty where she was lying with disabled Boat propelless. Tow line pasted and war Dept.

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was taken in tow by a sloop.
motor A/S Boat returned to anto ance to Harbour,
0300. Operations complete. liders received to televen. Left Dunhish for Dover.
0645 arrived Dover.
930 June Left Dover in Comp any with motor A/S Boat
No. 10. for Pottland
530 arrived Portland
CAPTAIN A/S H.M.S. 1/1 "OSPREY"
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Resume of work done at Dover - D/C M.B.
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Wednesday, 29th May. Arrived Dover and proceeded to Dunkirk with Lieutenant Commander Dennis and
Commander Cazalet.
S.S. "King Orry" was sunk by bombing attack, 14 survivors being picked up.
Struck submerged wreckage which disabled the boat. Taken in tow by H.M.S.
vivacious/
"Vigilant" and after effecting temporary repairs returned to Dover at 8 knots.
Thursday, 30th May.
Ferried an Officer to Downs with sailing orders for Convoy.
Friday, 3lst May.
Returned to Dover at 0400.
D/C M.B. being completely out 01 action commandeered Lifeboat and 40 ft. motor boat.
Saturday, 1st June.
Took Admiral Hallet to Downs in 40 ft.
motor boat giving orders to Convoy.
Sunday, 2nd June.
Lifeboat towed back to Dunkirk with body of Lieutenant Mead R.N.V.R. who was killed by shrapnel while evacuating troops from beaches.
Proceeded in 40 ft. motor boat escorting
Admiral Somerville in M.A.S.B. 10 but lost contact.
Picked up survivors of Hospital Ship
"Paris".
Monday, 3rd June.
0500 arrived Dover.
Tuesday, 4th June.
0900 hoisted D/C M.B. out of water.
Effecting temporary repairs on D/C M.B.
Wednesday, 5th June. 1000 sailed for Portsmouth in company with M.T.B.'s 102 and 107.

SPECIAL FLEET ORDER No. 1.
8th June, 1940
#VERDITTIONARY FORCE from DUNKIRK
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SPECIAL FLEET ORDER No. 1.
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8th June, 1940
EVACUATION of the BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE from DUNKIRK
The undermentioned ratings of the War Department Fleet are commended for the gallant part they played in connection with the evacuation of the
British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk - 30th May to 3rd June, 1940
W.D.M.L. "GROUSE"
T/Mate i/c
Mason, W.T.
T/A.B.
Taylor, J.R.
T/3/Engr.
Hewett, c.
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Wales, P.J.
H.M.S. HORNET,
Allen, 8.
Farmer, 7.
GOSPORT
Engr.
Walter, R.
HANTS.
Engr.
Crabb, S.
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Cains, A.E.
Vine, A.S.
Engr.
Spain, J.H.
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Engr.
Stewart, R.
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Hay, H.
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Thompson, A.
Engr.
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Parry, A.J.
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SPECIAL FLEET ORDER No. 1.
458
8th June, 1940
EVACUATION of the BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE from DUNKIRK
The undermentioned ratings of the War Department Fleet are commended for the gallant part they played in connection with the evacuation of the
British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk - 30th May to 3rd June, 1940
W.D.M.L."GROUSE"
T/Mate i/c
Mason, W.T.
T/A.B.
Taylor, J.R.
T/3/Engr.
Hewett, C.
W.D.M.L. "HAIG"
A/1/Cl.Mr.
Wales, F.J.
A.B.
Allen, 8.
A.B.
Farmer, 7.
1st Engr.
Walter, R.
3rd Engr.
Crabb, S.
W.D.M.L. "KESTREL"
Mate 1/c
Cains, A.B.
A.B.
Vine, A.E.
T/3/Engr.
Spain, J.H.
W.D.M.L. "MAPLBOROUGH"
A/1/Cl.Mr.
Matthewa, J.
T/A.B.
Ferrier, C.
T/O.S.
Durrant, K.
T/3/Engr.
Stone, A.L.
T/3/Engr.
Stewart, R.
W.D.M.L. "PIGEON"
T/Mate 1/c
Yealland, E.L.
T/A.B.
Brenton, J.
T/3/Engr
Rowe, S.B.
W.D.M.L. "SWALLOW"
T/Mate i/c
Clarke, W.R.
A.B.
Hay, H.
3rd Engr.
Cherry, F.
T/2/Cl.Mr.
Beard, E.L.
W.D.M.L. "WOLFE"
Thompson, A.
A.B.
T/3/Engr.
Hodgkinson, D.
Mate i/c
Bell, L.C.
W.D.M.L. "VULTURE"
T/A.B.
Parry, A.J.
3rd Engr.
Bygrave, F.

2.
Lt. General Sir the Forces Walter Venning, has K.C.B., C.M.G., C.B.E., 1--488
General above eight to vessels: sent the following letter to M.C., the Masters Quarter of Master the
459
"I fine wish part to which thank you, your engineer and crew for the tion of the you and they played in the recent evacua- very
B.E.F.
In in which particular the I wish to convey my admiration for the volunteered personnel of the W.D. vessels participating way their normal duties.
to perform a dangerous task quite outside
To have been successful in saving the lives of over 1,300
British and Allied soldiers is a feat of which all of you concerned may well feel proud.
The damage done to so many of the craft engaged is a testimony to the dangers which you and those serving under you faced with cheerfulness and gallantry.
I am proud to think that, as Quartermaster-General to the
Forces, the War Department fleet comes within my sphere."
In addition, Colonel A.S. Redman - Deputy Director of Transportation
Equipment, Ministry of Supply has written me privately - - as follows:
"Dunkirk, May 30th to June 3rd, 1940.
I took my hat off to the Navy, but I have put it on again and now take it off to the Fleet.
I was extremely interested to receive the particulars you sent me yesterday, and shall keep them in memory of very gallant actions. You must be proud of your lads."
Whilst Captain P.Hodgkinson - who as Officer i/c Transport at Portsmouth has for so long been intimately connected with the War Department fleet has generously sent the following message:
"All ranks of the War Department Fleet at Portamouth wish to convey to those members of the Fleet, who took part in the recent evacuation from Flanders, their congratulations on a hazardous job well carried out, and felicitations on their safe return.
With the above, the members of the Transport Staff at
Portsmouth also wish to be associated. They appear to have well supported the motto of the Corps."
Finally I, as your Commanding Officer, would like once again to express my deep appreciation of the work you all did.
Well done.
G.EBadwook Colonel
Woolwich
A. D. M. T.
8 June, 1940

Mostly with Scratch Crews on 4th trip and all on 5th
1.6.40. Brought down an enemy aeroplane by Lewis Gun.
2.6.40. Rammed by tug & reported sunk with 30 men on board.
All saved. saved,Engr,Walter landed at trip.
Margate.
3.6.40. Salved by R.A.F.
4th trip. Leaking badly.
5th trip. Reported sunk off
Dunkirk, but towed
1971
5th trip. Towed back to Dover.
462
8
into Margate.
TOTAL
Numbers rescoed, Same
5
55
132
Dynam 333.
490
Dyuam 333.
A.D.M.T.
461
ddressee, any reply being made on a separate paper.
Ramsgate and Margate - Dynamo Proceedings
D.M.I. 's office,
ARSENAL,
II
RAMSGA
WOOLWICH, S.E.18.
3217/212
14th June
1940
ag Officer Commanding Dover.
Forwarded in continuation of
3172/212 of 11/6/40 appendix 3.
employment under S.N.O.,
Captain T.W.G. Duka was sent to
Ramsgate - Dunkirk.
msgate to tend War Department Boats lent r Dynamo operation. He saw to the
-servicing him that of these craft and it was due ips. they got in so many successful
T.W.G.Duka, who returned here on Saturday you have a brief summary of the vessels of yed under you from May 31 onwards at Ramagate ion from Dunkirk.
or your information in case they may be of
7th June 1940.
Captain.
he number of trips made to Dunkirk by the
Naval Officer in Charge,
1 find on the top of page 1 in the rightscratch crews, as the W.D.Fleet, all of whom th trips on June 2 and 3 were carried out
ICE ADMIRAL ADMIRA
after the third trip with the exception of amen, namely:
18 JUN 1940
1st Engineer in the "HAIG".
the Engineer in the "KESTREL".
the "SWALLOW".
the "SWALLOW".
of the W.D.Fleet Special Fleet Order No. 1
formation contained in the above may be of
1 such a vast "pack" in the way you did.
al show you ran.' I am lost in admiration is sincerely,
(Colonel)
S.N.O.,
Naval Base,
Ramsgate.

-
197
Mostly with Scratch Crews on 4th trip and all on 5th
1.6.40. Brought down an enemy aeroplane by Lewis Gun.
2.6.40. Rammed by tug & reported sunk with 30 men on board.
All saved,Engr,Walter landed at
462
Margate.
3.6.40. Salved by R.A.F.
4th trip. Leaking badly.
5th trip. Reported sunk off
Dunkirk, but towed into Margate.
5th trip. Towed back to Dover.
trip.
TOTAL
Numbers rescued.
35
945
55
132
Same pace 314460
Dynams 333.
T.
1251
461
Dyuanno 333.
being made on a separate paper.
The D.M. 's office,
Ramsgate and Margate - Dynamo Proceedings
ROYAL ARSENAL,
2.
II
SGA
WOOLWICH, S.E.18.
No. 3217/212
14th June
1940
Flag Officer Commanding Dover.
Forwarded in continuation of my 3172/212 of 11/6/40 appendix 3.
r S.N.O.,
2.
Captain T.W.G. Duka was sent to te - Dunkirk.
Ramsgate to tend War Department Boats lent for Dynamo operation. He saw to the re-servicing of these craft and it was due to him that they got in so many successful returned here on Saturday trips.
summary of the vessels of cm May 31 onwards at Ramagate
WRRhithmiN
ion in case they may be of
Captain.
17th June 1940.
Naval Officer in Charge,
Ramsgate.
ps made to Dunkirk by the
P of page 1 in the right-
2 and 3 were carried out
S the W.D.Fleet, all of whom
VICE ADMIRAL
trip with the exception of
18 JUN 1940
#
the "HAIG".
DOVER
the "KESTREL".
t Special Fleet Order No. 1
ined in the above may be of
: I am lost in admiration to control such a uned to control such a vast "pack" in the way you did.
Yours sincerely,
Yours sincerely,
(Colonel)

491
Mostly with Scratch Crews on 4th trip and all on 5th
1.6. 40. Brought down an enemy trip.
aeroplane by Lewis Gun.
2.6.40. Rammed by tug & reported sunk with 30 men on board.
All saved,Engr,Walter landed at
3.6.40. Salved by R.A.F.
4th trip. Leaking badly.
trip. Reported sunk off
Dunkirk, but towed
5th trip. Towed back to Dover.
462
into Margate.
Margate.
5th
TOTAL
Numbers
35
945
55
132
Dynam 333,
461
Communication to be retained by the addressee, any reply being made on a separate paper.
aphic Address. "TRANSPORT, WOOLWICH."
NAVA JUNISTON The DIER. 's office, hone No.: Woolwich 2080, Extension 54.
212.ROYAL ARSENAL, ny further communication on this subject ald be addressed tosst. Director of Military Transport,
RAMSGA
WOOLWICH, S.E.18.
Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, S.E. 18,
I not personally to any Officer.
14th June
1940
The following number should be quoted ference No. C.R.1320.
Subject Launches and their employment under S.N.O.,
Ramsgate - Dunkirk,
Dear S.N.O.,
My representative Captain T.W.G.Duka, who returned here on Saturday tells me you asked him to let you have a brief summary of the vessels of the W.D. Fleet which were employed under you from May 31 onwards at Ramagate in connection with the evacuation from Dunkirk.
I attach two statements for your information in case they may be of some use to you.
Statement No. 1 - - shows the number of trips made to Dunkirk by the different launches, and you will find on the top of page 1 in the righthand column that the 4th and 5th trips on June 2 and 3 were carried out with what I have described as scratch crews, as the W.D.Fleet, all of whom of were civilians, declined to go after the third trip with the exception two Engineers, and two Able Seamen, namely:
1. R.WALTER
- who was 1st Engineer in the "HAIG".
2. J.H.SPAIN - who was the Engineer in the "KESTREL".
3. H.HAY
- A.B. in the "SWALLOW".
4. F.CHERRY
- A.B. in the "SWALLOW".
Statement No. 2. A copy of the W.D.Flest Special Fleet Order No. 1
of the 8th June, 1940.
of the information contained in the above admiration may be of some I hope that some What capital show you ran.' I an lost in did.
as to use how to you you. managed to a. control such a vast "pack" in the way you
Yours sincerely,
(Colonel)
S.N.O.,
Naval Base,
Ramsgate.

DUNKIRK. May 30, 31, June 1, 2 & 3.
Trips to Dunkirk.
TOTAL
Mostly with Scratch Crews
W.D.LAUNCH
Date & time
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Numbers on 4th trip and all on 5th arrival
0400 hrs.
1415 hrs.
Various hrs
Various hrs.
Various hrs.
rescued.
trip.
Ramsgate
31.5.40.
31.5.40.
1.6.40.
2.6.40
3 - - 4 June
0815 hrs.
15 French
20 French
Out of
Out of action
35
1.
"GROUSE"
action
Portsmouth
31.5.40.
2215 hrs.
1830 hrs.
1.6.40. Brought down an enemy
"HAIG"
0845 hrs.
Ferry service
Escorted a.
80
Salved by R.A.F.
945
aeroplane by Lewis Gun.
2.
Lowestoft at Dunkirk.
badly damaged at Dunkirk p.m. 3 June.
2.6.40. Rammed by tug & report-
31.5.40.
800 saved destroyer to
Sailed back to Ramsgate ed sunk with 30 men on board.
Brought back
Sheerness
All saved. Engr. Walter landed at
65 at 2200
Margate.
hrs.
1830 hrs.
3.6.40. Salved by R.A.F.
0815 hrs.
35
20 French
"KESTREL"
Back empty
Reported sunk Dunkirk
55
4th trip. Leaking badly.
5.
Portsmouth
3 June, Towed into
5th trip. Reported sunk off
31.5.40.
2215 hrs.
2030 hrs, o500 hrs.
Margate, engine disabled.
Dunkirk, but towed
(3.6.40)
into Margate.
51
21 French
40 French
20 French
Towed into Dover. Lost
132
"MARLBOROUGH"
p.m.
5th trip. Towed back to Dover.
4.
propellers and rudder
50.5.40.
2007 hrs.
1830 hrs.
0430 hrs.
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DOVER M/S COMMAND
SEE LIST INSIDE

The following REPORTS have been extracted from this file and are being fowarded under cover of Vice Admiral, Daver's letter concerning loss of ships during operation DYNAMO.
TRAWLERS:
THOMAS BARTLETT
POLLY JOHNSON
STELLA DORADO

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Thefollowing REPORT has been extracted from this file and is being forwarded under cover of Vice Admiral, Dover's letter concerning loss of ships during operation DYNAMO,
DANLAYING VESSEL:
NAUTILUS

Department 38. G.D.309/58
SECRET.
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46496
467
5th June, 1940.
To: The Dover. Vice Admiral,
Report of Operations Carried out by Ships
Under the Command of Commander M/S, Dover during the period 26th May to 3rd June in accordance with V.A.D's 2050/4.
I have the honour to report the following operations carried out by M/S Vessels under my command during the period
26th May to 4th June, 1940.
The list of vessels employed in these operations is as follows:-
LL TRAWLERS.
Thomas Bartlett."
Inverforthx
Lord Inchcape.⁴
Our Bairnsk
Lord Grey x
Clythness.x
Relonzo. *
Restrivo.
OROPESA TRAWLERS.
Botanic. Dankink
Marettax FyldeaX not of Dunkisk
Arleyx
Polly Johnson.
Brocks
CalviX
John Cattling.
DANLAYERS.
Gulsar.*
Grey Mist.)
Sargasso.r
Comfort.*
Nautilus
Starlight Rays
Thomsons.
ECHO SOUNDING YACHTS.
Conidaw.
Chico. X
(Continued over).

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497.8
sailed for
On Calais the night Roads:- of 25th/26th May, the following vessels
468
Botanic.
Fyldea.
Maretta.
Arley.
Polly Johnson.
Brock.
Calvi.
Grey Mist.
Conidaw.
Y
Chico.
Playmates.
Willing Boys.
of Calais.
The object of the expedition was the possible evacuation
Commander M/S (Commander W.V.H. Harris R.N.) sailed in
"Grey Mist" in charge of forces employed.
The orders to form the expedition were received at 1900, and vessels sailed at 2130, the first five trawlers to leave, towing motor boats.
Vessels were ordered to rendezvous at No. 3 Buoy Calais
Roads, and await instructions from Commander M/S. Destroyer force was in support.
On receipt of signal which had been wrongly decoded, two motor boats were ordered into Calais Harbour. These boats had left for the harbour when a further signal was received that
Calais was to be held at all costs, and the signal was ordered to be sent by hand to the Brigadier Commanding Forces. "Conidaw"
was ordered to proceed immediately and deliver the message.
A further signal was then received recalling all forces to the Downs. On receipt of this signal "Botanic" and "Maretta"
were ordered to remain until boats and "Conidaw" returned, and
Destroyer escort was asked to be provided. All other vessels returned to the Downs.
Reports from Lieutenant Commander P.F. Cammiade R.N.V.R.,
Sub. Lieutenant M.R. Mills R.N.V.R., and Skipper R. Smelgrove,are attached (la, lb, lc, ld).
There was constant enemy air activity during the night, and a considerable amount of firing ashore.
P.M. 26th May. Danlaying Yachts"Gulzar" and "Grey Mist"
to Calais with Commodore W.P. Gandell, P.S.T.O. France. Report of Lieutenant C.V. Brammall R.N.R. attached (No. 2).
27th May.
"Arley" ordered to Dunkirk as W/T link.
She was heavily shelled off Calais, and returned with engineer seriously wounded. Operation was then cancelled.
"Fyldea" sailed, buoy laying, under the orders of "Skipjack"
employed on mine sinking duties.
for "Thomas but were recalled on report of shelling and returned of to
Bartlett", "Inverforth",& "Our Bairns" were "Arley". sailed
They Dunkirk, then ordered to sweep the war channel, Dover.
harbour were p.m. on orders from Vice Admiral
(Continued over).

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498
88
28th Inverforth May. Instructions were issued to these
46g previous misunderstanding, the sweeping war channel - but with to
(Our Bairns, programme - i.e. and Thomas Bartlett) to carry on vessels a the M/S Group Commander, who had only owing joined Roads. command, proceeded to carry out the just
7
Dunkirk whilst Vessels were shelled off Calais, and' sweep Thomas in
Bartlett", shallow endeavouring to get out of range, apparently ran on our mine and minefields, in vicinity of Dunkirk A.W. Buoy, struck a sank. Report of Lieutenant Commander A.A.
Martin R.N.R. attached (No. 3). page 122
"Nautilus" and "Comfort" sailed for Dunkirk Beach under the direction of Lieutenant W.E. Gelling R.N.R. Report of Lieutenant Gelling R.N.R. attached (No. 4). "Nautilus"
was damaged by bombs, and as far as is known "Comfort" was rammed and sunk. No report has been received.
29th May - 0100. Six M/S Trawlers under the command of Lieutenant R. Bill R.N. sailed for Dunkirk - embarking ladders at Ramsgate en route. Reports of Lieutenant R. Bill R.N.,
Skipper Lieutenant G.W. Robinson R.N.R., and Skipper Lieutenant
L. Lake R.N.R. are attached (Nos. 5a, 5b, and 5c). pages 517, 523
29th May. "Lord Grey" and "Clythness" to Dunkirk.
Report of Lieutenant J. Simson R.N.V.R. attached (No.
30th May. "Sargasso", "Gulzar", "Conidaw", "Chico", and "Starlight Rays" sailed for Dunkirk, embarked troops, and returned.
"Chico" did especially good work in bringing back
217 troops. This vessel is only 70' long. All ships returned safely with troops.
31st May. "Sargasso", "Gulzar", and "Chico" to Dunkirk.
"Chico" employed ferrying, and was responsible for nearly a 1,000
troops being embarked. All returned safely with troops.
"Fyldea" and "Brock" to beaches with motor boat. "Brock"
damaged by bombs, and ordered to return. Report of Sub. Lieutenant
K.H.G. Roberts R.N.V,R. attached (No. 7). "Fyldea" returned with troops.
lageors
"Lord Inchcape" and "Our Bairns" ordered to Dunkirk.
Sweeping proved impossible due to shell fire and bombing. Ordered to return.
1st June. "Sargasso", "Gulzar" and "Starlight Rays" to
Dunkirk for troops.
All returned safely.
"Starlight Rays", "Gulzar", and "Sargasso"
to Dunkirk 2nd for June. troops. "Conidaw" and "Chico" standing by for life saving duties on route "X". All returned safely.
3rd June. "Starlight Rays", and "Gulzar" to Dunkirk for troops. Both returned safely.
this period constant sweeping with "LL" without and skids was During + and 13 magnetic mines were detonated, vicinity of carried out,* ship. One mine detonated in and "LL" a hospital ship, probably, 3/4 cables away. Report (No. C.L. 7).
the loss of a single by combined fields of herself of Lieutenant
Lambert Trawlers, R.N.V.R. which were who visited the hospital ship attached?
+ in many DOWNS and Entrance of Dover Harbour.
(Continued over).

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- 470
command are
The submitted:- following casualties to H.M. Vessels under my
26th May.
"Botanic" and "Maretta" heavily bombed on return from Calais. Both ships damaged. (Maretta 3 weeks refitting).
28th May.
"Thomas Bartlett" mined on own field.
10 survivors.
29th May.
"Comfort" believed rammed.
"Nautilus" damaged by bombs, and destroyed by fire. All saved (See report of Lieutenant Gelling No.4).
"Calvi" bombed and sunk - Dunkirk
Harbour.
"Polly Johnson" badly damaged, and sunk by "Arley" (See report No.5c).
1st June.
"Brock" damaged by several near misses.
VICE A14/0/1407 ADMIRAL
6-JUN 1940
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Dyrams. 39.
500
Ref No. GD. 309/58.
471
SECRET.
6th June, 1940.
To: The Vice Admiral,
Dover.
Sir,
In conjunction with my report, I attach herewith a list of Officers employed in the M/S Command, and against their names have been noted the actual duties they performed.
The figures indicate the number of trips made across the channel.
I would like to state that every Officer under my command volunteered for service at Dunkirk, and in endeavouring to comply with their wishes I had great difficulty in keeping the office efficiently manned.
Before concluding I would like to express my very high appreciation of the services rendered to the M/S Flotilla by
H.M.S. "Lynx". No requests however trivial, and, observing the magnitude of the operation a large number of these requests must have appeared trivial, were left in abeyance, and we of the
M/S Flotilla cannot be too grateful for the assistance rendered.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
WIHHHarris
Commander R.N.
VICE ADMIRAL
6- JUN 1940
t
DOVER

5th June, 1940.
G.D.
501
-
formander W.V.H. Harris
C.M.S.
Command and organisation of 472 all
M/S Forces ashore and afloat.
;ieutenant R. Bill.
Asst. to C.M.S. 2 Andresselles. 1 Dunkirk
(6 ships).
Lieut. G. St. C. Rideal.
Operations Staff. 1 off Boulogne and
Calais W/T Link.
Lieut. C.L. Lambert.
Operations Staff. 1 Dunkerque (Medway Queen)
3ub. Lieut. D.G. Rattle. /
Operations Staff. Chico. Off Dunkirk for
Life saving duties
Pay. Sub. Lieut. Matthews.
Operations Staff. Conidaw.
ditto
Lieut. Cmdr. A.A.Martin.
Gp.Cmdr. "LL" 2 Dunkirk Roads "LL".
Continuous "LL" off Dover.
tieut. Cmdr. P.F.Cammiade.
Gp.Cmdr "Oropesa". 1 Calais (Botanic &
(Maretta.
}
Lieut. W.E. Gelling.
Gp.Cmdr. "Skids". 1 Dunkirk (Comfort &)
(Nautilus )
Lieut. L.J. Wyatt.
D.Y. Officer.
Lieut. H.S. Warren.
Pier Master.P. O.W. 1 Medway Queen - - Dunkirk.
Lieut. J.K.M. Warde.
1 Buoy laying operation. / to DUNKERQUE AND
/ To BEACHES.
Lieut. W.R. Hutcheson.
2 Trips - Starlight Rays - Dunkirk.
Lieut. C.B. Sharp.
Sick.
Sub. Lieut. M.R. Mills.
1 trip Calais - Maretta, 2 Dunkirk - Sargasso
Sub. Lieut. J.C. Fegen.
1 trip Gulzar, 1 Conidaw, 1 Conidaw (Lifesaving).
Sub. Lieut. K.H.G.Roberts.
1 off Calais 26th - Brock. 1 Dunkirk and beaches.
Sub. Lieut. F.L. Perkins.
2 Sargasso Dunkirk.
Sub. Lieut. R.L. Hippisley.
1 Sargasso, and also with Captain A/P.
Lieut. M. Eynon.
Gulzar.
Sub. Lieut. W.G. Lloyd.
Dunkirk in John Cattling.
Sub. Lieut.AEveritt.
1 off Calais, 1 Dunkirk - blown up - wounded.
Sub. Lieut. M.Thompson.
1 Calais - Conidaw.
Sub. Lieut. R.E. Weale.
2 off Calais = Grey Mist.
Sub. Lieut. R.E. Evans.
Gulzar then sick.
Lieut. C.V. Brammall.
5 Dunkirk, 1 Andresselles, 2 Calais.
Lieut. C.C.L. Gaussen.
3 Dunkirk.
Sub. Lieut. W.V. Liddall.
1 Boukogne W/T link. 1 off Calais.
Sub, Lieut. J. Mason.
3 Dunkirk.
Skipper R. Snelgrove.
1 Calais, 1 Dunkirk, 1 lifesaving party.
(Contd over).

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502
I
/
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473
deut. J.H. Simson.
1 Dunkirk, 1 off Dunkirk - sweep.
Jub. Lieut. A. Heckstall Smith.1 Dunkirk, 1 off Dunkirk - sweep.
jub. Lieut. S.J. Longsdon.
1 off Dunkirk.
Bub. Lieut. A.J. Sumption.
LL off Dover.
Bub. Lieut. MacGregor Robertson. LL. off Dover.
(Contd over).

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adpper Lieut.
Robinson.
503
Arley.
gipper Lieut.
Lake.
Lt.Polly Johnson - sunk - 1
thief Skipper.
Mayhew.
Maretta.
1 Calais - bonbed.
;kipper.
Whammond.
Fyldea.
1 Buoy laying, 1
1 Beaches.
ikipper.
Jappy.
Brook.
1 Dunkirk, 1 Beaches.
$kipper.
Tucker.
Burke.
Ekipper.
Setterfield.
Adam.
skipper
S.Bindler,
B.D. spindler
Late Calvi - sunk. 1 off Calads, 1
in Dunkirk.
Skipper.
E. Smith.
Botanic.
pipper.
Aldan.
John Cattling. 1 Calats, 1 Dunicipit.
Sub. Lieut.
Mason.
Chico.
3 Dunkirk.
Skipper.
Selanius
Clythness.
1 Dunkirk.
Skipper.
Snelgrove.
Conidaw.
1 Calais, 1 Duniciple,
1 Life saving party.
Sub. Lieut.
Liddall
Weale.
}
Grey Mist. 1 Boulogne, 1 off Calate.
Sub. Lieut.
Lieut.
CV
Brammall
Gulzar. See report under name of
Sub. Lieut.
RE
Evans.
individual Officers.
Lieut.
Eynon.
Skipper.
Johnson.
Hosanna.
Skide off Dover.
Skipper.
Self.
Inverforth.
Skipper.
Kaye.
Tiller.
Lord Grey.
Skipper.
Littleproud.
Milford King.
1 off Calais LL.
Skipper.
Miller.
Our Bairns.
1 off Calais ID.
Skipper.
Stather.
Playmates.
1 off Calais.
Skipper.
Restrivo.
LL Dover.
Skipper.
Slater.
Relonzo.
LL Dover.
Skipper.
Buchan.
Starlight Rays. 2 Dunkirk.
Lieut.
Gaussen.
Sargasso. See report under name
Sub. Lieut.
Sub. Lieut.
Mills.
w of individual Officers.
Thompson.
Skipper.
Thomsons.
Examination.
Drake.
Skipper.
Willing Boys.
1 Plushing, Calais,
Burrows.
Skide off Dover.
Skipper.
Mair (dead).
Comfort - sunk - 1 Beaches Dunkirk
Skipper.
McLean. - late -Nautilus. sunk - 1 Beaches Dunkirk

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SECRET.
17504.08
11th June, 1940.
To: The Vice Admiral,
Dover.
Sir, recommendations the operation "Dynamo". for gallantry and good services rendered report during and
I have the honour to submit the following out their duties to my entire satisfaction.
I would submit that as regards shore staff all carried
Lieutenant Robert Bill R.N., Senior Executive Officer on my staff was sent in charge of six trawlers to Dunkirk.
Lieutenant Bill's report has already been forwarded. I would submit that this Officer performed the task allotted to him in an exemplary manner. He showed great coolness and devotion to duty under constant bombing - two of the ships under his orders were lost. He managed to extricate the remainder from on extremely perilous position. This Officer's name was sent in as one of four token names for "Dynamo" operation.
During the operation "Dynamo" the Downs and Entrances to Dover Harbour were constantly subjected to magnetic minelaying.
The Downs and Entrances were kept free for the conveyance of troops by means of "LL" Trawlers and Skid Towing Drifters, and observing this is routine work, I propose to record the services of these vessels in the half yearly report.
The following list of the Officers and men is appended, who performed outstanding services.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
VICE ADMIRAL
WHHarris
11 JUN 1940
Commander M/S.
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POVER

340/58.
505
Name.
50
ship.
Anthony Brooke
Rank or Rating.
476
CLYTHNESS
Heckstall Smith.
300 lins to
Walter Fredk.Salenius.
Skipper. Sub. Lt. R.N.V.R. - Unit Officer.
George S. Day.
shalls Yook 150
Smauel B. Sussans
Mate. Chief Engineman. LT/RX 102500.
John A. Cargill.
Seaman.
LT/JX 175090.
For devotion to duty under very trying circumstances (See report No. 6.
POLLY JOHNSON.
Bonter, b
Skipper Lieut. Leonard Lake extricated his ship in a
Sunk.
sinking condition from Dunkirk in a heavy bombardment. Was eventually forced to abandon ship, and transferred his crew and himself to "Arley".
(See report Nos. 5b and c). 38 mg
FYLDEA.
29/5 2/31/5
Liewt. John.K.M. Warde R.N.V.R. - Unit Officer.
has misses.
Thomas Owens,D.S.M.
Chief Engineer. X257EU.
Recommended for coolness and devotion to duty during heavy bombing at Dunkirk.
(See report No. la).
38 of
BROCK.
Kenneth Henry G.Roberts.Sub. Lieut. R.N.V.R.
no brooks
Behaved with great coolness and devotion became he saw no mole to duty in assisting his Group Officer suspected his shipto
(Lieutenant Robert Bill R.N.) to extricate
Keng water.
his ship from a perilous position).
(See report No. 7).
NAUTILUS J
Richard McLean.
Skipper (No.WS 3159).
b
For displaying great gallantry in going strop "Grey tisunt over the side to save a seaman whilst destroyer and "Nautilus" were being bombed.
mb sunk. each Deslige
George Addison.
2nd Engineman.
Andrew Strachan.
Cook.
Worked hard in small boats all day during
Lieutenant V.E. Gelling R.N.R).
trying conditions (See report No.4 by
GULZAR
Edward S. Woodhead.
Coxswain.
Charles H. Baldry.
Seaman.
trips (30/5
Cook.
George Cliefe.
Greaser.
Peter Blake.
Arthur L. Shallis.
Signalman.
to duty in very made trying to
THE to 4th June,
THE been 26th May

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347/58.
506
Name.
Ship.
Rank or Rating.
508
SARGASSO.
30-1/6
Charles L. Gaussen. Licutenant R.N.V.R. (Commanding 477 Officer)
For constant devotion to duty under
1011
Dunkirk and beaches, returning on each conditions whilst operating three trips trying to/
Trup occasion with a full load of troops.
LORD GREY.
J
John A. Simson.
William Tiller.
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. (Unit Commander).
2nd Skipper R.H.R.
Malcolm McLeod.
2nd hand.
20ap
Ivan Lennox.
Chief Engineman.
northisp
William Palmer.
Ord. Seaman.
For gallantry and devotion to duty under very trying circumstances experienced whilst embarking troops at Dunkirk Harbour.
JOHN CATTLING
/
Following extracted from Skipper G. Aldan's report:-
"I have the honour to submit the following ratings names, as deserving recognition for conspicuous misli dark when she gallantry displayed" (See Lieutenant Robert Bill's report No. 5a).
wnt huther for the mat
Charles Adams.
2nd hand. LT/JX 173276.
William W.Jefferies. Chief Engineman. H.O.
Arthur Baul.
Stoker P.O. (Pens.D/K 737 Pen.No.26717
in
Ernest RichardA Emery. Wireman.
BROCK.
William A. Moss.
A.B. (Gunlayer). R.F.R. J86490.
Herbert C. Bidle.
2nd Hand. 46SD.
Francis Greenhill.
Sto. P.O. C/K14122.
Behaved with great gallantry under hazardous and trying conditions in Dunkirk Harbour.
30-1/6

347/58.
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506
Ship.
Name.
Rank or Rating.
477
SARGASSO.
/
Charles L. Gaussen. Licutenant R.N.V.R. (Commanding Officer
3 Kip 30-1/6
For constant devotion to duty under trying conditions whilst operating three trips to/
Dunkirk and beaches, returning on each occasion with a full load of troops.
LORD GREY.
J
John A. Simson.
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. (Unit Connander).
William Tiller.
2nd Skipper R.N.R.
Malcolm McLeod.
2nd hand.
hip 20ap
Ivan Lennox.
Chief Engineman.
400 hap
William Palmer.
Ord. Seanan.
For gallantry and devotion to duty under very trying circumstances experienced whilst embarking troops at Dunkirk Harbour.
JOHN CATTLING
/
mate gark when Dumarks she there rip - mymenterin
Following extracted from Skipper G. Aldan's report:-
"I have the honour to submit the following ratings names, as deserving recognition for conspicuous gallantry displayed" (See Lieutenant Robert Bill's report No. 5a).
what further til the for mat hig, /
Charles Adams.
2nd hand. LT/JX 173276.
William W.Jefferies.
Chief Engineman. H.O.
Arthur Baul.
Stoker P.O. (Pens.D/X 737 Pen.No.26717
m
Ernest RichardA Emery. Wireman.
William A. Moss.
A.B. (Gunlayer). R.F.R. J86490.
BROCK.
Herbert C. Bidle.
2nd Hand. 46SD.
Francis Greenhill.
Sto. P.O. C/K14122.
Behaved with great gallantry under hazardous and trying conditions in Dunkirk Harbour.
Ship.
hip 28ap
400 thorp 400

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Principal Sea Transport Office, (French Ports), c/o Ministry of Shipping, (Room 8009),
Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square,
LONDON, Wele
24th June, 1940.
The Director of Sea Transport.
I have the honour to bring to your notice the names
Telegrams: "TRANSPORTS, WESDO, LONDON."
Telephone: ABBEY 7711.
a
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Any further communication on this
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, subject should be addressed to:-
The Director of Sea Transport,
BERKELEY SQUARE House.
(address as opposite)
BERKELEY SQUARE, and the following number quoted:-
LONDON, W.I.
CONFIDENTIAL
29th June, 1940.
Vice Admiral,
DOVER.
The attached report from the Principal Sea
Transport Officer, French Ports, is forwarded.
It is understood that "Lord Howe" and "Gulzar"
were acting under your orders and you may see fit to bring to notice the names of the personnel in question with a view to their services being suitably recognised.
Rear-Admiral,
Naval Assistant to the
VICE AUMIRAL
Director of Sea Transport.
2 JUL 1940
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DOVER

. 479568
Principal Sea Transport Office, (French Porta), c/o Ministry of Shipping, (Room 8009),
Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square,
7
LONDON, Wele
24th June, 1940.
The Director of Sea Transport.
I have the honour to bring to your notice the names of the following officers and men serving under the command of
Vice-Admiral, Dover.
In the first category I would place:-
Skipper William Henry Pollock
Second Hand Thomas H. Christian, R.N.R. LT/HO.
Seaman William Bullen, R.N.R. LT/HO.
all of H.M. Drifter "LORD HOWE", and submit that their gallantry may be suitably rewarded.
In the second category I would place Lieutenant
C.V. Branmall, R.N.R., of H.M.S. "GULZAR", and submit that the enclosed despatch on his services may be officially recorded.
COMMODORE, R.M.
PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER,
FRENCH PORTS.
X alroady discounted (synam)
Recommed for duration in future X 2,

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of S.T
The Director of Sea Transport.
(Copy to Captain, Auxiliary Patrols, Dover).
Submitted.
Forwarded, with a strong recommendation that
Skipper William Henry Pollock of H.M.S. "LORD HOWE", may be suitably rewarded.
2. I was present while the "LORD HOWE" was alongside and can confirm that part of Lieutenant Whittle's report.
3. I have already written to the Captain, Auxiliary
Patrols, Dover, asking him if he will enquire of the skipper of the "LORD HOWE" whether he wishes to bring to my notice the names of any of his crew. The reply has not yet been received.
W.P.Garwell
COMMODORE, R.N.
PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER,
FRENCH PORTS.
Sir,
Your obediant Servant,
Hallitte LISUTENANT, R.N.R.

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B. E. F.
10th June, 1940.
Principal Sea Transport Officor,
French Ports.
Sir,
I have the honour to report that on 24th May, 1940, I
proceeded in H.M. Tra wler "LORD HOWE" (Skipper William Henry
Pollock), which was ordered to Calais with a cargo of ammittion.
On approaching the Fort she was heavily sholled by & battery concealed among the sand dunes to the South of the Port.
2.
Finding it almost impossible to force an entrance, the trawler drew off and reported to Vice-Admiral, Dover. On receiving the order: "Proceed to Calais immediately," it was decided to approach the entrance to the Port from the North.
Under a heavy barrage of high explosive and shrapnel fire, the skipper of the trawler succeeded in entering the port and taking up position alongside the Quai Maritime - Southern and. is there was no labour or assistance to be obtained from the quay, the crew of the trawler started to discharge the cargo of ammunition. This entailed hauling the boxes of amminition by hand from the deok of the trawler to the top of the quay &
distance of some 22-ft. and dragging them across the quay to a place of safety - the whole proceeding under a devastating fire from the enemy. There was no protection of any sort, and none of the crew was equipped with steel helmets. The discharge continued orderly and efficiently until ordered to stop by
Commodore Gandell, R.N., who decided that, as all the.503
ammunition had been discharged, the danger was too great, and he ordered the trawler to sea. Again, the tra wler came under &
heavy direct fire from the enemy, but, with great skill, and zigzagging, the skipper succeeded in bringing his ship safely out of danger.
3.
I cannot too highly commend Skipper W.H. Pollock, who, in addition to his duty with regard to his cargo, gave no every possible assistance, onabling me to report to Commodore
Gandell, R.N. He also enabled no, on the way home, to deliver a plan of Calais to H.M.S. "GREYHOUND", patrolling off the port. This plan showed the approximate positions of the enemy and his batteries, which were immediately shelled by the
"GREYHOUND" to relieve the pressure on our defenses.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Howlitte LISUTENANT, R.N.R.

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Copy to MA/DST).
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31st May 1940.
PAY.
I enclose a copy of a report from Lieutenant Whittle, R.N.R., of my Staff, who took passage to Calais in the Drifter 'Lord Howe".
I am bringing the gallant action of the Skipper to the notice of the Director of Sea Transport with a view to his being rewarded.
Can you please ascertain, and report to me, what members of his crew should also be brought to the notice of the Director of Sea
Transport for reward.
I was on the quay at the time and can therefore endorse all parts of Lieutenant Whittle's report, which refers to work done alongside the quay.
My address up to 4th June will be care of P.S.T.O., South-Western
Hotel, Southampton, for Principal Sea Transport Officer,
French Ports,
(Commodore W.P.Gandell,R.N.)
(signed)
Secretary,
II.
P.S.T.O., French Ports.
It is requested that the names of the following ratings may be brought to the notice of the Director of Sea Transport:-
Second Hand Thomas H.Christian, R.N.R., LT/HO.
Seaman William Bullen, R.N.R., LT/HO.
Dover.
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ler "LORD HOWE". 21JUN1948
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his Trawler was ordered to Caldin with a car 60 amminition. on
Port she was heavily shelled by battery concealed the sand dunes to the South of the Port. almost mong possible to force an entrance, the trawler, drow and reported to
Dover. On receiving the order "Proceed to Chints immediately", was decided to approach the entrance to the Port from the North.
nder a heavy barrage of H.E. and shrapnel fire the Skipper of the trawler ucceeded in entering the port and taking up position alongside the Qual sixtime Eastern end. As there was no labour or assistance to be btained from the Quai the crew of the trawler started to discharge the argo of ammunition. This entailed hauling the boxes of ammunition by and from the deck of the trawler to the too of the Juni, a distance of one 22 feet, and dragging them across the Cuai to a place of safety he whole proceeding under a devastating fire from the enemy. There was no rotection of any sort and none of Mie enemy were coulpped with steel elmets.c The di scharge continued orderly and efficiently until ordered to top by Commodore Gandell, R.N., who decided that the danger was too great, nd sent the trawler to sea. Again the trawler came under a heavy direct ire from the enemy, but with great skill the Skipper succeeded in bringing is ship safely out of danger.
cannot too highly commend Skipper W.H. Pollock, WHO in ad ition to his uty with regard to his cargo, gave me every possible assistance, chabling ie to report to Commodore Gandell, R.N., also contacting S.
ho with the aid of a plan given to me by the Commodore was able to hell
;he Port and so relieve the pressure on our Troops.
town, suspicions which were when the landing ashore and had to return hurriedly to the yasht.
lover. 29th May 1940. Brammell slipped his (signed) L. C. Lieutenant WHITTLE.
R.U.R.
just in time, as a heavy fire from rifled and
TDS opened on the yacht from the net rhbourhood of the
0.8 she procesded down the entrance.
It WGB due to the quiet discipline in his ship that the
Lending party got ashore unnoticed, and due to his scomanship and martness that we got quickly away; any dolay night have severe casualties.
OUR
he Commanding Officer,
HMS. hulzar,
"Canterbury," "Calvi", "Polly e men received shrapnel wounds
90 W.P. On the raiders were driven off.
London think one by "Jaguar", "Jaguan"
hips attended to their wounded.
he "Canterbury" and got the from "Grenade" for the more

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Copy to MA/DST).
OPS.
31st May 1940.
PAY.
I enclose a copy of a report from Lieutenant Whittle, R.N.R., of my Staff, who took passage to Calais in the Drifter Lord Howe".
I am bringing the gallant action of the Skipper to the notice of the Director of Sea Transport with a view to his being rewarded.
Can you please ascertain, and report to me, what members of his crew should also be brought to the notice of the Director of Sea
Transport for reward.
I was on the quay at the time and can therefore endorse all parts of Lieutenant Whittle's report, which refers to work done alongside the quay.
My address up to 4th June will be care of P.S.T.O., South-Western
Hotel, Southampton, for Principal Sea Transport Officer,
French Ports,
(Commodore W.P.Gandell,R.N.)
(signed)
Secretary,
II.
P.S.T.O., French Ports.
It is requested that the names of the following ratings may be brought to the notice of the Director of Sea Transport:-
Second Hand Thomas.Christian, R.N.R., LT/HO.
Seaman William Bullen, R.N.R., LT/HO.
tric Bush.
Dover.
20th June 1940.
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Sictor Hillian Henry Pollock, 483
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Trawler was Port ordered sine to Calais with a car of amminition. On dunes South of the Port. atmost to the was leavily shelled by concesled mong mpossible to force an entrance, the trawler, drow and reported to
Dover. On receiving the order "Proceed to Childre was decided to approach the entrance to the Port from the North.
inder a heavy barrage of H.E. and shrapnel fire the Skipper of the travler ucceeded in entering the port and taking up position alongside the Cuat mixtime - Eastern end. As there was no labour or assistance to be btained from the Quai the crew of the trawler started to discharge the argo of ammunition. This entailed hauling the boxes of ammunition by and from the deck of the trawler to the too of the Juni, a Matance of iome 22 feet, and dragging them across the Cuai to a place of safety -
he whole proceeding under a devastating fire from the enemy. There was no rotection of any sort and none of the enemy were equipped with steel elmets. The discharge continued orderly and efficiently until ordered to top by Commodore Gandell, R.N., who decided that the danger was too great, ind sent the trawler to sea. Again the trawler came under a heavy direct
'ire from the enemy, but with great skill the Skipper succeeded in bringing is ship safely out of danger.
I iuty with regard to his cargo, gave me every possible assistance, enabling cannot too highly commend Skipper W.H. Pollock, THE in ition to his ie to report to Commodore Gandell, R.N., also contacting S.
who with the aid of a plan given to me by the Commodore was able to hell the Port and so relieve the pressure on our Troops.
town, ashore and had to
Dover. 29th May 1940.
(signed) L.C. WHITTLE.
Brammell
Lieutenant R.U.R.
just in time, as
&
ogened on the yachs Dran who procesded down the
It due to the quiet got that ve he Commanding Officer,
HMS. Gulzar,
"Canterbury" "Calvi", "Polly e men received shrapnel wounds
% W.P. O, the raiders were driven off.
London think one by "Jaguar". "Jaguar"
tips attended to their wounded.
10 "Canterbury" and got the from "Grenade" for the more

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FP/YX/4.
of S.T
BERKELEY SQUARE,
LONDON. W.1.
20th June, 1940.
The Director of Sea Transport.
Sir,
I have the honour to bring to your notice Licutenant
C.V. Brammell, R.N.R. of H.M.S. "GULZAR".
2. On the evening of 26/27th May, 1940, I was informed by
Vice Admiral, Dover, that H.M.S. "GULZAR" was placed at my disposal to go to Calais to take water and stretchers, and to bring back wounded.
3. Lieutenant Brammell brought his ship into Calais, it being a very dark night, turned round, and secured with slip lines alongside the steps of the Gare Maritime. All this was done without noise, which enabled the officers landing to get ashore unnoticed. On entering the channel, the complete absence of any firing raised suspicions that the enemy might already have taken the town, suspicions which were confirmed when the landing party got ashore and had to return hurriedly to the yacht.
4. Lieutenant Brammell slipped his lines very quickly and got away just in time, as a heavy fire from rifles and machine guns was opened on the yacht from the neighbourhood of the steps as she proceeded down the entrance.
5. It was due to the quiet discipline in his ship that the landing party got ashore unnoticed, and due to his seamanship and smartness that we got quickly away; any delay might have entailed severe casualties.
/6.
be were dropped, but they were
Commanding Officer,
Ams. hulzar,
"Canterbury," "Calvi", "Polly e men received shrapnel wounds
90 W.P. Oi,
London the raiders were driven off.
think one by "Jaguar", "Jaguar"
hips attended to their wounded.
18 "Canterbury" and not the from "Grenade" for the more