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FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, DOVER.
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10th June, 1940.
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H.M.S. "DYNAMO" "GUILLEMOT" BETWEEN MAY REPORT 29th. OF and PROCEEDINGS JUNE 24th. DURING OPERATIONS
On Wednesday 29th. May "GUILLEMOT" received orders to proceed to SHEERNESS, and arrived there at 0700. On arrival she was ordered to embark fuel and stores and proceed to
MARGATE and act as base ship. She arrived at MARGATE at 2030, and at
2200 H.M. Schoot HORST came alongside for stores and lubricating oil.
She cast off at 2300.
On 30th. May H.M.S. "GOLDEN EAGLE" came alongside for fuel and water at 0625. At 0950 "GUILLEMOT" cast off from
"GOLDEN EAGLE", weighed anchor and proceeded alongside "ROYAL EAGLE"
to supply stores, water, and oil fuel to her. At 1100 we cast off from
"ROYAL EAGLE" and anchored. At 1840 "MEDWEY QUEEN" came alongside for oil fuel and water, and at 1950 H.M. Schoot DELTA came alongdide for diesel oil. "MEDWEY QUEEN" cast off at 2000 and "DELTA" at 2115.
At 2345 "GOLDEN EAGLE" came alongside for oil fuel and water and cast off at 0425 the following morning. During the day a supply of victualling stores was landed on MARGATE PIER for supply to ships'
companies of ships going alongside pending the arrival of stores from RAMSGATE. Signalman ALLEN was landed to assist the Signal staff ashore, which duty he performed until the ship sailed for DUNKIRK.
At 1110 on 31st.May oil lighter BRENDOR came alongside for orders as it had been arranged with N.O.I.C.MARGATE
that GUILLEMOT would take charge of all fuelling. BRENDOR carried about 30 tons of diesel oil and was extremely useful fuelling Schoots and other Diesel engined craft. Hopper W24 came alongside for oil and stores during the forenoon. At 1135 H.M. Schoot HORST secured alongside and Lieutenant SARGENT R.N.R., lst. Lieutenant of GUILLEMOT, took over command of her from Lieutenant Commander FARDELL R.N. Her crew was relieved by a volunteer crew from GUILLEMOT as her Officers and men had been three days and nights without sleep. HORST sailed at 1315.
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During the the afternoon of the 1st.June four coal 260 barges were brought down river by a tug and secured alongside.The were later towed to RAMSGATE by H.M.Tug "SPRITE".
On lst. June "QUEEN OF THANET" came alongside for fuel and water at 0820 and "WESTWARD HO" at 0845. Lieutenant SARGENT and temporary crew of HORST returned to the ship at 0900 and the original grew of HORST were discharged to shore. "WESTWARD HO" cast off at 1040
and "QUEEN OF THANET" at 1100. As GUILLEMOT'S oil fuel was running low an oil fuel lighter was asked for from SHEERNESS. "GOLDEN EAGLE" came alongside for oil fuel and water at 1145 and cast off at 1420. During
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the afternoon 40 rounds of 4inch H.E. ammunition were supplied to
H.M. S. "KINGFISHER".
On 2nd. June oil lighter PHERO secured at 0805 and
GUILLEMOT oiled from her. She remained alongside all day and supplied oil fuel to various ships. H.M.S. "KINGFISHER" oiled from PHERO at
1215 and cast off at 1530, when "QUEEN OF THANET" came alongside for fuel and water. At 1600 H.M.S. ORIOLE, a coal burning paddle steamer, came alongside for water and requested the loan of some stokers to assist in trimming her bunkers. Six stokers from GUILLEMOT volunteered but it was decided that only two could be spared, and lots were drawn and stokers S. HIORNS and C.SAWYER were sent. At 1700 "DUCHESS OF FIFE"
secured alongside "QUEEN OF THANET" and at 2020 "ORIOLE", "DUCHESS OF
FIFE", and "QUEEN OF THANET" cast off and proceeded. At 2135 oiler
PHERO cast off and anchored astern.
On 3rd. June orders were received to proceed to DUNKIRK
in company with KINGFISHER escorting LADY OF MAN and AUTO CARRIER
across, then to embark troops from DUNKIRK Pier and return to MARGATE.
At 1630 beef and bread for 250 men were embarked. Lieutenant
R.C. NORWOOD R.N. and Sub Lieutenant W.G.H.T. BONHAM R.N. came on board at 1800. These Officers had obtained permission of N.O.I.C. MARGATE
to accompany us as they had both had previous experience of DUNKIRK
and its approaches. They both proved of great assistance, Sub Lieutenant
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GUILLEMOT and KINGFISHER weighed and proceeded at 1910
and met AUTO CARRIER with LADY OF MAN some distance astern at the North
GOODWIN Light Vessel at 2200. Two floating mines were sighted while on passage, and a third was sunk off GRAVELLINES by GUILLEMOT by orders of
KINGFISHER, at 2215. Ship arrived off DUNKIRK at 2300 and went to the
WESTERN MOLE at 2355. It was high water and owing to the shape of the
MOLE the ship could not lie close enough for the brow to reach. This difficulty was solved by heaving the bow in and utilising the flare of the bow. The ship secured past H.M.S. "SPEEDWELL" which was lying at the outboard end of the MOLE. There were about six hundred French Troops ashore, and after thirty one minutes of embarkation the ship was full, and cast off from the MOLE, leaving about two hundred troops behind.
Boats were seen approaching the MOLE and it was thought that the remaining troops would be collected by them. GUILLEMOT cast off at 0225.
There was considerable conjestion at the entrance and Collision was with difficulty avoided. Aircraft flares were seen on the return Journey but no attacks were made on the ship. Thick fog came down at daylight, a nd the ship anchored near the FORELAND BUOY at 0428 for one hour, arriving at MARGATE at 0700 and disembarked 387 Officers and man.
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THAMES LOCAL DEFENCE
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ROYAL EAGLE
GOLDENT EAGLE.
CRESTED EAGLE.

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SENIOR OFFICER, THAMES LOCAL DEFENCE FLOTILLA,
Dynama 10, 263 Aveley
DATE
1st June, 1940.
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TO
COMMANDER IN CHIEF, THE NORE.
(through and EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS
COMMODORE IN CHARGE, SHEERINES).
PROCEEDINGS OF THAMES LOCAL DEFENCE FLOTILLA - A/A SHIPS. PERIOD
Submitted.
27/31st May, 1940.
were and full speed to & position 9 miles East anchored to proceed at outer estuary a signal was received that/ships were
During in the the night of 27th-28th May when all ships
Dunkirk minutes embark troops. All ships were underweigh within of a few of the signal being decoded and proceeded towards under dark night conditions was not easy and I consider credit the North Goodwin. The passage through the Edinburgh Channels is due to the Commanding Officers of the ships for the way in which they were handled. The signal was cancelled before ships reached North Goodwin and they returned to normal duties. Early on 28th May ships were ordered to return to Sheerness forthwith and land surplas crew not required for embarking troops.
I had previously issued a memorandum on the steps to be taken if ships were used as troop carriers so that ships were ready with the necessary organisation and special arrangements.
Later only two ships were stated to be required and I
detailed "Royal Eagle" and "Crested Eagle" and myself decided to go to the "Royal Eagle".
Ships sailed from Sheerness at 1400 and were ordered to proceed to the Downs. On arrival at the Downs I reported the arrival of both ships to the Vice Admiral, Dover and also endeavoured to find out from every ship visible in the Downs if there were any orders for me. There were a number of troopers and hospital ships present so I put ships to short notice for steam and anchored for the night. There was considerable activity amongst the transports during the early morning so that I again asked for instructions and was then told to proceed to Dunkirk by route "y"
(Goodwin to West Hinder). I stationed "Crested Eagle" astern and proceeded at 1030 high speed. On approaching the Belgian Coast
I noticed a few rounds from Shore Batteries falling round ships ahead of me but the firing was not at all intense. On approaching
Dunkirk I saw a large number of men on the-beaches as far as La
Panne so not being able to get any instructions from anyone proceeded to the spot where British Troops appeared thickest and anchored at about 1530 close inshore to embark them. I sent
"Crested Eagle" to Dunkirk as I felt that on account of my original instructions ships might have been wanted there - however she soon re-appeared and anchored about 2 miles East of me and contenced embarking troops. At about 1630 German planes were sighted and
"Royal Eagle" opened a heavy fire - the plane carried out a high bombing attack on ships and beaches. The "Royal Eagle" was only hit by splinters but a Drifter near was set on fire and H.M.S.
proceeded under her own steam. A number of casualties occurred
"Greyhound" appeared to receive severe damage - although she later to boats and soldiers and were taken in board - amongst them volunteer crew and I regret to say died some hours later.
the Paymaster crews Subo Lieutenant of H.M.S. "Sandown" who W&B in a
Although boats explosive bomba were used on ships I noticed a line only high to be incendiary bombs along the line of the beach. of Embarkation what appeared proceeded slowly chiefly owing to the lack the of power boats and the fact that few seamen were available for boats which were left with an insufficient Military crew.

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One Wholer capsized along side from "Royal actually Begle" and elthough able to keep one of the men hims. during the sinking I I
that I the unable to revive round her to in the water I endoavoured Officer after a time 40
only two motor boats got e line to clear 100 and propeller and one of th of who Joined no it WAS conc. Unfortunately as a result "Royel 02 mon efficient help of the Second Engineer of the with immersion for over on hour I had G temporary collapse and the hand over command to Licutenant Commander Farrow Commanding had of H.M.S. "Royal Bagle" who carried on in D. \ my cool and manuer for about four hours until I was fit to take over able
During this time two more air reids Cook place and fr. DERIA
nollected 1 believe that "Royal Regle" accounted for One evidens
HER pompons, I very much regret to state that H.M.S. "Crested plano
Bagle" 1003 hit by a bomb and set on fire. I understand that
Commanding Officer tree able to beach her but she was completely gutted. I very much regret the 1030 of this ship and part of complemento H.M.S. "Crested Engle" had on excellent record EN
from. several weeks from personal contact with her officers and company, complete confidence in the ship in whatever dutyes called upon to performo I have not yet had a detailed report her casualties but am afraid that a number of valuable lives lost on board hero
On cosuming command at about 8.30 I signalled to the V1co
Admiral, Dover that I propoded remaining at anchor for the night and continuing the embarkation at down - I reported also the of power boats and the necessity for fighter aircraft defence dawns Just before dark however a minesweeper passed me and me to return, with the men I had evacuated, to Dover - I asket the authority and was told that it was from Captain Ao I order
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"Royel Engle" to proceed to Margate as I considered that from point of view this was the best point for disembarkation. on arriving there at about 0500 on Wednesday 29th I found "Golden dutio who had apparently also been sent out for disemburication and
"Golden Regle" proceeded alongside Margate Pier before everythin me
"Royal Eagle" followed shortly before 0600. I found troops
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had been hurriedly but most efficiently organisedo the aid disembarked and the casualties evacuated by first Lieute partied. About emoothly 700 had been carried a
General troops representations
Officer and (when staff, I I made strong Chief of Staff the power Chief) boats every and that means adequate should air protection should be that gethered was be taken to provide with provisions and water H.M.3. from who Pierothen had been as she was rather to provide 012 and was view
"Royal Engle" was supplied short of 012 enchored by engaged oiling "Golden Bagle". About 1000 "Golden Eagle"
sent to Margate I considered that should sailed urgent need and I ofor ships allowed the "Royal beaches Segle" sufficient boll
5 a second tons which trip WB only to the Just const. enough I to proceeded give her at B. Ergin signal about 1100 saying and by the
When near the West Hinder Buoy I received proceed a by "X" information BUD
were Bagle" not to proceed by "y" but were that to she had been At the him the route who WAS shond of no told me of shell fireo telling
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however I was intercepted dangerous on account to on unknown unit embarked proceed I decided thet La Panno where from men field were batteries was not Englon on to a signal miting to be likely to subjected to accurate fire off La to dangerous DO proceeded firing at full speed. H.M.S. "Royal from Parme shore a prolonged but not very ship
I gun which did not coase until definitely the Separent merchant on the beach shipa at On arrival at 40 Panne W1 of considered that the, fire would be withing
Dunkirk and enchowed all BO at I proceeded about 1530 further opposite B

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have off a the few boats. At this time I got a signal
I at this part of doing essential work and that there were
I was beaches were to proceed to Dunkirk but that as many men signal, and the coast to be evacuated I decided to ignore the other transports proceed with the evacuation. There were at most inadequate and the other only about 3 power boats of doubtful efficiency were and/cross arrived. The embarkation arrangements were first no channel boa on the beach but later a paddle minesweeper boats and Royal Engineers Ferry Boats do with very few seamen ratings present boats consisted of a few service boats mercantile between the loto It was only due to the magnificent work of the
Army units at this part of the beach who were admirably led by their
Officers. that embarkation was able to proceed at any sort of speed, although the work of the naval officers 10 were present in few power boats available was beyond praise. There appeared to be no centralised control either of boats or beach. During the afternoon and evening there was a certain amount of enemy air activity but enemy planes always moved away when A/A fire was brought to bear on them, and there were frequent visitations by British
Fighters which appeared to have an excellent deterrant effect. No bombs were dropped in my vicinity.
At about 2000 a short but heavy artillery fire was brought to bear on the part of the beach near to Dunkirk and many men started to swim out to the ships or come out in very inadequate boats.
I weighed anchor in the "Royal Eagle" - as the tide was approaching high tide and proceeded as close in shore as possible to pick up these men. At about 2200 when no further men were coming to the ship and "Royal Eagle" was packed to nearly full capacity - i.e. every covered in part of ship full and men also on the upper deck forward and aft, I decided to weigh and proceed to Sheerness rather than
Margate on account of the ships requirements in oil and water which at Margate would have taken too long to complete. I consider now that on this day I committed a serious error or judgement as in view of the poor embarkation facilities I should have ordered "Royal
Eagle" to ground herself in shore at low water and fill up my boats running between the ship and shore on a line and then have floated off and proceeded as the tide rose, or alternatively I might have grounded /Royal Eagle" to form a pier to facilitate embarkation by other ships when they arrived. I consider now on looking back that the provision of some sort of pier should have been a matter of primary importance.
In view of the shelling of the beaches from the Westward I
decided to proceed back by route "y" particularly as this was the only route known by experience. Shortly after leaving a report was received of M.T.B.'s off Bray but I then considered that it was too late to turn back. After passing Middelkerke Buoy the ship was attacked by an aircraft firing machine gun but I gave orders that no firing was to take place so that thereshould be less chance of giving away to ships position to M.T.B. The ship was not hito
During the night I passed three small dark vessels which I believed were French Torpedo Boats. I did not challenge but kept guns trained on them. About 0230 on 31st May there were signs of firing about
10 miles astern and about five minutes later a tremendous column of flame rose from the water. I consider now that I was to blame in using route "Y" and that I unduly hazarded the ship by 80 doing.
On arrival at Sheerness at 0600 I found that in response to my request every possible arrangement had been made for the reception of the troops and the cleaningofuelling, and provisioning of the ship. The ships company had had practically no sleep for about 48
hours and had been working under conditions of high tension and extreme discomfort and the fact that such excellent arrangements had been made by Sheprness was very much appreciated. I cannot speak too highly of the spirit and sense of duty shown by the officers and ships company. On both nights the whole of the ships...commodation

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Engineers who was
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I would like also to mention the Chief Engineer, who is a man of great experience in all matters not only those his particular department and whose advice I frequently asked on various matters.
SGD. E.C. Cordeaux.
SENIOR OFFICER, THAMES LOCAL DEFENCE FLOTILLA,
II.
Commodore In Charge,
Sheerness.
The report from SeLior Officer, Thames Local Defence
Flotilla shows that Commander Cordeaux is an officer who is able to sum up a situation and to act on his own initiative
I consider his work deserving of great praise, and also of recognition.
2. I have formed a very high opinion of the the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Royal amply justifies the trust I had in himo
1st Juneo 1940.
EXTENDED CAPTAIN OFFICER.
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No.. M.I.1/14/015.
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, THE NORE.
(Copy to:_ VICE-ADMIRAL, The invaluable DOVER). work done by the already Padd1e fully of
Vessels of the Thames Flotilla is
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Fand find the time operation and latent It is is typical worthy of of the this for during his short period of physical rest before resources again sailing
Belgian Coast.
H. R.
2nd June, 1940.
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SENIOR OFFICER, THAMES LOCAL DEFENCE FLOTILLA.
Dynamo 132. 282
DATE
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EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS MAY OF A/A SHIPS - OF THAMES LOCAL DEFENCE FLOTILLA.
31st JUNE 3rd.
on May H.M.S. "Royal Eagle" proceeded to a buoy and reported
On 31st completing discharge of the Military Units at Sheerness ready to proceed.
On June 1st at 0800 a signal was received from V.A. Dover,
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SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY.
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(Copy to:- Flag Officer Commanding, Dover.).
Comdr.
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Forwarded for the information of Their
Lordships. The full names of the Officers mentioned in the last two paragraphs of Minute I are as follows:- Commanding Officer, Temporary Lieutenant
Commander Edward Frederick Allen Farrow, R.N.R. - Chief
Engineer Temporary Lieutenant (E) Rodney L.Helyer,
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R.N.R. (T. 124 agreement). I recommend them for recognition.
I fully endorse (E) the remarks of the Commodorein-Charge, 2. Sheerness, in Minute III and I strongly recommend that the services of Commander Cordeaux should be recognised by the immediate award of a high he honour. Apart from his courage, energy and high powers of leadership I have no doubt he made full use of his qualifications as a Doctor.
On other papers (Nore No. 2033/199B/40
of 30th May, 1940) I have asked that Commander Cordeaux his present appointment and I hope Their Lordships will should be made an Acting Captain whilst holding approve of this also at an early date.
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SENIOR OFFICER, THAMES LOCAL DEFENCE FLOTILLA.
Dynamo 132. 282
DATE
5th June, 1940.
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TO
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF A/A SHIPS OF THAMES LOCAL DEFENCE FLOTILLA.
MAY 31st - JUNE 3rd.
On completing discharge of the Military Units at Sheerness on May 31st H.M.S. "Royal Eagle" proceeded to a buoy and reported ready to proceed.
On June 1st at 0800 a signal was received from V.A. Dover, that all naddle minesweepers and minesweepers were to proceed
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR H.M. SHIPS "ROYAL" "GOLDEN" AND "CRESTED EAGLE".
"ROYAL EAGLE". (1). Lieut. Comdr. Farrow R.N.R. Commanding Officer for coolness and ability in handling and directing his ship under difficult conditions.
(2). Lieutenant Dunkerley R.N.R. For coolness and ability in handling the ship and for inexhaustive energy and skill in organising the ship and personally assisting in the evacuation of Military Units under fire.
(3). Lieutenant (E) Helyer R.N.R. Chief Engineer.
For exceptional work outside his normal duties in organising the ship for the reception of casualties and troops and for the personal example of coolness and ability in embarkation and rescue work under. fire.
(4). C.P.O. Percy S.T. Munn C/J10033 Torpedo
Coxswain (Pensioner). For exceptional qualities of leadership and devotion to duty. The excellent morale of the ship's company and the smooth and efficient working of the whole organisation was due to a very great extent to the personal influence of this elderly. Chief Petty Officer.
(Pensioner). For coolness and good qualities of leadership
(5). C.P.O. William J. Jones C/J2950 D.S.M.
during the evacuation of troops.
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(6). Ordinary Seaman Miller C/JX170070. For
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untiring care and devotion to the wounded.
"GOLDEN Lieutenant Newman O.B.E. R.N.V.R. (though On the not indisposition of his Officer) assumed command of successful
EAGLE". (1). Commanding Officer, Lieut. Newman the ship and the Senior remaining example and leadership was bombing and in evacuating through his a personal large number of years troops of under age heavy and has little real shell sea fire. This officer personal is 54 example and initiative take was undoubtedly experience, the but reason his that "Golden Eagle" was able to an om
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(2). Lieutenant Lucas R.N.R. This officer supported Lieutenant Newman and by his handling of the shi personal efforts in berthing and securing carried out inva work under dangerous and very difficult conditions.
(3). C.P.O. James S. Seaman C/J3192 Torped
Coxswain (Pensioner). For exceptional work in organising leading the ship's company in difficult and dangerous work elderly Chief Petty Officer led every form of work and act and his untiring efforts resulted in the rescue of a very number of men.
(4). Seaman E.C. Utton R.N.R. X19617a. Thi seaman went ashore from H.M.S. "Golden Eagle" with a line organised a ferry service between the ship and shore. He exceptional coolness and ability under fire and his individual work throughout the whole proceedings was exceptional.
R.N.V.R. C/WRX84. For exceptionally good work and devoti
(5). F.J. Shirley, Acting Leading Telegrap duty.
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(6). Able Seaman Scott S.T. T.D./X1406.
coolness and ability whilst at the helm under fire.
his ship and after presence she had been set on fire by severe coolness of mind in the manner in which bombing
"CRESTED EAGLE". (1). Lieutenant Commander B.R. Booth he continuously (2). the Sub. Lieut. of R.M. Robertactions shoberts.
series of keeping attacks guns and maintaining until SI
although the severe ship bombing was on fire and out of nottenbeve control finally to be abandoned.
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Able Seaman G. Friend C/J95190.
excellent work in (3). assisting to fire from the ship be aban face of severe air attacks until she had last to orid (4). Chief Steward Cooch (1) J.F. (T.124). CO
air extreme attack care and and with devotion the ship to finally the wounded disabled whilstand on
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SENIOR OFFICER, THAMES LOCAL DEFENCE FLOTILLA.
Dynamo 132. 282
DATE
5th June, 1940.
267
TO
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF A/A SHIPS OF THAMES LOCAL DEFENCE FLOTILLA.
MAY 31st - JUNE 3rd.
On completing discharge of the Military Units at Sheerness on May 31st H.M.S. "Royal Eagle" proceeded to a buoy and reported ready to proceed.
On June 1st at 0800 a signal was received from V.A. Dover, that all paddle minesweepers and minesweepers were to proceed forthwith to the beaches and I at once went on board "Royal Eagle"
and after having embarked extra lifebelts and some rafts from the
North Wall at Sheerness the ship proceeded to the beaches via route
"X" at full speed.
When half way across a signal was received from V.A. Dover ordering "Royal Eagle" to Ramsgate to await instructions so the ship was turned and anchored off Ramsgate. No instructions were received but an Examination Vessel called alongside with a set of directions to minesweepers and paddle minesweepers to proceed to a point 1½ miles East of Dunkirk at 2200 to embark troops. I
that "Royal Eagle" was meant to htaining this I signalled that
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AND "CRESTED EAGLE".
Officer to anchor a full 1½
(s.o. T.D.D.F.'s Letter of 6th June, 1940
ve room for the ships coming ench drifter with some French arked them but by 2320 I had
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then some six or more al to V.A. Dover to this
COMMODORE IN CHARGE,
SHEERNESS.
weepers were to be underway resumed that this was on
-ly continuous, though in the
Forwarded, concurring with the recommendations of the Senior Officer,
Thames Local Defence Flotilla.
gistèred on a wreck a few as most of the shells fell
E just around the wreck.
1 splinters and I kept the
S much as possible.
CAPTAIN.
0" commenced to weigh but
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EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER.
0 ship near them and they were as well as two seriously h was manned by naval ratings.
ches about 0330 being the last absence of boats only some 120
h had been embarked.
ess and owing to a boiler
13 steam for half speed only.
to 1320 and I at once
Commanding Officer was in a in leave and assumed command received for "Golden Eagle"
00/3 and take off troops from crossing by route "X" near"FG"
hich, after passing at some

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REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS MAY OF A/A SHIPS - OF THAMES LOCAL DEFENCE FLOTILLA.
31st JUNE 3rd.
on May 31st H.M.S. "Royal Eagle" proceeded to a buoy and reported
On completing discharge of the Military Units at Sheerness ready to proceed.
that all paddle minesweepers and minesweepers were to proceed
On June 1st at 0800 a signal was received from V.A. Dover, forthwith to the beaches and I at once went on board "Royal Eagle"
and after having embarked extra lifebelts and some rafts from the
North Wall at Sheerness the ship proceeded to the beaches via route
"X" at full speed.
When half way across a signal was received from V.A. Dover ordering "Royal Eagle" to Ramsgate to await instructions so the ship was turned and anchored off Ramsgate. No instructions were received but an Examination Vessel called alongside with a set of directions to minesweepers and paddle minesweepers to proceed to a point 11/2 miles East of Dunkirk at 2200 to embark troops. I
endeavoured to obtain confirmation that "Royal Eagle" was meant to be included in the signal but not obtaining this I signalled that
I intended to proceed and left at 1530.
"Royal Eagle" was the first ship to arrive off the beaches at 2200 and I directed the Commanding Officer to anchor a full 1½
miles from the breakwater so as to leave room for the ships coming on to anchor astern. On arrival a French drifter with some French soldiers arrived alongside and disembarked them but by 2320 I had seen no sign of any boats although by then some six or more sweepers had arrived and I made a signal to V.A. Dover to this effect.
A signal was received that all sweepers were to be underway and clear of Dunkirk by 0300, and I presumed that this was on account of the shelling which was fairly continuous, though in the dark not very accurate.
It seemed as if the enemy had registered on a wreck a few hundred yards away from "Royal Eagle" as most of the shells fell between "Royal Eagle" and the wreck or just around the wreck.
"Royal Eagle" was spattered with shell plinters and I kept the ship's company below the upper deck as much as possible.
A little before 0300 "Royal Eagle" commenced to weigh but two boats were sighted inshore with no ship near them and they were injured from a power lighter which was manned by naval ratings. the last closed and their occupants picked up as well as two seriously but one Eagle" ship to clear. Owing to the absence of boats only some
"Royal men eventually left the beaches about 0330 being 120
French troops and half a dozen British had been embarked.
defect "Royal was put Eagle" at immediate notice for steam for half speed only.
returned to Sheerness and owing to a boiler
"Golden finding that her Commanding Officer was command in a
Eagle" arrived at 1320 and I at once rather overwraught state Orders I were soon received for "Golden from transferred her and sent him on leave and assumed Eagle"
of the ship myself. to arrive at 0100/3 and take route off "X" troops near"FG"
to proceed to Dunkirk 1725. Whilst crossing by at some buoy the Mole. I sighted I sailed a motor at torpedo boat which, after passing

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outside round the bearing the port paddle had arriving the harbour was I found wounded by a splinter. was On in hemp the entrance - so as soon as I was just many clear fathoms of wreck at on with knives to to the port, I stopped and got a of the of hands and I was able to clear it. The bearing was practically number cleared light proceed though only at half speed. In the increasing of the ship was shelled from a gun position coast I picked up a Service motor launch and also a lifeboat and to the west Dunkirk, but was not hit. Soon after leaving the towed them back to the North Goodwin.
H.M.S. "CRESTED EAGLE" I have not yet seen the report from the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Crested Eagle" but from the evidence of a survivor it appears that, after I had ordered her to Dunkirk on May 29th, she proceeded alongside the eastern side of the East Mole at Dunkirk and embarked troops and casualties including many from H.M.S. "Grafton" and a transport which had both been sunk alongside by bombs. Heavy bombing and shell fire was experienced but "Crested Eagle" was unhit until the evening when she had just left the Mole to proceed home with her load of troops and casualties and was hit by a bomb in the engine room. A fire was started and it appeared that as the engines were still working slowly the Commanding Officer decided to beach the ship. Before or after she was beached it is believed she was hit again by two bombs. It is thought that only a small proportion of the ship's company were casualties but that many of the stretcher cases who were accommodated in the wardroom and after part of the ship were lost in the fire.
H.M.S. "GOLDEN" EAGLE". 1 I would like to add the following remarks in respect of th report of proceedings forwarded by Lieutenants
Newman and Lucas. Although technically Lieut. Lucas is second in command of the ship (as an R.N.R. Officer - Lieut Newman being an
R.N.V.R. Officer), Lieut. Newman has carried out the duties of
First Lieutenant and there is no doubt that the initiative and good work done by the ship during the absence of her Commanding
Officer was due almost entirely to Lieutenant Newman who took upon himself the command and was loyally supported by the two
R.N.R. Officers-Lieutenants Lucas and Dent, who did excellent work once Lieutenant Newman had decided what was to be done. Lieut. J.
C. Newman is 54 years of age and quite inexperienced in Naval matters - but I consider that the part he played in these operations is worthy of the highest commendation and I am convinced that had it not been for his leadership and initiative "Golden Eagle" would not have taken any active part in the proceedings.
I would like also to mention the goods work done by Lieut.
Lucas R.N.R. who handled the ship with great skill, and on the occasion on which the ship was in Dunkirk harbour at night. I
consider that the fact that she got out safetly was in a great measure due to his personal efforts on the springs, etc, as well as his handling of the ship.
To the list of men recommended I would like to add Fredk.
J. Shirley, Acting Leading Telegraphist R.N.V.R. C/WRX84, whose assistance of to me as Senior Officer of the flotilla and also that efficiency and extreme devotion to duty has been of the utmost rely Able Seaman Scott S.T. TD/X1406, who was the only man I could the upon to take the wheel with degree of competency during given to C.P.O. Seaman and Utton, I thoroughly Seaman R.N.R.
night visit to Dunkirk. any endorse the recommendations

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Commodore's Office, 273
Royal Chatham. Naval Barracks,
31st May, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to make the following report on the loss of H.M.S. 'CRESTED EAGLE", under my command, on 29th May,
1940.
The times are approximate only.
1000 Ordered to proceed in company with "Royal Eagle" to
Coast east of Dunkirk to embark troops. "Royal Eagle" had on board S.O.T.D.F., Commander Cordeaux, R.N.
1330 Approaching coast I received signal from S.O.T.D.F., to proceed Dunkirk as it appeared to him that there were only Belgian and French troops on the beach at that time.
1430 Made fast on eastern side of Dunkirk Jetty, outer berth but one, which was occupied by troopship Finella
On the opposite side was "Grenade" and several
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nmenced in which some ne harbour and ships in
"Grenade" was hit, and
The Extended Defences Officer, so intense that my
FROM.
Sheerness.
pening in the immediate
DATE... 7th June 1940.
ng between raids and nder Clouston, R.N., who
TO.
The Commodore in Charge
Sheerness.
ed her survivors came on
SUBJECT. Senior Officer, Thames Local ges were passed by this
Defence Flotilla.
when a bomb dropped down n. from "Finella" to "Crested
I wish to recommend the
'S from the damaged ships
Senior Officer, Thames Local Defence
Flotilla, Commander E.C. Cordeaux R.N.
proceed by Commander
M.B. M.R.C.S. L.R.C.P. for his great judgment and initiative, and also for sy and steering an Easterly iously until, as I learnt his unflagging energy shown during the ther, four of which hit the whole period of operation Dynamo.
idles) were still functioning overboard when the whaler capsized
His gallant action in going ile, but I soon discovered y from amidships right aft.
alongside ROYAL EAGLE and remaining and the sides were in.
inthe water for over an hour to clear
:enant Jones, reported on the propellor of the motor boat are15, adly burnt) to say that
I consider, worthy of the greatest ur, so decided to beach the praise.
3.P's and C.B's. were
Kinnahi
10 P.O. Telegraphist.
to the beach where she
CAPTAIN,
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Copy.
Commodore's Office,
273
Royal Chatham. Naval Barracks,
31st May, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to make the following report on the loss of H.M.S. "CRESTED EAGLE", under my command, on 29th May,
1940.
The times are approximate only.
1000
Ordered to proceed in company with "Royal Eagle" to
Coast east of Dunkirk to embark troops. "Royal Eagle" had on board S.O.T.D.F., Commander Cordeaux, R.N.
1330
Approaching coast I received signal from S.O.T.D.F., to proceed Dunkirk as it appeared to him that there were only Belgian and French troops on the beach at that time.
1430 Made fast on eastern side of Dunkirk Jetty, outer berth but one, which was occupied by troopship Finella.
On the opposite side was "Grenade" and several
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Grenade" was hit, and
N.W.6.
30 intense that my ning in the immediate
Extended Defences Officer,
Sheerness.
between raids and
5th. June ler Clouston, R.N., who
1940.
(t) at eststa Istoeqa
1 her survivors came on
Sir, es were passed by this
"Forward Report of Proceedings and list
With reference to your signal when a bomb dropped down of any recommendations" received after rom "Finella" to "Crested my arrival home at noon to day, I regret that without reference to the deck and from the damaged ships signal logs I am unable to give a report roceed by Commander of the proceedings. This, I understand has already been given by the S.O., and steering an Easterly
T.L.D.F. and I submit that if my report isly until, as I learnt
10 forthwith. urgent, that I return to the base er, four of which hit the
Les) were still functioning out, individuals for special
I find it difficult to single
Le, but I soon discovered from amidships right aft.
recommendation, for the entire ship's
1 the sides were in.
company behaved magnificently ant Jones, reported on throughout the 5 days evacuation.
lly burnt) to say that so decided to beach the
The following members are deserving of praise for the reasons p's and C.B's. were stated.
P.O. Telegraphist.
Lieut. Dunkerley (N) RNR for the very
, the beach where she excellent navigational duties performed under very difficult circumstances, and ground and with the wind for valuable rescue work in taking drifting boats, taking them to the charge of a motor launch and collecting

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H.M.S. "ROYAL from EAGLE". the Commanding I have not Officer yet received H.M.S. the proceedings who is on leave. Eagle"
GENERAL.
In concluding work done my by report officers I should and like to emphasise three excellent paddle A/A Vessels. None of ships' the companies of the had had any previous Service experience Officers of these all were a mixture, of a few pensioners and reserve and the men searchlight Only' ordinary detachment. seamen, T.124 engineroom and steward staff 'Hosti and 8
particular role and were the first to who appeared to resent having in
Although the everyone T.124 stewards played their part well, I noticed
James S. Seaman C/J3192 parties, and finally the requiring volunteer assist with boats' crews and a I
C,P.O. William of the "Golden and inexperienced officers, but by their cheerful t their rather Eagle", who, not only proved towers of strength C/J10
of the "Royal J. Jones C/J2950 and C.P.O Munn individuals energy contributed towards in my opinion more than any other lead the excellent work performed by the ships. single
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6000
[IsH
beach for evacuating troops, and b means, keeping the ship fed.
Lieut. Helyer (E) RNR for valuable help and assistance in th of rescue.
Special praise is due to an throughout organisation troops coxswain excellent (2) of his the the for coolness whole ship the proceedings reception for effect and (1) orderli on the of th h young H.O. ratings. (3) th Admireble duties he performed assisted care and Ordinary the thoroughness. Coxswain seaman in e t anding Miller wh wounded with untiring care
I am, Sir,
Yours obediently, elgate of
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Commodore's Office,
273
Royal Chatham. Naval Barracks,
31st May, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to make the following report on the loss of H.M.S. "CRESTED EAGLE", under my command, on 29th May,
1940.
The times are approximate only.
1000 Ordered to proceed in company with "Royal Eagle" to
Coast east of Dunkirk to embark troops. "Royal Eagle" had on board S.O.T.D.F., Commander Cordeaux, R.N.
1330 Approaching coast I received signal from S.O.T.D.F., to proceed Dunkirk as it appeared to him that there were only Belgian and French troops on the beach at that time.
1430 Made fast on eastern side of Dunkirk Jetty, outer berth but one, which was occupied by troopship Finella.
On the opposite side was "Grenade" and several
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menced in which some
C.O. ROYAL EAGLE's letter of 5thJune '40
concerning Report of Proceedings.
e harbour and ships in
"Grenade" was hit, and so intense that my ening in the immediate
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g between raids and
SHEERNESS.
der Clouston, R.N., who ed her survivors came on
Submitted, ges were passed by this
I entirely concur with the remarks made by Lieut. Commander Farrow.
when a bomb dropped down
The officers and men mentioned from le "Finella" to "Crested also came under my own personal notice and I can fully endorse the recommendations made.
B from the damaged ships proceed by Commander
I would like also to mention the coxswain (leading seaman) of H.M.S.
/ and steering an Easterly
GREYHOUND'S motor boat, which after busly until, as I learnt
H.M.S. GREYHOUND had been bombed worked ther, four of which hit the for a time from the ROYAL EAGLE.
iles) were still functioning
The name of this rating is not known, but I was much struck by his ile, but I soon discovered
/ from amidships right aft.
coolness and devotion to duty.
ad the sides were in.
Deall vill enant Jones, reported on adly burnt) to say that
6, so decided to beach the
.P's and C.B's. were
COMMANDER R.N.
e P.O. Telegraphist.
SENIOR OFFICER, THAMES LOCAL DEFENCE
to the beach where she
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Commodore's Office, 273
Royal Chatham. Naval Barracks,
31st May, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to make the following report on the loss 1940. of H.M.S. 'CRESTED EAGLE", under my command, on 29th May,
The times are approximate only.
1000 Ordered to proceed in company with "Royal Eagle" to
Coast east of Dunkirk to embark troops. "Royal Eagle" had on board S.O.T.D.F., Commander Cordeaux, R.N.
1330 Approaching coast I received signal from S.O.T.D.F., to proceed Dunkirk as it appeared to him that there were only Belgian and French troops on the beach at that time.
1430 Made fast on eastern side of Dunkirk Jetty, outer berth but one, which was occupied by troopship "inella.
On the opposite side was "Grenade" and several
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"Grenade" was hit, and
13th June, 1940.
so intense that my pening in the immediate
No.187.P/40.
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, DOVER.
ng between raids and nder Clouston, R.N., who
LOSS OF H.M.S. "CRESTED EAGLE".
ed her survivors came on ges were passed by this
With reference to Nore 3019/
187.P/40 of 5th June, 1940 paragraph when a bomb dropped down full names etc. are as follows:-
n.
from "Finella" to "Crested
Engineer Lieutenant Ewart Jones. (T.124)
George Frend.A.B. C/J95190.
"'s from the damaged ships
John Gooch. Chief Steward. T.124.
proceed by Commander
George Tilbury. A.B. C/S.S.7050.
sy and steering an Easterly
R.F.R. B.17336.
Frederick James Slack. A.B. C/J.93546.
iously until, as I learnt ther, four of which hit the
R.F.R. B.21781.
Frank A.V. Patrick. Ordinary Seaman.
idles) were still functioning
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ile, but I soon discovered
VA
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and the sides were in.
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Commodore's Office, 273
Royal Chatham. Naval Barracks,
31st May, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to make the following report on loss 1940. of H.M.S. 'CRESTED EAGLE", under my command, on 29th May, the
The times are approximate only.
1000 Ordered to proceed in company with "Royal Eagle" to
Coast east of Dunkirk to embark troops. "Royal Eagle" had on board S.O.T.D.F., Commander Cordeaux, R.N.
1330 Approaching coast I received signal from S.O.T.D.F., to proceed Dunkirk as it appeared to him that there were only Belgian and French troops on the beach at that time.
1430 Made fast on eastern side of Dunkirk Jetty, outer berth but one, which was occupied by troopship "Finella".
On the opposite side was "Grenade" and several trawlers.
1500 First raid after arrival commenced in which some trawlers were damaged.
1530 onwards Bombing raids on the harbour and ships in the vicinity almost continuous now, "Grenade" was hit, and more trawlers damaged. Attack was so intense that my attention was given to what was happening in the immediate vicinity.
Troops were trickling along between raids and boarding s/s HI inella
I was in touch with Commander Clouston, R.N., who was incharge on the Jetty.
After "Grenade" was damaged her survivors came on board "Crested Eagle" and W/T messages were passed by this ship to Dover, VA.
1700 inella was about to sail when a bomb dropped down her funnel putting her out of action.
Commenced to embark troops from "Finella" to "Crested
Eagle".
1700 to 1800. Troops and survivors from the damaged ships were embarked and I was ordered to proceed by Commander
Clouston who remained on the Jetty.
Swung clear of Jetty and steering an Easterly course, the ship was raided continuously until, as I learnt afterwards, five bombs dropped together, four of which hit the ship.
As the engines (paddles) were still functioning
I held on course for a little while, but I soon discovered that the ship my was on fire, certainly from amidships right in. aft.
The deck was up four or five feet and the sides were
The Engineer, Lieutenant Jones, reported on we should not be able to proceed far, so decided to beach the the bridge at this time (although badly burnt) to say that ship.
At this point all S.P's and C.B's. were jettisoned in the steel chest by the P.O. Telegraphist.
Ship's head turned to the beach where she brought up sometime Fire later. steadily gained ground and with the wind aft

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aft in very It few is minutes difficult she to was on fire fore and aft.
embarked, men on board, I should under say the round conditions about estimate 600. that they the number were of
After ties from beaching the As bomb I the a dvised explosions lower all decks must were filled their only chance, and hands to sighted as at one time in the probably water. 200 I men could the be water they were then badly machine gunned. regret to say that being furiously all fore wood, In less and with than the half exception an hour of owing the to the ship that aft, and I feel that I hull, she was withstand any gear the heat or instruments and can
The crew be
I the specially guns were commend kept going right up wonderfully well,
Q.O. R.N.R., and Able Seaman Frend who was Lieutenant acting a
R.M. Roberts, the Gunnery for which were alleviating so wounded which was a terrific nobly in the Chief Steward Cooch (T124) worked have been to single out, they were all so these it is difficult many in such a small place. Apart from job. There thank them. served better in the hour of trial, good, for no which one could I
concur, are attached.
R.N.R., and Sub-Lieutenant R.M. Roberts, R.N.R., with D.J.P. which Davies
Additional reports from Lieutenant
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
BOOTH
Lieutenant Commander, R.N,R.
The Commodore,
R.N. Barracks,
Chatham.
C.in.C. Nore.
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SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY.
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Flag Officer Commanding, Dover. )
Their
Lordships. 2. Forwarded. Enquiries are for being the information made to good service of the full names of the ratings brought to notice for their and these will be reported later.
Bernard Ralph Booth, appears Commending to have Officer, behaved Lith great
The DIvoda Command credit to. be deserving. of recognition.
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R.N. Chatham. Barracks,
The Commanding Officer,
H.M.S. "Crested Eagle".
Sir,
I have the honour to report that during the intense aerial bombardment of the pier, and the subsequent bombing, beaching, and burning of the vessel, all men under my control remained steady at their posts and carried out their duties with great coolness. I should like especially to report on the following men:
1e
Tilbury A.B.
Frend. A.B.
Plack, A.B.
Patrick. 0.S.
for their work in keeping the vessel alongside the quay and for assisting the wounded men to board the vessel. I have to report that an unknown A.B. or O.S. a survivor from the
"Grenade" suffering from severe facial injuries, requested that he should assist to men the A.A. guns. Being shorthanded I posted him as gunlayer and Captain of the Gun at
No.2 Pom pom. This Gun he kept in action for 20 minutes after the bombing of the vessel.
Four German Prisoners on board were of great al assistance in rescuing wounded from the damaged compartments, these men were handed over to a French N.C.O. on reaching shore.
side
Engineer Sub.Lieut. Turnbull, R.N.R. was placed in hospital in a large hotel about 2 miles East of Dunkirk.
He was badly burnt about the hands and face and suffering slightly from shock. Owing to the congested state of the beaches it was impossible to collect all survivors. All men seen were instructed to return to England by the earliest availableboat.
1.
in.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
R.M. Roberts,
Lieut. R.N.R.
1035. Observed large number of troops waiting by
Zuidcoote Sanaterium and no boats or ships in immediate vicinity.
1040 Anchored in 2½ fathoms in position
Dunkirk High lighthouse bearing 237 deg. 3.25 miles.
Established communication ashore by using ship's ropes secured ashore and by using two ship's boats and two small boats salved from beach, ferried troops from beach to ship.
Owing to falling tide, shallow water and inshore swell operations were difficult and troops had to wade into 3 feet of water to keep boats afloat but by changing the boats creews for every trip - about 60 troops per hour were embarked.
During this time bombing, shelling and aerial and machine gunning took place, and gun's crews were continually on the alert and in action and embarking operations continued without a break.
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Chatham.
Officer, Sheerness.
31st May, 1940.
Golden Eagle. May 29 -
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Sir,
On
45 ship received orders
I have the honour to report
East of Dunkirk and embark on the conduct of Tilbury A.B.
on his coolness and courage during and arrived position South of Quint intensive bombardment in evacuatingmber of men were seen troops while the ship was ablaze. EAGLE picked up all that
) and it was realised that am, Sir, picking up men. A French
Your obedient servantwithout taking any part in the hat these survivors (British
D.J.P.Davies.
RLEY who had been sunk by
Lt. R.N.R.
Ship then proceeded chored at 0035, May 30th.
de and disembarked survivors.
om Margate by route "Y"
1322 when a signal was to use route "X". Ship was about
X" route to 11" buoy, when
Commanding seem sure of his position returned en finally returned to at.21.37.
er had previously made a signal say he ival was seen by a medical t ashore.
oved off and proceeded alongside lled up with oil.
absence of any orders it was
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decided to leave for Dunkirk.
Proceedings were then as follows:-
0742. Passed close to Dunkirk harbour entrance.
Tried to get in touch with pierhead but failed.
0807. Anchored in position 2z miles N.E. of harbour. Dunkirk High Lighthouse bearing 224 deg. 2.4 miles.
Lowered two boats and embarked about 40 troops from the beach.
Received information that more troops were further East and owing to great number of boats and facilities in present position decided that GOLDEN EAGLE would be of greater assistance further East.
1005. Weig/hed and proceeded.
1035. Observed large number of troops waiting by
Zuidcoote Sanaterium and no boats or ships in immediate vicinity.
1040 Anchored in 2/2/2 fathoms in position
Dunkirk High lighthouse bearing 237 deg. 3.25 miles.
Established communication ashore by using ship's ropea secured ashore and by using two ship's boats and two small boats salved from beach, ferried troops from beach to ship.
Owing to falling tide, shallow water and inshore swell operations were difficult and troops had to wade into 3 feet of water to keep boats afloat but by changing the boats creews for every trip - about 60 troops per hour were embarked.
During this time bombing, shelling and aceial and machine gunning took place, and gun's crews were continually on the alert and in action and embarking operations continued without a break.
Embarked about 340 troops.

SECRET
Dyram
FROM
The The Senior Officers in Command, H.M.S. GOLDEN EAGLE through 275
Officer, Thames Local Defence Flotilla.
DATE
4th June 1940.
TO
gunds
The Extended Defences Officer, Sheerness.
SUBJECT.
Report of Proceedings - Golden Eagle. May 29 -
June 2nd 1940.
Submitted
On May 29th about 1045 ship received orders tp proceed to position 9 miles East of Dunkirk and embark troops.
Ship sailed at 1140 and arrived inj position south of Quint
Bank buoy about 1820 where a number of men were seen swimming in the water. GOLDEN EAGLE picked up all that remained in the water (some 285) and it was realised that two trawlers were also present picking up men.
A
French destroyer was present but left without taking any part in the rescue work.
It was ascertained that these survivors (British soldiers) were from H.M.S. WAVERLEY who had been sunk by bombs about an hour previously.
Ship then proceeded straight back to Margate and anchored at 0035, May 30th.
At 0445 went alongside and disembarked survivors.
At 1000 proceeded from Margate by route "Y"
and arrived at the Dyck buoy at 1322 when a signal was
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received saying that ships were to use route "X". Ship was turned about and proceeded by "X" route to "W" buoy, when the Commanding Officer did not seem sure of his position and returned to "R" buoy and then finally returned to
Margate where ship was berthed at 2137.
The Commanding Officer had previously made a signal to say he was unwell and on arrival was seen by a medical officer on the pier and was sent ashore.
GOLDEN EAGLE then shoved off and proceeded alongside
H.M.S. GUILLEMOT at 2359 and filled up with oil.
At 0430 in the absence of any orders it was decided to leave for Dunkirk. Proceedings were then as follows:-
0742. Passed close to Dunkirk harbour entrance.
Tried to get in touch with pierhead but failed.
0807. Anchored in position 2± miles N.E. of harbour. Dunkirk High Lighthouse bearing 224 deg. 2.4 miles.
Lowered two boats and embarked about 40 troops from the beach.
Received information that more troops were further East and owing to great number of boats and facilities in present position decided that GOLDEN EAGLE would be of greater assistance further East.
1005. Weig/hed and proceeded.
1035. Observed large number of troops waiting by
Zuidcoote Sanaterium and no boats or ships in immediate vicinity.
1040 Anchored in 2₂ fathoms in position
Dunkirk High lighthouse bearing 237 deg. 3.25 miles.
Established communication ashore by using ship's ropes secured ashore and by using two ship's boats and two small boats salved from beach, ferried troops from beach to ship.
Owing to falling tide, shallow water and inshore swell operations were difficult and troops had to wade into 3 feet of water to keep boats afloat but by changing the boats creews for every trip - about 60 troops per hour were embarked.
During this time bombing, shelling and aerial and machine gunning took place, and gun's crews were continually on the alert and in action and embarking operations continued without a break.
Embarked about 340 troops.

CONFIDENTIAL
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FROM. EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER,
SHEERNESS.
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DATE. 18th June, 1940.
24d/m/8
276
Local Defence Flotills.
7
COMMODORE IN CHARGE, SHEERNESS.
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er, Sheerness.
"CRESTED EAGLE" - ACTION OFF DUNKIRK.
DUNKIRK.
The attached letter from
Senior Officer, Thames Local Defence
Flotilla, is forwarded for information with a copy of "Crested Eagle's" report utenant Commander of proceedings.
H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE, he loss of the ship
I should like to endorse Commander
Cordeaux's views of the behaviour of the
Commanding Officers, Lieut. Comdr B.R.
al account Lieutenant
Booth R.N.R. and Sub. Lieut. R.M. Roberts tice to the splended
R.N.R.
fficers and ship's ed on her way into g and machine gun fire
CAPTAIN.
1 also later whilst
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EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER.
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IN-CHARGE
VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER.
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(Copy to:-
Roberts RNR who
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ombing attacks - the ely unprotected -
Forwarded.
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th considers that the
S. COMMODORE-IN-CHARGE, ily the reason that the
SHEERNESS.
appears to me also that the behaviour of
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P.O. TeCommander Booth himself, in his general handling le
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COMMANDER R.N.
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S.O. T.L.D.F.
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ed to the beach wieshould turned to the beach where she brought up sometime ined ground and with theaey gained ground and with the wind aft in very few re fore and aft.
on fire fore and aft.
to estimate the number snult to estimate the number of men on board, under hey were embarked, I anceeat they were embarked, I should say round about 600.
ks were filled first, ceachdecks were filled first, casualties from the bomb been severe. After bechaneve been severe. After beaching I advised all water as their only chitroone water as their only chance, and probably 200
at one time in the wachen and at one time in the water. I regret to say that ne gunned.
seachine gunned.
alf an hour owing to the ship being all wood, of the hull, she was blazing furiously fore and
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FROM
The Senior Officer, Thames Local Defence 10/14/19 Flotills.
7
DATE
16th June 1940.
y
TO
The Extended Defences Officer, Sheerness.
SUBJECT. CRESTED EAGLE - ACTION OFF DUNKIRK.
Submitted-
I have now interviewed Lieutenant Commander
B.R. Booth the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. CRESTED EAGLE, in and have had a personal account of the loss of the ship at Dunkirk.
I feel that in his original account Lieutenant
Commander Booth has hardly done justice to the splended work company. accomplished by himself, his officers and ship's
The ship was machine gunned on her way into
Dunkirk and under continuous bombing and machine gun fire for many hours before being hit and also later whilst
/lers on fire and whilst endeavours were being made to rescue ist the wounded.
I was particularly impressed by his account of the behaviour of Sub. Lieutenant M.Roberts RNR who
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encouraged his gun's crews to keep up to their guns under continuous machine gun and bombing attacks - the guns and gun positions being entirely unprotected -
and continued careful and controlled fire until practically the whole of the ammunition was exhausted.
Lieutenant Commander Booth considers that the accurate pom-pom fire was undoubtedly the reason that the ship remained unhit for so long.
It appears to me also that the behaviour of
Lieutenant Commander Booth himself, in his general handling le of the ship and situation is deserving of great praise.
general
B
COMMANDER R.N.
S.O. T.L.D.F.
da steel chest by the P.O. Telegraphist.
Ship's head turned to the beach where she brought up sometime later.
Fire steadily gained ground and with the wind aft in very few minutes she was on fire fore and aft.
It is difficult to estimate the number of men on board, under the conditions that they were embarked, I should say round about 600.
As the lower decks were filled first, casualties from the bomb hands to take to the water as their only chance, and probably 200
explosions must have been severe. After beaching I advised all men could be sighted at one time in the water. I regret to say that they were badly machine gunned.
with the exception of the hull, she was blazing furiously fore and
In less than half an hour owing to the ship being all wood, aft and I feel that I can safetly say that any gear or instruments

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recognisable left The on board crew afterwards. would throughout never behaved withstand the heat and be were kept going right up to wonderfully specially guns commend and Able the Gunnery
Roberts, Chief R.N.R., Steward Cooch Seaman (T.124)
the in such a small place. a Apart job. There acting alle wounded which was terrific worked nobly to single better out, in they the were all so from good, these no it were is 80, served hour of trial, for which one. could I diffis attached. and R.N.R. with which I Davies concur
Sub. Additional Lieut. R.M. reports Roberts from Lieutenant D.J.P. thank
I have the honour to be Sir,
Your obedient servant.
SGD. B.R. BOOTH.
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER R.N.R.
The Commodore,
Royal Naval Barracks.
CHATHAM.
of
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ANKH
BOUNTY
CARYANDA
LAHLOO
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
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of, Petty Officer T.Jones throughout operations.
I should like to draw special attention to the magnificent work
295
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The following officers, Lieut. Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate, volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the air and shelling from the land.
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "THELE".
C.O., H.M.Glassborow, Lt., R.N.V.R.
May 29. 1800. Left Hamble.
May 30. 0600. Arrived Dover; berthed in Submarine Basin 1100.
Received orders to sail in company for Dunkirk area.
2130. Left Dover in company.
May 31. 0600. Arrived off Bray. Proceeded to La Panne under orders from "ANKH" to take soldiers off beach.
0630. Arrived off La Panne, took soldiers from surf boats and transferred them to destroyers. Later ordered by Capt. of destroyer to place ourselves at disposal of paddle steamer anchored off beach. Did this, collected her boats, took them in to beach and brought soldiers to her.
The Commodore in "BOUNTY" suggested we used our launch and with assistance of soldiers on board, we tried to get the launch in the water but smashed it in the process. Later called up by destroyer "KEITH"
and ordered to anchor astern of her. After about half an hour there was an air raid and "KEITH" weighed and left ordering me to remain where I was as despatch boat.
As bombs were falling all around, weighed anchor but remained i n position. The Commodore arrived in a small boat, transferred to us and took over the ship.
Sailed round La Panne and Bray, boarding ships and transmitting Commodore's orders.
1300. Went alongside sloop "HEBE" and took her Captain on board. Put Commodore on board paddle steamer. While we were alongside her, she was attacked by aircraft and she wieghed and left with Commodore aboard. Heavy air attack at La Panne; Capt. of "HEBE" ordered me to signal all ships to move half a mile Westward.
Followed "HEBE" to try and put her Capt. aboard. Arrived alongside her off Bray, just as she was attacked by bombers, so was ordered by her Capt. to lie off her while she was in action, but close enough for him to pass orders to her if necessary. Later, put him on board "HEBE" and received orders from him to proceed to
La Panne and take off G.H.Q. personnel. Was given
Night Operation Orders to hand to Lord Gort. Proceeded to La Panne escorted by "HEBE" and lay off pier.
1630. Sent dinghy ashore with A.H.H. Gutsell, C.P.O. and
G. Duncan, A.B., with orders to contact G.H.Q. and hand over Night Operation Orders. While waiting took on soldiers.

REPORT OF 'BOUNTY (Contd).
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I should like to draw special attention to the magnificent work
2
of, Petty Officer,Jones throughout operations.
The following officers, Lieut. Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate, on the following day if required.
on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the pin and shelling from the land.
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REPORT OF THE SENIOR OFFICER, INNER PATROL ON THE WORK CARRIED OUT 1314
BY YACHTS OF THE INNER PATROL IN THE EVACUATION OF THE SOLDIERS FROM
DUNKIRK.
Nine Yachts of the Inner Patrol, "ANKH", "BOUNTY", "CARYANDA",
"LAHLOO", "THELE", "SERIOLA", "EILA II", "AHOLA", & "NONETA", sailed in company from Hamble at 1800 on Wed. 29th. May, and arrived at
Dover at 0830 the following morning. We were ordered to sail from
Dover at 1930 on the 30th. May and to proceed to the beaches at
Bray and La Banne and assist in the embarkation of the troops. The flotilla arrived off Bray at 0600, 31st. May and then divided and acted independently. Owing to the shelving nature of the beach, it was impossible for our yachts to approach very close; instead, they had to lay off and assist boats coming off form the beach. They either took the troops on board and transfered them to larger ships or else took the small boats in tow to larger ships. The operations were greatly hampered by the lack of good motor boats which could operate from the beach. Thert appeared to be only a very few and, during the day, some of these were left on the beach. All the I.P.
Yachts launched their motor boats and operated them as long as possible but the fresh onshore breeze soon put them out of commission.
Knowing the conditions on this coast, I had asked before sailing from Dover whether suitable motor boats to operate on the beaches were available over the other side and had been assured that there were literally hundreds. There is no doubt that, had these boats been over there before the beaches came under fire at about 1600, thousands more troops could have been brought off. At dusk, the
Yachts that were damaged were ordered to return to Dover and the others remained until dawn on Sat. 1st. June. "ANKH", "SERIOLA", "AHOLA", "THELE", damage "EILA by course on reported "LAHLOO", sent the the The over II" 4th. but they and fact & "BOUNTY" again. only "CARYANDA" June all were that reported one two and The told & all casualties "NONETA" those Yachts ultimately to the at stand Yachts at Hamble, at Ramsgate to Dover by Ramsgate. returned returned for having were on orders; Officers the was sustained ordered to On 5th. Dover; none, only arrival, June. back and made however considerable Ratings to they possible In Hamble due were all concerned, great and, coolness bearing and in resource mind that of many all of them had never been under fire before, I consider that their conduct under almost continuous bombing and shelling deserves the highest praise.
Sgd. C.C. Bone, Lieut. R.N.V.R.
VICE AUMIRAL
Senior Officer, Inner Patrol.
6th. June 1940.
15 JUN 1940
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
I should Officer like to T.Jones draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
of Petty throughout operations.
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate, volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the sir and shelling from the land.
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "THELE".
C.O., H.M.Glassborow, Lt., R.N.V.R.
May 29. 1800. Left Hamble.
May 30. 0600. Arrived Dover; berthed in Submarine Basin 1100.
Received orders to sail in company for Dunkirk area.
2130. Left Dover in company.
May 31. 0600. Arrived off Bray. Proceeded to La Panne under orders from "ANKH" to take soldiers off beach.
0630. Arrived off La Panne, took soldiers from surf boats and transferred them to destroyers. Later ordered by Capt. of destroyer to place ourselves at disposal of paddle steamer anchored off beach. Did this, collected her boats, took them in to beach and brought soldiers to her.
The Commodore in "BOUNTY" suggested we used our launch and with assistance of soldiers on board, we tried to get the launch in the water but smashed it in the process. Later called up by destroyer "KEITH"
and ordered to anchor astern of her. After about half an hour there was an air raid and "KEITH" weighed and left ordering me to remain where I was as despatch boat.
As bombs were falling all around, weighed anchor but remained i n position. The Commodore arrived in a small boat, transferred to us and took over the ship.
Sailed round La Panne and Bray, boarding ships and transmitting Commodore's orders.
1300. Went alongside sloop "HEBE" and took her Captain on board. Put Commodore on board paddle steamer. While we were alongside her, she was attacked by aircraft and she wieghed and left with Commodore aboard. Heavy air attack at La Panne; Capt. of "HEBE" ordered me to signal all ships to move half a mile Westward.
Followed "HEBE" to try and put her Capt. aboard. Arrived alongside her off Bray, just as she was attacked by bombers, so was ordered by her Capt. to lie off her while she was in action, but close enough for him to pass orders to her if necessary. Later, put him on board "HEBE" and received orders from him to proceed to
La Panne and take off G.H.Q. personnel. Was given
Night Operation Orders to hand to Lord Gort. Proceeded to La Panne escorted by "HEBE" and lay off pier.
1630. Sent dinghy ashore with A.H. Gutsell, C.P.O. and
G. Duncan, A.B., with orders to contact G.H.Q. and hand over Night Operation Orders. While waiting took on soldiers.

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of, Petty Officer Jones throughout operations.
I should like to draw special attention to the magnificent work
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate, volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the air and shelling from the land.
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "THELE" (cotnd).
1830. (May 31). Dinghy returned with Lt. Crosswell, R.N., N.L.O.
to Lord Gort. Lord Gort was taken off by a destroyer's launch.
Went to Bray to try and contact "HEBE", but on the way was ordered by Admiral to go in to beach with whale r and take off a General. At beach "AHOLA" arrived and transferred to me Lord
Gort's baggage, valet and driver. Requested "AHOLA" to attend to
General and went off again to find "HEBE" Ordered by Admiral to proceed to sea and collect boats drifting about. Went about 2
miles out and collected three boats and brought these back to
Bray. Closed "HEBE" and put Lord Gort's gear and servants aboard.
Lt. Crosswell remained with me.
he Lay off La Panne ferrying soldiers to destroyers until 0200, when no more troops could be found.
Proceeded in direction of Pray and was ordered by M.T.B.102 to lay off H.M.S."KEITH" as we might be wanted. Didithis until
0300 when shelling of water started. "KEITH" weighed and went off without giving me any orders.
Informed by Lt. Crosswell that everything had to be gone by 0400
and, as no ships could be seen at 0325, left beaches and proceeded to Ramsgate, arriving off Ramsgate 0900, June 1st.
Proceeded to Dover and arrived 1100.
It is estimated that about 250 soldiers were taken off in course of the day.
A.H.H. Gutsell, P/J 28475, remained by the dinghy, in spite of heavy shelling of the Pier, until G.H.Q./arrived.
Sgd. H.M.Glassborow, Lieut, R.N.V.R.
Commanding Officer.
6th. June 1940
VICE ADMIRAL
JUN 1940
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of Petty Officer T.Jones throughout operations.
I should like to draw special attention to the magnificent work
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate, volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the air and shelling from the land.
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Report of Inner Patrol Yacht "CARYANDA". C.O,Lt. D.A.L.Kings,R.N.V.R.
May 29. 1743. Left Hamble.
May 30. 0840. Arrived Dover.
May 31. 0600. Arrived at Bray beach and ordered to proceed to
La Panne beach and take soldiers off beach to larger craft lying farther out. Then ordered by Commodore on board "BOUNTY" to return to La Panne and try to get small boats to transport troops from the shore to us. Returned to Bray with three small boats and proceeded to embark troops.
1100. Ordered by destroyer "KEITH" to proceed to Outer
Ruytingen Buoy and meet tow of small craft coming over and take them to the beaches.
1830. Arrived at the beaches with small craft. Embarked troops again until 2045. Was then ordered to stand off shore.
2100. Ordered to return to Dover.
June 1. Arrived Dover 0614.
Estimated number of soldiers taken from beaches, 250.
June 2 & 3. Lying Dover.
June 4. 1200. Left Dover.
June 5. 1200. Arrived Hamble.
Sgd. D.A.L.Kings, Lieut. R.N.V.R.
Commanding Officer,
6th. June 1940.
T.W. Schofield, A.B. J.26827, and H.H. Smith, Acting P.O.,
P/JX 125648 volunteered to take a small rowing boat in to the beach and collect troops off there. They did so under fire until their boat hit a submerged object and sank.
After swimming about for some time and supporting some troops that were in the water, they were picked up and returned to their ship. They afterwards volunteered to take another boat, but there were none available.
Sgd. D.A.L.Kings, Lieut. R.N.V.R.

REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
I should like to T.Jones draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
of, Petty Officer throughout operations.
The following officers, Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate, volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the air and shelling from the land.
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Report of Inner Patrol Yacht "AHOLA". C.O. Lt..F.Alexander, RNVR.
May 29th. 1740. Left Hamble.
May 30th. 0840. Arrived Dover.
2150. Left Dover.
May 31st. 0600. Arrived off beach at Bray.
Hailed by destroyer and told to proceed 5 miles to Eastward and assist embarkation from beach. As we were leaving, hailed by somebody else and todd to stay where we were and assist embarkation from beach by towing boats off to destroyers.
Until 1700 approx., stood by beach taking whalers, army pontoons and various craft in tow to destroyers and other larger craft. During this period was able to rescue several men flung into the water from a capsized pontoon.
About 1700 ordered by sloop lying off La Panne to collect whaler if possible and return. Obtained whaler from destroyer off Bray.
Hailed by Commodore about "BOUNTY" and told to get off as many men as possible between 2100 &0400.
Returned to sloop off La Panne. Ordered to take whaler inshore and bring off G.H.Q.Staff. Towed whaler close inshore and slipped. Subsequently whaler returned with C.in C's kit and valet. Closed "BOUNTY" for orders and told to take whaler to "THELE". Handed over whaler to
"THELE". 1900 to 2200. Meeting boats rowing off from pontoon at
La Panne, taking their troops aboard and transhipping one occasion when no soldiers would take a boat back, two to sloop. These boats were rowed back by soldiers. On members of my crew, Hollands, Petty Officer, J.20594
and F.H.Finch, Able Seaman, SSX.23237 volunteered to take this boat back. This they accomplished and subsequently returned safely. During this period I took off approximately 300 men, mostly between 2100 and 2200. After dark, no more troops came off.
I estimate that I took off about 00 soldiers, in all, from the beaches.
June 1st. Closed beach and found troops lining off the and shore, with 0300. some wading into the water. Five swam were pulled aboard.
0400. Closed "BOUNTY" and was ordered to return.
1150. Arrived Dover.
June 2nd. & 3rd. Lying Dover.
June 4th. Left Dover for Hamble 1200
June 5th. Arrived Hamble 1200.
Sgd. J.F. Alexander, Lt., R.N.VR
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I should like to T.Jones draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
of Petty Officer throughout operations.
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the air and shelling from the land.
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "ANKH". C.O. Lieut.E.I Sparkes, RNVR.
May 29. 1800. Left Hamble with Senior Officer, Inner Patrol on board and porceeded to Dover.
May 30. 1200. Arrived Dover, secured in Camber. Received sailing orders for 1930, to proceed to Bray, load troops and carry them to Ramsgate.
1930. Left Dover in company with two trawlers, and proceeded to Bray.
May 31st. 0530. Beaches in sight.
0610. Approached to within the 2 fathom line. Habled by launch. Capt. Hawson, R.N., Naval Officer in charge of the beaches, came on board and said we were to be his Flagship.
We were used throughout the day at Bray, towing loaded boats to the destroyers and, on the return journey, taking empty boats in to the vicinity of the pier, and letting them drift ashore for a fresh load. On some occasions, this was varied by embarking troops on board us, letting the boats drift ashore while we steamed to destroyers to transfer our load. Our own launch was lowered and, under F.Barter,
Yacht Engineer (T.124), and A.B. W.F. Lunn, P/J 107117, was
I
employed towing loaded whalers to destroyers. This poutine was maintained throughout the day. It is immpossible to give any accurate figure of the number of men helped, but it is estimated that between 900 & 1000 were ferried off.
1930. Heavy bombing raid, four bombs fell very close to us, causing leaks forward and in stern tubes.
2000. Left Bray, on instructions from Capt. Howson and proceeded to Dover.
June 1 0815. Berthed Dover.
Special mention is made of the work of Yacht. Engr. F.Barter and A.B.W.F. Lunn who ran the launch until it was swamped, most of the time under fire and bombong.
Sgd. E.H. Sparkes, Lieut. R.N.V.R.
Commanding Officer,
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
I should like to draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
of Petty Officer Jones throughout operations.
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate, volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the air and from the land.
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "EILA II".
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Commanding Officer, Lieut. E.H.Batt, R.N.V.R.
y 29. 1750. Left Hamble.
y 30. 0600. Arrived Dover.
2130. Left Dover.
LY 31. 0545. Arrived alongside destroyer "KEITH" off Bray and embarked officer to assist in organisation. Ordered to
La Panne beach to assist in transporting troops to destroyers "KEITH" & "EMERALD" and sloop "HEBE". Several trips were made between La Panne & Bray;when shelling and bombing became too severe, I was ordered to proceed to seaward. I afterwards returned to La Panne and embarked more troops.
1100 Observed Dover Patrol Vessel "BLUE BIRD" well aground and in a precarious position with both her propellos foul;
I lowered my dinghy and ran a tow to her, and succeeded in getting her off. I was under frequent shellfire during the whole operation. I estimate that the amount of troops taken off did not exceed 200, as it was some time after arrival before I disembarked the Naval Officer and wass able to start embarking troops. Although I anchored close in at both places I found that the troops seemed unable to man the boats. The wind was blowing onshore which made it extremly difficult to get off to us. I called for volunteers to man the motor launch and Engr, T.M. Weir and
A.B. Tozer responded but were unable to make the beach owing to the heavy sea and the launch was eventually lost.
Special mention may be made of Engr. Weir who rowed in a small dinghy and rescued three soldiers under fire.
Later on in the day the Engr. the reported a serious leak in the "EILA II" and at one time the water was level with the engine room floor. I reported the matter to a destroyer who ordered me to proceed to seaward and locate the damage.
2130. The Naval Officer in charge of operations on the
"ANKH" asked if my vessel was in a fit condition to continue but from my Engr's report of the leak and as my port reverse gear was out of commission, I was doubtful if she would survive further operations. I was then ordered to proceed to Dover and arrived the
1
0700. From theis time until 5th. June lying in Dover
Harbour.
me 5
1130. Being unable to locate the other Inner Patrol
Folkestone Gate observed a small ship's boat about 2
Yachts, left Dover for Hamble and while passing through
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY (Contd).
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of Petty throughout operations.
I should like Officer to T.Jones draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson,.Lieuts. Godman and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate, volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the air and shelling from the land.
Kg
2.
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EPORT OF "EILA II" (contd).
miles to the south east, and on coming up with it, I found three French soldiers whom I took on board. I disembarked them at Newhaven, and after obtaining new Routing Orders
6.I proceeded to Hamble, leaving Newhaven 0955 and arriving
Hamble 1845.
I wish to mention P.O. C.S.Smith, P/J 14350 for extreme coolness under fire and A.B. K.F. Marriott, P/SSX 237766
for volunteering to man the dinghy.
Sgd. E.H.Batt, Lieut. R.N.V.R.
Commanding Officer.
6th. May 1940.

REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
of Petty throughout operations.
I should Officer like to T.Jones draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman and Potter-Irwin ships accompanied and me and reported to Ramsgate, volunteering services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the air and shelling from the land.
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "SERIOLA"
COmmanding Officer, Lieut. D.A.Dawson, R.N.V.R.
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29. 1800. Left Hamble in formation for Dover, my division consisting of "SERIOLA", "EILA II", "AHOLA" & "NONETA".
30. 0930. Arrived Dover, and seet into submarine basin, S.O.I.P
and myself went to report to S.N.O. Dover and received final orders for our departure.
2200. Left Dover.
31 0500. Arrived off Bray, leading my division, when we received signal to commence embarking troops from beach to destroyers lying farther out. This lasted until about 1000, when I received a signal from a destroyer to proceed to
La Panne and carry on with the same routine there.
1200. Suggestion made to run a grass rope from "SERIOLA" to the shore, which would enable the troops to pull themselves out by the aid of this warp in boats etc. Sub.Lt.Godman, r.n.v.r left "SERIOLA" in a whaler with a Lt., R.N.V.R. off
H.M.S. "Hebe2 to operate the shore end. Unfortunately, a lorry was driven into the sea and turned over, fouling the line, so this idea had to be abandoned. With great difficulty we were able to get Sub. Lt. Godman aboard again as the whaler which took him off, left the shore without him, with a full load of troops. A severe bombardment was going on at the time and, consequently, most small craft had withdrawn to seawards but in spite of a big sea running at the time, we managed to lower our dinghy and got him aboard in an exhausted condition. We then prodeeded to continue disembarking troops.
1500. Received signals from H.M.S.Keith to go and collect two whalers and crews foroperations off La Panne during the
1530. evening. Received signal from C.O. "NONETA" to say that she had a dead man on board and her P.O. badly wounded. Closed her and the C.O. suggested that he should take Sub.Lt. Godman with him. This I agreed to and advised him to return to
Ramsgate as the "NONETA" was holed above the water line.
1630. Collected two whalers and crews and set off for La
Panne. Beached the whalers and their respective crews.
1800. Received signal from "BOUNTY" which was flying the flag of Commodore Stephenson WMMXXXXX ordering us to close.
The Commodore told me and my crew that the houes 2100 on that day to 0400 the following morning were to be considered the
"Zero Hour" and eh hoped we would do our utmost to get as many men off as possible. We then returned to La Panne and continued transporting troops throughout the night.
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
I should like to draw T.Jones special attention to the magnificent work 295
of, Petty Officer throughout operations.
2
The following officers, D.A. Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate, volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the air and from the land.
REPORT OF "SERIOLA" (contd).
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ne 1 0700. Signal from destroyer to collect all boats lying in the channel between La Panne and Dunkirk and to take them in tow to the latter place so that they could then drift ashore. This had been carried out by 0830. We then collected several boathloads of troops who boarded us and we took them to a destroyer lying off Dunkirk. The Captain of this destroyer asked me if I could tow the "BOUNTY" back to
Ramsgate as her port engine had been put out of action.
This I agreed to.
0845. Closed "BOUNTY" which was lying on the other side of the destroyer and took off Commodore Stephenson and Lt.
Lundy, R.N.V.R. (C.O. of "BOUNTY"). We then took "BOUNTY"
in tow. the Commodore gave me orders to leave the vicinity immediately and set course for Ramsgate. "LAHLOO" was in company with is. We were attacked by aircraft machine gunning us but the damage done was slight.
1430. Arrived Ramsgate. Reported to S.N.O., Ramsgate,
S.O.I.P. at Hamble and to Flag Lieut. to C. in C., Portsmouth.
The following officers reported with me to S.N.O., Ramsgate:-
Lieut. Lundy of "BOUNTY",
Sub.Lt. Godman (with me on "SERIOLA")
Sub.Lt. Potter Irwin, C.O. of "NONETA".
We offered our services for anything that might be required and the S.N.O. accordingly put our names down on the volunteerM
list, and asked us to report next day to him, which we did.
ne 2. When we reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed that no craft with a speed of less than 15 knots was of any use, so we went in search of a suitable craft. We found M.T.B.101
not being used, so suggested that we manned her ourselves and took her accross. This unfortunately was not permitted as it belonged to the R.A.F.
ne 4 Received orders from S.N.O. to sail at 0800 on the 5th. and to collect charts and routes.
ne 5 0830. "SERIOLA", with "BOUNTY" in tow, followed by "LAHLOO" &
"NONETA" left Ramsgate. I realised that at the rate we were
Nab during the hours of darkness, so thought it would going we would be in the vicinity of the minefields off be the advisable to make for Newhaven.
1800. Arrived at Examination anchorage, Newhaven. Exam Ship
2030. Tied us entry, at Southwick Canal, Shoreham. Reported to S.N.O., refused instructing us to go to Shoreham.
Shoreham, SOIP up at Hamble and Flag Lieut., Portsmouth.
ne 6. With of S.N.O., Shoreham, sailed at 1030. at As we were permission leaving, received signal ordering us to return once as all sailings for Portsmouth were cancelled.
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
of I should Petty Officer like to draw T.Jones special throughout attention operations. to the magnificent work 295
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate,
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the air and shelling from the land.
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e 6. 1500. Receive d orders from S.N.O., Shoreham to sail at
0400 the next morning.
e 7. 0400. Left Canal with division and set course for Hamble.
1030. Arrived Hamble.
I estimate that, in all, approximately 900 soldiers were taken off.
Sgd. D.A.Dawson, Lieut., R.N.V.R.
Commanding Officer of "SERIOLA" (and S.O. of Div. a of Expedition).
Note. I wish to make special mention of Sub. Lieut. T.E.Godman,
R.N.V.R., who while serving with me on "SERIOLA", showed great coolness and devotion to duty under heavy fire and in extremely dangerous conditions. He showed jone great bravery and initiative when, arriving in Ramsgate in "NONETA", he at once volunteered and took another ship back to the beaches.
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
I should Officer like to draw T.Jones special attention to the magnificent work 295
of Petty throughout operations.
2
officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate, and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Remsgate, we were informed that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the air and shelling from the land.
Good
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "LAHLOO". C.O., Lieut.J.V.Ould, R.N.V.R.
y 29. 1740. Slipped and proceeded to sea from Hamble.
Took station with yachts of Inner Patrol on course for Dover.
y 30 Made fast on arrival in Dover Harbour. Depth Charges removed,
1050 hours.
1940. Cast off and, proceeding from Harbour, took station with yachts. Crossed Channel in station with yachts.
7.81 0610. Arrived off Zuydcoote. Destroyer signalled to lay off close to beach and tow boat loads of soldiers as they pulled out from beach to destroyers. Carried on with this work for some hours taking many boat loads in tow.
In the course of this operation was told that a boat had overturned in seas which had now got up somewhat considerably.
Hurried round stern of a destroyer and found quantities of men struggling in the water. Managed to save seven of them and put them aboard a destroyer. (In point of fact I believe only one of the boat load was lost.) Carried on towing as before while being bombed at frequent intervals, by enemy aircraft.
During the afternoon, Commodore Stephenson in "BOUNTY"
ordered me to proceed to La Panne and close destroyers off shore.
Went alongside H.M.S.HEBE who gave me a boat with three ratings and told me to lay off La Panne and put this boat ashore to take off General Lord Gort.
1700. Lay off La panne as ordered and, while waiting for Lord
Gort, took several boat loads of soldiers who had rowed out from shore and put them aboard destroyers.
1830. Boat brought out General Lord Gort and his Aide de
Camp out to me. He came aboard and I took him over and put him aboard H.M.S.HEBE. It appeared to me that the enemy knew of his departureas they shelled the beach and bombed it as he left and a very large enemy formation flew over
Continued to lay off La Panne as instructed, taking off and bombed as I put him aboard the HEBE.
out at intervals with about two men per boat. Had had shell no soldiers until nightfall, by which time they were only coming further except that the flaet were going to
La Panne orders in the early morning and the destroyer KEITH further who had told to lay alongside him told me to lay with him in the him dark. With first daylight I found myself had near away from me in consequence of which I lost touch instructions. Yacht Found he had not so toad him we would remain
I.P. "SERIOLA" and closed to see if he had any around there until further orders.
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
of The I should Petty following Officer like officers, to T.Jones draw special throughout attention Dawson, operations. to Sub.Lieuts. the magnificent Godman work 295
2
and Potter-Irwin ships accompanied and me and reported to Ramsgate,
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
volunteering services on the following day if required.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the air. and shelling from the land.
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "LAHLOO" (Contd).
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ne 1 0400 (about). Destroyer signalled us to collect various empty boats which were drifting about and tow them inshore
While doing this we were bombed and continually shot at by enemy fighter aircraft. It occurred to me as poetic justice that I who had been on night bombing duty at
Dunkirk in the last war should now be well bombed myself in this war.
It should here be mentioned that my crew behaved splendidly throughout. None of them had been properly under fire before and they took the almost continuous bombing, shelling and shooting up without a trace of nerves. My
Engr., D. Brewer was invaluable in sending and receiving signals under these circumstances.
Collected several boats as ordered and also picked up several boat loads of soldiers from shore again, putting them aboard a sloop. While putting the last of these aboard a bomb fell right alongside and a splinter broke the fore skylight and hit one of my crew on his steel helmet. This ship seemed to bear a charmed life and though we had several bombs alongside I can only think that they were so close as to be ineffective.
While carrying on the work I have mentioned, we were closed by BOUNTY with the Commodore aboard who was good enough to express pleasure at finding that we were still carrying on. He told SERIOLA to take BOUNTY in tow and ordered me to slip the boats I was towing and to lead him back to Ramagate.
0815. Set course over Route X for Ramsgate. On the way back we were again attacked, being bombed, and shot up by fighter aircraft. Off the North Goodwin Light a launch came alongside and bold me to return to Dunkirk, but I
had the Commodore's orders to precede him to Ramsgate and, in point of fact, my crew and I were almost all in for we had had no sleep for five nights, as before we left Hamble we had been on patrol under special circumstances which had made us do without sleep for two nights.
1500. Made fast at Ramsgate.
ine 2 Refuelled at Ramsgate. We were told that our boats were not fast enough for further duty. I stayed aboard my boat as leg was so swollen with what I am told was
BOUNTY that I volunteered and put my name down with theirs shock, my could not walk, but the 00.'s of SERIOLA, to take AND a fast NONETA boat over to Dunkirks but none was available.
une 3 & 4. In Ramsgate awaiting orders.
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY (Contd).
I should like to T.Jones draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
of Petty Officer throughout operations.
2
officers, Sub.Lieuts. Godman accompanied me and reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, services on the following day if required.
Our names entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the air. and shelling from the land.
Dyrams.35.
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REPORT OF "BOUNTY" (Lieut.C.A.Lundy, R.N.V.R.) on Evacuation of
DUNKIRK:
a
294
May 29. 1800 Left Hamble in company with Inner Patrol Yachts for
Dover.
May 30. 0930 Arrived Dover. Ordered into Submarine Basin.
2200 Left Dover for La Panne.
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ard and informed me he
Deprover 351.
Proceeded alongside a re Stevenson boarded longside H.M.S.Keith and
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Imams on board, fouled port ent signal to destroyer oyer, was informed that as she
The delay is repetted dangerous for her to thereupon undertook to of due the the officers n and self boarded
"Bounty" in tow.
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Cycle.
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
295
of Petty Officer T.Jones throughout operations.
I should like to draw special attention to the magnificent work
2
officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate, and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the air. and shelling from the land.
Dyrams.351.
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REPORT OF "BOUNTY" (Lieut.C.A.Lundy, R.N.V.R.) on Evacuation of
DUNKIRK:
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204
May 29. 1800 Left Hamble in company with Inner Patrol Yachts for
Dover.
May 30. 0930 Arrived Dover. Ordered into Submarine Basin.
2200 Left Dover for La Panne.
y 31. 0530 Arrived at beach off La Panne.
0600 Commodore Stevenson came aboard and informed me he wished to use my ship as Flagship. Proceeded alongside a paddle-mine-sweeper, which Commodore Stevenson boarded for interview. Subsequently went alongside H.M.S.Keith and embarked the Admiral, taking him as close inshore as possible in order to inspect beach. After approximately three quarters of an hour took the Admiral back to H.M.S.
Kieth. Commodore Stevenson wishing to board the paddle- Devonia minesweeper, which appeared to be aground, was taken alongside in the launch by Petty Officer Jones since it was apparently too dengerousto bring "Bounty" alongside. Soon after return of launch, received signal from H.M.S.
Keith to close her. Took Captain R.N. from.S.Keith to
H.M.S. Hebe. Received written orders for S.N.O.Dunkirk with instructions to deliver them, obtain receipt and return to H.M.S.Hebe.
Time taken to proceed to Dunkirk and return approximately two and a half hours. On returning from
Dunkirk re-embarked Commodore Stevenson.
About 1800 Commodore Stevenson sent signal for other patrol boats in the vicinity to close. "Seriola" and
"Ahola" closed. Commodore Stevenson then informed us that the final effort of operation would take place between
2100 May 31st and 0400 June 1st and wished us luck.
From 2100 to 2400 took troops from beach to destroyers.
2400 Took Lord Gort from H.M.S.Hebe to M.S.Keith.
June 1. From 0100 to 0830 took troops from beach to destroyers.
0830 While carrying 150 troops on board, fouled port propeller. Commodore Stevenson sent signal to destroyer requesting tow. On closing destroyer, was informed that as she was full to capacity, it was too dangerous for her to take "Bounty" in tow. "Seriola" thereupon undertook to tow "Bounty".
At 6845 Commodore Stevenson and self boarded
"Seriola" and proceeded to take "Bounty" in tow.
Berthed in Ramsgate 1430.
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I should Petty Officer like to draw T.Jones special throughout attention operations. to the magnificent work 295
2
of officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman me and reported to S.N.O.Ramsgate, services on the following day if required.
entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the air, and shelling from the land.
June 4. Received orders from S.N.O. Ramsgate to collect to charts and route for home base; ordered to sail following morning.
June 5. 0830 Sailed from Ramsgate.
1800 Off Newhaven. Examination Vessel refused us entry and sent us to Shoreham.
2030 Berthed Southwick Canal, Shoreham Harbour.
June 7. 0400 Left Shoreham for Hamble.
1030 Berthed Hamble.
It is estimated that the approximate number of troops taken from the shore to destroyers was 1,000.
Lieut. R.N.V.R.