A working collection of Operation Dynamo source material whose definitive National Archives catalogue reference is still being identified.
Source: The National Archives, Kew, Unclassified 1. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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7 - 2 - Slater and took him on board. The ship was by now, 1745, afloat but bumping and being driven inshore by the on-shore wind. I managed to get the stern clear by putting the troops forward and then the bows by moving them aft. We then went ahead and after grounding heavily twice got into deep water. As the German aircraft were still present we took advantage of a rain squall and sailed immediately. KAAP-FALGA had by now proceeded on a Westerly course across the Banks. 0700, Wednesday 29th. Arrived Dover and landed troops, approximately 200 R.A.S.C. and units. Also about 20 French Staff Officers. 2200, Wednesday 29th. Sailed for Newhaven to disembark ammunition remaining, about 200 tons. 0800, Thursday 50th. Arrived Newhaven. P.M. Completed to full stowage of amminition. 0300 Friday 31st. Sailed to Dover for orders. Noon Friday 31st. Arrived Dover Roads anchored and reported myself to Examination Vessel. At Midnight the roads were cleared and I proceeded Westwards as far as Dungeness returning to anchor. Saturday 1st June at 0500. Sunday 2nd June. Entered Submarine basin at 0800 and secured alongside H.M.S. SANDHURST from whom we took in Lubricating 011. 1015. Proceeded to Newhaven to discharge. 1830. Arrived Newhaven. Monday 3rd June. Discharging at Newhaven. Tuesday 4th June. Completed discharging. Wednesday 5th 0615. Sailed for Poole. 1800. Arrived Poole. Thursday 6th June Payed off. Beal. LIEUTENANT. II. The Vice Admiral, Dover. Forwarded. The behaviour of the ALICE would appear to need some explanation. (Sd.) H. T.C. WALKER R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth. 8th June 1940. COMMODORE.