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PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. ALICE. (CONTD).
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Before leaving of the the beach, I explained the situation
Adjutant during the afternoon. R.A.S.C. unit who had been accompanying to the me
had refloated the ALICE and schored her. He then received
informed me that in my absence Licutenant Wykeham-Martin
On arrival onboard the ABEL TASMAN, Lieutenant Beal
a message from the ALICE informing him that the engines
of the ALICE had completely broken down and also informed
me that the crew etc. had gone over to the KAAP-FALGA which
weighed and proceeded without orders from Lieutenant Beal,
or informing him of his intentions.
The situation was then appreciated by the Commanding
Officer La Panne, Lieutenant Beal and myself, and Lieutenant
Beal decided that Lieutenant Wykeham-Martin and his First
Lieutenant were capable of dealing with the situation that
had arisen. The Adjutant of the R.A.S.C. who was remaining
ashore knew the orders that had been issued. The possibility
of towing the ALICE to Bray Dunes by the ABEL TASMAN was
considered. Owing to the absence of personnel, boats and
gear, this project was considered warrantable to delay
departure. I consulted Lieutenant Beal and the Colonel
Commanding the R.A.S.C. unit, who was Senior Officer, La Panne,
and it was decided that I should take over the duties of
First Lieutenant (Lieutenant Beal being single handed) and
assist in bringing the ABEL TASMAN back to Dover as it vas
considered that I could serve no iseful purpose otherwise.
The situation was reported to Commander-in-Chief,
Dover, on arrival and he, approving of the appointment, I
remained as second in command.
The movements of ABEL TASMAN have been reported
by the Commanding Officer.
VICE ADMIRAL
LIEUTENANT R.N.
JUN 1940
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