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TNA Unclassified 1

TNA Unclassified 1
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TNA Unclassified 1

A working collection of Operation Dynamo source material whose definitive National Archives catalogue reference is still being identified.

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Unclassified 1

Source: The National Archives, Kew, Unclassified 1. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Dynamo 453.
4903
ACCOUNT OF PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. DELTA ( DUTCH SKOOT)
DURING DUNKIRK EVACUATION OPERATIONS
on May 21st.
First arrival off Beach East of Dunkirk was about 0130
Heavily shelled from shore from 0330 to 0415. No damage.
Failed to contact troops: apparently too far to Westward.
Second attempt was made between 2200, and 2300 May 30th.
About 2000 as we approached, hip was machined gunned and hit in many places. Leading Hand Pogson hit on steel helmet but unhurt.
Took aboard some 300 troops. Troops landed at Margate;
stores and fuel taken aboard.
Left Margate 2130 May 31st.
Contacted Beach 0850 June1 1st. Several bombs dropped close but no damage.
Embarkation operations prolonged owing to surf but eventually left with about 300 troops.
Landed troops at Ramsgate. Ship held in readiness for another trip but was eventually told to proceed Tilbury for paying off.
GENERAL REMARKS
Ship slow, and badly forned, engines bad.
Crew generally raw but very keen and on the whole did marvellous work, being continuously cheerful and willing.
I should like to mention Lieutenant E. Little R.N.R.
( H.M.S. Beaver). This officer did not spare himself. He was full of initiative and invaluable when under fire and approachiing the shore. He handled the crew excellently.
Leading Seaman Pogson (Devonport). This rating was very cool under fire and handled the wheel well. He controlled the crew perfectly and looked after stores etc very well under adverse circumstances. Both he and Lieutenant Little were working continuously to help the troops and look after the wounded, and neither spared themselves.
With regard to Lieutenant Little, should an opening occur
I thoroughly recommend this officer for command.
R.N. (Rst).
Delta Westward Little May Tilbury Willing

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Dynamo 453.
4903
ACCOUNT OF PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. DELTA ( DUTCH SKOOT)
DURING DUNKIRK EVACUATION OPERATIONS
on May 21st.
First arrival off Beach East of Dunkirk was about 0130
Heavily shelled from shore from 0330 to 0415. No damage.
Failed to contact troops: apparently too far to Westward.
Second attempt was made between 2200, and 2300 May 30th.
About 2000 as we approached, hip was machined gunned and hit
in many places. Leading Hand Pogson hit on steel helmet but
unhurt.
Took aboard some 300 troops. Troops landed at Margate;
stores and fuel taken aboard.
Left Margate 2130 May 31st.
Contacted Beach 0850 June1 1st. Several bombs dropped close
but no damage.
Embarkation operations prolonged owing to surf but
eventually left with about 300 troops.
Landed troops at Ramsgate. Ship held in readiness for
another trip but was eventually told to proceed Tilbury for
paying off.
GENERAL REMARKS
Ship slow, and badly forned, engines bad.
Crew generally raw but very keen and on the whole did
marvellous work, being continuously cheerful and willing.
I should like to mention Lieutenant E. Little R.N.R.
( H.M.S. Beaver). This officer did not spare himself. He was
full of initiative and invaluable when under fire and approachiing
the shore. He handled the crew excellently.
Leading Seaman Pogson (Devonport). This rating was very
cool under fire and handled the wheel well. He controlled the
crew perfectly and looked after stores etc very well under
adverse circumstances. Both he and Lieutenant Little were
working continuously to help the troops and look after the
wounded, and neither spared themselves.
With regard to Lieutenant Little, should an opening occur
I thoroughly recommend this officer for command.
R.N. (Rst).