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.

Holding archive: TNA
Collection reference: 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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442	Log in to enlarge	357 Principal Sea Transport Office, French Ports, 0/0 A.P.O. Se6, 334 Principal lindistry Sex This Pronoh 2009), Portge 335 DUPLICATE 20th June, Tele 1940. Principal Sea Transport Officer, French Ports. Mth Sir, I have the honour to report that on 24th May, 1940, I proceeded in H.M. Tra wlor "LORD HOWE" (Slapper William Honry Pollock), which was ordered to Calais with a cargo of summition. On approaching the Fort she WES heavily sholled by a battory concealed among the send dunos to the South of the Port. 2. Finding it almost impossible to force an entrance, the trawler drow off and reported to Vice-Admiral, Dover. On receiving the order: "Procced to Calais immediately," It was decided to approach the entrance to the Port from the North. Under a hoavy barrage of high explosive and shraphol fire, the skipper of the trawler succeeded in entering the port and taking up position alongside the Quai Maritime Southern ond. As there WELS no labour or assistance to be obtained from the quay, the crow of the trawler started to discharge the cargo of ammunition. This entailed hauling the boxes of amamition by hand from the deck of the trawler to the top of the quay & distance of somo 22-ft. and dragging them across the quay to a place of safety the whole proceeding under a devastating fire from the enemy. There was no protection of any sort, and none of the crow was equipped with steel helmsts. The discharge continued orderly and efficiently until ordered to stop by Commodore Gandell, R.N., who decided that, as all the.305 ammunition had boon discharged, the danger was too great, and he ordered the trawler to sea. Again, the tra wler came under a heavy direct fire from the enemy, but, with great skill, and zigzagging, the skipper succeeded in bringing his ship safely out of danger. Forts. S. I cannot too highly commend Skipper Walls Pollock, who, in addition to his duty with regard to his cargo, gave no every possible assistance, onabling no to report to Commodore Gandell, R.N. He also enabled no, on the way home, to deliver a plan of Calais to H.M.S. "GREYHOUND", patrolling off the port. This plan showed the approximate positions of the enemy and his batterios, which were imediately shelled by the "GREYHOUND" to relieve the pressure on our defenses. (signed) Dush. I have the honour to bo, - Sir, Such June, 1040. Your obedient Servant, LIEUTENANT, R.N.R.	Commodore Lord Howe Dover May Pollock

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357
Principal Sea Transport Office,
French Ports,
0/0 A.P.O. Se6,
334
Principal lindistry Sex This Pronoh 2009), Portge 335
DUPLICATE
20th June, Tele 1940.
Principal Sea Transport Officer,
French Ports.
Mth
Sir,
I have the honour to report that on 24th May, 1940, I
proceeded in H.M. Tra wlor "LORD HOWE" (Slapper William Honry
Pollock), which was ordered to Calais with a cargo of summition.
On approaching the Fort she WES heavily sholled by a battory
concealed among the send dunos to the South of the Port.
2.
Finding it almost impossible to force an entrance, the
trawler drow off and reported to Vice-Admiral, Dover. On
receiving the order: "Procced to Calais immediately," It was
decided to approach the entrance to the Port from the North.
Under a hoavy barrage of high explosive and shraphol fire, the
skipper of the trawler succeeded in entering the port and taking
up position alongside the Quai Maritime Southern ond. As
there WELS no labour or assistance to be obtained from the quay,
the crow of the trawler started to discharge the cargo of
ammunition. This entailed hauling the boxes of amamition by
hand from the deck of the trawler to the top of the quay &
distance of somo 22-ft. and dragging them across the quay to a
place of safety the whole proceeding under a devastating fire
from the enemy. There was no protection of any sort, and none
of the crow was equipped with steel helmsts. The discharge
continued orderly and efficiently until ordered to stop by
Commodore Gandell, R.N., who decided that, as all the .305
ammunition had boon discharged, the danger was too great, and he
ordered the trawler to sea. Again, the tra wler came under a
heavy direct fire from the enemy, but, with great skill, and
zigzagging, the skipper succeeded in bringing his ship safely
out of danger.
Forts.
S.
I cannot too highly commend Skipper Walls Pollock,
who, in addition to his duty with regard to his cargo, gave no
every possible assistance, onabling no to report to Commodore
Gandell, R.N. He also enabled no, on the way home, to
deliver a plan of Calais to H.M.S. "GREYHOUND", patrolling off
the port. This plan showed the approximate positions of the
enemy and his batterios, which were imediately shelled by the
"GREYHOUND" to relieve the pressure on our defenses.
(signed)
Dush.
I have the honour to bo,
-
Sir,
Such June, 1040.
Your obedient Servant,
LIEUTENANT, R.N.R.