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considerable state and difficulties, full as the troops were
climb onboard, carrying and most of equipment. them Kw Two in
torpedo stern doors. A slow
M.T.B. and
-ferred crew worked a total extremely of about hard 16 made 300 troops seven trips to the
number P/JX. 135304, for commend circumsta
I would particularly and well under
drowning men from the water. his Seaman, rescuire
the times destroyers overhead, engaged
During and were these
one which was not engaged several
M.T.B. 16 engaged and I
1000 - 1500 opened fire with the
yards. After several a
-craft caught fire and crashed into sea.
manned H.F. by F. Clark, Able Seaman, official number P/JX.1422 guns
McCutcheon, Telegraphist, official number P/SSX. 19965
During one of these trips inshore M.T.B.
with resultant damage to propellers. She was by this
-out astern power, the centre engine was out of action,
tide was falling. I therefore decided that it was inadvi
to attempt embarking further troops. From then on I CON
on being of use to Commander Maund, who was controlling
of the beach. I also towed destroyers whalers whenever
At about 2100 the wind began to freshen,
suggested to Commander Maund that the troops should be
Dunkirk and embarked there. He agreed. M.T.B. 16 secur
Dunkirk at 2230, and I accompanied Commander Maund to nav
-quarters. The Senior Naval Officer decided to send the
part of the naval force to Dunkirk, and to embark there
who were capable of marching in from Bray Dunes. Some
to remain off the beach, and continue evacuating the rem
troops.
At 2310 M.T.B. 16 left for Bray Dunes with
Commander Maund; after passing instructions to ships the H.
returned to Dunkirk, securing for the night at 2350.
68 secured alongside at 0005, with the Commanding Officer
Dover, on board.
of fuel and numero Sen:
that In M.T. view B. of 16 the should shortage be relieved. The as C
next Officer morning. concurred, Dunkirk was bombed and shelled
I suggested and ordered me to sail for Dover heavily
night.
M.T.B. batteries 16 left at Calais when eight 0845
Dunkirk at 0550, 29th miles May. fr
engaged All shells by fell shore short. She arrived at Dover at
After passing Dover
unable from the to Commanding pass by W/T Officer, the previous This
to proceed to Felixstowe for repairs.
M.T.B. 16 left the
vibration two
which later were increased. in action When were in over. to
Sunk
Light accordingly Vessel, requested both engines Trinity House Vessel
M.T.B.