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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595	Log in to enlarge	510 Principal French Sea Transport Ports, office, 481 % A.P.O. S.6, B. E. F. 10th June, 1940. Principal Sea Transport Officor, French Ports. Sir, I have the honour to report that on 24th May, 1940, I proceeded in H.M. Tra wler "LORD HOWE" (Skipper William Henry Pollock), which was ordered to Calais with a cargo of ammittion. On approaching the Fort she was heavily sholled by & battery concealed among the sand dunes to the South of the Port. 2. Finding it almost impossible to force an entrance, the trawler drew off and reported to Vice-Admiral, Dover. On receiving the order: "Proceed to Calais immediately," it was decided to approach the entrance to the Port from the North. Under a heavy barrage of high explosive and shrapnel fire, the skipper of the trawler succeeded in entering the port and taking up position alongside the Quai Maritime - Southern and. is there was no labour or assistance to be obtained from the quay, the crew of the trawler started to discharge the cargo of ammunition. This entailed hauling the boxes of amminition by hand from the deok of the trawler to the top of the quay & distance of some 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 crew was equipped with steel helmets. The discharge continued orderly and efficiently until ordered to stop by Commodore Gandell, R.N., who decided that, as all the.503 ammunition had been discharged, the danger was too great, and he ordered the trawler to sea. Again, the tra wler came under & heavy direct fire from the enemy, but, with great skill, and zigzagging, the skipper succeeded in bringing his ship safely out of danger. 3. I cannot too highly commend Skipper W.H. Pollock, who, in addition to his duty with regard to his cargo, gave no every possible assistance, onabling me 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 batteries, which were immediately shelled by the "GREYHOUND" to relieve the pressure on our defenses. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient Servant, Howlitte LISUTENANT, R.N.R.	Commodore Lord Howe Dover May Pollock

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510
Principal French Sea Transport Ports, office, 481
% A.P.O. S.6,
B. E. F.
10th June, 1940.
Principal Sea Transport Officor,
French Ports.
Sir,
I have the honour to report that on 24th May, 1940, I
proceeded in H.M. Tra wler "LORD HOWE" (Skipper William Henry
Pollock), which was ordered to Calais with a cargo of ammittion.
On approaching the Fort she was heavily sholled by & battery
concealed among the sand dunes to the South of the Port.
2.
Finding it almost impossible to force an entrance, the
trawler drew off and reported to Vice-Admiral, Dover. On
receiving the order: "Proceed to Calais immediately," it was
decided to approach the entrance to the Port from the North.
Under a heavy barrage of high explosive and shrapnel fire, the
skipper of the trawler succeeded in entering the port and taking
up position alongside the Quai Maritime - Southern and. is
there was no labour or assistance to be obtained from the quay,
the crew of the trawler started to discharge the cargo of
ammunition. This entailed hauling the boxes of amminition by
hand from the deok of the trawler to the top of the quay &
distance of some 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 crew was equipped with steel helmets. The discharge
continued orderly and efficiently until ordered to stop by
Commodore Gandell, R.N., who decided that, as all the .503
ammunition had been discharged, the danger was too great, and he
ordered the trawler to sea. Again, the tra wler came under &
heavy direct fire from the enemy, but, with great skill, and
zigzagging, the skipper succeeded in bringing his ship safely
out of danger.
3.
I cannot too highly commend Skipper W.H. Pollock,
who, in addition to his duty with regard to his cargo, gave no
every possible assistance, onabling me 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 batteries, which were immediately shelled by the
"GREYHOUND" to relieve the pressure on our defenses.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Howlitte LISUTENANT, R.N.R.