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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614	Log in to enlarge	Injurn 51. 3rd June, 1940. N°: 7. 525 To: Commander M/S, - 496 Dover. REPORT FROM H.M.T. "BROCK". Sir, in tow at to on 31st May, 1940., in company with H.M.T. "Fyldes" boats H.M.T. 1410 "Brock" left Dover Harbour with four motor and proceeded Dunkirk by route "Y". decided to return to "R" Buoy and go by "X" route. As Middlekerke Bank Buoy could not be located "FyIdea" abandoned. One of our four boats having become water logged, was (1/6/20)- 0810. Altered course at "R" Buoy and followed route "X". 1020. In vicinity of "W" Buoy ship was attacked by onemy aircraft; several bombs were dropped but no damage was sustained. 1230. Off beach East of Dunkirk, sent the three motor boats in shore. 1240. Again attacked, this time by a large number of Junkers Dive Bombers. A great number of bombs were dropped around both ships. One plane was seen to come down, probably disabled by our "A.A" fire. No bombs registered hits but many fell exceedingly close to the ship. As first loaded small boats had closed "Fyldea" and there appeared to be no more coming off at the time, also suspecting ship to be making water, a signal was made to "Fyldea", whereupon permission was given for "Brock" to return to Dover. At 1340 she proceeded. 1420, when approximately 5 miles North of No. 5 V. Buoy a shore battery fired three rounds at ship all dropping about 200 yards astern. It was difficult to ascertain exactly where the battery was, but it appeared to be close East of Gravelines. 1940. Entered Dover Harbour. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient Servant, Sub. GRoberts Lieutenant R.N.V.R.	Brock Fyldea Gravelines Dover May Miles

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Injurn 51.
3rd June, 1940.
N°: 7. 525
To: Commander M/S,
- 496
Dover.
REPORT FROM H.M.T. "BROCK".
Sir,
in tow at to on 31st May, 1940., in company with H.M.T. "Fyldes" boats
H.M.T. 1410 "Brock" left Dover Harbour with four motor
and proceeded Dunkirk by route "Y".
decided to return to "R" Buoy and go by "X" route.
As Middlekerke Bank Buoy could not be located "FyIdea"
abandoned.
One of our four boats having become water logged, was
(1/6/20)- 0810. Altered course at "R" Buoy and followed route "X".
1020. In vicinity of "W" Buoy ship was attacked by onemy
aircraft; several bombs were dropped but no damage was sustained.
1230. Off beach East of Dunkirk, sent the three motor
boats in shore.
1240. Again attacked, this time by a large number of
Junkers Dive Bombers. A great number of bombs were dropped
around both ships. One plane was seen to come down, probably
disabled by our "A.A" fire. No bombs registered hits but many
fell exceedingly close to the ship.
As first loaded small boats had closed "Fyldea" and there
appeared to be no more coming off at the time, also suspecting ship
to be making water, a signal was made to "Fyldea", whereupon per-
mission was given for "Brock" to return to Dover. At 1340 she
proceeded.
1420, when approximately 5 miles North of No. 5 V. Buoy
a shore battery fired three rounds at ship all dropping about 200
yards astern. It was difficult to ascertain exactly where the
battery was, but it appeared to be close East of Gravelines.
1940. Entered Dover Harbour.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Sub. GRoberts Lieutenant R.N.V.R.