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SUBJECT LETTER OF PROCEEDINGS.
FROM THE COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. ABEL TASMAN.
DATE.... 7th June 1940.
No.
TO THE COMMODORE, R.N. BARRACKS, PORTSMOUTH.
Submitted:
The following letter of proceedings of H.M. Ships
KAAP-FALGA and ABEL TASMAN, in accordance with your verbal instructions.
2. KAAP-FAIGA - Sunday 26th May 2030. Sailed from
Southampton for Dover for orders.
Monday 27th May 1600. Arrived Dover Roads at 1900 was ordered to proceed to Downs for a route to La Panne.
2050. Sailed for La Panne.
Tuesday 28th May 0800. Arrived at La Panne and anchored near ABEL TASMAN who was beached broadside on and unloading ammunition.
We started unloading our deck cargo and landed part of it in the ships boats.
At 1300 I went ashore with Lieutenant Slater, Commanding
H.M.S. ALICE to see the authorities ashore about what they wanted done.
We met Lieutenant Commander Crick, commanding H.M.S. ABEL
TASMAN, who told us he was evacuating troops and we should do the same when we had discharged some of our cargo.
At 1400, the three ships were attacked by 20 German bombers, who dropped High Explosive and incendiary bombs and machine gunned the ships and troops on the beach. The ships were not hit by bombs except one incendiary which fell in the hold of ABRL TASHAN
and luckily did not ignite. There were several Army casualties and the following Naval casualties from machine gunning:-
Killed Fred. K. Brown, A.B.
Wounded - Lieut. Commander T. Crick, R.N.
Lieutenant Griffiths, R.N.V.R.
(Died)
Lieutenant Griffiths has since died of his wounds. All were from ABEL TASMAN.
The two wounded officers were very efficiently dealt with and taken to the first aid post by Petty Officer v.c. Harding, the
Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A. of ABEL TASMAN.
At this time I was still ashore with the Colonel of R.A.S.C.
and Lieutenant Slater.
I saw Lieutenant Commander Crick and took command of the
Slater to appoint his First Lieutenant, Lieutenant Wykeham-Martin three ships. I appointed myself to ABEL TASMAN and told Lieut.
as Commanding Officer KAAP-FALGA. Lieutenant Slater then went down the beach to Bray with the Adjutant R.A.S.C. to arrange about unloading KAAP-FALGA and ALICE there.
The embarkation started at 1530 with tide rising fast. At
1700 KAAP-FALGA and ALICE floated and got under way. I hailed
ALICE and passed a grass for him to tow my stern off. There were no anchors laid out from ABEL TASMAN and I had no hands to and I removed my grass. By this time I was manoeuvring the lay them out in the time: vis. H.W. 1745. ALICE then broke down engines and the ship was becoming water borne.
The next time I had a moment to spare I saw ALICE's crew in her boats and rowing over to KAAP-FALGA who was about eight cables to seaward of me have to. We hailed them and tried to signal but no notice was taken. I was then hailed by Lieutenant

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There were several Killed Army Fred casualities K. and the following Naval Casualties from mohine gunning. Brown A.B.
[ounded Lieut Comdr. Crick R.H. Lieut. Griffiths R.N.V.R. Lieut Griffiths
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has since died of wounds. All were from Abel Tasman.
The two wounded officers were very efficiently dealt with and taken to the first aid post by W.C. Harding P.O. the Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A. of
Abel Tasman At this time I was still ashore with the Colonel of title R.A.S.C.
and lieut. Stater. I saw Lieut. Comdr. Crick and took command of the three ships. I appointed myself to Abel Tasman and told Lieut. Slater to appoint his
First Licut. Lieut. Wykeham-Martin as C.O. of Kaap Falga. Lieut. Slater then down to the beach to Bray with the adjutant R.A.S.C. to arrange about mloading Kaap Falga and Alice here.
The embarkation started at 15.30 with tide rising fast. At 17.00 Kaap Falga and Alice floated and got under way. I hailed Alice and passed a Grass for im to tow my stern off. There were no anchors laid out from Abel Tasman and I
ad no hands to lay them out at the time. viz. H.W. 17.45. Alice then broke down nd I removed my grass. By this time I was manouverin, the engines and the ship
78.S becoming water borne. The next time I had a moment to spare I saw Alice's crew in her boats rowing over to Kaap Falga who was about eight cables to Seaward
Wome hove to. We hailed them and tried to signal but no notice was taken. I was then hailed byb Lieut. Slater and took him on board.
'he ship was by now (17.45) but bumping and being driven inshore by the shore vind. I managed to get the stern clear by putting troops forward and then the bows moving them aft. We then went ahead and after grounding heavily twice X got took into y leep water. As the German Aircraft were still present we took advantgage a of a rain squall and sailed immediately. Kaap Falga had by now sailed on
0700 Wed, 29th. Arrived Dover and landed troops approximately 200 R.A.S.C Units
Vesterley course accross the Banks.
22.00 Wed. Sailed for Newhaven to disembark ammunition remaining about ammunition 200 tons lso about 20 French Staff Officers.
08.00 Thurs. 30th. Arrived Newhaven completed to full stowage of
03.00 12.00 Fri. 31st. Arrived Dover roads anchored and reported myself to Examination far as
Fri. 31st, Sailed to Dover for orders.
vessel, At midnight the roads were cleared and I proceeded westwards as
Dungeness returning to anchor.
Sat.lst. June June at Entered 05.00 submarine basin at 08.00 and secured alongside to discharge Sandhurst
Sun. from whom 2nd. we took in lubricating oil. 10.15. Proceeded to Newhaven
18.30 Arrive Newhaven.
ionday 3rd. June. Discharged at Newhaven
Pues. 4th. June Compketed discharging ed.5th. 0615 Sailed for Poole.
L8.00. wish Arrived to draw Poole. attention to the admirable work done by the
W. C. Harding PO DJX149987
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cargo and landed part of it in Ships boats.
ashore with Lieut. Slater, Commanding H.M.S.A1
the authorities ashore about what they wanted
Lieut. us he was Comdr. evacuating Crick commanding troops and H.M.S.Abel we should Tasma do th were we had attacked discharge by 20 some German of our bombers Cargo. the who At dropped 1400 the
Indendiary bombs machine gunned ships and t beach and were not hit by bombs except one incer fell in the hold of Abel Tasman and luckily did
There were several Army casualties and the follo
Killed
Casualties from machine gunning. Killed Fred K.
Wounded Lieut. Comdr. Crick R.N. Lieut. Griffith
Lieut. Griffiths has since died of wounds. All
Abel Tasman.
The two wounded officers were very eff dealt with and taken to the first aid post by W.
P.O. the Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A.
Tasman. At this time I was still ashore with the of the R.A.S.C. and Liejt. Slater. I saw Lieut.
and took command of the three ships. I appointed
Abel Tasman and told Lieut. Slater to appoint his
Wykeham-Martin as C.O. of Kaap Falga. Lieut. Slate down to the beach to Bray with the adjutant R.A.S.
arrange about unloading Kaap Falga and Alice here
The embarkation started at 1530 with ti fast. At 1700 Kaap Falga and Alice floated and got way. I hailed Alice and passed a Grass for him to stern off. There were no anchors laid out from Abc and I had no hands to lay them out at the time. via
1745. Alice then broke down and I removed my grass time I was manouvering the engines and the ship was water borne. Myxxmxxxxxxx The next time I had a spare I saw Alice's crew in her boats rowing over
Falga who was about eight cables to Seaward then h
Lieut. Slater and took him on board.
The ship was by now afloat (1745) but bur being driven inshore by the shore wind. I managed the stern clear by putting troops forward and then by moving them aft. We then went ahead and after 8
heavily twice got into deep water. As the German A
were still present we took advantage of a rain squar sailed immediately. Kaap Falga had by now sailed 00
course across the Banks.
0700 Wed. 29th, Arrived Dover and landed approximately 200 R.A.S.C. Units also about 20 Fren
Arfived ammunition remaining about 200 tons, 0800. Thursday
Officers. 2200. Wednesday. Sailed for Newhaven to myself Friday, Slst. Arrived Dover roads stowage anchored an
1200. Hewhaven completed to full of ammuni to anchot. and I proceeded westwards midnight as far as Dungenes the cleared to Examination vessel. At road
Sandhurst submarine basin at 0800 and 0500. Sunday alongsid
Entered Saturday 1st. June at
2nd
3rd June. to discharge. 1830. oil.
to Newhaven from whom we took lubricating secured 1015.
arrived Poole, Wednesday 5th. 0615 sailed Tuesday for 4th Poole.
discharged. Discharged at Newhaven. Arrived Newhaven. June.
by the following I wish ratings to draw:- attention to the admirable
W.C.Harding. P.O. DJX. 149987.
J.J.Lyall. O.D. DJX.184099.
E.R.A. DMX. 64780, date stamp.
9th. June, 1840.
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cargo and landed part of it in Ships boats.
ashore with Lieut. Slater, about Commanding what the authorities ashore they
Lieut. us he was Comdr. evacuating Crick commanding troops of and we had discharge some our Cargo.
were attacked bombs by machine 20 German bombers who dropped th beach Indendiary and were not hit by gunned bombs the ships and troo H.E
except one killed
Casualties fell There in were the several from hold machine of Army Abel casualties Tasman and luckily incendi did wounded
Wounded Lieut. gunning.
Abel Tasman. Griffiths has since died of
Lieut. Comdr. Crick R.N.
P.O. dealt the with and taken to the first aid post by effici
The two wounded officers were very of the At this time I was still ashore with 01
Tasman. Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A. W.C.H
and took R.A.S.C. and Liejt. Slater. I saw Lieut. the C
Abel command of the three ships. I appointed Con
Wykeham-Martin down to as C.O. of Kaap Falga. Lieut. his
Tasman and told Lieut. Slater to appoint F1 my arrange about unloading Kaap Falga and Alice here.
the beach to Bray with the adjutant R.A.S.C. Slater way. fast. I At 1700 Kaap Falga and Alice floated and tide
The embarkation started at 1530 with and I off. There were no anchors laid out him to stern hailed Alice and passed a Grass for got
1745. had no hands to lay them out at the from Abel time I Alice then broke down and I removed time. viz.
spare borne. I Myxxmxxxxxxx The next time ship was water was manouvering the engines and the my grass,
Falga who saw Alice's crew in her boats I had a mon
Lieut. was about eight cables to Seaward rowing then over hail to
Slater and took him on board.
being driven The ship was by now (1745)
OIV
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the admirable
W.C.Harding P.O. DJX. 149987.
Shortose. E.R.A. 64780,
O.D. DJX.184099. DMX.
9th. date stamp.
June, 1840.
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hoping bullet holes therby I gave when to flood orders the to engine flood of
I the tide rose.
recognition signal the tables and the route the secured the charts and burnt boarded KaapFalga where I took over command before giving order to abandon ship, order, then refloating Kaap Falga.
from Liett Culmer R.N.V.R. who had succeeded in
It was now about 1630/29 and there was no sign of life on the beaches as everyone was still taking cover due to aidcraft overhead.
We proceeded due north from La Panne over the sandbanks into Nieuport Roads, as I
had been imformed by Major P.De Havilland that the Zudycote Channel was under fire.
The presence of enemy sircraft overhead prevented the destroyers sighted from stopping to receive our message. The destroyers were, however, steaming in the direction of Dunkirk,
Which I assumed to be in German Hands and I
assumed that they had somehow heard of the fall of
Dunkirk. and were on their way to Bombard.
I then decided not to return to Bray
Beaches that night, because:-
1. According to my imformation there would be no troops there to receive our stores.
2. If they wanted food at La Panne the
Alice was still aground with 250 tons aboard, which I was unable to destroy by fire due to the proximity of the Able Tasman with munitions aboard.
3. Major De Havilland's message was still underlivered.
,Kaap Falga had a deck cargo of over 20 tons and the crew of Alice and the other four soldiers took up nearly all the available space.
Kaap Falga reported arrival in Downs at
0300/29th through H.M.S. Holdfast on examination service.
NO orders were received and about 1200/31
I steamed Kaap Falga to Dover, where I reported to the Dynamo Operation Room.
It was decided to unload Kaap Falga, which operation was completed by 0900/1st fell June.
During the unloading one Army Stevedore off the jetty in the dark and was drowned.
( A separate report has already been made.)
stand At Dunkerk leaving there not later
1600/1 KaapFalga was ordered to than 0300/2 by to go to this was the last night throttle of evacuation.
After as two hours funning at I to the had to be evacuated due a hot leading off the led close past the ready be used use fuel asphyxiating silencer. This pipe was engine room fumes and gmoke coming from red pipe tanks and and since pump it only slow speed fire. could
2130/1 Ship remained at anchor all effect night repairs even if owing to the serious anchored danger off Ramsgatea of at about as expert and aid could be obtained to Dunkirk by 0300/2.
it was now impossible to reach I reckoned KaapFalga capable officers to block of the from The I maintaining sailed maximum for speed was Dover 5 imformed next knots. 50 empty to afternoon 70 ship. me degrees that were Engineer not the badly wishing engine, centigrade which above was normal, and the silencer that coked up'.
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First Lieut. then abandoned Alice and took his crew and Major De Haviland (wounded)
and 4. soldiers to Kaap Falga where 1st. Lieut. Alice took command. Major De.
Havilland of G.H.Q came on board with instructions for Kaap Falga to go to sea
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and try and intercept a destroyer so that he could report by m/t to the War Office the seriousness of the situation. No. Destroyer would stop so Kaap Falga returned to the Downs and reported arrival. Then to Dover where stores were cleared by 09.00
1st. Kaap Falga's engines were badly coked up and in attempting to return to
Dunkirk at 22.00 1st. they overheated to such an extent that the Ship could not make suffient speed to reach Dunkirk by 03.00 2nd. the latest hour that ships had been ordered to stay off Dunkirk.
Due to the possibility of this defect Kaap Falga was not used on the night of June 2nd.
the last night of the evacuation.
Sailed for Poole 14.30/3 arrived 12.00/5
PACIFIC
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Lieut.Comdr. C.J.Skrine R.N. Lieut. Triscott R.N.R.
Sat.25th. May Crews for Dutch Skoots proceeded from ortsmouth to Poole where they arrived about noon and were detached for these vessels.
Pacific proceeded at 14.00 leaving discharged dutch crew at Brownses Island. Was ordered to anchor at Yarmouth for the night.
Sun. 26th. May. Weighed at 0.430 and proceeded for Portsmouth Harbour at 09.3.0
Being Senior officer of the Party I went ashore and arranged for stores and swinging etc. No sailing orders were obtainable until about 19.00 when we were ordered to complete swinging as soon as possible and sail at once for Newhaven. Accordingly sailed at dark with Amazone Atlantic Zeus & Pascholl in company (wega and San Antonio)
has broken down)
Monday 27th. May. Arrived off Newhaven at 04.00 and was ordered to anchor outside
Lay at anchor all day awaiting orders. At dark received orders to sail for downs in company with a party of skoots that had previously arruved Newhaven. Weighed and
Proceeded
Tues. 28th. May Arrived Dover about 08.00 and berthed alongside 09.00. Went ashore and having ascertained the possible nature of the operation made arrangements for sandbags first aid outfits etc., to be supplied to my party of Skoots by noon
However an air raid warning intervened and none of these stores had been received
13.00 received orders to sail forthwith. Sailed about 13.00 and took over a large lifeboat at sea from one of the slower skoots who was dropping behind. Pacific gradually overhauled the other four skoots and I think was the first of this party to reach La Panne.
From No. 6 E Buoy we proceeded at slow speed 180° straight for the beach where in answer to our hail a shout was raised by the soldiers on the beach. The intention waswas to turn to Port and anchor off. However partly due to the fact that the larger ships were closer in than I anticipated but mainly due to my leadsman failing to obtain any sounding at all we grounded on a bank of sand before we had turned
90° This occured at 23.00 We sent the large Lifeboat ashore with 3 of our 5 hands and instructed them to take off men to other ships as with the wind blowing inshore it was not certain that we should get off, With the remaining two hands we laid out a kedge on our Port quarter. By going full astern and heaving on the kedge we got afloat when the tide rose at 02.00
29th. May. The ships lifeboat and skiff was then sent inshore and 1 officer and
7 men were brought off to Pacific before the boats lost touch with her in the dark
They did howver bring several par ies off to other ships. Verbal orders had been received before leaving Dover to leave shore before03.30 being anxious to recover boats and men Pacific remained inshore till daylight finally sailing at 04.30
when it seemed liekly that the boats and crews had been embarked by other ships.
Rerurned to Dover by route Y arriviving about 16.30 and disembarked troops. No orders were immediately available but verbal orders were subsequently received to embark water and provisions and sail about 22.00 Application was made for the balance of complument and I was informed that I should be sent 3 hnds from
Montvera. These did not arrive until 02.40 at which time Pacific sailed for Dunitirk.
30th. May. The morning of 30th May was misty at about 08.20 when crossing Le Dyck bank there was a violent underwater explosion about two cables on the Starboard bow
No aircraft was about and it is supposed that it was a torpedo which had exploded on the Bank. No vessel was in sight Arrived off the beach 09.00 about 1 mile E
of Dunkirk and anchored close in. We had no boat of our own but collected two from a skoot that was just leaving, conditions as regards surf were pretty good but boats very waterlogged and no boat was obtainable all day. By 16.00 my crew were exhausted by pulling those boats in and out from the hore all as I had 30 Officers and 620
men aboard I decided to sail. We might have had many more in half the time if a motor boat had been available. Accordingly sailed at 16.00 When crossing the
Inner Ratel Bank was attacked by by two of a flight of three fighters with machine guns. They scored a few hits on the ship and injured nobody. Had nothing but a pistol with which to reply.

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stores so the remainder of these were transfered to 'Jaba'
who landed them by puttery her bows on the beach
Having got between 400 and 500 soldiers oxboard by 1830 we weighed and stood by Jaba' for half an hour until she had get afloat again and then proceeded to Ramogate by Route Ywith H.M.S. 'Gmargne' in company.
Between the Nienport and Middlekisk burys we were attacked by a German accident which made two low level bombing attacks at about 300 feet, deopping two bombs in each attack.
The fist pain fell about 40 feet from the ship on the starboard side and on the second attack the bembs were considerably closer, the hearest being between ten and fifteen feet away on the part side. Both attacks were made from almost right astern and with all the bombs there was a very noticable delay between their sticking the water and their exploding
The shock of the explosions lifted the engines from their bed, strippeng the threads of the holding-down bolts and breaking one in half. other damage consisted of breaking most of the fillings aft, theowing the compass out by about 20° and internal damage to the gearbox
The aviciaft carried out two more attacks with machine gunsonly. wounding Six men. Fuist aid was rendered by the Fuist Lieutenant and Coxswain as the plane delivered his attacks 9 altered course to Starboard and opened frie with the Lewis gun.
This was hit in the ammunition pan on the third attack and
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little else for the arrift 5 cittach.
I about proceedure to the aid of "Huths survivors and with the heep of mater bouts recovered a large mumber, including two British Brigadies and a
French seneral. while this was taking place enemy chise bonhare appeared your and Sanh "Skipsack about half mile from n2. As soon as possible i proceded K their and and piched up all the Survivors except ⑆ but 12 of were recovered by a they. They were in a rong pitcous state being conced in oil fact, and in some uses service wounded. By the time this was completed E had Are then a full load, emadering their condition, and maraded for England. Dive bombus appeared your and finished off the "Kith but by some oversight child not attack Hilda althnish she appeared to the only craft left eflout in the roads.
I passed Dunkish breakwah chat
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HMS. Pacific. 102
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30 "May.
passing me the Sandbanks the Got 10
which was purther Number by mins should for Dunkisk. This was made pusible by the fact that Hine in 4 H.
alon at Law Wala.
About 0820 ther day where crossing the Shallins water there was a violent understand explorion about 2 tables an the S. bnw as have who 40 aircraft about it is thought to have bene a torpido exploding as a Sandbank. This morning was writes and to Surface craft are in fight. At 0900
Ship was auchord close in to the beach about / Hile East of the breakwatin where there are many
British Sddins. Two brats are collected pow a Skot just leaving and the Ships Empany unked hand all day purying hisps If antil by 1700
they were quiti exhausted By this the we had 30 officers r 620 This reules arband
A motor boat would have been vitaluable this day but are was um figated. We left Amkirk at 1700 and anited
Ramsgati at about 2300. Two graman Lightics attacked like machcie grus Sim after clearing Dawkink Only a few hellets hit the ship and wour was nojured. They aid not pusid in this attack.
Two Lewis Suns are obtained un animal at Raws gali r also Same sandbaps. Also relerfs for Lane of
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Meh relings who were tired and we
Saited afair for hunkirk at 0230
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This method was found successful and two trips were carried out in same manner. For the third endeavour,
"VANQUISHER" and"FITZROY" having left for England, and no other larger craft being in the vicinity, my intentions were to close again, fill to capacity and proceed towards La Panne, to transfer troops if requested, or return to England.
It is regretted that this effort failed in that
"SURSUM"CORDA" was beached too securely and no efforts ot my part were successful in re-floating.
Thiswwas due to an error in judgement on my part in allowing too many men on board at the time and my incorrect appreciation of the time of the tide turning, no tide tables being carried.
H.M.S. "HEBE" came to my assistance, but unfortunately though a tow was passed, her lack of power and manoeuvreability were strong handicaps, and she herself grounded two cables to
Eastward.
At 0800/30 it was realised there was no chance of the ship moving until the following High Water.
During the period of waiting until High Water that evening, I assisted where possible on the Beach in the vicinity of the Ship, and during periods where there were no small craft operating, took aboard soldiers for shelter and distributed what food remained aboard "SURSUM-CORDA".
All members of my crew worked magnificently under somewhat strained conditions, and with no consideration for themselves.
Further endeavours to re-float were made between 1800
and 2030 using kedge anchor with soldiers onboard assisting.
At 1840 a shell from an enemy shore battery burst & few yards ahead of the ship and four soldiers were hit by splinters. I ordered these and one officer hit whilst on the beach to be placed below and with the assistance of a stretcher bearer my First
Lieutenant, Lieutenant Brooks rendered first aid and made them as comfortable as conditions allowed.
I then cleared the ship of soldiers and continued my efforts to re-float, but with no success, delay being caused by an influx of soldiers somewhat naturally seeking shelter after the shell fire, whom Lordered to stand by to board "HEBE" who
I could see appeared to shew hopeful signs of clearing the beach. The majority of them carried out these orders and
"HEBE" was re-floated at approximately 1945. On receiving report of my engines being temporarily out of action and on point of "seizing-up") decided further efforts were fruitless, and retaining only wounded and completely exhausted men onboard for shelter, until small craft or ambulances could be commandeered to take them off, decided to land and assist on beach where possible.
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ship had grounded l ordered every one on board the ship from being bounced up to remain on board as it stopped and down on the show The shelling and bombing was havy at that time; but thinking that there was a chance of refloating my ship l did not abandon her.
at low tide, with the aid of the French soldiers, l laid out my anchors and cleaned my rudden and screws.
There was another yatel aslow;
l orderd my coxsuain and one stoher to take change of it. Inc laid out steen moorings and fueled her; this yald was in a searvorthy condition.
as nearly high water the smaller yald was refloated and came along side of the Planthony, wheneypon
I ordered 35 men about her, gave the conswain the vanous course to stee and told him to follow another ship in if possible.
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OPERATION DYNAMO.
ICLOSURE NO. 13.
SHIP: H.M.S. DOLPHIN's MOTOR BOAT.
OFFICER REPORTING: SUB-LIEUTENANT E.F. CORNISH-BOWDEN, R.N.
In company with H.M.S. EXCELLENT'S Power Boat, this boat sailed from Dover harbour at 0240 on Friday,
31st May.
2.
Soon after passing the North Goodwin Light Vessel,
EXCELLENT's boat signalled to the effect that she was very doubtful whether she could get to the French coast at maximum speed owing to lack of petrol and so speed was reduced to about 8 knots, the speed over the ground being considerably less owing to considerable yawing in a following sea.
3.
The two boats were routed to leave the usual course for Dunkirk some 20 miles from that place and proceeded through shallower water to La Panne and Bray.
About 15 miles N.W. of Bray an enemy floating mine was seen and an attempt was made to sink it by rifle fire.
This, however, failed, and the position of the mine was later reported.
4.
Owing to an error in navigation, caused largely by an inaccurate boat's compass, DOLPHIN arrived at Bray at
1100 and after enquiring as to our whereabouts proceeded to La Panne and attempted unsuccessfully to obtain petrol from H.M.S. HEBE.
5. Owing to the shortage of petrol I returned to
Bray and to try and fill my tank. However, this again proved impossible and so I decided to use what petrol I
had and ask for a tow home when the tank was dry.
6. EXCELLENT's boat had damaged herself on a submerged object and was close inshore. I was about to go to her aid when I was informed that the depth of the water was only 3
feet and I was ordered not to go in tooclose. I therefore was unable to be of any assistance in embarking troops from the improvised pier. I therefore asked ships present if I
could be of any assistance to them, but unfortunately they were already getting all that they needed.
7.
I then proceeded back to La Panne but when almost there the enemy started shelling the ships which immediately weighed and proceeded to Bray. On return to Bray, I
consulted the Senior Officer present as to my usefulness and it was decided that I should obtain a tow back to Dover to refuel when I hoped to obtain a tow back to Dunkirk with a full tank and where I believed I could be more usefully employed.
SARGOSSA, 8. arriving at Dover Harbour at about 1930, since
I left Bray at 1415 in tow of the dan-laying yacht when I have been employed towing and carrying despatches in
Dover harbour.
(Signed) E.F. Cornish-Bowden
Sub-Lieutenant, R.N.
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indicating the course to steer. This maneouvre.
continuously. As the aircraft showing to the way arrived repeated another of the flight broke away repeat the maneouvre. position,
8, and rescued by the the water. A net made in was maneouvred to to wreckage
On arrival whaler a number while Sheldrake of men were found clinging proved invaluable on one Fleetwood William Bond (no on single men in occasion Able Seaman accordance with A.F.O's.down number) Patrol Service, conspicuous a bravery. fisherman, A enlisted for official net on which was in, and hold him completely for exhaused. I 'sung only, displayed Bond standing, he was survivor was a few hostilities the for someone to jump drifted down him. up Able the few minutes it would out before the ship since that he upon was unable Seaman Bond complied and take have discovered few feet to to swim. He was however able I
move the man the rescued necessary the foot of the netting. I to respiration, subsequently on to add that the man died although board. he revived for à time with artificial regret
9.
In connection with the rescue work, I also wish to mention
Officers Steward Morris Charles Donno. Official No. C/LXW22343. who repeatedly dived to assist in the recovery of other survivorsand subsequently worked continuously for some hours without a break rendering artificial respiration to one of other of the five men being so treated while Sheldrake was returning to harbour.
10.
I wish also to draw attention to the outstanding work of
Petty Officer Albert Vincent Sears. Official No. C/J/104779. my Coxswain, hose first aid work was particularly commented upon by the Medical Staff on arrival. Of the eleven survivors rescued only two were able to walk ashore, four were cot cases and four men were found to be dead by the
Medical Officer on arrival in harbour. All those who died had shown signs of recovery, but it has been ascertained that they died, not from drowing, but from the effects of a depth charge placed to blow up the -Submarine apparatus, which exploded after the crew were in the water. This produced internal infuries and shock.
In addition to Petty Officer Sears, Able Seaman John Anderson, Official
Official No. C/JX/125676 and Able Seaman Drummond Jackson Ryder. to
No. C/SSX/18852. Were outstanding in the unflagging energy in trying that no the apparently drowned to life. It was once more demonstrated has man, set in. All apparently those who died dead, subsequently died as the result of shock water.
however men should be given up until rigor mortis and from drowning, though they were apparently lifeless when in the whaler's crew that men wearing dead,
11. inflatable lifebelts It was also reported by to the float when unconscious half or their with the only, appeared cork life belts were lifebelf back with face the submerged. Those wearing that, while the rubber distinct advan is mouth free to breathe. I feel there is a that when ideal, time permits in that it in wearing can be worn a cork whenever lifebelt at in sea, addition, and should be promulgated.
(Signed) Christie.
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER IN COMMAND.
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that I the unable to revive round her to in the water I endoavoured Officer after a time 40
only two motor boats got e line to clear 100 and propeller and one of th of who Joined no it WAS conc. Unfortunately as a result "Royel 02 mon efficient help of the Second Engineer of the with immersion for over on hour I had G temporary collapse and the hand over command to Licutenant Commander Farrow Commanding had of H.M.S. "Royal Bagle" who carried on in D. \ my cool and manuer for about four hours until I was fit to take over able
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HER pompons, I very much regret to state that H.M.S. "Crested plano
Bagle" 1003 hit by a bomb and set on fire. I understand that
Commanding Officer tree able to beach her but she was completely gutted. I very much regret the 1030 of this ship and part of complemento H.M.S. "Crested Engle" had on excellent record EN
from. several weeks from personal contact with her officers and company, complete confidence in the ship in whatever dutyes called upon to performo I have not yet had a detailed report her casualties but am afraid that a number of valuable lives lost on board hero
On cosuming command at about 8.30 I signalled to the V1co
Admiral, Dover that I propoded remaining at anchor for the night and continuing the embarkation at down - I reported also the of power boats and the necessity for fighter aircraft defence dawns Just before dark however a minesweeper passed me and me to return, with the men I had evacuated, to Dover - I asket the authority and was told that it was from Captain Ao I order
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"Royel Engle" to proceed to Margate as I considered that from point of view this was the best point for disembarkation. on arriving there at about 0500 on Wednesday 29th I found "Golden dutio who had apparently also been sent out for disemburication and
"Golden Regle" proceeded alongside Margate Pier before everythin me
"Royal Eagle" followed shortly before 0600. I found troops
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General troops representations
Officer and (when staff, I I made strong Chief of Staff the power Chief) boats every and that means adequate should air protection should be that gethered was be taken to provide with provisions and water H.M.3. from who Pierothen had been as she was rather to provide 012 and was view
"Royal Engle" was supplied short of 012 enchored by engaged oiling "Golden Bagle". About 1000 "Golden Eagle"
sent to Margate I considered that should sailed urgent need and I ofor ships allowed the "Royal beaches Segle" sufficient boll
5 a second tons which trip WB only to the Just const. enough I to proceeded give her at B. Ergin signal about 1100 saying and by the
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of Petty throughout operations.
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The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman and Potter-Irwin ships accompanied and me and reported to Ramsgate, volunteering services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the air and shelling from the land.
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "SERIOLA"
COmmanding Officer, Lieut. D.A.Dawson, R.N.V.R.
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29. 1800. Left Hamble in formation for Dover, my division consisting of "SERIOLA", "EILA II", "AHOLA" & "NONETA".
30. 0930. Arrived Dover, and seet into submarine basin, S.O.I.P
and myself went to report to S.N.O. Dover and received final orders for our departure.
2200. Left Dover.
31 0500. Arrived off Bray, leading my division, when we received signal to commence embarking troops from beach to destroyers lying farther out. This lasted until about 1000, when I received a signal from a destroyer to proceed to
La Panne and carry on with the same routine there.
1200. Suggestion made to run a grass rope from "SERIOLA" to the shore, which would enable the troops to pull themselves out by the aid of this warp in boats etc. Sub.Lt.Godman, r.n.v.r left "SERIOLA" in a whaler with a Lt., R.N.V.R. off
H.M.S. "Hebe2 to operate the shore end. Unfortunately, a lorry was driven into the sea and turned over, fouling the line, so this idea had to be abandoned. With great difficulty we were able to get Sub. Lt. Godman aboard again as the whaler which took him off, left the shore without him, with a full load of troops. A severe bombardment was going on at the time and, consequently, most small craft had withdrawn to seawards but in spite of a big sea running at the time, we managed to lower our dinghy and got him aboard in an exhausted condition. We then prodeeded to continue disembarking troops.
1500. Received signals from H.M.S.Keith to go and collect two whalers and crews foroperations off La Panne during the
1530. evening. Received signal from C.O. "NONETA" to say that she had a dead man on board and her P.O. badly wounded. Closed her and the C.O. suggested that he should take Sub.Lt. Godman with him. This I agreed to and advised him to return to
Ramsgate as the "NONETA" was holed above the water line.
1630. Collected two whalers and crews and set off for La
Panne. Beached the whalers and their respective crews.
1800. Received signal from "BOUNTY" which was flying the flag of Commodore Stephenson WMMXXXXX ordering us to close.
The Commodore told me and my crew that the houes 2100 on that day to 0400 the following morning were to be considered the
"Zero Hour" and eh hoped we would do our utmost to get as many men off as possible. We then returned to La Panne and continued transporting troops throughout the night.
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H.M. Trawler "LORD HOWE".
Skipper William Henry Pollock.
This Trawler was ordered to Calais with a cargo of ammunition. On approaching the Port she was heavily shelled by B. battery concealed among the sand dunes to the South of the
Port. Finding it almost impossible to force an entrance, the trawler drew off and reported to V.A. Dovor. 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 H.E. and shrapnel fire the
Skipper of the trawler succeeded in entering the port and taking up position alongside the Quai Maritime Eastern end. As there was no labour or assistance to be obtained from the Quai, the grow of the trawler started to discharge the cargo of ammunition. This entailed hauling the boxes of ammunition by hand from the deek of the trawler to the top of the Quai, a distance of some 22 feet, and dragging them across the Quai to a place of safety - the whole proceeding under a devastating fire from the onemy. There was no protection of any sort and none of the crow were squipped with steel holmets. The discharge continued orderly and efficiently until ordered to stop by Commodore Gandell, R.N., who decided that the danger was too great, and sent the trawler to sea. Again the trawler came under a heavy direct fire from the onemy, but with great skill the Skipper succeeded in bringing his ship safely out of danger.
I cannot too highly commend Skipper W.H. Pollook, who in addition to his duty with regard to his cargo, gave me every possible assistance, enabling me to report to Commodore Gandell, R.N., also contacting H.M.S. "GREYHOUND" who with the aid of a plan given to me by the Commodore was able to shell the Port and so relieve the pressure on our Troops.
Dover, 29th May, 1940.
(signed) L.C. WHITTLE.
Lieutenant, R.N.R.

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with far engines greater stopped range when than boats and planes could be detected 443 by at a that this course might profitably visibility be employed permitted. during patrols. It is submitted sound
May 31st. 1940. 1140 to June 1st. 1940. 0547.
Instructions were received to proceed to Ramsgate, rendezvous and escort small boat convoy to Dunkirk. The Convoy sailed at 1453
approximately 3 hours after scheduled time. Opportunity was taken at Ramsgate to off-load all depth charges as it was considered inadvisable to continue carrying these. The convoy consisted of
5 tugs and 5 drifters each towing between three and fifteen small boats.
The convoy straggled somewhat on the way over and when the Reutigen bouy was reached the leaders were eased down to enable the convoy to arrive together. At this time a large force of
German bombers and fighters were seen approaching. There were inumerable ships of all shapes and sizes in the vicinity and $
general bombing raid was commenced. British fighters arrived at this time and the attack became disorganised, - The bombers eventually disappearing inland.
The convoy arrived off Dunkirk at approximately 2110, S.0.6. embarked Lieut.Comdr.Nynns-Edwardes from Keith who directed the convoy to the various beaches as required.
At approximately 2315 when returning to the Keith a collision occurred with what appeared to be a medium-sized yacht.
S.0.6. was put into astern but the yacht's stern ankaing swinging round as she altered course to port stove in S.0.6. on the starboard bow fracturing several ribs and making a large out in the planking above waterline. While the damage was being inspected by the aid of a shaded torch fire was opened on S.0.6. from a German aeroplane.
On arrival at Keith General Leese was emvbarked and instructions were given to collect Lord Gort from Hebe, and to return to England dropping General Leese in Dunkirk if Lord Gort approved.
On arrival at Hebe it was discovered that Lord Gort had crossed to
Keith. S.0.6. returned to Keith and approximatly three-quarters of NK an hour later Lord Gort also arrived there. He was embarked forthwith and he and General Leese taken direct to Dover.
Considering the fact that it was the first time any of the crew had been under fire their behaviour left nothing to be desired.
June 2nd. 1940. 1201 to 1922.
Instructions were received to carry out a search for drift "Girl
Gladys" reported broken down 7 miles east of Dunkirk and for approximately 30 soldiers in an open boat about 3 miles off Dunkirk to reported aircraft. Course was set from Dover direct the Reutigen. for the open boat, subsequently to put out sea the outer by It was then intended to proceed slowly towardds to clear coast to search make another approach to the coast approximately the
10 miles of land and Dunkirk to allow for the get of the tide from and time the east of was received. Air escort had been promised causion had report to be exercised as no ships were operating off Dunkrik on passage to Dunkirk.
0115 Arrived Dunkirk and embarked C.O's of block-ships and Captain Dangerfield.
Carried out reconnaissance of the harbour.
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ler "LORD HOWE". 21JUN1948
Ifiliam Henry Pollock,
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his Trawler was ordered to Caldin with a car 60 amminition. on
Port she was heavily shelled by battery concealed the sand dunes to the South of the Port. almost mong possible to force an entrance, the trawler, drow and reported to
Dover. On receiving the order "Proceed to Chints immediately", was decided to approach the entrance to the Port from the North.
nder a heavy barrage of H.E. and shrapnel fire the Skipper of the trawler ucceeded in entering the port and taking up position alongside the Qual sixtime Eastern end. As there was no labour or assistance to be btained from the Quai the crew of the trawler started to discharge the argo of ammunition. This entailed hauling the boxes of ammunition by and from the deck of the trawler to the too of the Juni, a distance of one 22 feet, and dragging them across the Cuai to a place of safety he whole proceeding under a devastating fire from the enemy. There was no rotection of any sort and none of Mie enemy were coulpped with steel elmets.c The di scharge continued orderly and efficiently until ordered to top by Commodore Gandell, R.N., who decided that the danger was too great, nd sent the trawler to sea. Again the trawler came under a heavy direct ire from the enemy, but with great skill the Skipper succeeded in bringing is ship safely out of danger.
cannot too highly commend Skipper W.H. Pollock, WHO in ad ition to his uty with regard to his cargo, gave me every possible assistance, chabling ie to report to Commodore Gandell, R.N., also contacting S.
ho with the aid of a plan given to me by the Commodore was able to hell
;he Port and so relieve the pressure on our Troops.
town, suspicions which were when the landing ashore and had to return hurriedly to the yasht.
lover. 29th May 1940. Brammell slipped his (signed) L. C. Lieutenant WHITTLE.
R.U.R.
just in time, as a heavy fire from rifled and
TDS opened on the yacht from the net rhbourhood of the
0.8 she procesded down the entrance.
It WGB due to the quiet discipline in his ship that the
Lending party got ashore unnoticed, and due to his scomanship and martness that we got quickly away; any dolay night have severe casualties.
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HMS. hulzar,
"Canterbury," "Calvi", "Polly e men received shrapnel wounds
90 W.P. On the raiders were driven off.
London think one by "Jaguar", "Jaguan"
hips attended to their wounded.
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Travler "LORD HOWE". 21JUN1940
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Trawler was Port ordered sine to Calais with a car of amminition. On dunes South of the Port. atmost to the was leavily shelled by concesled mong mpossible to force an entrance, the trawler, drow and reported to
Dover. On receiving the order "Proceed to Childre was decided to approach the entrance to the Port from the North.
inder a heavy barrage of H.E. and shrapnel fire the Skipper of the travler ucceeded in entering the port and taking up position alongside the Cuat mixtime - Eastern end. As there was no labour or assistance to be btained from the Quai the crew of the trawler started to discharge the argo of ammunition. This entailed hauling the boxes of ammunition by and from the deck of the trawler to the too of the Juni, a Matance of iome 22 feet, and dragging them across the Cuai to a place of safety -
he whole proceeding under a devastating fire from the enemy. There was no rotection of any sort and none of the enemy were equipped with steel elmets. The discharge continued orderly and efficiently until ordered to top by Commodore Gandell, R.N., who decided that the danger was too great, ind sent the trawler to sea. Again the trawler came under a heavy direct
'ire from the enemy, but with great skill the Skipper succeeded in bringing is ship safely out of danger.
I iuty with regard to his cargo, gave me every possible assistance, enabling cannot too highly commend Skipper W.H. Pollock, THE in ition to his ie to report to Commodore Gandell, R.N., also contacting S.
who with the aid of a plan given to me by the Commodore was able to hell the Port and so relieve the pressure on our Troops.
town, ashore and had to
Dover. 29th May 1940.
(signed) L.C. WHITTLE.
Brammell
Lieutenant R.U.R.
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Once ashore, and 9 got in touch with a party
Engineers to be made arrangements for the of stern whatever raised in an attempt to clear boat had become foul of them. While this away being done I took the crew and a party of we some way along the beach to where an abando sole cabin-cruiser lay. she appeared to be in good condition; after considerable effort and mus hampered by bompandment and machine attacks from berman aircraft she was ever refloated. I left her in charge of my consway the rest of the crew,.1 with orders to carry on previously. When I returned with the soldiers original place it was obvious that my A/A
boat was of no further use. The most import articles were removed to safety: Secret chai the Captain of the minesweeper PRINCESS ELIZ
and Aldis hamp to the Royal Curps of Signa had only a rbicycles lamp.
With the aid of more soldiers we got a ships back into the sea and made several trip became badly holed so I abandoned he took over another one. By this time my in the private motor-boat had been force in as the engine appeared rather too 70
and almost redhot. They rejoined me life-boat and we did a pulling Jerry for the remainder of the time. There being the exhausting and of slow. five private oars with cans, darkness, buses work was etc) the submerged and the the suit sing the difficulty of operating from con transports run out into the sea and