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Three no damage. bombs dropped between Fredanja and Amazone (Amazone target) - 30 -
-2030 Attacked by machine-gun. Replied with Lewis-gun and rifle-fire.
Four soldiers wounded - one seriously.
30 Proceeded in company with Fredanja whose engine-bolts were factured and compass damaged.
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Entered Ramsgate and disembarked troops. Took on board grass-rope,
Aldis lamp, and provisions, also a party of officer cadets, under
2nd. Lt. Harman, and three Bren guns.
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20? Attacked by dive bombers.
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A German bomber, already damaged by destroyers' fire, flew past low (port side), we engaged her and she fell in sea 200' astern.
50 Parachutists astern, out of range.
30 Anchored inshore, 2' E of Dunkirk harbour, where it appeared grass-rope would be very useful as the only boats were large ones and seemed to be aground. Sent rope in to Lifeboat and hauled off in own winch. All further attempts were spoilt by grass'
beingfouled by motorboats, and by City of London which came across rope several times, and finally collided with Amazone before getting clear.
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S/L Clarabut took dinghy inshore to explain procedure with grass-rope.
Returned loaded and reported no hope of further use. He was dead beat after the pull and after struggling with the French preventing them sinking his craft.
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Shifted berth to 3' E of Dunkirk Pier. I commandeered large motorboat from Hopper 103 and sent it inshore with dinghy to ferry men from beach to motorboat. 2nd. Lieut. Harman and French "Guard" went in M.3.
Ordinary Seaman Wakeham (Ports.Div.- Newfoundland Rating) on this and other occasions handled his boat extremely well under trying conditions and showed great persistence and resource.
045 Motorboat returned with load and went back to beach. During this time a high level bombing attack was made on shore, bombs landing behind the dunes. Shells were landing on the beach and all ships were leaving.
200 Attempted to take off French troops from motor-lighter but his engines were worked the wrong way by the crew and my astern clutch failed, so abandoned the attempt. The motor-boat and dinghy were not very overdue.
300. The dinghy was heard answering our hails. A dim light was shown The to guide it and was promptly answered by a hail of bullets. abandon the motor-boat, and also our own dinghy after a shell had exploded dinghy came alongside with our men. They had had to close to them. The motor-boat was aground.
315 Straddled by shell-fire - slipped ainghy and proceeded by 'short-cut'
and later by route X.
015 Parachute flare dropped to starboard.
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306 Sighted N. Goodwin Lt.V.
500 On Saturday 1st, secured on Ramsgate Pier and disembarked troops.
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commandeered.
It was now about an hour after high water and ORANJE proceeded/
as close inshore as possible, anchored, and then beached stern first, drawings of the ship showing that this would not damage the screw or rudder. A line, consisting of two 120
fathom lengths of 2" manila, was then run inshore and hauled as tau a.s possible and ORANJE's dinghy was run along this, as no other boats were then availabbe; the disembarkation of provisions was then started about 5 packages at as time.
10. Two large boats were obtained about noon, and at
1700 the Royal Engineers provided 6 bridge building pontoons.
with this number of boats available It was possible to disembark the provisions with reasonable celerity.
Intermittent Air Raids took place throughout the day, but although a number of bom bs fell close to the ship, no damage was done nor were there any casuals
By midnight when about 150 tons had been disembarked and were still on the beach, it was decided between the embarkation officer and mygelf that it would be better to stop disembark ing provisions and embark troops, sailing as soon as the tide rose sufficiently to float the ship.
11. Thursday May 30th. ORANJE weighed at 0415 with over
500 troops on board and proceeded for the Downs via the
Kwinte Bank and West Hinder buoys. On sporoaching the Kwinte
Bank buoy 8 wreck was observed about half 8 mile westward of the buoy, which gave the appearance of being the bows of destroyer protruding about 20 feet out of the water.
On arrival in The Downes ORANJE was ordered by the examination steamer to proceed to Margate where we went alongside the pier at 1720 and disembarked troops. 1 A.B. was discharged sick.
ORANJE completed with fuel, water, and provisions, embarked two Lewis guns and ammunition, took two boats in tow, and sailed for Dunkirk again at 2230. Owing to too short a tow,
ORANJE having no more hawsers on board, the boats broke adrift in the vicinity of the Elbow buoy, and as they could not be immediately located they were abandoned. There were no crews on board.
12. Friday 31st Mey. ORANJE arrived off No. West buoy, Dunkirk Channel at dawn and proceeded towards Le Panne.
There was considerable air activity along the coast but.
ORANJE was unmolested. Off Dunkirk Harbour ORANJE was closed by a destroyer believed to be EXPRESS, and told to close destroyer H 11 (BASILISK) and work under his orders: ORANJE
anchored off Le Panne in the same position as the previous day. As ORANJE had no boats, embarkation was very slow until
BASILISK
pan - slum Skud Who are aripping ashin, and Pacitic benif Kishi than with A
Vein are & 1 belowed about the has
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Entire Ship's Company of "Twente" relieved for
24 hours as sleep had been unobtainable for 3 nights and h
2 days running. "Twente" sailed immediately with relief crew.
st. a.m.
"Twente" unaccountably not returned. Took command of two Army Motor Launches, "Kestrel" and "Grouse" instead, plan and sailed for Dunkirk Beaches via U, V, and # buoys.
Embarked a full load of French troops during afternoon.
Slow process. Motor Launches' dinghy was used to begin with but capsized. Slight swell. Troops then boarded a grounded craft whilst Motor Launches were manoeuvred did alongside seaward end of this. Considerable air
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activity and bombing throughout operations. Returned immediately to Ramsgate.
When off Goodwin Sands Launch I was in, "Kestrel", ans began to sink. "Grouse" came alongside and took off some men. By hard baling and slow speed Ramsgate was
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somehow reached at midnight. Investigation and repairs like immediately put in hand. (Patent self-baling device
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responsible for leak).
1st. Noon.
"Kestrel" fit for sea. Left for Dunkirk Beaches situal via U, V, and W buoys. On approaching Dunkirk at 1530
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most intense air activity was observed. Sky filled
Leh with German bombers and shell bursts. Beach was reached
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at 1600. Dive bombers everywhere and shells falling on beach. Although attack after attack was made by bombers on various ships relatively ****** few hits appeared to be secured. Motor Launch having lost dinghy on previous day I went alongside an abandoned wreck. One of the wreck's boats was swung out, lowered, and taken in tow plan by Launch. French troops were ferried to the Launch in this boat by Launch crew. Conditions (other than state of sea which was good) were shocking as German planes were flying low, dropping bombs and using machine-guns.
Operation delayed as great difficulty was experienced he in persuading some of the Frenchmen to embark. So far
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as I could understand, their units were incomplete and they were unwilling that part of a unit should embark without therest. At one point on the beach there were and at least 2,000 men, none of whom would embark. The rowing boat had to be pulled back to the Launch and towed ing further East where a fresh start was made. Eventually a full load was obtained and we sailed for Ramsgate by the
Erik same route. Throughout the first part of the return
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journey repeated bombing and machine gun attacks were sith made. On one occasion a salvo of 6 bombs was released a
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so low that they were plainly visible as they left the teh racks. They all fell close together near the Launch but all failed to explode. Several machine gun bullets
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Dynams 141.
FROM
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
178
DATE
7th June, 1940.
162
167
TO
COMMODORE IN CHARGE, SHEERNESS.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR H.M. YACHTS "CHRISTOBELLII", "CALETA", "GLALA"
AND "AMULREE".
"CHRISTOBEL II". (1). Commanding Officer Lieut. H.E. Wigfull
R.N.V.R. For his resource and skill in embarking 33 soldiers from the beach with the two boats at his disposal while being heavily bombarded.
(2). C.G. Dunley Seaman H.O.P.S. (Qual. S.V.G.L.
For the cool manner in which he engaged and apparently brought down in flames a Dornier 17, with the Lewis Gun.
(3). J.W. Damerell, Engineman H.O.P.S.
L.T./K.X.105230. For not leaving the engineroom from 1000 31st
May until 0830 1st June in order to keep the engines (which di were giving much trouble) running.
d
(4). J.P.C. Mead, Ordinary Seaman H.O.P.S.
For his unfailing help during the whole period and the cool and efficient way in which he embarked the troops.
to
"CALETA".
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. J.F.
he
Dunning R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in rescuing the E.L.C.
Launch under heavy gun fire, and successfully towing her from the Beach, Dunkirk to Sheerness with her load of soldiers.
irk.
"GLALA".
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. J.A.
Dow, R.N.V.R. For his valuable services in towing boats from grees st the beach under heavy bombing attacks.
to
"AMULREE"
he
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. G.P.
Probert R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in towing from the beach 11 pontoons (with about 300 soldiers in all) to awaiting
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vessels under heavy gun fire, and with only 4 deck hands in his vessel.
of see surf
Kannake and that hat
CAPTAIN.
out
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER.
men, d
art ut
GILIS time a salvo of bombs fell across our stern the last 00m0 railing about 30 ft away, the only effect was to drag our stern down a few feet in the water. We opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy bomber type Dornier 17 we registered a direct hit with our Lewis gun and his Starboard engine burst into flames and he crashed into the sea, derinitely., as were also firing I cannot claim this aeroplane steamed back at all possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring them
As I had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
off, we were fortunate in finding a Whaler adrift which we magaged to pick up with our dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats ashore and started to embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was very was to continued over

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EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
Dynamo 141.
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DATE
7th June, 1940.
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167
TO
COMMODORE IN CHARGE, SHEERNESS.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR H.M. YACHTS "CHRISTOBELLII", "CALETA", "GLALA"
AND "AMULREE".
"CHRISTOBEL II". (1). Commanding Officer Lieut. H.E. Wigfull
R.N.V.R. For his resource and skill in embarking 33 soldiers from the beach with the two boats at his disposal while being heavily bombarded.
(2). C.G. Dunley Seaman H.O.P.S. (Qual. S.V.G.L)
For the cool manner in which he engaged and apparently brought down in flames a Dornier 17, with the Lewis Gun.
(3). J.W. Damerell, Engineman H.O.P.S.
L.T./K.X.105230. For not leaving the engineroom from 1000 31st
May until 0830 1st June in order to keep the engines (which a
were giving much trouble) running.
d
(4). J.P.C. Mead, Ordinary Seaman H.O.P.S.
For his unfailing help during the whole period and the cool and efficient way in which he embarked the troops.
to
"CALETA".
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub.Lieut. J.F.
he
Dunning R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in rescuing the E.L.C.
Launch under heavy gun fire, and successfully towing her from the Beach, Dunkirk to Sheerness with her load of soldiers.
irk.
"GLALA".
(1). The Commanding Officer, Lieut. J.A.
grees
Dow, R.N.V.R. For his valuable services in towing boats from st the beach under heavy bombing attacks.
to he
"AMULREE"
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. G.P.
Probert R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in towing from the beach 11 pontoons (with about 300 soldiers in all) to awaiting vessels under heavy gun fire, and with only 4 deck hands in his of vessel.
see surf and that hat
CAPTAIN.
out
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER.
men, d
art ut
GILLS time a salvo of bombs fell across our stern the last oomo railing about 30 ft away, the only effect was to drag our stern down a few feet in the water. We opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy bomber type Dornier 17 we registered a direct hit with our Lewis gun and his Starboard engine burst into flames and he crashed into the sea, derinitelyships as were also firing I cannot claim this aeroplane
As I had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
steamed back at all possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring them off, we were fortunate in finding a Whaler adrift which we magaged to pick up with our dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats ashore and started to embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was very continued over

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HOUSE,
GLALA.
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sir,
I have from the Sheerness honour to report that, having received orders, I
proceeded in conjunction with three other Yachts
Thursday 30th May, 1940.
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Shortly after midnight we were in the vicinity of the North
Goodwin Light Vessel, and as we were unable. to contact the
Examination to Tug anchor., the Yacht "ChristobelkII", the senior ship ordered us
At dawn I received a signal from the Senior Officer that he d
was unable to proceed owing to engine trouble, SO I weighed and closed the Tug. Having received orders from her I delivered them to "Amulree" and "Caleta" and we proceeded by route "X".
Shortly before eleven the French Coast was sighted and we my entered Dunkirk 'Roads' about 1130. We steamed along the coast d
and at about 1230, "Golden Eagle" anchored off the beach 3 miles
East of Dunkirk, signalled to us to close. She asked us to tow d
two whalers which were full of soldiers alongside and when this was completed we asked if we could be of assistance, but she replied that she was alright and that we could be of more use to further along.
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Off La Panne H.M.S. "Venomous" called us up and informed us her motor boat had broken down inshore. We went close to the
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pier, which was constructed of Army transports, and having irk.
contacted the boat took it in tow and returned to the destroyer.
We then went back to the beach and this time took out her whaler.
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As she was now getting underway we closed H.M.S. "Vivacious" and st securing alongside were informed that she had three boats which to were ready to go inshore. We took them as close as possible, he allowed them to drift to the beach and anchored with the intention of towing them back when filled. At this point our steering ropes all but gave way and we were left with a single strand. It was impossible to repair it without completely new wire and at that of
Homent the bombing and shelling which had been going on see continuously became intense. A Captain R.N. in Yacht No.1 of the surf
Solent Patrol ordered us to make for the open sea and all the and smaller power craft followed him out.
that hat out men, d
art ut fell across our stern the last DOMO railing few feet about this time 30 ft a salvo of the bombs only effect was to drag our stern down a heavy a bomber the water. We opened we registered a direct hit with OUD into the gun in away, fire on this aeroplane which was Lewis and his type Dornier 17 burst into flames and he crashed aeroplane sea, as other Starboard ships were engine also firing I cannot claim this definitely.
steamed back at all possible in finding a Whaler adrift two boats ashore
As I had promised speed hoping to find a which boat we to magaged bring them to to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
off, pick we were fortunate I immediately sent these this was and started up with to our embark dinghy, troops at approximately at 1750, very continued over

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useless and as of the other Yachts had proceeded at 0230 and was no sign We any arrived ship needing assistance I decided to proceed there to Sheerness. there at 1030.
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work of real in comparison with what was being done, and
I regret value that in neither of my trips did we carry out any that in both cases defects should have hindered our efficiency.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
SGD. J.A. Dow,
Sub.Lieutenant, R.N.V.R.
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THIS OT bombs rell across our stern one 1886 DOID railing feet about time 30 ft a salvo away, the only effect was to drag our stern down at few bomber Dornier 17 we registered a direct hit with our Lewis the gun in the water. We opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy and his type Starboard engine burst into flames and he crashed into sea, as other ships were also firing I cannot claim this aeroplane definitely.
steamed all possible speed hoping to find a boat bring them to
As I had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk to I
off, we back at fortunate in finding as Whaler adrift which we magaged ashore pick up were with dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats and started to our embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was very continued over

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FROM.
COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. "CALETA". 136 176 178
DATE.
3rd June, 1940.
166
TO.
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
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REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS.
May 30th, 0830. Underway in company with "Christobel II",
"Amulree", and "Glala" for North Goodwin by Oaze Deep, Knob
Channel, South Edinburgh Channel and Foreland Buoy. Anchored off N. Goodwin, 0100 May 31st.
0645. Instructions from Examination Vessel to proceed to La
Panne by route X15. "Christobel" signalled one engine not working and was proceeding to Ramsgate for repair.
id
0715. Underway. Had a defect in steering which delayed start, finally got underway at 0800. Arrived Dunkirk 1145, went on to
La Panne, reached at 1245. Very few small boats to bring troops off, and decided to anchor and send in Launch. Lowered launch my which broke down almost at beach. Conditions on beach very id difficult owing to, its flat nature and a fresh on shore breeze.
This combined with low water considerably hampered embarkation.
Launch towed back to ship was hoisted in board to effect repairs. ed
On the way back was attacked by low flying Messerschmitt.
Shortly after this, a considerable dog fight took place
1 to between Hurricanes and Messerschmitts, two of our planes being shot down, the pilots landing by parachute. Fighters were at he followed by bombers who bombed destroyers round us. Got underway, made towards seaward side of channel, where the water was cuction found to be very shallow. By this time it was about 1500. Went drk.
back towards the shore launched boat again, and it again broke down. Hauled in board to resume attempt at repairs.
agrees est
The Commanding Officer and crew of "Amulree" which had gone is to on shore, were brought aboard, and shortly afterwards we were
C he rammed on our starboard side aft of the beam by large motor boat
(Commodore Stephens on board) attempting to come alongside.
"Amulree", at 1700 approx. was floating, and Commanding of
Officer and crew returned in small boat which took them off.
see
Shortly afterwards, German Batteries opened fire with considerable surf accuracy, and shells burst under our counter on both sides, and
2 and under the port bow.
that that bout men, ed gart out
GILLS time a salvo or bombs fell across our stern the last DOMO ralling about 30 ft away, the only effect was to drag our stern down a few feet in the water. We opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy bomber type Dornier 17 we registered a direct hit with our Lewis gun and his Starboard engine burst into flames and he crashed into the sea, as definitely. other ships were also firing I cannot claim this aeroplane
As I had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
steamed back at all possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring them off, we were fortunate in finding a Whaler adrift which we magaged to pick up with our dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats ashore and started to embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was very continued over

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FROM
COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.Y. "CHRISTOBELLI".
178.
DATE
June 2nd 1940.
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TO
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
NARRATIVE OF EVENTS FROM FIRST SIGNAL TO ARRIVING AT SHEERNESS.
Sir,
I beg to submit the following report:-
On receipt of your signal passed to me by H.M.Y. "Caleta" I
proceeded to Outer Bar Buoy and met H.M.Y. "Caleta", "Amulree", and
"Glala", I was handed your letter by "Glala" instructing me to take these yachts to the North Goodwin Light Vessel, there to close the
Examination Vessel for further instructions, we proceeded in line ahead led by "Caleta" as Sub. Lieutenant Dunning knew the channel, owing to non appearance of Examination Vessel I decided to anchor my ships for the night, at 0400 I ordered my engines to be started and to go and see if I could findthe Examination Vessel, as it was now dawn, at 0500 my engineman reported a defect, I gave orders for remainder. of yachts to close Examination Vesselsat 0600 and proceed according to instructions received.
We eventually got one engine running and I decided to proceed to
Ramsgate for repairs, which I reported to the Examination Vessel, just before arriving at Ramsgate at 1000 my engineman reported that he had the Port engine running, I anchored off Ramsgate Pier and immediately proceeded ashore in ship's dinghy for my routing instruction these I was given without delay and at 1015 were underway for Dunkirk.
When we were in position approximately 51 degrees 12' N. 2 degrees
28' E we were attacked by a Junkers 87 and machine gunned, his burst of fire fell all. round the ship, I gave orders to my gun layer not to open fire on him until he was well within range as I did not think he would be able to see our Lewis gun at his height, immediately we opened fire he sheered off.
I anchored off the Casino at Dunkirk at 1530, as I saw a lot of troops waiting to be embarked, I went off in the ship's dinghy to see how Iscould get some of these troops on board, there was too much surf running tolland, I was also informed that these troops were French and would crowd the boat so much, that she would be swamped, I learnt that a party of about 50 British troops would arrive at about 1700 at that part of the beach, I returned to the ship and decided to cruise about to see I could find a boat of some description to embabk these men,
I went as far as La Panne and was there spoken by a sloop who asked me to take his boat and try and get troops off to him, from that part of the beach, we were being continually shelled and bombed, at about this time a salvo of bombs fell across our stern the last bomb falling about 30 ft away, the only effect was to drag our stern down a few feet in the water. We opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy bomber type Dornier 17 we registered a direct hit with our Lewis gun and his Starboard engine burst into flames and he crashed into the sea, asriniter ships were also firing I cannot claim this aeroplane
As I had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
steamed back at all possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring them off, we were fortunate in finding a Whaler adrift which we magaged to pick up with our dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats ashore and started to embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was very continued over

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difficult as the beach is very into flat the and there was a and as soon as a few assistance men got of some of Whaler the she surf my crew with the managed to get her afloat troops two up to their armpits and two of my crew on board in to and float two of with my 15 crew men in there the were dinghy, only the three whaler was got a great struggle got as board I sent the whaler oars in it, alongside these another men load, were the dinghy on arrived back with 1 and dinghy soon ashore getting her off the beach these men she were capsized being in got the surf but wortunate she was righted, as out to sea to wait for on board bombed so I stood out bombing us but a lull, one mark, as soon as out to steamed back for of us and followed us I deemed it advisable they I fell very wide
I saw the whaler heading only. bring us-they nine had had great fficult the getting off and could men off, as it was by
2115 and the bombing had restarted I thought it advisable now underway; I had been afraid to stop engines all day as SI knew to would be almost impossible to re-start as our air compressor had given out; one engine actually stopped but was got going after a short while,- I had the whaler cast adrift as I knew it drfft ashore and some more men would be able to get off to the that were waiting to take them off, my only regret was being to embark the remaining 14 men from this party.
I got underway at 2145 with my own dinghy in tow as I did want to waste time getting her hoisted, as soon as we were clea of the bombing outside Dunkirk roads I stopped the ship and the dinghy which was by now almost full of water.
When in position approximately 51 degrees 15' N. 1 degreep at 2300 a bomber flew very low over us I did not open fire as not want to give away our position, soón after this I reduced so as not to close the North Goodwin Light Vessel much before dawn, not wish to anchor as my windlass would not work, also I had to engines running, at 0430 I got away from the North Goodwin Light
Vessel and proceeded to the Nore and closed B.V. 10 tolreport to
Sheerness, just about this time my engineman reported that he have to stop the Starboard engine as it had water in the oil was afraid it would seize up, also that the Port engine was not running too well. We tied up in Sheerness at 0825.
The whole of my crew behaved in an exemplary manner, they continually on duty during the whole period, gave over their accommodation to the soldiers and fitted them out in dry clothe did what they could for them.
I should like to mention O.S. John Philip Chable the
Mead, for his unfailing help during specially the whole period and and efficient way in which he embarked the troops.
S.V.G.L. Cyril George Dunley for the cool manner in which engaged the German aeroplanes which attacked us.
from the time we left William the North Damerell, for Light not Vessel back
Engineman James the to eng and in managing to keep the engines Goodwin running.
Commissioned I should like to recommend O.S. Charles Mead for promoti and Ocean navigated rank, his own he has 18 ton a lot of and has Racing Club, has had cutter
Somerset. had a public school several education
I am te sure he would make splendid leader of men.
SGD. HUBERT E. WIGFUND.
Lieutenant R.N. V.R.

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Report of Motor Yacht "Marsayru" (contd)
We brought back 2 prizes - a nice
18ft.outter and a small 10ft.dinghy, both in good repair.
As regards my crew I cannot speak too highly of the splendid work done by Mr.FORBES ( a fine old "shell-back")
who was certainly a father to me. Also by our rating BROWN,
My Engineer, Mr.COGGINS, is a wisard, he put the engines of literally dozens of other boats to rights, he should have a
SHORE Job. As regards Mr.HUMPHRIES I cannot recommend his continuance in the Service, he is physically unfit.
Finally I would like to say how proud we all are to have been given this opportunity of paaying a very small part in these splendid operations. It is a thing I for one will never forget.
(Sd) G.D.OLIVIER.

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TO: COMMANDING OFFICER,
H.M.S."LYNX".
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H.M.S. King Alfred
Hove
Sussex
Admiral Taylor
Dryuame 318. B14/0/1338
GRAMS
Office of the Commander-in-Chief, dmiral, Chatham.
The Nore,
EPHONE
Chatham No. 3221.
Admiralty House
(Extensions 210 and 519).
Chatham,
No. 477.c.c./40.
15th June, 1940.
Wildfire at 1800 on Wednesday
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, DOVER.
:roft 36' twin screw motor cruiser ng Alfred.
I was appointed
OPERATIONS OFF DUNKIRK.
g morning and put to sea in
Herewith is forwarded a report
Ramsgate by H.M.T. Strathelliot of the Commanding Officer, of ere we received our instructions at about 0930 Friday.
Dunkirk. M.Y. "Jong", on the operations off as spot about 3 miles northeast the
0 d let her drift as close to ated a life line ashore by ately an English soldier dozen Belgians. I experienced these men aboard as there we was got of
"Jong". However, to rn Scoot. I then returned a falls of one of the dinghy to davits me
TOPADMIRAL.
for wer and block on to the back when the men came out of ed them aboard quite easily.
ration during the day and the also
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steam hopper who wanted
I off another ship.
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TO: COMMANDING OFFICER,
H.M.S. "LYNX".
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H.M.S. King Alfred
Hove
Sussex
Admiral Taylor
Room F. 7
Admiralty House
H.M.S. Wildfire
Sheerness
Kent
Dear Sir,
I arrived at H.M.S. Wildfire at 1800 on Wednesday the 29th May direct from H.M.S. King Alfred.
I was appointed to M.Y. "Jong" (a standard Thornycroft 36' twin screw motor cruiser central cockpit. type) the following morning and put to sea in company at 1400.
We were escorted to Ramsgate by H.M.T. Strathelliot where we arrived at 2200.
There we received our instructions and proceeded to Dunkirk arriving at about 0930 Friday.
I immediately went to at spot about 3 miles northeast of the harbour anchored my boat and let her drift as close to the shore as possible.
I then floated a life line ashore by means of a life buoy.
Immediately an English soldier came out to me followed by about a dozen Belgians. I experienced considerable difficulty in getting these men aboard as there was about 3 ft of freeboard at the stern of "Jong". However, we got every man aboard and took them to a Scoot.
I then returned to the beach and this time rigged the falls of one of the dinghy davits
Again I sent the life line ashore and when the men came out to me
I went overboard and hooked the lower block on to the back of their waist belts and my crew hauled them aboard quite easily.
I continued this operation during the day and also ran messages for the Captain of a steam hopper who wanted the services of an experienced engineer off another ship.
During the afternoon I took my boat alongside a supply lighter that had been drifted ashore.
There were a number of British soldiers on board and these men I took off.
Others were still coming to the opposite side of the lighter and experienced difficulty in getting aboard it.
I went on to the

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OPERATION DYNAMO
ENCLOSURE NO. 3
B
SHIP:-
M.D.
AURA
OFFICER:- SUB. LIEUT. M.A. CHODZKO, R.N.V.R.
REPORT I.
1st
On Saturday, June 3rd, I received instructions to take charge of the Motor Launch AURA and proceed to a beach East of Dunkirk Harbour.
Left Dover Harbour towed by drifter GIRL GLADYS at 15.30.
Before leaving it had been reported to me that the AURA'S engine was not operating successfully, in as much that she would not come astern. As the weather appeared to be favourable there seemed no reason why the operation could not be carried out.
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We shipped from GIRL GLADYS in the proximity of 5W Buoy and proceeded Eastwards. I was able to tow cutters from one of the Paddle
Steamers to the beach on this first trip inwards. The time was 0100 -
About 100 British troops were transferred from the shore to various vessels. The engine was giving considerable trouble so that shortly after 0215, June 4th, it failed completely.
The launch was then manoeuvred towards some Thames Sailing
Barges, and we endeavoured to repair the engine. On examination we found that a defective dynamo was causing the trouble, and as operations were ordered to cease at 0300, I decided to abandon AURA at 0245. I
transferred the crew to a dinghy which we found, and then managed to get aboard a "paddle steamer" which was getting under way. All members of my crew behaved excellently throughout the twelve hours.
REPORT II.
2nd
On Sunday, June 4th, I repaired aboard the drifter YORKSHIRE
LASS in the capacity of Skipper. I received orders to proceed to Dunkirk
Harbour. Leaving Dover at about 1515, we arrived off Dunkirk at 0000.
Off the S. Foreland Lieutenant Commander Prior, Royal Navy, was transferred from the drifter U.UTPROSIM aboard the YORKSHIRE LASS.
There was little delay in arriving alongside and we started embarking French troops before 0030. Another drifter arrived alongside our vessel so we transferred our troops and carried on loading. By 00115
we seemed to be practically full. There appeared to be no more troops on our portion of the jetty and I dispatched a soldier to see if we could collect another 50 men. Other ships were arriving alongside, so by 0130
we were steaming out of the Harbour.
During the whole operation, and during the passage, the troops behaved in an orderly manner. During the homeward passage the vessel developed a hot bearing, and as it was just daybreak, I signalled SUN XI
to take us in tow until repairs were effected. Within three quarters of an hour we proceeded under our own power and arrived in Harbour at 0830
Monday, June 5th.
The whole ships company were highly efficient in their duty, and on investigation 100 French troops and 3 British Tommies had been transported.
The British Tommies reported as having lost their division, and had only arrived in Dunkirk on Saturday.
Report ends.

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OPERATION DYNAMO.
ENCLOSURE NO. 16.
SHIP: H.M.S.PELLAG II. Armed Motor
Yacht.
6th June, 1940.
OFFICER REPORTING: F.R. MARTINO, Lieutenant, R.N.V.R.
On the 30th May, 1940, H.M.S. PELLAG II, in company with Trawlers F.Y. and B.K., left Dover at 1400
for Dunkirk. We took the long route and made the coast about 0200 31st May. I was unable to find the beach and returned to the trawlers.
2. We then proceeded to Dunkirk and arrived about
1000 on 31st May. We were bombed going in but no damage.
3. I left the trawlers off shore and proceeded in to about 3 cables off beach. We were then attacked by two enemy planes, who bombed us for about 20 minutes. I went full speed and zig-zagged about and fired on them with our rifles (our 3 pounder gun would not elevate high enough to be of any use).
4.
I again closed the beach, lowered my only dinghy and embarked five loads of men - about 30 men and 3 officers.
On leaving the beach I found F.Y. stuck on the mud and I
tried to tow her, in doing so burnt out the clutches on my engines and broke the steering. Steered ship with engines and makeshift rudder and closed H.M.S. WORCESTER about
1½ miles off shore.
5.
I asked for a tow to Dover, but Commander Alliston of H.M.S. WORCESTER ordered me to abandon ship. Transferred all my men safely aboard destroyer and C.Bs.
6. WORCESTER took on more men off jetty and was bombed and machine gunned, also after getting under weigh.
7. The following were my crew -
Petty Officer Elgar (Engineman)
P. Eton, Seaman
A. Leece, Seaman.
F. Macrea, Leading Seaman
J. Green, Seaman.
P. Eton was wounded in the knee aboard the destroyer, and P.O. Elgar lost his memory. Both were sent to hospital on arrival in Dover. I cannot speak too highly of these men under fire.
8. C.Bs. and charts are in H.M.S. WORCESTER.

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of, Petty Officer T.Jones throughout operations.
I should like to draw special attention to the magnificent work
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The following officers, Lieut. Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate, volunteering ships and 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 "THELE".
C.O., H.M.Glassborow, Lt., R.N.V.R.
May 29. 1800. Left Hamble.
May 30. 0600. Arrived Dover; berthed in Submarine Basin 1100.
Received orders to sail in company for Dunkirk area.
2130. Left Dover in company.
May 31. 0600. Arrived off Bray. Proceeded to La Panne under orders from "ANKH" to take soldiers off beach.
0630. Arrived off La Panne, took soldiers from surf boats and transferred them to destroyers. Later ordered by Capt. of destroyer to place ourselves at disposal of paddle steamer anchored off beach. Did this, collected her boats, took them in to beach and brought soldiers to her.
The Commodore in "BOUNTY" suggested we used our launch and with assistance of soldiers on board, we tried to get the launch in the water but smashed it in the process. Later called up by destroyer "KEITH"
and ordered to anchor astern of her. After about half an hour there was an air raid and "KEITH" weighed and left ordering me to remain where I was as despatch boat.
As bombs were falling all around, weighed anchor but remained i n position. The Commodore arrived in a small boat, transferred to us and took over the ship.
Sailed round La Panne and Bray, boarding ships and transmitting Commodore's orders.
1300. Went alongside sloop "HEBE" and took her Captain on board. Put Commodore on board paddle steamer. While we were alongside her, she was attacked by aircraft and she wieghed and left with Commodore aboard. Heavy air attack at La Panne; Capt. of "HEBE" ordered me to signal all ships to move half a mile Westward.
Followed "HEBE" to try and put her Capt. aboard. Arrived alongside her off Bray, just as she was attacked by bombers, so was ordered by her Capt. to lie off her while she was in action, but close enough for him to pass orders to her if necessary. Later, put him on board "HEBE" and received orders from him to proceed to
La Panne and take off G.H.Q. personnel. Was given
Night Operation Orders to hand to Lord Gort. Proceeded to La Panne escorted by "HEBE" and lay off pier.
1630. Sent dinghy ashore with A.H.H. Gutsell, C.P.O. and
G. Duncan, A.B., with orders to contact G.H.Q. and hand over Night Operation Orders. While waiting took on soldiers.

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of Petty throughout operations.
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate, volunteering ships and 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 sir and shelling from the land.
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "THELE".
C.O., H.M.Glassborow, Lt., R.N.V.R.
May 29. 1800. Left Hamble.
May 30. 0600. Arrived Dover; berthed in Submarine Basin 1100.
Received orders to sail in company for Dunkirk area.
2130. Left Dover in company.
May 31. 0600. Arrived off Bray. Proceeded to La Panne under orders from "ANKH" to take soldiers off beach.
0630. Arrived off La Panne, took soldiers from surf boats and transferred them to destroyers. Later ordered by Capt. of destroyer to place ourselves at disposal of paddle steamer anchored off beach. Did this, collected her boats, took them in to beach and brought soldiers to her.
The Commodore in "BOUNTY" suggested we used our launch and with assistance of soldiers on board, we tried to get the launch in the water but smashed it in the process. Later called up by destroyer "KEITH"
and ordered to anchor astern of her. After about half an hour there was an air raid and "KEITH" weighed and left ordering me to remain where I was as despatch boat.
As bombs were falling all around, weighed anchor but remained i n position. The Commodore arrived in a small boat, transferred to us and took over the ship.
Sailed round La Panne and Bray, boarding ships and transmitting Commodore's orders.
1300. Went alongside sloop "HEBE" and took her Captain on board. Put Commodore on board paddle steamer. While we were alongside her, she was attacked by aircraft and she wieghed and left with Commodore aboard. Heavy air attack at La Panne; Capt. of "HEBE" ordered me to signal all ships to move half a mile Westward.
Followed "HEBE" to try and put her Capt. aboard. Arrived alongside her off Bray, just as she was attacked by bombers, so was ordered by her Capt. to lie off her while she was in action, but close enough for him to pass orders to her if necessary. Later, put him on board "HEBE" and received orders from him to proceed to
La Panne and take off G.H.Q. personnel. Was given
Night Operation Orders to hand to Lord Gort. Proceeded to La Panne escorted by "HEBE" and lay off pier.
1630. Sent dinghy ashore with A.H. Gutsell, C.P.O. and
G. Duncan, A.B., with orders to contact G.H.Q. and hand over Night Operation Orders. While waiting took on soldiers.

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of, Petty Officer Jones throughout operations.
I should like to draw special attention to the magnificent work
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate, volunteering ships and 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 "THELE" (cotnd).
1830. (May 31). Dinghy returned with Lt. Crosswell, R.N., N.L.O.
to Lord Gort. Lord Gort was taken off by a destroyer's launch.
Went to Bray to try and contact "HEBE", but on the way was ordered by Admiral to go in to beach with whale r and take off a General. At beach "AHOLA" arrived and transferred to me Lord
Gort's baggage, valet and driver. Requested "AHOLA" to attend to
General and went off again to find "HEBE" Ordered by Admiral to proceed to sea and collect boats drifting about. Went about 2
miles out and collected three boats and brought these back to
Bray. Closed "HEBE" and put Lord Gort's gear and servants aboard.
Lt. Crosswell remained with me.
he Lay off La Panne ferrying soldiers to destroyers until 0200, when no more troops could be found.
Proceeded in direction of Pray and was ordered by M.T.B.102 to lay off H.M.S."KEITH" as we might be wanted. Didithis until
0300 when shelling of water started. "KEITH" weighed and went off without giving me any orders.
Informed by Lt. Crosswell that everything had to be gone by 0400
and, as no ships could be seen at 0325, left beaches and proceeded to Ramsgate, arriving off Ramsgate 0900, June 1st.
Proceeded to Dover and arrived 1100.
It is estimated that about 250 soldiers were taken off in course of the day.
A.H.H. Gutsell, P/J 28475, remained by the dinghy, in spite of heavy shelling of the Pier, until G.H.Q./arrived.
Sgd. H.M.Glassborow, Lieut, R.N.V.R.
Commanding Officer.
6th. June 1940
VICE ADMIRAL
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
I should like to draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
of Petty Officer Jones throughout operations.
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate, volunteering ships and 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 from the land.
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "EILA II".
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Commanding Officer, Lieut. E.H.Batt, R.N.V.R.
y 29. 1750. Left Hamble.
y 30. 0600. Arrived Dover.
2130. Left Dover.
LY 31. 0545. Arrived alongside destroyer "KEITH" off Bray and embarked officer to assist in organisation. Ordered to
La Panne beach to assist in transporting troops to destroyers "KEITH" & "EMERALD" and sloop "HEBE". Several trips were made between La Panne & Bray;when shelling and bombing became too severe, I was ordered to proceed to seaward. I afterwards returned to La Panne and embarked more troops.
1100 Observed Dover Patrol Vessel "BLUE BIRD" well aground and in a precarious position with both her propellos foul;
I lowered my dinghy and ran a tow to her, and succeeded in getting her off. I was under frequent shellfire during the whole operation. I estimate that the amount of troops taken off did not exceed 200, as it was some time after arrival before I disembarked the Naval Officer and wass able to start embarking troops. Although I anchored close in at both places I found that the troops seemed unable to man the boats. The wind was blowing onshore which made it extremly difficult to get off to us. I called for volunteers to man the motor launch and Engr, T.M. Weir and
A.B. Tozer responded but were unable to make the beach owing to the heavy sea and the launch was eventually lost.
Special mention may be made of Engr. Weir who rowed in a small dinghy and rescued three soldiers under fire.
Later on in the day the Engr. the reported a serious leak in the "EILA II" and at one time the water was level with the engine room floor. I reported the matter to a destroyer who ordered me to proceed to seaward and locate the damage.
2130. The Naval Officer in charge of operations on the
"ANKH" asked if my vessel was in a fit condition to continue but from my Engr's report of the leak and as my port reverse gear was out of commission, I was doubtful if she would survive further operations. I was then ordered to proceed to Dover and arrived the
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0700. From theis time until 5th. June lying in Dover
Harbour.
me 5
1130. Being unable to locate the other Inner Patrol
Folkestone Gate observed a small ship's boat about 2
Yachts, left Dover for Hamble and while passing through
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY (Contd).
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of Petty throughout operations.
I should like Officer to T.Jones draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson,.Lieuts. Godman and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate, volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. 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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EPORT OF "EILA II" (contd).
miles to the south east, and on coming up with it, I found three French soldiers whom I took on board. I disembarked them at Newhaven, and after obtaining new Routing Orders
6.I proceeded to Hamble, leaving Newhaven 0955 and arriving
Hamble 1845.
I wish to mention P.O. C.S.Smith, P/J 14350 for extreme coolness under fire and A.B. K.F. Marriott, P/SSX 237766
for volunteering to man the dinghy.
Sgd. E.H.Batt, Lieut. R.N.V.R.
Commanding Officer.
6th. May 1940.

REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
of Petty throughout operations.
I should Officer like to T.Jones draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
2
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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EPORT OF SUB. LIEUT. T.E. GODMAN, R.N.V.R. (Contd).
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her objectives were to have bombed been and sunk. a trawler a few miles and astern
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also thought Enemy bombers artillery ntinued their operations at Dutch intervals coaster throughout the the White day.
st West of La Panne was a flying from Ensign three motor boats in attendance embarking soldiers th beach. As previous experience had already shown, the to craft llect e the troops owing to the shallowness of the water boats and had the e craft in use were unable to get closeenough in shore with the result that two of the motor and
On the other hand, the coaster's two to do so and soon were left high life dry endered he but, under the above conditions, nothing a could few oats ship. Enquiries were made if any assistance further had been and were successfully ferrying could the be troops to done. There were a number of deserted Thames the Barges, beach. A of hich from one of these was taken and rowed ashore of French e were afloat but the rest of which were on while the innace arrived on the beach since yesterday and at on e a inghy lay off in deep water. A great number point soldiers were inloading rider a rode up and enquired for what purpose all on this barges had ad barge which had a cargo of foodstuffs. Here, the rench despatch brought. He was told that we had no information had been been After several trips in the dinghy the pinnace who were at point. with about 15 men, all the British soldiers made if filled that part of the beach. Enquiries were be obtained the that time on to be evacuated but no information could be left to
French whether were this was to be done or if they were circumstances, to as to the evacuation of the B.E.F. Under these at the cover French soldiers were taken on board. The trawler the view of no end of the beach was then closed with but it
Eastern the soldiers and of collecting more, not wish was found that The pinnace took a kedge anchor out assistance to transferring she had gone aground and therefore did seawards to help the ship it was endeavoured to find another closed to to take any more. pull herself off and, as no further ship could be rendered, A floating Thames Barge was view of taking see if any auxiliary it appeared that they were all sailing with barges the transfer the soldiers. engine had been installed, with a only.
her A over, but "MARSAYRU", was then sighted drifting in working motor boat, This was closed, found to be tide and unoccupied. One A.B. and soldier were taken of as the crew, order the and started up. tow and the P.O. left in charge pinnace dinghy with taken orders in to lay off until the motor boat returned.
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"MARSAYRU" was then anchored off the Western end of the beach
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he information had been fre information had been received that there were more British oldiers at found the coaster was already at anchor.
t that this latter ship had also gone aground and fill the ship had already been taken on
24 men were then ferried to the motor oat and there was insufficient room to take any more. Remaining oldiers ashore were told to make for Dunkirk Harbour where
;roop carriers were still coming in, although few of the troops ippeared to know of this. No assistance could be rendered to the
Paster which was waiting for the tide to float her and at 1700
e weighed anchor, cast the dinghy adrift and proceeded eastwards to pick up the pinnace. This was found to be anchored near the harbour, but had been deserted, together with the chart and several items of gear. It was decidied to leave the pinnace there in case it might be of use for further evacuation parties and we started for Ramsgate.
A merchant vessel came out of the harbour astern of us and was bombed but no hits were made on either of us. A deserted motor boat was passed but as we were being bombed at the time it was decided not to investigate. At 19.00 we closed the 'Dogger Bank'
a Dutch coaster flying the white ensign who gave us some fuel and the courses required to reach Ramsgate. It was also observed that the pinnace's crew were on board and the C.O. was requested to detained the P.O. for questionong on arrival but as he was making for Margate he did not consider it advisable to do this and the matter was consequently dropped.
We then proceeded on our course but by 23.00 had not picked up the.Goodwin light vessel. A Belgian fishing fleet was closed to enquire our position but they could not understand English, also a passing vessel was called up by flashing the deckhouse light but he evidently did not observe us as he did not stop.
A course was then set for a red, conical flashing bouy (R) S.E.
of us and at 23.30 we made fast to it and watches were detailed till the morning.
June 2
04.00. A sloop sighted us and informed a trawler close by of our position. 04.30. The trawler closed us and took us in tow to Ramsgate.
08.00. The soldiers were landed at the Town steps and the boat was berthed. Later the previous crew took the boat over again on instructions from N.O.i/C., the A.B. returned to his former ship which was in the harbour and I reported back to H.M.Y.Seriola.
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three miles to the Eastward of Dungirk and there were thousands
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of men on the shore shouting and after consulting with a Destroyer the Captain of the tug ordered me up on a short tow rope (despite
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my warning them my stem might be knooked in); instructed
"LADY ROSEBERRY" to start up his engine; piok up the "DORIS"
and get ashore ready to pick up the troops.
Whilst they were doing this, I was getting my engine going and within a very few minutes by the time the "LADY ROSEBERRY" and
"DORIS" had navigated up round the head of the tug and I had slacked astern of the boat, there was a tremendous explosion and the tug had apparently been blown up by a mine. It was only half light at the time and I immediately lowered my small boat to look for any survivors.
I picked up one Stoker who subsequently proved to have a broken leg and whilst we were pulling him into the boat, another man who proved to be the Mate, climbed over the dinghy side. Just at this moment I saw another small boat pproaching and hailed them, to find that they were the crews of the two barges which had sunk in the explosion. They had scrambled aboard their boat before their barges sunk. Everything happened so quickly that it is difficult to remember everything but my barge seemed to be lifted bodily out of the water by the explosion and I was relieved when I found she was still afloat although making water badly.
By this time my barge was the only remaining vessel of the flotilla and I had the injured man aboard and there appeared to be no other survivors.