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Report of Proceedings of M.T.B. 67.
Monday, 27th May.
p.m. Arrived Dover with 10th Flotilla in company.
Fuelled.
Detached from flotilla and sailed for Nieuport taking Belgian personages. M.A/S. Boat
No.8 in company.
Tuesday, 28th May.
a.m. 0300 Landed Belgian personages at Nieuport.
Sailed for Felixstowe escorting M.T.B. 22
with Admiral Keyes on board.
Tuesday - Friday Employed in screening patrols for evacuation of B.E.F. Based on Felixstowe.
Friday, 31st May.
0600 Sailed for Dover with M.T.B. 107 in company. Fuelled on arrival and sailed for
Dunkirk with orders to report to V.A. Dover in "KEITH" and, acting under his orders, to evacuate Lord Gort.
Ordered by Admiral to bring off naval ratings from beaches two miles west of La
Panne. Continued evacuating soldiers till
M.T.B. 67 went aground.
Shelled whilst aground, necessitating use of main engine to refloat. This caused considerable damage to main engine.
Remained in vicinity till petrol gave out and then returned home, arriving Dover
0010/1.
Saturday, 1st June.
Proceeded to Portsmouth for slipping with
M.T.B. 68 in company.

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CONFIDENTIAL
Lazy at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
TS OF PROCEEDINGS 0F M.T.B's NOS:
67, 68, 102 and 107
loat No. 67 between 26th May
THE CAPTAIN, H.M.S. "HORNET",
GOSPORT.
8th June, 1940. No. 890/8/2/9.
dissioned as leader of 10th
THE VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
B. Flotilla in company.
Boat No.8 in company
The enclosed reports of proceedings: and their gear.
T.B's Nos. 67, 68, 108 and 107 are voused with T.B.22.
tted.
barked passengers and gear.
y with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
M.T.B. 107 under the command of enant J. Cameron, R.N.V.R. was never ided as an "Operating M.T.B" and great t is due to this officer for the ssful work that the boat did, observing she has no astern gear and very poor towe.
uvrability. This boat was only ved from the builders by road on the
May, 1940.
7 in company.
VICE ADMIRA
to report to Admiral lake-Walker
, to evacuate General Lord
*
CAPTAIN.
est of Dunkirk. Took necessary
DOVER
3. "KEITH" for instructions.
two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadic
La Panne. Continuous air ings and took them to H.M.S.
Your obedient Servant, ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
= orders if any.
Charles Chanderon
H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
Lieutenant in Command.
Felixstowe, copy to Vice t this point a small yacht, the ffered a direct hit and sank.
in view of the number of
The Vice Admiral, as considered desirable to get
Dover.
ibility of straining the engine.
Copies to:- Commander-in-Chief,
Portsmouth.
MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
The Captain, H.M.S."HORNET"
of an unknown soldier who, head and on the point of ing M.T.B. 67 draw away because nt him. This man was, or
German aircraft shot down by parachute. Proceeded to jackets. These had apparently
Vincrou uw return to Dover.
2130. 2100. Hombed by @suan airerart.
June 1st.....
2315. Arrived Dover.

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at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
rt of Proceedings of H.M. MOTOR Torpedo Boat No. 67 between 26th May and 4th June, 1940.
ay, 26th May.
Reported as ready for service and commissioned as leader of 10th
B. Flotilla.
ay, 27th May.
0800. Sailed for Dover with 10th M.T.B. Flotilla in company.
1320. Arrived Dover. Buelled.
1930. Sailed for Neiuport, with M.A/S.Boat No.8 in company taking three Belgian personages and their gear.
2330. Arrived off Nieuport and rendezvoused with T.B.S2.
0200. Proceeded to Nieuport and disembarked passengers and gear.
y with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
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H.M.M.T.B. No 67.
at Portsmouth.
towe.
7th June, 1940.
7 in company.
Sir, to report to Admiral lake-Walker
I have the honour to submit the
, to evacuate General Lord following letter of proceedings of
Motor Torpedo Boat No 67, under est of Dunkirk. Took necessary my command, between 26th May, 1940, and 1st June, 1940.
S. "KEITH" for instructions.
I have the honour to be, two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadio
Sir,
La Panne. Continuous air ings and took them to H.M.S.
Your obedient Servant, ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
Charles Clauderon
= orders if any.
H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
Lieutenant in Command.
Felixstowe, copy to Vice to this point a small yacht, the ffered a direct hit and sank.
The Vice Admiral, in view of the number of
Dover.
as considered desirable to get ibility of straining the engine.
Copies to:- Commander-in-Chief,
Portsmouth.
MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET"
of an unknown soldier who, head and on the point of ing M.T.B. 67 draw away because nt him. This man was, or
". German aircraft shot down by parachute. Proceeded to jackets. These had apparently
2100. Fuel running short. 4W return to Dover.
2130. Bombed by German aircraft.
2315. Arrived Dover.
June 1st.....

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at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
rt of Proceedings of H.M. MOTOR Torpedo Boat No. 67 between 26th May and 4th June, 1940.
ay, 26th May.
Reported as ready for service and commissioned as leader of 10th
B. Flotilla.
ay, 27th May.
0800. Sailed for Dover with 10th M.T.B. Flotilla in company.
1320. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
1930. Sailed for Neiuport, with M.A/S.Boat No.8 in company taking three Belgian personages and their gear.
2330. Arrived off Nieuport and rendezvoused with.T.B.22.
0200. Proceeded to Nieuport and disembarked passengers and gear.
0310. Sailed for Felixstowe in company with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
Keyes on board).
0630. Arrived Felixstowe.
day, 28th May to Thursday, 30th May.
Employed as requisite, based on Felixstowe.
ay, 31st May.
0600. Sailed for Dover with M.T.B. 107 in company.
1030. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
1600. Sailed for Dunkirk with orders to report to Admiral lake-Walker
M.S. "KEITH" and, acting under his orders, to evacuate General Lord
V.C. from La Panne.
1720. Shelled by shore batteries to west of Dunkirk. Took necessary ding action.
1730. Attacked by aircraft.
1745. Arrived Dunkirk and closed H.M.S. "KETTH" for instructions.
ered to evacuate Naval ratings from beach two miles west of La Panne.
1800. Arrived off beach and commenced evacuation. Sporadic ling from a shore battery in direction of La Panne. Continuous air
S on beach and town. Picked up naval ratings and took them to H.M.S.
QUITO", continued embarking soldiers, sending M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
TH" to report situation and obtain further orders if any.
Shell fire increased in intensity and H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from hbourhood, being the apparant target.
1900. Grounded (Letter to R.N. Depot, Felixstowe, copy to Vice ral Dover, numbered 01/2 of 1st June). At this point a small yacht, the other boat in the immediate vicinity, suffered a direct hit and sank.
fire was then directed at M.T.B. 67 and, in view of the number of ded and exhausted soldiers on board, it was considered desirable to get r way as soon as possible, accepting possibility of straining the engine.
is was accordingly done.
1915. Disembarked soldiers to H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" and returned to beach ontinue embarkation.
It is desired to express ap rediation of an unknown soldier who, ough severely wounded about the face and head and on the point of apse, remained quietly in the water watching M.T.B. 67 draw away because hought we looked full up and might not want him. This man was, or se, taken on board.
2000. Proceeded to close H.M.S. "KEITH". German aircraft shot down t a mile to starboard. Pilots descended by parachute. Proceeded to them up but found nothing but empty life jackets. These had apparently taken off deli erately.
2100. Fuel running short. Ordered to return to Dover.
2130. Bombed by German aircraft.
2315. Arrived Dover.
June 1st

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H.M.M.T.B. No. 107.
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at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
etter of Proceedings of M.T.B. 107 between 27th May and 5th June, 1940
27th May.
M.T.B. 107 proceeded from Portsmouth at 0800 on 27th May in company
M.T.B's 67, 68, 104 and 106 for Felixstowe, arriving at Dover 1345, ining there overnight and proceeding the following morning to Felixstowe, ving 1200.
day, 28th May.
Left Felixstowe 1830 in company with other M.T.B's for patrol between ted position of Wandelaar Light Vessel and Thornton Ridge Bucy.
ved on patrol line 2135. Stopped and remained on patrol until 0400
uneventful. May. Thereafter returning to Felixstowe arriving 0810 29th May. Patrol esday, 29th May.
At Felixstowe.
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H.M.M.T.B. No 607309
. 67 at 0600 for Dover, at Portsmouth.
ny with M.T.B. 67 for Dunkirk y shore batteries between
7th June, 1940.
"KEITH" with Vice Admiral, Dover oximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
proceeded to La Panne for
Considerably shell fire at La
Sir, ned to H.M.S. "KEITH" on orders ratings were said to be safely
I have the honour to submit the
After rejoining recovered 3
following letter of proceedings of ion. As M.T.B. 107 has only
H.M. Motor Torpedo Boat No 107 under ered inadvisable to run her on my command between 27th May 1940
go up these ratings closed a and 5th June 1940.
for purpose of transfering them
B. 107, or any provisions of any
I have the honour to be, side was ordered to cast off.
shell burst at the spot where
Sir, ed in company with M.T.B. 67
B. 67. During this period
Your obedient Servant,
0 be under fairly constant sing in company with M.T.B. 67
john Cameron ea. Stood by M.T.B. 67 on her of the crew who had come down in
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. in Command
On the return passage to Dover, een Calais Grevelines. Shooting
The Vice Admiral,
Dover 2315.
Copies Doaver. to:- The Commander-in-Chief. Portsmouth.
on board proceeding by way of
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET".
e X where a patrol was maintained
Thereafter returned to Dover vent of any importance except which dropped one bomb at X
omb missed by a large margin and where embarked Captains of blockships

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Report of Proceedings of M.T.B. 67.
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Monday, 27th May.
417
p.m. Arrived Dover with 10th Flotilla in company.
Fuelled.
Detached from flotilla and sailed for Nieuport taking Belgian personages. M.A/S. Boat
No.8 in company.
Tuesday, 28th May.
a.m. 0300 Landed Belgian personages at Nieuport.
Sailed for Felixstowe escorting M.T.B. 22
with Admiral Keyes on board.
Tuesday - Friday Employed in screening patrols for evacuation of B.E.F. Based on Felixstowe.
Friday, 31st May.
0600 Sailed for Dover with M.T.B. 107 in company. Fuelled on arrival and sailed for
Dunkirk with orders to report to V.A. Dover in "KEITH" and, acting under his orders, to evacuate Lord Gort.
Ordered by Admiral to bring off naval ratings from beaches two miles west of La
Panne. Continued evacuating soldiers till
M.T.B. 67 went aground.
Shelled whilst aground, necessitating use of main engine to refloat. This caused considerable damage to main engine.
Remained in vicinity till petrol gave out and then returned home, arriving Dover
0010/1.
Saturday, 1st June.
Proceeded to Portsmouth for slipping with
M.T.B. 68 in company.

Dynam 3.3
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DAMAGE TO M.T.B. 67
112
From THE COMMANDING Flotilize, OFFICER, 10th M.T.B. FLOTILLA,
418
at Dover.
Date 1st June, 1940.
No. 01/2.
To
THE COMMANDING OFFICER, R.N. DEPOT, FELIXSTOWE.
(Copies to:- The Vice Admiral, Dover,
The Captain, H.M.S. H RNET".)
signal timed 0947 of 1st June, 1940.
The following report is submitted with reference to my
2.-
At approximately 1900 on Friday, May 31st, 1940, H.M.
Motor Torpedo Boat No. 67, under my command, was employed in evacuating the British Expeditionary Force from the beach two miles west of La Panne. Heavy surf was running at the time.
3.- I approached the shallow water at dead slow speed, keeping my port auxiliary and starboard main engines running in order to give me immediate astern power when required. On my port bow was a jetty at the end of which I had been informed was deep water, but which I had been instructed not to use. Ahead of me were various small craft of about my own draught. These were not aground.
4.-
Soundings from the forecastle showed ample depth of water and the port engines were WAS going astern when a wave caught the boat and carried it ahead causing the propellers and rudders to ground. The bow was afloadt
5.- All around in the water were wounded and exhausted soldiers and as the tide was rising the worst of these were taken aboard.
6.- AS embarkation of these men was taking place however, a therefore considered advis ble to get.T.B. 67 under my as soon shore battery opened fire on the neighbourhood. It has as possible.
done by manual pushing, lightening starboard the stern
7.- This was of the bow, and going astern on the action is main at the engine. expense It is considered that this latter responsible for most of the damage.
Charles
LIEUTENANT, Royal Navy.
VICE COMIRAL
JUN 1940
DOV

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Note of Proceedings of M.T.B. 107.
31/V.
Left Felixstowe for Dover in company with 67 at
0500 arrived Dover a.m. Proceeded with 67, 1600, for Dunkirk and La Panne to bring off Lord Gort.
On passage shelled by battery near Gravelines -
shooting not very accurate. Met "KEITH" near Dunkirk
RAD?
with V.A.D. on board, about 1800. Received order to proceed to La Panne to ensure embarkation of naval
Ratings from shore. At La Panne recovered 3 ratings from sea. Considerable shellfire at La Panne, some being uncomfortably close. Continuous bombing of beaches. Returned to Dover arriving about 2000 -
again shelled by Gravelines Battery 4d. insccurate in dusk.
I/VI.
Embarked Admiral Hallet proceeded 1100 to patrol transport line on Route from N. Goodwin L.V. to
Dunkirk. Relieved 1800 (approx.).
2/VI.
Proceeded with blocking expedition to Dunkirk leaving at approx. 1900. In tow of "VIVACIOUS" until 2230
when tow slipped and embarked Capt. Dangerfield.
Proceeded to Dunkirk - entered harbour and proceeded to Inner Harbour. Landed Capt. Dangerfield and secured alongside E. Pier. Much shelling and bombing.
Re-embarked Capt. Dangerfield and left harbour, thereafter searched for and found block-ships, giving them instructions. Followed block-ships in after all transports had left, at about 0330. Took off crew of 1st Hockship and transferred to "VIVACIOUS"
lying west of harbour. Returned to harbour and picked up remainder of crew of 2nd block-ship and transferred to "VIVACIOUS". Thereafter proceeded in company with "VIVACIOUS" to M.A.S.B. '07' to Dover.

Dignoms 9rt.
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First
London.
30th May, 1940.
Sir, of proceedings of H.M.MT.B. under my command during the period
I have the honour to submit the following report
27th May - 29th May, 1940.
May. Heavy head seas were encountered, causing violent pounding
M.T.B. 16 left Felixstowe for Dover at 1450, 27th although the boat was travelling at low speed. Both tornedo was some further minor damage.
rails sustained damage, and both after bellyjacks parted. There were hoisted out and left in H.M.S. "Sandhurst", the M.T.B. then
M.T.B. 16 arrived at Dover at 1950. Both torgedoss completed with fuel, and went to immediate notice at 2200.
Dover, to proceed to Dunkirk and to place myself under the orders
At 0635, 28th May, I was ordered by the Vice-Atatral,
M.T.B. 68 left shortly afterwards and formed astern.
of the Senior Naval Officer there. M.T.B. 18 left Dover at 0840.
When about two miles off Les Health De March the
M.T.B's were fired on by guns of 3" - 4" calibre signated between
Gravelines and Calais. The M.T.B's immediately seattered at
No damage was sustained.
made out to sea. Firing was accurate and M.T.B. 18 Yes stradiled.
M.T.B. 68 under my orders and reported to the Senior Naval Officer.
The two M.T.B's reached Dunkirk at 0830. I took
Destroyers were embarking British troops at the East Pier. A
large part of Dunkirk was burning, including the oil tanks, The town was being bombed, and there was also sporadic shelling. It appeared that the enemy was endeavouring to avoid imaging the port,
At 1130 the Senior Naval Officer ordered as to send an M.T.B. to Doyer with a hand message. I sent M.T.B. 68. I
then embarked Commander Maund, Royal Navy, and proceeded close to
Bray Dines, where there was a Large body of troops awaiting evacua-
-tion. Having acquired the information required by Comminder
Maund, I returned to Dunkirk, where I found two small vessels of the Schuyt type. Having given them orders from the Senior Naval
Officer, I returned to Bray Dunes.
M
BRAV DUNGS 1600/18
Several destroyers were now anchored off the beach, and whalers were embarking troops and taking them to the ships.
The two Schuyts were aground close inshore. The troops appeared in a demoralized state. They were hampering the work of the whalers, and some were attempting to swim off to the Schuyts,
I proceeded close inshore, anonored in one father, and succeeded in embarking many troops. This was Ione under considerable

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considerable state and difficulties, full as the troops were climb onboard, carrying and most of equipment. them Kw Two in torpedo stern doors. A slow
M.T.B. and
-ferred crew worked a total extremely of about hard 16 made 300 troops seven trips to the number P/JX. 135304, for commend circumsta
I would particularly and well under drowning men from the water. his Seaman, rescuire the times destroyers overhead, engaged
During and were these one which was not engaged several
M.T.B. 16 engaged and I
1000 - 1500 opened fire with the yards. After several a
-craft caught fire and crashed into sea.
manned H.F. by F. Clark, Able Seaman, official number P/JX.1422 guns
McCutcheon, Telegraphist, official number P/SSX. 19965
During one of these trips inshore M.T.B.
with resultant damage to propellers. She was by this
-out astern power, the centre engine was out of action, tide was falling. I therefore decided that it was inadvi to attempt embarking further troops. From then on I CON
on being of use to Commander Maund, who was controlling of the beach. I also towed destroyers whalers whenever
At about 2100 the wind began to freshen, suggested to Commander Maund that the troops should be
Dunkirk and embarked there. He agreed. M.T.B. 16 secur
Dunkirk at 2230, and I accompanied Commander Maund to nav
-quarters. The Senior Naval Officer decided to send the part of the naval force to Dunkirk, and to embark there who were capable of marching in from Bray Dunes. Some to remain off the beach, and continue evacuating the rem troops.
At 2310 M.T.B. 16 left for Bray Dunes with
Commander Maund; after passing instructions to ships the H.
returned to Dunkirk, securing for the night at 2350.
68 secured alongside at 0005, with the Commanding Officer
Dover, on board.
of fuel and numero Sen:
that In M.T. view B. of 16 the should shortage be relieved. The as C
next Officer morning. concurred, Dunkirk was bombed and shelled
I suggested and ordered me to sail for Dover heavily night.
M.T.B. batteries 16 left at Calais when eight 0845
Dunkirk at 0550, 29th miles May. fr engaged All shells by fell shore short. She arrived at Dover at
After passing Dover unable from the to Commanding pass by W/T Officer, the previous This to proceed to Felixstowe for repairs.
M.T.B. 16 left the vibration two which later were increased. in action When were in over. to
Sunk
Light accordingly Vessel, requested both engines Trinity House Vessel
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(The Commanding Officer, H.M.M.T.B. No. 16's report dated 30th
May, 1940)
M.T.B. to Felixstowe. M.T.B. 16 arrived at Felixstowe Dock in tow at 1640.
I have the honourto be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Lieutenant, Royal Navy.
The Commanding Officer,
First M.T.B. Flotilla, c/o G.P.O.,
London.
II.
No. 498/8.
LAG OFFICER - 5 JUN 1940 IN CHARGE
THE FLAG OFFICER-IN-CHARGE, HARWICH.
2199
*
*
(Copy to: The Captain, H.M.S. "Hornet").
HARWICH
Submitted,
This report of proceedings is forwarded for your information. It appears that M.T.B. 16 succeeded in doing some very useful work which is to the credit of Lieutenant P.F.S.
Gould, R.N. The work done by Able Seaman Schofield in swimming voluntarily several hundred yards to save the lives of exhausted men is particularly pleasing and the successful anti-aircraft fire put up by Able Seaman Clark and Telegraphist McCatcheon is very encouraging. It also brings out the value of using a proportion of incendiary bullets.
M.T.B. which 2. has six feet of freeboard, was very much eased by
The work of lifting exhausted men onboard an transom. For purposes of ferrying men over a short distance the the presence of torpedo discharge doors low down in the boat's
M.T.B. sometimes carried as many as fifty persons, but for an open sea passage it is doubtful whether a figure of about twenty could reasonably have been exceeded.
Although M.T.B. 16 must have contributed valuable service on 3. this occasion it seems important not to lose sight of the heavy price

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at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
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CONFIDENTIAL
426
an 27th May and 5th June, 1940
SPORTS OF PROCEEDINGS OF M.T.B's NOS:
67, 68, 102 and 107
rom THE CAPTAIN, H.M.S. "HORNET", at 0800 on 27th May in company
GOSPORT.
owe, arriving at Dover 1345, following morning to Felixstowe, ate 8th June, 1940. No. 890/8/2/9.
O
THE VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
other M.T.B's for patrol between nd Thornton Ridge Buoy.
mained on patrol until 0400
The enclosed reports of proceedings e arriving 0810 29th May. Patrol
M.T.B's Nos. 67, 68, 108 and 107 are ubmitted.
2.- M.T.B. 107 under the command of ieutenant J. Cameron, R.N.V.R. was never ntended as an "Operating M.T.B" and great redit is due to this officer for the uccessful work that the boat did, observing hat she has no astern gear and very poor anoeuvrability. This boat was only
1. 67 at 0600 for Dover, eceived from the builders by road on the
3rd May, 1940.
ny with M.T.B. 67 for Dunkirk y shore batteries between
"KEITH" with Vice Admiral,Dover oximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
proceeded to La Panne for
F.H.P. MAURICE
Considerably shell fire at La med to H.M.S. "KEITH" on orders
CAPTAIN.
ratings were said to be safely
*
DOVER
R
After rejoining recovered 3
ion. As M.T.B. 107 has only lered inadvisable to run her on
18 up these ratings closed a
1 for purpose of transfering them
B. 107, or any provisions of any
USED
side was ordered to cast off.
shell burst at the spot where
Your obedient Servant, ied in company with M.T.B. 67
John Camerm
B. 67. During this period
:0 be under fairly constant ising in company with M.T.B. 67
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. in Command lea. Stood by M.T.B. 67 on her of the crew who had come down in
The Vice Admiral, on the return passage to Dover, reen Calais Grovelines. Shooting
Copies Doaver. to:- The Commander-in-Chief" Portsmouth.
L Dover 2315.
The Captain, H.M.S.
"HORNET".
on board proceeding by way of
:0 X where a patrol was maintaine
Thereafter returned to Dover event of any importance except which dropped one bomb at X
10mb missed by a large margin and where embarked Captains of blockships
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H.M.M.T.B. No. 107.
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
428
Letter of Proceedings of M.T.B. 107 between 27th May and 5th June, 1940
nday, 27th May.
th M.T.B's there 68, and 106 for Felixstowe, arriving at Dover
M.T.B. 67, 107 proceeded 104 from Portsmouth at 0800 on 27th May in company riving maining 1200. overnight and proceeding the following morning to Felixstowe, 1345, esday, 28th May.
Left Felixstowe 1830 in company with other M.T.B's for patrol between arted position of Handelaar Light Vessel and Thornton Ridge Buoy.
rived on patrol line 2135. Stopped and remained on patrol until 0400
th May. Thereafter returning to Felixstowe arriving 0810 39th May. Patrol uneventful.
dnesday, 29th May.
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at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
3. 67 at 0600 for Dover, ny with M.T.B. 67 for Dunkirk y shore batteries between
"KEITH" with Vice Admiral,Dover
Sir, oximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
proceeded to La Panne for
I have the honour to submit the
Considerably shell fire at La med to H.M.S. "KEITH" on orders following letter of proceedings of
H.M.Motor Torpedo Boat No 107 under ratings were said to be safely my command between 27th May 1940
After rejoining recovered 3
:ion. AS M.T.B. 107 has only and 5th June 1940.
lered inadvisable to run her on us up these ratings closed a
I have the honour to be,
1 for purpose of transfering them
B. 107, or any provisions of any
Sir,
(side was ordered to cast off.
shell burst at the spot where
Your obedient Servant, ied in company with H.T.B. 67
B. 67. During this period
D be under fairly constant sing in company with M.T.B. 67
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. in Command lea. Stood by M.T.B. 67 on her of the crew who had come down in
The Vice Admiral, on the return passage to Dover,
Copies Doaver. to:- The reen Calais Grovelines. Shooting
I Dover 2315.
Portsmouth.
The Captain, H.M.S.
"HORNET".
on board proceeding by way of
:0 X where a patrol was maintaine
Thereafter returned to Dover went of any importance except which dropped one bomb at X
lomb missed by a large margin and where embarked Captains of blockships
*******

H.M.M.T.B. No. 107.
at Portsmouth.
428
7th June, 1940.
etter of Proceedings of M.T.B. 107 between 27th May and 5th June, 1940
lay, 27th May.
M.T.B. 107 proceeded from Portsmouth at 0800 on 27th May in company
M.T.B's 67, 68, 104 and 106 for Felixstowe, arriving at Dover 1345, aining there overnight and proceeding the following morning to Felixstowe, iving 1200.
sday, 28th May.
Left Felixstowe 1830 in company with other M.T.B's for patrol between rted position of Wandelaar Light Vessel and Thornton Ridge Buoy.
ived on patrol line 2135. Stopped and remained on patrol until 0400
h May. Thereafter returning to Felixstowe arriving 0810 29th May. Patrol uneventful.
inesday, 29th May.
At Felixstowe.
urdday, 30th May.
At Felixstowe.
iday, 31st May.
Left Felixstowe in company with M.T.B. 67 at 0600 for Dover, riving there at 1015. Left Dover in company with M.T.B. 67 for Dunkirk d La Panne at 1600. On passage fired on by shore batteries between lais and Grevelines: no hits. Met H.M.S. "KEITH" with Vice Admiral,Dover board in neighbourhood of Dunkirk at approximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
osed H.M.S. "KEITH" for orders. Thereafter proceeded to La Panne for rpose of embarking certain naval ratings. Considerably shell fire at La nne, some very close, but no hits. Returned to H.M.S. "KEITH" on orders
M.T.B. 67 to inform Vice Admiral that all ratings were said to be safely barked. Rejoined M.T.B. 67 at La Panne. After rejoining recovered 3
ie engine and no reverse gear it was considered inadvisable to run on val ratings from water in state of exhaustion. AS M.T.B. 107 has only her nboat to close into the beach for purpose of transfering of them any the beach embark troups. After picking up these ratings closed a her, which there was lying no accommodation in M.T.B. 107, or any provisions cast off.
is nd. Having immediately thereafter shell burst at the spot 67
being closed gunboat and come alongside was ordered to where itil 107 had been lying. to harbour with M.T.B. 67. During this constant
T.B. was fortunate as Thereafter cruised in company with H.T.B. period aches tack between La Panne and bombs. Whilse crubsing in company M.T.B. with 67 on her 67
ordered to return and Bray appeared to be under fairly M.T.B.
L from gunfire to crash in the sea. Stood by down ders while she endeavoured not successful. On the return passage Shooting enemy aircraft was seen to pick up two of the crew who had come to Dover, in le (ain sea. This attempt fire from was same battery between Calais 2315. Grovelines.
emad came half*hearted under and inaccurate. Arrived Dover turday,
1st June with Admiral Hallett on board proceeding a patrol was by maintaine way of who and Left North Dover Goodwin 1100 Light vessel to Route Thereafter X where returned to Dover riving ider Admiral there Hallett's at approximately orders until 1830. 1600. bomber No event which of dropped any importance one bomb margin except at $
aree le surprising ships which ineptitude were lying of an stopped. enemy The bomb missed by a large and
) further bombs were dropped.
inday,
Left 2nd Dover, June. 1845. Proceeded to Downs where embarked Captains of blockships

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lont No. 67 between 26th May at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
desioned as leader of 10th
"sir,
I have the honour to submit the following letter of proceedings of
H.M.Motor Torpedo Boat No 67, under
B. Flotilla in company.
my command, between 26th May, 1940, and lot June, 1940.
.Boat No.8 in company and their gear.
I have the honour to be, ivoused with N.T.B.22.
barked passengers and gear.
V with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Charles Chunderson towe.
Licutenant in Command.
The Vice Admiral,
7 in company.
Dover.
to report to Admiral ake-Malker
Copies to:- Commander-in-Chief, to evacuate General Lord
Portsmouth.
The Captain, H.M.S."HORNET est of Dunkirk. Took necessary
8. "KNITH" for instructions.
two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadic
La Panne. Continuous air
Ings and took them to H.M.S.
ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
P orders if any.
Shell fire increased in intensity and H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from ighbourhood being the apparant target.
miral Dover, numbered 01/2 of 1st June). At this point a small yacht, the
1900. Grounded (Letter to R.N. Depot, Felixstowe, copy to Vice av other boat in the immediate vicinity, suffered a direct hit and sank.
unded was then directed on board, it was considered desirable to get e fire at M.T.B. 67 and, in view of the number of der way and as exhausted soon as possible, soldiera accopting possibility of straining the engine.
This 1915. the accordingly Disembarked done. soldiers to H.M.B. "MOSQUITO" and returned to beach contimue embarkation. rediation of an unknown soldier who, thought urse, thought severely remained is we desired looked wounded quietly to full express up about in and the the might water face not watching and want head him. M.T.B. and on This 67 the draw man point away was, of or llapse, because
2000. taken Proceeded on board. to close H.M.S. "KEITH". parachute. German aircraft Proceeded shot down to out ok on them a mile up but to starboard. found nothing Pilots but descended empty life by jackets. These had apparently taken 2100. off Fuel deliverately. running short. Ordered to return to Dover.
2150. Bombed by German aircraft.
2315. Arrived Dover.
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rt of Proceedings and of H.M. 4th MOTOR Torpedo Bont no. 67 between 26th May
June, 1940.
day, 26th May.
.B. Flotilla.
Reported as ready for service and commissioned as leader of 10th day, 27th May.
1320. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
0800. Sailed for Dover with 10th N.T.B. Flotilla in company.
1930. Sailed for Neiuport, with M.A/S.Boat No.8 in company taking three Belgian personages and their gear.
2330. Arrived off Nieuport and rendezvoused with N.T.B.22.
0200. Proceeded to Nieuport and disembarked passengers and gear.
0310. Sailed for Felixstowe in company with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
Keyes on board).
0630. Arrived Felixstowe.
esday, 28th May to Thursday, 30th May.
Employed as requisite, based on Felixatowe.
day, 31st May.
0600. Sailed for Dover with M.T.B. 107 in company.
1030. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
1600. Sailed for Dunkirk with orders to report to Admiral ake-falker
H.M.S. "KEITH" and, acting under his orders, to evacuate General Lord rt V.C. from La Panne.
1720. Shelled by shore batteries to west of Dunkirk. Took necessary oiding action.
1730. Attacked by aircraft.
1745. Arrived Dunkirk and closed H.M.S. "KNITH" for instructions.
rdered to evacuate Naval ratings from beach two miles west of La Panne.
1800. Arrived off beach and commenced evacuation. Sporadic elling from a in direction of La Panne. Continuous air a a soldiers, sending M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
up naval ratings and took them to H.M.S.
EITH" to report situation and obtain further orders if any.
Shell fire increased in intensity and H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from ighbourhood being the apparant target.
niral Dover, numbered 01/2 of 1st June). At this point a small yacht, the
1900. Grounded (Lotter to R.N. Depot, Felixstowe, copy to Vice
4y other boat in the immediate vicinity, suffered a direct hit and sank.
unded and exhausted soldiera on board, it was considered desirable to get e fire was then directed at M.T.B. 67 and, in view of the number of
This the done.
der way an soon as possible, accopting possibility of straining the engine.
1915. accordingly Disembarked soldiers to H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" and returned to beach continue thought severely desired wounded express about the face and head and on the draw point of is embaritation. to rediation of an unknown soldier who, urse, out llapse, thought a 2000. taken mile remained we to Proceeded looked on starboard. board. quietly full to up close in Pilots and the H.M.S. might water descended not "KEITH". watching want by parachute. him. Corman M.T.B. This These aircraft 07 man Proceeded had away was, shot apparently or because down to ok them up but found nothing but empty life jackets.
on taken
2100. off Fuel deliverately. running short. Ordered to return to Dover.
2130. Bombed by German aircraft.
2315. Arrived Dover.
June 1st.....