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H.M.M.T.B. No. 68
at Portsmouth.
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10th June, 1940.
eport of Proceedings of H.M. Motor Torpedo Boat No. 68 between 27th May, and 1st June, 1940
port of Proceedings of M.T.B. 67
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1/Eba turday, 1st June
1430. Sailed for Portsmouth to be slipped. M.T.B. 68 in company.
2200. Arrived Portsmouth.
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H.M.M.T.B. No. 68
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at Portsmouth.
in Bush and Lieutenant Commander
10th June, 1940.
)fdinary Telegraphist Kirkwood trcraft made off as soon as we
I have the honour to submit the
; Kirkwood to H.M.S. "SANDHURST".
lowing letter of proceedings of H.M.
or Torpedo Boat No. 68 under my command,
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I have the honour to be, hore batteries. Took necessary
Sir, lition party. Intense dive tivities in the neighbourhood your obedient servant.
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3E" and act under orders of
Lieutenant R.N.V.R.
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or motor boats; transferred
"BE" to attendant destroyer;
Vice Admiral, Dover.
3. "HEBE" to H.M.S. "LOTUS" and pies to;- "HORNET". Portsmouth,
L instructions to hand personally
Commander-in-chief, The organise beaching parties.
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engine.
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From:- Resident Naval Officer, Poole,
Dynam 241.
To:- F.O.I.C. Portland.
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Copy to Staff Officer Operations, Portsmouth.
REPORTS RECEIVED FROM COMMANDING OFFICERS OF REQUISTIONED
DUTCH COASTERS, WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO"
"SAN ANTONIO"
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people. On first trip 270 people were taken off Dunkirk Breakwater and on Second trip 330
On second trip a dive bombing attack was made on the vossel from ahead by a Junkers
89 plane and two bombs just missed astern. The first of these was a delay action bomb. The ship experienced heavy bombardment by 5.9 inch shells whilst embarking the second time.
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"HEBE" ( Report as written by commanding Officer)
The Dútch Coastal vessel "Hebe" was takon over by a Naval Crew on Friday 24th. May 1940
H.M.S. Hebe was commissioned on Saturday 25th. May 1940, Commanding Officer, Lieut.
A. H. Rowlandson R.N., First Licut. Lieut R.N., and a crew of 1 P.O.
1 E.R.A. 2 Stokers 1 A.B. and 4. Ordinary Seaman.
The first O eration carried out was on Monday 27th. May when TO sailed in
Company with the rest of the group with orders to evacuate troops from the Beach between Dunkirk and Ia Panne or from Dunkirk.
Hebe arrived off Dunicirk at about 0030 and I approached the beach twice but found no troops and no opposition. I turned West along the beach towards
Dunkirk, entered and went alongside the east fetty in shore, I loaded with troops all that remained there, and returned to Dover on completion with about 150 on board. No opposition was encountered.
The only casuality was & slight wound in the foot of the commanding officer H.M.S. Hebe from a bullet accidentally fired by a British Soldier on board.
The second operation began on Tednesday 29th. leaving Dover at 20.00. I
went to Dunkirk by the Calais route and although constantly searched by searchlights no batteries opened fire on the Calais coast.
Off Dunkirk I came up to H.N.S. Sursun Corda lowering a boat near the wreckage of a vessel apparently mined. One voice was heard and a mineaveeper arrived and sent over a boat I continued my course.
I passed close to the entrance to Dunkirk, the jetties and piers were deserted so I inued eastward and went ashore near & large body of British troops
I lowered the only boat and carly left and began embariting these troops. This proved to be very slow so I approached the beach and bown to the shore enabled nen to wade out and climb on board. About 300 were taken on board and ferried out to a destroyer.
I repeated this operation and took operation and took over another 300
to 350 men to the minesweeper Fitaroy. The Captain let me have two large type life
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saving nets to put over the bows which assisted embaticing troops after I returned to shore.
No other large ships were lying off Dunkirk. H.M.S. Friso was embarizing troops and H.M.S. Sursum Corda was aground close in shore. I attempted to tow her
Yoff but failed and was driven onto a small Bank close to her and remained aground until 18.30
At 18.00 Geramn Artillery began sholling the sand dunes and beach, although shapnel fell over us and wounded men aboard Sursum Corda We got afloat without difficulty and oaded about 250 troops and went down towards La Panne to ass them to a destroyer there.
I remaine a there resouing men from the water embarking men from boats and pontoons the majority of these were passed to & destroyer and were suffering from exposure.
At 23. I found no more men to embark and returned to Dover without further incident with about 250 people on board.
The ship was without ater and fuel and I arrived at Dover at about 11.00
on Friday 31st. May. Wa er and provisions were embarked and I was sent to Remagate
In company with H.M.S. Fiso whose compass WILB useless owing to banbing attack.
On Sunday June 2nd. 1940 while under WAY to the fuellingJetty In
Ransgate Herbour I was ordered alongside the Pier to enbark 249 Corman prisoners to take them to Dover.
The hold was filled and about a dosen wounded were left lying on dock. The uard consiste of 36 frenc security Police and 6 cades of the O.T.C. under the
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(NARRATIVE OF THE COMMANDING OFFICER H.M.S. FRISO DURING
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OPERATION DYNAMO)
Friday 31st May (contd) During the moráing one of the Beachmasters came off to me and endeavoured to persuade me to beach the ship so as to lead quicker, pointing out that two other smaller skoots
(HEBE & SURSOM CORDA) were doing so very successfully. As it was now a falling tide with an onshore wind I refused. For this I
was later very glad as both other skoots shor tly afterwards became stuck on the beach and were unable to get off. (HEBE came off at the next high water. During the forenoon I hailed a large motor driven pleasure boat, got him alongside me and transferred
250 men to him. By about 1230 I had onboard 648 men and space was extremely cramped. I had delayed my departure hoping that a destryyer or other fast craft would appear and take my load from me so that I could fill up again. However as another skoot appeared
I slipped my anchor (the capstan being again defective) and sailed.
Just as I was about to leave Dunkirk Roads I was hailed by a Fleet
Minesweeper and ordered to tow a Drifter full of troops to Dover.
By 1330 the Drifter was in tow and we were proceeding at about
5 knots. At approximately 1400 a Heinkel appeared out of the low cloud and at a height of 350 feet released a large bomb, probably
500 lbs, and as he passed over he opened fire with machine guns.
The bomb fell on my Port quarter between me and the Drifser.
Luckily the Bomb exploded below the surface and beyond violently shaking both ships no xjer major damage was done. The force of the explosion caused my compass to jump out of its gimbals.
Certain damage was dome to Auxiliary Machinery in the Engine Room.
After we had been proceeding for about half an hour we were shelled by the Nieuport Battery. As the third salvo straddled us I decided to risck the navigational dangers and cut across the snadbanks so as to present the minimum target and to open the range as fast as possible. Luckily the Enemy never found the range again. Thick fog was encountered at about 1830.
On making the North Goodwin Light Vessel I discovered that the Shaking up had caused a 30 dgree error in the compass.
During the oassage through the Downs the tow parted on several occasions due to the wash of fast moving vessels.
At about 0100 on Saturday 1st June I was about 1
cable from the entrance to Dover Harbour when I was bombed again.
This time it was only a very small bomb, which although a very near miss only wetted the troops on the port side aft. There were no casualties from machine gun fire. At 0130 I secured alongside Admiralty Pier Dover. At 0230 we shifted billet and secured for the night for which I was very grateful as we had been running continuously for over three days and I had had no to the Engine and provisions and water were embarked. At sleep for 90 hours. On Saturday temporary repairs were effected 1700
I proceeded to Ramsgate with HEBE in company arriving Harbour. at 2000, where as I could not anchor I secured in the Inner
On Sunday and Monday 2nd & 3rd June respectively permanent repairs were effected to the Engine and Capatan. were When all skoots were brought to immediate notice in case they required again it was decided that FRISO was not sufficiently reliable and so was left in the Inner Harbour.
I cannot speak too highly of my crew who worked without break. The 0 nly men being onboard at the were continuously, and on Friday were in the Boats for 7½ time hours my First a Lieutenant one seamen and the E.R.A. and myself.
I have the honour to be,
VICE ADMIRAL
Sir,
0JUN1940
Your obedient servant,
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Gene Lymmus.
Lieutenant.
To the Vice Adminal
Royal Navy.
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This method was found successful and two trips were carried out in same manner. For the third endeavour,
"VANQUISHER" and"FITZROY" having left for England, and no other larger craft being in the vicinity, my intentions were to close again, fill to capacity and proceed towards La Panne, to transfer troops if requested, or return to England.
It is regretted that this effort failed in that
"SURSUM"CORDA" was beached too securely and no efforts ot my part were successful in re-floating.
Thiswwas due to an error in judgement on my part in allowing too many men on board at the time and my incorrect appreciation of the time of the tide turning, no tide tables being carried.
H.M.S. "HEBE" came to my assistance, but unfortunately though a tow was passed, her lack of power and manoeuvreability were strong handicaps, and she herself grounded two cables to
Eastward.
At 0800/30 it was realised there was no chance of the ship moving until the following High Water.
During the period of waiting until High Water that evening, I assisted where possible on the Beach in the vicinity of the Ship, and during periods where there were no small craft operating, took aboard soldiers for shelter and distributed what food remained aboard "SURSUM-CORDA".
All members of my crew worked magnificently under somewhat strained conditions, and with no consideration for themselves.
Further endeavours to re-float were made between 1800
and 2030 using kedge anchor with soldiers onboard assisting.
At 1840 a shell from an enemy shore battery burst & few yards ahead of the ship and four soldiers were hit by splinters. I ordered these and one officer hit whilst on the beach to be placed below and with the assistance of a stretcher bearer my First
Lieutenant, Lieutenant Brooks rendered first aid and made them as comfortable as conditions allowed.
I then cleared the ship of soldiers and continued my efforts to re-float, but with no success, delay being caused by an influx of soldiers somewhat naturally seeking shelter after the shell fire, whom Lordered to stand by to board "HEBE" who
I could see appeared to shew hopeful signs of clearing the beach. The majority of them carried out these orders and
"HEBE" was re-floated at approximately 1945. On receiving report of my engines being temporarily out of action and on point of "seizing-up") decided further efforts were fruitless, and retaining only wounded and completely exhausted men onboard for shelter, until small craft or ambulances could be commandeered to take them off, decided to land and assist on beach where possible.
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OPERATION DYNAMO.
ICLOSURE NO. 13.
SHIP: H.M.S. DOLPHIN's MOTOR BOAT.
OFFICER REPORTING: SUB-LIEUTENANT E.F. CORNISH-BOWDEN, R.N.
In company with H.M.S. EXCELLENT'S Power Boat, this boat sailed from Dover harbour at 0240 on Friday,
31st May.
2.
Soon after passing the North Goodwin Light Vessel,
EXCELLENT's boat signalled to the effect that she was very doubtful whether she could get to the French coast at maximum speed owing to lack of petrol and so speed was reduced to about 8 knots, the speed over the ground being considerably less owing to considerable yawing in a following sea.
3.
The two boats were routed to leave the usual course for Dunkirk some 20 miles from that place and proceeded through shallower water to La Panne and Bray.
About 15 miles N.W. of Bray an enemy floating mine was seen and an attempt was made to sink it by rifle fire.
This, however, failed, and the position of the mine was later reported.
4.
Owing to an error in navigation, caused largely by an inaccurate boat's compass, DOLPHIN arrived at Bray at
1100 and after enquiring as to our whereabouts proceeded to La Panne and attempted unsuccessfully to obtain petrol from H.M.S. HEBE.
5. Owing to the shortage of petrol I returned to
Bray and to try and fill my tank. However, this again proved impossible and so I decided to use what petrol I
had and ask for a tow home when the tank was dry.
6. EXCELLENT's boat had damaged herself on a submerged object and was close inshore. I was about to go to her aid when I was informed that the depth of the water was only 3
feet and I was ordered not to go in tooclose. I therefore was unable to be of any assistance in embarking troops from the improvised pier. I therefore asked ships present if I
could be of any assistance to them, but unfortunately they were already getting all that they needed.
7.
I then proceeded back to La Panne but when almost there the enemy started shelling the ships which immediately weighed and proceeded to Bray. On return to Bray, I
consulted the Senior Officer present as to my usefulness and it was decided that I should obtain a tow back to Dover to refuel when I hoped to obtain a tow back to Dunkirk with a full tank and where I believed I could be more usefully employed.
SARGOSSA, 8. arriving at Dover Harbour at about 1930, since
I left Bray at 1415 in tow of the dan-laying yacht when I have been employed towing and carrying despatches in
Dover harbour.
(Signed) E.F. Cornish-Bowden
Sub-Lieutenant, R.N.
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REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S."LOCUST" DURING OPERATION "DYNAMO245 258
29th May 1940 to 4th June 1940.
29th May. H.M.S. "Locust" and H.M.S. "Mosquito" were ordered to sail for La Panne and Bray Dunes respectively, and proceeded at
1348.
At 1730 "Mosquito" parted company and at 1845 "Locust"
arrived in position off La Panne Beach.
Large numbers of both British and French Troops were seen to be waiting on the beach, and it was decided that a first attempt at embarkation shouldbe made by grounding the fore part of "Locust" and trying to get the soldiers to wade out and climb on board over the bow. Ladders were accordingly rigged forward and the ship steamed in to the beach.
The kedge anchor was let go over the stern and at 1900
the ship took the ground forward. After hailing the beach a few soldiers started to wade off, but gave up the attempt, and as the tide was falling the ship was got off and anchored, and embarkation started by means of the Ship's two whalers.
At 1950 engaged enemy aircraft and continued to do so intermittently until 2130. Enemy aircraft were carrying out bombing attacks on the beaches.
At 2200 "Locust" signalled Commander Cordeaux in "Royal
Eagle" for information, as embarkation was proceeding very slowly, and there appeared to beno Power boats available.
Reply from "Royal Eagle" that Commander Cordeaux was incapacitated and that "Locust" was S.N.O. La Panne.
As there were no powerboats in sight, and a number of pulling boats could be seen stranded on the beach by the receding tide I decided to land in order to organize the troops into pulling themselves off from the beach.
At 2220 S.N.O. "A" in "Hebe" approached and approved my landing. I accordingly landed at 2230 and found six R.N.
cutters and three Merchant Service (pulling) Life boats
Mut stranded on the beach about 300 yards from the water's edge.
Locust
There were about 1000 British Troops who appeared to be in charge of Non-commissioned Officers. The boats had of swung across the beach and were jambed together, half full of water and in many cases imbedded in the sand. The
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soldiers took some little time to understand what was rethis quired of them, but eventually all the boats were emptied x
and got down to the water's edge. They were then pulled out to "Locust" and other ships present by the Soldiers.
30th May.
At midnight, 29th/30th the ships and the beach were again bombed by enemy aircraft which caused some slight delay in the embarkation, but by 0300 all the available boats were off the beach and I returned on board.
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
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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.

REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
I should Officer like to T.Jones draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
of Petty throughout operations.
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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
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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
JUN 1940
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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.
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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.
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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).
I should Officer like to draw T.Jones special attention to the magnificent work 295
of Petty throughout operations.
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officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate, and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Remsgate, 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.
Good
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "LAHLOO". C.O., Lieut.J.V.Ould, R.N.V.R.
y 29. 1740. Slipped and proceeded to sea from Hamble.
Took station with yachts of Inner Patrol on course for Dover.
y 30 Made fast on arrival in Dover Harbour. Depth Charges removed,
1050 hours.
1940. Cast off and, proceeding from Harbour, took station with yachts. Crossed Channel in station with yachts.
7.81 0610. Arrived off Zuydcoote. Destroyer signalled to lay off close to beach and tow boat loads of soldiers as they pulled out from beach to destroyers. Carried on with this work for some hours taking many boat loads in tow.
In the course of this operation was told that a boat had overturned in seas which had now got up somewhat considerably.
Hurried round stern of a destroyer and found quantities of men struggling in the water. Managed to save seven of them and put them aboard a destroyer. (In point of fact I believe only one of the boat load was lost.) Carried on towing as before while being bombed at frequent intervals, by enemy aircraft.
During the afternoon, Commodore Stephenson in "BOUNTY"
ordered me to proceed to La Panne and close destroyers off shore.
Went alongside H.M.S.HEBE who gave me a boat with three ratings and told me to lay off La Panne and put this boat ashore to take off General Lord Gort.
1700. Lay off La panne as ordered and, while waiting for Lord
Gort, took several boat loads of soldiers who had rowed out from shore and put them aboard destroyers.
1830. Boat brought out General Lord Gort and his Aide de
Camp out to me. He came aboard and I took him over and put him aboard H.M.S.HEBE. It appeared to me that the enemy knew of his departureas they shelled the beach and bombed it as he left and a very large enemy formation flew over
Continued to lay off La Panne as instructed, taking off and bombed as I put him aboard the HEBE.
out at intervals with about two men per boat. Had had shell no soldiers until nightfall, by which time they were only coming further except that the flaet were going to
La Panne orders in the early morning and the destroyer KEITH further who had told to lay alongside him told me to lay with him in the him dark. With first daylight I found myself had near away from me in consequence of which I lost touch instructions. Yacht Found he had not so toad him we would remain
I.P. "SERIOLA" and closed to see if he had any around there until further orders.
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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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officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate, 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.
Dyrams.351.
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REPORT OF "BOUNTY" (Lieut.C.A.Lundy, R.N.V.R.) on Evacuation of
DUNKIRK:
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May 29. 1800 Left Hamble in company with Inner Patrol Yachts for
Dover.
May 30. 0930 Arrived Dover. Ordered into Submarine Basin.
2200 Left Dover for La Panne.
y 31. 0530 Arrived at beach off La Panne.
0600 Commodore Stevenson came aboard and informed me he wished to use my ship as Flagship. Proceeded alongside a paddle-mine-sweeper, which Commodore Stevenson boarded for interview. Subsequently went alongside H.M.S.Keith and embarked the Admiral, taking him as close inshore as possible in order to inspect beach. After approximately three quarters of an hour took the Admiral back to H.M.S.
Kieth. Commodore Stevenson wishing to board the paddle- Devonia minesweeper, which appeared to be aground, was taken alongside in the launch by Petty Officer Jones since it was apparently too dengerousto bring "Bounty" alongside. Soon after return of launch, received signal from H.M.S.
Keith to close her. Took Captain R.N. from.S.Keith to
H.M.S. Hebe. Received written orders for S.N.O.Dunkirk with instructions to deliver them, obtain receipt and return to H.M.S.Hebe.
Time taken to proceed to Dunkirk and return approximately two and a half hours. On returning from
Dunkirk re-embarked Commodore Stevenson.
About 1800 Commodore Stevenson sent signal for other patrol boats in the vicinity to close. "Seriola" and
"Ahola" closed. Commodore Stevenson then informed us that the final effort of operation would take place between
2100 May 31st and 0400 June 1st and wished us luck.
From 2100 to 2400 took troops from beach to destroyers.
2400 Took Lord Gort from H.M.S.Hebe to M.S.Keith.
June 1. From 0100 to 0830 took troops from beach to destroyers.
0830 While carrying 150 troops on board, fouled port propeller. Commodore Stevenson sent signal to destroyer requesting tow. On closing destroyer, was informed that as she was full to capacity, it was too dangerous for her to take "Bounty" in tow. "Seriola" thereupon undertook to tow "Bounty".
At 6845 Commodore Stevenson and self boarded
"Seriola" and proceeded to take "Bounty" in tow.
Berthed in Ramsgate 1430.
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H.M. Tug "St. Clears",
Sheerness.
TO: KING'S HARBOUR MASTER.
7th June, 1940.
Sir,
I submit the following report and the movements of
Tug "St. Clears" during the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk H.M. area.
in company with "Sun V", towing eleven naval cutters and with 70
The Tug "St. Clears" under my command left Sheerness, naval ratings under Commander Hayward, R.N.R. on board at 1205 on
28th May.
After arriving at Dover route instructions were issued by examination tug in South Downs and both tugs proceeded and at
0015 on 29th May, "Sun V" was involved in collision with H.M.S.
"Montrose". I searched the vicinity for two hours but failed to locate same. I then proceeded as instructed by "Montrose". When passing Gravelines we were surprised by fire from a shore battery in a position bearing 022° from Dunkerque C.W. buoy. We continued on our course for a short time until the firing became intensified shells falling very close to our stern some of which holed and sank two cutters in tow. I then ordered the helmsman to alter course to bring the battery astern of us, finally steering a course of 020°
till out of range of guns. The wireless operator was maintaining continuous watch so I was able to make an immediate report of the attack which I considered urgent in view of the possibility of other small craft following the same route. This warning was received and inmediately re-broadcast by North Foreland Radio. During the whole of this time the conduct of my officers and men was admirable, particularly that of Able Seaman Arthur Chawner who was at the wheel, he steered the ship with great precision and altered course efficiently when ordered to do SO. We then proceeded on the course
020° until we arrived at position T where H.M. Trawler "Blackburn
Rovers" was stationed. After some delay I proceeded Northern route as instructed by trawler. When passing Newport, shore batteries again opened fire, shells falling very close, this battery was silenced by French Destroyers, but two cutters were lost in this action and a third cut adrift, this cutter was later picked up by H.M.S. "Created
Eagle" and towed to my position off La Panne. I proceeded with dispatched the cutters to the beach of La Panne and commenced six remaining cutters and anchored off La Panne. Commander Hayward
La Panne aerial troops attacks were continuous. Commander Hayward his embarking immediately. During the whole of the time and at men showed great courage and endurance in working the cutters, continually transporting troops.
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Our manned, the foremost by/naval rating being one of machine supplied the relief that with crew guns ammunition of were within cutters, by range naval the particularly after ratings. Lewis We at gun these one fired by myself, machine very both exceptional guns which at any was At circumstances During I and carried in transferred anchor. 2200 mess not this out required. decks period a I came machine proceeded cutters the when crew I I ordered was picked gunning to behaved to "Golden signalled defect unknown by up attack. me. excellently 70 Eagle" to French destroyer to main During assist Under and engines. troops one taking proceeded H.M.S. which bombing situation from shelter had The "Bideford" small to been raid defect assist. to in local H.M.S. hit I alleyways have was ashore, but boats.
"Hebe". signalled Engineer to "Bideford" reported who and asked made me necessary to report report then proceeded back to Sheerness I closed at "Hebe" slow speed due to defect.
All Penney
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H.M.M.T.D. No. 68
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10th June, 1940.
at Portemouth.
10th June, 1940.
) Boat No. 68 between 27th May,
I have the honour to submit the ring letter of proceedings of H.M.
Terpedo Boat No. 68 under my command,
3. Flotilla.
n 27th May and 1st Juno, 1940.
Fuelled.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
1th M.T.B. 16.
, Gravelines. Took necessary your obedient servent.
S.N.O. Instructed to stand by.
Richard iers from West to Sest piers.
or Vice Admiral Dover.
red.
Licutonant R.N.V.R.
in Bush R.N., Commander Dovo, R.N
in Command.
C Vice Admiral, Dover.
pies to:- Commander-in-Chief, Portenouth,
The Captain, H.H.S. "HORNET".
officers to inspect beaches pies to ast Piers.
in Bush and Lieutenant Commander
Ofdinary Telegraphist Kiritwood ircruft made off as soon an 10
$ Kirkwood to H.N.S. "SANDSURST".
)res. ansmitting set and two teleto demolition party.
caused by W/T net, reached
BEEN led burversines and YEARS riruu on by shore batteries. Took necessary
"ted on.
demolition party.
Intense dive is at. igout andstill. Patrocruaft, Dunkirk afternomy address on mor Bleacured loat. and BOX ang Patrolled Ordered merchant in collected a the dugout standstill. Dunkirk afternoon to beaches proceed seamen on and East and supplied brought After throughout from to landed Pier. H.M.S. from H.M.S. second fuel all H.M.S. "HEBE" night "HERE" activities for air "HERE" motor raid and reporting to act attendant instructed boats; to in under H.M.S. the on neighbourhood activities transferred orders destroyer; hand "LOTUS" crew personally of to and of ad to
4
Decounded Fund Courged Gort; W/T airmen set took and Admiral and ratings soldiers Wake-Walker to same with to organise instructions beaching parties.
Priraday, 30th May.
0530. Fuel running low. Sailed for Dover.
0710. Considerable Secured Dover. repair necessary to engine.
2101. Repair completed and fuelled.
Friday, 31st May.
1110. Sailed for Dunkir Dover in H.M.S. "KEITH". Took
1230. Reported to Vice Admiral officer on board.....

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sport of Proceedings of and H.M. 1st Motor June, Torpedo 1940 Boat No. 68 between 27th May, onday. 27th May.
0805. Sailed for Dover with 10th N.T.B. Flotilla.
1305. Secured Submarine Basin Dover. Fuelled.
uesday, 28th May.
0655, Sailed for Dunkirk in company with M.T.B. 16.
avoiding
0750. action. Fired on by shore batteries near Gravelines. Took necessary
0825. Ferried Secured Dunkirk and reported to S.N.O. Instructed to stand by.
1130. Sailed for Dover with message for Vice Admiral Dover.
British and French soldiers from West to East piers.
1310. Secured Dover. Fuelled and stored.
and Lieutenant Commander Dennis, R.N.
2137. Sailed for Dunkirk taking Captain Bush R.N., Commander Dovo, R.N
2350. Secured Dunkirk East Pier.
Wednesday, 29th May.
0400. Took Captain Bush and party of officers to inspect beaches between Dunkirk and La Panne.
0600. Returned to Dunkirk.
Ferried soldiers from West to East Piers.
0910. Returned to Dover, taking Captain Bush and Lieutenant Commander
Dennis.
0940. Engaged two hostile aircraft. Ordinary Telegraphist Kirkwood wounded in wrist by machine gun bullet. Aircraft made off as soon as 18
opened fire.
1035. Secured Dover.
1040. Discharged Ordinary Telegraphist Kirkwood to H.N.S."SANDOURST".
Fuelled and replaced damaged stores.
1540. Sailed for Dunkirk taking W/T transmitting set and two telegraphists for Field Marchall Lord Gort. Aldo demolition party.
1635. Owing to considerable degiation caused by W/T cet, reached coast near Gravelines and was fired on by shore batteries. Took necessary avoiding action.
1710. Secured Dunkirk and landed demolition party. Intense dive bombing during the afternoon brought all activities in the neighbourhood of Dunkirk to a standstill. After second air raid instructed crew to take shelter in dugout on East Pier.
S.N.O. afloat.
Ordered to proceed to H.M.S. "HEBE" and act under orders of beaches throughout night reporting on activities of and supplied fuel for motor boats; transferred from H.M.S. "HERR" to attendant destroyer;
merchant seamen soldiers from H.M.S. "HRRE" to H.M.S. "LOTUS" and took and Admiral Wake-Walker to organise beaching parties.
and ratings to same with instructions to hand personally,
Thursday, 30th May.
0530. Fuel running low. Sailed for Dover.
0710. Secured Dover.
Considerable repair necessary to engine.
2101. Repair completed and fuelled.
Friday, 31st May.
1230. 1110. Reported Sailed for to Dunkir Vice Admiral Dover in H.M.S. "KRITH". Took officer on board.....

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1st.
0030
(approx) Sailed for gone over to Keith. Returned to Keith.
he Crossed had just to Hebe to collect Lord Gort. On arrival - 441 found
0304
0547
Arrived Dover.
Dover with Lord Gort and General Leese.
Fueled and carried out repairs to starboard bow.
2nd.
1201
reported broken down 7 mines east of Dunkirk and
Sailed from Dover to search for drifter "Girl Gladys"
aircraft. soldiers in open boat 3 miles off Dunkirk reported by
1330
Collected occupants of two open boats off Dunkirk.
(approx) Left 1st Lieut. to sail Thames barge with approximately
240 soldiers to Dover.
1530
Picked up 18 soliders in open boat. Carried out
(approx) unsuccessful search for course drifter "Girl Gladys".
1700
Abandoned search. Set search to intercept Thames barge.
1720
Dive-bombing attack by six or eight planes.
1730
Set course for Dover as now had wounded on board.
1922
Arrived Dover.
3rd.
Refueled. Carried out repairs to bullet holes andengines.
Fuel tanks and hull seams leaking.
4th. 1255
Sailed for Portland.
2057
Arrived Portland for docking.
on passage to Dunkirk.
0115 Arrived Dunkirk and embarked C.O's of block-ships and Captain Dangerfield.
Carried out reconnaissance of the harbour.
0200 returned to block-ships.

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with far engines greater stopped range when than boats and planes could be detected 443 by at a that this course might profitably visibility be employed permitted. during patrols. It is submitted sound
May 31st. 1940. 1140 to June 1st. 1940. 0547.
Instructions were received to proceed to Ramsgate, rendezvous and escort small boat convoy to Dunkirk. The Convoy sailed at 1453
approximately 3 hours after scheduled time. Opportunity was taken at Ramsgate to off-load all depth charges as it was considered inadvisable to continue carrying these. The convoy consisted of
5 tugs and 5 drifters each towing between three and fifteen small boats.
The convoy straggled somewhat on the way over and when the Reutigen bouy was reached the leaders were eased down to enable the convoy to arrive together. At this time a large force of
German bombers and fighters were seen approaching. There were inumerable ships of all shapes and sizes in the vicinity and $
general bombing raid was commenced. British fighters arrived at this time and the attack became disorganised, - The bombers eventually disappearing inland.
The convoy arrived off Dunkirk at approximately 2110, S.0.6. embarked Lieut.Comdr.Nynns-Edwardes from Keith who directed the convoy to the various beaches as required.
At approximately 2315 when returning to the Keith a collision occurred with what appeared to be a medium-sized yacht.
S.0.6. was put into astern but the yacht's stern ankaing swinging round as she altered course to port stove in S.0.6. on the starboard bow fracturing several ribs and making a large out in the planking above waterline. While the damage was being inspected by the aid of a shaded torch fire was opened on S.0.6. from a German aeroplane.
On arrival at Keith General Leese was emvbarked and instructions were given to collect Lord Gort from Hebe, and to return to England dropping General Leese in Dunkirk if Lord Gort approved.
On arrival at Hebe it was discovered that Lord Gort had crossed to
Keith. S.0.6. returned to Keith and approximatly three-quarters of NK an hour later Lord Gort also arrived there. He was embarked forthwith and he and General Leese taken direct to Dover.
Considering the fact that it was the first time any of the crew had been under fire their behaviour left nothing to be desired.
June 2nd. 1940. 1201 to 1922.
Instructions were received to carry out a search for drift "Girl
Gladys" reported broken down 7 miles east of Dunkirk and for approximately 30 soldiers in an open boat about 3 miles off Dunkirk to reported aircraft. Course was set from Dover direct the Reutigen. for the open boat, subsequently to put out sea the outer by It was then intended to proceed slowly towardds to clear coast to search make another approach to the coast approximately the
10 miles of land and Dunkirk to allow for the get of the tide from and time the east of was received. Air escort had been promised causion had report to be exercised as no ships were operating off Dunkrik on passage to Dunkirk.
0115 Arrived Dunkirk and embarked C.O's of block-ships and Captain Dangerfield.
Carried out reconnaissance of the harbour.
0200 returned to block-ships.