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ficer on board and patrolled beaches between Dunkirk and La Panne ganising the beaching of drifters, trawlers etc., at Braye and the stribution of small craft as they arrived.
Considerable shelling from direction of La Panne at times.
Searched for pilot of "Hurricane" brought down about 2 miles if beach, but unable to find any remains.
Continuous air raids on town and beaches but not so intense
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previous day. Little dive bombing.
2035.. Fuel running low. Returned to Dover.
2050. Overtook M.T.B's 67 and 107 and proceeded in company.
2205. Secured Dover. Two feet of water in after compartment and in engines causing considerable trouble.
aturday, 1st June.
0740.
Took officers into Downs to board merchant ship.
0900.
Secured Dover.
1430.
Sailed for Portsmouth to be slipped with M.T.B. 67.
2040.
Secured Portsmouth.
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3 to subsequent identification
I have the honour to be,
EITH" and reported short of fuel.
ldiers to various transports.
Sir, ring 1800.
Your obedient Servant,
Clasbreyer signalled instructions from
Licutenant in Command.
ed H.M.S. "IVANHOE" being who appeared to be not under e Vice Admiral, off Rear Admiral Make-Walker
Dover.
roached two tuga to order them dies to:- Portsmouth,
"HORNET".
attacking, many bombs falling ay action of smaller bombs in bed - considerable damage ermittent shelling in harbour ear Admiral Wake-Walker and
"SANDBURST".
Engine Room maintenance, I
reported ready
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as he sheeld off at speed, I was also handicapped by lach of day light liqualling deslares, my answer was not seen, Y I crus apparation as, when ch allerged by a V class fined on until he was able to accertain my nationality.
on arrival at Dunkerh, I
closed the Beach at malo des Bains The
CMB. was hust unhand head the beach, pro jecting propellors (b) the humber of from owing (d) to a minimum speed of Y Knot F
lines land to the shore by off lying versils
However by putting my bones to two laye
Steam launches apround hear the beach, l was able to load up three true with
Trench took, whom I ferried int & trawlers I
\ difflin discharged The funth time proceeded at speed for (ams/ ali they tooh off 57 French Tolding, 3 Butish where officers were disem banked
During the Continums an naids while we were at malo has Bains beach, the Conduct of two of the w D. Palinfs inboard "Narg. was very poor: I had is threatin both with arrust. The master however, did every thing he was wed with at ques ten, proved Emli whalle The next morning, June 9 qmil 2ml l
enly of at full speed. I was again aim sailed for Dunkarh proceding alt endepend. ached by chride was ho 6 Burg Dunkish Was, l a hit measer was hot hil. arrived off Dunkish, to enter harbond saw Hms Ivanhoe an five
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in No 1 Briles wom in tow of Persia closed him & ashed if he wanted
The Captain ashed we to exent which I did after circling him as awaraft were active I
enemy he had slipped his tow '&a that be procuding at about 12kh Ivanhoe "Pesse astern but at ho 6 Bud, told we to instruct "Peria to new tow was being be connected rouke for As half an hour, three "Sanhae", waves of every bombers, attached transports sentifo ing muscellanems when 2 miles the 6 W. Budy. both all all possible at 30 knot with anicraft funo to m not, keep them at with ing, whether every hey large Continu all circled what was tug
Convay of the damaged des troyer about third resul with a barge in tors tug (Incia orDonal with hosh al of hoops Inaccurate bombing usult one salvo falling wal' Persia".
appeared from S.W. but was soon di
Subsequently a sample the um ander the tup was made heal "W Bud, another tug bound for incident. I had any 3 have of ammy was ant acted x sent to a des to aif distress was Hills Banck
Finally heal horth
"Ivanhoe. ashed we to Contenue esca
Sheetness or unfit D.Y. typs arrived.
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aircraft which for the quickly made off and we were not again directly attacked rest of the night. The sea surface was extremely phosphorescent and I believe the aircraft detected us by our water.
At 2256 a M.T.B. proceeding very fast struck us a glancing blow on the Starboard quarter. This craft did not stop or answer any signals but appeared to carry a green light shining skywards. He was quickly lost in the darkness - marks and splinters left behind showed that he was painted a dark grey.
At Dunkirk itself the offing was lit by the burning oil tanks making ship very conspicuous and as the beaches were at this time obliterated by heavy smoke from these fires, I
anchored to the Westward at 0110 1st June and waited daybreak.
0350 weighed anchor and entered Dunkirk harbour. At OLUIO, in company with H.M.S. "Locust". 0500 berthed alongside and commenced embarking troops - severe air raids in progress all the time. Two raiders shot down by A.A. fire.
0620 let go and cleared harbour having embarked about
70 soldiers, mostly E. Yorks Regiment. 0750 attacked by enemy bomber, opened fire and hit him with bursts from Lewis gun. No received great assistance in this attack from the troops who mounted their Bren guns on deck. Observed one aircraft shot down by gunfire from H.M. Ships.
We were now compelled to go slow as our main engine circulating pump was damaged and engines getting extremely overheated.
1000 took in tow for Ramsgate a disabled motor launch.
1300 entered Ramsgate harbour and disembarked troops. 1315
left Ramsgate for Sheerness going dead slow owing to condition of engines. 1547 passed W/T signal to C. in C. for H.N.S.
"Ivanhoe" (in tow). 1916 entered Sheerness hargour and secured to buoy.
During the whole of the operation, I cannot speak too highly of the conduct of the ship's company. Without exception they were calm and cool carrying out their duties with ourge and zeal under most trying conditions.
I wish to specially mention Sub Lieut J.G. Llewellyn
R.N.V.R. for his devotion to duty and coolness; Coxswain F.
R. Matthews R.N.P.S. Lewis Gunner for well controlled
Signalman J.L. Wells R.N.V.R. for quick and efficient and signalling;
Thompson R.N.P.S. for his leadership of the crew; Ordinary accurate fire with most economical use of unminition. Also,
Engineman Macallister, R.N.P.S. for keeping the engines running and controlling
D. Seaman R.N.P.S. (Helmsman) and H. Topte, leaks.
I have the 'honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
(Signed) J.S. ROE
Lieutenant R.N.V.R.
4th June, 1940.

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I Frederich John Hopyood was in charges the try
Lady Brassey when ar 10.40 am yr Commonder yaloe was put on board the Hospital ship sx David lying ar anchor off the detached mole with Engins trouble. He then told me to go bach into harbour see if D-S. Noebrech bying arthe admiralty Reir was ready to be assisted off Wehad just left the Hospital ship about 11.30 on when we received instructions from the examination steamer to proceed to the assistance of Transport Prague
Salamander, r Ivanhoe of to instruct Salvage vessel Forde to proceed that was lying at anchor in the Drons. We left Drer about noon y spoke the
Forde off Deal about /. Pm γ proceeded on course when nearing the Form bray could see a craft that appeared to be the Regue of the broy. spoke the master who requested me to make fast, r also what was his position I told him he was close to the Forth brioy. Wegor fast as 1.20 Rm r truing at 30 pm. About 1.45pm
I had ashed the master if he could hold the we eased tourng for the pilot they on board loster in the ship V replied yes, r draught 25 feet
We then proceeded on passay to Drver. When nearing the Rort we received instructions 2.30 to RM
anchor Rrague in the Downs ar bach about to the
Druns -X During Whilst possing through the better off
We turned around this time γ proceeded oream Drons trouble
Walmer hailed that we had take the we ship were to anchor in Ramsgab Channel were asking toground why they urshed to beach told closing the vessel. I then the vessel and
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7th June, 1940.
H.M.M.T.B. No. 102 &
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and 5th June, 1940
at Portsmouth
7th June, 1940.
vor. Having received orders
300 for Dunkirk in accordance r, buoy in the Dunkirk approach n me and the land, and, therefor
I have the honour to submit a letter de outside the channel.
e my proceedings between the dates 30th ast quay in Dunkirk harbour. I
ay, 1940 and 5th June, 1940.
man J.P. Wilford, R.N.V.R. took rted to Captain Dennant R.N.
I have the honour to be derson and Commander Blwood e dituation.
Sir, attacked by 3 M.E.110's in used - own speed 2 knots.
Your obedient Servant, our of the beaches we returned d Commander Elwood and embarked
Licutenant ChSDreyer in Command.
Dover I was stopped by and took him back towards ir way to Dunkirk.
he Vice Admiral,
Dover.
J, 31st May.
those orders, arriving off La pies to:- Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth,
" and reported to Rear
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET".
k him along the beaches, being
"KEITH".
of crashed Hurricane. Pilot to subsequent identification
ITH" and reported short of fuel.
diers to various transports.
ing 1800.
signalled instructions from xi H.M.S. "IVANHOE" being lecessfully bombed. 0755. Approahced H.M.S. "KEITH" who appeared to be not under mtrol, she had just vent been alongside bombed. and took off Rear emiral lake-walker id Staff and one 0800. wounded torpedo-man. Approached two tugs to order them assist H. M. S.
"KEITH". J.U.87 dive attacking, many bombs bombs falling in lose astern, nearest 0805. Thirty-five 10 yards, observed delay action of smaller to water.
0810. H.M.S. "KEITH" again bombed - considerable damage pparent.
6830. Alongside Dunkirk - intermittent shelling in harbour ad western arm 0915. of inner Sailed harbour. for Dover with Rear Admiral Wake-Walker and tarr on board.
1100. Secured alongside H.M.S. "SANDHURST".
Sunday, 2nd June.
Having been given 24 hours for Engine Room maintenance, I
reported ready

H.M.M.T.B. No. 102.
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7th June, 1940.
ter of Proceedings between 30th May, 1940 and 5th June, 1940
Thursday, 30th May.
0530. Secured in Submarine Basin, Dover. Having received orders om the Chief of Staff, Dover, I sailed at 1300 for Dunkirk in accordance th those orders. on approaching No. N.W. buoy in the Dunkirk approach annel, I noticed some shell splashes between me and the land, and, therefor tered course and steered along the North side outside the channel.
At 1430 I came alongside the East quay in Dunkirk harbour. I
sembarked, and my First Lieutenant, Midshipman J.P. Wilford, R.N.V.R. took e boat outside to await my return. I reported to Captain Dennant R.N.
received his orders to take Commander Henderson and Commander Blwood brig to the beaches to La Panne to review the dituation.
on passage to La Panne we were attacked by $ M.E.110's in ose formation from ahead. No dama e was caused - own speed 2 knots.
At 2000 on completion of our tour of the beaches we returned
Dunkirk, disembared Commander Henderson and Commander Elwood and embarked
British soldiers and sailed for Dover.
At 2115 about 10 miles S.E. of Dover I was stopped by umander Le.Mesurier in the D.C. Motor Boat and took him back towards inkirk to pass messages to three tugs on their way to Dunkirk.
At 0030 secured in S/M basin.
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Friday, 31st May.
At 0130 I received my orders for Friday, 31st May.
At 1100 I proceeded in accordance with those orders, arriving off La mne at 1240. I went alongside H.M.S. "KEITH" and reported to Rear miral Wake-Walker. He embarked and we took him along the beaches, being ielled off La Panne, and then back to H.M.S. "KEITH".
At 1445 went to pick up pilot of crashed Hurricane. Pilot is dead but parachute was recovered, leading to subsequent identification the officer.
At 1500, returned to H.M.S. "KEITH" and reported short of fuel.
1530. Towing boatloads of soldiers to various transports.
1640. Sailed for Dover, securing 1800.
Saturday, 1st June.
0600. Proceeded in accordance with signalled instructions from ce Admiral, Dover.
0750. Arrived Dunkirk. Passed H.M.S. "IVANHOE" being lecessfully bombed.
0755. Approahced H.M.S. "KEITH" who appeared to be not under mtrol, been bombed.
she had just vent alongside and took off Rear Admiral lake-walker order them id Staff and one 0800. wounded torpedo-man. Approached two tugs to
) assist H. M.
"KEITH". J.U.87 dive attacking, many bombs bombs falling in lose astern, nearest 0805. Thirty-five 10 yards, observed delay action of smaller le water.
0810. H.M.S. "KEITH" again bombed - considerable damage parent.
6830. Alongside Dunkirk - intermittent shelling in harbour id western arm 0915. of inner Sailed harbour. for Dover with Rear Admiral Wake-Walker and taff on board.
1100. Secured alongside H.M.S. "SANDHURST".
Sunday, 2nd June.
Having been given 24 hours for Engine Room maintenance, ******* I
reported ready

FLAG OFFICER IN CHARGET IN
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HARWIOH
H.M.S. "Watchful"
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Great Termouth.
8th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the report of proceedings of the
"M" Drifters attached to Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. "Watchful") whilst employed on Operation "Dynamo".
30.5.40. 2345.
Flotilla sailed Tarmouth for Ramagate, to neaded to pash
You ar she
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From:- Lt. P.R. Dancy, R.N.V.R.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
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up oldenLity 30th & 31st May. Two separate trips to Dunkirk, where all
ML 27305
available troops were boarded and discharged at
Ramsgate.
1st June. Boarded destroyer "Ivanhoe" after she had been bombed off Dunkirk - rendered all assistance for 4
hours aboard; many dead and dying. Sventually obtained medical assistance and took off remainder illed of troops.
ng an
Before to to Bridge; he thanked me and for base assistance to an leaving the Captain (Commander R.N.) sent has hour officer, given and which I did. Later I discharged for me requested go me to give my name troops at a all to to
Margate Jetty.
2nd, 3rd & 4th June. Sundry trips in "Haloyone" - ordinary routine work.
1. Mann,
Ived