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Flare Burning Drifters under command of Caplain Cusiliary Patrol Dover.
Eileen Emma
Forecast
Gervais Rental
Girl gladys.
girl Pamela
Golden Gift golden Sumbern
Lord Howard
Lord Howe
Midas
Netsukis
Paxton
Roy Day
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Shirmates lit Prosime
The Boys.
Tosbay II
yorkshire Lass.
young Mun.

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From:- Captain Auxiliary Patrol, Dover.
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Date:- 4th. June, 1940.
To:-
Vice Admiral, Dover.
Submitted:-
Tabulated list of F/B Drifters employed between 36th. May and 4th. June 1940.
Paxton,
Roy Boy,
/Trs
Netsukis
Eileen Emma
Gervais Rentoul
Lord Howe
Golden Sunbeam
UtProsim
Yorkshire Lass
Forecast
Girl Gladys
Torbay II
Young Mun
Lord Howard
Shipmates
Golden Gift
Midas
The Boys
Girl Pamela (sunk.)
Damaged by bombing (near misses) sinking and beached:-
Paxton,
Roy Boy.
kis Burh
VICE ADMIRAL
Captain Auxiliary Patrol.
5- JUN 1940
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Malo-les-Bains, towing three Liege lake boats. Drifters of to the had been sunk by an escort vessel at
"Netsukis", "Girl Pamela" and "Lord which Howard" returned from Dunkirk with the crew
Dover Wednesday morning, landing 1600 men.
damaged transport to the Downs from "S" Buoy. Drifters returned a to entrance harbour. A/S Trawler "Kingston Olivine" towed the
"Golden Sunbeam" and "Girl Gladys" sailed for Dunkirk, three vessels
8. On Wednesday night Drifters "Yorkshire Lass", "Ut Prosim", towing motor-boats.
Thursday, 30th May.
9. 800 troops were landed at Dover during the forenoon from
Drifters returning from Dunkirk. A/S Trawler "Kingston Andalusite"
reported what was considered a successful attack on a submarine off
"T" Buoy. Drifters "Yorkshire Lass", "Golden Sunbeam", and "Girl
Gladys" filled up with troops alongside Eastern Arm, Dunkirk, and sailed for Dover. Drifter "Ut Prosim" rescued 250 men from a French
Destroyer "Barasque" sunk by shell fire. The three other Drifters landed 700 men at Dover.
Friday, 31st May.
10. A/S Trawler "Stella Dorado" reached Margate with survivors from French Destroyer "Sirocco", torpedoed off "I" Buoy.
Lieutenant T.P. Graham, R.N.R., on return in Drifter "Forecast"
reported difficult conditions, owing to swell and weather for boatwork on the Dunkirk beaches, a large number of boats being wrecked and broken down.
Saturday, 1st June.
11. A/S Trawler "Stella Dorado" was torpedoed off "T" Buoy, survivors being brought in by "Kingston Galena", as reported in my submission No.DL/250/11/AP dated 1st June 1940. All available
Drifters were ordered to sail for Dunkirk. "Netsukis", "Lord Howard",
"Lord Howe", "Golden Sunbeam", "Midas", "Golden Gift", "Girl Gladys",
"Forecast", "Yorkshire Lass", sailed. A/S Trawlers "Lady Philomena"
and "Olvina" arrived with survivors from S.S. "Prague" and H.M.S.
"Basilisk". Two Drifters, "Gervais Rentoul" and "Eileen Emma"
returned damaged and unseaworthy after collisions with other craft.
Sunday, 2nd June.
12. Drifters returned to Dover landing 1800 men. They were all brought to immediate notice for a further trip to Dunkirk.
"Shipmates", "Lord Howard", "Lord Howe", "Golden Sunbeam", "Midas",
"Golden Gift", "Girl Gladys", "Forecast", "Yorkshire Lass", sailed.
Drifters went alongside Eastern quay, filled up with troops and returned to Dover. Practically all the troops evacuated were French.
A/S Trawlers "Blackburn Rovers" and "Westella" were sunk by enemy action between "S" and "I" Buoys, as reported in my submission
No. DL/259/33/AP dated 5th June 1940. "Blackburn Rovers" had obtained a contact which was subsequently attacked by A/S Trawler
"Saon", it is considered successfully. A/S Trawler "Grimsby Town"
screened and stood by a damaged transport off North Goodwin Light
Vessel.
Monday, 3rd June.
13. Drifters returned with French troops from Dunkirk, landing at Dover roughly 1600 men. Drifters "Lord Howe", "Shipmates",
"Girl Gladys", "Midas", "Golden Gift", "Golden Sunbeam", "Forecast",
"Ut Prosim", 'Lord Howard", sailed for Dunkirk. A/S Trawler
(Par.13. "Cayton Wyke"

PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICE,
356
FRENCH PORTS.
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING,
333
ROOM 8009.
BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE,
BERKELEY SQUARE,
LONDON. W.1.
20th June, 1940.
FP/YX1/2.
The Director of Sea Transport.
(Copy to Captain, Auxiliary Patrols, Dover).
Submitted.
Forwarded, with a strong recommendation that
Skipper William Henry Pollock of H.M.S. "LORD HOWE", may be suitably rewarded.
2. I was present while the "LORD HOWE" was alongside and can confirm that part of Lieutenant Whittle's report.
3. I have already written to the Captain, Auxiliary
Patrols, Dover, asking him if he will enquire of the skipper of the "LORD HOWE" whether he wishes to bring to my notice the names of any of his crew. The reply has not yet been received.
SIGNED V. GANDELL
COMMODORE, R.N.
PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER,
FRENCH PORTS.
Dovor's
Sir,
Bitth Justo, 10404
Your obedient Servant,
LIEUTENANT, R.H.R.

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Principal Sea Transport Office,
French Ports,
0/0 A.P.O. Se6,
334
Principal lindistry Sex This Pronoh 2009), Portge 335
DUPLICATE
20th June, Tele 1940.
Principal Sea Transport Officer,
French Ports.
Mth
Sir,
I have the honour to report that on 24th May, 1940, I
proceeded in H.M. Tra wlor "LORD HOWE" (Slapper William Honry
Pollock), which was ordered to Calais with a cargo of summition.
On approaching the Fort she WES heavily sholled by a battory concealed among the send dunos to the South of the Port.
2.
Finding it almost impossible to force an entrance, the trawler drow off and reported to Vice-Admiral, Dover. On receiving the order: "Procced to Calais immediately," It was decided to approach the entrance to the Port from the North.
Under a hoavy barrage of high explosive and shraphol fire, the skipper of the trawler succeeded in entering the port and taking up position alongside the Quai Maritime Southern ond. As there WELS no labour or assistance to be obtained from the quay, the crow of the trawler started to discharge the cargo of ammunition. This entailed hauling the boxes of amamition by hand from the deck of the trawler to the top of the quay &
distance of somo 22-ft. and dragging them across the quay to a place of safety the whole proceeding under a devastating fire from the enemy. There was no protection of any sort, and none of the crow was equipped with steel helmsts. The discharge continued orderly and efficiently until ordered to stop by
Commodore Gandell, R.N., who decided that, as all the.305
ammunition had boon discharged, the danger was too great, and he ordered the trawler to sea. Again, the tra wler came under a heavy direct fire from the enemy, but, with great skill, and zigzagging, the skipper succeeded in bringing his ship safely out of danger.
Forts.
S.
I cannot too highly commend Skipper Walls Pollock, who, in addition to his duty with regard to his cargo, gave no every possible assistance, onabling no to report to Commodore
Gandell, R.N. He also enabled no, on the way home, to deliver a plan of Calais to H.M.S. "GREYHOUND", patrolling off the port. This plan showed the approximate positions of the enemy and his batterios, which were imediately shelled by the
"GREYHOUND" to relieve the pressure on our defenses.
(signed)
Dush.
I have the honour to bo,
-
Sir,
Such June, 1040.
Your obedient Servant,
LIEUTENANT, R.N.R.

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FROM
PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER, FRENCH PORTS.
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TO
CAPTAIN A/P, DOVER. (Copy to MA/DST).
31st May, 1940.
R.N.R., of my Staff, who took passage to Calais in the Drifter
I enclose a. copy of a report from Moutenant Whittle,
"Lord Howe".
I am bringing the gallant action of the Skipper to the notice rewarded. of the Director of Sea Transport with a view to his being
Can you please ascertain, and report to me, what members of his crow should also be brought to the notice of the Director of Sea Transport for reward.
I was on the quay at the time and can therefore endorse all parts of Lieutenant Whittle's report, which refers to work done alongside the quay.
My address up to 4th June will be care of PaSaTeO.,
South-Western Hotel, Southampton, States, for Principal Sea Transport Officer,
French Ports,
(Commodore W.P. Gandell, R.N.)
(signed)
Secretary.
DUE
II.
P.S.T.O., French Ports.
(signed)
It is requested that the names of the following ratings may be brought to the notice of the Director of See Transport:-
Second Hand Thomas H.Christian, R.N.R., LT/HO.
Seaman William Bullen, R.N.R., LT/HO.
(signed) Erio Bush.
CAPTAIN AUXILIARY PATROL.
Dover.
20th June, 1940.

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H.M. Trawler "LORD HOWE".
Skipper William Henry Pollock.
This Trawler was ordered to Calais with a cargo of ammunition. On approaching the Port she was heavily shelled by B. battery concealed among the sand dunes to the South of the
Port. Finding it almost impossible to force an entrance, the trawler drew off and reported to V.A. Dovor. On receiving the order "Proceed to Calais immediately", it was decided to approach the entrance to the Port from the North.
Under a heavy barrage of H.E. and shrapnel fire the
Skipper of the trawler succeeded in entering the port and taking up position alongside the Quai Maritime Eastern end. As there was no labour or assistance to be obtained from the Quai, the grow of the trawler started to discharge the cargo of ammunition. This entailed hauling the boxes of ammunition by hand from the deek of the trawler to the top of the Quai, a distance of some 22 feet, and dragging them across the Quai to a place of safety - the whole proceeding under a devastating fire from the onemy. There was no protection of any sort and none of the crow were squipped with steel holmets. The discharge continued orderly and efficiently until ordered to stop by Commodore Gandell, R.N., who decided that the danger was too great, and sent the trawler to sea. Again the trawler came under a heavy direct fire from the onemy, but with great skill the Skipper succeeded in bringing his ship safely out of danger.
I cannot too highly commend Skipper W.H. Pollook, who in addition to his duty with regard to his cargo, gave me every possible assistance, enabling me to report to Commodore Gandell, R.N., also contacting H.M.S. "GREYHOUND" who with the aid of a plan given to me by the Commodore was able to shell the Port and so relieve the pressure on our Troops.
Dover, 29th May, 1940.
(signed) L.C. WHITTLE.
Lieutenant, R.N.R.

. 479568 508
Principal Sea Transport Office, (French Ports), c/o Ministry of Shipping, (Room 8009),
Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square,
LONDON, Wele
24th June, 1940.
The Director of Sea Transport.
I have the honour to bring to your notice the names
Telegrams: "TRANSPORTS, WESDO, LONDON."
Telephone: ABBEY 7711.
a
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Any further communication on this
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, subject should be addressed to:-
The Director of Sea Transport,
BERKELEY SQUARE House.
(address as opposite)
BERKELEY SQUARE, and the following number quoted:-
LONDON, W.I.
CONFIDENTIAL
29th June, 1940.
Vice Admiral,
DOVER.
The attached report from the Principal Sea
Transport Officer, French Ports, is forwarded.
It is understood that "Lord Howe" and "Gulzar"
were acting under your orders and you may see fit to bring to notice the names of the personnel in question with a view to their services being suitably recognised.
Rear-Admiral,
Naval Assistant to the
VICE AUMIRAL
Director of Sea Transport.
2 JUL 1940
*
DOVER

. 479568
Principal Sea Transport Office, (French Porta), c/o Ministry of Shipping, (Room 8009),
Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square,
7
LONDON, Wele
24th June, 1940.
The Director of Sea Transport.
I have the honour to bring to your notice the names of the following officers and men serving under the command of
Vice-Admiral, Dover.
In the first category I would place:-
Skipper William Henry Pollock
Second Hand Thomas H. Christian, R.N.R. LT/HO.
Seaman William Bullen, R.N.R. LT/HO.
all of H.M. Drifter "LORD HOWE", and submit that their gallantry may be suitably rewarded.
In the second category I would place Lieutenant
C.V. Branmall, R.N.R., of H.M.S. "GULZAR", and submit that the enclosed despatch on his services may be officially recorded.
COMMODORE, R.M.
PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER,
FRENCH PORTS.
X alroady discounted (synam)
Recommed for duration in future X 2,

PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICE,
FRENCH PORTS.
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MINISTRY OF SHIPPING,
11
ROOM 8009.
NAVAL
21 JUNISTANT
BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE,
BERKELEY SQUARE,
LONDON. W.1.
*
20th June, 1940.
FP/YX1/2.
of S.T
The Director of Sea Transport.
(Copy to Captain, Auxiliary Patrols, Dover).
Submitted.
Forwarded, with a strong recommendation that
Skipper William Henry Pollock of H.M.S. "LORD HOWE", may be suitably rewarded.
2. I was present while the "LORD HOWE" was alongside and can confirm that part of Lieutenant Whittle's report.
3. I have already written to the Captain, Auxiliary
Patrols, Dover, asking him if he will enquire of the skipper of the "LORD HOWE" whether he wishes to bring to my notice the names of any of his crew. The reply has not yet been received.
W.P.Garwell
COMMODORE, R.N.
PRINCIPAL SEA TRANSPORT OFFICER,
FRENCH PORTS.
Sir,
Your obediant Servant,
Hallitte LISUTENANT, R.N.R.

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Principal French Sea Transport Ports, office, 481
% A.P.O. S.6,
B. E. F.
10th June, 1940.
Principal Sea Transport Officor,
French Ports.
Sir,
I have the honour to report that on 24th May, 1940, I
proceeded in H.M. Tra wler "LORD HOWE" (Skipper William Henry
Pollock), which was ordered to Calais with a cargo of ammittion.
On approaching the Fort she was heavily sholled by & battery concealed among the sand dunes to the South of the Port.
2.
Finding it almost impossible to force an entrance, the trawler drew off and reported to Vice-Admiral, Dover. On receiving the order: "Proceed to Calais immediately," it was decided to approach the entrance to the Port from the North.
Under a heavy barrage of high explosive and shrapnel fire, the skipper of the trawler succeeded in entering the port and taking up position alongside the Quai Maritime - Southern and. is there was no labour or assistance to be obtained from the quay, the crew of the trawler started to discharge the cargo of ammunition. This entailed hauling the boxes of amminition by hand from the deok of the trawler to the top of the quay &
distance of some 22-ft. and dragging them across the quay to a place of safety - the whole proceeding under a devastating fire from the enemy. There was no protection of any sort, and none of the crew was equipped with steel helmets. The discharge continued orderly and efficiently until ordered to stop by
Commodore Gandell, R.N., who decided that, as all the.503
ammunition had been discharged, the danger was too great, and he ordered the trawler to sea. Again, the tra wler came under &
heavy direct fire from the enemy, but, with great skill, and zigzagging, the skipper succeeded in bringing his ship safely out of danger.
3.
I cannot too highly commend Skipper W.H. Pollock, who, in addition to his duty with regard to his cargo, gave no every possible assistance, onabling me to report to Commodore
Gandell, R.N. He also enabled no, on the way home, to deliver a plan of Calais to H.M.S. "GREYHOUND", patrolling off the port. This plan showed the approximate positions of the enemy and his batteries, which were immediately shelled by the
"GREYHOUND" to relieve the pressure on our defenses.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Howlitte LISUTENANT, R.N.R.

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CAPTAIN
A/P, DOVER.
Copy to MA/DST).
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31st May 1940.
PAY.
I enclose a copy of a report from Lieutenant Whittle, R.N.R., of my Staff, who took passage to Calais in the Drifter 'Lord Howe".
I am bringing the gallant action of the Skipper to the notice of the Director of Sea Transport with a view to his being rewarded.
Can you please ascertain, and report to me, what members of his crew should also be brought to the notice of the Director of Sea
Transport for reward.
I was on the quay at the time and can therefore endorse all parts of Lieutenant Whittle's report, which refers to work done alongside the quay.
My address up to 4th June will be care of P.S.T.O., South-Western
Hotel, Southampton, for Principal Sea Transport Officer,
French Ports,
(Commodore W.P.Gandell,R.N.)
(signed)
Secretary,
II.
P.S.T.O., French Ports.
It is requested that the names of the following ratings may be brought to the notice of the Director of Sea Transport:-
Second Hand Thomas H.Christian, R.N.R., LT/HO.
Seaman William Bullen, R.N.R., LT/HO.
Dover.
tric Bush.
20th June 1940.
CAPTAIN AUXILIARY PATROL.

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his Trawler was ordered to Caldin with a car 60 amminition. on
Port she was heavily shelled by battery concealed the sand dunes to the South of the Port. almost mong possible to force an entrance, the trawler, drow and reported to
Dover. On receiving the order "Proceed to Chints immediately", was decided to approach the entrance to the Port from the North.
nder a heavy barrage of H.E. and shrapnel fire the Skipper of the trawler ucceeded in entering the port and taking up position alongside the Qual sixtime Eastern end. As there was no labour or assistance to be btained from the Quai the crew of the trawler started to discharge the argo of ammunition. This entailed hauling the boxes of ammunition by and from the deck of the trawler to the too of the Juni, a distance of one 22 feet, and dragging them across the Cuai to a place of safety he whole proceeding under a devastating fire from the enemy. There was no rotection of any sort and none of Mie enemy were coulpped with steel elmets.c The di scharge continued orderly and efficiently until ordered to top by Commodore Gandell, R.N., who decided that the danger was too great, nd sent the trawler to sea. Again the trawler came under a heavy direct ire from the enemy, but with great skill the Skipper succeeded in bringing is ship safely out of danger.
cannot too highly commend Skipper W.H. Pollock, WHO in ad ition to his uty with regard to his cargo, gave me every possible assistance, chabling ie to report to Commodore Gandell, R.N., also contacting S.
ho with the aid of a plan given to me by the Commodore was able to hell
;he Port and so relieve the pressure on our Troops.
town, suspicions which were when the landing ashore and had to return hurriedly to the yasht.
lover. 29th May 1940. Brammell slipped his (signed) L. C. Lieutenant WHITTLE.
R.U.R.
just in time, as a heavy fire from rifled and
TDS opened on the yacht from the net rhbourhood of the
0.8 she procesded down the entrance.
It WGB due to the quiet discipline in his ship that the
Lending party got ashore unnoticed, and due to his scomanship and martness that we got quickly away; any dolay night have severe casualties.
OUR
he Commanding Officer,
HMS. hulzar,
"Canterbury," "Calvi", "Polly e men received shrapnel wounds
90 W.P. On the raiders were driven off.
London think one by "Jaguar", "Jaguan"
hips attended to their wounded.
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Copy to MA/DST).
OPS.
31st May 1940.
PAY.
I enclose a copy of a report from Lieutenant Whittle, R.N.R., of my Staff, who took passage to Calais in the Drifter Lord Howe".
I am bringing the gallant action of the Skipper to the notice of the Director of Sea Transport with a view to his being rewarded.
Can you please ascertain, and report to me, what members of his crew should also be brought to the notice of the Director of Sea
Transport for reward.
I was on the quay at the time and can therefore endorse all parts of Lieutenant Whittle's report, which refers to work done alongside the quay.
My address up to 4th June will be care of P.S.T.O., South-Western
Hotel, Southampton, for Principal Sea Transport Officer,
French Ports,
(Commodore W.P.Gandell,R.N.)
(signed)
Secretary,
II.
P.S.T.O., French Ports.
It is requested that the names of the following ratings may be brought to the notice of the Director of Sea Transport:-
Second Hand Thomas.Christian, R.N.R., LT/HO.
Seaman William Bullen, R.N.R., LT/HO.
tric Bush.
Dover.
20th June 1940.
CAPTAIN AUXILIARY PATROL.

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Trawler was Port ordered sine to Calais with a car of amminition. On dunes South of the Port. atmost to the was leavily shelled by concesled mong mpossible to force an entrance, the trawler, drow and reported to
Dover. On receiving the order "Proceed to Childre was decided to approach the entrance to the Port from the North.
inder a heavy barrage of H.E. and shrapnel fire the Skipper of the travler ucceeded in entering the port and taking up position alongside the Cuat mixtime - Eastern end. As there was no labour or assistance to be btained from the Quai the crew of the trawler started to discharge the argo of ammunition. This entailed hauling the boxes of ammunition by and from the deck of the trawler to the too of the Juni, a Matance of iome 22 feet, and dragging them across the Cuai to a place of safety -
he whole proceeding under a devastating fire from the enemy. There was no rotection of any sort and none of the enemy were equipped with steel elmets. The discharge continued orderly and efficiently until ordered to top by Commodore Gandell, R.N., who decided that the danger was too great, ind sent the trawler to sea. Again the trawler came under a heavy direct
'ire from the enemy, but with great skill the Skipper succeeded in bringing is ship safely out of danger.
I iuty with regard to his cargo, gave me every possible assistance, enabling cannot too highly commend Skipper W.H. Pollock, THE in ition to his ie to report to Commodore Gandell, R.N., also contacting S.
who with the aid of a plan given to me by the Commodore was able to hell the Port and so relieve the pressure on our Troops.
town, ashore and had to
Dover. 29th May 1940.
(signed) L.C. WHITTLE.
Brammell
Lieutenant R.U.R.
just in time, as
&
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It due to the quiet got that ve he Commanding Officer,
HMS. Gulzar,
"Canterbury" "Calvi", "Polly e men received shrapnel wounds
% W.P. O, the raiders were driven off.
London think one by "Jaguar". "Jaguar"
tips attended to their wounded.
10 "Canterbury" and got the from "Grenade" for the more