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CODRINGTON (continued)
Mention in Despatches
Lieut.Cdr.
Lieut.Cdr.
P.C.O. Moseley, R.N.
Commd. Gnr. (T)
H.C.B. Coleridge, D.S.C., R.N.
C.P.O.
B.E. Chitty, R.N.
C.P.O./Tel.
M.H. Hodges.
R.T. Arnold.
C.E.R.A.
H. Duckworth.
L/Sea.
W.F.L. Perry.
L/Sea.
R.C. Wilson.
L/Sto.
A. Loomes.
A.B.
H.B.R.B. Butcher.
A.B.
W.E. Green.
A.B.
H.Murrell.
A.B.
A. Savage.
A.B.
H. C. Curtis.
A.B.
R.P. Smith, R.N.V.R.
Sig.
L.D. Ball, R.N.V.R.
the
Comfort
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COMFORT Danlayer (Dover M/S Command) Skipper, J.D.Mair,
R.N.R.
28th May
1700
Left Dover for La Panne, the tr.
Nautilus in company.
29th May
0030ca
Near Kwinte Bank buoy, Comfort picked up
16 survivors of the d r. Wakeful,
including her captain, Cdr. R.L.
Fisher, R.N.oNautilus picked up 6
and proceeded on to Dunkirk.
The M/S Gossamer arrived and picked
up about 15.
The Comfort returned to the wrecked
destroyer to take off survivors
clinging to the stern. The dr.
Grafton and the M/S Lydd were close
to the wreck; Comfort went alongside
the Grafton to warn her of the danger
of torpedoes.
0250ca
At that moment the Grafton was torpedoed;
the Comfort was lifted into the air
and then momentarily swamped. Cdr.
Fisher was washed overboard.
The Comfort went off at full speed
and came round in a wide circle,
where upon, mistaking her for an
enemy M.T.B., the Lydd and the Grafton
opened a heavy fire.
0307
The Lydd then rammed the Comfort
amidships, cutting her in half. Some
of Comfort's crew attempted to leap
aboard the Lydd, and the Lydd mistak-
ing them for boarders, opened up with
rifle fire.
There were 5 survivors from the
Comfort, 4 of whom were originally
from the Wakeful.
0515
Cdr. Fisher who had been swimming
about was picked up by a boat from t
Norwegian S.S. Hird which was
returning from Dunkirk carrying ab
3,000 troops.
Authority - R.O.II, 498.
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GRAFTON
1st Destroyer Flotilla
1400. Sailed from wover nicompana will
dr. greyhound (V.V.)
Cdr. Lieut. C.E.C.
28th May
1100ca
Arrived Dover from Dunkirk.
R.N. R.N.
1210ca
Disembarked 860 troops.
beame
1445
Left Dover for Dunkirk.
Braye. Anchored close inshore.
Embarked and the troops, using ship's whalers
2100ca
580 troops had been embarked. Boats
cr. Calcutta's power boats.
now ordered to ferry to skoots
2310ca
lying closer in shore.
The sk. Doggersbank transferred about
280 troops to Grafton. Four of
Grafton's ratings sent to augment
Doggerabank's crew.
29th May
0015
Left for Dover. Considerable traffic;
all ships showing navigation lights.
0230ca
The wreck was seen of the dr. Wakeful,
which had been tcrpedoed in the
vicinity 01 Kwinte Bank buoy.
Lowered both whalers to rescue
survivors. Signalled the M/S Lydd
asking for information; Lydd was
darkened.
0240ca
Observed a small darkened vessel 3
cables on the port quarter.
Signalled her to pick up survivors.
Almost at once a torpedo on the
port side was reported - followed
immediately by a violent explosion
and then a second explosion.
The Grafton's bridge was wrecked;
4 killed including the Captain - due
apparently to a bomb hit. The
torpedo hit had blown off Grafton's
stern, abaft the after magazine
bulkhead, and had apparently broken
Ship's boats and rafts were prepared. off
her back.
0350ca
An approaching M.T.B. was driven H.M.
drifter by Comfort which was subsequently
gunfire. [It was in fact
rammed and sunk by the M/S Lydd]. and
0400
The P/V Malines came alongside
embarked Grafton's troops, except
0430
Five the destroyers seriously wounded. were seen approaching the
Dover. One of them, closed
Ivanhoe from was She detached embarked and the listing seriously
Grafton. Grafton was now
wounded. and the after end Ivanhoe was awash. fired
heavily ship" ordered about
"Abandon shells into the Grafton at to
Dunkirk. 500 3 yards and [Malines then Proced 800 men at
Dover].
Total 860
Authority - R.O.I., p.36.
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HILFRANOR
M/B (F. Parham)
S/Lt. C. Minchin, R.N.
When his M/B Hanora broke down at Dunkirk on 29th larly
May (see Viewfinder) S/Lt. Minchin returned to attack
Margate in the M/S Lydd on 30th May
3rd June
Against orders S/Lt. Minchin tried to
go over to Dunkirk in the Hilfranor
but she broke down.
May
In
the
the
This M/B took no effective part in
Dynamo. been torpedoed and BUNK
by an M.T.B., at about 0230 the
motor drifter Comfort had been
remmed and annic by the u/s Lydd,
and at about 0430, the dr. Grafton
Authority - R.O.II, p.391. been Bunk by gunfire by the dr.
Ivanhoe after having been torpedoed
by an M.T.B. - shouts were heard
from the water.
The Hird lowered & boat which was
manned by volunteers and picked up
survivors.
0515ca
Among the survivors, the Hird's boat
picked up Cdr. H.L. Fisher R.N.,
Captain of the Wukeful.
The Hird proceeded - to which
British port 18 not stated - but Cdr.
Fisher sent in a report from Chathsm,
dated 30th May, of the circumstances
attending the Wakeful's loas.
Total 3500(2)
Authority - H. and A. 8/42.
M. 017681/40.
The awards were made:
Home O.B.E. (civil)
Captain A.M. Prodhjem.
B.S.M. (civil)
A.B. И.И. Ree.
stude J. hikkelson.
Posthumous Commentation
Mr. K. Jonessen, 3rd Officer.
Corpenter N.I. Lode.
Commendation
Mr. X.X. Bloodje, Chief Eng.
We To Baba, 2nd Officer.
(1) 4950 gross tons. Owned by Jacobsen and Salvenen. Port of
- Oglo. Bot mentioned in D.R.
(2) Hot mentioned in D.R.
information this
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HIRD
Norwegian S.S(1)
Captain A.M. Fredhjem.
During this ship's stay at Dunkirk, particularly
from 18th to 28th May she was exposed to attack
night and day.
28th May
2400ca
The Hird escaped from Dunkirk with
3,500 troops on board.
29th May
0430ca
In the vicinity of the Kwinte Whistle
buoy where at about 0045, the dr.
Wakeful had been torpedoed and sunk
by an M.T.B., at about 0230 the
motor drifter Comfort had been
rammed and sunk by the M/S Lydd,
and at about 0430, the dr. Grafton
had been sunk by gunfire by the dr.
Ivanhoe after having been torpedoed
by an M.T.B. - shouts were heard
from the water.
The Hird lowered a boat which was
manned by volunteers and picked up
survivors.
0515ca
Among the survivors, the Hird's boat
picked up Cdr. R.L. Fisher R.N.,
Captain of the Wakeful.
The Hird proceeded - to which
British port is not stated - but Cdr.
to weal staint cherboarg
Fisher sent in a report from Chatham,
disembarked CM. tisher
dated 30th May, of the circumstances
Of Dover.
attending the Wakeful's loss.
Total 3500(2)
Authority - H. and A. 8/42.
M. 017681/40.
The following awards were made:
Hon. O.B.E. (Civil)
Captain A.M. Fredhjem.
B.E.M. (Civil)
A.B. H.H. Ree.
Stwd. J. Mikkelsen.
Posthumous Commendation
Mr. K. Jonassen, 3rd Officer.
Carpenter N.I. Lode.
Commendation.
Mr. K.E. Skodje, Chief Eng.
Mr. T. Saba, 2nd Officer.
(1) 4950 gross tons. Owned by Jacobsen and Salvesen. Port of
origin - Oslo. Not mentioned in D.R.
(2) Not mentioned in D.R.
"Yop further imprimation about this ressel see consepandence with
S.V. hour and RA RL Fisher 1980, in D /NHB/3/9/7
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5th M/S Flotilla
Lt. Cdr. R.C.D. Haig, R.N.
28th May
1200
Sailed company. from Harwich, 5th U.S.F. in
2155ca
Arrived Dunkirk. off Braye-Dunes. Ordered to
Secured alongside eastern jetty.
2250
Proceeded. Embarked about 400 troops.
2318ca
When about 2 miles east of the harbour
entrance, collided with a drifter
[Girl Pamela]. Her crew was taken
on board "another drifter" [actually
the dfrs. Metsukis and Lord Howard
The Girl Pamela subsequently sank.
29th May
0200
off Kwinte Bank Buoy sighted (by the
light of an Aldis lamp) the bow and
stern portions of the dr. Wakeful
above water with men clinging to
them. Lowered a whaler and two
carley floats. The M/S Gossamer
ordered Lydd to put out her lamp and
drop a depth charge; the latter
order could not be carried out
because of the men in the water.
When 20 survivors had been picked up
the Dr. Grafton appeared and ordered
Lydd to circle round her.
0307ca
An explosion occurred at the Grafton's
stern she had been torpedoed].
Lydd sighted, nearly stern on,
an'M.T.B." about 50 yards away on the
starboard beam [it was in fact the
dfr. Comfort]; Lydd opened fire with
2 Lewis guns and raked her up the
stern.
Grafton was then closed, but as she
did not need immediate assistance,
Lydd circled round to finish off the
"M.T.B." A dark object was sighted
and Lydd opened fire with Lewis guns
and 4-inch; the Grafton also opened
fire. Lydd then rammed the supposed
"M.T.B."; as she was hit, figures
sprang at the ship and it was
thought that an attempt was being
made to board - fire was therefore
opened with rifles. Two men were
taken off the vessel, and it was
then learnt that she was the Comfort.
Grafton still needed no assistance,
80 Lydd proceeded to Ramsgate, where
-
she disembarked 300 troops.
Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk by Y route.
-
1700
off Nieuport Bank buoy, air attacks
on ships, particularly the H/C
Arrived off Braye-Dunes. Sent boats
St. Julien.
1730
A call for assistance from the S.S.
inshore to embark troops.
1745
Macalister, which was on fire,
Clan was passed to the M/S Pangbourne
The which S/V Crested Eagle which on fire, had
had just arrived.
1800ca
Sp. bombed aft and was Lydd,
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GROG the
NAUTILUS
[feant
Danlaying trawler
(Dover M/S Command).
Lieut. W.E. Gelling, R.N.R.
Skipr. R. Maclean, R.N.R.
28th May
1700
[temus
Left Dover for La Panne, the tr.
Comfort in company.
29th May
0030ca
Near Kwinte Bank buoy, picked up 6
survivors from the dr. Wakeful.
(Comfort picked up 16, including the
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Captain, Cdr. R.L. Fisher, R.N.)
Instructed Comfort to return to Dover.
0540
The Nautilus proceeded and
arrived at La Panne. Transferred
Wakeful's 6 survivors to the cr.
Calcutta.
Nautilus then proceeded closer
inshore and ferried troops to the
H.19 [1.e. the dr. Harvester]
1200
Harvester left La Panne, after which
Nautilus ferried troops to the dr.
Greyhound.
1630ca
Air attack on the Greyhound and the
P.M/S. Sandown - the Nautilus was
however straddled by near misses,
which put her engines and steering
gear out of action, and she began to
make water rapidly.
Nautilus managed to get alongside
Greyhound and transfer 150 B.E.F.troops
It was then decided to abandon ship,
and as she was a wooden ship, she was
set on fire.
1930
The Greyhound which had been damaged
proceeded to Dover in tow of a Polish
destroyer [the Blyskawica], and
arrived at 0430/30.
Two of Nautilus's crew were left
behind as crew of a large ship's
lifeboat which was working in
conjunction with a flat bottomed
motor punt.
Nautilus ferried about 750 troops
from the beach to destroyers.
Nil
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W.95 (2.91)
1500
Hopper Left barge Plotille F.J. Tope, Master.
27th
Plymouth for
May
Took Remained no at
28th
part incediately
cast Dunkirk,
troops in about 25 minutes Embarked and
Authority - R.O.III, p.91. troors.(1) Dover. Disembarked 639
1130
1300ca
Dailed for Braye-Dunes via Y
Near Kwinte whistle Buoy, lovel route, bombing
attack by 9 A/C.
The ship's 10 rounds per gon of
barrage ammunition was quickly
expended, without result. 40/50
bombo were dropped. One near miss
made & hole In the engine room above
the water line. Mr. B.J. Tucker,
Warrant Rugineer, dealt personally
with a burst anxiliary stom pipe.
Three ratings were wounded.
1500
Anchored off Brays Sanatorium. During
the next 8 hours, embarked about 640
troops by ship's boats. 6/Lieut.
J.S. Peroival-Jones, H.N. went in
with the boats and marshalled the
troops on the beach, at one time at
the point of the revolver.
2330
Bailed for Dover by Suydeoote Pass and
North Channel.
29th May
0045
When 2 cables west of Kwinte Whistle
Buoy, two parallel torpedo tracks
about 30 yards apart were seen
approaching 150 yards away on the
starboard bow. [It was subsequently
found that the torpedoes had been
fired by a M.T.B.
Avoiding action was taken, and one
torpedo missed shead; the other hit
in the forward boiler room. The ship
broke in half and the two portions
sank within about 15 seconds, each
remaining standing with its midship
end on the bottom and the bow and
stern rising about 60 feet above the
Most water. of the gun's crows floated elear
and 30 men and an officer remained
on the stern portion. All the
down with the ship, except one. All
troops were asleep below and went
the Wakeful's engine room department
except one OF two were lost. Cdr.
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The trn. Nautiles and Comfort arrived
Fisher floated clear of the bridge.
and began to pick up thosestill
swimming. Nantilua picked up D and
Comfort 16 including the arrived, Captain,
Cdr. Fisher directed Comfort off to
The lowered boats and up 80
M/S Gessemer then
to the wreek to take men
back clinging to the storn, while
in
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WAKEFUL (L.91)
1500 17th Destroyer Flotilla Cdr. R.L. Fisher, R.N.
27th May
Left Plymouth for Dover.
0100
28th May
Arrived for Dunkirk, Dover, and via sailed immediately
Arrived 639 east pier Dunkirk.
proceeded. troops in about 25 minutes Embarked and
0930
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 639
troops. (1)
1130
1300ca
Near Sailed for Braye-Dunes via Y
attack by 9 A/C.
Kwinte whistle Buoy, level route. bombing
The ship's 10 rounds per gun of
barrage ammunition was quickly
expended, without result. 40/50
bombs were dropped. One near miss
made a hole in the engine room above
the water line. Mr. H.J. Tucker,
Warrant Engineer, dealt personally
with a burst auxiliary steam pipe.
Three ratings were wounded.
1500
Anchored off Braye Sanatorium. During
the next 8 hours, embarked about 640
troops by ship's boats. S/Lieut.
J.S. Percival-Jones, R.N. went in
with the boats and marshalled the
troops on the beach, at one time at
the point of the revolver.
2330
Sailed for Dover by Zuydcoote Pass and
North Channel.
29th May
0045
When 2 cables west of Kwinte Whistle
Buoy, two parallel torpedo tracks
about 30 yards apart were seen
approaching 150 yards away on the
starboard bow. [It was subsequently
found that the torpedoes had been
fired by a M.T.B.
Avoiding action was taken, and one
torpedo missed ahead; the other hit
in the forward boiler room. The ship
broke in half and the two portions
sank within about 15 seconds, each
remaining standing with its midship
end on the bottom and the bow and
stern rising about 60 feet above the
Most water. of the gun's crews floated clear
and 30 men and an officer remained
on the stern portion. All the
troops were asleep below and went
down with the ship, except one. All
the Wakeful's engine room department
except one or two were lost. Cdr.
Fisher floated clear of the bridge.
0115ca
The trs. Nautilus and Comfort arrived
and began to pick up thosestill
swimming. Nautilus picked up 6 and
Comfort 16 including the Captain.
The lowered boats and picked up about 15.
M/S Gassamer then arrived,
Cdr. Fisher directed Comfort off to go
back clinging to the stern, while Nautilus
to the wreck to take men
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WAKEFUL - Continued.
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(contd.)
carried on to Dunkirk. When
Comfort had reached the wreck, the stern
Comfort her went alongside Grafton and to warn
and the M/S Lydd were nearby,
fallen over. The dr. Grafton
0250
At that moment, a torpedo hit the
of the danger of torpedoes.
Grafton in the wardroom and the
Comfort was lifted in the air and
then momentarily swamped. As the
Comfort bobbed to the surface again,
Cdr. Fisher was washed overboard.
He seized a rope's end, but the
Comfort was going full speed ahead
and he soon had to let go.
The Comfort then came round in a
wide circle and suddenly, in the
darkness, both the Lydd and the Graf-
ton opened a heavy fire on her.
When the firing ceased and Cdr.
Fisher, who had reached the bow of
the Comfort, was endeavouring to
find a rope's end, the Lydd bore
down at full speed and rammed the
Comfort amidships, cutting her in
half.
Cdr. Fisher was submerged but came
to the surface and swam about until
0515ca
he was picked up by the Norwegian
ship Hird(1), coming from Dunkirk
laden with troops.
Total 639
Authority - M.017689/40.
The following awards were made:
D.S.O.
Cdr. R.L. Fisher, R.N.
Mention in Despatches (posthumous)
Warrant Engineer H.J. Tucker, R.N.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. PRINCESS ELIZABETH. - Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R.
stopping Ship was attacked days, bringing back over 1,600 go without
Did for four four trips, being continuously on the
the boats when by aircraft on many occasions and troops. also
working from the beach.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R.
By his skill, seamanship and great devotion
duty throughout the operation a large body of troops to
were brought back to England without any serious
damage to his ship.
Recommended for decoration.
Temporary Sub.-Lieutenant James Tomkin, R.N.V.R.
Was in charge of boats during the operation off
the beaches. His ingenuity, courage and gallantry
under ceaseless shell fire and bombing was outstanding
and his tenacity and leadership in getting his boats
loaded created a great impression.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
Petty Officer Henry George Coalbran, P/JX.127274.
Showed great initiative and leadership during
the operation. His general bearing, conduct and
ability, coolness and devotion to duty under fire
whilst towing large numbers of boats from the beach
was an example to all.
Recommended for decoration.
Stoker Ernest Baker, T.124.
Showed great zeal and initiative apart from his
ordinary work in volunteering for boatwork in which
he was thereafter employed. Further, he took charge
of the loaned motor-boat.
Recommended for mention.
Signalman Ernest Savidge, R.N.V.R.
Did very valuable work as a volunteer in boat's
crew. Although crushed and badly bruised between
two boats he continued his work with a cheerfulness
and total disregard for his own comfort.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. HONDSRUG (Continued).
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Frederick Thomas Renny, R.N.R.
Displayed exceptional endurance, initiative
determination during 9 days of continuous operation, and
during which his vessel was frequently under air
attack. Handled his vessel with great skill and
judgment, consequently succeeding in avoiding the
navigational dangers which brought so many other
skoots to grief. Beached his vessel with good
judgment as necessary to embark troops.
Recommended for decoration.
RATING.
t
Petty Officer James Potts, D/J.92816.
9
Acted as coxswain and displayed high qualities
of leadership with his inexperienced crew. Showed
great coolness under fire when the unarmed HONDSRUG
was machine gunned and bombed, and was a tower of
strength throughout the operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. LENA - Lieutenant-Commander Richard Purnell
Caesar Hawkins, R.N. (Ret.).
Recommendation.
RATING.
Leading Seaman Lauchan McLean Watt Gibb, D/J.64311.
Coxswain of this vessel. During 3 round trips
was conspicuous for his untiring work during
embarkation and attending to the comfort of those
troops embarked as far as was possible. His
conduct under bombing attack when the ship was
damaged was exemplary.
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...herself.
IT was then discovered that the Yessel ranned was the
drifter 'Comfort' and not he M.T.B.. V.A.Dover was informed of
the circumstances as far as I then knew than; I also informed
Jason and Javelin not with shortly afterwards, of diafton's
plight. On further questioning the two survivors of the
Comfort, it was ascertained that she had been picking up
survivors from the Wakeful, when and explosion threw
all on board into the water and disabled the Yessel. Three
men managed to scramble back again, of whom two got on board
Lydd and the other who was apparently badly wounded, went down
with the vessel when ahe was rammad.
I landed the troops at Ramsgate and returned to Dunkirk
by $ X route.
When off Nieuport Bank buay as 1700 a large number of
enemy aircraft started dive-bombing ships arriving and leaving,
paying particular attention to the hospital ship St.Julien
which had repeated attacks made on her.
I arriver off Bray at 1730 and sent boats inshore to
embark troops. I did not anchor but lay to off the beach. At
about 1745 andurgent call for assistance was received from 3.8.
clan Mee Allister which was on fire aft. I passed this to
Pangbourne who was just arriving, as I had already started
embarking troops. panghourne then went alongaide the burning
ship.
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inshore
and it brought off the Brigadier of the Brigade 1
then embarking, who asked that a asssage from the acting 6-in-C
might be sent to V.A.Dover asking that the embarkation should
be diverted to the beach, as French soldiers were causing
congestion at the piers. It was also stated that the rearguard
B
would arrive about 0330. I informed V.A.Dover and all the form
at Dunkirk of this by W/T. The difficulty at the beach appeared
to be lack of boats. With Kydd's boats about two hundred were
embarked by 0245, 2nd June.
Having received no reply to ay signal, I again read V.A.
Dover's signal ordering withdrawal before 0300, and saw that it
referred only to Mineswespers. I therefore assumed that the
destroyers were earrying on $111 a later hour, advithdrew,
pagaing the harbour entrance as 0300. owing to smoke hase it
was impossible to see now many other sraft vere still off the
beach.
At 0320 V.A.Dover's signal was received ordering the
Ninesweepers to renain if necessary after 0300, by which time
I had nearly reached 1 buoy and therefore continued on my course
arriving at Margate shortly after 0600.
The D.G.soil was again found to be defective, which prove
fusted the ship taking part in any further operations. This
has since been Sumporarily repaired at Cheerness.
The only other damage received apart from a fews minor
splintor holes and dents, was & hole som in the bow plating
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c/o The Standard Bank of South Africa, 1462
9 Northumberland Avenue,
S.W.1.
7th June 1940.
Sir,
ACTIVITY OF EX DUTCH COASTER "ZEUS" UNDER OPERATION "DYNAMO"
I have been instructed by the Commodore's Secretary at
Portsmouth to submit a report to yourself with reference to the
above, together with my suggestions.
27th May 1940.
Dawn - Arrived in company with others off Dover. This vessel
has been equipped with 360 life belts in addition to
those for the crew.
9 A.M. - Entered Dover. Berthed alongside West Quay, topped up
with fresh water, stores etc.,
BIG
13:00 - Proceeded in company for Dunkirk. Considerable gun fire
heard during crossing.
29th May 1940.
00:00 - Approaching Dunkirk experienced considerable difficulty
in finding out where to go to be of most value.
01:00 - Entered Dunkirk harbour and berthed alongside the quay.
Commenced receiving troops.
(NOTE: Only one vertical shore ladder was available).
01:30 - SAN ANTONIO berthed alongside this vessel. Troops crossed
our deck to board SAN ANTONIO.
03:00 - SAN ANTONIO cast off. This vessel continued embarking
troops.
04:00 - Breeze freshening and we have received approximately 230
troops, as the supply of troops appears to have stopped
for the time being we decide to cast off.
At times troops were so numerous on the quay that the one
shore ladder was quite inadequate to deal with the numbers.
At others, as much as quarter of an hour went by without
at single man boarding our vessels. It had been discovered
that two ladies in soldiers overcoats and steel helmets
boarded with troops. Best possible arrangements were made
for their comfort.
Vice-Admiral,
Dover.
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25a
241
ST. CLEARS 428
LADY BRASSEY
130
DANLAYERS.
FOREMOST 87
ST. OLAF
GULZAR
GREY MIST
M.T.B's, M.A.S.B's.
SARGASSO
D.C.M.B. & W.D.M.I.
+39
COMFORT
NAUTILUS
M.T.B. 107 447
STARLIGHT RAYS
M.T.B. 68 405
THOMSONS
M.T.B. 67,
M.T.B. 16 ,
ECHO SOUNDING YACHTS.
M.T.B. 1020 459
CONIDAW
M.A.S.B. 10/474
D.C.M.B., 484
CHICO
M.A.S.B. 61468
RAMSGATE
M.L.
100 x476
M.A.S.M. No. 7x479
MOTOR BOATS.
W.D.M.L's 8V487 8 491
SMALL CRAFT UNDER CONTROL OF
DOVER M/S COMMAND.
193
CONTRABAND CONTROL BASE
VEYMOUTH.
LL. TRAWLERS.
M.B. FORTY TWO
THOMAS BARTLETT
LIGHTER Y.C.72
INVERFORTH
X
M.B. TWO RIVERS
LORD INCHCAPE
M.L. MERMAIDEN
OUR BAIRNS
LORD GREY
REPORTS OF SMALL CRAFT RECEIVED
CLYTHNESS
FROM, CAPTAIN, H.M.S. EXCELLENT,
RELONZO
PORTSMOUTH.
RESTRIVO
H.M.S. ST. FAGAN
OROPESA TRAWLERS.
D/C MOTOR BOATS.
H.M.S.EXCELLENT'S A.A. MOTOR BOAT
BOTANIC
HOPPER GALLION'S REACH
FYLDEA
MARETTA
VESSELS OWNED BY LONDON &
ARLEY
ROCHESTER TRADING CO. LTD.
POLLY JOHNSON
1493.
BROCK
THYRA
CALVI
PUDGE
JOHN CATTLING
CABBY
SEINE
"M" DRIFTERS
DETAILED FROM
YARMOUTH.
FEASIBLE
SWIFT WING
REED
JOHN AND NORAH
GENIUS
ALCMARIA
LORD HOOD
LORD BARHAM
OVERFALLS
JEANNIE MACINTOSH
GULA
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SECRET.
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45496
5th June, 1940.
467
To: The Vice Admiral,
Dover.
Report of Operations Carried out by Ships
Under the Command of Commender M/S, Dover
during the period 26th May to 3rd June in
accordance with V.A.D's 2050/4.
I have the honour to report the following operations
carried out by M/S Vessels under my command during the period
26th May to 4th June, 1940.
The list of vessels employed in these operations is
as follows:-
LL TRAWLERS.
Thomas Bartlett."
Inverforthx
Lord Inchcape.⁴
Our Bairnsr
Lord Grey X
Clythness.x
Relonzo.
Restrivo.
OROPESA TRAWLERS.
Botanic. Dankink
Marettax FyldeaX not of Dunkisk
Arleyx
Polly Johnson.
Brockx
CalviX
John Cattling.
DANLAYERS.
Gulzar.*
Grey Mist.*
Sargasso.r
Comfort.*
Nautilus*
Starlight Rays
Thomsons.
ECHO SOUNDING YACHTS.
Conidaw.*
Chico. X
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28th Inverforth May. Instructions were issued to these
46g
previous (Our misunderstanding, Bairns, programme - i.e. and sweeping Thomas war Bartlett) channel to - carry on vessels with to
a the M/S the Group Commander, who had but owing
joined Roads. command, Vessels proceeded to carry out the only just
7
Dunkirk Bartlett", whilst were shelled off Calais, sweep in
on our shallow endeavouring to get out of range, and"Thomas
ran a mine and sank. minefields, in vicinity of Dunkirk apparently A.W. Buoy,
struck R.N.R. Report of Lieutenant Commander A.A.
Martin attached (No. 3). page 122
"Nautilus" and "Comfort" sailed for Dunkirk Beach
under the direction of Lieutenant W.E. Gelling R.N.R. Report
of Lieutenant Gelling R.N.R. attached (No. 4). "Nautilus"
was damaged by bombs, and as far as is known "Comfort" was
rammed and sunk. No report has been received.
29th May - 0100. Six M/S Trawlers under the command
of Lieutenant R. Bill R.N. sailed for Dunkirk - embarking ladders
at Ramsgate en route. Reports of Lieutenant R. Bill R.N.,
Skipper Lieutenant G.W. Robinson R.N.R., and Skipper Lieutenant
L. Lake R.N.R. are attached (Nos. 5a, 5b, and 5c). lages 517, 523
29th May. "Lord Grey" and "Clythness" to Dunkirk.
Report of Lieutenant J. Simson R.N.V.R. attached (No. 6) pagrosh
30th May. "Sargasso", "Gulzar", "Conidaw", "Chico",
and "Starlight Rays" sailed for Dunkirk, embarked troops, and
returned. "Chico" did especially good work in bringing back
217 troops. This vessel is only 70' long. All ships returned
safely with troops.
31st May. "Sargasso", "Gulzar", and "Chico" to Dunkirk.
"Chico" employed ferrying, and was responsible for nearly a 1,000
troops being embarked. All returned safely with troops.
"Fyldea" and "Brock" to beaches with motor boat. "Brock"
damaged by bombs, and ordered to return. Report of Sub. Lieutenant
K.H.G. Roberts R.N.V,R. attached (No. 7). "Fyldea" returned with
troops.
page 025
"Lord Inchcape" and "Our Bairns" ordered to Dunkirk.
Sweeping proved impossible due to shell fire and bombing. Ordered
to return.
1st June.
"Sargasso", "Gulzar" and "Starlight Rays" to
Dunkirk for troops.
All returned safely.
"Starlight Rays", "Gulzar", and "Sargasso"
to 2nd June. troops. "Conidaw" and "Chico" standing safely. by for
life Dunkirk saving for duties on route "X". All returned
3rd June. "Starlight Rays", and "Gulzar" to Dunkirk
for troops. Both returned safely.
was carried During out,+ + this and 13 magnetic mines mine detonated were in vicinity "LL" of
period constant sweeping detonated, with "LL" without and skide a
the loss of a single probably, ship. by combired One fields Report of herself of Lieutenant and C.L.
Trawlers, hospital Lambert R.N.V.R. ship, which were who visited 3/4 cables the away. hospital ship attached (No. 7). ?
+ in DOWNS and Entrance of Dover Harbour.
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command are
The submitted:- following casualties to H.M. Vessels under my
7
26th May.
"Botanic" and "Maretta" heavily bombed
on return from Calais. Both ships
damaged. (Maretta 3 weeks refitting).
28th May.
"Thomas Bartlett" mined on own field.
10 survivors.
29th May.
"Comfort" believed rammed.
"Nautilus" damaged by bombs, and
destroyed by fire. All saved (See
report of Lieutenant Gelling No.4).
"Calvi" bombed and sunk - Dunkirk
Harbour.
"Polly Johnson" badly damaged, and
sunk by "Arley" (See report No.5c).
1st June.
"Brock" damaged by several near misses.
VICE A14/0/1407 ADMIRA
6- JUN 1940
*
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fonmander W.V.H. Harris
C.M.S.
M/S Forces ashore and afloat.
Command and organisation of 472 all
Lieutenant R. Bill.
Asst. to C.M.S. 2 Andresselles. 1 Dunkirk
(6 ships).
Lieut. G. St. C. Rideal.
Operations Staff. 1 off Boulogne and
Calais W/T Link.
Lieut. C.L. Lambert.
Operations Staff. 1 Dunkerque (Medway Queen)
3ub. Lieut. D.G. Rattle.
Operations Staff. Chico. Off Dunkirk for
Pay. Sub. Lieut. Matthews.
Operations Staff. Conidaw.
Life saving duties
ditto
Lieut. Cmdr. A.A.Martin.
Gp.Cmdr. "LL" 2 Dunkirk Roads "LL".
Continuous "LL" off Dover.
theut. Cmdr. P.F.Cammiade.
Gp.Cmdr "Oropesa". 1 Calais (Botanic &
(Maretta.
}
Lieut. W.E. Gelling.
Gp.Cmdr. "Skids". 1 Dunkirk (Comfort &)
(Nautilus
Lieut. L.J. Wyatt.
D.Y. Officer.
Lieut. H.S. Warren.
Pier Master.P. O.W. 1 Medway Queen - Dunkirk.
Lieut. J.K.M. Warde.
1 Buoy laying operation. / to DUNKERQUE AND
/ To BEACHES.
Lieut. W.R. Hutcheson.
2 Trips - Starlight Rays - Dunkirk.
Lieut. C.B. Sharp.
Sick.
Sub. Lieut. M.R. Mills.
1 trip Calais - Maretta, 2 Dunkirk - Sargasso
Sub. Lieut. J.C. Fegen.
1 trip Gulzar, 1 Conidaw, 1 Conidaw (Life- saving).
Sub. Lieut. K.H.G.Roberts.
1 off Calais 26th - Brock. 1 Dunkirk and
beaches.
Sub. Lieut. F.L. Perkins.
2 Sargasso Dunkirk.
Sub. Lieut. R.L. Hippisley.
1 Sargasso, and also with Captain A/P.
Lieut. M. Eynon.
Gulzar.
Sub. Lieut. W.G. Lloyd.
Dunkirk in John Cattling.
Sub. LieutA Everitt.
1 off Calais, 1 Dunkirk - blown up - wounded.
Sub. Lieut. .Thompson.
1 Calais - Conidaw.
Sub. Lieut. R.E. Weale.
2 off Calais - Grey Mist.
Sub. Lieut. R.E. Evans.
Gulzar then sick.
Lieut. C.V. Brammall.
5 Dunkirk, 1 Andresselles, 2 Calais.
Lieut. C.C.L. Gaussen.
3 Dunkirk.
Sub. Lieut. W.V. Liddall.
1 Bougogne W/T link. 1 off Calais.
Sub. Lieut. J. Mason.
3 Dunkirk.
Skipper R. Snelgrove.
1 Calais, 1 Dunkirk, 1 lifesaving party.
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idpper Lieut.
Robinson.
Arley.
503
gipper Lieut.
Lake.
thief Skipper.
Mayhew.
Lt.Polly Johnson - sunk - 1 dalais.4
Maretta.
1 Calais - bonbed.
}kipper.
Whammond.
Fyldea.
1 Buoy laying, 1
1 Beaches.
ikipper.
Jappy.
Brock.
1 Dunkirk, 1 Beaches.
skipper.
Tucker.
Burke.
$kipper.
Setterfield.
Adam.
Skipper
S.Bindler.
B.D. spridler
Late Calvi - sunk. 1 off Calads, 1
in Dunkirk.
Skipper.
E. Smith.
Botanic.
Supper.
Aldan.
John Cattling. 1 Calats, 1 Dunitiplt.
Sub. Lieut.
Mason.
Chico.
3 Dunkirk.
Skipper.
Selanius
Clythness.
1 Dunkirk.
Skipper.
Snelgrove.
Conidaw.
1 Calais, 1 Duniciple,
1 Life saving party.
Sub. Lieut.
Liddall
Weale.
}
Grey Mist. 1 Boulogne, 1 off Calate.
Sub. Lieut.
Lieut.
CV
Brammall
Gulzar. See report under name of
Sub. Lieut.
RE
Evans.
individual Officers.
Lieut.
Eynon.
Skipper.
Johnson.
Hosanna.
Skide off Dover.
Skipper.
Self.
Inverforth.
Skipper.
Kaye.
Tiller.
Lord Grey.
Skipper.
Littleproud.
Milford King.
1 off Calais LL.
Skipper.
Miller.
Our Bairns.
1 off Calais LD.
Skipper.
Playmates.
1 off Calata.
Stather.
Skipper.
Restrivo.
LL Dover.
Skipper.
Slater.
Relonzo.
LL Dover.
Skipper.
Buchan.
Starlight Rays. 2 Dunkirk.
Lieut.
Gaussen.
Sargasso. See report under name
Sub. Lieut.
Sub. Lieut.
Mills.
Thompson.
w
of individual Officers.
Skipper.
Thomsons.
Examination.
Drake.
Willing Boys.
1 Flushing, Calais,
Skipper.
Burrows.
Skide off Dover.
Skipper.
Mair (dead).
Comfort - sunk - 1 Beaches Dunkirk
Skipper.
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well as from Dunkirk harbour, both from the aspect of the
military situation and from the fact that Dunkirk was limited
by a bottle-neck, formed by the narrow gangway along the East
Pier to the points of embarkation. Furthermore, there was
every prospect of the weather improving and the surf reducing
as the tide rose. Nevertheless, an increased number of
H.M. ships was ordered to Dunkirk to augment the personnel
vessels, though it was feared that an accumulation of ships
alongside the East Pier at Dunkirk by day might well invite
intensive air attack,
Subsequently, this fear was fully to be justified.
25. Meantime, considerable anxiety was felt as to the
fate of the personnel vessels which had been despatched in a
steady stream to Dunkirk commencing the previous evening. The
first of these was due back at Dover about 0300, but by 0900
nothing had been sighted or reported. But at 0700, O.,
Dunkirk, had reported that the embarkation there was going on
at the rate of 2000 an hour, so it was presumed that the
transports had failed to enter the harbour during darkness,
had waited outside, and had commenced to enter in succession
at dawn. The necessity for continuous fighter protection in
view of the exposure of these unarmed ships while at Dunkirk
and during the dayligh passage through coastal waters, was
obvious, Constant touch was maintained with R.A.F. Commands
to obtain continuous fighter protection during the hours when
the Vice Admiral, Dover, estimated the largest concentration
of vessels would be present, it being realised that the R.A.F.
3
resources were not sufficient to provide continuous air cover, ed
and to dispense with full cover at less important periods.
26. At 0930 the belated return of the personnel vessels
from Dunkirk commenced, and proceeded steadily through the
day. In addition to the personnel vessels using Dunkirk the
Admiralty were informed of the necessity for X-lighters and
other self-propelled lighters to increase the facilities for
beach evacuation. A Medical Party was shipped in VERITY for
use on the beaches, and a Naval Medical Party was sent to
Dunkirk.
27. The considerable alarm as to the immediate safety
of the B.E.F. felt during the evening and early night of the
k
28th, which caused all available resources to be immediately
concentrated on the French Coast, eased during the 29th. But
e
emergency measures taken late on the 28th had an adverse
effect on the orderly organisation for evacuation so necessary
le
if effective measures were to be devised and put in force.
28. Meantime, in the early hours of the 29th, an un-
fortunate disaster occurred involving the loss or H.M.
destroyers WAKEFUL and GRAFTON, and the danlayer COMFORT.
WAKEFUL, after embarking troops at Bray, sailed for Dover at
2300/28 by the Zuydecoote Pass and North Channel. Approaching
the Kwinte Whistle Buo the speed of the ships was 20 knots,
and a zigzag of 40 degrees every 4 minutes was started. At
0045 two torpedo tracks were observed, one torpedo missed, the
other hit ship smidships. WAKEFUL broke in half and the two
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midship end on the bottom. All the troops on board went
down with the ship; certain of the crew floated clear. After
about 1/2 hour motor drifters NAUTILLUS and COMFORT arrived and
started to pick up survivors, later joined by GOSSAMER.
Captain of the WAKEFUL was in the COMFORT. GRAFTON and LYDD
were close and Captain of WAKEFUL warned GRAFTON she was in
danger of being torpedoed, At that moment, 0250, GRAFTON was
torpedoed, COMFORT was lifted in the air, and Captain of
WAKEFUL washed overboard. COMFORT was going full speed and
as she came round in a circle LYDD and GRAFTON opened fire on
her, evidently thinking she was an enemy ship. It is
believed that COMFORT crew, except cne, and WAKEFUL survivors,
except 4, were killed. LYDD then bore down on COMFORT,
rammed and sank her.
Previously GRAFTON, who was proceeding to Dover with
troops, had observed a ship tropedoed, and Icwered her boats
to pick up survivors, subsequently ascertained by signal to
LYDD to be WAKEFUL. A small darkened vessel, thoughtto be
a drifter, was signalled and told to pick up survivors.
Within a few seconds of this, GRAFTON was torpedoed, The
bridge was also hit, either by a shell or grenade, and the
Captain killed instantly. LYDD then tried to come alongside
but after hitting starboard side sheered off, and appeared
to ram a vessel on port quarter. This was COMFORT. GRAFTON
opened fire under the impression LYDD had rammed the M.T.B.
Target was then shifted to another vessel further away on
port quarter, and vessel was observed to blow up with a bright
flash. This may well have been the enemy M.T.B.
29, During the forenoon JAGUAR, GALLANT and GRENADE
were dispatched via the new Middle Route X to test the
opposition by shore batteries prior to introducing this route
as an alternative to the long Northern route. GRENADE arrived
Dunkirk, reported no fire from shore batteries, but that she
had experienced heavy bombing. These three destroyers were
attacked by dive bombers when approaching Dunkirk at about
noon, and GALLANT was damaged. At least six attacks were
carried out, one enemy aircraft was brought down by gunfire
and others by fighters. An hour later MALCOLM reported
Dunkirk heavily bombed with a large number of aircraft and
during the afternoon this bombing extended up the coast to
ships off Bray. During the afternoon the Middle Route x was
brought into use for destroyers, but small ships were still
routed round the Northern route to Zuydecoote Pass. LOCUST
and MOSQUITO joined Dover Command and were despatched to work
on the beaches during the afternoon. Shortly after noon
enemy shore batteries near Nieuport began to bring Zuydecoote
Pass under spasmodic gunfire and the state was being reached
whereby the new Middle Route would become the only practicable
daylight approach to Dunkirk and the beaches. At noon,
CALCUTTA, who was able to get across to La Panne beach to
receive troops by small boats, embarked 1200 troops from the
minesweepers and then sailed for Sheerness the minesweepers
remaining to load up again. At 1606 the New Route X having
been fully swept, all ships were ordered by the Vice Admiral
to use Route X, exercising navigational caution, and those
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Tuesday, 28th May (continued).
Personnel Vessel FENELLA attacked by enemy aircraft and
sunk alongside EASTERN ARM at Dunkirk.
Personnel Vessel MONA'S QUEEN sunk by mine whilst off
Dunkirk.
Paddle Minesweeper WAVERLEY sunk by enemy aircraft off
Dunkirk. Bombed for 1½ hours.
Trawler POLLY JOHNSON damaged by enemy aircraft off
Dunkirk and finally sunk by ARLEY.
Paddle Minesweeper GRACIE FIELDS sunk by enemy aircraft
in position 51° 14' N, 2° 40' E. Troops were transferred to
other ships.
Danlayer COMFORT sunk in collision by LYDD.
Drifter GIRL PAMELA sunk in collision.
Danlayer NAUTILUS damaged by bombs when off La Panne.
Transferred troops to GREYHOUND, then set on fire and
abandoned, finally sinking.
The following ships were all damaged by enemy aircraft,
either by direct hits or near misses -
INTREPID
SALADIN
ST. SEIRIOL (Personnel Vessel)
BIDEFORD
KELLETT
CANTERBURY
(Personnel Vessel)
M/S
PANGBOURNE
GALLANT
WOLFHOUND.
GREYHOUND
JAGUAR
Particulars of bombing attacks taken from reports are as
follows:-
SALADIN approached Dunkirk at 1845 and was attacked 10 times
by bombers. Steam pipes were fractured and fire started in
"ready" cordite aft. This was thrown overboard. Ship
returned to Dover owing to damage, the Commanding Officer
deciding that the ship would be a hindrance to further
operations.
GREYHOUND. Damaged by near miss. Steam pipes cut. Returned
eventually under own steam.
INTREPID. Continuously bombed during approach to La Panne.
One boiler room was put out of action. Ship returned to Dover.
BIDEFORD, attacked by enemy aircraft, bomb hit stern and put
her out of action. Ship was towed back to Dover. Troops were
transferred to KELLETT.
PANGBOURNE was damaged below water line by several near misses
necessitating dockyard repairs.
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LIST OF H.M. SHIPS, PERSONNEL SHIPS AND HOSPITAL CARRIERS
TAKING. PART.
A.A. CRUISER:
CALCUTTA
DESTROYERS:
ANTHONY
HARVESTER
MALCOLM
VIVACIOUS
BASILISK
HAVANT
MONTROSE
WAKEFUL
BLYSKAWICA
ICARUS
SABRE
WHITEHALL
CODRINGTON
IMPULSIVE
SALADIN
WHITSHED
ESK
INTREPID
SCIMITAR
WINCHELSEA
EXPRESS
IVANHOE
SHIKARI
WINDSOR
GALLANT
JAGUAR
VENOMOUS
WOLFHOUND
GRAFTON
JAVELIN
VANQUISHER
WOLSEY
GRENADE
KEITH
VERITY
WORCESTER
GREYHOUND
MACKAY
VIMY
(40)
SLOOPS:
BIDEFORD
GUNBOATS:
LOCUST
MOSQUITO
UNESWEEPERS:
ALBURY
HEBE
QUEEN OF THANET
BRIGHTON QUEEN
HALCYON
ROSS
BRIGHTON BELLE
KELLETT
SALAMANDER
DEVONIA
LEDA
SALTASH
DUNDALK
LYDD
SKIPJACK
DUCHESS OF FIFE
MARMION
SANDOWN
EMPEROR OF INDIA
MEDWAY QUEEN
SNAEFELL
EL
FITZROY
NIGER
SPEEDWELL
GLENAVON
ORIOLE
SUTTON
GLENGO
PANGBOURNE
SHARPSHOOTER
GOSSAMER
PLYNLIMMON
WAVERLEY
GRACIE FIELDS
PRINCESS ELIZABETH WESTWARD HO
A/S VESSELS:
ARLEY
COMFORT
MARETTA
BOTANIC
CONIDAW
NAUTILUS
BROCK
FYLDEA
POLLY JOHNSON
CALVI
GULZAR
SANGASSO
CHICO
JOHN CATLING
STARLIGHT RAYS
re
SPECIAL SERVICE CRESTED EAGLE
GOLDEN EAGLE
ROYAL EAGLE
ESSELS:
"LL" TRAWLERS: INVERFORTH LORD INCHCAPE OUR BAIRNS THOMAS BARTLETT
it
A/S TRAWLERS:
ARGYLLSHIRE
KINGSTON ANDALUSITE STELLA DORADO
ore
BLACKBURN ROVERS
KINGSTON OLIVINE
THURINGIA
CAYTON WYKE
LADY PHILOMENA
WESTELLA
an
GRIMSBY TOWN
SAON
WOLVES
ue
KINGSTON ALALITE
SPURS
OLVINA
all
INE RECOVERY
FIDGET
JACKETA
SILVER DAWN
RIFTERS:
FISHER BOY
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dark, butphosphorescence was very pronounced.
28/5
12. Twelve knots was maintained while in the narrow channels
and every time the sound of aircraft engines was heard speed was
reduced to slow to reduce wake.
13. I felt that it was very probable that some form of attack
would be made near the Kwinte Whistle Buoy and five miles before
reaching it speed was increased to 20 knots and a zig-zag of 40 degrees
every four minutes was started. All guns crews and bridge personnel
were lookout. warned and were keyed up and were keeping a specially good
14. At 0045 (Wednesday, 29th May) when the ship was two cables
29/0045
rest of the Kwinte Whistle Buoy, two parallel torpedo tracks about
30 yards apart one slightly ahead of the other were seen approaching
150 yards away on the starboard bow. They appeared to be running
practically on the surface and the tracks were very bright with
phosphorescence. No survivor can say what fired them, but it is
evident from subsequent events that they were fired by a motor
torpedo boat which was probably lying stopped close to the buoy.
15. The wheel was put hard a port and the ship swung sufficiently
to cause one to miss ahead. The other hit in the forward boiler room.
The ship broke in half and the two portions sank within about 15
seconds, each remaining standing with its midship end on the bottom
and the bow and stern standing about 60 feet above the water.
16. All Signal Publications were in the W/T Office and must
have gone down with the ship. The following secret documents were
on the chart table and may possibly have floated to the surface:-
Chart in use on which Dover Strait minefields were lightly
marked,
Current table of lettered positions.
ficer remained on the stern portion. All the troops were asleep
17. Most of the guns' crows floated clear and thirty men and an
Delow and went down with the ship except one, and all H.M.S. "wakeful's"
engine room department except one or two were lost. I floated clear
fhe bridge.
"Comfort" came on the scene and started to pick up those still swimming.
18. After about half an hour the motor drifters "Nautilus" and
Nautilus" picked up six and "Comfort" 16 including myself.
bout fifteen.
M.S. "Gossamer" arrived soon after and lowered boats which picked up
re
way with the tide after cruising around for about half an hour
19. The swimmers and rescue ships had drifted some distance
the houting clinging "Comfort" to go back to the wreck to take off
the stern while "Nautilus" carried on to Dunkirk.
n we got there the stern had fallen over and many men were shouting
hit
reck and I went alongside the former's starboard quarter to warn her
the water. H.M. Ships "Grafton" and "Lydd" were close to the
ore
at she was in danger of being torpedoed. At that moment (0250) a
an
orpedomentarily swamped and as she bobbed to the surface again I was
in the wardroom and the "Comfort" was lifted in the air,
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Lewis guns and, I think, four inch. I realised that they very
naturally thought she was enemy and kept under water as much as
possible when the bullets were coming near me.
21. I understand that all the "Comfort's" crew except one
and all H.M.S. "Wakeful's" survivors onboard her except four were
killed during this affray. of these four, two were later found
wounded in the "Comfort's" skiff and picked up. Sub-Lieutenant
Percival-Jones is known to have been amongst those killed.
22. The firing ceased and I awam to the "Comfort" which had
stopped engines and was drifting towards me slowly. As I reached
her bow and was feeling for a rope's end, H.M.S. "Lydd" bore down on
her at full speed and rammed her amidships on the opposite side,
outting her in half.
23. I was submerged but came to the surface after an interval
and swam about till about 0515 when I was picked up by a boat from
the Norwegian ship "Hird" carrying 3000 troops from Dunkirk.
24. I very much hope that some expression of Their Lordships'
appreciation can be sent to the widow of Mr Tucker, Warrant Engineer,
on whose high zeal, efficiency and sense of duty I have previously
reported to the Commander-in-Chief, Western Approaches, and who dealt
personally with a burst auxiliary steam pipe at the time of the
bomb damage on May 29th. He was unhappily killed with practically
the whole of his staff when the ship was torpedoed.
Royal Naval Barracks, Chatham.
25. The list of casualties has been reported by the Commodore,
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
VICE ADMIR
1- JUN 1940
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H.M.S. "LYNX".
251
31st May, 1940.
The Commander M/S,
Dover.
ze NAUTILUS
Sir,
I have the honour to make the following report:-
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At 1700 on Tuesday 28th May H.M.T. "Nautilus" and "Comfort"
left Dover under my directions en route for La Panne.
At 0030 the 29th May in vicinity of Kwinte Bank Buoy we
heard cries for help and "Nautilus" picked up six survivors from
Destroyer "Wakeful" which had been torpedoed. "Comfort" picked up
sixteen, including her Captain.
I instructed "Comfort" to return to Dover and land survivors.
Was unable to transfer any of the survivors to "Comfort" owing to
weather conditions.
"Nautilus" proceeded to La Panne arriving there at 0540.
Closed "Calcutta" and transferred "Wakeful's" survivors to
her.
29/5
"Nautilus" then proceeded closer in shore and started
ferrying soldiers to the H.19 and when she left at noon we ferried
them to H.05 ("Greyhound").
Panne
At 1630 with 150 B.E.F. on board German bombers came along
and in the endeavour to hit "Sandown" and "Greyhound" straddled the
"Nautilus". Although not actually hit the engines and steering
gear of "Nautilus" were put completely out of action and the vessel
began making water rapidly.
"Nautilus" managed to get alongside Destroyer "Greyhound"
and embark troops. In the middle of this the "Greyhound" was
damaged by a bomb and her Captain decided to weigh anchor and proceed
towards Dover.
Decided on consulting Skipper of "Nautilus" and Captain
of "Greyhound" to abandon "Nautilus".
The Skipper poured petrol on C.B's and set them on fire.
He then set his bunk on fire pouring more petrol on same endeavouring
to set "Nautilus" completely on fire, as being a very stoutly built
wooden ship she would not sink.
About ten soldiers were wounded by bombs falling around
"Nautilus" but none fatally. None of the crew were injured.
Two of "Nautilus" crew were left behind as crew of a
large ship's lifeboat which was working in conjunction with a flat
bottomed motor punt.
The "Nautilus" transferred between 700 and 800 B.E.F. to
the two destroyers.
The crew of the "Nautilus" were grand, in particular the us
Skipper, 2nd engineer, and the cook.
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Ann Dunkint 29 may June. 1940
3rd June (cont.) 2300. Grounded when going alongside
middle pier of Avant port at Dunkirk. Tug was
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ordered from ashore but did not arrive. The schoot
"BORNRIFF" and a British drifter endeavoured to tow
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off but without success.
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4th June. On being informed that no further embarkations
could take place after daylight and it then being about
two hours after high water I decided at 0145 to send
the crew to a British drifter astern. The first party
embarked on her , the second party in a French drifter
and the remainder including Lieutenant Morton, R.N.V.R. 107
the 1st Lieutenant and myself to a lifeboat ferrying to
H.M.S.LOCUST outside the harbour. The British drifter
and the Locust landed their parties at Dover, from
where I reported to the N.O.I.C. at Ramsgate. The
remainder of the crew were landed by the French
drifter at Ramsgate, and the crew returned to Chatham
complete at 1615. I consider the "LENA" of little
use to the enemy apart from the six tons of Diesel
oil onboard, as her screw hit an obstruction when
going astern.
I would mention L.M.W. GIBB, Leading Seaman
O.N. D.J. 64311, the coxswain, for his untiring work
during the embarkations, and attention to the troops
comfort aboard as far as was possible under the
circumstances.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
R.DC Hanhmis
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER, (R.N. Retd.)
The Vice Admiral,
Dover. Admiralty House,

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Ship
Date Lost
Senior surviving officers
Pre
Drifters.
PAXTON
29th May
Probationary Temporary
LYNX
Skipper A.M. Lovis, R.N.R.
BOY ROY
29th May
Probationary Temporary
LYNX
Skipper E.F. Dettman, R.N.R.
GIRL PAMELA
29th May
Temporary Skipper C. Sanson,
LYNX
R.N.R.
LORD CAVAN
1st June
Temporary Skipper J.H.
CLIC
Mugridge, R.N.R.
OAI
Danlayers.
COMFORT
29th May
None
NAUTILUS
29th May
Acting Skipper R. Maclean, R.N.R.
LYNX
Harbour Defence Patrol Craft.
AMULREE
1st June
Probationary Temporary Sub-
OSPR
Lieutenant G.P. Probert,R.N.V.R.
tra
Miscellaneous.
CRESTED EAGLE
30th May
Probationary Temporary Lieut-
PEMB
Commander B.R. Booth, R.N.R.
Probationary Temporary Lieutenant
VICT
D.J.R. Davies, R.N.R.
Por
KING ORRY
30th May
Commander J. Elliott, R.N.R.
ROSE
Temporary Lieutenant J.Lee,R.N.R.
PEMB
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1st June
Temporary Sub-Lieutenant
R.N.
J.K.B. Miles, R.N.V.R.
MOSQUITO
1st June
Lieutenant D.H.D. Gardiner, R.N.
Probationary Sub-Lieutenant
Sick
E.S. Flint, R.N.R.
for :
Atta
Home
Newp
Minesweeper
SKIPJACK
lst June
Lieutenant-Commander F.B.
Proudfoot, R.N.
Temporary Lieutenant
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Wednesday, 29th May (continued)
well as from Dunkirk harbour, both from the aspect of the
military situation and from the fact that Dunkirk was limited
by a bottle-neck, formed by the narrow gangway along the East
Pier to the points of embarkation. Furthermore, there was
every prospect of the weather improving and the surf reducing
as the tide rose. Nevertheless, an increased number of
H.M. ships was ordered to Dunkirk to augment the personnel
vessels, though it was feared that an accumulation of ships
alongside the East Pier at Dunkirk by day might well invite
intensive air attack,
Subsequently, this fear was fully to be justified.
25. Meantime, considerable anxiety was felt as to the
fate of the personnel vessels which had been despatched in a
steady stream to Dunkirk commencing the previous evening. The
first of these was due back at Dover about 0300, but by 0900
nothing had been sighted or reported. But at 0700, S.N.O.,
Dunkirk, had reported that the embarkation there was going on
at the rate of 2000 an hour, so it was presumed that the
transports had failed to enter the harbour during darkness,
had waited outside, and had commenced to enter in succession
at dawn. The necessity for continuous fighter protection in
view of the exposure of these unarmed ships while at Dunkirk
and during the daylight passage through coastal waters, was
obvious. Constant touch was maintained with R.A.F. Commands
to obtain continuous fighter protection during the hours when
the Vice Admiral, Dover, estimated the largest concentration
of vessels would be present, it being realised that the R.A.F.
resources were not sufficient to provide continuous air cover,
and to dispense with full cover at less important periods.
26.
At 0930 the belated return of the personnel vessels
from Dunkirk commenced, and proceeded steadily through the
day. In addition to the personnel vessels using Dunkirk the
Admiralty were informed of the necessity for X-lighters and
other self-propelled lighters to increase the facilities for
beach evacuation. A Medical Party was shipped in VERITY for
use on the beaches, and a Naval Medical Party was sent to
Dunkirk.
27. The considerable alarm as to the immediate safety
of the B.E.F. felt during the evening and early night of the
28th, which caused all available resources to be immediately
concentrated on the French Coast, eased during the 29th. But
emergency measures taken late on the 28th had an adverse
effect on the orderly organisation for evacuation so necessary
if effective measures were to be devised and put in force.
28. Meantime, in the early hours of' the 29th, an un-
fortunate disaster occurred involving the loss of H.M.
destroyers WAKEFUL and GRAFTON, and the danlayer COMFORT.
WAKEFUL, after embarking troops at Bray, sailed for Dover at
2300/28 by the Zuydecoote Pass and North Channel. Approaching
the Kwinte Whistle Buoy the speed of the ships was 20 knots,
and a zigzag of 40 deg es every 4 minutes was started. At
0045 two torpedo tracks were observed, one torpedo missed, the
other hit ship amidships. WAKEFUL broke in half and the two
portions sank in 15 seconds, each remaining standing with the
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Operation "DYNAMO" Narrative of Events,
Wednesday, 29th May (continued)
midship end on the bottom. All the troops on board went
down with the ship; certain of the crew floated clear. After
about 1/2 hour motor drifters NAUTILLUS and COMFORT arrived and
started to pick up survivors, later joined by GOSSAMER.
Captain of the WAKEFUL was in the COMFORT. GRAFTON and LYDD
were close and Captain of WAKEFUL warned GRAFTON she was in
danger of being torpedoed. At that moment, 0250, GRAFTON was
torpedoed, COMFORT was lifted in the air, and Captain of
WAKEFUL washed overboard. COMFORT was going full speed and
as she came round in a circle LYDD and GRAFTON opened fire on
her, evidently thinking she was an enemy ship. It is
believed that COMFORT crew, except one, and WAKEFUL survivors,
except 4, were killed. LYDD then bore down on COMFORT,
rammed and sank her.
Previously GRAFTON, who was proceeding to Dover with
troops, had observed a ship tropedoed, and Iovered her boats
to pick up survivors, subsequently ascertained by signal to
LYDD to be WAKEFUL. A small darkened vessel, thought be
a drifter, was signalled and told to pick up survivors.
Within a few seconds of this, GRAFTON was torpedoed, The
bridge was also hit, either by a shell or grenade, and the
Captain killed instantly. LYDD then tried to come alongside
but after hitting starboard side sheered off, and appeared
to ram a vessel on port quarter. This was COMFORT. GRAFTON
opened fire under the impression LYDD had rammed the M.T.B.
Target was then shifted to another vessel further away on
port quarter, and vessel was observed to blow up with a bright
flash. This may well have been the enemy M.T.B.
29. During the forenoon JAGUAR, GALLANT and GRENADE
were dispatched via the new Middle Route X to test the
opposition by shore batteries prior to introducing this route
as an alternative to the long Northern route. GRENADE arrived
Dunkirk, reported no fire from shore batteries, but that she
had experienced heavy bombing. These three destroyers were
attacked by dive bombers when approaching Dunkirk at about
noon, and GALLANT was damaged. At least six attacks were
carried out, one enemy aircraft was brought down by gunfire
and others by fighters. An hour later MALCOLM reported
Dunkirk heavily bombed with a large number of aircraft and
during the afternoon this bombing extended up the coast to
ships off Bray. During the afternoon the Middle Route X was
brought into use for destroyers, but small ships were still
routed round the Northern route to Zuydecoote Pass. LOCUST
and MOSQUITO joined Dover Command and were despatched to work
on the beaches during the afternoon. Shortly after noon
enemy shore batteries near Nieuport began to bring Zuydecoote
Pass under spasmodic gunfire and the state was being reached
whereby the new Middle Route would become the only practicable
daylight approach to Dunkirk and the beaches. At noon,
CALCUTTA, who was able to get across to La Panne beach to
receive troops by small boats, embarked 1200 troops from the
minesweepers and then sailed for Sheerness, the minesweepers
remaining to load up again. At 1606 the New Route X having
been fully swept, all ships were ordered by the Vice Admiral
to use Route X, exercising navigational caution, and those
from Dover were instructed to proceed by Route Z, the South
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Tuesday, 28th May (continued).
Personnel Vessel FENELLA attacked by enemy aircraft and
sunk alongside EASTERN ARM at Dunkirk.
Personnel Vessel MONA'S QUEEN sunk by mine whilst off
Dunkirk.
Paddle Minesweeper WAVERLEY sunk by enemy aircraft off
Dunkirk. Bombed for 1½ hours.
Trawler POLLY JOHNSON damaged by enemy aircraft off
Dunkirk and finally sunk by ARLEY.
Paddle Minesweeper GRACIE FIELDS sunk by enemy aircraft
in position 51° 14' N, 2° 40' E. Troops were transferred to
other ships.
Danlayer COMFORT sunk in collision by LYDD.
Drifter GIRL PAMELA sunk in collision.
Danlayer NAUTILUS damaged by bombs when off La Panne.
Transferred troops to GREYHOUND, then set on fire and
abandoned, finally sinking.
The following ships were all damaged by enemy aircraft,
either by direct hits or near misses -
INTREPID
SALADIN
ST. SEIRIOL (Personnel Vessel)
BIDEFORD
KELLETT
CANTERBURY (Personnel Vessel)
PANGBOURNE
GALLANT
WOLFHOUND.
GREYHOUND
JAGUAR
Particulars of bombing attacks taken from reports are as
follows:-
SALADIN approached Dunkirk at 1845 and was attacked 10 times
by bombers. Steam pipes were fractured and fire started in
"ready" cordite aft. This was thrown overboard. Ship
returned to Dover owing to damage, the Commanding Officer
deciding that the ship would be a hindrance to further
operations.
GREYHOUND. Damaged by near miss. Steam pipes cut. Returned
eventually under own steam,
INTREPID. Continuously bombed during approach to La Panne.
One boiler room was put out of action. Ship returned to Dover.
BIDEFORD, attacked by enemy aircraft, bomb hit stern and put
her out of action. Ship was towed back to Dover. Troops were
transferred to KELLETT.
PANGBOURNE was damaged below water line by several near misses
necessitating dockyard repairs.
Thursday 30th May
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Operation "DYNAMO"
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Narrative of Events.
LIST OF H.M. SHIPS, PERSONNEL SHIPS AND HOSPITAL CARRIERS
TAKING. PART.
RUISER:
CALCUTTA
YERS:
ANTHONY
HARVESTER
MALCOLM
VIVACIOUS
BASILISK
HAVANT
MONTROSE
WAKEFUL
BLYSKAWICA
ICARUS
SABRE
WHITEHALL
CODRINGTON
IMPULSIVE
SALADIN
WHITSHED
ESK
INTREPID
SCIMITAR
WINCHELSEA
EXPRESS
IVANHOE
SHIKARI
WINDSOR
GALLANT
JAGUAR
VENOMOUS
WOLFHOUND
GRAFTON
JAVELIN
VANQUISHER
WOLSEY
GRENADE
KEITH
VERITY
WORCESTER
GREYHOUND
MACKAY
VILY
BIDEFORD
TS:
LOCUST
MOSQUITO
EEPERS:
ALBURY
HEBE
QUEEN OF THANET
BRIGHTON QUEEN
HALCYON
ROSS
BRIGHTON BELLE
KELLETT
SALAMANDER
EL
DEVONIA
LEDA
SALTASH
DUNDALK
LYDD
SKIPJACK
DUCHESS OF FIFE
MARMION
SANDOWN
EMPEROR OF INDIA
MEDWAY QUEEN
SNAEFELL
FITZROY
NIGER
SPEEDWELL
GLENAVON
ORIOLE
SUTTON
GLENGOWER
PANGBOURNE
SHARPSHOOTER
GOSSAMER
PLYNLIMMON
WAVERLEY
GRACIE FIELDS
PRINCESS ELIZABETH
WESTWARD HO
ESSELS:
ARLEY
COMFORT
MARETTA
BOTANIC
CONIDAW
NAUTILUS
BROCK
FYLDEA
POLLY JOHNSON
CALVI
GULZAR
SARGASSO
CHICO
JOHN CATLING
STARLIGHT RAYS
AL SERVICE CRESTED EAGLE
GOLDEN EAGLE
LS:
ROYAL EAGLE
TRAWLERS: INVERFORTH LORD INCHCAPE OUR BAIRNS THOMAS BARTLETT
RAWLERS:
ARGYLLSHIRE
KINGSTON ANDALUSITE STELLA DORADO
BLACKBURN ROVERS
KINGSTON OLIVINE
THURINGIA
CAYTON WYKE
LADY PHILOMENA
WISTELLA
GRIMSBY TOWN
SAON
WOLVES
KINGSTON ALALITE
SPURS
OLVINA
RECOVERY
FIDGET
JACKETA
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Page 60
H.M.S. PRINCESS ELIZABETH. four - Lieutenant Cecil John Carp,
stopping Did for four on the R.N.V.R. go without
the Ship boats was attacked when working from the on beach. many over occasions 1,600 and troops. also
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R.
duty brought the operation a large body devotion of troops to
By throughout his skill, seamanship and great
were damage to back to England without any serious
his ship.
DSC
Recommended for decoration.
Temporary Sub.-Lieutenant James Tomkin, R.N.V.R.
under ceaseless shell fire and bombing was outstanding
the beaches. His ingenuity, courage and gallantry
Was in charge of boats during the operation off
and his tenacity and leadership in getting his boats
loaded created a great impression.
DSC
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
Petty Officer Henry George Coalbran, P/JX.127274.
Showed great initiative and leadership during
the operation. His general bearing, conduct and
ability, coolness and devotion to duty under fire
whilst towing large numbers of boats from the beach
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Showed great zeal and initiative apart from his
ordinary work in volunteering for boatwork in which
he was thereafter employed. Further, he took charge
of the loaned motor-boat.
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Recommended for mention.
Signalman Ernest Savidge, R.N.V.R.
Did very valuable work as a volunteer in boat's
crew. Although crushed and badly bruised between
two boats he continued his work with a cheerfulness
and total disregard for his own comfort.
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Operation "DYNAMO" Recommendations of Personnel,
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. HONDSRUG (Continued),
let
Recommendations.
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OFFICER.
Lieutenant Frederick Thomas Renny, R.N.R.
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Displayed exceptional endurance, initiative and d
determination during 9 days of continuous operation,
during which his vessel was frequently under air
attack. Handled his vessel with great skill and
judgment, consequently succeeding in avoiding the
navigational dangers which brought so many other
skoots to grief. Beached his vessel with good
judgment as necessary to embark troops.
Recommended for decoration.
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Petty Officer James Potts, D/J.92816.
Acted as coxswain and displayed high qualities
of leadership with his inexperienced crew. Showed
great coolness under fire when the unarmed HONDSRUG
was machine gunned and bombed, and was a tower of
strength throughout the operation.
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Recommended for decoration.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. LENA - Lieutenant-Commander Richard Purnell
Caesar Hawkins, R.N. (Ret.).
Recommendation.
RATING.
Leading Seaman Lauchan McLean Watt Gibb, D/J.64311.
Coxswain of this vessel. During 3 round trips
was conspicuous for his untiring work during
embarkation and attending to the comfort of those
troops embarked as far as was possible. His
conduct under bombing attack when the ship was
damaged was exemplary.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. PRINCESS ELIZABETH. - Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R.
Did four trips, being continuously on the go without
stopping for four days, bringing back over 1,600 troops.
Ship was attacked by aircraft on many occasions and also
the boats when working from the beach.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R.
By his skill, seamanship and great devotion to
duty throughout the operation a large body of troops
were brought back to England without any serious
damage to his ship.
Recommended for decoration.
Temporary Sub.-Lieutenant James Tomkin, R.N.V.R.
Was in charge of boats during the operation off
the beaches. His ingenuity, courage and gallantry
under ceaseless shell fire and bombing was outstanding
and his tenacity and leadership in getting his boats
loaded created a great impression.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
Petty Officer Henry George Coalbran, P/JX. 127274.
Showed great initiative and leadership during
the operation. His general bearing, conduct and
ability, coolness and devotion to duty under fire
whilst towing large numbers of boats from the beach
was an example to all.
Recommended for decoration.
Stoker Ernest Baker, T.124.
Showed great zeal and initiative apart from his
ordinary work in volunteering for boatwork in which
he was thereafter employed. Further, he took charge
of the loaned motor-boat.
Recommended for mention.
Signalman Ernest Savidge, R.N.V.R.
Did very valuable work as a volunteer in boat's
crew. Although crushed and badly bruised between
two boats he continued his work with a cheerfulness
and total disregard for his own comfort.
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bring Port to the notice of the competent authority the exceptional Master
courage, endurance and devotion to duty shown by the
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Captain Dobb acted wonderful in command
and Crew on these two occasions.
Bridge and also the Chief Officer. Mr.Onions
would respectfully draw your attention to the
We and seamanship displayed by the Master on the enemy night
JHI этолає againstud SHINTED ent find NISD 2.8W
staff had done their best looking after the wounded
of the 27th when he succeeded in taking his vessel and Mole try
coolness May, under heavy Gunfire and Bombing by to the
0'
and was then aboard by use of ships lifeboats, midnight and did.
aircraft, ordered by S.I.O. to go to the beaches which he
Aid) as we were bringing them on board. If
to 1101 Jsoa 9AJ Jeg OJ begsnem I OC
He and was get then troops ordered to return to the Nole about
eltdW 9dj "Your I obedient remain Servant
embarked nearly 600 B.E.F.Troops.
and also ships which were sunk by enemy
shore and was put successful in picking men from the water action were
On the the remaining lifeboat out to go to the who
night of 29th May he took his vessel well beach, in
bsol bns Te I9 9dd of NOBD 00 of 19171 Jones.
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based no mont Jug bns 2nd Officer. Seiriol"
and survivors then brought from other his Ship safely to Port with a complement of
ed
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.E.F.men despiteintense air bombing.
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doubt Lieut McEwen R.N. who was this, on and duty on
board Seiriol" wishes on to place on record his appreciation Lieut McBwen of R.N. the
We have no the 29th May will confirm
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Captain gallant Dobb work and assistance he received from
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No praise is too high for the gallantry of Captain Dobb
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in the opinion of my Directors.
We would through by Chief Officer of the who,
also draw your attention to the J.McNamee good work
9dd NJ IW bebeecorq sW .bIsod no 9'19W 9W
undertaken in charge of and a ship's carried lifeboat with of two B.E.F.men other members to get off the
JS "lottles, 3" benief 1 ons isvol JS Devings
crew, helped a considerable Officer number B.Jones who under similar did similar tions
.dj8s
no
beaches, was in charge and also of another 2nd of the ship's lifeboats and
good work.
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did excellent work at their a Bren posts Gun, and
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by we understand permission of the the 4th Chief Engineer, with effect on enemy planes. and
ALL the Engineers Engineer (A.M.Rivett) manned
Steward Onions. 2nd Steward J.E.Brown tending to
"eigel Dits 1919 and
D.D.McMahon The Chief we understand aid heroic board. work in
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Purser the wounded, there being no Doctor on
Supplies and other consumable Comfort stores to of the
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our Catering ALL the Department Medical were used to give Medical and
ben 9W .emodes Ted aus nisiqe0 edd 02 only no bns oadmoo
rescued. After the strain work during and anxieties the previous of these week, two Doctor the trips whole at of
I .Jist assod OWJ Vido bad OW TO .afsed and
after the strenuous shaken and the Military that Dover, the
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the crew were examined thoroughly them, decided without on hesitation longer,
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aluensequently and all they all returned to their
(Signed) H.lan Maclver.
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236
REPORT OF MEDICAL PARTY TO H.M.T. MANXMAN. May 29th - June 4th.
1940.
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sqath Isven Detausike VSA No 12 eno qtrie NOVOC of 11560 VII
Wednesday 29th. May 1940. Joined H.M.T. "Manxman", accompanied by -
XHVI of brie the
L.S.B.A. E. READ. X. 6566.
S.B.A. A. BASSFORD. X. 8080.
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S.B.A. H. CHAPMAN.X. 7033.
eloor ISVOC nt Todons 81
01/ (DISOD NO settlebre 8 bre .0.M J.C erro snivi To
The ship is an Isle of Man steam packet ship of 2,300 tons,
armed at that time with a Bren gun aft, and a Lewis gun forward.
The ship was extremely dirty, and passessed no sick quarters. The
dired Tennt orit ebtasnois OMSO Dris belica
Medical Officers cabin situated aft between the boat and upper decks
was cleaned out and prepared for use as a centre for stores and
medja .seeguter 000.8 JUODA OWJ bree .08.8S ISSIOW Juods eno JS
treatment of walking wounded. One side of the saloon was reserved
for reception of and served as sleeping quarters for the
.gida eds bus entaysis ent neewfed
Medical party.
.TSVOC TONINT & VINO STEW STEAT liet
Jely VJISTINDA of neds qtriz
The morale of the crew was not good. One trip to Dunkirk had
#8THON ONE .0.M.T enj Vd quie ent evsel of befebio
the sick berth ratings and avoidance of unnecessary apprenhensive
been made the previous day The cheerful and keen preparations of
0871 JUOIS Js Hosd SALVITIS misrism of 867 and VISA
talk improved the atmosphere of the ship.
-
26W qtir only no VIIIT
harbour. The jetty was not reached until about 6 a.m. The ship anti- was
Reached an anchorage at about midnight, and at dawn entered
Thursday 30th. May 1940. Sailed about 8.30 p.m. from Dunkirk. the
.я.у.и.я. mstalebasM M
bethed attack on enemy bombers. For three hours British troops wounded were
alongside two of Destroyers engaged in intensive
- aqiit tasLest
situb Ident JUO before (flew Denion Путен
men, the 100 lack of stretchers. Wounded were accommodated on collection of
embarked. of these required stretchers. The process was made couches and
aircraft Considerable time was taken in embarking about 130 difficult
anitaixe bealvorami 901 Tebau Drss.
the by stretchers returned to the end of the pier for the
OWTERE (R) .A.H.E ..YGOR (Я) .0.9.8.8
56m ed Jaum mottrem .ment 10 before ed
more wounded.
also at this time proceeded to shell the region wounded where
the ships sick berth ratings gave every assistance in the
The were enemy berthed. Throughout the embarkation of these speedy
reception unperturbed by the harrowing shell fire and confusion ship
all the of wounded and all assisted with stretcher bearing, of out-
noise from for slight damage to the purser's cabin of the
wardly the defending destroyers against aircraft. The caused was by
undamaged the concussion except of a destroyer's gun lying alongside. TWO
crew sustained minor injuries.
about 100 and their dressings and comfort attended to. TWO The
At about wounded 9 a.m. on stretchers. About 30 wounded able to of the were
the ship, sailed with 950 troops aboard, walk and
also seen with multiple injuries died on the voyage. of
wounded cases of incipient gas gangrene in large flesh
stretcher included cases two cases of spinal injury with retention wounds urine
and numerous These were treated with 10,000 units of/gas anti The gangrene R.A.M.C
of the limbs. intravenously, the others intramuscularly. from
officer exhaustion also he was compelled to rest. All the sdok and staff
serum, one travelling gave magnificient assistance until borth
ratings sheer worked continuously during this voyage in a quiet
confidential manner.
especially impressed with the willingness and task efficiency
with which unpleasant. He was not idle for one wounded. and in a
I was S.B.A. A. BASSFORD, X. 8080, carried out every moment
however quiet and mean confident or manner attended to the comfort of the
1.30 These p.n. on Friday May 31st 1940. The Stok Berth staff
troops and the wounded were disembarked at Folkestone again
at assisting with the removal of the wounded.
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Mention in Dispatches, (cont.)
3. Ch.Stoker Ernest James Day, C/K.61574.
Was of great assistance in helping the Soldiers on board and
enerally guiding them to suitable parts of the Ship and seeing to
heir comfort. He showed a fine spirit.
4. Ldg.Sea. Clive Frederick Mane Cooper, C/JX.137062.
Coxwain of the Niger's motor boat who showed excellent leader-
ship and seamanship in towing the Doats to and from the beaches. He
an every trip that the motor boat made on Higer's three evacuations
rom the beaches, and was quite tireless. He also resoued many sold-
Lers in danger of drowning. If Niger had been more often under fire
should have no hesitation in recommending this Rating for a decor-
tion.
5. Luz.Sea. George Frederick Crick, C/J.45439.
Coxwain of the whaler ,performed excellent work in assisting the
the troops from the shore and showed considerable leadership.
6. L.S.B.A. Arthur Vernon Lional MaIllroy, C/MX.50059.
Was most able in the work which he had to do helping the wounded.
showed untiring willingness in aiding the exhausted soldiers and
as of great assistance to the Medical Officer.
Decoration.
Lieut-Comdr. Lionel James Spencer Ede, R.N.
"S"N"H
Finally Ede, Commanding Officer of H.M.S. Salamanderwhose Salamander report was
I wish to submit to your notice for a decoration
ou will is one of my Flotilla and I feel that Coxwain of H.M.S. is
eu t-Comdr. already have had. I was not in company when his conduct
maged but she I must also add that the Torpedo Company with
rthy of mention. requested to see no on behalf of the Ship's in their
lamander forward Lieut-Commander Rie's name as
inion view to he bringing gave them a great lead and was a source of inspiration when
ings were unpleasant.
(Signed) St. J. CRONYN
VIDE AD MIRAL
Commander in Command.
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CHAP, VI
THE EVACUATION FROM
end Buoy, of the Zuydcoote destroyer Pass. Montrose, Eight minutes later, DUNKIRK about
collided narrowly Montrose put her helm with had escaped the hard to tug sinking; to Sun starboard, V, the which en but route 11 was cutters she to towing received Dunkirk, were 11 a ran 1 into mile W.S.W. of
Neither part The in Harvester the the evacuation. Mackay, reached the Bray Montrose nor the to tug Dover were by able the to take any Brassey. The
be towed, stern-first, lost XXXX
awaiting the charge of embarkation. Sub-Lieut. of E. C. There Croswell, beach was a at R.N., strong 0050, who cross and found sent in her further
managed launching to evacuate boats about difficult. During the course of sea the and the the
however, the supply of boats 700 for which embarkation included some 100 wounded. Harvester
siderable as moved the embarkation to wastage La Panne.¹ of beach boats extended through overcrowding, for over one ceased. mile. which was At There 0500, difficult had the been to Harvester At control 0400, con-
Wakeful sunk
against beach with about destroyers. The destroyer Wakeful, returning from successes
In the British meantime, at 0045, there occurred the only two E-boat
when 2 650 troops on board, was 1/4 mile west of Kwint Whistle Bray
150 yards away on the starboard bow.
parallel torpedo tracks about 30 yards apart were seen approaching, buoy
Avoiding action was taken, and one torpedo missed ahead, but the other his
the Wakeful in the forward boiler room. The Wakeful broke in half and the
two portions sank within about 15 seconds, each portion remaining upright
with the bow and stern standing about 60 feet above the water.
Most of the guns' crews floated clear, 30 men and an officer remaining on
the stern portion. All the troops were asleep below, and all except one went
down with the ship. All the Wakeful's engine room department, except one
or two, were lost. The Captain, Cdr. R. L. Fisher, R.N., floated clear of the
bridge.
After about half an hour, the danlayers Nautilus and Comfort, which were
en route to La Panne, arrived and began to pick up those still swimming. The the
minesweeper Gossamer, up returning from Dunkirk harbour with 420 troops,
Nautilus picked 6 and the Comfort 16, including Cdr. Fisher. Then
arrived, lowered her boats, and picked up a further 15 survivors.
directed the Comfort to go alongside the wreck and take La Panne, off the
men Cdr. clinging Fisher to the stern. The Nautilus continued on her way to
where she was lost during the afternoon in an air attack.
Grafton
torpedoed Lydd arrived on the scene she bringing sighted
300 troops from Dunkirk harbour. of the Wakeful By the light with men an clinging to out her Aldis
It was now 0220, and the minesweeper of Aldis lamp, them. The
the Lydd bow lowered and stern her boats, portions but was ordered latter by order the could Gossamer not, to however, put be carried report,
lamp Except I Sub-Lieut. and during drop Croswell, the a depth first who day charge remained of evacuation, the at La the Panne bearing until of 1st the June, B.E.F. says at La in Panne his was
magnificent." (C.W.23187/40).
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CHAP. VI
out because of the men in the water. By the time the Lydd had picked up
10 survivors, the destroyer Grafton, loaded with about 800 troops from Bray
beach, also arrived and ordered the Lydd to circle round her. The Gossamer
went on to Dover.
In the meantime, the Comfort had reached the stern portion of the wreck of
the Wakeful, and finding that it had fallen over¹, went alongside the Grafton
to warn her of the danger of torpedoes. It was then about 0240, and the
Grafton having first sighted a small darkened vessel about 3 cables on the port
quarter, signalled it to pick up survivors. Almost at once a torpedo hit the
Grafton's port side and exploded; a second explosion followed, thought to be
a shell or grenade hit, which wrecked the Grafton's bridge killing her Captain,
Cdr. C. E. C. Robinson, R.N., and 3 others. The torpedo blew off. the Grafton's
stern, abaft the after magazine bulkhead, and broke her back, but she still
floated on an even keel. A German submarine, U.69 had fired the torpedo.
The torpedo explosion almost swamped the Comfort; she rose, and Cdr.
Fisher was washed overboard. He seized a rope's end, but with the Comfort
going full speed ahead soon had to let go. The Comfort came round in a wide
circle until within about 50 yards of the stricken Grafton, whereupon the
Grafton and Lydd, mistaking her in the darkness for an E-boat, opened a heavy
raking fire with 4-inch and Lewis guns.²
Comfort cut in half
When the firing ceased Cdr. Fisher, who had reached the bow of the Comfort,
endeavoured to get abord; but the Lydd, having circled round to finish off
the supposed E-boat, bore down at full speed and, ramming the Comfort amid-
ships (it was then about 0307), cut her in half. Some of the Comfort's crew
attempted to spring aboard the Lydd, but the Lydd, mistaking them for boarders,
opened up with rifle fire. Two men were, however, taken off the rammed vessel
and it was then discovered that she was the Comfort. Altogether, the number
saved from this most tragic occurrence, shrouded in the darkness of the night,
were only 5, of which 4 were survivors from the Wakeful. As the Grafton then
appeared able to look after herself, the Lydd set course for Ramsgate.
When the Comfort went down Cdr. Fisher again sank, but he came to the
surface and, after swimming about until 0515, was picked up by a boat lowered
from the Norwegian S.S. Hird, which was en route from Dunkirk to England
with about 3,500 troops and refugees on board.
Grafton sunk
In the meantime, at 0400, the personnel ship Malines, which was returning
empty from Dunkirk, heard S OS signals; she placed herself alongside the
torpedoed Grafton and transferred the destroyer's 800 troops. "The Master
handled his ship with extreme skill," reported the acting Captain of the Grafton,
Lieut. H. C. J. McRea, R.N.
It was now 0430, just before sunrise, and the destroyers Javelin, Icarus,
Vanquisher, Intrepid and Ivanhoe, en route from Dover to Dunkirk, sighted the
sinking Grafton. The Ivanhoe went to her assistance and embarked the
I On the 30th May the corvette Sheldrake was ordered to destroy the Wakeful's asdic
apparatus. She found the Wakeful completely capsized with her stern resting on the
bottom. As, by then, information was received that the area had been mined, the Shel-
drake, to minimise the risk, sank the wreck by gunfire and a pattern of depth charges.
2 Later the Grafton's fire was shifted to another vessel further away on the port quarter,
which was observed to blow up with a bright flash. This may well have been the E-boat.
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WEDNESDAY, 29TH MAY
CHAP. VI
Ships lost or damaged on 29th May
H.M. SHIPS SUNK
The destroyers Wakeful, Grafton and Grenade.
The armed boarding vessel King Orrry
The Special Service Vessel Crested Eagle.
The Paddle Minesweepers Waverley and Gracie Fields.¹
The Personnel Vessels Normania,1 Lorina, Fenella and Mona's Queen.
The trawlers Polly Johnson and Calvi.
The danlayers Comfort and Nautilus.
The drifter Girl Pamela².
H.M. SHIPS DAMAGED AND PUT OUT OF ACTION.
The destroyers Saladin, Greyhound, Intrepid, Montrose, Mackay, Gallant
and Jaguar.
The sloop Bideford.
The minesweeper Pangbourne (required dockyard repairs).
The personnel vessel Canterbury.
The hospital carrier Isle of Guernsey.
OTHER VESSELS
SUNK A.L.C.16, the S.S. Clan Macalister (6,900 tons), the M/B's Minikoi,
Viewfinder, Bobeli, Hanora, Sceneshifter and Queen of England.
DAMAGED AND PUT OUT OF ACTION The tug Sun V.
Destroyers of the "H," "I" and "J" Classes withdrawn
As a result of the heavy casualties and losses amongst the destroyer force,
particularly the misfortunes which befell those of the larger and more modern
types, a consultation was held between the Admiralty and the Vice-Admiral,
Dover, on 29th May, which led to a decision to withdraw the 7 destroyers of
the "H", "I" and "J" Classes from "Dynamo"3; they were the only
modern destroyers remaining with Vice-Admiral, Dover. All destroyers of
the "G" class⁴ were already out of action.
There remained available for "Dynamo" 15 destroyers : :-
Esk
Malcolm
Verity
Express
Whitehall
Vanquisher
Anthony
Winchelsea
Sabre
Keith
Worcester
Scimitar
Codrington
Windsor
Shikari
Excluding any casualties, this number of destroyers might be expected to
maintain a flow of one destroyer per hour to the coast and would lift 17,000
troops in 24 hours⁵. It is noteworthy that in spite of their unsuitability for
the work of troop carrying, the 39 destroyers so employed in Dynamo"
brought off more troops-96,000-than any other type of ship (see Table 1).
The 45 personnel vessels brought off 87,000; the 36 minesweepers 46,000;
the 39 skoots 22,000 ; and among the smaller vessels, the 51 drifters brought
off 12,000.
I Actually sank on 30th May, as a result of damage received on 29th May.
2 In collision with the Lydd off Dunkirk harbour on the night of 28th/29th May.
3 The Icarus, Impulsive, Intrepid, Ivanhoe, Harvester, Havant and Javelin.
4 The Gallant, Grafton, Grenade and Greyhound.
5 D.R. p.11, para. 37.
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CHAP. VI
Ships lost or damaged on 29th May
H.M. SHIPS SUNK
The destroyers Wakeful, Grafton and Grenade.
The armed boarding vessel King Orrry
The Special Service Vessel Crested Eagle.
The Paddle Minesweepers Waverley and Gracie Fields.¹
The Personnel Vessels Normania,1 Lorina, Fenella and Mona's Queen.
The trawlers Polly Johnson and Calvi.
The danlayers Comfort and Nautilus.
The drifter Girl Pamela².
H.M. SHIPS DAMAGED AND PUT OUT OF ACTION.
The destroyers Saladin, Greyhound, Intrepid, Montrose, Mackay, Gallant
and Jaguar.
The sloop Bideford.
The minesweeper Pangbourne (required dockyard repairs).
The personnel vessel Canterbury.
The hospital carrier Isle of Guernsey.
OTHER VESSELS
SUNK A.L.C.16, the S.S. Clan Macalister (6,900 tons), the M/B's Minikoi,
Viewfinder, Bobeli, Hanora, Sceneshifter and Queen of England.
DAMAGED AND PUT OUT OF ACTION The tug Sun V.
Destroyers of the "H," "I" and "J" Classes withdrawn
As a result of the heavy casualties and losses amongst the destroyer force,
particularly the misfortunes which befell those of the larger and more modern
types, a consultation was held between the Admiralty and the Vice-Admiral,
Dover, on 29th May, which led to a decision to withdraw the 7 destroyers of
the "H", "I" and "J" Classes from "Dynamo"3; they were the only
modern destroyers remaining with Vice-Admiral, Dover. All destroyers of
the "G" class4 were already out of action.
There remained available for "Dynamo" 15 destroyers :-
Esk
Malcolm
Verity
Express
Whitehall
Vanquisher
Anthony
Winchelsea
Sabre
Keith
Worcester
Scimitar
Codrington
Windsor
Shikari
Excluding any casualties, this number of destroyers might be expected to
maintain a flow of one destroyer per hour to the coast and would lift 17,000
troops in 24 hours⁵. It is noteworthy that in spite of their unsuitability for
the work of troop carrying, the 39 destroyers so employed in ' Dynamo "
brought off more troops-96,000-than any other type of ship (see Table 1).
The 45 personnel vessels brought off 87,000; the 36 minesweepers 46,000 ;
the 39 skoots 22,000 ; and among the smaller vessels, the 51 drifters brought
off 12,000.
I Actually sank on 30th May, as a result of damage received on 29th May.
2 In collision with the Lydd off Dunkirk harbour on the night of 28th/29th May.
3 The Icarus, Impulsive, Intrepid, Ivanhoe, Harvester, Havant and Javelin.
4 The Gallant, Grafton, Grenade and Greyhound.
5 D.R. p.11, para. 37.
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INDEX
cut off, 8; to be held, by 13; E-boat), falls, 17.
27 (attacked 32, 46, 47, 54, 88 (shoots down Heinkel), 99'
104, 126.
71n.
Caleta, Calvi, 13n, 39, 43 (sunk), 44.
Canterbury, 16, 22n, 24, 29, 39, 42-3 (damaged), 48n, 54, 114n.
Cameron, Lieut., 79.
Canvey Queen, lost, 53.
Cap d' Antifer, 102.
Carama, 60.
Caribia, 29n.
Cassidi, Cdr. R. A., 51.
Caryandra, 71n, 74.
Casualties: Embarkation, 17, 32, 36, 64, 87 (final), 115.
Cecil and Lilian Philpot, 107n.
Cayton Wyke, 34n, 107n.
Cervia, 71n.
Chamois, 72n.
Chantecler, 54.
Chasse-Marée, 62n, 73n, 102.
Chico, 13n, 60n.
Christabel II, 71n.
Civilians, crews feel strain, 29, 48; supplemented by R.N., 48, 99.
Clan Macalister, sunk 41.
Claude, 59.
Clouston, Cdr., J. C., 44, 105, 110 (drowned).
Coastal Command, XIIIn, 38, 64, 83, 88-9, 93, 99-100, 115.
Coats, Lt. Cdr. E. C., 112.
Cockburn, Lt. Cdr., 49.
Cockle Bawley boats, 73.
Codrington, 28, 54n, 55, 61, 64n, 75, 77, 97, 101, 107n, 108-9 (sent back empty), 112n.
Coggins, Mr. C., 73.
Comfort, 36, 37 (sunk).
Commandant Delage, 35n.
Communications. Difficulties and delays, 57, 60, 122 ; on beaches, 67; established
between Dunkirk and Dover, 67-8; closed down, 76-7.
Commodore, abandoned, 74.
Conidaw, 13, 60n.
Constant Nymph, 60n.
Corap, General 1.
Cordelia, 60n.
Côte d'Argent, 54n, 94, 102, 107n, 109, 112n, 114n, 118.
Coulthard, J. W., 110.
Coxyde. See Beaches.
Crested Cock, 71n.
Crested Eagle, 32n, 39, 43, 44 (beached), 46, 58 (burnt out),
Croswell, S/Lt., E. C., 36, 47 (lands at La Panne), 76n, 77.
Cyclone, 39, 42, 68-9 (damaged).
Dangerfield, Capt., 111, 119-20.
Daylight evacuation abandoned, 97-8; French Admiralty wish resumption, 105.
Decoster, F., 116.
Defender, 73n.
Dench, Mr. A. J., 73.
Denis Papin, sunk, 93.
Denny, Capt. M. M., 94.
Destroyers bombard Calais, 13; brought from W. A. and Portsmouth Commands, 20,
61, and from patrol and escort, 28, 34 not to stop to aid ships, 38; brought off most
troops 55; H, 1, J classes withdrawn, 55, and ordered back, 61; G class all out of action,
55; not sent to Dunkirk harbour, 61 ; exhaustion of crews, 64, 113; heavy losses, 94
sent back empty, 108.
Devonia, beached to form pier, 83.
Diana Mary, 117.
Diligente, 73.
Dill, General Sir John, 10, 12 (becomes C.I.G.S.).
Dinard, 64.
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THE MERCURY CRUISER
CHAIN
LOCKER
STABILITY
DRAWER
LOCKER
LOCKER UNDER
A 3" oak keel is carried well aft and scarphed to a proper oak stem backed by grown oak deadwoods,
LOCKER
which are through bolted to each other by means of copper bolts. The specific advantage of this
keel is that it enables the boat to take the ground without damage to propeller or shafting.
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The hull planking is through fastened with copper nails properly clenched (or riveted) on copper
SEAT
SALOON
GALLEY
WATERMOTA ENGINE
NEW 24-FOOTER WITH
cupped rooves (or washers), a detail which should not be overlooked when purchasing a boat.
COCKPIT
MOTOR CASE
TOILET
F ROM the yard of Kris
COMFORT
Cruisers, Ltd., of
Road, Isleworth, many Ferry
The large cockpit is made particularly comfortable by a leatherette cushion seat and padded back,
24' x 7' 6" x2" 6".
each motor cruisers are launched small
which is arranged athwart ships at the aft end, underneath which is a locker forming an extra store
go type down that the appeals estuary to the man who wants to spend some of his built little craft of are well-
year. They
for spare petrol cans, ropes, fenders, etc., thus keeping the cockpit completely free for use, should
conditions The latest are favourable. boat completed or round the coast sometimes when time week-ends is available on the and river, when but weather just likes the to
you wish to have a meal in the open air (provision having been made for accommodating the table).
The feature of the saloon is that it is very light and well ventilated by six large opening windows,
frames 10-32 h.p. and four-cylinder American elm Watermota timbers, is the with engine 24-footer mahogany shown fittings, here. cabin She sides is planked and with pitch pine on oak
together with a sliding hatch over the galley, which makes the cooking very much more pleasant.
marine Equipment Ford conversion is liberal, is preferred the cost installed rises to £425. the price is only £395, cockpit or if a trim." 24 h.p. With Kris a
CONVENIENCE
followed and as Vi-spring adequate by a settee well-laid-out berths in considering cabin the comfortable with excellent the very little head moderate cabin. Right price. forward It even is a includes properly such fitted refinements
The reverse lever, together with the throttle control, is brought up close to the helmsman, and makes
the boat very easy to handle in congested traffic or when passing through locks. As usual, a
From a practical cooking point facilities. The engine is under room, a low plenty casing of light at the from main the big cabin side entrance. lavatory, windows
K.C. Silencer is fitted, which eliminates an unpleasant noisy exhaust, thus enabling one to talk freely
of view the cockpit is just
without having to raise the voice.
the right size. It is big
enough for quite a large
day party, and, while it is
deep enough for safety at
PROTECTION
sea, one does not sit in it
so low as to lose good visi-
The engine is efficiently housed under a watertight mahogany casing. The petrol tank is fitted aft
bility. Another good point,
in such a manner that the copper vent pipe is outside and not inside the vessel, and so minimising
really have experience
showing that the designers
the risk of fire. Any overflow of petrol, when filling, cannot run into the bilges. A Junior Pyrene
Fire Extinguisher is also installed.
small-boat fore cruising, is the of
trunk hatch set in the raised
little deck. An excellent low
fore and not in the
ACCOMMODATION
ted be examined and
can boat, in fact, which
Besides the two comfortable berths in the saloon, it is possible to sleep two more persons on
and in a really critical tes-
improvised mattresses in the cockpit with every comfort, under a specially designed awning which
will emerge with credit. spirit
completely envelopes the whole of the cockpit. (An extra charge of £15 is made for the awning
and necessary equipment.)
[By kind permission of THE MOTOR BOAT.)
difficulties that there was were a bit the of morning a breeze of and the a 31st little May, popple which lee side made on
it
the
of
on
very the other difficult side during to the embark previous troops, night except the used. water on was so smooth
the that ship, it did not matter which side was
(4) It is quite clear, the from Navy the collected time at which the small I was
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were already alongside a destroyer (Worcester again I us was
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had ertain ever had on optimism) that I could take a hundred (though him the (with
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ary C.O., said "Go ahead. Take all you can."
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night I may say here that before leaving Cubitts Yacht Basin we had worked
tend to stripping her down of everything movable, masts included, that all would
STATE
lighten her and make for more room.
Roger, as previously arranged, packed the troops in down below -- and
say he did the packing to some purpose. On deck I detailed one naval rat- I'll
ing on?" to tally the troops aboard. Atv 50 I called below "How are you getting
THE
receiving the cheery reply "Oh plenty of room yet." At 75 he ad-
mitted they were getting just a bit cramped -- all equipment and arms were
being left on deck -- so I told him to let it go at that and pack them on
deck (having passed the word for every man to lie down and not move, the
same applied on deck.) By the time we had 50 on deck, I could feel her
getting distinctly tender, so took no more, Actually we had exactly I30
on board including 3 Sundowners and 5 Westerlys. (Insert note I p. )
During the whole embarkation we had quite a lot of attention from enemy
planes but derived an amazing degree of comfort from the bark of the
Worcester's A.A. gun overhead.
Casting off and backing out we again entered the Roads, where it was con-
tinuous and unmitigated hell. The troops were just splendid and of their
own initiative, detailed look-outs ahead, astern and abeam for inquisitive
planes as my attention was pretty well occupied watching the course and
passing word to Roger at the wheel. Anytime an aircraft seemed inclined
to try its hand on us, one of the look-outs would just call quitely, "Look
out for this bloke, Skipper" at the same time pointing. One bomber that
had been particularly offensive, itself came under the notice of one of
our fighters and suddenly plunged vertically, hitting the sea at some 400
m.p.h., about 50 yards astern. It was a sight never to be forgotten -- so
were many others for that matter. Incidentally, it was the one and only
time that any man on board, ever raised his voice above a conversational
tone, but as that big black bomber hit the deck they all raised an echoing
cheer. (Insert
My youngest son Pilot Officer Lightoller (lost on the very day war
broke out, in the first raid on Wilhelmshaven) flew a Blenheim and had at
different times given me a whole lot of useful information about attack,
defence and evasive tactics (at which I learned later, he was particularly
good) and I attribute in a great measure, our success in getting across
without a single casulaty to his unwitting help.
On one occasion an enemy machine came up astern at about IOO ft with the
obvious intention of raking our decks. He came down in a nice gliding
dive, but I knew that he must elevate some IO or I5 degrees before his gur
would bear (I really wanted wasn't worrying much about bombs). Calling my
son at the wheel to "Stand-by," I waited till as near as I could judge,
he was just on the point of pulling up, then "Hard-a-port." (She will tu

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IST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
MINESWEEPING CRAFT.
ALCHARIA
JEANNIE MACINTOSH
REARD
ARLEY
JOHN AND NORA
RELONZO
BOTANIC
JOHN CATTLING
RENASCENT
BROCK
LORD BARHAM
RESTRIVO
CALVI
LORD CAVAN
REWGA
CLYTHNESS
LORD COLLINGWOOD
RIG
CHICO (E.S.)
LORD GREY
SARAH HYDE
COMFORT
LORD HOOD
SARGASSO
CONIDAW
LORD INCHCAPE
SATURN
DORIENTA
LORD KEITH
SILVER DAWN
FEASIBLE
LORD MELCHETT
STARLIGHT RAYS
FIDGET
LORD RODNEY
STELLA RIGEL
FISHER BOY
LORD ST. VINCENT
STRATHELLIOTT
FYLDEA
MARE
STRIVE
GENIUS
MARETTA
SWIFT WING
GULA
NAUTILUS
TARANSAY
GULZAR
OLIVAE
THOMAS BARTLETT
INVERFORTH
OUR BAIRNS
THOMSONS
JACKETA
OVERFALLS
THREE KINGS
JACKEVE
POLLY JOHNSON
TWEENWAYS
UNICITY
A/S TRAWLERS.
ARGYLLSHIRE
KINGSTON ANDALUSITE
SPURS
BLACKBURN ROVERS
KINGSTON OLIVINE
STELLA DORADO
CAPE ARGONA
LADY PHILOMENA
THURINGIA
CAYTON WYKE
OLVINA
TOPAZE
GRIMSBY TOWN
ST. ACHILLEUS
WESTELLA
KINGSTON ALALITE
SAON
WOLVES
THAMES SPECIAL SERVICE SHIPS.
#
CRESTED EAGLE
GOLDEN EAGLE
ROYAL EAGLE
M.A/S.B's. M.T.B's. ETC.
D.C. MOTOR-BOAT
M. A/S. B. 10
M.T.B. 68
( ex "EXCELLENT")
M.T.B. 16
M.L. 100
M.A/S.B.6
M.T.B. 22
M.T.B. 102
M.A/S.B. 7
M.T.B. 67
M.T.B. 107
DOVER FLARE-BURNING DRIFTERS
BOY ROY
GOLDEN GIFT
PAXTON
EILEEN EMMA
GOLDEN SUNBEAM
SHIPMATES
FORECAST
LORD HOWARD
THE BOYS
GERVAIS RENTOUL
LORD HOWE
TORBAY II
GIRL GLADYS
MIDAS
UT PROSIM
GIRL PAMELA
NETSUKIS
YORKSHIRE LASS
YOUNG MUN
Sunk.
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all night stripping her down of everything movable, masts
included that would tend to lighten her and make for more room.
WAS
My son, as previously arranged, to pack the men in
and use every available inch of space - which I'll say he carried
out to some purpose. On deck I detailed a naval rating to tally
the troops aboard. At 50 I called below "How are you getting on?"
Getting the cheery reply, " Oh plenty of room yet". At 75 my son
admitted they were getting pretty tight for room - all equipment
and arms were being left on deck.
I now started to pack them on deck having passed word
below for every man to lie down and keep down; the same applied
on deck. By the time we had 50 on deck, I could feel her getting
distinctly tender, so took no more. Actually we had exactly 130
on board including 3 Sundowners and 5 Westerly's.
During the whole embarkation we had quite a lot of
attention from enemy planes, but derived an amazing degree of
comfort from the fact that the Wocester's A.A. guns kept up an
everlasting bark overhead.
Casting off and backing out we entered the Roads
again, there it was continuous and unmitigated hell. The troops
were just splendid and of their own initiative detailed look-outs
ahead, astern and abeam for inquisitive planes as my attention
was pretty wholly occupied watching the steering and passing
orders to Roger at the wheel. Any time an aircraft seemed inclined
to try its hand on us, one of the lookouts would just call quietly,
"Look out for this bloke skipper", at the same time pointing. One
La runna WITTON --
Owing to the engines failing we had to leave with only a few tr
WE and proceeded back to Dunkirk W here we took five more loads of
the shore which we were now able to do owing to the rising tid
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LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
MINESWEEPING CRAFT.
ALCMARIA
JEANNIE MACINTOSH
RECERD
ARLEY
JOHN AND NORA
RELONZO
BOTANIC
JOHN CATTLING
RENASCENT
BROCK
LORD BARHAM
RESTRIVO
#
CALVI
LORD CAVAN
REWGA
CLYTHNESS
LORD COLLINGWOOD
RIG
CHICO (E.S.)
LORD GREY
SARAH HYDE
/
COMFORT
LORD HOOD
SARGASSO
CONIDAW
LORD INCHCAPE
SATURN
DORIENTA
LORD KEITH
SILVER DAWN
FEASIBLE
LORD MELCHETT
STARLIGHT RAYS
FIDGET
LORD RODNEY
STELLA RIGEL
FISHER BOY
LORD ST. VINCENT
STRATHELLIOTT
FYLDEA
MARE
STRIVE
GENIUS
MARETTA
SWIFT WING
GULA
#
NAUTILUS
TARANSAY
GULZAR
OLIVAE
THOMAS BARTLETT
INVERFORTH
OUR BAIRNS
THOMSONS
JACKETA
OVERFALLS
THREE KINGS
JACKEVE
POLLY JOHNSON
TWEENWAYS
UNICITY
A/S TRAWLERS.
ARGYLLSHIRE
KINGSTON ANDALUSITE
SPURS
BLACKBURN ROVERS
KINGSTON OLIVINE
STELLA DORADO
CAPE ARGONA
LADY PHILOMENA
THURINGIA
CAYTON WYKE
OLVINA
TOPAZE
GRIMSBY TOWN
ST. ACHILLEUS
WESTELLA
KINGSTON ALALITE
SAON
WOLVES
THAMES SPECIAL SERVICE SHIPS.
CRESTED EAGLE
GOLDEN EAGLE
ROYAL EAGLE
M.A/S.B's. M.T.B's. ETC.
D.C. MOTOR-BOAT
M. A/S. B. 10
M.T.B. 68
( ex "EXCELLENT")
M.T.B. 16
M.L. 100
M. A/S. B.6
M.T.B. 22
M.T.B. 102
M.A/S. B. 7
M.T.B. 67
M.T.B. 107
DOVER FLARD-BURNING DRIFTERS
BOY ROY
GOLDEN GIFT
PAXTON
EILEEN EMMA
GOLDEN SUNBEAM
SHIPMATES
FORECAST
LORD HOWARD
THE BOYS
GERVAIS RENTOUL
LORD HOWE
TORBAY II
GIRL GLADYS
MIDAS
UT PROSIM
GIRL PAMELA
NETSUKIS
YORKSHIRE LASS
YOUNG MUN
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21st June, 1940.
DearMaia
You have perhaps seen in to-day's Press that I have written letters
to the Masters of ships engaged in the recent operations off Dunkirk
and Calais in order to express to them the Government's high
appreciation of the courage and endurance displayed.
I have written to Chief Officer E. Irvine of the "Firth Fisher"
and asked him to convey the Government's appreciation to the surviving
members of the ship's company, but I feel I cannot let the occasion pass
without writing to you to express my profound sympathy in the great loss
which you have suffered in the death of your husband, Captain J.O.Roberts
in this action.
I hope you will be able to draw comfort from the thought that he
was killed in action in the face of the enemy doing his duty to his
country and his comrades.
YOURS SINCERELY,
I
Mrs. Roberts.
of the S.V. "ROYALTY". "ETHEL
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Yours faithfully,
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Director.
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AUGUST, 1940
hill,
The Merchant Navy
ine on-Tyne. 1940.
The Bulletin of the
AWARD
COMPUNITY
and the
BRITISH SHIP ADOPTION
MERCHANT NAVY'S
76
SOCIETY
COMFORT SERVICE
Editor : H. E. HANCOCK (Journal of Commerce and Shipping Telegraph).
he Broadcast
THIS is the first issue of our Bulletin
the United States. There is hardly a single
dealing with the activities of the
item constituting our food and other
ross, M.P.,
British Ship Adoption Society and the
requirements for which we are not
Merchant Navy Comforts Service. It is
dependent upon men of the Merchant
hoped to publish the Bulletin monthly or as
Navy.
sting reading.
frequently as may be necessary, the object
being to present to the schools which have
In these days, when censorship of news
adopted merchant ships and the thousands
is so strict and it is essential that no
he Manager of
of willing helpers who assist us so gener-
information should be divulged which
ously in supplying comforts for the men of
would be of advantage to the enemy, the
the Merchant Navy, a résumé of the work
work of the Ship Adoption Society has
ding work done
which we are thus enabled to accomplish.
naturally been restricted, and it is not
Those who give so much of their time to
possible for the masters and officers of the
knitting garments or collecting comforts
ships which have been adopted by the
om Dunkirk, whi
for our seamen would feel that their work
schools to write letters so frequently as in
and kindly thought were well rewarded
the past respecting their activities or
experiences.
if they could see the many letters of
I Shipping.
appreciation which we receive from the men
The use of the wireless installation
who are so nobly carrying on the great
is prohibited except when absolutely
traditions of the sea.
necessary, in order that enemy submarines
r to each of +
We are an island people, dependent upon
or surface raiders shall be unable to gather
the sea for the greater proportion of our
information respecting any vessel's posi-
food supplies, and the raw materials of
tion. Ships are being diverted from their
industry, and, as Mr. Ronald Cross,
regular trades. In one case only one
Minister of Shipping, has said, recent
cable was received from a ship for over
events have brought home to us perhaps
six months and that was to say she had
more than ever how great is the debt we
arrived at her destination in a port in
owe to the men of the Merchant Navy.
New Zealand. One other message was
They are risking their lives daily in order
received by her owners and that was to
that the British people and armed forces
the effect that she would arrive in this
shall be fed and the supplies which are
country in 48 hours, but that the actual
necessary for our armament factories
berth and port of arrival would be advised
brought from overseas.
by the Admiralty. Another master has told.
Those of us who are associated with
us that during the whole of the time his
shipping know and realise to the full our
vessel was absent from this country only
dependence upon ships and those who man
three mails were received by the ship and
them. We see this as we go through our
each of these was from the British Ship
daily meals. Our breakfast mainly comes
Adoption Society. But for this they would
to us from overseas-bacon and eggs from
have been without news from home
Canada and elsewhere, butter from far-
throughout the whole time they were away.
away New Zealand, bread made of flour
It is hoped, however, from time to time
from grain brought from the River Plate,
to reproduce in the Bulletin some of the
tea from the Far East, and sugar from
letters we have received from our Merchant
Cuba, etc. For our clothing, wool is
Navy officers as well as interviews with
brought to us from Australia, cotton from
some of those who call at our headquarters.
4000
aiv.
and
the
tide was ebb, it being about 2½ hours after high water.
When I arrived in Dunkerque Roads there were a large
number of other vessels in the vicinity, both large and small.
There was some confusion owing to the heavy bombardment
from the shore and the activity of hostile aircraft.
Just after 11 p.m. I heard the sound of a heavy
collision close to my vessel.
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VISIT
Teles
and address, and if possible a message to
our men of the Merchant Navy, and it
Ship value Adoption to Society and
is touching to read the letters of thanks
from seamen expressing their gratitude for
Her the younger generation.
THE
Majesty has
Journal
the kindly thoughts which prompted the
every comforts, month and
The
THE country
gifts and to know that they are not
been
schools
forgotten.
and Dunkirk good work, such as
specially sent to which have These
More than ever before is the general
public recognising the valiant work which
is performed on their behalf by the men
Parcels which during the do not not not not not no
arrive
of the Merchant Navy. Amongst gifts
which contain knitted garments.
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< THE [Reprinted from the an she of
Agents are the and with an ma CO Wi
recently received was a parcel containing
three pairs of trousers, which came with
Navy's comes Comfort to Service. the mill of the Merchan
ports made with that Polish,Con
a message asking that the pockets should
not be disturbed. Inside each pocket was
purchased and
Mr. underwear Cross saw which
a shilling and a packet of cigarettes.
offices shops. of Merchant officers had
the and sent just as evidently they
QUEEN'S PARCELS
the occasion the Society every visit
have other beenforts THE is
When the Queen visited the head-
sentative of Mr.
the spoke to
Navy,aviedgetaken being organisation and organisation and
Merchant indication be of London wh
quarters of the service she expressed her
pleasure at the manner in which this
with after three weeks spent out
hospital steam tanker just
sonal touch has been infused into the work per-
of the Society. Her Majesty is also
of his a wounded leg suffered as theren
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< about The men seam the
keenly interested in the work of the British very
as aeroplanes. result The second mate was killed Nazi
ship being bombed by a result
a of this wanton attack.
by has bypport
board, have East Coast THE
with of the the
has
what outfit could Within readiness an been to look every by
MERCHANT NAVY COMFORTS SERVICE
the THE the 50,000 brary Since organisations, of the wations, it some with- of
the Society coasters Still the from
Badge for Willing Helpers
THE British Ship Adoption Society and
the
have decided, at the request of a large
Merchant Navy Comforts Service
the badges.
that he will be pleased to accept one of
number be of members, to issue a badge to
has behalf of the Merchant Navy. A design on
he has nothing but admiration for the
The Minister of Shipping has said that
worn by those who are working
been prepared which incorporates the
and officers and men of the Merchant Navy
Merchant Navy official badge. This is
reproduced on the first page of this
constantly We show in the face of the
for the courage and endurance they
Bulletin. It measures 1 1/16 in.
in one who takes such a sympathetic interest
Ministry of Shipping is presided over by
are very happy to know that enemy. the
diameter and can be worn either in the in
white metal and enamel and costs
buttonhole or as a brooch. It is made of
to Mercantile Marine; and we are glad
the welfare of the men of the
shilling, manufacture. a little less than the cost one of
include in this Bulletin a short very
The Minister of Shipping has
of Mr. Cross's visit to the Merchant account Navy
tions connection with the Defence Regula-
sidered in our proposal to issue this badge con-
Telegraph. Journal of Commerce and Shipping
Comforts Service, reprinted from The
which provide, inter alia, that
person shall supply to or make for no
From our Postbag:-
be so nearly resembling any such any
badge a Government Department or
by unauthorised person any badge authorised any
Please find 2s. 6d. from a
The Times copyright photograph
Navy Comforts."
who wishes she could do more poor for woman the
informed us that the adoption of has
calculated to deceive,' and he as to
We have collected 14d. in farthings for
this design would not lead to infringement the of
cigarettes our men. Can you purchase tobacco and
regulation. Mr. Cross has indicated
If at a cheaper rate than
SO I will send you a cheque. we can a
left The is Queen Admiral visits Sir Edward the Merchant Navy Comforts on the [" right Service Mr. Edmund
girls' school.
On
the
is
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tide was When ebb, other vesseis it inkerque icinity, owing to the
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TELEPHONE
GENERAL MANAGERS OFFICE,
WATERLOO
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5100
WATERLOO STATION, S.E.I.
12th August, 1940.
208
Sir,
With reference to your letter of the 7th August,
I note that it is the wish of the Ministry that there should
be assembled all information regarding the part played by the
Merchant Navy in the evacuation of the B.E.F. from Dunkirk,
and so far as this Company is concerned, I shall be willing
to assist to the full in the provision of the necessary
material.
I find, however, that reports from the Masters of
the Southern Railway vessels engaged in the evacuation were
submitted to the Flag Officer Commanding Dover, through the
P.S. T. 0., and possibly in the circumstances there will be
no need to take further steps.
The matter has already been mentioned to Captain
Smith of the Ministry, but perhaps you will let me know if
I. can do anything more.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
E.7. E.7.Missenden Line
The Director of Sea Transport,
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square,
London, W.1.
Amaria TTO платта TTO TTO TM TATUO am TO Ra *seued 'unn
Purser the .D.McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to
The Chief Steward E.4.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F. Brown and
wounded, there being no Doctor on board.
All the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores
of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to
the rescued.

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DAVID MACBRAYNE, Ltd.
44 ROBERTSON STREET
WP/JWA.
GLASGOW,
T.M.6213/40/S.T.A.6.
Your
Ref:
14ᵗʰ 14 August, 1940.
209
Gentlemen,
I have to thank you for your letter WP/JWA of
the 12th August, 1940, and to inform you that the
Department sees no objection to reports being obtained
from the Masters of your two vessels which took part
in the Dunkirk operations as the Masters and crews of
His Majesty's Transports are not subject to Kings
Regulations. The Department will accordingly await
these reports with interest.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
(Sgd.) B. E. BELLAMY.
C>
Director of Sea Transport.
David Macbrayne, Ltd.,
44, Robertson Street,
GLASGOW, C.2.
Gun, by permission 01 the onler Engineer, with ellect on enemy
planes.
The Chief Steward E.u.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F. Brown and
Purser D.D.McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to
the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
ALL the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores
of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to
the rescued.

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TELEPHONE: CENTRAL
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DAVID MACBRAYNE, Ltd.
12th August, 1940.
REFERENCE
44 ROBERTSON STREET,
To
Director of Sea Transport,
GLASGOW, C.2.
WP/JWA.
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
RECEIVED
Berkeley Square,
LONDON, W.1.
Your Ref: T.M.6213/40/S.T.A.6.
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210
Dear Sir,
in
Your letter of the 7th August has been received, and we
have read with interest that it is proposed to assemble to the
fullest all possible information regarding the part played by
the Merchant Navy in the evacuation of the B.E.F. from Dunkirk.
Having regard to the purpose we are naturally gratified to
be able to have recorded the fact that two of this Company's
vessels were included in this wonderful display of seamanship.
However, our attention has been drawn to the fact that there is
some reference in the King's Regulations that private records are
not to be kept or given during the period of hostilities. Being
apprehensive on this matter we should be glad of your guidance
that in fulfilling your request we are not transgressing any such
regulation - if such regulation is still in existence.
On hearing from you that we are free to allow such records
to be taken and produced, we shall arrange forthwith with the
masters of the two vessels concerned. Naturally we have every
desire that the exploits of our two vessels should be included
The
with those of others.
Yours faithfully
DAVID MACHRAYNE Asherch LIMITED,
General Manager.
the
Gun, by permission OI une onier Engineer, Will CII eirect on enemy
planes.
The Chief Steward Onions, 2nd Steward J.F.Brown and
Purser D.Momahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to
the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
ALL the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores
of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to
the rescued.

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BOBEUIRO
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THE
SUPERINTENDENT
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& NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
1.6213/40/STA6.
PARKESTON QUAY
form,
14th August 1940.
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1940.
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Sir,
211
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DISN'T
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I have to acknowledge the receipt of
your letter M1/4474/17 of the 13th instant
to
and to say that at the moment only
information regarding the ships which took
part in the Dunkirk evacuation is being
collected. If at a later date it is
decided to collect information about the
following operations, the Department will
7th instant addressed to
be pleased to communicate with you again.
oodford Green has been
The report from the Master of the
"PRAGUE" is awaited with interest.
the Master of the "PRAGUE"
I am, Sir,
P was engaged on the
me she was beached at Deal,
Your obedient Servant,
,and will forward this
fers to the "PRAGUE" and
the
(Sgd.) B. E. BELLAMY,
nkrik but others of this
nkirk, St. Valerie, Havre,
m these places: I should
DIRECTOR OF SEA TRANSPORT.
e Masters' reports on
The Marine The Supervintendent,
London and North Eastern Railway,
Liverpool Street Station,
lly,
E.C. 2.
if am
MARINE SUPERINTENDENT:
to Prote
un, by permission OI the onier Engineer, WI on ellect on enemy
planes.
The Chief Steward E.4.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F.Brown and
Purser D.D.McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to
the wounded, there being no Doctor on board.
All the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores
of our Catering Department were used to give Medical Comfort to
the rescued.

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PTAIN R. DAVIS
Letters to be addressed
INE SUPERINTENDENT
THE MARINE SUPERINTENDENT
TELEPHONE
TEMPORARY ADDRESS:-
ARWICH 30. EXT
LIVERPOOL LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS
NAT
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STERN PARKESTON QUAY STATION
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BISHOPSGA
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No:
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REFERENCE
STATE
EXT. 2292
HARWICH
M1/4474/17
13th August 1940.
212
T.M. 6213/40/S. T.A.6
8.7171
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The Director of Sea Transport
RECEIVED
Ministry of Shipping,
18
Berkeley Sgu re House,
Berkeley Square.
London ". 1.
Dear Sir,
Your letter of the 7th instant addressed to
this Company at 26, Glengall Road, Woodford Green has been
passed to me for reply.
I am obtaining from the Master of the "PRAGUE"
evacuation report from Dunkirk up to the time she was beached at Deal,
a cover ing the period his ship was engaged on the
after being bombed by enemy aircraft, and will forward this
to you in due course.
Your letter only refers to the "PRAGUE" and
the evacuation of the B.E.F. from Dunkrik but others of this
Company's vessels were engaged at Dunkirk, St. Valerie, Havre,
Cherbourg etc. in the evacuation from these places: I should
be glad to know if you would like the Masters' reports on
these evacuations also.
Yours faithfully,
Roam
MARINE SUPERINTENDENT:
un, by permission 01 une oner Engineer, with ellect on enemy
planes.
The Chief Steward Onions, 2nd Steward J.F. Brown and
Purser D.D. .Momahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to
the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
All the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores
of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to
the rescued.

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SUTON
TELEPHONE: LEITH 37088-9
ONDON
TELEGRAMS: "TRANSHIP. EDINBURGH"
annual
Scottish Co-operative WHOLESALE Society LTD.
213
HB/MS
COASTAL SHIPPING DEPARTMENT.
6 JOHN'S PLACE.
LEITH, 13th August 19⁴⁰.
The Director of Sea Transport,
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square,
LONDON, W.I.
REGISTRY 8
Dear Sir,
Your Reference T.M.6213/40/STA.6.
With reference to yours as above , dated 7th August, in
relation to service given by the Merchant Navy during the
evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk.
We wish to advise you that we have made contact with the
Master of our ship and that we hope to be in the position very
shortly of sending you on the type of information which you
require. You will no doubt note accordingly.
Yours faithfully,
Transport Manager.
un, by permission 01 the oniel Engineer, with ellect on enemy
planes.
The Chief Steward E Onions, 2nd Steward J.F. Brown and
Purser D.D.Momahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to
the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
All the medical Supplies and other consumable stores
of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to
the rescued.

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CONSTANTINE LINE
TELEGRAMS:
CONSTANT MIDDLESBROUGH
UNE & S
TELEPHONE 3445
.6213/40/S.T.A.6
YORK HOUSE,
MIDDLESBROUGH.
11th August, 1940.
8th August, 1940.
214
Ref.
Sir,
zz
215
I have to acknowledge the receipt of
16
your letter B/23 of the 8th instant and to
thank you for the copy of the report of the
Master of the S.S. "LEVENWOOD" regarding the
DUNKIRK.
part his vessel took in the Dunkirk ipt of your letter of
the 7th h copy of a letter we
operations. S.S. 'LEVENWOOD"
in the evacuation of
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant, in letter the number he was
able to the beach n conversation he states
1t was mostly British soldiers, the
He lso mentioned states in that his he letter is
'VENWOOD's" twelve pounder
3
Director of Sea Transport. and dunes.
We had a very rough time
W.W. Constantine, Esq., with us that the letter
Joseph Constantine Steamship Line Ltd., lone in a very modest way.
York House,
MIDDLESBROUGH. 1", we manage this vessel
g Co. Ltd., to whom we
er in order that they may
reply direct to you.
Yours faithfully,
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
Plane alboundays
JOSEPH CONSTANTINE STEAMSHIP LINE LTD.
ll
Come antime
DIRECTOR
his Danis
10/8
(W.W. CONSTANTINE)
ENCLOSURE
Gun, by permission 01 the Chiel Engineer, with ellect on enemy
planes.
The Chief Steward Onions, 2nd Steward J.F.Brown and
Purser D.D.McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to
the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
All the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores
of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to
the rescued.

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CONSTANTINE LINE
TELEGRAMS:
JOSEPH CONSTANTINGTEAMSCO L!! LINE LTD
CONSTANT MIDDLESBROUGH
TELEPHONE 3445
LONDON OFFICE.
YORK HOUSE,
JOSEPH CONSTANTINE & SONS,(LONDON) LTD.
BALTIC EXCHANGE BUILDINGS,
19-21, BURY STREET,
MIDDLESBROUGH.
LONDON, E.C.3.
CANADIAN OFFICE,
B/23
JOSEPH CONSTANTINE STEAMSHIP LINE LTD.
309, BOARD OF TRADE BUILDING,
MONTREAL,P.O.
8th August, 1940.
Ref. No. T.M. 6213/40/S.T.A.6.
RECEIVED
215
The Director of Sea Transport,
10
AUG 1940
Ministry of Shipping,
16
LONDON, W.1.
Dear Sir,
S.S. "LEVENWOOD" AT DUNKIRK.
We have to acknowledge receipt of your letter of
the 7th instant and enclose herewith copy of a letter we
have received from the Master of our S.S. "LEVENWOOD"
concerning the part his vessel took in the evacuation of
troops from Dunkirk.
He does not mention in the letter the number he was
able to rescue from the beach but in conversation he states
that it was approximately 100, mostly British soldiers, the
remainder French. Captain Young also states that he is
quite satisfied that the aeroplane mentioned in his letter
was definitely shot down by the "IEVENWOOD's" twelve pounder
gun, and crashed in flames on the sand dunes.
We know the Master and Crew had a very rough time
at Dunkirk and think you will agree with us that the letter
expresses the good work which was done in a very modest way.
With regard to the "CORINIA", we manage this vessel
on behalf of the North West Shipping Co. Ltd., to whom we
have forwarded a copy of your letter in order that they may
reply direct to you.
Yours faithfully,
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
Plane alboundays
JOSEPH CONSTANTINE STEAMSHIP LINE LTD.
ll
W.W.Comeantine Come antime
DIRECTOR
his Danis
10/8
(W.W. CONSTANTINE)
ENCLOSURE
un, planes. by permission OI the onier Engineer, with ellect on enemy
The Chief Steward .4.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F.Brown and
Purser D.D. McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to
the wounded, there being no Doctor on board.
ALL the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores
of our Catering Department were used to give Medical Comfort to
the rescued.

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COPY.
24a
BASSO & Co.
Boucrase
Automation
"LEVENWOOD",
HIGH STREET GARAGE
Merchants,
DOVER.
WEYMOUTH.
& Contractors,
1.6.40.
216
Telephone )
Adminatis
Messrs. J. Constantine S.S. Line Ltd.
Salvage
Committee
Dear Sirs,
Since being requisitioned I have been unable to
get in touch with you to inform you of the position of the
ship.
MEDIALS
I am loaded with military stores but owing to
NAMING recent events have been unable to get them discharged.
CLSO SUPERIES)
I was ordered to Dunkirk to take part in the
evacuation of the troops.
VALLAGE
In doing so I was ordered by the Naval authorities
to run my ship on the beach, this I did and as there was a
lack of small craft and a shortage of time I launched my
lifeboats and with the help of all the crew embarked as many
soldiers as possible.
I continued as long as possible although the
soveme increasing surf was making it very difficult to get the
lifeboat back to the ship again. As the tide was turning,
I was having difficulty in holding my ship in position, but
seeing the soldiers standing waist deep in the water, I
encouraged my men to make one last trip to the beach. This
they did, but unfortunately coming out through the surf the
AND boat was swamped. I managed to save all the men and also
the boat, the boat gear was lost.
weart
IND
I got the ship off the beach safely and have
landed the troops in a home port.
15 among
The crew worked splendidly, at times swimming to the
boats with the soldiers.
STOCK or
SEVERIORA
NOPES
During the whole day we were heavily bombed, some
CANT XM falling close to the ship. In one raid there were over
forty enemy planes over us bombing and machine-gunning, but
I am very pleased to report that we brought one enemy aeroplane
TAX
down with our 12 pounder gun and that we were helpful in driving
off raiders with our Bren and Lewis guns.
All the crew are uninjured.
received.
I am awaiting further orders from the D.S.T.O.
Yours faithfully,
Sgd. W.O. Young, Master.
P.S. One of the lifeboats was slightly damaged and I have effected
temporary repairs by patching the side of the boat.
un, by permission 01 une onier Engineer, with ellect on enemy
planes.
The Chief Steward E Onions, 2nd Steward J.F. Brown and
Purser D.D.McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to
the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
ALL the medical Supplies and other consumable stores
of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to
the rescued.

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Agents & Contractors,
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Your Ref.:
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you
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Dear Sir,
AND
METAL MERCHANTS
With reference to your letter T.M.621/40/S.T.A.6
-
of the 7th instant, I am sorry to say that the "KITTY"
MARINE AND
LAND MOTORS,
left Weymouth with the intention of taking part in the
DYNAMOS, &c.
-
evacuation of the B.E.F. from Dunkirk, but she did not
HAULAGE
CONTRACTORS
reach that destimation in time, which was very unfortumate,
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therefore, there is nothing to report.
MACHINERY OF
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Berkeley Square House,
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London, W.1.
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DELIVERY
Lloyds Bank, Weymouth
All Goods offered subject to being unsold at time of your acceptance being received.
ALL the Engineers aid excellent work at
and we understand the 4th Engineer (A.M. Rivett) manned a Bren
Gun, by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on enemy
planes.
The Chief Steward E.4.Onions, 2nd Steward Brown and
Purser D.D.McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to
the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
ALL the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores
of our Catering Department were used to give Medical Comfort to
the rescued.

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-EPHONE anshallamy Hook 168 (3 LINES)
II
6213/40/ S.T.A.6.
10th August,1940.
HALL,
2000
DEPARTMENT
CAYZER.
THERWICK,
CAYZER,
CAVIER,
218
BASINGSTOKE, HANTS.
THE
Sir,
J. have to acknowledge the receipt
8th August. 1940.
letter FB/NT of the 8th August
E
of your to thank you for the most interesting "CLAN
219
and report by the Master of the S.S.
MACALISTER" regarding the Dunkirk
operations.
ter of
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
copy of
the Master
(Sgd.) B. E. BELLAMY.
General Manager, Director of Sea Yours Transport.
The & co., Ltd.,
LTD.
Basingstoke, Hants.
She ford mager
Encl.
All the Engineers aia excellent work at uneil
Gun, planes. by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on a Bren enemy
and we understand the 4th Engineer (A.M. Rivett) manned
Purser the D.D.McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to
The Chief Steward 5.4.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F.Brown and
wounded, there being no Doctor on board.
All the medical Supplies and other consumable stores
of our Catering Department were used to give Medical Comfort to
the rescued.

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YZER, IRVINE & Co, LTD.
TELEPHONE Hook 168 (3 LINES)
MANAGERS OF
THE CLAN LINE STEAMERS LTD.
LONDON. GLASGOW & LIVERPOOL.
TYLNEY HALL,
TELEGRAMS:
"CAYZER, Hook, HANTS"
FB/NT.
ROTHERWICK,
OUR REFOE
"CAYZER, GLASGOW"
"CAYZER, LIVERPOOL"
BASINGSTOKE, HANTS.
T.M.6213/40/S.T.A.6
8th August. 1940.
W.G. Hynard, Esq.,
Director of Sea Transport,
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House.
219
LONDON. W.1.
Dear Sir,
We are in receipt of your letter of
yesterday and now have pleasure in enclosing copy of
letter and report received by the writer from the Master
of "CLAN MACALISTER".
Yours faithfully,
per pro CAYZER
Encl.
All the Engineers aid excellent work at their
and we understand the 4th Engineer (A.M. Rivett) manned a Bren
Gun, planes. by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on enemy
The Chief Steward E.u.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F.Brown and
Purser D.D.McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to
the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
ALL the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores
of our Catering Department were used to give Medical Comfort to
the rescued.

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anive
17 Derby Street,
COPY
Trinity,
Edinburgh. 6.
3rd June, 1940.
F. Bedford Esq.
220
Tylney Hall,
Rotherwick,
Basingstoke, HANTS.
Dear Sir,
S.S. "CLAN MACALISTER".
As instructed by Captain T.W. Young, Marine Super-
I beg to enclose my Report upon the circumstances you
intendent, leading up to the loss of the above vessel which I hope
will find in order.
Regretting very much the loss of such a fine
ship with so many lives and trusting that this Report will not
reflect unfavourably upon any of her crew.
I am, dear Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
in
(sgd) R.W. Mackie,
Master.
S
Encl.l.
ALL the Engineers aia excellent work at peede
and we understanu the 4th Engineer (A.M.Rivett) manned a Bren
Gun, by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on enemy
planes.
The Chief Steward E.u.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F. Brown and
Purser D.D.Memahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to
the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
ALL the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores
of our Catering Department were used to give Medical Comfort to
the rescued.

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COPY
221
REPORT OF LOSS OF S.S. "CLAN MACALISTER" BY ENEMY
ACTION ON 29th MAY 1940 AT EAST DUNKIRK ROADS.
Dosa
I beg to report that this vessel arrived at Southampton
about 8.30 a.m. on the 27th May 1940. Loading of Army Landing
Craft (A.L.C.) commencedat 1 p.m., and finished at 6 p.m. after
there had been loaded:-
2 Boats on No. 2 Shelter Deck Hatches.
2
"
"
Upper Deck Hatches.
1
11
=
Port Side, Upper Deck.
1
"
"
Starboard Side, Upper Deck.
2
"
"
After Deck at No.4 Hatch
also a quantity of Petrol and Lubricating Oil for the said Craft
which was stowed abreast of the fore rigging on both sides.
During the course of the day rough accommodation was
rigged up by shore labour for the 45 Naval ratings with their small
arms, ammunition and stores in No.5 Shelter Deck and accommodation
was found in the officers' quarters for Captain Cassidie, R.N., and
2 Lieutenants, R.N.V.R., who were in charge of the A.L.C.
At 3 p.m. I was called to the Naval Control Office and
given a route to the Downs where I vas to close the Examination
Vessel for further orders. We left Southampton at 6.30 p.m., and
arrived at the Examination Vessel in the Downs about 8.30 a.m. on
28th May and asked for orders. The Examination Officer said he
would go inshore and signal for orders for us. About midnight
a/
All the Engineers aia excellent work at uneil
and we understanu the 4th Engineer (A.M.Rivett) manned a Bren
Gun, by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on enemy
planes.
The Chief Steward E.u.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F. Brown and
Purser D.D.McMahon we understand did heroic work in tending to
the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
ALL the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores
of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to
the rescued.

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a Naval Officer came off with orders for Captain Cassidie and my-
self from the Admiralty. I was to proceed at once as near Dun-
OF
kirk as possible, there discharge the A.L.C., and their crews, and
then it was suggested that I might make a rendezvous with Captain
CANADA
Cassidie where the boats, if damaged, could come and be repaired.
These were verbal orders. I was given a route through the
Downs to Dunkirk also the position of some dangrous wrecks. I
did not like proceeding in the dark through the Downs among those
wrecks and so many ships at anchor without lights, and I told
Captain Cassidie that I should have had a pilot. The Naval Officer
had departed by this time. I laid down on the Chart all the
route and the wrecks and I told Captain Cassidie again that I did
not like the job in the dark. He then said "If you don't like to
go, Captain, give me a course to steer and put the boats in the
water and I'll take them across". I felt that was a challenge to
our ability, so started to heave up right away and was underweigh
by l.a.m. on the 29th. I picked our way through the Downs,
narrowly missing one of the wrecks to the westward of the Goodwin
Sands. At 3.30 a.m. we heard an S.O.S. -"Unknown steamer tor-
pedoed at Kaempfe Bouy" and, as our route was to pass south of
that buoy, I wanted to avoid the area and asked permission from a
Patrol Vessel to steer direct for Dunkirk across a "Forbidden to
Anchor" area, but he said "No". I spoke to Captain Cassidie and
he/
All the Engineers dia excellent work at
and we understand the 4th Engineer (A.M. Rivett) manned a Bren
Gun, by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on enemy
planes.
The Chief Steward E.u.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F.Brown and
Purser D.D. McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to
the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
ALL the medical Supplies and other consumable stores
of our Catering Department were used to give Medical Comfort to
the rescued.

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he said "you can take me as close as you can, Captain, discharge
It
my Craft and then go back home". At 4 a.m. the Naval ratings
DEPARTMENT
nerty
started filling up their Craft with Petrol and Stores and getting
LISBO
everything ready. We followed the track to Dunkirk East Roads
and arrived at 9 a.m., and anchored about 5 cables west of No.6
Buoy in 7 fathoms and started to dicharge the Craft. A Destroyer
came close and the Commander shouted "I want you about 2 miles
further east, Captain, and you can drop the boats while under
weigh". When I told this to Captain Cassidie, he said "No, No,
carry on. I'll run the boats there quicker. I have told him so."
We finished unloading the Fore Deck and, while the men were strip-
ping No.2 Hatch beams off, we started on the After-Deck. We
had just lifted our first craft into the air when Destroyer D.54
dashed past at full speed and set up so much wash as to cause the
shipmto roll so heavily that the men lost control of the guys and
the craft swung violently from side to side with the crew on board.
The 2nd Officer then loweredthe craft down a little to try to get
control of it but it damaged itself and the other one on deck, SO
they became unfit for service. Captain Cassidie left in the 3rd
boat and his 2 Lieutenants in the 4th and 5th boats. That was the
last I saw of them. We discharged the six sound draft, then asked
a Destroyer which was closer inshore embarking troops if he had any
fresh orders for me. He replied Carry out your original orders".
As/s/
All the Engineers aia excellent work at Their
and we understand the 4th Engineer Rivett) manned a Bren
Gun, by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on enemy
planes.
The Chief Steward Onions, 2nd Steward Brown and
Purser D.D.Memahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to
the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
ALL the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores
of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to
the rescued.

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As I had no definite orders I asked if I could assist them by taking
VITTS Bne
any more troops back, some having already come on board uninvited.
(By the time the 3rd boat was in the water the 1st boat was back
your
with troops from the beach.)
Then a signal was passed which we understood to be that
Destroyer D.16 would put his troops on our ship, then return for
more, and I could sail thereafter. D.16 stopped ahead of us and
then we received a signal to cancel previous orders and await
further orders. D.16 then dashed off for home. I then shifted
my anchorage a little further east, then I was told to stop, so
dropped anchor just south of No.6 buoy, leaving a channel between
our ship and the buoy.
About 3.45 p.m. an air raid was made over the ship and
when it had passed we found our vessel on fire aft in No.5 hold,
on deck and on the Gun Platform. No.5 Hatch beams had been cut
and twisted. The combings burst out and the hatches all dropped
below and were on fire. On the Port side there was a large hole
in the deck, the plates being pushed downwards at the after end of
the hatch abreast of the Tonnage opening, also another large hole
in the wooden sheathed deck further aft and the Crews quarters
were a mess of twisted beams and wreckage. On the Starboard side
of the deck about the same distance aft, there was another hole
where a bomb had penetrated the deck and burst, as the hatch comb-
ings/
ALL the Engineers aid excellent work at uneri
and we understanu the 4th Engineer Rivett) manned a Bren
Gun, by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on enemy
planes.
The Chief Steward E.w.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F.Brown and
Purser D.D.McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to
the wounded, there being no Doctor on board.
ALL the medical Supplies and other consumable stores
of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to
the rescued.

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The
combings on that side were full of holes and most of the dead
didi
were lying on that side as far as I could see. When we were
seen to be on fire H.M.S. "Malcolm" came alongside and started
taking the soldiers off and some of the crew that were injured.
grom
Two lines of hose were passed onboard and started playing into
No.5 Hold, but could not reach the Gun Platform which was alight.
The ship's hose was brought into use, but as the Deck Service
Pipe had been broken and holed in places, we did not get much
pressure. While this was going on a Party were dumping the
Petrol out of the two damaged A.L.C. also the ammunition from
around the Gun Platform. (The High Angled Gun Breech Block was
seen to be wrenched off.) While the wounded and troops were
being transferred to H.M.S. "Malcolm" some of the native crew
had got onboard and the Commander intended to put them back on the
ship, but the Aeroplanes were coming at us again so she cast off,
her Commander giving me a new course to steer. We continued with
the hose aft, but the fire soon gained on us, and, as we had to
take cover again while the raid was on, it soon got a good hold.
Rifle ammunition was also popping off every few minutes, SO it
became too dangerous togo near. When we found the Engines and
shafting were alright and that the steering gear seemed to work I
decided to try to put to sea. We had no sooner started to heave
away/
All the Engineers aia excellent work at wiell
and we understand the 4th Engineer (A.M. Rivett) manned a Bren
Gun, by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on enemy
planes.
The Chief Steward .Onions, 2nd Steward J.F. Brown and
Purser D.D. McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to
the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
All the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores
of our Catering Department were used to give Medical Comfort to
the rescued.

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sonth of
away, when the Areoplanes came on us again and dropped bombs, one
of which just missed the fore end of the bridge on the Port side,
own
stopped our Gyro Compass and shook the ship from stem to stern.
&
on
The Chief Officer had left the windlass running and took oover
one
under the Forecastle Head. Whenthe Raiders had pa ssed, we
tried our Telemotor but found that it was broken, so we stopped
the windlass. I called the Engineers up and told them our
position. It was hopeless to get aft to see if the Steam gear
was intact for no one could stay aft and steer owing to the
fire and there was the danger that our spare ammunition in the
Tonnage opening would explode at any moment. Just as I
suggested going aft (but was stopped by my Chief Officer) the
first of the big shells went off.
As it then seemed to me that we could not get to sea
and steer through the Sandbanks and that we seemed to be a ship
marked for destruction by the enemy who were dive bombing at us
frequently, we signalled a Destroyer which was embarking troops
inshore from us that we wanted assistance. He did not answer
but H.M.S, "Pangbourne" a Mine Sweeper, which was entering the
Roads came alongside and, when I told the Commander that the
not
Telemotor was broken and that I could/get out clear, he agreed
to take us on board. He pressed me to say that I wanted to
abandon the vessel but I would notuse that word, SO the Commander
said/
All the Engineers aia excellent work at unein
and we understand the 4th Engineer (A.M.Rivett) manned a Bren
Gun, by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on enemy
planes.
The Chief Steward E.4.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F.Brown and
Purser D.D.McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to
the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
All the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores
of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to
the rescued.

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said "Well, temporarily abandoned".
shy
Total
In the interests of the human beings left onboard, I
consented to this. The Chief and Fifth Engineers went below and
and
drew the fires as much as possible. The natives would not go
down below a second time. We mustered the natives and found
OF
only 23 onboard, 8 of whom belonged to the Saloon, 8 were Engine
Room men and 7 were deck men, and there were also 12 European
Members of the crew.
When we left the vessel she was burning fiercely aft.
H.M.S. "Pangbourne" then proceeded closer inshore and embarked
some troops, being subjected to several air raids in which a good
many lives were lost and the ship herself holed, so she went out
of action and proceeded homewards.
On the way we fell in with an Admiralty Trawler, the
"Gracie Fields" with troops onboard. She had been bombed and
wished to be towed. We towed her for several hours but as they
found she was sinking they took off the crew and abandoned her.
We reached Dover about 10 a.m., on 30th May, narrowly escaping from
a Magnetic Mine off the South Goodwin Lightship.
17 Derby Street
Edinburgh. 3rd June, 1940.
(sgd)R.W.Mackie,
Master.
ALL the Engineers aid excellent work au
and we understanu the 4th Engineer (A.M. Rivett) manned a Bren
Gun, by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on enemy
planes.
The Chief Steward E.u.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F.Brown and
Purser D.D. McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to
the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
ALL the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores
of our Catering Department were used to give Medical Comfort to
the rescued.

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9th August, 1940.
18
,13/40/
TELEPHONE 1653 CENTRAL.
S.T.A.6.
TELEGRAMS "ST TUDNO", LIVERPOOL.
229
40, Chapel Street
Gentlemen, of your ust I have letter to acknowledge the the the the receipt the
8th Liverpod. August, 1940.
8th THE of
230
the
of
operations.
We I Your am, Gentient Servent,
E.F. from Dunkirk.
letter of the 7th
instant,
and
in (Sgd.) B. E. Bellaray.
[uest we enclose
copies
of
the
of
Sea
Transport.
Director
Master and Officers
our
for
(Troop
Transport,
ch took an active
The Liverpoof & Morth Ltd., irk. We also
40, to th June last.
LIVERPOOL,
add or these reports were
to the Principal Sea Transport Officerat Dover
-- nis request in a letter dated 5th June last.
We shall be pleased to furnish any additional
information that may be considered necessary.
The Liverpool & North Wales
Yours faithfully,
Steamship Company Limited.
T.E.Shew
Secretary.
All the Engineers aia excellent work au with
and we understand the 4th Engineer (A.M. Rivett) manned a Bren
Gun, by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on enemy
planes.
The Chief Steward E.4.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F. Brown and
Purser D.D.Mcmahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to
the wounded, there being no Doctor on board.
ALL the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores
of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to
the rescued.

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THE NORTH LIVERPOOL WALESAND
TELEPHONE 1653 CENTRAL.
TELEGRAMS "ST TUDNO", LIVERPOOL.
STEAMSHIP Co LIMITED
T.S. ST TUDNO.
T.S. SI SEIRIOL.
40, Chapel Street.
M. V. BI SILIO.
T.G. BREW, SECRETARY.
For
Liverpool,3.
TGB/CP.
8th August, 1940.
Your Ref.T.M.6213/40/S.T.A.6.
The Director of Sea Transport,
Ministry of Shipping,
230
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square,
London. W.1.
Dear Sir,
Evacuation of B.E.F. from Dunkirk.
We acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 7th
instant, and in accordance with your request we enclose
copies of the Reports received from the Master and Officers
of our "St. Seiriol" (Troop Transport) which took an active
part in the evacuation of Troops from Dunkirk. We also
enclose copy of our letter to you of the 7th June last.
We would add that copies of these reports were
furnished to the Principal Sea Transport Officerat Dover
at his request in a letter dated 5th June last.
We shall be pleased to furnish any additional
information that may be considered necessary.
Yours faithfully,
The Liverpool & North Wales
Steamship Company Limited.
T.E.Shew
Secretary.
All the Engineers aid excellent work au
and we understanu the 4th Engineer (A.M.Rivett) manned a Bren
Gun, by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on enemy
planes.
The Chief Steward E.u.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F. Brown and
Purser D.D.McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to
the wounded, there being no Doctor on board.
All the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores
of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to
the rescued.

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SHIP
COPY
18a
The Liverpool and North Wales Steamship Company Ltd.
40, Chapel Street,
Liverpool.1940.
7th June, 1940.
The Director of Sea Transport,
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley puare House,
Berkeley Suare,
London.W.1.
231
Dear Sir,
H.M.P.S."St.Selriol"
We have now had an opportunity of interviewing the
Master (R.D.Dobb) and various members of the Crew of our
steamer "St. Seiriol" on their exploits on the nights of 27th
May and 29th May when the vessel was ordered to proceed to
Dunkirk to assist in the evacuation of the B.E.F. from that
Port and we consider it our duty to the master and Crew to
bring to the notice of the competent authority the exceptional
courage, endurance and devotion to duty shown by the Master and
Crew on these two occasions.
We would respectfully araw your attention to the
coolness and seamanship displayed by the Master on the night of
the 20th May, under heavy Gunfire and Bombing by enemy aircraft,
when he succeeded in taking his vessel to the Mole and was then
ordered by S.T.O. to go to the beaches and try and get troops
aboard by use of ships lifeboats, which he aid. He was then
ordered to return to the Mole about midnight and embarked nearly
600 Troops.
On the night of 29th may he took his vessel well in shore
and put the remaining lifeboat out to go to the beach, and also
was successful in picking men from the water who were survivors
from other ships which were sunk by enemy action and then brought
his ship safely to Port with a complement of B.E.F.men despite
intense air bombing.
We have no doubt Lieut McEwen R.N. who was on duty on
board "St. Seirioi" on the 29th May will confirm this, and Captain
Dobb wishes to place on record his appreciation of the gailant
work and assistance he received from Lieyt McEwen R.N.
No praise is too high for the gallantry of Captain Dobb
in the opinion of my Directors.
We would also draw your attention to the good work
undertaken and carried through by Chief Officer .McNamee who,
in charge of a ship's lifeboat with two other member of the crew,
helped a considerable number of B.E.F.men to get off the beaches,
and also 2nd Officer B.Jones who under similar conditions was in
work. charge of another of the ship's lifeboats and did similar good
All the Engineers aid excellent work at their posts
and we understanu the 4th Engineer Rivett) manned a Bren
Gun, by permission of the Chief Engineer, with effect on enemy
planes.
The Chief Steward Unions, 2nd Steward J.F.Brown and
Purser D.D.McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to
the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
All the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores
of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to
the rescued.

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Dynam. 209 BIWO/ 233
c/o The Standard Bank of South Africa, 1462
9 Northumberland Avenue,
S.W.1.
7th June 1940.
Sir,
ACTIVITY OF EX DUTCH COASTER "ZEUS" UNDER OPERATION "DYNAMO"
I have been instructed by the Commodore's Secretary at
Portsmouth to submit a report to yourself with reference to the
above, together with my suggestions.
27th May 1940.
Dawn - Arrived in company with others off Dover. This vessel
has been equipped with 360 life belts in addition to
those for the crew.
9 A.M. - Entered Dover. Berthed alongside West Quay, topped up
with fresh water, stores etc.,
BIG
13:00 - Proceeded in company for Dunkirk. Considerable gun fire
heard during crossing.
29th May 1940.
00:00 - Approaching Dunkirk experienced considerable difficulty
in finding out where to go to be of most value.
01:00 - Entered Dunkirk harbour and berthed alongside the quay.
Commenced receiving troops.
(NOTE: Only one vertical shore ladder was available).
01:30 - SAN ANTONIO berthed alongside this vessel. Troops crossed
our deck to board SAN ANTONIO.
03:00 - SAN ANTONIO cast off. This vessel continued embarking
troops.
04:00 - Breeze freshening and we have received approximately 230
troops, as the supply of troops appears to have stopped
for the time being we decide to cast off.
At times troops were so numerous on the quay that the one
shore ladder was quite inadequate to deal with the numbers.
At others, as much as quarter of an hour went by without
at single man boarding our vessels. It had been discovered
that two ladies in soldiers overcoats and steel helmets
boarded with troops. Best possible arrangements were made
for their comfort.
Vice-Admiral,
Dover.
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25a
241
ST. CLEARS 428
LADY BRASSEY
130
DANLAYERS.
FOREMOST 87
ST. OLAF
X3+30
GULZAR
GREY MIST
M.T.B's, M.A.S.B's.
SARGASSO
D.C.M.B. & W.D.M.I.
+39
COMFORT
NAUTILUS
STARLIGHT RAYS
M.T.B. 107. 447
THOMSONS
M.T.B. 68 405
M.T.B. 67, 443
M.T.B. 16 ,
ECHO SOUNDING YACHTS.
M.T.B. 1020 459
CONIDAW
M.A.S.B. 10/474
CHICO
D.C.M.B., 484
M.A.S.B. 61468
RAMSGATE
M.L.
100 476
M.A.S.M. No.7x479
MOTOR BOATS.
W.D.M.L's 8.V487
SMALL CRAFT UNDER CONTROL OF
DOVER M/S COMMAND.
493
CONTRABAND CONTROL BASE
WEYMOUTH.
LL. TRAWLERS.
M.B. FORTY TWO
THOMAS BARTLETT
LIGHTER Y.C.72
INVERFORTH
M.B. TWO RIVERS
LORD INCHCAPE
M.L. MERMAIDEN
OUR BAIRNS
LORD GREY
REPORTS OF SMALL CRAFT RECEIVED
CLYTHNESS
FROM, CAPTAIN, H.M.S. EXCELLENT,
RELONZO
PORTSMOUTH.
RESTRIVO
H.M.S. ST. FAGAN
OROPESA TRAWLERS.
D/C MOTOR BOATS.
H.M.S.EXCELLENT'S A.A. MOTOR BOAT
BOTANIC
HOPPER GALLION'S REACH
FYLDEA
MARETTA
VESSELS OWNED BY LONDON &
ARLEY
ROCHESTER TRADING CO. LTD.
POLLY JOHNSON
1493.
BROCK
THYRA
CALVI
PUDGE
JOHN CATTLING
CABBY
SEINE
"M" DRIFTERS
DETAILED FROM
YARMOUTH.
FEASIBLE
SWIFT WING
REED
JOHN AND NORAH
GENIUS
ALCMARIA
LORD HOOD
LORD BARHAM
OVERFALLS
JEANNIE MACINTOSH
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Department 38. G.D.309/58
SECRET.
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46496
467
5th June, 1940.
To: The Dover. Vice Admiral,
Report of Operations Carried out by Ships
Under the Command of Commander M/S, Dover
during the period 26th May to 3rd June in
accordance with V.A.D's 2050/4.
I have the honour to report the following operations
carried out by M/S Vessels under my command during the period
26th May to 4th June, 1940.
The list of vessels employed in these operations is
as follows:-
LL TRAWLERS.
Thomas Bartlett."
Inverforthx
Lord Inchcape.⁴
Our Bairnsk
Lord Grey x
Clythness.x
Relonzo. *
Restrivo.
OROPESA TRAWLERS.
Botanic. Dankink
Marettax FyldeaX not of Dunkisk
Arleyx
Polly Johnson.
Brocks
CalviX
John Cattling.
DANLAYERS.
Gulsar.*
Grey Mist.)
Sargasso.r
Comfort.*
Nautilus
Starlight Rays
Thomsons.
ECHO SOUNDING YACHTS.
Conidaw.
Chico. X
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88
28th Inverforth May. Instructions were issued to these
46g
previous misunderstanding, the sweeping war channel - but with to
(Our Bairns, programme - i.e. and Thomas Bartlett) to carry on vessels
a the M/S Group Commander, who had only owing
joined Roads. command, proceeded to carry out the just
7
Dunkirk whilst Vessels were shelled off Calais, and' sweep Thomas in
Bartlett", shallow endeavouring to get out of range, apparently
ran on our mine and minefields, in vicinity of Dunkirk A.W. Buoy,
struck a sank. Report of Lieutenant Commander A.A.
Martin R.N.R. attached (No. 3). page 122
"Nautilus" and "Comfort" sailed for Dunkirk Beach
under the direction of Lieutenant W.E. Gelling R.N.R. Report
of Lieutenant Gelling R.N.R. attached (No. 4). "Nautilus"
was damaged by bombs, and as far as is known "Comfort" was
rammed and sunk. No report has been received.
29th May - 0100. Six M/S Trawlers under the command
of Lieutenant R. Bill R.N. sailed for Dunkirk - embarking ladders
at Ramsgate en route. Reports of Lieutenant R. Bill R.N.,
Skipper Lieutenant G.W. Robinson R.N.R., and Skipper Lieutenant
L. Lake R.N.R. are attached (Nos. 5a, 5b, and 5c). pages 517, 523
29th May. "Lord Grey" and "Clythness" to Dunkirk.
Report of Lieutenant J. Simson R.N.V.R. attached (No.
30th May. "Sargasso", "Gulzar", "Conidaw", "Chico",
and "Starlight Rays" sailed for Dunkirk, embarked troops, and
returned.
"Chico" did especially good work in bringing back
217 troops. This vessel is only 70' long. All ships returned
safely with troops.
31st May. "Sargasso", "Gulzar", and "Chico" to Dunkirk.
"Chico" employed ferrying, and was responsible for nearly a 1,000
troops being embarked. All returned safely with troops.
"Fyldea" and "Brock" to beaches with motor boat. "Brock"
damaged by bombs, and ordered to return. Report of Sub. Lieutenant
K.H.G. Roberts R.N.V,R. attached (No. 7). "Fyldea" returned with
troops.
lageors
"Lord Inchcape" and "Our Bairns" ordered to Dunkirk.
Sweeping proved impossible due to shell fire and bombing. Ordered
to return.
1st June. "Sargasso", "Gulzar" and "Starlight Rays" to
Dunkirk
for
troops.
All returned safely.
"Starlight Rays", "Gulzar", and "Sargasso"
to Dunkirk 2nd for June. troops. "Conidaw" and "Chico" standing by for
life saving duties on route "X". All returned safely.
3rd June. "Starlight Rays", and "Gulzar" to Dunkirk
for troops. Both returned safely.
this period constant sweeping with "LL" without and skids
was During + and 13 magnetic mines were detonated, vicinity of
carried out,* ship. One mine detonated in and "LL" a
hospital ship, probably, 3/4 cables away. Report (No. C.L. 7).
the loss of a single by combined fields of herself of Lieutenant
Lambert Trawlers, R.N.V.R. which were who visited the hospital ship attached ?
+ in many DOWNS and Entrance of Dover Harbour.
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command are
The submitted:- following casualties to H.M. Vessels under my
26th May.
"Botanic" and "Maretta" heavily bombed
on return from Calais. Both ships
damaged. (Maretta 3 weeks refitting).
28th May.
"Thomas Bartlett" mined on own field.
10 survivors.
29th May.
"Comfort" believed rammed.
"Nautilus" damaged by bombs, and
destroyed by fire. All saved (See
report of Lieutenant Gelling No.4).
"Calvi" bombed and sunk - Dunkirk
Harbour.
"Polly Johnson" badly damaged, and
sunk by "Arley" (See report No.5c).
1st June.
"Brock" damaged by several near misses.
VICE A14/0/1407 ADMIRAL
6-JUN 1940
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5th June, 1940.
G.D.
501
-
formander W.V.H. Harris
C.M.S.
Command and organisation of 472 all
M/S Forces ashore and afloat.
;ieutenant R. Bill.
Asst. to C.M.S. 2 Andresselles. 1 Dunkirk
(6 ships).
Lieut. G. St. C. Rideal.
Operations Staff. 1 off Boulogne and
Calais W/T Link.
Lieut. C.L. Lambert.
Operations Staff. 1 Dunkerque (Medway Queen)
3ub. Lieut. D.G. Rattle. /
Operations Staff. Chico. Off Dunkirk for
Life saving duties
Pay. Sub. Lieut. Matthews.
Operations Staff. Conidaw.
ditto
Lieut. Cmdr. A.A.Martin.
Gp.Cmdr. "LL" 2 Dunkirk Roads "LL".
Continuous "LL" off Dover.
tieut. Cmdr. P.F.Cammiade.
Gp.Cmdr "Oropesa". 1 Calais (Botanic &
(Maretta.
}
Lieut. W.E. Gelling.
Gp.Cmdr. "Skids". 1 Dunkirk (Comfort &)
(Nautilus )
Lieut. L.J. Wyatt.
D.Y. Officer.
Lieut. H.S. Warren.
Pier Master.P. O.W. 1 Medway Queen - - Dunkirk.
Lieut. J.K.M. Warde.
1 Buoy laying operation. / to DUNKERQUE AND
/ To BEACHES.
Lieut. W.R. Hutcheson.
2 Trips - Starlight Rays - Dunkirk.
Lieut. C.B. Sharp.
Sick.
Sub. Lieut. M.R. Mills.
1 trip Calais - Maretta, 2 Dunkirk - Sargasso
Sub. Lieut. J.C. Fegen.
1 trip Gulzar, 1 Conidaw, 1 Conidaw (Life-
saving).
Sub. Lieut. K.H.G.Roberts.
1 off Calais 26th - Brock. 1 Dunkirk and
beaches.
Sub. Lieut. F.L. Perkins.
2 Sargasso Dunkirk.
Sub. Lieut. R.L. Hippisley.
1 Sargasso, and also with Captain A/P.
Lieut. M. Eynon.
Gulzar.
Sub. Lieut. W.G. Lloyd.
Dunkirk in John Cattling.
Sub. Lieut.AEveritt.
1 off Calais, 1 Dunkirk - blown up - wounded.
Sub. Lieut. M.Thompson.
1 Calais - Conidaw.
Sub. Lieut. R.E. Weale.
2 off Calais = Grey Mist.
Sub. Lieut. R.E. Evans.
Gulzar then sick.
Lieut. C.V. Brammall.
5 Dunkirk, 1 Andresselles, 2 Calais.
Lieut. C.C.L. Gaussen.
3 Dunkirk.
Sub. Lieut. W.V. Liddall.
1 Boukogne W/T link. 1 off Calais.
Sub, Lieut. J. Mason.
3 Dunkirk.
Skipper R. Snelgrove.
1 Calais, 1 Dunkirk, 1 lifesaving party.
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adpper Lieut.
Robinson.
503
Arley.
gipper Lieut.
Lake.
Lt.Polly Johnson - sunk - 1
thief Skipper.
Mayhew.
Maretta.
1 Calais - bonbed.
;kipper.
Whammond.
Fyldea.
1 Buoy laying, 1
1 Beaches.
ikipper.
Jappy.
Brook.
1 Dunkirk, 1 Beaches.
$kipper.
Tucker.
Burke.
Ekipper.
Setterfield.
Adam.
skipper
S.Bindler,
B.D. spindler
Late Calvi - sunk. 1 off Calads, 1
in Dunkirk.
Skipper.
E. Smith.
Botanic.
pipper.
Aldan.
John Cattling. 1 Calats, 1 Dunicipit.
Sub. Lieut.
Mason.
Chico.
3 Dunkirk.
Skipper.
Selanius
Clythness.
1 Dunkirk.
Skipper.
Snelgrove.
Conidaw.
1 Calais, 1 Duniciple,
1 Life saving party.
Sub. Lieut.
Liddall
Weale.
}
Grey Mist. 1 Boulogne, 1 off Calate.
Sub. Lieut.
Lieut.
CV
Brammall
Gulzar. See report under name of
Sub. Lieut.
RE
Evans.
individual Officers.
Lieut.
Eynon.
Skipper.
Johnson.
Hosanna.
Skide off Dover.
Skipper.
Self.
Inverforth.
Skipper.
Kaye.
Tiller.
Lord Grey.
Skipper.
Littleproud.
Milford King.
1 off Calais LL.
Skipper.
Miller.
Our Bairns.
1 off Calais ID.
Skipper.
Stather.
Playmates.
1 off Calais.
Skipper.
Restrivo.
LL Dover.
Skipper.
Slater.
Relonzo.
LL Dover.
Skipper.
Buchan.
Starlight Rays. 2 Dunkirk.
Lieut.
Gaussen.
Sargasso. See report under name
Sub. Lieut.
Sub. Lieut.
Mills.
w
of individual Officers.
Thompson.
Skipper.
Thomsons.
Examination.
Drake.
Skipper.
Willing Boys.
1 Plushing, Calais,
Burrows.
Skide off Dover.
Skipper.
Mair (dead).
Comfort - sunk - 1 Beaches Dunkirk
Skipper.
McLean. - late -Nautilus. sunk - 1 Beaches Dunkirk