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(1025) (Wt. 10009/5046 100M 5/40 S.E.R. Ltd. Gp. 671.
98
Register No. N.L.11388/40
Minute Sheet No. 1.
to be D,T.M. welded or riveted to the ships structure.
(iii) D.N.O. and D.S.D. referred. (P-3hactur of adies)
(iv) Provision has now been made for escape scuttles as
proposed in existing ships and new construction.
(v) E. in C. referred.
(use of cast non suffraing
Goodall.
13/10/40.
With reference to D.N.C's minute 13.10.40:-
Item 3. - A further report is being rendered by this
Committee and will be dealt with separately.
No action necessary on this paper.
Item 4.
- This is being dealt with on a separate paper.
No action necessary on this paper.
Item 7. - This is under consideration on other papers.
No action necessary on this paper.
Items 8 & 9 - Have already been dealt with. No action
necessary on this paper.
D.T.M. has been added to the marking. D.0.13214 has
been put behind this paper.
for
Director of Naval Equipment
15th October, 1940.
Item 5. 1.
Shield of 1/2" D.1. quality heat treated steel
of 0.5" Mk.III Mounting has been designed but requires
modification to accommodate 300 knot sight.
2.
Approximate weight will be under 400 lbs.
3.
In view of D.N.C. 's minute, a decision should
be obtained immediately as to whether this additional
weight can be accepted or whether a reduction in thickness
will be necessary, in order not to delay manufacture.
4.
This point is being taken up with D.N.C.
FDV/
SCW
W.R.Slayth
WRS
23/10/40
for DIRECTOR OF NAVAL ORDNANCE.
23 October, 1940.00

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CONFIDENTIAL.
1940
REGISTRY
100L
11388
D.1.AB/40.
19th September, 1940.
1940
Sir,
H.M. DESTROYERS LOST AT DUNKIRK.
Material - General Report on Behaviour of -
Having completed, as regards H.M. Destroyers, the
enquiries directed by Admiralty Letter N.L. 6245/40, dated
1st August 1940, be pleased to lay before Their Lordships the
following recommendations relating to this class of vessel :-
2. A/A Guns, Arc of Fire.
The mainmast should be removed to give a better ard of
fire for A/A guns, the mast being replaced by a light metal
(gas-pipe) gallows to take the after end of the aerials. This
fitting has been seen in vessels at Harwich and appears to be
quite satisfactory.
3. A/A Armament.
The 4 barrel .5" guns should be replaced by 4 or more
single barrel guns, as it is considered that better results would
be obtained by 4 men laying single guns on the same target than
by one man laying 4 guns on the target. The provision of
Oerlikon guns is most desirable, also of Bren guns instead of
Lewis guns. It was brought to light that in one destroyer;
where a number of Bren guns (brought on board by the Military)
were manned, considerable damage and loss was inflicted on enemy
bombers which could not be done with the ship's A/A armament.
4. Searchlights.
Opinion regarding the position and size of the searchlights
is varied. In the majority it is considered that the new large
light on a high platform amidships is not warranted, especially as
the control from the bridge is not very satisfactory. It is.
contended that a powerful searchlight with a limited arc, espcially
ahead, is normally not of great value and that a smaller light
(e.g. the old 24") sited above the bridge and able to show up an
object directly ahead would be of more value. The reduction in
weight of the large searchlight and the mainmast should allow of
a smaller light with shorter control system being placed higher
up forward.
(ii) The existing searchlight platform is in a most suitable
place for A/A guns and, if the searchlight were removed
and the platform enlarged athwartship, the existing 3"
and/or pom-pem platforms could be removed and the A/A
armament mounted on modified searchlight platform.
1940.
A/
5.
Shields for A/A Guns.
It is considered that light shields should be provided for
all A/A guns. However light the shield is, it has the effect of
removing the feeling of "nakedness" from the guns' crew and
undoubtedly gives a certain amount of protection against machine
gun fire and splinters. The shields fitted locally in Minesweepers,
Corvettes, Trawlers, etc., at Harwich appear to be very suitable. LB

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118
11939
1940
No. 30/29.AB/40.
CONFIDENTIAL.
8th Oct. 1940.
Sir,
Be pleased to inform Their Lordships that I have, in compliance
with Admiralty Letter N.L. 6245/40 dated 1st August, 1940, completed
the enquiries into the circumstances of the loss of H.M. Ships engaged
in the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force and Allied Forces
from Dunkirk with the following exceptions:-
H.M.A/S Trawler THURINGIA, M/S Trawler THOMAS BARTLETT,
and Tug ST. ABBS.
2.
None of the Senior or other surviving officers of these vessels
has yet been available for interview and I submit for Their Lordships'
consideration my opinion that in view of the large number of similar
craft whose loss I have investigated, I do not consider any good purpose
will be served by continuing these enquiries.
3.
The two surviving officers of THURINGIA are serving in the
Northern Patrol, the Commanding Officer of ST. ABBS is at Greenock
and the Commanding Officer of THOMAS BARTLETT is on sick leave.
NL.113
4.
I have, in addition to the individual reports of each enquiry,
made two general reports - Nos. S.D.1.AB/40 of 19th September 1940 and
S.2.G.AB/40 of 8th October 1940 on general conclusions arrived at as
the result of enquiries into loss of Destroyers and Minor War Vessels
respectively.
I am, Sir,
ILITARY BRANCH
9-OCT 1940
Your aBustond obedient Servant,
VICE ADMIRAL.
ne Secretary of the
Admiralty,
eer
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4 -
0442 Slipped and proceeded to Dover via route X.
0758 Secured alongside "Anthony" at Admiralty Pier.
Disembarked approximately 1000 soldiers.
0850 Secured alongside "Sandhurst" for distilled
water and repairs.
1318 Blipped from "Sandhurst" (no tugs were
available) and proceeded although unable to
obtain permission from Vice-Admiral, Dover.
At the Eastern entrance was ordered by Vice-Admiral,
Dover to return. Secured to
No.9 buoy and subsequently reverted to one
hour and then 21 hours notice to steam.
Whilst alongside "Sandhurst" ship's company
were very exhausted and, but for the fine
example of Officers and Petty Officers, might
have given way. It was perhaps fortunate
that Vice Admiral, Dover shortly after this
put the ship at longer notice and gave them
a nights rest. The spirit of the ship's
company the next day was immensely improved.
1930
Fuelled from "War Sepoy".
2215
Secured to No.11 buoy.
In harbour. During forenoon diving party
examined propellers, ship's company cleaned
up ship and mess decks and piped down at 1050.
2000
Embarked scaling ladders.
2206 Slipped and proceeded to be off Dunkirk at
0200 in accordance with Vice-Admiral, Dover's
1715 and 1740/2/6.
145 Arrived off Dunkirk. Several destroyers and
small vessels were lying off awaiting their
turn to proceed alongside.
212 Ordered by R.A.D. via D.1 that all destroyers
were to return to Dover except two detailed by
me. "Malcolm" and "whitshed" were detailed,
the remainder sailed.
248 R.A.D. ordered all destroyers return to Dover
which we did empty, to our sorrow.
530 Secured alongside "Codrington" at Eastern Arm.
600
Embarked new A.S.dome.
730
Embarked victuals for French troops and 2
French Naval ratings to assist in their
embarkation.
108
Slipped so as to be off Dunkirk in accordance
with Vice- Admiral, Dover's 1224/3/6.
023 Arrived off Dunkirk. Found several destroyers
and other vessels waiting their turn to go in

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19½
4
0442 Slipped and proceeded to Dover via route X.
0758
Secured alongside "Anthony" at Admiralty Pier.
Disembarked approximately 1000 soldiers.
0850 Secured alongside "Sandhurst" for distilled
water and repairs.
1318
Blipped from "Sandhurst" (no tuge were
available) and proceeded although unable to
obtain cermission from Vice-Admirel, Dover.
At the Sastern entrance was ordered by Vice-Admirel,
Dover to return. Secured to
No.9 buoy and subsequently reverted to one
hour and then 21 hours notice to steam.
Whilst alongside "Sandhurst" ship's company
were very exhausted and, but for the fine
example of Officers and Petty Officers, might
have given way. It YES perhaps fortunate
that Vice Admiral, Dover shortly after this
put the ship at longer notice and gave them
a nights rest. The spirit of the ship's
company the next day was imensely improved.
1930
Fuelled from "War Sepay".
2215
Secured to No.11 buoy.
2nd June
In herbour. During forenoon diving party
examined propellers, ship's company cleaned
up ship and mess decis and piped down at 1050.
2000
Embarked scaling ladders.
2206
Slipped and proceeded to be off Dunkirk at
0200 in accordance with Vice-Admiral, Dover's
1715 and 1740/2/6.
3rd June 0145
Arrived off Dunkirk. Several destroyers end
small vessels were lying off awaiting their
turn to proceed alongside.
0212 Ordered by R.A.D. via D.1 that all destroyers
were to return to Dover except two detailed by
me. "Halcolm" and "shitshed" were detailed,
the remainder sailed.
0248 R.A.D. ordered all destroyers return to Dover
which we did empty, to our sorrow.
0530
Secured alongside "Codrington" at Eastern Arm.
1600
Embarked new A.S.dome.
1730
Embarked victuals for French troops and 2
French Naval ratings to assist in their
embarkation.
2108 Slipped BO as to be off Dunkirk in accordance
with Vice- Admirel, Dover's 1224/3/6.
0023 Arrived off Dunkirk. Found several destroyers
and other vessels writing their turn to go in

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27
- 4 -
0442 Slipped and proceeded to Dover via route X.
0758
Secured alongside "Anthony" at Admiralty Pier.
Disembarked approximately 1000 soldiers.
0850 Secured alongside "Sandhurst" for distilled
water and repairs.
1318
slipped from "Sandhurst" (no tugs were
available) and procesded although unable to
At the Eastern entrance was ordered by Vice-Admiral,
obtain cermission from Vice-Admiral, Dover.
Dover to return. Secured to
No.9 buoy and subsequently reverted to one
hour and then 2/2 hours notice to steam.
Whilst alongside "Sandhurst" ship's company
were very exhausted and, but for the fine
example of Officers and Petty Officers, might
have given way. It was perhaps fortunate
that Vice Admiral, Dover shortly after this
put the ship at longer notice and gave them
a nights rest. The spirit of the ship's
company the next day was immensely improved.
1930 Fuelled from "War Sepoy".
2215
Secured to No.11 buoy.
2nd June
In harbour. During forenoon diving party
up ship and mess decks and piped down at 1050.
examined propellers, ship's company cleaned
2000
Embarked scaling ladders.
2206
0200 in accordance with Vice-Admiral, Dover's
Slipped and proceeded to be off Dunkirk at
1715 and 1740/2/6.
3rd
June
0145
Arrived off Dunkirk. Several destroyers and
small vessels were lying off awaiting their
turn to proceed alongside.
0212 Ordered by R.A.D. via D.1 that all destroyers
were to return to Dover except two detailed by
me. "Halcolm" and "whitshed" were detailed,
the remainder sailed.
0248 R.A.D. ordered all destroyers return to Dover
which we did empty, to our sorrow.
0530 Secured alongside "Codrington" at Eastern Arm.
1600 Embarked new A.S.dome.
1730
Embarked victuals for French troops and 2
French Naval ratings to assist in their
embarkation.
2108
with Vice- Admiral, Dover's 1224/3/6.
Slipped so as to be off Dunkirk in accordance
0023 Arrived off Dunkirk. Found several destroyers in
and other vessels waiting their turn to go

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MOUG. who SECRET 416
26A
Personnel returned from B.E.F. (Dynamo Plan).
PROGRESS REPORT, midnight 3/4 June to midday 4 June, 1940.
British
Allies
Trains
Remarks
Fit
Casualties
Fit
Casualties
Harwich
Sheerness
Margate
4
2135
Ramsgate
4
2184
Dover
17
2
9518
Folkestone
6
2827
Hastings
Eastbourne
Newhaven
Brighton
Southampton
=
Total today
31
2
16664
16666
Total to date
553
211260
13053
101339
1230
326882
Q(M)2.a.
SEARAIL.
4/6/40
NOTE: The totals to date include Fit 21,410, Casualties 4,992, Allies 1,534
evacuated from midnight 19th/20th May to midnight 26th/27th May.
The figures are based on check into trains and may not be accurate,
Distribution: P.S. to P.M.
D.Q.
P.S. to S. of S.
D.H.D. & A.A.
C.I.G.S.
D.G.A.M.S.
A.G.
D.S.T.
Q.M.G.
D.O.S.
P.U.S.
D.P.R.
D.M.O. & P. (2 copies)
S.D.1.
D.S.D.
A.G.1.
D.R.O.
M.O.4.
D.Q.M.G. (A).
Mob.1.
D.Q.M.G.(B).
D. Mov,
Admiralty (Capt. Jeffrey) (4 copies)

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Dynamo. File R/666
SECRET
Personnel returned from B.E.F. (Dynamo Plan).
PROGRESS REPORT, midday 3rd June to midnight 3rd/4th June.
British
Allies
Trains
Remarks
Fit
Casualties
Fit
Casualties
Harwich
Sheerness
2
15
960
Margate
Ramsgate
4
1691
Dover
5
106
49
2619
101
Folkestone
Hastings
Eastbourne
Newhaven
Brighton
Southampton
Total today
11
121
49
5270
101
5541
Total to date
522
211,258
13,053
84,675
1,230
310,216.
Q(M)2.a.
SEARAIL.
4/6/40.
Note : The totals to date include Fit 21,410, Casualties 4,992, Allies 1,53
evacuated from midnight 19th/20th May to midnight 26th/27th May.
The figures are based on check into trains and may not be accurate.
Distribution: P.S. to P.M.
D.Q.
P.S. to S. of S.
D.H.D. & A.A.
C.I.G.S.
D.G.A.M.S.
A.G.
D.S.T.
Q.M.G.
D.O.S.
P.U.S.
D.P.R.
D.M.O. & P (2 copies)
S.D.1.
D.S.D.
A.G.1.
D.R.O.
M.O.4.
D.Q.M.G. (A).
Mob.1.
D.Q.M.G. (B).
D. Mov.
Admiralty (Capt. Jeffrey) (4 copies).

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SECRET.
Personnel returned from B.E.F. (Dynamo Plan).
PROGRESS REPORT, midnight 1/2 June to midday 2 June, 1940.
British
Allies
Trains
Remarks
Fit
Casualties
Fit
Casualties
Harwich
Sheerness
Margate
6
1288
1535
Ramsgate
8
2154
1983
Dover
21
8698
122
4212
Folkestone
Hastings
Eastbourne
Newhaven
Brighton
Southampton
Total today
35
12140
122
7730
-
19992
Total to date
459
202605
12764
59866
795
276030
21410
4992
27936
181195
7.772
Note. The totals to date include - Fit 21,410, Casualties 4992,
245099
Allics 1534 evacuated from midnight 19/20 to midnight 26/27 May.
The figuros are based on check into trains and may not be accurate.
27,936
Q(M)2.a.
2/6/40
SEARAIL.
Di
Distribution:- P.S. to S. of S.
D.Q.
C.I.G.S.
D.H.D. & A.A.
A.G.
D.G.A.M.S.
Q.M.G.
D.S.T.
P.U.S.
D.O.S.
D.M.O. & P. 2 copies
D.P.R.
D.S.D.
S.D.1.
D.R.O.
A.G.1.
D.Q.M.G. (A)
M.O.4.
D.Q.M.G. (B)
Mob.1.
D.Mov.
Admiralty (Capt.Jeffrey) 4 copies

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15%
Passed to CIOS
7155
SECRET.
with morning 18 Telepams
Personnel returned from B.E.F. (Dynamo Plan).
PROGRESS REPORT, MIDDAY 1 JUNE to MIDNIGHT 1/2 JUNE 1940
British
Allios.
Trains
Ramarks,
Fit
Casualties
Fit.
Casualties,
Harwich
Sheerness
5
1694
594
Margate
9
2761
2052
.
Ramsgate
10
1061
4112
Dover
26
9513
609
6236
256
Folkestone
14
1748
4711
Hastings
Eastbourne
Newhaven
Brighton
Southampton
Total today
64
16,777
609
17,705
256
35,347
Total to date
424
190,465
12,642
52,136
795
256,038
197,876
12,850
55,179
795
06002
Amendments
Report for period midnight 19/20 to 26/27 May, on 24. May Dover
266700
S
for 1284 read 29 and reduce total of fit by 1255 to read 21 ,410.
Totals have been corrected in this report.
S
Note.
The totals to date include - Fit 21,410, Casualties 4992,
Allies 1534 evacuated from midnight 19/20 to midnight 26/27 May.
The figures are based on check into trains and may not be accurate.
Q(M)2(a)
2/6/40.
"SEARAIL"
Note:- Figures are based on check into trains and may not be accurate.
Distribution:-
P.S. to S. of S.
D.Q.
C.I.G.S.
D.H.D. & A.A.
A.G.
D.G.A.M.S.
Q.M.G.
D.S.T.
P.U.S.
D.O.S.
D.M.O. &P. 2 copies
D.P.R.
D.S.D.
S.D.1.
D.R.O.
A.G.1.
D.Q.M.G. (A)
M.O.4,
D.Q.M.G. (B)
Mob.1.
D.Mov.
Admiralty (Capt.Jeffrey) 4 copies

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R/64b,
mr
14
SECRET.
Personnel returned from B E.F. (Dynamo Plan).
PROGRESS REPORT, Midday 31 May to Midnight 31 May/1 June.
Trains
Fit
Casualties
Allies
Remarks
Harwich
4
1896
23
6
Sheerness
2
831
82
Margate
10
3931
603
Ramsgate
4
2436
13
Dover
28
9776
592
5759
Folkestone
8
2224
1384
Hastings
Eastbourne
Newhaven
597
Brighton
Southampton
Total today
56
21094
1212
7847
30,153.
Total to date 312
160963
10620
22658
194,241.
The totals to date include Fit 22625 Casualties 4992 Allies 1534.
Evacuated from m.n.19/20 May to m.n.26/27 May already published.
Amendments.
In last report - Margate - for 7 trains read 6 and for 2559 Fit read 2194.
Totals have been corrected in this report.
Q(H)2(a)
"SEARAIL"
1/6/40.
Note :- Figures are based on check into trains
and may not be quite accurate.
Distribution :-
P.S. to S. of S.
D.Q.
C.I.G.S.
D.H.D.&A.A.
A.G.
D.G.A.M.S.
Q.M.G.
D.S.T.
P.U.S.
D.O.S.
D.M.O.& P.
D.P.R.
D.S.D.
S.D.1.
D.R.O.
A.G.1.
D.Q.M.G. (A)
M.O.4.
D.Q.M.G. (B).
M.I.L.
D. Mov.

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R/64 6.
SECRET.
Personnel roturned from B.E.F. (Dynamo Plan).
PROGRESS REPORT, MIDNIGHT 30/31i to MIDDAY 31 MAY 1940
Trains
Fit
Casualties
Allies
Remarks
Harwich
Sheerness
2
990
2194
Margate
7
2559
529
Ramsgate
5
2694
Dover
37
18203
2334
Folkestone
4
618
1539
Hastings
Eastbourne
Newhaven
1
178
Brighton
Southamphon
5/6
24694
Total today
55
25064
178
4402
Total to date.
257
140234
9408
14811
These figures include Fit 22625 Casualties 4992 Allios 1534
evacuated from midnight 19/20 May to midnight 26/27 May already publishod
(M)2(a)
31/5/40.
SEARAIL.
Note :- Figures are based on check into trains and may not be accurate.
Distribution:- P.S. to S. of S.
D.Q.
C.I.G.S.
D.H.D.& A.A.
A.G.
D.G.A.M.S.
Q.M.G.
D.S.T.
P.U.S.
D.O.S.
D.M.O. &P. 2 copies
D.P.R.
D.S.D.
S.D.1.
D.R.O.
A.G.1.
D.Q.M.G, (A)
M.O.4.
D.Q.M.G. (B)
Mob.1.
D.Mov.
Admiralty (Capt,Jeffroy) 4 copies

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8/150
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and
SECRET.
Personnel returned from B.E.F. (Dynamo Plan).
PROGRESS REPORT, midnight 29/30 May tomidday 30. May, 1940.
Trains
Fit
Casualties
Allies
Remarks
Harwich
1
650-549 650-
4
Sheerness
Margate
3
1343
Ramsgate
7
2745
560
Dover
21
9920
258
1539
Folkestone
Hastings
Eastbourne
Newhaven
Brighton
Southampton
Total today
32
14658
258
2099
14557
2103
Total to date
145
92642
8512
4447
Q(M)2.a.
30/5/40
SEARAIL.
Note:- Figures are based on check into trains and may not be accurate.
Distribution:- P.S. to S. of S.
D.Q.
C.I.G.S.
D.H.D. & A.A.
A.G.
D.G.A.M.S.
Q.M.G.
D.S.T.
P.U.S.
D.O.S.
D.M.O. &P.
D.P.R.
D.S.D.
S.D.1.
D.R.O.
A.G.1.
D.Q.M.G. (A)
M.O.4.
D.Q.M.G. (B)
D.Mov.
Admiralty (Capt.Jeffrey) 4 copies

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SECRET.
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Personnel returned from B.E.F. (Dynamo Plan).
Progress Report, Midnight 28/29 to Midnight 29/30
Trains
Fit
Casualties
Allies
Remarks
Harwich
Sheerness
2
903
Margate
12
6429
Ramsgate
5
2508
5
Dover
44
21897
791
748
Folkestone
10
5393
Hastings
Eastbourne
Newhaven
1
326
716
#
:
Brighton
Southampton
Total today
74
37456
1507
753
Total to date
113
77984
8254
2348
Q(M)2.a.
SEARAIL.
30/5/40
Note:- Figures are based on check into trains and may not be accurate.
Distribution: - P.S. to S. of S.
D.R.O.
C.I.G.S.
D.G.A.M.S.
D.Q.M.G. (A)
A.G.
D.S.T.
D.Q.M.G. (B)
Q.M.G.
D.O.S.
D.Mov.
P.U.S.
D.P.R.
Admiralty (Capt.Jeffroy).4 copies
D.M.O. &P.
S.D.1.
D.Q.
D.S.D.
A.G.1.
D.H.D.&A.A.
M.O.4.

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SECRET.
Personnel returned from B.E.F. (Dynamo Plan).
PROGRESS REPORT, midnight 27/28 to midnight 28/29 May,1940.
Trains
Fit
Casualties
Allies
Remarks
Harwich
-
Sheerness
2
581
Margate
1
280
Ramsgate
2
827
Dover
26
12360
505
57
Folkestone
1
493
Hastings
Eastbourne
Newhaven
-
Brighton
-
Southampton
=
=
Total today
32
14441
505
57
Total to date
39
40528
6747
1595
Q(M)2.a.
29/5/40
SEARAIL.
Note:- Figures are based on check into trains and may not be accurate.
Distribution:- P.S. to S. of S.
D.Q.
C.I.G.S.
D.H.D. & A.A.
A.G.
D.G.A.M.S.
Q.M.G.
D.S.T.
P.U.S.
D.O.S.
D.M.O. &P.
D.P.R.
D.S.D.
S.D.1.
D.R.O.
A.G.1.
D.Q.M.G. (A)
M.O.4.
D.Q.M.G. (B)
D.Mov.
Admiralty (Capt.Jeffrey) 4 copies

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SECRET
Personnel returned from B.E.F. (Dynomo Plan)
PROGRESS REPORT, midnight 26/27 to midnight 27/28 May, 1940.
Personnel
Fit
Trains
Casualties
Allies
Remarks
Harwich
Sheerness
Margate
Ramsgate
Dover
7
3324
300
4
Folkestone
Hastings
Eastbourne
Newhaven
950
Brighton
Southampton
ID
Total today
7
3324
1250
4
Total to date
25,987
6242
1538
Q(M)2.a.
SEARAIL.
28/5/40
Note :- Figures are based on check into trains and may not be accurate.
Distribution
P.S. to S. of S.
D.Q.
C.I.G.S.
D.H.D. & A.A.
A.G.
D.G.A.M.S.
Q.M.G.
D.S.T.
P.U.S.
D.O.S.
D.M.O. & P.
D.P.R.
D.S.D.
S.D.1.
D.R.O.
A.G.1.
D.Q.M.G.(A).
M.O.4.
D.Q.M.G.(B).
D. Mov.
Admiralty (Captain Jeffrey) 4 copies.

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Telephone 1 THERE Bar 0176.
Telegram 1. London. 22A
Honpital Carriers OX Dunkirit - Enquiries.
Ref. 100. 1. B. & D./2/30.
88/09
offer Secretary of State,
o for Office (A.M.D.1),
Hobart House,
LONDON, S.W.1.
Reference (an Office file Della 25/5 (A,5,D,1). enclosure 3.1.
Ised
Only one Hospital Carrier sailed from nunldate on lot June, 1940,
ou
C. the Nospital Carrior *St. Andrew and this vessel arrived enfoly at
whaven with all hands, medical personnel and 122 casualties evacuated
n
com the B.E.F. Two other Hospital Corriers, the "Worthing" and the
wa
Paris", wore anchored in the Downs during the night of 1/2 June and both
rero ordered to proceed to Dunicisk on 2nd June, 1940.
The Hospital Carrier "worthing" uniled at 1,305 hours but at
1445 hours wirelessed that the had been bombed and mohine-gurmed in mid
i
Charmel but VIELS not disabled and was returning at full speed. This
vessel reached never safely having oustained no casualties.
At 1700 hours on 2nd June, 1940, the Hospital rrier "Paris"
sailed for Dunkirk and was attacked by ensuy aircraft on two occasions,
at 1900 hours and 1945 hours. After the second attack 1t WILD decided to
o
abandon the vessel. All on heard were got away safely, though BOWD were
voursied, and the only fatal casualty was a member of the areas (ship's
boy - Boy Patchum, aged 16 years) who died 20 hours after leaving the
vessel. The reminder of the ship's ore and all medical personnel on
board reached at 0315 hours on 3rd June, 1940.
M.54, Sholl-Mox House,
(sgi.)
Colonel,
Strand, LORDON, 7.0.2.
D.D.M.S.,
10th April, 1941.
Medical ambariention and
AB/BRA.
Hospital Distribution HeRe
Cent time Copy Quiq Seenbrime
(Ong returned to A.M.D.!)
He mullen
11.5.41
RODE
BONNY
BONNY
opi. Admy. Service.
BOY BI.
Did not go - for Dynamo.
BOY BOB
BOY BRUCE
C. Hayes
Returned to owner.
J.H.A. Bellhouse
Returned to owner.
BREAD WINNER
Golding Bros.
Prepared - did not go.
BREAM
BRITANNIA IV
Sayers Bros.
Returned to owners 5.6.40.
H. & J. Budd
Reported lost.
BRITANNIC
C. Priestley Mist
T.98. Returned to owners 19/6.
BRYWYN
Mr. Smith
Reported lost.
BULL PUP
G.W. Burgoine
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BURGONIA
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owners.
BURTON
E. Dreyfus
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BOU SAADA
A.E. Johnson
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BARBARA
W.H. Grint
Auxy. Patrol Service.
BHURANA
BOAT (16 ft.)
W. Robertson
Reported lost by owner.

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Ell
OF SHIPPING,
A
-COPY-
Telephone :- TEMPLE Bar 0176. 22A
Telegrams :- MEDISDUTE, London.
et :- Hospital Carriers ex: Dunkirk Enquiries.
Ref. No. :- E. & D./2/30.
де Under Secretary of State,
The War Office (A.M.D.1),
Hobart House,
Han
LONDON, S.W.1.
N.
Reference ar Office file B.M. 15/5 (A.M.D.1). enclosure 1A.
Only one Hospital Carrier sailed from Dunkirk on 1st June, 1940,
i.e. the Hospital Carrier "St. Andrew" and this vessel arrived safely at
our
Newhaven with all hands, medical personnel and 122 casualties evacuated
from the B.E.F. Two other Hospital Carriers, the "Worthing" and the
nti
"Paris", were anchored in the Downs during the night of 1/2 June and both
was
were ordered to proceed to Dunkirk on 2nd June, 1940.
The Hospital Carrier "worthing" sailed at 1305 hours but at
1445 hours wirelessed that she had been bombed and machine-gunned in mid
in
Channel but was not disabled and was returning at full speed, This
DS
vessel reached Dover safely having sustained no casualties.
tis
At 1700 hours on 2nd June, 1940, the Hospital Currier "Paris"
sailed for Dunkirk and was attacked by enemy aircraft on two occasions,
Re
at 1900 hours and 1945 hours. After the second attack it was decided to
O
abandon the vessel. All on board were got away safely, though some were
wounded, and the only fatal casualty was a member of the crew (ship's
boy - Boy Patcham, aged 16 years) who died 1½ hours after leaving the
vessel. The remainder of the ship's crew and all medical personnel on
board reached Dover at 0315 hours on 3rd. June, 1940.
M.54, hell-Mex House,
(Sgd.)
Colonel,
1
trand, LONDON, N.C.2.
D.D.M.S.,
10th April, 1941.
Medical Embarkation and
AB/BRA.
Hospital Distribution H.Q.
but time Copy Orig Seen by me
(Onig returned to AMDI)
CAB. mullen.
11.5.41.
RUDE
BONNY
BONNY
BOY BI.
501. Admy. Service.
BOY BOB
Did not go - for Dynamo.
BOY BRUCE
C. Hayes
Returned to owner.
BREAD WINNER
J.H.A. Bellhouse
Returned to owner.
BREAM
Golding Bros.
Prepared - did not go.
BRITANNIA IV
Sayers Bros.
Returned to owners 5.6.40.
BRITANNIC
H. & J. Budd
Reported lost.
BRYWYN
C. Priestley Mist
T.98. Returned to owners 19/6.
BULL PUP
Mr. Smith
Reported lost.
BURGONIA
G.W. Burgoine
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BURTON
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owners.
BOU SAADA
E. Dreyfus
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BARBARA
A.E. Johnson
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BHURANA
W.H. Grint
Auxy. Patrol Service.
BOAT (16 ft.)
W. Robertson
Reported lost by owner.

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glp
OF SHIPPING,
A
21
-COPY-
ect :- Hospital Carriers ox Punkirk - Enquiries.
Telegrams :- MEDISTRIUMS, London.
Telephone 1- TEMPLE Bar 0176. 22A
Ne The Under
Ref. No. :- E. & D./2/30.
LONDOR, S.W.1.
Only Reference one Hospital War Office file D.H. 15/5 (A.M.D.1). enclosure 14.
"Paris", from Nowhaven i.e. the the were B.E.F. with Hospital anchored all Two hands, Carrier other medical "St. Hospital Carrier Andrew personnel sailed Carriers, and and this from 122 vessel Dunicirk casualties arrived on 1st evacuated safely June, 1940, at
abandon at sailed vessel Channel 1445 were 1900 hours ordered for reached hours the but At The Dunkirk vessel. wirelessed was 1700 and to Hospital Dever not proceed 1945 hours and disabled safely All hours. was that Carrier on in to attacked 2nd the she Dunkirk having and June, Downs had After "worthing" was sustained been by on 1940, during returning the enemy 2nd bombed second sailed June, the the aircraft. no Hospital at and night casualties. the attack 1940. at full machine-gunned "Worthing" 1305 on of speed. it Carrier two 1/2 hours occasions, June and but "Paris" This and in the at mid both
vessel. boy wounded, - Boy and Patcham, the only aged fatal 16 on years) casualty board who were was died got a member away safely, of the crew though was (ship's decided some were
to
board reached The Dover remainder at 0315 of the hours ship's on 3rd crew June, and 18 hours 1940. all medical after leaving personnel the on
M.54, Shell-Max House,
Strand, LONDON, W.C.2.
(Sgd.)
10th April, 1941.
Colonel,
AB/BRA,
Medical
Hospital Distribution H.Q.
Cent. time Copy Uniq Seen me
(Ong returned to A.M.D.I.)
cxB. mullen.
11.5.41.
ROBE
BONNY
BONNY
opi. Admy. Service.
BOY BI.
Did not go - for Dynamo.
BOY BOB
Returned to owner.
BOY BRUCE
C. Hayes
BREAD WINNER
J.H.A. Bellhouse
Returned to owner.
Golding Bros.
Prepared - did not go.
BREAM
BRITANNIA IV
Sayers Bros.
Returned to owners 5.6.40.
H. & J. Budd
Reported lost.
BRITANNIC
C. Priestley Mist
T.98. Returned to owners 19/6.
BRYWYN
Mr. Smith
Reported lost.
BULL PUP
G.W. Burgoine
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BURGONIA
Leigh Building Co.
Returned to owners.
BURTON
E. Dreyfus
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BOU SAADA
A.E. Johnson
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
BARBARA
W.H. Grint
Auxy. Patrol Service.
BHURANA BOAT (16 ft.)
W. Robertson
Reported lost by owner.

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Page 5.
OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY . 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
OTHER BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
DOGGER BANK
HANDY BILLY
DORIA (Tug)
HASTINGS LIFE-BOAT
DREADNOUGHT II
HOLLAND
DREADNOUGHT III
HOPPER 26
DUCHESS OF YORK
HOUND (Lighter)
DWARF
HYTHE (Coaster)
D.1 )
IOLANTHE
D.4
IOTE
D.7
(Harbour
IRMA MARIA (Fishing boat)
D.9
Launches)
JABA
D.16
JACINTA (Trawler)
D.C. 715
JAMES 67 (Hopper Barge)
D.G. 694
JANIS
D.G. 950
JOHANNA (Eel Boat)
EASTBOURNE LIFE-BOAT
JONG
EDWARD NISSEN
JORDAN
EDWINA (Trawler)
KAYELL
ELIZABETH QUEEN
KESTREL
E.M.E.D. (Motor Life-boat)
KINGSGATE
EMPRESS
KITCAT (M.B,)
EMPRISE (Harbour Launch)
K.L.
ENDEAVOUR
LADY BRASSEY (Rescue Tug)
ENTERPRISE (M.B.)
LADY CABLE (M.B.)
ERICA
LADY SHEILA
ESKBURN
LADY SOUTHBOROUGH
FAIR BREEZE (Drifter)
(Hopper Barge)
FAWLEY (Gosport Ferry)
LANDANIA
FERRY KING (Gosport Ferry)
LANSDOWNE
FERVENT
LAROC
FISHBOURNE (I.O.W. Ferry)
LETITIA (Smack)
FOREMOST 2 (Hopper Barge)
LITTLE ANN (M.B.)
FOREMOST 87 (Tug)
LOTUS
FORMIDABLE
LOUISIANA
FORSA
MADAM SANSCENE
FOSSA (Tug)
MAID ERRANT
FRIGHTENED LADY
MALDEN
F.W. 23 (Lighter)
MALDEN ANNIE IV
GALLEON'S REACH (Hopper)
MA JOIE
GALZAR
MARASOLE
GAY CRUSADER
MARGERITA
GLENWAY (Barge)
GLITTER II
MARLBOROUGH (W.D. Craft)
GOLIATH
MARQUIS (Tug)
MARY ROSE
GOURKA
MARY SPEARING I
GRACE DARLING
MARY SPEARING II
GRAPPLER (Lighter)
GREATER LONDON LIFE-BOAT
MASSEY SHAW (Fire Float)
MAYSPEAR
GONDIA (Tug)
MEANDER
H. 75
HAIG (W.D. Craft)
MERMAIDEN (M.L.)
HALFWAY
M.F.H. (Lighter)
MICHAEL STEVENS
MINEKOI (Tug)
Sunk
(Continued)

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# sunk.
indicates Card for read and resul on service dring
this operation
$26.5.40
Additions to hist of ships taking part in operations Dynamo:-
4.6.40
Skoots
ATLANTIC
insired with Naval Grew
DEMOK.1.
DENEB
FREDANJA.
HILDA.
ORANGE YREESWIJH
TINY
TUNG
Other British Shipo.
ADVENTURESS
EDWARD NISSEN
AGNESS CROSS (Lipeboat)
ELIZABETH QUEEN ? GREEN
ALBATROSS III
E.M.E.D. (motor Liphoat)
ALOVETTE
EMPRISE (Harborn Lannch)
ANDORA.
ERICA.
ANDORA II (RAF Lanmch)
INNDORATI
ESKBURN
ANNE N ANNE
ATHOLA
FAIRBREEZE (Dript)
1
FAWLEY (Gosport Ferry)
BAIL
FERRY KING (Gosport Ferry)
BELFAST
FERVENT
BLACK JAVA
FISHBOURNE (19 w Ferry)
BLACKPOOL
FOREMOST. 2. (Hopper Bangh)
BONNY BELLE
FOREMOST 87. (Tug)
BOURNEMOUTH LIFE- BOAT)
FORMID ABLE
B.P. ONE
FORSA
BRITANNIA
# FOSSA (Tug)
BULLFINCH
FRIGHTENED. LADY.
F.W 23 (Lighter)
CABBY
CANVEY QUEEN
GALLEON'S REACH (Hopper)
CHERFIELD
GALZAR
#
CLAUDE (WATER BOAT)
GLENWAY (Barge)
CORNELIA
GUTTER II
C9 C 11 C " } TUGS.
GOLIATH.
GOURKA.
CY 63
GRAPPLER (Lighter)
DHOON (TRAWLER)
GONDIA (Thg)
DOGGER BANK
H.75 H. 75
DORIA (TUG)
HAIG (WD. Crap)
DWARF
HALFWAY
D.1.
HANDY BILLY
D 4
HOLLAND
D7
(HARBOUR LAUNCHES)
HOPPER 26
D9
HYTHE ( Coasth )
D 16
Si C
DC 715
DG 694
DG 950
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Page 5.
LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
OTHER BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
DOGGER BANK
HANDY BILLY
DORIA (Tug)
HASTINGS LIFE-BOAT
DREADNOUGHT II
HOLLAND
DREADNOUGHT III
HOPPER 26
DUCHESS OF YORK
HOUND (Lighter)
DWARF
HYTHE (Coaster)
D.1)
IOLANTHE
D.4
)
IOTE
D.7
(Harbour
IRMA MARIA (Fishing boat)
D.9
Launches)
JABA
D.16
JACINTA (Trawler)
D.C. 715
JAMES 67 (Hopper Barge)
D.G. 694
JANIS
D.G. 950
JOHANNA (Eel Boat)
EASTBOURNE LIFE-BOAT
JONG
EDWARD NISSEN
JORDAN
EDWINA (Trawler)
KAYELL
ELIZABETH QUEEN
KESTREL
E.M.E.D. (Motor Life-boat)
KINGSGATE
EMPRESS
KITCAT (M.B,)
EMPRISE (Harbour Launch)
K.L.
ENDEAVOUR
LADY BRASSEY (Rescue Tug)
ENTERPRISE (M.B.)
LADY CABLE (M.B.)
ERICA
LADY SHEILA
ESKBURN
LADY SOUTHBOROUGH
FAIR BREEZE (Drifter)
(Hopper Barge)
FAWLEY (Gosport Ferry)
LANDANIA
FERRY KING (Gosport Ferry)
LANSDOWNE
FERVENT
LAROC
FISHBOURNE (I.O.W. Ferry)
LETITIA (Smack)
FOREMOST 2 (Hopper Barge)
LITTLE ANN (M.B.)
FOREMOST 87 (Tug)
LOTUS
FORMIDABLE
LOUISIANA
FORSA
MADAM SANSGENE
FOSSA (Tug)
MAID ERRANT
FRIGHTENED LADY
MALDEN
F.W. 23 (Lighter)
MALDEN ANNIE IV
GALLEON'S REACH (Hopper)
MA JOIE
GALZAR
MARASOLE
GAY CRUSADER
MARGERITA
GLENWAY (Barge)
MARLBOROUGH (W.D. Craft)
GLITTER II
MARQUIS (Tug)
GOLIATH
MARY ROSE
GOURKA
MARY SPEARING I
GRACE DARLING
MARY SPEARING II
GRAPPLER (Lighter)
MASSEY SHAW (Fire Float)
GREATER LONDON LIFE-BOAT
MAYSPEAR
GONDIA (Tug)
MEANDER
H. 75
HAIG (W.D. Craft)
MERMAIDEN (M.L.)
M.F.H. (Lighter)
HALFWAY
MICHAEL STEVENS
MINEKOI (Tug)
Sunk
Continued)