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Dawn

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Small Craft Service List

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Red List (1939–40) — OCR

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Ship Details

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  • Ship type: Thames Sailing Barge
  • Length: 82ft
  • Build year: 1897
  • Builder: Cook, Maldon
  • Construction: Wood

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376 Arctic Dawn AuxCut - 45.0 13.7 53 J.&G.Forbes Sandhaven Petrol Motor Chas. J. Burton London
(exDawn) Wood 31 45.0 6:1 60 Builders 1920 6Cy.34"-5"
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1563 Dawn (The) Wood Yawl 2991 63.5 14.45 86 P.T.Harris E.Donyland F.J. Deacon Plymouth
1564 Dawn Wood SeYwl 2472 45.6 15.1 75 H.McLean& Glasgow Oil Engine Frederick McKee Glasgow
1565 Dawn Steel TwnSc 25.55 55.9 10.5 43 A.Pannevis Alphen 2 Paraffin Motors Mrs. V. E. Dyer Southmptn
1566 Dawn Wood Sc 1055 480 95 57 Norfolk,Va. Oil Engine B. A. Tubini Cowes
1567 Dawn Wood AuxCut 12.5 316 113 5.5 A.V.Robert- Woodbridge Petrol Motor W. B. Clarke Ipswich
1568 Dawn Wood ScLug 3'48 34'9 9'0 49 Bundock Leigh-on- Petrol Motor London
1569 Dawn Wood ScYwl 400 82 57 G.E.Ramsey Shipley Petrol Motor Sir Benjamin Dawson. London
1570 Dawn Wood Sc 5:31 35.7 8.5 3.9 W.Hayward Southend- Petrol Motor Hector Tidd London
1571 Dawn Wood AuxCut - 300 95 Thames Blackwall Paraffin Motor F. N. Wood London
1572 Dawn Wood AuxYwl 5:04 31.5 84 5.9 WE.Thomas Falmouth Petrol Motor Capt. J. R. Gregory Falmouth
1573 163619 Dawn Steel Yawl 456 5 214 85 3.2 Sudan Government Dockyard Khartoum 1930 Gellatly, Hankey & Co. (Sudan), Ltd. Southmptn
1574 Dawn II Wood ScCut 866 310 90 46 W.Osborne, Littlehmptn 2 Petrol Motors H.J. Finer Lttlehmptn
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1575 124597 Dawn II Wood Pet.Mot. AuxSlp Rowe& Phillips,31 4.25 6 263 28.0 22.1 7.7 5.75 50 45 583 WE.Thomas G.U.Laws Falmouth 1907 Petrol Motor 1Cy.2³"-3" Fair,Hampton Wick,33 F. C. D. Tothill & Lt.J.A.W.Tothill,R.N. Falmouth
1576 Dawn Patrol Wood (exLadybird,exAina) Pet.Mot. AuxYwl Johansson, 35 [ ] - 9 280 282 27.0 95 47 3.9 45 460 RååBåtvarv Raa 1916 Petrol Motor 2Cy.2}"-3" Watermota,35 E. C. Allcard alt.fromCut.39 Glasgow
1577 163632 Dawn Star Wood (erArgo) Steelframes AuxKch Cranfield, 39'08 49.14 65.1 71.25 1888 6-6 85 90 Deutsche Werke Kiel 1924 Oil Engine 4S.C.SA 4Cy.4₄"-6" 7NH *Capt. A. Granville Soames, O.B.E. Southmptn NS3,38B Sou (8) A1 5,38
1578 Elec.Light Dawn Wind Wood ScKch 5.25 35.5 76 4.4 Petrol Motor J. W. Lewis Southmptn
1579 Dawn Wind Wood (exSnipe) Cutter Fuller,35 - 3 190 25.0 184 70 42 42 3:0 300 C.Press C.Press Wroxham 1897 A. R. Pike Gt.Yarm'th
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2686 Grey Dawn Wood AuxSch 18:63 421 12.7 7.8 Newman& Poole Petrol Motor Claude C. Jacobs Poole
2687 Grey Dawn Wood AuxKch - 330 11.2 40 R.Kitto& Porthleven Petrol Motor J. M. Barnett Falmouth
2688 Grey Dawn Wood AuxBm 7:44 35.2 97 70 J.Samuel Cowes Petrol Motor Mrs. Mabel White Cowes
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257 Dawn Star. 258 Inverie, 259 Osmunda. 260 Aideen. 261 Failthe II., 262 Espanola, 263 Mavis. 264 Viking O. 265 Marama, 266 Marda, 3 Tarpon II.
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177 STURLY IISLP P. VITON. 178 AMAZON. SCH. M. A.LOWCOCK. 179 SATYR. M. C.H. MASTERS. 180 IRINTZI. SLP. U.& F. MAYO. 181 WINONA. M. SCH. WHITTALL 182 GLENIFFER SLP D.P. FULTON. 183 DAWN STAR CAP? A.G. SOAMES KCH O.B.E 184 EILEAN KCH. J.V. * R.W. FULTON.
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425 P PRIMROSE SCH. DR N. BRADLEY 426 GOLDENGLEAM M. HARRY TURLEY. 427 QUEST. KCH. C.A. DE COSSON 428 RANGI. CUT W.A.E.& DR F.R LEONARD 429 GULNARE YWL D.C.L.CREE LTC.E.A.CREE.RN MRS D.I. FARQUHARSON 430 VIRETTE.YWL D". J.LAVOUÉ. 431 ORIANA S.SCH. SENOIA. SLP. C.A ALLAN. 432 GREY DAWN, SCH C.C.JACOBS.
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449 ARACHNE SCH. M. J.G. COATS. 450 GWALARN. SLP. J. TRELLU. 451 ANKH M F.J. SPICKERNELL 452 ELVIRA. CUT. J.R. SMELLIE 453 JADE. SLP. AIR COMMODORE J.C QUINNELL D.F.C 454 FLIRT SLP. C. PETO BENNETT. 455 H MISTY DAWN M.KCH. M.L HULBERT. 456 VARANI YWL D S.H. WÉALÉ.
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745 DAWN M.YWL. EMELLE M. SIR B DAWSON B.J.P. 746 QU'IMPORTE SLP MME. LÉON COTNARÉANU. 747 NORMA SLP. F.MACGREGOR 748 CHEENI II. M. A.CHESTER BEATTY, JUN 749 CAP? T. A.TATTON. 750 MUSETTE CUT. H.R. BARRETT. 751 SIRENE II SLP. COMD W. MiLEAN R.N.V.R. MRS MSLEAN 752 LOLA SLP J.D.HEAD & G.G.WILLIAMS.
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Dawn M.Ywl Sir B. Dawson, Bt., A. G. Soames, 745 Eila Eilean Kch. J. V. & R. W. Fulton 184 Fay Slp. Mrs. G. M. Reynolds. 349
Dawn Star Kch. Capt. O.B.E. 183 El Caïd Slp. Paul Addor William B. Bell 42 174 Fedoa Kch. Hon. Joseph P. Maclay, M.P. 360
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Grey Dawn Sch. C. C. Jacobs 432 Il II Cut. I. Lauritzen 740 Karama Slp. A. P. Möller 416
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Misty Dawn M.Kch M. L. Hulbert 455 Nereida Sch. Antonio de Heredia 680 Owl Kch. N. P. Andrew 144
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M.C.F.W. Ronda M.C.X.J. Dawn M.D.J.X. Melisande M.D.S.Y. Estelle M.F.F.S. Alanna
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M.L.R.D. Onda M.M.D.T. Laughing Water M.M.M.W. Dawn Star M.M.T.G. Climena M.N.C.B. Tally Ho
M.L.X.R. Grey Dawn M.M.J.L. Lady Shahrazad M.M.Q.F. Theta M.M.W.G. Bittern M.N.J.Z. Mouse
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M.N.T.S. Spray M.P.D.C. Devonia M.P.R.D. Eve M.P.Y.F. Spindrift M.Q.L.K. Dawn (The)
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Acorn II 7 a. Betty. Adventuress 83 a. Revellata. Aina 9 a. Dawn Patrol. Albicore 7 Philippine.
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America 11 a. Aventura. Anna-Marie 121 m. Anne. Argo 87 a. Dawn Star. Brinkley
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Aziade 88 a. Cinderella. Belpol 9 m. Fredina. Bimoca 19 m. Fort. Bonzo 18 m. Dawn.
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Dawn 31 a Arctic Dawn. Distel 50 a. Linotte II. Dragon Fly 32 a. Margaret. Edgar 12 m. Thelma.
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Golden Dawn 10 m. Watersnail. Gudrun 8 a. Maid Marion. Hantise - Gwalarn. Hermia 11 m. Raukle Belle.
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Hispania V [ ] - Toribio II. Illiam II Vega. Irene 54 The Dawn. Ito - a. Marylda.
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L'Aventureux 79 m. Silver Wings. Ladybird 9 a. Dawn Patrol. Lala Lorelei. Leona 11 6 a. Kestrel.
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Marabeth 10 m. Peregrine. Hendrika 27 m. Dawn Marquis 37 m. Rubymarquis. Maybird 7 a. Sea Bird II.
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Snipe 3 Dawn Wind. Speejacks 295 a. Ouananiche. Stranger 1160 m. Moana. Swastika 21 a. Jane.
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m. Leprechaun 106 a. Quo Vadis 95 a. Dawn Star 87 Sim 79 m. King Duck 70 m. Mairi 65
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Commodore 63 S. Thistle 59 Dawn (The) 54 m. Flea 52 Jeano 51 a. Breezand 49
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a. Ma'oona 47 a. Joyce 44 a. Thanet 42 m. Einnan 39 m. Dawn 37 a. Vagabond 36
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a. 34 m. Ena 33 a. Baroque 32 a. Arctic Dawn 31 m. Aileen 30 m. Smew 30
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Ionia 29 a. Chantecler 28 m. Dawn 27 a. Adela 26 a. Norena 26 a. Frances 25
a. Leonid 29 a. Coral 28 m. Gaby III 27 m. Belinda 26 m. Pingouin 26 a. Grey Dawn 25
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m. Sunflower IV 21 m. Gordore 20 a. Samphire 20 a. Dora 19 m. Schalime II 19 m. Dawn 18
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m. Nomad 16 Trilby 16 m. Condor 15 m. Lavengro 15 m. Sunny 15 a. Dawn 14
m. Rosita 16 a. Alan 15 a. Grey Dawn 15 m. Naromis 15 Alain Gerbault 14 a. Genesta 14
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a. Lady Nan 14 Safir 14 m. Arlen 13 a. Grey Dawn 13 Norn 13 a. Tova 13
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Annie Anthea 11 m. Dawn 11 a. Glance 11 m. Kitty II 11 m. Moya 11 Scylla 11
Antoinette 11 m. Dawn 11 m. Glitterwake 11 a. Kotiri 11 m. Myvera II 11 m. Sea Bird 11
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a. Albertina 10 a Dawn 10 a Ixea II 10 a. Melody 10 a. Primrose 10 m. Sunshine 10
Alhena 10 m. Dawn 10 a. Jack Heron 10 Meotis 10 a. Raider 10 a. Tammie Tanera 10
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Gannet(designed only) 4 a. Eleanor 11 Constructions Navales.) m. Knösen 8 89 a. Grey Dawn 25
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(See R. Kemp.) 8. Blue Peter (The) 42 a. Grey Dawn 15 Pirat - Maya -
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S. Powan 20 m. Gem 7 m. Corrieghoil 61 m. Vandora 16 m. Ottawa 34 m. Dawn 37
Psyche II 6 m. Glengour 15 m. Dawn 11 m. Wayfarer 77 m. Retlaw 15 m. Deo-na-Mara 62
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Fara - Mara 6 a. Talisman 11 Gesellschaft, a. Grey Dawn 25 m. Alastor 71
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a. Cynara 115 a. Korby 21 Senoia 5 a. Dawn Star (designed 87 Osborne, William, Ltd.,
Eole III 5 a. Merrymaid 107 Trivia 33 Jytte Mercuur 17 m. Corgi Dawn II 9
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Building 21 a. Primrose 11 & Ferguson. Ltd.), Colona 6 Dawn 14
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Dawn (The) 54 a. Monalisa (in part) 11 m. My Lady Molly 18 (See Consolidated Ship- a. Crystal II 7
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formerly Tams, Lemoine (Formerly James Taylor a. Dawn 9 S.W.1. m. Fairwind 20 m. Marama 33
& Crane.) & Bates. Ltd.) a. Dawn II 6 m. Aberdonia 20 a. Fidalga 13 m. Mareeve 12
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a. Elk 287 m. Riska 2 a. Grey Dawn 13 a. Lady Bridgella (The) 11 of American Yachts.)
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a. Jack Heron 10 a. Grey Dawn 13 S. Zaneta 115 a. Nephin 42 m. Maori 10
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Akkermans, D. L. J., Pr. Hendrikkade, 163, Rotterdam. Maas. m. Olympiade 16 Alcock, Capt. Mason, Ulster Club, Belfast.-N.Ir.-St.G.-Uls. m. Romany 9 40, High Lane, Chorlton, Manchester. Bry. a. Genesta (P.O.) 14 Alford, Martin E., Castle House, Exeter, Devon. Exe. Pierrette 4 Allcard, E. C., 17, Park Terrace, Glasgow, C.3. C.Crz.-L.S. a. Dawn Patrol 9
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Barff, Mrs. E. D., 7, Promenade des Anglais, Nice(A.-M.), France. m. Maryphil 12 Barlow, Squad.-Ldr. E. C., R.A.F., H.Q. Bomber Command, R.A.F., Uxbridge, Middx.-Msa. a. Sea Nymph 4 Barnett, J. M., Byways, Lucas Green, West End, Chobham, Surrey.-L.S. a. Grey Dawn 15 Barr, W. Gordon H., Ervie, 20, Park Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire.-Cly. a. Myrone 7 London, S. W.7.-Bnm.-Ocn. a. Black Dragon 21 Barrie, W., The White Cottage, Rhu, Dumbartonshire.-C.Crz.-Nor.
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Burbidge, Richard G. W., 3, Phillimore Place, London, W.8. Burgh, Lady Elizabeth, c/o Midiand Bank, Ltd., 69, Pall Mall, London, S.W.1.-Crk. Burnett, J. F. R., 52, Pont Street, London, S.W.1. Key.-Lym.-Mtr.-Tms. Burton, C.J., 1, Ardwick Road. West Hampstead, London, N. W.2.-L.S.-Mtr. a. Arctic Dawn 31 Burton, Lady Maud, Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London, W.1.-Har.
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Caldecott, R. E. H., Marldene, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire. S.Cr. Calmels, Lt.-Col. Pierre, Ker-Huel, Loguivy-de-la-Mer, (Côtes du Nord), France.-Y.C.F. Cameron, A. K., B.Sc., M.R.C.V.S., Campbell, Ivar, Dawn Hill, Virginia Water, Surrey. -Sth. The Bourne Ridge, Farnham, Surrey. O.C. a. Thelma 5
Calderón, Saturnino, 5, Puerta del Sol, Madrid, Spain. Gea. S. Milagro 40 Calvert, Daniel W., Stanhope, 2, Druids Cross Road, Calderstones, Liverpool. Con.-Mer.-N.W. m. Mary C. 16 Cameron, A. V., Ardlarich, Rhu, Dumbartonshire. C.Cor.-C.Crz.-Nor. a. Leonora 33 Campbell, Mrs. Ivar, Dawn Hill, Virginia Water, Surrey. S. Aloma (P.O.) 66 Shirvan, Lochgilphead, Argyll. Hgh. m. Petrola 6 Campbell, R. H.,
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Clark, Sir G. E., Bart., Seapark, Greenisland, Co. Antrim. Tms. m. Miss May 13 Clark, Robert, 21, Bothwell Street, Glasgow, C.2. C.Cor.-Cly.Hly.-Lch.-Lgs.-Mud. Nor.-Wst. Volga 5 Clarke, W. B., 35, Warren Hill Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk.-Deb. a. Dawn 14 Clayton, P. J., Claythorn, Thorney Road, Emsworth, Hants. m. Elaine 7 Clephan, Guy, Elmwood, Warkworth, Northumber- land.-Nbl. a. Skerryvore 14
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Davies, L. C., West Lodge, Marsh Lane, Stanmore, Middx. Davis, Henry J., The Dutch House, Fitzjohn's Avenue, London, N. W.3.-Nav.-Tem.(C.)- Tms. Dawson, Sir Benjamin, Bart.. J.P., Nun-Appleton Hall, nr. York. M.B.A.-Tms.-Yrk. m. Dawn 11 Day, Stephen C., jun., Stonelands, Binstead, Ryde, I.W. Isl. De Blonay, The Exors. of the late Baron Maurice.
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de Sena, Miguel, Habana Yacht Club, Habana, Cuba. Aitor 5 Deacon, F. J., Upcott, Station Hill, Bursledon, Hants. The Dawn 54 Deed, Neville G., 14, Gledstanes Road. West Kensington, London, W.14.-N.&S. m. Ben-My-Chree 21 Deiter, Mrs. 0. B., 2, Norfolk Street, Park Lane, London, a. Terminist (P.O.) 92 Deniz Klübü, Moda, Istanbul, Turkey. a. Ipar 47 m. Refuge 50
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Dyer, Mrs. V. E., Earley House, Petham, nr. Canterbury, Kent.-Mtr. m. Dawn 27 Earl, Stanley, Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club, Marine Parade, Dover, Kent.-Cnq.-Med. a. Haughty Belle 128 Ebbisham, Lord, G.B.E., 41, Upper Brook Street, London, W.1. Bem.-Svw.-Tms. m. Betsie Jane 14 Eddison, C. R., Joint Launch Committee, c/o First Church of Christ, Scientist, Sloane Terrace, London, S.W.1. m. Noah (P.O.) 10 Edman, Gösta V., Sveavägen 100, Stockholm.-K.S.S.S. m. Thalatta 16
Dymond, John, High Walls, Fareham, Hants. a. Red Dawn II 4 Easton, W., c/o Smith, Wood & Co., 3 dc 4, Lime Street Square, London, E.C.3. Cly.-Hbr.-L.S.-Msa. Rona 4 a. Maria del Carmen Ana 400 Eck, Carl A., Stigbergsgatan 35, Stockholm. K.M.K.-K.S.S.S. Edgar, Maj. Herbert J., Chetwode, Littlewick, Berks.-Lon. S. Titania 138 Edmondson, W., " Windward," Waltham Cross, Herts.-Hbl.-Tms. a. Vivacious 27
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Fenton, C. B., P.O. Box 5025, Cristobal, C.Z. Edith 6 Fergusson, Capt. Simon, Kilkerran, Maybole, Ayrshire. For.-Hld. a. Garleffan (P.O.) - Field, H. G., 21, West Street, Prittlewell, Southend- on-Sea, Essex. a. Honolulu 11 Filiputti, Dott. Nino, Via Sergia 57, Pola, Italy.-R.Y.C.I. Hidalla - Finer, H.J., Gorsehaven, Banks Road, Sandbanks, Dorset.-Mtr. m. Dawn II 9
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m. Moranside 8 117, Pitt Street, Sydney, N.S.W. m. Kingar 8 m. Hanini 80 929, Amsterdam. m. Gaviota 301 P.O. Box 215, Khartoum, Sudan. Dawn 5
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Gray, Gordon, 56, South End, Croydon, Surrey. m. Arlen 13 Green, Mrs. Catherine, 50, Christchurch Road, Streatham Hill, London, S.W.2. m. Hummono 24 Greenfield, Mrs. Edith, 4, Telegraph Hill, Platt's Lane, London, N. W.3-N.&S. a. Gold Finch 32 Gregory, Capt. J. R., c/o, Lloyds Bank, Ltd., 6, Pall Mall, London, S.W.1.-C.A.-Crn.-Crz.-Ems. a. Dawn 9 a. Windstorm 13 Greville-Giddings, M., 8, River View Gardens, Twickenham, Middx.-Twk.
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m. Misty Dawn 9 Hulburd, I. M., BM|DRYC, London, W.C.1. Bos.-Key.-Oxf.-Ssx. Humphery, G. E. Woods, C.B.E., 6. Elm Tree Road, St. John's Wood, London, V.W.8.-C.A.-Mtr.-Tms. Humphry, J. M., The Governor's House, 71, King's Avenue, London, S.W.4. Cch.-Gvs.-L.S. Curlew 7 Hynter, , Combe, Co. Down. Huntington, Miss Marian, 32, Maple Street, San Francisco, Calif.
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Ireland, Mrs. Dorothy, Villa Valdameri, Portofino, Italy. a. Estrilda 34 Isachsen, Anders, Eilert Sundts Gt. 33, Oslo, Norway. m. Emi 20 Ivers, Curt, Forstweg 18, Kiel, Germany.-Y.C.D. Valuta Kobe Club, Kobe, Japan. C.Ils.-Kob.(v.c.)-L.S. Shournagh 11 Jacobs, Claude C., 37, Avenue Road, London, N.W.8. L.S.-Tem. a. Grey Dawn 25
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m. Dawn Wind 9 Lewis, J. W., Ryecroft, Hambleton, Blackpool, Liardet, Aylmer A., 195, Coombe Lane, West Wimbiedon, London, S. W.20.-Tms. m. Thera 8 Lillie, Anthony E., Inaway, Bushby, Leicestershire. C.A. Lindqvist, K. Wilh., Rederingsgatan 37, Stockholm, Sweden.-K.S.S.S. m. You You II - Linklater, H., Henbury Manor, Wimborne, Dorset. Crz.-Dor.-Hmy.-Pks.-Pol.(C.). a. Theodora 38
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Mackay, Dr. R., Netherdale, Beauly, Inverness-shire. C.Crz.-Oen. a. Star Song (P.O.) 7 McKee, Frederick, Rhanbuoy, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim. N.Ir. m. Dawn 37 Mackenzie, Dr. S. Morton, 9, Rose Hill, Dorking, Surrey.-Svw. Bluebell 3 McLachlan, Ian, 9, Victoria Park Gardens South, Glasgow, W.1.-C.Cor.-Leh. Sheena 5 Maclay, Hon. John S., Knapps, Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire. Cly.-Nor. Tarpoon 7
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Phillips, H. S., 67, Bradley's Head Road, Mosman, Sydney, N.S.W.-N.S.W. m. Diana 16 Auckland, N.Z.-N.Z. a. Winsome 8 Pidsley, John, St. Michael's, Newton Abbot, Devon.-Tor.-Wes. m. Lallie 66 Dawn Wind 3 Pike, Philip, 166, Union Street, Plymouth.-Mna. a. Water-Wraith 5 Pinckney, V., Green Bushes, Alphington Road, Exeter, Devon.-L.S. a. Valuna 8 Pineus, Kaj., Pitcher, Frank, Braeside, Brook Street Hill, Brentwood, Essex.-Bnm.-C.A. a Phynella (P.O.) 12
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Smith, Mrs. G. N. Findlay, 14, Geddy Court, Gidea Park, Essex. Bem.-Msa. a. Elfin 5 Smith, H. Warwick, 125. Old Broad Street, London, E.C.2. Bnm.-Bnm.S.-Ceh.-Cor.-Har.-Rau.- Y.R.A. Eloise 5 Smith, R. Morrison, C.A., 64, Lauderdale Gardens, Glasgow, W.2. C.Crz.-W.Ils. m. Marita 6 Smyth, F. R., Mullion, Gardens Crescent, Parkstone, Dorset.-H.Kg.-Hmy.-Isl. a. Tryphena 10 Soames, Capt. A. Granville, O.B.E., Duckings, Withyham, Sussex. R.Y.S.-C.A. a. Dawn Star 87
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Tidd, Hector, St. Cyril, 34, The Leas, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex.-Nre.-Wcf. m. Dawn 10 Tilley, Sir George, F.C.I.I., Primrose House, Clarence Lane, London, Tjersland, Erling, Skippergaten 22, Oslo, Norway.-Nsk. Bobben 15 Tomlin, Ralph, Polgoon, Penzance, Cornwall. Crn. a. Nokomis 6 Torregiani, R. Cassar, Qui Si Sana, Sliema, Malta. Mta.
Exors. of the Late Graf, Schloss Moschen, Ober Schlesien-Land, Germany. a. Ndege - Tilney, J. F., The Little House, Wootton Bridge, I. W. Cws.-Isl.-Tem. Fore 11 Mrs. M. H., 93, Rivermead Court, London, S.W.6. C.A.-Ich. a. Norama 12 Toms, E. B., 44, Victoria Road, Kensington, London, W.8.-Hmy. m. Grylse 23 Tothill, F. C. D. The Chantry, Bradford-on-Avon, Wilts. Crz. a. Dawn II (P.O.) 6
Tildesley, Reginald, The Cottage, Willenhall, Staffs. Bum.-C.A.-M.B.A. m. Lady Babs 13 Tinn, F. G., Tolderlund, H. F., Prästö, Denmark-Dan. - a. Guarani 121 Thelma - The Chantry, Bradford-on-Avon, Wilts.-Crz. a. Dawn II (P.O.) 6
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Istanbul, Turkey.-Lon. m. Dawn 18 Tucker, Carll, 420, Lexington Avenue, New York. N.Yk. Tudsbery, M. T., M.Inst.C.E., The Athenæum, Pall Mall, London, S.W.1.-Crz.-Deb.-Drt.-Ems. a. Sundog 8 Turitz, H. G., Föreningsgatan, 19, Gothenburg. Eo.-G.K.S.S.-K.S.S.S. Albatross (P.O.) Turner, C. M. W., 9, Coleman Avenue, Hove, Sussex. Mtr.-Ssx.-Swk. m. Kintail (P.O.) 29 a. Halcyon 78 Turner, S. L., 62, Fitzjames Avenue, Croydon, Surrey. Col.
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Wood, F. N., Wingfield, Hillview Road, Woking, Surrey.-L.S. a. Dawn 10 Woodfield, Wm. C., Shanghai River Police, Shanghai, China.-L.S.-Shi. Goo Goo 4 Woodrow, C. E., 12, Chiswick Lane, London, W.4. Chi. m. Vacuna (P.O.) 48 Woolcott, R. J., The Well House, Paglesham, Essex. C.A.-Cnq. Lincelles 9 Worham, Henry, 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C.2. Cor.-Sng.-Tms. a. Watergeus 46
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AMETHYST
A/S Trawler (?)
01000
30th May
On patrol, 9.2.5.60 (see Appx. J,
1st June
2300
Sailed
signal from J.16a and J.20).
2nd June
2nd June
On the patrol line with the tr. Spurs
1035
and another trawler (see Appx. J,
signals J.40 and 41) when they from
university
Di came under fire from shore guns.
1700
Salled. Ust for 11. Goodwin and
route X as for se Dunkirk west
channel.
3rd June
0010
Observed the first of the returning
transports, end escorted her.
0150
Opened fire on a plane.
0250
Opened fire on a plane.
0430
Pound 8 wooden M/S from Dunkirk with
100 Prench troops on board. This
ship, demaged in collision, had lost
her any, her crew being overshelmed
and unable to pull themselves
together.
The Amlena put a petty officer and
three men on board, and they brought
the vessel to Dover.
0900
Anchored off Dover.
2000
Sailed with the name orders as before.
yog very thick; compelled to return
and anchor off the N. Goodein.
4th June
0450
Bailed, to essort the transports from
Dunkirk which bed anchored in the
vicinity of the Amiens.
1850
Ordered to proceed under orders of the
dr. Spervier, and in company with the
Bl. Amiral Houches, to find and
take in LOW the French motor boat
V.T.B.26.
2100
Under orders of the Knervier.
Arrenged to sail in search of the
V.T.B. as about dawn [0400].
During the night, was informed that
V.T.B.26 had arrived at Clacton.
5th June
0600
Sent the Mouchet to Ramegate, and
proceeded to Largate.
N11
Authority - French Admiralty record, Polio No.22.
(1) Not mentioned in D.R.'s list of ships.
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AMIENS
French sloop (Aviso)
Capitaine de corvette
Monick.
1st June
2300
Sailed from Cherbourg.
2nd June
1035
Anchored off Dover. Received orders
to protect transports returning from
Dunkirk.
1700
Sailed. Set course for N. Goodwin and
route X as far as Dunkirk west
channel.
3rd June
0010
Observed the first of the returning
transports, and escorted her.
0150
Opened fire on a plane.
0250
Opened fire on a plane.
0430
Found a wooden M/S from Dunkirk with
100 French troops on board. This
ship, damaged in collision, had lost
her way, her crew being overwhelmed
and unable to pull themselves
together.
The Amiens put a petty officer and
three men on board, and they brought
the vessel to Dover.
0900
Anchored off Dover.
2000
Sailed with the same orders as before.
Fog very thick; compelled to return
and anchor off the N. Goodwin.
4th June
0450
Sailed, to escort the transports from
Dunkirk which had anchored in the
vicinity of the Amiens.
1850
Ordered to proceed under orders of the
dr. Epervier, and in company with the
sl. Amiral Mouchez, to find and
take in tow the French motor boat
V.T.B.26.
2100
Under orders of the Epervier.
Arranged to sail in search of the
V.T.B. at about dawn [0400].
During the night, was informed that
V.T.B.26 had arrived at Clacton.
5th June
0600
Sent the Mouchet to Ramsgate, and
proceeded to Margate.
Nil
Authority - French Admiralty record, Folio No.22.
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BULLFINCH
M.V. (G.S.N.Co.Ltd.)
28th May
2230
Left Small Downs for La Panne the
M/V's Beal and Yewdale in company.
29th May
0450ca
Arrived off the beaches. Ordered to
beach the ship.
0545ca
Ship aground fore and aft, owing to
kedge anchor not holding. Embarked
troops.
1815
Ship refloated and proceeded with 1500
troops on board. Air attack when
passing Dunkirk. Damage by concussion
to steering gear, which was repaired;
after which ship again proceeded.
-
Air attacks; two aircraft claimed shot
down. (2) (Afterwards found that both
compasses had been put out of action
by concussion from bombs).
30th May
1100
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 600
troops. (3)
Total 600
Authority - - P.L.A. Monthly.
(1) 433 tons. Noramlly engaged by the G.S.N.Co. in the North
France trade.
(2) (3) Not Estimated. mentioned D.R. in D.R. states that Bullfinch, troops. Silver Dawn and
Forsa disembarked together 913
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EYSTANDER
E/S Yacht (1st
M/R flotilla)
s/Lt. H.J.B. Barge, R.N.V.R.
29th May
1615
Left Ramsgate with 4 drifters of the
lst M/R flotilla, viz: the Fidget,
2300
Fisher Boy, Jacketa and Silver Dawn.
Entered Dunkirk harbour. Lt. L? N.R.
Armitage R.N.V.R. who was temporarily
in command of the lst M/R.F. (1) came
on board.
2330ca
Recd. signal that the A.B/V King Orry
was in danger of foundering. Her
C.O., however, stated that he did not
propose to abandon her.
30th May
0030ca
The Bystander went alongside the pier
and embarked, in all, 74 troops,
about 30 of whom were French. Mean-
while the King Orry had left her
berth and was leaving the harbour.
0130
The Bystander was a cable astern of the
King Orry when she foundered.
The Bystander lowered her boat and
manned it with seaman-cook J. Elton
and seaman L. Scott. Largely due to
the former's efforts, 25 officers
and men were rescued.
The Bystander sailed.
0830
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 74
troops and 25 of rescued crew.
1715
Sailed for Dunkirk in company with the
1st M/R.F.
1840
Engine broke down. The Bystander
returned to Ramsgate.
Total 74
Authority - R.O.II, p.158.
R.O.III p.332.
The following awards were made:
C.G.M.
Seaman Cook J.H.H. Elton.
(1) Cubison, D.S.C., R.N. commanded report. the 1st M/R.F.
(2) Lt. D.R. Cdr. - but A.J. not mentioned in Ramsgate
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CONSTANT NYMPH
M/C
Dr. B.A. Smith, Owner/Skipper
30th May
1530
Left Ramsgate in tow of the Sk.
Jutland, which also towed a cutter,
2130ca
a whaler, and the eel-boat Johanna.
Arrived some miles east of Dunkirk.
Towed the cutter and whaler to the
beach after the Jutland had anchored.
Ferried several loads of French
troops to the Jutland.
-
Shifted nearer to Dunkirk and ferried
British troops.
31st May
0300ca
The Jutland having filled with troops(1)
proceeded.
0500ca
The Constant Nymph, with the cutter
and whaler, then attached herself to
a "similar ship", a skoot(2)
[i.e. the Twente] and commenced
filling her with troops.
0800ca
The skoot was full; (3) the cutter
was aground under a stranded barge;
the Constant Nymph's propeller was
fouled and her petrol tank empty.
Constant Nymph's crew were transferred
to the skoot, and the M/B and whaler
were turned over to a drifter.
The skoot proceeded.
1730ca(4) The skoot arrived Margate and
disembarked her troops. She then
Constant Nymph was eventually found
proceeded to Ramsgate.
stranded at Broadstairs and was
returned to her owner.
[On 1st June, Dr. Smith was appointed to the
M/C Count Dracula (q.v.)]
Nil
(2) Dr. Ramsgate report and the only
(1) states 205 troops (but see Jutland). that
R.N.V.R. 2 cannot Smith officers remember states Dr. on Smith board this why were he was is the rather was the a names Lieut. BO "Laudania", deaf sure of R.N.R. the and of 2 the states officers. and name a that S/Lt. he
"Laudania".
He did not ascertain that the so-called "Laudania" A.W. was in
It 1B considered commanded by Lieut. R.N.V.R.), McMullon for the
R.N.R., fact the (lst skoot Lieut. Twente, was s/Lt. Adderley all the
The following following Twente requisite reason: is the only conditions; skoot them. which indeed satisfies s/Lt. no other R. N. V.R. skoot
satisfies more than one of
(b) (a) (c) Officers She She a M/B embarked disembarked and - "a a Lieut. troops cutter about about and R.N.R. 400 whaler" dawn troops and a 31st [or at wargute at at about at assisted Ramagate] by
(a) [D.R. 1800 She after mentions left on the May. a troops a
(3) Margate name which report evidently states that Twente disembarked 350
on arrival.
(4) Margate report states 1845.
204
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CONSTANT NYMPH
M/C
30th May
1530
Dr. B.A. Smith, Owner/Skipper
Left Ramsgate in tow of the
Jutland, a which also towed Sk.
2130ca
Arrived Towed some miles east of Johanna.
whaler, and the eel-boat a cutter,
beach after the Jutland had anchored. the
the cutter and whaler Dunkirk. to
Ferried several loads of French
-
troops to the Jutland.
Shifted nearer to Dunkirk and ferried
British troops.
31st May
0300ca
The proceeded. Jutland having filled with troops(1)
0500ca
The Constant Nymph, with the cutter
and whaler, then attached herself to
a "similar ship", a skoot(2)
[i.e. the Twente] and commenced
filling her with troops.
0800ca
The skoot was full; (3) the cutter
was aground under a stranded barge;
the Constant Nymph's propeller was
fouled and her petrol tank empty.
Constant Nymph's crew were transferred
to the skoot, and the M/B and whaler
were turned over to a drifter.
The skoot proceeded.
1730ca(4) The skoot arrived Margate and
disembarked her troops. She then
proceeded to Ramsgate.
Constant Nymph was eventually found
stranded at Broadstairs and was
returned to her owner.
[on 1st June, Dr. Smith was appointed to the
M/C Count Dracula (q.v.)]
Nil
(1) Ramagate report states 205 troops (but see Jutland).
(2) Dr. Smith states this was the"Laudania", and that the only
2 officers on board were a Lieut. R.N.R. and a S/Lt.
R.N.V.R. Dr. Smith is rather deaf and states that he
cannot remember why he was BO sure of the name "Laudania".
He did not ascertain the names of the 2 officers.
It 1B considered that the so-called "Laudania" was in
fact the skoot Twente, commanded by Lieut. A.W. McMullon for the
R.N.R., (lst Lieut. was s/Lt. Adderley R.N. V.R.),
The following reason: only skoot which satisfies all the
following Twente requisite is the conditions; indeed no other skoot
satisfies than one of them.
(b) (a) Officers more - a Lieut. R.N.R. about dawn and a 31st s/Lt. May, cutters"]. R.N.V.R. assisted by
(c) (a) She She a 1800 M/B embarked disembarked on and 31st Margate "a May. cutter troops about [to and return 400 whaler" troops to her [or at base Margate "2 at Ramagate] at about
[D.R. name She after mentions which left the evidently a the a
(3) Margate report states that Twente disembarked 350 troops
on arrival.
(4) Margate report states 1845.
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DORRIEN ROSE
Richard Hughes & Co. Capt. W. Thompson, Master
P/V
(Liverpool) Ltd.
26th May
-
Loaded with army stores at anchor in
the Downs.
27th May
1430
Left the Downs for Dunkirk.
28th May
0100
Proceeding through Zuydecote Pass.
Three vessels (see Canterbury)
passing outwards signalled, "Unsafe
to approach Dunkirk" - so reversed
course and proceeded outwards
towards West Hinder buoy.
0300
As dawn was breaking, set course for
Middel Kirke buoy en route for
Dunkirk.
0420
Air attack.
0430
P/V Queen of the Channel seen to be
sinking. Proceeded to her assistance.
0505
Commenced to transfer troops under
the direction of Cdr. M.L. Musson,
R.N.R.
0525
Troops and crew transferred. Proceeded.
Escorted part of the way by the dr.
Greyhound.
1245(2)
Dover. Disembarked 904 troops.
29th May
1340ca
To Dunkirk.
1610
Struck a submerged wreck.
1620
Anchored off Elbow buoy. Repairs to
pump.
1830
Proceeded towards Dunkirk.
30th May
0400
1 mile west of Middel Kirke buoy was
fired on by two enemy motor craft.
0650
Made fast to East Mole, Dunkirk.
Landed some food stuffs.
Embarked 590 troops.
1220
Proceeded.
2045
Folkestone. Disembarked 590 troops. (1)
Boilers leaking.
lst June
To Newhaven for repairs.
Total 1,494.
Authority - R.O. III, 19-27.
TM. 6213/40.
(1) Not mentioned in D.R.
he
(2) Capt. gives Thompson his time wrote of arrival 2 reports. as 1420; In one other of them times too
appear to be very approximate.
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FISHER BOY
Drifter (1st M/R
Flotilla)
Ty. Skpr. G.W. Brown,
R.N.R. (1)
-
28th May
Lt. Cdr. A.J. Cubison, D.S.C., R.N.
commanding the 1st M/R.F., sailed
Fidget, Jacketa, Lord Cavan, and
with its five drifters, the Fisher Boy
2200
Silver Dawn from Ramsgate for Dunkirk.
The flotilla arrived off the beaches.
There is no report of the Fisher Boy's proceedings,
but she disembarked troops at Ramsgate as follows:
29th May
Disembarked 144 troops. (2)
30th May
0815
At Ramsgate, disembarked 200 troops. (3)
31st May
0540
At Ramsgate, disembarked 233 troops. (4)
2040
At Ramsgate, disembarked 200. (4)
Total 777
Authority - R.O.III, p.332.
0210
1850
0130
(1) According to June 1940 Navy List.
(2) (3) D.R. Estimated. Yewdale and Fisher Boy 150. disembarked 1090
(4) Ramagate
(Ramsgate report). D.R. gives
(1) The report.
0900.
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HEBE (N.24)
lst M.S.F.
Lt.Cdr. J.B. G.Temple, R.N.
28th May
1723
Arrived Dover.
1830
Ordered to raise steam and proceed to
La panne, using route Y.
-
Experienced difficulty in finding the
Whistle Buoy marking the channel
off Braye-Dunes. Having eventually
29th May
0110
found the buoy, the Hebe anchored off
La panne.
[on passing the Whistle Buoy, a heavy
explosion occurred about 1/4 mile to the
eastward
Using ship's boats, embarked troops
0350
until dawn, by which time about 100
troops had been embarked, 'including
a number of stretcher cases. Hebe
then proceeded.
1010
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 550
troops. (1)
1410
Proceeded for La Panne by route Y.
1840
off Whistle Buoy. Heavy dive bombing
raid in progress. Hebe attacked by
1900
3 Heinkels. After the attack, picked
up a wounded R.A.F. officer, and
proceeded into Dunkirk harbour, where
Capt. E.W. Bush, D.S.C., R.N. who
had been acting as S.N.O. (afloat),
was embarked. (2)
2115
Embarked survivors from a troop ship
[the Crested Eagle, a wooden ship
which had caught fire] which had been
sunk in the raid at 1900. There were
several severe casualties suffering
from burns. (See M.T.B.68)
2230
Arrived at La Panne, under the orders
of Capt. Bush.
30th May
0045
Received a signal from the dr. Esk to
send a boat for the R.A. Dover
[Rear-Admiral W.F. Wake-Walker O.B.E.]
and staff.
0100
R.A. Dover and staff embarked in Hebe(
[Capt. Bush then made a general
situation report to R.A. Dover, who
had been appointed S.N.O. (afloat)
-
Troops embarked from boats between La
Panne and Bray.
1000
Proceeded alongside at Dunkirk and
filled to capacity. [The R.A. Dover
landed, to see the S.N.O. Dunkirk
(Capt. W.G. Tennant, M.V.O., R.N.),
but he was away on a visit to
Lord Gort at La Panne].
The Hebe left Dunkirk under the orders
of R.A. Dover.
1530
off Bray, the R.A. Dover and his staff
transferred to the dr. Windsor( 4)
(1) D.R. This 1a considered excessive and is probably a
miscript for 150.
(2) D.R. states that Captain Bush was sent to Hebe as "S.N.O.
afloat off the beaches".
(3) R.A. Dover gives the time as 0200. Generally speaking,
Hebe's times differ from those of R.A. Dover by about 45
minutes. R.A. Dover states, however, that much of his
report had to be completed from memory.
(4) The Hebe's report incorrectly states that R.A. Dover
transferred to the dr. Keith at 1515.
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HIS MAJESTY
M/V (Owner, J. Mears Ltd.)
Cdr.E.C.
Coats
R.N.
29th May
June
2010
Routed to the east of Dunkirk, proceeded
to Sheerness for supplies.
No report of her activities while at
Dunkirk. and the Edvard Bissons
2117
M.A/S.B.I joined the convoy off the B.
Goodwin L.V. opposite Calais, Holland
VOS unable to maintain the 7: knots
Authority - Sheerness D.Y.1/01. convoy and soon lost sight of
Hearing Dunkirk, a tug(1) stowing
a very long line of boats" crossed
Hollands bown and further delayed har.
3rd June
0315ca
Asked M.A/8.B.7 to lead Holland into
Dunkirk. Shortly after, "a long
line of destroyers came out" or
Dunkirk. "Astern of them, there une
0 gap of over 6. mile and then a
large and feet transport."
(note: The following dentroyors left Dunkirk for Dover
at the times stated in brackets: Vanquisher
(0230), Shitshed (0245), Malcolm (0248),
Codrington (0250), Express (0250).
The following transporta left Dunkirk at the
times stated in brackets:
Newhaven 1,888 tons, 3 steam turbines (0245)
Tynwald
2,375 tone, 4 stem turbines
0500)
Rouen
1,882 total, 3 steam turbines
was in Dunkirk
in the early
hours of 3rd
June (see
Thomas Kirk
Wright, P+240))
Cote d'Argent [3,047 tone, 4 steam turbines) (landed
troops at Doyer
on 3rd June)]
L.A/3.B.7 led Holland through the ⑈
lesween the destroyer line and the
Pote
Anceue accession a
ransport. When the transport and
oubles away, and steaming very
'nst with the first streaks or dawn
ehind her, the danger of collision
us abordage 92 affarant
scase apparent, and Holland sounded
ne blast end put the wheel hard to
daws Bizafforth du
tarboard, The transport, says
3- Car. Qoats, Thas then only to e/o
Newhaven du Rown
to starboard 10 pass well clear....
owever she appeared to alter to
ort". Blue strock Holland hard on
et de Pa cote of Arguit
be bridge and Just before the boiler
DOB bulkhead. The transport *did
at appear to suotain much damage,
un Rousn n'a pas apparences as
scked out and carried on". As
alland had no buayancy In hand, her
Druckergue cath nuit la
intain ordered Fabandon ship" a
stant reste s'chous a burst
IV accounts bofore who wes struck.
de Pa. fater of Emberquetage
Tax milian de for forencise
the 3 ferries
Foremost G7-
Note by Odr. Cras of French Historical Dept.
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HOLLAND
Blockship
Lt.Cdr.E.C. Coats R.N.
2nd June
2010
Weighed and sailed from the Downs to
Dunkirk. In company were Vivacious
leading, and towing M.T.B.107;
the Westcove and the Edvard Nissen.
2117
M.A/S.B.7 joined the convoy off the 8.
Goodwin L.V. opposite Calais, Holland
was unable to maintain the 7½ knots
of the convoy and soon lost sight of
it.
Nearing Dunkirk, a tug(1) "towing
a very long line of boats" crossed
Hollands bows and further delayed her.
3rd June
0315ca
Asked M.A/S.B.7 to lead Holland into
Dunkirk. Shortly after, "a long
line of destroyers came out" of
Dunkirk. "Astern of them, there was
a gap of over a mile and then a
large and fast transport."
[Note: The following destroyers left Dunkirk for Dover
at the times stated in brackets: Vanquisher
(0230), Whitshed (0245), Malcolm (0248)
Codrington (0250), Express (0250).
The following transports left Dunkirk at the
times stated in brackets:
Newhaven
1,888 tons, 3 steam turbines
(0245)
Tynwald
2,376 tons, 4 steam turbines
0300)
Rouen
1,882 tons, 3 steam turbines
was in Dunkirk
in the early
hours of 3rd
June (see
Thomas Kirk
Wright, p.240))
Cote d'Argent [3,047 tons, 4 steam turbines) (landed
troops at Dover
on 3rd June)]
I.A/S.B.7 led Holland through the gap
etween the destroyer line and the
Note
Anceuse allution a
ransport. When the transport was
cables away, and steaming very
'ast with the first streaks of dawn
ehind her, the danger of collision
my abordage n'afparait
ecame apparent, and Holland sounded
ne blast and put the wheel hard to
daws Bizafforth du
tarboard. The transport, says
t. Cdr. Coats, "had then only to a/c
Newhaven / du Rown
to starboard to pass well clear....
owever she appeared to alter to
ort". She struck Holland hard on
et de Pa cote d Argent
he bridge and just before the boiler
Dom bulkhead. The transport "did
ot appear to sustain much damage,
be Rouen n'a pas appareises' de
acked out and carried on". As
olland had no buoyancy in hand, her
Dewkergue cette nuit la
aptain ordered "abandon ship" a
etant zaste' ichour a P 'oceast
W seconds before she was struck.
de Pa fatee' d' Embacquat age
feesgee are miliere de Pa fournea
due 3 freen
Foremost 87.
Note by Cdr. Cras of French Historical Dept.
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HOLLAND
Blockship
Lt.Car.E.C. Coats R.N.
2nd June
2010
Weighed and sailed from the Downs to
Dunkirk. In company were Vivacious
leading, and towing M.T.B.107;
the Westcove and the Edvard Nissen.
2117
M.A/S.B.7 joined the convoy off the 8.
Goodwin L.V. opposite Calais, Holland
was unable to maintain the 7½ knots
of the convoy and soon lost sight of
it.
Nearing Dunkirk, a tug(1) "towing
a very long line of boats" crossed
Hollands bows and further delayed her.
3rd June
0315ca
Asked M.A/S.B.7 to lead Holland into
Dunkirk. Shortly after, "a long
line of destroyers came out" of
Dunkirk. "Astern of them, there was
a gap of over a mile and then a
large and fast transport."
[Note: The following destroyers left Dunkirk for Dover
at the times stated in brackets: Vanquisher
(0230), Whitshed (0245), Malcolm (0248),
Codrington (0250), Express (0250).
The following transports left Dunkirk at the
times stated in brackets:
Newhaven 1,888 tons, 3 steam turbines
(0245)
Tynwald
2,376 tons, 4 steam turbines
0300)
Rouen
1,882 tons, 3 steam turbines
was in Dunkirk
in the early
hours of 3rd
June (see
Thomas Kirk
Wright, p.240))
Cote d'Argent [3,047 tons, 4 steam turbines) (landed
troops at Dover
on 3rd June)]
M.A/S.B.7 led Holland through the gap
between the destroyer line and the
transport. When the transport was
6 cables away, and steaming very
fast with the first streaks of dawn
behind her, the danger of collision
became apparent, and Holland sounded
one blast and put the wheel hard to
starboard. The transport, says
Lt. Cdr. Coats, "had then only to a/c
5° to starboard to pass well clear....:
However she appeared to alter to
port". She struck Holland hard on
the bridge and just before the boiler
room bulkhead. The transport "did
not appear to sustain much damage,
backed out and carried on". As
Holland had no buoyancy in hand, her
captain ordered "abandon ship" a
few seconds before she was struck.
(1) Either Sun X, Sunk XI or Foremost 87.
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LEOPOLD ANNA (H.76)
Belgian
trawler
Maitre de Manoeuvre
(M.F.V.
R. Terrier, Skipper.
[The times in this account are from the Z.50's and
St. Pierre IV's reports. M. Terrier gave none]
29th May
Took command of H. 76 at Havre.
30th May
0400ca
Sailed a convoy (commanded by
Dover. Officer des equipages Vigne) for
2000ca
Arrived Dover.
31st May
1600ca
Sailed for Dunkirk in a convoy of
about 30 ships;( (1) the H.76 leading
the left hand column of ships.
1st June
0300ca
Entered Dunkirk harbour. Embarked 120
engineers, although orders had been
given not to embark more than 100
per trawler.
0530
Sailed with 12 ships - not in formation,
so as not to attract the attention
of bombers. H.76 took the lead, the
convoy commander having been delayed;
her skipper had no charts, no compass,
and no precise information of the
swept channels to England.
1800ca
The convoy arrived at Dover with about
800/900 troops. (2)
[Six other ships of the original
convoy landed 350 troops at Ramsgate
(see Z.50)
-
Received orders to proceed to Ramsgate.
-
The convoy arrived at Ramsgate and
disembarked troops.
Ramsgate report is not sufficiently
accurate to enable details to be
given].
2100ca
Sailed in a convoy of 12 ships [see
z.50] for Dunkirk.
2nd June
-
Arrived off Dunkirk beach [1.e. Malo]
0100ca
The H.76 grounded on a sand bank.
Unable to get off on the falling tide,
M. Terrier boarded the convoy
leader's ship.
0400
At dawn he re-embarked in the H.76 and
after an hour's effort, assisted by
another trawler, he got his ship
afloat. The other trawler not wishing
to enter the harbour, the H.76 entered
alone, and embarked about 80 English
troops including "a commodore and a
young Lieutenant".
0900ca
H.76 then sailed, after having seen that
there were no more troops.
(1) According to there were 17 ships in the convoy,
(2) Dover and Report their registered mentions Z.50, a numbers number are of small given. vessels by name,
such as the Gaston River (120 troops), "Chalutier"
[French = trawler] (100 troops), the Chasseur Marie (117
troops), the Onders Ons (95 troops), the Reine de Flots
(62 troops), and the Patrie (157 troops), but there is no
information to show that these were the names of
Terrier's ships.
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LORD BARHAM
DM
M/S drifter
Plotilla
J.R. Muggridge,
R.H.H.
28th May See under Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. Watchful) nkirk in
company with the other 4 drifters
of the let M/R.F., viz: the Fisher
DOX. Pidget, Jacketa and Gilver Dawn.
2200
(See Pisher Doy).
Arrived Dynkirk.
29th May
The B.M.O. Dunkirk (Capt. W. Tennent,
R.N.), flow his flag in the Lord
Cavan which was being used de a
depot ship.
1st June
1330ca
The Lord Cavan picked up survivors of
the O/B Mogguito,and took them into
Dunkirk.
2200ca
Embarked a General officer and his
staff at Dunkirk Pier to trunsfer
them to a destroyer.
when shoving off from the pier, a
shell hit the Lord Cavon on the port
side, on the water line, and
passing out through the starbourd
side, burst on the pier. The ship
flooded and Bank in 3 minutes.
Cdr. A.J. Cubison, D.S.C., R.H.,.
Senior Officer of the group of
drifters, WAB on board at the time.
N11
Authority - R.O.III, pp=332, 446.
R.O. Case 6256
The following agards were made:
D.B.C.
Ty, skipper J.H. Moggridge, R.N.R.
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LORD CAVAN
Drifter (let M/R
Flotilla
Ty. Skpr. J.H. Muggridge,
R.N.R.
28th May
-
Sailed from Ramsgate for Dunkirk in
company with the other 4 drifters
of the 1st M/R.F., viz: the Fisher
Boy, Fidget, Jacketa and Silver Dawn.
2200
(See Fisher Boy).
Arrived Dunkirk.
29th May
The S.N.O. Dunkirk (Capt. W. Tennant,
R.N.), flew his flag in the Lord
Cavan which was being used as a
depot ship.
1st June
1330ca
The Lord Cavan picked up survivors of
the G/B Mosquito, and took them into
Dunkirk.
2200ca
Embarked a General officer und his
staff at Dunkirk Pier to transfer
them to a destroyer.
When shoving off from the pier, a
shell hit the Lord Cavan on the port
side, on the water line, and
passing out through the starboard
side, burst on the pier. The ship
flooded and sank in 3 minutes.
Cdr. A.J. Cubison, D. S.C., R.N.,
Senior Officer of the group of
drifters, was on board at the time.
Nil
Authority - R.O.III, pp.332, 446.
R.O. Case 6256.
The following awards were made:
D.S.C.
Ty. Skipper J.H. Muggridge, R.N.R.
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NIGER (N.73)
4th M.S.F.
Cdr. St. J. Cronyn, R.N.
S.O., 4th M.S.F.
30th May
2145
On passage to N. Goodwin L.V. in
company with the M/S Dundalk,
received signal to carry out ferry
Panne. service between Sheerness and La
31st May
0700
Anchored 5 cables off La Panne. Sent
in both whalers and the M/B.
Considerable surf running. There was
no one 1n charge ashore, and as soon
as the boats arrived in they were
seized by soldiers. One was swamped,
the other overloaded and capsized.
Embarked troops from yachts.
1045
Sailed with over 200 troops for Dover
(being less distance than to
Sheerness). Lieut. R.P. Hichens,
R.N.V.R. was left behind. He moored
2 yachts as pontoons, secured grass
lines to the pier of lorries and
organised the boats "pulley-hauly"
on these lines, thereby increasing
the rate of embarkation and avoiding
the risk of capsizing boats.
1445
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 205 troops.
1715
Sailed for Dunkirk.
2240
Anchored off Braye-Dunes.
2315
A boat under oars came off with some
30 soldiers under the command of
S/Lt. R.H. Bygott, R.N.; the boat
had been towed by the tug Tanga.
S/Lt. Bygott reported that there were
150 troops abreast the ship. Niger's
boats were sent in, but finding no
troops, returned empty.
2350
A S/Lt. R.N.V.R. (name unknown) (1)
from the tug Sun VIII swam off from
the beach and reported that his
motor boat and a ship's boat were
aground with some 60 soldiers, that
he had got 30 off in another boat,
and that about 50 more were waiting.
Niger sent her boats in again, to
tow the boats off and fill up; by the
time they got in, the boats had got
off and left, and the troops had gone.
1st June
0100
A large shore boat 1/c of Lt. Cdr.
Craig came alongside with 40
and Towel. At this time, the Niger's
soldiers, including Brigadiers Robb
boats returned with troops and
continued to bring them off regularly
As dawn came, large numbers of Niger's troops
but slowly.
0330
were floats were pressed
seen on the beach and into
carley Lifebelts were also sent and in
service. some soldiers put these on low
and off. It was now nearly
swam Bray had been shelled from
Nieuport water. continuously throughout
the night.
(1) The speaks of a Lieut. Navy Puckley; List. there
was Sun no VIII's officer report of this name in the
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W.D./M.L.
E.L. Yealland, Mate.
PIGEON
S/Lt. G.A. Gabbett-Mulhallen,
R.N.
1900
Arrived Ramsgate from Grimsby.
31st May
-
Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk.
1st June
-
Brought back "17 very badly wounded
men". (1)
-
S/Lt. Gabbett-Mulhallen (ex Vernon I)
2nd June
took command and sailed for Dunkirk.
He was accompanied by S/Lt. C.A.
Canham R.N.
-
Arrived Dunkirk and ferried troops from
the piers to waiting ships between
midnight and dawn.
0430ca
Proceeded.
3rd June
0700
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 20
French troops. (1)
[s/Lt. Gabbett-Mulhallen says:
"The Pigeon carried approx. 25 troops.
Between midnight and dawn each night
I made on an average 20 trips [ferrying]
arriving at Ramsgate usually at 7.30 a.m.
on the last lap with the Pigeon full of
troops. I continued this every night
until Monday [3rd June] when having ferried
all night ..... I waited alongside the pier
for Cdr. Troup (2)
-
Sailed for Dunkirk.
Arrived Dunkirk and ferried troops.
-
4th June
0305ca
Came alongside the pier where
Cdr. H.R. Troup R.N. was superinten-
ding the embarkation of troops.
Embarked Cdr. Troup and a French
general and his staff.
Cdr. Troup says:
"About men stood to attention 4 deep
1,000 half-way along the pier, the and General
about staff about 30 feet away;
and his faced the troops, whose faces the
were them showing up their heels,
after indiscernable having in the dawn light, steel
helmets, saluted and the then turned about and came down
flames behind officers clicked their
to the boat with me....."
0320
0645
Arrived Proceeded. Ramsgate. Disembarked the French
general and his staff. (3)
Total 60 (ca)
(2) Not s/Ltentioned in Ramsgate only report made of or 2 D.R. 2nd/3rd trips to June Dunkirk and 3rd/4th in
3)
Ramsgate the nights Pigeon and a "Motor Boat" of the
& Wilson Ltd
Asst. between report them landed states 202 that Allied the troops. The "Returned report full
10000000
eaks". Dir. of Mil. Transport only says,
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W.D./M.L.
E.L. Yealland, Mate.
PIGEON
S/Lt. G.A. Gabbett-Mulhallen,
R.N.
1900
Arrived Ramsgate from Grimsby.
31st May
-
Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk.
1st June
-
Brought back "17 very badly wounded
men". (1)
-
S/Lt. Gabbett-Mulhallen ( ex Vernon I)
2nd June
took command and sailed for Dunkirk.
He was accompanied by S/Lt. C.A.
Canham R.N.
Arrived Dunkirk and ferried troops from
the piers to waiting ships between
midnight and dawn.
0430ca
Proceeded.
3rd June
0700
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 20
French troops. (1)
[s/Lt. Gabbett-Mulhallen says:
"The Pigeon carried approx. 25 troops.
Between midnight and dawn each night
I made on an average 20 trips [ferrying]
arriving at Ramsgate usually at 7.30 a.m.
on the last lap with the Pigeon full of
troops. I continued this every night
until Monday [3rd June] when having ferried
all night
.....
I waited alongside the pier
for Cdr. Troup.
"](2)
-
Sailed for Dunkirk.
Arrived Dunkirk and ferried troops.
-
4th June
0305ca
Came alongside the pier where
Cdr. H.R. Troup R.N. was superinten-
Embarked Cdr. Troup and a French
ding the embarkation of troops.
general and his staff.
Cdr. Troup says:
"About stood to attention 4 deep
1,000 men along the pier, the General and
about half-way about 30 feet away;
and his staff faced the troops, whose faces the
were indiscernable behind them showing up their
after having in the dawn light, steel
flames officers clicked their heels, down
helmets, saluted and the then turned about and came
to the boat with me....."
0320
0645
Proceeded. Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked the French
general and his staff. (3)
Total 60 (ca)
(2) Not or D.R. Dunkirk in
(3) of 2 2nd/3rd trips to June and 3rd/4th
viz, on the nights and a "Motor Boat" of the
between Dirt them landed states 202 that Allied the Pigeon troops. The "Returned report full
leaks". of Mil. Transport only says,
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P/S
PORTSDOWN(1)
S/Lt. S/Lt. R.H. Church,
M.V.H. Caplat, R.N.R. R.N.V.R.
1st Lieut.
1230
Left patrol Sheerness for Dunkirk. R.A.F.
1st June
entire aircraft encountered along the
Abeam Dunkirk breakwater.
route to F.G. buoy.
2150
2205
Anchored off beach. Under shore
bombardment. Embarked troops, using
the ship's 2 dinghies. One of them
sank later. on its 4th trip; the other
0300
In 1 1/2 hours, a large motor boat had
2nd June
ferried 500 troops to the Portsdown.
0400ca
Early dawn. Proceeded.
0450
1 mile west of Dunkirk breakwater,
transferred about 1,000 troops
from a French vessel which was
aground.
Transferred. 25 troops from a motor
boat, which declined a tow.
-
Picked up Cdr. J.C. Clouston R.N., and
his party (about 12 in all) from a
motor driven "Naval pontoon boat".
Cdr. Clouston ordered that she was to
be abandoned.
Obtained a course from the cr. Calcutta,
-
0930ca
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 168
B.E.F., and 450 French t roops. (2)
Total 618
[As Portsdown was not degaussed, she
was not again used in Dynamo].
Authority - R.O.II, p.107.
R.O.III, p.66.
The following awards were made:
8/Lt. R.H. Church, R.N.R.
Mention in Despatches
Cl. H. White.
W. Ramel.
Ord. Sea.
P.A. Kent.
A.T. Burton.
(1) First later, The as ship a
(2) crew.
Wils
report. even
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Departmental vessels Troopy Troops transported lifted
Tug Prima 950
(Liest barge W.24 75 1,060
Hopper " W.26 1,000 400
" W.95(1) - 250
Hopper Lady Southborough 478
steam " " Queen's Channel 141
" " Gallion's Reach 160
" " Foremost 101 70( estimated)
" = Foremost 102 900 300
11 " James 67(1) 200 -
700 2,684
700 5,450 20
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Lieut. let Division Troops ferried to ships Troops transported
(Lieut. C.C.Bone R.N.V.R.) 950 buoy,
Ankh 1,000 Dunkirk,
Bounty you 250
Caryanda
Lahloo 500 15
Thele 1700 To May Dunki 250 X in
2030 2nd Division Ship
Seriola Lady 900 by the
2245 Billa II 200
0648 Ahola 700 5
Noneta 0355 To 0700 In 700
the 0715 5,450 20
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SALAMANDER (continued)
31st May
2200
(contd. )
(contd.)
Was Dunkirk, to a position off Bray.
to then ordered by the M/S
[i.e. No. E] buoy.
avoid magnetic mines laid near No.8
anchor 1 mile to his eastward, Niger to
1st June
0015
Anchored accordingly. The beach at
Bray was under enemy shrapnel fire.
0050ca
Sent the ship's whaler in shore.
The whaler returned with a message from
General Montgomery to inform all
ships that he intended moving west-
ward to Dunkirk at once, as the
beach was becoming untenable. The
message was passed to all ships in
V/S touch.
The pontoon pier had been hit by
shell fire; no troops were embarking
so Salamander got under way and
176
closed the beach as closely as
possible.
0300ca
Troops began to come off in boats, and
were embarked. R.A. Dover ordered
all ships to embark men in boats and
then to move to Dunkirk at dawn.
0600
About 450 troops had been embarked
including 29 wounded and 11
stretcher cases.
A bombing attack took place, but no
ships were hit. 1 casualty in
Salamander from m.g. fire
-
Salamander proceeded westward, astern
of the dr. Keith and the M/S
Skipjack.
0820ca
Air attack on all 3 ships. Skipjack
was hit and sank. Keith was hit
and set on fire; she abandoned ship.
Salamander closed Keith and sent
away both whalers.
-
Whilst rescuing survivors, attacked by
Ju.87 dive bombers. A salvo of 4
bombs fell about 50 feet ahead; 2
of these exploded under water abreast
Salamander's bridge. The ship lifted
bodily, heeled to starboard, and
then settled down with a list to
port. She then sank about a foot -
suddenly. Believing the ship to be
sinking, the S.P.'s were thrown
overboard in a weighted bag.
The Engineer Officer and the 1st
Lieutenant reported that the ship
was still seaworthy, but that she
had gained a foot draught because
of flooded compartments. Damage
in the engine room had caused the
steam pressure to fall.
After about 15 minutes, steam was
Air attack; a salvo of bombs astern. fell on
raised for slow speed.
0915ca
the port quarter, 50 yards to proceed,
Salamander leaving Keith's the was survivors whalers about to and assist to take
picking
up to a tug the St. Abbs] standing' then
them but Captain (D) 19 [Keith] asked
by; on the bridge of the tug,
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SEA FALCON
M/B - (Owner W.H.Elce) L/Sea. A. Westbrook 1/c
30th May
Left about Dover after dark - towed
tows, 5 other boats" by a tug "with - 2
22
-
Foremost boat of opposite four, broke
adrift, stern swung back, hit Sea Falcon's
pipe, sheete and broke her main feed
P*p*
-
Came under/shore bombardment between
Gravelines and Brays
-
Filled boat by grounding, and pulling
in the soldiers.
31st May
Continued ferrying from dawn till dusk.
On last trip, rising tide and wind
swamped the boat and carried it
broadside on.
er
Crew abandoned the Sea Falcon and
swam ashore.
About 60 troops were carried in each
trip.
Authority - R.O.II, p.248.
1))
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29th May Disrembarked 200 troops. (1)
30th May 1100 At Rempente, disembarked 200 troops.(2)
31st.May 0645 At Repaigate, disenbarked 294 troops.(3)
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29th May Disembarked 200 troops. (1)
30th May 1100 At Ramsgate, disembarked 200 troops. (2)
31st May 0645. At Ramsgate, disembarked 294 troops. (3)
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SKIPJACK (N.38)
6th M.S.F.
Lieut. Cdr. F.B. Proudfoot,
R.N. (Retd.)
1300
27th May
The M/S's Skipjack and Halcyon, the
destroyer Impulsive, the T.H.V.
Patricia, ing duties and a trawler for minesweep-
[viz:
L.V., for the purpose of laying the
rendezvous-ed off the N. Goodwin
light buoys U, V, and W on, and
sweeping, the new middle Route X.
This operation was carried out under
1919
orders of Skipjack.
The operation being completed, the
Patricia proceeded to Harwich, the
other ships to the Downs.
28th May
1545
The M/S's Sutton, Fitzroy and Salamander
sailed from Dover and
1630ca
were joined by the Skipjack and
Halcyon near S buoy. The 5 ships
proceeded in company to La Panne.
2130
Arrived off La Panne. The Skipjack
embarked troops and proceeded.
29th May
-
The Skipjack disembarked 184 troops
at Dover. (1)
30th May
-
The Skipjack, having apparently again
been over to Dunkirk, disembarked 231
troops at Dover. (2)
1556
V/ Exant/
The Skipjack, towing the ex-Belgian
canal boats Amblene and Sambre, and
in company with the Halcyon and
Salamander, left Dover for Bray.
2100
Arrived off Bray. The Skipjack
embarked troops and proceeded.
31st May
-
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 450 troops (1)
1800
Left Dover in company with Halcyon and
Salamander to rendezvous with other
M/S's at W buoy by 2200.
1st June
0030
The Skipjack anchored off La Panne.
She had only one small boat
(without a rudder); the ship's
boats had been left behind on the
previous trip. No boats came off
from the shore.
0330ca
At break of dawn, weighed, and
proceeding westward, managed to
secure 3 boats. Some troops were
also picked up.
Course was continued to about 1
mile east of Dunkirk, where there
was only one small skoot operating
[probably the Hilda]. Boats were
then sent in and embarkation
0530ca
The commenced. Skipjack was kept under way because
of the considerable air activity.
From this time onwards there was were
{1} D.R.
D.R. According to C.W. 29685/40, however, the Skipjack
made only three trips to Dunkirk, and was sunk on the
third trip.
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VISCOUNT
Thames M/B (J. Mears)
S/Lt. D.L. Satterford,
R.N.
1800
28th May
Left Sheerness for Ramsgate.
ordered". "Followed M/Y Prince of Wales as
-
Viscount's engine stopped. Repairs
were effected.
2330
Having no compass, anchored until dawn.
29th May
0400
Proceeded to Ramsgate.
1000
Arrived Ramsgate. Boiler pump
defective.
[s/Lt. Satterford then took command of
the M/B Ryegate II]
There is no evidence to show that the Viscount took any part
in Dynamo.
Authority - TO.9436/40.
R.O.II, p.571.
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WHITSHED
(D.77)
19th Destroyer Flotilla Cdr. E.R. Conder, R.N.
1730
1st June
2240
Arrived Dover from Spithead.
Sailed for Dunkirk.
0130
2nd June
Berthed side of at the outer berth on the west
Dunkirk east pier.
After The pier was devoid of troops.
side craft(1) from the beach on the other
using a loud hailer army landing
A les-Bains] brought troops to the ship.
of the pier [presumably Malo-
few other troops were collected
0300
after a search along the pier.
Slipped as dawn was breaking and
proceeded to Dover.
0530
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 512 troops.
2135
Proceeded to Dunkirk.
Just past W. buoy an aircraftsman
survivor [A.C.1. B. Kernohan] from
Cdr. J.C. Clouston's R.A.F. launch
[Seaplane tender 243] was picked up.
3rd June
0030
Arrived Dunkirk. No berth available in
harbour; lay-to outside. Ordered
by R.A. Dover to use the loud hailer
and stop other ships entering.
Embarked about 80 troops and 10
civilians from small craft.
0245
Sailed for Dover.
0315ca
At No.5 W buoy, the blockship Holland
was observed apparently splitting
in half and sinking. Survivors were
being taken off by M.A/S.B.No.7.(2)
0530
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 82 troops.
1900
Having embarked Cdr. H.J. Buchanan,
R.A.N., and a pier party, sailed for
Dunkirk.
2215
Arrived Dunkirk harbour. Conditions
difficult. Put part of the pier
party into "the M.T.B. that had R.A.
Dover on board" [i.e. M.T.B.102].
Got the Whitshed's bows alongside a
transport the Autocarrier and her
stern alongside the dr. Sabre and
embarked about 200 troops.
-4th June
0025
The Sabre left harbour and the transport
left at about the same time. The
Whitshed then went alongside and
embarked a further 400/500 troops.
0245
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 444
Sailed for Dover.
0530
troops. (3)
Total 1,038
Authority - R.O.I., p.175.
& It is not craft these were.
this
shipped
Cdr. Condor known says which this was the M.T.B.102;
(3) D.R. however at Dover at that time.
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YEWDALE( 1)
Shipping Ltd.
John Stewart & Co.
0400
Captain E. Jones.
27th May
0640
Sailed Twequacity ine Downs with the M/V
0700
Picked Shelled hit Shelling original Zagged amidships. by to shore batteriater increased. The Sequacity resumed Zig-
0820
Calais) up 5 men on a raft (from
Downs German channel. for hands. when They north Decided stated of Dunkirk Dunkirk to return was to in
and which destroyed the rafts by
aircraft, information. Gunned
1010
a life boat.
The her Sequacity crew. began to sink. Embarked
1020ca
The Sequacity "sank in position 52°
1230
04' 20" N., 1° 38' 36" E. approx.
Arrived Downs. Provisioned ship.
28th May
2230
Left Downs, the M. V's Beal and
Bullfinch in company.
29th May
0430
Arrived La Panne. Anchored. Later,
moved down channel. Picked up 2
boats with 10 soldiers in them.
Sent in ships boats for troops.
Assisted by several M/L's.
1230
500 troops on board.
1430
About 1000 troops on board - ship
filled to capačity.
1435
Closed a destroyer for advice.
1600
Air attack. Proceeded in company with
the destroyer and Beal.
1650/
Air attacks. 5 killed, 78 wounded.
1800
Six soldiers jumped overboard. One
A/C shot down by ship's gun.
Wireless and Compass smashed; steered
by small field compass.
2310
One mile off Deal pier. Waited till
dawn.
30th May
0600
A doctor arrived. Yewdale ordered to
0930
Disembarked Ramsgate. 940 troops at Ramsgate(2)
-
Proceeded to Sheerness for repairs.
Total 240 890
Authority T.M. 6213/40.
8 A tramp Rate of 823 tons gross. Not mentioned in D.R.
report.
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2
WESTERN APPROACHES COMMAND
WESTERN APPROACHES COMMAND-continued.
(CARDIFF AREA.)
(PLYMOUTH AREA.)
PLYMOUTH-continued.
SWANSEA.
PLYMOUTH.
Harbour Defence Patrol Craft.
SWANSEA-continued.
Base Ship-Defiance.
[11] Black Arrow
Plymouth.
Base Ship-Lucifer.
M/S Trawlers-contd.
20th A/S Group (Trawlers).
[11] Boyne Water
[15] Alexander Scott
Swansea.
[21] Lord Stanhope
f.o. Irvine.
x/s D
[11] Carraig D
-
-
AD
[24] Courtier X/L D
f.o. London.
[21] Lord Snowden AD
Plymouth.
[11] Dahinda II
[24] Damito X/L D
Swansea.
[21] Lord Stamp A D
[11] Duenna
-
-
Plymouth.
[24] Erimo X/L D
[21] Lord Stonehaven
f.o. London.
AD
[11] Harpada
-
-
[15] Harry Melling
Swansea.
x/s D
[11] Siren
-
f.o. Southampton.
[24] Joseph Button
Swansea.
37th AS Group (Trawlers).
x/s D
[11] Susannah Jane
Plymouth.
17th A/S Group (Trawlers).
[24] Lephreto X/L D
Swansea.
[33] British Guiana AD
[24] Lord Wakefield A
[83] British Honduras
Plymouth
Boom Defence Vessel.
[15] Red Gauntlet
Swansea.
(S.O.)
AD
[14] Dunnet
x/s D
-
Plymouth.
[24] Bedfordshire A
[24] Cambridgeshire A
Swansea.
MS Trawlers.
FALMOUTH.
[24] Kirkella A
Group 52.
Base ship-Forte.
[24] Warwick Deeping
[11] Dorinda XD
Plymouth.
83rd A/S Group (Yachts).
A
[11] Brecon Castle
[14] P Maid Marion AD
Falmouth.
Falmouth.
M/S Drifters.
X/SD
[11] Radnor Castle
[14] P Viva II A
Plymouth.
f.o. Liverpool. Date uncertain.
[24] Alcor x/m
-
-
X/S D
[11] Ragian Castle XD
Plymouth.
M/S Trawlers.
[24] Kathleen x/M
-
Swansea.
Group 53.
[24] One Accord X/M
[11] Hatana X
-
Swansea.
M/S Trawler (Ungrouped).
[24] Paramount x/M
[11] Green Howard X
Defective winch.
Plymouth.
D Eden X
Plymouth. Scrapping
86th A/S Group (Yachts).
Deferred.
M/S Drifters.
[24] C Anna Marie C
Swansea.
1st Mine Recovery Flotilla.
[20] Fisher Boy
[24] D Rhodora A
-
Swansea.
M/S Drifters.
[20] Fidget
Grimsby.
[11] Glen Heather X/M
-
[3] D Hiniesta A
Falmouth
f.o. Grimsby. Date uncertain.
[11] Merbreeze X/M
(Paid off.)
Falmouth
[18] Jacketa
[24] D Oracle A
-
f.o. Southampton. Completes
[11] Salpa
Plymouth.
end April.
Harbour Defence Patrol Craft.
[20] Lord Cavan
-
Falmouth.
[24] Hanyards
-
[20] Silver Dawn
Swansea.
[24] Rose Marie
Small Dan-laying Trawler.
[II] Elk
Swansea.
[43] Bystander
Echo Sounding Yacht (attached 1st M.R.F.).
Grimsby.
[14] Comet A
Special Service Trawlers.
[43] Albany
Harbour Defence Patrol Craft.
Plymouth.
Falmouth.
Manor A D.
Plymouth.
Ecila
f.o. Falmouth.
M/S Trawlers.
Nirvana
f.o. Southampton.
[24] Akita X
D/F Calibration Yacht.
BARRY.
[14] Ceto
Contraband Control Service.
[24] Muroto X
,
[20] D Sappho A D
Base Guardships.
Swansea.
87th A/S Group (Yachts).
[24] Stour X
Falmouth.
-
[43] C Migrante A
f.o. Southampton. Date un-
Magnetic Ships.
D Kiloran AD
[24] Tranio X
certain.
Falmouth.
-
Andelle
[24] D Zaza A D
Swansea.
Corburn
[36] Marauder
Rescue Tugs.
(C37441)
2
[20] Salvonia
Milford.
-
-
Falmouth.
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Ship. Fitting Out at.
[25] Boy Roy -
[25] Eileen Emma -
[25] Forecast -
[25] Gervais Rentoul
[25] Girl Gladys- -
[25] Girl Pamela -
[25] Golden Gift
- [25] Torbay II D
- [25] Lord Howard
- [25] Lord Howe Dover.
- [25] Midas -
- [25] Netsukis
- [25] Paxton -
- [25] Reverberation
- [25] Shipmates D
- [25] The Boys
- [25] Golden Sunbeam
[25] Ut. Prosim
- [25] Yorkshire Lass Grimsby. Completed.
[25] Young Mon Dover.
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Philippe 14B
Phineas Beard 24
Phrontes 5
Phyllis Rose 12
Phyllisia 20
Pict 32
Picton Castle 24
Pine 22
Pintail 31
Plantagenet 29
Playmates 11
Plinlimon 21
Plumer 12A
Poinavon 9
Pointer 2
Pointz Castle 24
Polar V 35
Polar VI 35
Popinjay 22
Powis Castle 27
Preston North End 25
Prince Leo 36B
Princess Elizabeth 10
Princess Mary 15
Princessa 9
Principal 27
Proserpine 28
Prospect Ahead 29
Providence 11
Provider 17
Ptarmigan 9A
Puffin 31
Punnet 18
Pyramus 30
Pyrope 12A
Q.
Queen Empress 13
Queen of Kent 21
Queen of Thanet 21
Queen of the Fleet 11
Queen of the South I 12
Queen of the South II 12
Queen Worth 9
Quest 6
Quiet Waters 28
R.
Racer 7
Rachael Flett 26
Radiant 36c
Radnor Castle 2
Raetia 5
Rambler Rose 30
Ratapiko 35
Raymont 35
Reaper 7
Reboundo S
Rebuff 29
Receptive 12
Recoil 36c
Recono 16
Red Gauntlet 13
Red Sky 17
Reed 14A
Refraction 8
Refundo 14
Regal 28
Regardo 8
Regwa 14B
Reids 14A
Reigate 9
Reighton Wyke 21
Relonzo 5
Remexo 16
Remillo 17
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Tranio 13
Tranquil 19
Trelawney 27
T. R. Ferrens 9A
Trevo Terceiro 36
Tritonia 29
Triumph 12
Trojan 2
Trophy 36B
Troubadour 36
Troup Ahead 19
True Accord 14A
Tumby 17
Tunisian 14
Turcoman 32
Turquoise 13
Tuscarora 19
Tweenways 35A
Twente 9
Twinkling Star 20
U.
Uberty 14
Uberus 19
Ugie Bray 24
Uiver 36A
Ullswater 9A
Umbriel 14A
Unicity 35A
Unicorn II 22
Unitia 7
Utilise 27
Ut. Prosim 10
V.
Vadne 9
Valena 9A
Valesca 35A
Vandyck 30
Varanga 29
Varanis 35A
Vascama 21
Velia 14
Velmont 35A
Ventsyssel 18
Venture 22
Vernal 14A
Vernon II 8
Vesterland 26
Victor 3
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Rotterdam - -
Amsterdam - -
Maria R. Ommering -
Carolina - - - Falmouth, for Liverpool as convenient.
Genberdina Johanna -
En Avant - -
Bloemendaal - -
Viking Bank - -
Dirkje - - -
Libra - - - Liverpool to complete.
Ewald - - -
[35] Paynter AD (S.O.) Larne. (Damaged).
[35] Victrix A D - Liverpool.
[35] British Guiana AD
[35] British Honduras AD Belfast.
[35] Etruria - -
[35] Night Hawk -
[35] Lorraine - - Belfast.
[35] Loch Park -
[35] Scarron - -
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42
43
Page
Page
Page
37
M/S Groups-contd
Page
37
Mary White
46
Ocean Gain
Page
6
23
M.A.S.B. 1, 4 & 5
30
Ocean Guide
Polly Johnston
Page
Lord Gainford
13
9
49
23
Popinjay
11
Rime
19
Lord Grey
2
M.A.S.B. 6 & 7
29
50-51
9
Ocean Lifebuoy
5
Powis Castle
22
Rinovia
23
Masona
23
52-53
11
Ocean Lux
16
Ocean Retriever
Preston North End
27
Rion
Lord Hailsham
8
15
26
Lord Hood
Master John
28
54
2
36
Prince Leo
River Annam
22
32
10
7
23
Ocean Scout
36A
36B
Lord Hotham
Mayflower
Ocean Spray
Princess Elizabeth
River Clyde
55
13
Lord Howard
10
May II
10
24
23
10
Princess Mary
River Spey
5
60
Lord Howe
Medway Queen
18
20
Ocean Sunlight
M/S Training Flotilla
9
15
Princessa
River Ytham
36A
15
Lord Inchcape
16
20
Ocean Swell
8
27
Riviere
Principal
36B
Melora
27
Muria
Ocean Toiler
27
Lord Irwin
36
Robert Hastie
11
Mentor
3
14
Myris
Proserpine
5
Ocean Treasure
28
Robert Stroud
36
26
Lord Keith
25
Merbreeze
19
12
Lord Lloyd
Myrtle
Prospect Ahead
Ocean View
29
Robin Hood
Mercury
2
28
13
14
12A
Providence
Ocean Vim
6
Robina
7
Lord Melchet
19
Mewslade
5
Ptarmigan
16
Ode
9
Rochebonne
2
Lord Middleton
12
Puffin
36B
M. H. Stephens
N.
5
31
Rodino
Lord Northcliffe
Ohm
16
Michael Griffiths
26
Nab Wyke
Punnet
19
18
Lord Nuffield
10
Okino
Rogate
9
27
25
Midas
37
Nairnside
Pyramus
30
Lord Plender
21
Oku
Roger Beck
3
3
24
11
Migrante
Lord Rodney
Nancy Hague
Pyrope
12A
Milford Duchess
37
Olivae
Romany Rose
23
8
14
2
Naneta
Rona
18
Lord Snowden
20
Olive Tree
Milford Duke
8
28
Ronso
Lord St. Vincent
11
Nautilus
16
2
Milford Earl
26
11
Olvina
9
Rooke
20
Lord Stamp
11
Navicula
Milford King
8
Olympia
35
2
Q.
Rosa
22
Lord Stanhope
12A
Negro
16
Ombra
17
Lord Stonehaven
2
Milford Prince
Milford Princess
Neil Mackay
3
Queen Empress
Rose
36
15
One Accord
13
28
Queen of Kent
Rosebud
8
Lord Wakefield
3
Neil Smith
Onetos
21
13
Roseden
20
Milford Queen
15
9
Queen of Thanet
28
30
Netsukis
Oracle
21
Lorinda
Lormont
11
Minna
10
3
Queen of the South I
Rose Emma
12
12
New Comet
13
23
Oriole
13
Queen of the South II
Rose Haugh
24
12
Lorna Doone
Mine Recovery Flotillas-
Newhaven N.B.
5
Orlando
18
Queen Worth
Rose Hilda
15
14
8
Lowther
Newland
28
36A
Orvicto
35A
Quest
Rose Valley
30
1
11
6
Loyal Friend
New Pride of Essex
Osako
14
Rosel
24
Lucifer
3
2
22
11
Quiet Waters
28
New Prince of Wales I
Osta
11
Rose Marie
3
Luda Lady
35
Minicoy
4
12
Our Bairns
11
Ross
10
Luda Lord
21
Minona
6
Newspray
12
28
Niger
Our Kate
12
Ross Ard
27
Lunar Bow
Mirabelle
3
16
Overfall
14
Rotha
15
30
Mirage
Night Hawk
28
R.
Lune
6
Oystermouth Castle
17
Rowan
24
Mireille
11
Night Raider
37
Racer
7
Lydd
10
Rowan Tree
29
28
Nimrod
19
Rachael Flett
26
Lydd II
30
Mist
Roxano
36B
Lydia Long
27
Mistletoe
22
Nirvana
2
P.
Radiant
36B
Royal Eagle
12A
32
9
Nobles
4
Pangbourne
10
Radnor Castle
2
Lydiard
M.L. 100
Royallieu
14
Lynx
10
Moed-en-Werk
36
Nodzu
23
Paragon
24
Rambler Rose
30
Royalo
14
Paramount
3
Raymont
35
Mollusc
16
Nogi
15
Ruby
5
Noontide
28
Pathway
11
Reaper
7
Monarch
Rugby
17
9
M.
Norbreeze
Patti
17
Reboundo
23
Runswick Bay
5
Monarda
12A
27
M.1
Paul Rykens
28
Rebuff
29
8
11
Nordland
37
Ryde
10
Mona's Isle
M.2
29
Paxton
10
Norina
Receptive
36
Monimia
16
37
16
S.
M.3
Paynter
7
Recono
8
Moonstone
32
Norlan
29
36
Red Gauntlet
3
Sabra
35
M.A. West
11
Moorgate
12
Norna
36A
Peacemaker
5
Red Sky
16
Sabreur
35
Madden
15
5
Norman Wilson
20
Pearl
Madeline
Moray
Pecheur
27
Reed
15
Sailor King
22
13
Magnolia
Morgan Jones
17
Norse
12A
29
Refraction
8
St. Abbs
9
8
29
Peggy Nutten
St. Achilleus
13
Maid Marion
Mount Ard
29
Northcoates
Pelagos
5
Refundo
8
2
Majesta
Mount Keen
Northern Chief
30
24
Pellag II
9
Regal
2S
St. Adrian
5
12
Northern Dawn
25
15
Regardo
13
St. Apollo
31
Majesty
22
Pelton
M/S Flotillas
Northern Duke
30
Ma Joie II
Pembroke
12
Regwa
15
St. Cathan
25
12
Northern Foam
30
Malacolite
30
Reids
36
St. Celestin
29
35
1
29
Pentland Firth
9
St. Cyrus
17
Mallard
Northern Gem
25
Perilia
16
Reigate
31
4
16
Northern Gift
30
Mangrove
Peter Carey
21
Reighton Wyke
21
St. Dominica
5
24
5
10
Manor
30
28
Relonzo
11
St. Donats
16
2
6
Northern Isles
Peter Hendriks
16
St. Elstan
25
Manora
10
Northern Pride
25
4
7
Peter Nell
29
Remexo
21
Remillo
35A
St. Fagan
9
Man-o'-War
30
30
25
8
Northern Princess
Phase
14
St. Katherine
12
Manx Prince
23
Northern Reward
30
34
Renascent
35
10
Philante
20
St. Kenan
25
Marano
10
30
35A
Rennet
11
Northern Sky
Philippe
23
St. Loman
25
Marauder
35
19
25
36
Renzo
Marcia
3
12
Northern Spray
Phyllis Rose
9
St. Magnus
26
13
Northern Sun
30
37
Resolve
Phyllisia
23
St. Melante
12A
Marconi
23
25
14
M/S Groups-
Phineas Beard
26
Resolvo
Northern Wave
14
St. Mellons
30
Mare
20
32
Resparko
14
Northlyn
Pict
21
St. Modwen
9
Maretta
1
24
North Ness
17
24
Restrivo
Picton Castle
7
St. Nectan
36A
Margaret Hyde
11
2,3
14
31
Retako
15
12A
Northward Ho
Pintail
8
St. Olaves
9
Margaret Rose
4-6
9
29
Returno
Marina
Northwind
Plantagenet
35
St. Olive
5
37
10-12
13
19
11
Revello
10
St. Sunniva
26
Marinus
9
16-20
15
Norwich City
Playmates
19
21
Reverberation
18
St. Tudno
12A
Marion
12
22-26
16
Notts County
Plinlimon
12A
Rezala
4
24
23
3
St. Wistan
17
Mariout
28,29
Nyula
Plumer
8
Rhodora
5
St. Zeno
31
Marmion
35
30-32
23
Poinavon
36
Richard Croft
Salamander
16
14
Marsoma
13
34
21
O.
Pointer
24
Rig
23
Salpa
2
Martinet
27
37-38
22
Oak
26
Pointz Castle
35
Righto
36B
Saltash
10
Mary A. Purdy
20
40-41
26
Oaklea
28
Polar V
35
Rigoletto
Mary Sturgeon
29
43
26
Ocean Breeze
11
Polar VI
28
44-45
27
Ocean Brine
22
29
Ocean Eddy
37
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Thomas Altoft 26
Thos. Bartlett 12A
Thomas Conolly 12
Thomas Leeds 5
Thomsons 11
Thornwick Bay 21
Three Kings 14
Thrifty 9
Thunderstone 36B
Thuringia 10
Tiger 17
Tiger (tender) 18
Tilburyness 12A
Tilly Duff 12A
Titan 14
Token 26
Tokyo II 35A
Topaze 9
Torbay II 10
Torch 6
Touchstone 5
Tourmaline 25
Trade Wind 27
Tranio 3
Tranquil 36
T. R. Ferrens 9
Tritonia 29
Triumph 12
Trophy 26
Troubadour 36
Troup Ahead 19
True Accord 29
Tumby 35A
Tunisian 14
Turcoman 32
Turquoise 25
Tuscarora 19
Tweenways 14
Twinkling Star 20
U.
Uberty 14
Uberus 19
Ugie Bray 24
Ullswater 25
Unicity 14
Unicorn II 22
Utilise 19
Ut. Prosim 10
V.
Vadne 8 9
Valena
35A
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Vandyck 30
Varanga 29
Varanis 35A
Vascama 21
Velia 5
Velmont 35A
Venture 22
Vernal 12A
Vernon II 8
Victoria 9
Victorian 32
Victory 8
Victrix 7
Vilda 37
Viola 22
Violet Flowers 29
Virginia 5
Visenda 21
Viva II 2
Viviana 13
Vizalma 36B
W.
Wagtail 5
Waldemar 15
Wallena 12A
Walnut 24
Waltona 15
Walwyns Castle 27
Wanderer II 4
Wardour 21
War Duke 16
Warrior II 8
Warwick Deeping 3
War Wing 2
Wastwater 25
Watchful 14, 15
Waterfly 30
Watermeyer 23
Waveflower 13
Waverley 13
Wee Cumbrae 18
Welcome Home 12A
Wellard 25
Wellsbach 16
Wengan 17 10
Westella 28
West Haven 27
West Neuk 37
Westlyn
Westward Ho 21
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[25] Elizabeth Angela LL D Dover.
[25] Clythness X/LL D Dover. Defects.
Rodino LL D -
Taipo LL D -
[3] Emilion X/LL -
[3] Kingscourt LL/D Dover.
Athenian LL D -
Ben Glas LL D -
[25] Onetos LL/D -
[25] Saturn LL/D -
M/S Drifters.
[25] Hosanna x/s D
[25] Playmates x/s } Dover.
[25] Willing Boys x/s D
Danlaying Vessel.
[25] GreyMist (Yacht) D Dover.
Yachts armed with Lewis guns.
[18] Sargasso [25] Gulzar D D Ramsgate.
[25] Conidaw D Dover.
Echo Sounding Yacht.
[25] Chico - Dover.
Queen of Examination the Fleet I Service. Dover.
[25] Falconet Boom Defence Vessel. Dover.
S/S Lady Brassey Rescue Dover. D Tug.
Harbour Defence Patrol Craft.
[45] Aisha - - Sheerness
[43] Amalfi - -
[45] Caleta - -
[45] Caterina - -
[45] Chrystobel II - Sheerness.
[43] Clorinde - -
[45] Glala - -
Majesta - - f.o. Cowes.
[45] Ma Joie II - Sheerness.
Janetha IV -
Drifters.
[45] Constant Friend
Ocean Retriever
Ocean Toiler -
Peacemaker - Sheerness.
Receptive -
Phyllis Rose
Ocean Treasure -
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
[32] Cachelot -
[32] Curlew - -
[32] Fedalmo - -
Chatham.
[32] Jong -
[32] Lazy Days -
[32] Snow Bunting -
Boom Defence Tenders.
Boy Scout J. T. Hendry
Carry Oh Kiddaw
Citron Lavinia L.
Comely Bank Marinus
Constant Hope Newspray Sheerness.
Elsie and Nellie Our Kate
Ex Fortis Rose Emma
George and Albert Triumph
Inverugie Young Alfred
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[18] Silver Dawn X/M - Arrived Ramsgate 11 May.
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Northern Dawn A D -
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Northern Dawn A D -
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[1] Northern Dawn A Norway.
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Northern Dawn A -
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Kingston Ceylonite 8 Lilac 24 Lydia Long 27 Mewslade 14A 26 24 Northern Dawn
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Pointz Castle 24
Polar V 35
Polar VI 35
Popinjay 22
Powis Castle 27
Preston North End 25
President Briand 35B
Prince Leo 36B
Princess Elizabeth 15
Princess Mary 15
Princessa 9
Principal 27
Progress 17
Proserpine 28
Prospect Ahead 29
Providence 11
Provider 17
Ptarmigan 9A
Puffin 31
Punnet 18
Pyramus 30
Pyrope 12A
Q.
Queen Empress 13
Queen of Kent 21
Queen of Thanet 21
Queen of the Fleet 11
Queen of the South I 12
Queen of the South II 12
Queen Worth 9
Quest 6
Quiet Waters 28
R.
Racer 7
Rachael Flett 25
Radiant 8
Radnor Castle 2
Raetia 5
Rambler Rose 30
Ratapiko 35
Raymont 35
Reaper 7
Reboundo 8
Rebuff 29
Receptive 12
Recoil 36c
Recono 16
Red Gauntlet 13
Red Sky 17
Reed 14A
Refraction 24
Refundo 14
Regal 28
Regardo 8
Regwa
Reids 14B
Reigate 14A
Reighton Wyke 9
Relonzo 21
Remexo 5
Remillo 16
Renascent 17
Rennet 14A
Renzo 20
Resolve 21
Resolvo 9
Resparko 12A
Restore 8
Restrivo 36B
Retako 5
Revello 21
Reverberation 35
Rezala 10
Rhodora 18
3
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37 Marconi 14 23 Northern Dawn 25
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44
Page
45
Page
5
Slogan
Page
36
Sata
15
Sluga
Page
Rose
8
Saturn
Smeaton
13
22
Sublime
23
Page
Rosebud
Saucy
35
Tonny
28
8
Snaefell
7
Suilven
22
Topaze
18
Wardour
Roseden
12
Sawfly
30
Scalby Wyke
Snap
23
Sukha
35A
Torbay II
9
War Duke
Rose Emma
24
19
Solitaire
10
21
Sulara
5
Rose Haugh
Scawfell
Torch
Warland
15
7
Solomon
Sulla
35A
Rose Hilda
Touchstone
6
30
Sceptre
14
Warrior II
9
Solon
Schievan
16
Suma
15
Rose Valley
Tourmaline
5
War Star
24
37
Solstice
Sumba
35A
Trade Wind
25
Rosel
3
Scomber
15
Warwick Deeping
Rose Marie
22
Song
Summer Rose
23
Tranio
27
War Wing
10
Scotch Thistle
8
18
Sonnet
Sunbeam II
36A
Tranquil
13
Wastwater
Ross
27
Scotia II
12
Southcoates
Sunflower IV
14
12
T.R. Ferrens
36
Watchful
Ross Ard
31
15
Scott
Southern Breeze
Sunlight
15
Scottish
25
Tritonia
9
Waterfly
Rotha
17A
24
Sunnyside Girl
28
29
Rowan
Scourge
29
Southern Chief
36c
Triumph
Watermeyer
12
Superman
4
Waveflower
29
Rowan Tree
Scythe
13
Southern Field
35A
Trophy
36B
36B
Supporter
23
Troubadour
Wee Cumbrae
Roxano
Seabreeze
28
Southern Flower
35A
36
12A
Surly
7
Welcome Home
Royal Eagle
Seafarer
28
36c
Troup Ahead
Southern Foam
19
Wellard
14
Surprise
36
True Accord
Royallieu
Royalo
14
Seaflower
Southern Gem
35A
29
29
Susannah Jane
Wellsbach
2
Tumby
36c
23
Wengan
5
Seagull
29
Southern Pride
Susarion
36A
Tunisian
Ruby
17
Sea Holly
Southern Shore
36c
14
Westella
35
Sutton
16
Turcoman
Rugby
32
5
Sea King
16
36c
West Haven
Southern Spray
Svega
35A
Runswick Bay
Turquoise
13
Ryde
10
Sea Lord
11
36c
West Neuk
Southern Star
Swan II
36
Tuscarora
19
36c
Westlyn
16
Southern Wave
Sweet Promise
35A
Ryde (Special Service)
8
Sea Mist
Tweenways
14
Westward Ho
29
Southsea
36c
Sea Monarch
Swift Wing
15
Twinkling Star
20
Whirlpool
Seaman
17
Souvenir
23
Sycamore
24
Whitethorn
Secuta
Spaniard
13
5
Sylph
12A
Widgeon
S.
32
Sedulous
36B
Sylvana
21
Sparsholt
12
Selkirk
16
Spartiate
Syrian
17A
U.
Widgeon of Fearn
Sabra
35
Wigan
18
Syringa
24
Uberty
14
Wildfire
Sabreur
35
Semita
8
Speedwell
10
Uberus
19
Willa
Sailor King
22
Semnos
19
Speedy
29
Ugie Bray
24
William Brady
St. Abbs
9
Seriola
8
Sphene
13
Ullswater
25
William Caldwell
St. Achilleus
13
Servitor
14
Spina
T.
36
Unicity
14
William Cale
St. Adrian
5
Settsu
37
Spindrift
9
Taeping
22
Unicorn II
22
William Hannen
St. Apollo
36c
Sevra
35
Spinet
29
Taipo
16
Unitia
7
William Purdy
St. Cathan
25
Shako
14
Spitfire III
17
Tamarisk
12A
Utilise
19
Wm. Stephens
St. Celestin
29
Shandwick
5
Spranza
23
Tamora
15
Ut. Prosim
10
William Wesney
St. Cyrus
17
Sharpshooter
29
Sprig o' Heather
27
Taransay
15
Willing Boys
St. Dominica
5
Shearwater
31
Springdale
13
Tarret
10
Wilna
St. Donats
16
Sheen
28
Springtide
Tartan
13
Willow
St. Elstan
20
V.
25
Sheldon
4
Spurs
Tea Rose
28
Windermere
St. Fagan
10
9
Sheldrake
21
Tekoura
30
Vadne
8
Windward Ho
St. Katherine
31
Stafnes
12
Shemara
Terje I-V
36c
Valena
9
Wistaria
St. Kenan
9
Stalberg
37
25
Shera
Teroma
24
Valesca
35A
Witham
St. Loman
35
Stalwart
9
25
Shika
Tervani
17A
Vandyck
30
Withernsea
St. Magnus
35
Star of Deveron
12A
26
Shila
Tessie
36A
Varanga
29
Wolborough
St. Melante
36
12A
Star of Hope
28
Tewara
26
Varanis
35A
Wolves
Shiona
St. Mellons
6
Star of the Realm
37
30
36
Vascama
21
Shipmates
Thalia
Wyoming
St. Modwen
10
Star of Orkney
15
23
Velia
6
9
St. Nectan
Shower
Thames (Dutch Tug)
28
Star of the Wave
5
Thames Queen
23
Velmont
35A
36A
St. Olaves
Shusa
35
Starlight Ray
11
26
Ventsyssel
18
9
Thaw
X.
St. Olive
Sicyon
5
29
Staunch
35A
The Boys
10
Venture
22
St. Sunniva
Signa
36
Stefa
35A
15
Vernal
12A
Xmas Rose
St. Tudno
30
The Brit
Signet
21
Vernon II
8
15
12A
Silanion
29
Stella Canopus
Their Merit
St. Wistan
36A
Silja
37
Stella Capella
25
Thele
8
Victoria
9
17A
Thermopylae
Victorian
32
St. Zeno
Silva
35
Stella Carina
22
Y.
Salamander
36c
13
Victory
8
36
Stella Leonis
The Provost
28
Salpa
16
Silver Cloud
Victrix
7
Yarta
Saltash
2
Silver Crest
2
Stella Orion
24
The Roman
35A
37
Yehonala
15
Stella Pegassi
25
The Tower
36B
Vilda
10
Vine
36B
Yehonala II
Salvini
Silver Dawn
11
Stella Polaris
19
The Way
29
Salvo (Tug)
36B
22
Yesso
Silver Fox
13
Thirlmere
25
Viola
Salvo
14
Silver Grey
19
Stella Rigel
29
Yezo
33
26
Violet Flowers
Salvonia
35
Silver Line
4
Stella Sirius
Thomas Altoft
5
York City
35A
Thomas Conolly
12
Virginia
21
Yorkshire Belle
Sandown
3
Silver Queen
27
Stina
Thomas Leeds
13
Visenda
26
2
Yorkshire Lass
Sandringham
10
Silver Seas
11
Stoke City
26
11
Viva II
Thomsons
13
Young Alfred
Sangarius
8,16
Silver Sky
14
Stonefly
Thora
17
Viviana
Sanson
3
13
36c
Young Cliff
Sindonis
26
Stour
21
Vizalma
Saon
Sir John Baker
32
8
Thornwick Bay
Young Ernie
35
Strathcoe
14
Young Jacob
Sapphire
10
23
Three Kings
Sir John Lister
8
Sappho
Strathderry
Thrifty
9
W.
Young Mon
13
7
3
Sarah Hyde
Sir Richard Grenville
Strath Devon
Thunderstone
36B
5
3
Sir Sydney
2
Strathelliot
12A
Tiger
17
Wagtail
15
Sarah Sarba A. Purdy
14
29
Sir Siren Walter Raleigh
14
19
Tiger (tender)
18
Waldemar
Strathgarry
12A
z.
19
12A
Wallena
Sargasso
2
Strathmaree
24
12
Sirra
Sargon
2
5
Tilburyness
10
Sisapon
Strath Rannock
22
Tilly Duff
12A
Walnut
15
Zaza
35
Titan
14
Waltona
27
Zwartze Zee (Dutch)
Sarna
21
Skidaw
Strathspey
3
26
Walwyns Castle
4
333
Sarpedon
35
16
Strathugie
Token
Skipjack
21
14
Skirmisher
17
Tokyo II
35A
Wanderer II
17
Strive
10
Student Prince
4
22
Sturton
(C38230) 380 6/40
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Bedouin -
Catriona -
David - -
Derson - -
Enola - -
Haifa - -
Himroff - -
Kami no Michi -
Lucille -
Merida - -
Modmena -
Musette II - Holyhead.
Peter Pan -
Roma - -
Salene - -
Seamew I
Seilistu - I
Shadow -
Shalimine II -
Silver Cloud 1
Skate 1
Sky Lark 1
West Wind I
White Astor
[35] Etruria -
[35] Night Hawk
[35] Lorraine - - Larne.
[35] Loch Park -
[35] Scarron
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[18] Silver Dawn X/M-
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Ship. Fitting Out at.
[25] Eileen Emma - [25] Forecast - Whitstable.
- [25] Gervais Rentoul - Dover.
[25] Girl Gladys- . [25] Golden Gift Whitstable.
- [25] Torbay II D - [25] Lord Howard - [25] Lord Howe Dover.
[25] Midas -
- [25] Netsukis - -
[25] Reverberation - [25] Shipmates D -
[25] The Boys . [25] Dover.
Golden Sunbeam [25] Ut. Prosim
[25] Yorkshire Lass [25] Young Mon , Grimsby. Completed. Dover.
[18] P Lormont D - Ramsgate.
[18] P Goodwin - Arrived Ramsgate 7 June.
[18] D Holdfast - Ramsgate.
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Northern Dawn A D -
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SUNDERLAND. HARTLEPOOL-Continued,
Group 41.
D/G Wiping Unit. [1] Phineas Beard x
Ugie Bray Hartlepool. [1] William Cale X D
[1] Milford Earl X D Hartlepool. -
HARTLEPOOL. [1] Teroma X D -
Base Ship-Paragon. M/S Trawlers.
M/S Trawlers. [29] P Syringa - -
Group 1. [29] P Cypress - - Leith.
29 Lilac X D [29] P Cedar - -
29 D Sycamore XD Narvik. [29] C Holly D - - Lowestoft.
29 P Hawthorn X -
39 P Willow X D - M/S Drifters.
[29] Boy Alex X/M
Group 22. Hartlepool. [29] Lizzie Birrel X/M
29 Stella Orion X
29 Oku XD - Hartlepool. D/G Wiping Unit.
29 Mount Keen X [29] Rose Haugh - I Hartlepool. f.o. Date uncer- tain.
Group 23.
29 Ben Dearg XD
29 Pointz Castle X 29 Picton Castle X Hartlepool. BLYTH.
29 Walnut XD Group 24. Hartlepool.
29 Rowan X - Hartlepool. Repairs. Date M/S Trawlers.
29 Almond XA - uncertain. Ardrossan.
29 Hickory XAD Hartlepool.
Acacia XA - Group 25.
[29] Ash X AD - Ardrossan. Hartlepool. M/S Drifters.
[29] Birch XD - Hartlepool.
[29] Chestnut X AD Hartlepool.
[29] Fir X AD Group 26.
[29] Mangrove XA Olive XA - Hartlepool. Harbour Defence Patrol Craft. [16] Essex Maid Blyth. [6] Rosel F -
[1] Coventry City A (S.O.) Aberdeen. Refit. Date un- certain.
[1] Cape Portland A D Scapa.
[1] Cape Warwick AD Lerwick.
[1] Le Tiger AD - Scapa.
[1] Thirlmere AD (S.O.) Norway.
[1] Buttermere AD - Hull.
[1] Ellesmere AD - Norway.
[1] Ullswater AD - Harstad.
[1] Wastwater AD - Norway.
[1] Windermere A - Aberdeen.
[1] Juniper X/A D (S.O.) Harstad.
[1] Whitethorn X/A D
[1] Wistaria X/A D Left Scapa 7 June.
[1] Elm A D/G - Scapa.
[1] Hazel A D/G Left Scapa 7 June.
[1] Scottish A D (S.O.) Left Scapa 8 June.
[1] Alouette A - Faroes.
[1] Imperialist A D - Faroes.
[1] Loch Oskaig A D Left Scapa 8 June.
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Perdrant Perilia 35B 17 2
Persac
Peter Carey 12A
Peter Hendriks 28
Peter Nell 29
Peter Pan 6
Phase 30
Philante 34
Philippe 14B
Phineas Beard 24
Phrontes 5
Phyllis Rose 12
Phyllisia 2
Pict 32
Picton Castle 24
Pilot Me 24
Pine 22
Pintail 31
Plantagenet 29
Platypus 24
Playmates 11
Plinlimon 21
Plumer 12A
Poinavon 9
Pointer 2
Pointz Castle 24
Polar V 35
Polar VI 35
Pomerol 2
Popinjay 22
Powis Castle 27
Preston North End 25
President Briand 35B
Prince Leo 36B
Princess Elizabeth 15
Princess Mary 15
Princess Victoria 3
Princessa 9
Principal 27
Progress 17
Progress (M.F.V.) 20
Proserpine 28
Prospect Ahead 29
Prosperity 24
Providence 11
Provider 17
Prunella 14A
Ptarmigan 9B
Puffin 31
Punnet 18
Pyramus 30
Pyrope 12A
Q.
Queen Empress 13
Queen of Kent 21
Queen of Thanet 21
Queen of the Fal 3
Queen of the Fleet 11
Queen of the South I 12
Queen of the South II 12
Queen Worth
Quest 9
Quicksilver 6
Quiet Waters 14B
Quorana 28
9A
R.
Racer
Rachael Flett 7
Radiant 25
Radnor Castle 8
2
Page
Rosebud 8
Rose Bud 3A
Roseden 28
Rose Emma 12
Rose Haugh 24
Rose Hilda 15
Rosel 24A
Rose Marie 3A
Rose Marie II 3A
Rosemonde 35B
Rose Valley 30
Ross 16
Ross Ard 26
Rotha 14B
Rotherslade 23
Rotterdam 6
Rowan 24
Rowan Tree 14B
Roxano 36B
Royal Charter 17
Royal Eagle 12A
Royallieu 35
Royalist 3B
Royalo 8
Ruby 5
Ruda 9A
Rugby 14A
Runswick Bay 5
Ryde 15
S.
Sabra 35
Sabreur 35
Sailor King 22
St. Adrian 5
St. Apollo 7
St. Cathan 9B
St. Celestin 29
St. Claire 36
St. Cyrus 17
St. Dominica 5
St. Donats 16
St. Edith 25
St. Elstan 7
St. George 5
St. Katherine 12
St. Kenan 7
St. Loman 7
St. Martin 24
St. Melante 2
St. Mellons 30
St. Modwen 9B
St. Nectan 14
St. Olaves 14
St. Olive 5
St. Pierre 3B
St. Silio 5
St. Sunniva 30
St. Tudno 12A
St. Wistan 17
St. Zeno 36c
Safari 11A
Safo 10
Sailor King 14B
Salamander 16
Salena 6
Salpa 2
Saltash 16
Salvini 36B
Salvo (Tug) 12A
Salvonia 3
Samaiki (M.B.) 11A
Samaki 10
Sandown 15
Sandringham 9,16
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8,16
Sandringham 17
Sangarius 35A
Sanson 10
Saon 13
Sapphire 3
Sappho 14
Sarah Hyde
Sarah A. Purdy 29 12
Sarba 11
Sargasso 21
Sargon
Sarna 35A
Saronta 14A
Sarpedon 11
Sata 5
Saturn 15
Saucy 22
Sawfly 8
Scalby Wyke 30
Scarron 4
Scawfell 19
Sceptre 7
Schelde 6
Schievan 9
Scomber 37
Scotch Thistle 22
Scotia II 18
Scott 31
Scottish 25
Scourge 29
Scythe 13
Seabreeze 28
Seafarer 28
Seaflower 29
Seagull 29
Sea Holly 35A
Sea King 16
Sea Lord 11
Sea Mist 16
Sea Monarch 29
Seaman 17
Secuta 5
Seddon 4
Sedulous 36B
Selkirk 16
Semita 8
Semnos 14B
Seriola 8
Servitor 12A
Sethon 14
Settsu 37
Sevra 35A
Shako 12A
Shandwick 5
Sharpshooter 29
Shearwater 31
Sheen 28
Sheldon 4
Sheldrake 31
Shemara 9
Shera 35A
Sheraton
Shika 14B
Shila 35A
Shiona 36
Shipmates 6
Shower 10
Shusa 28
Sicyon 35A
Signa 29
Signet 36
Silanion 29
Silja 37
Silva 35A
Silver Cloud 36
Silver Crest 2
15
The Boys Page
The Brit 10
The Provost 15
The Roman 28
The Tower 35A
The Way 36B
Their Merit 29
Thele 15
Thermopylae 8
Thirlmere 22
Thomas Altoft 25
Thomas Conolly 26 12%
Thomas Leeds
Thomsons 13
Thora 11
Thornwick Bay 17 21
Three Kings 14
Thrifty 9
Thunderstone 36B
Tiger 17
Tiger (tender) 18
Tilburyness 12A
Tilly Duff 14A
Titan 14
Token 26
Tokyo II 35A
Tonny 18
Topaze 9
Torbay II 10
Torch 6
Touchstone 5
Tourmaline 25
Trade Wind 27
Tranio 13
Tranquil 36
T. R. Ferrens 9
Tritonia 29
Triumph 12
Trophy 36B
Troubadour 36
Troup Ahead 19
True Accord 14A
Tumby 17
Tunisian 14
Turcoman 32
Turquoise 13
Tuscarora 19
Tweenways 14
Trelawney 27
Twinkling Star 20
U.
14
Uberty 19
Uberus 24
Ugie Bray 25
Ullswater 14
Unicity 22
Unicorn II 7
Unitia 19
Utilise 10
Ut. Prosim
V.
8
Vadne 9
Valena 35A
Valesca 30
Vandyck 29
Varanga 35A
Varanis 21
Vascama
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Boats.)
Bedouin Peter Pan
Catriona - Roma -
David - Salene -
Derson - Seamew -
Enola - Seilistu -
Haifa -
Himroff I Holyhead. Shadow - Holyhead.
Kami no Shalimine II
Michi Lucille I Silver Cloud
Merida - Skate I
Modmena. Sky Lark
Musette II - West Wind White
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[25] Eileen Emma - Whitstable.
[25] Forecast -
[25] Gervais Rentoul Dover.
[25] Girl Gladys- - Whitstable.
[25] Golden Gift 1
[25] Torbay II D 1
[25] Lord Howard
1 [25] Lord Howe Dover.
1 [25] Midas -
- [25] Netsukis -
I [25] Reverberation
[25] Shipmates D
[25] The Boys Dover.
[25] Golden Sunbeam
[25] Ut. Prosim
1 [25] Yorkshire Lass Grimsby. Completed.
[25] Young Mon - Dover.
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Dorbett II .8050
Elizabeth -
Gamebird - - -
Kinuna - - Dover.
Safo
Silver Vanity
Tinamu - -
Widgeon II- -
(2880quiq Minesweeping Attendant Craft.
P M.A.C.2 - Dover.
(eldasY) M/S Trawlers. Group 22.
[25] Stella Orion XD
[25] Oku XD - Dover
[25] Mount Keen X D
Group 50.
[25] Botanic x D - Blackwall. Repairs.
[25] Maretta X D uncertain.
[25] Fyldea X Dover.
[25] Burke XD - -
Group 51.
[25] Arley XD -
[25] John Cattling X D Dover.
Group 61.
[25] Brock XD -
[25] Adam XD
[21] Lois XD Dover.
[25] Wigan XD - -
M/S Trawlers (Ungrouped).
[25] Elizabeth Angela LL D Dover.
[25] Clythness X/LL D Arrived Southend 28 July.
Taipo LL D -
[3] Emilion X/LL D - -
[3] Kingscourt LL/D - -
Athenian LL D - Dover.
Ben Glas LL D
[25] Onetos LL/D -
[25] Saturn LL/D - aleaseV
(.sisoa M/S 2010M) Drifters.
[25] Playmates x/s [25] Willing Boys x/s D } Dover.
Danlaying Vessel.
[25] Grey Mist (Yacht) D Dover.
Echo Sounding Yacht.
[25] Chico - Dover.
Examination Service.
Queen of the Fleet D Dover.
Boom Defence Vessel.
[25] Falconet - Dover.
Rescue Tug.
S/S Lady Brassey D Sheerness.
Aberdonia. Mare Nostrum.
Autricia. Minnehaha.
Bill Adams. Nayland.
Dulcibella. No Name II.
Iere. Pride of Essex.
Jinty. Sun Seeker.
Little Mariner. Walker I.
Maimonde. Zelea.
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42
43
Page
Page
Page
Lord Wakefield
3
Merbreeze
Page
21
Groups-continued
Northward Ho
Page
16
Mercury
M/S
27
Northwind
14A
27
Lorinda
Mewslade
3
Phase
Page
Laurel
11
43
29
Lormont
10
44-45
Norwich City
9
Lavatera
Philante
30
12
13
M. H. Stephens
14A
15
46
Notts County
19
Lavinia L
23
Lorna Doone
Philippe
34
4
Michael Griffiths
9
Nyula
19
Laws
30
Lorraine
17
14B
Louis Botha
17
Midas
49
10
23
Learig
16
5
Phineas Phrontes Beard
17
50-51
24
Migrante
2
Leda
4
Lovania
10
Phyllis Rose
5
28
Lowther
14A
Milford Duchess
52-53
Leeds United
23
3
Phyllisia
12
Leeward
28
Milford Duke
54
26
Loyal Friend
8
8
0.
Pict
37
Leicester City
3
Milford Earl
55
13
Oak
Picton Castle
32
S
Lucifer
20
Luda Lady
16
Milford King
56
19
Oaklea
26
Pintail
24
Lephreto
8
24
Luda Lord
2
Milford Prince
57
8
13
Ocean Breeze
28
Plantagenet
31
Leprechaun
25
Le Tiger
Lunar Bow
28
Milford Princess
58
12A
20
Ocean Brine
11
Playmates
29
8
Letna
32
Lune
30
Milford Queen
60
10
Ocean Eddy
22
Plinlimon
11
15
M/S 61 Training Flotilla
37
Plumer
21
Leyland
Lydd
16
35
Millwater
15
20
Ocean Gain
23
Libra
30
Minna
36A
9
Poinavon
12A
36A
Lydd II
Ocean Guide
Murama
23
35
Lydia Long
30
14
Ocean Lifebuoy
Pointer
8
Libra (Dutch)
27
5
36
Libyan
32
Mine Recovery Flotillas-
Muria
4
Ocean Lux
Pointz Castle
14A
Lydiard
Murmansk
35A
24
Polar V
Lichen
Lynx
10
12
Ocean Retriever
35
17
1
12
Polar VI
Liddoch
12
2
11
Myris
Ocean Scout
35
20
Lyric
36A
Poolzee
Liffey
Minicoy
Ocean Spray
36A
24
22
N.
23
Popinjay
Lilac
M.
Minona
35
Ocean Sunlight
22
Lily Oak
28
4
Nab Wyke
9
Powis Castle
Lincoln City
26
M.1
9
Mirabelle
6
14
Ocean Swell
27
Nairnside
27
Preston North End
26
19
M.2
29
Mirage
17
7
Ocean Toiler
12
Prince Leo
Lincolnshire
Namur
36B
M.3
9
6
37
Ocean Treasure
24
Mireille
Nancy Hague
12
Princess Beatrix
36A
Lizzie Birrel
M.A.C. 1 & 2
36
11
8
Ocean View
Llanthony
8
Mist
19
Princess Elizabeth
Naneta
10
Loch Aline
18
M.A.C. 6 & 7
36
28
12
Ocean Vim
5
Mistletoe
Natal II
Princess Mary
15
M.A.C. 5
14
22
8
Ode
12
Princessa
8
Loch Alsh
16
Mitres
Navicula
16
Ogano
3
Principal
27
Loch Buie
15
M.A. West
11
M.L. 100
14A
Negro
Loch Eribol
16
Madden
15
14
28
Ohm
26
Proserpine
28
M.L. 101, 102
Neil Mackay
Madeline
13
9
9
Okino
37
Prospect Ahead
29
Loch Hope
23
M.L. 107
Neil Smith
26
10
Oku
24
Providence
6
Lochinvar
20
Magnolia
8,19
Moed-en-Werk
Netsukis
36
23
Olivae
14
Provider
26
Loch Inver
14
Mahela
14A
Mollusc
New Comet
16
Newhaven N.B.
5
Olive
24
Ptarmigan
9
Loch Laggan
12
Maid Marion
2
Monarch
9
36A
Olive Tree
28
Puffin
31
Loch Leven
16
Majesta
12
Monarda
Newland
11
Olvina
9
Punnet
18
14A
Loch Long
37
Majesty
21
Mona's Isle
New Pride of Essex
11
New Prince of Wales I
Olympia
35
12
Pyramus
30
Loch Melfort
32
Ma Joie II
12
Monimia
Ombra
16
12
Pyrope
12A
16
Loch Moidart
17
Malacolite
35
Montano
Newspray
4
14B
One Accord
3
Loch Monteith
9
Mallard
31
Niblick
Moonstone
32
16
Onetos
14
Loch Oskaig
25
Mangrove
24
Moorgate
Niger
12
4
Night Hawk (Trawler)
4
Onward
9
Q.
Loch Park
Manor
2
3
Moravia
14
28
Oracle
13
Loch Rannock
5
Manora
4
Night Hawk
13
Queen Empress
Moray
14B
37
Oriole
Loch Tulla
28
Man-o'-War
18
Queen of Kent
21
25
Night Raider
Morgan Jones
23
19
Orlando
Lois
Nimrod
Queen of Thanet
21
10
Manx Prince
17
35
Mount Ard
29
Lombard
2
Orvicto
4
Nirvana
Queen of the South I
12
Marano
14A
35
Mount Keen
24
Nobles
4
Osako
London Pride
8
Queen of the South II
12
13
Marauder
9
3
29
Marcia
Moyle
8
Loon
Nodzu
23
Osta
4
Queen Worth
6
23
Oswaldian
Lord Ashfield
Nogi
15
17A
Quest
28
26
Marconi
Lord Austin
14A
M/S Flotillas-
Noontide
28
Othello
8
Quiet Waters
19
Mare
Lord Barham
14
27
Our Bairns
1
29
Norbreeze
12
14A
Maretta
Lord Beaconsfield
10
4
16
Nordhav I
14B
Our Kate
14A
26
Lord Collingwood
Margaret Hyde
15
5
16
Nordland
37
Overfall
14A
R.
11
Margaret Rose
37
13
Norina
37
Oystermouth Castle
7
Lord Essenden
19
Lord Gainford
Maria Joao
6
9
29
Racer
26
7
21
Norlan
37
Marie
Rachael Flett
Lord Grey
18
8
23
Norland
19
36c
11
Lord Hailsham
Marina
36A
P.
Radiant
2
9
10
Norna
2
Marinus
10
16
Radnor Castle
4
Lord Hood
12
10
Norman Wilson
20
Lord Hotham
14A
Marion
11
4
13
Norse
12A
Pangbourne
24, 36A
Raetia
30
Lord Howard
32
Mariout
12
Rambler Rose
35
Northcoates
29
Paragon
3
35
Lord Howe
10
Marmion
Northern Chief
30
Paramount
Raymont
7
11
13
Lord Inchcape
10
Marsoma
Pathway
Reaper
15
M/S Groups-
25
17
27
Northern Dawn
2
Martello
14A
30
Patti
28
Reboundo
29
Lord Irwin
24
1
Northern Duke
Martinet
Paul Rykens
Rebuff
12
Lord Keith
14
12A
7
20
2,3
30
Receptive
36c
Lord Lloyd
13
Northern Foam
11
Mary A. Purdy
Paynter
12
29
4-6
Northern Gem
25
25
14A
5
Recoil
16
Lord Melchet
Mary Sturgeon
28
Northern Gift
30
Peacemaker
Lord Middleton
13
Mary White
7
15
37
Northern Isles
30
Pearl
Recono Red Gauntlet
13
27
17
Lord Northcliffe
19
M.A.S.B. 1, 4 & 5
10-12
15
Pecheur
29
Lord Nuffield
9
14
Northern Light
26
16
14A
Red Sky
14A
36B
M.A.S.B. 6-10
Peggy Nutten
8
Northern Pride
25
15
Reed
Lord Plender
19
1st M.A.S.B. Flotilla
14
16-20
24
15
Northern Princess
30
Pelagos
12
Refraction
14
Lord Rodney
25
9
22-26
2nd Masona M.A.S.B. Flotilla
14
28-29
Northern Reward
30
Pelton
Refundo
28
30
Lord Selborne
11
12A
17
Master John
29
30
Northern Sky
30
Pembroke Pentland Firth
17
Regal
S
Lord Snowden
16
25
12A
Regardo
14B
Lord St. Vincent
2
Mayflower
23
31
Northern Spray
Perilia
14A
21
Lord Stamp
11
28
Northern Sun
30
Peter Carey
28
Regwa
May II
32
22
Lord Stanhope
2
7
34
Northern Wave
25
29
Reids
Medway Queen
26
Melora
16
Northlyn
29
Peter Hendriks
Lord Stonehaven
2
10
37-38
North Ness
23
Peter Nell
2
Mentor
18
40
24
27
41
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45
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Page
Page
St. Apollo
36c
Semita
Page
6
Sutton
Page
9
9
St. Cathan
Semnos
8
Souvenir
32
Svana
16
Reighton Reigate Wyke
21
St. Celestin
29
Seriola
Trojan
Page
9
14B
Spaniard
12
Svega
35A
Relonzo
35
St. Claire
36
Servitor
Sparsholt
35A
Trophy
2
8
18
Swan II
17
Sethon
Remexo
12A
Spartiate
Troubadour
36B
17
St. Cyrus
13
Sweet Promise
36
Remillo
14
St. Dominica
5
Settsu
14
Speedwell
Troup Ahead
36
29
16
Sevra
Swift Wing
35A
True Accord
19
Renascent
20
St. Donats
37
Speedy
13
Swona
15
St. Elstan
9
Tumby
14A
Rennet
Shako
21
35A
Sphene
36
Sycamore
35A
Tunisian
17
St. George
5
Renzo
Shandwick
9
12A
Spina
9
Sylph
24
Turcoman
14
Resolve
St. Katherine
12
12A
Sharpshooter
5
Spindrift
29
Sylvana
12A
Turquoise
32
Resolvo
St. Kenan
25
8
Shearwater
29
36B
Spinet Spitfire III
17
Syrian
21
Tuscarora
13
Resparko
St. Loman
25
Sheen
31
36c
Syringa
17A
Tweenways
19
Restore
St. Magnus
26
9
Sheldon
28
Spoza
23
8
Trelawney
14
Restrivo
8
Sheldrake
27
21
St. Melante
4
Spranza Springdale Sprig o' Heather
27
Twinkling Star
Retako
35
St. Mellons
30
Shemara
31
20
12A
Revello
10
St. Modwen
9
Shera
9
20
Reverberation
18
St. Nectan
14
Sheraton
35A
Springtide
10
T.
Rezala
3
St. Olaves
9
Shika
14B
Spurs
21
Taeping
Rhodora
5
St. Olive
5
Shila
35A
Stafnes
22
U.
18
Richard Croft
Taipo
14
St. Sunniva
30
Shiona
36
Stalberg
16
9
Tamarisk
Uberty
14
Rig
15
St. Tudno
12A
Shipmates
6
Stalwart
12A
Uberus
36B
St. Wistan
17
Shova
Star of Deveron
8
Tamora
19
Righto
10
15
Rigoletto
36
Star of Hope
28
Taransay
Ugie Bray
24
15
Uiver
19
St. Zeno
36c
Shower
Star of Pentland
36
Tarret
36A
Rime
16
28
10
Ullswater
15
Shusa
25
Salamander
Star of the Realm
37
Tartan
Rinovia
35A
17
Umbriel
14A
8
Salpa
2
Sicyon
Star of Orkney
15
Tea Rose
Rion
29
28
Unicity
14
12
Saltash
16
Signa
Star of the Wave
5
Tehana
Ristango
13
Unicorn II
36B
36
22
River Annam
22
Salvini
Signet
12A
Starlight Ray
11
Tekoura
30
Unitia
29
7
River Esk
27
Salvo (Tug)
Silanion
Staunch
35A
Terje I-V
36c
Utilise
37
19
River Clyde
13
Salvo
35
Silja
14A
Teroma
24
Ut. Prosim
35A
Staunton
10
River Spey
14B
Salvonia
3
Silva
35A
Tervani
22
Utrecht
36A
36
Stefa
River Ytham
36A
Sandown
10
Silver Cloud
Stella Canopus
21
Tessie
36A
2
Riviere
36B
Sandringham
8,16
Silver Crest
15
Stella Capella
13
Tewara
35
Robert Hastie
14B
Sangarius
17
Silver Dawn
Stella Carina
17
Thalia
36
11
Robert Stroud
26
Sanson
35A
Silver Fox
Stella Leonis
13
Thames (Dutch Tug)
23
19
V.
Robin Hood
28
Saon
10
Silver Grey
4
Stella Orion
24
Thames Queen
23
Robina
7
Sapphire
13
Silver Line
27
Stella Pegassi
25
Thaw
26
Vadne
8
Rochebonne
19
11
Stella Polaris
19
The Boys
10
Valena
9
Sappho
3
Silver Queen
Sarah Hyde
Silver Seas
The Brit
15
Valesca
35A
Rodino
16
14
14
Stella Rigel
13
Rogate
Silver Sky
33
The Provost
Vandyck
30
28
9
Sarah A. Purdy
29
26
Stella Sirius
29
3
Sarba
14A
Stina
The Roman
35A
Varanga
Roger Beck
12
Simpson
35A
36B
Varanis
35A
Romany Rose
23
Sargasso
11
Sindonis
32
Stoke City
26
The Tower
29
Vascama
21
Rona
18
Sargon
21
Sir John Baker
8
Stonefly
26
The Way
15
Velia
14
Ronso
16
Sarna
35A
Sir John Lister
19
Stora
36c
Their Merit
35A
8
Velmont
Rooke
20
Saronta
14A
Sir Richard Grenville
2
Stour
13
Thele
18
22
Ventsyssel
Rosa
21
Sarpedon
11
Sir Sydney
14A
Strathcoe
8
Thermopylae
22
25
Venture
Thirlmere
14A
Rosebud
8
Sata
Sir Walter Raleigh
2
Strathderry
23
5
26
Vernal
14
2
Strath Devon
Thomas Altoft
8
Roseden
28
Saturn
Siren
3
12
Vernon II
Rose Emma
12
Saucy
22
Sirra
35A
Strathelliot
14A
Thomas Conolly
9
13
Victoria
32
Rose Haugh
Sawfly
8
Skidaw
21
Strathgarry
14B
Thomas Leeds
11
Victorian
24
8
Rose Hilda
15
Scalby Wyke
30
Skirmisher
4
Strathmaree
14B
Thomsons
17
Victory
7
Rose Valley
30
Scarron
Rosel
Skudd 3, 4, 5 & 6
35A
Strath Rannock
14B
Thora
21
Victrix
14
4
24
Scawfell
6
Strathspey
22
Thornwick Bay
14
Vidonia
36A
Rose Marie
10
Slogan
Viking Bank
3
Sceptre
35A
7
Sluga
Strathugie
3
Three Kings
35A
37
Ross
16
7
Strive
14
Thrifty
36B
Vilda
14A
Ross Ard
Schelde
6
Smeaton
Schievan
23
Student Prince
17
Thunderstone
17
Vindelicia
36B
27
Rotha
9
Snaefell
14B
21
Sturton
22
Tiger
18
Vine
22
Rotherslade
Scomber
37
Snap
Sublime
23
Tiger (tender)
12A
Viola
29
Rowan
23
Scotch Thistle
35A
22
Soika
12A
Tilburyness
14A
Violet Flowers
5
24
Scotia II
Suilven
22
Rowan Tree
18
Solitaire
35A
Tilly Duff
14
Virginia
21
14A
Scott
16
Sukha
Roxano
31
Solomon
Scottish
15
Sulara
5
26
Visenda
2,5
Titan
Royal Charter
36B
25
Solon
35A
35A
Viva II
13
8
Sulla
Token
Royal Eagle
17
Scourge
Viviana
36c
29
Solstice
Tokyo II
Royallieu
12A
12
Scythe
Suma
15
18
6
Tonny
9
Vizalma
14
Song
Seabreeze
35A
Sumba
Royalo
35A
28
8
Sotra
23
23
Topaze
10
Ruby
Seafarer
Summer Rose
28
Southcoates
Rugby
5
Seaflower
36c
Sunbeam II
36A
Torbay II
6
14A
29
Southern Breeze
Runswick Ryde Bay
Seagull
Sunflower IV
Torch
5
35A
14A
25
W.
Southern Chief
Touchstone
5
5
29
Sea Holly
35A
Sunlight
12A
10
35A
Southern Field
Sea King
36c
Tourmaline
27
Sunrise
13
Wagtail
15
37
16
Southern Flower
Sea Lord
35A
Sunnyside Girl
28
Trade Wind
Waldemar
21
11
Southern Foam
Sea Mist
36C
Superman
4
Tranio
19
Wallena
24
16
36C
Supporter
23
Tranquil
27
Southern Gem
Trelawney
9
Walnut
15
S.
Sea Monarch
27
Sabra
Seaman
29
Southern Pride
36C
Surly
7
Sabreur
35
17
Southern Shore
T. R. Ferrens
36A
Waltona Walwyns Castle
4
Secuta
36C
Surprise
36
Sailor King
Seddon
5
36C
Trevo Terceiro
29
Southern Spray
Wanderer II
35
4
Susannah Susarion Jane
2
12
I
St. Adrian
22
Sedulous
Southern Star
36C
17
Tritonia
5
Selkirk
36B
Southern Wave
23
Sutherness
4
Triumph
16
Southsea
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Page
St. Apollo
36c
Semita
Page
6
Sutton
Page
9
9
St. Cathan
Semnos
Souvenir
32
Svana
16
Reighton Reigate Wyke
21
8
Trojan
Page
St. Celestin
29
Seriola
9
36
Servitor
14B
Spaniard
12
Svega
35A
Trophy
2
St. Claire
8
Sparsholt
18
Swan II
35A
Relonzo
Troubadour
36B
35
17
Sethon
Spartiate
Sweet Promise
36
Troup Ahead
36
Remexo
17
St. Cyrus
Remillo
St. Dominica
5
12A
13
Settsu
Speedwell
29
Swift Wing
35A
True Accord
19
14
14
Renascent
20
St. Donats
16
Sevra
Speedy
13
Swona
15
Tumby
14A
37
Rennet
21
St. Elstan
9
Shako
35A
Sphene
36
Sycamore
35A
Tunisian
17
Renzo
St. George
5
9
Shandwick
12A
9
Sylph
24
Turcoman
14
Spina
12A
32
Resolve
St. Katherine
12
12A
Sharpshooter
5
Spindrift
29
Sylvana
Turquoise
St. Kenan
25
Shearwater
21
Resolvo
8
29
Spinet Spitfire III
17
Syrian
Tuscarora
13
Resparko
St. Loman
25
Sheen
17A
19
36B
31
36c
Syringa
Tweenways
9
26
8
14
Restore
St. Magnus
Sheldon
28
Spoza
23
Trelawney
27
Restrivo
21
St. Melante
8
Sheldrake
4
27
Twinkling Star
Spranza Springdale Sprig o' Heather
20
Retako
35
St. Mellons
30
Shemara
31
12A
Revello
10
St. Modwen
9
Shera
9
20
Reverberation
18
St. Nectan
14
Sheraton
35A
Springtide
10
T.
Rezala
3
St. Olaves
9
Shika
14B
Spurs
21
Taeping
Rhodora
22
U.
5
St. Olive
5
Shila
35A
Stafnes
18
Richard Croft
Taipo
16
St. Sunniva
30
Shiona
36
Stalberg
Uberty
14
14
9
Tamarisk
12A
Uberus
Rig
15
St. Tudno
12A
Shipmates
Stalwart
19
6
8
Tamora
Righto
St. Wistan
17
Shova
10
Star of Deveron
15
Ugie Bray
24
Rigoletto
36B
28
Taransay
15
Uiver
19
St. Zeno
36c
Shower
Star of Hope
36A
36
Salamander
Star of Pentland
36
Tarret
10
Ullswater
Rime
25
16
Rinovia
Shusa
28
15
35A
Star of the Realm
37
Tartan
17
Umbriel
14A
8
Salpa
2
Rion
Sicyon
Unicity
29
Star of Orkney
15
Tea Rose
28
14
12
Saltash
16
Signa
Star of the Wave
5
Tehana
13
Unicorn II
22
Ristango
River Annam
22
Salvini
36B
Signet
36
11
Tekoura
30
Unitia
7
River Esk
Silanion
29
27
Salvo (Tug)
12A
Starlight Ray
35A
Terje I-V
36c
Utilise
19
37
Staunch
Salvo
35
Silja
14A
Teroma
24
Ut. Prosim
10
River Clyde
13
35A
Staunton
River Spey
14B
Salvonia
3
Silva
35A
Tervani
22
Utrecht
36A
36
Stefa
River Ytham
36A
Sandown
10
Silver Cloud
Stella Canopus
21
Tessie
36A
2
Riviere
36B
Sandringham
8,16
Silver Crest
13
Tewara
35
15
Stella Capella
Robert Hastie
14B
Sangarius
17
Silver Dawn
17
Thalia
36
11
Stella Carina
Robert Stroud
26
Sanson
35A
Silver Fox
13
Thames (Dutch Tug)
23
V.
19
Stella Leonis
Robin Hood
28
Saon
10
Silver Grey
24
Thames Queen
23
4
Stella Orion
Vadne
8
Robina
7
13
Silver Line
Thaw
26
Sapphire
Stella Pegassi
25
10
Valena
9
27
Rochebonne
19
Sappho
3
Silver Queen
Stella Polaris
19
The Boys
11
15
Valesca
35A
Rodino
16
14
Silver Seas
13
The Brit
30
Sarah Hyde
14
Stella Rigel
The Provost
28
Vandyck
33
29
Rogate
9
Sarah A. Purdy
29
Silver Sky
26
Stella Sirius
35A
Varanga
Roger Beck
3
Sarba
12
Simpson
35A
The Roman
35A
14A
Stina
36B
Varanis
Romany Rose
23
Sargasso
11
26
The Tower
21
Sindonis
32
Stoke City
29
Vascama
Rona
18
Sargon
21
Sir John Baker
8
Stonefly
26
The Way
14
15
Velia
Ronso
Sarna
36c
Their Merit
35A
16
35A
Sir John Lister
19
Stora
8
Velmont
18
Rooke
20
Saronta
14A
Sir Richard Grenville
2
Stour
13
Thele
22
Ventsyssel
22
Rosa
21
Sarpedon
11
Sir Sydney
14A
Strathcoe
8
Thermopylae
25
Venture
14A
Rosebud
8
5
2
Strathderry
23
Thirlmere
Sir Walter Raleigh
26
Vernal
Sata
8
Roseden
28
Saturn
Siren
2
Strath Devon
3
Thomas Altoft
12
Vernon II
9
Rose Emma
14
Thomas Conolly
13
Victoria
12
Saucy
22
Sirra
35A
Strathelliot
14A
32
Rose Haugh
24
8
Strathgarry
14B
Thomas Leeds
11
Victorian
8
Rose Hilda
Sawfly
Skidaw
21
15
Scalby Wyke
4
14B
Thomsons
Strathmaree
17
Victory
7
Rose Valley
30
Skirmisher
30
14B
Thora
21
Victrix
14
Scarron
4
Skudd 3, 4, 5 & 6
35A
Strath Rannock
Rosel
24
Scawfell
6
Strathspey
22
Thornwick Bay
14
Vidonia
36A
Rose Marie
10
Slogan
Viking Bank
3
Ross
Sceptre
7
Sluga
35A
Strathugie
3
Three Kings
35A
37
7
Strive
14
Thrifty
36B
Vilda
14A
Ross Ard
16
Schelde
6
Smeaton
27
Schievan
17
Thunderstone
17
Vindelicia
36B
Rotha
23
9
Snaefell
Student Prince
18
Vine
22
14B
Scomber
21
Sturton
22
Rotherslade
Tiger Tiger (tender)
Viola
29
37
Snap
23
12A
Rowan
23
Scotch Thistle
35A
Sublime
Violet Flowers
5
22
Soika
24
22
Tilburyness
14A
Rowan Tree
Scotia II
12A
Suilven
18
Tilly Duff
14
Virginia
21
Solitaire
Roxano
14A
Scott
16
Sukha
35A
Visenda
2,5
36B
31
Solomon
15
Sulara
5
Titan
26
Scottish
17
Solon
35A
Viva II
13
Royal Charter
25
Scourge
8
Sulla
35A
Token
Viviana
36c
Royal Eagle
Tokyo II
18
12A
29
Solstice
Royallieu
Scythe
12
Suma
15
14
6
Song
35A
Sumba
35A
Tonny
9
Vizalma
Royalo
Seabreeze
8
28
Sotra
Ruby
Seafarer
Summer Rose
Topaze
10
23
23
Rugby
28
Southcoates
36C
36A
Torbay II
6
5
Seaflower
Sunbeam II
14A
Sunflower IV
14A
Torch
5
29
Southern Breeze
W.
Ryde Runswick Bay
Seagull
35A
29
Southern Chief
Touchstone
25
5
5
Sea Holly
35A
Sunlight
12A
10
35A
36C
Sunrise
37
Tourmaline Trade Wind
27
Southern Field
Wagtail
15
Sea King
13
Southern Flower
28
Waldemar
21
Sea Lord
16
35A
Sunnyside Girl
11
36C
Superman
4
Tranio
19
Wallena
24
Sea Mist
Southern Foam
S.
Southern Gem
23
Tranquil
27
Walnut
15
Sea Monarch
16
36C
Supporter
9
27
Sabra
Seaman
29
Southern Pride
36C
Surly
7
Trelawney
36A
Waltona Walwyns Castle
Sabreur
35
Secuta
17
Southern Shore
36C
Surprise
36
T. R. Ferrens
4
2
Trevo Terceiro
29
Wanderer II
Sailor King
35
Seddon
5
Southern Spray
36C
12
St. Adrian
22
Sedulous
4
Southern Star
36C
Susannah Susarion Jane
17
Tritonia
5
Selkirk
36B
Southern Wave
23
Sutherness
4
Triumph
16
Southsea
(C38230)
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14B
Papukura 24
Paragon 19
Paragon (E.V.) 3
Paramount 36A
Parcarin 11
Pathway 17
Patti
Paul Rykens 28
Pauletta 14A 7
Paynter
Peacemaker 12
Pearl 5
Pecheur 7
Peel Castle 3A
Peggy Nutten 29
Peken 35
Pelagos 14A
Pelton 15
Pembroke 11A
Pendonna 24
Penguin 11A
Pennine 11A
Pentland Firth 30
Penton 3
Pepita 3
Perdrant 35B
Perilia 17
Peter Carey 12A
Peter Hendriks 28
Peter Nell 29
Peter Pan 6
Phase 30
Philante 34
Philippe 14B
Phineas Beard 24
Phrontes 5
Phyllis Rose 12
Phyllisia 2
Pict 32
Picton Castle 24
Pilot Me 24
Pine 2
Pintail 31
Plantagenet 29
Platypus 24
Playmates 11
Plinlimon 21
Plumer 12A
Poinavon 9
Pointer 2
Pointz Castle 24
Polar V 35
Polar VI 35
Popinjay 22
Powis Castle 27
Preston North End 25
President Briand 35B
Pride of Essex 11
Prince Leo 36B
Princess Elizabeth 14A
Princess Mary 15
Princess Victoria Princessa 3
Principal 9 27
Progress 17
Progress (M.F.V.) 20
Proserpine 28
Prospect Ahead 29
Prosperity
Providence 24
Provider 11
Prunella 17
Ptarmigan 14A
Pterongs 9B
Puffin 14A
Pullis 31
9A
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14B
Papukura 24
Paragon 19
Paragon (E.V.) 3
Paramount 36A
Parcarin
Pathway 11
Patti 17
Paul Rykens 28
Pauletta 14A
Paynter 7
Peacemaker 12
Pearl 5
Pecheur 7
Peel Castle 3A
Peggy Nutten 29
Peken 35
Pelagos 14A
Pelton 15
Pembroke 11A
Pendonna 24
Penguin 11A
Pennine 11A
Pentland Firth 30
Penton 3
Pepita 3
Perdrant 35B
Perilia 17
Peter Carey 12A
Peter Hendriks 28
Peter Nell 29
Peter Pan 6
Phase 30
Philante 34
Philippe 14B
Phineas Beard 24
Phrontes 5
Phyllis Rose 12
Phyllisia 2
Pict 32
Picton Castle 24
Pilot Me 24
Pine 2
Pintail 31
Plantagenet 29
Platypus 24
Playmates 11
Plinlimon 21
Plumer 12A
Poinavon 9
Pointer 2
Pointz Castle 24
Polar V 35
Polar VI 35
Popinjay 22
Powis Castle 27
Preston North End 25
President Briand 35B
Pride of Essex 11
Prince Leo 36B
Princess Elizabeth 14A
Princess Mary 15
Princess Victoria
Princessa 3
Principal 9
Progress 27
Progress (M.F.V.) 17 20
Proserpine 28
Prospect Ahead
Prosperity 29
Providence 24
Provider 11
Prunella 17
Ptarmigan 14A
Pterongs 9B
Puffin 14A
Pullis 31
9A
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St. Katherine
St. Kenan 12
St. Loman 7
St. Martin 7
St. Melante 24
St. Mellons 2
St. Modwen 30
St. Nectan 9B 14
St. Olaves
St. Olive 14
St. Pierre 5
St. Silio 3B 5
St. Sunniva 30
St. Tudno 12A
St. Wistan 17
St. Zeno 7
Safari 11A
Safo 10
Sailor King 14B
Salamander 16
Salena 6
Salpa 2
Saltash 16
Salvini 36B
Salvo (Tug) 12A
Salvonia 3
Samaki (M.B.) 11A
Sandown 14A
Sandringham 9,16
Sangarius 17
Sanson 12A
Saon 10
Sapphire 13
Sappho 3
Sarah Hyde 14
Sarah Munroe 11A
Sarah A. Purdy 29
Saraphica 9A
Sarba 12
Sargasso 11
Sargola 3A
Sargon 21
Sarna 35
Saronta 14A
Sarpedon 11
Sasebo 35
Sata 5
Saturn 11
Saucy 26
Sawfly 8
Scalby Wyke 30
Scarron 7
Scawfell 19
Sceptre 7
Schedar 14
Schelde 6
Schievan 9B
Scobhao-na-Mara 23
Scomber 37
Scorpion 11A
Scotch Thistle 14B
Scotia 3
Scotia II 18
Scott 31
Scottish 25
Scourge 29
Scythe 6
Sea Bequest 9A 30
Seabreeze 28
Seafarer
Seaflight 3A 29
Seaflower 29
Seagull 35A
Sea Holly 16
Sea King
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Commander Nasmith guns). Requisitioned at Hull.
Commander Holbrook Ramsgate.
George Edgell - * To fit Requisitioned at Hull. 6-pounders.
- - [45] Aisha Sheerness.
[43] Amalfi - - f.o. Southampton.
[45] Caleta - - Sheerness.
[45] Caterina - -
[45] Chrystobel II - Ramsgate.
[43] Clorinde - - f.o. Southampton.
[45] Glala - - Ramsgate.
Majesta - - f.o. Cowes.
[45] Ma Joie II - - Sheerness.
Constant Friend Sheerness.
Ocean Retriever Ocean Toiler f.o. Rowhedge, Essex.
Peacemaker f.o. Lowestoft.
Receptive - f.o. Oulton Broad.
Phyllis Rose Ocean Treasure f.o. Brightlingsea.
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[1] Northern Dawn A Aberdeen. Repairs. Completes 30 June.
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Northern Dawn A -
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New Comet 10 Olivae Providence Silver Dawn 19
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[25] Elizabeth Angela Dover.
[25] Clythness X/LL LL D D Dover. Defects.
Rodino LL D -
Taipo LL D - Dover.
[3] Emilion X/LLD -
[3] Kingscourt LL/D
Athenian LL D f.o. Yarmouth.
Ben Glas LL D f.o. Lowestoft.
[44] Onetos LL/D - Plymouth. Repairs. Date uncertain.
[44] Saturn LL/D - Plymouth.
M/S Drifters.
[25] Hosanna x/s D
[25] Playmates x/s Dover.
[25] Willing Boys x/s D
Danlaying Vessels.
[25] GreyMist (Yacht) D
[25] Gulzar D Dover.
Yacht [18] Sargasso D - armed with Lewis guns. Dover.
Echo [25] Chico - Sounding Yacht. Dover.
Examination Service.
Queen of the Fleet Amazone Dover.
S/S Lady Brassey D Rescue Tug. Dover. [18]
25] Falconet Boom - Defence Vessel. Dover.
[45] Aisha -
[43] Amalfi - - Sheerness.
[45] Caleta - -
[45] Caterina - - Sheerness.
[45] Chrystobel II -
[43] Clorinde - - Ramsgate.
[45] Glala - - Sheerness.
Majesta - - f.o. Cowes.
[45] Ma Joie II -
Janethra IV Sheerness.
Drifters.
[45] Constant Friend
Ocean Retriever Sheerness.
Ocean Toiler -
Peacemaker - f.o. Lowestoft.
Receptive
Phyllis Rose - Sheerness.
Ocean Treasure
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
[30] Cachelot - -
[30] Curlew - -
[30] Fedalmo - - Chatham.
[30] Jong - -
[30] Lazy Days -
[30] Snow Bunting -
Boom Defence Tenders.
[45] Glitter II
[45] Kelpy Tugs, Civilian Sheerness.
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[1] Thirlmere AD - Aberdeen. Repairs. Com- pletes 1 July.
[1] Buttermere AD - Kirkwall.
[1] Wastwater AD - Aberdeen.
[1] Windermere AD - Faroes.
[1] Coventry City AD Scapa.
[1] Cape Portland A D Dundee. Repairs. Completes 10 July.
[1] Cape Warwick AD Scapa.
[1] Le Tiger AD - Dundee. Repairs. Completes 10 July.
[8] Stella Pegasi A D (S.O.) Iceland.
[8] Greenfly A (1) Tilbury. Paid off. Repairs. Completes 6 July approxi- mately.
[8] Lord Lloyd A - Iceland.
[8] Lord Plender A - Harwich.
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43
Page
Page
Page
O.
M/S Groups-contd.
44
Mine Recovery Flotillas-
57
19
Oak
26
1
11
58
13
Oaklea
28
Pict
Page
2
22
59
21
Ocean Breeze
11
Picton Castle
32
Reilvo
Page
4
20
Ocean Brine
Minicoy
60
22
Pintail
24
Reparko
12A
St. Katherin
21
10
Ocean Eddy
Minna
61
37
Plantagenet
31
Reore
8
St. Kenan
23
Minona
21
Ocean Fisher
62
28
Playmates
29
Rerivo
36B
St. Loman
Minos
14B
M/S Training Flotilla
20
Ocean Gain
23
Plinlimon
11
Rako
5
St. Magnus
Mirabelle
17
Muria
14
Ocean Guide
23
Plumer
21
Rello
21
St. Melante
6
Mirage
Myris
12
Ocean Lifebuoy
35A
Poinavon
12A
Rverberation
35
St. Mellons
Ocean Lux
Pointer
9
Rala
10
St. Modwen
Mireille
11
28
Myvera III
9A
35A
Mist
Ocean Retriever
Pointz Castle
36
12
Rodora
18
St. Nectan
Mistletoe
22
Ocean Scout
36A
Polar V
24
Rhard Croft
3
St. Olaves
Mitres
14A
Ocean Spray
23
Polar VI
35
Rg
5
St. Olive
N.
Poolzee
35
14
M.L. 100
14
Nab Wyke
35
Ocean Swell
27
Fghto
St. Silio
36A
8
9A
Ocean Toiler
Popinjay
igoletto
St. Sunniva
M.L. 101, 102
Nairnside
14
12
2
7
Ocean Treasure
12
Powis Castle
22
36B
lime
St. Tudno
M.L. 107
Namur
27
inovia
19
1st Motor Launch Flotilla
2
Nancy Hague
37
Ocean View
Preston-North End
St. Wistan
19
Prince Leo
26
lion
8
St. Zeno
Moed-en-Werk
36
Naneta
S
Ocean Vim
5
36B
8
8
Princess Beatrix
distango
Salamander
Mollusc
Natal II
12
Ode
12
36A
12
9A
Princess Elizabeth
River Annam
Salpa
Monarch
Navicula
8
Ogano
3
10
22
River Esk
Saltash
14A
Princess Mary
Monarda
16
Ohm
15
27
26
Salvini
Negro
Princessa
River Clyde
Mona's Isle
11
Neil Mackay
28
9
13
Okino
37
Principal
River Garry
Salvo (Tug)
Neil Smith
Oku
27
27
Salvo
Monimia
16
9A
10
Proserpine
River Spey
28
14B
Salvonia
Montano
4
Memo
14A
Olivae
14
Prospect Ahead
Riviere
29
36B
Sandown
Moonrise
35
Netsukis
10
Olive
24
Providence
R. Levin
11
17
Moonstone
32
New Comet
23
Olive Tree
28
Provider
Robert Hastie
Sandringham
17
17
12
Robert Stroud
Sangarius
Moorgate
Newhaven N.B.
21
Olvina
9A
Ptarmigan
26
9A
Sanson
Moravia
14
11
Puffin
Robin Hood
Olympia
35
28
Saon
New Pride of Essex
31
Morama
Punnet
Robina
9A
New Prince of Wales I
16
7
12
Ombra
18
Rochebonne
Sapphire
Moray
14B
12
Onaway
Pyramus
19
Newspray
29
30
Sappho
Rodino
Morgan Jones
23
One Accord
3
Pyrope
11
New World
12A
Sarah Hyde
12
Rogate
9
Mount Ard
29
Sarah A. Pure
Niblick
14B
Onetos
11
Roger Beck
3
Sarba
Mount Keen
10
16
Onward
9A
Q.
Niger
Rolls Royce
35
Moyle
Night Hawk (Trawler)
4
Oracle
3
Queen Empress
Sargasso
8
1:
Romany Rose
23
Queen of Kent
Sargon
7
13
2
Oriole
Rona
18
Sarna
M/S Flotillas
Night Hawk
Queen of Thanet
18
2
Ronso
Night Raider
37
Orlando
16
Saronta
1
29
Queen of the Fleet
1l
Rooke
4
16
Nimrod
35
20
19
Orpheus
Queen of the South I
Sarpedon
12
Rosa
17
21
Sasebo
Nirvana
2
Orvicto
16
Queen of the South II
12
5
Rosebud
8
Sata
Nobles
4
Osako
14A
6
13
Queen Worth
9
Roseden
28
Saturn
7
21
Nodzu
23
Osta
9A
Quest
6
Rose Emma
12
Saucy
Nogi
15
Oswaldian
4
Quiet Waters
28
23
Rose Haugh
24
8
Sawfly
Othello
17A
Rose Hilda
Scalby Wyke
10
10
Noontide
28
15
11
8
Norbreeze
27
Our Bairns
8
Rose Valley
30
Scarron
Nordhav
36A
Our Kate
12
R.
Rosel
24
Scawfell
12
13
Nordhav I
Overfall
14A
Racer
7
Rose Marie
3
14
Sceptre
14A
Rachael Flett
26
Ross
16
Schelde
M/S Groups-
Nordland
37
Oystermouth Castle
Radiant
36c
Ross Ard
27
Schievan
1
24
Norina
27
Radnor Castle
2
Rotha
14B
Scomber
2,3
12A
Norlan
29
P.
Raetia
4
Rotherslade
23
Scotch Thistl
4-6
13
Norland
19
Pangbourne
16
Rambler Rose
30
Rowan
24
Scotia II
7
14A
Norna
21
Paragon
24, 36A
Raymont
35
Rowan Tree
14A
Scott
10-12
15
Norman Wilson
20
Paramount
3
Reaper
7
Roxano
36B
Scottish
13
15
Norse
12A
Pathway
11
Reboundo
S
Royal Charter
17
Scourge
14
15
Northcoates
29
Patti
17
Rebuff
29
Royal Eagle
12A
Scythe
16-20
16
Northern Chief
30
Paul Rykens
28
Receptive
12
Royallieu
35
Seabreeze
22
10
Northern Dawn
25
Paynter
7
Recoil
36c
Royalo
S
Seafarer
23, 24
Northern Duke
Peacemaker
12
Recono
16
Ruby
5
Seaflower
24
30
5
Red Gauntlet
13
Rugby
14A
Seagull
25
10
Northern Foam
30
Pearl
26
24
Northern Gem
25
Pecheur
27
Red Sky
17
Runswick Bay
5
Sea Holly
8
Northern Gift
30
Peggy Nutten
29
Reed
14A
Ryde
10
Sea King
28-29
30
12A
Northern Isles
Refraction
8
Sea Lord
30
Peken
35
Refundo
14
S.
Sea Mist
31
15
Northern Light
26
Pelagos
14A
28
Sabra
35,
Sea Monarch
32-33
21
Northern Pride
16,25
Pelton
15
Regal
8
Sabreur
35
Seaman
34
22
Northern Princess
30
Pembroke
12
Regardo
14B
Sailor King
22
Secuta
37-38
26
Northern Reward
30
Pentland Firth
30
Regwa
St. Adrian
5
Seddon
14A
40
16
Northern Sky
30
Perilia
17
Reids
9
St. Apollo
36c
Sedulous
41
24
Northern Spray
12A
Reigate
25
St. Cathan
9A
Selkirk
Peter Carey
Reighton Wyke
21
29
Semita
43
27
Northern Sun
30
Peter Hendriks
28
5
St. Celestin
Relonzo
36
Semnos
44-45
29
Northern Wave
25
Peter Nell
29
16
St. Claire
46
15
Northlyn
30
Remexo
17
Seriola
29
17
St. Cyrus
Phase
49
Remillo
5
Servitor
9A
North Ness
34
14A
St. Dominica
23
Philante
16
Sethon
50-51
10
14A
14B
Renascent
Northward Ho
20
St. Donats
Philippe
9A
Settsu
52
2
Northwind
9
Phineas Beard
24
Rennet
21
St. Elstan
5
Sevra
54
23
Norwich City
5
Renzo
9
St. George
19
55
Phrontes
8
Notts County
12
Resolve
56
19
13
Nyula
Phyllis Rose
20
23
Phyllisia
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Trelawney 19
T.R. Ferrens 27
Trevo Terceiro 9A
Tritonia 36 29
Triumph 12
Trojan 2
Trophy 36B
Troubadour 36
Troup Ahead 19
True Accord 14A
Tumby 17
Tunisian 14
Turcoman 32
Turquoise 13
Tuscarora 19
Tweenways 35A
Twente 9
Twinkling Star 20
U.
Uberty 14
Uberus 19
Ugie Bray 24
Uiver 36A
Ullswater 9A
Umbriel 14A
Unicity 35A
Unicorn II 22
Unitia 7
Utilise 19
Ut. Prosim 10
Utrecht 36A
V.
Vadne 9
Valena 9A
Valesca 35A
Vandyck 30
Varanga 29
Varanis 35A
Vascama 21
Velia 14
Velmont 35A
Ventsyssel 18
Venture 22
Vernal 14A
Vernon II 8
Vesterland 26
Victor 3
Page
Victoria 9A
Victorian 32
Victory I, II and III 8
Victrix 7
Vidonia 14
Viking Bank 36A
Vilda 17A
Vindelicia 14A
Vine 36B
Viola 22
Violet Flowers 29
Virginia 5
Visenda 21
Viva II 2,5
Viviana 13
Vizalma 36c
W.
Wagtail 5
Waldemar 15
Wallena 21
Walnut 24
Waltona 15
Walwyns Castle 27
Wanderer II 4
Wardour 12A
War Duke 16
Warland 5
Warrior II 8
War Star 5
Warwick Deeping 3
War Wing 14
Wastwater 25
Watchful 14A, 15
Waterfly 15
Watermeyer 23
Waveflower 13
Wee Cumbrae 18
Welbeck 4
Welcome Home 35A
Wellard 8,25
Wellesley 5
Wellsbach 16
Welwyn 36A
Wengan 17
West Haven 28
West Holme 4
West Neuk 27
Westlyn 37
Westward Ho 21
Whirlpool 28
Whitethorn 25
Widgeon 31
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. SALAMANDER. - Lieutenant Commander Lionel James Spencer. Ede. R.
This ship did 3 trips to the beaches and
having continually been bombed ordered and machine-gunned. On one was
DO doing embarked dawn, the ship continued until 0600, and
Dunkirk at by Rear Admiral, Dover, to move occasion, westward
so attack one rating a further 450 men from Bray. During by
to attack KEITH, the ship was again subjected to
assist the was slightly wounded. Whilst proceeding one
bombing and lifted and four bombs exploded under water near a the
ship the ship bodily. Steam was lost, but was
got going again in about a quarter of an hour, when
further air attack took place. The ship proceeded back a
port as quickly as possible. Ship was again attacked, but to
she managed to reach Dover, proceeding on only one boiler.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Lieutenant-Commander Lionel James Spencer Ede, R.N.
This Officer showed great zeal, initiative and
seamanship during the operations. The whole time he
was endeavouring to avoid air attacks, and, at the same
time, pick up troops from the beaches. His initiative
in disobeying the order of Rear Admiral, Dover, to
proceed from the beach towards Dunkirk at dawn, enabled
him to save a further 450 men, including 29 wounded
cases.
Having moved westward, an air attack took place
upon the SKIPJACK and the KEITH, the SKIPJACK being
sunk and the KEITH set on fire. Ship appeared to be
in danger of sinking due to a near miss, but after a
short time found she was still seaworthy and steam was
got on to the main engine.
By his great devotion to duty in face of these
air attacks, he was still able to bring his ship safely
to port.
Recommended for decoration.
Commissioned Engineer Thomas Kirby Reynolds, R.N.
Showed great initiative and skill in getting steam
up and the engines restarted after ship had been damaged
by near misses, and in addition it was due to him that
the morale of the engine room was so good after having
had three heavy attacks in four days, apart from this
attack, which was almost continuous for three hours.
By his great devotion to duty, it is felt that
the ship was got under way so quickly.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
E.R.A. C. H. Andrew, M.28768.
After the ship had been damaged, by his devotion
to duty and his initiative, he suceeded in starting up
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
PORTSMOUTH INNER PATROL YACHTS.
Lieutenant Cyril Cornelius Bone, R.N.V.R, Senior Officer.
beaches from 0600/31/5 to dawn 1/6, they performed
Although the unit of nine yachts only worked off the
particularly critical valuable work off La Panne and Bray at
British time when La Panne was about to be finally a evacuated,
The period also happened to be one of intensive air
troops either embarking or withdrawing westward.
bombardment, interspersed with sporadic heavy artillery fire
on the beaches.
Particularly notable was the work of these boats
inshore, which included the embarkation of Lord Gort and
the G.H.Q. party. 3500 - 4000 troops were lifted.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS;
H.M.Y. LAHLOO:
Lieutenant John Vander Ould, R.N.V.R., Commanding Officer.
His yacht did particularly well, handling about
500 troops. Emabrked Lord Gort. Did valuable work
rounding up drifting boats for further beach work.
Recommended for mention.
H.M.Y. SERIOLA:
STEAM PICKET-BOAT:
M.Y. MASAYRU:
Sub. -Lieutenant Thomas Ellison Godman, R.N.V.R.
This Officer displayed remarkable determination,
endurance and devotion to duty. Commencing service in
SERIOLA, he skilfully worked open boats through the surf on
the beaches during31/5. The next day he was ordered to
command a naval steam picket-boat, and by his determination
and good judgment succeeded in operating this craft for
nearly 24 hours, though its coal capacity only sufficed for
6 hours. Also seized and directed the activities of a
number of abandoned boats found drifting off the coast.
Finally returned to Ramsgate and joined another vessel for
a further day's service at Dunkirk.
Specially recommended by Senior Officers for
great coolness under heavy fire in dangerous conditions.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
H.M.Y. AHOLA:
Petty Officer H. H. Holland, J.20594.
Able Seaman F. H. Finch, SSX.23237.
Volunteers for boat work under fire, when boat
crew from another unit left their boat.
Recommended for mention,
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
M.S. KING ORRY. - Commander Jeffery Elliott, R.N.R.
This ship completed one trip, bringing back
1,100 batteries troops, and whilst on her way back was fired over at by
shore for 20 minutes and hit three times. In
gunned, but no damage resulted. The damage from shell
addition, at the same time the ship was bombed and machine
fire was made good and the ship again sailed for Dunkirk.
On the way over dive bombing attacks took place, bombs
exploded under water and the ship was shaken badly. A
2nd attack outside the harbour put the steering gear out
of action and smashed all instruments and woodwork. Ship
manoeuvred into the harbour. Another attack took place
and again there were near misses. Ship was holed under
water forward and aft but pumps appeared to keep water
down. As ship would most probably be attacked at dawn it
was felt that it would be better to clear the harbour and
so avoid blocking the channel. When clear of the
harbour, however, ship took a serious lift and water
entered the stokeholds. In the end the ship foundered
clear of the channel.
Recommendation.
OFFICER:
Commander Jeffery Elliott. R.N.R.
By his initiative, gallantry under fire and
good seamanship, ship was placed alongside at Dunkirk
under great difficulties due to steering gear having
been put out of action and his decision to move ship
out of harbour during dark hours prevented the ship
from blocking the harbour and the channel.
Recommended for decoration.
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BRIGHTER DAWN (M.O.W.T.) (Prev. Misc. Misc.N. 14.9.40 15.7.42
BRIGHTER DAWN (C. B. & E. H. MFB 1905 R(T98B) 48 N PD 14.1.41 4.42 £22.10.0
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D DAWN - renamed DAWN II - q.v.
D DAWN - renamed DIANA - q.v.
DAWN (London & Rochester Trading Co. Ltd,) SB 1896 R(T98B) 45 ARM 15.5.40 £15.4.6
DAWN (M.O.W.T.) (Prev. owner - DI F. MB 1934 R(T98B) 30 AP 10.40 17.9.41
DAWN (M.O.W.T.) (Prev. owner - MB = Misc.N. .11.43
DAWN (Suez Canal Lighterage Co.) ML (T90) WD PD(MC) 4.7.41
DA DAWN (M.O.W.T.) (Prev. owner - MB LC PD(MC) 22.4.40 .12.39 6.40 240 E25
DAI DAWN II (ex DAWN) (M.O.W.T.) MB R(T98B) ACS 11.2.43
DAL DAWN'II (Mr. Kingerley) MB R(T98B) Misc.N. (WAFC) 16.11.42
DAM DAWNAWAY (M.O.W.T.) (Prev. DR Misc.N. 2.44 31. 3.44
DAM DAWNING LIGHT (Herbert Woods) MB 1929 11 MW 17.10.41 17.10.41
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GOLDEN DAWN (P. Paterson) DR 1913 R(T98D) 80 Misc.N. 2.40 4. 4.40(S) £23
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Dynamo 312.
63
COPY.
Royal Naval Hospital,
57
Chatham.
To: Rear-Admiral Taylor, O.B.E..
13th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to forward the narrative of
events whilst in command of m.v. "NEW PRINCE OF WALES"
Bray. until she was believed sunk at 1415 at the beaches near
A.M. Wednesday 29th May I was ordered to proceed
to Sheerness to report to the Commodore at H.M.S. "WILDFIRE"
Arrived Sheerness about 1700 was ordered to proceed in
m.v. "NEW PRINCE OF WALES" leading flotilla of seven light
craft. Left camber at H.M.S. "WILDFIRE" proceeded to sea
through boom. Two boats appeared to be in difficulties
and did not leave the boom. I was met by escort yacht
and formed astern of her.
Had to slow down to keep boats in company. First
three boats astern kept good station, remaining one fell
astern but owing to urgency of getting boats to destination
flotilla did not decrease speed any further.
About 2200 yacht escort was challenged from shore.
She informed me an officer was required to go in to
Margate for orders, so proceeded myself in fast motor boat
"MARSAYRA". Established my identity and was told to
push on to Ramsgate. While away one boat "QUEEN
BOADACEA" broke down, after some delay she was taken in
tow by escort yacht. My port engine broke down, speed.
greatly reduced. One boat lost contact in darkness. I
went back to look for her off Longrose, search
unsuccessful, rejoined escort. Fog came down at dawn and
escort anchored with "NEW PRINCE OF WALES", "QUEEN BOADACEA"
and "MARSAYRA", off Ramsgate exact position uncertain.
After an hour fog cleared enough to show buoy ahead so
proceeded with "MARSAYRA" in company escort yacht following
with "QUEEN BOADACEA". Engines misfiring badly and
stopped just outside Ramsgate, anchored and proceeded into
harbour in "MARSAYRU". Reported to Naval Officer-in-
Charge Ramsgate received charts and orders to proceed to
beaches between Bray and La Panne and to carry on
ferrying troops from shore to ships until only enough fuel
remained to return. Boats were towed in, repairs started
on "NEW PRINCE OF WALES" immediately.
Engines ready for use at 1630 so proceeded to sea 30/5
at once by route 'X' for Dunkerque. Arrived off French
coast 2230 (Thursday 30th). Port engine failed again
shortly after turning parallel to coast. Dunkerque burning
fiercely and heavy pall of smoke covered the channel to the
borth. Endeavoured to find beach with boat hardly making
eny way through the water. Attempts to locate troops were
insuccessful and I was lost in smoke, saw green light buoy
ДРО established approximate position, immediately fterward
voptboard engine failed, had to drop anchor.
E.R.A. reported ammount of fuel remaining and I
we could not return to Ramsgate even if we did no
I. пливет BO determined to carry on until fuel ran out. The
& atco LETUS efforts of E.R.A. hite and the stoker assisting
commendable and before dawn both engines
though firing badly the boat was making three
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NAVAL OFFICER IN GIVE
<60
ad
278
256
From:- Act. Sub. Lieut. J.M. Chappell, R.N.
Date:- 7th June, 1940.
To:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
29th May.
30th May.
2200 Left Portsmouth in H.M.S. Nelson's picket boat.
a.m. Sighted submarine and warned a French convoy.
Port engine bearings ran out.
1730 Arrived Ramsgate on one engine.
2330 Left for Dunkirk, machine-gunned from the air
two miles out of Ramsgate.
31st May.
Dawn Arrived Dunkirk Roads. Funnel carried away by
shell-fire. Making water slightly; loaded
with troops and left.
1400 Arrived Ramsgate.
1st June.
0830 Left for Dunkirk. Making water rapidly. Beached
the boat; found bottom damaged by enemy fire.
Took command M.Y. Santosy and left for Dunkirk.
On return journey filled up with petrol; found
too late that one can contained water. Proceeded
on port engine only; towed by trawler. Trawler
ran on to wreck East of N. Goodwin L/V and turned
over on top of "Santosy". Cabin smashed; civilian
volunteer Barrington severely injured.
Arrived Ramsgate on one engine. Discharged
Barrington to Deal Hospital; sent crew ashore for
rest.
3rd June.
1600 Engines repaired. Left for Dunkirk with civilian
volunteer J.W.S. Gilbert as engineer. Towed by
tug Sun IV. Tow parted off Dunkirk; proceeded
under own power. Starboard engines failed again.
Sea rising. Hailed Sun IV and on her commander's
orders abandoned Santosy and boarded Sun VI with
my crew.
REPORT: New gas used by enemy. Shells and bombs
bursting near gave off white cloud which hung
suspended in air. From burns on bodies in water
gathered it to be of acid nature.
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In any further communication
on this subject, please quote
REGISTRY CENTRAL
429
No. K 9032/7083/217.
and address-
not to any person by name
but to
FOREIGN OFFICE. S.W.L
The Under-Secretary of State,"
18550
6th June, 1940.
Foreign Office,
London, S.W.1.
1940
Sir,
I am directed by Viscount Halifax to state, for the
information of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. that in
the course of his report on the closure of the British Vice-
Consulate at Dunkirk on May 21st, Mr. Pro-Consul Wild pays
tribute to the Sea Transport Officer, Lieutenant Commander Dunnet
R.N.R., who was extremely useful in providing transport for the
large number of refugees leaving Dunkirk for the United Kingdom.
Mr. Wild mentions that he understands that this officer was later
very seriously wounded by a bomb.
2. The Pro-Consul further states that Commander H. Henderson
R.N., Naval Liaison Officer attached to Amiral Nord, was also
invaluable in supplying Destroyers and other craft at the Pro-
Consul's request for transport at Boulogne, Calais, Ostend and
Dunkirk. At one point Mr. Wild had heard that some fifteen
hundred British subjects were stranded in Ostend. He informed
Commander Henderson of this, and a vessel was made available at
Ostend by dawn on the following day.
3. Mr. attached to the Vice-Consulate as Assistant remained Naval calm
Wild adds that Paymaster Sub-Lieutenant H. Penn R.N.R., Control
who was also extremely helpful. This officer considerably
under Officer, very was bad conditions and his cheerful attitude
alleviated the despondency of the refugees.
I am,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
The Secretary
of the Admiralty.
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over inshore a hundred yards out to sea. A long rolling surf flows
most of the time and even the shallow draught motor-
boats could not approach closely with any degree of safety.
Open boats of all kinds from naval cutters and whalers to
seaside dinghies were towed over from England by the motor-
boats themselves and by other craft. Some of these pulling
boats were manned by odd naval ratings, others by the soldiers
themselves.
One of the principal difficulties was to avoid fouling
the motor-boats' screws with painters and odd lines attached
to these pulling boats. It is amazing how much sea-room a
soldier can take up with a couple of fathoms of rope! Carley
floats and inflated motor inner tubes also played their part
in carrying men from the beach to the motor boats, which in
turn took aboard those on these more precarious perches and
towed the loaded pulling boats to larger craft lying off in
waiting, picking up their own or any other empty boats and
towing them back inshore for further loads.
As petrol ran short each motor boat would pick up such
men as it could carry and set off back to England for more
petrol, then out again for further service.
During Wednesday, May 29th, the Mole at Dunkirk was
apparently rendered temporarily useless so that most, if not
all of the troops had to be taken from the beaches. During
this day, too, and for at least a part of the following day,
air attack continued almost unabatedly from dawn to dusk;
dive-bombing for the larger ships and machine-gunning for the
smaller.
Later in the week, although the R.A.F. were present in
greater numbers to relieve the pressure from the air, shelling
added to the difficulties and men were being hit in the pulling
boats as they carried on their work.
By the week-end evacuation from Dunkirk harbour was in
full swing again and the beaches were often almost deserted.
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0645 Silver Dawn, 294 320 18
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CONFIDENTIAL.
130
To: The Admiralty.
via: V.A. Dover.
H.M.S. "SALANDER".
Copies to: F.O., London.
5th June, 1940.
M.S.4.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following narrative of events
which took place on Friday, 31st May, and Saturday, 1st June, 1940.
At 1800/31/5 I left Dover in company with HALCYON and SKIPJACK
to rendezvous with the remainder of the minesweepers at YY buay by 2200 in
accordance with V.A. Dover's 0357/31/5.
Here I took FITZROY under my command and followed astern of the
other two groups through Dunkirk Roads, past Dunicirie, to a position off Bray,
I was then ordered by NIGER to anchor one mile to his Eastward, to avoid magnetic
mines laid near No.8 Buoy. This was accomplished by 0015/1/6.
The beach at Bray was under shrapnel fire from inland energy
batteries, and as no boats closed no I lowered a shaler with a Volunteer
crew to land for soldiers (See appendix No.1).
The boat returned in about half an hour with one hand and a
message from General Nontgomery to inform all ships that he intended
moving Weatward to Dunkirk at once as the beach was becoming untenable.
This message I passed to all ships in V/S to ch.
The pontoon pier had been hit by shell fire and no troops
seemed to be embarking at all, so I weighed and kept under way closing
the beach as much as I could.
When a little light appeared, however, boats began to above
off from the beach and dame to no. RA Dover now ordered all ships to
embark men in boats and move Westwards to Dunkirk at dawn. A continual
stream of boats came off with military personnel, and by 0600/1/6 I had
embarked about 450 men, including 29 wounded of whom 11 were stretcher
cases, Attacks by aircraft took place on all ships and salvoes of bombs
were dropped, no ships being hit. We were then attacked by front
machine gun fire from Messerschmitt 109's, and one casualty was sustained.
L.S.A. Gullett was hit in the hand by a bullet. I then noved Westeard
astern of KNITH and SKIPJACK.
At 0820/1/6 an air attack took place on all three ships, and
SKIPJACK was sunk, and KSITH hit and set on fire. KSITH abandoned ship,
and I closed her and sent away both whalers as lifeboats. (See appendix
No.2). Whilst resouing survivors I was again attacked by Junkers 87
dive bombers, and a salvo of four bombs fall about 50 feet ahead of the
ship. They exploded under water when two bomba were approximately abreast
the bridge. The ship lifted bodily and heeled to starboard, and then
settled down with a list to part. She then sank about a foot, suddenly.
I feared she was in danger of sinking, so I ordered the S.P's on board to
be jettisoned. This was done in a weighted bag. (See appendix No.3)
I stopped engines and waited reports from the Singineer Officer and Recutive
Officer.
The Engineer Officer and First Lieutenant ascertained that the
forward, was and had flooded compartments amidahips In comprising about the cold and
ship still seaworthy, although she had gained about 1 foot of draught
hour rooms, steam WILLS gunners got on main engines again. (See Engineer Officer's
0001 stores and canteen store. attached a quarter of an
report).
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Dynam 103 814/0/1152 B14/0
1156
...Vice Admiral Dover.
148
From. Commanding Officer H.M.S.Shikari.
Date.7th June 1940.
REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS;
The following is submitted in accordence with Signal
2001/4/40.
Tuesday 28th May.
Returned from night Convoy to Cherbourg at 1400.
Landed S.P's and fuelled. 1430 Sailed independently for
Dover at 28 knots. 1930 Arrived off Dover. Instructed to
join Malcolm. 2000 Sailed under Captain D.16's Ordersto
carry out evacuation.
Wednesday 29th May.
0100 Arrived off Beach at La Panne. Commenced
work, using Motorboat and Whaler. Heavy Surf running.
Whaler capsized owing to military rushing boat in the
Surf. With daylight evacuation speeded up and this Y88
greatly assisted by Naval Landing Graft. As in subsequent
work, drifting boats were being towed in by the Motor-
boat with Boatkeepers from Shikari. Kedge anchors were
used when Surf was heavy and boats veered to the shore.
During all operations, hands not required at the Guns
were in boats or assisting to embark the military. Supply
Parties only closing up when the Guns fired. 1215. Ship
full. Returned to Dover. Disembarked troops, fuelled.
1745. Left Dover for La Panne. Many bombing attacks on
Ships in vicinity, when near Dost Dyok buoy. Closed
Paddle Steamed "Gracie Fields* who had been hit, but as
sufficient craft were available to take off her troops,
proceeded. Zig-Zagging at high Speeda was employed when-
ever bombing attacks took place or were threatened.
Thursday 30th May.
Ran aground on approaching the Coast but got
off on the rising tide, three hours later, at Dawn. Contin
-ued embarking troops. 0800 Full. Returned to Dover. On
passing Nieuport Bucy came under fire from a battery
behind Nieuport for seven minuted. It is thought that
the fire was controlled by an observation Baloon over
Nieuport. This fact was reported by signal but the
Baloon was up for the next few days. No hita were
registered. Smoke screen and Zig-Zagging was commenced
after the first Salvo. 1300. Arrived Dover. Disembarked.
Many of these troops from the Beaches had only Half
Kits and were wet through. The Ship's Company did all
they cuold for the Soldiers and now in consequence
have deplated Kits, The Coxswain, his Staff and the
Cooks and Stewards did Great work in supplying the
Soldiers with food and drink, under most trying circum-
keep the Galley fire going when steaming at high speeds.
stances; especially as in Shikari it is impossible to
A burst steam pipe to one of the oil fuel pumps
necessitated proceeding to & buoy while Sandhurst made
repairs. This was rapidly done. 1930. Ready for sea
again. Sailed for La Panne. Gyro Compass failed when
approaching Dunkirk by "X" Route for the first time.
2230 Darkness slowed down evacuation considerably, close and
our boats took Soldiers to light draught Ships This
inshore when uncertain of Shikari's position.
added considerably to the time spent off the Beaches.
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Friday 31st May.
149
0400. R.A. ordered Shikari to Dunkirk. Proceeded
alongside East Jetty and very soon had the Ship full.
During this operation there was a bombingbattack, which
was most inaccurate due to heavy A.A.fire. 0520. Sailed
for Dover Disembarked. 0930. Sailed for La Panne. Near
No 6 W. Buoy of the Dunkirk Channel, came under fire
from shore battery to the West of Dunkirk. Fire was
returned. During the whole time embarkation was taking
place, the Nieuport batteries were firing at the Ships.
When straddled moved West towards Bray, the Motorboat
and tow filling up small craft in thier vicinity, before
rejoining Shikari at Bray. Beaches Shelled. 1800. Bombers
attacked. A.A. Fire was opened. This continued until
dark and rather disorganised embarkation. Our boats
were asked for to bring off Lord Gort's luggage. The
embarkation speeded up under cover of darkness.
Staurday 1st June.
At dawn shelling was resumed with greater inten-
sity. 0600. Though reported nearly full, Shikari was
ordered to complete to full capacity at Dunkirk, This
was done. 0620 Sailed with other Ships for Dover. Used
Smoke Screen and only & few shots were fired at us off
No.6.W. buoy. On the voyage, had several attacks from
the air. Enemy aircraft being engaged by our fighters.
1000. Arrived Dover, Disembarked troops. Each batch
had several stretcher cases which lengthened the
disembarkation. From today Saturday 1st June, no more
day evacuation was attempted, owing to shelling and
bombing. The troops today were part of General Piroux's
army. Oiled and ammunitioned Ship. 2130. Sailed for
Dunkirk, arriving at 0225.
Sunday 2nd June.
0200. Ship full. Returned to Dover. Most of the
voyage was under cover of darkness, and there was no
trouble. 0540. Arrived Dover. Disembarked troops. Scaling
ladders were supplied. 1845. Sailed under orders of
Sabre for Dunkirk. The shore batteries opened fire
as we rounded No Buoy. Under cover of a smoke screen
no hits were obtained. Fire was returned at the flashes
seen. 2200. Ship full. Sailed for Dover. Though unable
to see Aircraft, they were heard and flares were seen.
Probably Mine Laying.
Monday 3ed June.
0130. Secured and disembarked troops.1800. Captain
Dangerfield and his Staff arrived onboard. Sailed for
Blockships. A conference of C.O.'s was held in Shikari.
the Downs and anchored for two hours near the three
2030. Sailed for Dunkirk. Speed 7 knots. Acted as off guide
for the Route "2" was used. arrived
near Dunkirk Dask. No entrance. 0230. Ordered to weigh
Calais at Blockships. fire from the shore. 0130. Anchored
by Captain harbour who had transfered to an M.T.B.
Shikari led Dangerfield the Blockships to the entrance. On weighing,
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H.M.S. *rangbourne*
158
At Sea.
5th.June 1940.
Sir,
1 have the honour to forward the following narrative
in accordance with your signal 2049/4/6.
At approximately midnight on Sunday 26th. say, H.M.S.
of
the
Sthen.s.
2
148
153
conditions quiet.
a.m.
Arrived Ramsgate and disembarked troops. Sailed
immediately for La Panne beaches via Test Hinder Buoy.
afternoon. When several miles from coast many Terman bombers
were encountered. Bombs were dropped but utesed. Ships
two Lewis @ guns in constant action. Although
ineffective in fact, this gunfire probably kept them ups
machines up. Many ships in vicinity being bombed. Some
British fighters sighted. then nearer to shore the
Paddle Steamer "Gracie Fields" was sighted homeward
bound packed with approximately 800 troops. aftnessed
a bomb attack on her during which & direct bit Y&S
secured amidships. Nent to render assistance. "Gracie
Fields" was unable to stop her engines. Upper deck
enveloped in clouds of steam. Operation of going
alongeide had to be performed whilst both ships more
proceeding shead. Secured alongside. Terrible
mortality and shambles on board. Transferred as sany
injured and others as "Twente" would hold. During
operation another scoot secured alongaide opposite side
of "Gracie Fields" and took off remainder. Cost off
and proceeded full speed to Hamsgate. Arrived dawn,
May 30th. Disembarked wounded and other troops.
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rangbourne"
15
At Sea.
5th.June 194
Sir,
I have the honour to forward the following narrative
in accordance with your signal 2049/4/6.
At approximately midnight on Sunday 26th. May, H.M.S.
with the remainder of the 5th.m.s.
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find) and a report that all British had left. These
Frenchmen refused to come in so small a blacks craft
and insisted on boarding a large ship which was also
alongside f the mole.
à Pritish Naval officer
apparently in charge of embarkation on mole informed 70
that there were no more troops to come and that 1 cust
return empty. I took on board a Frenn gun which 108
lying on the Tole and returned to Ramsgate.
It was afterwards learnt that although there were
no more troops to come in the area that night, therewore
some more further from the port who succesded later
in reaching the port and were embarked the following
night by other ships.
rd. a.m.
Returned Remagate arriving dawn.
th
Re-assumed cormand of Dutch Scoot "Ixente" and
sailed to Tilbury and Surrey Commercial Cooks.
ith
Handed ship over to Pook authorities and returned
with Ship's Company to Chatham Perracks.
Lieut.-Commander, R.N.B.
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At 0030 on Wednesday 29th. May I slipped and
proceeded down harbour. After rounding No.6E whistle
and bell buoy I found myself in among two or three
French destroyers, stopped in the channel, and as a
result missed No.13 bouy and went aground on sandbank
north of Zuydcoote Pass Engines were put to full astern
and the ship slid off into about ten fathoms. In order to
ascertain my exact position and wait until unlit bouys
could be seen I anchored and very shortly picked up the
Nieuport buoy While waiting the ship was roughly fixed
and found to be in position51 degrees 7 minutes 30 seconds
North, 2 degrees 28 minutes 48 seconds East, and clear of
the channel. I proceeded without further incident to
Margate. Just before dawn gunfire was observed shead and
shortly afterwards several destroyers passed ae proceeding
towards the French coast. Later passing the Kwiente buoy
one sunken destroyer and another badly down by the stern
were passed.
At I000 ship secured alongside Margate pier
and disembarked troops. Although no exact counting of
troops was possible, about 450 in all were landed, including
approximately 50 stretcher cases and 100 walking cases.
The arrangements for disembarkation of troops
at Margate were most efficient.
At 1107 Wednesday 29th. may slipped and proceeded
back to Dunkirk, being joined by Lydd at North Goodwin
light vessel. At 1315 Lydd reported & submarine to starboard,
although not observed by Pangbourne a warning was broadcast
at 1321 Between 1645 and 1715 just off Nieuport bank
several air attacks were directed against Pangbourne and
all ships in the vicinity. Immediately after this two
British soldiers were picked up in an exhausted condition,
apparently having been blown from the deck of some small
ship. At approximately 1730 several enemy bombers appeared
to be about to attack Pangbourne but passed overhead, and
were distinctly observed to attack & hospital ship about
a mile on the Starboard beam for & considerable period
without registering any direct hits. Just before passing
the Nieuport Bank buoy a large lifeboat containing some
thirty Belgian soldiers was picked up and the boat taken
in tow for use on the beach. On closing the beach 1 was
ordered to proceed Alanasise the Clan MacAlister lying at anchor
and embark the crew. This ship was on fire aft, and the
ammunition round the after gun was continually exploding.
The Master reported to ae that there was no chance of saving
the shipas all hoses were out and the steering gear out of
action. The crew, including some 30 Lascars, and several
Naval ratings, - crews of motor boats - were all embarked.
I then proceeded and anchored about half a mile off the
beach opposite the Sanatorium. All available boats were
lowered and sent inshore in charge of Lieut. Tadman
R.N.R. and Rabbitts, Boatswain R.N.. Between
1860 and 1900 the ship was subjected to numerous low
diving bombing attacks, although no direct hits were made
there were several near misses. The hull was holed on
both sidesabove and below the water line and the D.U. coil
cut in several places. It was during this period that all
casualties occurred, resultang in the death of of seven
the ratings and six Belgian soldiers, and wounding seven
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Motor boat towing whaler and two army pontoons. Since previous
day pier had been constructed by driving out lorries at ehb tide
in of line and securing planks on top, considerably expediting loading
boats, though embarkation rate was slowed considerably by lack of
control at shore end of pier to move troops along and by natural
reluctance of troops to venture along pier without beding relieved of
part tow of their heavy equipment. Some difficulty experienced in loading
pontoons in tow in prevailing conditions which tended to reduce embarkation
of 4 boats without smashing up against pier in swell, and in handling
rate. Boats available quite inadequate, large open motor beach boats
required, together with vessel anchored hocadside or sunk athead of pier
Sutton collected soldiers from overturned pontoon. Allowed to broach in
to give a lee if necessary with oil &td provided. During embarkation
awell. Three believed drowned mainly due to lack of foresight of shore
authorities in allowing troops to embark with full equipment and overcoats
in deteriorating weather conditions. 120 troops embarked mostly R.B.,
R.A., R.A.S.C. with a few infantrymen and guards, morale very good but very
critical of lack of R.A.F. support and Belgium treachery behind lines.
Country said to be filled with spies, night positions during retreat seen
to be scignalled by flashlight to planes, bombed within half an hour
of being established. Surprising speed of advance of Germans against
positions being prepared and defencelessness against dive bombing also
important factors.
1137. Weighed anchor and discharged troops alongside Lydd. Widd
and sea increasing slightly, rather low cloud.
1150. Proceeded North Goodwin Lt. Vessel to await time for next
rendezvous. Lydd and Ross proceeded to Margate to discharge troops.
1538. Anchored at North Goodwin Lt. Vessel.
1855. Weighed and proceeded to Dunkirk in company with Niger.
Passed great number of small craft, as well as destroyers and paddlers.
2115. Passed Dunkirk Harbour distant 1 cable. Heavy gunfire from
beach about 2 miles west of Harbour, apparently enemy shalling town.
Fires in Dunkirk more expensive.
2147. Anchored off beach between La Panne and Dunkirk. No sdgn
of boats as expected.
2235. Boat from shore reported troops further to eastward, only
boat available run aground. Moved 1 mile eastward.
Saturday 1st June 0100: No troops yet contacted, No boats except
Sutton's available. Several minelaying aircraft overhead, observed
parachute mines decending about 3 cables ahead and 1 cable astern.
Mines reported dropped all over fairway.
0130. Commenced loading broops with our own motor boat and whaler
and ship's lifeboat found off beach. Later assisted by motor yacht.
Troops mostly R.A. and infantrymen including guards, 3. Yorks., and
machine gun detachment. No. R.A.F. assistance before or after dawn.
Opened fire on occasional reconnaisance aircraft at dawn. One level
bombing attack at about 5000 feet followed by machine gunning whilst
in the back whilst being helped over the side. This machine gun attack
embarking wounded from pontoons alongaide, one casualty receiving wounds
undoubtedly would have been pressed home causing very heavy casualties
but for concentrated Lewis gun and Bren gun fire from troops, who manned
ships M.G. armament. Detachment of Guards also offered to provide Bren
gun defence for the large ship's lifeboat against occasional low flying.
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Motor boat towing whaler and two army pontoons. Since previous
day pier had been constructed by driving out lorries at ebb tide
in line and securing planks on top, considerably expediting
loading of boats, though embarkation rate was slowed considerably
by lack of control at shore end of pier to move troops along
and by natural reluctance of troops to venture along pier
without being relieved of part of their heavy equipment. Some
difficulty experienced in loading tow of 4 boats without
smashing up against pier in swell, and in handling pontoons
in tow in prevailing conditions which tended to reduce embarkation
rate. Boats available quite inadequate, large open motor beach boats
required, together with vessel anchored broadside or sunk at
head of pier to give a lee if necessary with oil slick provided.
During embarkation, Sutton collected soldiers from overturned
pontoon. allowed to broach in swell. Three believed drowned
mainly due to lack of foresight of shore authorities in
allowing troops to embark with full equipment and overcoats in
deteriorating weather conditions. I20 troops embarked mostly
R.E. , R.A. R.A.S.C. with a few infantrymen and guards, morale
very good but very critical of lack of R.A.F support and Belgium
treachery behind lines. Country said to be filled with spies,
night positions during retreat seen to be signalled by flashlight
to planes, bombed within half an hour of being established.
Surprising speed of advance of Germans against positions being
prepared and defencelessness against dive bombing also important
factors.
II37. Weighed anchor and discharged troops alonside Lydd. Wind
and sea increasing slightly, rather low cloud.
II50. Proceeded North Goodwin Lt Vessel to await time for next
rendezv ous. Lydd and Ross proceeded to Margate to discharge
troops.
1538. Anchored at North Goodwin Lt Vessel.
I855. Weighed and proceeded to Dunkirk in company with Niger.
Passed great number of small craft, as well as destroyers and
paddlers.
2115. Passed Dunkirk Harbour distantI I cable. Heavy gunfire from
beach about 2 miles west of harbour, apparently enemy shelling
town. Fires in Dunkirk more extensive.
2147. Anchored off beach between La Panne and Dunkirk. No sign
of boats as expected.
2235. Boat from shore reported troops further to eastward, only
Saturday Iss Junable roo. Saturday Isavailable.com No troops yet contacted. No boats except
aground. Moved 1 mile eastward.
Sutton's available. Several minelaying aircraft overhead, observed
parashute mines descending about 3 cables ahead and I cable
astern. Mines reported dropped all over fairway.
0130. Commenced loading troops with own motor boat and whaler
and ship's lifeboat found off beach. Later assisted by motoryacht.
Troops mostly R.A. and infantrymen including guards, E. Yorks.
and machine gun detachment. No R.A.F assistance before or after
dawn. Opened fire on occasional reconnaisance aircraft at dawn.
One level bombing attack at about 5000 feet followed by machine
gunning whilst embarking wounded from pontoons alongside, one
casualty receiving wounds in back whilst being helped over the
side. This machine gun attack undoubtably would have been pressed
gun and causing Bren fire from troops, who manned ships L.G. armament.
home very heavy casualties but for concentrated Lewis
Detachment of gun Guards also offered to provide Bren gun defence
for the large ship's lifeboat against occasional low flyiing
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Motor boat towing whaler and two army pontoons. Since previous
day pier had been constructed by driving out lorries at abb tido
in line and securing planks on top, considerably expediting loading
of boats, though embarkation rate was slowed considerablyby lack of
control at shore end of pior to move troops along and by natural
reluctance of troops to venture along pier without being relieved
of part of their heavy equipment. Some defficulty experienced
in loading tow of 4 boats without smashing up against pier in swell
and in handling pontoons in tow in provailing conditions which tended
to reduce embarkation rate. Boats available quite inadequate, large
open motor beach boats required, together with vessel anchordd broadside
or sunk at Hoad of pior to give a lee if necessary with oil slick provided.
During embarkation, Sutton collected soldiers from overturned pontoon.
Allowed to broach in swell. Three believed drowned mainly due to lack
of foresight of shore authorities in allowing troops to embark with full
equipment and overcoats in deteriorating weather conditions. 120 trags
embarked mostly R.E., R.A., R.A.S.C. with a for infantrymen and guards,
morale very good but very critical of lack of R.A.F. support and Bolgium
treachery behind lines. Country said to be filled with updes, night
positions during retreat seen to be signalled by flashlight to planos,
bombed within half nn hour of being established. Surprising speed of
advance of Germans against positions being propared and defencelossness against
dive bombing also important factors.
1137. Weighed anchor and discharged troops alongside Lydd. Wind
and sea increasing alightly, rather Low cloud.
1150. Proceeded North Goodwin Lt. Vessel to await time for next
reddezvous. Lydd and Ross proceeded to Margate to discharge troops.
1538. Anchored at North Goodwin Lt. Vessel.
1855. Weighed and proceeded to Dunkirk in company ml. th Higer.
Passed great number of small craft, as well as destroyers and paddlors.
2115. Passed Dunkirk Harbour distant 1 cable. Heavy gunfire from
beach about 2 miles west of Harbour, apparently enemy shelling tom.
Fires in Dunkirk more extensive.
2147. Anchored off beach between La Fanne and Dunkirk. No sign
of boats as expected.
2235. Boat from shore reported troopa further to eastward, only
boat available run aground. Moved 1 mile eastward.
Saturday 1st June 0100. No troops yet contacted. No boats except
Sutton's available. Several minelaying airoraft overhead, observed
parachute mines descending about 3 cables ahead and 1 cable astern. lines
0130. Commenced loading troops with own notor boats and whalar
reported dropped all over fairway.
Troops mostly R.A. and infantrymen including guards, X Yorks., and machine
and ship's lifeboat found off beach. Lator assisted by motor yacht.
gun detachmont. No R.A.F. assistance before or after. dawn. Opened
fire occasional reconnaisence aircraft at dawn. One level bombing
wounded from pontoons alongaide, one casualty receiving attack wounds in
attack on of about 5000 feet followed by machine gunning whilst embarking back
whilst helped over the side. This machine gun but undoubtedly for
would being been pressed home causing very heavy casualties manned
L.G. concentrated Detachment of Guards also offered to provide low gun
have Lowis gun and Bron gun fire from troops, who Bron ships
defence armsment. for the large ship's lifeboat against occasional flying
COMMANDING OFFICER
19 JUN 1940
H.M.S. "SUTTON"
to
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ter she was hit in the after Boiler Room and started to settle down.
aptain Berthon then anchored her and M.T.B. 102, which had just arrived,
me alongside. I embarked in her with my Staff, and after telling 2
ags to stand by KEITH I went into Dunkirk to see General Alexander. Dive
ombing and Maching Gun attacks were made on the N.T.B. on the way there.
5.
General Alexander was away from the H.Q., but I saw a Staff Officer
nd discussed the situation. At that time I gathered that the plan was
o evacuate during the next night from the Western Beach only and Dunicizione
he Rearguard were to withdraw at dawn and make their way to Dunkirk. is
his meant continuing the embarkation for some hours of daylight I had
rave fears of heavy losses after that morning's experience.
6.
As there was nothing more I could do at Dunicirk and all ships were
etuning I decided to return to Dover to make contact.
7.
I reached Dover at 1130 in M.T.B. 102 and left again at 1730 in
LA/S.B. 10. At Dover I was able to discuss the plans for the night
operations which was invaluable, and thereafter I returned each day for this
purpose.
38.
The plan for this night was, roughly, to embark between 2100 and
0330 from the 12 miles of beach East of Dunicirk, for which large numbers of
small craft were to be towed out. In addition Personnel Ships were to enbark
from Dunkirk.
39.
I sailed early in M.A/S.B.10 and landed at Dunicirk at 1900, visited
the S.N.O. and the General, and gave them details of the plan. I then learnt
to my great relief that the Rearguard were being relieved by the French and
withdrawing during the night.
40.
At 2100 ships started to arrive and from then omards I noved
between the beaches and Dunkirk, continually sending ships which were loading
very slowly off the beaches into Dunkirk to fill up there. The plan as
originally made would not have made full use of Dunkirk.
41. bring off some of the Naval Ratings of the Shore Party, and I lay there until
At 0200 I went alongside the root of the East pier in Dunkirk to
0245 when I proceeded round all ships barthed in harbour. there was
it was clear morning I decided to get ships away by 0300 instead the
considerable shelling of the Harbour at this time and a Trawler was sunk. of As
0330, and a very seen this put into effect I left for Dover; acue of
small craft having however, continued their work off the beaches to a later hour.
42. Night - Sunday 2nd - Monday 3rd June.
it was understood that there were 5000 enbark British from still
Dunkirk and over 30,000 except for some French local craft from the beach made any East-
ashore At this stage French, and the plan arranged was to beach close
ward. entirely Actually a strong wind and heavy shelling on the
embarkation there impossible.
43. Paddlers, Minesweepers A very large and Schools was provided in addition to and
carrying capacity in Personnel Ships, Destroyers, Drifters
Flotillas of boats working from Tugs outside.
the French had collected a large mmber the harbour. of fishing
44. vessels, Trawlers, By this and time small also steamers which worked from quays up
45.
I arrived at Dunicis in M.A/S.B. 10. at 2030, after a boaking
/attack
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REPORT OF OPERATIONS OFF DUNKIRK.
Having proceeded at maximum speed (26) knots)
with fuel available from a position about 120 miles north
of Lands End, Worcester arrived off Dover at 0715 on the
28th May. Then on account of reduced fuel I was forced
to make the passage to Dunkirk by "y" Channel at a speed
of 18 knots.
A summary of Journeys made is shewn on the
attached Appendix A.
On Journey I attempts were made to refuel from
"Anthony" but only 10 tons was taken on board. The
return journey was made at 15 knots leaving less than 5 tons
on board on arrival at Dover. Numerous enemy aircraft
made towards the ship during the afternoon but all were
driven off by gunfire. Destroyers astern were seen to be
bombed. Athacked prinke S/M # West Hundred List hung. / pattern
4 depth drangers. Recult wreakings has - it.
Fuel was taken in before Journey 2 ( Route X
both ways) which took place without incident except for a
heavy bombing attack on East Pier while embarking troops.
The continuation of this attack subsequently sunk the
Grenade 10 minutes after leaving the pier.
Journey 3. (Route X both ways) Troops were
embarked from boats off Bray. All ships boats were left
behind. Very few enemy aircraft approached the ship on
this trip and any that looked dangerous were driven off
by sunfire.
Journey 4. Sailed on route 8 but altered back
to route X on receiving information of enemy shelling on
2. It was expected to embark troops from the beaches again
but was ordered to carry R.A. Dover LAPANNE and Staff until dawn.
A full load was taken from boats at Bray after his departure.
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On return X channel was taken at dead low water and owing
to rounding No.5 Buoy Dunkirk roads too close, grounded
on a shoal 337° 2.5 cables from that buoy. Then the
ship was refloated it was discovered that 18 - 20 knots
was the maximum safe speed.
Occasional firing was carried out on enemy
aircraft in the vicinity during the evening of the
30th May.
Journey 5. As soon as ship had refuelled and
had the propellers examined by divers a passage was made
at 18 knots to the beaches which were reached at dusk on
the 31st May.
East pier was full at this time and it was
evident that difficulty was being experienced in getting
men to the minesweepers already at the beaches. I visited
all the beaches in turn finally anchoring at LAPANNE.
The minesweepers further inshore were getting small loads
but none came the greater distance to WORCESTER. At
dawn WORCESTER came under shell fire from shore batteries
and I decided to slip the cable and proceed to East pier
where a full load of troops was embarked.
Journey 6. June 1st. On approaching X xhannel
about 1500 in the vicinity of No.5 buoy, two recent wrecks
of transports were sighted; small craft and destroyers
were picking up survivors. A few survivors were picked up.
At this time a signal was received from V.A.Dover to
return to harbour forthwith. It seemed however not worth
while to return so close from Dunkirk and so I continued
my course through the roads where some French soldiers
were picked up from an open boat and the crew of a small
service motor launch which had broken down.
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COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.Y. "CHRISTOBELEI".
DATE
June 2nd 1940.
TO
TENDED DEFENCES OFFICER SHEERNESS.
BARRATIVE OF EVENTS FROM FIRST SIGNAL TO ARRIVING AT SHEERIESS.
Sir,
I beg to submit the following report:-
On receipt of your signal passed to me by H.M.Y. "Caleta" I
proceeded to Outer Bar Buoy and met H.M.Y. "Caleta", "Amilree", and
"Glala" I was handed your letter by "Glala" instructing ne to take
these raghts to the North Goodwin Light Vesselo there to close the
Exami: ation Vessel for further instructions, we proceeded in line
ahead led by "Caleta" as Sub. Lieutenant Dunning knew the channels
owing to non appearance of Examination Vessel I decided to anchor my
ships for the nighto at 0400 I ordered engines to be started and
to go and see 11 I could finithe Examination my Vessel, as it was now
dawn at 0500 my engineman reported a defect, I gave orders for
rema: der of yachts to close Examination Vesselsat 0600 and proceed
according to instructions received.
Ramsgate for repairs, which I reported to the Examination Vessel,
& eventually got one engine running and I decided to proceed to
had the Port engine I anchored off Remagate Pier and
just before arriving at Ramsgate at 1000 my engineman reported than he
immediately proceeded running ashore in ship's dinghy for Rg routing instr stion
these I was given without and at *015 were underway for D- irk.
28' E we were attacked Junkers 87 and = hine gunned, his burst
When we were in position approximately 51 degrees 12' No 2 de reed
of fire feal all round by the a shipo I gave orders to sy gun layer not to
would be able to Lewis grun at his heighto imediately we
open fire on him until he was well within range as I did not think he
opened fire he sh ered ae our off.
how I could waiting to be embarked, I weat on boardo There was too such surf
troops (°f the Casino off in the ship's dinghy to see
I anchored at Drokirk at 1530₂ as I saw a lot of
running ( get Home of these troops that these troops were French and
would land, I was also informed abo would be swemped, I learnt that
a party crown the boat so much, that would arrive at about 1700 at that
part to of of the about 50 British troops to the ship and decided to cruise about men,
see if beache I returned some description to embable these
me I went s I could find a boat and was of there spoken by a sloop who that asked part
on to the take his BI as bc. La Panne and try and get troops chelled off to and him, bombed, from at about
this time beach, 70 were being continually our stern the last bomb a for fulling 1
in about 30 It a alvo of bombs only effect fell across was to areg our which storn was down a heavy
bomber the water. away, We the opened fire on this ad a aeroplane direct hit with our Lewis the guys
as and c his her type Starboard ships Dornier were engine also 17 we busit firing register into I cannos flames cat arl he this creshed aeroplane into sea
definitaly.
steament back 2 had at promised all possible to speed hoping to adrift find which a boat we to managed bring then to
As embark the British treope at Dunkirk I
Pack off, and ate we up were with our fortunate dingay in I finding immediately at a proxip a Thaler sent sty these 1750 two this boats was very ashore
"ed
to
embark
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Dyramo 140. 2535
269 2
6th June, 1040.
252
CONFIDENTIAL
Dynama,
FROM
shalls Comminding Officer
The Extended Defences Officer,
Hreating his ship unice
Sheerness.
DATE
7th June 1940.
MAIN For coolness
Insurancive energy and
SECRET
Drynams 13%
965
COMMANDING OFFICER,
DEFENCES OFFICER,
H.M.Y. GLALA.
ADMIRALTY SHEERNESS. HOUSE,
4th June, 1940.
Siro
I have the honour to report that having received orders, I
proceeded from Sheerness in conjunction with three other Yeahte:
at 1930 on Thursday 30th May, 1940.
Shortly after midnight we were in the vicinity of the North
Goodwin Light Vessel, and as we were unable to contact the
Examination Tug the Yacht "ChristobellII", the senior ship
ordered us to anchor. ,
At dawn I received a signal from the Senior Officer I weighed that and he
was closed to and entered Amulree" unable at Shortly the Dunkirk Tugo to before and proceed 'Roads' Having "Caleta" eleven owing received about and the to 11300 we French engine proceeded orders anchored No Coast trouble, from steamed by off was her route so the eighted along I beach delivered "X", the and 3 coast miles we tow then
East of about 1230, "Golden Bagle" to us to close She asked when us to this
WBC halers which were full 02 could be of assistance, but
wo Dunkirk, signalled soldiers alongaide and she
replied completed that she we was asked alright if we and that we could be of more use
further alongo
Off "Venomous" called us up and alose informed to the us
her motor La boat Panne had H.M.S. broken down inshore. transports, No went and having
49
piero We contacted As securing were allowed all 01 then she towing but ready which was went them alongside the now to nam was back way to boat go getting back constructed drift inshore. and to were took when we the to underway were informed it beach the filled. in we of beach left tow took Агщу and we completely that with At and and closed them this this returned abe anchored a as time single point had H.M.S. new close took three wird to with strand. our as "Vivacious" out the boats possible, steering and the on her destroyer. at intention It whaler. which that was and ropes
ly
moment impossible to Sclent continuously the bombing became repair and intense. it shelling without make A which Captain for the had RaNa open been in sea going Yacht and No.1 all the 05
the
smaller Patrol power ordered lowed craft him outo
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Proceedings by H.M.S. SABRE for the period 27th May to 5th June.
"SABRE" again sailed for Dunkirk, and at 0115/1 both boats were &
again sent in to the - eastern beach. No troops were found there, 86
proceeded to search further east. Hearing "S.O.S" being sounded C
a syren, steamed towards 16 and Count a drifter stranded on a sub-
merged wrack. Went alongside and took off the crew and troops. Jus
before dawn some more instroyers were Count off Bray, and Sabre's
Doats were sent in to bring off troops which could now be seen in
large numbers. On "Shikari" CLILING up a cutter was taken over from
her. The towage of this, full of trocps, proved too much for the
motor boat and the troops had to pull off to the ship. INO trips
were made in this way. Hourwhile on orders from R.A.Dover (in Heith)
"SABRE" went alongside a tus, took off her troops and sent him to
tow "Speedwell" off. During this time a single aircraft (apparently
ch
a Messersmidt 100) approached and made some rather half hearted
machine gun attacks. Intense 1.4 thre provented these from boing X
pressed home. There vas also VI unsuccassful dive bonbing attack
by a Junkers 87. Numerous British fighters ware seen, and our
freedom from serious interference was prosumably due to them. At
0700 having about 500 troops aboard, *SABRE* returned to Dover,
arriving at 1000.
At 2030/1 procested to Dunkirk in company with
"Codrington" at 28 knots. It 8315 secured so the east pier and C111-
ad up with troops. Shoved off at midnicht and returned, fortunbately
coming no with "Icarus" who YAS followed as or as the DONILS (Sabre
compass still Daine unreliabe). Arrived at 0400/3 and landed troops.
18 1845/8 proceeded to Dunkirk in company with
7 "Shikari" who was sent about at the North Goodsin be T. until
arrival in Dunkirk Channel, then passing new Ruytingen bank bucy
H.M.H.S. "parts" was seen to be sinking and to have boats away.
A crossichannel steamer which had just been overtaken was sent to
has assistance
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I arrived at Dover at 16.00 and disembarked the prisoners alongside
Adminalty Pier
23
After obtaining fuel I remained at Dover until ordered
prt
H.H.S.Kaap Falga to Poole, leaving Doms at 09.20 on Tuesday 4th. June 1940
23
"RUJA"
B
H.M.S. RUJA sailed for Dunkirk from Dover and on first attempt broke down in the
Downs. The ship was towel back to Dover and repaired by Sandhurst and then I reported
to N.O.I.C. Ramsgate and sailed for Dunkirk and remained there for 24 hours in order
to collect about 300 soldiers off the Beach East of Dunkirk and later on in the
evening off the barracades east of La. Panne. On the way back to Poole the ship
broke down again and was successfully towed by H.H.S. Pascholl.
Signed H.R.Webber (Lieut R.N.)
"FRISO"
A
This vessel under the command of Licut. G.O. Symonds R.N. and subsequently under
Sun. Lieut. R.N.V.R. made two successful trips to Dunkirk beach and was able
to evacuate 1008 officers and men. Although under continual fire from shore
batteries and dive bombers the operation was carried out without mishap to vessel
or
crew.
Signed. G.V.Ward (Sub. Lieut. R.N.V.R.)
"DESPATCH II"
B.
May 29th & 30th.
To West of La Pain. Arrived La Pain 20.00 29th. and embarked 267 French with
ships boats only until 04.00
At 04.00/30 discovered 2 ft of water in E.R. no air bottles and belt to air
compressor broken. Managed to get under way 10.00/30th and returned to Ransgate
19.00 30th.
May 31st. June 1st.
Arrived Dunkirk 18.00/51 Air compressor not working and insufficient air in bottles
to restart motors if they stopped. Embarked 160 mostly Middlesex Regiment with
ships boats only until midnight.
Ships company were then exhausted with boat work and all Middlesex Regiment embarked
ship sailed for Ramsgate arriving 07.30/1.
Ships Company acted very well. Besides my Lst. Lieut. Lt. Miller I wish to mention
L.S. A.J.M. Upton P/SSX 13505
A.B. W.H. Dibben P/JX 148504
A.B. H.B.Ketchley PJ109346
O.S. S.A.Greenwood P/JX 130093
Signed J.E. Whitwell, Lt. Comdr.
"PASCHOLL"
B.
This ship was only taken over by me on Sunday June 2nd., the previous Captain
having returned to his proper duties at Ramagate. I proceeded to Ramagate
arriving there 23.00 Instructions received ashore at 23.30 were to remain at anchor
until further orders. At 15.00 Monday 3rd. June we sailed with Commander Hammond flying
his flag in the ship in Command of 5 skoots. We arrived Dunkirk Harbour Jetty at
23.00 and embarked ap roximately 300 troops and after some delay left at 00.30 Tuesday
June 4th, arriving Ramsgate approximately 08:30 On instructions sailed at 05.30
Wednesday 5th. June for Poole. arrived Newhaven at 21.00 having taken
H.M.S.Ruja in tow at approximately 10.00 Sailed from Newhaven at 18.00 Thursday
6th. June Ruja still in tow arriving Studland Bay approximately 21.00.7th. June
entered Poole Harbour.
Signed Wise Lieut. R.N.V.R.
"ZEUS"
I have the honour ? to Report the following of my vessels activity in operation
I
Dynamo in diary form.
25th. May Joined at Poole. P.M. Vessel wiped 5.0 p.m. approx cast off and
proceeded to anchor off Portsmouth. 9.0 p.m. ordered to anchor off Yarmouth.
26th, May. 5.10 a.m. ordered to remain at anchor until further orders. Hands cleaning ship
3.0 p.m. Ordered to proceed Portsmouth.
6.0 p.m. Arrived Portsmo th. Recive fuel water and stores and ordered to broken proceed
Spithead to swing for deviation. Discharged Dutch engineer. Note compass
and steering compass damaged. Results of swinging give very unreliable deviation card
10.30 Proceed in company for Newhaven.
27th. May Dawn arrived off Newhaven and anchoved. Note. Ship very and short overhauling of dec. gear stores
rope etc. Hands employed rope etc. Hands employed cleaning ship
9.0 approx. Proceeded in company for Dover.
28th. p.m. Dawn arrived off Dover 9.30 approx berthed alongside "Ruja" at West bad Quay,
Enemy render independance p.m. of navigation impossible we follow rest ahead. gunfire
May air raid 1.0 approx. Proceed in company for Dunking. Compass Considerable so as to
etc. all night.
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I arrived at Dover at 16.00 and disembarked the prisoners alongside
Adminalty Pier
23
After obtaining fuel I remained at Dover until ordered
escort
H.M.S.Kaap Falga to Poole, leaving Downs at 09.20 on Tuesday 4th. June 1940
23
"RUJA"
B
H.M.S. RUJA sailed for Dunkirl from Dover and on first attempt broke down in the
Downs. The ship was towel back to Dover and repaired by Sandhurst and then I reported
to N.O.I.C. Ramsgate and for Dunkirk and remained there for 24 hours in order
to collect about 300 soldiers off the Beach East of Dunkirk and later on in the
evening off the barracades east of La. Panne. On the way back to Poole the ship
broke down again and was successfully towed by H.M.S. Pascholl.
Signed Webber (Lieut R.N.)
"FRISO"
A
This vessel under the command of Licut. G.O. Symonds R.N. and subsequently under
Sun. Lieut. Ward R.N.V.R. made two Although successful under trips continual to Dunkirk fire beach from and shore was able
batteries to evacuate and 1008 dive bombers the operation was carried out without mishap to vessel
officers
and
men.
or crew.
Signed. G.V.Ward (Sub. Licut. R.N.V.R.)
"DESPATCH II"
May 29th & 30th.
To West of La Pain. Arrived La Pain 20.00 29th. and embarked 267 French with
At 04.00/30 discovered 2 ft or water in E.R. no air bottles and belt to air
ships boats only until 04.00
compressor broken. Managed to get under way 10.00/30th and returned to Ramsgate
19.00 30th.
May 31st. June 1st.
Arrived Dunkirk 18.00/51 Air compressor not working and insufficient air in bottles with
to restart motors if they stopped. Embarked 160 mostly Middlesex Regiment
Ships company were then exhausted with boat work and all Middlesex Regiment embarked
ships boats only until midnight.
sailed for Ramsgate arriving 07.30/1.
Ships ship Company acted very well. Besides my Lst. Lieut. Lt. Miller I wish to mention
L.S. A.J.M. Upton SSX 13505
A.B. W. H. Dibben P/JX 148504
A.B. .B.Ketchley PJ109346
O.S. S.A.Greenwood P/JX 130093
Signed J.E. Whitwell, Lt. Comdr.
This "PASCHOLL" ship was only B. taken over by me on Sunday June 2nd., the previous Captain
having there 23.00 Instructions received ashore at 23.30 were to remain at anchor
returned to his proper duties at Ramsgate. I proceeded to Ramsgate
arriving until further orders. At 15.00 Monday 3rd. June we sailed with Commander Hammond at flying
his in the ship in Command of 5 skoots. We arrived Dunkirk Harbour Jetty
flag and embarked approximately 300 troops and after some delay left at 00.30 05.30 Tuesday
June 23.00 4th, arriving Ramsgate approximately 08:30 On instructions taken sailed at
Wednesday 5th. June for Poole. arrived Newhaven at 21.00 having
H.M.S.Ruja in tow at approximately 10.00 Sailed from Newhaven at 18.00 Thursday June
6th. June Ruja still in tow arriving Studland Bay approximately 21.00.7th.
entered Poole Harbour.
Signed J.N.Wise Lieut. R.N.V.R.
"ZEUS" I have the honour to Report the following of my vessels activity in operation
Dynamo 25th. in diary Joined form. at Poole. P.M. Vessel wiped 5.0 Dalla approx cast Yarmouth. off and
26th. proceeded May. to 5.10 anchor a.m. off ordered Portsmouth. to remain at anchor until further orders. Hands cleaning ship
May 9.0 p.m. ordered to anchor off
3.0 p.m. Ordered Portsmo to proceed th. Portsmouth. Recived fuel water and stores and ordered to proceed broken
6.0 p.m. Arrived deviation. Discharged Dutoh engineer. Note compass deviation
Spithead and steering to swing compass for damaged. Results of swinging give very unreliable card
10.30 Proceed Dawn in arrived company off for Newhaven Newhaven. and anchored. Note. Ship very and short overhauling of dec gear stores
27th. rope etc. May Hands employed rope etc. Hands employed cleaning ship
9.0 28th. p.m. May approx. Dawn arrived Proceeded off Dover in company 9.30 approx for Dover. berthed for alongside "Ruja" Compass at so West bad Quay. as to
Enemy render air independance raid 1.0 p.m. of navigation approx. Proceed impossible in company 49 rest shead. Considerable fofolComt gunfire
etc. all night.
so
folonsidat
ores
ost to
el gunfire
Duto.
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6. I approached a number of trawlers and other small
vessels which seemed to be getting under way for Great Britain
and asked them to remain until I could fill them up with
troops. It seemed to me that the orders which they said
they had received to return to Great Britain were not bona fide.
7. I proceeded ashore and interviewed various military
officers at as many of the beaches as possible. At the
request of a senior military officer I agreed to assume the
duties of Beach Master and arranged to continue the organisation
until all the troops on the beaches were on board. I told
them that if anything went wrong during the night we would
return at dawn. I learned that some of the men had been in
the dunes for two or three days awaiting embarkation, and they
were obviously much cheered up to learn that they would get
out that night. The flat-bottomed boats which the military
had been using themselves were extremely dangerous in the surf
which, although not very great, was sufficient to capsize
these boats.
8. I found from experience that it was much quicker to run a
load of troops in a single motor boat rather than to fill up
one or more lifeboats and tow the greater number. The dangers
of controlling boats in tow when they were crowded both near
the shore and alongside H.M. ships were considerable. During
the night I acquired in one way or another five additional
lifeboats, and in many cases the military themselves acted as
crews.
9. The pontoon bridges which had been built by the military
the previous day were extremely useful, and were largely res-
ponsible for the rapid evacuation of troops. It is interesting
to note that a few moments after the last men had been taken
off one of these bridges it was hit by enemy artillery.
10. All the troops that I could find were embarked by midnight
and placed in ships which sailed for England. Just before
midnight I went along certain of the beaches to look for
stragglers. A Staff Officer informed me that no more troops
would embark from these beaches but that they would march to
Dunkirk, as it was anticipated these beaches would be shelled
and would probably be in German hands the following day. This,
as it turned out, was a correct forecast.
11. I estimate that from pontoon bridges and beaches approxi-
mately 5,000 troops were probably embarked.
12. The soldiers, though obviously extremely tired, made no
complaints of the delay or of the wettings which they got in
wading out in the surf to get into the motor boats, and were
more than thankful for the kindnesses which were shown them in
the various ships. One could not but be impressed by the
amount of friendly cheering which occurred when H.M. ships
passed the troop ships at sea. The great majority of the
troops were carrying their rifles and side-arms, and I insisted
that in no case must they be thrown away. I was impressed to
notice that the military padres were always amongst the last to
leave the beach in their respective parties.
13./
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before daybreak and arrived back in the Downs by 1000
May 28th.
At 1730 we again received orders to proceed to
Dunkirk, this time by the shorter route 15X and this time
28/5
with the knowledge that we were engaged in the evacuation
of the B. E. F. from the eight miles of beaches from Dunkirk
to La Panne.
Of the dynamo ships that left the Downs at the same
time, we were the first to arrive off Dunkirk and seeing that
the harbour was being used by bigger ships, I decided that me
might only obstruct the bigger ships by going in and that our
proper function was to contact the beaches where bigger ships
could not go.
I therefore proceeded past Dunkirk in an Easterly
direction.
The light of burning Dunkirk was now nearly astern
of us and the heavy smoke cloud over the beaches intensified
the darkness. Thinking here to contact other ships or boats
I proceeded at half speed.
Presently another dynamo ship passed us in the
opposite direction and informed us that she had come all the
way from La Panne and had seen nothing.
I therefore steered in more closely to the beaches.
At a point about 4 miles East of Dunkirk, I came
between a destroyer and another dynamo ship. I asked the
dynamo ship if she was at anchor and she replied that she
was aground. There appeared to be two others aground also.
There were no boats visible, but as I was preparing to lower
my boat, I received information from a motor boat which came
out from the shore. that she had brought off the last of the
troops that were there. the remainder having started back
into the hills preparatory for dawn.
I noticed also that the destroyer was preparing to
leave and as this seemed the only thing left to do I set
course for returning to Ramsgate. That was at 0250 on the
morning of May 29th and I arrived at Ramsgate Road at 0830.
from - Hum SRot Who we dropping ashin,
and Pacific beary Kishi than luch of
Vein was & : belowed, about the had
Proceded at How spend has the White t trey
of this party 5 anin 4 ha Pause. .
hail are Guld has Ideas
dircust for the beach Were is anouns an
Ill aituition are is line is Rrt 9
Here Me Form was a Perius
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98
97
ORANJE'S R.O.D./1 dated 10th June 1940 (cont)
commandeered.
It was now about an hour after high water and ORANJE proceeded/
as close inshore as possible, anchored, and then beached stern
first, drawings of the ship showing that this would not
damage the screw or rudder. A line, consisting of two 120
fathom lengths of 2" manila, was then run inshore and hauled
as tau a.s possible and ORANJE's dinghy was run along this,
as no other boats were then availabbe; the disembarkation of
provisions was then started about 5 packages at as time.
10. Two large boats were obtained about noon, and at
1700 the Royal Engineers provided 6 bridge building pontoons.
with this number of boats available It was possible to
disembark the provisions with reasonable celerity.
Intermittent Air Raids took place throughout the day, but
although a number of bom bs fell close to the ship, no damage
was done nor were there any casuals
By midnight when about 150 tons had been disembarked and were
still on the beach, it was decided between the embarkation
officer and mygelf that it would be better to stop disembark
ing provisions and embark troops, sailing as soon as the tide
rose sufficiently to float the ship.
11. Thursday May 30th. ORANJE weighed at 0415 with over
500 troops on board and proceeded for the Downs via the
Kwinte Bank and West Hinder buoys. On sporoaching the Kwinte
Bank buoy 8 wreck was observed about half 8 mile westward of
the buoy, which gave the appearance of being the bows of
destroyer protruding about 20 feet out of the water.
On arrival in The Downes ORANJE was ordered by the examination
steamer to proceed to Margate where we went alongside the pier
at 1720 and disembarked troops. 1 A.B. was discharged sick.
ORANJE completed with fuel, water, and provisions, embarked
two Lewis guns and ammunition, took two boats in tow, and
sailed for Dunkirk again at 2230. Owing to too short a tow,
ORANJE having no more hawsers on board, the boats broke
adrift in the vicinity of the Elbow buoy, and as they could
not be immediately located they were abandoned. There were
no crews on board.
12. Friday 31st Mey. ORANJE arrived off No. West
buoy, Dunkirk Channel at dawn and proceeded towards Le Panne.
There was considerable air activity along the coast but.
ORANJE was unmolested. Off Dunkirk Harbour ORANJE was closed
by a destroyer believed to be EXPRESS, and told to close
destroyer H 11 (BASILISK) and work under his orders: ORANJE
anchored off Le Panne in the same position as the previous
day. As ORANJE had no boats, embarkation was very slow until
BASILISK
pan - slum Skud Who are aripping ashin,
and Pacitic benif Kishi than with A
Vein are & 1 belowed about the has
Proceded at the spend has White & they
skoot of this party 0 amin it the ha Pance.
hail, are Guild was Ideas
straight for the beach were is awouns an
Il within was is line is Ret 9 Auch n.
Here the Ipen was a
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SUBJECT: REPORT ON PROCEEDINGS DURING EVACUATION.
FROM:
LIEUTENANT T. JOHNSTON, R.N.
COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. PASCHOLL.
DATE:
6th June 1940.
TO:
VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
I have the honour to report that I sailed
from Portsmouth at approximately 3200 27th May 1940,
in command of the Dutch skoot PASCHOLL, arriving at
Dover about 0900 28th May 1940.
2. I left Dover at 1400 28th May, for the beach
off Le Panne via route Y with orders to arrive about
2200 to take off troops from the beaches and transfer
them to Destroyers, endeavouring to return to the Downs
by dawn.
3. As the PASCHOLL was SO much slower than other
ships in the Convoy, I was obliged to leave the route
given and proceed across the Banks, by SO doing arriving
of Ia Panne at 2230, 28th May.
4. Approximately 300 troops were embarked and
transferred to the WOLSEY(?), by this time it was 0400
29th May, so I returned as ordered to the Downs. On
arrival at the Downs I was ordered by an examination
steamer to proceed to Deal where I arrived about 1200
29th May.
5. Having received no further orders I proceeded
to Dover where after storing ship I was ordered to
return to Le Panne.
6. I sailed from Dover at 1900 29th May, and
proceeded to IQ Panne arriving about 0230 30th May
where I embarked 400 British and French troops and
sailed for Ramsgate at 1030 30th May. During the
embarkation only two enemy aircraft were sighted and
they did not bomb in the vicinity of the PASCHOLL.
7. On entering the main channel of Le Panne,
I was shelled for half an hour by shore batteries at
Nieuport, and was obliged to steam across the sendbanks
to get out of range. About 1400 I was attacked by a
Dornier bomber which bombed and machine-gunned without
more success than two slight casualties. I arrived at
Ramsgate about 2000 30th May.
8. At approximately 2200 30th May, the whole crew
of the PASCHOLL were relieved and Lieutenant Donaldson,
R.N.R., took command.
9. At 0700 on 1st June, I took command of Drifter
JACKEVE and proceeded to Dunkirk. During the outward
passage, I was bombed several times and on arrival off
the entrance to Dunkirk harbour at about 1250 1st June,
was attacked heavily by dive bombers. The MOSQUITO
who was quite close at the time was hit and abandoned,
80 I proceeded to pick up survivors.
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secure one on embark atim.
The flow of hoops ceased at
about 0200 a despite ever effect to obtain
more men, I was unable to Burbark have than
c few odd parties. Dawn being due better
moments, ch was decided to Cast off as no
more men were with coming heat. Commanded
Clements RN.R. "f"Tilly" informed me that he
was unable to have as his S Crew was shill
F
fene. I apred to low him ont of harbur 7,
of necessary, bach to Ingland.
I lashed him almpide with
W
fore Mbach spring knoking on a double bach.
spring, mandwred both issues against the
wind 1 clear of the geth Minall out of harbond
Here "Tilly" reversed engines & cleaning her
propellor, was able to proced under her uhn power
I should like to place on
record here the lach of assistance fiven by
military officers of all Tanks from major
downwards, in controlling twops during
embarkation full brunt coming on the lender.
officered a manned havel vesseh.
may 29th
arrived D ones at 0845 9
was instructed to pureed marfate
to disemberd the 280 men about I was able
to do this at 1430. after watering, stining i
fulling, sailed at 1530 for Ramsjali, to embark
en
Lewis funs, wires for kedge Is, v uplace my
Carswain Ldq Leaman Haffai was embailed
n this hands conduct ton.o. I.S. Rainsfate /
in this capacity I subsuently made a uport
uconmended him you some recognition, which I
hope will be futh coming
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139 14
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conditions quiet.
ch a.m.
Arrived Ramsgate and disembarked troops. Sailed
immediately for La Panne beaches via West Hinder Buoy.
th afternoon. When several miles from coast many German bombers
were encountered. Bombs were dropped but missed. Ships
two Lewis @ guns in constant action. Although
plant
ineffective in fact, this gunfire probably kept them apr
machines up. Many ships in vicinity being bombed. Some
British fighters sighted. When nearer to shore the
Paddle Steamer "Gracie Fields" was sighted homeward
bound packed with approximately 800 troops. Witnessed
des
a bomb attack on her during which a direct hit was
300.
secured amidships. Went to render assistance. "Gracie
Fields" was unable to stop her engines. Upper deck
and
enveloped in clouds of steam. Operation of going
alongside had to be performed whilst both ships were
proceeding ahead. Secured alongside. Terrible
T
mortality and shambles on board. Transferred as many
with
injured and others as "Twente" would hold. During
00
operation another scoot secured alongside opposite side
situa
of "Gracie Fields" and took off remainder. Cast off
and proceeded full speed to Famsgate. Arrived dawn,
ak.
May 30th. Disembarked wounded and other troops.
teh
20
4R
ICE ADMIRAL
Ell day light an air
9- JUN 1940
be durlsping at
on
*
DOVER
- disaubarked toops,
formism stares.
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find) and a report that all British had left. These
Frenchmen refused to come in so small a blogy craft
and insisted on boarding a large ship which was also
alongside/ the mole.
A British Naval Officer
apparently in charge of embarkation on mole informed me
that there were no more troops to come and that I must
plain
return empty. I took on board a Brenn gun which was
lying on the mole and returned to Ramsgate.
It was afterwards learnt that although there were
no more troops to come in the area that night, therewere
some more further from the port who succeeded later
did
in reaching the port and were embarked the following
300.
night by other ships.
rd. a.m.
Returned Ramsgate arriving dawn.
!th
Re-assumed command of Dutch Scoot "Twente" and
ans
sailed to Tilbury and Surrey Commercial Docks.
5th
Handed ship over to Dock authorities and returned
-
with Ship's Company to Chatham Barracks.
Erik
00
without
Lieut.-Commander, R.N.R.
ak.
teh
21
4R
ICE ADMIRAL
Ell day light an air
9- JUN 1940
the durlsping at
Vo
*
DOVER
R
- disaurban had toops,
promium stares.
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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.
As/...
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SECRET Дупашь COMMANDING 137.
EXTENDED ADMIRALITY DEFENCES HOUSE, OFFICER
OFFICER,
173
H.M.Y.
GLALA.
164
178.
SHEERNESS
4th June, 1940.
167
sir,
I have the honour to report that, having received orders, I
from Sheerness in conjunction th three other Yachts
Thursday 30th May, 1940.
Shortly after midnight we were in the vicinity of the North
Goodwin Light Vessel, and as we were unable. to contact the
Examination to Tug anchor. , the Yacht "ChristobelkII", the senior ship
ordered
us
At dawn I received a signal from the Senior Officer that he
was unable to proceed owing to engine trouble, SO I weighed and
e
closed the Tug. Having received orders from her I delivered them
to "Amulree" and "Caleta" and we proceeded by, route "X".
Shortly before eleven the French Coast was sighted and we
my
d
entered Dunkirk 'Roads' about 1130. We steamed along the coast
and at about 1230, "Golden Eagle" anchored off the beach 3 miles
East of Dunkirk, signalled to us to close. She asked us to tow
d.
two whalers which were full of soldiers alongside and when this
was completed we asked if we could be of assistance, but she
replied that she was alright and that we could be of more use
to
further along.
he
Off La Panne H.M.S. "Venomous" called us up and informed us
her motor boat had broken down inshore. We went close to the
pier, which was constructed of Army transports, and having
irk.
contacted the boat took it in tow and returned to the destroyer.
We then went back to the beach and this time took out her whaler.
grees
As she was now getting underway we closed H.M.S. "Vivacious" and
st
securing alongside were informed that she had three boats which
to
were to inshore. We took them as close as possible,
he
allowed ready them to go drift to the beach and anchored with the intention
of towing them back when filled. At this point our steering It was ropes
all but and we were left with a single strand. that
impossible gave to way repair it without completely new wire and on at
of
and shelling which had been going
see
Moment the bombing became intense. À Captain R.N. in Yacht No.1 all the of the
surf
Solent continuously Patrol ordered us to make for the open sea and
and
that
smaller power craft followed him out.
hat
out
men,
d
art
ut
bombs fell across our stern the stern last down oomo a ralling few feet
about in the 30 water. ft away, We the opened only fire on this aeroplane direct hit which with was OUD Lewis
this time a salvo of effect was to drag our a heavy gun
bomber type Dornier 17 we burst registered into flames a and he this crashed aeroplane into the sea,
and as other his Starboard ships were engine also firing I cannot claim
definitely. As I had promised to embark speed the hoping British to adrift troops find a which boat at Dunkirk we to magaged bring I them to
steamed off, we were back at fortunate all possible in finding immediately a Whaler sent these two boats this ashore was very
pick and started up with to our embark dinghy, troops I at approximately at 1750,
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We weighed and proceeded out a 15 bomb: yards astern and
Yacht angle "15" of but its on fall our way caused the majority fell to
The strike her and shaken she had but one undamaged man killed and we and
was in No. close 1 severely and contact as I had with previously her. to return She reported reported for my to as to
ordered as she was by unarmed. the Captain repairs and accompany defect
31/5
at 2130. I immediately not be required asked for repairs Rams
The return was safetly reported accomplished and and we entered
told that we would and the again. The
we returned to Sheerness orders. repairs having complete
awaited further
this time conveying a group and motor lifeboats,
At 1430 on Sunday 2nd June of launches we again. proceeded
arrived about 1845 and I reported our arrival to Admiral
R.N. and to Captain Wharton R.N. for orders. I was told Taylo
small boats which were willing were to make an. attempt to that
1000 British troops on a small portion of the beach just West eve
Dunkirk Mole.
The majority of the craft going over to this point were
fast motor boats of over 15 knots and had been ordered to les
the beach no matter what the position was at 0230. We sailed
from Ramsgate at 2045 and followed the same course as previous
as far as "W" Buoy 5 miles from the coast. This was reachei
0020. I shaped a course for the next mark but our port engine
lost revolution and became useless. I decided to carry on il
under one engine, but we were met by three Yachts returning,
They had been close to the beach which they said was under a
continuously heavy fire from large guns and dive bombing and
machine gunaattacks. Either there had not been any troops 811
they thought the faster boats in front had got them away or
the troops could not reach the beach because of the barrage.
They had been told to wait at "V" until dawn and see if any
the ships coming out had been damaged and needed assistance.
we would only have ten minutes near the shore with our speed
Dn these facts I considered my best policy was to join them
and our draught would not allow us to approach as close as
had dóne.
parachute fl
were Two tugs While dropped about cruising around in us and this we vicinity spent numerous time
could not see the 1/4 of plane: a mile Aerial from us
breaking and ships lucky were coming to be home, attacked. my port engine was
were extremely not
SURBITON.
HOOK,
'T092 TELEPHONE SUBINWO
THE VICARAGE,
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FROM
COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.Y. "CHRISTOBELLI".
178
DATE
June 2nd 1940.
167
TO
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
NARRATIVE OF EVENTS FROM FIRST SIGNAL TO ARRIVING AT SHEERNESS.
Sir,
I beg to submit the following report:-
On receipt of your signal passed to me by H.M.Y. "Caleta" I
proceeded to Outer Bar Buoy and met H.M.Y. "Caleta", "Amulree", and
"Glala", I was handed your letter by "Glala" instructing me to take
these yachts to the North Goodwin Light Vessel, there to close the
Examination Vessel for further instructions, we proceeded in line
ahead led by "Caleta" as Sub. Lieutenant Dunning knew the channel,
owing to non appearance of Examination Vessel I decided to anchor my
ships for the night, at 0400 I ordered my engines to be started and
to go and see if I could findthe Examination Vessel, as it was now
dawn, at 0500 my engineman reported a defect, I gave orders for
remainder of yachts to close Examination Vesselsat 0600 and proceed
according to instructions received.
We eventually got one engine running and I decided to proceed to
Ramsgate for repairs, which I reported to the Examination Vessel,
just before arriving at Ramsgate at 1000 my engineman reported that he
had the Port engine running, I anchored off Ramsgate Pier and
immediately proceeded ashore in ship's dinghy for my routing instruction:
these I was given without delay and at 1015 were underway for Dunkirk.
When we were in position approximately 51 degrees 12' N. 2 degrees
28' E we were attacked by a Junkers 87 and machine gunned, his burst
of fire fell all. round the ship, I gave orders to my gun layer not to
open fire on him until he was well within range as I did not think he
would be able to see our Lewis gun at his height, immediately we
opened fire he sheered off.
I anchored off the Casino at Dunkirk at 1530, as I saw a lot of
troops waiting to be embarked, I went off in the ship's dinghy to see
how Iscould get some of these troops on board, there was too much surf
running tolland, I was also informed that these troops were French and
would crowd the boat so much, that she would be swamped, I learnt that
a party of about 50 British troops would arrive at about 1700 at that
part of the beach, I returned to the ship and decided to cruise about
to see I could find a boat of some description to embabk these men,
I went as far as La Panne and was there spoken by a sloop who asked
me to take his boat and try and get troops off to him, from that part
of the beach, we were being continually shelled and bombed, at about
this time a salvo of bombs fell across our stern the last bomb falling
about 30 ft away, the only effect was to drag our stern down a few feet
in the water. We opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy
bomber type Dornier 17 we registered a direct hit with our Lewis gun
and his Starboard engine burst into flames and he crashed into the sea,
as definitely. other ships were also firing I cannot claim this aeroplane
As I had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
steamed back at all possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring them
off, we were fortunate in finding a Whaler adrift which we magaged to
pick up with our dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats ashore
and started to embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was very
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difficult as the beach is very into flat the and there was a
my crew with managed to get her afloat troops two
and as soon as the a few assistance men got of some of Whaler the she surf
up to their armpits and two of my crew board in H
to and float two of with my 15 crew men in the dinghy, the whaler on was got
a great struggle as there board were I sent only the three whaler oars in it, alongside
these men were got dinghy on arrived back with soon
another load, the the beach she capsized in 1 and ding and ashore
getting her off these men were being the surf but
she was righted, as to sea to wait for got on board wortunate!
bombed so I stood out out bombing us but a lull, one
us and followed us deemed it advisable they fell very wide
mark, as soon as I out to us-they I steamed back for of
I saw the whaler heading nine had had great the
getting off and could had only restarted bring I men off, as
2115 and the bombing thought it
underway; I had been afraid to stop engines all day as SI knew to
would be almost impossible to re-start as our air compressor
had given out; one engine actually stopped but was got going
after a short while,- I had the whaler cast adrift as I knew it
drfft ashore and some more men would be able to get off to the
that were waiting to take them off, my only regret was being
to embark the remaining 14 men from this party.
I got underway at 2145 with my own dinghy in tow as I did
want to waste time getting her hoisted, as soon as we were clear
of the bombing outside Dunkirk roads I stopped the ship and
the dinghy which was by now almost full of water.
When in position approximately 51 degrees 15' N. 1 degreep
at 2300 a bomber flew very low over us I did not open fire as
not want to give away our position, soón after this I reduced
so asto close the North Goodwin Light Vessel much before dawn,
not wish to anchor as my windlass would not work, also I had to
engines running, at 0430 I got away from the North Goodwin Light
Vessel and proceeded to the Nore and closed B.V. 10 to report to
Sheerness, just about this time my engineman reported that he
have to stop the Starboard engine as it had water in the oil and
was afraid it would seize up, also that the Port engine was
running too well. We tied up in Sheerness at 0825.
The whole of my crew behaved in an exemplary manner, they
continually on duty during the whole period, gave over their
accommodation to the soldiers and fitted them out in dry clothe
did what they could for them.
I should like to mention O.S. John Philip Chable the
Mead, for his unfailing help during specially the whole period and
and efficient way in which he embarked the troops.
S.V.G.L. Cyril George Dunley for the cool manner in which
engaged the German aeroplanes which attacked us.
from and the time we left the North am Damerell, Goodwin for Light not Vessel back
Engineman James Willi the to
in managing to keep the engines running.
I should like to for Promoti
Commissioned and rank, he recommend has a lot O.S. Charles Mead member
Ocean navigated his own 18 ton of Yachting experience,
and has Racing Club, has had cutter to Gibra
Somerset. had a public school several education trips at King's in School,
TWO
I am sure he would make splendid leader of of men.
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would be able to assist us if necessary and realised that
we were the last English boat leaving harbour. Could not
get engine of LADY CABLE to start but after a short while
W.D. boat came nearly alongside her engines were running
and making considerable noise. Their action then appeared
light. to me suspicious - she appeared to be undamaged in the half
By now dawn was nearly breaking. When W.D. boat came
close to us I ordered one of my crew - Cadet Rating Price -
to board her. He managed to jump aboard but the two boats
drifted apart. Price shouted that there was nobody aboard.
Yet her engines were going - in neutral of course. Displaying
great initiative and resourcefulness, Price was able to make
HAIG go slow ahead and was able to steer her close enough
to LADY CABLE for me to jump aboard. Our first efforts
to get a line between the two boats were unsuccessful.
The operation was made difficult by the LADY CABLE being
full of French soldiers who did not of course appreciate what
was happening and were therefore unable to be of much
assistance however willing they might be. After some time
the two boats were secured but in order to pass a line it
had been necessary for Price to swim from the HAIG to the
LADY CABLE with it. Price did this on his own initiative
and displayed great courage and efficiency.
By the time the two boats were secure it was almost
broad daylight and we were still very close to Dunkirk
Harbour and appeared to have drifted inshore to the S.W. and
were very close to the pall of smoke which shrouded the coast
to the West of Dunkirk.
On inspecting condition of HAIG found that she had a fair
amount of water forward and was damaged extensively on the
port bow. However, I got French poilus to work the pump
in relays and towing LADY CABLE and going very slow ahead
were able to make progress and prevent the water forward
from rising.
For some time we did not discover that each engine had
a separate control lever and had been going ahead on one
engine only. For several hours we made slow progress.
Worsall was trying to get LADY CABLE's engine to start again
and Smith was steering her. I left most of the French in
LADY CABLE.
I saw a submarine half surface about half a mile ahead
on one occasion and also a number of German aircraft passed
close ahead of us. Luckily we were either not seen or not
deemed of sufficient importance to attack. A French
destroyer came and had a look at us but I did not signal to
her as we were making fair progress. A flight of 3
Hurricanes flew low over us and later we saw Spitfires
and Defiants, but luckily no German planes approached us.
The starboard engine of HAIG packed up I think about
0730. I had not time to keep a detailed log of events.
By this time Stoker Worsall had got engine of LADY CABLE
to go again and I secured her alongside HAIG as towing her
astern with only our port engine going was too difficult.
For a considerable time we made very slow progress using engines
of both boats. LADY CABLE's engine kept stopping, which
made our progress very slow and steering difficult. At last/ French
4-funnelled light cruiser or large destroyer X 440 (I think)
with bow wave painted on her, saw us and came up to help. I
had/
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NO. 20
SHIP:- LIFEBOAT, "JANE HOLLAND" (Sastbourne).
STATEMENT BY $
Name
Service
Sunday 2nd
Started off in a lifeboat towed by SUN II.
Lifeboat "JANS HOLLAND" (Sastbourne). Cast
$
Sto. J. Strangeways
off outside and told to go to a landing right
PKX 95036.
up the other and of the harbour. Found they
0
Sto. A.H. Shaw
were under fire in the harbour. Shell struck
PKX 94553. E.R.PONSON@Y
the tug or drifter they were going alongside
One Sub.Lieut, R.N.V.R.
so they wont on up harbour. 31g enough hote
One A.B.
in the lifeboat bows to crawl through. Drenohed
One O.S.
with spray caused by shrapnel. Às proceeding
also there.
up harbour sear a destroyer out & small rowing
All came back.
boat down with two Fyench sailors in 11. They
took these to the first destroyer. Tent right
up harbour: saw Fyench troops but they refused
to be taken off. So they came back out of the
harbour to tug anchored outside. Then they
were told to collect troops from anywhere.
Engine stopped just before dawn inside harbour.
Nearly every boat had gone by then. So they
got up sail and tried to get out of harbour.
Several destroyers passed, they waved and
destroyers waved back: one hour after dawn
when they were just about giving up hopes &
M.T.B. came. Towed them out, engine started,
then they were alipped and after about 4 miles
the engine began to smoke and she caught fire.
No one in sight and two M.T.B's came along to
resque. Took them aboard. Lifeboat in l'lames,
returned a.m. 31at.
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NO.22
SHIP:-
NAME NOT KNOWN. SEA FALCON (?).
About 40 ft. open M/B, grey.
(Similar to FAIRY NYMPH)
STATEMENT BY $
Crew
Service
$
L.S. A.Westbrook 30th. Left Dover after dark with L.S. in charge.
PJX 131401. Towed in company with about 5 others by tug - two
O.S. Smith.
tows. Foremost boat of opposite four broke
Sto. Hardwick.
adrift, swung back, hit stern sheets and broke
main feed pipe. Proceeded on reserve tank,
repeatedly filling from main tank. Arrived. off
beach near Gravelines and ran gauntlet of fire
from beach as far as Dunkirk and on to Bray. Filled
boat by grounding and pulling in soldiers - -
continued from dawn Friday to dusk Friday. Stores
being swamped had nothing to eat. Only water was
in few bottles filled at pier.
On last trip rising tide and wind swamped boat,
carried it broadside on. Crew abandoned boat and
swam ashore. Other boats could not get near enough
to get a line across. About 60 carried each trip.
Continual bombing all day. Smith found a cance,
floated it, paddled with piece of driftwood to
Walmer Lifeboat. Others walked along beach to
pier and boarded destroyer. Beach littered with
guns and equipment and fairly crowded with
soldiers, mostly French. On pier shrapnel was
bursting over, marching troops several casualties.
Saw ship hit by bomb in distance in La Pame
direction. Saw 5 or 6 dive bombers brought down
by destroyers. A number of boats working off
beach all day.
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OPERATION
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NO.24
SHIP:- M/B. COMMODORE
STATEMENT BY $
Crew
Service
Sub. Lt. Thompson, R.N.R. Left Dover in COMMODORES - open N/B.
A.B.
31st at dawn. Towed in two tows of two.
Sto.
Beech
Went to beach near Dunkirk harbour cast off
PKX 90016.
tow, collected troops from beach and forried
Ord.Sea.
them to WORCESTER. Soldiers climbed about
themselves. Took about 20 a trip. About one
hour for the round trip. Here machine gunned -
boat was holed and made so much water 18 had
to be beached and abandoned. Joined the
EASTBOURNE QUEEN by using & rowing boat found
on the beach. Troops boarded EASTBOURNE QUICKN
by wading out up to their shoulders.
EASTBOURNE Quest took about 40 to the
WORCESTER which then (about 1600/1st) went
alongside pier. WORCESTER was continually
bombed, fragemts from near misses killed 3
and wounded several nearby. Left Dunicier in
WORCESTER about 1700/1800. Beach littered
with equipment. Pier bombed, beach shelled,
sheltered under dereliot boat.
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OPERATION
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SHIP:- NEWHAVEN LIFEBOAT.
STATEMENTS BY Ø
Crew
Service
Coxswain
0
A.B.
W.J.MOrris
Left Dover 0500/31/V started work on the beach.
P/JX 126097.
Tried twelve places, but draught too great. At
&
Sto.1 W.Spray
one place two and a half hours on beach. Tried
PKX.87052.
various ways of getting off, shifting weight
&c. After getting off saw 3 British and 4 French
O.S. T.E.White
soldiers washed out of a boat being towed: saved
CDX 133.
2 British and 3 French. A rough pier had been
p
This was all the crew.
made with lorries and tins and they used this
for troops. It was now very dark. They saw all
little boats moving off in tow. They, however,
took a load of troops off a barge aground and
put them on board a trawler. Then saw more
boats moving and decided it was time to move
away. Tried to get a tow. Started on & Northerly
course (compass) for 2½ hrs. Aprived at some
light and decided to wait till dawn as German
planes were dropping flares all round them.
Something like a fast M.B. passed them. At
daylight they saw ships to Southward and went
over to see where they were. They picked up a
tow as starboard engine broke down. Came back.
Prepared boat for next trip. Left Dover 2/7:
towed over. Told to go into Dunkirk harbour.
Went alongside jetty. Shelled heavily all the
time, about 2230. Took one boatload off.
Told by a Lt.Car. to go to a troopship run
aground in the harbour. Made about 6 trips to
troopship, one to harbour. Shrapnel and tracer
bullets firing at German machines.
On the 6th trip they were told to take up tow
astern with troops on board.
Saved about 600 to 800 troops, all told.
what he couldn't do before. This was Morris
Went 2nd time with intention of making up for
first experience as Coxswain of any boat, but
had been Acting Q.M. of a destroyer.
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7. inshore between Nieuport intention of waiting Trapegeer GP.OCC. remained
Having re-embarked Bk. the GP.OCC. demolition and party at 0017 I
until 0230 with the or with a faint hope until that R
either left patrol, by appearing from
on their return be journey able to engage. None were the
half light to been established before met, and the dawn suffly
of aircraft had not I was clear of the path
8. experience nith M.T.B. during few days, in the hope own
In submitting the above report the last I would like to add my
methods of operating may be up.
from such scraps of unexplained built evidence a complete picture of that the
9.
During the night of Thursday 30th. May. I was stationed on
bow of Vega and Blyskawica, with Widgeon on the other bow, patroll
between S Buoy and the West Hinder. At 2330 I was examined closel
a Seaplane (floats) fitted with a radial engine. NO attack was made
at 0120 the French destroyer Siroco" was torpedoed by BS. with
mile of us. Four pairs of red flares had been observed at 0119 and
rocket at 0147.
10.
During the night of Friday 31st. May. I was patrolling under
the orders of Widgeon, stationed on her quarter, between R and SB
At 2335 an M.T.B. was observed keeping station at 15 knots on the
quarter of Sheldrake, distant about 3 cables. Before fire could be
opened I heard the 'plop' of the torpedo at 2336, and realising
too close to turn and ram and would expose my beam dangerously I
away to comb the track. The torpedo passed a ship's length under
stern and up the starboard side. Widgeon had seen the attack, and ma
was increased to 20 knots. Corvettes have no searchlight cannot be which point
to attacks night and with of aircraft Widgeon the range, turned the glasses guns on turned 10" returned, at these to in before 2000ft. ram from the to small an investigate. the beam course doing innocent burning targets bridge. of her N.E. the navigation any small difficult, light, At I At followed. harm. 2340 0040 boat and I flares torpedoes At lights, орепей which as are At 0030 they only 0041 were I an course fire managed were visible aircraft seen a with heard torpedo west. astern to small throug illum passe to At not tra an
passed down my port side, and two more alarm by siren, but I saw 03
At 0055 and 0100 Widgeon sounded an course S, at na
ation following lights. the There continuous were no zig-zags further of widgeon till daylight.
one aircraft passed overhead, course attacks, but I spent
At 0135 one aircraft passed overhead, 130degs. 2000ft. a hecti
11.
Points that emerge from the above are :-
(a) made by lying in wait ahead 01
attacks of the target are not and always stopped. be used at the moment g
(b) (c) attack. small flares may sometimes been wate
aircraft co-operate and phosephorosconce of llary
assisted which gives by the ships marked away
speeds.
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One able to keep one of the men from during actually the sinking I I
Wholer capsized along side "Royal Segle" and although
that I the unable to revive line hims. round her one to
in the water I endoavoured Second to Engineer 100 Officer after a time as
only two motor boats got e clear and propeller and of
who Joined no it WAS conc. Unfortunately as & result 02 each
efficient help of the of the "Royel with
hand over command to Licutenant Forrow anding had
immersion for over on hour I had Commander G temporary collapse and the
of H.M.S. "Royal Bagle" who carried on in a \ my cool and Off
manuer for about four hours until I wes fit to take over able
During this time two more air reids Cook place and fr . again
nollected 1 believe that "Royal Eagle" accounted for One evidence plano
Bagle" 1703 hit by a bomb and set on fire. I understand that
posponso I very much regret to state that H.M.S. "Crested
Commanding Officer WOO able to beach her but she was completely
gutted. I very much regret the loss of this ship and part of
complemento H.M.S. "Crested Engle" had on excellent record and
from. several weeks from personal contact with her officers and
company, complete confidence in the ship in whatever dutyes the
called upon to performo I have not yet had a detailed report
her casualties but an afraid that a number of valuable lives
lost on board hero
On cosuming command at about 8.30 I signalled to the V1ce
Admiral, Dover that I propoded remaining at anchor for the nigh
and continuing the embarkation at down - I reported also the
of power boats and the necessity for fighter aircraft defence
dawn. Just before dark however a minesweeper passed me and
me to return, with the men I had evacuated, to Dover - I asked
the authority and was told that it was from Captain Ao I order
May
"Royal Engle" to proceed to Margate as considered that from on
point of view this was the best point for disembarkation
arriving there at about 0500 on Wednesday 29th I found "Golden dution
who had apparently also been sent out for disembarkation and
"Golden Regle" proceeded alongside Margate Pier before everythin me
3.
had been most efficiently organisedo the 02d
"Royal Eagle" followed shortly before 0600. I found troops
discobarked hurriedly but and the casualties evacuated by first Lieute
emoothly carried including a Gener
General Officer and (when staff. I I made was strong Chief of Staff to the the number
partied. About 700 troops had been representations to Commender the
Chief) power boats that every and that means adequate should air protection should be
gathered be taken to increase provide
with provisions and water H.M.3. from
who Pierothen as she was rather short 012 and was in view
"Royal Bagle" was supplied of 011 enchored by esigaged
sailed urgent need ofor ships the "Royal beaches Segle" sufficient of safety you
oiling "Golden Bagle". About 1000 I "Golden Nagle" time to
had been sent to Margate to provide considered that should
May
5 tons and I only allowed to give her B. Engin 1100 by the
a When second trip to the const. I proceeded I received a signal "X" and
which WB Just enough at about saying
were near the West Hinder Buoy but to proceed by informed
Bagle" not who to WAS proceed shond by of "y" me told were me that she had been At the Ban him
the routs account of shell fireo tolling
1n
30
however was dangerous on to on unknown unit adbarked
proceed I decided there Panno from men field were batteries was not Englon
I to intercepted La where a signal iting to be likely
dangerous firing full H.M.S. "Royal from parm On
subjected DO to proceeded a prolonged at but not speed. very accurate ship fire off Serous La to
shore I considered gun which that did the, not coase would until be definitely the
merchant ship. On arrival fire at 40 Panne there within of Bri
on Dunkirk the beach and anchored at all BO at I proceeded about 1530 further
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
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of Petty Officer T.Jones throughout operations.
I should like to draw special attention to the magnificent work
2
The following officers, Lieut.D. Dawson, ub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
ein and shelling from the land.
Difnams 298.
300 B14/0/
REPORT OF THE SENIOR OFFICER, INNER PATROL ON THE WORK CARRIED OUT 1314
BY YACHTS OF THE INNER PATROL IN THE EVACUATION OF THE SOLDIERS
FROM
DUNKIRK.
Nine Yachts of the Inner Patrol, "ANKH", "BOUNTY", "CARYANDA",
"LAHLOO", "THELE", "SERIOLA", "EILA II", "AHOLA", & "NONETA", sailed
in company from Hamble at 1800 on Wed. 29th. May, and arrived at
Dover at 0830 the following morning. We were ordered to sail from
Dover at 1930 on the 30th. and to proceed to the beaches at
Bray and La Banne and assist in the embarkation of the troops. The
flotilla arrived off Bray at 0600, 31st. May and then divided and
acted independently. Owing to the shelving nature of the beach, it
was impossible for our yachts to approach very close; instead, they
had to lay off and assist boats coming off form the beach. They
either took the troops on board and transfered them to larger ships
or else took the small boats in tow to larger ships. The operations
were greatly hampered by the lack of good motor boats which could
operate from the beach. Thert appeared to be only a very few and,
during the day, some of these were left on the beach. All the I.P.
Yachts launched their motor boats and operated them as long as poss-
ible but the fresh onshore breeze soon put them out of commission.
Knowing the conditions on this coast, I had asked before sailing
from Dover whether suitable motor boats to operate on the beaches
were available over the other side and had been assured that there
been over there before the beaches came under fire at about 1600,
were literally hundreds. There is no doubt that, had these boats
thousands troops could have been brought off. At dusk, the
others remained were until dawn on Sat. 1st. June. "ANKH", "AHOLA", "THELE",
Yachts that more damaged were ordered to return to Dover and the
"EILA II" "CARYANDA" ultimately returned to Dover; "SERIOLA",
"LAHLOO", & "BOUNTY" & "NONETA" to Ramsgate. On arrival, they all
reported and were told to stand by for orders; none, back however to Hamble were
damage by on course concerned, sent the the The over 4th. but great they fact again. only and, June all coolness that reported bearing two one and The all casualties those Yachts and the in at resource mind Yachts at Hamble, at Ramsggte Dover that returned of their having many were all on conduct Officers of the was sustained ordered them 5th. only under had June. and made considerable never Ratings almost possible In been due
under continuous fire before, bombing and I consider shelling that deserves the highest praise.
Sgd. C.C. Bone, Lieut. R.N.V.R.
VICE AUMIRAL
Senior Officer, Inner Patrol.
6th. June 1940.
15 JUN 1940
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RECOMMENDATIONS.
313
"MARE"
Mr. of A.H.W. the ship Pendle, which Skipper R.N.R. is recommended for
air men loss of time in the troopship basin "Scotia", and to getting recovery of
handling picked up from the contributed greatly to the quick his efficient
without He is also keen at Boulogne where there alongaide
passage West Swins to the Mouse Light Vessel.
room. through the East on and navigation and was of good help was in the not night much
"SARAH HIDE"
out his duties a cool and efficient manner during the whole operations. carried
Lieutenant in Cruickshank, R.N.V.R. states that Skipper Meen
"STRIVE"
R.N.R. who "after all other ships in the section, including the ship of
Lieutenant Cruickshank, R.N.V.R.recommends Skipper H.A. Catchpole,
the Commander acting as Beachmaster, had retired owing to bombing and
shelling, stayed off the beach at La Panne all night. At dawn he made
fast all warps and wires which were on board "Strive" to the large
lifeboat which had been towed across and a destroyer's pinnace towed it
ashore. When fully loaded the boat was hauled back by means of the
"Strive's" winch.
"THREE KINGS"
Mr. J.A. Smith, R.N.R. did good work as he made two trips across
and is handicapped by being short of his Second Hand and two men.
D.T. Bowen, First Engineman and his Second Engineman, S. Lawson,
were able to effect temporary repairs when the SThree Kings" engines
were badly shaken by a bomb explosion.
The Skipper specially recommends S.G. Burroughs, Acting Leading
Seaman, without whose work and encouragement the boat work on the beaches
would not have been effective, and who took the place of Second Hand
throughout the two trips in place of Second Hand, left behind on sailing.
"RIG"
The Skipper, Mr. E. Beckham, states that his whole crew worked well
and that there is/one that he specially wishes to recommend,
no
"JACKEVE"
All did their duty and no one can be recommended more than the
others.
TWEENWAYS"
All did their duty and no one can be recommended more than the
others.
"UNICITY"
All did their duty and no one can be recommended more than the
others,
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Dynamo 143
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H.M.D. "RENASCENT"
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6th June, 1940.
Sirs,
I have the honour to put before you a report of our
action in getting troops off in the Evacuation of Dunkirk.
We sailed on orders on Thursday evening May 30th at
8.45 p.m. and proceeded to Ramsgate. Arrived at Ramsgate in
the early morning 5.0 a.m. and received orders to go to Dunkirk
and take off soldiers.
We arrived at Dunkirk and hailed a destroyer, asking
him where they were getting the troops from. He asked us what
and T replied about 11 feet. He then told
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2.
About 1,000 men stood to attention 4 deep about
half way along the pier, the General and his staff
about 30 feet away and after having faced the troops;
whose faces were indescernable in the dawn light, the
flames behind them showing up their steel helmets,
the Officers clicked their heels, saluted and then
turned about and came down to the boat with me and
we left at 0320.
"Go stranger, tell the Spartans that here
we lie, having been obedient to their
commands!".
Commander, R.N.
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Dynams so. O.D.
526
TO:
COMMANDER M/S.
N°6. 497
DATE: 6TH JUNE, 1940.
FROM: LIEUTENANT J.A. SIMSON R.N.V.R., H.M.S. "LORD GREY".
carried 29th/30th out May, 1940, at Dunkirk. under my command during the night of
I have by the the ships honour to report as follows on the operations
for Dunkirk orders to report on arrival to Captain Tennant. at 1615
H.M.T's with "Lord Grey" and "Clythness" left Dover
instead. signalled S. Foreland P.W.S.S. to use route "X" both we ways, were
Instructions from were to proceed by route "Y", but
We therefore proceeded by route "X" and arrived off
Dunkirk at 2300. The harbour was found on entering to be very
congested as a number of drifters were manoeuvring in the fair-
way and it was decided to lay off the entrance until it was
clear to proceed alongside the quay.
At 2330 we again entered the harbour and tied up along-
side the Eastern Jetty. Sub. Lieutenant Heckstall-Smith (Clythness)
and myself went along the quay in an effort to ascertain the
whereabouts of Captain Tennant, and the state of affairs inside
the harbour. It was impossible to get far owing to the damaged
condition of the jetty and we therefore returned.
Considerable air activity and continuous bombing was
going on over the town, which was ablaze.
It was decided to keep the ships moored alongside in such
a way that they could slip at a moment's notice, and to await dawn
before going further in to the harbour.
A number of rifles and a Bren gun found on the quay were
put aboard "Lord Grey".
At 0210 on the 30th May, cries for help were heard out-
side the harbour and both ships instantly left to investigate. It
was found that H.M.S. "King Orry" had sunk on leaving the harbour.
Ships' boats were launched and "Lord Grey" rescued ten men,
"Clythness" four. "Lord Grey" transferred her survivors to H.M.S.
"Vivacious", and was ordered by the Commander to return to harbour,
and if possible embark troops for transfer to his ship. "Clythness"
was signalled accordingly and both ships proceeded back to Dunkirk
harbour, and as it was now light it was possible to reach the
Southern end of the quay.
On arrival 0410 - I reported to S.N.O - Captain Tennant
was not then available - and was ordered to embark troops for
transfer to a destroyer and then to carry out "LL" sweep in a
N. Easterly direction from the harbour.
Troops were accordingly embarked - "Clythness" 300 (approx)
"Lord Grey" 350 - and were transferred at 0515 to the destroyer
"Whitehall".
"Clythness" signalled that her dynamo In was these not
working circumstances and her a signal was passed to S.N.O. and
At 0605 D/G gear was consequently useless. fresh orders
requested.
(Contd. over).
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YES
M.T.B. to be well which clear said before all craft dawn, were being ordered
so we had to turn to back.
without help. transports might not a were ben able the to m
to the Dunkirk harbour The because and next the wrecks day, Monday, and I was ordered to
hours borrowed was from Navigation only a about wooden on ship, the way and across consequently was not usasy becaus
On 200 yards, while a local squall 1
to getting stand in by. and arrival I out requested of at harbour Dunkirk quickly I duly under reported. their own The tran
permission to enter power
was the the on Tuesday refused operation morning, as was it might ending the 4th have and June, was impeded then to Captain the ordered transports. Wharton back harbour to Ramsg I to th I
same evening I was ordered to report back to H.M.S. and "KI Co
(sd) T Lamine
Proby. Temp. Sub. Lieut,
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506
9.6.40.
The Admiralty,
Whitehall, S.W.1.
To. N.O. i/c Ramsgate.
From. Captn. Wharton. S.V.P.
Vinsin
Operation "DYNAMO".
Report on Officers.
evacuation of the B.E.F. from Dunkirk, the work of the
Whilst working under your command during the
following officer. was SO outstanding, that I wish to draw
their names to your special attention. Though I had do
512
opportunity boats of seeing their work at Dunkirk itself, my duties
in turning round, and all which that involved,
gave me a clear indication of the storling merits of
these officers.
Lt. Cmdr. J. I. Miller, D.S.O., R.N.B.,, This officer
was indefatigable in his efforts to get his boats ready
to return to operations. The minimum of time was
required by him for rest, the maximum time humanly
possible being spent at Dunkirk, his first consideration
being to get ready to return. His cheerful bearing and
keenness infused all with whom he came in contact and 1
consider his example is worthy of consideration.
I have no doubt that his conduct on the
Dunkirk side was in keeping with that of the Base end.
Lt. Van Hemel. Royal Dutch Navy. This remarkable officer
He appeared to flourish on hard work with little 02" no sleep.
had his own motor boat which he brought from fortsmouth
and remained at Dunkirk four days working off the beaches,
and on Thursday 30th May. He left Ramsgate at dawn on 31st May,
at Dunkirk ferrying troops. de found fuel and food
On over there and so avoided delay in returning to the Base.
and his return he got his boat ready, had five hours sleep,
minimum his duration thereafter. I was greatly impressed were by
returned to Dunkirk. His stays in Ramsgate of the
inspiring and the work done by him of very great value.
manner and bearing and consider that his example was
Contd.,
suo.Lleutenant noyal savy.
The Captain's Secretary.
H.M.S. FERVENT.
RAMSGATE.
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Statement from S.Y. Vincea: (Re, Dankish
522
C. B.O.
Sir,
7
6x Imday the 31" M May. we the S.Jug Vincia
left Ramagate in taw of three skiffs for Duskinh at
2.45pm.
544
2
514
This operation of holding the bifeboats end on to the beach,
combined with the continuous bombing from the air, proved
too difficult a task for the crews. After doing it twice
I had only one lifeboat remaining, the others having broached
to and swamped themselves. Also, there was continuous
shelling from the batteries from the Western side. So the
only alternative left to me was to ferry troops from the
piers to the trawler.
Atlantic
With the trawler filled we set out for home
but we had not been under way long before the trawler struck
a wreck. I sent out an S-0-S on the siren. It was quickly
answered by a Dutch 'scoot which came to our rescue, took
off our troops and leaving the trawler "FAIRBREEZE" to sink,
landed us back at Ramsgate at about 7.30am.
That night I comandeered a fast motorboat
"VERNON 1" and set out again for Dunkirk to ferry troops
off the piers out to the Destroyers and waiting transports.
I continued this operation until dawn when the starboard
engine of the launch fell to peices and I had to be towed
home to Ramsgate rull of troops.
The next boat I got was the "PIGEON" one of the
War Dept. boats which continued to run magnificently for the
remainder of the operations. From now on I did not try the
beaches any more but ferried troops from the piers to the
waiting transports outside Dunkirk. This seemed my best
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Statement from S.Y. Vincea: (Re, Dankish
C.B.O.
522
Sir,
7
6n I mday the 31" M May. we the s.Jug Vincia
left Ramagah in taw of three skiffs for Dunkinh at
2.45pm.
545
-
3
515
courseas, for one thing, I was now aquainted with the
majority of the wrecks in the vicinity of the piers and the
entrance of the harbour and was able to quide in the
arriving transports on each of my return journeys.
The "PIGEON" carried approx. 25 troops. Between
midnight and dawn each night I made on an average 20 trips,
arriving at Ramsgate usually at 7.30 a.m. on the last lap
with the PIGEON full of troops.
I continued this every night until Monday when
3.4 having ferried all night when having forried
all night, and the last transport had sailed with approx.
3,500 troops aboard I waited alongside the pier for
Commander Troupe (2 spelling) who was on the pier
embarking the men into the ships. Eventually he came
aboard with the French General and his staff (very relieved
at the coming I was to, for having heard the Jerries had
arrived in the town, the wait and the time they took
to get down the ladder from the pier(being low tide) seemed
interminable. It was about 3.45 a.m. when we finally cast
off and made for theentrance of the harbour. With such &
important personages abound, my one mortal fear, considering
there was not another craft to come to my assistance in the
harbour or outside, all having left previously, was losing
the three propellers in the tremendous amount of wreckage
and floating baulks of timberete. which had now spread out
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Statement of the S.S. Harcular
554
524
C.B.O. O.
Sir.
On Thursday the 6". 4 June. su left Ramegato
about at 12.45 for duties on the Month Patrat
6n our way ant. we saw a ship maned the
S. Harcula. in deffeculties, a being tawed by the 1. Laga
Ka. gava, of Fabia
We, the S.Y. Vincia, went to the ship, of wes
mediately engaged.
Wea passed and lawing howev abound X was made
last on the S.S. Hancula part how. d by 13.25 4
une towing Full speed in company with the the
ugo
as 13.55 the tug Lady Brancy arrived, & he
he was engaged of made fast - the "If Harcula
20ml quarter. cL assested in the tawing from the
owns Channel to the n. Brake bands. where the
lb grounded at 14.15 p in a sunking condition,
meny to being mined in the Laway
Due to the prompt executance given by the
ugs. I think we saved the its. Harcula from
being a wreck in the Dawn Channel & a danger
to navigation
your a.V.Hails Chadianthy (Manto of ft Ymair
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PLAGE OFFICER IN CHARGE
17JUN1940
*
HARWIOH
H.M.S. "Vatchful"
547
Great Termouth.
8th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the report of proceedings of the
"M" Drifters attached to Tarmouth Base (H.M.S. "Watchful") whilst
employed on Operation "Dynamo",
30.5.40. 2345. Flotilla sailed Tarmouth for Ramagate,
Good
46
567
From:- Sub. Lt. W.R. Williams, R.N.
Mm
537
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramagate.
30th May. Arrived Ramsgate from Portsmouth with lighter. X.209
Ordered to sands between Gravelines and Calais.
Compass error 20°. Fixed green Bight buoy
appeared to be missing.
Anchored off sands; landed in boat and searched
inland. Encountered enemy, engaged two and believe
I shot both; returned to my ship.
31st May. Followed tug to East beach at dawn. Took aboard
500 men from my boats. One boat destroyed by
bomb, two struck submerged lorries.
Left for Ramagate.
1715
Landed soldiers at Ramagate and returned Dunicipe.
led
2150
Arrived Dunkirk at dusk, heavy bombing and shelling.
Soldiers very steady and cheerful.
1st June. Landed soldiers at Ramagate at noon. Ship had been
n
in collision off Dunkirk; left her in Ramagate
us
inner harbour. Took command of a tug whose
Master refused to go to Dunkirk again and left
of
for Dunkirk. Arrived evening: very few soldiers
on beaches. Went alongside small pier at back or
harbour. Went ashore to look for troops; found
no English so loaded up with French.
2nd
June.
Arrived Ramsgate 0730. Obtained Captain Duka's
Mann,
permission to arm and command Power Boat "Swallow". xi
Arrived Dunkirk in "Swallow" at dusk. Entered
inner harbour; took off 15 men and towed & full
cutter in addition.
3rd
June.
Arrived Ramsgate in morning with loaded cutter in
tow. Left for Dunkink in afternoon; entered
inner harbour. Ordered to embark some French
staff but could find none; loaded with English
and French troops. Purthest end of harbour now
in German hands.
Returned Ramsgate.
Completed 5 journeys in all.
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PLAG OFFICER IN CHARGE
17JUN1940
HARWICH
H.M.S. "Watchful"
547
Great Yarmouth.
8th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the report of proceedings of the
"M" Drifters attached to Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. "Watchful") whilst
employed on Operation "Dynamo".
30.5.40. 2345.
Flotilla sailed Yarmouth for Ramsgate,
arreed
to
good
Yes
a
the
544
From:- Commander J. Glendinning, R.N.R.
Date:- 5th June 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
as
28th May.
1430
Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk in the tug JAVA with the
following ships in company:-
Drifters. Lord Rodney, Lord Keith, Lord Collingwood
and Lord St. Vincent.
Motor Launches. Walker I, Walker II, New Brittanic,
Nayland and Angler II.
29th May.
D
illed
0100
Arrived off Bray dunes and anchored in 3 fthms water
and sent Walker I and Walker II in to the beach to
ng
try to find men; all troops seemed to be hiding in
on
the sands. Walker I and Walker II then proceeded
then
hour
As up dawn came I lowered all small boats from the Java
to Dunkirk Harbour.
in all
its to
and the beach filling motor boats and transferring shore. from
all drifters and worked with them right into
1000
Ordered motor a destroyer to take all ships to Dunkirk to fill
boats to bigger ships lying off
pier, On possible and return, leaving Dunkirk. I
by arrival there I received orders Walker
i. Mann,
ived
up as much II as for the use of N.O.I.C. Pier, by H.M.S.
On Calcutta leaving to transfer all troops worked on board all afternoon
and Walker Tuydercoot Pass I was ordered herand on
return to the beaches. army We collapsible boats off shore. off the
beaches the beaches, and filling towing larger more ships ships lying lying off to to fill
1900
At
up, this so time filled there all were craft no possible and returned
Ramsgate.
30th May.
0930
Arrived THE
During but were 30th.
arrival the chance in harbour of a at 1100 on May
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CONFIDENTIAL 116
Report on Operation "DYNAMO",
Page 5.
111
more so as the our outnumbered airmen was so
of the same evening, gallantry which of recounted the opposite story. The
obvious at the time, and was the admiration of all.
9.
No. 11 Group Fighter Patrols - Dunkirk area history.
Total flying
Enemy aircraft
Date. Patrols.
hours daily.
destroyed.
Enemy aircraft
driven down.
26/5
22
480
30
27/5
23
536
20
48
32
28/5
11
576
20
6
29/5
9
674
78
8
30/5
9
704
--
I
31/5
8
490
36
4
1/6
8
558
69
2/6
4
231
16
6
3/6
4
339
--
I
4/6
3
234
--
I
Total flying hours 4,822
Notes: (1) It will be observed that the number of patrols
decreased from 27th May onwards, whilst there was
an increase in the daily flying hours. This is
due to the fact that the fighters were employed in
increasingly bigger patrols as the enemy air
opposition increased.
(2) Operation Dynamo suffered most from enemy air
effort on 29/5 and on 1/6, after which latter date
the combination of enemy air attack and shore
artillery fire led to the suspension of the
operation by day.
10.
The position of enemy batteries had been located
by air reconnaissance by nightfall on 31st May, and
additional batteries in the Gravelines area on the Ist June.
Air bombardment of these batteries during the 1st and 2nd
June undoubtedly reduced their fire during dusk and dawn
on each of the nights 2/6 - 3/6 and 3/6 - 4/6, when seaborne
traffic was passing within range of the enemy batteries
commanding the south end of X Route, the Dunkirk Roads, and
Dunkirk Harbour. This was a valuable contribution by the
R.A.F. to the successful outcome of the operation. A
similar beneficial result was obtained by the bombing of the
batteries which had Dunkirk Pier and roadstead under fire.
11.
CONTROL OF ALLIED TROOPS.
In the earlier stages the large number of British
troops located in the dunes off the beach were of rear
formations with few officers. Command of these mixed units
was fact noticeable that Army by Officers' its absence, uniform aggravated, is indistinguishable no doubt, in by from the
that of other ranks. When Naval Officers appeared their
order in most cases was quickly restored,
to commands in a disciplined manner.
In the absence of any Army embarkation staff or organisation
a strong Naval party was required to form up and embark the
troops. Later, no difficulty was experienced when fighting/ troops of
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CONFIDENTIAL.
122
Page 3,
Operation "DYNAMO" - Narrative of Events.
27/5
Monday, 27th May (continuod).
2 Military Officers from G.H.Q., which suggested that the
situation of the B.E.F. was procarious and it was possible that
the enomy might succeed in cutting off this force from Dunkirk.
This report appeared to confirm the results of air rcconnaiss-
ance, which indicated that German armoured units wore operating
to the south of Dunkirk. Sinco it appeared that ovacuation
might well be strictly limited, both in regard to numbers and
time available for the operation, it was a cided to concentrate
every effort in sending 'ovcr as many craft as possible to the
beaches without delay. Had the situation appeared to be less
critical, an organised flow of large and small craft working in
reliefs would have been arranged.
9.
On receipt of these signals from S.N.O., Dunkirk, all
available forces were diverted to the beaches, the Personnel
Ships to the beach, code letters A.B.C. and D., the destroyers
on patrol being diverted to La Panne. Destroyers that were
working off Dunkirk were ordered to divert the Personnel Ships
going into Dunkirk to lay off the beaches and the smaller craft
such as drifters and motor boats were ordered to be used for
ferrying troops from the beach to the larger ships. Two
27MAY
important strings of boats being towed by a tug were lost in
the night through the tows being run down and cut in half, the
boats being scattered.
10.
As a result of the above action there were assembling
off the beaches 2 transports, 9 destroyers, 4 minesweepers,
CALCUTTA, 17 drifters and a few skoots, and all the ships were
ordered to use their own boats for ferrying as none of the
inshore flotilla had arrived. From signals received it
appeared that the situation was desperate, that little could be
lifted direct from the Port of Dunkirk, and that the maximum
effort must be made from the beaches. Commander-in-Chief, Nore,
at this stage provided additional reinforcements of minesweepers
and paddlers. During the night, Vice Admiral, Dover, was
informed of continuous bombing and machine gunning of troops in
the beach areas, and directed Senior Officers present on the
beach to use their discretion in ordering withdrawal of the
Naval forces, observing that a strong fighter protection should
be expected after dawn; this having been arranged after a
special visit by the Liaison Officer to Hawkinge to procure the
maximum effort.
11. Limiting factors were thought most likely to be
restrictions due to enemy action at Dunkirk and on the beaches,
and the difficulties of concentrating the ships and troops at
a common point or points. The general evacuation plan had been
conveyed to the G.O.C. by the S.N.O. on his way to Dunkirk, and
the Vice Admiral, Dover, hoped to receive in return some out-
line of the Military's operational plan upon which the rate of
evacuation in the various areas under the scheme must depend.
Subject to the development of beach evacuation and the
continuation of fine weather, it appeared to the Vice Admiral
that adequate shipping for his plans was either in, or on, its
way to the Dover area, except for a chronic shortage of beach-
ing boats.
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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, 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.
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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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Friday, 31st May.
51. The Admiralty informed the Vice Admiral that the
policy of H. M. Government was that both British and French
troops be given an equal opportunity of being evacuated in
British ships and boats.
52. Personnel ships had been sailed the previous evening
and throughout the night of the 30th/31st to provide for a
continuous flow into Dunkirk harbour. But at 0320 the S.N.O.
reported that once again the majority of these Personnel ships
had failed to enter the harbour during the dark hours. MALCOLM,
however, left Dunkirk with 1,200 troops at 0300, during heavy
shelling, on relief by IVANHOE. S.N.O. Dunkirk, however,
continued to call for more ships. No more destroyers were
available and there were no means of accelerating the arrival
of the vessels despatched there. By 0700 the Vice Admiral
had no news of the fate of the personnel ships that had sailed
the previous evening and during the night, None of these
ships had reached the U.K. to unload, and it appeared probable
that these ships may have concentrated in the narrow waters
close to Dunkirk, inviting a repetition of the heavy air
attacks with consequent damage and loss to transports which
had occurred on the two previous occasions when personnel
vessels, together with other ships, had been concentrated in
large numbers in the approaches to Dunkirk.
At this time there were no less than 9 personnel
vessels and 3 hospital carriers known to be on the round trip
U.K. - Dunkirk and back, and one other personnel vessel had
been ordered to sail during the night, but horwhereabouts was
unknown and it was feared that she had refused to sail.
In
addition, 3 other personnel vessels were under orders to sail
between 0900 and 1030. Pending the return of the ships en
passage, and while the coal-burners were being rebunkered, the
further sailing of personnel vessels was in suspense.
Note: Owing to the casualties to Personnel vessels at
this stage, coal burning cross channel steamers had to be
used for some of the trips and short endurance necessita-
ted coaling between trips which could not be done in the
vicinity of Dover, thus preventing a quick turn round.
53. During the night a considerable amount of enemy
minelaying activity by air was reported. Shelling was heavy
during the evening and night, and operations were greatly
hampered. Nevertheless, with the cessation of shelling at
about 0300, very good progress was made and by full dawn the
beaches were very nearly clear of troops. At 0530 attacks on
Dunkirk harbour and the beach from Dunkirk to Bray developed
more strength and the bombardment of Dunkirk continued.
Nevertheless, the S.N.O. reported that the embarkation there
was proceeding satisfactorily but stressed the need for more
ships and constant fighter protection. At this time French
troops began to appear at Dunkirk pier and on the beaches, and
were embarked with the British troops.
54. At 0600 VIMY sighted submarine off the N.W.
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31/5
Friday 31st May (continued).
65. Casualties to H.M, Ships during 31st May,
M/S DEVONIA received damage from near miss bombs
whilst off La Panne. About 1600 ship was ordered to be beached.
At 0600 on the 1st, after having destroyed all useful
apparatus, and ammunition put overboard, ship was beached and
abandoned.
M/S HEBE, whilst off Dunkirk, was damaged by enemy
aircraft and returned under own power to Dover.
Destroyer EXPRESS. Damaged by enemy aircraft whilst
off Dunkirk.
Saturday 1st June.
66.
2 Hospital Carriers which had sailed the previous
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evening returned shortly after dawn. Only one had succeeded
in entering Dunkirk Harbour, the other had laid off 4 hours
under heavy fire and returned to Dover. 4 personnel vessels
failed to enter Dunkirk during the night, but succeeded in the
early hours of the morning. One of these, the PRAGUE, was
bombed and severely damaged half-way across on the return
journey, but succeeded in making the Downs with the assistance
of tugs, where troops transferred to other ships particularly
A/S trawlers LADY PHILOMENE and OLVINA. The supply of person-
nel vessels was maintained throughout the day, not without a
series of setbacks caused by 3 ships refusing to sail and by
2 being turned back when on passage, by French Destroyers owing
to heavy bombing and shelling of the approaches to Dunkirk.
Of those that operated during the 24 hours, 1 was sunk, 2
damaged by bombs and shell-fire and 1 by collision.
67. During the middle watch it transpired that no further
troops were attempting to evacuate from La Panne off which
were stationed one paddle minesweeper, a fleet sweeper and two
destroyers, probably due to the heavy shelling from German
guns eastward, and later information was received that the
troops were marching from La Panne through Bray towards
Dunkirk. Accordingly, during the night the Rear Admiral,
Dover, instructed all small craft to move wast, with boats in
tow, towards Dunkirk, and the Vice Admiral directed all ships
under orders for La Panne to other positions further west,
concentrating the main effort on the beach immediately east
of Dunkirk.
To a request from Dunkirk for Hospital Ships, the
Vice Admiral replied at 0715 that the large ship berths
alongside at Dunkirk must be occupied by personnel ships and
the wounded that could conveniently be embarled should go with
personnel. This direction was in accordance with the Govern-
ment policy previously communicated to the Vice Admiral.
68. Soon after dawn enemy aircraft were active and
heavy bombing and machine gun attacks developed at 0500 over
the whole area from Dunkirk to La Panne. A second series of
attacks commenced at 0830 and lasted until 0900, during which
time nearly every ship off the coast was subjected to
intensive bombing and machine gunning, formations of 30 and 40
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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
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Inshore Flotillas and Naval Shore Parties (continued).
June 1st, noon. Dunkirk East Beach.
"Conditions other than state of the sea, which was
good, were shocking. The German planes were flying low and
using machine guns. Operation delayed as great difficulty
was experienced persuading some of the French to embark.
So far as I could understand their units were incomplete,
and they were unwilling that part of a unit should embark
without the rest. At one point on the beach there were
at least 2,000 men, none of whom would embark."
Monday, 3rd June. Dunkirk East Pier. 0045.
"There were no troops on the jetty so I went to the
inner end. There I found a French Colonel with about 3,000
men waiting to be told where to go. I had to stand at the
end telling them that their Colonel was in my ship before
they would follow."
ARTLETT
LA DORADO
RINGIA
STELLA
OLVES
OLVINA
ffice of
Flag Officer Commanding,
MIN
SILVER DAWN
Dover.
DRI
June, 1940.
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160
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Narrative of Events.
162
-
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
LORD CAVAN
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Enemy aircraft destroyed by ships' fire.
Ship.
Locality.
Time.
Polish T.B.D. BLYSKAWICA
Dunkirk Roads.
H.M.S. VIVACIOUS
0315/27
Dunkirk Roads.
H.M.S. VIVACIOUS
1130/27
Dunkirk Roads.
H.M.S. WOLFHOUND
1140/27
Dunkirk Roads.
H.M.P.M/S MEDWAY QUEEN
1500/27
North Goodwin.
HcM.Sc MONTROSE
Dawn/28
Near Kwinte Buoy.
M.T.B. 16
1500/28
Bray.
1530/28
H.M.S. SABRE and other ships
Dunkirk Harbour.
1630/29
H.M.S. BIDEFORD
Dunkirk Roads.
1700/29
H.M.S. EXPRESS
Dunkirk Roads.
1700/29
H.M.S. MOSQUITO
Bray.
1900/29
S.S. LEVENWOOD (Store ship}
Bray.
S.S. LEVENWOOD ( - do
1210/31
Bray.
1220/31
H.M. Skoot AMAZONE
Dunkirk Roads.
1440/31
H.M.S. HEBE
La Panne.
1700/31
af
H.M.S. SCIMITAR and other
ships
Bray.
1700/31
S.S. LADY OF MAN (Trassport) Dunkirk Roads.
1700/31
nd
H.M.Y. ARONIA
La Panne.
1830/31
H.M.S. WHITSHED
Dunkirk Roads.
1930/31
H.M.S. SALTASH
Bray.
2000/31
S.S. NEPHRITE (Store ship)
On Route X.
2030/31
H.M.Y. GRIVE
Dunkirk Roads.
2030/31
H.M.Y. ARONIA
Dunkirk Harbour.
0500/1
H.M.S. IVANHOE
La Panne.
0530/1
is
H.M.S. LYDD
Bray.
0600/1
H.M.S. HARVESTER
Dunkirk Harbour.
0600/1
H.M.S. HARVESTER and
other ships
Dunkirk Roads.
0610/1
H.M.Ships CODRINGTON,
3
HARVESTER and others
Off Gravelines.
0750/1
S
H.M.S. SKIPJACK
La Panne.
0900/1
H.M.S. MALLARD
On Route X.
1015/1
H.M.S. CALCUTTA
Between W and Y Buoys.
1020/1
H.M.P. M/S MEDWAY QUEEN
West of Dunkirk.
1600/1
H.M.Y. ALOUETTE
Off Gravelines.
1700/1
H.M.Y. CRISTOBEL II and
other ships
La Panne.
1730/1.
H.M.S. WORCESTER
Dunkirk Roads.
2000/1
TOTAL: 35 enemy aircraft definitely destroyed by ships'
gun fire between 0300/27 and 2000/1.
ery
In addition over the same period 21 others were heavily
damaged by ships' fire (and seen in distress but
NOT seen to crash definitely) of H.M. Ships HARVESTI
IVANHOE, VIVACIOUS, WINCHELSEA, WOLFHOUND, SABRE,
LOCUST, FITZROY, LYDD, MALLARD, MOSQUITO, WOLSEY,
EXPRESS, JAGUAR, GLEN AVON, ORIOLE, H.N.Y. ARONIA,
as
Storeship NEPHRITE and French M.T.B.24.
)p]
Note: On 30th May flying conditions were bad and few
enemy aircraft operated. After the 1st June
operations proceeded only between dusk and day.
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34.
La
Panne
anchorage
was
Nieuport passed or La until Caxide the and town this and became under more shell fire
under time continuous shell and machine beach at
withdrawn from this gun
hit and proceeded to the westward.
troops were area. "Vivacious
proceeded now reaching. Braye, which the anch
35. At at 0030 slow speed on 1st towards June "Keith" weighed
at artillery 0206. were The ship arrived of
36. As dawn broke ships embarking men from
weighed anchor, the beach being clear to the eastwa th
before returning to England.
the ships proceeded towards Dunkirk to fill up with
37. At 0510 ten enemy fighters attacked the
"Keith" and other ships with bursts of machine gun
which were inaccurate but might have caused serious
to bridge personnel if pressed home.
38. Shells, apparently fired from shore batter
the eastward, again fell close to the ship at 0520
off Braye.
4.7" 39. barrage and pom-pom fire. This barrage was eff
At 0555 enemy bomber aircraft were engaged
and split the formation. A fuze setting of 18=4000
considered to be the shortest practical setting
than firing this be used the aircraft are above the
was at formations of aircraft. If a shorter elevation setti
the guns before they get into range.
0630 "Keith" was standing off between ships with
and collected La from the beaches during the night.
40. Panne From superintending the departure of
At 0737 a very large number dive
heavy 41. bomber and fighter round aircraft were vertical
"Keith" bombers circling which rapidly carried out extremely a no doubt that at the
releasing dive five as bombs 80° and each. that the There bombs is good are released as no with mass tar
was 900 is as feet. offered steep The and each flying pilot was delivered extremely was attack
able skill ammunition and dash. was The exhausted, enemy
normal. attack. effect effective gunners gun 42. until in All keeping The addition 3" 3" H.A.gun ammunition the to attackers the proved hit ship's was in this attack a beating but lineaused there
action several jamb 43. of bombs the steering very "Keith" eteering.gearterwards.com near across was misses the not after and one part of of these, the Fore as enemy was manoeuvrentro for
hand ship engines continued steering aft to by circle at high vouched
were in
(NOTE: continually Times from sight. now forward cannot .44. be At about
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REPORT ON THE LOSS OF H.M.S. SKIPJACK, 1st JUNE 1940. 0845 222
(1).
Skipjack anchored at 0030 on June 1st, 1940 off La Panne.
She had only one serviceable small boat and that had no
rudder, the ship's boats having been left behind off Dunkirk
on a previous trip.
Puler 52
(2).
It was understood that embarkation of troops would commence
at once in boats believed to be organised by the Army and
beach parties ashore. No boats, however, arrived.
(3).
During the time Skipjack was anchored off La Panne there was
considerable enemy air activity, one parashutemine being
dropped about one cable inshore from the ship. There was
some shelling.
(4).
At break of dawn about 0330 it was decided to weigh and
1/6
endeavour to pick up and man any derelict boats that could
be found. Skipjack, therefore, set a course to the west-
ward and managed to secure three boats; some troops were
also picked up. As several of H.M. ships were in the
vicinity, course was continued to opposite a point on the
beach about one mile to the eastward of Dunkirk, where there
was only one small skoot operating. The boats were then
sent inshore and the embarkation of troops commenced. The
ship was kept under weigh owing to considerable enemy air
activity.
(5).
From this time onwards, thought to be about 0530, there were
continued enemy bombing attacks. Several W/T messages were
transmitted asking for fighter assistance. Except for one
period of about 5 minutes no fighters were seen.
(6).
At about 0600 a derelict motor launch was got in working
order and embarkation of troops continued apace.
P.T.O.
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238
2nd June, 1940.
The Flag Officer in Charge.
Harwich Naval Base.
240
Copy Captain M/S.
WAVERLEY
Sir,
I have the honour to submit my report on the
operations ordered by your 1016/28.
The Flotilla viz. Waverley, Oriole, Marmion
and Duchess of Fife arrived off La Panne at 2345 and
28/5
anchored.
At dawn positions were taken up along the
coast and embarkation of troops commenced. Ships boats
were used as the only means of conveyance available at
the time, and we passed a line secured on shore to haul
the boats across the tide which was running. Thus the
process was necessarily a slow one until the use of beach
punts and boats accelerated the flow of troops.
first
29/5
At approximately 1,0.00 on the 29th May, Oriole
who had gone close to the beach found herself unable to
Pame
get off. Meanwhile she was crowded with troops boarding
her and it was necessary to relieve the ship from over-
crowding.
1e
Marmion and Duchess of Fife embarked troops nearer
Dunkirk and left about mid-day, each taking about 300.
About 1500 Waverley had embarked approximately
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King
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this damage did not seem so serious as the fact that
the steering gear was out of action and that the steam
which prevented us from getting into the steering flat
being no stop valve accessible.
could not be cut off the boilers - there apparently
29/5
76
A fire had broken out in the Stewards' quarters on
the starboard side, but I was able to put this out
without much trouble. The holes made forward were of a
jagged nature, from three to four inches at greatest
width, and also a number of rivets were blown out. Some
damage to an oil bunker was apparent, as oil fuel was
coming into the seamen's sleeping quarters forward in
considerable but not heavy quantity. The worst hole in
the stokers' quarters was caused by the blowing in of a
completely deadlighted porthole.
All leaks were eventually stopped that were visible,
and the pumps seemed to be coping with any influx
successfully. Owing to the darkness it was difficult in
some parts of the ship to fully ascertain all damage or
possible hidden weaknesses.
I went ashore to discuss the situation with the
Senior Naval Officer and had to report that I did not
anticipate the ship being seaworthy before dawn, and that
she was certainly not in a fit state to take on troops.
The ship had in the meantime been secured alongside,
bow in.
It was considered from information now gained that
the ship would again become subject to attacks at dawn,
and would then most probably be destroyed. The Senior
Naval Officer instructed me to either proceed to sea or
endeavour to ground the ship on the East side of the Pier,
where she would be useful as a breakwater.
Soon after 0030 on the 30th May I decided to leave
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the berth, as the ship was aground and might be difficult
to get off later. I also decided that if the ship was
sufficiently manoeuvreable to be grounded where required
that she could also possibly be extricated either bow or
stern first from Dunkirk Roads and possibly reach assistance
Ph
I found
thes:-
my hungomy :- one V.U and 4 scander wounded
hilding
:- 4 here killed / Officer and
nt men mounded.
tomage to the ship was rus tamed as follows
/. 55. coils severed
2. Two life loats badly boled
3- Boar back piered Priside
4. are rentilator holed and sundy
minor depects to wining etc
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Dark oil tanks when we arrived near Dunkerque. burnin
above. lighted up the sky, with Flames from smoke
at anchor Saw a ship (CLAN MACALLISTER) a black pall of
provided a off Braye: burning until the on fire offshore but
plight. Another deserted merchant ship was in similar and
guns. useful diversion for German bombers end, deserted, shore
0400 30th May. time, parties in destroyer's boats. South, All landing
the We approached beach Dunkerque beaches from the
Cdr. and it was not until 0400 that we found HEBE this took (Lieut.-
the John Temple) off Braye and transferred to her. At
Flat same time the 2 Commodores were put into drifters.
to boats off the beaches. Bush (who was in HEBE) seemed
and calm: difficult to see in dark; many ships, drifters
be rather despondent, having seen the shore black with
men standing up to their waists in water; embarkation
process being extremely slow.
Dawn
Arrived ahead. in HEBE off La Panne and got some idea of the task
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Physical description of the beach. Long stretch of sand
dunes rising fairly steeply in places from a gently
shelving beach which dries for 200 yards or more at L.W.
Offshore the water deepens very gradually and a destroyer
cannot get nearer than half a mile, etc.
Large groups of men all over the beaches and a dark line
of men at the water's edge. Off Braye BIDEFORD was ashore
with her stern completely blown off by a bomb: LOCUST -
river g.b. - trying to tow her off, which she eventually
did and got her back to England. Farther towards Dunkerque
another ship (CRESTED EAGLE ?) was high and dry and burnt
out; also many boats broached to on the beach. Lying off
were destroyers, sloops, drifters, etc., and men making
their way off in whalers, motor boats and pontoon craft.
A slight swell made landing difficult, and many boats
broached to and were stranded on a falling tide. The
visibility was not good, with low-lying clouds: very
thankful for this, a blessing we were not always to enjoy.
Daylight
Could now get a clearer idea of situation and conditions.
Beaches were packed with troops, but they appeared to be
orderly and under proper control. A few ships were lying
as close in as possible and were being slowly filled up
by their own boats and a few local craft. Ships' motor
boats were towing off the whalers assisted by motor launchen
but these could not get very close in; pontoon craft were
being paddled off by soldiers, but it was not easy to get
them back ashore again and often they were left to float
away empty. As soon as a sloop or destroyer was full up
I
she left and took her boats with her - the boats' crews
were guns' crews and no one wanted to be without them.
To anyone with the appreciation of the practical difficult-l
ies of embarking in small boats with a long pull to seaward'
the sight of that beach black with troops was dismaying.
The number steadily increased and at back of our minds all ore
the time was question and fear of how long the defence
line could hold and the weather remain fair.
(6) 0630
Crux of matter was boats, boats' crews and towage; and at
0630 I signalled the urgent need of these. By about 0730
0730
most of the ships had loaded up and were leaving: I asked r
for more ships and again stressed need of boats.
I now moved down to Dunkerque to get in communication with
hit.
Tennant and went alongside pier in response to a signal.
nore
Description of Dunkerque (see plan). Outer harbour is
formed by 2 breakwaters approx at right angles, leaving a
and
narrow entrance between. Western Arm of solid stone:
que
Eastern Arm (called here East Pier) only solid for short
al
part of inshore end, the rest being built of concrete piles.o
wide enough for 4 men walking abreast. Alongside short
through which tide flows and on which is a narrow pathway East isi
Pier is channel to inner harbour and docks. A
length
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Destroyers, arriving, minesweepers and all manner of 298 205
were at one but there were often periods and when Dunkerque
continuously, loading and leaving the beaches craft were
Bombing of place or another and embarkation had no shi wait. ps
the ships and beaches had so far been to -
sound day of had been overcast and visibility was not spasmodic good;
freedom from air attack.
fighters overhead seemed to account for our
0400 31st May. Report received at 0400 of aircraft dropping mines 1 mile
north of La Panne: planes frequently passed close over-
head during dark hours.
Dawn
Light N. W. wind sprang up right on the beaches: many boats
seen capsized, broached to or high and diry, including at
least one of the local boats which carried a lot of men
and could get close inshore. Not a cheering sight.
Sky cleared and visibility improved; absence of haze all
day.
0730
Made contact with KEITH. EXPRESS now fully loaded and
left for Dover as soon as I had transferred to KEITH, in
which ship I now hoisted my flag - prior to this I had
used a Red Ensign (no flag being available before) to
indicate which ship I was in.
While I was in KEITH she did not embark any troops - same
as for HEBE.
1035
To VA, Dover:- "Majority of boats broached to and have no
crews. Conditions on beach very bad due to freshening
onshore wind. Only small numbers being embarked even in
daylight. Under present conditions any large scale
embarkation from beach is quite impracticable; motor boats
cannot get close in. Only hope of embarking any number
is at Dunkerque. Will attempt to beach ship to form a
lee to try to improve conditions."
Reply:- Urging importance of using beaches as long as
(15) 1105 To possible. VA, Dover:- "Dunkerque our only real hope. Can guns
shelling pier from westward be bombed and silenced?"
Successful use of Dunkerque depended on being able to put
ships alongside Eastern breakwater: my constant fear that
this might be so accurately shelled as to render it unten-
able. Signalled to shore urging movement towards Dunker-
que: troops seen moving slowly westward.
Beach events clearly visible from seaward. Bodies
of
men
marched along - some in good order, others in groups and
knots. Ond battalion in perfect order seen marching down
through a winding road from dunes to shore - told later it
was the Welsh Guards, but not certain if this was correct.
Embarkation going on all the time, with ships leaving as
Commencing of day before and continuing on form day, a the
soon as filled; largest numbers came from Dunkerque. this
Army barricade and breakwater. At Braye the lorries R.E. planked that
had been driving lorries down to beach to had
and made a handrail on these so
a gangway boats could go alongside. As line breakwater ran straight out
motor to sea and wind was directly on shore, gave
very forenoon sent Stevenson over to some paddle a break- mine-
little shelter - still it helped.
During off Braye to get one beached to act as at
sweepers Done; next day she was high and dry ship was daylight. long
Don't enough to cover distance tide ran out, so
water. know to what extent she was used: no could only be
HEBE of returned with Bush, bringing plan for embarkation
value for part of the tide.
1000
that night. numbers Was of boats as follows:- were now being sent over in to tow be of
Large etc. Due to start arriving at 1500; were scheme
tugs, for use of rear guard for whom embarkation were being
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kept planned. To take the troops, 11 sloops in company,
was and were to rendezvous and proceed Given berths
collected being timed for 0130 on 1st June. each of the
arrival in which to anchor in 3 batches, 1 batch off
embarkation beaches.
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by Stayed moving off La Panne during the night, as could do much
Shelling was continuous and by the sound anywhere. some were
about after dark. No lights not
falling among the ships at the anchorage. News shells
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no boats; ship message = boats found no one on beach.
conflicting: shore message = thousands of men waiting, very but
Probable truth was - Germans had range of lorry breakwater
and beaches near it and they shelled them heavily. Boats
went in there and found no one, as troops had moved farther
west clear of shell fire. Don't know what really took
place. Off shore one felt helpless, etc.
Aircraft passed close overhead flying down the anchorages
and fairway; MALCOLM off Braye reported a number of para-
chute mines dropped to westward of there, and suggested
ships should leave by Zuidcoote Pass in the morning as
passage to west was so heavily mined. Noise of MTB engines
often heard to seaward and eastward: ? our own patrol.
2300
Received urgent signal from Admiralty asking where Gort was
and why I had detailed the MTBs sent for him to other work.
Gort had just left HEBE in a motor launch: after long
search for him in the dark, at last found him, transferred
1st (24) June. As a result of the bombing the day before, asked for
him to the MA/SB and sent him off to Dover with Lees.
fighter protection at dawn.
0215
Heard that troops were moving westward and decided that
embarkation at La Panne was no longer possible. MALCOLM
and HARVESTER ordered from La Panne to Dunkerque. Also
told ships to keep close to fairway buoys to avoid mines
in the channel.
0235 (22) To Admiralty and VA, Dover:- "Yesterday ships off Braye
under fire. Today's shorter front will bring dangerous
area westward. Consider beach work too costly and evac-
uation must be confined to Dunkerque. Small craft will be
moved westward at dawn.
VA, Dover, reply = "While leaving this to your discretion,
essential that beaches be used until found impossible.
0330
Growing light. BASILISK with me - kept empty for support- La
fire against tanks or lorries along beach. Up by and
ing beach was deserted except for lorry breakwater - boats
Panne scattered cars. Sea also seemed deserbed small to the
westward. some of the boats adrift. Off Braye Ships were
had One or two motor launches about: there them was to a
vanished, a few empty ones drifting on tide told
collect and a paddle minesweeper ashore. and men were
minesweeper still loading off Braye and to the westward,
moving down westward off Braye along and the hailed beaches. a tug which and was try on to its tow way
Moved some soldiers on board to go in was
back with minesweeper. Master paid no attention; him and sent an only
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off the get away. Trained a gun on board
anxious to to take charge, put the soldiers on
RNVR Sub-Lt. which was nearby, and go off to help the minesweeper with
SABRE, was that tugs had been told to regarded go over them-
Real trouble boats in tow and load up, and never they informed of this
pulling transports only. I was tugs.
selves as them as tugs and for use as by
All the night, but the degaussing possible. and
and regarded this time I was moving in waters mined proved effieient aircraft
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during to edge of fairway when of the
I kept low clouds. Most ships were though full.
0400 (23)
Misty with that were not I sent into Dunkerque, and some for of the
Those were still many men on beaches, of small craft
there small gone back boats to for were England. the still night there, Did and not were majority then going realise back June. as they intended. Troops had had been
Reported are evacuating gradually directing to Dunkerque all boats as and eastern small beaches craft
sent over "Situation report at 0600, 1st
to
0625
are untenable. and loading Am all ships at Dunkerque. and fighter More attacks ships
vicinity required. Heavy bombing on Dunkerque About
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About from seaward this time saw a Belgian fishing boat 200
tigate. down the Zuidcoote Pass. BASILISK appear on inves- scene
Was first of a dozen such boats which to
tion. appeared; on their way to Dunkerque to assist in shortly evacua-
As mists and clouds dispersed many aircraft appeared
scene, and fighters constantly came low over us. Often on
they were Spitfires, but our ships were not taking any
chances and opened fire indiscriminately on them.
Hoisted signal "Cease Fire" and blew syren to attract
attention, but our own machine gun aft in KEITH continued
firing - once firing started they could not hear the
"cease fire" gong.
KEITH now had only about 30 rounds of H.A. ammunition left,
SO decided would shortly transfer flag to BASILISK and send
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KEITH into Dunkerque to fill up and return to Dover.
Before I could do this a very heavy bombing attack develop-
ed, first of all in and around Dunkerque itself. IVANHOE
was hit and entirely enveloped in smoke just off entrance;
2 hours later saw her being towed back to Dover. HAVANT
was sunk near the entrance.
(24)
Not long afterwards a compact formation of 30-40 JU 87's
appeared from the S.W. Everyone opened fire on them and
enemy spread out. Fire seemed effective and thought it
was driving them away, so left bridge for a moment.
KEITH attacked by 3 D/Bs: one bomb burst 10 yards astern
and helm jammed when hard over; two others near misses.
Ship soon under control in hand steering: 1 man hurt.
1900
Attacked by 3 more D/Bs: one bomb down after funnel and
(25)
exploded below; several casualties.
Owing to danger of fire, foremost torpedo tubes were fired As
to get rid of torpedoes. Holes in side from bomb.
ship could not steam let go anchor, and shortly after
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MTB 102 came alongside. Could do no good in KEITH, so
transferred to the MTB with my staff and 1 wounded man.
Sent two nearby tugs to assist KEITH and then made for
Dunkerque. KEITH again attakked and hit under bridge:
heavy list to port, but H.A. gun still firing. She was
twice more and her men were taken off by a tug, which the
hit picked up men from BASILISK and SKIPJACK: both sunk:
latter also sunk at this time. Tug also was bombed down and and
about 30 of KEITH'S men lost, and planes came
machined gunned men in water.
MTB to see General Alexander (now in command Tennant.
bombed most of the way in, but managed to dodge after them.
0915
Landed Gort's departure), but he was away and so was
Learnt that plan was to continue evacuation during the next
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(26)
night withdraw from their new positions at dawn and for several
from western beaches and Dunkerque; rear guard retire were to
Dunkerque. to This meant continuing embarkation
hours spaces round local H.Q. full of ambulances and ounded
of daylight: feared heavy losses.
Open doctors doing what they could.
with ships still afloat had left Dunkerque, MTB so returned and, in to
make spite of more bombing and machine gunning, Dover
All contact with VA, Dover. Left in the reached
1130
in safety at 1130.
Embarkation Plan to take place between 2100 and of 0330 Dunkerque. and was to
for the night:-
(27)
be from this a large number of ships and small also being were being sent
the 1½ miles of beach to the east craft
For and sent over. Personnel ships RAF to
assembled Dunkerque itself to go alongside pier. were the
into their efforts between 1900 and and 0700 from over
period concentrate when ships would be on passage to
Dunkerque. cross-channel type used for normal ferrying
Personnel across ships to = France. Manned by and their loading alongside crews
troops been going into the harbour so were very
and had could carry 3,000 men, used
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beaches During the than night found there were more ships 301
304'
the could be loaded: there was lying off the
diverting ships from beaches as necessary. Beaches and were
pier, so I Kept on the move between harbout plenty of room outside at
very Pier heavilCy shelled, but still a lot of men got off.
(32)
where was outlined against glow of fires still burning some-
to the westward of Dunkerque: steady stream of men
passing along it. Numerous small craft passing up to the
inner basins. French TBs loading at West Quay.
Shelling seemed to be concentrated on beach and to eastward
of pier; shells falling inside harbour, and about midni
a side. trawler was sunk. Also casualties in a destroyer along-
2nd June. Went up to shore end of pier to embark the base party:
0200
violent outburst of shelling. No signs of party, so
Wynne-Edwards went to look for them. A number of French
troops had cut into the flow of British troops by a con-
verging route: result was that about 5,000 British were
held up and did not get off that night. Instead, a lot of
French troops got away from the East Pier in addition to
0245
those from the West Quay. Base party came down at 0245
and embarked.
Dawn
As morning was clear I decided to get ships away at 0300
instead of at 0330 as originally planned. Men were still
coming down to pier, but it was no use risking ships being
sunk alongside and blocking the pier and harbour.
(Word picture of scene - darkness out to seaward, glare of
(33)
fires inshore, etc. Not very much noise.)
Returned to Dover to discuss next night's operation.
Still 5,000 of B.E.F. to come and an unknown number of
(34)
French (30-40,000 ?). Plan was to use Dunkerque only,
except for some French local craft which would embark from
Dawn
beach immediately east of Dunkerque. Embarkation was to
start at 2100 and go on till 0300, when blockships were to
enter the harbour. Programme was worked out for ships to
come in at half-hourly intervals to different berths, so
that 3 or 4 ships should be alongside East Pier continuous-
ly. Denny thought this was impossible and liable to
result in confusion, but a scheme was got out which provi-
ded carrying capacity of 37,000 men besides those that
would go off in small craft. I also got 2 fast boats told
off to act as runners for me (? from VERNON)
Besides the large ships, there were tugs, schuyts, drifters
and all manner of small craft going over as well - some to
lie off and be loaded by smaller boats, and others to go
Large number of wounded in Dunkerque: orders had been
right up harbour past the large ship berths.
embarking given wounded would have taken up too much
that fit men were to be got away in preference, valuable as
time. Decided to try to get some of the wounded the Germans away in
time in Hospital ships, in the hope that bombed
day would respect them: 2 were sent over, but one she was had to
sunk, the other was so badly damaged that had to be
return. and Wounded, except for walking cases,
left over again in MA/SB 10, with Somerville and and Goodenough 3
behind.
On Belgian soldiers who were about half-way across a pull-
Went the way over had a mild bombing attack picked in up
ing boat. outside the harbour met one of the two the fast other motor
Just Both had been machine-gunned and had to boat be
boats. and left (not seen again): this one
disabled as she had only one engine left in working his order. staff.
(35)
returned at Dunkerque. Picked up Alexander General and
2030
Transferred Arrived them to a destroyer, and in her bullet
was later killed by a machine gun last from of his a
Mansergh when close to Dover. Tennant and the the British
plane party left in a MTB as soon as the last of
troops had gone.
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The difficult west-going tide, with a fresh easterly
tide turned at about 2300. Used the MA/SB to push one
to get ships alongside the East Pier wind, until made the it
destroyer in and tried to get other small craft to do
likewise. By this time the French had come to life and
many of their small craft filled the narrow harbour.
The MA/SB's clutch out of action - could not go astern.
2200
4 destroyers had been got away by 2200, and the last of
the B.E.F. was clear soon after.
Then a long pause. The French should have followed our
men on the East Pier, but they ddd not appear. Could see
crowds of soldiers on West Quay, but as there seemed a
scarcity of French ships I sent 2 personnel ships there.
One was ROYAL SOVEREIGN, which was handled magnificently -
went alongside bows out. Other was ROUEN (French cross-
Channel steamer): in getting away she got broadside on to
the wind and grounded just to the westward of the quay.
Sent a tug to assist her, but she drew too much water to
get near: also a lifeboat to get men away. Think men were
got away; ship floated off with next tide in daylight and
then returned in safety.
3rd June. A most disheartening night. Flow of French troops to the
(36)
East Pier stopped for some hours. One report = they were
held up to make a counter-attack. When they did come it
was almost impossible to get them to the ships at the end
of the pier: they all wanted to get into the first they
came to, and pier was so narrow that they then blocked the
way to any ships beyond. One ship lay for 3½ hours at
the end berth waiting for men. Finally, began to trickle
down, but was then obvious that many of ships waiting out-
side could not be used and I had to send back empty 2
personnel ships, 3 destroyers and several Fleet sweepers.
Dawn
French coming down faster, and as time of leaving got
closer tried to make them double down the pier. Even then
they were quite hopeless. Saw men who were on the way to
the end ship turn and run back up the pier, because they
saw another ship coming alongside farther in.
0300
Again I ordered ships to leave at 0300, and waited to see
the last go and to hail the 2 blockships as they passed up
harbour shortly after, accompanied by MTBs which were to
take off the crews.
One blockship was sunk as arranged across the channel, but
the other shifted as she was blown up and lay up and down
the channel, leaving a clear passage. Either this night
or the next one blockship was blown up on a magnetic mine
After seeing the blockships pass up harbour, the MA/SB took
just outside the harbour.
us back to Dover in time to get 2 hours' rest before
breakfast. Last night's results were very disappointing and only
24,000 men were embarked. Many more could have been taken
but for the long pause in the flow of troops to East Pier.
After the Naval ratings had left at 2300 there was some
difficulty in getting ships berthed, as the French did
nothing to replace our men although the Port was the H.Q.
of a Naval Command and there were always plenty of French
marines in evidence.
Was informed at Dover that there was to be another embarka-
tion that night, but that this really would be the end.
Each night had been thought to be the last, and then each
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day the ships had been asked for one more effort. By the this
time many of the Commanding Officers and men were at
limit of their endurance, and the VA did not feel he could
order ships to go over. Signal asking what ships 6 were
ready and able to go. Finally, 10 transports, 2 yachts, destroyers
8 1 gunboat, 10 drifters, 5 schuyts and 1 tug were collected. boats
minesweepers, 4 paddle sweepers, 2 corvettes,
Besides these, a large number of small craft and as
before.
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Destroyers, minesweepors, paddlers and all manner of craft were
arriving, loading and leaving the beaches and Dunkirk continuously, but
there were often periods when no ships were at one place 02 another and
loading had to wait,
Bombing of ships and beaches had so far been spasmodic - the day
X
had been overcast, visibility was not good and you could not SCO from La
Panne to Dunkirk. The sound of fighters out of sight overhead second to
account for our freedom from air attack,
A report of aircraft dropping mines one mile north of Is Patine was
received at 0400 and planes frequently passed close overhead during the
dark hours. With the dawn 2. wind from the N.W. sprang up right on the
X
beaches, and when it was light many boats could be seen capsized or broached
to and high and dry on the beach, including one at least of the local boats
which carried a lot of men and could get close inshore, It: was not a
cheering sight and as the day aged the sky overhead cleared and visibility
improved. No watched the sky anxiously for the protection of hase but 16
remained clear all day.
At 0730 I made contact at last with "KEITH." "EXPRESS" was by that time
fully londed and left for Dover as soon as I had transferred to "KETHI." Hero
I found that D. flag had been procured and it was flown on my arrivel on
board; up till then I had used a red ensign to indicate which sitty I was in.
As had been my intention with "HEBE," "KETTH" did not embark any troops
and I moved up and down the coast in her doing what I could to keep ships
distributed off the beaches and a flow of ships into Dunkins. A signal made
by me at 1035 gives a good picture of the conditions:-
11 To V.A. DOVER. Najority of boats broached to and have no Crows, Conditions
on beach are very bad due to freshening on-shore wind. Only small numbers
are boing embarked even in daylight. Under present conditions any largo-
scale embarkation from beach is quite imprecticable. Motor boats cennot
get close in. Consider only hope of embarking any number to at Dunkinis.
Will attempt to beach ship to form a Ice to try and improve conditions.
From V.A. Dover coure a signal urging the importance of using the boochou
8.15 long AB possible, and to emphasise the situation made a Surther signal
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thousands of men were waiting but no boats, messages from ships that thoir
beats found no one on the beach. The truth of 1t was, I think, that the
Germans had the range of the lorry breakwator and the beaches nost 1t and
they shelled them heavily. Boats went in there and found no one on the
troops had moved further west clear of the shell firo. I do not know to
this day what really took place there. Off shore one felt helpless, the
ships and the boats were there and the troops ashoro and one could do no more.
Aircraft passed close overhead flying down the anchorages and fairway,
and "MALCOLM" off Braye reported that a number of parachuto mines had been
dropped to westward of there and suggested that ships ought to loavo by the
uidcoote
Zudcote
Ruy pass in the morning, as the pasuage to the West WEB no heavily mined.
The noise of M.T.B. engines could often be hobrd to deaward and castward
and added to my anxiety, though I thought they might possibly be our own
patrol. About 2300 I received an urgent signal from Admiralty asking where
Lord Gort was and why I had detailed the M.T.B.'s sent for him to other work.
As the M.A.S.B. had just returned with Wynne-Edwards, I sent it off at once
to "HEBE" to collect Lord Gort. To my horror it came back almost at otice to
say that Lord Gort had just left "HEBE" in a motor launch. It was very dork
and "НЫВЕ" could not; be seen though we knew where she was and I wellted anxiously
for the boat to arrive. Presently out of the dark a boat appeared and como
alongside, still not the right one and I had a bad moment thinking of the
possibilities of the boat getting lost. However, to my relief, after what
appeared about half an hour, the right boat, in charge OF Stevenson once moro,
found US at last. Apologizing to Lord Gort for keoping him walting 30 long,
I transferred him to the M.A.S.B. and sent him off to Dovor with Ceneral Iecs.
My experience of the bombing the day before led 100 to request fighter
June,
protection at dawn though I had no doubt that this was alroady hoing arrenged.
At 0215 I heard that troops were moving Westward and case to the conclusion
that embarkation at La Panne was no longer possible. "MARCOLN" and "HARVISING"
which were off Lo Panne were ordered into Dunkirk in consoquence.
I also made D. signal telling ships to keep close to the buoyo
as I hoped that they would thus avoid any minos which had boon Groy od in the
channel. At 0235 I made the following signal to V.A. Dover and
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" Yesterday ships off Braye were under firo. To-day's shorter front will
bring dangorous area Westward. For this reason and mining consider any boach
work too costly and evacuation must be confined to Dunkirk. Small craft will
be moved Westward at dawn." To this V.A. Dover replied "While loaving this
to your discretion it is essential that beaches should be used until found
impossible."
My signal above was made before it was light but I had alroady protty
clear indications that La Panne was untenable and as it grow light about 0330
I anxiously looked ashore. The "BASILISK" was with me as I had kept her empty
so as to be ready for any supporting firo against tonks or lorries along the
beach. Up by La Panne the beach WRB deserted but for the lorry brankwater and
scattored cars. The sea also seemed deserted unfortunatoly the small boats
had vanished, a few ompty ones were drifting on the tide to the Westward. One
or two motor lounches were about and I told them to collect some of the boats
adrift. Down off Braye there was a minesweeper ashore and clso a paddle mine-
sweeper. Ships were still loading off Braye and to the Westward and men were
moving Westward along the beaches.
I moved down off Braye and hailed 2. tug which WES on its way back with some
soldiers on board and told her to go in and try to ton off the minommoner.
The Captain paid no attention and obviously WO.B only concorned to get every.
I finally trained 2. gun on him and told an R.N.V.R. Sub-Identionent who was on
board to take charge, put the soldiers on board the "SABRE" who WEB nearby and
go off to the help of the minesveopor. It VALO not nice to have to threaten
these men who were really volunteors, but It had to be done. I could not wink
ships and mon for the sake of 110 volunteer's feelings
to have any effect. The real trouble on this and snother occasion Labor WAS
that the tugs were told to go over with pulling boats in tow and load my and
they regarded themselves as transports only. I was never informed of this or
their orders and regarded them as tugs and for use as tugs.
All this time I had to move in waters which atrongt had been minding
during the night, but I put my faith in the degaussing and also koot to the
edge of the fairway when possible, and my faith van justified.
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now positions at dawn and retire to Dunleirk. This meant contituing the
ombarkation for several hours of daylight, and the experience of that morning
made mo uneasy as I feared hoavy losses under similar conditions.
The local headquarters on the pier looked much the same as when I had
last seen it, except that now the open space WOD full of ambulances and wounded
with doctors among them doing what they could.
While I was standing there I looked out to sea and I BAW e. destroyer
pass the entrance in tow of a tug. I was told it was the "IVARHOE," and it
was good to know sho had a chance to reach home in safety, as she eventually did.
As all the ships which had not been sunk were now gono and there was no
more I could do there, I decided to return and make contact with the Volez
Dover. I accordingly set off back in the M.T.B. and in spite of more bombing
and machino-gunning reached Dover in safety at 1130.
It had seemed a pretty long day already when we maild fast alongoide the
depot ship "SANDEURST"," While waiting there for 8. car. I 1720 lont a clean
shirt and a new pair of grey flannel trousers by Captain Gladstone to replace
those, now rather the worse for wear, which I had borrowed from Allinan in the
"WORCESTER." Soon a car arrived and drove me and my Flag Lioutenant up to
the offices of the Vice Admiral, Dover. The others I dropped at the local
hotel. I walked into the office, a rather untidy figure, and was greated by
Ramsey and Semerville. They had heard that "КЕТУН" had been hit on the bridge
and were pleasantly surprised at our safe return. After sending a tologram to
my wife and arranging for a phone message to tell my Secretary to Drive down
0. pair of trousers, shirt and shoes, I wont up to the Vico Admirel's house in
Dover Castle and had Iunch with him. It was a lovely sunny day and the viov
over the Channel seemed SQ peaceful, that, in spite of the lerge collection
of ships, it was hard to believe that Dunkirk was 30 short a distance away.
After lunch I slopt on Somerville's bed till about 1530 whon I returned
to the V.A.'S office tio hear the plans for the night. The way Led down a
steep road with a fine view 02" the harbour and Straits and then by a tunnol
into the hill below the Castle Firat down a stoop Blope with floor and valls
of concrate, then into a widepassage through walls of chelk with leyers of
hugo flints, divity 11t by an occasional This opened at the and into
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Report on OPeration "DERTAMO".
Page 5.
of the same evening, which recounted the opposite story. The
more so as the gallantry of our outnumbered airmen was so
obvious at the time, and was the admiration of all.
9.
No. 11 Group Fighter Patrols Dunkirk area history.
Total flying
Enemy aircraft
Enemy aircraft
Date. Patrols.
hours daily.
destroyed.
driven down.
26/5
22
480
30
20
27/5
23
536
48
32
28/5
11
576
20
6
29/5
9
674
78
8
30/5
9
704
:
--
31/5
8
490
36
4
1/6
8
558
69
I
2/6
4
231
16
6
3/6
4
339
I
I
4/6
3
234
--
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Total flying hours 4,822
Notes: (1) It will be observed that the number of patrols
decreased from 27th May onwards, whilst there was
an increase in the daily flying hours. This is
due to the fact that the fighters were employed in
increasingly bigger patrols as the enemy air
opposition increased.
(2) Operation Dynamo suffered most from enemy air
effort on 29/5 and on 1/6, after which latter date
the combination of enemy air attack and shore
artillery fire led to the suspension of the
operation by day.
10.
The position of enemy batteries had been located
by air reconnaissance by nightfall on 31st May, and
additional batteries in the Gravelines area on the 1st June.
Air bombardment of these batteries during the 1st and 2nd
June undoubtedly reduced their fire during dusk and dawn
on each of the nights 2/6 - 3/6 and 3/6 - 4/6, when seaborne
traffic was passing within range of the enemy batteries
commanding the south end of X Route, the Dunkirk Roads, and
Dunkirk Harbour. This was a valuable contribution by the
R.A.F. to the successful outcome of the operation. A
similar beneficial result was obtained by the bombing of the
batteries which had Dunkirk Pier and roadstead under fire.
11.
CONTROL OF ALLIED TROOPS.
In the earlier stages the large number of British
troops located in the dunes off the beach were of rear
formations with few officers. Command of these mixed units
was noticeable by its absence, aggravated, no doubt, by the
fact that Army Officers' uniform is indistinguishable from
that of other ranks. When Naval Officers appeared in their
unmistakable uniform, order in most cases was quickly restored,
the troops responding to commands in a disciplined manner.
In the absence of any Army embarkation staff or organisation
a strong Naval party. was required to form up and embark the
troops. Later, no difficulty was experienced when troops of
fighting/
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Page 3.
Operation "DYNAMO" - Narrative of Events.
Monday, 27th May (continucd).
2 Military Officers from G.H.Q., which suggested that the
situation of the B.E.F. was procarious and it was possible that
the enomy might succced in cutting off this force from Dunkirk.
This report appeared to confirm the results of air rcconnaiss-
ance, which indicated that German armoured units were operating
to the south of Dunkirk. Sinco it appeared that ovacuation
might well be strictly limited, both in regard to numbers and
time available for the operation, it was a cided to concentrate
every effort in sending 'over as many craft as possible to the
beaches without delay. Had the situation appeared to be less
critical, an organised flow of large and small craft working in
reliefs would have been arranged.
9.
On receipt of these signals from S.N.O., Dunkirk, all
available forces were diverted to the beaches, the Personnel
Ships to the beach, code letters A.B.C. and D., the destroyers
on patrol being diverted to La Panne. Destroyers that were
working off Dunkirk were ordered to divert the Personnel Ships
going into Dunkirk to lay off the beaches and the smaller craft
such as drifters and motor boats were ordered to be used for
ferrying troops from the beach to the larger ships. Two
important strings of boats being towed by a tug were lost in
the night through the tows being run down and cut in half, the
boats being scattered.
10. As a result of the above action there were assembling
off the beaches 2 transports, 9 destroyers, 4 minesweepers,
CALCUTTA, 17 drifters and a few skoots, and all the ships were
ordered to use their own boats for ferrying as none of the
inshore flotilla had arrived. From signals received it
appeared that the situation was desperate, that little could be
lifted direct from the Port of Dunkirk, and that the maximum
effort must be made from the beaches. Commander-in-Chief, Nore,
at this stage provided additional reinforcements of minesweepers
and paddlers. During the night, Vice Admiral, Dover, was
informed of continuous bombing and machine gunning of troops in
the beach areas, and directed Senior Officers present on the
beach to use their discretion in ordering withdrawal of the
Naval forces, observing that a strong fighter protection should
be expected after dawn; this having been arranged after a
special visit by the Liaison Officer to Hawkinge to procure the
naximum effort.
11.
Limiting factors were thought most likely to be
restrictions due to enemy action at Dunkirk and on the beaches,
and the difficulties of concentrating the ships and troops at
a common point or points. The general evacuation plan had been
conveyed to the G.O.C. by the S.N.O. on his way to Dunkirk, and
the Vice Admiral, Dover, hoped to receive in return some out-
ine of the Military's operational plan upon which the rate of
vacuation in the various areas under the scheme must depend.
Subject to the development of beach evacuation and the
ontinuation of fine weather, it appeared to the Vice Admiral
hat adequate shipping for his plans was either in, or on, its
ay to the Dover area, except for a chronic shortage of beach-
ng boats.
Tuesday, 28th May
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Page 7.
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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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Page 17.
Operation "DYNAMO" - Narrative of Events.
Friday, 31st May.
51. The Admiralty informed the Vice Admiral that the
policy of H. M. Government was that both British and French
troops be given an equal opportunity of being evacuated in
British ships and boats.
52. Personnel ships had been sailed the previous evening
and throughout the night of the 30th/31st to provide for a
continuous flow into Dunkirk harbour. But at 0320 the S.N.O.
reported that once again the majority of these Personnel ships
had failed to enter the harbour during the dark hours. MALCOLM,
however, left Dunkirk with 1,200 troops at 0300, during heavy
shelling, on relief by IVANHOE. S.N.O. Dunkirk, however,
continued to call for more ships. No more destroyers were
available and there were no means of accelerating the arrival
of the vessels despatched there. By 0700 the Vice Admiral
had no news of the fate of the personnel ships that had sailed
the previous evening and during the night. None of these
ships had reached the U.K. to unload, and it appeared probable
that these ships may have concentrated in the narrow waters
close to Dunkirk, inviting a repetition of the heavy air
attacks with consequent damage and loss to transports which
had occurred on the two previous occasions when personnel
vessels, together with other ships, had been concentrated in
large numbers in the approaches to Dunkirk.
At this time there were no less than 9 personnel
vessels and 3 hospital carriers known to be on the round trip
U.K. - Dunkirk and back, and one other personnel vessel had
been ordered to sail during the night, but herwhereabouts was
unknown, and it was feared that she had refused to sail. In
addition, 3 other personnel vessels were under orders to sail
between 0900 and 1030. Pending the return of the ships en
passage, and while the coal-burners were being rebunkered, the
further sailing of personnel vessels was in suspense.
Note: Owing to the casualties to Personnel vessels at
this stage, coal burning cross channel steamers had to be
used for some of the trips and short endurance necessita-
ted coaling between trips which could not be done in the
vicinity of Dover, thus preventing a quick turn round.
53. During the night a considerable amount of enemy
minelaying activity by air was reported. Shelling was heavy
during the evening and night, and operations were greatly
hampered. Nevertheless, with the cessation of shelling at
about 0300, very good progress was made and by full dawn the
beaches were very nearly clear of troops. At 0530 attacks on
Dunkirk harbour and the beach from Dunkirk to Bray developed
more strength and the bombardment of Dunkirk continued.
Nevertheless, the S.N.O. reported that the embarkation there
was proceeding satisfactorily but stressed the need for more
ships and constant fighter protection. At this time French
troops began to appear at Dunkirk pier and on the beaches, and
were embarked with the British troops.
54. At 0600 VIMY sighted submarine off the N.W.
Goodwins/
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Narrative of Events,
Friday 31st May (continued).
65. Casualties to H.M. Ships during 31st May,
M/S DEVONIA received damage from near miss bombs
whilst off La Panne. About 1600 ship was ordered to be beached.
At 0600 on the 1st, after having destroyed all useful
apparatus, and ammunition put overboard, ship was beached and
abandoned.
M/S HEBE, whilst off Dunkirk, was damaged by enemy
aircraft and returned under own power to Dover.
Destroyer EXPRESS. Damaged by enemy aircraft whilst
off Dunkirk.
Saturday 1st June.
66. 2 Hospital Carriers which had sailed the previous
evening returned shortly after dawn. Only one had succeeded
in entering Dunkirk Harbour, the other had laid off 4 hours
under heavy fire and returned to Dover. 4 personnel vessels
failed to enter Dunkirk during the night, but succeeded in the
early hours of the morning. One of these, the PRAGUE, was
bombed and severely damaged half-way across on the return
journey, but succeeded in making the Downs with the assistance
of tugs, where troops transferred to other ships particularly
A/S trawlers LADY PHILOMENE and OLVINA. The supply of person-
nel vessels was maintained throughout the day, not without a
series of setbacks caused by 3 ships refusing to sail and by
2 being turned back when on passage, by French Destroyers owing
to heavy bombing and shelling of the approaches to Dunkirk.
Of those that operated during the 24 hours, 1 was sunk, 2
damaged by bombs and shell-fire and 1 by collision.
67. During the middle watch it transpired that no further
troops were attempting to evacuate from La Panne off which
were stationed one paddle minesweeper, a fleet sweeper and two
destroyers, probably due to the heavy shelling from German
guns eastward, and later information was received that the
troops were marching from La Panne through Bray towards
Dunkirk. Accordingly, during the night the Rear Admiral,
Dover, instructed all small craft to move west, with boats in
tow, towards Dunkirk, and the Vice Admiral directed all ships
under orders for La Panne to other positions further west,
concentrating the main effort on the beach immediately east
of Dunkirk.
To a request from Dunkirk for Hospital Ships, the
Vice Admiral replied at 0715 that the large ship berths
alongside at Dunkirk must be occupied by personnel ships and
the wounded that could conveniently be embarked should go with
personnel. This direction was in accordance with the Govern-
ment policy previously communicated to the Vice Admiral.
68. Soon after dawn enemy aircraft were active and
heavy bombing and machine gun attacks developed at 0500 over
the whole area from Dunkirk to La Panne. A second series of
attacks commenced at 0830 and lasted until 0900, during which
time nearly every ship off the coast was subjected to
intensive bombing and machine gunning, formations of 30 and 40
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APPENDIX I.
to
Operation "DYNAMO"
-
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
ERS:
SILVER DAWN
FISHER BOY
LORD CAVAN
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tions of Commander
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der Dove, Sub Lieutenant
N.V.R. The object was to erect
7th June, 1940.
rt of Dunkirk. Commander Dove
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the honour to submit the following
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Dunkirk 0930 to find a large
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rogress. We noted then, and for
that in spite of the courage and
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the great majority of their
targets. We immediately entered
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the South Quay.
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ratings, we reported to Cdr.
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nent which had recommenced. We
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afterwards made contact with
portion of a demolition party.
re-enter the harbour and took
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seen by the Vice Admiral, Dover, and note made
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for his list of personnel recommendations.
himself and with help of his
the necessary work. Now the
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ble for further hospital and
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VICE ADMIRAL.
de tour of inspection and found
property and personnel was
il tanks on the south side of the
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S. to S.W. which blew a pall of
scene appear far worse than
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quay. The night was quiet
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ho had been instructed by Cdr.
for safety, reported that magnet
mines nad Deen 1814 near the entrance and that a French merchantmen
had been blown up.
ore dawn, the situation will become extremely grim'
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Statement of the operations of Commander
Dove's party at Dunkirk.
Prefatory Note.
The party consisted of Commander Dove,R.N., Sub.Lieutenant
Field, and Sub.Lieutenant Addis, R.N.V.R. The object was to erect
& lethal kite barrage round the port of Dunkirk. Commander Dove
sailed with H.M.D. "Boy Roy" and "Natsuki" on May 2014 with 200
sets of lethal kite year. ,Lieut, Field and ub.Lieut Addis
left Daver with H.M.D. "Gervais Rentaul". On instructions from
Captain A/P Dover, .Lieut. Field took command of the Drifter
(skipper Mr.Burgess,R.N.R)
Report.
Sub.Lieut Field and Addis, sailed from Dover 6345 Friday
May 25th with 9 tons high explosives for the demolition party, 4
tons of medical stores, 1 Medical officer Major Russell, 1 Army
liaison officer Captain Hill, and 3 signal ratings. After an
uneventful passage, we arrived off Dunkirk 0930 to find a large
scale air attack by the enemy in progress. We noted then, and for
the whole time we were in Dunkirk that in spite of the courage and
persistence of the shore A.A.units the great majority of their
salvoes were well astern of their targets. We immediately entered
the harbour and made fast alongside the South Quay.
ratings, we reported to Cdr.
La Rentaul" to keep clear of the
nent which had recommenced. We
emolition party that we had
afterwards made contact with
OFFICE OF
portion of a demolition party.
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
re-enter the harbour and took
threatening to block completely
a done at once it would have
32" the hospital and personnel
18th June, 1940.
7. The, "Gervaise" was man-
1 side to avoid the risk of her
ion in the fairway. Ammunition
nd handed over to Cdr Banks who
Dear Gleadowe,
y primersor detonators for the
The attached papers have been
a two hospital ships which were
seen by the Vice Admiral, Dover, and note made
ng these was just put in hand
for his list of personnel recommendations.
* available at any time during
himself and with help of his
the necessary work. Now the
Yours sincerely,
ble for further hospital and
During these operations Cdr.
8 situation in Dunkirk was so
he opportunity nor the facilitie
hadch Cres
rk. Furthermore there was a re-
1" dive bombing until Monday 27th
old Cdr.Dove that there was no
ommandeered a car and bought
SECRETARY to
rom estaminets which were still
VICE ADMIRAL.
de tour of inspection and found
property and personnel was
il tanks on the south side of th
atening the railway and timber
S. to S.W. which blew a pall of
scene appear far worse than
evening the work of loading shi
eady a large number of noncom-
our besides an increasing number
quay. The night was quiet
planes circledthe town for over*
ely small number of bombs. Early
ho had been instructed by Odr.
for safety, reported that magnet
mines nad been 1810 near the entrance and that a French merchantmen
had been blown up.
ore dawn, the situation will become extremely grim'
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Statement of the operations of Commander
Dove's party at Dunkirk.
Prefatory Note.
The party consisted of Commander Dove, b.Lieutenant
Field, and Sub.Lieutenant Addis, R.N.V.R. The object was to erect
a lethal kite barrage round the port of Dunkirk. Commander Dove
sailed with "Boy Roy" and "Natsuki" on May 2004 with 200
sets of lethal kite gear. Sub,Lieut,Field and Sub.Lieut Addis
left Daver with H.M.D. "Gervais Rentaul". On instructions from
Captain A/P took command of the Drifter
(skipper Mr.Burgess,R.N.R)
Report.
Sub.Lieut Field and Addis, sailed from Dover 6345 Friday
May 25th with 9 tons high explosives for the demolition party, 4
tons of medical stores, 1 Medical officer Major Russell, 1 Army
liaison officer Captain Hill, and 3 signal ratings. After an
uneventful passage, we arrived off Dunkirk 0930 to find a large
scale air attack by the enemy in progress. We noted then, and for
the whole time we were in Dunkirk that in spite of the courage and
persistence of the shore A.A.units the great majority of their
salvoe were well astern of their targets. We immediately entered
the harbour and made fast alongside the South Quay.
Army Officers and signal ratings, we reported to Cdr.
Henderson B.N.L.O. who order "Gervais Rentaul" to keep clear of the
harbour to avoid the aerial bombardment which had recommenced. We
then reported to Cdr. Banks of the demolition party that we had
brought his explosives, and shortly afterwards made contact with
Cdr. Dove who had taken charge of a portion of a demolition party.
Cdr.Dove now signalled the G.R. to re-enter the harbour and took
in tow two sinking tugs which were threatening to block completely
the South Quay. If this had not been done at once it would have
been difficulty if not impossible for the hospital and personnel
ships to make fast to the South Quay. The, "Gervaise" was man-
eeuvred to a small lock on the south side to avoid the risk of her
being hit and exploding the ammunition in the fairway. Ammunition
medical stores were then unloaded and handed over to Cdr. Banks who
up to that time had not received any primersor detonators for the
depth charges.
Cdr.Dove then signalled in two hospital ships which were
in the offing and the work of loading these was just put in hand
inmediately. As there was no. labour dock available at any time during
our stay in Dunkirk Commander Dove himself and with help of his
officers organised and carried out the necessary work. Now the
South Quay was cleared it was possible for further hospital and
personnel ships to enter and load. During these operations Cdr.
Dove reached the conclusion that the situation in Dunkirk was so
grave that we should have neither the opportunity nor the facilitie
to erect a kite barrage round Dunkirk. Furthermore there was a re-
grettable lack of wind and no low or dive bombing until Monday 27th
At midday dr.Henderson told Cdr. Dove that there was no
water in Dunkirk and we therefore commandeered a car and bought
sufficient vichy and perier water from estaminets which were still
open in Malo form H.Q.staff. We made tour of inspection and found
that up to date the damage done to property and personnel was
surprisingly little, although the oil tanks on the south side of th
town were blazing flercely and threatening the railway and timber
yards. There was a light uir from S. to S.W. which blew a pall of
smoke over the harbour and made the scene appear far worse than
reality. During the afternoon and evening the work of loading shi
went on smoothly but there were already a large number of noncom-
batant forces crowded into the harbour besides an increasing number*
of ambulances lined up on the south quay. The night was quiet
except for one air-raid when German planes circledthe town for over
(ca hour before dropping a comparatively small mimber of bombs. Early
next morning May 26th, r.Burgess who had been instructed by Cdr.
Dove to anchor outside the harbour for safety, reported that magnet
mines had been laid near the entrance and that a French merchantmen
had been blown up.
dawn, the situation will become extremely grim'
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heseou
control
star
wased
comt
coer
South Quay was by now crowded transport with which ambulances had been and pro Hon-
combatant The personnel who were traffic awaiting control and their shortly apparent after 093
Traffic ive. These control was negligible, attacks continued there move back
bombing ised at dawn. attacks There started was with no THE THE as about troops 1700. object- were
in
a nervous condition. Dove on the Malo river front. had arrived. The troops were at
ordered to take cover the casualties to the wounded small. The only we
once and shelter in the in woods the town until the ships and as far As as a
result of this to action other troops were remarkably the oil tanks. reason
where could personnel estimate suffered badly when being the breeze near freshened of we these rigged up two
In the afternoon the two biggest cranes. One afforded good kites flew
well to 2600 Unfortunately, however, in spite of almost immediately units
kites from the feet top over of the harbour and might have informing the A.A. pro-
tection. and air force personnel the kite was shot down by
small arms
time. We then About 2000 we returned to the South waiting Quay 2
fire. returned to H.Q. and relieved the cypher to officer find for
hospital again no dock labour Cdr Dove organised sort of make
a short ships in the harbour and a personnel ship a party outside. to
As there ships was fast and embark the wounded and also some not traffic
control. the Bombing had now ceased entirely and did recommence
until 6200 next day.
The Hospital ships were made fast abreast and this allowed
water brought a working party of 50 soldiers who unloaded returned water, with et
the in two gallon tins, maps for staff and medicine the She
personnel ship to tie up forward of them. The personnel stores. brought
also then were never seen again. It is presumed they to th
ship. water off the quay, although it was useful for the the
and As a result of this absense of labour it was impossible wounded. Just get
the dark a british destroyer (Wolsey ?) came up between until piers.
before Dove's instructions we signalled her to keep clear we ha th
on Cdr. berth for her. Eventually we told her to tie up alongside to pic
up H.Q. officere onboard the destroyer Cdr. Dove asked Senior give a
two staff who were to embark in the Destroyer. After General ii
found hospital a ships. Lieut. Addis then drove to the Bastion embarking
was list but after calling out some officers names The destroyer being there
staff satisfied that all his staff were onboard. He refused to satisfi
to nominal his presence the nexte he said hour he was Some ready 30 more to proceed. of the general's starf and arri we
on the them in the personnel ship. The work of "Wolf.
left. Within quay-side to find the destroyer had sailed without embarkation them we
had to embark and there was no air activity. At about 0030 H.M.S. to
hound" H.M.S. "Wolfhound" was to provide W/T comminication trans
on smoothly berthed alongside the South Quay and we took the Captain
Cdr.Henderson. the "Gervaise Rentual" could get no reply on her pa
with mitter Dover and the as shore station had broken down. At0130 on Cdr the .Dove's quayside
turned in May a 27th we were awakened by a Frenchman who had fired tha a
for few hours sleep in a trench
rifle at us coming and that it was his "abis". We movements &
At 0530 on in the trench and insisted probably quite correctly,
Cdr. Dove destroyer which threatened to block the fairway. By and
the Germans had were already been up since 0430 controlling the 0730
a French ships except "Gervaise Rentual! had cleared the port
all British numbers of troops and a few ambulances (empty?) were thronging
the quayside. 0830 an intense aerial bombardment started which at
large German reconnaissance patrols were active overhead continued
with never Tuesday. The quay was becoming so dangerous that Cdr Dove
at about more than 20 minutes interval until we left the port
We noticed equipment, the wrecked cars the
0130 on cleared all the troops out of the harbour into the
once again that apart from the acute danger of
of abandoned of transportation and the numerous bomb craters had re-
Quay taining wall was damaged in only one place. At Cdr. Henderson's a V.
hope impossible to use any longer, inspite of the fact that the req
we spent at the top of the bastion to keep in touch with H.M.S.
the morning making a tour of inspection and arranging "Wolt
hound" all communication between the bastion and the signal Engla
station which was lying 18 (approx) miles off the beach to northwar station
By now was severed. All telephonic comminication to off
by "Gervaise any Rentual" was out of order. At 1200 we returned to
the lighthouse route whatsoever was destroyed and the R.T. transmitter the gi
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ried us four hours to do scale normally bombardment 20 minutes. This
ide to fly another work which takes (made in Germany)
which was entirely kite deserted from a except large floating for Bank's crane party. We
THE decided There so cases similar to key this that our
uninterrupted and large to wind which continued
Owing to return a contrary to H.Q. We found our the efforts proved of
IM
car presumably the result of about 2 miles and our
were of fifth many column activity. We made
way times on the way, especially on the We reported leading that H.Q. it
it was back to H.Q. on foot, a distance road to were bombed
several H.Q. the position seemed extremely from grave. the South Quay. Cdr. was
Henderson hardly informed us that G.H.Q. intended taking to be over evacuation bastion
At practicable to embark troops the
and the extreme shortage of supplies. We were and to sail as soon as
that all superfluous personnel would have therefore ordered owing by
to Dove to go aboard the "Gervaise Rentual" most of the
bombardment permitted. The air force personnel, onboard. We
demolition the party were, we were informed, already and QZS.60. were On
arrival also at the ship we found we had no charts and to the our
given a new route order via Zuydcoote Passage therefore made
way bastion. At the bastion we found that a number of soldiers, the obviously a
back as quickly as we could through the bombardment
unnerved by the relentless attack, were approaching H.Q. in
went out in the midst of the bombardment, without steel helmets, destroy- or fire
threatening manner with their rifles. Cdr.Dove and Cdr. Henderson
arms which had just entered harbour, arrived. The situation control and
and parleyed with them until a naval landing party from which a might
"
have er developed seriously was immediately brought under take we
informed that the evacuation of the town of Dunkirk was to
were forthwith. We were therefore given new orders by Cdr.Dove. found We
place able to collect a chart and return to the ship where we
were Cdr. Bankes. He told us to collect as many small craft as possible and
take them and the drifter round to the beaches on the north side of the
town to pick up soldiers. We tried to commandeer two Belgian tugs and
manage to secure two launches byt on investigation both were too badly
a picket boat but the French naval commander objected strongly. We did
damaged to be serviceable. One had its steering gear rendered useless one
by bombs, and the other, a diesel engine, had no fuel, and no
knew how to work it. We now had onboard four air force officers, 10
re
moment four drifters arrived in the entrance, two of which were in a
soldiers, the majority of the demolition party and Cdr. Bankes. At this
sinking condition owing to bombing and machine-gunning, These two the
"Bola Roy" and the "Paxton" were sunk by gun-fire from the "Gervaise
Bentual", clear of the fairway, after all personnel had been taken on-
board, the drifters "Playmates" and "Gervaise Rentual." The remaining
2 drifters were ordered by Cdr. Bankes to tie off the beaches and they
proceeded thereforthwith.
We were now helded from the South Quay and on crossing there
found Cdr. Dove who was the last person to leave the South Quay. We took
him aboard and landed him and Cdr. Bankes on the North Jetty, where they
met Captain Tenant, Cdr. Dove insisted on returning to the bastion to
the end of the pier, within hail for an hour. Captain Tenant then told
find out if there were anyone left there and instructed us, to be off
us to extend those orders until midnight. It was now about dark and
air activity was intense. Huge fires light up the town and later numer-
believed we heard artillery. After standing off for about 1 hour,
ous parachute flares were dropped by the enemy. For the first time we
gun us, we received enemy a morse message from the beach, to come alongside
in which time the enemy dropped magnetic mines and attempting to machine
the North Jetty, There we found Naval Commander whose name was not
ascertained, other Captain drifter and tell any personnel ships to come along-
from Tenant's party, who ordered us to make con-
side the North We spoke to the Queen of the Channel (?)
to this effect Jetty. drifters who were Lying some way to the north
and were difficult and to the locate. Another morse message asked us to use and
found all possible a despatch. to After this we ?) returned ship alongside to the North and fully Jetty loaded. were
We took personnel (Queen of Channel and children and some soldiers, and
hound aboard which written) was was destroyer, continuing "Unless and complete W/T dubies. fighter The protection gist of this can be message provided (which
only to proceed a home to Dover also an urgent despatch to H.M.S. "Wolf-
ordered aboard about 30 women after delivering women and children
before dawn, the situation will become extremely grim'
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PS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
SWEEPING CRAFT.
ARIA
JEANNIE MACINTOSH
REED
TY
JOHN AND NORA
RELONZO
NIC
JOHN CATTLING
RENASCENT
CK
LORD BARHAM
RESTRIVO
I
LORD CAVAN
REWGA
THNESS
LORD COLLINGWOOD
RIG
CO (E.S.)
LORD GREY
SARAH HYDE
FORT
LORD HOOD
SARGASSO
IDAW
LORD INCHCAPE
SATURN
TENTA
LORD KEITH
SILVER DAWN
SIBLE
LORD MELCHETT
STARLIGHT RAYS
GET
LORD RODNEY
STELLA RIGEL
HER BOY
LORD ST. VINCENT
STRATHELLIOTT
DEA
MARE
STRIVE
NIUS
MARETTA
SWIFT WING
A
NAUTILUS
TARANSAY
ZAR
OLIVAE
THOMAS BARTLETT
VERFORTH
OUR BAIRNS
THOMSONS
CKETA
OVERFALLS
THREE KINGS
CKEVE
F
POLLY JOHNSON
TWEENWAYS
UNICITY
S TRAWLERS.
GYLLSHIRE
KINGSTON ANDALUSITE
SPURS
ACKBURN ROVERS
KINGSTON OLIVINE
STELLA DORADO
PE ARGONA
LADY PHILOMENA
THURINGIA
YTON WYKE
OLVINA
TOPAZE
IMSBY TOWN
ST. ACHILLEUS
WESTELLA
INGSTON ALALITE
SAON
WOLVES
HAMES SPECIAL SERVICE SHIPS.
RESTED EAGLE
GOLDEN EAGLE
ROYAL EAGLE
.A/S.B's. M.T.B's. ETC.
M. A/S. B. 10
M.T.B. 68
.C. MOTOR-BOAT
( ex "EXCELLENT")
M.T.B. 16
M.L. 100
A/S. B. 6
M.T.B. 22
M.T.B. 102
.A/S. B. 7
M.T.B. 67
M.T.B. 107
OVER FLARE-BURNING DRIFTERS
PAXTON
BOY ROY
GOLDEN GIFT
SHIPMATES
EILEEN EMMA
GOLDEN SUNBEAM
THE BOYS
FORECAST
LORD HOWARD
TORBAY II
GERVAIS RENTOUL
LORD HOWE
UT PROSIM
GIRL GLADYS
MIDAS
YORKSHIRE LASS
GIRL PAMELA
NETSUKIS
YOUNG MUN
(Continued)
Sunk.
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Operation "DYNAMO" Recommendations of Personnel.
Page 62
SALAMANDER. - Lieutenant Commander Lionel James Spencer, Ede,
continually ordered tripato the be besches On was
This ship bombed did 3 and and
having been at dawn, Dover, to one occasion,
to Dunkirk embarked a the further ship continued until 0600, move westward
so doing rating 450 men from Bray. and by
attack assist one the KEITH, was the slightly wounded. Whilst During proceeding one
to attack and four ship was again subjected to
bombing ship and lifted the ship bombs bodily. exploded Steam under was water near a the
got going again attack in about a quarter of an hour, lost, when but
was
f
I
port as to reach possible. Ship was again attacked, but to
further quickly air as took place. The ship proceeded back a
she managed Dover, proceeding on only one boiler.
Recommendations.
FICERS:
ive
Lieutenant-Commander Lionel James Spencer Ede, R.N.
This Officer showed great zeal, initiative and
seamanship during the operations. The whole time he
was endeavouring to avoid air attacks, and, at the same
time, pick up troops from the beaches. His initiative II,
in disobeying the order of Rear Admiral, Dover, to
proceed from the beach towards Dunkirk at dawn, enabled
t
him to save a further 450 men, including 29 wounded
cases.
Having moved westward, an air attack took place
upon the SKIPJACK and the KEITH, the SKIPJACK being
sunk and the KEITH set on fire. Ship appeared to be
in danger of sinking due to a near miss, but after a
short time found she was still seaworthy and steam was
d.
got on to the main engine.
By his great devotion to duty in face of these
air attacks, he was still able to bring his ship safely
ring
to port.
tere
D.S.O D.S.C
vors
Recommended for decoration.
as
Commissioned Engineer Thomas Kirby Reynolds. R.N.
hom
al
Showed great initiative and skill in getting steam
up and the engines restarted after ship had been damaged
by near misses, and in addition it was due to him that
the morale of the engine room was so good after having
had three heavy attacks in four days, apart from this
attack, which was almost continuous for three hours.
By his great devotion to duty, it is felt that
the ship was got under way so quickly.
DSC
D.S.C
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
E.R.A. C. H. Andrew, M.28768.
DSM
DSM
to duty After and the his ship initiative, he suceeded in up
had been damaged, by his starting devotion
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Operation "DYNAMO" cets Recommendations of Personnel.
PORTSMOUTH INNER PATROL YACHTS.
Lieutenant Cyril Cornelius Bone, R.N.V.R. Senior Officer
beaches 0600/31/5 to dawn 1/6, they performed
Although from the unit of nine yachts only worked off the
particularly time valuable work off La Panne and Bray at
The period also happened to be one of intensive air
British embarking or withdrawing westward.
critical troops when either La Panne was about to be finally a evacuated,
bombardment, on the beaches. interspersed with sporadic heavy artillery fire arge
2
Particularly notable was the work of these boats
inshore, which included the embarkation of Lord Gort and
the G.H.Q. party. 3500 - 4000 troops were lifted.
Recommendations.
FFICERS;
KY. LAHLOO:
gine-
Lieutenant John Vander Ould, R.N.V.R., Commanding Officer.
C with
suaded
esh
His yacht did particularly well, handling about
1
500 troops. Emabrked Lord Gort. Did valuable work
erful
rounding up drifting boats for further beach work.
id him
Recommended for mention.
H.M.Y. SERIOLA:
STEAM PICKET-BOAT:
V.Y. MASAYRU:
Sub. -Lieutenant Thomas Ellison Godman. R.N.V.R.
May
D.S
C,
This Officer displayed remarkable determination,
ily
endurance and devotion to duty. Commencing service in
SERIOLA, he skilfully worked open boats through the surf on
S.
te
the beaches during31/5. The next day he was ordered to
o the
vor
command a naval steam picket-boat, and by his determination
to
and good judgment succeeded in operating this craft for
vas
nearly 24 hours, though its coal capacity only sufficed for
whon
6 hours. Also seized and directed the activities of a
number of abandoned boats found drifting off the coast.
Finally returned to Ramsgate and joined another vessel for
a further day's service at Dunkirk.
great coolness under heavy fire in dangerous conditions.
Specially recommended by Senior Officers for
Recommended for decoration.
sank,
nto
RATINGS:
H.M.Y. AHOLA:
Petty Officer H. H. Holland, J.20594.
Able Seaman F. H. Finch, SSX.23237.
Volunteers for boat work under fire, when boat
crew from another unit left their boat.
Recommended for mention.
a in
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recomme idations of Personnel.
st H.M.S. KING ORRY. - Commander Jeffery Elliott, R.N.R.
This ship completed one trip, bringing back
1,100 batteries troops, and whilst on her way back was fired over at by
shore for 20 minutes and hit three times. In
addition, at the same time the ship was bombed and machine
gunned, but no damage resulted. The damage from shell
fire was made good and the ship again sailed for Dunkirk.
on the way over dive bombing attacks took place, bombs
exploded under water and the ship was shaken badly. A
2nd attack outside the harbour put the steering gear out
of action and smashed all instruments and woodwork. Ship
manoeuvred into the harbour. Another attack took place
and again there were near misses. Ship was holed under
water forward and aft but pumps appeared to keep water
down. As ship would most probably be attacked at dawn it
was felt that it would be better to clear the harbour and
so avoid blocking the channel. When clear of the
harbour, however, ship took a serious lift and water
entered the stokeholds. In the end the ship foundered
clear of the channel.
n
Recommendation.
OFFICER:
Commander Jeffery Elliott, R.N.R.
n
By his initiative, gallantry under fire and
good seamanship, ship was placed alongside at Dunkirk
under great difficulties due to steering gear having
been put out of action and his decision to move ship
out of harbour during dark hours prevented the ship
1
from blocking the harbour and the channel.
DSO
Recommended for decoration.
ps,
uring
stere
ivors
was
whom
Commissioned Ship
2. 1, Recove, Set V.A. original to carrifer report incommendly
II
ed
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hip.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
M.S. SALAMANDER. - Lieutenant Commander Lionel James Spencer. Ede.
This ship did 3 trips to the beaches and was
continually bombed and machine-gunned. On one occasion,
having been ordered by Rear Admiral, Dover, to move westward
to Dunkirk at dawn, the ship continued until 0600, and by
so doing embarked a further 450 men from Bray. During one
attack one rating was slightly wounded. Whilst proceeding
to assist the KEITH, the ship was again subjected to a
bombing attack and four bombs exploded under water near the
ship and lifted the ship bodily. Steam was lost, but was
got going again in about a quarter of an hour, when a
further air attack took place. The ship proceeded back to
port as quickly as possible. Ship was again attacked, but
she managed to reach Dover, proceeding on only one boiler.
Recommendations.
)FFICERS:
Lieutenant-Commander Lionel James Spencer Ede, R.N.
This Officer showed great zeal, initiative and
seamanship during the operations. The whole time he
was endeavouring to avoid air attacks, and, at the same
time, pick up troops from the beaches. His initiative
in disobeying the order of Rear Admiral, Dover, to
proceed from the beach towards Dunkirk at dawn, enabled
him to save a further 450 men, including 29 wounded
cases.
Having moved westward, an air attack took place
upon the SKIPJACK and the KEITH, the SKIPJACK being
sunk and the KEITH set on fire. Ship appeared to be
in danger of sinking due to a near miss, but after a
short time found she was still seaworthy and steam was
got on to the main engine.
By his great devotion to duty in face of these
air attacks, he was still able to bring his ship safely
to port.
Recommended for decoration.
Commissioned Engineer Thomas Kirby Reynolds, R.N.
Showed great initiative and skill in getting steam
up and the engines restarted after ship had been damaged
by near misses, and in addition it was due to him that
the morale of the engine room was so good after having
had three heavy attacks in four days, apart from this
attack, which was almost continuous for three hours.
By his great devotion to duty, it is felt that
the ship was got under way so quickly.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
E.R.A. C. H. Andrew, M. 28768.
After the ship had been damaged, by his devotion
to duty and his initiative, he suceeded in starting up
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
PORTSMOUTH INNER PATROL YACHTS.
Lieutenant Cyril Cornelius Bone, R.N.V.R, Senior Officer.
Although the unit of nine yachts only worked off the
beaches from 0600/31/5 to dawn 1/6, they performed
particularly valuable work off La Panne and Bray at a
critical time when La Panne was about to be finally evacuated,
British troops either embarking or withdrawing westward.
The period also happened to be one of intensive air
bombardment, interspersed with sporadic heavy artillery fire
on the beaches.
Particularly notable was the work of these boats
inshore, which included the embarkation of Lord Gort and
the G.H.Q. party. 3500 - 4000 troops were lifted,
Recommendations.
OFFICERS;
H.M.Y. LAHLOO:
Lieutenant John Vander Ould, R.N.V.R., Commanding Officer.
His yacht did particularly well, handling about
500 troops. Emabrked Lord Gort. Did valuable work
rounding up drifting boats for further beach work.
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Recommended for mention.
H.M.Y. SERIOLA:
STEAM PICKET-BOAT:
M.Y. MASAYRU:
Sub. -Lieutenant Thomas Ellison Godman. R.N.V.R.
This Officer displayed remarkable determination,
endurance and devotion to duty. Commencing service in
SERIOLA, he skilfully worked open boats through the surf on
the beaches during31/5. The next day he was ordered to
command a naval steam picket-boat, and by his determination
and good judgment succeeded in operating this craft for
nearly 24 hours, though its coal capacity only sufficed for
6 hours. Also seized and directed the activities of a
number of abandoned boats found drifting off the coast.
Finally returned to Ramsgate and joined another vessel for
a further day's service at Dunkirk.
Specially recommended by Senior Officers for
great coolness under heavy fire in dangerous conditions.
DSC
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS:
H.M.Y. AHOLA:
Petty Officer H. H. Holland, J.20594.
Able Seaman F. H. Finch, SSX. 23237.
Volunteers for boat work under fire, when boat
crew from another unit left their boat.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. KING ORRY. - Commander Jeffery Elliott, R.N.R.
This ship and completed whilst one trip, bringing back
1,100 batteries troops, for 20 minutes on her way back was fired over by
shore at the and hit three times. at
gunned, made and resulted. The damage from shell
addition, but no damage same time the ship was bombed and machine In
on the way over water bombing attacks took place, bombs
fire was good dive the ship again sailed for Dunkirk.
exploded under and the ship was shaken badly. A
2nd attack and outside smashed the harbour put the steering gear out
manoeuvred harbour. Another attack took place
of action into the all instruments and woodwork. Ship
and again there were near misses. Ship was holed under
water forward and aft but pumps appeared to keep water
down. As ship would most probably be attacked at dawn it
was felt that it would be better to clear the harbour and
so avoid blocking the channel. When clear of the
harbour, however, ship took a serious lift and water
entered the stokeholds. In the end the ship foundered
clear of the channel.
Recommendation.
uso
OFFICER:
Commander Jeffery Elliott, R.N.R,
By his initiative, gallantry under fire and
good seamanship, ship was placed alongside at Dunkirk
under great difficulties due to steering gear having
been put out of action and his decision to move ship
out of harbour during dark hours prevented the ship
from blocking the harbour and the channel.
Recommended for decoration.
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CENTRAL
CONFIDENTIAL.
REGISTRY
MO
FROM.
CAPTAIN AUXILIARY PATROL, DOVER.
135)
DATE
1st JUNE 1940.
No.DL/251/11/AP.
TO
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
(Copy to Commanding Officer, H.M.S. "Lynx".)
SUBJECT
LOSS OF H.M.S. "THURINGIA".
The following report is submitted with reference
to my signal of 28th May 1940 timed 1600.
2. Skipper J.D. Fowler, R.N.R., W.S.2651, H.M.S.
"Wolves", reports that when on patrol two miles west of
"I" Buoy at 0315 on 28th May 1940, an explosion was heard
bearing west south west. "Wolves" continued west on her
patrol and as cries were heard from the direction of this
explosion, altered course towards it. Little could be
seen, as dawn was just breaking, but four men who were
clinging to wreckage were picked up.
3.
"Wolves" searched the vicinity until approximately
0540, when search was Bandoned, and course was shaped for
Dover on the orders of Commander R.W. English, R.N. (Ret.),
Group Commander, 21st A/S Group.
of five 4. other members of the crew were recovered, including
In addition to the four survivors, the bodies
that of Chief Skipper D.W.L. Simpson, D.S.C., D.S.M., R.N.R.,
W.S.2407, Commanding Officer of "Thuringia".
5. The survivors expressed the belief that the loss
was caused by striking a floating mine in the dark.
and
(for) CAPTAIN AUXILIARY PATROL OF
VIOE ADMIRAL
1- JUN 1940
DOVER
II
MIRALTY
I NOC
No. B22/890/40
HORM
SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRATITY.
for the information of Their Lordships.
Forwarded "Thuringia" was ship an area was which sunk by had a moored been
2. previously possibly Although cleared, with delay it is action, more than by & mine as suggested in
mine, paragraph 3 of Minute I.
Saway
VICE ADMIRAL.
Dover.
10th June, 1940
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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
BOY FRED
G.L. Good
To V.A. Dover.
BUCEPHALUS
C.J. Watkins
Did not go - for Dynamo.
MA J
BETTY
R.F. Skinner
A.P.S.
BEVERLEY
Thompson & Rordroy
Reported abandoned at Dunkirk.
MAJOE
BRENART
K. Frisby &
Returned to owners 2.6.40.
MALDO
A.E. Harrison
Kamble.
BAT
Messrs. Pickfords
Returned to owners.
MALVI
BEE
Murrell "
MOLLY
P. Robinson
MARE 1
MARCH
Sons,
MARGHI
Wright
CACHALOT
J. Powers
T.98. A.P.S.
MARINA
CAIRNGORE
MARSAY
H.W.S. Wright
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
CAMELLIA
R.F. Money
A.P.S.
MARINA
CARIAD
F.E. Jeffs
T.98. Returned to owners 6.6.40.
CAVERSHAM
E. Crouch
ARICEI
Returned to owners.
CECILLE
Mansfield Markham
A.P.S.
CHARLOTTE
ARY
Capt. The Hon.
Waterlogged Sandwich (now at Ramsgate
ARY HO
M.T. Henderson
with Receiver of Wrecks).
CYS
ARY IR)
Chelsea Yacht & Boat
No information of return from
Co.
Dunkirk.
ARY ROS
CHRISCRAFT 25'
R. Hayes
No report received from list of
missing vessels.
COMMODORE
RY SPE
Bonniface
No information of return from Dunkirk.
RY SPE/
Now presumed lost.
CONSTANT NYMPH
ILDA
B.A. Smith
T.98. Returned to owners.
CORDELIA
J.E. Lambe
CORA-ANN
T.98. Returned to owner.
BELLE
Col. F.L. Newhouse
CARONIA
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
LOWER
W. Light (6A)
CORSTIR
Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service.
Dr. Tiby
COURT BELLE II
Returned to owner.
c. Whatford & Son
DER
No report received from list of
CRECLE
missing vessels.
AIDEN
D.N. Clark
Returned to owner.
EY
COUNT DRACULA
K.A. Creiner
Returned to owner.
ANT
CURLEW
E.T. Holme
A.P.S.
CERVATES
V.H. Cooper
A.P.S.
LICENT I
CHAMOIS
Messrs. Pickfords
Returned to owners.
CARAMA (15' Punt)
A. Moody
Lost at Dunkirk.
CLARA BELLE (Wherry)
A. Liddle
Lost at Dunkirk.
OSA
CRUISER
H.J. Sharp
IKOI
Returned to owner.
CARMEN
H. Garnett
Returned to owner.
CHANTECLER
R.E. Hodgman
DRU II
Returned to owner.
AUR
NY
DAB II
Lt.Col. Hardie
RASOL
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
DAPHNE
Mrs. C.M. Smith
T.98. Returned to owner.
DAWN
108
A.C. Wills
DEENAR
Mr. Dunsbier
T.98. Returned to owner 6.6.40.
MADGE
Returned to owner.
DEFENDER
MING
R. Harvey
DESEL II
MODESTY
Dudley Stone
Damaged. Returned to owner.
DESIREE
Capt. N. Dore
A.P.S. Now returned to owner.
AH
NA
DEVILFISH
T.98. Returned to owner.
Pete Knapp
No report received from Ciron. of
RCH
list of missing vessels.
ROSE
Motor Boe
Motor Boa
2 or Torpedo
tor Ferries
SME
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H.M.T. "DORRIEN ROSE"
30
G.P.O.
LONDON.
The Principal Transport Officer F.P.
DOVER.
Dear Sir,
Your communication of the 5th inst., requesting
narrative of events concerning above ship received and regret
delay in replying to same but this was caused by my absence on
leave.
26th May 1940. Above vessel loaded with Army Stores at
anchor in "DOWNS" awaiting orders.
At 14.30 hours 27/5/40. received orders to proceed to
DUNKIRK.
At 01.00 hours 28/5/40 proceeding through Zuidcote Pass
DUNKIRK was observed to be in flames.
vessels passing outwards signalled "Unsafe outwards to
approach DUNKIRK" Three SO reversed my course and proceeded
to West Hinder buoy.
approach DUNKIRK At 03.00 in daylight as set my course for Middelkirke buoy.
hours as dawn was breaking I decided to
in Lat. 51.17.18. Long 2.40 3. enemy to us. aircraft
suddenly attacked, At 04.20 dropping bombs near vessels close
During the bombing another ship and my own vessel were
firing on the aircraft with machine guns.
At 04.30 hours sinking by the stern 80 I the proceeded C.O. to
it was observed that the N.V.
immediately "QUEEN OF THE to CHANNEL" her assistance, was and was requested by
take off troops.
of troops enemy aircraft and well repeatedly timed
bursts attempted from During to renew machine transference attack guns but prevented alertness further of gunners damage.
the of troops was carried and out under efficiency the direction did
of Commander The M.L. transfer Husson R.N.R. whose coolness
much to facilitate the operation.
hours all troops and ships crew safely "QUEEN on board. OF
THE CHANNEL"). Commander At 05.25 joined Musson me on and the Captain bridge and O'Dell we proceeded (Master M.V. to Dover, and
arriving there During assistance at passage 12.45 hours. remained to signals, on the spotting bridge
was enemy of planes, great and control of troops.
29/5/40. Proceeding towards DUNKIRK.
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H.M.T. "DORRIEN ROSE"
30
G.P.O.
LONDON.
The Principal Transport Officer F.P.
DOVER.
Dear Sir,
Your communication of the 5th inst,, requesting
narrative of events concerning above ship received and regret
delay in replying to same but this was caused by my absence on
leave.
26th May 1940. Above vessel loaded with Army Stores at
anchor in "DOWNS" awaiting orders.
At 14.30 hours 27/5/40. received orders to proceed to
DUNKIRK.
At 01.00 hours 28/5/40 proceeding through Zuidcote Pass
DUNKIRK was observed to be in flames.
Three vessels passing outwards signalled "Unsafe to
approach DUNKIRK" SO reversed my course and proceeded outwards
to West Hinder buoy.
approach DUNKIRK At in daylight as set my course for Middelkirke buoy.
03.00 hours as dawn was breaking I decided to
04.20 in Lat. 51.17.18. Long 2.40 B. enemy to us. aircraft
suddenly attacked, At dropping bombs near vessels close
During the bombing another ship and my own vessel were
firing on the aircraft with machine guns.
At 04.30 CHANNEL" was sinking by the stern so the proceeded C.O. to
hours it was observed that the N.V. I
immediately "QUEEN OF THE to her assistance, and was requested by
take off troops.
transference of troops enery aircraft and well repeatedly timed
During attack but alertness further of gunners damage.
bursts attempted from to the renew machine guns prevented
of troops was carried and out under efficiency the direction did
of Commander The M.L. transfer Husson R.N.R. whose coolness
much to facilitate the operation.
05.25 hours all troops and ships crew safely on board. OF
At Musson and Captain and O'Dell we proceeded (Master M.V. to "QUEEN Dover,
THE CHANNEL"). Commander joined me on the bridge
arriving there at 12.45 hours.
Commander Musson remained to signals, on the spotting bridge and
During assistance passage to me troops. in attending
was enemy of planes, great and control of
29/5/40. Proceeding towards DUNKIRK.
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28
COPY.
29
H.M.T. "DORRIEN ROSE"
21
G.P.O.
30/5/40. 03.00 hours. Position ship one spraying mile west of
Buoy: Two bullets, and we returned suffered no casualties, Lewi
enemy motor craft circled their fire with us
LONDON.
they gun tracer then disappeared astern. We
The Principal Transport Officer F.P.
06.50 hours made fast to East food Mole stuffs at DUNKIRK
DOVER
ordered At by S.T.O. to discharge as much as
for use of rearguard troops.
At 12.20 hours left DUNKIRK with 590 troops on boe Dear of the 5th inst., requesting
and
disembarked
Your
communication
20.45
arrived
Folkstone
At
hours
narrative of events concerning above ship received and regret
Boilers leaking unable to proceed further.
delay in replying to same but this was caused by my absence on
1/6/40 ordered to NEWHAVEN for repairs.
leave.
I
I remain,
26th May 1940. Above vessel loaded with Army Stores at
Your obedient servam
anchor in "DOWNS awaiting orders.
(Sgd)
.Thompson
14.50 hours 27/5/40. received orders to proceed to
(Master
DUNKIRK, At 01.00 hours 28/5/40 proceeding through Zuidcote Pass
DUNKIRK was observed to be in Plames.
vessels passing outwards signalled "Unsafe outwards to
approach DUNKIRK" Three so reversed my course and proceeded
to West Hinder buoy.
as dawn was breaking I decided to
e
approach DUNKIRK At 03.00 in hours daylight as set my course for Middelkirke buoy.
in Lat. 51.17.18. Long 2.40 E. close enemy to aircraft us.
suddenly attacked, At 04.20 dropping bombs near vessels
nj
.U
During the bombing another ship and my own vessel were
firing on the aircraft with machine guns.
At hours It sinking was observed by the that stern the so by N.V. I the proceeded C.O. to
immediately "QUEEN OF THE to OH her assistance, was and was requested
take off troops.
During transference attack but alertness of troops further of enemy gunners aircraft damage. and repeatedly well timed
20
bursts attempted from to renew machine guns prevented
to
the of troops was carried and out efficiency under the direction did
much to facilitate the operation.
of Commander The M.L. transfer Husson R.N.R. whose coolness
hours all troops and ship crew safely N.V. on "QUEEN board. OF
THE CHANNEL"). At Commander 05.25 joined Musson me hours. on and the Captain bridge and O'Dell we proceeded (Master to Dover,
arriving there During assistance at passage 12.45 to troops. remained to signals, on the spotting bridge and
was enemy of planes, great and control of
29/5/40. Proceeding towards DUNKIRK.
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37
7) "Dwarf" got alongside "Viking and took off 34
soldiers to relieve the cogestion. "Dwarf" then towed
"Viking" closer to the beach with a view to lying
alongside her while at anchor and embark more soldiers.
The tow rope parted before this object could be achieved.
She drifted towards the beach SO 1 told her to anchor.
The water under her was too shallow for "Dwarf to go
8) alongside. Due to the danger both vessels were facing
I decided to take "Viking in tow and make for Ransgate.
During the proceedings of taking her in tow. the tow
fouled my rudder and could not be cleared. 1
rope About half way back on the return journey in
signalled as I was only making good about 21 knots. then
9) the A/S Trawler "Olvina" to take her "Dwarf" tow
proceeded other alone boats towards were Ransgate. entering Ramsgate at the the rest time
10) No state of the tide, SD 1 followed "Dwarf"
due to the to Dover, arriving at 20001 proceeded
of the shipping the harbour intil 2130, then disembark the to
the anchored North off end of the Military Jetty to
soldiers. had to wait until dawn ammunition. to clear by "Dwarf" rudder
sailed 11) and 12) I take At now 1500, again to on more when for provisions Dunkirk 2 miles shore North batteries at 0800 and West on until at Baturday of Gravelines the dark booyed 1st before June.
channel later
opened attempting fire.1 to go a split up
a and formation dived on of the small t armada.13 wards "Dwarf" of which on missed the starboard bombed by feet.
13) side They Two surned the ship and
a second time.
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Dynamo 312.
57
COPY.
Royal Naval Hospital,
Chatham.
13th June, 1940.
To: Rear-Admiral Taylor, O.B.E..
Sir,
I have the honour to forward the narrative of
events whilst in command of m.v. "NEW PRINCE OF WALES"
until she was believed sunk at 1415 at the beaches near
Bray.
A.M. Wednesday 89th May I was ordered to proceed
to Sheerness to report to the Commodore at H.M.S. "WILDFIRE"
Arrived Sheerness about 1700 was ordered to proceed in
m.v. "NEW PRINCE OF WALES" leading flotilla of seven light
craft. Left camber at H.N.S. "WILDFIRE" proceeded to sea
through boom. Two boats appeared to be in difficulties
and did not leave the boom. I was met by escort yacht
and formed astern of her.
Had to slow down to keep boats in company. First
three boats astern kept good station, remaining one fell
astern but owing to urgency of getting boats to destination
flotilla did not decrease speed any further.
About 2200 yacht escort was challenged from shore.
She informed me an officer was required to go in to
Margate for orders, so proceeded myself in fast motor boat
"MARSAYRA". Established my identity and was told to
push on to Ramsgate. While away one boat "QUSEN
BOADACEA" broke down, after some delay she was taken in
tow by escort yacht. My port engine broke down, speed
greatly reduced. One boat lost contact in darkness. I
went back to look for her off Longrose, search
unsuccessful, rejoined escort. Fog came down at dawn and
escort anchored with "NEW PRINCE OF WALES", "QUEEN BOADACEA"
and "MARSAYRA", off Ramsgate exact position uncertain.
After an hour fog cleared enough to show bucy ahead 80
proceeded with "MARSAYRA" in company escort yacht and following
with "QUEEN BOADACEA". Engines misfiring badly
harbour in "MARGAYRU". Reported to Naval Officer-in-
stopped just outside Ramagate, anchored and proceeded into
Charge Ramsgate received charte and orders to proceed to
beaches between Bray and La Panne and to carry on
remained to return. Boats were towed in, repairs
ferrying troops from shore to ships until only enough started fuel
on "NEW PRINCE OF WALES" immediately.
at once by route 'X' for Dunkerque. Arrived off French
Engines ready for use at 1630 BO proceeded to sea
coast 2230 (Thursday 30th). Port engine failed again
fiercely and heavy pall of smoke covered the channel
shortly after turning parallel to coast. Dunkerque to burning the
north. Endeavoured to find beach with boat hardly making
unsuccessful any and I was lost in smoke, saw green light fterward
way through the water. Attempte to locate troops buoy were
and established approximate position, immediately
starboard engine failed, had to drop anchor.
E.R.A. reported ammount of fuel remaining and I
estimated we could not return to Ramsgate even if we did The no
BO determined to carry on until fuel ran out.
unflagging ferrying efforts of E.R.A. and hite before and dawn the stoker both engines assisting
him were were running highly though commendable firing badly the boat was making three
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S.S.
119
TEAMSHIP
Dock or
LINE
Berth
LIMITED
Port of
Day
Hours
a.m. - Date
193
BROUGH
p.m.
los weak to help themselves
excellent has work in sepelling saiders.
my Bren gunners also did
from dawn
action Masli
from then
news cansed to
shipping all the
there. @ Rep) during
we maintained
aircraft within
our fine did
to low Plying
to one heaving
foying directly
which we miked
aft with a
of 303 in from
curred are gradually
untill it strick
200
We
Lb ydo was Elleous
away
TWIS
deferred
Time co deal with your formidable
Cost After that as one of
my Excellent goths remarked,
there is The Invasion!
My Gest wishes
your Ever
Diok
(39) (2884) Wt. 33110/0043 15M 11/80 S.E.R. Ltd. Gp- 01.
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S.S.
Lenensed
STEAMSHIP
119
LINE
Dock or)
LIMITED
Berth
Port of
Day
Hours
a.m.
Date
193
OLESBROUGH
p.m.
Beloir
We sailed at 0600 Rrs. from the
Downs We arrived at Dunkirk at
1130 has. We were standing by
from dawn and went into
action shortly after arriveing
from then onwards enemy aircraft
never ceased to horas the
shipping all the time we were
there (a has) during that time
we maintained rapid fire on
aircraft within range of out Gun
our five did considerable damage
to low flying aircraft and poolectionis
to one heavey enemy bomber
flying directly over the funell to
which we raiked from fore
aft with a full magaginep
Marlay
of 303 in from our bun. it
corraid gradually loving hights
untill on it struck the sea about
200 ydo We were quite confidents
it was away through our Gun five.
in
g unners. 3857271
& chl. Walky Robert
3857226
PTE Fee. James
deferred wrenomy
Time co deal with your formidable
Cost After that as one of
my Excellent goods remarked,
there is The Invasion!
My Gest wishes
Your Ever
Diok
(1880) Wt. 38119/0043 25M 11,89 SER Ltd. Go. gl.
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in only his wake 12 feet and all following, I ran aground, and soundings showed & depth 1.
of round the ship, an alarming position, as
navigation where marks were visible to enable mo to fix my position, no or to
determine the deep water channel lay. It was two hours later,
the rising effect tide, that I succeeded in getting afloat, no doubt with 01
disastrous worked back on the propellers. Being now completely bewildered,
and await daylight.
I towards the Nisuport Bank buoy to get a definite departure
Just as dawn was breaking the sounds of an engagement were
heard, and flashes seen in the North-East, and when we reached the
locality, shouts for help were heard from all directions. Stopping to
lower three boats, I was then interrupted by S.O.S. Signals from an
undetermined craft a mile or 80 to starboard. Leaving the boats to
their rescue work, I steamed alongside what proved to be the destroyer
"Grafton", who, in company with H.A.S. Wakeful" had been torpedoed by
enemy motor torpedo boats. One of the latter craft, still in the vicini
departed on my arrival, possibly misled by the appearance of my two-
funneled ship.
With some injury to my port bow and superstructure I was able
to hold position alongside "Grafton" and embark over & thousand
survivors of the troops and ships companies, Unfortunately, many had
been killed and injured, including the Captain of "Grafton" and Military
Officers, when the ship was torpedoed. At this point, H.M.S. "Ivanhoe
came to assist and completed the work of rescue, demolishing the wreck
by gunfire. Recovering my boats, except one which had been damaged when
"Ivanhoe" picked up my 3rd Officer and boats' crow, I proceeded direct
for Dover. Having no Medical Officer and very little equipment, I regret
that the injured could only be given amatour attention, but the best was
done for them. Great credit is due to my Purser, Mr. Walter Messenger,
who, with the help of & single R.A.M.C. orderly whose name, unfortunately
I do not know, worked under unploasant conditions and with limited means
on behalf of the injured men.
At Dover the survivors were landed and the ship re-conditioned.
A Medical Officer and two orderlies were appointed, and & troop of soldiers
with Lewis gun equipment attached to the ship. Charts were obtained, and
the ship sailed for Dunkirk, this time by the "X" route over the Sandettie
Bank.
At Dunkirk more havoc had been wreaked overnight, and the enemy
pressure was more intense. Wrecks littered the fairways and harbour,
but the quay was still available, and after some confused ordering, I
was able to get alongaide and embark at thousand troopa despite the
shelling from tank guns and the diversions of two air raids, in which our
gunners were able to participate. The low level of the water and my
deep draught compelled me to limit the embarkation to at bare full
complement, although I should have liked to take the complete army.
Other ships were, however, available, and ao I returned to Folkestone.
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The captain of "St Hilier" stated that ship would not sail again owing to damage.
In view of inability of getting intm communication with SNO.Dunicirk upon our
first trip this was reported at Folkestone to the Naval Laison Officer. He communicated
with V.A. Dover and we received instructions to return there. Motor vehicle was sent
for use Reported at Dover Castle - instructed to report to SMO+ at 28 East Cliffe.
Surgeon Captain Fisher there gave me orders to send all members of the party
who were without a ship to R.N.Barracks, Chathem. One rating LSBA.McPherson had
seported sick before proceeding to Dunkile and another was of little use owing to
anxiety (SBA.Brindle) and they were therefore transferred to Chatham.
PARTY which RETURNED TO CHATHAM BARRACKS (3I.5.40-)
Surgeon Lieutenat Wright RNVR.
Longmoor RNVT.
SEPO. Kendrick.
Howe+
LSBA. Rogers.
Cadman.
Warmsley.
McPherson.
SBA. Brindle.
Fenwick
31.5.40 Parties were reallocated:-
"Maid of Orleans". Surgeon Commander Maspatrick RN.
LSBA. Lockwood.
Wright.
SHA.Tew.
"Tynwald".
Surgeon Lieutenat Mandlestam RNVR.
SHPO. Hawkins.
Boddy.
SBA.Westwood.
HMS. "Mona's Isla". Surgeon Mentenat Armstring RN.
SHPO.Tong*
LSBA. Wilson.
SBA. James.
"Manxman".
Surgeon Meutenat Stutter.
ISBA. Read.
984.Basford.
Chapman.
2000 ton cross channel steamer+ Good deok (used space, for keeping large
"MATD OF ORLEANS". Large large electric hot dish heater data leather
Dining blankets saloon and lotions and smaoking atc. room. Wounded stowed in these spaces Dinkirk upon at 2400+ or Arrived
warm 2100 at Dover and sailed for about 2000 troops
cushions. Boarded Proceeded her at alongaide east mole and took off awaiting
and there 2a at got dawn cases, 1.6.40. the majority of these having been wounded whilst embarkation
wounds dressed anti tetanic and antigas as a serum routine. injected. the naval No had
Morphine given, some M de B. 693 and gave all gases 4 tabless A large mumber of medical
procured completed as far as possible. assistance, but
casualty officers labels from RAMO ware came onboard with these cases fluids. and rendered they
themselves were exhausted and required by enemay rest aircraft and on leaving the harbour. 4 bombs
astern of Attacked the ship. No casualties occurred as hours & result after of leaving this bombing*
All the ships Dover ogoo. Cases avacuated by hospital mases
being dropped defensive armament was in action for about 1) train. Two dangerous
Dunkirk. Arrived (Shrapnel Wd. It. thigh and Abdomen) McDonald arrival. R.W. (Comp.
were Rev.MoCleman discharged to Shornoliffe Hopsital immediately upon
"MAID OF ORLEANS". Due to sail at 1400 with supplies for Dinkirk. I.6.40
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REPORT OF MEDICAL PARTY TO H.M.T. MANXMAN. May 29th - June 4th.
1940.
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Wednesday 29th. May 1940. Joined H.M.T. "Manxman", accompanied by -
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L.S.B.A. E. READ. X. 6566.
S.B.A. A. BASSFORD. X. 8080.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
Saturday June 1st. The ships remained at Folkestone. The first
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mate was suffering from shock and exhaustion, and found unfit for
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various degrees of shock. The condition was not improved when on
Sunday June 2nd 1940 a magnetic mine was exploded by a sweeper in
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the path the ship had taken half an hour previously to anchorage.
Certain members of the crew were treated and others advised, and
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were were able to sail for Dunkirk that evening. Again the Sick
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reached, and cleared of all troops. There were only about 450
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was troops present and all these were embarked. The wounded, all but
one than those found on the previous voyage, and only involved cleansing
of whom could walk were treated. The wounds were less severe
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their their clothes dried. After this treatment, and food when drink, the
boat efficiently. They were all picked up, bathed, and
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they were reached Dover on Monday June 3rd. Tuesday June 4th. at 8 party p.m.
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for cancelled. It must be recorded that the stck
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ship the ship at 5 p.m. The ship, was ordered to sail and the
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From:- Act. Sub. Lieut. Jallo Chappell, R.N.
Date:- 7th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
29th May.
2200 Left Portsmouth in H.M.S. Nelson's picket boat.
30th May.
a.m. Sighted submarine and warned & French convoy.
Port engine bearings ran out.
1730 Arrived Ramsgate on one engine.
2330 Left for Dunkirk, machine-gunned from the air
two miles out of Ramsgate.
31st May.
Dawn Arrived Dunkirk Roads. Funnel carried away by
shell-fire. Making water slightly; loaded
with troops and left.
1400 Arrived Ramsgate.
1st June.
0830 Left for Dunkirk. Making water rapidly. fire. Beached
the boat; found bottom damaged by for enemy Dunkirk.
On Took too return late command engine that journey N.Y. one only; filled can Santosy contained towed up and by with left trawler. water. petrol; Proceeded Trawler found turned
on port to wreck East of N. Goodwin L/V and
ran on on top of "Santosy". Cabin smashed; civilian
Arrived Ramagate on one engine. Discharged
over volunteer Barrington severely injured.
Barrington to Deal Hospital; sent crew ashore for
rest.
3rd
June. 1600 Engines repaired. Left for Dunkirk with civilian Towed by
J.W.S. Gilbert as engineer. proceeded
volunteer tug Sun IV. Tow parted Starboard off Dunkirk: engines failed commander's again.
under own power. Hailed Sun IV and on her VI with
orders Sea rising. abandoned Santosy and boarded Sun
my crew.
New gas used by enemy. Shells and bomba
REPORT: near gave off white cloud which hung
bursting suspended in air. From burns on bodies in water
gathered it to be of acid nature.
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OFFICERS.
LIEUT-COMMANDER A.J. CUBISON, D.S.C. (ret).
Commanding Officer, 1st Mine Recovery Flotilla. Took over his
flotilla FISHER BOY, SILVER DAWN, FIDGET, JACKETA, LORD CAVAN
and Yacht BYSTANDER - arriving at the beaches 2200 28th May.
He remained at the beaches over four days with his flotilla,
ferrying, towing and - by direct contact with the beaches - loading
the transports. By his devotion to duty and fearlessness
under intermittent gun fire, bombing, dive bombing and machine
gun fire - he set an example to the entire flotilla under his
command. He returned to Ramsgate at 0700 2nd June.
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FROM
THE NAVAL OFFICER IN CHARGE, RAMSGATE.
DATE
3RD JUNE 1940.
THE FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, DOVER.
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1,
RECOMMENDS.
ing
Attached lists are submitted in accordance with
your telephone instructions this day.
orts.
VICE ADMIRA
NAVAL CAPTAIN, OFFICER IN CHARGE,
RAMSGATE.
4- JUN 1940
*
DOVN
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OFFICERS.
LIEUT-COMMANDER A.J. CUBISON, D.S.C. (ret).
Commanding Officer, 1st Mine Recovery Flotilla. Took over his
flotilla FISHER BOY, SILVER DAWN, FIDGET, JACKETA, LORD CAVAN
and Yacht BYSTANDER - arriving at the beaches 2200 28th May.
He remained at the beaches over four days with his flotilla,
ferrying, towing and - by direct contact with the beaches - loading
the transports. By his devotion to duty and fearlessness
under intermittent gun fire, bombing, dive bombing and machine
gun fire - he set an example to the entire flotilla under his
command. He returned to Ramsgate at 0700 2nd June.
SKIPPER JAMES HENRY MUGRIDGE, R.N.R.
Commanding LORD CAVAN of the 1st Mine Recovery Flotilla. This
vessel was at the beaches in company with her consorts over four
days, and was finally sunk by shell fire. Skipper Hugridge
his first time under fire. When H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" sank, this
throughout handled his with the utmost coolness although it was
Officer placed his ship alongside and took off the survivors
despite heavy bombing attacks. When LORD CAVAN was sunk,
Skipper Mugridge personally supervised the drawing of the his fires,
cabin, the saving of his entire crew and confidential books the and
the clearing of the ship of Army Staff who were down in
documents - all of which was done under heavy shellfire in
space of three minutes.
LIEUT-COMMANDER N.J.L. PISANT, D.S.C., R.N. (ret). (ret).
the Dutch Schoot "PATRIA". Went to Braye beach and
ladders. ran He then took off 1025 troops and Redged off.
Commanding ashore, putting out a kedge, rigging cargo nets and Jacob's In
deeper water, he then embarked 200 men from the boats of
H.M.S. in "PATRIA", he went over again in fast motor boats,
"CODRINGTON" and brought all safely back to Margate.
making troops out to the transports. He has set a high example
three days direct contact with the beaches and embarking and ferrying by
his fearlessness and devotion to duty.
LIEUTENANT gallantry and devotion to duty whilst This Officer in charge -
VAN HAMELEN - ROYAL NETHERLANDS HAVY.
For conspicuous of the evacuation - of & speed-boat. landing
has been over by collecting troops, and loading them day, transports. and
every day himself in a speed-boat, ferrying, into
on He has the beaches diaplayed utter fearlessness throughout duty. every
has set & high example by his devotion to
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4.
1/6
after she was hit in the after Bodler Room and started to settle down.
Captain Berthon then anchored her and M.T.B. 102, which had just arrived,
came alongside. I embarked in her with my Staff, and after telling 2
tugs to stand by KEITH I went into Dunicirk to see General Alexander. Dive
Bombing and Maching Gun attacks were made on the N.T.B. on the way there.
35.
General Alexander was away from the H.Q., but I saw a Staff Officer
and discussed the situation. At that time I gathered that the plan was
to evacuate during the next night from the Western Beach only and Dunkirk.
The Rearguard were to withdraw at dawn and make their way to Dunkirk. As
this meant continuing the embarkation for some hours of daylight I had
grave fears of heavy losses after that morning's experience.
36.
As there was nothing more I could do at Dunicirk and all ships were
returning I decided to return to Dover to make contact.
M.A/S.B. 37. 10. At Dover I was able to discuss the plans for the night
I reached Dover at 1130 in N.T.B. 102 and left again at 1730 in
to
operations which was invaluable, and thereafter I returned each day for this
purpose.
0330 38. from the 18 miles of beach East of Dunicirit, for which large mmbers of
The plan for this night was, roughly, to embark between 2100 and
small craft were to be towed out. In addition Personnel Ships were to embark
from Dunkirk.
sailed early in M.A/S.B.10 and landed at Dusirink at 1900, visited
39. the S.N.O. and I the Ceneral, and gave them details of the plan. French I then learnt and
to my great relief that the Rearguard were being relieved by the
withdrawing during the night.
started to arrive and from then onwards I moved
40. between the At beaches 2100 ships and Dunkirk, continually senting ships which The were as loading
slowly off the beaches into Dunicirk to fill - there. plan
very originally made would not have made full use of Dunkink.
I went alongside the root of the East ydar in Donkirk there until to
41. off At 0200 of the Naval Ratings of the Shore Party, and There I lay was
0245 when I proceeded of the Harbour at this time and a Trawler was instead sunk. of As
bring some round all ships barthed in harbour.
considerable shelling clear morning I decided to get ships away by 0300 some of the
it was a very this put into effect I left for Dover: later hour.
0330, small craft and having however, seen continued their work off the beaches to &
42. Night - Sunday 2nd - Monday 3rd June.
it was understood that there was sere to 5000 embark British from still
Dunkirk ashore and over 30,000 some French local beach made any East-
At this stage French, and the plan arranged craft from the beach close
ward. entirely Actually except a strong for wind and heavy shelling on the
embarkation there impossible.
43. Minesweepers A very large and carrying Schoots capacity was outside. provided in Personnel in addition Ships, to Destroyers, Drifters and
Paddlers, Flotillas of boats working from Tugs
time also the French had collected from a large quays up mmber the harbour. of fishing
44. vessels, Trawlers, By this and small steamers which worked bombing
I arrived at Dunkirk in M.A/S.B. 10. at 2030, after a
45.
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into two parties, one to work from Le Panne to Bray and
one from Bray to Dunkirk. Commander Gorton proceeded
along the beach with his party to work East of Bray and
later I with Commander Otway-Ruthven and two other officers
also proceeded along the beach to Bray. There were vast
numbers of troops on the beaches round Malo le Baine.
Enemy aircraft were heard overhead and they and the guns
west of Dunkirk were bombing and shelling Malo and Dunkirk
Fort. The night was very dark, the tide was low and
as we proceeded to Bray we met many large bodies of troops
making their way westward including a certain number of
French, who asked if they could be sent off.
I informed these that French ships might be expected
in due course.
Half way to Bray were sighted some ships at
anchor off the beach but heard nothing in reply to our hail.
Later we passed the CRESTED EAGLE high and dry and still
burning. A little further another ship was sighted to
seaward and a boat just observed. On hailing her, she
also,
proved to be from MEDWAY QUESN lying off. Later & second
boat and a power boat also came in. Te sent off 700 to
750 troops in these boats to MEDWAY QUEEN. As we approached
Bray in the lightening dawn, a number of destroyers, sloops
and scoots were seen to be lying off and embarkation was
proceeding in such boats as were available. Several boats
were aground, others were hold, and some had no cars.
At about 0500 (?) I reached Bray and made contact
If
had cleared for England and there were no further ships
with Headquarters. By about 0600 all destroyers, sloops, etc.,
available. At Bray I also met some Naval Officers who and had
apparently been working on the beaches for some time had
some Naval Lieutenants and Naval ratings who
apparently later arrived from EXCELLENT and VERNON. The lamps. latter
were leaving Dover I had understood that there be
few in number and a a certain amount of signal would
with 24 Aldis lamps, but these I never saw, and so was
Before Signal Ratings along the beaches adequately their supplied need
certainly felt. In any case, communication along if not
many with so many troops on the shore, with passing also
miles of flat beaches was very difficult and I
sorely ships anchored off beaches. Similarly between La Panne was
impossible felt the need of communication there
ship communication or until Thursday afternoon Dunkirk.
and no Bray and never any between Bray and
About 0800 I proceeded on a motor bicyle in to at La
very with whom I discussed the position. La Panne and some were
Panne fatigued where and ineffective condition. There to
I met Commander Dover who I felt He was took me
see Q.M.G. French troops between Bray and British ships, but
very many had been allowed to embark in had been
before I move westward to Malo. Off Le embarkation were
of these took steps to stop this, the French Panne there
ordered three to destroyers and sloops, and Not
appeared were to in evidence on the beaches, but to Bray an
two or be proceeding satisfactoriny. possibly many British they
were inshore the sky was then overcast and a the
troops among the dunes. On the return Scotch mist
hour later which was a Godsend, for throughout British forenoon
vast masses were proceeding along the beaches, and aircraft
prevailed of French troops quite apart from had
attacked, troops the carnage would have been dreadful.
No/
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waek us the beach to the eastern and of Bray.
0. when S.N.O. eventually returned a decised that he
did not want t be double banked : accordingly my
party of 3 officer and myself set off alms the shon
about 2330 was over head and any 1
guns west of kept Malo and Dunkersus
under fire.
Im might was any dark and the tixe low, and
though some stutes could be seen sit the brach. us
refries and be got $ our hailury
Very large numbers of British -hooth were
Sathered at Male and are continuously met many
large Godies making Kim way towards Dankensa
: there miducare some hoom who was the reat
some And shin might be expected for them, a
prom hom.
aGmt 0100 a boat was harlid and provide <
be from Nadway Emen ancliend off. a Meme
bulluri boat x Cate a sown boat am asshand :
trools in the vicerety was harted and - 700 is
was eventually sent off by early morning.
Lath are barred Crestine Lase. high and dry and
saa benuis after benis bounbed.
a Bray in the Gyatemis dawn
4 a 5 slowm and destroyees, and some scoots wen
found off- a shon and mm areas mcanhing
in an two Goat of varies description that
were available. Several Boats were ashare
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in one of the houses along the front, but we
not to contact with them until daylight.
30/5
were considerably string out, away from the waters
There was no acute distress for food and
edge, and to settle down in the sands
he managed by 0600 to collect a considerable
although extremely weary were not exhausted
number of collapsible boats from the RE:
feeling was one of depression for evacuating
hours as on the previous day and Wednesda
By 0700 approximately we had sent off these
the forman aircraft had made the beach alne
collapsible boats averaging parties of ten in each
boat but in spite of all efforts in the vast
7. From 2330, when we landed, until dayly
majority of cases all the soldiers left their boats
evacuation was practically non-existent
when they arrived at their ship, and left Cheir
Commodore Hallett's sections it is doubtful
boats floating with no one to bring them back
to the beach To make matters worse, these
got off 80 men.
boats were dryting to the East and coming ashou
A few boats appeared but when the
alreast the French who were using them to go
reached their ship they all abandows
off to British ships
and left it drifting. as there were no boal
At this time there were no power boats at all
and whaler trips were extremely infrequent The
30
At dawn we contacted headquarters
rate of evacuation was appallingly slow.
one Captain RN and two Commanders RM
g informed to one of the La Commanders Panne RN
were no sarlors anywhere except for our
the Captain RN had departed to and 9 did not
party. No suggestions or orders were
See him again - that 9 proposed to act with
from headquarters. The Commander
my section as boatkeepers and to leave the
informed us that they had come from
beach
a
which was now out of action with
By 0730 more ships had arrived. Evacuation was
in ruins.
going quicker as we had formed boatherepers but was
Then
still far from satisfactory The soldiers were in
The boat situation was now acute
extremely dumay - getting into the boals the
destroyer and one sloop opposite our area sold
suy and we had to wade out shoulder dup
dawn we must have had 15,000
to keep the boats stam on to the beach.
our section of the beach.
g decided that we should go anboard H.M.S.
Antony to get a change of clothing While boat anboard
send
Shorlly after dawn some of the more
HMS Antony we managed to procure a motor
officers started to arrive and we manage
this large body of men which
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3.
The S.N.O. addressed several groups of these men, enjoining
them to keep calm and to keep as much as possible under cover.
He told them that there were plenty of ships coming and that they
would all be able to embark and get back to England safely. His
words had a very heartening effect upon them.
A signal was made to Dover asking for alli available craft
the S.N.O. decided to make use of the beaches
and of the Eastern Arm for embarking troops.
During our walk along the beaches we had noticed some
small boats coming in each of which went off with its load of
troops. These boats were not, however, coming in sufficient num-
bers.
We returned to the Bastion, and awaited the dawn.
"WOLFHOUND" and"NORCESTER" had been sailed for England
to
both full of troops.
10
Tuesday 28th. May.
The S.N.O. went down to the Pier to see what the dawn might
and I went down to the beaches to await the dawn there.
bring vessels or small craft put in an appearance, but berthed later on
Very few and other vessels started to arrive and were ered to
destroyers the East Pier. The men opposite Malo were or almost
inside march into Dunkirk and by Noon the beaches there were
clear of troops.
I returned to Dunkink and eported the position to the
S.N.O.
meantime many more destroyers and small craft and I inc-
luding some Torpedo Boat which had arrived, and On our way to
In the Dutch Scoots had arrived off Bray Beaches, went in her
took a Motor of the embarkation down there. opened fire
Bray to take we charge were attacked by three Heinkels, He but plunged we into
down there guns and brought one of down. smoke
with the sea our leaving machine nothing but a cloud
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to admit only one ship at a time was agreed upon, and this routine
was scrupulously carried out for the forenoon and early afternooon
Towards the close of the day a great number of ships had arrived
and I accordingly decided to accept the risk of further losses
and ordered the vessels waiting in the Roads to proceed alongside
and to embark troops. Strong air attacks were launched by the
enemy, but fortunately they were mostly concentrated against
wrecks in the roads. Times and time again they sent waves of
bombers and directed their attack not against our ships loading
troops but only against these wrecks in the Roads. Te got a great
deal of amusement and satisfaction from this, for loading was
proceeeding apace with no casualties. It the same time I decided
that the rate of embarkation must in some way be speeded up,as
the capacity of the ships now alongside was more than adequate
for the rate of the flow of troops. This landour vessels open to
attack from the air, and consequent further losses. I therefore
went down to the Eastern Arm and rigged up & loud speaker and
addressed the troops in the following terms "Renember your Pals,
Boys. The quicker you get on board the more of then will be saved".
This worked like 8 miracle. The thousands of troops tired,
depressed, and without food and water for days, broke into & more double
and kept it up for the whole length of the Eastern Arm for than
hours. During that period I estimate that more
15,000 than two troops were embarked. The Army certainly resconded splendid
ly.
the ships which had arrived were fully loaded during and
All more the traffic came to & standstill intense
sailed, the dark but hours. once The bombardment of the part became more
today.
Friday 31st. May.
dawn came more ships who were filled ID in
With the the embarkation proceeded apace. operation We were spared went
good time, and this forenoon, and the wh le of troops
ahead intensive without bombing much interference. in enormous number
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In any further communication
8 JUN 1940
on this subject, please quote
REGISTRY
No. K 9032/7083/217.
and address
not to any person by name
FOREIGN OFFICE. S.W.1
but to-
18550
6th June, 1940.
"The Under-Secretary of State,"
Foreign Office,
London, S.W.I.
1940
Sir,
I am directed by Viscount Halifax to state, for the
information of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. that in
the course of his report on the closure of the British Vice-
tribute to the Sea Transport Officer, Lieutenant Commander Dunnet
Consulate at Dunkirk on May 21st, Mr. Pro-Consul Wild pays
R.N.R., who extremely useful in providing transport for the
Mr. Wild mentions that he understands that this officer was later
large number was of refugees leaving Dunkirk for the United Kingdom.
very seriously wounded by a bomb.
R.N., Officer attached to Aniral Nord, was the Pro-
2. The Pro-Consul further states that Commander H. Henderson also
Dunkirk. request point Mr. Wild had heard that some He
Consul's in for transport as Boulogne, Calais, fifteen Ostend
invaluable Naval Liaison supplying Destroyers and other craft at and
hundred Commander British Henderson of this, and a vessel was made at
At one subjects were stranded in Ostend. available informed
Ostend by dawn on the following day.
who was attached to extremely the helpful. This attitude officer considerably
3.Mr. Wild adds Vice-Consulate as Assistant remained calm
that Paymaster Sub-Lieutenant H. Naval Penn R.N.R., Control
under Officer, was bad also conditions and his cheerful
alleviated very the despondency of the refugees.
I am,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
18 Secretary
or the Admiralty.
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over a hundred yards out to sea. A long rolling surf flows
inshore most of the time and even the shallow draught motor-
boats could not approach closely with any degree of safety.
Open boats of all kinds from naval cutters and whalers to
seaside dinghies were towed over from England by the motor-
boats themselves and by other craft. Some of these pulling
boats were manned by odd naval ratings, others by the soldiers
themselves.
One of the principal difficulties was to avoid fouling
the motor-boats' screws with painters and odd lines attached
to these pulling boats. It is amazing how much sea-room a
soldier can take up with a couple of fathoms of rope! Carley
floats and inflated motor inner tubes also played their part
in carrying men from the beach to the motor boats, which in
turn took aboard those on these more precarious perches and
towed the loaded pulling boats to larger craft lying off in
waiting, picking up their own or any other empty boats and
towing them back inshore for further loads.
As petrol ran short each motor boat would pick up such
men as it could carry and set off back to England for more
petrol, then out again for further service.
During Wednesday, May 29th, the Mole at Dunkink was
apparently rendered temporarily useless so that most, if not
all of the troops had to be taken from the beaches. During
this day, too, and for at least a part of the following day,
air attack continued almost unabatedly from dawn to dusk:
dive-bombing for the larger ships and machine-guming for the
smaller.
Later in the week, although the R.A.F. were present in
greater numbers to relieve the pressure from the air, shelling
added to the difficulties and men were being hit in the pulling
boats as they carried on their work.
By the week-end evacuation from Dunkirk harbour was in
full swing again and the beaches were often almost deserted.
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Appendix "A".
Part II.
A.L.C.3.
A.L.C. 3 was stowed in No. 8 hold in
Clan Macalister, and was hoisted out at approx-
imately noon. She worked the beach near Old
Dunkirk embarking British troops until the evening,
then as there were no vessels left in the vicinity,
set off for Dover with about twenty soldiers aboard,
Shortly after passing Dunkirk she fell in with
A.L.C. 8 and 15, and in company with them arrived
at Dover at dawn, on Thursday May 30th.
2.
On the evening of Thursday, May 30th, the
left Dover in company with A.L.C. 8 and 15, for
Dunkirk beaches arriving there at dawn, Friday,
May 31st.
She evacuated troops, (French and British),
until approximately 2230 hrs, when both engines
gave out due to sand in the cooling systems, A.L.C.S
was then taken in to# by 2 small merchant vessel
who towed her to Ramrgate, where she arrived about
0500 hrs on Saturday June 1st.
Two civilians volunteered to assist in
attending to the engines, and eventually succeeded in
repairing them satisfactorily. Ash.C. 3 then
preceeded to Dover, and arrived there about 1130 hrs
on Saturday 1st June. On reporting at Dover they
were told to hold themselves in readiness to return
to Dunkirk, but later were ordered to proceed in company
with A.L.C. 17 to their base in Hayling Island,
A.L.C. 3 reported at Hayling Island at 1300 hrs on
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APPENDIX "A" PART II
A.L.C. 15.
A.L.C. 15 was the second boat to be hoisted
out from Clan Macalister, and proceeded directly in shore
embarking British troops from the vicinity of Old Dunkirk.
Fifteen trips were carried out during the day, and at
2000 approximately, as no ships were in the vioinity to
accommodate troops, she set off for Dover, with troops
aboard. Shortly after passing Dunkirk she fall in with
A.L.C. 3 and 8. These three A.L.C. reached Dover at
dawn on Thursday May 30th.
On Thursday evening A.L.C. 15, 8 and 3 laft
3
arriving off Dunkirk at dawn on Friday May s1st.
Dover 15 had engine trouble, but carried on enbarking old
A.L.C. troops from the beach in the vicinity of she
British principally with the aid of Scate which on a
Dunkirk, Eventually she damaged her propellors
@
towed. motor lorry, and being out of control, dirifted a small
trog of
submerged beam on. The crew succeeded in launching off to a
ashore the beach and so making their my after and
of
boat from A.L.C. 8 came alongaide shortly considered put
drifter. 15's angineer ashore. As be apparently 15 be at
A.L.C&B not be possible to salve A.baC. to burden
that it would and shortly after ahe at ssan the to after part
her on fire and the petrol tanks to explode, at
fiercely, of the boat being blown high in the
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4.
At dawn 2nd June, having embarked 70 soldiers
and finding every ship had left, I proceeded towards
Dover. Halfway across the Straits I sighted a paddle
steamer, and put the soldiers onboard her, A.L.C. 10
arrived at Dover about 1000 where I reported to the
Captain in charge of Auxiliary Services, asking for
a
mechanic to repair my starboard engine,
I received orders to leave Ash.C. 10 at
Dover and to take charge of the Royal National
Lifeboat Jane Holland.
5.
I proceeded in this vessel under tax, at
1600 2nd June with orders to pick up Prench troops
at the Eastern Breakwater. I as employed on this sork
until dawn 3rd June, when I received orders to 80 to
B. and C beaches and take off the Beach lasters there,
On arrival at these beacher which were being heavily
shelled, I was unable to find any trace of there officers.
I was informed however by some troops who were enharking
in a destroyer, that the Reach Master had been taken
off by another destroyer. Having obtained confirmation
of this, I returned to Dunkirk, but found all the ships
had left.
6.
It was now daylight and 1 set course for
Dover. Shortly afterwards my engine broke down and the
lifeboat was taken in tow by a motor host, 1 Sorroued
a mechanic from this hoat who succeded in getting the
engine running again, when we cast off.
A little laten the engine caught fire, and
became completely useless. The crew WGTV taken aff by
a C.M.B. from Dover and an the lifeboat var of very
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4.
At dawn 2nd June, having embarked 70 soldiers
and finding every ship had left, I proceeded towards
Dover. Halfway across the Straits I sighted a paddle
steamer, and put the soldiers onboard her, A.L.C. 10
arrived at Dover about 1000 where I reported to the
Captain in charge of Auxiliary Services, asking for
a mechanic to repair my starboard engine,
I received orders to leave A.L.C. 10 at
Dover and to take charge of the Royal National
Lifeboat Jane Holland.
5.
I proceeded in this vessel under tax, at
1600 2nd June with orders to pick up French troops
at the Eastern Breakwater. 1 was employed on this 2018
until dawn 3rd June, when I received orders to go to
B. and C beaches and take off the Reach Masters there.
On arrival at these beacher which were being heavily
shelled, I was unable to find any trace of there officers.
I was informed however by some troops who were emhariting
in a destroyer, that the Reach Master had been taken
off by another destroyer. Having obtained confirmation
of this, I returned to Dunkirk, but found all the ships
had left.
It was now daylight and I set course for
6. Shortly afterwards my engine broke down and the
Dover. taken in tox by a motor host, 1 horrowed the
lifeboat a mechanic was from this heat who succeded in getting
engine running again, when we cast off.
little later the engine daught fire, aff and
completely A useless. The crew 1674 taken very by
became a C.M.B. from Dover and as the lifeboat var of
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would be able to assist us if necessary and realised that
we were the last English boat leaving harbour. Could not
get engine of LADY CABLE to start but after a short while
W.D. boat came nearly alongside - her engines were running
and making considerable noise. Their action then appeared
to me suspicious she appeared to be undamaged in the half
light.
By now dawn was nearly breaking. When W.D. boat came
close to us I ordered one of my crew - Cadet Rating Price -
to board her. He managed to jump aboard but the two boats
drifted apart. Price shouted that there was nobody aboard.
Yet her engines were going in neutral of course. Displaying
great initiative and resourcefulness, Price was able to make
HAIG go slow ahead and was able to steer her close enough
to LADY CABLE for me to jump aboard. Our first efforts
to get a line between the two boats were unsuccessful.
The operation was made difficult by the LADY CABLE being
full of French soldiers who did not or course appreciate what
was happening and were therefore unable to be of much
assistance however willing they might be. After some time
the two boats were secured but in order to pass a line it
had been necessary for Price to swim from the HAIG to the
LADY CABLE with it. Price did this on his own initiative
and displayed great courage and efficiency.
By the time the two boats were secure it was almost
broad daylight and we were still very close to Dunkirk
Harbour and appeared to have drifted inshore to the S.W. and
were very close to the pall of smoke which shrouded the coast
to the West of Dunkirk.
On inspecting condition of HAIG found that she had a fair
amount of water forward and was damaged extensively on the
port bow. However, I got French poilus to work the pump
in relays and towing LADY CABLE and going very slow ahead
were able to make progress and prevent the water forward
from rising.
For some time we did not discover that each engine had
a separate control lever and had been going ahead on one
engine only. For several hours we made slow progress.
Worsall was trying to get LADY CABLE's engine to start again
and Smith was steering her. I left most of the French in
LADY CABLE.
I saw a submarine half surface about half a mile ahead
on one occasion and also a number or German aircraft passed
close shead of us. Luckily we were either not seen or not
deemed or sufficient importance to attack. A French
destroyer came and had a look at us but I did not signal to
her as we were making fair progress. A flight of 3
Hurricanes flew low over us and later we saw Spitfires
and Defiants, but luckily no German planes approached us.
The starboard engine of HAIG packed up I think about
0730. I had not time to keep a detailed log of events.
By this time Stoker Worsall had got engine of LADY CABLE
to go again and I secured her alongside HAIG as towing her
astern with only our port engine going was too difficult.
For a considerable time we made very slow progress using engines
of both boats. LADY CABLE's engine kept stopping, which French
made our progress very slow and steering difficult. At last
4-funnelled light cruiser or large destroyer X 440 (I think)
with DOW wave painted on her, saw us and came up to help. I
had/
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Dysams 233 Alwol 1031s
THE COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S.HEBE.
7th June, 1940.
THE VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER. (Copies to:- Senior Officer's
1st & 6th M.S. Flotillas).
JECT. REPORT ON OPERATION "DYNAMO".
Orders were received at approximately 2145 for "HERR"
1 "SHARPSHOOTER" to sail for Dover. The passage which was
Carted at 2250 was made without incident except for thick fog
om Kinnand Head to Bell Rock. Both ships arriwed at Dower at
23 on May 28th and secured to buoys.
2. At 1830/28 I was ordered to raise steam and proceed with
1 dispatch to La Panne, taking cassage by Route Y to embark troops
com the beach. Difficulty was experienced in finding the Whistle
by marking the channel off Braye. This was eventually found and
NBR anchored off La Panne at 011009 On passing the Whistle Buoy
heavy explosion occurred about È mile to Testward which was
liewed to be due to a magnetic mine. No information was forth-
ming as to whether any British ships were damaged.
3. Embarkation of troops continued till dawn, using ship's
Dats about 100 troops were embarked, including a number of stretcher
ses.
4. "HEBE" weighed and proceeded at and arrived alongside
Dover at 1010.24 After disembarking troops, ship secured to
19 buoy and took on board water and fresh provisions.
5. "HEBE" proceeded for La Panne via Y channel at 1410 and
crived off Whistle Buoy at 1840./29 A very intense air raid by dive
ombers was in progress at this time and It was decided to postpone
try into the Roads until this was over. Various enemy aircraft
ere engaged, and "HEBE" was attacked by three Heinkel Bombers, two
C which had already dropped their bombs, and opened fire with
achine guns ; the attacked with what was believed to be
hcendiery bombs. No hits were scored by the enemy.
6. After these attacks, a voice was heard crying for help
nd a floating figure was observed. With the help of the loudspeaker
rescued this man (who turned out to be a wounded R.A.P. Officer) and
Name to his assistance. He was picked up in very shallow water.
7. In accordance with instructions I then proceeded to
unquerque and embarked Capt. 3. Bush, D.S.C. R.N. At 211531 I
mbarked survivors from a troop ship which had been sunk in the
in raid at 1900. There was several severe casualties suffering
rom burns.
8. I arrived at La Panne at 2230 taking my orders from
Sapt.Bush. At 0045/30 a signal was received from ESK to send boat
or R.A. and staff, who arrived on board 0100.26
9. Troopa were embarked from boats at various places from
a Panne to Braye, up till 10000 when "HEBE" proceeded alongside at
Dunquerque and filled to capacity.
10. On leaving Dunquerque proceeded under orders of R.A. until
1515, when he and his staff transferred to "KKITH". "HEBE" then
sailed via Route X for Ver where she arrived at 2000. Des-embark-
ation was completed at 2345 and ship secured to No. 20 buoy, and
60
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4.
At dawn and June, having embarked 70 soldiers
and finding every ship had left, I proceeded towards
Dover, Halfway across the Straits I sighted a paddle
steamer, and put the soldiers onboard her, A.L.C. 10
arrived at Dover about 1000 where I reported to the
Captain in charge of Auxiliary Services, asking for
a mechanic to repair my starboard engine.
I received orders to leave A.L.C. 10 at
Dover and to take charge of the Royal National
Lifeboat Jane Holland.
5.
I proceeded in this vessel under tow, at
1600 2nd June with orders to sick up French troons
at the Eastern Breakwater. 1 was employed on this work
until dawn 3rd June, when 1 received orders to 80 to
B, and C beacher and take off the Beach Basters there.
on arrival at there beacher which were being heavily
shelled, I was unable to find any trace of there officers
I was informed however by some troops who were embarking
in a destroyer, that the Reach Haster had been taken
off by another destroyer. Having obtained confirmation
of this, 1 returned to Dunkirk, but found all the ships
had left.
6.
It was now daylight and I not courre for
Dover, Shortly aftervards my engine broke down and the
lifeboat was taken in tox by a motor boat, I borrowed
a mechanic from this hoat who succeded in getting the
engine running again, when we cast off.
A little later the engine crught fire, and
became completely useless. The crew were taken off by
a C.M.R. from Dover and an the lifeboat was of very
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COPY.
Royal Naval Hospital,
Chathsm.
18th June, 1940.
To: Rear-Admiral Taylor, O.B.B.,
Siz,
I have the honsue to fairmed the narrative of
events whilet & comment of Ex7. "NEW PRINCE OF WALES"
will also me believed suk at 1415 at the benehes near
Bray.
A
A.M. Welnesday 2913 My I was setered to proceed
to Shoetness to report to the Commisters at H.H.S. "WILDFIRE".
Accived Shoomess about 1700 was ordered to preased in
ExTe "SHI PREMIS 07 WALES" leading flotille of seven light
amt. Left united at H.H.S. "VILDPIRE" proceeded to sea
through boom. Two bests appoared to to in difficulties
and and not Zears the boom. use not by conort yacht
and forms sutern of have
Had to slow does to toop bosts in company. First
three bonts estern tight good station, remaining case fell
estem but owing to urgnary of getting bosts to destination
fistills ass not decrease speed any further.
About 2200 your essert was shallenged from shore.
She informed - 00 officer via required to & in to
Margate for orders, 80 presended sureelf in fast motor boat
"MARSAYRA". Natablished 17 identity and was. told to
push on to Emegate. While may one bost "QUIRN
BOADACHA® broke dawn, after - delay she was taken in
for by assurt yeaht. W part engine broke dom, speed
greatly reduced. Doe boat last contact in darkness. I
wont bank to look for 197 use Longrose, search
unsurseasful, rejoined assert. Feg - down at dam and
securt anshored with - PRINCE OF WALES", "CORSN BOADACEA"
and "MARRAYRA", off Banagate exast position meertain.
After - hour tog cleared enough to obser beer shead so
proceeded with "MARGAYHA" in company assert yasht following
with HQUIRE BOADACHA". Ingines misfiring badly and
harbour in "MARGAYRU". Reported to Naval Officer-in-
stopped Just outside anothered and proceeded into
beashes between Bray and La Penne and to earry on
Charge Ramagate received sharts sail orders to proceed to
remained to return. Bosto use towed in, repairs started
foreying treepe from share to ships until only enough fuel
00 THE PRINCE OF WALES" imediately.
Engines ready for use at 1680 80 proceeded to sea
coast 9230 (Thurstay sosh). Part eagine failed again
as code by reute 'X' for Dunkerque. Arrived off French
fisrualy and heavy pall of unite covered the channel to the
shortly after turning parallel to coast. Dunkerque burning
north. Endoaveured to find beach with boat hardly making
any way through the unter. Attempts saw to locate troops were
and established approximate position, immediately afterward
unsusessaful and I was lost in smoke, green light buoy
starboard engine failed, had to drop mehor.
B.R.A. reported amount of fuel remaining and I
entimated # could not return to Ramagete other 12 99 did no
DD determined to carry on until and ruel The
THE were the boat WSS making matures. three
before dawn the stoket both assisting
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23230
CONFIDENTIAL
LETTER OF PROCEEDINGS OF H.M.S. WHITSHED.
Portsmouth.
5th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to report that in accordance
with your instructions Ship under my command was
expeditiously repaired, guns being lifted and roller paths
cleaned and adjusted. The Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth
also authorised the removal of the after set of triple
torpedo tubes and the fitting of a twelve pounder H.A. gun
in this place and the conversion of the warhead magazine for
H.A. ammunition stowage. Ship also received a lot of plating
as splinter protection. Boilers were cleaned and repairs
made to engines and hull.
New officers and ratings joined and ship proceeded
at 2000 Friday, 51st May to Spithead. Ship's company were
drilled that evening and the Pollowing forenoon until the
magnetic mines in the entrance had been exploded and the
port re-opened to traffic when ship at once sailed for Dover,
arriving there at 1750.
1/6
there at 0130 and berthing at the outer berth on the western 2/6
Ship sailed at 2240, 1st June for Dunkirk arriving
side of the Eastern arm. On passage an aircraft which
dropped a large object ahead of the ship was fired at.
French destroyers off Dunkirk were frequently firing at
heard aircraft and & signal was sent asking whether these
were friendly or not, as if so it was most desirable that
firing should cease. No reply was received.
The jetty was empty and no troops could be found.
However by using the loud hailer army landing craft from the
beach on the other side of the pier started to bring troops
up the pier until I had collected enough troops English and
to the ship, while I landed and finding a bicycle proceeded
French to fill the ship. The bicycle also provided useful in
berthing two other destroyers and directing troops to board
transport for two wounded men, and I was able to help
them.
proceeded without inoident to Dover arriving at 0530.
I slipped at 0500 as dawn was breaking and
2/6
arriving there I found one airoraftsman had from
Ship at 0050. Just past W. buoy whistling survivor
left Dover at 2135 and proceeded to Dunkirk was
3/6
got Commander heard them and Clouston's eventually and R.A.F. Commander launch. Clouston A messerschmit had refused into to be
They by machine their gunned in the water. The with many
rescued about 1850 consort and had ordered it away conjestion Dunkirk. in
the harbour were made berthing impossible and together
other craft ship lay to outside.
The/
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OPERATION
NO.20
SHIP:-
LIFEBOAT, "JANE HOLLAND* (Eastbourne).
STATEMENT BY di
Name
Service
Sunday 2nd
Started off in a lifeboat towed by SUN II.
Lifeboat *JANS HOLLOND* (Masthoume). Cast
$
Sto. J. Strangeways
off outside and told to go to & landing right
PKX 95036.
up the other end of the harbour. Found they
ó
Sto. Aella Shaw
were under fire in the harbour. Shell struck
PKX 94553.
the tug or drifter they vero goding alongside
One Sub.Ideut., R.N.V.R.
so they sent on up harbour. Mc enough hole
One A.B.
in the lifeboat bows to crawl through. Drenched
One 0.S.
with spray caused by shrupnels is proceeding
also there.
up harbour saar a destroyer out a mall rowing
boat down with two Fyench sailors in it. They
All came back.
took these to the first destroyer. light right
harbour: - Trench troops but they refused
up to be taken off. So they owne back out of the
harbour to tug anahored outsdde. Then they
were told to collect troops from anywhere.
Nearly every boat had gone by them. So they
Engine stopped just before dawn inside harbour.
Several got destroyers passed, they vaved
up sail and tried to get out of harbour. and
destroyars naved backs one hour after dawn
when cards Towed them out, engine started,
they ware just about giving up hopes a
N.T.B. they vara alipped and after about 4 ailes fire.
the in sight and two E.T.3's - along
then engine began to moke and she daught to
No resease one Took than aboard. Edfeboat in flames,
returned bells 11st.
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OPERATION
110.22
SHIP:-
MAME KNOWN. SEA FALCON (?).
About 40 ft. open H/B, groy.
(Similar to FAIRY KIMPH)
STATEMENT BY $
Cyer
Service
Ø
L.S.
A.Sestbrock
30th. Left Dover after dark with L.S. in charge.
RJX 131401.
Towed in company with about 5 others by tug - two
O.S. Smith.
tons. Foremost boat of opposite four broke
Sto. Hardwick.
adrift, suning back, hit stern shorts and broke
main feed pipe. Proceeded on reserve tank,
repeatedly filling from main tank. derived. off
beach near Gavelines and ran gauntlet of fire
from beach as far as Denicire and on to Dray. Filled
boat by grounding and pulling in soldiers -
continued from dawn Friday to dusk Priday. Stares
being swamped had nothing to cat. Only water 133
in few bottles filled at pier.
On last trip rising tide and vini musiped boat,
carried it broadaide Clle Crew abundoned boat and
ashore. Other boats could not get mar enough
Continual benbing all day. $ith found a canse,
to sean get a line across. About 60 carried each trip.
floated it, paddled with piece of driftwood to
Talmer and boarded destroyers Beach littered d th with
Lifeboat. Others walked along beach to
pier and aquipment and fairly arounded
guns mostly Prench. On plar shrapmal was
soldiers, over, marching troops several Phone casualties.
bursting hit by benb in distance in La
Sex ship Saw 5 or 6 dive leabers brought off down
by direction. destroyers. A number of boats working
beach all day.
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OPERATION
NO.24
SHIP:- M/B. COMMODORE
STATEMENT BY X
Service
Crew
Sub.Lt. Thompson, R.N.R.
A.B.
Left Dover in COMMIDORE - open I/B.
$ Sto. Beech
beach 31st near Dunkirk harbour cast off tow, collected
at dawn. Towed in two tors of two. Tent to
PKX 90016.
Ord. Sea.
troops climbed aboard themselves. Took Here 20 a
from beach and furried then to about
Soldiers About one hour for the round trip.
machine had to be beached and advidoned. boat found
trip. gunned - boat vas holed and made so Joined such
water RASTBOURNE it QUINN by using a reving QUEN by
on the BY to their shoulders. PASTECURNS then (about QUEN
the beach. Troops boarded CASTBOURNE
took about went alongadde pier. near misses
wading out 40 to the WESTER which WHISTER was
continually and wounded several surby. littered Dunkin's with
1600/1st) Scabed, fragnents from Left
killed 3 about 1700/1800. Beach shaltered
equipment. in WORCESTER Pier bombed, beach aballed,
under derelict boat.
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THE EVACUATION FROM DUNKIRK
CHAP. V
and Hilda), two power boats and Kellett a tow and pulling Leda, but boats ; the(Doggersbank
with the Calcutta¹, the Gallant, Wakeful, of Verity, two skoots
was joined by the minesweepers the number there were insufficient
boats and motor launches to cope with of troops on the beach.
Calcutta had already lost one of her two whalers2.
70 wounded (cot cases) ; heavy embarkation difficult and the
Off La Panne, at 2157, the Calcutta, surf assisted made by the skoot Reiger, embarked
By the 28th May beach evacuation had become a vitally essential part
complete lack of small beaching craft, other than ships' boats - aftermath
Operation Dynamo". It was, however, severely restricted by the almost of
the wish, already noticed, to prevent early information of the operation be- of
coming known to the enemy; and an urgent and persistent cry for boats arose
from the ships off the beaches.³
Beach craft are sailed for Dunkirk
Steps had already been taken, however, to begin the provision of small boats.
At 0800 on the 28th May, 8 motor boats were sailed from the Thames for the
South Downs. At noon the tug Sun V with 8 cutters and 2 whalers in tow,
and the tug St. Clears with 11 cutters in tow, left Sheerness for Ramsgate, and
both tugs sailed for Dunkirk late in the evening. Of these two tows, however,
only 7 cutters reached the beaches, the remainder being lost en route.4
At 1500 the tug Java left Ramsgate for Dunkirk, in company with four
drifters⁵ and 5 motor launches⁶. They arrived off Bray at 0100 on 29th May,
and were the first arrivals of small motor craft off the beaches. With them,
at 1500 on the 28th May, 5 drifters of the 1st Mine Recovery Flotilla left Rams-
gate for Dunkirk⁷, and at 1845, 18 motor boats with 17 whalers left Sheerness
for Dover.⁸
Supply of small craft is accelerated
These supplied only a portion of what was required. There was still a lack
of small craft, and at 2002 V.A. Dover asked that every available shallow draft
power boat should be sent to the beaches⁹. The Admiralty's vigorous reaction
to this request became fully evident on the following day, the 29th May, when
the Portsmouth and Nore Commands, the Thames estuary and the Port of
London Authority were combed for motor boats, lighters and barges¹⁰. To
accelerate the journey arrangements were made to route them direct to the
beaches, provided they had charts, food, fuel etc.¹¹, though some difficulty was
experienced in providing the large number of charts required. Indeed, on the
road map" to navigate on.
31st May the Master of the coaster Hythe states that he was given an army
I 2 The Calcutta reported she was off La Panne.
Appendix H.2.
3 Appendices H.1 and H.2.
Five gunfire from Clears' cutters were lost en morning route to Dunkirk a collision with the destroyer the result of enemy
4 The of the Sun St. V's tow was lost early next in Montrose.
up 5 by The the Sp. Gravelines Serv./V. Crested and Nieuport; Eagle. one of the 5 was, next however, day, as subsequently picked
6 The Lord Walker Rodney, I, Lord Keith, Lord Collingwood
7 8 9 The Appendix Lord Cavan, G.6. Walker Fidget, II, Jacketa, New Britannic, Silver Dawn Nayland, and and Fisher and Lord Angler Boy St. Vincent. (Appendix II. G.5).
Appendix G.7.
II 10 Appendices G.13 to G.18.
Appendix G.9.
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and machine gun platforms, a bulkhead wrecking was dished, them
was severely shaken, and 13 killed,
wounded; of the passengers, and orders killed and 2 men
the ship's company, 3 officers 2 officers men and were 10 men were and 18
wounded. Then a fire broke out, further dive bomb were given to flood
and burn the signal books. A anchored. attack took
bombs fell wide. The Bideford
and the tug St. Clears The in tow; she was,
The M/S Kellett came endeavoured alongside the to take Bideford, the Bideford and took off about 300 troops,
in tow, but again the tow parted.
ever, fast aground, and the tow parted. dr. Havant then tried to take how-' her
Bideford towed to Dover
embarked in the Bideford. from La Panne dawn, gunboat Locust, carrying 620
During the night of 29th-30th Near May, 350 the French and 50 British troops
and at daylight she less than 21/2 knots course was set for
British and French troops floated - in tow. At beach, passed a tow to the Bideford,
Dover; en route, during the first 3 miles, the tow parted 3 times. Throughout
the 30th May the Locust struggled on with her burden. During the night
French soldier jumped overboard, fully equipped. The tow was stopped, a
buoy was dropped and a boat lowered; but, in spite of good visibility and a
calm sea, the unknown soldier was not recovered although a search was made a
at 1130 on the 31st May and disembarked 436 troops.
for 30 minutes. In spite of the tow again parting, the Bideford reached Dover
The momentous issues at stake in Operation "Dynamo" were not to be
attained without grievous losses, but the Bideford's heroic voyage to safety
marked a momentary respite from the rapidly mounting toll of lives and ships.
Twelve hundred troops wade out to a skoot
At about 2300 on the 29th May the skoot Patria arrived off Bray from Rams-
The Captain of the Patria, who decided to ground his ship, records that "The
gate and, in the glow of the still burning Crested Eagle, saw troops on the beach.
troops, holding hands, waded out and clambered on board by nets, ladders
and ropes' ends. The sight of two solid phalanxes of men, delineated by
phosphorescence in the water and steadily advancing to the ship, will be
memorable them Over 1,000 men were embarked in just over two hours." Among
Crested Eagle and the Fenella.
were naval ratings - casualties with severe burns from the Grenade, the
Dover unaware of losses
filtered heavy Lord Lord to Little Earlier Dover, Gort bombardment Gort through information in and and the and at the day to 3rd 0127 Dover, 3rd of other and Corps the Corps the that important except disastrous Vice-Admiral, destroyers at La that information losses Panne it there was Dover, of known the were had, afternoon informed being that however, hit Dunkirk the and soon come Calcutta early after was through evening 1600. under that
effort the beach was and to be embark made to the concentrate force. of the B.E.F. destroyers were and at La light Panne, craft and at that that end every of
I D.R.
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CHAP. VI
No contact with S.N.O. Dunkirk
At 2057 the Vice-Admiral, Dover, asked the Verity and the S.N.O., Dunkirk,
whether the harbour was blocked¹. At 2120 the Verity replied that the eastern
half of the channel was blocked, and that on leaving the harbour she had
grounded slightly on a sunken drifter in the entrance. S.N.O. Dunkirk replied
at 2150 that the harbour was not blocked, but that it was doubtful whether
much more could be done during daylight hours². It is not known if or when
this reply was received, because as late as 2357 V.A. Dover signalled Admiral
Abrial, "I cannot get in touch with Captain Tennant. Can you inform me
whether it is still possible for transports to enter harbour and berth alongside."
It is noteworthy that reception on the Naval W/T set at Dunkirk was not
established until 2300 on the 30th May, and full communication with Dover
was not established on the set until daylight on the 31st May.³
Vice-Admiral, Dover, diverts all ships to the beaches
Indeed, already at 2128, the situation, as it could be seen by the staff at
Dover, was confused, and it seemed probable that the use of Dunkirk harbour
would be denied to us except possibly for small ships⁴. Consequently, the
Vice-Admiral, Dover, ordered all ships approaching Dunkirk not to close the
harbour, but to remain off the eastern beach and collect troops from the shore5;
drifters and minesweepers which were about to be despatched to Dunkirk
harbour were also diverted to the beach⁶.
A good opportunity at Dunkirk missed
In the event, only 4 drifters and a yacht⁷ entered Dunkirk during the hours
of darkness, and as only 2 bombing attacks were made a good opportunity was
missed. It is probable that about 10,000 troops could have been lifted from
the harbour during the night with little reduction of the numbers embarked
from the beaches⁸. Nevertheless, it was only by good fortune that the vital
Dunkirk channel was not blocked by sinking ships at this early date⁹.
Admiralty's urgent call for small craft
Meanwhile, during the forenoon of the 29th May, in response to the insistent
call for beaching craft, the Admiralty called on the C's in C. Portsmouth and
the Nore "to investigate as a matter of urgency the provision of additional
small motor craft and X and other self-propelled lighters, which could be made
available within 48 hours from all ports in their Commands¹⁰. Thereafter, the
supply of beaching craft increased rapidly.
The A.L.C.'s arrive off the beaches
On this day, however, only the first trickle of the anxiously awaited small
motor craft began to arrive off the beaches. The most important arrivals
I S.N.O. Dunkirk's report. (R.O.III, p.350).
2 Appendix O.12.
3 See p. 67.
4 D.R. p.10, para. 34.
5 D.R. p.10, para. 34.
6 D.R. p.10, para. 34.
7 The 4 drifters of the 1st M/R Flotilla - the Fidget, Fisher Boy, Jacketa and Silver Dawn
and the yacht Bystander.
8 D.R. p.10, para. 35.
V.A. Dover's letter No. A 14/0/876/40 of 10th June 1940 (covering his report on Opera-
tion Dynamo), para. 7(b).
10 Appendix G.14.
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CHAP. VII
ferring By 0100 to her Rear-Admiral from single-minded come face to be of spoken incredible
such a THE EVACUATION
gress situation, Captain the water of Bush. and up to of their From the the waists. ghastly him, Esk, Wake Walker Lound sight He had of the the more trans- from as a
seemed then Commodores seen, to embarkation", detect but I in did his not voice". says feel Rear-Admiral that I could accept Wake-Walker to the note of terribly standing in despair I had pro- not
Stephenson
and
Bray. proceeding to take charge off-shore Hallett at were La Panne, transferred and the to drifters, latter off-shore the which former I
groups he had of to work. all He saw the beaches. a dark line of men the
Wake-Walker By dawn the was Hebe able was to off glimpse La Panne, for the and first in the growing light Readmul at
stern completely men blown over off and Off Bray the Bideford was ashore and large
off the beaches Eagle was high and dry on the beach-burnt out. Nearer
Dunkirk the Crested the Locust was trying to take her in tow. with her
were destroyers, sloops, drifters and other craft, while Lying
were making their way off in whalers, motor boats and pontoon craft. There men
was a slight swell which made landing difficult, and many boats were lying
broached-to and stranded by the tide.
As daylight illumined the scene Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker saw that the
beaches were packed with troops, who were orderly and under proper control.
To anyone with an appreciation of the practical difficulties of embarking in
small boats with a long pull to seaward, the sight of that beach black with troops
was indeed almost dismaying. The numbers increased steadily as more men
filed down the sand dunes, and at the back of our minds all the time", says line
Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker, "was the question of how long the defence boats.²
could hold and the weather remain fair." The crux of the matter was
Twice during contact Captain Tennant. With his staff these ships in
the day Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker went to Dunkirk he transferred in un-
successful efforts to to the Windsor and thence to the Worcester, home as in the Hebe
from the Hebe with troops. Captain Bush took passage large numbers were to
turn " to stress filled the up vital necessity for boats and crews if any The Rear-
benches".³
would Admiral come There off arrive was was the great hampered at beaches difficulty by and in lack start exercising of means loading; The control urgency of getting and off of a the beaches. Ships
everything⁴. desirable, At 2000 would on the be 30th May was at La La Panne discussed Panne at
and where 1800 arrangements next he met day, Lord and were Commodore Gort made and for of Stephenson identifying Tennas embarkation fre of the beaches seaward it. was
On
this
evening
a
method
M.017978/41, p.4.
R.A. Dover's report (M.017978/41).
(R.O.III,
p.374).
R.A. R.A. Dover's Report
Dover's Report (M.017978/41).
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CHAP. VII
established-two lights being shown at La Panne and one at Bray-and Dover
was informed accordingly.
Later that night Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker transferred from the Worcester,
by that time full of troops, to the Express-his fourth transfer in twenty-four
hours.
Captain Howson, N.O.I.C., Beaches
On the beaches the progress was better than appeared at the time. Captain
Howson, Naval-Officer-in-Charge of beaches, making his first acquaintance
with conditions there, says that on the 30th May, off Bray, in the lightening
dawn, a number of destroyers, sloops and skoots were seen to be lying off, and
embarkation was proceeding in such boats as were available. Several boats
were aground, others were holed, and some had no oars
By about 0600, all
destroyers, sloops, etc., had cleared for England and there were no further
ships available
Before leaving Dover he had understood that there would be 24 signal ratings
along the beaches adequately supplied with Aldis lamps, but he never saw any
of them². Communication along so many miles of flat beaches was very
difficult, if not impossible, with so many troops on the shore.
there
was
no
communication until Thursday afternoon [30th May] between La Panne and
Bray³, and never any between Bray and Dunkirk⁴".
At about 0600 Captain Howson went to Corps Headquarters in a house at
Bray, where he met one of his party, Commander Gorton, and also some naval
officers " who had apparently been working on the beaches for some time
before our arrival".
" About 0800", continues Captain Howson, "I proceeded on a motor bicycle
to La Panne where I met Commander J. S. Dove, R.N., who
took me to
see Q.M.G. [Lieut. General Laidsell] with whom I discussed the position.
off La Panne " there were 2 or 3 destroyers and sloops, and embarkation
appeared to be proceeding satisfactorily
On the return to Bray an hour later
the sky was
overcast and a Scotch mist prevailed which was a Godsend,
for throughout the forenoon vast masses of French troops, quite apart from
British troops, were proceeding along the beaches, and had aircraft attacked
the carnage would have been dreadful. No further ships arrived during the
forenoon off Bray or La Panne and a great opportunity was missed for embark-
ing troops undisturbed.
"During the forenoon
on my way to Dunkirk I found the water lighter
Claude5 high and dry, but with ample supplies of water, and on my return
arranged with the military aurhorities for lorries and cans to collect and dis-
tribute this sorely needed requirement".
Meanwhile, during the forenoon also, the sappers and troops of the First
Division had built a long pier of lorries off Bray into the sea⁶ with plank decking.
This was an excellent piece of work, and though not strong enough for use by
I
Report by S/Lt. E. C. Croswell, R.N. (C.W.23187/40).
2 See p. 67.
3 S/Lt. E. C. Croswell, R.N., on shore at La Panne, says, Lt. Cdr. McCullough [?L. Cdr.
J.W. McClelland R.N.] and signal staff arrived at La Panne on the evening of 30th May.
(C.W.23817/40). The Gossamer reports that she embarked a party of signalmen for La
Panne on 30th May, and arrived there at 1930.
4 1st Corps had a H.Q. at Bray.
5 She had been towed over to Dunkirk on 25th May by the tug Fairplay I.
6
This was done at the suggestion of Cdr. H. du P. Richardson R.N., who was in charge of
a section of Bray beach. (R.O.III, p.369).
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and miracle. unpredictable difficulties, as a
such courage, energy and single-mindedness, that it has since and in come the face to be of such incredible
found
the
Hebe
situation, Captain the ferring By water 0100 to Bush. and her up Rear-Admiral to from "of their From the the waists." ghastly him, Esk, Wake-Walker Rear-Admiral Rear-Admiral he sight He took had of over the had the shore, Wake-Walker, Wake-Walker to duties watch black of with the off S.N.O. heard terribly standing in Bray, (Afloat) and, trans- from
gress of embarkation", says I could the which I had pro-
seemed to detect in his voice".¹
then seen, but I did not feel that accept note of despair which not I
proceeding to take charge off-shore at Panne, and the latter off-shore at
Commodores Stephenson and Hallett were La transferred to drifters, the former
Bray.
Wake-Walker was able to glimpse for the first
By dawn the Hebe was off La Panne, and in the growing light Adminal the growing lear Readminl
he had to work. He saw a dark line of men at the water's edge, and large
groups of men all over the beaches. Off Bray the Bideford was ashore with her
stern completely blown off and the Locust was trying to take her in tow. Nearer
Dunkirk the Crested Eagle was high and dry on the beach-burnt out. Lying
off the beaches were destroyers, sloops, drifters and other craft, while men
were making their way off in whalers, motor boats and pontoon craft. There
was a slight swell which made landing difficult, and many boats were lying
broached-to and stranded by the tide.
As daylight illumined the scene Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker saw that the
beaches were packed with troops, who were orderly and under proper control.
To anyone with an appreciation of the practical difficulties of embarking in
small boats with a long pull to seaward, the sight of that beach black with troops
was indeed almost dismaying. The numbers increased steadily as more men
filed down the sand dunes, and "at the back of our minds all the time", says
Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker, "was the question of how long the defence line
could hold and the weather remain fair." The crux of the matter was boats.²
Twice during the day Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker went to Dunkirk in un-
successful efforts to contact Captain Tennant. With his staff he transferred
from the Hebe to the Windsor and thence to the Worcester, as these ships in
turn " filled up with troops. Captain Bush took home in the Hebe
come off the benches".3
to stress the vital necessity for boats and crews if passage any large numbers were to
would Admiral was hampered by lack of means of about quickly". Ships
There was great difficulty in exercising control off the beaches. The Rear-
desirable, everything would be impracticable. The urgency of a the moment governed
arrive at beaches and start loading ; getting and redistribution, though
where At 2000 he on the 30th May Rear-Admiral Panne
and met Lord Gort and Captain Tennant. Wake-Walker landed at La discussed
1800 arrangements next were made for Lord Gort's The situation was Panne at
On this day, and Commodore Stephenson embarkation from of La it.
1 evening a method of identifying was the put beaches in charge from seaward was
2 2 R.A. report
M.A. Dover's p.4.
R.A. Dover's Dover's Report Report (M.017978/41). (M.017978/41). (R.O.III, p.374).
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THURSDAY, 30TH MAY
CHAP. VII
established-two lights being shown at La Panne and one at Bray-and Dover
was informed accordingly.
Later that night Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker transferred from the Worcester,
by that time full of troops, to the Express-his fourth transfer in twenty-four
hours.
Captain Howson, N.O.I.C., Beaches
On the beaches the progress was better than appeared at the time. Captain
Howson, Naval-Officer-in-Charge of beaches, making his first acquaintance
with conditions there, says that on the 30th May, off Bray, " in the lightening
dawn, a number of destroyers, sloops and skoots were seen to be lying off, and
embarkation was proceeding in such boats as were available. Several boats
were aground, others were holed, and some had no oars.
By about 0600, all
destroyers, sloops, etc., had cleared for England and there were no further
ships available
Before leaving Dover he had understood that there would be 24 signal ratings
along the beaches adequately supplied with Aldis lamps, but he never saw any
of them². " Communication along so many miles of flat beaches was very
difficult, if not impossible, with so many troops on the shore.
there was no
communication until Thursday afternoon [30th May] between La Panne and
Bray³, and never any between Bray and Dunkirk⁴".
At about 0600 Captain Howson went to Corps Headquarters in a house at
Bray, where he met one of his party, Commander Gorton, and also some naval
officers who had apparently been working on the beaches for some time
before our arrival".
" About 0800", continues Captain Howson, " I proceeded on a motor bicycle
to La Panne where I met Commander J. S. Dove, R.N., who
took me to
see Q.M.G. [Lieut. General Laidsell] with whom I discussed the position.
off La Panne " there were 2 or 3 destroyers and sloops, and embarkation
appeared to be proceeding satisfactorily
On the return to Bray an hour later
the sky was
overcast and a Scotch mist prevailed which was a Godsend,
for throughout the forenoon vast masses of French troops, quite apart from
British troops, were proceeding along the beaches, and had aircraft attacked
the carnage would have been dreadful. No further ships arrived during the
forenoon off Bray or La Panne and a great opportunity was missed for embark-
ing troops undisturbed.
"
"During the forenoon
on my way to Dunkirk I found the water lighter
Claudes high and dry, but with ample supplies of water, and on my return
arranged with the military aurhorities for lorries and cans to collect and dis-
tribute this sorely needed requirement".
Meanwhile, during the forenoon also, the sappers and troops of the First
Division had built a long pier of lorries off Bray into the sea⁶ with plank decking.
This was an excellent piece of work, and though not strong enough for use by
I Report by S/Lt. E. C. Croswell, R.N. (C.W.23187/40).
2 See p. 67.
3 S/Lt. E. C. Croswell, R.N., on shore at La Panne, says, Lt. Cdr. McCullough [?L. Cdr.
J.W. McClelland R.N.] and signal staff arrived at La Panne on the evening of 30th May.
(C.W.23817/40). The Gossamer reports that she embarked a party of signalmen for La
Panne on 30th May, and arrived there at 1930.
4 1st Corps had a H.Q. at Bray.
5 She had been towed over to Dunkirk on 25th May by the tug Fairplay I.
6 This was done at the suggestion of Cdr. H. du P. Richardson R.N., who was in charge of
a section of Bray beach. (R.O.III, p.369).
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of embarkation".
to destroy. At 0200 Saturday [Ist June] La Panne was abandoned as a place
1st June 1940², confirms the
The following extract from above War accounts: Diary General Staff 4 Division, dated the
"[At La Panne] by 0100 hrs. not more be embarked than three had to four hundred men of
Division out of eight thousand to been put on transports. the
conference was called at Divisional decided H.Q. that which it was had useless now opened in a house by the A
side of the beach where it was to continue the embark-
ation from La Panne. Motor Contact officers Dunes were and sent out to inform Brigades that
they were to proceed direct to Bray Dunkerque Mole. Whilst
were sustained. A Staff Officer was sent warn the French Guards at at the
conference was going on the beach was heavily to shelled by 5.9's and a this
Frontier that 4 Division would be passing through them.
was sent to order the men on the beach to make their way along the beach either
to Bray or Dunkerque. From this moment H.Q. ceased to operate until
follows:- arrived at Dunkerque Mole. Certain officers arrived at Dunkerque Mole as it
GSO II, GSO III, and Camp Commandant at 0500 hrs. 1 June. GOC, GSO I,
AA and QMG, I.O., ADC, Motor Contact Officer at about 0700 hrs."
Captain R. Pim, R.N.V.R., Beach Master
In view of the foregoing outline of events at La Panne, it is necessary, in
order to avoid confusion, to refer briefly to a report by Captain Pim who was
sent over from the Admiralty to assist in speeding up the embarkation.
After visiting as many of the beaches as possible he assumed the duties of
Beach Master (at Bray beach) and arranged to continue the organisation of
ferrying boats until all the troops on the beaches were on board. I told
them", he said, that if anything went wrong during the night we would
return at dawn".³
Later, Captain Pim stated All the troops that I could find were embarked
by midnight and placed in ships which sailed for England. Just before mid-
night I went along certain beaches to look for stragglers. A Staff Officer
informed me that no more troops would embark from these beaches⁴ but that
they would march to Dunkirk, as it was anticipated these beaches would be
shelled and would probably be in German hands the following day." Captain
Pim estimated that from pontoon bridges and beaches, approximately 5,000
troops were probably embarked.
Although his report is entitled Final evacuation of troops from the beaches
of La Panne and Bray", Captain Pim does not say that these 5,000 troops were
embarked from La Panne, and it is evident from Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker's
report, and particularly from Lt. Cdr. McClelland's report, and the War Diary
of the 4th Division, that they were not embarked from La Panne. Vice-Admiral
Dover6, however, assumes from Captain Pim's report that he worked at La
to the east and west of it.
Panne, the weight of evidence shows that he worked at Bray and immediately
the west, as shells meant for the beaches were ricocheting over the Hilda.
During the night, Captain Pim found it necessary to shift his anchorage to
Then, Captain at 0315 on the 1st June, in accordance with his undertaking to the troops,
western Pim sent off all [his] boats. to search the beaches, starting from the
end of Bray-Dunes". During the next 3 hours, he says, only about 250
I C.W.23187/40.
3 2 4 Capt. Provided Pim's by report Lt. Col. (R.O. H. IV, F. Joslen, p.52). (Historical Section, War Cabinet).
5 Evidently the La Panne beaches.
6 Capt. Pim's report (R.O. IV, P.52).
D.R., p.20, para.61.
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if one party had to leave, it was to communicate along the
moreover, beach so that all would have the warning¹. of the Bray whole
4 sections, being small, should of about 400 yards; they at took
covering frontage, in all, at first once proceded to proceedesition
On landing, the 4 section Lieutenants remain close together, and party they decided that all
organize but, dunes within and 3 a approached embarkation 2 minutes obeyed orders of the landing, points. boats. about about There boats The troops 5,000 given were from troops were by the on left naval the no their whole signs officers cover of easy and in to the control sand
and except implicity the orders to bring back the boats ships to shore. ratings,
Vavasour says that by 0500 on the loaded May and doubtful if 80 men were
Evacuation in Commodore Hallett's 30th section it is was very slow and Lieut.
reached a ship, they let the boats go adrift, as were no
off. A few boats appeared, were there sent off ; but boat-keepers. troops
No suggestions or orders were issued from headquarters, says 12 Commanders
along the front at Bray. There he saw a Captain R.N. and
At dawn Lieut. Vavasour contacted a headquarters² in one of the houses
One of the commanders, who had come from Dunkirk", him that the
port was out of action, and the moles were in ruins.
off Bray beach, but the boat situation had acute now
Shortly after 0500 on the 30th May there was a destroyer and minesweeper rand there werweeper
about 15,000 troops on the beach. With the assistance of some senior
Army Officers who by then had arrived, the troops were moved away from the
water's edge and settled in the sands.
By 0600, a considerable number of collapsible boats had been collected from
the Royal Engineers and these were loaded with 10 soldiers apiece and sent off.
In the majority of cases, however, on arrival at the ships the boats were
abandoned and, drifting to the east, came ashore abreast the French, who used
them to go off to British ships. By 0700, there were no power boats at all,
and whaler trips were very infrequent. The rate of evacuation continued to be
very slow.
Meanwhile the Captain R.N." (Captain Howson) had gone to La Panne
and Lieut. Vavasour did not see him again.
By 0730 more ships had arrived and evacuation proceeded more quickly, as
the beach parties had organised their own boat keepers. It was still, however,
far from satisfactory. The troops found it difficult to get into the boats in
the surf, and the beach parties had to wade out shoulder-deep to keep the boats
stern-on to the beach.
Lieut. Vavasour and his party then boarded the Anthony to get a change of
clothing, and while there obtained a motor boat which they manned for 12 hours
lost until she broke down. They first proceeded to recover the majority of their
boats, now in use by the French, and then organised a ferry service.
At 0900 contact was made with Commodore Hallett who then in a drifter.
He " I informed him of what I was doing Lieut. Vavasour. was " He approved.
Commodore informed me that he was very short says of coal. At approximately 0930 the
Lieut. steamed away to seaward. I did the Commodore again."
his boat broke down, and he had to saw be towed [the clear Commodore] of the danger at area." as
Wells said We never him not see all I believe
2 I Report Probably by Lt.
3 Captain Cdrs. Otway-Ruthven to by Capt. Howson and Gorton, (Section or 158) Richardson.
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Lieut. Wells says that at 0100/31 he was continued. informed that Some naval personnel would
Division, original have the The to Brigadier' shelling party evacuate who was had of the at [?Major embarked already dawn beach left, General if continued, at the and about shelling W. at 0330. 0300/31 embarkation and G. Holmes] (says he Lieut. swam in command Wells) out to officers fetch the of not a order the boat in 42nd was his for
passed from Headquarters that as the would probably be over
dawn the following day [Ist June], all naval personnel were to embark forth- at
with". Lieut. Wells accordingly remained in the Halcyon, where he had taken
the Brigadier". The Halcyon arrived at Dover at 0845/31.
There is clearly some connection between the above order from Head-
quarters' and Captain Howson's arrangement for embarking naval personnel
during the early hours of the 31st May.
The only other account of the activities of the beach parties comes from Cdr.
H. du P. Richardson, R.N., who worked with Lt. Cdr. D. B. Dowling, R.N.,
and a naval platoon at Malo beach from 2000 on May the 27th until the beach
was cleared of troops at about noon on the 28th May.
S.N.O. Dunkirk then ordered him to Bray beach to embark 5,000 troops, and
he arrived there at about 1700 on the 28th May, with Cdr. Ken² [?Kerr] and
16 men. They found about 30,000 troops, stretching from Bray to the east-
ward, awaiting embarkation. Cdr. Richardson's beach party, as will be seen,
also returned on the 31st May.
At 0130 on the 29th May a high wind got up which made beach embarkation
almost impossible. Cdr. Richardson therefore sent off about 20,000 troops to
Dunkirk in batches of 1000.
During the night of 29th/30th May another naval embarkation party arrived
on the beach to the eastward³, and this reduced the limits of Cdr. Richardson's
beach.
Early on the morning of the 30th May Cdr. Richardson went to Brigade
H.Q.4 at Bray and suggested that piers be built by running lorries into the sea.
This, he says, was quickly done and proved successful.
Between 1800 and 2000 on the 30th May the enemy directed accurate artillery
fire on to the beach, and continued firing throughout the night. Cdr. Richard-
son's beach was completely evacuated by allied soldiers. " No boats", he says,
" had now been in for 16 hours on our beach".
During the night of the 30th/31st May, the weather became bad once more,
and a heavy surf was running. By about 0300 on the 31st May it was impossible
to carry out embarkation from the beaches.
Cdr. Richardson's men were by now showing signs of extreme exhaustion,
and as it was impossible to communicate with the S.N.O. he decided to take
over S.N.O. a whaler they had salved and go to the nearest destroyer to report to the
They waited for high water, and at about 0730 put to sea. There was a very
heavy surf running, and they had an uneven set of oars, rope crutches and only
Two other destroyers passed at about 7 cables, but paid no attention.
an oar to steer by. They approached 2 destroyers, but both got underway.
2 I Cdr. There Richardson's report (R.O.III, p.367).
3 is no officer of this name in the May 1940 List.
These Evidently the party landed at E.F.G.H., Cdre. Hallett's Navy sections of the beach.
headquarters 4 were probably (p. 59). the same H.Q. as those referred to by Capt. Howson as Corps
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Admiral, When Rear-Admiral Dover, all the Wake-Walker ships which left full had about of not been 0930 sunk to make had contact with
many with the signs and collisions. Some were a theme
the evidence of bumps first few hours at rest in harbour the
1800," he wrote, the of harbour their strenuous was times
all had were for many enjoying days."¹ the that many of them and had
Air Patrols
Consequent on the bombing of at the dawn. day before, As the
had asked for fighter aircraft protection appeared on the and
low over the ships. More and often not they were fighters constantly came
dispersed many than scene,
were not taking chances the nearly always opened
them. In order to stop firing Rear-Admiral
Flag-" Cease fire", and blew the syren to draw spite of which,
however, the after machine gun of his own ship the Keith continued to
nothing.² regardless of the cease fire" gong; once firing started they could hear fire
Route X to Dunkirk was patrolled during the early hours of daylight by the
A.A. cruiser Calcutta, which sailed from Margate at 0315 with the corvettes
Mallow and Shearwater and carried out a patrol between W and V buoys. The
Calcutta was recalled to Sheerness at 0938 in readiness to perform the same
service next night, and at 1015 she shot down a Heinkel which had bombed
and damaged the Mosquito by a near miss 15 miles from Dover.
Fighter Command provided 8 patrols during the 1st June of an average
strength of 3 to 4 squadrons. The main periods when no fighter protection
was afforded were approximately 0730-0850, 1020-1120, 1120-1145, 1545-
1615 and 1715-1845. Coastal Command continued to fly patrols of 3 aircraft
over the North Goodwins-Gravelines-Ostend line throughout the day.
Enemy air attacks begin St. Fagan sunk 0355.
Sporadic enemy air attacks began at early light. Ships alongside the mole
reported being attacked at 0415 and 0500. This was before the first main
R.A.F. air patrol appeared on the scene, for the R.A.F. had been asked to pro-
vide maximum protection from 0500 onwards.
Before the first patrol appeared enemy aircraft claimed what was to prove
the first of a long series of victims that day. The tug St. Fagan had towed over
from Dover during the night three Thames barges. At about 0355, in the
Dunkirk Channel, abreast the town the ship was hit by a bomb and practically
disintegrated. Only two officers, including her Captain, Lieut.-Commander
G. H. Warren, M.B.E., R.N., and 6 ratings, were saved out of a total comple-
ment of 25. They were picked up by the tug Tanga which had come over from
Ramsgate with 6 boats in tow and had hung off outside Dunkirk most of
the night waiting for troops to be brought out to her, and was then on her way
home with 160 men on board and a motor-boat in tow.
Almost simultaneously with the withdrawal of our aircraft at 0730 a heavy
dive bombing attack developed by a compact formation of some 30 or 40 Ju. 75s,
causing the loss of the destroyers Keith and Basilisk, the minesweeper Skipjack,
and the tug St. Abbs.
2 I Report, M.017978/41 p.29.
3 M.017978/41, p.23.
R.A.F. narrative.
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CHAP. X
Dunkirk and entered harbour at 1530 on 1st June. Whilst there, she was
twice hit by shore batteries, though damage was slight and there was only one
and troops and finally proceeded at 2230.
light casualty. The ship lay alongside for 7 hours, embarking stretcher cases
Amongst the various classes of ships none had suffered proportionately
heavier losses than the personnel vessels to which Vice-Admiral Dover referred
in his message to the Admiralty. Their crews had been doing magnificent
work in the face of nerve-racking experiences. Up to date 8 of these ships had
been sunk and 4 disabled. It was arranged that during this night's evacuation
personnel ships in addition to destroyers were to berth at the East Pier in Dun-
kirk where they were to be given priority.
The danger of sending these valuable ships in to Dunkirk in daylight was too
great, and after the 1st of June they were sent in only under cover of darkness,
with a naval Ljeutenant-Commander or Commander on board each ship as
adviser to the Master and with crews stiffened by 10 seamen for handling the
wires and going alongside under fire. It was hoped by these means not only to
get the ships to sail to time but also to ensure that they would enter Dunkirk
harbour and not linger outside awaiting a quiet interval, or return empty.
To their credit it must be recorded that not all the personnel ships needed the
moral support of naval ratings.
Air Operations, morning of 2nd June
The batteries which had brought Route X under fire were between Le
Clipont, near Pointe de Gravelines (see Plan 3), and Les Huttes, about a mile
north east of Gravelines ; they were attacked by the R.A.F. in 24 Blenheim
sorties between first light and 0745 on the 2nd, the object of spreading the attack
in this manner being to neutralise the batteries during the period of daylight
evacuation. The Blenheims encountered much anti-aircraft fire, and though
no aircraft were lost some were damaged and afterwards crash-landed on their
airfields.
The Air Ministry were asked to provide strong continuous patrols over
Dunkirk and the beaches from 0430 to 0830 on the 2nd June, with night fighter
patrols during the hours of darkness. It was arranged that the fighter patrols
should go out over the routes in use by our ships, and on the return journey fly
low on the routes to give maximum protection to ships against low flying bomb
and machine gun attacks. The concentration of fighter patrols in the dawn
and dusk periods resulted in a great decrease in the total number of flying
hours on the 2nd June (See Appendix C.)
The early morning was hazy, and the first two main R.A.F. patrols, both at
four squadron strength, encountered no enemy aircraft and no ships reported
being attacked during this period. The third patrol, the strongest yet flown,
consisting of five full squadrons, which was over the Dunkirk area from 0745-
0845, encountered very considerable enemy forces, and claimed to have shot
down 18 enemy bombers and 10 fighters, themselves losing 7 Spitfires. Again,
no reports of attacks came from the ships; and as far as can be ascertained no
attacks occurred until the Calcutta, patrolling near W buoy with the Mallard
and Shearwater, was attacked at 1035 by 3 Ju. 88 which dived out of the sun
and bombed her, causing slight damage from near misses. A Coastal patrol
witnessed the incident and drove off the enemy. The French light cruiser
Epérvier and destroyer Léopard were also on the patrol line, but they apparently
left the patrol when bombing began at 1035 and up to 1442 when the Calcutta
returned to Sheerness by orders of Vice-Admiral Dover, nothing more was seen
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quarter of an hour later they all three proceeded, with the Holland last in the
line, to carry out their part in blocking the port. As they neared Dunkirk a
"long line of destroyers came out of the harbour. " Astern of them", stated
the Holland, there was a gap of over a mile and then a large and fast trans-
port". M.A/S.B. 7 led the Holland through the gap between the destroyer
line and the transport. When the latter was 6 cables away, and steaming very
fast with the first streaks of dawn behind her, the danger of collision became
apparent, SO the Holland sounded one blast and put her wheel hard astarboard.
Lieutenant-Commander E. C. Coats, R.N., captain of the blockship, reported
that the transport had then only to alter course 5° to starboard to pass well
clear. However, she appeared to alter to port", with the result that she struck
the Holland hard on the bridge and just before the boiler room bulkhead. The
transport, which did not appear to have sustained much damage, backed out
and carried on her way. The Holland had no buoyancy in hand, and, a few
seconds before she was struck, her captain ordered abandon ship", seeing
that it was inevitable she would be rammed. The bows sunk at once and rested
on the bottom, there being apparently only 8 feet of water under her keel;
the stern remained above water. Two seamen were crushed and seriously
injured in the collision. M.A/S.B.7 took off the crew and transferred them to
the Vivacious. The wreck of the Holland came within an ace of being rammed
a second time, for two more ships, reported to be destroyers, passed and missed
the Holland's stern by no more than a few feet.
At 0300 the blockship Westcove entered Dunkirk, followed ten minutes later
by the Edvard Nissen. Both ships proceeded into the channel leading to the
inner harbour. When in her allotted position the Westcove put her wheel hard
astarboard to ram the Inner Western Jetty, but her bows struck mud about
50 feet from the pier, with the ship at an angle of about 30° across the channel.
By going full speed ahead on the engines, the athwartship's angle was increased
to 50°.
As the Edvard Nissen came in with the intention of ramming the East Pier
she endeavoured to strike the Westcove's stern a glancing blow in order to in-
crease her angle to the channel before scuttling herself; but underestimating
the strength of the ebb stream she passed close under the Westcove's stern, and
rammed the East Pier abreast of the latter. Letting go an anchor, she applied
full port helm with all engine power to increase the blocking angle. The
Westcove now fired her scuttling charges, which probably owing to coal gas in
the bunkers, caused a large column of flame and smoke to envelop the ship's
stern. When this had dissipated, the crew, who had pulled clear in their boat,
saw that the Westcove had slid off the sloping bank of the channel and was
lying on an even keel in the line of the piers, almost in mid stream, thus causing
a minimum of obstruction. Between the sterns of the two ships there was
now a gap of 80 feet which was reduced to 50 feet by heaving on a hawser run
by the Edvard Nissen's motor boat from the ship's stern to the Westcove. No
more could be done and the Edvard Nissen abandoned ship and fired her
scuttling charges from the boat. M.A/S.B. 7 took out both ship's crews to
the Vivacious.
1 No transport reported being in collision at this time and it has not been possible to
identify any of the vessels concerned. The following destroyers and transports sailed from
Dunkirk at the times given destroyers - Vanquisher 0230, Whitshed 2045, Malcolm 0248,
Codrington 0250 and Express 0250; transports Newhaven (French 1,888 tons) 0245,
Tynwald (British 2,376 tons) 0300, Rouen (French, 1,882 tons time not known but ship
was in Dunkirk in the early hours of 3rd June), and Côte Argent (French 3,047 tons, time
not known but ship landed troops at Dover on 3rd June.)
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British units soon Naval put officers an end and to this men : of meanwhile the beach it was effectively was dealt with by the
with In the the British early stages in being the disorganised French troops and were
when Commander language with Pier French being be Many made on perhaps properly consistently soldier the reports, for difficulty final H. the a unwilling led; lack R. night demoralising however, slower and Troup, of and :- sea the to it than sense, be bear seems who particular separated position British. tribute constituted resulted fitting system in from to to in the take the himself the discipline a embarkation remainder the last piermaster look of of at the his of them French French together at rendered the as seen Centre troops troops The by
"I the would last like ship to left put about on record 0300 the [on wonderful 4th June]. discipline of the French troops when
General About and 1,000 his men staff stood about to 30 attention feet four and deep about half way along the
and heels, saluted and then turned about up
their steel helmets, the officers clicked light, their the flames behind them showing whose
faces were indiscernable in the dawn away ; after having faced the troops, pier, the
came down to the boat with me and we left at 0320."
The operation was at an end.
1 Commander Troup's Report, R.O. II, p.369.
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SIGNALS
APPENDIX G
7. It is a matter of great importance that these ships should be got ready as.
soon as possible.
Brabant1
Bart
8. Twente
Tilly
Antje
Hondsrug
Brandaris
Reiger
Delta
Lena
Princess Juliana
Borneo¹
Caribia
Oranje
Liberty
Vrede
Gorecht
Bernina
Fiducia'
Rika
Limburg'
Patria
Junior
Bornrif
Amstelroom
Deneb
Martha
Express
Mercurius¹
Aegiv
Jutland
1704/22
F.3. ADMIRALTY to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER, C.-IN-C. NORE, C.-IN-C. PORTSMOUTH, (R)
F.O.I.C. London, F.O.I.C. Southampton, F.O.I.C. Portland
Admiralty 1703/22 and 1704/22 to certain addressees only. The operation for
which these ships are being prepared will be known as Dynamo.
1944/22
APPENDIX G
SIGNALS RE LACK OF SMALL CRAFT
Sunday, 26th May
1. ADMIRALTY to A/S CHATHAM, A/S PORTSMOUTH, (R) C.-IN-C. Nore, C.-in-C. Portsmouth,
V.A. Dover
Investigate and report how many cutters and whalers can be made available for
immediate service under V.A. Dover.
2028/26
2. ADMIRALTY to C.-IN-C. PORTSMOUTH, VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) Combrax Portsmouth,
Commandant 1st D.C. Fort Cumberland
8 A.L.C's. with crews complete are available and will be embarked in S.S. Clan
Macalister at Southampton a.m. 27th May.
2337/26
Monday, 27th May
3. (ADMIRALTY) D.S.V.P. to COMMODORE, SHEERNESS (R) C.-in-C. Nore V.A. Dover
About 40 motor launches have been ordered to Sheerness of which 30 should
arrive at daylight tomorrow Tuesday. The rest during the day. These will be
manned on arrival at Sheerness
Request you will inform V.A. Dover when
boats are ready for service.
2035/27
Tuesday, 28th May
Note: [At 0436. S.N.O. Dunkirk asked for all vessels to be sent alongside east
pier.]
4. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to S.N.O. DUNKIRK (R) Fighter Command
Further destroyers and small craft are being sent now to Dunkirk.
0630/28
SIGNALS RE BUILD-UP OF SMALL CRAFT
5. N.O.I.C. RAMSGATE to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
1st Mine Recovery Flotilla vessels Lord Cavan, Fidget, Jacketa, Silver Dawn
and Fisher Buoy. Tug Java. Drifters Lord Collingwood, Lord Rodney, Lord Keith,
Lord St. Vincent. Motor boats New Britannic, Walker I, Walker II, Angler, Nayland,
sailed Ramsgate for Dunkirk.
1550/28
I Was not available.
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APPENDIX H
Thursday, 30th May
7. S.N.O. AFLOAT to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
There is a serious shortage of ships and boats.
I have no destroyers.
8. V.C.I.G.S. to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
0039/30
since dark. There is still a great shortage are
Beaches well organised. Troops in good of small heart. craft There which has been no bombing
9. REAR-ADMIRAL IN CHARGE BASE to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Beaches are filling up rapidly. More ships and boats are an essential requirement.
0744/30
10. REAR-ADMIRAL IN CHARGE, BASE to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Can
beach as soon as possible.
you send over 5 ships life boats with skeleton crews to work from
0916/30
Friday, 31st May
11. REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) Admiralty
Urgent need for boats particularly power boats still paramount at La Panne and
Bray. Presence of motor boats will be decisive in final evacuation. Request I be
informed of action taken on this signal.
0045/31
12. Icarus to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Situation at Bray impossible. No power boats ?evacuation 10 an hour. At
least 2,000 men still ashore. Troops being bombed and shelled. Dunkirk being
bombed continually. If no power boats become available propose withdraw at
dawn.
0047/31
13. COLONEL HUTCHISON, Impulsive, to ADMIRALTY (R) V.A. Dover
Conditions ideal at present for embarkation but pulling cutters urgently required
also more power boats.
0945/31
14. ADMIRALTY to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) C.-in-C. Portsmouth, C.-in-C. Nore.
War Office request maximum possible number of Carley floats and similar devices
be left lying on beaches together with paddles after other craft have withdrawn.
1152/31
15. REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Boats not yet arrived. Most available vessels are evacuating from Dunkirk.
Minesweepers will not be here in time. I will do what I can.
1736/31
16. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER
La Panne reports 6,000 troops to clear urgently and they lack boats and ships.
2130/31
Saturday, 1st June
17. Gossamer to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER.
Troops arriving now. Send more boats.
0132/1
18. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to Niger, Gossamer, Halcyon.
Use own boats. Utmost despatch essential.
0204/1
Reply from Gossamer.
19. Your 0204. Hardly any boats available.
0226/1
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APPENDIX L
5. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to ADMIRALTY
came into action this evening suspending on only remaining daylight Toute,
Channels to Dunkirk now all under traffic fire of German batteries.
namely X, maintaining heavy barrage
2329/1
2nd June
6. Venemous to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Dunkirk approach channel is under fire from the shore guns.
2110/2
3rd June
7. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to SHIPS & AUTHORITIES NORE & DOVER COMMANDS
close to Southern channel buoys.
Route X. From F.G. buoy steer 172 degrees for No. 3 W buoy and thence keep
1635/3
APPENDIX L
SIGNALS RE REQUESTS FOR FIGHTER COVERS
Monday, 27th May
1. B.N.L.O. DUNKIRK to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Pass to War Office from O.C. Dunkirk :
Complete fighter protection over Dunkirk now essential if a serious disaster is to
be avoided.
1655/27
2. AIR LIAISON DUNKIRK to FIGHTER COMMAND (R) Air Ministry
Unless fighter protection is provided continually from dawn tomorrow result will
be very serious. Embarkation on beach east of 892 [?] Dunkirk.
2350/27
Tuesday, 28th May
3. (C.A.S.) AIR MINISTRY to FIGHTER COMMAND, COASTAL COMMAND etc.
Today is likely to be the most critical day ever experienced by the British Army.
The extreme gravity of the situation should be explained to all units. I am con-
fident that all ranks will appreciate that it is the duty of the R.A.F. to make their
greatest effort today to assist their comrades of both the Army and Navy.
0125/28
1 Chief of the Air Staff.
4. B.N.L.O. DUNKIRK to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Continuous bombing and machine gunning on beaches. Only maximum air
protection can alleviate situation at dawn.
0225/28
5. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to COASTAL COMMAND, FIGHTER COMMAND, (R) 16 Group, 11
Group, Dover Forces, Admiralty, Air Ministry
Request maximum fighter protection throughout today 28th as follows :
line Fighter North Command, Dunkirk and adjacent beaches. to Skuas Nord from and Detling are patrolling
Suggest Coastal Command patrol line Ostend Sandettie Bank.
Goodwin to Nieuport from 0800 to 1300.
0855/28
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THE EVACUATION FROM DUNKIRK
APPENDIX R
SIGNALS RE EVACUATION ON 1st JUNE
AND NIGHT OF 1st-2nd JUNE
Saturday, 1st June
1. REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER
Dunkirk road.
Parachute mines are being dropped all over west of Bray. Request sweep of
0047/1
2. REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) Admiralty
dangerous area westward. reason, and mining, consider any beach work
Yesterday ships off Bray For were this under fire. Today's shorter front will bring
too costly and evacuation must be confined to Dunkirk. Small craft will be moved
westward at dawn.
0235/1
3. VICE-ADMIRAL, Sharpshooter DOVER to REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER (R) Halcyon, Skipjack, Speedwell,
Troops from La Panne now marching towards Dunkirk. Act accordingly.
0306/1
4. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER
We must take full advantage of low visibility to use beaches. Keep me informed
on this point.
0630/1
5. VICE-ADMIRAL, Dunkirk DOVER to GENERAL ALEXANDER, DUNKIRK (R) R.A. Dover, S.N.O.
On the likely assumption that complete evacuation will be ordered tonight the
problem beach. of transport makes it essential to use both sides of harbour, pier and eastern
I am planning on these lines and for evacuation to start at 2200/1.
0951/1 (as amended by 1044/1)
6. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to DESTROYERS
All destroyers are to return to harbour forthwith.
1345/1
7. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to C.-IN-C. NORE, N.O.I.C. HARWICH, COMMODORE in CHARGE,
SHEERNESS, N.O.I.C. RAMSGATE, 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th M/S Flotillas
All available ships operating under V.A. Dover of the minesweeping flotillas
addressed, are required to assist in evacuation tonight Saturday.
Ships to sail to arrive off the beach between Dunkirk and a point 11 miles east, at
2200/1. Ships which have not D.G. equipment are not to sail. Ships report forth-
with whether they can comply.
1510/1
8. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to GENERAL ALEXANDER, S.N.O. DUNKIRK. C.-IN-C. NORTHERN
NAVAL FORCES (R) Admiralty
Evacuation will take place tonight Saturday from
(A) Beach betwween Dunkirk and 11 miles to the eastward, between 2100/1 and
0300/2, for 9,000 men.
(B) East Pier, between 2100/1 and 0330/2, for 7,000 men.
(C) East side inside harbour, between 2200/1 and 0300/2, for 1,000 men.
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Royal Air Command, 64, 83-4, 4, 88 (evacuated (fired from France), 17, 20, 30,
(attacks 38 all that was asked of them, concentrated 123. at dawn and dusk): 100,
(patrols Stren batteries) ; 99 (patrols on by own ships), 89, 93, 99
Royal Daffodil, 20, 25, 100-1. 29, 54n, 62, 102, 110 (damaged).
110-111, 115; did
Royal Royal Sovereign, 29n, 54n, 64n, 107n, 108-9, 114n, 115, 117.
Eagle, 42, 81,
95 (sunk).
Royally,114n,
Sabre, 23, 27, 44, 47n, 49 (takes across with beach parties), 53, 54n, 55, 62n, 64 (damaged), 86,
97, 101, 107, 114n, 118 (crosses compass damaged).
St. Abbs, 71n, 90 (sunk).
Achilleus, sunk, 93.
St. St. Andrew, Shelled, 18: bombed, 20 ; last trip, 87.
Ste. Bernadette de Lourdes, 107n.
St. Clears, 32, 46.
St. David, damaged, 38, 95.
Ste. Denise Louise, 107n.
St. Fagan, 71n, 88 (sunk).
St. Helier, 20, 25, 64n, 94, 98-9, 108-9.
Ste. Isabelle, 74.
St. Julien, shelled, 17 bombed, 20, 43; crew supplemented, 48n; last trip, 87.
St. Olaves, 107n.
St. Patrick, 75n.
St. Seiriol, 22, 24, 29, 43, 48 (damaged).
Saladin, 44-5 (damaged).
Salamander, 28n, 31, 42, 47, 86 (damaged), 89-90.
Saltash, 91-2.
Sambre, 60.
Sandown, 23n, 27, 31, 42, 105 (forbidden to sail).
Santosy, lost, 117.
Saon, 34n, 110.
Sargasso, 60n, 107n, 108.
Sark, 60.
Saturn, 114n, 118.
S.C.6 (French), 107n.
Sceneshifter, rushed and sunk by French troops, 53.
Schuyts. see skoots.
Scimitar, 20n, 28n, 54n, 55, 62n, 91.
Scotia, 29n, 54n, 83 (in collision), 92 (sunk), 118 (record lift).
Scottish Co-operator, 60.
Sea Falcon, 75n.
Seaplane Tender 243, 71n, 75n, 110 (sunk).
Seaplane Tender 254, 71n.
Seaplane Tender 276, 71n, 110.
Seaplane Tender 291, 71n, 75 (damaged).
Seasalter, 60.
Sea Transport Officials, serve in personnel ships, 48; in Dynamo Room, 74.
Secrecy, effect on supply of small craft, 15.
Seine, 31n, 60, 102.
Sequacity, 19, 28.
Seriola, 71n.
Shamrock, lost, 53.
Sharpshooter, 28n, 54n, 97.
Shearwater, 34, 88, 99.
Sheldvake, 34, 37n, 69 (hunts S/M.), 93.
Shell fire (German) : causes serious interruption to shipping, 19; Route Y under fire, 48;
La Panne beach shelled, 60, 76; interrupts sailings of personal ships, 70; danger of,
magnified at Dover, 98.
Sherfield, 72n, 90.
Shelland, 60.
Shikari, 20n, 28n, 47n, 54n, 55, 97, 102, 107, 114n, 119-20 (in Operation CK), 127.
Shipmates, 23n.
Signalling, see Communications.
Silver Dawn, 32n, 51n.
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Armed to the teeth we now both clambered ashore and found the quay
piled high with equipment of every description. Rifles, Bren guns,
petrol, bicycles, ammunition, kitbags, coats, belts, gas masks, in
fact every conceivable variety of gear. Aircraft were flying low over
us and we felt no inclination to delay and examine some of the stuff.
Alongside the same quay & nearer the town was the transport H.M.S.
King Orry, whom we hailed. The O.O.W. was helpful and told us that the
quay was broken in a second place shoreward of him and he believed
there were no officers to be seen there. On the strengthlof that I de-
cided to remain alongside where we were until the first streak of
dawn when one ship would move further up if possible & I would make
another attempt to see Capt. T. The time was now about 2 a.m.
Soon after we returned aboard there was some shouting up the quay and
King Orry who had been badly damaged by near-misses proceeded astern
& disappeared out through the harbour entrance. She was one of the
Isle of Man packets in peace time.
Things now were a little quieter and in preparation for an arduous
day I decided to take a short rest. Hardly had I sat down and put my
feet on the wardroom table, hopefully closing my eyes, when I was awa-
kened - or rather disturbed - by the announcement that people could by
heard calling for help, apparently just off the harbour mouth. Both
ships immediately slipped & sailed in the direction from which the
shouts came, and as they got louded we could faintly discern part of.
the funnel & foremast of King Orry. Both ships launched their boats &
together rescued 14 of her crew including the Captain, who despite his
awful experiences & having been the last man to get aboard the boat,
stepped aboard the Lord Grey with a cheery "Good evening, thanks.
Drenched in oil & shivering with cold the survivors were suffering
from shock, & we dosed them all with rum & changed their clothes for
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kets etc. The first streak of dawn was now appearing and a Destroyer
who had also picked up some of King Orry's crew was dodging off the Har-
bour. Lord Grey hailed her & asked her to take those we had picked up.
She was the Vivacious and hove to while we transferred the survivors.
The Captain asked if we could go in & fetch troops off for him as he wan-
ted to fill up & be off as soon as possible. I explained to him as pol-
itely as I could that we were here for minesweeping, and there were other
ships engaged on ferrying. However as I was going back to the Harbour I
would report & do my best. He was not impressed - and I didn't blame him-
with my reference to minesweepingm I was frankly gravely worried as the
actual gear streaming 500 yards astern of the ships with everybody, Des-
troyers, schoots, M.T.B.s, rowing-boats & paddle steamers dashing about
at full speed, would have presented a serious hazard to the hard job in
hand. Besides, in a mined area the gear is far more dangerous to a de-
gaussed ship than a mine.
We then proceeded back to harbour intent on finding Capt. Tennant, & went
as far along the Eastern mole as we could, dodging the various wrecks. As
soon as we were fast again I got ashore & started walking down the quay
against a steady stream of Tommies and a few officers. At last I reached
the end of the quay where a number of naval Officers sat. Their uniforms
were covered in dust and they all looked extremely tired. They were quite
indifferent to the proximity of bombs and the itermittent spatter of ma-
chine fun bulletsm an indifference which I did my best to share, though I
am certain I failed to disguise my nervous & profound anxiety. The senior
officer was a Commander and to his silent enquiry I replied: "Unit offi-
cer of Lord Grey & Clythness to report to Capt. Turner, Sir." "What have
you come for?" Here we were, having come over minefields & through a reg-
ular deluge of bombs, and our arrival was apparently of no consequence!
Capt. Tennant it appeared was not available.
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It soon as possible and arrived there between 10.00 and 11.00.
my own permit only carried to Middle Blythe Buoy, and
was obvious that some form of permit would be required as
Boathouse that a Naval Officer was expected who would issue
instructions were to take the boat to Sheerness, I found my at the
the permits and was requisitioning other boats in the same yard.
When the Officer arrived he did not seem to think there was
but any tremendous hurry and wanted the boats to go down together,
separate permits were issued by the afternoon so that I
was then ready to start at any time, and the others did not
look like being ready for several hours.
At about 17.30 I tried to ring up the "Mate" as I felt
he was home early and put such a jerk into things that he
be able to help me work the boat down to Sheerness. Luckily
sure he would want to be in on this game and might at least
before 19.30, and we started at 20.00 without waiting for the
got his things together and arrived from Tulse Hill to Isleworth
other boabs.
the south side until daylight as we should not be allowed to on
at Tilbury, who examined our permit and told us to anchor
Soon after midnight we were pulled in by the Naval Control
enter Sheerness during darkness. By the time we had found
and we had no riding light, so decided that It was not worth
suitable anchorage it was already about on the 28th May, a
while either of us going to sleep as one would have to keep
anchor watch and dawn would be early.
slowly to Sheerness and after a little chasing around there
As it was quite light by03.00 we raised weighed anchor and proceeded
found the basin where the motor yachts were to collect, reported
the gates. Other boats from Isleworth were nearly all present by
our arrival and went to breakfast at an Hotel near the dockyard
could sign on for one month but did not then know for what
time we got back from breakfast. We were informed that we
purpose we were required, although I had been told by the
pleasant voiced man who spoke to me from the Admiralty that
it was dangerous.
Of the boats which had come down from Isleworth mine was
the only one in charge of its owner so far as I know, and at
that time we had rather got the point of view that there was
nothing very urgent in the wind and most of the men who had
brought boats down from up river had done so without any
previous knowledge that they would be doing so and had had no
opportunity of making arrangements with employers, etc. so
that few of them felt able to sign on for a month and went
back to town very regretfully by train.
The opportunity of playing boats for a month with the Navy
seemed to me too good to miss in any case, and I had been
able to warn my partners that I should be away for a bit,
but there was some difficulty in getting signed on and I
toured Sheerness Dockyard interviewing numerous people until
late in the afternoon and by about 17.00 had formed a pretty
accurate idea what the job was and was quite determined not
to be put off, so appealed to the Commodore himself,who was
supervising the fuel and victualling of the motor boats at
the basin. Within half-an-hour of explaining to him that I
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reported cutter to whaler, and took them all back to the up the
I and took him aboard, went back and picked full
further the Captain of Jutland that the ship,
to the was my leading mark as the British big fire
just in-shore up the beach and that I was going there, British a were
and the east of this. From then on we worked to this were point just
British; Jutland was filled roughly half and half British the
French came down the beach and mingled with
and French.
After we had been going to this point for about three
or four trips, a German bomber most inconsiderately dropped
the
a. large bomb on our large fire and blew it out like a candle,
this did not matter very much then as I had other leading
marks and the mass of troops had increased so that they were
quite visible on the beach.
have
By about03.00, 31st May, Jutland was full and she sailed
paffer
at once to avoid the dawn bombing, Jerry was trying to bomb
the ships as they left loaded and thus get the ships and the
way.
men, but his efforts throughout the 10 - 11 hours that I was
working on the beach were very poorly rewarded.
Jerry also had some big guns for which aeroplanes were
spotting, and they dropped verey lights over the ships, but
here again Jerry wasted ammunition without hitting anything
that I saw. One of the crumps came as a nasty shock as the
at least two bombs
explosion actually stopped my boat for a split second, and I
shook the boat, but
thought I had grounded as she quivered all over but in the
none stopped it.
next moment she went on again and the noise of the crump
followed the air push so that I knew it was nothing serious.
On Jutland leaving about03.00 on the 31st May I turned over
handania was
with the cutter and whaler to Laudania and by aboutos. she
filled about 3/4
this time I had used up all my deck cargo of petrol and the
too was full, making a total of about 900 men brought off. By
Birtish +1/4 Trouch
engine wanted more oil and the grease cups refilled, also
there was a certain amount of rotten rope round the propeller
german
shaft, this I had not been able to cut in time. My two crew
were both stoker ratings of four months' service in the Navy
only and being stokers were not issued with clasp knives, on
my stern-man shouting to me that an odd rope was getting round
our propeller, I had to leave the wheel and cut it with my
own sheadknife, if he had had a clasp knife he could have
done it in time, I was a moment too late.
The cutter had gone aground under a stranded lighter on
the windward side of same, a N.W.wind having got up a bit in
the morning, and as I could not get near enough to get the
cutter aff and the crew, also their young sailors, did not, how
to get off, I resoued the crew and brought them off to Laudania
Engine had been
in accordance with the Captain's instructions. My boat only
stalling, probably
just managed to gedouside Laudania with the last whaler load
due to cope, relf.
that she could take and the Captain ordered me off with my
starter now refused
crew and the crew of the whaler, the crew of the cutter being
service.
already on board, and turned over my boat and the whaler to a
Naval drifter which was said to have petrol and mechanics on
board so that they could be of use further.
The whole of us who had been on the beach work then had
our first stand-bysy since 21.30 the day before and my crew and
myself had not had anything to eat since 17.30 the day before
and nothing to drink since 15.30, and had been continuously
employed, as had the two Naval ratings who remained on each of
the naval rowing boats during the tow across.
Jerry started his usual effort when the ship left at
08.30 to09.00 on the 31st, but with no results, and plenty of
hot tea and bread and butter and jam and a chance to light a
pipe had made me perfectly indifferent to anything Jerry did.
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No damage was done, but we gazed up the side of a seemingly endless
estroyer, reaching quzxfxz 10 or 15 fifteen feet above us, and
saw vaguely the figures of ratings rather helplessly waving
collision mats. We went up to the side of the pier, and ran our
ladders alongside, taking off some 150 or 200 French soldiers.
Our own particular job, however, was limited to tending the two
warps of our motor yacht, to prevent them fouling the tug's
propellers. We were only beside the pier two or three minutes,
and then turned round and made for home at full speed. Unfor-
žunez tunately, it was not possible to tow the motor yacht at
this pace, and she was finally cut adrist, carrying with her,
amongst other things, my best black hat and umbrella, and office
suit.
Just at dawn there was a sudden scare when an aeroplane
was sighted. The the Lewis guns from our own, and two other,
vessels were immediately brought to bear on her, and as tracer
bullets were being used it was easy to see the cone of fire all
I
concentrated on the one target. As a scuttered for cover, I felt
a patter of metal on to my back, and thought for a second that my
last hour was come, until I realised that it was the empties
falling onto me from one of the guns. After firing for only a
few seconds, the aeroplane crashed into the sea astern, and we
continued on our way unmolested. Much of the return journey
I spent drinking tea in the galley (a broiling hell, whose presiding
demon was a small and helpful boy of about 14) and sleeping in the
forecastle of the tug, whose crew was most kind to us. We
the a machine in gun and of ammunition ease on at with 4 us, quay 2.30 p.m. the other under p.m. to strain the yachts.35 of Tug of "SUN Three p.m. tow ropes. gun broke to other to Engines proceed be towed and yachts Slight running they
tow ropes of under two own the yachts Arrived in off 1 1
swell. were at 11.30 told p.m. Mole, to off from Tug. for to on about take board troops Frenchmen. 2 board.
past Could find the the no
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ommanding Officer of H.M.Y "Christabel" II.
ne 2nd 1940.
Extended Defence Officer,
Admiralty House, Sheerness.
arrative of Events from first signal to arriving at Sheerness.
Sir,
I beg to submit the following report:-
On receipt of your signal passed to me by H.M.Y. "Calatea," I proceeded
to Outer Bar Buoy and met H.M.Y. "Calatea, "Amalree," and "Glala," I was
handed your letter by "Glala," instructing me to take these yachts to the
North Goodwin light vessel, there to close the examination vessel for
further instructions. We proceeded in line ahead led by "Xaleta," as Sub-
Lieut, Dunning knew the channel, owing to non-appearance of examination
vessel I decided to anchor my ships for the night, at 04.00 I ordegered
my engines to be started and to go and see if I could find the examination
vessel, as it was now dawn, at 05.00 my engineman reported a defect, I
gave orders for remainder of yachts to close examination vessel at 06.00
and proceed according to instructions they received.
We ven eventually got one engine running, and I decided to proceed to
Ramsgate for repairs, which I reported to the examination vessel. Just
before arriving at Ramsgate at I0.00 my engineman reported that he had
the Port engine running, I anchored off Ramsgate pier and immediately pro-
ceeded ashore in ship's dinghy for my routing instructions. These I was
given without any delay, and at I0.15 we were under way for Dunkirk.
When in position approximately 5I-I2' N. 2-28'E, we were attacked by a
Junkers 87 and machine gunned, his burst of fire fell all round the ship,
I gave orders to my gun layer not to open fire on him until he was well
within range, as I did not think he would be able to see our Lewis gun at
his height, immediately we opened fire he sheered off.
f
V
I anchored off the Casino at Dunkirk at 15.30, as I saw a lot of troops
1
waiting to be embarked, I went off in the ship's dinghy to see how I could
the
get some of these troops on board, there was too much surf running to land,
I was also informed that these troops were French and would crowd the boat
no
so much, that she would be swamped, I learnt that a prty of about & 50
We
British troops would arrive at about 17.00 at that part of the beach, I
returned to the ship and decided to cruise about to see if I could find a
The
boat of some description to embark these men, I went as far as La Panne
and was there spoken by a sloop who asked me to take his boat and try and
on
ier
get troops off to him from that part of the beach, we were being contin-
ually shelled and bombed, at about this time a salvo of bombs fell across
I s]
our stern, the last bomb falling about 30ft away, the only effect was to
infa
drag our stern down a few feet in the water. We opened fire on this aero-
whic
plane which was a heavy bomber type Sornier I7. We registered a direct
hit with our Lewis gun and his starboard engine burst into flames, and he
crashed into the sea, as other ships were also firing I cannot claim this
S.V.
aeroplane definitely.
to get more
manner in which he engaged the
a machine gun and ammunition on board.
outside ready to sail at 2.30 p.m. Orders came to on
masts all and putting on quay and fixing machine gun deck -
make fast in company with other yachts. Three other towed
across harbour at 4 p.m. to the Tug "SUN XV" to proceed be
swell. to ease the strain of the tow ropes. running
at half-speed astern of us, under way 6.35 p.m. Engines yachts
were told The tow ropes of two of the yachts broke and Slight
at 11.30 to proceed on under own power. Arrived off they
past the p.m. and cast off from Tug. Proceeded into Dunkir Dunkin
Could alongside the quay and proceeded to take troops on board.
Mole, and up the Canal for about 2 miles. Moored
find no Englishmen so took on board 40 Frenchmen.
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had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I steamed back at
TO
sible speed hoping to find a boat to bring them off, we were fortu-
te you finding a whaler adrift which we managed to pick up with our dinghy
2018
of
immediately zsent these two boats ashore, and started to embark troops
THERE
DIS
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move
sad
t approximately 17.50 this was very difficult as the beach is very flat
and there was a surf running, and as soon as a few men got into the whaler,
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she grounded, two of my crew with the assistance of some of the troops, by
wading up to their armpits managed to get her afloat in deep enough water
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to float with I6 mem and two of my crew on board and also four men and two
of my crew in the dinghy, the la whaler was got alongside after a great
struggle as there were only three oars in it, as soon as these men were got
Bluer
on board I sent the whaler and dinghy ashore for another load, the dinghy
of
arrived back with I Officer and four soldiers, getting her off the beach
TOP
earl
she capsized in the surf, but fortunately she was righted, as these men
in
they
were being got on board we were heavily bombed, so I stood out to sea to
wait for a lull, one bomber sighted us and followed us out bombing us, but
107
DEOGBOST
THE
they fell very wide of the mark, aa soon as I deemed it advisable I steamed
THE
back to the beach, I saw the whaler heading out to us, they had a great
difficulty in getting off and could only bring nine men off, as it was now
BIAGU FUE STEPORT KORE SIGNATURE
STUD
21.15 and the bombing had restarted I thought it advisable to get under way.
I had been afraid to stop engines all day as I knew it would be almost im-
possible to re-start as our air compressor engine had given out, one engine
actually stopped, but was got going again after a short while. I had the
whaler cast adrift as I knew it would drift ashore and some more men would
7
be able to get off to the ships that were waiting to take th m off, my only
regret was being unable to embark the remaining I4 men from this party.
standary
STA8
USIVE
I got under way at 21,45 with my own dinghy in tow as I did not want to
Y
waste time getting her hoisted, as soon as were clear of the bombing out-
2
in
side Dunkirk roads I stopped the ship and hoisted the dinghy which was by
now almost full of water.
I
When in position approximately 5I-15 N. I-55'E at 23.00 a bomber flew very
low over us. I did not open fire as I did not want to give away our posi-
tion, soon after this, I reduced speed so as not to close the North Goodwin
light vessel much before dawn. I did not wish to anchor as my windlass
would not work, also I had to keep the engines running, at 04.30 I got away
from the North Goodwin light vessel and proceeded yr the Nore and closed
V.B.IO to report to Sheerness, just about this time mya engineman reported
the-oil that he would have to stop the Starboard engine as it had water in
the oil and he was afraid it would seize up, also that the Port engine was
not running too well.
We tied up in Sheerness at 08.25.
The whole of my crew behaved in an exemplary manner, they were continually
on duty during the whole period, gave over their accomodation to the sold-
iers, and fitted them out in dry clothes and did what they could for them.
I should like to mention specially O.S. John Philip Charles Mead, for his
unfailing help during the whole time and the cool and efficient may in
which he emabr- ambarked the troops.
S.V.G.L. Cyril George Dunley for the cool manner in which he engaged the
to a machine get and more gun putting and ammunition on quay and on fixing board. Orders machine came gun to proceed on deck towed -
masts all ready harbour to sail at at 4 2.30 p.m. p.m. to yachts. the Tug "SUN Three XV" other to be yachts
outside across fast in company astern of with us, other under strain way of 6.35 the p.m. tow ropes. Engines and Slight running they
make at swell. half-speed The tow to ease ropes on the of under two of own the power. yachts Proceeded Arrived broke into off Dunkir Dunkiy
were at 11.30 told the p.m. Mole, to proceed and and cast up the off proceeded Canal from Tug. for to about take troops 2 miles. on board. Moored
past alongside Could find the no Englishmen quay and so took on board 40 Frenchmen.
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ESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
JY FRED
G.L. Good
To V.A. Dover.
BUCEPHALUS
C.J. Watkins
Did not go - for Dynamo.
BETTY
R.F. Skinner
A.P.S.
BEVERLEY
Thompson & Rordroy
Reported abandoned at Dunkirk.
BRENART
K. Frisby &
Returned to owners 2.6.40.
A.E. Harrison
BAT
Messrs. Pickfords
Returned to owners.
BEE
If
"
"
"
"
CACHALOT
J. Powers
T.98. A.P.S.
CAIRNGORE
H.W.S. Wright
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
CAMELLIA
R.F. Money
A.P.S.
CARIAD
F.E. Jeffs
T.98. Returned to owners 6.6.40.
CAVERSHAM
E. Crouch
Returned to owners.
CECILLE
Mansfield Markham
A.P.S.
CHARLOTTE
Capt. The Hon.
Waterlogged Sandwich (now at Ramsgate
M.T. Henderson.
with Receiver of Wrecks).
CYS
Chelsea Yacht & Boat
No information of return from
Co.
Dunkirk.
CHRISCRAFT 25'
R. Hayes
No report received from list of
missing vessels.
COMMODORE
Bonniface
No information of return from Dunkirk.
Now presumed lost.
CONSTANT NYMPH
B.A. Smith
T.98. Returned to owners.
CORDELIA
J.E. Lambe
T.98. Returned to owner.
CORA-ANN
Col. F.L. Newhouse
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
CARONIA
W. Light (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service.
CORSTIR
Dr. Tiby
Returned to owner.
COURT BELLE II
C. Whatford & Son
No report received from list of
missing vessels.
CRECLE
D.N. Clark
Returned to owner.
COUNT DRACULA
K.A. Creiner
Returned to owner.
CURLEW
E.T. Holme
A.P.S.
CERVATES
V.H. Cooper
A.P.S.
CHAMOIS
Messrs. Pickfords
Returned to owners.
CARAMA (15' Punt)
A. Moody
Lost at Dunkirk.
CLARA BELLE (Wherry)
A. Liddle
Lost at Dunkirk.
CRUISER
H.J. Sharp
Returned to owner.
CARMEN
H. Garnett
Returned to owner.
CHANTECLER
R.E. Hodgman
Returned to owner.
DAB II
Lt.Col. Hardie
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
DAPHNE
Mrs. C.M. Smith
T.98. Returned to owner.
DAWN
A.C. Wills
T.98. Returned to owner 6.6.40.
DEENAR
Mr. Dunsbier
Returned to owner.
DEFENDER
R. Harvey
Damaged. Returned to owner.
DESEL II
Dudley Stone
A.P.S. Now returned to owner.
DESIREE
Capt. N. Dore
T.98. Returned to owner.
DEVILFISH
Pete Knapp
No report received from Ciron. of
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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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ASSOTE
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OFFICE
&
the
GREAT
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in gaire
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were
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Before the boats left I arranged with Commander A.L. Sanders Naval Officer in
70 Lowestoft for an advance of £200 to me so that some cash payments could be
to these fishermen suddenly taken out of their daily earnings. The money ha
accounted for in detail on the appropriate naval account form and the
in view
maistry of Shipping has been advised of the advances. I am informed tonight that
ne Sea Transport Department is sending out a circular letter to all concerned so
that they can make claims for their services.
Wilth the loss of only one boat and a few small damages the operation can be
considered to have been a great success so far as boats were concerned which came
from north of Lowestoft. This is attributéd to the ceaseless work put in by
Mr. Graham, Mr. Jay and Mr. Macmillan; work involving all night attendance at the
office on May 31/June 1st as it was originally intended the little ships should
sail at dawn June 1st. The fishermen's only regret is that they were not called on
earlier so their long experience of working boats to an inch on flat beaches could
have been better utilised. I would like official thanks to be sent to Major Hannam
of the Salvation Army Hostel, who on my appeal at once found beds and fed some thirty
fishermen making them most comfortable.
The
a
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as
am
onl
Dey
(805) 00 Hormoes
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Dunkirk Operations may Houre 1940
hote of movements by Smith dama shaster M.e. Constant Nymph
hittle Club
Rough Deary set down on whom to hondon. 8/8/40
00.10, 27th May 1940, Admiralty rang up to confirm that my
boat was ready for sea, and arranged for four hours' notice.
Not being a subject of good habits I did not have to get up
to answer this call!
08.45, Admiralty rang up again and asked me to go to the boat.
Having already put a few things in a bag I went to Isleworth
as soon as possible and arrived there between 10.00 and 11.00.
It was obvious that some form of permit would be required as
my own permit only carried to Middle Blythe Buoy, and my
instructions were to take the boat to Sheerness, I found at the
Boathouse that a Naval Officer was expected who would issue
the permits and was requisitioning other boats in the same yard.
When the Officer arrived he did not seem to think there was
any tremendous hurry and wanted the boats to go down together,
but separate permits were issued by the afternoon so that I
was then ready to start at any time, and the others did not
look like being ready for several hours.
At about 17.30 I tried to ring up the "Mate" as I felt
sure he would want to be in on this game and might at least
be able to help me work the boat down to Sheerness. Luckily
he was home early and put such a jerk into things that he
got his things together and arrived from Tulse Hill to Islowor BS
before 19.30, and we started at 20.00 without waiting for the
other boats.
Soon after midnight we were pulled in by the Naval Contro
at Tilbury, who examined our permit and told us to anchor 012
the south side until daylight as we should not be allowed t
Lie
enter Sheerness during darkness. By the time we had found
suitable anchorage it was already about01.3 on the 28th May,
and we had no riding light, so decided that it was not worth
while either of us going to sleep as one would have to keep
anchor watch and dawn would be early.
As 1t was quite light by03.00 we weighed reised anchor and proceeder
slowly to Sheerness and after a little chasing around there
found the basin where the motor yachts were to collect, report
our arrival and went to breakfast at an Hotel near the dockyai
gates. Other boats from Isleworth were nearly all present by
the time we got back from breakfast. We were informed that W
could sign on for one month but did not then know for what
purpose we were required, although I had been told by the
pleasant voiced man who spoke to me from the Admiralty that
it was dangerous.
Of the boats which had come down from Isleworth mine WA
the only one in charge of its owner so far as I know, and
that time we had rather got the point of view that there THE
nothing very urgent in the wind and most of the men who had
brought boats down from up river had done so without any
previous knowledge that they would be doing so and had had n
opportunity of making arrangements with employers, etc. so
that few of them folt able to sign on for a month and wont
back to town very regretfully by train.
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or
The opportunity of playing boats for a month with the
.e
seemed to me too good to miss in any case, and I had beed
able to warn my partners that I should be away for a bit
but there was some difficulty in getting signed on and 1-10
toured Sheerness Dockyard interviewing mumerous people 18
late in the afternoon and by about 17.00 had formed a not was
accurate 1dea what the job was and was quite determined 30 that
to be put off, so appealed to the Commodore himself wise a few
supervising the fuel and victualling of the motor be at
the basin. Within half-an-hour of explaining to
night's
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I took him aboard, went back and picked up the full
cutter and whaler, and took them all back to the ship,
reported to the Captain of Jutland that the British were
further up the beach and that I was going there, a big fire
just in-shore was my leading mark as the British were just
to the east of this. From then on we worked to this point
and the French came down the beach and mingled with the
British; Jutland was filled roughly half and half British
and French.
39.
After we had been going to this point for about three
or four trips, a German bomber most inconsiderately dropped
a large bomb on our large fire and blew it out like a candle,
this did not matter very much then as I had other leading
marks and the mass of troops had increased so that they were
quite visible on the beach.
By about03.00, 31st May, Jutland was full and she sailed
at once to avoid the dawn bombing, Jerry was trying to bomb
the ships as they left loaded and thus get the ships and the
men, but his efforts throughout the 10 - 11 hours that I was
working on the beach were very poorly rewarded.
Jerry also had some big guns for which aeroplanes were
spotting, and they dropped verey lights over the ships, but
here again Jerry wasted ammunition without hitting anything
that I saw. One of the crumps came as a nasty shock as the
at least two bombs
explosion actually stopped my boat for a split second, and I
shook the boatbut
thought I had grounded as she quivered all over but in the
none stopped it.
next moment she went on again and the noise of the crump
followed the air push so that I know it was nothing serious.
On Jutland leaving about03.00 on the 31st May I turned over
with the cutter and whaler to Laudania and by about08. she
handania
wasfolled
too was full, making a total of about 900 men brought off. By
about 3/4 British
this time I had used up all my deck cargo of petrol and the
engine wanted more oil and the grease cups refilled, also
+1/4 Tranch
there was a certain amount of rotten rope round the propeller
shaft, this I had not been able to cut in time. My two crew
were both stoker ratings of four months' service in the Navy
only and being stokers were not issued with clasp knives, on
my stern-man shouting to me that an odd rope was getting round
our propeller, I had to leave the wheel and out it with my
own sheadknife, if he had had a clasp knife he could have
done it in time, I was a moment too late.
The cutter had gone aground under a stranded lighter on
the windward side of same, a W.wind having got up a bit in
the morning, and as I could not get near enough to get the
cutter Off and the crew, also their young sailors, did not% how
to get off, I rescued the crew and brought them off to Laudania
had
probably Engine due to sope,
been
statting
in accordance with the Captain's instructions. My boat only
just managed to Laudania with the last whaler load
that she could take and the Captain ordered me off with my
self starter now
crew and the crew of the whaler, the crew of the outter being
refused service
already on board, and turned over my boat and the whaler to &
Naval drifter which was said to have petrol and mechanies on
board so that they could be of use further.
The whole of us who had been on the beach work then had
our first stand-bysy since 21.30 the day before and my crew and
myself had not had anything to eat since 17.30 the day before
and nothing to drink since 15.30, and had been continuously
employed, as had the two Naval ratings who remained on each of
the naval rowing boats during the tow across.
Jerry started his usual effort when the ship left at
08.30 to09.00 on the S1st, but with no results and plenty of
hot tea and bread and butter and Jam and a chance to light a
pipe had made me perfectly indifferent to anything Jerry did.
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of shipping. We chugged steadily through the night. About
three oclock in the morning- still on the wheel and in my
wet clothes- my eyes got a bit shaky through looking down
into the compass bowl all the time ( the compass I had was
a grid steering compass and I didn't know a darned thing
about it except that it had eight points on it- North,
North east, East, South east, South, South west, West and
Northwest). However, I felt confident that I should roach
Dover, for I knew the geography of the coast- SO I asked
a soldier to take the wheel whilst I looked out into the
night to give my eyes a rest. I had been looking round
for about five minutes when something seemed to tell me
that we were not going in the right direction, SO I
immediately goes down and has a look at the compass- to
find that we were steaming due EAST- back to Dunkirk
again!
Well, I couldn't blame the soldier. He was half
asleep anyway, and seamanship is not his job after all, SO
I took over the wheel
Just after dawn I struck
Dover dead centre and then followed the coast up to Ramsgate
arriving thero at eleven and put the soldiers ashore on
the pier.
lty
Straight away I took the boat to be filled up
ce
again with petrol, water and provisions, and got an engineer
to fix up the engines- they were covered with sand. Then I
C.
was ready for another trip. I first went ashore to report my
Sea-
safe arrival and was told to get into some dry clothes.
1.
They rigged me out with civilian clothes and after a hot
bath I felt brand new again.
I did two more trips over there, ferrying the
troops from the beach to the big ships, then filling my own
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Tuesday June I940 a police message arrived asking me
to ring Commander Bowles Southend Naval Control.
16/5
Several questions were asked as to condition of Motor
Vessel "Shamrock". She was in perfect condition and Fuel Tanks
full, having just been passed by the Ministry of Shipping for the
carrying of passengers on short trips from Canvey beach.
Can you make the South Downs he asked, where is that
Sir I replied, just off Deal and Dover. I agreed to try, and
upon instructions proceeded to take on board 30 Gallons Fuel in
5 Gallons containers, sufficient food and water for four days,
and discard the Buoyant apparatus which are always carried.
Roy Brown aged I8 of Canvey Island answered my request
by turning up at dawn with food and kit, we left with Donald my 29/-
youngest son to see us off.
On reaching Southend Naval Control we were informed the
journey was to Dunkirk and a further IO Gallons of petrol was
provided. Roy Brown at this stage was given an opportunity to
stay behind but he declined and expressed his desire to accompany
me. A requisition note was handed to me also a Special Route
for Small Craft Thames to Dunkirk. reading:- you are to proceed at
your utmost speed direct to the beaches eastward of Dunkirk, and
course etc; before leaving I regret to note with displeasure
four Skippers of upper Thames passenger Vessels said No when asked
if they could make Dunkirk, although their bunkers were full and
a heap of Fuel on deck they were immediately ordered to take their
Vessels with the letter "M" on their funnels to Sheerness
presumably to be taken over by Naval Units.
Our four little crafts set off in Convoy, The Princess
Maud Manned by Naval Ratings, The Canvey Queen by I Naval Rating
and I Civillian, The Queen of England by 3 Civilians, The
Shamrock by myself and Roy Brown, when off Shoeburyness the
Canvey Queen received Engine trouble and we took her in fow almost
to Mangate when she was able to proceed under her own power and
remain SO.
It was about 6 miles off Margate we sighted a British
Fighter Aircraft about 50 feet above the water making a desperate
bid to reach our shores, smoke pouring from its Engine as it
wobbled and whizzed by us, we could only look and wish him
silently a happy landing. The Maud called me alongside she was
taking water rather badly and borrowed and kept my Bilge Pump she
also seemed to have difficulty in keeping his proper course in
spite of having both the Canvey Queen's Compass and my own on board.
la runna
Owing to the engines failing we had to leave with only a few troops,
and WE proceeded back to Dunkirk W here we took five more loads off
the shore which we were now able to do owing to the rising tide.
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Bombs were falling rather thick and heavy making Vivid
reen flashes and showers of sparks which must be seen to be
elieved.
Our search for the other two convoy mates continued, we
found the Canvey Queen only and took her in tow, her engine had
stopped. I came close to a burning troop ship and dropped Anchor
thinking the bonbers would not trouble to bomb her again, I was
right but the continuous explosions on board made rather an
uncomfortable shelter.
Dawn soon came we stared and stared at what looked like
thousands of sticks on the beach and were amazed to see them turn
into moving masses of humanity. I thought quickly of going in
picking up 70 to 80 and clearing off, with the sun behind me I
calculated I should find some East Coast town. We got our freight
so did the Canvey Queen when I realised it would be selfish to clear
off when several destroyers and large vessels were waiting in deep
water to be fed by small craft, so I decided what our job was to be.
We could seat 60 men and with those standing we had about
80 weary and starving British Troops some without boots some only
in their pants but enough life left in them to clamber on board the
Destroyers with the kind hand of every available seaman.
Again and again we brought our cargo to this ship until
she was full, the Canvey Queen and the Maud were doing likewise.
The Destroyers moved off whilst we were still made fast
and we were carried to a very awkward position under her stern
and saved from anything more serious by the quick work of an A.B.
who set us adrift.
By this time I was numb to anything else that was taking
place, Aeroplanes, Guns, and flames it was not bravery but just a
will to snatch those boys away from the hell which might overtake
them at any time.
Our next Load nearly all north county lads had an officer
a captain I believe, who demanded that his men be taken to a
Destroyer and not a Troopship as I had been ordered. I regret having
to tell him to shut up but having done so the whole crowd were
silent and well behaved and were put aboard the Troopship.
Navigation was extreemly difficult owing to the various
wreckage upturned boats floating Torpedos and soldiers in the water
trying to be sailors for the first time, they paddled their
collapsable little boats out to me with the Butts of thrir rifles and
many shouted that they were sinking, we could not help them, I was
in shore as close as I dare, stop shouting and save your breath and
bail out with your steel helmets was the only command suitable for
the occasion scores offered me cash and personal belongings which I
refused saying my name is Barrell Canvey Island send me a poatcard
La runna
Owing to the engines failing we had to leave with only a few troop
WE and proceeded back to Dunkirk W here we took five more loads off
the shore which we were now able to do owing to the rising tide.
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GERBERA
H.O.
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After rail stanchion smashed down by cable. Doctor
Brydon a brick through all this, as he stuck to wheel carrying out
my instructions, whilst I helped Westwood and Gabriel to get fresh
lines back to "Idaho". Cable parted and took capstan with it.
Almost lost her altogether; managed to get another line back to
him. Beachy Head very close now, about 1 mile away.
Time 9.45 p.m. signalling us from Beachy Head, but cannot read it,
too fast. Rounded Beachy Head and Patrol Boat F. came out, asked
whether I needed assistance. I asked him if he could take "Idaho"
off me. He agreed and told me to follow closely as area was mined.
Managed to get alongside Patrol boat to pass tow over. Port Boat
davits badly bent and part rail and stanchions smashed when rolling
heavily alongside Patrol Boat. "Idaho" in tow of Patrol Boat, and
we following, much easier now. Dark, small stern light shown
from F. and "Idaho". Followed over a very much changing course
until lights were entinguished, word being passed back that enemy
planes were overhead. Very difficult to hold Patrol boat now as
I could only see him against an occasional search light glare.
3.6.40
About 2.a.m. Patrol boat slipped "Idaho" and told him to anchor and
not to move. I drew abreast and tried to drop anchor. It would
not run SO had to pull 15 fthm out of locker, and cut lashing to let
it run. Anchor did not bite, so had to come back to position
again, and pull up another 15 fthm, cut lashing and let it go.
Anchor held this time and so shut off engines. Doctor and Westwood
turned in, and Gabriel and I searched "Warrior" for any possible
leaks. No leaks anywhere, so turned in as dawn was breaking.
Woke about 6.30 a.m.
3.6.1940
Had breakfast. Fresh patrol boat came out and took "Idaho" in tow.
We had to heave anchor up by hand. Got it up and followed inshore.
Waited outside Newhaven some time and tug came out and took "Idaho"
in. I followed and we berthed
12 noon. Rang Mr. Vernon to report and set to stripping anchor
winch. Found winch had three inches of water in it, and armature
was half submerged. Dismantled motor cleaned and dried and
re-assembled. Ran quite O.K. Re-assembled winch and tested -perfect.
Mr. Vernon hadarrived and told me to carry on. Made arrangements
with naval officer to leave early next morning and received sailing
orders. Turned in 12 p.m.
4.6.1940
Newhaven Harbour. Left berth 5 a.m. and had to wait at harbour
entrance for boom to be lowered at 7 a.m. Cleared pierhead 7.10
a.m. N.87 W to Rottingdean 7.35 a.m. Off Rottingdean turned to S.S.W.
after taking on Petrol au
About 10.30 a.m. an we arrived at Southend Pier and 29/5
were asked to take the vessel to Dunkirk as there were
not sufficient Naval Ratings available. Provisions for
three days and more petrol were taken aboard, and we were
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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
Sunk.
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11/6/40.
S. S. "YEWDALE"
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Master's Report of Evacuation of Troops from Dunkirk (contd)
we had 500 men on board. As we were at that time being assisted by
several Motor Launches and other small boats, counting become almost
impossible, Another Officer who also assisted a great deal counted
20 men boarding in 5 minutes. This we maintained until 2.30 p.m. when
I decided that we were too tightly packed to hold any more.
The soldiers numbering about 1000 were put into the cargo hold of
vessel and in addition every available space on the deck (which being
a. self-trimming vessel was very limited) was covered with men. Every
room and space on the ship including the engineroom and stokehold was
packed with men.
2.35 p.m. we hove up and closed a Destroyer for advice and we were
told that we could travel in company with her.
There had been a few Air Raids during the day but no bombs had
dropped, at least not close to us. At 4.0 p.m. several German planes
were seen overhead, and bombs dropped close to this ship. We then
hove up and proceeded on our passage to Downs with m.v. "BEAL" about
1 mile ahead and a Destroyer about 1 mile astern. At 4.50 p.m.
several enemy planes appeared overhead and began dive-bombing; several
bombs fell very close. This continued of and on for about three-
quarters of an hour with one final attack shortly before 6.0 p.m.
During the third attack shrapnel struck the steamer and five men were
killed and 78 wounded (two I believe died later). Our Mate, W.
Watterson, was struck in the leg and seriously injured.
About six soldiers who apparently thought the ship to be sinking
jumped overboard. These men possibly were picked up by the Destroyer
astern. It would have been dangerous, to all those on board for us
to turn back for them. In the next raid a Dive-Bomber was hit by
our guns and appeared out of control, it lost height and as it passed
close over the ship our gun kept firing and each tracer bullet was
seen to enter the plane until it got out of range. Several soldiers
ctually saw it striking the water about half a mile on our port bow.
At 6.0 p.m. the Raiders were driven off, we believe by our own planes.
During these Raids our compass had been smashed and we had to depend
entirely on other ships and on a small field compass which could only
give us an approximate direction when used on top of wheelhouse.
At 9.30 p.m. as we were approaching the Coast I signalled the Destroyer
to report that I had wounded men on board. I also kept calling UD
other ships when entering Downs where we eventually arrived at 11.10
p.m. one mile off Deal Pier. After continuing calling up by flashing
(wireless was smashed) until 11.40 p.m. we gave up and awaited dawn.
We then attracted attention by firing our Lewis guns and a Naval ship
got in touch with the Coastguard and at 6.0 a.m. a lifeboat with a
Doctor on board arrived, and we were then ordered to Ramsgate where
we arrived and disembarked all troops by 9.30 p.m. and then proceeded
for temporary repairs to Sheerness.
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70
H.M.T. "DORRIEN ROSE" CARDIFF.
148
On the 22nd May, 1940 the above vessel was in the Downs
loaded to with Army stores awaiting orders. She was instructed next day
proceed to Dunkirk, but on approaching observed it to be in
flames, and the "DORRIEN ROSE" passed three vessels outward bound,
one of which signalled that it was unsafe to approach Dunkirk, so
the Master reversed course and proceeded slowly outwards.
At 3-0a.m. on the 28th as dawn was approaching he decided
to approach Dunkirk in daylight so he set a course for Middlekerke
Buoy. At 4-25a.m. on nearing the Buoy enemy aircraft suddenly
attacked, several bombs were dropped and the "DORRIEN ROSE" retaliated
with machine-gun fire.
At 5.05 after the bombs had fallen it was observed that the
M.V. "QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL" was sinking, so he proceeded to her assis-
tance and was requested by the O.C. to take off troups and ship's
complement, whilst the troups were being transferred the Germans
repeatedly attempted to renew the attack, but were prevented from
doing any further damage by bursts of fire from our machine-guns. At
5-25 all the troups and the crew of the "QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL" were
safely on board the "DORRIEN ROSE" and she then proceeded to Dover
where she arrived at 2-20p.m.
The operation of transferring the troups was carried out
expeditiously under the efficient direction of Commander M.L. Musson
R.N.R. and during the passage to Dover the Commander was of great
assistance in attending to the signals, spotting enemy planes and
controlling the troups.
On the 29th May the "DORRIEN ROSE" again proceeded towards
Dunkirk and was attacked next morning at 3a.m. by two enemy motor-craft
which circled the ship and sprayed her with machine-gun fire the
"DORRIEN ROSE" gave as good as she received and the "E" boats ceased
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their attack and the vessel continued her passage to Dunkirk were she
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arrived at 6-50a.m. She then despatched as much food stuff as
possible for the rear-guard troups and left again at 12-25p.m. with
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590 troups on board for Folkestone, she arrived at Folkestone at
8-45p.m. the same night.
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During all these aperations all the officers and members of the
O
crew carried out their various duties in a cool and efficient manner, in
particular Gunner .W.Watson, Bo'sun .McFadden and A.B.John Upperton
who were on the bridge under enemy fire.
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twisting as I could and see we were likely up to our get anchor run down and whilst kept the the Tug underweigh
were as off see our crew of the barge and the soldier the
a bit, I could turning to clear the bombs. I paddled in towards destroyers were shore
and rowing of in their boat towards us. I picked them stevedores also
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next crew barge "DUCHESS" that had anchored in the Roads, up, and then boat the
wave of bombers were overhead.
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Extract Jun adminity weekly atelligue Refund
No.15 (Lint Ime, 1940). body on on T.09474. 16
DUNKIRK BEACHES.
243
The following narrative, based on noted made at the time,
has been contributed by an officer attached to R.A., Dover,
during the evacuation of the B.E.F. from Dunkirk.
Wednesday, May 29.
With R.A., Dover, and his staff I embarked in H.M.S. "ESK",
and at 2000 sailed for Dunkirk beaches. Halfway across the
Channel and it got dusk, huge fires showed the position of
Dunkirk and vividly lit up the eastern sky. A pall of black
smoke hung over the coast. At first it seemed that the whole
town must be burning, but as we approached I found that the
fires were confined to an area close westward of the town and
harbour where the oil refineries and storages were situated.
We steamed slowly up the narrow coastal channel and past
Dunkirk to the ten miles of beaches from which the troops were
being embarked. We had on board with us the naval beach
parties who were to be landed to superintend the boat embarka-
tion between Dunkirk at the western end and La Panne at the
eastern. The beach parties were put ashore in three sections at
different points in the ships' boats. The night was overcast and
very dark, and it was not possible to see how much activity there
was inshore. Boats were few, and not many ships were lying off
the beaches.
Thursday, May 30.
At 0200 we transferred to H.M.S. "HEBE" of Bray, and pro-
ceeded eastward along the coast to La Panne. Dawn found us
still there, and it brought with it one of the most astounding and
pathetic sights I have ever seen. Almost the whole ten miles of
beach was black from sand-dunes to waterline with tens of
thousands of men. In places they stood up to their knees and
waists in water waiting for their turn to get into the pitiably few
boats. It seemed impossible that we should ever get more than
a fraction of all these men away. The immediate and urgent
need was for more boats - both small pulling boats for inshore
work, and power boats to tow them seawards to the ships. These
we asked for, and as the day progressed many more arrived.
The weather to-day was most favourable, with low cloud and
poor visibility, little wind and a calm sea. Even so, there was
considerable surf on the beaches and inshore boat work was not
easy. The day was spent in getting into touch with the situation
ashore through S.N.O., Dunkirk, and the G.O., C. in C., and in
directing ships and boats as they arrived to where they were most
needed. It had been intended to keep "HEBE" free of troops for
R.A., Dover, but ships were too few and she filled up in Dunkirk
early in the day. After despatching her to Dover R.A. transferred
his flag to various destroyers as they waited to fill up off the
beaches.
One of the great difficulties was getting empty boats back
inshore. They had no boat keepers, and naturally a man, having
once got off to a ship, was not keen to return inshore again.
Some of the soldiers, however, did fine work in this wayy, and
went back many times.
During the whole of this day I saw no bomb drop on the
beaches, nor any enemy aircraft flying low to machine gun.
There were various ships attached by aircraft, but I do not think
any was hit. Air superiority was well maintained during the
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I arrived at Dover at 16.00 and disembarked the prisoners alongside
After obtaining fuel I remained at Dover until ordered
23
H.M.S.Kaap Falga to Poole, leaving Doms at 09.20 on Tuesday 4th. June 1940
cort
23
"RUJA"
B
H.M.S. RUJA sailed for Dunkirk from Dover and on first attempt broke down in the
Downs. The ship was towed back to Dover and repaired by Sandhurst and then I reported
to N.O.I.C. Ramsgate and sailed for Dunkirk and remained there for 24 hours in order
to collect about 300 soldiers off the Beach East of Dunkirk and later on in the
evening off the barracades east of La. Panne. On the way back to Poole the ship
broke down again and was successfully towed by H.H.S. Pascholl.
Signed H.R.Webber (Lieut R.N.)
"FRISO"
A
This vessel under the command of Licut. G.O. Symonds R.N. and subsequently under
Sun. Lieut. G.V.Ward R.N.V.R. made two successful trips to Dunkirk beach and was able
to evacuate 1008 officers and men. Although under continual fire from shore
batteries and dive bombers the operation was carried out without mishap to vessel
or crew.
Signed. G.V.Ward (Sub. Lieut. R.N.V.R.)
"DESPATCH II"
B.
May 29th & 30th.
To West of La Pain. Arrived La Pain 20.00 29th. and embarked 267 French with
ships boats only until 04.00
At 04.00/30 discovered 2 ft or water in E.R. no air bottles and belt to air
compressor broken. Managed to get under way 10.00/30th and returned to Ransgate
19.00 30th.
May 31st. June 1st.
Arrived Dunkirk 18.00/51 Air compressor not working and insufficient air in bottles
to restart motors if they stopped. Embarked 160 mostly Middlesex Regiment with
ships boats only until midnight.
Ships company were then exhausted with boat work and all Middlesex Regiment embarked
ship sailed for Ramsgate arriving 07.30/1.
Ships Company acted very well. Besides my Lst. Lieut. Lt. Miller I wish to mention
L.S. A.J.M. Upton P/SSX 13505
A.B. W. H. Dibben P/JX 148504
A.B. H.B.Ketchley PJ109346
O.S. S.A.Greenwood P/JX 130093
Signed J.E. Whitwell, Lt. Comdr.
"PASCHOLL"
B.
This ship was only taken over by me on Sunday June 2nd., the previous Captain
having returned to his proper duties at Ramagate. I proceeded to Ramagate
arriving there 23.00 Instructions received ashore at 23.30 were to remain at anchor
until further orders. At 15.00 Monday 3rd. June we sailed with Commander Hammond flying
his flag in the ship in Command of 5 skoots. We arrived Dunkirk Harbour Jetty at
23.00 and embarked ap roximately 300 troops and after some delay left at 00.30 Tuesday
June 4th, arriving Ramsgate approximately 08:30 On instructions sailed at 05.30
Wednesday 5th. June for Poole. arrived Newhaven at 21.00 having taken
N.M.S.Ruja in tow at approximately 10.00 Sailed from Newhaven at 18.00 Thursday
6th. June Ruja still in tow arriving Studland Bay approximately 21.00.7th. June
entered Poole Harbour.
Signed J.N.Wise Lieut. R.N.V.R.
"ZEUS"
I have the honour to Report the following of my vessels activity in operation
Dynamo in diary form.
25th. May Joined at Poole. P.M. Vessel wiped 5.0 p.m. approx cast off and
proceeded to anchor off Portsmouth. 9.0 p.m. ordered to anchor off Yarmouth.
26th. May, 5.10 a.m. ordered to remain at anchor until further orders. Hands cleaning ship
3.0 p.m. Ordered to proceed Portsmouth.
6.0 Arrived Portsmo th. Recive fuel water and stores and ordered to proceed broken
Spithead p.m. to swing for deviation. Dischar ed Dutch engineer. Note compass
and steering compass damaged. Results of swinging give very unreliable deviation card
10.30 27th. May Proceed Dawn in arrived company off for Newhaven Newhaven. and anchored. Note. Ship very and short overhauling of dec gear stores
rope etc. Hands employed rope etc. Hands employed cleaning ship
9.0 p.m. approx. Dawn arrived off Dover 9.30 approx berthed alongside "Ruja" at so West bad Quay, as
Proceeded in company for Dover.
Enemy render air independance p.m. of navigation impossible we follow rest ahead. gunfire
28th. May raid 1.0 approx. Proceed in company for Dunking. Compass Considerable to
etc. all night.
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Adminalty Pier
23
After obtaining fuel I remained at Dover until ordered
to
escort
H.M.S.Kaap Falga to Poole, leaving Downs at 09.20 on Tuesday 4th. June 1940
23
"RUJA"
B
H.M.S. RUJA sailed for Dunkirl from Dover and on first attempt broke down in the
Downs. The ship was towel back to Dover and repaired by Sandhurst and then I reported
to N.O.I.C. Ramsgate and sailed for Dunkirk and remained there for 24 hours in order
to collect about 300 soldiers off the Beach East of Dunkirk and later on in the
evening off the barracades east of La. Panne. On the way back to Poole the ship
broke down again and was successfully towed by H.M.S. Pascholl.
Signed Webber (Lieut R.N.)
"FRISO"
A
This vessel under the command of Licut. G.O. Symonds R.N. and subsequently under
Sun. Lieut. R.N.V.R. made two Although successful under trips continual to Dunkirk fire beach from and shore was able
batteries to evacuate and 1008 dive bombers the operation was carried out without mishap to vessel
officers
and
men.
or crew.
Signed. G.V.Ward (Sub. Licut. R.N.V.R.)
"DESPATCH II"
May 29th & 30th.
To West of La Pain. Arrived La Pain 20.00 29th. and embarked 267 French with
At 04.00/30 discovered 2 ft oz water in E.R. no air bottles and belt to air
ships boats only until 04.00
compressor broken. Managed to get under way 10.00/30th and returned to Ramsgate
19.00 30th.
May Arrived Dunkirk 18.00/51 Air compressor not working and insufficient air in bottles with
31st. June 1st.
to restart motors if they stopped. Embarked 160 mostly Middlesex Regiment
Ships ships company were then exhausted with boat work and all Middlesex Regiment embarked
boats only until midnight.
Ships ship Company acted very well. Besides my Lst. Lieut. Lt. Miller I wish to mention
sailed for Ramsgate arriving 07.30/1.
L.S. A.J.M. Upton P/SSX 13505
A.B. W. H. Dibben P/JX 148504
A.B. .B.Ketchley PJ109346
O.S. Greenwood P/JX 130093
Signed J.E. Whitwell, Lt. Comdr.
This "PASCHOLL" ship was only B. taken over by me on Sunday June 2nd., the previous Captain
having 23.00 Instructions received ashore at 23.30 were to remain Hammond at anchor
returned to his proper duties at Ramsgate. I proceeded to Ramsgate
arriving further there orders. At 15.00 Monday 3rd. June we sailed with Commander Jetty at flying
his flag embarked roximately 300 troops and after some delay left at at 05.30 Tuesday
until in the ship in Command of 5 skoots. We arrived Dunkirk Harbour 00.30
June 23.00 4th, and arriving Ramsgate approximately 08-30 On instructions taken sailed
Wednesday in tow at approximately 10.00 Sailed from Newhaven at 18.00 21.00.7th. Thursday June
5th. June for Poole. arrived Newhaven at 21.00 having
H.M.S.Ruja 6th. June Ruja still in tow arriving Studland Bay approximately
entered Poole Harbour.
Signed Wise Lieut. R.N.V.R.
"ZEUS" I have the honour to Report the following of my vessels activity in operation
Dynamo in diary Joined form. at Poole. P.M. Vessel wiped 5.0 Palla approx cast Yarmouth. off and
25th. May 9.0 p.m. ordered to anchor off Hands
26th. proceeded May. to 5.10 anchor a.m. off ordered Portsmouth. to remain at anchor until further orders. cleaning shij
3.0 p.m. Ordered to proceed Portsmouth. Recived fuel water and stores and ordered to broken proceed
6.0 p.m. Arrived Portsmo for deviation. th. Discharged Dutch engineer. unreliable Note compass deviation
Spithead and steering to swing compass damaged. Results of swinging give very card
10.30 Proceed in company for Newhaven. and enchored. Note. Ship very and short overhauling of dec. gear stores
27th. rope etc. May Hands Dawn arrived employed off rope Newhaven etc. Mands employed Dover. cleaning ship
9.0 Enemy 28th. p.m. May air approx. Dawn raid arrived 1.0 Proceeded p.m. off navigation approx. Dover in company Proceed 9.30 impossible approx for in company WG berthed follow for alongside rest unicint. "Ruja" Compass Considerable at so West bad Quay. as gunfire to
render
independance
of
etc. all night.
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6. I approached a number of trawlers and other small
vessels which seemed to be getting under way for Great Britain
and asked them to remain until I could fill them up with
troops. It seemed to me that the orders which they said
they had received to return to Great Britain were not bona fide.
7. I proceeded ashore and interviewed various military
officers at as many of the beaches as possible. At the
request of a senior military officer I agreed to assume the
duties of Beach Master and arranged to continue the organisation
until all the troops on the beaches were on board. I told
them that if anything went wrong during the night we would
return at dawn. I learned that some of the men had been in
the dunes for two or three days awaiting embarkation, and they
were obviously much cheered up to learn that they would get
out that night. The flat-bottomed boats which the military
had been using themselves were extremely dangerous in the surf
which, although not very great, was sufficient to capsize
these boats.
8. I found from experience that it was much quicker to run a
load of troops in a single motor boat rather than to fill up
one or more lifeboats and tow the greater number. The dangers
of controlling boats in tow when they were crowded both near
the shore and alongside H.M. ships were considerable. During
the night I acquired in one way or another five additional
lifeboats, and in many cases the military themselves acted as
crews.
9. The pontoon bridges which had been built by the military
the previous day were extremely useful, and were largely res-
ponsible for the rapid evacuation of troops. It is interesting
to note that a few moments after the last men had been taken
off one of these bridges it was hit by enemy artillery.
10. All the troops that I could find were embarked by midnight
and placed in ships which sailed for England. Just before
midnight I went along certain of the beaches to look for
stragglers. A Staff Officer informed me that no more troops
would embark from these beaches but that they would march to
Dunkirk, as it was anticipated these beaches would be shelled
and would probably be in German hands the following day. This,
as it turned out, was a correct forecast.
11. I estimate that from pontoon bridges and beaches approxi-
mately 5,000 troops were probably embarked.
12. The soldiers, though obviously extremely tired, made no
complaints of the delay or of the wettings which they got in
wading out in the surf to get into the motor boats, and were
more than thankful for the kindnesses which were shown them in
the various ships. One could not but be impressed by the
amount of friendly cheering which occurred when H.M. ships
passed the troop ships at sea. The great majority of the
troops were carrying their rifles and side-arms, and I insisted
that in no case must they be thrown away. I was impressed to
notice that the military padres were always amongst the last to
leave the beach in their respective parties.
13./
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before daybreak and arrived back in the Downs by 1000
May 28th.
At 1730 we again received orders to proceed to
Dunkirk, this time by the shorter route 15X and this time
28/5
with the knowledge that we were engaged in the evacuation
of the B. E. F. from the eight miles of beaches from Dunkirk
to La Panne.
Of the dynamo ships that left the Downs at the same
time, we were the first to arrive off Dunkirk and seeing that
the harbour was being used by bigger ships, I decided that me
might only obstruct the bigger ships by going in and that our
proper function was to contact the beaches where bigger ships
could not go.
I therefore proceeded past Dunkirk in an Easterly
direction.
The light of burning Dunkirk was now nearly astern
of us and the heavy smoke cloud over the beaches intensified
the darkness. Thinking here to contact other ships or boats
I proceeded at half speed.
Presently another dynamo ship passed us in the
opposite direction and informed us that she had come all the
way from La Panne and had seen nothing.
I therefore steered in more closely to the beaches.
At a point about 4 miles East of Dunkirk, I came
between a destroyer and another dynamo ship. I asked the
dynamo ship if she was at anchor and she replied that she
was aground. There appeared to be two others aground also.
There were no boats visible, but as I was preparing to lower
my boat, I received information from a motor boat which came
out from the shore. that she had brought off the last of the
troops that were there. the remainder having started back
into the hills preparatory for dawn.
I noticed also that the destroyer was preparing to
leave and as this seemed the only thing left to do I set
course for returning to Ramsgate. That was at 0250 on the
morning of May 29th and I arrived at Ramsgate Road at 0830.
from - Hum SRot Who was dropping ashin,
and Pacific beary Kishi then luch of
Vein was & : belowed about the has
Proceded at How spend has the White 4 truy
stent of this party 0 anin 4 ha Pause.
hail, C/C Guld has India
dircust for the beach were is anount an
Ill aituition are is line is Ret 9
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97
ORANJE'S R.O.D./1 dated 10th June 1940 (cont)
commandeered.
It was now about an hour after high water and ORANJE proceeded/
as close inshore as possible, anchored, and then beached stern
first, drawings of the ship showing that this would not
damage the screw or rudder. A line, consisting of two 120
fathom lengths of 2" manila, was then run inshore and hauled
as tau a.s possible and ORANJE's dinghy was run along this,
as no other boats were then availabbe; the disembarkation of
provisions was then started about 5 packages at as time.
10. Two large boats were obtained about noon, and at
1700 the Royal Engineers provided 6 bridge building pontoons.
with this number of boats available It was possible to
disembark the provisions with reasonable celerity.
Intermittent Air Raids took place throughout the day, but
although a number of bom bs fell close to the ship, no damage
was done nor were there any casuals
By midnight when about 150 tons had been disembarked and were
still on the beach, it was decided between the embarkation
officer and mygelf that it would be better to stop disembark
ing provisions and embark troops, sailing as soon as the tide
rose sufficiently to float the ship.
11. Thursday May 30th. ORANJE weighed at 0415 with over
500 troops on board and proceeded for the Downs via the
Kwinte Bank and West Hinder buoys. On sporoaching the Kwinte
Bank buoy 8 wreck was observed about half 8 mile westward of
the buoy, which gave the appearance of being the bows of
destroyer protruding about 20 feet out of the water.
On arrival in The Downes ORANJE was ordered by the examination
steamer to proceed to Margate where we went alongside the pier
at 1720 and disembarked troops. 1 A.B. was discharged sick.
ORANJE completed with fuel, water, and provisions, embarked
two Lewis guns and ammunition, took two boats in tow, and
sailed for Dunkirk again at 2230. Owing to too short a tow,
ORANJE having no more hawsers on board, the boats broke
adrift in the vicinity of the Elbow buoy, and as they could
not be immediately located they were abandoned. There were
no crews on board.
12. Friday 31st Mey. ORANJE arrived off No. West
buoy, Dunkirk Channel at dawn and proceeded towards Le Panne.
There was considerable air activity along the coast but.
ORANJE was unmolested. Off Dunkirk Harbour ORANJE was closed
by a destroyer believed to be EXPRESS, and told to close
destroyer H 11 (BASILISK) and work under his orders: ORANJE
anchored off Le Panne in the same position as the previous
day. As ORANJE had no boats, embarkation was very slow until
BASILISK
pan - slum Skud Who are aripping ashin,
and Pacitic benif Kishi than with A
Vein are & 1 belowed about the has
Proceded at the spend has White & they
skoot of this party 0 amin it the ha Pance.
hail, are Guild was Ideas
straight for the beach were is awouns an
Il within was is line is Ret 9 Auch n.
Here the Ipen was a
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SUBJECT: REPORT ON PROCEEDINGS DURING EVACUATION.
FROM:
LIEUTENANT T. JOHNSTON, R.N.
COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. PASCHOLL.
DATE:
6th June 1940.
TO:
VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
I have the honour to report that I sailed
from Portsmouth at approximately 3200 27th May 1940,
in command of the Dutch skoot PASCHOLL, arriving at
Dover about 0900 28th May 1940.
2. I left Dover at 1400 28th May, for the beach
off Le Panne via route Y with orders to arrive about
2200 to take off troops from the beaches and transfer
them to Destroyers, endeavouring to return to the Downs
by dawn.
3. As the PASCHOLL was SO much slower than other
ships in the Convoy, I was obliged to leave the route
given and proceed across the Banks, by SO doing arriving
of Ia Panne at 2230, 28th May.
4. Approximately 300 troops were embarked and
transferred to the WOLSEY(?), by this time it was 0400
29th May, so I returned as ordered to the Downs. On
arrival at the Downs I was ordered by an examination
steamer to proceed to Deal where I arrived about 1200
29th May.
5. Having received no further orders I proceeded
to Dover where after storing ship I was ordered to
return to Le Panne.
6. I sailed from Dover at 1900 29th May, and
proceeded to IQ Panne arriving about 0230 30th May
where I embarked 400 British and French troops and
sailed for Ramsgate at 1030 30th May. During the
embarkation only two enemy aircraft were sighted and
they did not bomb in the vicinity of the PASCHOLL.
7. On entering the main channel of Le Panne,
I was shelled for half an hour by shore batteries at
Nieuport, and was obliged to steam across the sendbanks
to get out of range. About 1400 I was attacked by a
Dornier bomber which bombed and machine-gunned without
more success than two slight casualties. I arrived at
Ramsgate about 2000 30th May.
8. At approximately 2200 30th May, the whole crew
of the PASCHOLL were relieved and Lieutenant Donaldson,
R.N.R., took command.
9. At 0700 on 1st June, I took command of Drifter
JACKEVE and proceeded to Dunkirk. During the outward
passage, I was bombed several times and on arrival off
the entrance to Dunkirk harbour at about 1250 1st June,
was attacked heavily by dive bombers. The MOSQUITO
who was quite close at the time was hit and abandoned,
80 I proceeded to pick up survivors.
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secure one on embark atim.
The flow of hoops ceased at
about 0200 a despite ever effect to obtain
more men, I was unable to Burbark have than
c few odd parties. Dawn being due bettern
moments, ch was decided to Cast off as no
more men were Juth coming heat. Commanded
Clements RN.R. "f"Tilly" informed me that he
not
was unable to have as his S Crew was shill
fine. I apread to low him ont of hanbur, T,
of necessary, back to Ingland.
I lashed him almpide with
fore Mbach spring sworking on a double bach.
spring mandwred both issues against the
wind 1 clear of the getter rfinally out of harbons
Here "Tilly" reversed engines & cleaning her
propellor, was able to proced under her Uhn power.
I shined like to place on
record here the lach of assistance fiven by
military officers of all Tanks from Imajr
downwards, in controlling twops during
enbarkation full brunt coming on the lender.
officered a manned havel
may 29th
arrived D owns at 0845 9
n
was instructed to pureed Marfate
to disemberd the 280 men about I was able
to do this at 1430. after watering, stining ,
fulling, sailed at 1530 for Ramsjali, to embark
en
Lewis funs, wires for kedge Is, v uplace my
Caxswain Ldq Leaman Haffai was embached
in this capacity I subsuently made a uport
n this hands conduct w.n.o.i.e Rainsfate /
uconmended him you some recognition, which I
hope will be futh coming
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conditions quiet.
:h a.m.
Arrived Ramsgate and disembarked troops. Sailed
immediately for La Panne beaches via West Hinder Buoy.
,
th afternoon. When several miles from coast many German bombers
were encountered. Bombs were dropped but missed. Ships
two Lewis @ guns in constant action. Although
plan
ineffective in fact, this gunfire probably kept them apr
machines up. Many ships in vicinity being bombed. Some
British fighters sighted. When nearer to shore the
Paddle Steamer "Gracie Fields" was sighted homeward
bound packed with approximately 800 troops. Witnessed
de
a bomb attack on her during which a direct hit was
300
secured amidships. Went to render assistance. "Gracie
Fields" was unable to stop her engines. Upper deck
enveloped in clouds of steam. Operation of going
an
alongside had to be performed whilst both ships were
proceeding ahead. Secured alongside. Terrible
1.
mortality and shambles on board. Transferred as many
like
injured and others as "Twente" would hold. During
00
operation another scoot secured alongside opposite side
sike
of "Gracie Fields" and took off remainder. Cast off
and proceeded full speed to Famsgate. Arrived dawn,
ak
May 30th. Disembarked wounded and other troops.
teh
I
as
ICE IOE ADMIRAL
Ell day light an air
JUN 1940
be developing at
Vo
*
DOVER
- disaubar had two ps,
promium stares.
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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.
As/...
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SECRET Dynams 137.
EXTENDED
DEFENCES
OFFICER
H.M.Y. COMMANDING OFFICER,
173
ADMIRALITY
HOUSE,
GLALA.
164
178
SHEERNESS
June, 1940.
167
sir,
I have from the Sheerness honour to report that, having received orders, I
proceeded in conjunction with three other Yachts
Thursday 30th May, 1940.
\
Shortly after midnight we were in the vicinity of the North
Goodwin Light Vessel, and as we were unable. to contact the
Examination to Tug anchor. , the Yacht "ChristobelkII", the senior ship
ordered
us
At dawn I received a signal from the Senior Officer that he
d
was unable to proceed owing to engine trouble, SO I weighed and
closed the Tug. Having received orders from her I delivered them
to "Amulree" and "Caleta" and we proceeded by route "X".
Shortly before eleven the French Coast was sighted and we
my
entered Dunkirk 'Roads' about 1130. We steamed along the coast
d
and at about 1230, "Golden Eagle" anchored off the beach 3 miles
East of Dunkirk, signalled to us to close. She asked us to tow
d
two whalers which were full of soldiers alongside and when this
was completed we asked if we could be of assistance, but she
replied that she was alright and that we could be of more use
to
further
along.
he
Off La Panne H.M.S. "Venomous" called us up and informed us
her motor boat had broken down inshore. We went close to the
S
pier, which was constructed of Army transports, and having
irk.
contacted the boat took it in tow and returned to the destroyer.
We then went back to the beach and this time took out her whaler.
grees
As she was now getting underway we closed H.M.S. "Vivacious" and
st
securing alongside were informed that she had three boats which
to
were ready to go inshore. We took them as close as possible,
he
allowed them to drift to the beach and anchored with the intention
of towing them back when filled. At this point our steering ropes
all but gave way and we were left with a single strand. It was
impossible to repair it without completely new wire and at that
of
Homent the bombing and shelling which had been going on
see
continuously became intense. A Captain R.N. in Yacht No.1 of the
surf
Solent Patrol ordered us to make for the open sea and all the
and
smaller power craft followed him out.
that
hat
out
men,
d
art
ut
fell across our stern the last DOMO railing few feet
about this time 30 ft a salvo of the bombs only effect was to drag our stern down a heavy a
bomber the water. We opened we registered a direct hit with OUD into the gun
in away, fire on this aeroplane which was Lewis
and his type Dornier 17 burst into flames and he crashed aeroplane sea,
as other Starboard ships were engine also firing I cannot claim this
definitely.
steamed back at all possible in finding a Whaler adrift two boats ashore
As I had promised speed hoping to find a which boat we to magaged bring them to
to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
off, pick we were fortunate I immediately sent these this was
and started up with to our embark dinghy, troops at approximately at 1750, very
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We weighed and proceeded out a 15 bomb: yards astern and
Yacht "15" but on fall our way caused the fell to
The angle of its she had one man killed majority and
strike her and but undamaged and
was severely shaken her. She we
in close contact had with previously reported reported
No. 1 and as I Captain to return for my defect to se
ordered as she was by unarmed. the repairs and accompany
at 2130. I immediately not be required asked for repairs Rams
The return was safetly reported accomplished and and we entered
31/5
told that we would and the again. The but
we awaited returned further to Sheerness orders. repairs having complete
At 1430 on Sunday 2nd June of we again. proceeded
this time conveying 1845 and a group I reported launches and motor
R.N. and to Captain orders. I was told Tayle
arrived about Wharton R.N. for our arrival to Admiral
small boats which were willing were to make an. attempt to that
Dunkirk Mole.
1000 British troops on a small portion of the beach just West eve
The majority of the craft going over to this point were
fast motor boats of over 15 knots and had been ordered to les
the beach no matter what the position was at 0230. We sailed
from Ramsgate at 2045 and followed the same course as previous
as far as "W" Buoy 5 miles from the coast. This was reachei
0020. I shaped a course for the next mark but our port engine
lost revolution and became useless. I decided to carry on il
under one engine, but we were met by three Yachts returning,
They had been close to the beach which they said was under a
continuously heavy fire from large guns and dive bombing and
machine gunaattacks. Either there had not been any troops 8.11
they thought the faster boats in front had got them away or
the troops could not reach the beach because of the barrage.
They had been told to wait at "V" until dawn and see if any
the
assistance.
we Dn had and were would these ships our dóne. While draught facts only coming cruising have I would out considered ten in had not minutes this been allow my vicinity damaged best near us to policy the numerous and approach shore needed was with parachute as to join close our their speed them as fib
Two tugs dropped about around 1/4 of us a mile and we from spent us the our time dodging but
could not see the plane: Aerial
were extremely lucky not to be attacked.
breaking and ships were coming home, my port engine was
SURBITON.
HOOK,
'FO92
THE VICARAGE,
ROUTE:-65.
INSURANCE STATION
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Dynams 135.
FROM
COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.Y. "CHRISTOBELLI".
178.
DATE
June 2nd 1940.
167
TO
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
NARRATIVE OF EVENTS FROM FIRST SIGNAL TO ARRIVING AT SHEERNESS.
Sir,
I beg to submit the following report:-
On receipt of your signal passed to me by H.M.Y. "Caleta" I
proceeded to Outer Bar Buoy and met H.M.Y. "Caleta", "Amulree", and
"Glala", I was handed your letter by "Glala" instructing me to take
these yachts to the North Goodwin Light Vessel, there to close the
Examination Vessel for further instructions, we proceeded in line
ahead led by "Caleta" as Sub. Lieutenant Dunning knew the channel,
owing to non appearance of Examination Vessel I decided to anchor my
ships for the night, at 0400 I ordered my engines to be started and
to go and see if I could findthe Examination Vessel, as it was now
dawn, at 0500 my engineman reported a defect, I gave orders for
remainder. of yachts to close Examination Vesselsat 0600 and proceed
according to instructions received.
We eventually got one engine running and I decided to proceed to
Ramsgate for repairs, which I reported to the Examination Vessel,
just before arriving at Ramsgate at 1000 my engineman reported that he
had the Port engine running, I anchored off Ramsgate Pier and
immediately proceeded ashore in ship's dinghy for my routing instruction
these I was given without delay and at 1015 were underway for Dunkirk.
When we were in position approximately 51 degrees 12' N. 2 degrees
28' E we were attacked by a Junkers 87 and machine gunned, his burst
of fire fell all. round the ship, I gave orders to my gun layer not to
open fire on him until he was well within range as I did not think he
would be able to see our Lewis gun at his height, immediately we
opened fire he sheered off.
I anchored off the Casino at Dunkirk at 1530, as I saw a lot of
troops waiting to be embarked, I went off in the ship's dinghy to see
how Iscould get some of these troops on board, there was too much surf
running tolland, I was also informed that these troops were French and
would crowd the boat so much, that she would be swamped, I learnt that
a party of about 50 British troops would arrive at about 1700 at that
part of the beach, I returned to the ship and decided to cruise about
to see I could find a boat of some description to embabk these men,
I went as far as La Panne and was there spoken by a sloop who asked
me to take his boat and try and get troops off to him, from that part
of the beach, we were being continually shelled and bombed, at about
this time a salvo of bombs fell across our stern the last bomb falling
about 30 ft away, the only effect was to drag our stern down a few feet
in the water. We opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy
bomber type Dornier 17 we registered a direct hit with our Lewis gun
and his Starboard engine burst into flames and he crashed into the sea,
asriniter ships
were also firing I cannot claim this aeroplane
As I had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
steamed back at all possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring them
off, we were fortunate in finding a Whaler adrift which we magaged to
pick up with our dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats ashore
and started to embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was very
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difficult as the beach is very into flat the and there was a
and as soon as a few assistance men got of some of Whaler the she surf
my crew with the managed to get her afloat troops two
up to their armpits and two of my crew on board in
to and float two of with my 15 crew men in there the were dinghy, only the three whaler was got
a great struggle got as board I sent the whaler oars in it, alongside
these another men load, were the dinghy on arrived back with 1 and dinghy soon ashore
getting her off the beach these men she were capsized being in got the surf but wortunate
she was righted, as out to sea to wait for on board
bombed so I stood out bombing us but a lull, one
mark, as soon as out to steamed back for of
us and followed us I deemed it advisable they I fell very wide
I saw the whaler heading only. bring us-they nine had had great fficult the
getting off and could men off, as it was by
2115 and the bombing had restarted I thought it advisable now
underway; I had been afraid to stop engines all day as SI knew to
would be almost impossible to re-start as our air compressor
had given out; one engine actually stopped but was got going
after a short while,- I had the whaler cast adrift as I knew it
drfft ashore and some more men would be able to get off to the
that were waiting to take them off, my only regret was being
to embark the remaining 14 men from this party.
I got underway at 2145 with my own dinghy in tow as I did
want to waste time getting her hoisted, as soon as we were clea
of the bombing outside Dunkirk roads I stopped the ship and
the dinghy which was by now almost full of water.
When in position approximately 51 degrees 15' N. 1 degreep
at 2300 a bomber flew very low over us I did not open fire as
not want to give away our position, soón after this I reduced
so as not to close the North Goodwin Light Vessel much before dawn,
not wish to anchor as my windlass would not work, also I had to
engines running, at 0430 I got away from the North Goodwin Light
Vessel and proceeded to the Nore and closed B.V. 10 tolreport to
Sheerness, just about this time my engineman reported that he
have to stop the Starboard engine as it had water in the oil
was afraid it would seize up, also that the Port engine was not
running too well. We tied up in Sheerness at 0825.
The whole of my crew behaved in an exemplary manner, they
continually on duty during the whole period, gave over their
accommodation to the soldiers and fitted them out in dry clothe
did what they could for them.
I should like to mention O.S. John Philip Chable the
Mead, for his unfailing help during specially the whole period and
and efficient way in which he embarked the troops.
S.V.G.L. Cyril George Dunley for the cool manner in which
engaged the German aeroplanes which attacked us.
from the time we left William the North Damerell, for Light not Vessel back
Engineman James the to eng
and in managing to keep the engines Goodwin running.
Commissioned I should like to recommend O.S. Charles Mead for promoti
and Ocean navigated rank, his own he has 18 ton a lot of
and has Racing Club, has had cutter
Somerset. had a public school several education
I am te sure he would make splendid leader of men.
SGD. HUBERT E. WIGFUND.
Lieutenant R.N. V.R.
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would be able to assist us if necessary and realised that
we were the last English boat leaving harbour. Could not
get engine of LADY CABLE to start but after a short while
W.D. boat came nearly alongside her engines were running
and making considerable noise. Their action then appeared
to me suspicious she appeared to be undamaged in the half
light.
By now dawn was nearly breaking. When W.D. boat came
close to us I ordered one of my crew Cadet Rating Price -
to board her. He managed to jump aboard but the two boats
drifted apart. Price shouted that there was nobody aboard.
Yet her engines were going in neutral of course. Displaying
great initiative and resourcefulness, Price was able to make
HAIG go slow ahead and was able to steer her close enough
to LADY CABLE for me to jump aboard. Our first efforts
to get a line between the two boats were unsuccessful.
The operation was made difficult by the LADY CABLE being
full of French soldiers who did not of course appreciate what
was happening and were therefore unable to be of much
assistance however willing they might be. After some time
the two boats were secured but in order to pass a line it
had been necessary for Price to swim from the HAIG to the
LADY CABLE with it. Price did this on his own initiative
and displayed great courage and efficiency.
By the time the two boats were secure it was almost
broad daylight and we were still very close to Dunkirk
Harbour and appeared to have drifted inshore to the S.W. and
were very close to the pall of smoke which shrouded the coast
to the West of Dunkirk.
On inspecting condition of HAIG found that she had a fair
amount of water forward and was damaged extensively on the
port bow. However, I got French poilus to work the pump
in relays and towing LADY CABLE and going very slow ahead
were able to make progress and prevent the water forward
from rising.
For some time we did not discover that each engine had
a separate control lever and had been going ahead on one
engine only. For several hours we made slow progress.
Worsall was trying to get LADY CABLE's engine to start again
and Smith was steering her. I left most of the French in
LADY CABLE.
I saw a submarine half surface about half a mile ahead
on one occasion and also a number of German aircraft passed
close ahead of us. Luckily we were either not seen or not
deemed of sufficient importance to attack. A French
destroyer came and had a look at us but I did not signal to
her as we were making fair progress. A flight of 3
Hurricanes flew low over us and later we saw Spitfires
and Defiants, but luckily no German planes approached us.
The starboard engine of HAIG packed up I think about
0730. I had not time to keep a detailed log of events.
By this time Stoker Worsall had got engine of LADY CABLE
to go again and I secured her alongside HAIG as towing her
astern with only our port engine going was too difficult.
For a considerable time we made very slow progress using engines
of both boats. LADY CABLE's engine kept stopping, which
made our progress very slow and steering difficult. At last/ French
4-funnelled light cruiser or large destroyer X 440 (I think)
with bow wave painted on her, saw us and came up to help. I
had/
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NO. 20
SHIP:- LIFEBOAT, "JANE HOLLAND" (Sastbourne).
STATEMENT BY $
Name
Service
Sunday 2nd
Started off in a lifeboat towed by SUN II.
Lifeboat "JANE HOLLAND" (Sastbourne). Cast
$
Sto. J. Strangeways
off outside and told to go to & landing right
PKX 95036.
up the other and of the harbour. Found they
$
Sto. A.H. Shaw
were under fire in the harbour. Shell struck
PKX 94553. E.R.PONSONBY
the tug or drifter they were going alongaide
One Sub.Lieut, R.N.V.R.
so they went on up harbour. 31g enough hote
One A.B.
in the lifeboat bows to crawl. through. Drenohed
One O.S.
with spray caused by shrapnel. Às proceeding
also there.
up harbour saw a destroyer out & small rowing
All came back.
boat down with two Fyench sailors in 11. they
took these to the first destroyer. Tent right
up harbour: saw Fyench troops but they refused
to be taken off. So they came back out of the
harbour to tug anchored outside. Then they
were told to collect troops from anywhere.
Engine stopped just before dawn inside harbour.
Nearly every boat had gone by then. So they
got up sail and tried to get out of harbour.
Several destroyers passed, they waved and
destroyers waved back: one hour after dawn
when they were just about giving up hopes &
M.T.B. came. Towed them out, engine started,
then they were alipped and after about 4 ailes
the engine began to smoke and she caught fire.
No one in sight and two M.T.B's came along to
resume. Took them aboard. Lifeboat in l'lames,
returned a.m. 31at.
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OPERATION
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NO.22
SHIP:-
NAME NOT KNOWN. SEA FALCON (?).
About 40 ft. open M/B, grey.
(Similar to FAIRY NYMPH)
STATEMENT BY $
Crew
Service
$
L.S. A.Westbrook 30th. Left Dover after dark with L.S. in charge.
PJX 131401. Towed in company with about 5 others by tug - - two
O.S. Smith.
tows. Foremost boat of opposite four broke
Sto. Hardwick.
adrift, swung back, hit stern sheets and broke
main feed pipe. Proceeded on reserve tank,
repeatedly filling from main tank. Arrived. off
beach near Gravelines and ran gauntlet of fire
from beach as far as Dunkirk and on to Bray. Filled
boat by grounding and pulling in soldiers - -
continued from dawn Friday to dusk Friday. Stores
being swamped had nothing to eat. Only water was
in few bottles filled at pier.
On last trip rising tide and wind swamped boat,
carried it broadside on. Crew abandoned boat and
swam ashore. Other boats could not get near enough
to get a line across. About 60 carried each trip.
Continual bembing all day. Smith found a cance,
floated it, paddled with piece of driftwood to
Walmer Lifeboat. Others walked along beach to
pier and boarded destroyer. Beach littered with
guns and equipment and fairly crowded with th
soldiers, mostly French. On pier shrapnel was
bursting over, marching troops several casualties.
Saw ship hit by bomb in distance in La Pame
direction. Saw 5 or 6 dive bombers brought down
by destroyers. A number of boats working off
beach all day.
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OPERATION
NO.24
SHIP:- M/B. COMMODORE
STATEMENT BY $
Crew
Service
Sub. Lt. Thompson,R.N.R. Left Dover in COMMODORES - open N/S.
A.B.
31st at dawn. Towed in two tows of two.
Sto.
Beach
Went to beach near Dunkirk harbour cast off
PKX 90016.
tow, collected troops from beach and forried
Ord.Sea.
them to WORCESTER. Soldiers climbed about
themselves. Took about 20 a trip. About one
hour for the round trip. Were machine gunned -
boat was holed and made so much water 18 had
to be beached and abandoned. Joined the
EASTBOURNE QUEEN by using & rowing boat found
on the beach. Troops boarded MASTBOURNES QUICKN
by wading out up to their shoulders.
EASTBOURNE QUIXTY took about 40 to the
WORCESTER which then (about 1600/1st) went
alongside pier. WORDESTER was continually
bombed, fragements from near misses killed 3
and wounded several nearby. Laft Dunicist in
WORCESTER about 1700/1800. Beach littered
with equipment. Pier bombed, beach shelled,
sheltered under dereliot boat.
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OPERATION
NO.25
SHIP:- NEWHAVEN LIFEBOAT.
STATEMENTS BY &
Crew
Service
Coxswain
&
A.B.
W.J.MOrris
Left Dover 0500/31/V started work on the beach.
P/JX 126097.
Tried twelve places, but draught too great. At
0
Sto.1
W.Spray
one place two and a half hours on beach. Tried
PKX.87052.
various ways of getting off, shifting weight
&c. After getting off saw 3 British and 4 French
O.S.
T.E.White
soldiers washed out of a boat being towed: saved
CDX 133.
2 British and 3 French. A rough pier had been
Φ
This was all the crew.
made with lorries and tins and they used this
for troops. It was now very dark. They saw all
little boats moving off in tow. They, however,
took a load of troops off a barge aground and
put them on board a trawler. Then saw more
boats moving and decided it was time to move
away. Tried to get a tow. Started on & Northerly
course (compass) for 2½ hrs. Aprived at some
light and decided to wait till dawn as German
planes were dropping flares all round them.
Something like a fast M.B. passed them. At
daylight they saw ships to Southward and went
over to see where they were. They picked up a
tow as starboard engine broke down. Came back.
Prepared boat for next trip. Left Dover 2/7:
towed over. Told to go into Dunkirk harbour.
Went alongside jetty. Shelled heavily all the
time, about 2230. Took one boatload off.
Told by a Lt.Car. to go to at troopship run
aground in the harbour. Made about 6 trips to
troopship, one to harbour. Shrapnel and tracer
bullets firing at German machines.
On the 6th trip they were told to take up tow
astern with troopa on board.
Saved about 600 to 800 troops, all told.
Went 2nd time with intention of making up for
what he couldn't do before. This was Morris
first experience as Coxswain of any boat, but
had been Acting Q.M. of a destroyer.
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continued.
7. inshore between Nieuport intention of waiting Trapegeer GP.OCC. remained
Having re-embarked Bk. the Gp. demolition Occ. and party at 0017 I
until 0230 with the with a faint hope until R
either left patrol, or by appearing from that
on their return journey able to None the
half light to be not been established engage. before were met, and the dawn suff
of aircraft had I was clear of the path
8.
experience with M. T. few days, in the hope own
In submitting B. the during above report the last I would like to add my
methods of operating may up.
from such scraps of unexplained be built evidence a complete picture of that the
9.
During the night of Thursday 30th. May. I was stationed on
bow of Vega and Blyskawica, with Widgeon on the other bow, patrol
between S Buoy and the West Hinder. At 2330 I was examined closel
a Seaplane (floats) fitted with a radial engine. NO attack was made
at 0120 the French destroyer Siroco" was torpedoed by M. ,BS. with
mile of us. Four pairs of red flares had been observed at 0119 al
rocket at 0147.
10.
During the night of Friday 31st. May. I was patrolling under
the orders of Widgeon, stationed on her quarter, between R and SB
At 2335 an M.T.B. was observed keeping station at 15 knots on the
quarter of Sheldrake, distant about 3 cables. Before fire could be
opened I heard the 'plop' of the torpedo at 2336, and realising
too close to turn and ram and would expose my beam dangerously I
away to comb the track. The torpedo passed a ship's length under
stern and up the starboard side. Widgeon had seen the attack, and ma
was increased to 20 knots. Corvettes have no searchlight which
attacks on these small targets difficult, as they cannot be point
to the in the beam of the light, and are only visible throug
night guns from the bridge. At 2340 I орепед fire with small illum
and turned glasses to innocent small boat which I managed to passe
with of the 10" before doing navigation any lights, course west. at
ram an her harm. At 0030 an aircraft At
aircraft range, at 2000ft. burning N.E. At 0040 flares were seen torpedo astern tra
Widgeon turned to investigate. I more torpedoes were heard saw not
returned, course followed. At 0041 a to
passed At down my port side, sounded and two alarm by siren, but I 03
one 0135 one aircraft passed overhead, 130degs. 2000ft. a hecti
At 0055 and 0100 Widgeon an course S, at 20000rning
ation aircraft passed overhead, course attacks, but I spent
following lights. the There continuous were no zig-zags further of widgeon till daylight.
11.
Points that emerge from the above are :-
(a) not made by lying in wait ahead 01
(b) attacks of the target are and always sometimes stopped. be used at the moment sb
(c) attack. small flares may been wate
aircraft assisted co-operate by the marked and
which
gives
ships
away
speeds.
continued
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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY (Contd).
295
I should like to draw special attention to the magnificent work
2
of, Petty Officer ,Jones throughout operations.
The following officers, Lieut. Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
on the following day if required.
on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
pin and shelling from the land.
Diframs 298
300 B14/0/
REPORT OF THE SENIOR OFFICER, INNER PATROL ON THE WORK CARRIED OUT 1314
BY YACHTS OF THE INNER PATROL IN THE EVACUATION OF THE SOLDIERS FROM
DUNKIRK.
Nine Yachts of the Inner Patrol, "ANKH", "BOUNTY", "CARYANDA",
"LAHLOO", "THELE", "SERIOLA", "EILA II", "AHOLA", & "NONETA", sailed
in company from Hamble at 1800 on Wed. 29th. May, and arrived at
Dover at 0830 the following morning. We were ordered to sail from
Dover at 1930 on the 30th. May and to proceed to the beaches at
Bray and La Banne and assist in the embarkation of the troops. The
flotilla arrived off Bray at 0600, 31st. May and then divided and
acted independently. Owing to the shelving nature of the beach, it
was impossible for our yachts to approach very close; instead, they
had to lay off and assist boats coming off form the beach. They
either took the troops on board and transfered them to larger ships
or else took the small boats in tow to larger ships. The operations
were greatly hampered by the lack of good motor boats which could
operate from the beach. Thert appeared to be only a very few and,
during the day, some of these were left on the beach. All the I.P.
Yachts launched their motor boats and operated them as long as poss-
ible but the fresh onshore breeze soon put them out of commission.
Knowing the conditions on this coast, I had asked before sailing
from Dover whether suitable motor boats to operate on the beaches
were available over the other side and had been assured that there
were literally hundreds. There is no doubt that, had these boats
been over there before the beaches came under fire at about 1600,
thousands more troops could have been brought off. At dusk, the
Yachts that were damaged were ordered to return to Dover and the
others remained until dawn on Sat. 1st. June. "ANKH", "SERIOLA", "AHOLA", "THELE",
damage "EILA by course on reported "LAHLOO", sent the the The over II" 4th. but they and fact & "BOUNTY" again. only "CARYANDA" June all were that reported one two and The told & all casualties "NONETA" those Yachts ultimately to the at stand Yachts at Hamble, at Ramsgate to Dover by Ramsgate. returned returned for having were on orders; Officers the was sustained ordered to On 5th. Dover; none, only arrival, June. back and made however considerable Ratings to they possible In Hamble due were all
concerned, great and, coolness bearing and in resource mind that of many all of them had never been
under fire before, I consider that their conduct under almost
continuous bombing and shelling deserves the highest praise.
Sgd. C.C. Bone, Lieut. R.N.V.R.
VICE AUMIRAL
Senior Officer, Inner Patrol.
6th. June 1940.
15 JUN 1940
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RECOMMENDATIONS.
313
"MARE"
air handling men picked up from the troopship "Scotia", greatly to the quick his recovery efficient of
Mr. of A.H.W. the ship Pendle, which Skipper contributed R.N.R. is recommended for
without loss is also of time keen in the basin at Boulogne where and to there getting alongaide
passage and West Swins to the Mouse Light Vessel.
room. He through the East on navigation and was of good help was in the not night much
"SARAH HIDE"
Lieutenant in Cruickshank, R.N.V.R. states that Skipper Meen
out his duties a cool and efficient manner during the whole operations. carried
"STRIVE"
R.N.R. who "after all other ships in the section, including the ship of
Lieutenant Cruickshank, R.N.V.R.recommends Skipper H.A. Catchpole,
the Commander acting as Beachmaster, had retired owing to bombing and
shelling, stayed off the beach at La Panne all night. At dawn he made
fast all warps and wires which were on board "Strive" to the large
lifeboat which had been towed across and a destroyer's pinnace towed it
ashore. When fully loaded the boat was hauled back by means of the
"Strive's" winch.
"THREE KINGS"
Mr. J.A. Smith, R.N.R. did good work as he made two trips across
and is handicapped by being short of his Second Hand and two men.
D.T. Bowen, First Engineman and his Second Engineman, S. Lawson,
were able to effect temporary repairs when the SThree Kings" engines
were badly shaken by a bomb explosion.
The Skipper specially recommends S.G. Burroughs, Acting Leading
Seaman, without whose work and encouragement the boat work on the beaches
would not have been effective, and who took the place of Second Hand
throughout the two trips in place of Second Hand, left behind on sailing.
"RIG"
The Skipper, Mr. E. Beckham, states that his whole crew worked well
and that there is/one that he specially wishes to recommend,
no
"JACKEVE"
All did their duty and no one can be recommended more than the
others.
"TWEENWAYS"
All did their duty and no one can be recommended more than the
others.
"UNICITY"
All did their duty and no one can be recommended more than the
others,
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372
H.M.D. "RENASCENT"
-
349
6th June, 1940.
Sirs,
I have the honour to put before you a report of our
action in getting troops off in the Evacuation of Dunkirk.
We sailed on orders on Thursday evening May 30th at
8.45 p.m. and proceeded to Ramsgate. Arrived at Ramsgate in
the early morning 5.0 a.m. and received orders to go to Dunkirk
and take off soldiers.
We arrived at Dunkink and hailed a destroyer, asking
him where they were getting the troops from. He asked us what
and T replied about 11 feet. He then told
2.
About 1,000 men stood to attention 4 deep about
half way along the pier, the General and his staff
about 30 feet away and after having faced the troops;
whose faces were indescernable in the dawn light, the
flames behind them showing up their steel helmets,
the Officers clicked their heels, saluted and then
turned about and came down to the boat with me and
we left at 0320.
"Go stranger, tell the Spartans that here
we lie, having been obedient to their
commands!".
Commander, R.N.
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Dynams so. O.D.
526
TO:
COMMANDER M/S.
497
DATE: 6TH JUNE, 1940.
7
FROM: LIEUTENANT J.A. SIMSON R.N.V.R., H.M.S. "LORD GREY".
29th/30th May, 1940, at Dunkirk.
carried out ships under my command during the night of
I have by the the honour to report as follows on the operations
H.M.T's "Lord Grey" and "Clythness" left Dover at
for Dunkirk with orders to report on arrival to Captain Tennant. 1615
instead. signalled S. Foreland P.W.S.S. to use route "X" both ways, were
Instructions from were to proceed by route "Y", but we
We therefore proceeded by route "X" and arrived off
Dunkirk at 2300. The harbour was found on entering to be
congested as a number of drifters were manoeuvring in the fair- very
way and it was decided to lay off the entrance until it was
clear to proceed alongside the quay.
side the Eastern Jetty. Sub. Lieutenant Heckstall-Smith (Clythness)
At 2330 we again entered the harbour and tied up along-
and myself went along the quay in an effort to ascertain the
whereabouts of Captain Tennant, and the state of affairs inside
condition of the jetty and we therefore returned.
the harbour. It was impossible to get far owing to the damaged
going on over the town, which was ablaze.
Considerable air activity and continuous bombing was
It was decided to keep the ships moored alongside in such
before going further in to the harbour.
a way that they could slip at a moment's notice, and to await dawn
put aboard "Lord Grey".
A number of rifles and a Bren gun found on the quay were
At 0210 on the 30th May, cries for help were heard out-
side the harbour and both ships instantly left to investigate. It
was found that H.M.S. "King Orry" had sunk on leaving the harbour.
Ships' boats were launched and "Lord Grey" rescued ten men,
"Clythness" four. "Lord Grey" transferred her survivors to H.M.S.
"Vivacious", and was ordered by the Commander to return to harbour,
and if possible embark troops for transfer to his ship. "Clythness"
was signalled accordingly and both ships proceeded back to Dunkirk
harbour, and as it was now light it was possible to reach the
Southern end of the quay.
On arrival 0410 - I reported to S.N.O - Captain Tennant
was not then available - and was ordered to embark troops for
transfer to a destroyer and then to carry out "LL" sweep in a
N. Easterly direction from the harbour.
were accordingly embarked - "Clythness" 300 (approx)
350 - and were transferred at 0515 to the destroyer
At 0605 "Clythness" signalled that her dynamo was not
working and her D/G gear was consequently useless. In these
circumstances requested. a signal was passed to S.N.O. and fresh orders
(Contd. over).
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M.T.B.
which
said
all
craft
were
being
to be well clear before dawn, so we had ordered to turn to back.
to Dunkirk The because next wrecks day, Monday, and I was ordered to
hours borrowed without the harbour was help. from Navigation only and a about wooden the transports 200 on ship, the yards, way and might while across consequently not a was a not THE to m
On arrival at Dunkirk local squall 1
to getting stand in by. and I out requested of harbour quickly I duly under reported. their own The tran
was refused permission to enter harbour power
the operation as was it might have and impeded the transports. to
on Tuesday morning, ending the 4th was then ordered back to I th I
the same evening June, to Captain Wharton Ramsg
I was ordered to report back to H.M.S. and "KI Co
(rd) T Lawine
Proby. Temp. Sub. Lieut,
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506
9.6.40.
The Admiralty,
Whitehall, S.W.1.
To. N.O. i/c Ramsgate.
From. Captn. Wharton. S.V.P.
Vinsia
Operation "DYNAMO".
Report on Officers.
Whilst working under your command during the
evacuation of the B.E.F. from Dunlirk, the work of the
following officer. was SO outstanding, that I wish to draw
512
their names to your special attention. Though I had no
opportunity of seeing their work at Dunkirk itself, my duties
in turning boats round, and all which that involved,
gave me a clear indication of the sterling merits of
these officers.
Lt. Cmdr. J. I. Miller, D.S.O., R.N.B. This officer
was indefatigable in his efforts to got his boats ready
to return to operations. The minimum of time was
required by him for rest, the maximum time humanly
possible being spent at Dunkirk, his first consideration
being to get ready to return. His cheerful bearing and
keenness infused all with whom he came in contact and 1
consider his example is worthy of consideration.
I have no doubt that his conduct on the
Dunkirk side was in keeping with that of the Base end.
Lt. Van Hemel. Royal Dutch Navy. This remarkable officer
appeared to flourish on hard work with little or no sleep.
He had his own motor boat which he brought from Fortsmouth
on Thursday 30th May. He left Ramsgate at dawn on 31st May,
and remained at Dunkirk four days working off the beaches,
and at Dunkirk ferrying troops. de found fuel and food
over there and so avoided delay in returning to the Base.
On his return he got his boat ready, had five hours sleep,
and returned to Dunkirk. His stays in Ramsgate were of the
minimum duration thereafter. I was greatly impressed by
his manner and bearing and consider that his example was
inspiring and the work done by him of very great value.
.
Contd.,
suc.Lleutenant noyal NAVY.
The Captain's Secretary.
H.M.S. FERVENT.
RAMSGATE.
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C.B.O.
Sir,
6x Imday the 31" M May. are the S. Jug Vincia
left Ramagah in taw of three skiffs for Duskin at
2.45pm.
544
2
514
This operation of holding the bifeboats end on to the beach,
combined with the continuous bombing from the air, proved
too difficult a task for the crews. After doing it twice
I had only one lifeboat remaining, the others having broached
to and swamped themselves. Also, there was continuous
shelling from the batteries from the Western side. So the
only alternative left to me was to ferry troops from the
piers to the trawler.
Atlantic
With the trawler filled we set out for home
but we had not been under way long before the trawler struck
a wreck. I sent out an S-0-S on the siren. It was quickly
answered by a Dutch 'scoot' which came to our rescue, took
off our troops and leaving the trawler "FAIRBREEZE" to sink,
landed us back at Ramsgate at about 7.30am.
That night I comandeered a fast motorboat
"VERNON 1" and set out again for Dunkirk to ferry troops
off the piers out to the Destroyers and waiting transports.
I continued this operation until dawn when the starboard
engine or the launch fell to peices and I had to be towed
home to Ramsgate rull of troops.
The next boat I got was the "PIGEON" one of the
War Dept. boats which continued to run magnificently for the
remainder of the operations. From now on I did not try the
beaches any more but ferried troops from the piers to the
waiting transports outside Dunkirk. This seemed my best
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Statement from S.Y. Vincea: (Re, Dankish
C. B.O.
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Sir,
7
6n I mday the 31" M May. we the S.Jug Vincia
left Ramagah in taw of three skiffs for Dunkich at
2.45 2.45pm.
545
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3
515
courseas, for one thing, I was now aquainted with the
majority of the wrecks in the vicinity of the piers and the
entrance of the harbour and was able to quide in the
arriving transports on each of my return journeys.
The "PIGEON" carried approx. 25 troops. Between
midnight and dawn each night I made on an average 20 trips,
arriving at Ramsgate usually at 7.30 a.m. on the last lap
with the PIGEON full of troops.
I continued this every night until Monday when
3.4 having ferried all night Monday when having forried
all night, and the last transport had sailed with approx.
3,500 troops aboard I waited alongside the pier for
Commander Troupe (8 spelling) who was on the pier
embarking the men into the ships. Eventually he came
aboard with the French General and his staff (very relieved
at the coming I was to, for having heard the Jerries had
arrived in the town, the wait and the time they took
to get down the ladder from the pier(being low tide) seemed
interminable. It was about 3.45 a.m. when we finally cast
off and made for theentrance of the harbour. With such &
important personages abound, my one mortal fear, considering
there was not another craft to come to my assistance in the
harbour or outside, all having left previously, was losing
the three propellers in the tremendous amount of wreckage
and floating baulks of timberete. which had now spread out
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Statement of the S.S. Hareulan
554
524
C.B.O.
Sir.
On Thursday the 6". 4 June. see left Ramegato
about at 12.45 for duties on the Month Patrat
6n our way out. we saw a ship mained the
s Harcula. in deffeculties, a being towed by the 1. Jaga
ma. fava, of Fabia
We, the S.J. Vincia, went to the ship, of wes
mediately engaged.
Wea passed and lawing have abound X was made
last on the S.S. Hancula part how. d by 13.25 4
une towing full speed in company with the other
upo
as 13.55 the tug Lady Brancy arrived, & he
he was engaged of made fast - the "If Harcula
20ml quarter. cL assested in the tawing from the
awns Channel to the n. Brake bands. where the
lb grounded at 14.15 p in a sunking condition,
meny to being mined in the Farway
Due to the prompt executance given by the
up. I think we saved the its. Harcula from
being a wreck in the Dawn Channel & a danger
to navigation
your a.V.Hails Chedianthy (Wanto of ft Ymair
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PLAGE OFFICER IN CHARGE
17JUN1940
*
HARWIOH
H.M.S. "Vatchful"
547
Great Termouth.
8th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the report of proceedings of the
"M" Drifters attached to Tarmouth Base (H.M.S. "Watchful") whilst
employed on Operation "Dynamo",
30.5.40. 2345. Flotilla sailed Tarmouth for Ramagate,
Good
46
567
From:- Sub. Lt. W.R. Williams, R.N.
Mm
537
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramagate.
30th May. Arrived Ramsgate from Portsmouth with lighter. X.209
Ordered to sands between Gravelines and Calais.
Compass error 20°. Fixed green Bight buoy
appeared to be missing.
Anchored off sands; landed in boat and searched
inland. Encountered enemy, engaged two and believe
I shot both; returned to my ship.
31st May. Followed tug to East beach at dawn. Took aboard
500 men from my boats. One boat destroyed by
bomb, two struck submerged lorries.
Left for Ramagate.
1715
Landed soldiers at Ramagate and returned Dunicipe.
led
2150
Arrived Dunkirk at dusk, heavy bombing and shelling.
Soldiers very steady and cheerful.
1st June. Landed soldiers at Ramagate at noon. Ship had been
n
in collision off Dunkirk; left her in Ramagate
us
inner harbour. Took command of a tug whose
Master refused to go to Dunkirk again and left
of
for Dunkirk. Arrived evening: very few soldiers
on beaches. Went alongside small pier at back or
harbour. Went ashore to look for troops; found
no English so loaded up with French.
2nd
June.
Arrived Ramsgate 0730. Obtained Captain Duka's
Mann,
permission to arm and command Power Boat "Swallow". xi
Arrived Dunkirk in "Swallow" at dusk. Entered
inner harbour; took off 15 men and towed & full
cutter in addition.
3rd
June.
Arrived Ramsgate in morning with loaded cutter in
tow. Left for Dunkink in afternoon; entered
inner harbour. Ordered to embark some French
staff but could find none; loaded with English
and French troops. Purthest end of harbour now
in German hands.
Returned Ramsgate.
Completed 5 journeys in all.
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PLAG OFFICER IN CHARGE
17JUN1940
*
HARWICH
H.M.S. "Watchful"
547
Great Yarmouth.
8th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the report of proceedings of the
"M" Drifters attached to Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. "Watchful") whilst
employed on Operation "Dynamo".
30.5.40. 2345.
Flotilla sailed Yarmouth for Ramsgate,
to
good
Yes a
B.
544
From:- Commander J. Glendinning, R.N.R.
Date:- 5th June 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
dd
28th May.
1430 Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk in the tug JAVA with the
following ships in company:-
Drifters. Lord Rodney, Lord Keith, Lord Collingwood
and Lord St. Vincent.
Motor Launches. Walker I, Walker II, New Brittanic,
29th May.
Nayland and Angler II.
0100
2
Arrived off Bray dunes and anchored in 3 fthms water
illed
and sent Walker I and Walker II in to the beach to
ng
try to find men; all troops seemed to be hiding in
on
the sands. Walker I and Walker II then proceeded
then
up to Dunkirk Harbour.
hout
As dawn came I lowered all small boats from the Java
in all
and all drifters and worked with them right into
its to
the beach filling motor boats and transferring from
motor boats to bigger ships lying off shore.
1000
Ordered by a destroyer to take all ships to Dunkirk
pier, On arrival there I received orders to fill
up as much as possible and return, leaving Walker I
i. Mann,
and Walker II for the use of N.O.I.C. Pier, Dunkirk.
ived
On leaving Tuydercoot Pass I was ordered by H.M.S.
Calcutta to transfer all troops on board herand
return to the beaches. We worked all afternoon on
the beaches, towing army collapsible boats off the
At this time there were no more ships lying off to fill
beaches and filling larger ships lying off shore.
1900
up, so filled all craft possible and returned to
30th 0930 May.
Ramsgate.
Arrived Ramsgate.
During the daylight operations the boats attacks, crews
were subjected worked on with a good heart, until
all to continuous dive-bombing without
but all men of a meal from p.m. May 30th. 28th
arrival the chance in harbour at 1100 on May
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