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ALPHACCA
Motor lifeboat of the Dutch S.S. Alphacca.
25th May
(See Glen Avon)
united from Poole to Fortanouth.
26th May
At Portemouth+ ship and
stored with provisions,
Datta
swong ship for complise adjustment.
Salled at dear for Nowanvon, In
company the Thoots vacific. Atlontic,
1030 and Freeboll.
27th May
0005
Sighted & surfaced subscribe * mile
anot of Owars L.V.
0400
Anchored outside Demaven harbour.
Suiled at dark for the Downe, In
company with other skoots, led by the
Foxglove,
2016 say(1)
0500ca
Arrived Dover.
130000
Called "for operation Dynamo", in
company with 5 other skoots (including
the Pacific and the Poscholli
Amazone led the skoots first, but
Toil Schind.
cile enst of Bray, besched the
bowe the Sent the ship's
2 bonts in.
19th May
0500
About 100 troops embarked. Proceeded.
1000am
Accived Dover. Discmbarked 100
3
0230
Sailed in company with Pacific but seen
lost touch.
1000m
Areived off Bray, Embarked about 400
troops, and sent in water druns by
the expty Sests.
1915
Proceeded, by route Y, the St. Fredanja
in concery.
2010
orr Middel Kerite bucy, a bomber dropped
3 bowns Please the Fredania.
1013
3 more bombo dropped close to
1018
5 before dropped between Amazone and
No damage to America.
2050es
Mashine gunned: 4 soldiers wounded.
Proceeded in company with Fredanja
whose engine bolts were fractured
and compasa damaged.
31st way
06:5ea
Arrived Ramagate, Disembarked 320
.E.P. And 16 Tranch, (3)
1215
Left Hamagate for
1440
Amazone fired at & bomber (wirendy
desaged by destroyers) with flow
past, low on the port fell
in eea 200 yarde actern.
1550
east or
Dunkiys. Sent ropa In to lirebont
with the intention or hauling it off
(1) Lt. Cdr. Phillips given two reporte, In one he states that
he sailed from Dover D.C. 27th) in the other, Date 20th.
It 1n considered that p.m. 20th to correct.
(2) D.R. dates this disemberkation 28th May. D.R. also states
that on 29th way, the Americane diseabarked 400 troops.
[The Amergone only made 3
(3) Recisgate report, and D.R.
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EDWARD z. DRESDEN
R.N.L.I.
(Clacton)
Lt. Cdr. R.W. Faulkner,
life boat
R.N.R.[?Reta.]
W.P. Trotter (Bank of
England), a Lieut. R.N.R.,
a Lieut. R.N.V.R. and the
Naval crew.
2nd June
p.m.
Left Ramsgate too late to get to
Dunkirk and had to return.
3rd June
Lt. Cdr. Faulkner joined on this day.
1730ca
Left Ramsgate with several other vessels
in company. Outside Ramsgate was
taken in tow by a London tug,
[the Tanga] bound for Dunkirk. Four
other vessels were on the tow, one
of them being the M/B Madame Sans-
Gene.
-
En route, the Sans Gene and another M/B
got rope round their propellers, and
the latter had to be cut adrift.
-
Sighted a floating mine. Unsuccessfully
tried to sink it by M/G fire.
2300ca
Off Dunkirk, the tug cast off the tow.
One of Edward Z. Dresden's propellers
became fouled.
-
Attempted to tow off a stranded skoot
[the Lena] without success. Ferried
French and other troops to ships
outside the harbour. Made several
such trips.
4th June
0300
Proceeded.
10 miles out picked up a ship's life
boat full of soldiers, and embarked
them.
0730ca
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked troops.
Estimated Total 50(1)
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(1) Ramsgate report states "Two life boats - 184 Allied troops."
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EVE
Open M/B (24 ft. K 8 ft.)
L/Sea. N. Furse, R.N.R.
[Date?]
At Dunkirk ferried 6 boat loads of
troops to waiting ships.
On 7th trip boat was overcrowded by
panicky French soldiers and when
under way, filled and sank.
L/Sea. Furse swam for several hours
before reaching the beach. He
believes he was the only survivor.
[The above information 1s provided by Lt. W.B.
Hunkin, R.N. (Retd.) There is no information
as to who was the owner of the Eve and she
is not in the D. of S.T.'s list of
requisitioned boats].
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GIPSY KING (D.R.89) M/B (G. Riley)
A. Betts.
H. Brown.
F. Hook (Deal boatman)
31st May(1) 1100ca
Left Deal for Dunkirk in tow of the
sk. Hilda.
1800ca
Ferried troops.
"stayed there about 48 hours", but
there is no precise information as
to time of return.
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J.D.C.
(1) Mr. Betts says evidence the date that was this "about boat 28th did May". more There than one is,
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GOLDEN SPRAY II
M/B (F.
Roberts
{
J. O'Neill
N. Cohen
}
Deal
A. C.Crowthall, a Boatmen. Lloyd's
Official.
31st May
1100ca
Towed (by the sk. Hilda) to Dunkirk
1800ca
Ferried troops (six trips).
in company with 5 M/B's and 2 L/B's.
-
Was swamped by the wash of destroyers.
Crew and troops transferred to a
destroyer.
The Golden Spray II did not return from Dunkirk.
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HEBE (continued)
30th May
1530
[but Capt. Bush took passage in the
(contd.)
(contd.)
Hebe "to stress the vital necessity
for boats and crews if any numbers
were to come off from the beaches" (1)
The Hebe proceeded by route X to
Dover.
(2)
2000
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 270 troops.
2345
Disembarkation completed.
31st May
0618
Sailed from Dover, with Capt. Bush on
board [carrying plans for the
evacuation that night, for delivery
to R.A. Dover (1)
1035ca
Arrived at La Panne. Embarked troops
during the forenoon and afternoon
from ship's and other boats. The
Hebe's M/B capsized and was lost and
a whaler was sunk in collision.
1200ca
Hebe came under fire from shore batter-
ies and moved further west. (1)
1700ca
Attacked by 4 dive bombers. 12 heavy
bombs dropped by 3 of them; the 4th
machine-gunned the ship. Hebe
severely shaken by near misses and
some damage caused. One Heinkel shot
down in flames.
1800
Signal from the shore, saying that
G.H.Q. would embark from La Panne
beach. Hebe proceeded to La Panne
beach but was then informed that
G.H.Q. would embark from a point
2 miles to the westward of the beach,
instead. Proceeded accordingly and
"sent boats in". (3)
1830
Lord Gort and his A.D.C. embarked
from the yacht Lahloo]. During
the embarkation there was an air raid
by about 40 aircraft, and considerable
shelling was directed on to La Panne
beach, then 2 miles to the eastward.
2000
Hebe returned to La Panne to continue
embarkation of troops.
2300
From this time onwards the beach and
town at La Panne was heavily
bombarded and the latter was set on
fire(4).
lst June
0015
Lord Gort transferred to the dr. Keith
[in the yacht Bounty].
0300
Because of the heavy bombardment of
La Panne, Capt. Bush ordered the
troops there to move to the westward.
0350
Hebe proceeded to Bray, but finding
that all small boats there were fully
occupied, she continued on to
Dunkirk and filled up to 420 troops.
A larger number was not taken as the
ship was short of ammunition and fuel.
(1) R.A. Dover's report.
(2) D.R. This is evidently an error for 570, as the Hebe was
filled to capacity.
3) Actually, the yacht Lahloo towed in Hebe's whaler (see
note (4) below).
See Harvester, footnote (1).
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KIT CAT
M/B (Owner,
J. Swain).
S/Lt. D.C. Williams, R.N.V.R.
2nd June
2000ca
Left Ramagate for Dunkirk with a
convoy of skoots and M/B's (see
White Wing). On the way over
became separated from the convoy.
3rd June
-
Arrived off Malo beach.
0830
Took the M/B Singapore in tow;
towed her to Dover, and then on to
1900ca
Ramsgate.
Nil.
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R.O.III, pp.273, 274.
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LAHLOO
Portsmouth Inner Patrol
Yacht
Lt. J.V. Ould, R.N.V.R.
29th May
1740
Slipped Hamble. and proceeded to sea from
Took station with the yachts of the
Inner Patrol on course for Dover
(see Ankh).
30th May
0830
Arrived Dover.
1050
Depth charges removed.
1940
Cast off, and proceeding from harbour,
took station with yachts. Crossed
channel in station with yachts.
31st May
0610
Lahloo arrived off Zuydcoote. Towed
boat loads of troops to destroyers,
and picked up 7 men from a boat
which had capsized in the somewhat
rough sea.
p.m.
Ordered by Cdre. Stephenson in the
yacht Bounty to proceed to La Panne
and close the destroyers off shore.
went alongside the M/S Hebe and was
given a boat with 3 ratings, told
to lay off La Panne, and put the Hebe's
boat ashore to take off General
Lord Gort.
1700
Lay off La Panne as ordered, and while
waiting took several boat loads of
troops (who had rowed out) to
destroyers.
1830
The Hebe's boat brought Lord Gort and
his A.D.C. to the Lahloo, which put
them aboard the Hebe.
While this was taking place the enemy
shelled and bombed the beach and
bombed the Hebe.
-
Off La Panne. The Lahloo continued to
ferry troops, which were now coming
off slowly - about 2 men to a boat.
-
Lay alongside the dr. Keith, but lost
touch with her in the dark.
1st June
0330ca
Closed the yacht Seriola.
0400ca
Ordered by a destroyer to collect
empty drifting boats and tow them
inshore. Bombed and machine gunned
while doing this.
-
Closed by the yacht Bounty, with Cdre.
Stephenson on board. He told
Seriola to take Bounty in tow, and
ordered the Lahloo to slip the boats
she was towing and to lead him back
to Ramsgate.
0815
Set course over route X for Ramsgate.
On the way back the yacht was bombed
and shot up by fighters.
off the N. Goodwin L.V., a launch came
-
alongside the Lahloo and ordered her
to return to Dunkirk. In view,
however, of the Commodore's orders
to precede him to Ramsgate, and
because Lt. Ould and his crew had
had no sleep for 5 nights, the
Lahloo continued on her course.
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MADAME SANS GENE
45 ft. River
M/L (Owner,
S/Lt. K. Adderley, R.N.V.R.
G. Shelley)
Mr. E.H. Jeffreys (and his
brother)
Mr. R. Brown, Engr.
Mr. G. Kimber, Deck Hand(1)
3rd June
1700
Left Ramsgate with a life boat and
three other boats in tow of the tug
Tanga. En route, a rope, trailed
by Tanga, got wound round the U/L's
port propeller.
2320ca
On arrival at Dunkirk, the Sans Gene's
other propeller was damaged, but she
E
was retained in tow of the Tanga.
4th June
0200ca
The tug was ordered into the harbour,
and the crew of Sans Gene transferred
to her. The tug embarked troops and
proceeded. In Dunkirk Channel
(near No.14 buoy), the towing winch
pulled out and the Madame Sans Gene
0245
was cut loose from the tow and
abandoned.
0800
The crew, in the Tanga arrived Ramsgate.
Nil
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R.O.III, P. 263.
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MAID OF HONOUR
M/B (Owner, H. Sands).
Capt.
Reported to have left Chatham in charge of
Muster.
a Sub. Lieutenant and 2 naval ratings. with
No further information 1B available, except that
the Maid of Honour did not return.
to
effect entrance and returned to
Doyer*,
Dover
1)
*
Authority - J.D.C.
Processed to Denkirk, escorted by dr.
TO.9436/40.
W124 Swan
Intered Dunkirk and barthed slongside
r
MOTATA ween, which was already loaded:
with troops, at the Gare Maritime)
where the P/V None's Queen proceeded,
Maid 02 Orders Look her borth
elongside and landed water and stores.
Troops were than emberked.
2030
1/1 Canterbury borthed outside Mid of
Crienns and embarked troops.
my
0020
Cepterbury procesded.
0300cm
Hard of Orleans prosseded.
0600
Dovers Disambarked 980 Groops and 8
Date
To Donkirs.
Kids
punkirk roads. The I/V Centerbury
signalled to Maid of Orleans the
B.T.O. (TO.N.O.) Dunkirk's order not
to ontsr. Proceeded.
Vehicle
May
Dovers Capt. Larkins reported sick.
Walker took command.
1918 way
0437
To Dunkirk,
1
Berthed alongside Dunkirk East 10)6.
Embarked troops. Alongside about
5 hours. Shirted barth 3 times 00 the
tido ebbed. Proceeded.
Off Hieuport picked BD 2 Frendo afficers
I
from & small open boat.
Dover. Disemberked 1372 troors,
-
50th May
2145
TO Dunking.
Stat May
0100ca
Serthod alongaide Seat 8026.
Arrived Dover, Disembarks 1253
1253 troops.
A.M.
(including U stretcher 0009014
300 June
0030
To Berthed at East Hole. Alomgride dostreyers about
Dunkirk.
033008
during which too while 23,
imbursed 5 hours troops anross the decise
Embarked sir 1,056 troops. processed.
attacks were in progrees.
090068
air attents 4 bombo
(1) D.R. states 986 troops Landed or 25th days this eppears
(2) Insure to be and incorrect. Venguisher out the anys abs WASHINGTON 614 borthes not APPLYS anys alongaide at she
81. Donkirk Hillior", on let June until 1530* EXPIRES declare
secured
alongaide
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MINOTAUR( 1)
M/B
T. Twondrow, Skipper( 2) /tis
30 th May
0830
Left Mortlake for Ramsgate, via
Gravesend and Southend.
31st May
0900
1045
Arrived Remsgate.
Left board. Ramsgate with 2 naval ratings on
1630ca
Arrived Dunkirk. Towed small boats
[1700ca]
from the beach to off-lying ships.
Air attack. "One destroyer was sunk by
a direct hit"(3).
-
Two aircraft shot down by our ships
[the dr. Keith shot down 2 about this
time]
-
The Minotaur continued towing boats.
-
Some way out from Dunkirk, the troops
were transferred from the Minotaur
to a trawler.
1st June
-
The Minotaur arrived Ramsgate.
Nil
[Mr. Towndrow then joined the tug
Fossa, and went to Dunkirk in a 40
foot M/B, which she was towing].
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J.D.C.
(1) An ex-Naval 45 ft. Steam pinnace, converted for scout
(2) Scout training master purposes. of the 1st Mortlake sea Scouts. Mr. S. Brown
(3) No/destroyers another sea scout, sunk was with on 31st. him. The dr. Express sust/ined
very minor damage. were The 281 Franch Siroco work araban 02000, 18 unice,N.N.W.
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M.T.B.102
3rd M.T.B. Flotilla
Lieut. C.W.S.Dreyer, R.N.
30th May
1300
1430
Left Dover for Dunkirk.
Alongside east pier, Dunkirk harbour.
Ordered by S.N.O. Dunkirk to take
Cdrs. H.P. Henderson and M.O.D. Ellwood
to inspect La Panne beach. ttacked
2000
by 3 aircraft on passage.
Returned to Dunkirk, disembarked the
2 commanders, embarked 20 British
2115
troops and proceeded.
10 miles S.E. of Dover. Stopped by
Cdr. Le Mesurier in the D.C. Motor
Boat and took him back towards
Dunkirk to pass messages to 3 tugs
on their way to Dunkirk.
31st May
0030
Dover. Disembarked 20 troops.
1100
Proceeded to La Panne.
1240
Off La Panne. Embarked R.A. Dover from
the dr. Keith. He inspected
the beaches and was returned to Keith.
1530
Towed boatloads of troops to transports.
1640
Proceeded to Dover.
1800
Dover.
1st June
0600
Proceeded to Dunkirk.
0750
Arrived Dunkirk, (having passed the dr.
Ivanhoe being bombed).
0800
Keith had just been bombed; appeared to
be not under control. Went alongside
and took off R.A. Dover and Staff.
Ordered 2 tugs [st. Abbs and Vincia]
to assist Keith.
0805
Air attack.
0810
Keith again bombed and considerably
damaged.
0830
M.T.B.102 alongside Dunkirk.
0915
Proceeded to Dover with R.A. Dover and
staff on board.
1100
Dover.
2nd June
2035
To Dunkirk
2255
Alongside east pier Dunkirk harbour.
2310
Embarked S.N.O. Dunkirk, [Capt. Tennant]
Cdr. Ellwood, and Cdr. Banks and his
demolition party; also a Brigadier,(1)
and one R.A.F. officer (dressed as a
Belgian peasant).
2315
Proceeded.
3rd June
0120
Dover.
2015
Proceeded to Dunkirk with R.A. Dover
and staff on board.
2200
Arrived Dunkirk harbour. Proceeded
under orders of R.A. Dover, who was
directing the embarkation of French
soldiers.
4th June
0135
Large explosion just east of the east
0315
Operation pier. completed. Passed blockships
and sailed for Dover.
0505
Dover.
1000
Sailed for Portsmouth.
Total 20
(1) See M.A/S.B.10, footnote (1)
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ROSE EFFEUILLEE (C.2716)
French M.F.V.
1st June
1755
31st
May
Disembarked at Ramsgate about 65
French troops. (1) the Hilds,
2
lifeboats
also in the tow,
on arrival off Dunkirk, 4 of the W/B's
were taken over by 5 motor launch.
1740
Two or the W/B's and the 2 lifeboate
were sent into the beaches.
No other information, except that the
Rose Marie eventually returned to
England.
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ROSE MARIE (D.R.78)
M/B (Owner,
F. Upton)
31st May
1100ca
28th May
Left Deal in tow of the skoot Hilda,
1210
Le
with 5 other M/B's and 2 lifeboats
also in the tow.
2140
On arrival off Dunkirk, 4 of the M/B's
were taken over by a motor launch.
1740
Two of the M/B's and the 2 lifeboats
were sent into the beaches.
29th May
0506
No other information, except that the
Rose Marie eventually returned to
0828
England. to rendezvous
with the M/S Gosssmer at N. Goodwin
L.V. The two M/S's swept the
channel between the Dyck and Middel-
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kerke buoys. No mines were found.
J.D.C.
Both M/S's commenced double Oropesa
sweep along route X, from W buoy
towards No Goodwin L.V. No mines
were swept.
2100
Gosssmer and Ross proceeded by route X
towards Dunkirk.
30th May
0210
Off 11 W buoy in Dunkirk channel,
closed the P/V Normania, which had
been bombed and was sinking by the
stern, and took off 53 survivors
including 43 troops [the G/B Mosquito
which had been towing the Normania,
also picked up survivors].
Proceeded.
0405
Anchored off Bray.
0630
Sailed by route X for Margate, with a
further 410 troops on board.
1032
Arrived Margate.
1240
Disembarked 453 troops. (2) Proceeded
to Sheerness to coal.
31st May
0248
Left Sheerness, the M/S's Sutton and
Lydd in company. by route X to
Dunkirk.
0815ca
Cdr. Apps slipped on the bridge, fell
heavily and broke a rib. The 1st
Lieutenant, Lieut. Gadd took command.
0910
Anchored off Zuydooote and embarked
troops.
The army had constructed an improvised
jetty of motor lorries and other
vehicles; unfortunately the wind
had got up during the night, causing
a wind of about 3, which made boat
work difficult. Beveral boats were
damaged when going alongside the
jetty, by striking under water
projections of the vehicles.
Consequently, after 2 hours, only
121 troops were embarked.
1110
Transferred 121 troops to the Lydd,
and proceeded in company with Button
and Lydd by route X.
1553
Rose anchored off Margate. Cdr. Appa
was landed by boat and taken to
hospital.
300.
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SAINT SOPHIE (D.G.715) 715) French M.F.V.
3rd June
1106
Disembarked at Ramsgate about 66
French troops. (1)
(1) and D.R. record that "D.C. troops. 715", 2.26 and
D.G. D.G.694 Ramsgate together report disembarked 199 Allied
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WINGS OF THE MORNING (1) M/B
Lord Dunboyne)
R.E. S/Lt. Button,Skipper.
a.m.
Left in Littlehampton, company. the M/B Windsong
R.N.V.R.
30th May
p.m.
Arrived Dover.
-
-
Windsorg in company.
the the Jianning. taken
in
repaired.
Decided
id.
-
Dover.
1st June
0700
Left Dover, with the Windsong and 4
other boats in tow of the dfr.
Kindred company. Star. The dfr. Thrifty in
-
Arrived Dunkirk. Sent a 12 ft. boat
into the beach to collect troops.
She was blown up by bombs. Four
ships were also blown up.
p.m.
Wings of the Morning proceeded.
2nd June
-
Arrived Ramsgate, where the boat was
turned over to the Navy - and the
crew returned to Littlehampton.
S/Lt. Lawrie (who had already been
to Dunkirk in the M/B Maldon Annie IV)
then took command.
p.m.
Left Ramsgate with a number of other
boats, when within a few miles of
-
Dunkirk, was ordered by a M.T.B. to
return to Ramsgate.
Nil
[on 3rd June, S/Lt. Lawrie took command of the
tug Dromedary
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CONFIDENTIAL
ACCOUNTING BASES.
This book is the property of H.M. Government. Its contents are not to
be communicated, either directly or indirectly to the Press, or to any
person not holding an official position in H.M. Service. It is to be destroyed
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
by fire on receipt of new copy.
their accounting base as shown below.]
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
Page
NOTE.-The programmes and prospective movements contained herein are
1.
Bacchante
25
32.
Pembroke IV
17
liable to alteration at short notice, and no executive action should be
2.
Badger
13
33.
Proserpine
28,29
taken thereon until confirmation has been obtained from the Admiralty.
3.
Beaver I
16
34.
Pyramus
30
4.
Beaver II
16
35.
Racer
7
5.
Boscawen
9
36.
Skirmisher
4
6.
Calliope
23
37.
Spartiate
18
7.
Caroline
7
38.
Torch
6
8.
Claverhouse
20, 21
39.
Unicorn II
22
ABBREVIATIONS.
9.
Clio
6
40.
Vernon
8
Before Name of Ship.
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
41.
Victory I
8
C = Chatham Crew.
11.
Defiance
2
42.
Victory II
8
D = Devonport Crew.
12.
Dolphin
Submarine School,
43.
Victory III
8
Portsmouth
P = Portsmouth Crew.
44.
Watchful
15
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
45.
Wildfire
12
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
After Name of Ship.
46.
Woolwich
28
15.
Eaglet
5
A = Fitted with asdics.
47.
Lochinvar
20
16.
Elfin
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
Blyth
48.
Orlando
18
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
17.
Excellent
Gunnery School,
49.
Rooke
20
Portsmouth
C = D.C. equipment only.
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
18.
Fervent
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
11
19.
Flora
26
51.
Nimrod
19
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
20.
Forte
2
52.
Trelawney
27
x/s = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
21.
Fortitude
19
53.
Nile
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
22.
Forward
9
54.
St. Angelo
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
23.
Fox
27
55.
Cormorant
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
24.
Lucifer
3
56.
Stag
X/LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertible to Oropesa.
L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
25.
Lynx
10
57.
Sultan
P.L.
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
26.
Mentor
27
58.
Tamar
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
27.
Venon II
8
59.
Edinburgh
Castle
XN/4.B = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
28.
Osprey
Portland
60.
Lucia
f.o. = Fitting out.
29.
Paragon
24
61.
Pursuivant
20 kw. = Fitted with 20-kw. generators.
30
Pembroke I
17
62.
Minos
14A
22 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw. generators.
30 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw. generators.
31.
Pembroke II
17
63,
Nemo
14A
35 kw. = Fitted with 35-kw. generators.
(1) = Special complement.
NOTE.-In order to keep the information in respect of accounting bases up to date
Naval Authorities concerned are requested to report all initial allocations to accounting
bases and any subsequent changes that may be made. Corrections, etc., should arrive by
Saturday in each week.
(C38488)

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CONFIDENTIAL
is the property of H.M. Government. Its contents Press, are or to not any to
This book either directly or indirectly to the destroyed
vall,
be person communicated, not holding an official position in H.M. Service. It is to be
ACCOUNTING BASES.
rik-
by fire on receipt of new copy.
ith
NOTE.-The programmes and prospective movements contained herein are be
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume
liable to alteration at short notice, and no executive action should
t.
their accounting base as shown below.]
taken thereon until confirmation has been obtained from the Admiralty.
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
P
1.
Bacchante
25
24.
Lucifer
2.
Badger
13
25.
Lynx
1
3.
Beaver I
16
26.
Mentor
:
27
4.
Beaver II
16
27.
Venon II
8
ABBREVIATIONS.
5.
Boscawen
9
48.
Orlando
18
Before Name of Ship.
6.
Calliope
23
28.
Osprey
Portland
C = Chatham Crew.
7.
Caroline
7
29.
Paragon
..
24
D = Devonport Crew.
8.
Claverhouse
20, 21
30.
Pembroke I
17
P = Portsmouth Crew.
9.
Clio
6
31.
Pembroke II
17
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
32.
Pembroke IV
17
After Name of Ship.
11.
Defiance
2
33.
Proserpine
28, 29
A = Fitted with asdics.
12.
Dolphin
Portsmouth
34.
Pyramus
30
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
35.
Racer
7
..
c = D.C. equipment only.
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
36.
Skirmisher
4
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
15.
Eaglet
5
37.
Spartiate
18
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
16.
Elfin
Portsmouth
38.
Torch
6
X = Operates, Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
17.
Excellent
Portsmouth
39.
Unicorn II
22
X/S = Operates, Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
18.
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
Fervent
11
40.
Vernon
8
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
19.
Flora
26
41.
Victory I
8
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
20.
Forte
2
42.
Victory II
8
X/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep.
21.
Fortitude
19
43.
Victory III
8
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
22.
Forward
9
44.
Watchful
14, 15
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
XN/4.B = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
23.
Fox
27
45.
Wildffre
12
f.o. = Fitting out.
47.
Lockinvar
20
46.
Woolwich
28
20 kw. = Fitted with 20-kw. generators.
22 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw. generators.
30 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw. generators.
NOTE.-In order to keep the information in respect of accounting bases up to date
35 kw. = Fitted with 35-kw. generators.
Naval Authorities concerned are requested to report all initial allocations to accounting
(1) = Special complement.
bases and any subsequent changes that may be made. Corrections; etc., should arrive by
Saturday in each week.
(C37441)

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CONFIDENTIAL
This book is the property of H.M. or Government. indirectly to Its the contents are not
communicated, either directly in H.M. Service. Press, or to to
by fire on receipt of new copy.
person be not holding an official position It is to be destroyed
ACCOUNTING BASES.
NOTE.-The programmes and prospective and movements contained herein
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
liable to alteration at short notice, has been no executive action should are be
their accounting base as shown below.]
taken thereon until confirmation obtained from the Admiralty.
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
1.
Bacchante
H.M.S.
Page
25
26.
Mentor
2.
Badger
27
13
27.
Venon II
3.
Beaver I
:
8
16
28.
Osprey
Beaver II
:
Portland
4.
16
29.
Paragon
24
5.
Boscawen
9
30.
Pembroke I'
17
ABBREVIATIONS.
6.
Calliope
23
31.
Pembroke II
17
7.
Caroline
Before Name of Ship.
7
32.
Pembroke IV
17
8.
Claverhouse
C = Chatham Crew.
20,21
33.
Proserpine
:
28,29
9.
Clio
D = Devonport Crew.
6
34.
Pyramus
30
10.
P = Portsmouth Crew.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
35.
Racer
:
7
11.
Defiance
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
2
36.
Skirmisher
4
12.
Dolphin
Portsmouth
37.
Spartiate
18
After Name of Ship.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
38.
Torch
:
6
A = Fitted with asdics.
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
39.
Unicorn II
22
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
15.
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
Eaglet
5
40.
Vernon
:
8
16.
Elfin
Portsmouth
41.
Victory I
8
C = D.C. equipment only.
17.
Excellent
Portsmouth
42.
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
Victory II
8
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
18.
Fervent
11
43.
Victory III
8
X = Operates, Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
19.
Flora
26
44.
Watchful
:
14, 15
X/S S = Operates, Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
20.
Forte
2
45.
Wildfire
:
12
= Fitted to tow skid only.
21.
Fortitude
19
46.
Woolwich
28
:
X/M X/A = = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
22.
Forward
9
47.
Lochinvar
:
20
X/LL Fitted to operate Double A
23.
Fox
27
48.
Orlando
18
LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double sweep. L Oropesa.
24.
Lucifer
3
49.
Rooke
20
E/S = = Fitted Fitted with to carry and tow Double L sweep sweep and but NOT convertable convertible to to Oropesa.
Lynx
10
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
25.
35 30 22 XN/4.B 20 T/W kw. f.o. kw. kw. kw. = = = = = = = Fitting Fitted Fitted Fitted Fitted Fitted with with with with with out. 30-kw. 22-kw. 20-kw. Taut Bow Echo Defence Wire Sounding. generators. generators. Gear.
NOTE.-In order to keep the information in respect of accounting bases up to date
Gear appropriate to class.
Naval Authorities concerned are requested to report all initial allocations to accounting
bases and any subsequent changes that may be made. Corrections, etc., should arrive by
Saturday in each week.
(1) II Special Fitted with complement. 35-kw. generators. generators.
(C37846)

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CONFIDENTIAL
Government.
Its
contents
are
H.M.
not
ACCOUNTING BASES.
to
this book is thed, property either directly of or in indirectly H.M. Service. to the It is Press, to be or destroyed to any
erson not holding an official position
fire on receipt of new copy.
The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
their accounting base as shown below.]
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
Page
OTE.-The programmes and prospective movements executive contained action herein are
1.
Bacchante
25
33.
Proserpine
28,29
liable to alteration at short notice, and no the should be
2.
Badger
13
34.
Pyramus
30
taken thereon until confirmation has been obtained from Admiralty.
:
3.
Beaver I
16
35.
Racer
..
7
4.
Beaver II
16
36.
Skirmisher
4
5.
Boscawen
9
37.
Spartiate
:
18
6.
Calliope
23
38.
Torch
..
6
7.
Caroline
7
39.
Unicorn II
..
22
ABBREVIATIONS.
8.
Claverhouse
20, 21
40.
Vernon
8
Before Name of Ship.
9.
Clio
6
41.
Victory I
:
8
G = Chatham Crew.
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
42.
Victory II
:
8
D = Devonport Crew.
11.
Defiance
2
43.
Victory III
..
8
P = Portsmouth Crew.
12.
Dolphin
Submarine School,
44.
Watchful
:
15
Portsmouth
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
45.
Wildfire
: .
12
F.S. = French Ship.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
46.
Woolwich
28
:
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
47.
Lochinvar
20
After Name of Ship.
:
15.
Eaglet
5
A = Fitted with asdics.
48.
Orlando
18
16.
Elfin
Blyth
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
49.
Rooke
20
..
a/a = Anti Aircraft.
17.
Excellent
Gunnery School,
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
Portsmouth
C = D.C. equipment only.
18.
Fervent
51.
Nimrod
19
11
..
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
Trelawney
27
19.
Flora
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
26
52.
:
S X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
20.
Forte
2
53.
Nile
21.
Fortitude
19
54.
St. Angelo
S Fitted to tow skid only.
= = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
22.
Forward
9
55.
Cormorant
M
= Fitted Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
23.
Fox
27
56.
Stag
LL A = = to operate Double A sweep.
24.
Lucifer
3
57.
Sultan
P.L.
= Fitted Fitted to to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertible
25.
Lynx
10
58.
Tamar
S L = Fitted with carry Echo and Sounding. tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa. to Oropesa.
26.
Mentor
27
59.
Edinburgh
Castle
W B = = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
27.
Venon II
8
60.
Lucia
0. = Fitting Fitted with out. Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
28.
Osprey
Portland
61.
Pursuivant
29.
Paragon
24
62.
Minos
14A
W. W. W. V. = = = Fitted Fitted Fitted Fitted with with with 20-kw. 22-kw. 30-kw. generators. generators.
30.
Pembroke I
17
63.
Nemo
14A
31.
Pembroke II
17
64.
Beehive
14B
= = Special with 35-kw. generators. generators.
32.
Pembroke IV
17
complement.
NOTE.-In order to keep the information in respect of accounting bases up to date
Naval Authorities concerned are requested to report all initial allocations to accounting
bases and any subsequent changes that may be made. Corrections, etc., should arrive by
Saturday in each week.
(C38488)

Details

CONFIDENTIAL
This
book
is
the
property
of
H.M.
Government.
Its
be communicated, not holding an either official directly position or in indirectly H.M. to the contents Press, are not
by person fire on receipt of new copy. Service. It is to be or destroyed to any to
ACCOUNTING BASES.
NOTE.-The
programmes
and
prospective
movements
taken liable thereon to alteration until confirmation at short notice, has been and no executive contained action herein should are be
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
obtained from the Admiralty.
their accounting base as shown below.]
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
1.
Bacchante
Page
25
26.
Mentor
..
27
2.
Badger
:
13
27.
Venon II
:
8
3.
Beaver I
:
16
28.
Osprey
:
Portland
4.
Beaver II
16
29.
Paragon
:
24
ABBREVIATIONS.
5.
Boscawen
9
30.
Pembroke I'
17
6.
Calliope
23
31.
Pembroke II
Before Name of Ship.
17
7.
Caroline
7
32.
Pembroke IV
C = Chatham Crew.
17
8.
Claverhouse
20,21
33.
D = Devonport Crew.
Proserpine
:
28,29
9.
Clio
6
34.
= Portsmouth Crew.
Pyramus
:
30
P
10.
II
Rosyth
35.
Racer
:
7
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
11.
Defiance
2
36.
Skirmisher
:
4
After Name of Ship.
12.
Dolphin
Portsmouth
37.
Spartiate
:
18
A = Fitted with asdics.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
38.
Torch
6
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
39.
Unicorn II
22
A/A
= Anti Aircraft.
15.
Eaglet
5
40.
Vernon
8
C = D.C. equipment only.
16.
Elfin
Portsmouth
41.
Victory I
8
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
17.
Excellent
Portsmouth
42.
Victory II
8
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
18.
Fervent
11
43.
Victory III
8
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
19.
Flora
26
44.
Watchful
14, 15
X/S = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
20.
Forte
2
45.
Wildfire
12
_S II: Fitted to tow skid only.
21.
Fortitude
19
46.
Woolwich
28
X/M X/A = = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
22.
Forward
9
47.
Lochinvar
20
Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
23.
Fox
27
48.
Orlando
18
X/LL L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L and convertable to Oropesa.
Lucifer
3
49.
Rooke
:
20
24.
= Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
Lynx
10
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
25.
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
XN/4.B f.o. = = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
NOTE.-In order to keep the information in respect of accounting bases up to date
Authorities concerned are requested to report all initial allocations to accounting
20 22 30 35 kw. kw. kw. kw. = = II = Fitting Fitted Fitted Fitted Fitted with with with with out. 20-kw. 22-kw. 30-kw. generators. generators. generators.
bases Naval and any subsequent changes that may be made. Corrections, etc., should arrive by
Saturday in each week.
(1) = Special complement. 35-kw.
generators.
(C38230)

Details

CONFIDENTIAL
ACCOUNTING BASES.
book is the property of H.M. Government. to Its the contents are not to
This communicated, either directly or indirectly It is Press, to or to any
person be not holding an official position in H.M. Service. be destroyed
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
by fire on receipt of new copy.
their accounting base as shown below.]
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
NOTE.-The programmes and prospective movements contained herein are
Page
1.
Bacchante
25
33.
liable to alteration at short notice, and no executive action should be
Proserpine
28, 29
2.
Badger
13
34.
taken thereon until confirmation has been obtained from the Admiralty.
Pyramus
30
3.
Beaver I
16
35.
Racer
7
4.
Beaver II
16
36.
Skirmisher
4
5.
Boscawen
9
37.
Spartiate
18
6.
Calliope
23
38.
Torch
6
7.
Caroline
7
39.
ABBREVIATIONS.
Unicorn II
22
8.
Claverhouse
20,21
40.
Vernon
8
Before Name of Ship.
9.
Clio
6
41.
Victory I
8
C = Chatham Crew.
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
42.
Victory II
8
D = Devonport Crew.
11.
Defiance
2
43.
Victory III
8
P = Portsmouth Crew.
12.
Dolphin
Submarine School,
44.
Watchful
15
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
Portsmouth
45.
Wildfire
12
:
D.S. = Dutch Ship.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
F.S. = French Ship.
46.
Woolwich
28
14.
Drake IV
N.S. = Norwegian Ship.
Plymouth
47.
Lochinvar
20
15.
Eaglet
5
48.
Orlando
18
:
After Name of Ship.
16.
Elfin
Blyth
49.
Rooke
20
A = Fitted with asdics.
:
17.
Excellent
Gunnery School,
Portsmouth
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
51.
Nimrod
19
18.
Fervent
11
C = D.C. equipment only.
52.
19.
Flora
Trelawney
27
26
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
20.
2
53.
Nile
Forte
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
54.
21.
Fortitude
19
St. Angelo
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
22.
Forward
9
55.
Cormorant
X/S = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
23.
Fox
27
56.
Stag
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
3
57.
Sultan
Lucifer
P.L.
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
24.
58.
Tamar
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
25.
Lynx
10
59.
Edinburgh
X/LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertible to Oropesa.
26.
Mentor
27
Castle
L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
27.
Venon II
8
60.
Lucia
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
28.
Osprey
Portland
61.
Pursuivant
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
29.
Paragon
24
62.
Minos
14A
XN/4.B = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
f.o. = Fitting out,
30
Pembroke I
17
63.
Nemo
14A
Pembroke II
17
64.
Beehive
14B
20 kw. = Fitted with 20-kw. generators.
31.
22 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw. generators.
32.
Pembroke IV
17
30 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw. generators.
35 kw. = Fitted with 35-kw. generators.
NOTE.-In order to keep the information in respect of accounting bases up to date
bases and any subsequent changes that may be made. Corrections, etc., should arrive
Naval Authorities concerned are requested to report all initial allocations to accounting by
(1) = Special complement.
Saturday in each week.
(C38488)

Details

CONFIDENTIAL
be This communicated, book is the property either directly of H.M. or Government. indirectly Its contents
not holding an official position in H.M. to the Press, are not
by person fire on receipt of new copy. Service. It is to be or destroyed to to
ACCOUNTING BASES.
NOTE.-The liable to alteration programmes at and short prospective notice, movements contained herein
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
taken thereon until confirmation has been and no executive action should are be
their accounting base as shown below.]
obtained from the Admiralty.
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
1.
Bacchante
Page
25
29.
Paragon
24
2.
Badger
13
30.
Pembroke I'
17
3.
Beaver I
16
31.
Pembroke II
17
4.
Beaver II
16
32.
Pembroke IV
17
5.
Boscawen
9
ABBREVIATIONS.
33.
Proserpine
:
28,29
6.
Calliope
23
34.
Pyramus
:
30
Before Name of Ship.
7.
Caroline
7
35.
Racer
:
7
C = Chatham Crew.
8.
Claverhouse
20, 21
36.
Skirmisher
:
4
D = Devonport Crew.
9.
Clio
6
37.
Spartiate
:
18
P = Portsmouth Crew.
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
38.
Torch
:
6
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
11.
Defiance
2
39.
Unicorn II
:
22
12.
Dolphin
Portsmouth
After Name of Ship.
40.
Vernon
8
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
A = Fitted with asdics.
41.
Victory I
8
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
42.
Victory II
8
15.
Eaglet
5
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
43.
Victory III
8
:
16.
Elfin
Portsmouth
C = D.C. equipment only.
44.
Watchful
:
14,15
17.
Excellent
Portsmouth
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
45.
Wildfire
12
18.
Fervent
11
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
46.
Woolwich
28
19.
Flora
26
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
47.
Lochinvar
20
20.
Forte
2
X/S = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
48.
Orlando
18
21.
Fortitude
19
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
49.
Rooke
20
:
22.
Forward
9
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
23.
Fox
27
51.
Nimrod
19
:
24.
Lucifer
3
X/LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertable to Oropesa.
25.
Lynx
10
52.
Trelawney
27
L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
27
53.
Nile
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
26.
Mentor
8
54.
St. Angelo
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
27.
Venon II
-
P.L.
Portland
55.
Cormorant
XN/4.B = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
28.
Osprey
f.o. = Fitting out.
22 20 kw. = Fitted with 20-kw. generators.
NOTE.-In order requested to report should arrive by
to keep the information in respect all of initial accounting allocations bases to up accounting to date
30 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw. generators.
35 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw.
bases Naval and Authorities any subsequent concerned changes are that may be made. Corrections, etc.,
kw. = Fitted with 35-kw. generators. generators.
Saturday in each week.
(1) = Special complement.
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ACCOUNTING BASES.
This book is the property of H.M. or Government. indirectly to Its the contents are
be communicated, either directly in H.M. Service. Press, or not to to
person not holding an official position It is to be destroyed
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
by fire on receipt of new copy.
their accounting base as shown below.]
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
Page
NOTE.-The programmes and prospective movements contained herein
1.
Bacchante
25
33.
Proserpine
28,29
liable to alteration at short notice, and no executive action should are be
2.
Badger
13
34.
Pyramus
30
taken thereon until confirmation has been obtained from the Admiralty.
3.
Beaver I
16
35.
Racer
7
4.
Beaver II
16
36.
Skirmisher
:
4
5.
Boscawen
9
37.
Spartiate
..
18
6.
Calliope
23
38.
Torch
- -
6
7.
Caroline
7
39.
Unicorn II
22
ABBREVIATIONS.
8.
Claverhouse
20, 21
40.
Vernon
8
9.
Clio
6
41.
Victory I
8
Before Name of Ship.
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
42.
Victory II
8
C = Chatham Crew.
11.
Defiance
2
43.
Victory III
8
D = Devonport Crew.
12.
Dolphin
Submarine School,
44.
Watchful
15
P = Portsmouth Crew.
Portsmouth
45.
Wildfire
12
..
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
D.S. = Dutch Ship.
46.
Woolwich
28
..
F.S. = French Ship.
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
47.
Lochinvar
20
N.S. = Norwegian Ship.
15.
Eaglet
5
48.
Orlando
18
:
16.
Elfin
Blyth
49.
Rooke
20
After Name of Ship.
17.
Excellent
Gunnery School,
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
A = Fitted with asdics.
Portsmouth
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
51.
Nimrod
19
:
18.
Fervent
11
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
52.
Trelawney
27
19.
Flora
26
C = D.C. equipment only.
53.
Nile
20.
Forte
2
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
54.
St. Angelo
21.
Fortitude
19
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
55.
Cormorant
22..
Forward
9
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
56.
Stag
23.
Fox
27
x/s = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
57.
Sultan
3
P.L.
Lucifer
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
24.
58.
Tamar
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
25.
Lynx
10
59.
Edinburgh
26.
Mentor
27
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
Castle
X/LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertible to Oropesa.
27.
Venon II
8
60.
Lucia
L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
28.
Osprey
Portland
61.
Pursuivant
29.
Paragon
24
62.
Minos
14A
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
30
17
63.
Nemo
14A
Pembroke I
XN/4.B f.o. = = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
64.
Beehive
14B
Pembroke II
17
31.
Fitting out.
32.
Pembroke IV
17
20 22 kw. kw. = Fitted with 20-kw.
30 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw. generators.
order to keep the information in respect of accounting bases to up accounting to date
35 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw. generators.
NOTE.-In concerned are requested to report all initial allocations should arrive by
(1) = = Fitted with 35-kw. generators. generators.
bases Naval and Authorities any subsequent changes that may be made. Corrections, etc.,
Saturday in each week.
Special complement.
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This be communicated, book is the property either directly of H.M. or Government. Its contents
not holding an official position in indirectly H.M. to the Press, are not
by person fire on receipt of new copy. Service. It is to be or destroyed to to
ACCOUNTING BASES.
NOTE.-The liable to alteration programmes at and short prospective notice, and movements contained herein
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
taken thereon until confirmation has been no executive action should are be
their accounting base as shown below.]
obtained from the Admiralty.
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
1.
Bacchante
Page
25
29.
Paragon
24
2.
Badger
13
30.
Pembroke I'
17
3.
Beaver I
16
31.
Pembroke II
17
4.
Beaver II
16
32.
Pembroke IV
17
5.
Boscawen
9
33.
Proserpine
28,29
ABBREVIATIONS.
6.
Calliope
23
34.
Pyramus
30
7.
Caroline
7
Before Name of Ship.
35.
Racer
:
7
8.
Claverhouse
20, 21
C = Chatham Crew.
36.
Skirmisher
4
9.
Clio
6
D = Devonport Crew.
37.
Spartiate
18
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
P = Portsmouth Crew.
38.
Torch
6
11.
Defiance
2
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
39.
Unicorn II
22
12.
Dolphin
Portsmouth
40.
Vernon
8
After Name of Ship.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
41.
Victory I
8
A = Fitted with asdics.
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
42.
Victory II
8
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
15.
Eaglet
5
43.
Victory III
8
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
16.
Elfin
Portsmouth
44.
Watchful
14, 15
c = D.C. equipment only.
17.
Excellent
Portsmouth
45.
Wildfire
12
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
18.
Fervent
11
46.
Woolwich
28
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
19.
Flora
26
47.
Lochinvar
20
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
20.
Forte
2
48.
Orlando
18
X/S = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
21.
Fortitude
19
Rooke
20
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
49.
Forward
9
22.
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
27
23.
Fox
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
51.
Nimrod
19
3
24.
Lucifer
X/LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertable to Oropesa.
52.
Trelawney
27
10
25.
L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
Lynx
53.
Nile
27
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
26.
Mentor
St. Angelo
P.L.
8
54.
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
27.
Venon II
Portland
55.
Cormorant
XN/4.B f.o. = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
28.
Osprey
= Fitting out.
20 22 kw. = Fitted with 20-kw. generators.
the information in respect of accounting allocations bases to up accounting to date
30 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw.
35 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw. generators.
bases Naval NOTE,-In and Authorities any subsequent order concerned to keep changes are requested that may to be report made. all Corrections, initial etc., should arrive by
kw. If Fitted with 35-kw. generators. generators.
Saturday in each week.
(1) = Special complement.
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CONFIDENTIAL
This book is the property directly of H.M. or Government. indirectly to Its contents are
ACCOUNTING BASES.
be communicated, either official position in H.M. Service. the Press, or to not to
by fire on receipt
person not holding of an new copy. It is to be destroyed
[The numbers shown in brackets their before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
accounting base as shown below.]
NOTE.-The programmes and short prospective notice, and movements contained herein
H.M.S.
Page
liable to alteration confirmation at has been no executive action should are be
No.
No.
H.M.S.
Bacchante
25
Page
31.
taken thereon until obtained from the Admiralty.
1.
Pembroke II
17
Badger
13
2.
32.
Pembroke IV
17
3.
Beaver I
16
33.
Proserpine
28,29
Beaver II
16
4.
34.
Pyramus
30
5.
Boscawen
9
35.
Racer
7
Calliope
23
6.
36.
Skirmisher
4
7.
Caroline
7
37.
Spartiate
18
ABBREVIATIONS.
8.
Claverhouse
20, 21
38.
Torch
6
Clio
6
Before Name of Ship.
9.
39.
Unicorn II
22
C = Chatham Crew.
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
40.
Vernon
8
D = Devonport Crew.
Defiance
2
11.
41.
Victory I
8
P = Portsmouth Crew.
12.
Dolphin
Submarine School,
Portsmouth
42.
Victory II
8
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
43.
Victory III
8
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
After Name of Ship.
Plymouth
44.
Watchful
14, 15
14.
Drake IV
A = Fitted with asdics.
Wildfire
12
5
45.
15.
Eaglet
Woolwich
28
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
Elfin
Blyth
46.
16.
Gunnery School,
47.
Lochinvar
20
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
17.
Excellent
C = D.C. equipment only.
Portsmouth
48.
Orlando
18
20
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
11
18.
49.
Rooke
Fervent
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
26
19.
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
Flora
19
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
2
20.
Forte
51.
Nimrod
X/S = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
27
19
21.
52.
Trelawney
Fortitude
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
9
53.
Nile
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
22.
Forward
27
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
Fox
54.
St. Angelo
23.
3
Lucifer
55.
Cormorant
X/LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertable to Oropesa.
24.
10
56.
Stag
P.L.
L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
25.
Lynx
27
57.
Sultan
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
26.
Mentor
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
8
58.
Tamar
27.
Venon II
XN/4.B = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
Portland
59.
Edinburgh
Castle
28.
f.o. = Fitting out.
Osprey
24
20 22 kw. = Fitted with 20-kw. generators.
29.
Paragon
17
30 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw. generators.
30.
Pembroke I
35 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw. generators.
kw. = Fitted with 35-kw. generators.
order to keep the information to in of accounting bases should to up accounting arrive to date by
(1) = Special complement.
bases Naval NOTE.-In and Authorities any subsequent concerned changes are requested that may be
Saturday in each week.
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This book is the property of H.M. Government. Its contents are not
be communicated, either directly or in indirectly H.M. to the Press, or to to
ACCOUNTING BASES.
person not holding an official position Service. It is to be destroyed any
by fire on receipt of new copy.
[The numbers shown in brackets their before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
accounting base as shown below.]
No.
NOTE.-The programmes and prospective movements contained herein are
H.M.S.
1.
Bacchante
Page
liable to alteration at short notice, and no executive action should be
No.
25
H.M.S.
Page
taken thereon until confirmation has been obtained from the Admiralty.
2.
Badger
31.
Pembroke II
13
17
3.
Beaver I
32.
16
Pembroke IV
17
4.
Beaver II
33.
16
Proserpine
28, 29
5.
Boscawen
34.
Pyramus
9
30
6.
Calliope
35.
Racer
23
7
7.
Caroline
36.
Skirmisher
7
4
8.
Claverhouse
37.
Spartiate
ABBREVIATIONS.
20, 21
18
9.
Clio
38.
Torch
6
6
Before Name of Ship.
10.
Cochrane II
39.
Unicorn II
Rosyth
22
C = Chatham Crew.
11.
Defiance
40.
Vernon
8
2
D = Devonport Crew.
12.
Dolphin
41.
Submarine School,
Victory I
8
P = Portsmouth Crew.
Portsmouth
42.
Victory II
8
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
43.
Victory III
8
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
44.
Watchful
After Name of Ship.
14, 15
A = Fitted with asdics.
15.
Eaglet
5
45.
Wildfire
12
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
16.
Elfin
Blyth
46.
Woolwich
28
A/A
= Anti Aircraft.
17.
Excellent
Gunnery School,
47.
Lochinvar
20
Portsmouth
C
= D.C. equipment only.
48.
Orlando
18
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
18.
Fervent
11
49.
Rooke
20
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
19.
Flora
26
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
20.
Forte
2
51.
Nimrod
19
x/s = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
21.
Fortitude
19
52.
Trelawney
27
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
9
53.
Nile
22.
Forward
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
27
54.
St. Angelo
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
23.
Fox
55.
Cormorant
X/LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertible to Oropesa.
3
24.
Lucifer
56.
Stag
L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
10
25.
Lynx
57.
Sultan
P.L.
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
27
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
26.
Mentor
58.
Tamar
8
27.
Venon II
59.
Edinburgh
XN/4.B f.o. = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
Castle
Portland
= Fitting out.
28.
Osprey
60.
Lucia
20 kw. = Fitted with 20-kw. generators.
24
61.
Pursuivant
29.
Paragon
30 22 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw. generators.
17
35 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw. generators.
30.
Pembroke I
kw. = Fitted with 35-kw. generators.
the information in respect all of initial accounting allocations bases to up accounting to date
(1) = Special complement.
bases Naval NOTE.-In and Authorities any subsequent order concerned to keep changes are requested that may to be report made. Corrections, etc., should arrive by
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From:- Sub. Lt. James W. Pratt, R.N.V.R.
Date:- 4th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
M/B Singapore
2nd June.
2000 Left Ramsgate with convoy, making good only 5
knots on account of choppy sea.
3rd June.
0200
Off beaches east of Dunkirk.
0300
Swift current; went aground on sands. French
naval officer from small motor launch attempted
to help, but coult not re-float us. Decided
to remain in cabin and wait for tide. Heavy
shelling taking place all the time. Took two
French captains aboard.
0730
Threw out a small anchor aft.
0800
Re-floated on incoming tide. Rescued two English
soldiers from water. Decided to head for home.
0830
Engine stopped. Taken in tow by motor boat
commanded by Sub. Lt. X Williams.
/D.C.
1100
Saw heavy bombing "over our portbow". Still in
tow; making good about 5 - 6 knots.
1200
Sighted floating mine. Attempted to explode it
by Lewis gun fire from Sub. Lt. Williams' "Kit-
Cat" and our own rifles - scored 12 hits but mine
would notexplode.
1300
Hailed by R.A.F. motor craft who gave us our course
to Dover.
1900
Arrived Ramsgate with two British soldiers, two
French captains and one French Lieutenant.

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ALPAHBETICAL LIST OF OFFICERS WHO REPORTED AT SHERNESS
AFTER OPERATION "DYNAMO".
Sub.Lieut.
ALLEN. S.C.
Sub.Lieut.
R.N.V.R.
AMOS. R.H.C.
R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieut. Sub.Lieut.BEALERN C.E.S.
BLACKMORE. J.K.
Sub.Lieut.
R.N.V.R.
BLOW, R.E.
Sub.Lieut.
R.N.V.R.
BENNETT, P.L.H.
Lieutenant.
R.N.
BLUNDELL, A.N.
Sub.Lieut.
R.N.
BONHAM, W.G.H.
Sub.Lieut.
R.N.
CAPLAT, M.V.H.
Sub.Lieut.
R.N.V.R.
CAREW-HUNT, A.
R.N.
Sub.Lieut. CHURCH, R.H.
R.N.R.
Sub.Lieut.
CULHAM, J.W.
R.N.
Sub.Lieut.
CLARK, J.C.
R.N.R.
Sub.Lieut.
CHRISTIAN, W.G.M.R.N.V.R.
Lieutenant
CHRIGHTS, W.
R.N.R.
Sub.Lieut.
CORNISH, E.A.E.
R.N.V.R.
Lieutenant
DAVIES A.J.
R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieut.
DANN, F.N.
R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieut.
DUNN, J.B.J.
R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieut.
FORMAN, E.S.
R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieut.FORBES, R.A.
R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieut.
GRENFELL, F.E.
R.N.V.R.
Skipper
GALE
R.N.R.
Sub.Lieut.
GARSIDE, E.T.
R.N.V.R.
Skipper
G.W.
R.N.R.
Lieutenant
H.L.
R.N.V.R.
Lieutenant
R.H.
R.N.R.
Sub.Liout.
MORTIMER, MINCHIN, MOCLELLAND, MERCER, HALLADAY MARSHALL, PARTINGTON, HOLMAN, IRVING, J.W. R.
KEALY, J.D.F.
R.N.
Sub.Lieut.
S.D.
R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieut.
H.
R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieut.
W.E.
R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieut.
MARIES, E.C.B.
R.N.V.R.
Lieutenant
S.G.
R.N.R.
Sub.Lieut.
C.
R.N.
Lieutenant
NIMMO,
R.N.R.
Sub.Lieut.
ORTON, C.N.G.
R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieut.
E.
R.N.
Sub.Liout.
PRATT,
R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieut.
POOL, R.A.W.
R.N.
Sub.Lieut.
ROGERS, T.H.
R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieut.
RUMBOLD, T.M.
R.N.V.R.
Licutenant
RED, E.
R.N.R.
Lieutenant
SEAL, J.S.
R.N.R.
Sub.Lieut.
SMITH, I.F.
R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieut.
SATTERFORD, D.L.
R.N.
Sub.Lieut.
SHRIMPTON
R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieut.
3HANAHAN, H.A.
R.N.V.R.
Lieutenant
THOMSON, R.W.
R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieut.
TOWNSEND, T.K.
R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieut.
WEAVER, A.W.
R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieut.
WALLACE, R.H.
R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieut.
WILLIAMS, D.C.
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SURVIVORS OF H.M.S. "BASILISK",
BAKER, Walter T.W.
Ldg. Stoker Pens. R.F.R.
NOON, Robert
Stoker.
WESTLAKE, S.A.T.
Pens. C.B.R.A.
KAYE, Fredk. Lecnard
Ldg. Stcker R.F.R.
WILLCOCKS, Edward Stuart
Chief Amourer.
HOUGHTON, Lecnard
Sto. R.F.R.
GREEN, Albert G.
Sto. R.F.R.
CUNINGHAM, Joseph H.
Pen. P.O. Stoker.
RICHARD, Frederdok H.
Ldg. Std.
KINGSTON, Thomas J.
Stoker In
ROWLES, Francis S.
Lag. Sto.
COVELL, D.C.
E.R.A.2.
RISHARDSON, Joseph
B.R.A.5.
BLIGHT, Lealic Roy
B.A.S.
COULTON, Arnold
B.R.A.S.
HAWKER, Walter
Stoker.
SMALL, St ephan
Stcker I.
NICHOLLS, Reginald Willo
Statem I.
HARRIS, Alfred
Stoker I.
CLAUGHTON, Harry
Statem I.
SMALES, Ronald
Stoker
FOLEY, Alfred
Sy.P.O.
HODSDON
A.B.
Resert
Liga C (0).
JONES, Summel
L.S.B.A.
CARR, Fredk J.
Ldg. Stoker.
RICKETTS, John C.
Ch. Stcker.
EVANS, Thomas
P.O. Std.
ELLIS, Cacage
Ldg. Stoker.
PEARN, Kenneth C.
L.S.A.
TRELOAR, Hosto
Stoker I.
GOULD, Norman
Ocok.
LLOYD, James Jo
States I.
STYLES, Charles W.
S.P.O.
HOLDER, William G.H.
P.O. Clc.
DANE, Alan
Std.
INDIES, Jade
Stoker I.
SKONE, Leslte J.
Stoker I.
ARSTALL, Caorge R.
BaRada
HOBSON, Tem O₂
Stoker.
MERCER, Alfred
Stokler.
CRIPFITHS, Wello Charles
Stemard
BOMKER, Francis S.D.
Sto. P.O.
ROGERS, Stanley
P.O.
BRADLEY, W.B.G.
P.O.
STRAD, John A.
AaB., R.F.R.
PEELEY, S.
A.B.
PAIRFOUL, S.
A.B.
CORK, J.
A.D., R.F.R.
ATKINSON, God.
A.B.
WILSON, Win. H.
Sea. R.N.R.
BLIES, John
A.B.
THOMAS, Lealis
A.B., R.NaR.
TOMLINSON, Edward
Sea., R.N.R.
Phillips, Edward
Sea., R.N.R.
BRENTON, Sydney c.
Yes.
HUCHES, Edward J.
A.B.
WHREAN, John
Ldg. Sea.
PERGUSON, Jumes
A.D.
PAIRBAIRN, Paul
A.B.
CROCKER, Ronald J.
Sig.
PAYNE, Gilbert P.
Ord. Sea., R.N.V.R.
A.B.
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104
SURVIVORS OF H.M.S. "BASILISK".
BAKER, Walter T.W.
Ldg. Stoker Pens. R.F.R.
NOON, Robert
Stoker.
WESTLAKE, S.A.W.
Pens. C.B.R.A.
KAYE, Predk. Locnard
Ldg. Stoker R.F.R.
WILLCOCKS, Edward Stuart
Chief Amounter.
HOUGHTON, Lecnard
Sto. R.F.R.
GREEN, Albert G.
Sto. R.P.R.
CONINGHAM, Joseph H.
Pen. P.O. Stcher.
RICHARDS Frederick H.
Ldg. Std.
KINGSTON, Thomas J.
Stoker I.
ROWLES, Franods S.
Ldg. Sto.
COWELL, D.C.
3.B.A.2.
RISHARDSON, Joseph
E.R.A.5.
BLIGHT, Lealic Roy
B.A.S.
COULTON, Amold
B.R.A.S.
HAWKER, Walter
Stoker.
SMATE, St ophen
Stoker I.
NICHOLIS, Regirald the
Stolene I.
HARRIS, Alfred
Stoker I.
clauchton, Harry
Stoker I.
SMALES, Ronald
Stoker
FOLEY, Alfred
Sy.P.O.
HODSTON
A.B.
MotNoy, Imagi
Ldg. CIty (0).
JONES, Samuel
L.S.B.A.
CARR, Fredk. J.
Ldg. Stoker.
RICKETS, John C.
Ch. Stcher.
EVANS, Thomas
P.O. Std.
ELLIS, Caorge
Ldg. Stoker.
PEARN, Kenneth 0.
L.S.A.
TRELOAR, Weste
Stoker It
COULD, Horman
Cook.
MOYD, James J.
Stoker I.
STYLES, Charles V.
S.P.O.
HOLDER, William C.H.
P.O. Olc.
DANE, Alan
Std:
Stoker I.
INDINS, Jade
SKINE, Leslie J.
Stoker I.
ARSTALL, Carrge R.
BaRado
Stoker.
HOBSON, Tem On
LERCER, Alfred
Stolyier.
GRIMPITHS, Wello Charles
Steward.
FORKER, Francis S.D.
Sto. P.O.
P.O.
ROGERS, Stanley
P.O.
BRADESE, W.S.C.
A.D., R.F.R.
STEAD, John Д.
A.B.
PERLEY, S.
A.B.
PAIRNOUL, 8.
A.B., R.F.B.
COMIC, J.
A.B.
ATKINSON, God.
Sex. R.N.R.
WILSON, Will. H.
A.B.
BLUES, John
4.9., R.NaR.
THEMAS, Leslie
Sea., R.N.R.
TOMLINSON, Edward
Sear, R.N.R.
Phillips, Edward
Yes.
BRENK W, Sydney C.
A.B.
HUCHES, Edward J.
Ldg. Sen.
WHELAN, John
A.B.
PERGUSON, James
A.B.
RATHBAIRN, Paul
Sign
CROCKER, Ronald J.
and Sea., R.N.V.R.
PAYNE, Gilbert P.
A.B.
DARK, Win.

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124
SURVIVORS OF H.M.S. "BASILISK".
BAKER, Walter T.W.
Ldg. Stoker Pens. R.F.R.
NOON, Robert
Stoker.
WESTLAKE, S.A.W.
Pens. C.B.R.A.
KAYE, Fredk. Lecnard
Ldg. Stoker R.P.R.R.
WILLCOCKS, Edward Stuart
Chief Armourer.
HOUGHTON, Lecnard
Sto. R.F.R.
GREEN, Albert G.
Sto. R.F.R.
CUNINGHAM, Joseph H.
Pen. P.O. Stoker.
RICHARD, Fredarick E.
Ldg. Std.
KINGSTON, Thomas J.
Stoker I.
ROWLES, Francis S.
Edg. Sto.
COVELL, D.C.
B.B.A.2.
RISHARDSON, Joseph
E.R.A.5.
BLIGHT, Leslie Roy
B.A.S.
COULTON, Arnold
B.R.A.S.
HAWKER, Walter
Stoker.
SMALL, St sphan
Stoker I.
NICHOLIS, Reginald Mr.
Stoker I.
HARRIS, Alfred
Stoker I.
CLAUGHTON, Harry
Stcker I.
SMALES, Ronald
Stoker
FOLEY, Alfred
Sy.P.O.
HODSDON
A.B.
Na WOY, Senest
Ldg. & (0).
JONES, Samuel
L.S.B.A.
CARR, Fredk. J.
Ldg. Stoker.
RICKETTS, John Co
Ch. Stcker.
EVANS, Thomas
P.O. Std.
ELLIS, Caorge
Ldg. Stoker.
PEARN, Kenneth C.
L.SaA.
TRELOAR, Wasto
Stoker I.
COULD, Norman
Cook.
LLOYD, James J.
Stoker I.
STYLES, Charles W.
S.P.O.
HOLDER, William G.H.
P.O. Clc.
DANE, Alan
Std.
INCLES, Jade
Stoker I.
SKONE, Leslte J.
Stoker I.
ARSTALL, Carrge R.
B.R.A.
HOBSON, Tom Do
Stoker.
MERCER, Abired
Stolpier.
GRIFFITHS, Wollo Charles
Steward.
BONKER, Francis SaD.
Sto. P.O.
P.O.
ROGERS, Stanley
P.O.
BRADLEY, V.E.G.
AaB,, R.F.R.
STEAD, John A.
A.B.
FEELEY, S.
A.B.
PAIRFOUL, S.
A.B., R.F.R.
CORK, J.
A.B.
ATKINSON, God.
Sea. R.N.R.
WILSON, Will. H.
A.B.
BLUES, John
A.B., RaNaRa
THOMAS, Leslie
TOMLINSON, Riward
Sea., R.N.R.
Sea., R.N.R.
Phillips, Edward
Yeo.
BRENTON, Sydney C.
A.B.
HUCHES, Edward J.
Ldg. Sea.
WHELAN, John
A.B.
FERGUSON, James
A.B.
PAIRBAIRN, Paul
Sig.
CROCKER, Ronald J.
and Sea., R.N.V.R.
PAYNE, Gilbert P.
A.B.
DARK, Wills

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SMITH, I.F.
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SAFFERFORD, Daba
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SHANAHAN, H.A.
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TOWNSUND, T.K.
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WEAVER, A.V.
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WALLACE, R.B.
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Proceedings by H.M.S. SABRE for the period 27th May to 5th June.
buoy, came under fire from shore batteries. Speed was increased
to "Full" and the wheel put over it each sungflash, keeping them
book between 20 and 70 degrees abaft the boar. The range was
quickly found, however, and several hits stistained on the bridge
and upperworks. Course was therefore altered to the northward,
smoke was made, and the ship continued to status AS such as
possible without showing herself clear of the smoke. Just before
turning away however, 3 shell passed through the Petty Officer's
messdeck. It did not exploite, but it passed through the Master Gyn
conpass, and a splinter from it penetrated the deck and SO
admitted water to No.2 O.LL Fuel tank.With this tank out of action
there was insufficient all fuel remaining for the round trip to be
completed. The D.C. cable had been pierced in four places and the
magnetic compass vis therefore practically useless. The ship's was
therefore teered by the sun(fortunpately visible) will traffic
on route "X" was Liscerned. Thereafter it was possible to 80 from
buoy to bucy. Sandhurst's lar vis severely riddled with shell
splinters but the damage to the ship (except for the cyΓo compass
and oil fuel tank) was only superficial and not a pan was touched.
Arrive: it Dover it 2030.
Defects vare taken in hand forthwith, and at noon
on the 31st "SABRE" proceeded alongaide eastern are to facilitate
the work. Nothing could be done about the gyro compass in the
time available, but the D.C. cable MLS repaired and a great deal
of other repair work WAS done by Sundhurst, of whose services I
should Like to express My apprediation. A 16 it motor skiff was
borrowed in lieu of the damaged whaler, and Sabre's own motor boat
was recovered having been repaired.
ALL hands had been utterly exhausted and the day
and night in harbour give them a may lasse of life.
At 2180/31, having completed with oil, "SABRE"

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Dyrom 391
il
368
June 5th, 1940.
1.
Lieut. A.J. Davies, R.N.V.R. -"Java" never got over the
other side and was finally towed to Sheerness by "Gorecht"
2.
Lieut. A.N. Blundell, R.N.R. - "Bornrif" did three. trips
between Ramsgate and beaches at Dunkirk. "King Orry" was
sighted sunk off Dunkirk.
3.
Sub Lieut. R.H.C. Amos, R.N.V.R. - "Iote" was beached and
abandoned after she had damaged her rudder while rescuing
two of her crew, who had fallen overboard on the morning
of Saturday June 1st. On night of Monday, June 3rd, Sub Lieut
Amos, R.N.V.R. and Sub Lieut. R.H. Wallace, R.N.V.R. were in
a new but unnamed power life boat which was towed over to
SUN
Dunkirk by Tug XV "About ..... (A).
On the 30th May D.S. "Horst" was known to have been abandoned.
4.
Sub Lieut. D.C. Williams, R.N.V.R. - left Ramsgate on the
night of Su day, June 2nd in the "Kiteat". On the way over
he became separated from the rest of the convoy. After
doing some work the other side he towed the "Singapore" back
to Dover and then on to Ramsgate on Monday, June 3rd.
5.
Lieut. R.W. Thomson, R.N.V.R. - After being discharged from
the "AEGer", where he had proved lacking in experience, did
4 trips in the "DABB II", two of which were unsuccessful.
6.
Sub Lieut. C. Minchin, R.N. - Went to the beached in the
"LYDD" where he ferried until the boat broke down. She was
abandoned and Minchin returned to Ramsgate in the "Lydd".
On Monday, against orders he tried to go over in the "Hel-
frinore" but she broke down.
7.
Sub Lieut. E.S. Foreman, R.N.V.R. - In the"Princess Freda"
he ferried from the beaches for a destroyer. He then
worked for the Dutch "Besta" --?, who finally towed him
back to Ramsgate.
8.
Sub Lieut. R.E. Blows, R.N.V.R. - Started in the "Minikoi"
but she was rammed and sunk by "MASB 6" off the downs at
0250 on Wed, May 29th. He next went over in the "Ambleve",
which with the "Sambre" was towed over by the "Skipjack",
for whom he ferried from the beaches. A crew from the
Skipjack releived his crew for 'stand-easy' and ran the
"Ambleve" aground. He and his crew returned in the
Skipjack. On Saturday, June 1st, he went over in a power
life boat. She was damaged by near bombs but the engines
continued to run.
9.
Sub Lieut. J.W. Pratt, R.N.V.R. - Ran aground in the
"Singapore" on beach at 0130 on Sunday June 2nd. She
rfloated at 0800 and he left with three French Officers.
On the way he picked up two British soldiers who were
French Officers' water bottles. He passed the "Mosquito"
floating around'. These were revived with wine from the
which was still afloat but had been deserted. In mid
channel he found three life boats which he took in tow
until his engines gave out and he was taken in tow by
the "Kitkat".
10.
Sub Lieut. I.F. Smith, R.N.V.R. - In "Jong" helped to
ferry home he sighted the "Iote" drifting round empty and
troops from the beaches on Friday, May 31st. On
way the "White Heather" empty but at anchor.

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H.M.M.T.B. No. 102.
431
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
ter of Proceedings between 30th May, 1940 and 5th June, 1940
Thursday, 30th May.
0530. Secured in Submarine Basin, Dover. Having received orders
om the Chief of Staff, Dover, I sailed at 1300 for Dunkirk in accordance
th those orders. on approaching No. Mm. buoy in the Dunkirk approach
annel, I noticed some shell splashes between me and the land, and, therefor
tered course and steered along the North side outside the channel.
At 1430 I came alongside the East quay in Dunkirk harbour. I
sembarked, and my First Lieutenant, Midshipman J.P. Wilford, R.N.V.R. took
e boat outside to await my return. I reported to Captain Dennant R.N.
received his orders to take Commander Henderson and Commander Blwood
orig to the beaches to La Panne to review the dituation.
on passage to La Panne we were attacked by $ M.E.110's in
ose formation from ahead. No dama e was caused - own speed 2 knots.
At 2000 on completion of our tour of the beaches we returned
Dunkirk, disembared Commander Henderson and Commander Elwood and embarked
British soldiers and sailed for Dover.
At 2115 about 10 miles S.E. of Dover I was stopped by
umander Le.Mesurier in the D.C. Motor Boat and took him back towards
inkirk to pass messages to three tugs on their way to Dunkirk.
At 0030 secured in S/M basin.
(31)
Friday, 31st May.
At 0130 I received my orders for Friday, 31st May.
At 1100 I proceeded in accordance with those orders, arriving off La
mne at 1240. I went alongside H.M.S. "KEITH" and reported to Rear
miral Wake-Walker. He embarked and we took him along the beaches, being
ielled off La Panne, and then back to H.M.S. "KEITH".
At 1445 went to pick up pilot of crashed Hurricane. Pilot
is dead bus parachute was recovered, leading to subsequent identification
the officer.
At 1500, returned to H.M.S. "KEITH" and reported short of fuel.
1530. Towing boatloads of soldiers to various transports.
1640. Sailed for Dover, securing 1800.
Saturday, 1st June.
0600. Proceeded in accordance with signalled instructions from
ce Admiral, Dover.
0750. Arrived Dunkirk. Passed H.M.S. "IVANHOE" being
lecessfully bombed.
0755. Approahced H.M.S. "KEITH" who appeared to be not under
mtrol, she had just been bombed.
id Staff and one 0800. wounded torpedo-man. Approached two tugs to order them
vent alongside and took off Rear Admiral lake-walker
assist H.M.S. "KEITH". J.U.87 dive attacking, many bombs bombs falling in
lose astern, nearest 0805. Thirty-five 10 yards, observed delay action of smaller
le water.
0810. H.M.S. "KEITH" again bombed - considerable damage
pparent.
6830. Alongside Dunkirk - intermittent shelling in harbour
id
western arm 0915. of inner Sailed harbour. for Dover with Rear Admiral Wake-Walker and
taff on board.
1100. Secured alongside H.M.S. "SANDHURST".
Sunday, 2nd June.
Having been given 24 hours for Engine Room maintenance, I
reported ready

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I am commanded by My Lords Commissioners of the
Admiralty to acquaint you, for the information of the
(Army Council that Their Lordships are now in possession
(Air Council
of the complete reports of the V.A. DOVER and other Naval
Authorities concerned in the operation of the evacuation of
the B.E.F. from FRANCE.
Their Lordships consider that these reports,
together with any parallel documents in the possession
of the (Army Council are of sufficient importance to
(Air Council
merit full analysis by a committee of the three Services
with the object of making recommendations regarding inter-
service co-operation in combined operations.
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BAKER, Walter T.W.
201
Ldg. Stoker Pens. R.F.R.
NOON, Robert
Stoker.
WESTLAKE, S.A.W.
Pens. C.E.R.A.
KAYE, Fredk. Leonard
Ldg. Stoker R.F.R.
WILLCOCKS, Edward. Stuart
Chief Armourer.
HOUGHTON, Leonard
Sto. R.F.R.
GREEN, Albert G.
Sto. R.F.R.
CUNINGHAM, Joseph H.
Pen. P.O. Stoker.
RICHARD, Frederick H.
Ldg. Std.
KINGSTON, Thomas J.
Stoker I.
ROWLES, Francis S.
Idg. Sto.
COWELL, D.C.
E.R.A.2.
RICHARDSON, Joseph
E.R.A.5.
BLIGHT, Leslie Roy
E.A.3.
COULTON, Amold
E.R.A.3.
HAWKER, Walter
Stoker.
SMALL, St ephen
Stoker I.
NICHOLIS, Reginald Wm.
Stoker I.O
HARRIS, Alfred
Stoker I.
CLAUGHTON, Harry
Stoker I.
SMALES, Ronald
Stoker
FOLEY, Alfred
Sy.P.O.
HODSDON
A.B.
MaANOY, Emest
Ldg. Ck (0).
JONES, Samuel
L.S.B.A.
CARR, Fredk. J.
Ldg. Stoker.
RICKETTS, John C.
Oh. Stoker.
EVANS, Thomas
P.O. Std.
ELLIS, Coorge
Ldg. Stoker.
PEARN, Kenneth C.
L.S.A.
TRELOAR, Worf.
Stoker I.
GOULD, Norman
Cook.
LIOYD, James J.
Stoker I.
STYLES, Charles W.
S.P.O.
HOLDER, William G.H.
P.O. Ck.
DANE, Alan
Std.
INCLES, JoAo
Stoker I.
SKONE, Leslie J.
Stoker I.
ARSTALL, Caorge R.
E.R.A.
HOBSON, Tan Oo
Stoker.
MERCER, Alfred
Stokpier.
GRIFFITHS, WoHo Charles
Steward.
BOMKER, Francis S.D.
Sto. P.O.
ROGERS, Stanley
P.O.
BRADLEY, W.E.G.
P.O.
STEAD, John A.
A.B., R.F.R.
FEELEY, S.
A.B.
FAIRFOUL, S.
A.B.
CORK, J.
A.B., R.F.R.
ATKINSON, God.
A.B.
WILSON, Win. H.
Sea. R.N.R.
BLUES, John
A.B.
THOMAS, Leslie
A.B., R.N.R.R.
TOMLINSON, Edward
Sea., R.N.R.
Phillips, Edward
Sea., R.N.R.
BRENTON, Sydney C.
Yeo.
HUCHES, Edward J.
A.B.
WHELAN, John
Lago Sea.
FERGUSON, James
A.Bo
FAIRBAIRN, Paul
A.B.
CROCKER, Ronald J.
Sig.
PAYNE, Gilbert P.
Ord. Sea., R.N.V.R.
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by the stream of French craft coming in or loaving the harbour and the
scamanship displayed was really magnificent. A small handy tug to push them
in would have been invaluable. I could not use the M.T.B. for this as a
similar attempt on a previous night had put the M.S.A.B.'s ongine out of
action.
About 2300 I took some of the borthing party from the "WHITSHED" to
land them on the pier but had great difficulty in getting alongsido even in
the M.T.B. Finally, however, they got ashore, and by 2330 three personnel
ships, "WHITSHED" and "SABRE" were alongsido. When 10 is remombered that there
was a wrock alongside the pier itself, a wrecked trawler off the and of the
piling on the West side of the up harbour channel and block ships sunl: to this
channel, the task of these ships manocuvring to get alongside against the
wind and tide could hardly have been more difficult. Luckily the tido was
high. In the meantime, Scoots, French T.B.S and Floot sweepers had been
making their way into the West Quay and the embarkation from there was going
well.
The hold up at the East Pier had however thrown out the programme of
ships entering the harbour and there WOR great congestion in the entrance,
I had to stop ships coming in at times so that other chips could get out in
safety, but there seemed never a moment when ships were not on the movein the
dark, in waters that were alive with small craft, and the handling of the
ships in these congested waters Was marvellous, It was hardly to be expected
however that there would be 110 collisions, and "KTNOFTSHSR" was hit and badly
holed by a French trawler. She transferrod her troops to a traviler 88 her D.C.
cable was outland there wore plenty of magnetic mines about. Then she was
sent back to Dover.
At 0100 there came a report of 6 enemy H.T.B.S proceeding South Weet
4/6
from off Ostend. This was rather disconcerting news with soverel transports,
destroyers and other craft lying stopped off the entrance to the harbour.
There were other troubles as well, for the "KELLET" reported at 0240 that
she was aground. The tide was falling and she could be seen right up against
the Western breakwater. Luckily a lifeboat managed to tow her storn clear and
she got afloat again. It was then too near daylight to risk keeping her. The
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ALPAHBETICAL LIST OF OFFICERS WHO REPORTED AT SHEARNESS
AFTER OPERATION "DINAMO".
Sub,Lieut.
ALLEN. S.C.
R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieut.
AMOS. R.H.C.
R.N.V.R.
Sub,Lient,BEALERN C.E.S.
Sub.Lieut.
BLACKMORE. J.K.
R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieut.
BLOW, R.B.
R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieut.
BENNETT, P.L.H.
R.N.
Licutenant.
BLUNDELL, A.N.
R.N.
Sub,Lieut.
BONHAM, W.G.H.
R.N.
Sub,Lieut.
CAPLAT, M.V.H.
R.N.T.R.
Sub,Lieut.
CAREW-HUNT, A.
R.N.
Sub.Lieut.
CHURCH, R.H.
H.N.R.
Sub.Lieut.
CULHAM, J.W.
R.N.
Sub,Lieut.
CLARK, J.C.
R.N.R.
Sub,Lieut. CHRISTIAN, W.G.M.R.N.V.R.
Lieutenant
CLEANIVES, 7.
R.N.R.
Sub.Lieut.
CORNISH, S.A.S.
R.N.V.R.
Lieutenant
DAVIES A.J.
R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieut.
DANN, P.N.
R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieut.
DUNN, J.B.J.
R.N.V.R.
Sub,Lieut.
FORMAN, S.S.
R.S.V.R.
Sub,Lieut,FORBES, Red.
R.N.V.R.
Sub,Lient.
GREWNL, 7.5.
R.N.V.R.
Skipper
GALE
R.N.R.
Sub,Lieut.
GARSIDE, 3.7.
R.N.V.R.
Skipper
HALLADAY G.W.
R.N.R.
Lieutenant
HOLMAN, H.L.
R.N.V.R.
Lieutenant
IRVING, R.E.
R.N.R.
Sub,Lieut.
KEALY, J.D.F.
R.N.
S.D.
R.N.V.R.
Sub,Lient.
Sub.Lieut.
x
R.N.V.R.
Sub,Lieut.
Lieutenant
MINCHIN, McCLELLAND, MORTIMER, MARSHALL, NIMBIO, PARTINGTON, R. J.M. C.
MERCER, V.S.
R.N.V.R.
Sub,Lieut.
MARKS, E.C.B.
R.N.V.R.
Lieutenant
S.G.
R.N.R.
R.N.
Sub,Lient.
R.N.R.
ORTON, C.N.G.
R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieut.
3.
R.N.
Sub.Lieut.
Sub,Lieut.
PRATT,
R.N.V.R.
Sub,Ldeut.
POOL, R.A.7.
R.N.
Sub,Lieut.
ROGERS, T.H.
R.N.V.R.
Talle
R.N.V.R.
Sub,Lieut.
Licutenant
Licutenant
SEAL,
Sub,Lieut.
Sub.Lieut.
SHRIMPTON HUMBOLD, J.S. &
RED,
R.N.R.
R.N.R.
SMITH, I.7.
R.N.V.R.
SATTERFORD, D.L.
R.N.
R.N.V.R.
Sub,Lieut.
Sub.Lieut.
SHANAHAN, ILA.
R.N.V.R.
THOMSON, R.V.
R.N.V.R.
Lieutenant
TOWNSRND, T.K.
R.N.V.R.
Sub,Liout.
BEAVER, L.W.
R.N.V.R.
Sub.lieut.
Sub.Lieut.
WALLACE, R.H.
R.N.V.R.
Sub,Lieut.
WILLIAMS, D.C.
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all soldiers and wounded. Clan Lacalister was then
ordered to seigh and proceed, It was however discovered
that the telemotor steering gear W&E not working, and
owing to the fire, which was raging aft, it was 1m-
possible to rectify this, or even to approach It
as the after magazine was in the centre of the
conflagration and liable to explode at any moment,
The Clan Macalister was therefore adandoned, and
the remaining officers, naval ratings, and crew
embarked in H.M.S. anghourne, which apparently 193
also subjected to heavy and continuous air attacks,
Two ratings of the A.D.C. crews were wounded while
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hished ammunition. Left Dover again at 0618 with Capt.Bush
ard and arrived at La Panne at 1035-31 Troops were embarked
3 forenoon and afternoon from ships and other boats. During
operations ship's motor boat broke down, capsized and was lost,
he whaler was sunk in collision. No casualties were sustained.
3 this period H.M. ships at anchor at La Panne and Braye were
cted to bombardment from shore guns in the neighbourhood of
ort and inland. Constant manoeving was necessary to avoid this
fire.
11. At 1700 approximately an intense air raid started and "HEBE"
ttacked by four dive bombers, and twelve heavy bombs were The dropped
ree of them, all of which fell very close to the ship.
h plane machinggunned the ship. Apart from all lights being
rarily extinguished, the seizing of one boiler-room an engine
he collapse of boiler brick work, only superficial damage was
d, such as the breaking of crockeryåtrivials. It is remarkable
einkel Bomber was shot down in flames by the .5 machine gun.
greater damage was not sustained as the ship was very badly shaken.
12. At 1800 131 a signal was received from shore saying that
would embark from La Panne. I proceeded there, and then miles received
her Westward instead. Arrangements were made for boats to go
: instructions that G.H.Q. would embark from a point two to
1e and Lord Gort and his A.D.C. arrived on board at 18.30/31 "KETTH".
remainder place of G.H.Q. are all believed to have embarked in
a Lord started. It was noticed that the shelling was directed at
Gort was embarking, another air raid and considerable
ling where G.H.Q. would have originally embarked. Approximately dropped on
y air During these attacks I proceeded at "KRITH" high
beach, craft took part in the raid and many bombs were speed,
e and ships. frequently and kept as far away from and G.H.Q. as possible, were
ring course that the enemy had information that Lord continue Gort embarkation
eving card her. At 2000 I returned to La Panne to
roops. This continued till 0300/1
13. Lord Gort transferred to "KEITH" at 0015./1 0015.
ected to a very to this bombardment Capt. Bush gave embark in ships troops
14. From heavy bombardment, and by 0300 order for town
2300 onwards the beach and town at La much Panne of were the
on fire. Due to the Westward or Dunquerque to to assist in
e possible. and it was found that all small therefore were fully
a Panne to move At 035011 proceeded towards Braye boats
rkation there to ships already there, and I number proceeded was
pied in transport I filled up to 420 troops. A ger and fuel, and
unquerque where as the ship was short of ammunimition embarkation operations,
consequently very opened on enemy aircraft of all
taken on board 'tender'. During all types. Proceeded
0420 was to frequently Dover via X channel, arriving there at
15. Having to boiler brickwork and fan engine. collapsed due
taken in oil and ammunition "HEBE" remained During alongside the
lowing 24 hours sent to Sandhurst for treatment. for Portsmouth at
make good defects one officer and 28 members of the I crew reported this
shock t to Vice and Admiral were Dover who ordered me to sail
0 on June 3rd and give leave.
16. Lithough the consuct of the officers and Ade on individual
ad very little sleep and ship's were continually company has at
n ion beyond Further report will Inflamph cases.
DOVER
R
LIEVTRIANT-COMMANDER
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CHAP. VI
return to Dover at 15 knots, and could take no further part in "Dynamo."
The personnel vessel Lorina was bombed and sunk at about this period, but
no details are forthcoming.
Icarus damaged
The destroyer Icarus, which had been embarking troops off Zuydcoote, and
in addition had embarked about 470 from the skoot Doggersbank, was attacked
by 10 dive bombers at 1830. She received only slight damage from near
misses but had 1 killed and 25 wounded.
King Orry sunk
The armed boarding vessel King Orry arrived at Dunkirk harbour at about
1900, to find it apparently occupied only by burning and sinking ships. She
herself was immediately subjected to a bombing attack which put her steering
gear out of action and shattered all her instruments. Further air attacks,
and damage by near misses ensued. Realising the risk of the ship blocking
the channel, S.N.O. Dunkirk instructed her Captain, shortly after midnight,
to take her out of harbour. She struggled out at 0230/30, but when clear of the
harbour entrance the King Orry foundered. Several ships, including the drifter
Vivacious, the trawler Lord Grey, and a D.C./M.B., picked up survivors.
Isle of Guernsey deliberately bombed
At about the same time that the King Orry was being bombed, the M/S
Halcyon witnessed the deliberate bombing of the hospital carrier Isle of
Guernsey. She was bombed by 10 planes off Dunkirk harbour while attempting
to pick up an airman. The airman was subsequently picked up by the Halcyon.
Although damaged by near misses, the Isle of Guernsey entered the harbour
after dark and embarked 490 wounded in the early hours of 30th May. She
then proceeded to Newhaven, but was not repaired in time to make another
trip to Dunkirk.
Bideford's stern blown off
The air onslaught had not yet, however, come to an end. The sloop Bideford
had arrived off Bray beach at 1730. At 1750 the first boat loads of troops
(mostly French) came alongside. 'The boats," says her Captain, Lt. Cdr.
J. H. Lewes, R.N., were dangerously overcrowded and several swamped on
the way off from the shore. On arrival alongside, the men would all jump on
board and let their boats drift off on the tide. Paddles were lost overboard,
rendering the boats useless. Bideford's M/B was lowered and ordered to
collect and tow inshore any empty boats. The whaler was lowered and 2
officers and a signalman were sent in to endeavour to take charge on the
beach
this was next to impossible. The men rushed the boats and capsized
them in shallow water, and then left the boats without making any attempt
to right them and use them again. There were only 2 motor landing craft in
the vicinity. One [A.L.C.17] had one engine out of action; the other
[A.L.C.16] was blown up subsequently when lying alongside the ship."
Dive-bombing attacks commenced on the Bideford at about 1915. She was
then machine-gunned by low flying aircraft. At 2007 four bombs were
dropped; one landed 30 yards away one hit the quarter deck; and one hit
or near missed the stern, detonating a depth charge. About 40 feet of the
Bideford's stern was blown away completely; a further 40 feet was reduced
to a tangled mass of metal; the mainmast fell in 3 pieces on the searchlight
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CHAPTER VIII
FRIDAY, 31ST MAY
EVACUATION REACHES ITS ZENITH
Lord Gort hands over his Command to Major-General Alexander
(2nd Corps) to withdraw to the The 50th 5th Divisions
Orders had been issued on the the beaches 30th May and for Dunkirk. the 3rd, 4th and
began to take place on the morning of 31st May.
the British Base staff at Dunkirk, to come the 1st Corps. These moves with
to fall back to the French defences on Belgian under frontier and, together
This meant that the remnant of the B.E.F., on being withdrawn inside the
area of the French defences, came under the orders of Admiral Abrial; the
ance with the instructions he had received.² He selected Major-Generalthe selected Major-Generl the
time had therefore arrived for Lord Gort to hand over
Hon. H. R.L. G. Alexander to remain in France in command of the 1st Corps,
now numbering less than 20,000 men in all; and, on taking over command
of the Ist Corps, Major-General Alexander handed over command of the Ist
Division to Brigadier M. B. Beckwith-Smith.
Lord Gort agreed with Major-General Alexander that a provisional date for
evacuating his force was to be the night of 2nd/3rd June.
On the 31st May therefore, Lord Gort's headquarters closed at 1800, and,
after handing over command to Major-General Alexander, Lord Gort embarked
with his A.D.C. in the Hebe's whaler, which had been towed in by the motor
yacht Lahloo to a point a little west of La Panne beach. He proceeded to the
Lahloo and thence to the Hebe. During the embarkation an enemy attack
was made by about 40 aircraft and considerable shelling was directed on to
La Panne beach itself. With Lord Gort on board, the Hebe proceeded to La
Panne beach and continued to embark troops.
It was not, however, till about midnight, that the motor yacht Bounty with
Cdre. Stephenson on board proceeded to transfer Lord Gort from the Hebe to
the Keith. At about the same time, however, the M.A/S.B.6, having em-
barked Lord Gort's chief staff officer General Leese from the Keith, was sent to
the Hebe with orders from Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker to embark Lord Gort.
On finding that he had left the Hebe, the M.A/S.B.6 returned to the Keith, em-
barked Lord Gort, and sailed at 0304 on the 1st of June for Dover which she
reached at 0547 the same evening.
It had been the intention of the Admiralty that Lord Gort and his staff
should be embarked in M.T.B.'s and at 1522 V.A. Dover had informed Rear-
Admiral Wake-Walker by signal that 4 of these vessels would be available for
this V.A. Dover's did not reach R.A. Dover4,
and other and signal all four back at Dover
by Speaking of the non-receipt uses; of indeed Dover's were signal, Rear-Admiral
Wake-Walker reached says, The signal informing V.A. of this, like many others, never
me At 1543/30 Rear-Admiral me Wake-Walker had asked that he
I 2 Lord Lord Gort's Second Despatch,
a M.T.B's. Gort's Second Despatch, para.57.
R.A. 67, 107, 68 and 102. para. (See 58.
M.017978/41, Dover-Report p.18. of Proceedings (R.O. Appendix III. para. G.30). 19).
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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
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Ministry or Shipping, N.O.I.C. Ramsgate.
Reference Your 1433/27.
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to sail 0630 temorrow under charge of Lieut. C.M.
Wright R.N.V.R. in Tug FOSSA for South Downs. Each
mon has 3 days previsions.
SOUTHEND BRITANNIA
Lieut. G.L. Norton R.N.V.R.
NEW PRINCESOF, WALES
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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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OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY . 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
OTHER BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
DOGGER BANK
HANDY BILLY
DORIA (Tug)
HASTINGS LIFE-BOAT
DREADNOUGHT II
HOLLAND
DREADNOUGHT III
HOPPER 26
DUCHESS OF YORK
HOUND (Lighter)
DWARF
HYTHE (Coaster)
D.1 )
IOLANTHE
D.4
IOTE
D.7
(Harbour
IRMA MARIA (Fishing boat)
D.9
Launches)
JABA
D.16
JACINTA (Trawler)
D.C. 715
JAMES 67 (Hopper Barge)
D.G. 694
JANIS
D.G. 950
JOHANNA (Eel Boat)
EASTBOURNE LIFE-BOAT
JONG
EDWARD NISSEN
JORDAN
EDWINA (Trawler)
KAYELL
ELIZABETH QUEEN
KESTREL
E.M.E.D. (Motor Life-boat)
KINGSGATE
EMPRESS
KITCAT (M.B,)
EMPRISE (Harbour Launch)
K.L.
ENDEAVOUR
LADY BRASSEY (Rescue Tug)
ENTERPRISE (M.B.)
LADY CABLE (M.B.)
ERICA
LADY SHEILA
ESKBURN
LADY SOUTHBOROUGH
FAIR BREEZE (Drifter)
(Hopper Barge)
FAWLEY (Gosport Ferry)
LANDANIA
FERRY KING (Gosport Ferry)
LANSDOWNE
FERVENT
LAROC
FISHBOURNE (I.O.W. Ferry)
LETITIA (Smack)
FOREMOST 2 (Hopper Barge)
LITTLE ANN (M.B.)
FOREMOST 87 (Tug)
LOTUS
FORMIDABLE
LOUISIANA
FORSA
MADAM SANSCENE
FOSSA (Tug)
MAID ERRANT
FRIGHTENED LADY
MALDEN
F.W. 23 (Lighter)
MALDEN ANNIE IV
GALLEON'S REACH (Hopper)
MA JOIE
GALZAR
MARASOLE
GAY CRUSADER
MARGERITA
GLENWAY (Barge)
GLITTER II
MARLBOROUGH (W.D. Craft)
GOLIATH
MARQUIS (Tug)
MARY ROSE
GOURKA
MARY SPEARING I
GRACE DARLING
MARY SPEARING II
GRAPPLER (Lighter)
GREATER LONDON LIFE-BOAT
MASSEY SHAW (Fire Float)
MAYSPEAR
GONDIA (Tug)
MEANDER
H. 75
HAIG (W.D. Craft)
MERMAIDEN (M.L.)
HALFWAY
M.F.H. (Lighter)
MICHAEL STEVENS
MINEKOI (Tug)
Sunk
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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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LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
OTHER BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
DOGGER BANK
HANDY BILLY
DORIA (Tug)
HASTINGS LIFE-BOAT
DREADNOUGHT II
HOLLAND
DREADNOUGHT III
HOPPER 26
DUCHESS OF YORK
HOUND (Lighter)
DWARF
HYTHE (Coaster)
D.1)
IOLANTHE
D.4
)
IOTE
D.7
(Harbour
IRMA MARIA (Fishing boat)
D.9
Launches)
JABA
D.16
JACINTA (Trawler)
D.C. 715
JAMES 67 (Hopper Barge)
D.G. 694
JANIS
D.G. 950
JOHANNA (Eel Boat)
EASTBOURNE LIFE-BOAT
JONG
EDWARD NISSEN
JORDAN
EDWINA (Trawler)
KAYELL
ELIZABETH QUEEN
KESTREL
E.M.E.D. (Motor Life-boat)
KINGSGATE
EMPRESS
KITCAT (M.B,)
EMPRISE (Harbour Launch)
K.L.
ENDEAVOUR
LADY BRASSEY (Rescue Tug)
ENTERPRISE (M.B.)
LADY CABLE (M.B.)
ERICA
LADY SHEILA
ESKBURN
LADY SOUTHBOROUGH
FAIR BREEZE (Drifter)
(Hopper Barge)
FAWLEY (Gosport Ferry)
LANDANIA
FERRY KING (Gosport Ferry)
LANSDOWNE
FERVENT
LAROC
FISHBOURNE (I.O.W. Ferry)
LETITIA (Smack)
FOREMOST 2 (Hopper Barge)
LITTLE ANN (M.B.)
FOREMOST 87 (Tug)
LOTUS
FORMIDABLE
LOUISIANA
FORSA
MADAM SANSGENE
FOSSA (Tug)
MAID ERRANT
FRIGHTENED LADY
MALDEN
F.W. 23 (Lighter)
MALDEN ANNIE IV
GALLEON'S REACH (Hopper)
MA JOIE
GALZAR
MARASOLE
GAY CRUSADER
MARGERITA
GLENWAY (Barge)
MARLBOROUGH (W.D. Craft)
GLITTER II
MARQUIS (Tug)
GOLIATH
MARY ROSE
GOURKA
MARY SPEARING I
GRACE DARLING
MARY SPEARING II
GRAPPLER (Lighter)
MASSEY SHAW (Fire Float)
GREATER LONDON LIFE-BOAT
MAYSPEAR
GONDIA (Tug)
MEANDER
H. 75
HAIG (W.D. Craft)
MERMAIDEN (M.L.)
M.F.H. (Lighter)
HALFWAY
MICHAEL STEVENS
MINEKOI (Tug)
Sunk
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Dyrom P2 391
-
368
June 5th, 1940.
1.
Lieut. A.J. Davies, R.N.V.R. -"Java" never got over the
other side and was finally towed to Sheerness by "Gorecht"
2.
Lieut. A.N. Blundell, R.N.R. - "Bornrif" did three. trips
between Ramsgate and beaches at Dunkirk. "King Orry" was
sighted sunk off Dunkirk.
3.
Sub Lieut. R.H.C. Amos, R.N.V.R. - "Iote" was beached and
abandoned after she had damaged her rudder while rescuing
two of her crew, who had fallen overboard on the morning
of Saturday June 1st. On night of Monday, June 3rd, Sub Lieut
Amos, R.N.V.R. and Sub Lieut. R.H. Wallace, R.N.V.R. were in
a new but unnamed power life boat which was towed over to
SUN
Dunkirk by Tug "About
.....
(A).
On the 30th May D.S. "Horst" was known to have been abandoned.
4.
Sub Lieut. D.C. Williams, R.N.V.R. - left Ramsgate on the
night of Su day, June 2nd in the "Kitcat". On the way over
he became separated from the rest of the convoy. After
doing some work the other side he towed the "Singapore" back
to Dover and then on to Ramsgate on Monday, June 3rd.
5.
Lieut. R.W. Thomson, R.N.V.R. - After being discharged from
the "AEGer", where he had proved lacking in experience, did
4 trips in the "DABB II", two of which were unsuccessful.
6.
Sub Lieut. C. Minchin, R.N. - Went to the beached in the
"LYDD" where he ferried until the boat broke down. She was
abandoned and Minchin returned to Ramsgate in the "Lydd".
On Monday, against orders he tried to go over in the "Hel-
frinore" but she broke down.
7.
Sub Lieut. E.S. Foreman, R.N.V.R. - In the"Princess Freda"
he ferried from the beaches for a destroyer. He then
worked for the Dutch "Besta" --?, who finally towed him
back to Ramsgate.
8.
Sub Lieut. R.E. Blows, R.N.V.R. - Started in the "Minikoi"
but she was rammed and sunk by "MASB 6" off the downs at
0230 on Wed, May 29th. He next went over in the "Ambleve",
which with the "Sambre" was towed over by the "Skipjack",
for whom he ferried from the beaches. A crew from the
Skipjack releived his crew for a'stand-easy' and ran the
"Ambleve" aground. He and his crew returned in the
Skipjack. On Saturday, June 1st, he went over in a power
life boat. She was damaged by near bombs but the engines
continued to run.
9.
Sub Lieut. J.W. Pratt, R.N.V.R. - Ran aground in the
"Singapore" on beach at 0130 on Sunday June 2nd. She
rfloated at 0800 and he left with three French Officers.
On the way he picked up two British soldiers who were
floating around'. These were revived with wine from the
French Officers' water bottles. He passed the "Mosquito"
which was still afloat but had been deserted. In mid
channel he found three life boats which he took in tow
intil his engines gave out and he was taken in tow by
the "Kitkat".
10.
Sub Lieut. I.F. Smith, R.N.V.R. - In "Jong" helped to
ferry troops from the beaches on Friday, May 31st. On
way home he sighted the "Iote" drifting round empty and
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H.M.M.T.B. No. 102.
431
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
ter of Proceedings between 30th May, 1940 and 5th June, 1940
Thursday, 30th May.
0530. Secured in Submarine Basin, Dover. Having received orders
om the Chief of Staff, Dover, I sailed at 1300 for Dunkirk in accordance
th those orders. on approaching No. N.W. buoy in the Dunkirk approach
annel, I noticed some shell splashes between me and the land, and, therefor
tered course and steered along the North side outside the channel.
At 1430 I came alongside the East quay in Dunkirk harbour. I
sembarked, and my First Lieutenant, Midshipman J.P. Wilford, R.N.V.R. took
e boat outside to await my return. I reported to Captain Dennant R.N.
received his orders to take Commander Henderson and Commander Blwood
brig to the beaches to La Panne to review the dituation.
on passage to La Panne we were attacked by $ M.E.110's in
ose formation from ahead. No dama e was caused - own speed 2 knots.
At 2000 on completion of our tour of the beaches we returned
Dunkirk, disembared Commander Henderson and Commander Elwood and embarked
British soldiers and sailed for Dover.
At 2115 about 10 miles S.E. of Dover I was stopped by
umander Le.Mesurier in the D.C. Motor Boat and took him back towards
inkirk to pass messages to three tugs on their way to Dunkirk.
At 0030 secured in S/M basin.
(31)
Friday, 31st May.
At 0130 I received my orders for Friday, 31st May.
At 1100 I proceeded in accordance with those orders, arriving off La
mne at 1240. I went alongside H.M.S. "KEITH" and reported to Rear
miral Wake-Walker. He embarked and we took him along the beaches, being
ielled off La Panne, and then back to H.M.S. "KEITH".
At 1445 went to pick up pilot of crashed Hurricane. Pilot
is dead but parachute was recovered, leading to subsequent identification
the officer.
At 1500, returned to H.M.S. "KEITH" and reported short of fuel.
1530. Towing boatloads of soldiers to various transports.
1640. Sailed for Dover, securing 1800.
Saturday, 1st June.
0600. Proceeded in accordance with signalled instructions from
ce Admiral, Dover.
0750. Arrived Dunkirk. Passed H.M.S. "IVANHOE" being
lecessfully bombed.
0755. Approahced H.M.S. "KEITH" who appeared to be not under
mtrol, been bombed.
she had just vent alongside and took off Rear Admiral lake-walker order them
id Staff and one 0800. wounded torpedo-man. Approached two tugs to
) assist H. M.
"KEITH". J.U.87 dive attacking, many bombs bombs falling in
lose astern, nearest 0805. Thirty-five 10 yards, observed delay action of smaller
le water.
0810. H.M.S. "KEITH" again bombed - considerable damage
parent.
6830. Alongside Dunkirk - intermittent shelling in harbour
id western arm 0915. of inner Sailed harbour. for Dover with Rear Admiral Wake-Walker and
taff on board.
1100. Secured alongside H.M.S. "SANDHURST".
Sunday, 2nd June.
Having been given 24 hours for Engine Room maintenance, ******* I
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482
P.S.T.O.
FROM.
PRINCIPAL
SEA TRANSPORT
OFFICER
FRENCH PORTS.
E D.C.
TO.
CAPTAIN
A/P, DOVER.
Copy to MA/DST).
ors.
31st May 1940.
PAY.
I enclose a copy of a report from Lieutenant Whittle, R.N.R., of
my Staff, who took passage to Calais in the Drifter 'Lord Howe".
I am bringing the gallant action of the Skipper to the notice
of the Director of Sea Transport with a view to his being rewarded.
Can you please ascertain, and report to me, what members of his
crew should also be brought to the notice of the Director of Sea
Transport for reward.
I was on the quay at the time and can therefore endorse all parts
of Lieutenant Whittle's report, which refers to work done alongside
the quay.
My address up to 4th June will be care of P.S.T.O., South-Western
Hotel, Southampton,
for Principal Sea Transport Officer,
French Ports,
(Commodore W.P.Gandell,R.N.)
(signed)
Secretary,
II.
P.S.T.O., French Ports.
It is requested that the names of the following ratings
may be brought to the notice of the Director of Sea Transport:-
Second Hand Thomas H.Christian, R.N.R., LT/HO.
Seaman William Bullen, R.N.R., LT/HO.
Dover.
tric Bush.
20th June 1940.
CAPTAIN AUXILIARY PATROL.