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AMAZONE (continued)
31st May
1530
(contd.)
from the beach by Amazone's winch;
(contd.)
the rope was, however, fouled by
motor boats and by the "City of
London" (1) which came across the rope
several times and finally collided
with the Amazone.
1715
Embarked troops from the ship's dinghy.
1845
Shifted one mile further east. "Com-
mandeered a large M/B from "Hopper
103" [this was evidently the M/B
Enterprise which had been towed to
Dunkirk by the steam hopper Foremost
102].
2045
M/B returned with load and went back
to beach.
2300
The ship's dinghy returned but had to
be abandoned. The M/B had run
aground and was also abandoned. (2)
2315
Proceeded to Ramsgate.
1st June
0500
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 111
French troops. (3)
The mazone's clutch was burnt out,
and she took no further art in
Dynamo.
[Lt. Cdr. Phillips transferred to the
P/V Newhaven].
Total 549
Authority - R.O.II., pp.25, 29.
The following awards were made:
D.S.M.
Ord. Sea. V. Wakeham.
Mention in Despatches.
Lieut. Cdr. L.H. Phillips, R.N.
(1) No other report mentions a vessel of this name. Probably
it was the lifeboat Greater London.
(2) The Enterprise did not return from Dunkirk.
(3) Ramegate report and D.R.
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AURA
M/B
S/Lt. M.A. Chodzko, R.II.V.R.
1st June(1)
1530
Left Dover in tow of the dfr. Girl
Gladys.
-
2nd June
0100
Near 5 W buoy slipped from Girl Gladys
and proceeded eastwards. Towed
cutters from a paddle steamer to the
beach. Ferried about 100 British
troops to various ships.
0215ca(2)
Engine failed.
Closed some Thames sailing barges and
tried to repair engine.
0245
"As operations were ordered to cease at
0300, decided to abandon Aura.
Crew transferred to a dinghy and
1037
boarded a "paddle steamer" [the P.M/S
Medway Queen] which was getting under-
way for Ramsgate.
Nil.
[s/Lt. Chodzko then went to Dunkirk in
the dfr. Yorkshire Lass].
Authority - R.O.II, p.217.
The following awards were made:
Mention in Despatches.
S/Lt. M.A.A. Chodzko, R.N.K.R.
(1) The date given is "Saturday June 3rd"; Saturday was on
(2) Stated to be "0215 June 4th". 78
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EX-SERVICE DINGHY
Owners, the
6th Ramsgate Scouts.
Did not return from Dunkirk.
Authority - TO.9144.
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FOREMOST 87 - Continued.
(Tilbury
The following awards were made:
Co.,Ltd.
D.S.C.
Any
0350
Capt. J. Fryer, Master.
Left Portsmouth for Dover.
2120
Arrived Dover. Ordered to Emagate,
Arrived Runegats,
Stat May
0540
Sciled for Donkirk, the hopper Lody
1255
Southborough 1.11 company.
Anchored off Dunkirk penoh.
1415
Launched 2 life boots. AT attacks.
The life boats plied between ship
shore, embarking French soldiers.
2030
Ordered by a "M.T.B." to leave hunkless.
2055
Left Dunkirk.
Reached 5 French soldiers from 8
dinghy.
Les Jane
0555
Arrived Dover. Ordered to Roangate. :
1025
Arrived Remegate, Disembarked 70
troops. (1)
Total 70
Authority - R.O.III, p.98
report that 0845 638 and
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FOREMOST 101
Steam hopper
(Tilbury
W.E. Llewellyn, Master
Contracting
also Naval Officer.
and Dredging
Co. Ltd.
30th May
0350
1840
Left Portsmouth for Dover.
2120
Arrived Dover. Ordered to Ramsgate.
Arrived Ramsgate.
31st May
0540
Sailed for Dunkirk, the hopper Lady
Southborough in company.
1255
Anchored off Dunkirk beach.
1415
Launched 2 life boats. Air attacks.
The life boats plied between ship and
shore, embarking French soldiers.
2030
Ordered by a "M.T.B." to leave Dunkirk.
2055
Left Dunkirk.
Rescued 5 French soldiers from a
dinghy.
1st June
0555
Arrived Dover. Ordered to Ramsgate.
1025
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 70
troops. (1)
Total 70
Authority - R.O.III, p.98
(1) Estimated. report states that between 0845 638 and
1100 on 1st Ramsgate June, "eight tenders" disembarked British
and 70 Allied troops.
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High Speed Launch 120
R.A.F. Stn. Calshot
R.N.
Lieut. lide Berry, R.N.V. R., let
See under "Seaplane Tenders".
Lieut.
26th May
1000
The ship commissioned at Tilbury,
27th May
0500
Sailed for Southend and thence to
Sheerness for stores.
1800
Proceeded to Southend for route
instructions.
2030ca
Left Southend in company with the 8%.
Doggersbank. Anchored at dusk.
28th May
0400
Proceeded "by the medium length route"
probably route 2]-
1200ca
Arrived Dunkirk and went alongside.
Ordered to the beaches. Proceeded
to Bray-Dunes and went close inshore
where there was a large concentration
of troops. The troops waded out
"on masse", and very soon surrounded
the ship. They overcrowded the
ladders, which ware too steep for
them to climb unaided, and got into
difficulties by getting out of their
depth. Had great difficulty in
getting the exhausted and water-logged
soldiers on board.
1900
Transferred the 500 troops on board to
8. destroyer, and went in again.
Embarked about 100 troops by the
ship's boat.
2000ca
The Hilds grounded and could not get
off.
29th May
0130
400 troops waded off and embarked
(there was than only about 2 feet
or water round the ship).
0400cm
The ship refloated and the troops
were transferred to a destroyer
[probably the Rsk].
-
Embarked 6. forther 100 troops,
including some very severe casualties
and transferred them to a destroyer.
-
Proceeded to La Panne and was ordered
by the dr. Keith to transfer troops
from a grounded 2/8 to the destroyers,
This proved to be impossible, 00 the
Hilda enchored and used the ship's
bonts.
p.m.
Embarkation continued all the afternoon.
The dinghy, holed by bomb splinters
was abandoned.
1900
With 600 troops on board, haved
eastward in search or & destroyers
The only ones visible were moste
distance away, and were being heavily
hombed. Two were seen to be hit. (1)
Sailed for Dover by Y route.
30th kay
0800ca
Arrived Dover. Disembarred 305
troone.(2)
01% a/Lieute. R.N.R. and 25 ratings
joined for boats' GIVING.
(1) Bo destroyers were hit at this time. Probably they
appeared to be hits
(2) D.R.
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HILDA
Skoot
Lieut. A. Gray, R.N.
Lieut. H.J. Berry, R.N.V.R., lst
Lieut.
26th May
1000
The ship commissioned at Tilbury.
27th May
0500
Sailed for Southend and thence to
Sheerness for stores.
1800
Proceeded to Southend for route
instructions.
2030ca
Left Southend in company with the Sk.
Doggersbank. Anchored at dusk.
28th May
0400
Proceeded "by the medium length route"
[probably route z].
1200ca
Arrived Dunkirk and went alongside.
Ordered to the beaches. Proceeded
to Bray-Dunes and went close inshore
where there was a large concentration
of troops. The troops waded out
"en masse", and very soon surrounded
the ship. They overcrowded the
ladders, which were too steep for
them to climb unaided, and got into
difficulties by getting out of their
depth. Had great difficulty in
getting the exhausted and water-logged
soldiers on board.
1900
Transferred the 500 troops on board to
a destroyer, and went in again.
Embarked about 100 troops by the
ship's boat.
2000ca
The Hilda grounded and could not get
off.
29th May
0130
400 troops waded off and embarked
(there was then only about 2 feet
of water round the ship).
0400ca
The ship refloated and the troops
were transferred to a destroyer
[probably the Esk].
-
Embarked a further 100 troops,
including some very severe casualties
and transferred them to a destroyer.
-
Proceeded to La Panne and was ordered
by the dr. Keith to transfer troops
from a grounded P/S to the destroyers.
This proved to be impossible, BO the
Hilda anchored and used the ship's
boats.
p.m.
Embarkation continued all the afternoon.
The dinghy, holed by bomb splinters
was abandoned.
1900
With 600 troops on board, moved
eastward in search of a destroyer.
The only ones visible were some
distance away, and were being heavily
bombed. Two were seen to be hit. (1)
Sailed for Dover by Y route.
30th May
0800ca
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 305
troops. (2)
Six Lieuts. R.N.R. and 25 ratings
joined for boats' crews.
(1) No destroyers were hit at this time. Probably they
appeared to be hit.
(2) D.R.
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KESTREL
W.D/M.L.
A.E. Cains, Mate.
Lt. Cdr. H.G. Boys-Smith,
L/Sea. R.W. Legg, Coxswain. R.N.R.
31st May
0815
Arrived Ramsgate from Portsmouth, the
a.m.
W.D/M.L. Grouse in company.
Lt. Cdr. Boys-Smith (ex the Sk. Twente)
embarked in the Kestrel, took command
1415
of Kestrel and Grouse and sailed via
U, V and W buoys for Dunkirk beaches.
-
Arrived off the beaches. Embarked a
full load of troops using the M/L's
dinghy. When the dinghy capsized,
went alongside a grounded vessel and
embarked troops from her.
-
Sailed for Ramsgate, Grouse in company.
-
When off the Goodwin Sands, the Kestrel
began to sink, owing to a fault in
the self-baling device. The Grouse
took off some of the men, and Kestrel
was able to proceed at slow speed -
baling hard.
2215ca
Arrived Ramsgate. Kestrel disembarked
35 troops.
1st June
1200
The Kestrel left for the beaches via
U, V and W buoys.
1530
Approaching Dunkirk, great air activity
was observed. The sky was filled with
German bombers and shell bursts.
1600
Arrived off the beach. Went alongside
a wreck and acquired one of her boats
which ferried troops to the Kestrel.
French troops were unwilling to embark
so shifted further east.
-
Proceeded with a full load. Repeated
air attacks. One soldier wounded by
m.g. fire.
2230
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 20 troops.
[Lt. Cdr. Boys-Smith transferred to
a fast Dutch M/L, taking with him
his Coxswain L/Sea. Legg].
-
The Kestrel went over to Dunkirk.
3rd June
0500
Returned to Ramsgate empty and leaking
badly.
-
Reported sunk off Dunkirk.
-
Towed into Margate with engine disabled.
Total 55
Authority - R.O.II, pp.140, 491.
The following awards were made:
Mention in Despatches.
Mr. J.H. Spain, Third Engineer.
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MASSEY SHAW
Thames fire float
Sub. Officer A.J. May
31st May
1400
Left command. Ramagate, S/Lt. R.P. Lucey in
1900
Arrived Dunkirk. Anchored 3 miles
east of the harbour. Dinghy swamped
by surf.
2000
Air raid.
2300
Embarked 30 troops by means of a vag-
ed pulling boat.
2330
Embarked a further 30 troops.
1st June
0100
Weighed, and towed a disabled M/B to
her parent ship.
0700ca
Arrived Remsgate. Disembarked 60
British troops. (1)
[s/Lt. Lucey then transferred to the
Nelson's M/B] Lieut. G.F. Walker,
R.N.V.R. assumed command.
1820
Left Ramsgate with a landing party of
20 Naval ratings.
2345ca
Arrived Dunkirk. Ferried about 500
troops in 10 trips.
2nd June
0340
Proceeded with 46 troops on board.
0750
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 46
troops. (2)
1840
Left Ramsgate.
3rd June
0115
Arrived Dunkirk. Entered the harbour.
Not possible to embark any troops,
0315
Bo proceeded to Ramsgate.
-
Arrived Ramsgate. (3)
4th June
0530
Left Ramsgate for London.
0600
2 ¹/2 miles east of the N. Foreland, the
French auxiliary Emile Deschamps,
200 yards away, struck a mine and
sank in about 2 minutes.
The Massey Shaw rescued 40 French
sailors, which were transferred to
the M/S Albury.
Total 106
Authority - - R.O. III, p.47, 282.
T0.9144/41.
The following awards were made:
D.S.M. Sub-Officer A.J. May, London Fire Brigade.
Mention in Despatches. Fire Service, London Fire Fire Brigade. Brigade.
Fireman Fireman H.A.W. E.G. Wright, Ray, Auxy. Auxy. Fire Service, London
(1) (2) Ramsgate Not mentioned report in states D.R. or "27 Ramsgate Br. and report. 1 Allied". D.R. states but
(3) Lt. 27 Walker troops. says that the Massey Shaw made 4 trips -
this appears to be incorrect.
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M.F.H.
M/V (Pickford's Ltd).
W.H. Smith, Captain.
F.G. West, Engineer.
A.E. Saunders, Mate.
C.H. Barnes, 4th Hand.
29th May
p.m.
Arrived Portsmouth. Allotted a
S/Lt. R.N.R. and a P/O.
30th May
0100
Left Portemouth.
31st May
1000
Arrived Ramagate?]. at a S.E. coast port
-
Sailed for Dunkirk.
1800ca
On arrival at Dunkirk commenced to
embark troops by dinghy. Air attacks.
-
Transferred troops to a larger vessel.
-
Proceeded to the Mole. Embarked about
140 troops including a colonel.
"These were the last to depart from
Dunkirk on 3lst."
2230ca
Proceeded. Mole bombed just after.
lst June
1030ca
Ramsgate. Disembarked 87 British
troops. (1)
Repaired engines. Ordered to
Portsmouth.
Total 87
Authority - Pickford's Ltd.
(1) Ramsgate report. Not mentioned in D.R.
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EUJITUAN
Naval pontoon boat
You
T.B. Godern, R.N.V.R.
[0/20. Godman had been to Denkirk in
yay njës
the yeaht See under Portsdown he had
transferred to the yacht Noneta, in which he
took over the Naval Steam Pinnace.
returned to Remsgate. At 0530 on 1st June, he
1st June
0600
Left Hamegate with a crow of 5 and
0830
fuel for six hours steaming.
A passing trawler temporarily repaired
the Steam Pinnece's engine and
give her 3 sacks of coal. Bhe then
took the steam pinnace in ton.
1030
The tow rope broke for the third time.
The steam pinnace was taken in tow by
another trawler which had overtaken
her.
1200
Blipped the tow outside Dunkirk harbour
and proceeded towards La Panne.
Air attack on a sloop off the herbour
entrence [1t was the G/B Mosquito];
the sloop half submerged, consed fire
Just west of La Panne, picked up a
dinghy and making several tripe,
ferried 15 British troops to the
steam pinnace.
1400ca
Off La Penne, sighted the M/B Marsayru
drifting with the tide and unoccupie
[She had broken away on the previous
night when in tow of the lighter
X.217
The Mareayru was found to be in work-
ing order; the engine wes started
up, and an A.B. and a moldier were
taken as crew.
P.O. Morrison use loft to charge of
the steam pinnace, with orders to 1ay
off and wait for the return of the
Marsayru.
With the dinghy in tow, the Marsayru
proceeded to the western end of the
besch and anchored; the dinguy
ferried about 24 troops to her.
There WES insufficient room in the
to take any more.
1700
The kareayro weighed anchor, cast the
disghy advist. and proceeded eastward
to pick up the steam pinnace. She
VILTORIA
was found anchored, near the harbour,
and deserted. It wes decided to
leave her there.
The Marasyni proceeded to Remagate.
1900
Closed the OF Decreasebank which gave
the MATURATH case Fuel and the
course for Desegate. It USD
observed that the stemp pinnes's
orew were ou board END
2330
usde fast to a contant risabing bucy
and unsted for anytight.
2nd June
0430
A travier truis the to tow
to
0800
Arrived CANADA 19
FORMA
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NAVAL STEAM PINNACE
M/B MARSAYRU
S/Lt. T.E. Godman, R.N.V.R.
[s/Lt. Godman had previously been to Dunkirk in
the yacht Seriola. While there, he had
transferred to the yacht Noneta, in which he
took over the Naval Steam Pinnace.
returned to Ramsgate. At 0530 on 1st June, he
1st June
0600
Left Ramagate with a crew of 5 and
0830
fuel for six hours steaming.
A passing trawler temporarily repaired
the Steam Pinnace's engine and
gave her 3 sacks of coal. She then
took the steam pinnace in tow.
1030
The tow rope broke for the third time.
The steam pinnace was taken in tow by
another trawler which had overtaken
her.
1200
Slipped the tow outside Dunkirk harbour
and proceeded towards La Panne.
Air attack on a sloop off the harbour
entrance it was the G/B Mosquito]
the sloop half submerged, ceased fire.
-
Just west of La Panne, picked up a
dinghy and making several trips,
ferried 15 British troops to the
steam pinnace.
1400ca
Off La Panne, sighted the M/B Marsayru,
drifting with the tide and unoccupied.
[She had broken away on the previous
night when in tow of the lighter
X.217].
The Marsayru was found to be in work-
ing order; the engine was started
up, and an A.B. and a soldier were
taken as crew.
P.O. Morrison was left in charge of
the steam pinnace, with orders to lay
off and wait for the return of the
Marsayru.
With the dinghy in tow, the Marsayru
proceeded to the western end of the
beach and anchored; the dinghy
ferried about 24 troops to her.
There was insufficient room in the
Marsayru to take any more.
1700
The Marsayru weighed anchor, cast the
dinghy adrift, and proceeded eastwards
to pick up the steam pinnace. She
was found anchored, near the harbour,
and deserted. It was decided to
leave her there.
The Marsayru proceeded to Ramagate.
1900
Closed the sk. Doggersbank which gave
the Marsayru some fuel and the
course for Ramsgate. It was
observed that the steam pinnace's
crew were on board the Doggersbank.
2330
Made fast to a conical flashing buoy
and waited for daylight.
2nd June
0430
A trawler took the Marsayru in tow
to Ramsgate.
0800
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 19
troops.
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NEW PRINCE OF WALES
M/V
(Southend
S/Lt. P.H.E. Bennett, R.N.
Motor Nav.
Co. Ltd.
30th May
a.m.
Arrived Ramsgate from Sheerness.
1630
Proceeded via route X to Dunkirk.
2230
Off the French coast, the starboard
engine failed.
31st May
0330ca
Arrived off Bray beach. Took off
troops from a grounded coastal
steamer.
-
Air attack.
0400ca
Transferred troops to a destroyer.
When returning to the beach,
both engines broke down; anchored.
Embarked troops from pulling boats.
0530ca
One engine restarted. Transferred
troops to a destroyer.
Continued to ferry troops.
1700ca
Fired at by a shore battery; a near
miss killed two A/B's and wounded 2
of the crew and S/Lt. Bennett.
Believed to be sinking, the
New Prince of Wales was abandoned,
and the crew transferred in the
dinghy to a motor launch [the Triton].
1800ca
The motor launch picked up some troops
from the sea, and transferred them
and the crew of the New Prince of
Wales to the G/B Mosquito.
N11
Authority - R.O.III, p.63.
(hot to be confused wich
Hms NEW PRINCE OF WALES I 1
See D/NHB/3/3/3/363 - Couresp. with
Mr M.H. whight, Feb 79)
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Portland Harbour
PELLAG II
Defence Yacht.
Lieut. F.W.R. Martino,
1400
R.N.V.R.
30th May
Left trawlers Dover in company with
"F.Y" and "B.K. "(1) the
0200ca
31st May
"Made the the coast" - "unable to find
beach.
1000ca
Arrived Dunkirk.
Left to within trawlers off shore and
attack. 3 cables of the beach. proceeded Air
-
Using On dinghy, embarked about 33
tow stuck on the mud. In trying trawler
"F.Y" leaving the beach, found the troops.
and broke the steering.
her off, burnt out engine clutches to
Closed the dr. Worcester, about 1 1/2
miles off-shore. Ordered by the
Worcester to abandon ship. An effort
to sink the ship during an air attack
was unsuccessful.
1st June
0500ca
The Pellag II was found adrift by a
party of Royal Engineers, which under
Major M.C.A. Henniker R.E., had left
Dunkirk in rowing boats. They boarded
the yacht and managed to get the
engines running.
0545
The G/B Locust closed the Pellag II,
transferred her troops and took her
in tow. Shortly afterwards the tow
parted. Two further attempts were
made to tow, but as enemy aircraft
were in the vicinity, it was eventu-
ally decided to abandon her. An
attempt to sink the Pellag II by
gunfire was not successful, and she
may have fallen into enemy hands. (2)
Nil
Ferried 33 troops.
Authority - R.O.II, p. 241.
R.O. Case 6256.
(1) (2) Not 1dentified. (Ingland) B.K. =Berwick-on- Tweed
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THELE
Portsmouth Inner Patrol
Yacht
Lt. H.M. Glassborow,
1800
R.N.V.R.
29th May
Left other Hamble for Dover in with
(see Seriola)
8 yachts of the Inner company Patrol
30th May
0600
Arrived Dover.
2130
Sailed for Bray in company with the
Inner Patrol flotilla.
31st May
0600
Arrived off Bray. Proceeded to La
Panne under orders from the M/Y Ankh
[Capt. J.M. Howson, R.N. ] to take
0630
troops off the beach.
Arrived off La Panne. Ferried troops
-
from surf boats to destroyers.
Ordered by a destroyer [
]
to place the Thele at the disposal
anchored off the beach. [ Collected
of a "paddle steamer"
]
her boats, and with their assistance,
ferried troops to the "paddle steamer"
-
The Commodore [G.o. Stephenson] in the
M/Y Bounty suggested that Thele used
her M/L. It was however smashed
while being launched.
1040ca
Ordered by Keith to anchor astern of
her.
1113
Keith weighed. Thele remained in situ
as a "despatch boat", but got under
way as bombs were dropping.
-
The Commodore arrived in a small boat,
transferred to the Thele and took
command of her. The Thele then sailed
round La Panne and Bray, boarding
ships and transmitting the Commodore's
orders.
1300
Went alongside the M/S Hebe and embarked
her Captain. Put the Commodore on
board a paddle steamer [the M/S
Devonia]. Air attack - the paddle
steamer weighed and left with the
Commodore on board her.
-
Heavy air attack. The Capt. of the
Hebe ordered Thele to signal all
ships to move 1/2 mile to the westward.
-
The Thele followed the Hebe to try
and transfer her Captain.
Arrived alongside Hebe off Bray, and
after some delay because of an air
attack, the Captain of the Hebe
was transferred to his own ship.
Ordered by Hebe to proceed to La Panne,
-
to deliver Night Operation Orders
to Lord Gort, and to take off G.H.Q.
Proceeded personnel. to La Panne, escorted by the
-
Hebe and lay off the pier.
1630
Sent the dinghy inshore, in charge of
C.P.O. Gutsell, with the Night
Operation Orders for delivery to
Lord Gort. While waiting, embarked
1830
The troops. dinghy returned with S/Lt. E.C.
Croswell, R.N., of the dr. Harvester; since
he had been on La Panne beach
attached 29th himself to Lord Gort's staff.
May, having temporarily
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VIKING III
Dinghy (Owner, J.S. Houlton)
Did not return from Dunkirk.
27th May
P/V's 01, Helier and
in caspany with the
via poute &
Ordered to return to Dover because or
Authority - TO.9144.
enemy batteries at Oravelines.
TO.9436.
Anchored in Dover.
Proceeded in company with the dr.
Anthony, the S.8. Kyno and the
and Royal Unfrodil
overtward through the Downe.
1140
The B/C's St. Andrew and 8t. Julien
joined company 0.0 they had no sharts
for route Y.
1230
The Anthony and the Kyno returned to
the Downg.
1445
Between West Winder and Kwinte Bank
booys, two bombing attacks were made
on the hospital carriers. Both
salvos missed.
1622
Joined the dr. Wolsey, which was lying
Dunkirk breakwater. 8t, Helier a
and Royal Deffodil proceeded inside
the herbour. The hospital ships
repained outside.
1740
Both transports left the harbour and
lay off outside. Royal Daffodil
ordered to remain off the harbour.
1750
The Viny in company with the St. Helier
and the 2 hospital ships proceeded
by route Y for Dover.
While the Visy was off Dunkirk the
town was continuously bombed by
high level humbers.
2200
The convoy anchored in the Downs.
2308
The Viary proceeded to Dunkirk.
2355ea
Lt. Car. Knowling left the bridge, and
was not seen again.
28th May
0300
Licot. A.P. Northly assumed command
of the Viny,
0320
Arrived off beach 3 miles east of
Dunkirk. The M/S Brighton Belle
was embarking troops from G French
canal boat and a small pulling boat.
The Vimy lowered her boats and sent
them to assist in rilling ep the
0445
Leoving her boats behind, the Viry went
Brighton Beller
alongside Dunkirk East pier and
embarked about 600 troops.
0545
Proceeded to Dover by poute Y.
1015
Arrived Dover, Disembarked 613 troops.
Bailed for Dunkirir via route 1.
1105
Between Kwinte Hank and Nivoport Bank
1415
bunys, about 20 Heinkele attacked
Vimy and your
in the vicinity. No damage.
1532
Entered Dunkirk and
1807
Proceeded for Dover by route ¥ with
the dr. Gronade at east pier
2250
Arrived 591
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Motor lighter
X.213
Pool,
31st
MAY
See X.217
The motor lighters X,217,
X.149, and the M/B 8,213.
Sheerness for Dunkirk beaches.
1.0. the Marsayrul Mansaymars* sailed from
Arrived Donkirk. During an sir
Bheerness about 0600 897 hame gate).
The motor lighter 3.225 also.left
1600cm
attack "2 lighters Beemed to
vanish" 1,213 and 3.1491.
X.217 was beached, and assisted by
the dinghy embarked about 50
French troops. These were transfer-
red to B. motor yacht [the Llenthony
which then left for Ramagate.
The X.217 continued to embark troops
using the Mareayru and a outter.
[2100ca]
With about 250 British and French
troops on board the X-217 left
for home, towing the Parzayru and
a cutter.
En route, the Marsayru broke adrift
from the tow and could not be found.
She was subsequently found by
S/Lt. T.E. Godman R.N.V.R. who vas
in a Naval Steam Pinnace, govel
1st June
0800
The X.217 with the outter 1a too
arrived at Remsgate. Disembarked
200 troops.(2)
Total 200
r
[8/Lt. Pool then transferred to
the W.D/M.L. Marlborough
Authority - R.O.III, p.305.
D.M.O. Sheerness, 0615/31.
"
L
$
S/Lt. Pool's dates bahind (DF
Wilson Lad
Estimated.
been
344

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X.217(1)
0530
S/Lt. R.A.W. Pool, R.N.
31st May
The X.149, [i.e. motor and
Sheerness the sailed
Sheerness [The for Dunkirk beaches. from
motor lighter X.225
1600ca
Arrived Rams gate]. left
-
X.217 by
French attack vanish" the was dinghy Dunkirk. "2 troops. beached, X.213 about lighters embarked and During 0600 and X.149]. seemed about assisted for an also air 50 to
which then left for Ramsgate.
red to a motor yacht [the Llanthony
These were transfer-
-
The X.217 continued to embark troops
[2100ca]
using the Marsayru and a cutter.
With about 250 British and French
troops on board the X.217 left
for home, towing the Marsayru and
a cutter.
En route, the Marsayru broke adrift
from the tow and could not be found.
[She was subsequently found by
S/Lt. T.E. Godman R.N.V.R. who was
in a Naval Steam Pinnace, q.v.]
1st June
0800
The X.217 with the cutter in tow
arrived at Ramsgate. Disembarked
200 troops.(2)
Total 200
[s/Lt. Pool then transferred to
the W.D/M.L. Marlborough
Authority - R.O.III, p.305.
D.M.O. Sheerness, 0615/31.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.Y. ANLAH:
Yacht Engineer F. Barter, T. 124.
Able Seaman W. F. Lunn, P/J.107117.
Conspicuous devotion to duty under fire for a
prolonged period as crew of the launch, rescuing large
numbers of troops.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y. BOUNTY and
Boat-work under Commodore Stephenson.
E.R.A. A. Ferris, T.124.
This rating was alone in the twin-diesel engine-
room and although on du ty day and night and sick with
the fumes was, with the greatest difficulty, persuaded
finally to leave his post and take a rest and fresh
air, when a stoker was found to relieve him for a
short time. By his strong sense of duty and cheerful
demeanour set an excellent example to those around him.
Conspicuous under fire.
Recommended for decoration.
Signalman H. G. Hayes, C/JX. 140933.
Ordinary Signalman W. A. Denny, TP/X.1790.
Able Seaman E. Fenton. P/JX.145044.
Besides their work in BOUNTY, from p.m. 31st May
when the La Panne beach and piers were being heavily
shelled, volunteers were called for to take in a
whaler to bring off a final contingent of soldiers.
These three young men came forward and returned to the
beach again and again. They all were invariably to
be found where work was difficult and dangerous.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y.CARYANDA.
Acting Petty Officer H. H. Smith, P/JX. 125648.
Able Seaman T. W. Schofield, J.26827.
Volunteered to man a small boat under fire,
continuously ferrying troops. Boat ultimately sank,
when these ratings swam for a prolonged period
supporting troops in the water, assisting them into
boats.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y. EILA II.
Yacht Engineer T. M. Weir, T.124.
Petty Officer C. S. Smith, P/J. 14350.
Able Seaman C. S. Marriott, P/SSX.237766.
Gave good example of coolness under fire and in
boat work in the dinghy.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.Y. LAHLOO:
Yacht Engineer D. Brewer, T.124.
Besides displaying conspicuous devotion to duty,
was invaluable in sending and receiving signals under
fire, and in assisting his Commanding Officer generally.
Recommended for mention.
H.M.Y. THELE.
Chief Petty Officer A. H. H. Gutsell, P/J,28475.
Conspicuous boat work and in effecting contact with
G.H.Q.
worked the dinghy under heavy fire.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
Yacht BYSTANDER (Echo John Sounding Yacht) - Sub. Lieutenant Henry
Beresford Barge, R.N.V.R.
Page 98.
Operation "DYNAMO" not Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.Y. CHRISTOBEL II - Lieutenant Herbert Edward Wigfull, R.N.V.R.
machine troops. fire. way over was subjected to bombing attack
This On the yacht did one trip to the beaches bringing back
to surf was unable gunned. Only had a small dinghy continually and owing
bombed and gun machine Remained for seven hours being and
beach with to embark troops. Managed to do two empty trips
and started to take off troops. Found whaler
whole whaler and dinghy. Ship had to keep under to
once time as it would have been impossible to start engines way
they were stopped, owing to defects.
Recommendations.
OFFICER:
Lieutenant Herbert Edward Wigfull, R.N.V.R.
whilst off the beaches in face of difficult conditions
Showed great skill, determination and pertinacity
due to engine defects, surf and continual bombing.
Recommended for mention.
RATING:
Ordinary Seaman John Phillip Charles Mead. LT/JX. 193106.
Showed great initiative and efficiency in his
handling of boats and the cool and efficient manner in
which he embarked troops under very difficult conditions
due to surf and continual bombing.
Recommended as candidate
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
Yacht BYSTANDER (Echo John Sounding Yacht) - Sub. Lieutenant Henry
Beresford Barge, R.N.V.R. V.
Recommendations.
RATING:
Able Seaman (Cook) J. H. Elton, LT/JX.180250 (R.N. Patrol Service)
off the Dunkirk, KING this ship proceeded to remove 0200/30/5 the
Employed as Cook in this yacht. At when
dinghy, with ORRY, then sinking in the fairway. The crew of ft.
effect Elton and one other as crew, launched 8 to
attempted a weak to swim to the yacht, but they were personnel in
a rescue. Most of the KING ORRY's
dived was obvious many would drown. Elton done
that it state owing to the arduous service they had such
of the into the water and assisted and supported thereupon
hour swimmers as he could find for more than half as many
loads whilst the dinghy, rowed by the other rating, an
water Elton put many men on to life-rafts and towed the
of men, returned to the BYSTANDER. Whilst in with
by on swimming. The last men he brought back to the yacht them
a life-raft, were towed by Elton in the water
as a tow-rope with one hand on the raft and one hand acting on
the dinghy - a remarkable feat of endurance. He was
responsible for rescuing about 25 Officers and men. In
supplied hot tea and food to all the 97 men on board
addition to the above, Elton, in his capacity as Cook,
within half an hour of leaving the scene of the wreck,
the cooking utensils, etc, normally sufficing for 7.
He provided dry clothes and blankets and generally
tended the rescued, many of whom were suffering from
shock. This rating was unsparing in his efforts and
acted with great gallantry without regard to his own
safety.
Recommended for decoration.
Motor Boat CONSTANT NYMPH: - Chargehand B.A. Smith, Little Ship Club,
(Owner of Motor Boat).
Recommendation.
Chargehand B. A. Smith, Little Ship Club.
Chargehand Smith proceeded with a crew of 2 Naval
Stokers who had never been to sea, in tow p.m. 30th May
for the beaches. Took in a whaler and cutter, and
during the night ferried off about 800 men to 2 skoots
the JUTLAND and LAUDANIA, who were thus filled up.
CONSTANT NYMPH then collected a number of odd boats
trying to row off to ships filled with soldiers, and
collected them and towed them to offshore vessels.
During thiss time fairly continuous bombing and shelling
were encountered. Chargehand Smith remarks that being
deaf and with a lot to do prevented him noticing these
annoyances. Continued work until all fuel was
exhausted, and the boat was sent to a supply drifter
for repair and refuelling, Chargehand Smith being
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Tug LADY BRASSEY (continued).
under good work bombing in Dunkirk from enemy Harbour aircraft, itself. also doing very
Recommendation,
T.J. Hopwood, Master.
th
Used great skill and seamanship whilet in he nd
Harbour, craft. and also in his duties on salvaging various Dunkir
Recommended for mention.
d
Tug ST. OLAVE. - Skipper Henry Forester. W.9.3348, Master.
operation DYNAMO.
This tug was used for salvage work throughout the
Recommendation.
Skipper Henry Forester, W.S.3348, Master.
Through his seamanship and initiative was able to
assist very materially in the salvage of craft which
had been damaged by gunfire and bombing from the air.
Recommended for mention.
Tug JAVA:
This tug was employed off the beaches.
Recommendation.
Harry Griffith, Merchant Seaman.
As member of the crew landed on the beach in a
small dinghy and ferried troops backwards and forwards
continuously for 8 hours during heavy bombing attacks.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. AMAZONE - Lieutenant Commander Laurence
French Packet S.S. NEWHAVEN.
Henry Phillips, R.N.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Commander Laurence Henry Phillips, R.N.
Commanding Officer of H.M.S. AMAZONE.
Completed 3 trips to Dunkirk beaches in AMAZONE
and 2 in Personnel Vessel the French Packet NEWHAVEN,
in which he was embarked as moral stiffener to the
French Master, trouble having been experienced in
getting the civilian manned personnel vessels to
enter Dunkirk harbour.
In AMAZONE this officer displayed marked initiative
and determination under air attack and artillery fire
and succeeded in lifting a large number of troops from
the beaches. Whilst on board NEWHAVEN that vessel
completed 2 trips satisfactorily. When in Dunkirk
harbour with no troops in sight on the pier, went
ashore and personally conducted a French Colonel and
1,000 of his troops on board.
Recommended for mention.
RATING.
Ordinary Seaman Vincent Wakeham, P/JX.194588, Newfoundland
Rating.
Showed exceptional coolness and good seamanship
in handling various abandoned motor boats and the
AMAZONE'S dinghy in the surf. Great persistence
and resource. An outstanding rating, whose conduct
under fire amounted to gallantry.
Recommended for decoration.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. BRANDARIS)
W.D. Launch MARLBOROUGH
W.D. Launch WOLF
~~~
Commander Charles Euman, R.N. (Ret.)
Personnel Vessel AUTOCARRIER - Master, C.M. Masters.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Commander Charles Euman, R.N. (Ret.). Commanding Officer of
BRENDARIS, MARLBOROUGH, WOLF.
Carried out 3 trips in the BRANDARIS, 5 in the
MARLBOROUGH and WOLF as Commanding Officer, and one
round trip in the personnel vessel AUTOCARRIER as
moral stiffener to the Master and crew.
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(AMC
(AUC
(CF)

(CHC
(ELC

(41) -Overseas Commands

) - African Command
) -— American and West Indies Command
) = Australien Commend
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Y - Chine Commend
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in column (8)

(P)
(S)

- Presumed lost
- Sunk

(EC) -~ Home Commend:

(MC) ~- Mediterranean Command
(NAMC) - North American Command
(WAC) - North Atlantic Command
(SAC) - South Atlantic Commend
(WAFCY) - West African Command

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ABBREVIATIONS
in colum (2)- Type or Flag
rok Be) - Belgian MY = Motor yacht
og - Cargo liner (No) = Norwegian
D - Dinghy > > Putter
DB - Dumd darze PC - Mixed passenger ana Saree liner
DR - Drifter PS - Paddle steamer
(Da) - Dutch PTS - Pilot cutter
(Eg) - Esyptian PZ + Prige - now British
F ~ ferry \ $s - Salling barge
(Fi) - Fimish SL + Steam Launch
(Fry) - French SP3 - Self propelled barge
(Gr) ~- Greek ss - Steam ship
(ie) - Italien SY - Steam yacht
L - ,ighter rE ~- Tender
MB - Motor boat TX - Tanker
MEFS - Movcor fishing boat ype - Trawler
Misa -=- gos are (This incluces aux. TR - Tramp
ts, Wherries, Sloops, ¢tc.) Tu - Tug
ML - Motor leunch
MV ‘vate vessel (Tur) - Turkish ;
W - Whaler :
in m column {) — teces of Employment
CA ~ Compulsorily acquires TyC-wN - Time chartered on net %
CixzsS— gt pag under the Liner vasis
Aine Ba Ma oreo ye ote -E90 - Dormant contract
Le a ES £985, 98 C9 BD = Net chaptarberviee!
PUR ST K i bps xi A ~- Gross charterparty
R = Sebesikhs thieok sas 9 ore Vessels of)
ae Be & - Time Cherter yt a ~- Gross charter agreement
in columm (5) <a \
iN - Net tonnege DY - Deadweight - : Pay
as - Cargo capacity 1a? - Indicsted horss power
in colum (6) (1) -Nature of Service
ACS ~ Accommodetion ship BDP - Harbour defence patrol
AP - aur. Petrol IER - immobilisation of harbours and | j
ARM - Armament supply rivers
ARP ~- River emergency service “iS ~ Minesweeper
AS = Snti—subessinc Mas Cs Tl. - - Miscellaneous Naval
SE ~ Belloon berregc Misc. RAF - *{scelianeous RAF.
ED = Boom defence MW ~ Mine watching
ce - Contraband control ac ~ Naval control
C&SS - Cogsting and Short See ® ~ Patrol (ON
cs - Commerciel service 2D - Port auties oA
D - Danieying RD - River defente ”
DEMS - Defensive Zgquisnent of dd ~ Salvage"
Merchant Snips TD ~ Transport duties
DG - Dezaussing Service Ws ~ Waterbdoat
E - Examinetion Wy - War Dept.
FAA - Fleet Air Arm
FS - Fire Service

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correct lying to four off knots. place a beach and crowded Sighted many with soldiers small craft go and some destroyers was
hailed to out and a few came in as I boats. could. Was
soldiers waded went as near inshore thought this Some
apparently go alongside small coastal rowing
of soldiers aground. Went to her and steamer took
hour we went while she opened fire. In got way
on and I lay when off bombing raid started, destroyer About to
go alongside to be transferred to destroyers. off a boatload
drift in port then starboard engines broke down Returning her
to beach alongside and disembarked soldiers. about half an
while there enough in to be reached easily by pulling. go anchor.
close close to the shore before letting so let Was
could assist in the engine room to volunteer.
engines in a bad condition so I asked any soldiers who
filled up with military. E.R.A. reported boats;
Royal Artillerymen and Royal Engineers came forward Six to help
E.R.A. White. Sand was found in the carburettors and
the distributors required resetting. One engine was
ready in just over one and a half hours, so got under way and
proceeded to a destroyer to discharge men aboard.
Next attempted to get alongside pier made of army
lorries by dropping astern on anchor. Only one side of the
pier was approachable, wind setting on shore difficult sea
running, parted all my ropes in efforts to get alongside
then found pier unusable where my boat could approach.
Received and discharged more soldiers, also
received signal that refuelling drifters were on their way
to assist light craft.
E.R.A. reported only enough fuel remaining for ten
minutes running, then went alongside destroyer where I
received one drum of petrol to carry on for a while.
Received signal for all ships to be ready to leave at a
moments notice.
Both engines failed again as I was proceeding inshore
Dropped anchor in shallow water. Large air battle in
progress about thirty planes involved. Very shortly
after 1700 (time rather uncertain) the enemy opened fire
with a gun ashore. After first shell landed in the sea
I ordered my crew to get below between the engines.
Second shell landed in the water alongside my ship about
three yards off and burst. Able Seaman Todd, and Able
Seaman Holloway were instantly killed, Chief Petty Officer
Dawson received cuts on the face and neck, E.R.A. White
was hit in the leg, I was hit in the nose, hip and foot.
Blinded by blood I was unable to see the extent of
and asked for a report on the ship's condition and
the damage. Ordered charts and secret papers to be the burned
casualties incurred. Was told she was sinking slowly and
my were really dead and he reported there was no doubt, they
two A.B's killed. Told coxswain to make sure they
had been killed outright.
The Stoker burned my papers and charts while the
coxswain hailed for assistance, E.R.A. White remained by me
and kept me informed as to what was happening.
assisted The into her, the remainder of the crew then abandoned motor
coxswain shortly lowered the dinghy and I was
launch ship (Coxswain, and were taken aboard casting the dinghy
E.R.A., Stoker). Pulled over to adrift, a
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cutter.
I
my For the Owing rest of to later the the day borrowed until my a whaler last trip and I 2 carried hands from only IMPULSIVE. British 3A36 troops.
were unguarded water than and five below feet, ground the swell hull, and we the fact that SWALLOW's propellors
less inshore at some speed, check and it considered it unsafe to go
shoot (50 fathoms were in towards turned of grassline the beach, bent and the on to it was nearing allow therefore, the the end cutter to of its run into to tow
bows to seaward and the boat 30 fathoms was backed of 3" into rope), shore. the
cutter's
clambered megaphone how to the water and
Crowds over of the rushed into
had by been embarked, I went cutter. and when I I instructed them
inboard. of subsequently stopping while the hangers-on cutter out were of pulled reach
the remainder; ahead so as to take thought enough
cases occasion the when were the very weak and very helpless; was easier, for but in all on one
With men the British troops the loading
were of the loaded, were blown in broadside on and to the the whaler, and which in the
fully parted, both the cutter instance,
case soldiers cutter, the combined efforts of the four Naval beach, ratings and
it was only with great difficulty that we re-established it and hoisted
a them, using SWALLOW's dinghy. The tow parted again and
the line in to were unable to refloat her, so that I was obliged to send
in the dinghy.
Each time after loading, I proceeded alongside IMPULSIVE, whicl
had a jumping ladder rigged. In order to avoid waste of time in
shortening in my eighty-fathom towline, I passed the end of it to
IMPULSIVE and requested her to haul the boats alongside, which was done
by part of the ship's company doubling along her deck. After the first
trip, I borrowed IMPULSIVE's whaler and two more hands, and made a
number of trips from shore to ship towing both boats. There were at
this time very few boats working between the shore and the ships, but
there were some boats full of troops broached to on the beach and unable
to get off. One motor boat belonging to a destroyer, one whaler and a
small motor yacht were the only boats working on two or three miles of
beach, and in view of the target presented to enemy aircraft by
destroyers and other ships waiting to embark troops, I requested
IMPULSIVE to transmit a signal from me to Admiralty, repeated V.A. Dover,
requesting more sutters and power boats to speed up the embarkation.
There was some shelling on the beaches, and a good deal of A/A fire from
the ships as German aircraft appeared overhead at frequent intervals.
At about midday, IMPULSIVE hoisted two black shapes, and when
I next came alongside she reported that she had struck some wreckage
and damaged her port propellor (this happened, I think, while she was
taking avoiding action during an attack by aircraft).
As IMPULSIVE had to proceed for docking, I returned her
whaler and the borrowed ratings who had manned my cutter, and proceeded
to work with WINCHELSEA. Up to this time IMPULSIVE had taken some
400 soldiers, nearly all British. Before she left, I obtained from her
50 gallons of fuel for my boat.
I should like to mention here the ready co-operation of the
Captain, everything possible was done to assist me both by the handling the
the First Lieutenant and many others of H.M.S. IMPULSIVE; of
petrol, lending a whaler and hands to help in working my cutter short
ship to provide a lee, by hauling the long tow line, and by providing and
also by providing food for me and my boat's crew during the
periods when we were alongside.
I later received much assistance and co-operation from H.M.S.
HINCHELSEA who lent me a signalman and ratings for my cutter and gave
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H.M.S. Pangbourne"
158
At Sea.
5th.June 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to forward the following narrative
in accordance with your signal 2049/4/6.
At approximately midnight on Sunday 26th. May, H.M.S.
with the remainder of the 5th.m.s.
149
3
154
Entire Ship's Company of "Twente" relieved for
24 hours 88 sleep had been unobtainable for 3 nights and
2 days running. "Twente" sailed immediately with relief
crew.
st. a.m.
"Twente" unaccountably not returned. Took cormand
of two Army Metor Launchee, "Kestrel" and "Grouse" instead,
and seiled for Dunkirk Beaches via U, 1, and * bucys.
Embarked a full load of French troops during afternoon.
Slow process. Motor Launches' dinghy *** used to begin
with but capsized. Slight swell. Troope then boarded
a grounded craft whilst Motor Launches were manosuvred
alongside seaward and of this. Considerable air
activity and bombing throughout operations. Returned
immediately to Ramsgate.
Whan off Goodwin Sands Launon I HAS In, "Kestrel",
began to sink. "Grouse" came alongaide and took off
some men. By hard baling and slow speed Ramagate was
somehow reached at midnight. Investigation and repairs
immediately put in hand. (Patent self-baling device
responsible for leak).
1st. Noon.
"Kestrel" fit for gea. Left for Dunkirk Baaches
via U, V, and * buoys. On approaching Dunkirk at 1530
most intense air activity was observed. Sky filled
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158
At Sea.
5th.June 1940
Sir,
I have the honour to forward the following narrative
in accordance with your signal 2049/4/6.
At approximately midnight on Sunday 26th. May, H.M.S.
with the remainder of the 5th.m.8.
150
4
155
at 1600. Dive bombers everywhere and shells falling on
beach. Although attack after attack TSS made by bombers
on various ships relatively ****** few hits appeared to
be secured. Motor Launch having lost dinghy on previous
day I went alongside an abandoned wreck. One of the
wreck's boats was swung out, lowered, and taken in too
by Launch. French troops were ferried to the Launch in
this boat by Launch crew. Conditions (other than state
of sea which was good) were shocking as German planes
were flying low, dropping bombs and using machine-guns.
Operation delayed 89 great difficulty was experienced
in rersuading some of the Frenchmen to ambark. So far
as I could understand, their units were incomplete and
they were unwilling that part of a unit should embark
without thefrest. At one point on the beach there were
at least 2,000 men, none of whom would embark. The
rowing boat bad to be pulled back to the Launch and towed
further Rest where 8 fresh start me made. Eventually
& full load was obtained and we sailed for Hamagate by the
same route. Throughout the first part of the return
journey repeated bombing and machine gun attacks were
made. On one occasion a salvo of 6 bombs was released
so low that they were plainly visible as they left the
racks. They all fell close together near the Launch but
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Dynamo 135
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FROM
COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.Y. "CHRISTOBELZI".
DATE
June 2nd 1940.
TO
TENDED DEFENCES OFFICER SHEERNESS.
NARRATIVE OF EVENTS FROM FIRST SIGNAL TO ARRIVING AT SHEERHESS.
Sir,
I beg to submit the following report:-
On receipt of your signal passed to me by H.M.Y. "Caleta" I
proceeded to Outer Bar Buoy and met H.M.Y. "Caleta", "Amulree", and
"Glala" I was handed your letter by "Glala" instructing be to take
these raghts to the North Goodwin Light Vesselo there to close the
Exami: tion Vessel for further instructions, we proceeded in line
ahead
outenant Dunning knew the channels
ovin
nation Vessel I decided to anchor my
ordered my engines to be started and
1 Examination Vessel, as it was now
ted a defect, I gave orders for
INSERTION NO. 6.
unination Vesselsat 0600 and proceed
rade
P-247
10 running and I decided to proceed to
M.010946/40.
ported to the Examination Vessel,
, at 1000 my engineman reported that he
inchored off Remagate Pier and
NORE LOCAL DEFENCE FLOTILIA - Report
ship's singhy for my routing instr stion
and at *015 were underway for D- ink.
Operations off French Coast during
proximately 51 degrees 12' No 2 de rees
acuation of Dunkirk.
cers 87 and W hine gunned, his burst
I gave orders to my gun layer not to
311 within range as I did not think he
run at his heighto immediately we
61.5
HIS PAPER IS TO BE INSERTED HERE.
at Drokirk at 1530, as I saw a lot of
I we.it off in the ship's dinghy to see
on board, There was too much surf
ormed roops that these troops were French and
hat are would be swarped, I learnt that
D the ship and decided to cruise about
ODS would arrive at about 1700 at that
as there spoken by a sloop who asked
: some description to embaile these men,
Minually chelled and bambed, at about
get troops off to him, from that part
our stern the last bomb falling
st across was to aveg our stern down a few
3 this aeroplane which was a heavy
ter ad a direct hit with our Lewis guy
into flamer arl he creshed into the seal,
I cannot 81 this aeroplane
: the British troope at Dunkirk I
aed. hopeng to find & boat to bring than
is a Whaler adrift which we managed to
lintely sent these two boats ashore
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COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.Y. "CHRISTOBELEI".
DATE
June 2nd 1940.
TO
TENDED DEFENCES OFFICER SHEERNESS.
BARRATIVE OF EVENTS FROM FIRST SIGNAL TO ARRIVING AT SHEERIESS.
Sir,
I beg to submit the following report:-
On receipt of your signal passed to me by H.M.Y. "Caleta" I
proceeded to Outer Bar Buoy and met H.M.Y. "Caleta", "Amilree", and
"Glala" I was handed your letter by "Glala" instructing ne to take
these raghts to the North Goodwin Light Vesselo there to close the
Exami: ation Vessel for further instructions, we proceeded in line
ahead led by "Caleta" as Sub. Lieutenant Dunning knew the channels
owing to non appearance of Examination Vessel I decided to anchor my
ships for the nighto at 0400 I ordered engines to be started and
to go and see 11 I could finithe Examination my Vessel, as it was now
dawn at 0500 my engineman reported a defect, I gave orders for
rema: der of yachts to close Examination Vesselsat 0600 and proceed
according to instructions received.
Ramsgate for repairs, which I reported to the Examination Vessel,
& eventually got one engine running and I decided to proceed to
had the Port engine I anchored off Remagate Pier and
just before arriving at Ramsgate at 1000 my engineman reported than he
immediately proceeded running ashore in ship's dinghy for Rg routing instr stion
these I was given without and at *015 were underway for D- irk.
28' E we were attacked Junkers 87 and = hine gunned, his burst
When we were in position approximately 51 degrees 12' No 2 de reed
of fire feal all round by the a shipo I gave orders to sy gun layer not to
would be able to Lewis grun at his heighto imediately we
open fire on him until he was well within range as I did not think he
opened fire he sh ered ae our off.
how I could waiting to be embarked, I weat on boardo There was too such surf
troops (°f the Casino off in the ship's dinghy to see
I anchored at Drokirk at 1530₂ as I saw a lot of
running ( get Home of these troops that these troops were French and
would land, I was also informed abo would be swemped, I learnt that
a party crown the boat so much, that would arrive at about 1700 at that
part to of of the about 50 British troops to the ship and decided to cruise about men,
see if beache I returned some description to embable these
me I went s I could find a boat and was of there spoken by a sloop who that asked part
on to the take his BI as bc. La Panne and try and get troops chelled off to and him, bombed, from at about
this time beach, 70 were being continually our stern the last bomb a for fulling 1
in about 30 It a alvo of bombs only effect fell across was to areg our which storn was down a heavy
bomber the water. away, We the opened fire on this ad a aeroplane direct hit with our Lewis the guys
as and c his her type Starboard ships Dornier were engine also 17 we busit firing register into I cannos flames cat arl he this creshed aeroplane into sea
definitaly.
steament back 2 had at promised all possible to speed hoping to adrift find which a boat we to managed bring then to
As embark the British treope at Dunkirk I
Pack off, and ate we up were with our fortunate dingay in I finding immediately at a proxip a Thaler sent sty these 1750 two this boats was very ashore
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inst as 10:00 Treath as "ery 11th and there was 3 THE mail
rad as soob are (8) their non Untto the Than ONE the growted, tip
01 area with the assistance 02 some of the through and by as
any to their managed to get her float
in flost with 15 meen 0230 two of my crew as board 1 0100 Do
and two of my C. in Hie dinghy, the wheler WAS to
a great struggle as therevere only Whree 0022 in 10, as 1021
these wave got on troun I sent the that nd directing
smother Train Ith traging arrived back with * Officer and
getting Than are the heach, hise capsi mall in She Burf but fortuni
she THE DOB tilease nen vere being yot 01. board ve were :
Jumber 00 If studi out to suu to well for 30 will we bonber 310
us une fullowed us out bombing us but they fell way vide office
work, as soon as I decmed it advisable I steamed Thick for the
H
les
JEI
At about 1730, a motor beat hailed us that he
broken down, could we do anything about it. Took off)
Lieut. Irving R.N.R. and crew n.board, and decided
motor boat. The officer had been going backwards and
from the beach Since Tuesday without stopping with
inexperienced crew, and both he and they had done 15
Job or work and were uttely exhausted.
At about 1800 an led an L.O. full of trops
aboard 34 troops and one padre. E.L.C. was broken
the decidersin chargeynComeender Shoul and her
deaboard. They aleashed been on the move since Tuesday
Descrest. Ascitimes greatly desired that the 368.00 should
fall into enemy hands, it wasstaken in 1845
quite impossible to get more troops abourd, and at
all washshaped for (SheePnes; as the hadoto be
.CIX DJDOS
All this time, there had been several dive boald
vision 702 02 sew MI
no of the beaches. UAB we weldame came past Dunkirk It was being
enemy attoraft and theirishäre artillery still
subjected to a dénsiderable air your
Hombers were brought down. has телода of 6851095
Whens. HeOp between Dunkirk and B# budy, broke
4a must mind
twice and WHE finally secured by fourlatout Dines.
based
and tide for Horse Channel.
off N. Foreland 0300 for
Sheerness at approx. 0945.
landed in all, 2 Naval Officers, 6 ratings,
cot asses among them, Tand one padre. edd
instituted
0752 natural
d'more B/W 11 DAMAGE TO SHIP. vrew od
has 3200 badeawal only
in places were scored, and on buoys in the were launch the petrol
Two calcium flares amestied up.
userg was fractured and glass broken in shteldelong
redamaged the propeller shafts. rboard buraterks,
shrapnel from shell fire. Shells which suray
beam, was damaged by motor boat which ramaed the
has
in the food Itam at
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vall inst as 10:00 Threadh is "ery 11th and there vas 3 my
crew as soch (LLB (6) from mon got titto the The O2F the growted, sunds
a of my C. in the dinghy, the whele the Stay
and two WOOD 15 meen and two of my CUSTOM B board PM 2280 N
ago in first managed to get her aloat the stery and 30
y to their with the assistance 02 arone of the through and by
those great struggle as therevere only three 00.05 in 20g if
smother Trank rise Harry urived back with * Officer and 4 SC
- impose got on troma I sent the their nd diagin TOWN
getting have am the heach hise capsimal in *he Burf but fortunate
she THE non Whene men were being yot 201. board we were in
Justice are 111 stude our 80 BUT do weet for 3 July DIC boather sidi
WE and followed us out bombing us but they fell way vide of a
mark, I as soon as I decmed it advisable I steamed Thick for the lox
0.0m the
We weighed and proceeded 15 yards seturn and to part
Yacht "15" but on our way out a bomb fell directly between
The angle of its fall caused the majority of the splinter
strike her and she had one man killed and two Injured
was severely shaken but undemaged and we carried on out
in close contact with hero She reported her casualties
No.1 and as I had previourly reported my steering defect
ordered by the Captain to return for repairs and accorning
as she was unsumed,
at 2130, I immediately reported and asked for repaire W
The return WAS safetly accomplished and 110 entered
the returned to Sheerness and the repairs having been COLOR
told that to would not be required again. The followings
subited further orders.
this time conveying a lifebox
At 1430 on Sunday 2nd June we again proceeded to 30%
arrived about 1845 and 7
RaNo end to Ouptain Wharton R.N. for orders. I was
1000 British troops on a small portion or the beach
small boats which were willing were to make an attempt Just
Dunkirk Nole,
fast motor borts or over 15 knots and have been ardered the
The majority of the creft going orer to this goins
the beach No metter what the past tion SUB at 0230
From Remains at 2045 and followed the same course as
lost revalution and became I decided to anymy
0020. 3 sheyed a Jone'se for the next mark but - port
BB for se "W" Buoy 5 wiles from the const. This -
under - engine, broth we were unclose not by three Yachte POTURN WE
continuously heavy the from which dive
They had been stone so Nao basch they said
include Mther lerge gane not book NY -
they theought the faster boats there in front had had got that
the Groups could right of the
WSW
They I been to FREE of the - beach mtll become dran - -
91 these racts a considered damaged voa to
the ships coming out Ind. boom and needed society goin
- would only have tom minutes aye best palicy OUR
and bank done. our draught would not allow near - to the approvals share was
1 Company eventual - - VMB
Millo evaising 4a this —
4bove the withouts 8 4d B able From expiration car the
third information I met to be IS 0315 -
both Hairth DDB the as ISSUED dissum
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in
18
Three no damage. bombs dropped between Fredanja and Amazone (Amazone 1 target) 30 -
-2030 Attacked soldiers by machine-gun. wounded - Replied with Lewis-gun and rifle-fire.
Four one seriously.
30 Proceeded in company with Fredanja whose engine-bolts were factured
and compass damaged.
ay
Entered Ramsgate and disembarked troops. Took on board grass-rope,
Aldis lamp, and provisions, also a party of officer cadets, under
2nd. Lt. Harman, and three Bren guns.
15 Proceeded.
sect
20 ? Attacked by dive bombers.
40
A German bomber, already damaged by destroyers' fire, flew past
low (port side), we engaged her and she fell in sea 200' astern.
50
Parachutists astern, out of range.
30
Anchored inshore, 2' E of Dunkirk harbour, where it appeared
grass-rope would be very useful as the only boats were large ones
and seemed to be aground. Sent rope in to Lifeboat and hauled
off in own winch. All further attempts were spoilt by grass'
beingfouled by motorboats, and by City of London which came across
rope several times, and finally collided with Amazone before getting
clear.
15
S/L Clarabut took dinghy inshore to explain procedure with grass-rope.
Returned loaded and reported no hope of further use. He was dead
beat after the pull and after struggling with the French preventing
them sinking his craft.
45
Shifted berth to 3' E of Dunkirk Pier. I commandeered large motorboat
from Hopper 103 and sent it inshore with dinghy to ferry men from
beach to motorboat. 2nd.Lieut.Harman and French "Guard" went in M.3.
Ordinary Seaman Wakeham (Ports.Div.- Newfoundland Rating) on this
and other occasions handled his boat extremely well under trying
conditions and showed great persistence and resource.
045 Motorboat returned with load and went back to beach. During this
behind the dunes. Shells were landing on the beach and all ships
time a high level bombing attack was made on shore, bombs landing
were leaving.
200 Attempted to take off French troops from motor-lighter but his
engines were worked the wrong way by the crew and my astern clutch were
failed, so abandoned the attempt. The motor-boat and dinghy
not very overdue.
300. The was heard answering our hails. A dim light was shown The
to dinghy it and was promptly answered by a hail of bullets. abandon the
motor-boat, dinghy came and also our own dinghy after a shell had
guide alongside with our men. They had had to exploded
close to them. The motor-boat was aground.
315 Straddled by shell-fire - slipped dinghy and proceeded by 'short-cut'
and later by route X.
015 Parachute flare dropped to starboard.
123
"
"
II
" port.
336 Sighted N. Goodwin Lt.
500
On Saturday 1st, secured on Ramsgate Pier and disembarked troops.
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98
97
ORANJE'S R.O.D./1 dated 10th June 1940 (cont)
commandeered.
It was now about an hour after high water and ORANJE proceeded/
as close inshore as possible, anchored, and then beached stern
first, drawings of the ship showing that this would not
damage the screw or rudder. A line, consisting of two 120
fathom lengths of 2" manila, was then run inshore and hauled
as tau a.s possible and ORANJE's dinghy was run along this,
as no other boats were then availabbe; the disembarkation of
provisions was then started about 5 packages at as time.
10. Two large boats were obtained about noon, and at
1700 the Royal Engineers provided 6 bridge building pontoons.
with this number of boats available It was possible to
disembark the provisions with reasonable celerity.
Intermittent Air Raids took place throughout the day, but
although a number of bom bs fell close to the ship, no damage
was done nor were there any casuals
By midnight when about 150 tons had been disembarked and were
still on the beach, it was decided between the embarkation
officer and mygelf that it would be better to stop disembark
ing provisions and embark troops, sailing as soon as the tide
rose sufficiently to float the ship.
11. Thursday May 30th. ORANJE weighed at 0415 with over
500 troops on board and proceeded for the Downs via the
Kwinte Bank and West Hinder buoys. On sporoaching the Kwinte
Bank buoy 8 wreck was observed about half 8 mile westward of
the buoy, which gave the appearance of being the bows of
destroyer protruding about 20 feet out of the water.
On arrival in The Downes ORANJE was ordered by the examination
steamer to proceed to Margate where we went alongside the pier
at 1720 and disembarked troops. 1 A.B. was discharged sick.
ORANJE completed with fuel, water, and provisions, embarked
two Lewis guns and ammunition, took two boats in tow, and
sailed for Dunkirk again at 2230. Owing to too short a tow,
ORANJE having no more hawsers on board, the boats broke
adrift in the vicinity of the Elbow buoy, and as they could
not be immediately located they were abandoned. There were
no crews on board.
12. Friday 31st Mey. ORANJE arrived off No. West
buoy, Dunkirk Channel at dawn and proceeded towards Le Panne.
There was considerable air activity along the coast but.
ORANJE was unmolested. Off Dunkirk Harbour ORANJE was closed
by a destroyer believed to be EXPRESS, and told to close
destroyer H 11 (BASILISK) and work under his orders: ORANJE
anchored off Le Panne in the same position as the previous
day. As ORANJE had no boats, embarkation was very slow until
BASILISK
pan - slum Skud Who are aripping ashin,
and Pacitic benif Kishi than with A
Vein are & 1 belowed about the has
Proceded at the spend has White & they
skoot of this party 0 amin it the ha Pance.
hail, are Guild was Ideas
straight for the beach were is awouns an
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5 (cont). auxiliary dynamo refused to start when required
possibly due to shock. auxiliary Compresson technics out of
order. Engineer reports encrease in revolutions
Thrust block running warm possibly due to displaciment
(6) 0115 31/5/40 By vessels stern falling into broken part
of Dunkerque Pier.
Possible damage from projecting pilework to rudder and
screw. not ascertainable but engineer reports envirose
in maximum revolutions indicating p damage to serew,
(7) Two mooring wires were lost at Dunkergue, there
being no one to cost off when leaving.
(8) ships ropes, weres and stores in general were used
as required. Two long boat looks were lost.
Chocks to dinghy were broken in launching and
denghy was last but replaced by substitute found at
Bamsgate.
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140 14
131
41
Entire Ship's Company of "Twente" relieved for
24 hours as sleep had been unobtainable for 3 nights and
h
2 days running. "Twente" sailed immediately with relief
crew.
st. a.m.
"Twente" unaccountably not returned. Took command
of two Army Motor Launches, "Kestrei" and "Grouse" instead, plan
and sailed for Dunkirk Beaches via U, V, and W buoys.
Embarked a full load of French troops during afternoon.
Slow process. Motor Launches' dinghy was used to begin
with but capsized. Slight swell. Troops then boarded
a grounded craft whilst Motor Launches were manceuvred
did
alongside seaward end of this. Considerable air
300.
activity and bombing throughout operations. Returned
immediately to Ramsgate.
When off Goodwin Sands Launch I was in, "Kestrel",
ans
began to sink. "Grouse" came alongside and took off
some men. By hard baling and slow speed Ramsgate was
1
somehow reached at midnight. Investigation and repairs
Erik
immediately put in hand. (Patent self-baling device
00
responsible for leak).
1st. Noon.
situme
"Kestrel" fit for sea. Left for Dunkirk Beaches
via U, V, and W buoys. On approaching Dunkirk at 1530
*
ak.
most intense air activity was observed. Sky filled
leh
with German bombers and shell bursts. Beach was reached
I
4R
ICE ADMIRAL
ill day light an air
9- JUN 1940
Vo
*
the durlsping at
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141
135
41
at 1600. Dive bombers everywhere and shells falling on
beach. Although attack after attack was made by bombers
2
on various ships relatively ****** few hits appeared to
be secured. Motor Launch having lost dinghy on previous
day I went alongside an abandoned wreck. One of the
wreck's boats was swung out, lowered, and taken in tow
plain
by Launch. French troops were ferried to the Launch in
this boat by Launch crew. Conditions (other than state
of sea which was good) were shocking as German planes
were flying low, dropping bombs and using machine-guns.
Operation delayed as great difficulty was experienced
did
in persuading some of the Frenchmen to embark. So far
300.
as I could understand, their units were incomplete and
they were unwilling that part of a unit should embark
without therest. At one point on the beach there were
ans
at least 2,000 men, none of whom would embark. The
rowing boat had to be pulled back to the Launch and towed
further East where a fresh start was made. Eventually
-
a full load was obtained and we sailed for Ramsgate by the Erik
same route. Throughout the first part of the return
00
journey repeated bombing and machine gun attacks were
without
made. On one occasion a salvo of 6 bombs was released
ak.
so low that they were plainly visible as they left the
teh
racks. They all fell close together near the Launch but
all failed to explode. Several machine gun bullets
20
4R
CE ADMIRAL
ill day light an air
9- JUN 1940
Vo
*
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DOVER
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Dynams 141.
FROM
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
178.
DATE
7th June, 1940.
162
167
TO
COMMODORE IN CHARGE, SHEERNESS.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR H.M. YACHTS "CHRISTOBELLII", "CALETA", "GLALA"
AND "AMULREE".
"CHRISTOBEL II". (1). Commanding Officer Lieut. H.E. Wigfull
R.N.V.R. For his resource and skill in embarking 33 soldiers
from the beach with the two boats at his disposal while being
heavily bombarded.
(2). C.G. Dunley Seaman H.O.P.S. (Qual. S.V.G.L.
For the cool manner in which he engaged and apparently brought
down in flames a Dornier 17, with the Lewis Gun.
(3). J.W. Damerell, Engineman H.O.P.S.
L.T./K.X.105230. For not leaving the engineroom from 1000 31st
May until 0830 1st June in order to keep the engines (which
d
were giving much trouble) running.
(4). J.P.C. Mead, Ordinary Seaman H.O.P.S.
d
For his unfailing help during the whole period and the cool
and efficient way in which he embarked the troops.
to
"CALETA".
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. J.F.
he
Dunning R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in rescuing the E.L.C.
Launch under heavy gun fire, and successfully towing her from
the Beach, Dunkirk to Sheerness with her load of soldiers.
irk.
"GLALA".
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. J.A.
grees
Dow, R.N.V.R. For his valuable services in towing boats from
st
the beach under heavy bombing attacks.
to
he
"AMULREE"
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. G.P.
Probert R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in towing from the
beach 11 pontoons (with about 300 soldiers in all) to awaiting
and
vessels under heavy gun fire, and with only 4 deck hands in his
of
vessel.
see
surf
Kannake
and
that
hat
CAPTAIN.
out
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER.
men,
d
art
ut
GILLS time a salvo of bombs fell across our stern the last 0 0mo railing
about 30 ft away, the only effect was to drag our stern down a few feet
in the water. We opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy
bomber type Dornier 17 we registered a direct hit with our Lewis gun
and his Starboard engine burst into flames and he crashed into the sea,
definitely., as were also firing I cannot claim this aeroplane
As I had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
steamed back at all possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring them
off, we were fortunate in finding a Whaler adrift which we magaged to
pick up with our dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats ashore
find
and started to embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was very
imr
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FROM
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
Dynamo 141.
7th June, 1940.
178.
DATE
162
TO
COMMODORE IN CHARGE, SHEERNESS.
167
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR H.M. YACHTS "CHRISTOBELLII", "CALETA", "GLALA"
AND "AMULREE".
R.N.V.R. For his resource and skill in embarking 33 soldiers
"CHRISTOBEL II". (1). Commanding Officer Lieut. H.E. Wigfull
heavily bombarded.
from the beach with the two boats at his disposal while being
(2). C.G. Dunley Seaman H.O.P.S. (Qual. S.V.G.L)
For the cool manner in which he engaged and apparently brought
down in flames a Dornier 17, with the Lewis Gun.
(3). J.W. Damerell, Engineman H.O.P.S.
L.T./K.X.105230. For not leaving the engineroom from 1000 31st
May until 0830 1st June in order to keep the engines (which
a
were giving much trouble) running.
(4). J.P.C. Mead, Ordinary Seaman H.O.P.S.
d
For his unfailing help during the whole period and the cool
and efficient way in which he embarked the troops.
to
"CALETA".
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. J.F.
he
Dunning R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in rescuing the E.L.C.
Launch under heavy gun fire, and successfully towing her from
the Beach, Dunkirk to Sheerness with her load of soldiers.
irk.
"GLALA".
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. J.A.
grees
Dow, R.N.V.R. For his valuable services in towing boats from
st
the beach under heavy bombing attacks.
to
he
"AMULREE"
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. G.P.
Probert R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in towing from the
beach 11 pontoons (with about 300 soldiers in all) to awaiting
?
vessels under heavy gun fire, and with only 4 deck hands in his
of
vessel.
see
surf
Kannake
and
that
hat
CAPTAIN.
out
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER.
men,
d
art
ut
GILLS time a salvo of bombs fell across our stern the last DOMO railing
about 30 ft away, the only effect was to drag our stern down a few feet
bomber Dornier 17 we registered a direct hit with our Lewis gun
in the water. We opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy
and his type Starboard engine burst into flames and he crashed into the sea,
as other ships were also firing I cannot claim this aeroplane
definitely.
steamed possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring them to
As I had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
off, we back at fortunate all in finding a Whaler adrift which we magaged ashore
pick up were dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats
and started with to our embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was very
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COMMANDING OFFICER,
H.M.Y. "AMULREE"
137.
Extended Defences
OMMANDING OFFICER,
173
Officer,
2nd June, 1940.
GLALA.
164
Sheerhess.
Dynamd 138 163
June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to report that
Ereing in all respects ready for sea and
to engage the enemy we sailed fróm
g received orders, I
Sheerness at 1930 30th May, 1940 and
in three other Yachts
proceeded to the Downs for orders. We
anchored off North Goodwin Light Vessel
at about 0030 31st May and received
vicinity of the North
to contact the
routeing instructions at about 0530
when we proceeded by "X" route to La
the senior ship
Panne arriving about 1200. On arrival
we began to pick up and to tow out
Senior Officer that he
pontoons containing soldiers from the
ble, so I weighed and
beach to various destroyers and merchant
om her I delivered them
ships.
by route "X".
At 1500 when making fast two
It was sighted and we
pontoons in 2 fathoms the enemy began
teamed along the coast
shelling the beach and one shell burst
off the beach 3 miles
approximately 50 yards ahead distracting
She asked us to tow
the attention of the leadsman and
longside and when this
causing the ship to ground. We re-
assistance, but she
floated at 1700 and again got underway
could be of more use
under heavy gunfire. In all we towed
out 11 pontoons up to 1900.
a us up and informed us
At this time we received a signal
We went close to the
from Captain Howson R.N. (S.N.O.
ports, and having
Beaches) directing operation from No.
urned to the destroyer.
Yacht attached to Inner Hamble Patrol,
Lme took out her whaler.
to stand by him as his ship was making
H.M.S. "Vivacious" and
water through the stern gland.
had three boats which
close as possible,
chored with the intention
point our steering ropes
1 as
single strand. It was
t with ir it without completely new wire and at that
shell
and shelling which had been going on
tense. hie intense. A Captain R.N. in Yacht No.1 of the
us to stored us to make for the open sea and all the
'ollowed t followed him out.
out 1
loated
nder he
of bombs 8'Q of bombs fell across our stern the last bomb fall
11
the only V, the only effect was to drag our stern down a few
he opened fife opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy
ier 17 *iy nier 17 we registered a direct hit with OUD Lewis gu
engine fird engine buret into flames and he crashed into the
ere also refere also firing I cannot claim this seroplane
nomise
iromised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
opened
all possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring to
17 we
bortunate in finding a Whaler adrift which we magaged
engine urst isur dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats ashore
also embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was ve
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EXTENDED ADMIRALITY DEFENCES HOUSE, OFFICER
OFFICER,
173
H.M.Y.
GLALA.
164
178.
SHEERNESS
4th June, 1940.
167
sir,
I have the honour to report that, having received orders, I
from Sheerness in conjunction th three other Yachts
Thursday 30th May, 1940.
Shortly after midnight we were in the vicinity of the North
Goodwin Light Vessel, and as we were unable. to contact the
Examination to Tug anchor. , the Yacht "ChristobelkII", the senior ship
ordered
us
At dawn I received a signal from the Senior Officer that he
was unable to proceed owing to engine trouble, SO I weighed and
e
closed the Tug. Having received orders from her I delivered them
to "Amulree" and "Caleta" and we proceeded by, route "X".
Shortly before eleven the French Coast was sighted and we
my
d
entered Dunkirk 'Roads' about 1130. We steamed along the coast
and at about 1230, "Golden Eagle" anchored off the beach 3 miles
East of Dunkirk, signalled to us to close. She asked us to tow
d.
two whalers which were full of soldiers alongside and when this
was completed we asked if we could be of assistance, but she
replied that she was alright and that we could be of more use
to
further along.
he
Off La Panne H.M.S. "Venomous" called us up and informed us
her motor boat had broken down inshore. We went close to the
pier, which was constructed of Army transports, and having
irk.
contacted the boat took it in tow and returned to the destroyer.
We then went back to the beach and this time took out her whaler.
grees
As she was now getting underway we closed H.M.S. "Vivacious" and
st
securing alongside were informed that she had three boats which
to
were to inshore. We took them as close as possible,
he
allowed ready them to go drift to the beach and anchored with the intention
of towing them back when filled. At this point our steering It was ropes
all but and we were left with a single strand. that
impossible gave to way repair it without completely new wire and on at
of
and shelling which had been going
see
Moment the bombing became intense. À Captain R.N. in Yacht No.1 all the of the
surf
Solent continuously Patrol ordered us to make for the open sea and
and
that
smaller power craft followed him out.
hat
out
men,
d
art
ut
bombs fell across our stern the stern last down oomo a ralling few feet
about in the 30 water. ft away, We the opened only fire on this aeroplane direct hit which with was OUD Lewis
this time a salvo of effect was to drag our a heavy gun
bomber type Dornier 17 we burst registered into flames a and he this crashed aeroplane into the sea,
and as other his Starboard ships were engine also firing I cannot claim
definitely. As I had promised to embark speed the hoping British to adrift troops find a which boat at Dunkirk we to magaged bring I them to
steamed off, we were back at fortunate all possible in finding immediately a Whaler sent these two boats this ashore was very
pick and started up with to our embark dinghy, troops I at approximately at 1750,
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useless no sign and as of any the other ship Yachts had proceeded at 0230 and
was We arrived needing assistance I decided to proceed there
to Sheerness. there at 1030.
167
I of regret real value that in neither in of my trips did we carry out
work both comparison with what was being done, and any
that in cases defects should have hindered our efficiency.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
SGD. J.A. Dow,
Sub.Lieutenant, R.N.V.R.
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FROM:
COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. "CALETA".
Dyram
176
DATE
3rd June, 1940.
178
166
TO.
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
167
REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS.
in
May 30th, 0830. Underway in company with "Christobel II",
"Amulree", and "Glala" for North Goodwin by Oaze Deep, Knob
Channel, South Edinburgh Channel and Foreland Buoy. Anchored
off N. Goodwin, 0100 May 31st.
0645. Instructions from Examination Vessel to proceed to La
Panne by route X15. "Christobel" signalled one engine not
working and was proceeding to Ramsgate for repair.
0715. Underway. Had a defect in steering which delayed start,
finally got underway at 0800. Arrived Dunkirk 1145, went on to
La Panne, reached at 1245. Very few small boats to bring troops
off, and decided to anchor and send in Launch. Lowered launch
my
which broke down almost at beach. Conditions on beach very
id
difficult owing to its flat nature and a fresh on shore breeze.
This combined with low water considerably hampered embarkation.
Launch towed back to ship was hoisted in board to effect repairs.
On the way back was attacked by low flying Messerschmitt.
Shortly after this, a considerable dog fight took place
1 to
between Hurricanes and Messerschmitts, two of our planes being
shot down, the pilots, landing by parachute. Fighters were
he
followed by bombers who bombed destroyers round us. Got under-
way, made towards seaward side of channel, where the water was
cuction
found to be very shallow. By this time it was about 1500. Went
drk.
back towards the shore launched boat again, and it again broke
down. Hauled in board to resume attempt at repairs.
agrees
est
The Commanding Officer and crew of "Amulree" which had gone
is to
on shore, were brought aboard, and shortly afterwards we were
C he
rammed on our starboard side aft of the beam by large motor boat
(Commodore Stephens on board) attempting to come alongside.
"Amulree", at 1700 approx. was floating, and Commanding
of
see
Officer and crew returned in small boat which took them off.
surf
Shortly afterwards, German Batteries opened fire with considerable
2 and
accuracy, and shells, burst under our counter on both sides, and
that
under the port bow.
that
bout
men,
ed
gart
out
fell across our stern the last 0 0mo ralling few feet
about GILLS time a salvo of the bombs only effect was to drag our stern down a heavy a
bomber the water. We opened registered a direct hit with our into the gun
in 30 ft away, fire on this aeroplane which was Lewis
and type Dornier 17 we burst into flames and he crashed aeroplane sea,
as other his Starboard ships were engine also firing I cannot claim this
definitely.
steamed back at all possible in finding a Whaler adrift two boats ashore
As I had promised to speed hoping to find a which boat we to magaged bring them to
embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
off, we were fortunate I immediately sent these this was
pick and started up with to our embark dinghy, troops at approximately at 1750, very
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Dynams 135.
FROM
COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.Y. "CHRISTOBELLI".
178
DATE
June 2nd 1940.
167
TO
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
NARRATIVE OF EVENTS FROM FIRST SIGNAL TO ARRIVING AT SHEERNESS.
Sir,
I beg to submit the following report:-
On receipt of your signal passed to me by H.M.Y. "Caleta" I
proceeded to Outer Bar Buoy and met H.M.Y. "Caleta", "Amulree", and
"Glala", I was handed your letter by "Glala" instructing me to take
these yachts to the North Goodwin Light Vessel, there to close the
Examination Vessel for further instructions, we proceeded in line
ahead led by "Caleta" as Sub. Lieutenant Dunning knew the channel,
owing to non appearance of Examination Vessel I decided to anchor my
ships for the night, at 0400 I ordered my engines to be started and
to go and see if I could findthe Examination Vessel, as it was now
dawn, at 0500 my engineman reported a defect, I gave orders for
remainder of yachts to close Examination Vesselsat 0600 and proceed
according to instructions received.
We eventually got one engine running and I decided to proceed to
Ramsgate for repairs, which I reported to the Examination Vessel,
just before arriving at Ramsgate at 1000 my engineman reported that he
had the Port engine running, I anchored off Ramsgate Pier and
immediately proceeded ashore in ship's dinghy for my routing instruction:
these I was given without delay and at 1015 were underway for Dunkirk.
When we were in position approximately 51 degrees 12' N. 2 degrees
28' E we were attacked by a Junkers 87 and machine gunned, his burst
of fire fell all. round the ship, I gave orders to my gun layer not to
open fire on him until he was well within range as I did not think he
would be able to see our Lewis gun at his height, immediately we
opened fire he sheered off.
I anchored off the Casino at Dunkirk at 1530, as I saw a lot of
troops waiting to be embarked, I went off in the ship's dinghy to see
how Iscould get some of these troops on board, there was too much surf
running tolland, I was also informed that these troops were French and
would crowd the boat so much, that she would be swamped, I learnt that
a party of about 50 British troops would arrive at about 1700 at that
part of the beach, I returned to the ship and decided to cruise about
to see I could find a boat of some description to embabk these men,
I went as far as La Panne and was there spoken by a sloop who asked
me to take his boat and try and get troops off to him, from that part
of the beach, we were being continually shelled and bombed, at about
this time a salvo of bombs fell across our stern the last bomb falling
about 30 ft away, the only effect was to drag our stern down a few feet
in the water. We opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy
bomber type Dornier 17 we registered a direct hit with our Lewis gun
and his Starboard engine burst into flames and he crashed into the sea,
as definitely. other ships were also firing I cannot claim this aeroplane
As I had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
steamed back at all possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring them
off, we were fortunate in finding a Whaler adrift which we magaged to
pick up with our dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats ashore
and started to embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was very
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difficult as the beach is very into flat the and there was a
my crew with managed to get her afloat troops two
and as soon as the a few assistance men got of some of Whaler the she surf
up to their armpits and two of my crew board in H
to and float two of with my 15 crew men in the dinghy, the whaler on was got
a great struggle as there board were I sent only the three whaler oars in it, alongside
these men were got dinghy on arrived back with soon
another load, the the beach she capsized in 1 and ding and ashore
getting her off these men were being the surf but
she was righted, as to sea to wait for got on board wortunate!
bombed so I stood out out bombing us but a lull, one
us and followed us deemed it advisable they fell very wide
mark, as soon as I out to us-they I steamed back for of
I saw the whaler heading nine had had great the
getting off and could had only restarted bring I men off, as
2115 and the bombing thought it
underway; I had been afraid to stop engines all day as SI knew to
would be almost impossible to re-start as our air compressor
had given out; one engine actually stopped but was got going
after a short while,- I had the whaler cast adrift as I knew it
drfft ashore and some more men would be able to get off to the
that were waiting to take them off, my only regret was being
to embark the remaining 14 men from this party.
I got underway at 2145 with my own dinghy in tow as I did
want to waste time getting her hoisted, as soon as we were clear
of the bombing outside Dunkirk roads I stopped the ship and
the dinghy which was by now almost full of water.
When in position approximately 51 degrees 15' N. 1 degreep
at 2300 a bomber flew very low over us I did not open fire as
not want to give away our position, soón after this I reduced
so asto close the North Goodwin Light Vessel much before dawn,
not wish to anchor as my windlass would not work, also I had to
engines running, at 0430 I got away from the North Goodwin Light
Vessel and proceeded to the Nore and closed B.V. 10 to report to
Sheerness, just about this time my engineman reported that he
have to stop the Starboard engine as it had water in the oil and
was afraid it would seize up, also that the Port engine was
running too well. We tied up in Sheerness at 0825.
The whole of my crew behaved in an exemplary manner, they
continually on duty during the whole period, gave over their
accommodation to the soldiers and fitted them out in dry clothe
did what they could for them.
I should like to mention O.S. John Philip Chable the
Mead, for his unfailing help during specially the whole period and
and efficient way in which he embarked the troops.
S.V.G.L. Cyril George Dunley for the cool manner in which
engaged the German aeroplanes which attacked us.
from and the time we left the North am Damerell, Goodwin for Light not Vessel back
Engineman James Willi the to
in managing to keep the engines running.
I should like to for Promoti
Commissioned and rank, he recommend has a lot O.S. Charles Mead member
Ocean navigated his own 18 ton of Yachting experience,
and has Racing Club, has had cutter to Gibra
Somerset. had a public school several education trips at King's in School,
TWO
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Report of Motor Yacht "Marsayru" (contd)
We brought back 2 prizes - a nice
18ft.outter and a small 10ft.dinghy, both in good repair.
As regards my crew I cannot speak too highly
of the splendid work done by Mr.FORBES ( a fine old "shell-back")
who was certainly a father to me. Also by our rating BROWN,
My Engineer, .COGGINS, is a wisard, he put the engines of
literally dozens of other boats to rights, he should have a
SHORE Job. As regards Mr.HUMPHRIES I cannot recommend his
continuance in the Service, he is physically unfit.
Finally I would like to say how proud we all are to
have been given this opportunity of paaying a very small
part in these splendid operations. It is a thing I for one
will never forget.
(sd) G.D.OLIVIER.

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Dynams 61.
DOVER.
06
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179
4th June, 1940
TO: COMMANDING OFFICER,
H.M.S."LYNX".
188
.
176
H.M.S. King Alfred
Hove
Sussex
Admiral Taylor
Dynamo 318. 8/4/0/1338
GRAMS :-
Office of the Commander-in-Chief,
Idmiral, Chatham.
The Nore,
EPHONE :-
Chatham No. 3221.
Admiralty House
Extensions 210 and 519).
Chatham,
No. 477.c.c./40.
15th June, 1940.
Wildfire at 1800 on Wednesday
ng Alfred.
I was appointed
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, DOVER.
:roft 36' twin screw motor cruiser
OPERATIONS OFF DUNKIRK.
g morning and put to sea in
Herewith is forwarded a report
Ramsgate by H.M.T. Strathelliot
of the Commanding Officer, of
ere we received our instructions
at about 0930 Friday.
Dunkirk. M.Y. "Jong", on the operations off
0 a spot about 3 miles northeast
d let her drift as close to the
ated a life line ashore by
ately an English soldier experienced
dozen Belgians. I
men aboard as there was
these of "Jong". However, we got to
rn a Scoot. I then returned
falls of one of the dinghy davits me
for
and when the men came out of to
FADMIRAL.
wer block on to the back
ed them aboard quite easily.
ration during the day and also
VICE ADMIRA
steam hopper who wanted the
I off another ship.
17 JUN 1940 JUN
I took my boat alongside a
0
*
DOVER
ed ashore. There were off. a
these men I took
posite d and side of the lighter and
I went on to the
aboard it.
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DOVER.
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179
4th June, 1940
TO: COMMANDING OFFICER,
H.M.S."LYNX".
188
. 176
H.M.S. King Alfred
Hove
Sussex
Admiral Taylor
Room F. 7
Admiralty House
H.M.S. Wildfire
Sheerness
Kent
Dear Sir,
I arrived at H.M.S. Wildfire at 1800 on Wednesday
the 29th May direct from H.M.S. King Alfred.
I was appointed
to M.Y. "Jong" (a standard Thornycroft 36' twin screw motor cruiser
central cockpit type) the following morning and put to sea in
company at 1400.
We were escorted to Ramsgate by H.M.T. Strathelliot
where we arrived at 2200.
There we received our instructions
and proceeded to Dunkirk arriving at about 0930 Friday.
I immediately went to at spot about 3 miles northeast
of the harbour anchored my boat and let her drift as close to the
shore as possible.
I then floated a life line ashore by
means of a life buoy.
Immediately an English soldier
came out to me followed by about a dozen Belgians. I experienced
considerable difficulty in getting these men aboard as there was
about 3 ft of freeboard at the stern of "Jong". However, we got
every man aboard and took them to a Scoot. I then returned to
the beach and this time rigged the falls of one of the dinghy davits
Again I sent the life line ashore and when the men came out to me
I went overboard and hooked the lower block on to the back of
their waist belts and my crew hauled them aboard quite easily.
I continued this operation during the day and also
ran messages for the Captain of a steam hopper who wanted the
services of an experienced engineer off another ship.
During the afternoon I took my boat alongside a
supply lighter .that had been drifted ashore.
There were a
number of British soldiers on board and these men I took off.
Others were still coming to the opposite side of the lighter and
experienced difficulty in getting aboard it.
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OPERATION DYNAMO
ENCLOSURE NO. 3
B
SHIP:-
M.D.
AURA
OFFICER:- SUB. LIEUT. M.A. CHODZKO, R.N.V.R.
REPORT I.
Sr
On Saturday, June 3rd, I received instructions to take charge
of the Motor Launch AURA and proceed to a beach East of Dunkirk Harbour.
Left Dover Harbour towed by drifter GIRL GLADYS at 15.30.
Before leaving it had been reported to me that the AURA'S engine was not
operating successfully, in as much that she would not come astern. As
the weather appeared to be favourable there seemed no reason why the
operation could not be carried out.
X
We shipped from GIRL GLADYS in the proximity of 5W Buoy and
proceeded Eastwards. I was able to tow cutters from one of the Paddle
Steamers to the beach on this first trip inwards. The time was 0100 -
About 100 British troops were transferred from the shore to various
vessels. The engine was giving considerable trouble so that shortly
after 0215, June 4th, it failed completely.
The launch was then manoeuvred towards some Thames Sailing
Barges, and we endeavoured to repair the engine. On examination we
found that a defective dynamo was causing the trouble, and as operations
were ordered to cease at 0300, I decided to abandon AURA at 0245. I
transferred the crew to a dinghy which we found, and then managed to
get aboard a "paddle steamer" which was getting under way. All members
of my crew behaved excellently throughout the twelve hours.
REPORT II.
2nd
On Sunday, June 4th, I repaired aboard the drifter YORKSHIRE
LASS in the capacity of Skipper. I received orders to proceed to Dunkirk
Harbour. Leaving Dover at about 1515, we arrived off Dunkirk at 0000.
Off the S. Foreland Ljeutenant Commander Prior, Royal Navy, was transferred
from the drifter .UTPROSIM aboard the YORKSHIRE LASS.
There was little delay in arriving alongside and we started
embarking French troops before 0030. Another drifter arrived alongside
our vessel so we transferred our troops and carried on loading. By 00115
we seemed to be practically full. There appeared to be no more troops
on our portion of the jetty and I dispatched a soldier to see if we could
collect another 50 men. Other ships were arriving alongside, so by 0130
we were steaming out of the Harbour.
During the whole operation, and during the passage, the troops
behaved in an orderly manner. During the homeward passage the vessel
developed a hot bearing, and as it was just daybreak, I signalled SUN XI of
to take us in tow until repairs were effected. Within three quarters
an hour we proceeded under our own power and arrived in Harbour at 0830
Monday, June 5th.
The whole ships company were highly efficient in their duty,
and on investigation 100 French troops and 3 British Tommies had been
transported.
The British Tommies reported as having lost their division,
and had only arrived in Dunkirk on Saturday.
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OPERATION DYNAMO.
ENCLOSURE NO. 16.
SHIP: H.M.S.PELLAG II. Armed Motor
Yacht.
6th June, 1940.
OFFICER REPORTING: F.R. MARTINO, Lieutenant, R.N.V.R.
On the 30th May, 1940, H.M.S. PELLAG II, in
company with Trawlers F.Y. and B.K., left Dover at 1400
for Dunkirk. We took the long route and made the coast
about 0200 31st May. I was unable to find the beach and
returned to the trawlers.
2. We then proceeded to Dunkirk and arrived about
1000 on 31st May. We were bombed going in but no damage.
3. I left the trawlers off shore and proceeded in
to about 3 cables off beach. We were then attacked by two
enemy planes, who bombed us for about 20 minutes. I went
full speed and zig-zagged about and fired on them with our
rifles (our 3 pounder gun would not elevate high enough
to be of any use).
4.
I again closed the beach, lowered my only dinghy and
embarked five loads of men - about 30 men and 3 officers.
On leaving the beach I found F.Y. stuck on the mud and I
tried to tow her, in doing so burnt out the clutches on my
engines and broke the steering. Steered ship with engines
and makeshift rudder and closed H.M.S. WORCESTER about
1½ miles off shore.
5.
I asked for a tow to Dover, but Commander Alliston
of H.M.S. WORCESTER ordered me to abandon ship. Transferred
all my men safely aboard destroyer and C.Bs.
6. WORCESTER took on more men off jetty and was bombed
and machine gunned, also after getting under weigh.
7. The following were my crew -
Petty Officer Elgar (Engineman)
P. Eton, Seaman
A. Leece, Seaman.
F. Macrea, Leading Seaman
J. Green, Seaman.
P. Eton was wounded in the knee aboard the destroyer,
and P.O. Elgar lost his memory. Both were sent to hospital
on arrival in Dover. I cannot speak too highly of these
men under fire.
8. C.Bs. and charts are in H.M.S. WORCESTER.

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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
I should Officer like to draw T. Jones special attention to the magnificent work 295
of, Petty throughout operations.
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
280
REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "THELE".
C.O., H.M.Glassborow, Lt., R.N.V.R.
May 29. 1800. Left Hamble.
May 30. 0600. Arrived Dover; berthed in Submarine Basin 1100.
Received orders to sail in company for Dunkirk area.
2130. Left Dover in company.
May 31. 0600. Arrived off Bray. Proceeded to La Panne under
orders from "ANKH" to take soldiers off beach.
0630. Arrived off La Panne, took soldiers from surf
boats and transferred them to destroyers. Later
ordered by Capt. of destroyer to place ourselves at
disposal of paddle steamer anchored off beach. Did
this, collected her boats, took them in to beach
and brought soldiers to her.
The Commodore in "BOUNTY" suggested we used our
launch and with assistance of soldiers on board, we
tried to get the launch in the water but smashed it
in the process. Later called up by destroyer "KEITH"
and ordered to anchor astern of her. After about half
an hour there was an air raid and "KEITH" weighed and left
ordering me to remain where I was as despatch boat.
As bombs were falling all around, weighed anchor but
remained i n position. The Commodore arrived in a small
boat, transferred to us and took over the ship.
Sailed round La Panne and Bray, boarding ships and
1300. Went alongside sloop "HEBE" and took her Captain While
transmitting Commodore's orders.
on alongside her, she was attacked by aircraft
board. Put Commodore on board paddle steamer.
we and were she wieghed and left with Commodore aboard. me Heavy
air all ships to move half a mile
attack at La Panne; Capt. of "HEBE" Westward. ordered
Followed her off Bray, just as she was attacked lie off
to signal "HEBE" to try and put her Capt. aboard. by Arrived
alongside ordered by her Capt. to him her to
bombers, so was in action, but close enough for him on
while she was her if necessary. Later, put proceed
pass orders and to received orders from him Was to given to
board "HEBE" off G.H.Q. personnel.
La Panne and take Orders to hand and to Lord lay Gort. off pier. Proceeded
Night to La Operation Panne escorted ashore by "HEBE" with Gutsell, C.P.O. and hand and
1630. Sent dinghy with orders to contact G.H.Q. took on
G. over Duncan, Night A.B., Operation Orders. While waiting
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I should Officer like to draw T. Jones special attention to the magnificent work 295
of Petty throughout operations.
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to O.Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
sir and shelling from the land.
280
REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "THELE".
C.O., H.M.Glassborow, Lt., R.N.V.R.
May 29. 1800. Left Hamble.
May 30. 0600. Arrived Dover; berthed in Submarine Basin 1100.
Received orders to sail in company for Dunkirk area.
2130. Left Dover in company.
May 31. 0600. Arrived off Bray. Proceeded to La Panne under
orders from "ANKH" to take soldiers off beach.
0630. Arrived off La Panne, took soldiers from surf
boats and transferred them to destroyers. Later
ordered by Capt. of destroyer to place ourselves at
disposal of paddle steamer anchored off beach. Did
this, collected her boats, took them in to beach
and brought soldiers to her.
The Commodore in "BOUNTY" suggested we used our
launch and with assistance of soldiers on board, we
tried to get the launch in the water but smashed it
in the process. Later called up by destroyer "KEITH"
and ordered to anchor astern of her. After about half
an hour there was an air raid and "KEITH" weighed and left
ordering me to remain where I was as despatch boat.
As bombs were falling all around, weighed anchor but
remained i n position. The Commodore arrived in a small
boat, transferred to us and took over the ship.
Sailed round La Panne and Bray, boarding ships and
1300. Went alongside sloop "HEBE" and took her Captain While
transmitting Commodore's orders.
on alongside her, she was attacked by aircraft
board. Put Commodore on board paddle steamer.
we and were she wieghed and left with Commodore aboard. me Heavy
air ships to move half a mile
attack at La Panne; Capt. of "HEBE" Westward. ordered
Followed her off Bray, just as she was attacked lie off
to signal "HEBE" all to try and put her Capt. aboard. by Arrived
alongside ordered by her Capt. to him her to
while she if necessary. Later, put proceed
bombers, so was was in action, but close enough for him on
pass orders "HEBE" and to her received orders from him Was to given to
board La Panne and take Orders off G.H.Q. to hand personnel. to Lord Gort. off pier. Proceeded
Night to La Operation Panne escorted ashore by "HEBE" with and lay Gutsell, G.H.Q. C.P.O. and hand and
1630. Sent dinghy with orders to contact took on
G. over Duncan, Night A.B., Operation Orders. While waiting
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I should Officer like to draw T.Jones special attention to the magnificent work 295
of Petty throughout operations.
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, .Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
ain and shelling from the land.
2.
it
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REPORT.OF INNER PATROL YACHT "THELE" (cotnd).
1830. (May 31). Dinghy returned with Lt. Crosswell, R.N., N.L.O.
to Lord Gort. Lord Gort was taken off by a destroyer's launch.
Went to Bray to try and contact "HEBE", but on the way was
ordered by Admiral to go in to beach with whale r and take off
a General. At beach "AHOLA" arrived and transferred to me Lord
Gort's baggage, valet and driver. Requested "AHOLA" to attend to
General and went off again to find "HEBE" Ordered by Admiral to
proceed to sea and collect boats drifting about. Went about 2
miles out and collected three boats and brought these back to
Bray. Closed "HEBE" and put Lord Gort's gear and servants aboard.
Lt. Crosswell remained with me.
le Lay off La Panne ferrying soldiers to destroyers until 0200,
when no more troops could be found.
Proceeded in direction of Dray and was ordered by M.T.B.102 to
lay off H.M.S. "KEITH" as we might be wanted. Didithis until
0300 when shelling of water started. "KEITH" weighed and went
off without giving me any orders.
Informed by Lt. Crosswell that everything had to be gone by 0400
and, as no ships could be seen at 0325, left beaches and proceeded
to Ramsgate, arriving off Ramsgate 0900, June 1st.
Proceeded to Dover and arrived 1100.
It is estimated that about 250 soldiers were taken off in course
of the day.
C.P.O,A.H.H.Gutsell, P/J 28475, remained starre dinghy, in spite
of heavy shelling of the Pier, until G.H.Q./arrived.
Sgd. H.M.Glassborow, Lieut, R.N.V.R.
Commanding Officer.
6th. June 1940
VICE ADMIRAL
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of, I should Petty Officer like to T.Jones draw special throughout attention operations. to the magnificent work 295
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin ships accompanied and me and reported to .O.Ramsgate,
volunteering services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O.Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
306
REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "EILA II".
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285
Commanding Officer, Lieut. E.H.Batt, R.N.V.R.
y 29. 1750. Left Hamble.
y 30. 0600. Arrived Dover.
2130. Left Dover.
LV 31. 0545. Arrived alongside destroyer "KEITH" off Bray and
embarked officer to assist in organisation. Ordered to
La Panne beach to assist in transporting troops to
destroyers "KEITH" & "EMERALD" and sloop "HEBE". Several
trips were made between La Panne & Bray;when shelling and
bombing became too severe, I was ordered to proceed to sea-
ward. I afterwards returned to La Panne and embarked more
troops.
1100 Observed Dover Patrol Vessel "BLUE BIRD" well aground
and in a precarious position with both her propellom foul;
I lowered my dinghy and ran a tow to her, and succeeded in
getting her off. I was under frequent shellfire during the
whole operation. I estimate that the amount of troops
taken off did not exceed 200, as it was some time after
arrival before I disembarked the Naval Officer and wass
able to start embarking troops. Although I anchored close
in at both places I found that the troops seemed unable
to man the boats. The wind was blowing onshore which made
it extremly difficult to get off to us. I called for
volunteers to man the motor launch and Engr, T.M.Weir and
A.B. Tozer responded but were unable to make the beach
owing to the heavy sea and the launch was eventually lost.
Special mention may be made of Engr. Weir who rowed in
a small dinghy and rescued three soldiers under fire.
Later on in the day the Engr. XXX reported a serious
leak in the "EILA II" and at one time the water was level
with the engine room floor. I reported the matter to
a destroyer who ordered me to proceed to seaward and
2130. The Naval Officer in charge of operations on to the
locate the damage.
continue but from my Engr's report of the leak doubtful and as my
"ANKH" asked if my vessel was in a fit condition
port was out of commission, I was then
if she reverse would gear survive further operations. I was
ordered to proceed to Dover and arrived
the
1
0700. From theis time until 5th. June lying in Dover
Harbour.
me 5
Folkestone Yachts, Gate observed a small ship's boat
1130. Being left Dover for Hamble and while passing about through 2
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of I should Petty Officer like to draw T.Jones special throughout attention operations. to the magnificent work 295
2
The following officers, Lieut. D.A. Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin ships accompanied and me and reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate,
volunteering services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
i
2.
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307
EPORT OF "EILA II" (contd).
miles to the south east, and on coming up with it, I found
three French soldiers whom I took on board. I disembarked
them at Newhaven, and after obtaining new Routing Orders
6.I proceeded to Hamble, leaving Newhaven 0955 and arriving
Hamble 1845.
I wish to mention P.O. C.S.Smith, P/J 14350 for extreme
roolness under fire and A.B. K.F. Marriott, P/SSX 237766
for volunteering to man the dinghy.
Sgd. E.H.Batt, Lieut. R.N.V.R.
Commanding Officer.
6th. May 1940.

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REPORT OF 'BOUNTY' (Contd).
of I should Petty Officer like to draw T.Jones special throughout attention operations. to the magnificent work 295
2
The Potter-Irwin following officers, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and ships accompanied and me and reported to Ramsgate,
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
volunteering services on the following day if required.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
308
REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "SERIOLA"
COmmanding Officer, Lieut. D.A.Dawson, R.N.V.R.
- 287
29. 1800. Left Hamble in formation for Dover, my division
consisting of "SERIOLA", "EILA II", "AHOLA" & "NONETA".
30. 0930. Arrived Dover, and seet into submarine basin, S.O.I.P
and myself went to report to S.N.O. Dover and received
final orders for our departure.
2200. Left Dover.
31 0500. Arrived off Bray, leading my division, when we received
signal to commence embarking troops from beach to
destroyers lying farther out. This lasted until about 1000,
when I received a signal from a destroyer to proceed to
La Panne and carry on with the same routine there.
1200. Suggestion made to run a grass rope from "SERIOLA" to
the shore, which would enable the troops to pull themselves
out by the aid of this warp in boats etc. Sub.Lt.Godman,
r.n.v.r left "SERIOLA" in a whaler with a Lt., R.N.V.R. off
H.M.S. "Hebe2 to operate the shore end. Unfortunately, a
lorry was driven into the sea and turned over, fouling the
line, so this idea had to be abandoned. With great difficulty
we were able to get Sub. Lt. Godman aboard again as the whaler
which took him off, left the shore without him, with a full
load of troops. A severe bombardment was going on at the
time and, consequently, most small craft had withdrawn to
seawards but in spite of a big sea running at the time, we
managed to lower our dinghy and got him aboard in an
exhausted condition. We then prodeeded to continue disembarking
1500. troops. Received signals from H.M.S.Keith to go and collect
two whalers and crews foroperations off La Panne during the
1530. evening. Received signal from C.O. "NONETA" to say that she had
a dead man on board and her P.O. badly wounded. Closed her
and the C.O. suggested that he should take Sub.Lt. Godman to
with him. This I agreed to and advised him to return
Ramsgate "NONETA" was holed above the water line.
1630. Collected as the two whalers and crews and set off for La
Panne. the whalers and their respective crews.
1800. Received Beached signal from "BOUNTY" which was flying the
The of Commodore me and my crew that the hours 2100 on the that
flag Stephenson WMMXXXXX ordering us to close.
day Commodore to the told following morning were to be considered to get as
many Hour" and possible. We then returned to night. La
"Zero 0400 eh hoped we would do our utmost Panne and
continued men off transporting as troops throughout the
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2.
318
297
objectives were to have bombed been and sunk. a trawler a few miles astern
12
ntinued S their operations Panne Dutch coaster throughout the the White day.
her also thought at intervals Enemy bombers and artillery
st West of La was in a attendance flying soldiers from Ensign
three motor boats embarking
th beach. As previous experience had already shown, the to craft
llect e the troops owing to the shallowness of the water boats and had the
e craft in use were unable to get closeenough in shore
with the result that two of the motor and
On the other hand, the coaster's
to do so and soon were left high two life dry
oats ship. Enquiries were made if any assistance further
had been and were successfully ferrying could the be troops to
endered he but, under the above conditions, nothing a could few
done. There were a number of deserted Thames the Barges, beach. A of
hich from one of these was taken and rowed ashore French
e were afloat but the rest of which were on while the
innace on the beach since yesterday and at on e a
inghy lay off in deep water. A great number of point soldiers were
inloading rider a rode up and enquired for what information purpose all on this the barges had
ad arrived barge which had a cargo of foodstuffs. Here, "rench
despatch brought. He was told that we had no had been
been After several trips in the dinghy the pinnace at
point. with about 15 men, all the British soldiers who made were if
filled on that part of the beach. Enquiries were be obtained the
that time to be evacuated but no information could left to
French whether were this was to be done or if they were circumstances, to be
as to evacuation of the B.E.F. Under these at the
cover the soldiers were taken on board. The trawler the view of
no French of the beach was then closed with but it
Eastern end the soldiers and of collecting more, did not wish was
found that she had The gone pinnace took a kedge anchor out assistance to
transferring aground and therefore seawards to
help her could A take if transfer motor any over, any the be auxiliary boat, more. rendered, the ship but soldiers. pull it "MARSAYRU", engine appeared herself it was A had floating endeavoured was that off was been then and, they closed, installed, Thames sighted as were to no found find all Barge further drifting with sailing to another was be a view in with closed barges working ship of the crew, taking to to only. see
tide and unoccupied. This One A.B. and soldier were taken of as the
order the and started up. and the P.O. left in charge
pinnace dinghy with taken orders in tow to lay off until the (Continued). motor boat returned.

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298
he information had been fre information had beend wh received that there were more British
"MARSAYRU" was then anchored off the Western end of the beach
12
the coaster was already at anchor.
t that this latter ship had also gone aground and
ufficient troops to fill the ship had already been taken on
oard. Approximately 24 men were then ferried to the motor
oat and there was insufficient room to take any more. Remaining
oldiers ashore were told to make for Dunkirk Harbour where
;roop carriers were still coming in, although few of the troops
ppeared to know of this. No assistance could be rendered to the
Paster which was waiting for the tide to float her and at 1700
e weighed anchor, cast the dinghy adrift and proceeded eastwards
to pick up the pinnace. This was found to be anchored near the
harbour, but had been deserted, together with the chart and
several items of gear. It was decidied to leave the pinnace there
in case it might be of use for further evacuation parties and we
started for Ramsgate.
A merchant vessel came out of the harbour astern of us and was
bombed but no hits were made on either of us. A deserted motor
boat was passed but as we were being bombed at the time it was
decided not to investigate. At 19.00 we closed the 'Dogger Bank'
a Dutch coaster flying the white ensign who gave us some fuel
and the courses required to reach Ramsgate. It was also observed
that the pinnace's crew were on board and the C.O. was requested to
detained the P.O. for questionong on arrival but as he was making
for Margate he did not consider it advisable to do this and the
matter was consequently dropped.
We then proceeded on our course but by 23.00 had not picked up
the N. Goodwin light vessel. A Belgian fishing fleet was closed
to enquire our position but they could not understand English,
also a passing vessel was called up by flashing the deckhouse
light but he evidently did not observe us as he did not stop.
A course was then set for a red, conical flashing bouy (R) S.E.
of us and at 23.30 we made fast to it and watches were detailed
till the morning.
June 2
04.00. A sloop sighted us and informed a trawler close by of our
position.
04.30. The trawler closed us and took us in tow to Ramsgate.
08.00. The soldiers were landed at the Town steps and the boat
was berthed. Later the previous crew took the boat over again on
instructions from N.O.i/C., the A.B. returned to his former ship
which was in the harbour and I reported back to H.M.Y.Seriola.
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three miles to the Eastward of Dunyirk and there were thousands
621
of men on the shore shouting and after consulting with a Destroyer
the Captain of the tug ordered me up on a short tow rope (despite
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my warning them my stem might be knooked in); instructed
"LADY ROSEBERRY" to start up his engine; piok up the "DORIS"
and get ashore ready to pick up the troops.
Whilst they were doing this, I was getting my engine going and
within a very few minutes by the time the "LADY ROSEBERRY" and
"DORIS" had navigated up round the head of the tug and I had
slacked astern of the boat, there was a tremendous explosion
and the tug had apparently been blown up by a mine. It was
only half light at the time and I immediately lowered my small
boat to look for any survivors.
I picked up one Stoker who subsequently proved to have a broken
leg and whilst we were pulling him into the boat, another man who
proved to be the Mate, climbed over the dinghy side. Just at this
moment I saw another small boat pproaching and hailed them, to find
that they were the crews of the two barges which had sunk in the
explosion. They had scrambled aboard their boat before their
barges sunk. Everything happened so quickly that it is difficult
to remember everything but my barge seemed to be lifted bodily
out of the water by the explosion and I was relieved when I found
she was still afloat although making water badly.
By this time my barge was the only remaining vessel of the
flotilla and I had the injured man aboard and there appeared to be
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H.M.Y. ANLAH:
DSM
Yacht Engineer F. Barter, T.124.
DSM.
Able Seaman W. F. Lunn, P/J.107117.
Conspicuous devotion to duty under fire for
numbers of troops.
prolonged period as crew of the launch, rescuing large a
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y. BOUNTY and
Boat-work under Commodore Stephenson.
E.R.A. A. Ferris, T.124.
D.S.M
This rating was alone in the twin-diesel engine-
room and although on du ty day and night and sick with
the fumes was, with the greatest difficulty, persuaded
finally to leave his post and take a rest and fresh
air, when a stoker was found to relieve him for a
short time. By his strong sense of duty and cheerful
demeanour set an excellent example to those around him
Conspicuous under fire.
Recommended for decoration.
DSM
Signalman H. G. Hayes, 140933.
Ordinary Signalman W. A. Denny, TP/X.1790.
DSM
Able Seaman E. Fenton, P/JX.145044.
Besides their work in BOUNTY, from p.m. 31st May
when the La Panne beach and piers were being heavily
shelled, volunteers were called for to take in a
whaler to bring off a final contingent of soldiers.
These three young men came forward and returned to the
beach again and again. They all were invariably to
be found where work was difficult and dangerous.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y.CARYANDA.
DSM
Acting Petty Officer H. H. Smith, P/JX.125648.
DSM
Able Seaman T. W. Schofield, J.26827.
Volunteered to man a small boat under fire,
continuously ferrying troops. Boat ultimately sank,
when these ratings swam for a prolonged period
supporting troops in the water, assisting them into
boats.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y. EILA II.
Yacht Engineer T. M. Weir, T.124.
Petty Officer C. S. Smith, P/J.14350.
Able Seaman C. S. Marriott, P/SSX.237766.
Gave good example of coolness under fire and in
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M.Y. LAHLOO:
Yacht Engineer D. Brewer, T.124.
was and in sending and receiving signals duty,
invaluable Besides displaying conspicuous devotion to
fire, in assisting his Commanding Officer generally. under
Recommended for mention.
H.M.Y. THELE.
2
Chief Petty Officer A. H. H. Gutsell, P/J. 28475.
Conspicuous boat work and in effecting contact with
G.H.Q.
worked the dinghy under heavy fire.
DSM
Recommended for decoration.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.Y. CHRISTOBEL II - Lieutenant Herbert Edward Wigfull, R.N.V.R.
troops. On the way over was subjected to bombing attack and
This yacht did one trip to the beaches bringing back
en
machine gun fire. Remained for seven hours being continually
bombed and machine gunned. Only had a small dinghy and owing
to surf was unable to take off troops. Found empty whaler
and started to embark troops. Managed to do two trips to
beach with whaler and dinghy. Ship had to keep under way
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whole time as it would have been impossible to start engines
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once they were stopped, owing to defects.
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Recommendations.
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Lieutenant Herbert Edward Wigfull, R.N.V.R.
MY
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Showed great skill, determination and pertinacity
whilst off the beaches in face of difficult conditions
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due to engine defects, surf and continual bombing.
Recommended for mention.
RATING:
Ordinary Seaman John Phillip Charles Mead, LT/JX. 193106.
st
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Showed great initiative and efficiency in his
handling of boats and the cool and efficient manner in
was
which he embarked troops under very difficult conditions
who
due to surf and continual bombing.
Recommended as candidate
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H.M.Yacht H. BYSTANDER (Echo Sounding Yacht). - Lieutenant Henry
John Beresford Barge, R.N.V.R.
Recommendations.
RATING:
Able Seaman (Cook) J. H. Elton, LT/JX,180250 180250 (R.N. Patrol Service)
off Dunkirk, this ship proceeded to remove the
Employed as Cook in this yacht. At 0200/30/5 when
dinghy, with Elton and one other as crew, launched to
the KING ORRY, then sinking in the fairway. The crew 8 of ft.
effect a rescue. Most of the KING ORRY's personnel
attempted to swim to the yacht, but they were in such
a weak state owing to the arduous service they had done
that it was obvious many would drown. Elton thereupon
dived into the water and assisted and supported as many
of the swimmers as he could find for more than half an
hour whilst the dinghy, rowed by the other rating, with
loads of men, returned to the BYSTANDER. Whilst in the
water Elton put many men on to life-rafts and towed them
by swimming. The last men he brought back to the yacht
on a life-raft, were towed by Elton in the water acting
as a tow-rope with one hand on the raft and one hand on
the dinghy - a remarkable feat of endurance. He was
responsible for rescuing about 25 Officers and men. In
addition to the above, Elton, in his capacity as Cook,
supplied hot tea and food to all the 97 men on board
within half an hour of leaving the scene of the wreck,
the cooking utensils, etc. normally sufficing for 7.
He provided dry clothes and blankets and generally
tended the rescued, many 01° whom were suffering from
shock. This rating was unsparing in his efforts and
CGM
acted with great gallantry without regard to his own
safety.
luring
stered
Recommended for decoration.
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was
whom
Motor Boat CONSTANT NYMPH: - Chargehand B.A. Smith, Little Ship Club,
(Owner of Motor Boat).
Recommendation.
Chargehand B. A. Smith, Little Ship Club.
D.S.M.
Chargehand Smith proceeded with a crew of 2 Naval
Stokers who had never been to sea, in tow p.m. 30th May
for the beaches. Took in a whaler and cutter, and
during the night ferried off about 800 men to 2 skoots
the JUTLAND and LAUDANIA, who were thus filled up.
CONSTANT NYMPH then collected a number of odd boats
trying to row off to ships filled with soldiers, and
collected them and towed them to offshore vessels.
During thiss time fairly continuous bombing and shelling
were encountered. Chargehand Smith remarks that being
deaf and with a lot to do prevented him noticing these
annoyances. Continued work until all fuel was
exhausted, and the boat was sent to a supply drifter
ordered back to Margate This civilian showed great
for repair and refuelling, Chargehand Smith being

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
Tug LADY BRASSEY (continued).
under bombing from enemy aircraft, also doing very
good work in Dunkirk Harbour itself.
Recommendation.
T.J. Hopwood, Master.
Used great skill and seamanship whilst in Dunkirk
Harbour, and also in his duties on salvaging various
craft.
M
D.S.C.
Recommended for mention.
Tug ST. OLAVE. - Skipper Henry Forester. W.9.3348, Master.
This tug was used for salvage work throughout the
operation DYNAMO.
Recommendation.
Skipper Henry Forester, W.8.3348, Master.
Through his seamanship and initiative was able to
assist very materially in the salvage of craft which
had been damaged by gunfire and bombing from the air.
M
Recommended for mention.
Tug JAVA:
This tug was employed off the beaches.
Recommendation.
Harry Griffith. Merchant Seaman.
As member of the crew landed on the beach in a
small dinghy and ferried troops backwards and forwards
continuously for 8 hours during heavy bombing attacks
DSM
Recommended for decoration.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. AMAZONE - Lieutenant Commander Laurence
Henry Phillips, R.N.
French Packet S.S. NEWHAVEN.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Commander Laurence Henry Phillips, R.N.
Commanding Officer of H.M.S. AMAZONE.
Completed 3 trips to Dunkirk beaches in AMAZONE
and 2 in Personnel Vessel the French Packet NEWHAVEN,
in which he was embarked as moral stiffener to the
French Master, trouble having been experienced in
getting the civilian manned personnel vessels to
enter Dunkirk harbour.
In AMAZONE this officer displayed marked initiativ
and determination under air attack and artillery fire
and succeeded in lifting a large number of troops from
the beaches. Whilst on board NEWHAVEN that vessel
completed 2 trips satisfactorily. When in Dunkirk
be
harbour with no troops in sight on the pier, went
nel
ashore and personally conducted a French Colonel and
sh
1,000 of his troops on board.
Recommended for mention.
RATING.
d,
Ordinary Seaman Vincent Wakeham, P/JX. 194588, Newfoundland
Ewbank, Dominion
Rating.
Showed exceptional coolness and good seamanship
in handling various abandoned motor boats and the
1
AMAZONE'S dinghy in the surf. Great persistence
and resource. An outstanding rating, whose conduct
under fire amounted to gallantry.
DSM
Recommended for decoration.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. BRANDARIS)
W.D. Launch MARLBOROUGH
W.D. Launch WOLF
~~~
Commander Charles Euman, R.N. (Ret.)
Personnel Vessel AUTOCARRIER - Master, C.M. Masters.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Commander Charles Euman, R.N. (Ret.). Commanding Officer of
BRENDARIS, MARLBOROUGH, WOLF.
Carried out 3 trips in the BRANDARIS, 5 in the
MARLBOROUGH and WOLF as Commanding Officer, and one
round trip in the personnel vessel AUTOCARRIER as
moral stiffener to the Master and crew.
/In

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.Y. ANLAH:
Yacht Engineer F. Barter, T. 124.
Able Seaman W. F. Lunn, P/J.107117.
Conspicuous devotion to duty under fire for a
prolonged period as crew of the launch, rescuing large
numbers of troops.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y. BOUNTY and
Boat-work under Commodore Stephenson.
E.R.A. A. Ferris, T.124.
This rating was alone in the twin-diesel engine-
room and although on du ty day and night and sick with
the fumes was, with the greatest difficulty, persuaded
finally to leave his post and take a rest and fresh
air, when a stoker was found to relieve him for a
short time. By his strong sense of duty and cheerful
demeanour set an excellent example to those around him.
Conspicuous under fire.
Recommended for decoration.
Signalman H. G. Hayes, 140933.
Ordinary Signalman W. A. Denny, TP/X.1790.
Able Seaman E. Fenton, 145044.
Besides their work in BOUNTY, from p.m. 31st May
when the La Panne beach and piers were being heavily
shelled, volunteers were called for to take in a
whaler to bring off a final contingent of soldiers.
These three young men came forward and returned to the
beach again and again. They all were invariably to
be found where work was difficult and dangerous.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y. CARYANDA.
Acting Petty Officer H. H. Smith, 125648.
Able Seaman T. W. Schofield, J.26827.
Volunteered to man a small boat under fire,
continuously ferrying troops. Boat ultimately sank,
when these ratings swam for a prolonged period
supporting troops in the water, assisting them into
boats.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.Y. EILA II.
Yacht Engineer T. M. Weir, T.124.
Petty Officer C. S. Smith, P/J. 14350.
Able Seaman C. S. Marriott, P/SSX.237766.
Gave good example of coolness under fire and in
boat work in the dinghy.
Recommended for mention.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.Y. LAHLOO:
Yacht Engineer D. Brewer, T.124.
Besides displaying conspicuous devotion to duty,
was invaluable in sending and receiving signals under
fire, and in assisting his Commanding Officer generally.
Recommended for mention.
H.M.Y. THELE.
Chief Petty Officer A. H. H. Gutsell, P/J,28475.
Conspicuous boat work and in effecting contact with
G.H.Q.
worked the dinghy under heavy fire.
Recommended for decoration.

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Operation DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.Y. CHRISTOBEL II
- Lieutenant Herbert Edward Wigfull, R.N.V.R.
This yacht did one trip to the beaches bringing back
troops. On the way over was subjected to bombing attack and
machine gun fire. Remained for seven hours being continually
bombed and machine gunned, Only had a small dinghy and owing
to surf was unable to take off troops. Found empty whaler
and started to embark troops. Managed to do two trips to
beach with whaler and dinghy. Ship had to keep under way
whole time as it would have been impossible to start engines
once they were stopped, owing to defects.
Recommendations.
OFFICER:
Lieutenant Herbert Edward Wigfull, R.N.V.R.
Showed great skill, determination and pertinacity
whilst off the beaches in face of difficult conditions
due to engine defects, surf and continual bombing.
Recommended for mention.

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Operation BYSTANDER "DYNAMO" (Echo Sounding - Recommendations of Personnel. Page
99.
Yacht
Recommendations. John Beresford Yacht) Barge, - Sub R.N.V.R. Lieutenant Henry
RATING:
Able Seaman (Cook) Employed J. H. as Elton, Cook LT/JX. 180250 (R.N. Patrol Service)
ed
off the Dunkirk, KING ORRY, this then kind At when
dinghy, effect a with rescue. Elton Most and one other as The 8 of ft.
attempted to swim of the KING crew, launched to
that it was obvious the arduous they were in such
a weak state owing to to the yacht, but ORRY's personnel
dived into the water many and would assisted drown. service
hour of the whilst swimmers the as he could find for and supported thereupony
loads of men, returned dinghy, rowed by the more other an
water Elton put to the BYSTANDER. rating, with
by swimming. The many last men on to life-rafts and Whilst in the
on a tow-rope were towed by Elton in the to the yacht
life-raft, men he brought back towed them
responsible a remarkable feat of endurance. one hand
the as a dinghy - with one hand on the raft and water acting on
supplied hot above, Elton, in his capacity as men.
addition to the for rescuing about 25 Officers and He was In
within tea and food to all the 97 men Cook,
the half an hour of leaving the scene of on the board
He cooking utensils, etc. normally sufficing for wreck, 7.
provided dry clothes and blankets and
shock. This rating was unsparing in his efforts and
tended the rescued, many of whom were suffering generally from
safety. acted with great gallantry without regard to his own
Recommended for decoration.
C&M
Motor Boat CONSTANT NYMPH: - Chargehand B.A. Smith. Little Ship Club,
(Owner of Motor Boat).
Recommendation.
Chargehand B. A. Smith, Little Ship Club.
Stokers who had never been to sea, in tow p.m. 30th and May
Chargehand Smith proceeded with a crew of 2 Naval
during the ferried off about 800 men to 2 skoots
for the beaches. Took in a whaler and cutter,
CONSTANT the JUTLAND NYMPH night and then LAUDANIA, collected who were a number thus of soldiers, filled odd boats up. and
During and continuous bombing that being
collected them towed them to offshore and shelling
trying to row off to ships filled with vessels.
Dsm
were thiss time fairly Smith remarks these
deaf encountered. and with a lot Chargehand to do prevented him fuel noticing was
annoyances. exhausted, and Continued the boat work was until to all a supply drifter
ordered for repair back and to refuelling, Margate.

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113,
Tug LADY BRASSEY (continued).
under
bombing
from
good work in Dunkirk enemy Harbour aircraft, itself. also doing very
Recommendation,
T.J. Hopwood, Master,
Harbour, craft. Used and great also skill in his and duties seamanship on salvaging whilst in various Dunkirk
Recommended for mention.
Tug ST. OLAVE. - Skipper Henry Forester, W.9.3348, Master,
operation DYNAMO.
This tug was used for salvage work throughout the
Recommendation,
Skipper Henry Forester, W.8.3348, Master.
Through his seamanship and initiative was able to
assist very materially in the salvage of craft which
had been damaged by gunfire and bombing from the air.
Recommended for mention.
Tug JAVA:
This tug was employed off the beaches.
Recommendation.
Harry Griffith, chant Seaman.
member of crew landed on the forwards in a
continuously small As dinghy and for 8 hours attacks.
Recommended for decoration. 38111

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Page 119
utch Skoot H.M.S, AMAZONE -
rench Packet S.S. NEWHAVEN.
Recommendations.
OFFICER
Lieutenant Commander Laurence Henry Phillips, R.N.
Commanding Officer of H.M.S. AMAZONE.
and in which 2 Personnel he Vessel the French Packet NEWHAVEN, AMAZONE
Completed in 3 trips to Dunkirk beaches in
French Master, trouble having been experienced in
was embarked as moral stiffener to the
getting the civilian manned personnel vessels to
enter Dunkirk harbour.
In AMAZONE this officer displayed marked initiative
and determination under air attack and artillery fire
and succeeded in lifting a large number of troops from
the beaches. Whilst on board NEWHAVEN that vessel
completed 2 trips satisfactorily. When in Dunkirk
harbour with no troops in sight on the pier, went
ashore and personally conducted a French Colonel and
1,000 of his troops on board.
Recommended for mention.
RATING.
Ordinary Seaman Vincent Wakeham, 194588, Newfoundland
Rating.
Showed exceptional coolness and good seamanship
in handling various abandoned motor boats and the
AMAZONE'S dinghy in the surf. Great persistence
and resource. An outstanding rating, whose conduct
under fire amounted to gallantry.
Recommended for decoration.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. BRANDARIS)
W.D. Launch MARLBOROUGH
Commander Charles Euman, R.N. (Ret.)
W.D. Launch WOLF
Personnel Vessel AUTOCARRIER - Master, C.M. Masters.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Commander Charles Euman, R.N. BRENDARIS. (Ret.). Commanding MARLBOROUGH Officer WOLF. of
Carried out WOLF as Commanding AUTOCARRIER as one
3 trips in the BRANDARIS, Officer, 5 in and the
MARLBOROUGH in and the personnel vessel and crew. /In
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Name of Vessel
Date
Cause and Position
Remarks
Approx.
ALBATROSS
31/5/40
ALJANOR
Abandoned off Dunkirk
approx. do.
LOST.
ALOA-OE
(Boat)
Did not return
do.
ASSUMED LOST
ANEE (Wherry)
do.
"
do.
Unknown
BLACK ARROW
"
LOST
BOBELI
Lost at Dunkirk
"
"
Did not return
BONNISBELL
"
ASSUMED LOST.
Did not return
BOAT (16')
"
do.
Unknown
BRITTANIC
LOST.
"
"
"
BULL PUP
"
11
"
BLUEJACKET (18'6")
"
If
"
CARAMA (15' Punt)
"
"
"
CLARA BELLE
"
"
"
COURT BELLE 2.
"
"
"
CYB
"
11
"
DEVILFISH
"
"
"
DINKY (10' boat)
"
11
"
DORIS (Wherry)
18
"
"
DREADNOUGHT 2.
11
"
"
=
3
"
n
11
DUMPLING (Boat)
"
"
11
EASTBOURNE QUEEN
"
Lost at Dunkirk
"
EDINA (Wherry)
11
Unknown
"
EMPRESS
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
11
EDITH DOROTHY (Boat)
If
Unknown
"
ENCHANTRESS
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
"
ENTERPRISE
"
Unknown
If
EX-SERVICE DINGHY
"
"
11
FAITH
"
"
ASSUMED LOST
GOLDEN SPRAY 2.
"
"
LOST
GOOD HOPE
31/5/40
11
"
Approx.
GWEN EAGLE
"
"
11
HANDY BILLY
"
11
If
HANORA
If
"
ASSUMED LOST
IOTE
If
Lost at Dunkirk
LOST
KATE (18' Boat)
If
Unknown
LOST
LANSDOWNE
"
"
"
LARK (Punt)
"
"
"
LILY (Rowboat)
"
"
"
LITTLE ANN
"
Sunk - Dunkirk
"
LETITIA
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
If
MADAME SANSGENE
If
Unknown
"
MARY ROSE
"
"
"
MAGNET (Rowboat)
"
If
"
MARGHERITA
"
"
"
MAID OF HONOUR
If
"
12
"
MA JOIE
Abandoned - Dunkirk
"
"
MALDON ANNIE
Unknown
"
MEDORA (Wherry)
If
"
"
If
MINIKOI
Sunk off Dunkirk
"
MIRANDA (Rowboat)
31/5/40
Unknown
LOST
Approx.
If
"
ASSUMED LOST
MIRASOL
"
"
"
MONTAGUE WHALER
11
"
"
MOSS ROSE
"
"
LOST
36' MOTOR BOAT
"
"
"
30'
DO.
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
If
NEMO IV.
"
11
Unknown
NEW WHITE HEATHER
"
12
Sunk off Dunkirk
PEGGY 4.
Unknown
ASSUMED LOST
"
PIONEER
Abandoned off Dunkirk
LOST
"
PRINCESS MAUD

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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
DIAMOND
Cosens & Co.
Released 3.6.40.
DIANA MARY
C/o Toughs
Returned to owner.
COP
MA J
DIANTE
E.W. Tyler
T.98. A.P.S.
DOLPHIN
c/o Watercraft
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
MAJO1
DOREEN
E. Brown
T.98. Returned to owner 6/6.
MALDO
DORIAN
E.S. Webberley
A.P.S. Hamble.
DREADNOUGHT II
G. Murrell
No information of return from Dunkirk.
MALVI
DREADNOUGHT III
G. Murrell
No information of return from Dunkirk.
MOLLY
DUCHESS OF YORK
W. & P. Robinson
Returned to owners.
MARE
DUKE
S. Williams & Sons, Ltd.
Returned to owners.
MARCH
D.L.G.
C.B. Wright
Released 3.6.40. Re-allocated to
MARGH
S.P.L. Admy. Service (6A).
DANDY
Wackett
A.P.S.
MARINA
DIANTHUS
J. Tims & Sons
Returned to owners,
MARSAY
DINKY (10' Boat)
H.H. Miramo
No trace of return from Dunkirk.
MARINA
DORIS (Wherry)
T.H. Read
Reported lost by owner.
DUMPLIN (Boat)
G. Stead
Reported lost at Dunkirk.
ARICE
Now presumed lost.
ARY
ARY HC
ARY IR
EASTBOURNE BELLE
Allchorn
Returned to owners.
ARY ROB
EDWARD & MARY
C. Adams (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service.
ELIZABETH GREEN
H. Green
T.98. Re-allocated to A.P.S.
RY SPE
ELLA
W. Wills
T.98. Returned to owner 6.6.40.
RY SPE
ELVIN
E.W. Vincent
T.98. Returned to owner.
ILDA
EM
Messrs. Hill
Released - unsuitable.
EMPRESS
E. Crouch
Abandoned at Dunkirk.
BELLE
ENCHANTRESS
Allohorn & Sons
ENCOURAGE
Abandoned at Dunkirk.
LOWER
Bob Leach & Sons
Released 1.6.40. Re-allocated for
ENDEAVOUR
W. Robinson
Spl. Admy Service (6A).
DER
ENTERPRISE
Damaged - returned to owner.
G.J. Kent
AIDEN
T.98. No report received from ciron.
EY
list of missing vessels.
EOTHEN
ANT
Lt. R.H. Edmead
A.P.S.
E.R.V.
E. Harvey
T.98. Returned to owner 5.6.40.
ERIC
LICENT
H.S. Redman
T.98. Returned to owner.
ESPERANZA
Bond's Boatyard
Returned to owners 31.5.40.
ETHEL ELLEN
E.S. Amey
T.98. Returned to owners 6.6.40.
DSA
ETHEL MAUD
P.H.C. Wills
T.98. Returned to owner.6.6.40 -
IKOI
damaged.
ELAINE
J.R. Brown
A.P.S.
DRU II
EDWINA
Geo. Reid & Ors.
No trace Remagate List 31.7.40.
No information of return from Dunkirk.
TAUR
EASTER MORN (WY61)
H. Duke
Prepared, but did not go to Dunkirk.
ENDEAVOUR (WY)
T. Hutchinson
EDINA (Wherry)
Prepared, but did not go to Dunkirk.
T.H. Read
Reported lost by owner.
RASOL
EX-SERVICE DINGHY
6th Ramsgate Scouts
No trace of return from Dunkirk.
EDNA
H.V. Little
Returned to owner.
08
EASTBOURNE QUEEN
H. Sayers
Reported lost at Dunkirk.
MADGE
MING
$ MODESTY
PAH
WA
RCH
ROSE
Motor BOE
Motor Boa
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48
H. Q's Newhaven
H.M.S. EXCELLENT,
46
1200/30. Left Newhaven
PORTSMOUTH.
TEL: 2334 & 2335.
1500/30. Centre engine stoppe Auxiling Firman wright swom
deffective water circulating pump have with a line One develect
Small fire aft caused by 04 A.F. power boat launched with
of this engine, extinguished oldiens help This boat was heached
Proceeded at slow speed on Po ain later being unserworth for
2100/30. Arrived Ramsgote rither use.
0900/31. Engineers Legan hrom 2300/31. Baled out and launched
centre engine.
pulling boot from the beach and pulled
- + to "Mossey Shaw", which had weight
1400/31. Left Ramagate 1/chor on account of a falling cide,
shaw", a London five floot within I had been on the Leach. We had
crew of 15 firemen.
lected 30 men by chen.
1900/31 Arrived Dunkink,
2330/31 Anchared off beach again,
off three miles East of Larbod by means of the salvaged pulling and
difficulty experienced in getting made a line just ashare R.E.S off.
off beach. Own dinghy swarry arried part of a company cowed of a
0100/1 Weight and
surj.
rabled motor boat out to its parent
2000/31 Massed high level
hip.
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to four knots. Sighted many small craft and some destroyers
lying off a beach crowded with soldiers so thought this was
correct place and went as near inshore as I could. Some
soldiers waded out and a few came in rowing boats. Was
hailed to go alongside small coastal steamer
apparently aground. Went to her and took off a boatload
of soldiers to be transferred to destroyers. About to
go alongside when bombing raid started, destroyer got way
on and I lay off while she opened fire. In about half an
hour we went alongside and disembarked soldiers. Returning
to beach port then starboard engines broke down so let her
drift in close to the shore before letting go anchor. Was
close enough in to be reached easily by pulling. boats;
while there filled up with military. B.R.A. reported
engines in a bad condition so I asked any soldiers who
could assist in the engine room to volunteer. Six
Royal Artillerymen and Royal Engineers came forward to help
E.R.A. White. Sand was found in the carburettors and
the distributors required resetting. One engine was
ready in just over one and a half hours, so got under way and
proceeded to a destroyer to discharge men aboard.
Next attempted to get alongside pier made of army
lorries by dropping astern on anchor. Only one side of the
pier was approachable, wind setting on shore difficult sea
running, parted all my ropes in efforts to get alongside
then found pier unusable where my boat could approach.
Received and discharged more soldiers, also
received signal that refuelling drifters were on their way
to assist light craft.
B.R.A. reported only enough fuel remaining for ten
Received signal for all ships to be ready to leave at a
received one drum of petrol to carry on for a while.
minutes running, then went alongside destroyer where I
moments notice.
Both engines failed again as I was proceeding in inshore
Dropped about thirty planos involved. Very opened
anchor in shallow water. Large air battle shortly
after ashore. After first shell landed engines.
progress 1700 (time rather uncertain) the enemy in the fire sea
with a gun my crew to get below between the ship
Second off and buret. Able Seaman Todd, Petty
I ordered shell landed in the water alongside my and Able about
three yards Holloway were instantly killed, Chief White Officer
Dawson was hit in the leg, I was hit in the nose, hip
Seaman received cute on the face and neck, B.R.A. and foot.
Blinded Ordered by charts end secret papera and to be the
blood I was unable to see the extent burned of
and asked incurred. Was told she was sinking sure they and
the damage. for a report on the ship's condition slowly
were my two really A.B's dead and he reported there was no they
casualties killed. Told coxswain to make doubt,
had been killed outright.
The hailed Stoker for assistance, B.R.A. White me
burned my papers and charts remained while the by
and coxswain kept me informed as to what was happening.
The into her, the remainder of the crew over then to a motor
coxswain shortly lowered the dinghy and abandoned I was
ship ( )oxswain, and were taken aboard casting the did dinghy not see
assisted E.R.A., Stoker). Pulled adrift,
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98
88
6
Wednesday Stopped 5th. Left Margate 3.20 a.m. for
until at 5 a.m. by Naval Control and told we Portsmouth.
0's 1700 & 1723. VESSELS TAKING PART IN OPERATION LTD. STEAM DYNAMO.
7 a.m. Hove up. at 7.15 a.m. and proceeded. could not
TILBURY CONTRACTING & DREDGING CO.
-
about arrived 10 off the Sovereign Lightship, I saw a French When
HOPPER "FOREMOST 101"
REPORT OF MASTER.
tow-rope on board and took him in tow for so I
miles off, flying 'out-of-control' signals steam
off take there the vessel about in 10 tow, p.m. then I signalled I anchored to for the Newhaven, the shore night. for arrivi the to Dover On the for night orders. of 29th May, 1940, the above vessel was ordered
left for Dover at 3.50 a.m. of 30th May, received arriving to after
Thursday in tow. June Her 6th. number 9 was a.m. L.4058. a tug At came 10 out a.m. and a took the 1 an uneventful We which trip was at 6.40 reached p.m. at Orders 9.20 p.m. were a wonderful All sorts sight. and proceed sizes
took us in as we were very short of water and food. pilot Made came of to Ramsgate, vessels were anchored there, presenting
Newhaven Harbour 11 a.m. At 7 p.m. I received orders the
could proceed at 7 a.m.
Naval officer came aboard with charts and confidential
instructions, A andorders to make for Dunkirk.
Friday June 7th. 8 a.m. waiting for the water to flow.
left Newhaven for Portsmouth on Admiralty route, passing Ov
out in company with the "Lady Southborough" cleared at 5.40a.m. the
Lightship at 1.15 p.m. Arrived Portsmouth 4 p.m. and made
of the We 31st set May. A brilliant sun was shining as we
to the Buoys.
Goodwins, visibility being good.
dropped anchor off Dunkirk beach, and Independ- many
(Sd.) J. Mason,
At 12.55 p.m. we standing in and near the water. lifeboats
Master.
ant action the heavy swell running making up a terrific
soldiers were was observed clearly indicated so at 2.15 p.m. the the operations two aerial
were difficult. launched, During this period the enemy kept near, being and
One salvo of bombs was uncomfortably we were not hit,
bombardment. yards away. However, brought down.
only a matter of a few seeing several German aircraft damage.
Quite had the a bit pleasure of shrapnel of fell on the ship but did no
embarking The boats French then soldiers. proceeded I to regret ply between to say the the number ship and is shore, unknown.
During one of these lifted trips, right when out a bomb of the fell water went close spilling on. to the At the
boats, one of them was nobody was hurt and the job Dunkirk which we
about occupants. 8.30 Happily a M.T.B. ordered us to we leave left & small dinghy
proceeded rowed by five to p.m. do French at 8.55 soldiers p.m. with Just pieces as of wood - there being
no oars - was sighted and rescued.
hot tea and bread dried. and cheese, also
they were The soldiers made warm were whilst given their clothes were
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Sub-Licutenant R.A.W. FOOL, R.N.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following account of my activities
in helping to ovacuate the allied troops from Dunkirk.
I arrived at Sheerness on Tuesday, 28th May and reported to
the Commodore for orders. I was given & Themes river steamer and
take a tow back. On Wednesday I had three moro attempts to leave, but
ordered to take her to Dunidric but she broke down and I was forced to
all of them unsuccessful.
On Thursday norning I left Sheerness in the Idehter 1,217
with three similar lighters in company and the motor boat "MASATRU".
I arrived at Dunkirk at about 1800, where TO were bombed and
two lighters seemed to vanish. I beached my lighter and by reeving French
our soldiers, these I transferred to a motor yacht under the command
dinghy in and out, managed to collect some forty or fifty of
Sub-Lieutenant Timbrell, R.C.N. who then laft for Remsgate.
and a cutter, motor boat and outter in tow and left for home. unde It
I having collected some two hundred and fifty French I did soldiers, this
then continued to fill up, using the motor boat "MASATRU"
because I took the my engines had no astem capabilities and in the tide
impossible to arrived 80 alongside. at Remagate at 0800 on Friday noming. X crew I who
I well throughout vere not been on returning boat. and so Ye
had behaved very deck hand on a Var Department fast notor of
volunteered as a that afternoon loaded with six hundred gallons fairuay petrol at
sailed at 1330 deck. No proceeded to Dunkirk arriving off French the travlers
carried about 1300. on To pessed through the wreckage of two
searching for
Ramsgate. We We then proceeded CAME alowly back still looking for small boats
survivors. to a British Trawler who told us to return notor to
to refual.
attacked by ten Junicers 88 dive benbers, loose and some benbed, of
We were for then some ten minutes, during which time had I no out casualties.
machine our deck gunned petrol. at Remagate We were at hit about in 5. several o'alock places and outside. took but off some forty French
We soldiers arrived from at Tranler aground I again on a formed wreck part of a volunteer crew from of the
Department That same boat, ovening the "MARLBORTUGH", to but lnow. wre prevented leaving
owing same War to reasons which we formed were not volunteer allowed crew consisting of Sub-Lieutenants Treasury, Mr.
D. Don, Pollock Edge=Partington and Mr. Rendall; two Stokers as the
On Sunday, I and Carew-Hunt, a R.M, two Deak members "ands of and H.M. one Stoker and
two R.A.F. Sergeants
as to engineers. Dunkirk in company with Commander and went Troup in and in took
off sister some boat forty "HAIG". odd French No troops and returned to
Ye proceeded parted company in the harbour Resigate at 0430 on
Sunday morning.
night we formed the - arew, at 1800, with half the way exception
of across the we two weat Treasury alongaide Dunklrk the M.Y. at "MERMAID" 2100, proceeded and direct found up a the motor harbour bike aboard.
Again on Monday officials. To laft for Dunkirk took Admiral Taylor
far as TRI No could arrived get, at and landed Admiral reylar. I
and as went on a small reconnaissance.
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COPY.
Lynwood Court,
Totteridge Lane,
London, N.20.
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8th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to report that on the
night of Tuesday 28th May, in accordance with orders
received from Sheerness, I took the motor-cruiser Bobeli
from Sheerness to Dover, arriving at 0300 Wednesday.
At 0815 I sailed for La Paune Beach in
company with five other boats, later joined by Sub-
Lieutenant Snow in another boat off Ramsgate.
We arrived at La Paune beach at about 1730,
after being machine-gunned once by enemy aircraft in
the channel to Dunkirk.
I then started towing boats from the beach
to the ships, and sent in my whaler with A.B. Holborn;
I towed it alongside a Destroyer which went full ahead
while I was still alongside, smashing the canopy of my
boat with her rat-guard, springing some of the strakes,
and breaking A.B. Holborn's hand. The boat however and was
sent still A.B. Holborn on board, and borrowed two men from it
in running order so I went alongside as sloop
to help me.
I it was & waste of time sending in & whaler
then continued towing but came to the con-
without a of soldiers in 8 boat. I but
clusion that crew of at least FOUR seamen, unfortunately due to the complete
never did their got work under difficult conditions and
incapability the names of the two men I borrowed, excellently they
without complaint.
time later I lost my whaler and "Crested crew which
Eagle" to pick breaking up down, making water, and had in something taking
were towed survivors; the boat at
Some of by another boat so went to this the time was
continually and rudder. I succeeded fast and
below Thursday to morning help I was kept by the S.N.T.O.
her alongside with the wounded. On arrival Commander 30/5
tangled in the H.M.S. screw Albury where I made her at Margate went on
Stanistreet, R.N. to assist him.
at Margate till Priday Lieutenant, afternoon when 31/5
I appointed I remained to H.M. Schoot in Horst Command. as 1st We sailed at
with 1230 was Lieut. and arrived Sargent, off R.N.V.R. the beach at about 1800 where we took
on troops.
time came to leave it was on found the bottom; that the
When the by another abandoned cable broke down.
cable the capstan was fouled engine and ship's diesels also
taking so; off I while the want men I away was we had in away a on dinghy the board Horst to and find was found further a ship a yacht capable damaged willing of
by to a do near-miss shell.
Sargent decided to abandon up. the The Horst
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my cutter. I later borrowed a whaler and 2 hands from IMPULSIVE.
For the rest of the day until my last trip I carried only British troops.
Owing to the ground swell and the fact that SWALLOW's propellors
were unguarded and below the hull, we considered it unsafe to go into
less water than five feet, and it was necessary, therefore, to run
inshore at some speed, check the boat's way and allow the cutter to
shoot in towards the beach, and when it was nearing the end of its tow
(50 fathoms of grassline bent on to 30 fathoms of 3" rope), the cutter's
bows were turned to seaward and the boat was backed into shore.
Crowds of French soldiers immediately rushed into the water and
clambered over the stern and quarters of the cutter. I instructed them
by megaphone how to distribute their weight, and when I thought enough
had been embarked, I went ahead so as to take the cutter out of reach
of the remainder; subsequently stopping while hangers-on were pulled
inboard.
With the British troops the loading was easier, but in all
cases the men were very weak and very helpless; for instance, on one
occasion when the tow parted, both the cutter and the whaler, which
were fully loaded, were blown in broadside on to the beach, and in the
case of the cutter, the combined efforts of the four Naval ratings and
the soldiers were unable to refloat her, so that I was obliged to send
a line in to them, using SWALLOW's dinghy. The tow parted again and
it was only with great difficulty that we re-established it and hoisted
in the dinghy.
Each time after loading, I proceeded alongside IMPULSIVE, which
had a jumping ladder rigged. In order to avoid waste of time in
shortening in my eighty-fathom towline, I passed the end of it to
IMPULSIVE and requested her to haul the boats alongside, which was done
by part of the ship's company doubling along her deck. After the first
number of trips from shore to ship towing both boats. There were but at
trip, I borrowed IMPULSIVE's whaler and two more hands, and made &
this time few boats working between the shore and the ships,
there very boats full of troops broached to on the beach and and unable 8
to were some One motor boat belonging to & destroyer, one whaler miles of
small get motor off. yacht were the only boats working on two aircraft or three by
beach, and in view of the target presented to enemy I
destroyers and transmit & signal from me to Admiralty, repeated embarkation. Dover,
other ships waiting to embark troops, requested
requesting more shelling on the beaches, and a good deal of intervals. from
IMPULSIVE to Cautters and power boats to speed up the A/A fire
There the ships was as some German aircraft appeared overhead at frequent
IMPULSIVE hoisted two black shapes, some wreckage and when
At about midday, she reported that she had struck while she was
I and next came alongside propellor (this happened, aircraft). I think,
taking damaged avoiding her port action during an attack by
As IMPULSIVE borrowed had ratings to who had manned IMPULSIVE my cutter, had taken proceeded some
proceed for docking, I returned and her
whaler and the Up to this time obtained from
400 to work soldiers, with WINCHELSEA. nearly all British. Before she left, I her
50 gallons of fuel for my boat.
Captain, I the possible should First like Lieutenant was to done mention to and assist here many the long me others the both ready tow C.H.M.S. by line, co-operation the and handling IMPULSIVE; by providing of of the the
ship everything to provide a whaler lee, by and hauling hands to help in working during my the outter short and
petrol, also by providing lending a food for me and my boat's crew
periods when we were alongside.
received much assistance and co-operation for my cutter from and H.M.S. gave
WINCHELSEA I who later lent me a signalman and ratings
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OFERATIONS OFF DISCOUNTE - RECOMMENDATION.
110.22 of 9th June, 1940.)
RATINGS.
Beach Testy,
William (rederick Lional party, Leading Searan, D/X.13647.
Loonard William Creases, this Season,
Harry Bernard Robert Items Butcher, able Services, D/ZX.145695.
Themas Coorge stanyar, (ble Seeman,
Richard Philip Smith, this Searan, REV.E.S., M/X.1950.
William Bear, Seamon, R.H.R., 1,20873.
Ronald Lealie Book, ordinary Searan, R.S.V.R.,
Lealis David Dall, SignaTuren, R.N.V.R., 115/x.3548,
These entings performed arthors service on the beaches
at Braye and La Parmo under trying physical conditions.
Hotor Deat's area.
Archibald sandleen, Leading Doman, D/JX.139163.
Douglas llicholas, Leading seaman, D/JX.137869.
Albert Locces, Loading Stober, D/EX.81236.
John Tyreman, seeem, BALL, 3.197971.
dilfred Hourd Green, Able someon, D/SSX.19925.
1st shaler.
Ethalbert Jack Jarvis, Able Searen, D/J.44078. British Har A Medals. Victory
Harry survell, Able seaman, D/J.109760.
2nd shaler.
villion Rogan, able season, D/S.18788.
Arthor savage, Able scanan, L.S.M.C. modal.
Sexual John villians, able Seaman, D/J.100798. medal.
Planing Dinghy.
Frank Willows, shle seeman, D/SSX.162M.
A.L.C.
Quantities Ingine Kally Herriless, Able Boanan, D/J.43113.
1,8,10.0. Modal, British Har and Victory Redals.
Thone retings performed arthors service in boats on several
commins withle enharking troops from beaches under trying conditions.
Lowin Customs.
Hanry Claud Curtis, able Seanan, D/J.90128.
John Hollonald, able scanan, IVJ.78860. British far and Victory Medals.
Pen-Pan.
Reginald Charles vilson, Loading loansary D/Jx.136600.
John Riggons, Able seaman, D/BSK.20141.
These ratings showed especial skill and unflagging
vigilance in sighting, reporting and exemping aircraft.
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to four mote. Sighted may small creft and some destroye
lying offs beach stanted with soldiers 80 thought this was
correct place and went as need inshare as X could. Some
102
soldiers unded out and 8 few come in rowing boats. Was
hailed to go alemguide mail constel steams WINEST WEST
applicantly aground. Vent to her and took off 8 boatlond
of soldiers to be tematerred to destroyers. About to
go alongside when booking raid started, destroyer got way
on and lay off while due spened fire. In about half an
hour 99 wast alenguide and disemberked soldiers. Returning
dritt in 02000 to the shore before letting go shohor.
to Healt port them startourd enginee broke down 80 let her Was
closs anough in to be reselted easily by pulling boate:
while there filled = with military, B.R.A. reported
enginee to 8 bad condition 90 1 salid any soldièrs who
could accist in the engine room Sa volunteir. Six
Royal Artillergum and Royal Ingineers - formet to help
B.B.A. unite. Sand 988 found in the carburations and
the distributors required resetting. One engine was
realy in just 0987 - and a half hours, 00 get under way
proceeded to a destruges to discharge SM aboord.
Baxt attengted to get slangaide for sinda of the
lossies by drogging naturn B enshops side of the
ytar van approachables visa setting on difficult BOG
running, parted all 17 reges to effects to: get alongside
then found give number share 17 best sould approache
Required and Masharged mre soldiers, also
required signal that refusiting deliters VI79 = their tay
to emist. light ceart.
adduted use true of petrol to DAILY on for 4a 6 Intro Wells
remains, the wat alougside matroyer most 2
S.R.d. reported mly enough first remaining for ten
Required pessived signal for all ships be be may 03
name notice,
tropped: about thesty planes involved. opened
mohor in shallow entor. Largi Very air bettle shortix
Both engines railed again 60 DIE du provouning in firsher
progress 1780 (same rather monthsts) shall the mean Landlod in the Her sea
artive ashore. After first the engineer
with a - 10 upon to m below between alongaide 10 skip
Beautill off and buret. this seamen Chief Potty
$ ordered shall Landed is the water 9000, see Able about
Spends pessived Hallowsy oute - the THE and make hip unit
three yards uses instantly Hillow B.B.A. White Officer
Duran was use to the 108% 215 vas ass is the meet, root,
Blinded " blood I WE unable to 800 the to extent be of
the - for a region's DD the also VAA stating Slowly
Ordered sharts and ship's assees condition VIDATE and the burned
and unked insurence Yes sold to nain address they and
10 committee tue really A.B's deed and to Told reported consumin there usa be doubt, they
had 1920 been milled outsigns.
Stores burned W papers and White charte remined while the by
The helled for assistance, what WAS N.R.A. haypening, no
and eszumain leagh III informed sa 18
assisted The into her, the runninder Store). Fulled 8200 step to abandoned notes
shortly Lookred the the and this Nied THE
ship (Conswain, were B.H.Art taken abourd centing and the did dinghy not iss advise,
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CONFIDERTIAL
RECOMMENDS FOR DECORATIONS AND MENTION IN DISPATCHES -
H.M.S. "JAGUAR".
FROM *** The Commanding Officer, H.M.S. "JAGUAR"
DATE ... 13th June, 1940
No.
Deprome 38-204 201
H.M.S. King Alfred
Hove
Sussex
Commander Duffet
N.O.I.C. Ramsgate
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RAMSGATE & MARGATE : DYNAMO
OPERATIONS.
ildfire at 1800 on Wednesday
Alfred. 1 was appointed to
3251/212
6' twin screw motor cruiser
morning and put to sea in
- Flag Officer Commanding Dover.
Forwarded in continuation of my
amagate by H.M.T. Strathelliot
2/212 of 11/6/40, Appendix 3.
a received our instructions
about 0930 Friday.
spot about 3 miles northeast the
let a her drift as close to means
line ashore by
Secretary to
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NAVAL OFFICER IN
h June 1940.
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CHARGE.
rd as there was
However, we got every beach man
I then returned to the
e of when the men came out of to me
the dinghy davits.
a I block on to the back
VICE ADMIRAL
them aboard quite easily.
19 JUN 1940
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ation during the day and the also
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off another ship.
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ashore. There off.
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RECOMMENDS FOR DECORATIONS AND MENTION IN DISPATCHES -
H.M.S. "JAGUAR".
FROM The Commanding Officer, H.M.S. "JAGUAR"
DATE
13th June, 1940
No.
Deprome 318. 204
201
H.M.S. King Alfred
Hove
Sussex
ommander Duffet
N.O.I.C. Ramsgate
H.M.S. Merry England
Ramsgate
Dear Sir,
I arrived at H.M.S. wildfire at 1800 on Wednesday
the 29th May direct from H.M.S. King Alfred. 1 was appointed to
central cockpit type) the following morning and put to 80a
"Jong" (a standard Thornycroft 36' twin screw motor cruiser in
company at 1400.
were escorted to Ramsgate by H.M.T. Strathelliot
where we arrived we at 2200. There we received our instructions
and proceeded to Dunkirk arriving at about 0930 Friday.
immediately went to a spot about 3 miles northeast the
of the harbour I anchored my boat and let her drift as close to means
shore as possible.
then floated & life line ashore by
of followed a life buoy. dozen Belgians. I experienced about considerable 3 ft
Immediately I an English soldier came out to me
of freeboard at getting the stern of "Jong". I then However, returned we got to the beach man
difficulty by in about a these men aboard as there was every
aboard them to a Scoot.
and Again this time rigged the line ashore and when the men came back of to me
and took falls of one of the dinghy davits. out
I I sent the life hooked the lower block on to the easily.
their went waist overboard belts and and my crew hauled them aboard quite
this operation during the day and the also
ran for I continued the Captain of a steam hopper who ship. wanted
services messages of an experienced engineer off another
During the afternoon I took my boat There alongside were a &
number supply thers of lighter British that soldiers had been to on the drifted board opposite and ashore. these side of men the went I took lighter on off. to the and
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RECOMMENDS FOR DECORATIONS AND MENTION IN DISPATCHES - -
H.H.S. "JAGUAR".
FROM ... The Commanding Officer, H.M.S. "JAGUAR"
DATE ... 13th June, 1940
No. ...
Diprome 3.8.204
201
H.M.S. King Alfred
Hove
Sussex
Commander Duffet
N.O.I.C. Ramsgate
H.M.S. Merry England
Ramsgate
Dear Sir,
I arrived at H.M.S. wildfire at 1800 on Wednesday
the 29th May direct from H.M.S. King Alfred. I was appointed to
M.Y. "Jong" (a standard Thornycroft 36' twin screw motor cruiser
central cockpit type) the following morning and put to sea in
company at 1400.
We were escorted to Ramsgate by H.M.T. Strathelliot
where we arrived at 2200. There we received our instructions
and proceeded to Dunkirk arriving at about 0930 Friday.
I immediately went to a spot about 3 miles northeast
of the harbour anchored my boat and let her drift as close to the
shore as possible. I then floated a life line ashore by means
of a life buoy. Immediately an English soldier came out to me
followed by about a dozen Belgians. I experienced considerable ft
of freeboard the stern of "Jong". However, we got every beach man
difficulty in getting these men aboard as there was about 3
aboard and took at them to a Scoot. I then returned to the
and this time the falls of one of the dinghy davits. out
Again I sent the rigged life line ashore and when the men came of to me
I went overboard and hooked the lower block on to the back
their waist belts and my crew hauled them aboard quite easily.
continued this operation during the day and the also
ran messages for I the Captain of a steam hopper who wanted
services of an experienced engineer off another ship.
number lighter that board and these men I
supply During had been drifted ashore. There took off.
the afternoon I took my boat alongside were a a
Others of British soldiers to on the opposite side of the lighter to the and
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.0's 1700 & 1723 ESSELS TAKING PART III OPERATION DYNANO.
TILBURY CONTRACTING & DREDGING CO. IND. STEAM
HOPPER "FORENOST 101"
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REPORT OF MASTER.
On the night of 29th May, 1940, the above vessel was orddred
to Dover for orders.
We left for Dover at 3.50 came of 30th May, arriving after
an uneventful trip at 6.40 Dalla Orders were received to proceed
to Ramsgate, which was reached at 9.20 p.m. All sorts and sizes
of vessels were anchored there, presenting a wonderful sight.
A Naval officer came aboard with charts and confidential
instructions, andorders to make for Dunkirk.
We set out in company with the "Lady Southborough" at 5.40a.m.
of the 31st May. A brilliant sun was shining as we cleared the
Goodwins, visibility being good.
At 12.55 p.m. TO dropped anchor off Dunkirk beach, and many
soldiers were observed standing in and near the water. Independ-
ant action was clearly indicated 80 at 2.15 p.m. the two lifeboats
were launched, the heavy swell running miding the operations
difficult. During this period the enemy kept up a terrific accial
bombardment. salvo of bombs was uncomfortably near, being
had the matter pleasure of of a seeing several German aircraft brought down.
only & One few yards away. However, we were not hit, and
Quite a bit of shrapnel fell on the ship but did no damage.
embarking boats French then soldiers. I regret to say the unknown.
The proceeded to ply between the number ship and is shore,
boats,During one of lifted right out of the went spilling on. At the
these trips, when a bonb full water close to the
to
about Happily at N.T.B. ordered us to we leave left a small dinghy we
occupants. of them was nobody was hurt and the job Dunkirk which
Towed by five to do French at soldiers with pieces of - being
proceeded 8.30 palla 8.55 Dalla Just as wood there
no cars - was sighted and resoued.
given not tea and breadnand defed. cheese, also
they The were soldiers made warm were whilst their clothes were
P.P.O.
all the time troops were being carried, and the extra speed obtained
on the return trips is largely attributed to his devotion to duty
and efficiency.
Strongly recommended for a decoration.
(4) Surgeon Lieut. William Macfarlane Davidison, Navy.
This medical officer displayed great seal and devotion
to duty caring for the wounded under heavy bombing and shelling
throughtout operations.
strongly recommended for & decoration.

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OPERATION DYNAMO.
SIGLOSURE NO. 16.
SHIP: H.M.S. PELLAG II. Armed Motor
Yacht.
6th June, 1940.
OFFICER REPORTING: 7.2. MARTINO, Lieutenant, R.F.V.R.
On the 30th May, 1940, H.H.S. PELLAO II, in
company with Trawlers F.Y. and 3.K., left Dover at 1400
for Dunkirk. To took the long route and made the coast
about 0800 31st May. 1 was unable to find the beach and
returned to the trawlers.
8. To then proceeded to Dunkirk and arrived about
1000 on 31at May. To were bonbed going in but no damage.
3. I left the trawlers off shore and proceeded in
to about 3 cables off beach. to were then attacked by two
enemy planes, who bombed us for about 90 sinutes. 1 went
full speed and sig-sagged about and fired CELL then with our
rifles (our 3 pounder gun sould not elevate high enough
to be or any use).
embarked 4. five loads of use - about 30 DMV and 3 officers.
1 again closed the beach, lowered ay only dinghy and
on leaving the beach 1 round 7.Y. stuck on the and and 1
tried to sow her, in doing 80 burns out the clutches on ay
engines and makeshift rudder and closed H.M.S. SUBCESTER about
and broke the steering. Steered ship with engines
12 miles off shore.
asked for a SOW to Dover, but Commander Alliston
of 5. WORCESTER 1 ordered 38 to abandon 0.8a. ship. Transferred
all H.M.S. ay men safely aboard destroyer and
WORCESTER sook OR дога nen off under jetty weigh. and was bombed
and machine 6. gunned, also after getting
7. The following sere ay crew -
Patty Officer sigar (ingineman)
I *moss 2.
2. A+ Macres, Leading Semman
Leage, Season.
J. Green, Seanan.
uas wounded in the Isso 30th sere aboard sent the to destroyer, hospital
P. ston lost his nanory. highly of these
and on arrival P.O. Elgar in Dover. 1 cannot speak $00
men under fire.
8. 0.3s. and charts are in H.H.S. WORCHOTER.

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THE EVACUATION FROM DUNKIRK
CHAP. VIII
Typical of the urge which characterised sailed from Ramsgate this movement at 0205 of small craft was
escorting the trawler motor Strathelliot, boats, 8 which of which were disabled and in tow of on various the 31st May
the M/B Skylark, disabled, was in tow of Strathelliot. At 0640 the Skylark's vessels
towing bollard tore away and she was taken the in tow stern first. Then the M/B
embarked the Skylark in also the in became Strathelliot. tow-and damaged, later Shortly taken after in tow this stern the first-and M/B Malden crew Annie Lad ber, IV
crew were transferred to the Strathelliot and she and was Mary sunk after Rose was her sunk. Her
Mary Rose, which had been in tow of M/B the Rapid I, was damaged.
had to be taken she arrived
water fast, and dritting on to the was She
Dunkirk beaches with her pumps beach choked, she bilge abandoned. full of rubbish fund making off
useful purpose, however, by being used as a pier.
It is impossible to give the story of every ship, although each ship has its
which went over on the 31st May in company with the lighters X. 217 (S/Lt.
story. Here, for instance, is the unvarnished history of the M/B Marsayru
R.A. W. Pool, R.N.) X. 213 and X. 149. They arrived off Malo beach at about
1600. During an air attack X. 213 and X. 149 were sunk. The Z. 217 was
beached and, assisted by the dinghy, embarked 95 troops which were transferred
to the yacht Llanthony. The X. 217 continued to embark troops using the
Marsayru and a cutter. At about 2100 that evening, with the Marsayru's
skipper and crew and about 200 British and French troops on board, the X. 217
left for home towing the Marsayru and a cutter.
Shortly after sailing the Marsayru broke adrift, and in darkness could not be
found. Next day, the 1st June, however, at 1400, S/Lt. T.E. Godman, R.N.V.R.
in a Naval steam pinnace, off La Panne, sighted the Marsayru drifting with the
tide and unoccupied. She was found to be in working order; the engine was
started up and Sub-Lieut. Godman took an A.B. and a soldier as crew. He
left Petty Officer Morrison in charge of the steam pinnace with orders to lay off
and wait for the return of the Marsayru.
With the dinghy in tow the Marsayru proceeded to the western end of the
beach capacity. and anchored; the dinghy ferried 19 troops to her, which filled her to
In the meantime the crew of the steam pinnace had embarked in the skoot
Doggersbank and had left the steam pinnace anchored near Dunkirk harbour.
Sub-Lieut. Godman decided to leave her there and sailed in the Marsayru for
England; from her. he overtook the Doggersbank on the way and obtained some fuel
and in tow waited for daylight. At 0430 on the 2nd June a trawler a took the Marsayru
At 2330 on the Ist June the Marsayru made fast to conical flashing buoy
embarked. to Ramsgate, which was reached at 0800, and the 19 troops were dis-
the Queen's pleasure launches Enterprise and Wave Queen), the Foremost Southborough,
White Heather,Westeriey,A Lansdowne, hopper barge .26. The M/B's. Marsayru,
and the 101, Lady Minotaur,
The motor coaster Hythe. M/B, the Dolphin's Balquhain, power Tigris boat, I, Rapid the Nelson's I, picket
the motor X lighters launch 95, 149, 209 (towing a boat), 213, Sherfield,
motor launches Grouse, Nanette II the lighter Y.C.63. The and War 217. The motor barge seven 30 knot
eighth, The skoot the Pigeon, Hilda went Haig, over on Kestrel, 1st June. Marlborough, Swallow, Department's Wolfe and Vulture an
Gipsy Three King, more Golden of towed Spray over II the and motor two life-boats. boats Moss Rose, Rose Marie, Lady Haig, Britannic
and
the M.F.H. Pickford & Co. Ltd.'s motor vessels went over, viz the Chamois, Hound
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ommanding Officer of H.M.Y "Christabel" II.
ne 2nd 1940.
Extended Defence Officer,
Admiralty House, Sheerness.
arrative of Events from first signal to arriving at Sheerness.
Sir,
I beg to submit the following report:-
On receipt of your signal passed to me by H.M.Y. "Calatea," I proceeded
to Outer Bar Buoy and met H.M.Y. "Calatea, "Amalree," and "Glala," I was
handed your letter by "Glala," instructing me to take these yachts to the
North Goodwin light vessel, there to close the examination vessel for
further instructions. We proceeded in line ahead led by "Xaleta," as Sub-
Lieut, Dunning knew the channel, owing to non-appearance of examination
vessel I decided to anchor my ships for the night, at 04.00 I ordegered
my engines to be started and to go and see if I could find the examination
vessel, as it was now dawn, at 05.00 my engineman reported a defect, I
gave orders for remainder of yachts to close examination vessel at 06.00
and proceed according to instructions they received.
We ven eventually got one engine running, and I decided to proceed to
Ramsgate for repairs, which I reported to the examination vessel. Just
before arriving at Ramsgate at I0.00 my engineman reported that he had
the Port engine running, I anchored off Ramsgate pier and immediately pro-
ceeded ashore in ship's dinghy for my routing instructions. These I was
given without any delay, and at I0.15 we were under way for Dunkirk.
When in position approximately 5I-I2' N. 2-28'E, we were attacked by a
Junkers 87 and machine gunned, his burst of fire fell all round the ship,
I gave orders to my gun layer not to open fire on him until he was well
within range, as I did not think he would be able to see our Lewis gun at
his height, immediately we opened fire he sheered off.
f
V
I anchored off the Casino at Dunkirk at 15.30, as I saw a lot of troops
1
waiting to be embarked, I went off in the ship's dinghy to see how I could
the
get some of these troops on board, there was too much surf running to land,
I was also informed that these troops were French and would crowd the boat
no
so much, that she would be swamped, I learnt that a prty of about & 50
We
British troops would arrive at about 17.00 at that part of the beach, I
returned to the ship and decided to cruise about to see if I could find a
The
boat of some description to embark these men, I went as far as La Panne
and was there spoken by a sloop who asked me to take his boat and try and
on
ier
get troops off to him from that part of the beach, we were being contin-
ually shelled and bombed, at about this time a salvo of bombs fell across
I s]
our stern, the last bomb falling about 30ft away, the only effect was to
infa
drag our stern down a few feet in the water. We opened fire on this aero-
whic
plane which was a heavy bomber type Sornier I7. We registered a direct
hit with our Lewis gun and his starboard engine burst into flames, and he
crashed into the sea, as other ships were also firing I cannot claim this
S.V.
aeroplane definitely.
to get more
manner in which he engaged the
a machine gun and ammunition on board.
outside ready to sail at 2.30 p.m. Orders came to on
masts all and putting on quay and fixing machine gun deck -
make fast in company with other yachts. Three other towed
across harbour at 4 p.m. to the Tug "SUN XV" to proceed be
swell. to ease the strain of the tow ropes. running
at half-speed astern of us, under way 6.35 p.m. Engines yachts
were told The tow ropes of two of the yachts broke and Slight
at 11.30 to proceed on under own power. Arrived off they
past the p.m. and cast off from Tug. Proceeded into Dunkir Dunkin
Could alongside the quay and proceeded to take troops on board.
Mole, and up the Canal for about 2 miles. Moored
find no Englishmen so took on board 40 Frenchmen.

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of
STREET
DEPARTMENT
Linex
gone
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THE
HOUSEY
190
3
SUIT
is
sald
Streets
STATES
2.
ate
Jindua
had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I steamed back at
TO
sible speed hoping to find a boat to bring them off, we were fortu-
te you finding a whaler adrift which we managed to pick up with our dinghy
2018
of
immediately zsent these two boats ashore, and started to embark troops
THERE
DIS
YOUR
move
sad
t approximately 17.50 this was very difficult as the beach is very flat
and there was a surf running, and as soon as a few men got into the whaler,
Todays
STATE
TS
WD
STOUB
&
she grounded, two of my crew with the assistance of some of the troops, by
wading up to their armpits managed to get her afloat in deep enough water
ox
THE
DEW
THON
To
ASSTD
to float with I6 mem and two of my crew on board and also four men and two
of my crew in the dinghy, the la whaler was got alongside after a great
struggle as there were only three oars in it, as soon as these men were got
Bluer
on board I sent the whaler and dinghy ashore for another load, the dinghy
of
arrived back with I Officer and four soldiers, getting her off the beach
TOP
earl
she capsized in the surf, but fortunately she was righted, as these men
in
they
were being got on board we were heavily bombed, so I stood out to sea to
wait for a lull, one bomber sighted us and followed us out bombing us, but
107
DEOGBOST
THE
they fell very wide of the mark, aa soon as I deemed it advisable I steamed
THE
back to the beach, I saw the whaler heading out to us, they had a great
difficulty in getting off and could only bring nine men off, as it was now
BIAGU FUE STEPORT KORE SIGNATURE
STUD
21.15 and the bombing had restarted I thought it advisable to get under way.
I had been afraid to stop engines all day as I knew it would be almost im-
possible to re-start as our air compressor engine had given out, one engine
actually stopped, but was got going again after a short while. I had the
whaler cast adrift as I knew it would drift ashore and some more men would
7
be able to get off to the ships that were waiting to take th m off, my only
regret was being unable to embark the remaining I4 men from this party.
standary
STA8
USIVE
I got under way at 21,45 with my own dinghy in tow as I did not want to
Y
waste time getting her hoisted, as soon as were clear of the bombing out-
2
in
side Dunkirk roads I stopped the ship and hoisted the dinghy which was by
now almost full of water.
I
When in position approximately 5I-15 N. I-55'E at 23.00 a bomber flew very
low over us. I did not open fire as I did not want to give away our posi-
tion, soon after this, I reduced speed so as not to close the North Goodwin
light vessel much before dawn. I did not wish to anchor as my windlass
would not work, also I had to keep the engines running, at 04.30 I got away
from the North Goodwin light vessel and proceeded yr the Nore and closed
V.B.IO to report to Sheerness, just about this time mya engineman reported
the-oil that he would have to stop the Starboard engine as it had water in
the oil and he was afraid it would seize up, also that the Port engine was
not running too well.
We tied up in Sheerness at 08.25.
The whole of my crew behaved in an exemplary manner, they were continually
on duty during the whole period, gave over their accomodation to the sold-
iers, and fitted them out in dry clothes and did what they could for them.
I should like to mention specially O.S. John Philip Charles Mead, for his
unfailing help during the whole time and the cool and efficient may in
which he emabr- ambarked the troops.
S.V.G.L. Cyril George Dunley for the cool manner in which he engaged the
to a machine get and more gun putting and ammunition on quay and on fixing board. Orders machine came gun to proceed on deck towed -
masts all ready harbour to sail at at 4 2.30 p.m. p.m. to yachts. the Tug "SUN Three XV" other to be yachts
outside across fast in company astern of with us, other under strain way of 6.35 the p.m. tow ropes. Engines and Slight running they
make at swell. half-speed The tow to ease ropes on the of under two of own the power. yachts Proceeded Arrived broke into off Dunkir Dunkiy
were at 11.30 told the p.m. Mole, to proceed and and cast up the off proceeded Canal from Tug. for to about take troops 2 miles. on board. Moored
past alongside Could find the no Englishmen quay and so took on board 40 Frenchmen.

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OF
OWNER
REMARKS
DIAMOND
Cosens & Co.
Released 3.6.40.
DIANA MARY
C/o Toughs
Returned to owner.
DIANTE
E.W. Tyler
T.98. A.P.S.
DOLPHIN
c/o Watercraft
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
DOREEN
E. Brown
T.98. Returned to owner 6/6.
DORIAN
E.S. Webberley
A.P.S. Hamble.
DREADNOUGHT II
G. Murrell
No information of return from Dunkirk.
DREADNOUGHT III
G. Murrell
No information of return from Dunkirk.
DUCHESS OF YORK
W. & P. Robinson
Returned to owners.
DUKE
S. Williams & Sons, Ltd.
Returned to owners.
D.L.G.
C.B. Wright
Released 3.6.40. Re-allocated to
S.P.L. Admy. Service (6A).
DANDY
Wackett
A.P.S.
DIANTHUS
J. Tims & Sons
Returned to owners.
DINKY (10' Boat)
H.H. Miramo
No trace of return from Dunkirk.
DORIS (Wherry)
T.H. Read
Reported lost by owner.
DUMPLIN (Boat)
G. Stead
Reported lost at Dunkirk.
Now presumed lost.
EASTBOURNE BELLE
Allchorn
Returned to owners.
EDWARD & MARY
C. Adams (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service.
ELIZABETH GREEN
H. Green
T.98. Re-allocated to A.P.S.
ELLA
W. Wills
T.98. Returned to owner 6.6.40.
ELVIN
E.W. Vincent
T.98. Returned to owner.
EM
Messrs. Hill
Released - unsuitable.
EMPRESS
E. Crouch
Abandoned at Dunkirk.
ENCHANTRESS
Allchorn & Sons
Abandoned at Dunkirk.
ENCOURAGE
Bob Leach & Sons
Released 1.6.40. Re-allocated for
Spl. Admy Service (6A).
ENDEAVOUR
W. Robinson
Damaged - returned to owner.
ENTERPRISE
G.J. Kent
T.98. No report received from circn.
list of missing vessels.
EOTHEN
Lt. R.H. Edmead
A.P.S.
E.R.V.
E. Harvey
T.98. Returned to owner 5.6.40.
ERIC
H.S. Redman
T.98. Returned to owner.
ESPERANZA
Bond's Boatyard
Returned to owners 31.5.40.
ETHEL ELLEN
E.S. Amey
T.98. Returned to owners 6.6.40.
ETHEL MAUD
P.H.C. Wills
T.98. Returned to owner.6.6.40 -
damaged.
ELAINE
J.R. Brown
A.P.S.
EDWINA
Geo. Reid & Ors.
No trace Ramsgate List 31.7.40.
No information of return from Dunkirk.
EASTER MORN (WY61)
H. Duke
Prepared, but did not go to Dunkirk.
ENDEAVOUR (WYL)
T. Hutchinson
Prepared, but did not go to Dunkirk.
EDINA (Wherry)
T.H. Read
Reported lost by owner.
EX-SERVICE DINGHY
6th Ramsgate Scouts
No trace of return from Dunkirk.
EDNA
H.V. Little
Returned to owner.
EASTBOURNE QUEEN
H. Sayers
Reported lost at Dunkirk.

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OPERATION DYNAMO.
MINISTRY Hotel OF SHIPPING, HOTEL
VESSEL
Motor Boats and Other Small Craft.
OWNER
DUNGENESS Lifeboat
Remarks
EASTBOURNE Lifeboat
of Vessel
Date
Cause and Position
GREATER LONDON
R.N.L.I.
REMARKS
Approx.
LOST.
"G" Lifeboat Lifeboat
31/5/40
Abandoned off Dunkirk
TROSS
ASSUMED LOST
NOR
approx. do.
Did not return
do.
do.
do.
LOST
HYTHE HASTINGS Lifebost Lifeboat
-OE
P. & 0. S.N. Co.
"
(Wherry)
Unknown
"
"
Lost at Dunkirk
CK ARROW
ASSUMED LOST
LIFEBOATS (4)
Did not return
do.
ELI
LIFEBOATS (5)
Returned
"
Did not return
NISBELL
LOST.
"
Unknown
Blue Star Line
to
T (16')
"
"
"
"
"
LIFEROATS (15) LIEEBOATS
Royal Mail
Reported
LL PUP
"
ou
,UEJACKET (18'6")
"
"
"
ARAMA (15' Punt)
"
"
Canadian & 0. Pacific Lines
a No information
"
int
"
17
LARA BELLE
LIFEBOATS LIFEBOATS Motor)
LIFEBOAT
"
"
"
was
OURT BELLE 2.
"
"
"
Butchers S. Edam Dutch P. S.N. Co.
Returned returned) to damandevillfish
YB
"
"
"
"
"
DINKY (10' boat)
"
"
"
"
in
OWneyDORIS (Wherry)
"
"
"
PS
LOUISE LIPEBOATS vessels) STEVENS
DREADNOUGHT 2.
"
"
"
"
3
tisl
"
Ex ROSLIN CASTLE
DUMPLING (Boat)
"
"
"
Lost at Dunkirk
"
wiven
EASTBOURNE QUEEN
LUCY
"
EDINA (Wherry)
Unknown
British India Steam
"
1 LOWESTOPERS
No trece laced. to
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
"
EMPRESS
Gt. Ltd.
EDITH DOROTHY (Boat)
"
Unknown
"
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
ENCHANTRESS
"
"
Unknown
ENTERPRISE
"
"
"
Dunkirk. return
EX-SERVICE DINGHY
"
ASSUMED LOST
"
FAITH
"
"
LOST
GOLDEN SPRAY 2.
"
31/5/40
"
-do-
GOOD HOPE
Approx.
"
"
11
GRANGE
ex UPWEY
Ropnerdo- Shipping Co.
Dunkirk. No of
GWEN EAGLE
"
"
"
HANDY BILLY
"
ASSUMED LOST
HANORA
MARGATE Lifeboat
"Missing returned i return! return!
"
IOTE
Lost at Dunkirk
LOST
MICHAELY
Houlder Bros. & Co.
KATE (18' Boat)
"
Unknown
LOST
"
"
"
LANSDOWNE
LARK (Punt)
"
"
"
LILY (Rowboat)
"
"
11
Southwold lifebost
"
LITTLE ANN
Sunk Dunkirk
"
LETITIA
Abandoned at Dunkirk
"
"
"
RAMSGATE POOLE LUNWOOD (Lifebost)LLIS Lifebost WRIGHT)
reported ed 3 lost. to Owner 1
"
MADAME SANSGENE
Unknown
"
"
MARY ROSE
"
KIRK
S. Simpson
MAGNET (Rowboat)
"
"
"
"
"
MARGHERITA
"
MAID OF HONOUR
"
"
"
MA JOIE
"
Abandoned - Dunkirk
"
ALMER LTON Lifeboat
MALDON ANNIE
"
Unknown
"
Returned did to Owner. not go.
MEDORA (Wherry)
"
"
"
"
MINIKOI
Sunk off Dunkirk
"
MIRANDA (Rowboat)
31/5/40
Unknown
LOST
Approx.
MIRASOL
"
"
MONTAGUE WHALER
"
"
ASSUMED LOST
"
MOSS ROSE
"
"
"
36' MOTOR BOAT
"
"
30'
DO.
"
"
LOST
"
NEMO IV.
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
"
NEW WHITE HEATHER
"
Unknown
"
PEGGY 4.
"
Sunk off Dunkirk
"
PIONEER
11
Unknown
PRINCESS MAUD
Abandoned off Dunkirk
ASSUMED LOST
LOST

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MINISTRY mire Hotel OF SHIPPING, Group,
HOTEL,
REMARKS
Motor Boats and Other Small Craft.
ame of Vessel
Date
Cause and Position
Remarks
Approx.
a
ALBATROSS
31/5/40
ALJANOR
Abandoned off Dunkirk
approx. do.
LOST.
ALOA-OE
Did not return
do.
ASSUMED LOST
ANEE (Wherry)
do.
"
do.
Unknown
BLACK ARROW
"
LOST
BOBELI
Lost at Dunkirk
"
"
BONNISBELL
Did not return
"
ASSUMED LOST
BOAT (16')
Did not return
"
do.
doned)
BRITTANIC
Unknown
"
LOST.
"
"
BULL PUP
"
"
"
BLUEJACKET (18'6")
"
"
"
CARAMA (15' Punt)
"
"
"
CLARA BELLE
"
"
oug
"
COURT BELLE 2.
"
"
"
CYB
"
mti
"
"
DEVILFISH
"
was
"
"
DINKY (10' boat)
"
"
"
DORIS (Wherry)
"
"
"
DREADNOUGHT 2.
"
"
"
"
3
"
in
"
"
DUMPLING (Boat)
"
"
"
EASTBOURNE QUEEN
"
08 tish as
Lost at Dunkirk
"
EDINA (Wherry)
"
Unknown
"
EMPRESS
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
"
EDITH DOROTHY (Boat)
"
Unknown
"
ENCHANTRESS
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
"
ENTERPRISE
"
Unknown
"
EX-SERVICE DINGHY
"
"
"
FAITH
"
"
GOLDEN SPRAY 2.
"
ASSUMED LOST
"
GOOD HOPE
LOST
31/5/40
"
"
Approx.
GWEN EAGLE
"
"
"
HANDY BILLY
"
"
"
HANORA
"
"
IOTE
"
ASSUMED LOST
KATE (18' Boat)
Lost at Dunkirk
11
Unknown
LOST
LANSDOWNE
"
"
LOST
LARK (Punt)
"
"
"
LILY (Rowboat)
"
"
"
LITTLE ANN
"
"
Sunk Dunkirk
LETITIA
"
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
MADAME SANSGENE
"
"
Unknown
MARY ROSE
"
"
"
MAGNET (Rowboat)
"
"
"
MARGHERITA
"
"
"
MAID OF HONOUR
"
"
"
MA JOIE
"
"
Abandoned Dunkirk
MALDON ANNIE
"
"
Unknown
MEDORA (Wherry)
If
"
"
MINIKOI
"
"
Sunk off Dunkirk
MIRANDA (Rowboat)
31/5/40
"
Unknown
Approx.
LOST
MIRASOL
"
"
MONTAGUE WHALER
"
11
ASSUMED LOST
MOSS ROSE
"
"
"
36' MOTOR BOAT
"
"
"
30'
DO.
11
"
LOST
NEMO IV.
"
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
NEW WHITE HEATHER
"
"
Unknown
PEGGY 4.
11
"
Sunk off Dunkirk
PIONEER
11
"
Unknown
PRINCESS MAUD
"
Abandoned off Dunkirk
ASSUMED LOST
LOST

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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
Cosens & Co.
Released 3.6.40
ND
MARY
c/o Toughs
Returned to Owner.
E.W.Tyler
T.98 A.P.S.
E
Returned to owners.
un
c/o Watercraft
Re-alloceted to A.P.S.
IN
T.98 Returned to Owners 6/6
N
E.Brown
N
E.S. Webberley
A.P.S.Hamble.
G.Murrell
No information of return from
NO UGHT II
Dunkirk.
G.Murrell
No information of return from
NOUGHT III
Dunkirk
USS OF YORK
W.& P.Robinson
Returned to owners.
S.Williams & Sons Ltd.
Returned to owner.
C.B. Wright
RELEASED 3.6.40 RE-ALLOCATED TO
G.
SERVICE (6.A)
Y
Wackett
A.P.S.
No report recei ved from circn.of
AND
List of Missing Vessels.
THUS
J.Tims & Sons
Returned to Owners.
H.H.MIRAMO
No trace of return from Dunkirk
Y (10' Boat)
S (WHERRY)
T.H.Read
Reported lost by Owner
PLIN (Boat),
G.Stead 3698/212 31/7/1401
Reported lost at Dunkirk
CHY (14'6") "Explorata
S.ROWDEN.
Now presumed lost
Sost.
TBOURNE BELLE
Allchorn
Returned to owners.
ARD & MARY
C.Adams (6A)
Re-Allocat ed to Spl.Admy.Service
ZABETH GREEN
H.Green
T.98 Re-allocated to A.P.S.
A
W.Wills
T.98 Returned to Owner 6.6.40
IN
E.W.Vincent
T.98 Returned to Owners. DNG
Messrs. Hill
Released - Unsuitable.
PRESS
E.Crouch
Abandoned at Dunkirk
CHAN TRESS
Allchorn & Sons
Abandoned at Dunkirk
COURAGE
Bob Leach & Sons
Released 1.6.40. Re-allocated
for SPL.ADMY.SERVICE (6A)
DEAVOUR
W.Robinson
Damaged - Returned to owner
TERPRISE
G.J.Kent
T.98. No report received from
ciron. List of Missing Vessels,
THEN
Lt.R.H.Edmead
A.P.S.
R.V.
E.Harvey
T.98 Returned to Owners' 5.6.40.
IC
H.S.Redman
T.98. Returned to Owner
PERANZA
Bond's Boatyard
Returned to Owners 31.5.40.DNG
HEL ELLEN
E.S.Amey
T.98 Returned to Owners 6.6.40
HEL MAUD
F.H.C.Wills
T.98. Returned to Owners
6.6.40 - Damaged.
AINE
J.R.Brown
A.P.S.
OWINA
GEO. READ .
No trace Ramsgate List 31.7.40
No information of return from
Dunkirk
ASTER MORN
H.Duke
Prepared but did not go to
(WY61)
Dunkirk.
NDEAVOUR WY1
T.Hutchinson
Prepared but did not go to
Dunkirk
DINA (WHERRY)
T.H.Read
Reported lost by Owner.
X- SERVICE
6th Ramsgate Scouts
No trace of return from Dunkirk
DINGHY
DNA
H.V.Little
Returned to Owners DING
ASTBOURNE QUEEN
H.Sayers
Reported lost at Dunkirk
WITH (186" ROWBOAT)
CEMILLER
LOST OR MISSING. (NOIC Ramsqde)
51TH DOROTHY (18'6" Rowboat)
R.SAOD.
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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
Cosens & Co.
Released 3.6.40
ND
1 MARY
c/o Toughs
Returned to Owner.
NE
E.W.Tyler
T.98 A.P.S.
Returned to owners.
HIN
c/o Watercraft
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
E.Brown
T.98 Returned to Owners 6/6
t
EN
AN
E.S.Webberley
A.P.S.Hamble.
DNOUGHT II
G.Murrell
No information of return from
Dunkirk.
DNOUGHT III
G.Murrell
No information of return from
Dunkirk
ESS OF YORK
W.& P.Robinson
Returned to owners.
S.Williams & Sons Ltd.
Returned to owner.
1
G.
B.Wright
RELEASED 3.6.40 RE- ALLOCATED TO
S.P.L.ADMY.SERVICE (6.A)
DY
Wackett
A.P.S.
No report received from ciron.of
List of Missing Vessels.
NTHUS
J.Tims & Sons
Returned to Owners.
KY (10' Boat)
H.H.MIRAMO
No trace of return from Dunkirk
IS (WHERRY)
T.H.Read
Reported lost by Owner
PLIN (Boat)
G.Stead
Reported lost at Dunkirk
Now presumed lost
TBOURNE BELLE
Allchorn
Returned to owners.
ARD & MARY
C.Adams (6A)
Re-Allocated to Spl.Admy.Service
IZABETH GREEN
H.Green
T.98 Re-allocated to A.P.S.
LA
W.Wills
T.98 Returned to Owner 6.6.40
VIN
E.W.Vincent
T.98 Returned to Owners.
Messrs. Hill
Released - Unsuitable.
PRESS
E.Crouch
Abandoned at Dunkirk
CHAN TRESS
Allchorn & Sons
Abandoned at Dunkirk
COURAGE
Bob Leach & Sons
Released 1.6.40. Re-allocated
for SPL. ADMY.SERVICE (6A)
DEAVOUR
W.Robinson
Damaged - Returned to owner
TERPRISE
G.J.Kent
T.98. No report received from
circn. List of Missing Vessels.
THEN
Lt.R.H.Edmead
A.P.S.
R.V.
E.Harvey
T.98 Returned to Owners' 5.6.40.
RIC
H.S.Redman
T.98. Returned to Owner
SPERANZA
Bond's Boatyard
Returned to Owners 31.5.40.
THEL ELLEN
E.S.Amey
T.98 Returned to Owners 6.6.40
THEL MAUD
F.H.C.Wills
T.98. Returned to Owners
6.6.40 - Damaged.
LAINE
J.R.Brown
A.P.S.
DWINA
BANFF rors.
No trace Ramsgate List 31.7.40
No information of return from
Dunkirk
e
ASTER MORN
H.Duke
Prepared but did not go to
(WY61)
Dunkirk.
NDEAVOUR WY1
T.Hutchinson
Prepared but did not go to
Dunkirk
DINA (WHERRY)
T.H.Read
Reported lost by Owner.
X-SERVICE
6th Ramsgate Scouts
No trace of return from Dunkirk
DINGHY
DNA
H.V.Little
Returned to Owners.
ASTBOURNE QUEEN
H.Sayers
Reported lost at Dunkirk
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DUNKIRK COMMITTEE
Meeting held at 11 a.m. on Friday
20th December, 1940 at the Ministry of
Shipping, Room 5087.
Present: Mr. Allen (Chairman)
"
Simmons
"
Meredith
"
Stokes
"
Wand
1.
Minutes of Meeting held on 4th December were agreed.
2.
Matters arising were discussed:-
(a) "Madame Sansgene! Agreed to inform the owner
that, as a result of a professional
valuation, the department offers £1390
in settlement.
(b) "Lijns": Agreed to maintain the offer to
settle at £10.
y
3.
Report of Payments for period ending 19th December
amounting to £1,462. 10. 7. was presented and passed.
4.
Agreed that in all future Total Loss cases of private
Yachts and Motor Boats to obtain a valuation before
making an offer to the owner.
L
5.
The following cases were discussed
Total Loss:
(a) "Aljanor": Agreed to inform owner that the
1
offer of £2,500 will not be increased and
that the offer will be withdrawn if not
accepted within 14 days.
(b) "Gwen Eagle": Agreed to inform owner that
the offer of £1750 will not be increased
and that the offer will be withdrawn if not
accepted within 14 days.
(c) "Santosy"
"Bonnibell"
Agreed to have these cases
"Charlotte H") sent for valuation.
(d) 2 Lifeboats ex. "Flandres": Agreed to offer
£80 each with discretion to increase to
£100 each.
(e) "Mary Spearing": Agreed to inform owners
that the department will accept his written
down value of £1,308 as a basis for
settlement, plus incidentals.
(f) 25 ft. Montague Whaler) Agreed to settle at £30
14 ft. Dinghy
and £10 respectively
is claimed.
(g) "Lady Rosebury"
Agreed to accept the
increased valuation of
£3,125 and to offer
settlement accordingly.
Lost Gear:
"Brywyn": Agreed to increase offer of settlement for
all missing articles and expenses to
£57 10 - O.
fid. Can
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Vessel.
Type
Repairs and Replacements.
Total Loss
Claimant.
Paper No.
Hire & Exs.
£.
S.
a.
S.
d.
£.
£.
S.
d.
"ST. PATRICK"
M.V.
Not CO
W.B. Thompson
TO 9153/40
5.
7.
6.
"SALLY FORTH"
M.B.
T. Taylor & Sons
TM 3774/40
6.
6.
6.
"SPINAWAY"
96
8.
M.V.
3.
Figg Kaygee
TO 9161/40
$
in
"SANTOSY"
Contracts
12
11
3
M.Y.
L. Odell
TO 9285/40
15.
5.
2,200
0.
O.
5.
H.F. Jury
16.
5.
0.
"SATYR"
M.Y.
A.P.S.
C.H. Masters
TO 9360/40
5.
0.
O.
L.N.E.R. Co.
2.
O.
E.L. Woods
7.
13.
3.
"SCENE SHIFTER"
S.E. Longman
TO 9173/40
850
0.
0.
"SEA AIR"
M.B.
P. Newall Petticrow
TM 4451/40
8.
6.
"SEA FALCON"
M.V.
Wm. Osborne Ltd.
TO 9207/40
14.
12.
O.
875
0.
0.
"SEA FOAM"
M.B.
50.
10.
W.T. Cayton
TM 3895/40
8.
4.
2.
2.
A.P.S.
43.
3.
13.
14.
3.
9.
"SILVER FOAM"
P.M.B.
W.T. Cayton
TM 3901/40
16.
77.
15.
9.
5.
6.
A.P.S.
"SEAGULL"
M.L.
E.G. King
TM 3900/40
22.
18.
2.
3.
10.
0.
58.
1.
0.
"SEA ROAMER"
M.V.
J.E.W. Wheatley
TM 3741/40
7.
13.
4.
A.P.S.
"SEA SALTER"
M.O.D.
Seasalter & Ham
TO 9291/40
12.
0.
3.
Oyster Fish. Co.
"SEYMOUR CASTLE
'M.V.
River Dart Steamboat
TM 4192/40
80
2.
3.
10.
8.
0.
Co.
"SHAMROCK"
A. Barrell
250
0.
0.
Not completed.
"SHANNON"
S.Bge
A.J. Peters
TM 3915/40
200.
O.
O.
400.
0.
0.
"SHEILA"
DINGHY.
R.E.WHITELEY
TM 18799
14
-
- (allaims)
"SILVER SPRAY"
M.F.B.
R.A.Newman
TO 9342/40
2.
19.
6.
"SINBAD II"
M.V.
E.W. Hare
TM 4076/40
4.
18.
11.
"SMUGGLER"
M.B.
G.D. Layte
TM 3757/40
15.
19.
9.
M.L.
T.E.Brockman
TM 5874/40
4.
17.
6.
"SKYLARK"
P.M.B.
J. Mears Ltd.,
TM 3890/40
4.
10.
0.
"SKYLARK" &
147.
0.
11.
"SKYLARK II"
Tough Bros.
Myall Ltd.
1161
13.
57.
15.
0.
4.
If
83.
0.
64.
11.
6.
If
0.
Tough Bros.
30.
0.
0.
M.V.
Geo. Hammond & Co.
TO 9738/40
3.
6.
6.
"SKYLARK I"
Knight, Manzi &
Stephenson.
301
0.
O.
Speciallocated
4.
17.
9.
120.
0.
0.
W.H. Harvey,
Serviceiralty
Knight, Manzi &
13.
2.
0.
Stephenson
28.
0.
O.
F.P. Collins
TO 9739/40
12.
10.
0.
950
0.
0.
"SKYLARK LL"
M.V.
III
TO 9203/40
8.
"SKYLARK III"
M.V.
W.T. Corson
7.
8.
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SOUTHERN RAILWAY
138
MOYO
Os,
of
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1008.
GENERAL MANAGER'S OFFICE,
WATERLOO STATION, S.E.1
MONTHLY'
100.
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47
please
70
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DIRTOR
the
.XG.1929/40
22nd October, 1940
to
September, 1940.
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OF
SIR,
OF
Q1,
my if you are yet in a position to
letter of the 20th September and to
I beg to draw your attention to
STATE
as become available
ion of British and French
ves
BOOM
enquire return to us the original reports made by
the Tilbury Contracting
on
the Masters of our vessels engaged in
ch are normally employed
the Dunkerque evacuation.
ne engaged upon contract
he appeal for volunteers
vice was answered by all
st to the last man.
oppers proceeded to
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
K
each of the five vessels
Viey
e general picture is that
to
25
B. Missender
, dropped anchor, launched
of the B.E.F. and French
heavy aerial attack as
theck
Lit
3, left Dunkirk again with
ark hours of Friday night,
during the course of
1st.
The Director of Sea Transport
Ministry of Shipping,
he crews was John Tarry,
Berkeley Square House,
dier on board out of the
Berkeley Square W.1
was transferred to
ters varied only in
vy swell running and
Iment, one salvo of
ad the opportunity of
; some shrapnel falling
to the unavoidable
or troops picked up and brought back
by ner could not be ascertained. During the operations one ship's
boat with troops on board was blown clean out of the water and
capsized by a bomb which fell close alongside withoutinjury to
any one. She sailed about 9.0.p.m. and just after leaving she
with odd pieces of wood, who were rescued. During her passage
sighted a small dinghy manned by five French soldiers rowing
back, enemy ships and aircraft were encountered. An air fight
took place overhead, and she was forced to make several detours
finally disembarking the troops at Ramsgate.
By way of recognition of their gallant services, the owners
have been able to obtain the special consent of the Board of Trade
to the issue to all the officers and men concerned of the Merchant
Navy Badge. It is understood that several individual names have
been mentioned in despatches.
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STAM
JANSINGO
138
EXTRACT FROM THE 'P.L.A. MONTHLY'
47
September, 1940.
asd
ECHOES OF DUNKIRK.
3
The following further information has become available
STATE
regarding the part played in the evacuation of British and French
soldiers from Dunkirk by the vessels of the Tilbury Contracting
9AY
THE
& Dredging Company, Limited, most of which are normally employed
in the Port of London but were at the time engaged upon contract
work for the Admiralty at Portsmouth. The appeal for volunteers
for despatch on secret and dangerous service was answered by all
the crews (some 76 officers and men) almost to the last man.
On Friday morning, May 31st, five steam hoppers proceeded to
Dunkirk.
Upon their arrival off the Beaches, each of the five vessels
had different individual experiences. The general picture is that
they all got as near in-shore as possible, dropped anchor, launched
life-boats to assist in embarking members of the B.E.F. and French
troops indifferently, and after enduring heavy aerial attack as
well as an artillery bombardment for hours, left Dunkirk again with
the rescued troops on board during the dark hours of Friday night,
landing her troops at Ramsgate or Margate during the course of
Saturday, June 1st.
The only casualty of any kind among the crews was John Tarry,
a deckhand, who in assisting to pull a soldier on board out of the
water unfortunately ruptured himself, and was transferred to
hospital upon returning to England.
The experiences of the individual Masters varied only in
detail. One vessel on arrival "found a heavy swell running and
was subjected to very severe aerial bombardment, one salvo of
bombs falling only a few yards away. She had the opportunity of
seeing several German aircraft brought down; some shrapnel falling
on the ship without hurting anyone. Owing to the unavoidable
confusion the exact number of troops picked up and brought back
by her could not be ascertained. During the operations one ship's
boat with troops on board was blown clean out of the water and
capsized by a bomb which fell close alongside withoutinjury to
any one. She sailed about 9.0.p.m. and just after leaving she
sighted a small dinghy manned by five French soldiers rowing
with odd pieces of wood, who were rescued. During her passage
back, enemy ships and aircraft were encountered. An air fight
took place overhead, and she was forced to make several detours
finally disembarking the troops at Ramsgate.
By way of recognition of their gallant services, the owners
have been able to obtain the special consent of the Board of Trade
to the issue to all the officers and men concerned of the Merchant
Navy Badge. It is understood that several individual names have
been mentioned in despatches.
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2.
dnesuay 29th May. 9.0 am. Proceeded to Dover for Orders.
235
.0 pm. proceeded to Dunkirk by North Route. When off Ostend
we came under gunfire from Shore Batteries, also from the Air all
the way to Dunkirk. Our guns were in action all the time. 1
can only describe it as a Cavalcade of planes.
About 6.30 pm. we arrived off Dunkirk Pier to find it
damaged and ships sunk on both sides of it. We got orders to
embark troops from the Beach, but in the meantime the H.M.S. "Crested
Eagle" was bombed and set on fire.
We lowered the Dinghy 1/c of 2nd Officer with other men, and
1 took charge of our remaining Lifeboat with four Naval Stokers. We
proceeded to the rescue of the men from the Burning Ship and brought
them aboard.
After we got everybody that it was humanely possible from
the burning ship we went to the shore.
On our approach to the Shore we were received with Six
Revolver Shots in quick succession from the direction of Dunkirk.
1 proceeded to where the first batch of the B.E.F. paraded, and indeed
I am proud to say their discipline was wonderful. An Officer waded
out to meet the boat and inquired how many men I wanted to go into
the boat. I tola him 1 could take about 50 but to let them come
10 at a time, so that we could keep the boat afloat. After the
boat was loaded the boys on the beach pushed her into the deep water.
So we continued until I was ordered to come on board. We received
order to proceed to Dover to get medical attention for the wounded
men on board. in the meantime the Crew were doing everything
possible with the Timi ted medical stores at their disposal. On our
way back to Dover sometime about 1.0 am Thursday the Vessel came in
contact with something which caused her to shake, also about this
time we were in the Company of Seaplanes. I presume they were laying
mines. About 3.0 am we let go Anchor in the Downs during thick fog.
5.0 am. Weighed Anchor, proceeded to Dover where we arrived about
6.30 am. After reportingwe had wounded on board we were allowed to
proceed to the Admiraity Pier where we were met by the Medical Staff.
Sir, + have made this report as brief as 1 could in so far as
my memory would carry me back.
Yours obediently.
Joseph McNamee.
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18
Three no damage. bombs dropped between Fredanja and Amazone (Amazone target) - 30 -
-2030 Attacked by machine-gun. Replied with Lewis-gun and rifle-fire.
Four soldiers wounded - one seriously.
30 Proceeded in company with Fredanja whose engine-bolts were factured
and compass damaged.
ay
Entered Ramsgate and disembarked troops. Took on board grass-rope,
Aldis lamp, and provisions, also a party of officer cadets, under
2nd. Lt. Harman, and three Bren guns.
15 Proceeded.
sect
20 ? Attacked by dive bombers.
40
A German bomber, already damaged by destroyers' fire, flew past
low (port side), we engaged her and she fell in sea 200' astern.
50 Parachutists astern, out of range.
30 Anchored inshore, 2' E of Dunkirk harbour, where it appeared
grass-rope would be very useful as the only boats were large ones
and seemed to be aground. Sent rope in to Lifeboat and hauled
off in own winch. All further attempts were spoilt by grass'
beingfouled by motorboats, and by City of London which came across
rope several times, and finally collided with Amazone before getting
clear.
15
S/L Clarabut took dinghy inshore to explain procedure with grass-rope.
Returned loaded and reported no hope of further use. He was dead
beat after the pull and after struggling with the French preventing
them sinking his craft.
45
Shifted berth to 3' E of Dunkirk Pier. I commandeered large motorboat
from Hopper 103 and sent it inshore with dinghy to ferry men from
beach to motorboat. 2nd. Lieut. Harman and French "Guard" went in M.3.
Ordinary Seaman Wakeham (Ports.Div.- Newfoundland Rating) on this
and other occasions handled his boat extremely well under trying
conditions and showed great persistence and resource.
045 Motorboat returned with load and went back to beach. During this
time a high level bombing attack was made on shore, bombs landing
behind the dunes. Shells were landing on the beach and all ships
were leaving.
200 Attempted to take off French troops from motor-lighter but his
engines were worked the wrong way by the crew and my astern clutch
failed, so abandoned the attempt. The motor-boat and dinghy were
not very overdue.
300. The dinghy was heard answering our hails. A dim light was shown The
to guide it and was promptly answered by a hail of bullets. abandon the
motor-boat, and also our own dinghy after a shell had exploded
dinghy came alongside with our men. They had had to
close to them. The motor-boat was aground.
315 Straddled by shell-fire - slipped ainghy and proceeded by 'short-cut'
and later by route X.
015 Parachute flare dropped to starboard.
If
"
"
#
123
port.
306 Sighted N. Goodwin Lt.V.
500 On Saturday 1st, secured on Ramsgate Pier and disembarked troops.
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98
97
ORANJE'S R.O.D./1 dated 10th June 1940 (cont)
commandeered.
It was now about an hour after high water and ORANJE proceeded/
as close inshore as possible, anchored, and then beached stern
first, drawings of the ship showing that this would not
damage the screw or rudder. A line, consisting of two 120
fathom lengths of 2" manila, was then run inshore and hauled
as tau a.s possible and ORANJE's dinghy was run along this,
as no other boats were then availabbe; the disembarkation of
provisions was then started about 5 packages at as time.
10. Two large boats were obtained about noon, and at
1700 the Royal Engineers provided 6 bridge building pontoons.
with this number of boats available It was possible to
disembark the provisions with reasonable celerity.
Intermittent Air Raids took place throughout the day, but
although a number of bom bs fell close to the ship, no damage
was done nor were there any casuals
By midnight when about 150 tons had been disembarked and were
still on the beach, it was decided between the embarkation
officer and mygelf that it would be better to stop disembark
ing provisions and embark troops, sailing as soon as the tide
rose sufficiently to float the ship.
11. Thursday May 30th. ORANJE weighed at 0415 with over
500 troops on board and proceeded for the Downs via the
Kwinte Bank and West Hinder buoys. On sporoaching the Kwinte
Bank buoy 8 wreck was observed about half 8 mile westward of
the buoy, which gave the appearance of being the bows of
destroyer protruding about 20 feet out of the water.
On arrival in The Downes ORANJE was ordered by the examination
steamer to proceed to Margate where we went alongside the pier
at 1720 and disembarked troops. 1 A.B. was discharged sick.
ORANJE completed with fuel, water, and provisions, embarked
two Lewis guns and ammunition, took two boats in tow, and
sailed for Dunkirk again at 2230. Owing to too short a tow,
ORANJE having no more hawsers on board, the boats broke
adrift in the vicinity of the Elbow buoy, and as they could
not be immediately located they were abandoned. There were
no crews on board.
12. Friday 31st Mey. ORANJE arrived off No. West
buoy, Dunkirk Channel at dawn and proceeded towards Le Panne.
There was considerable air activity along the coast but.
ORANJE was unmolested. Off Dunkirk Harbour ORANJE was closed
by a destroyer believed to be EXPRESS, and told to close
destroyer H 11 (BASILISK) and work under his orders: ORANJE
anchored off Le Panne in the same position as the previous
day. As ORANJE had no boats, embarkation was very slow until
BASILISK
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131 41
Entire Ship's Company of "Twente" relieved for
24 hours as sleep had been unobtainable for 3 nights and
h
2 days running. "Twente" sailed immediately with relief
crew.
st. a.m.
"Twente" unaccountably not returned. Took command
of two Army Motor Launches, "Kestrel" and "Grouse" instead, plan
and sailed for Dunkirk Beaches via U, V, and # buoys.
Embarked a full load of French troops during afternoon.
Slow process. Motor Launches' dinghy was used to begin
with but capsized. Slight swell. Troops then boarded
a grounded craft whilst Motor Launches were manoeuvred
did
alongside seaward end of this. Considerable air
300.
activity and bombing throughout operations. Returned
immediately to Ramsgate.
When off Goodwin Sands Launch I was in, "Kestrel",
ans
began to sink. "Grouse" came alongside and took off
some men. By hard baling and slow speed Ramsgate was
1
somehow reached at midnight. Investigation and repairs
like
immediately put in hand. (Patent self-baling device
00
responsible for leak).
1st. Noon.
"Kestrel" fit for sea. Left for Dunkirk Beaches
situal
via U, V, and W buoys. On approaching Dunkirk at 1530
ak.
most intense air activity was observed. Sky filled
Leh
with German bombers and shell bursts. Beach was reached
20
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at 1600. Dive bombers everywhere and shells falling on
beach. Although attack after attack was made by bombers
on various ships relatively ****** few hits appeared to
be secured. Motor Launch having lost dinghy on previous
day I went alongside an abandoned wreck. One of the
wreck's boats was swung out, lowered, and taken in tow
plan
by Launch. French troops were ferried to the Launch in
this boat by Launch crew. Conditions (other than state
of sea which was good) were shocking as German planes
were flying low, dropping bombs and using machine-guns.
Operation delayed as great difficulty was experienced
he
in persuading some of the Frenchmen to embark. So far
300
as I could understand, their units were incomplete and
they were unwilling that part of a unit should embark
without therest. At one point on the beach there were
and
at least 2,000 men, none of whom would embark. The
rowing boat had to be pulled back to the Launch and towed
ing
further East where a fresh start was made. Eventually
a full load was obtained and we sailed for Ramsgate by the
Erik
same route. Throughout the first part of the return
00
journey repeated bombing and machine gun attacks were
sith
made. On one occasion a salvo of 6 bombs was released
a
ak.
so low that they were plainly visible as they left the
teh
racks. They all fell close together near the Launch but
all failed to explode. Several machine gun bullets
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Dynams 141.
FROM
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
178
DATE
7th June, 1940.
162
167
TO
COMMODORE IN CHARGE, SHEERNESS.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR H.M. YACHTS "CHRISTOBELLII", "CALETA", "GLALA"
AND "AMULREE".
"CHRISTOBEL II". (1). Commanding Officer Lieut. H.E. Wigfull
R.N.V.R. For his resource and skill in embarking 33 soldiers
from the beach with the two boats at his disposal while being
heavily bombarded.
(2). C.G. Dunley Seaman H.O.P.S. (Qual. S.V.G.L.
For the cool manner in which he engaged and apparently brought
down in flames a Dornier 17, with the Lewis Gun.
(3). J.W. Damerell, Engineman H.O.P.S.
L.T./K.X.105230. For not leaving the engineroom from 1000 31st
May until 0830 1st June in order to keep the engines (which
di
were giving much trouble) running.
d
(4). J.P.C. Mead, Ordinary Seaman H.O.P.S.
For his unfailing help during the whole period and the cool
and efficient way in which he embarked the troops.
to
"CALETA".
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. J.F.
he
Dunning R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in rescuing the E.L.C.
Launch under heavy gun fire, and successfully towing her from
the Beach, Dunkirk to Sheerness with her load of soldiers.
irk.
"GLALA".
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. J.A.
Dow, R.N.V.R. For his valuable services in towing boats from
grees
st
the beach under heavy bombing attacks.
to
"AMULREE"
he
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. G.P.
Probert R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in towing from the
beach 11 pontoons (with about 300 soldiers in all) to awaiting
?
vessels under heavy gun fire, and with only 4 deck hands in his
vessel.
of
see
surf
Kannake
and
that
hat
CAPTAIN.
out
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER.
men,
d
art
ut
GILIS time a salvo of bombs fell across our stern the last 00m0 railing
about 30 ft away, the only effect was to drag our stern down a few feet
in the water. We opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy
bomber type Dornier 17 we registered a direct hit with our Lewis gun
and his Starboard engine burst into flames and he crashed into the sea,
derinitely., as were also firing I cannot claim this aeroplane
steamed back at all possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring them
As I had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
off, we were fortunate in finding a Whaler adrift which we magaged to
pick up with our dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats ashore
and started to embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was very
was to
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Dynamo 141.
FROM
178.
DATE
7th June, 1940.
162
167
TO
COMMODORE IN CHARGE, SHEERNESS.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR H.M. YACHTS "CHRISTOBELLII", "CALETA", "GLALA"
AND "AMULREE".
"CHRISTOBEL II". (1). Commanding Officer Lieut. H.E. Wigfull
R.N.V.R. For his resource and skill in embarking 33 soldiers
from the beach with the two boats at his disposal while being
heavily bombarded.
(2). C.G. Dunley Seaman H.O.P.S. (Qual. S.V.G.L)
For the cool manner in which he engaged and apparently brought
down in flames a Dornier 17, with the Lewis Gun.
(3). J.W. Damerell, Engineman H.O.P.S.
L.T./K.X.105230. For not leaving the engineroom from 1000 31st
May until 0830 1st June in order to keep the engines (which
a
were giving much trouble) running.
d
(4). J.P.C. Mead, Ordinary Seaman H.O.P.S.
For his unfailing help during the whole period and the cool
and efficient way in which he embarked the troops.
to
"CALETA".
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub.Lieut. J.F.
he
Dunning R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in rescuing the E.L.C.
Launch under heavy gun fire, and successfully towing her from
the Beach, Dunkirk to Sheerness with her load of soldiers.
irk.
"GLALA".
(1). The Commanding Officer, Lieut. J.A.
grees
Dow, R.N.V.R. For his valuable services in towing boats from
st
the beach under heavy bombing attacks.
to
he
"AMULREE"
(1). The Commanding Officer, Sub. Lieut. G.P.
Probert R.N.V.R. For his excellent work in towing from the
beach 11 pontoons (with about 300 soldiers in all) to awaiting
vessels under heavy gun fire, and with only 4 deck hands in his
of
vessel.
see
surf
and
that
hat
CAPTAIN.
out
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER.
men,
d
art
ut
GILLS time a salvo of bombs fell across our stern the last oomo railing
about 30 ft away, the only effect was to drag our stern down a few feet
in the water. We opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy
bomber type Dornier 17 we registered a direct hit with our Lewis gun
and his Starboard engine burst into flames and he crashed into the sea,
derinitelyships as were also firing I cannot claim this aeroplane
As I had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
steamed back at all possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring them
off, we were fortunate in finding a Whaler adrift which we magaged to
pick up with our dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats ashore
and started to embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was very
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OFFICER
H.M.Y. COMMANDING OFFICER,
173
ADMIRALITY
HOUSE,
GLALA.
164
178
SHEERNESS
June, 1940.
167
sir,
I have from the Sheerness honour to report that, having received orders, I
proceeded in conjunction with three other Yachts
Thursday 30th May, 1940.
\
Shortly after midnight we were in the vicinity of the North
Goodwin Light Vessel, and as we were unable. to contact the
Examination to Tug anchor. , the Yacht "ChristobelkII", the senior ship
ordered
us
At dawn I received a signal from the Senior Officer that he
d
was unable to proceed owing to engine trouble, SO I weighed and
closed the Tug. Having received orders from her I delivered them
to "Amulree" and "Caleta" and we proceeded by route "X".
Shortly before eleven the French Coast was sighted and we
my
entered Dunkirk 'Roads' about 1130. We steamed along the coast
d
and at about 1230, "Golden Eagle" anchored off the beach 3 miles
East of Dunkirk, signalled to us to close. She asked us to tow
d
two whalers which were full of soldiers alongside and when this
was completed we asked if we could be of assistance, but she
replied that she was alright and that we could be of more use
to
further
along.
he
Off La Panne H.M.S. "Venomous" called us up and informed us
her motor boat had broken down inshore. We went close to the
S
pier, which was constructed of Army transports, and having
irk.
contacted the boat took it in tow and returned to the destroyer.
We then went back to the beach and this time took out her whaler.
grees
As she was now getting underway we closed H.M.S. "Vivacious" and
st
securing alongside were informed that she had three boats which
to
were ready to go inshore. We took them as close as possible,
he
allowed them to drift to the beach and anchored with the intention
of towing them back when filled. At this point our steering ropes
all but gave way and we were left with a single strand. It was
impossible to repair it without completely new wire and at that
of
Homent the bombing and shelling which had been going on
see
continuously became intense. A Captain R.N. in Yacht No.1 of the
surf
Solent Patrol ordered us to make for the open sea and all the
and
smaller power craft followed him out.
that
hat
out
men,
d
art
ut
fell across our stern the last DOMO railing few feet
about this time 30 ft a salvo of the bombs only effect was to drag our stern down a heavy a
bomber the water. We opened we registered a direct hit with OUD into the gun
in away, fire on this aeroplane which was Lewis
and his type Dornier 17 burst into flames and he crashed aeroplane sea,
as other Starboard ships were engine also firing I cannot claim this
definitely.
steamed back at all possible in finding a Whaler adrift two boats ashore
As I had promised speed hoping to find a which boat we to magaged bring them to
to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
off, pick we were fortunate I immediately sent these this was
and started up with to our embark dinghy, troops at approximately at 1750, very
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useless and as of the other Yachts had proceeded at 0230 and
was no sign We any arrived ship needing assistance I decided to proceed there
to Sheerness. there at 1030.
167
work of real in comparison with what was being done, and
I regret value that in neither of my trips did we carry out any
that in both cases defects should have hindered our efficiency.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
SGD. J.A. Dow,
Sub.Lieutenant, R.N.V.R.
d
e
my
d
d
to
to he
S
uction
irk.
grees
st
to
he
of
see
surf
and
that
hat
out
men,
d
art
ut
THIS OT bombs rell across our stern one 1886 DOID railing feet
about time 30 ft a salvo away, the only effect was to drag our stern down at few
bomber Dornier 17 we registered a direct hit with our Lewis the gun
in the water. We opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy
and his type Starboard engine burst into flames and he crashed into sea,
as other ships were also firing I cannot claim this aeroplane
definitely.
steamed all possible speed hoping to find a boat bring them to
As I had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk to I
off, we back at fortunate in finding as Whaler adrift which we magaged ashore
pick up were with dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats
and started to our embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was very
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COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.S. "CALETA". 136 176 178
DATE.
3rd June, 1940.
166
TO.
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
167
REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS.
May 30th, 0830. Underway in company with "Christobel II",
"Amulree", and "Glala" for North Goodwin by Oaze Deep, Knob
Channel, South Edinburgh Channel and Foreland Buoy. Anchored
off N. Goodwin, 0100 May 31st.
0645. Instructions from Examination Vessel to proceed to La
Panne by route X15. "Christobel" signalled one engine not
working and was proceeding to Ramsgate for repair.
id
0715. Underway. Had a defect in steering which delayed start,
finally got underway at 0800. Arrived Dunkirk 1145, went on to
La Panne, reached at 1245. Very few small boats to bring troops
off, and decided to anchor and send in Launch. Lowered launch
my
which broke down almost at beach. Conditions on beach very
id
difficult owing to, its flat nature and a fresh on shore breeze.
This combined with low water considerably hampered embarkation.
Launch towed back to ship was hoisted in board to effect repairs. ed
On the way back was attacked by low flying Messerschmitt.
Shortly after this, a considerable dog fight took place
1 to
between Hurricanes and Messerschmitts, two of our planes being
shot down, the pilots landing by parachute. Fighters were
at he
followed by bombers who bombed destroyers round us. Got under-
way, made towards seaward side of channel, where the water was
cuction
found to be very shallow. By this time it was about 1500. Went
drk.
back towards the shore launched boat again, and it again broke
down. Hauled in board to resume attempt at repairs.
agrees
est
The Commanding Officer and crew of "Amulree" which had gone
is to
on shore, were brought aboard, and shortly afterwards we were
C he
rammed on our starboard side aft of the beam by large motor boat
(Commodore Stephens on board) attempting to come alongside.
"Amulree", at 1700 approx. was floating, and Commanding
of
Officer and crew returned in small boat which took them off.
see
Shortly afterwards, German Batteries opened fire with considerable
surf
accuracy, and shells burst under our counter on both sides, and
2 and
under the port bow.
that
that
bout
men,
ed
gart
out
GILLS time a salvo or bombs fell across our stern the last DOMO ralling
about 30 ft away, the only effect was to drag our stern down a few feet
in the water. We opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy
bomber type Dornier 17 we registered a direct hit with our Lewis gun
and his Starboard engine burst into flames and he crashed into the sea,
as definitely. other ships were also firing I cannot claim this aeroplane
As I had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
steamed back at all possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring them
off, we were fortunate in finding a Whaler adrift which we magaged to
pick up with our dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats ashore
and started to embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was very
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Dynams 135.
FROM
COMMANDING OFFICER, H.M.Y. "CHRISTOBELLI".
178.
DATE
June 2nd 1940.
167
TO
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
NARRATIVE OF EVENTS FROM FIRST SIGNAL TO ARRIVING AT SHEERNESS.
Sir,
I beg to submit the following report:-
On receipt of your signal passed to me by H.M.Y. "Caleta" I
proceeded to Outer Bar Buoy and met H.M.Y. "Caleta", "Amulree", and
"Glala", I was handed your letter by "Glala" instructing me to take
these yachts to the North Goodwin Light Vessel, there to close the
Examination Vessel for further instructions, we proceeded in line
ahead led by "Caleta" as Sub. Lieutenant Dunning knew the channel,
owing to non appearance of Examination Vessel I decided to anchor my
ships for the night, at 0400 I ordered my engines to be started and
to go and see if I could findthe Examination Vessel, as it was now
dawn, at 0500 my engineman reported a defect, I gave orders for
remainder. of yachts to close Examination Vesselsat 0600 and proceed
according to instructions received.
We eventually got one engine running and I decided to proceed to
Ramsgate for repairs, which I reported to the Examination Vessel,
just before arriving at Ramsgate at 1000 my engineman reported that he
had the Port engine running, I anchored off Ramsgate Pier and
immediately proceeded ashore in ship's dinghy for my routing instruction
these I was given without delay and at 1015 were underway for Dunkirk.
When we were in position approximately 51 degrees 12' N. 2 degrees
28' E we were attacked by a Junkers 87 and machine gunned, his burst
of fire fell all. round the ship, I gave orders to my gun layer not to
open fire on him until he was well within range as I did not think he
would be able to see our Lewis gun at his height, immediately we
opened fire he sheered off.
I anchored off the Casino at Dunkirk at 1530, as I saw a lot of
troops waiting to be embarked, I went off in the ship's dinghy to see
how Iscould get some of these troops on board, there was too much surf
running tolland, I was also informed that these troops were French and
would crowd the boat so much, that she would be swamped, I learnt that
a party of about 50 British troops would arrive at about 1700 at that
part of the beach, I returned to the ship and decided to cruise about
to see I could find a boat of some description to embabk these men,
I went as far as La Panne and was there spoken by a sloop who asked
me to take his boat and try and get troops off to him, from that part
of the beach, we were being continually shelled and bombed, at about
this time a salvo of bombs fell across our stern the last bomb falling
about 30 ft away, the only effect was to drag our stern down a few feet
in the water. We opened fire on this aeroplane which was a heavy
bomber type Dornier 17 we registered a direct hit with our Lewis gun
and his Starboard engine burst into flames and he crashed into the sea,
asriniter ships
were also firing I cannot claim this aeroplane
As I had promised to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
steamed back at all possible speed hoping to find a boat to bring them
off, we were fortunate in finding a Whaler adrift which we magaged to
pick up with our dinghy, I immediately sent these two boats ashore
and started to embark troops at approximately at 1750, this was very
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difficult as the beach is very into flat the and there was a
and as soon as a few assistance men got of some of Whaler the she surf
my crew with the managed to get her afloat troops two
up to their armpits and two of my crew on board in
to and float two of with my 15 crew men in there the were dinghy, only the three whaler was got
a great struggle got as board I sent the whaler oars in it, alongside
these another men load, were the dinghy on arrived back with 1 and dinghy soon ashore
getting her off the beach these men she were capsized being in got the surf but wortunate
she was righted, as out to sea to wait for on board
bombed so I stood out bombing us but a lull, one
mark, as soon as out to steamed back for of
us and followed us I deemed it advisable they I fell very wide
I saw the whaler heading only. bring us-they nine had had great fficult the
getting off and could men off, as it was by
2115 and the bombing had restarted I thought it advisable now
underway; I had been afraid to stop engines all day as SI knew to
would be almost impossible to re-start as our air compressor
had given out; one engine actually stopped but was got going
after a short while,- I had the whaler cast adrift as I knew it
drfft ashore and some more men would be able to get off to the
that were waiting to take them off, my only regret was being
to embark the remaining 14 men from this party.
I got underway at 2145 with my own dinghy in tow as I did
want to waste time getting her hoisted, as soon as we were clea
of the bombing outside Dunkirk roads I stopped the ship and
the dinghy which was by now almost full of water.
When in position approximately 51 degrees 15' N. 1 degreep
at 2300 a bomber flew very low over us I did not open fire as
not want to give away our position, soón after this I reduced
so as not to close the North Goodwin Light Vessel much before dawn,
not wish to anchor as my windlass would not work, also I had to
engines running, at 0430 I got away from the North Goodwin Light
Vessel and proceeded to the Nore and closed B.V. 10 tolreport to
Sheerness, just about this time my engineman reported that he
have to stop the Starboard engine as it had water in the oil
was afraid it would seize up, also that the Port engine was not
running too well. We tied up in Sheerness at 0825.
The whole of my crew behaved in an exemplary manner, they
continually on duty during the whole period, gave over their
accommodation to the soldiers and fitted them out in dry clothe
did what they could for them.
I should like to mention O.S. John Philip Chable the
Mead, for his unfailing help during specially the whole period and
and efficient way in which he embarked the troops.
S.V.G.L. Cyril George Dunley for the cool manner in which
engaged the German aeroplanes which attacked us.
from the time we left William the North Damerell, for Light not Vessel back
Engineman James the to eng
and in managing to keep the engines Goodwin running.
Commissioned I should like to recommend O.S. Charles Mead for promoti
and Ocean navigated rank, his own he has 18 ton a lot of
and has Racing Club, has had cutter
Somerset. had a public school several education
I am te sure he would make splendid leader of men.
SGD. HUBERT E. WIGFUND.
Lieutenant R.N. V.R.

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Report of Motor Yacht "Marsayru" (contd)
We brought back 2 prizes - a nice
18ft.outter and a small 10ft.dinghy, both in good repair.
As regards my crew I cannot speak too highly
of the splendid work done by Mr.FORBES ( a fine old "shell-back")
who was certainly a father to me. Also by our rating BROWN,
My Engineer, Mr.COGGINS, is a wisard, he put the engines of
literally dozens of other boats to rights, he should have a
SHORE Job. As regards Mr.HUMPHRIES I cannot recommend his
continuance in the Service, he is physically unfit.
Finally I would like to say how proud we all are to
have been given this opportunity of paaying a very small
part in these splendid operations. It is a thing I for one
will never forget.
(Sd) G.D.OLIVIER.

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4th June, 1940
TO: COMMANDING OFFICER,
H.M.S."LYNX".
188
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176
H.M.S. King Alfred
Hove
Sussex
Admiral Taylor
Dryuame 318. B14/0/1338
GRAMS
Office of the Commander-in-Chief,
dmiral, Chatham.
The Nore,
EPHONE
Chatham No. 3221.
Admiralty House
(Extensions 210 and 519).
Chatham,
No. 477.c.c./40.
15th June, 1940.
Wildfire at 1800 on Wednesday
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, DOVER.
:roft 36' twin screw motor cruiser
ng Alfred.
I was appointed
OPERATIONS OFF DUNKIRK.
g morning and put to sea in
Herewith is forwarded a report
Ramsgate by H.M.T. Strathelliot
of the Commanding Officer, of
ere we received our instructions
at about 0930 Friday.
Dunkirk. M.Y. "Jong", on the operations off
as spot about 3 miles northeast the
0 d let her drift as close to
ated a life line ashore by
ately an English soldier
dozen Belgians. I experienced
these men aboard as there we was got
of
"Jong". However, to
rn Scoot. I then returned
a falls of one of the dinghy to davits me
TOPADMIRAL.
for
wer and block on to the back
when the men came out of
ed them aboard quite easily.
ration during the day and the also
VICE ADMIRAL
steam hopper who wanted
I off another ship.
17 JUN 1940 17 JUN
I took my boat alongside a
0
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posite d and side of the lighter and
ed these men I took
ashore. There were off. a
I went on to the
aboard it.
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4th June, 1940
TO: COMMANDING OFFICER,
H.M.S. "LYNX".
188
. 176
H.M.S. King Alfred
Hove
Sussex
Admiral Taylor
Room F. 7
Admiralty House
H.M.S. Wildfire
Sheerness
Kent
Dear Sir,
I arrived at H.M.S. Wildfire at 1800 on Wednesday
the 29th May direct from H.M.S. King Alfred.
I was appointed
to M.Y. "Jong" (a standard Thornycroft 36' twin screw motor cruiser
central cockpit. type) the following morning and put to sea in
company at 1400.
We were escorted to Ramsgate by H.M.T. Strathelliot
where we arrived at 2200.
There we received our instructions
and proceeded to Dunkirk arriving at about 0930 Friday.
I immediately went to at spot about 3 miles northeast
of the harbour anchored my boat and let her drift as close to the
shore as possible.
I then floated a life line ashore by
means of a life buoy.
Immediately an English soldier
came out to me followed by about a dozen Belgians. I experienced
considerable difficulty in getting these men aboard as there was
about 3 ft of freeboard at the stern of "Jong". However, we got
every man aboard and took them to a Scoot.
I then returned to
the beach and this time rigged the falls of one of the dinghy davits
Again I sent the life line ashore and when the men came out to me
I went overboard and hooked the lower block on to the back of
their waist belts and my crew hauled them aboard quite easily.
I continued this operation during the day and also
ran messages for the Captain of a steam hopper who wanted the
services of an experienced engineer off another ship.
During the afternoon I took my boat alongside a
supply lighter that had been drifted ashore.
There were a
number of British soldiers on board and these men I took off.
Others were still coming to the opposite side of the lighter and
experienced difficulty in getting aboard it.
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OPERATION DYNAMO
ENCLOSURE NO. 3
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SHIP:-
M.D.
AURA
OFFICER:- SUB. LIEUT. M.A. CHODZKO, R.N.V.R.
REPORT I.
1st
On Saturday, June 3rd, I received instructions to take charge
of the Motor Launch AURA and proceed to a beach East of Dunkirk Harbour.
Left Dover Harbour towed by drifter GIRL GLADYS at 15.30.
Before leaving it had been reported to me that the AURA'S engine was not
operating successfully, in as much that she would not come astern. As
the weather appeared to be favourable there seemed no reason why the
operation could not be carried out.
X
We shipped from GIRL GLADYS in the proximity of 5W Buoy and
proceeded Eastwards. I was able to tow cutters from one of the Paddle
Steamers to the beach on this first trip inwards. The time was 0100 -
About 100 British troops were transferred from the shore to various
vessels. The engine was giving considerable trouble so that shortly
after 0215, June 4th, it failed completely.
The launch was then manoeuvred towards some Thames Sailing
Barges, and we endeavoured to repair the engine. On examination we
found that a defective dynamo was causing the trouble, and as operations
were ordered to cease at 0300, I decided to abandon AURA at 0245. I
transferred the crew to a dinghy which we found, and then managed to
get aboard a "paddle steamer" which was getting under way. All members
of my crew behaved excellently throughout the twelve hours.
REPORT II.
2nd
On Sunday, June 4th, I repaired aboard the drifter YORKSHIRE
LASS in the capacity of Skipper. I received orders to proceed to Dunkirk
Harbour. Leaving Dover at about 1515, we arrived off Dunkirk at 0000.
Off the S. Foreland Lieutenant Commander Prior, Royal Navy, was transferred
from the drifter U.UTPROSIM aboard the YORKSHIRE LASS.
There was little delay in arriving alongside and we started
embarking French troops before 0030. Another drifter arrived alongside
our vessel so we transferred our troops and carried on loading. By 00115
we seemed to be practically full. There appeared to be no more troops
on our portion of the jetty and I dispatched a soldier to see if we could
collect another 50 men. Other ships were arriving alongside, so by 0130
we were steaming out of the Harbour.
During the whole operation, and during the passage, the troops
behaved in an orderly manner. During the homeward passage the vessel
developed a hot bearing, and as it was just daybreak, I signalled SUN XI
to take us in tow until repairs were effected. Within three quarters of
an hour we proceeded under our own power and arrived in Harbour at 0830
Monday, June 5th.
The whole ships company were highly efficient in their duty,
and on investigation 100 French troops and 3 British Tommies had been
transported.
The British Tommies reported as having lost their division,
and had only arrived in Dunkirk on Saturday.
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OPERATION DYNAMO.
ENCLOSURE NO. 16.
SHIP: H.M.S.PELLAG II. Armed Motor
Yacht.
6th June, 1940.
OFFICER REPORTING: F.R. MARTINO, Lieutenant, R.N.V.R.
On the 30th May, 1940, H.M.S. PELLAG II, in
company with Trawlers F.Y. and B.K., left Dover at 1400
for Dunkirk. We took the long route and made the coast
about 0200 31st May. I was unable to find the beach and
returned to the trawlers.
2. We then proceeded to Dunkirk and arrived about
1000 on 31st May. We were bombed going in but no damage.
3. I left the trawlers off shore and proceeded in
to about 3 cables off beach. We were then attacked by two
enemy planes, who bombed us for about 20 minutes. I went
full speed and zig-zagged about and fired on them with our
rifles (our 3 pounder gun would not elevate high enough
to be of any use).
4.
I again closed the beach, lowered my only dinghy and
embarked five loads of men - about 30 men and 3 officers.
On leaving the beach I found F.Y. stuck on the mud and I
tried to tow her, in doing so burnt out the clutches on my
engines and broke the steering. Steered ship with engines
and makeshift rudder and closed H.M.S. WORCESTER about
1½ miles off shore.
5.
I asked for a tow to Dover, but Commander Alliston
of H.M.S. WORCESTER ordered me to abandon ship. Transferred
all my men safely aboard destroyer and C.Bs.
6. WORCESTER took on more men off jetty and was bombed
and machine gunned, also after getting under weigh.
7. The following were my crew -
Petty Officer Elgar (Engineman)
P. Eton, Seaman
A. Leece, Seaman.
F. Macrea, Leading Seaman
J. Green, Seaman.
P. Eton was wounded in the knee aboard the destroyer,
and P.O. Elgar lost his memory. Both were sent to hospital
on arrival in Dover. I cannot speak too highly of these
men under fire.
8. C.Bs. and charts are in H.M.S. WORCESTER.

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of, Petty Officer T.Jones throughout operations.
I should like to draw special attention to the magnificent work
295
2
The following officers, Lieut. Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "THELE".
C.O., H.M.Glassborow, Lt., R.N.V.R.
May 29. 1800. Left Hamble.
May 30. 0600. Arrived Dover; berthed in Submarine Basin 1100.
Received orders to sail in company for Dunkirk area.
2130. Left Dover in company.
May 31. 0600. Arrived off Bray. Proceeded to La Panne under
orders from "ANKH" to take soldiers off beach.
0630. Arrived off La Panne, took soldiers from surf
boats and transferred them to destroyers. Later
ordered by Capt. of destroyer to place ourselves at
disposal of paddle steamer anchored off beach. Did
this, collected her boats, took them in to beach
and brought soldiers to her.
The Commodore in "BOUNTY" suggested we used our
launch and with assistance of soldiers on board, we
tried to get the launch in the water but smashed it
in the process. Later called up by destroyer "KEITH"
and ordered to anchor astern of her. After about half
an hour there was an air raid and "KEITH" weighed and left
ordering me to remain where I was as despatch boat.
As bombs were falling all around, weighed anchor but
remained i n position. The Commodore arrived in a small
boat, transferred to us and took over the ship.
Sailed round La Panne and Bray, boarding ships and
transmitting Commodore's orders.
1300. Went alongside sloop "HEBE" and took her Captain
on board. Put Commodore on board paddle steamer. While
we were alongside her, she was attacked by aircraft
and she wieghed and left with Commodore aboard. Heavy
air attack at La Panne; Capt. of "HEBE" ordered me
to signal all ships to move half a mile Westward.
Followed "HEBE" to try and put her Capt. aboard. Arrived
alongside her off Bray, just as she was attacked by
bombers, so was ordered by her Capt. to lie off her
while she was in action, but close enough for him to
pass orders to her if necessary. Later, put him on
board "HEBE" and received orders from him to proceed to
La Panne and take off G.H.Q. personnel. Was given
Night Operation Orders to hand to Lord Gort. Proceeded
to La Panne escorted by "HEBE" and lay off pier.
1630. Sent dinghy ashore with A.H.H. Gutsell, C.P.O. and
G. Duncan, A.B., with orders to contact G.H.Q. and hand
over Night Operation Orders. While waiting took on
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of Petty throughout operations.
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
sir and shelling from the land.
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "THELE".
C.O., H.M.Glassborow, Lt., R.N.V.R.
May 29. 1800. Left Hamble.
May 30. 0600. Arrived Dover; berthed in Submarine Basin 1100.
Received orders to sail in company for Dunkirk area.
2130. Left Dover in company.
May 31. 0600. Arrived off Bray. Proceeded to La Panne under
orders from "ANKH" to take soldiers off beach.
0630. Arrived off La Panne, took soldiers from surf
boats and transferred them to destroyers. Later
ordered by Capt. of destroyer to place ourselves at
disposal of paddle steamer anchored off beach. Did
this, collected her boats, took them in to beach
and brought soldiers to her.
The Commodore in "BOUNTY" suggested we used our
launch and with assistance of soldiers on board, we
tried to get the launch in the water but smashed it
in the process. Later called up by destroyer "KEITH"
and ordered to anchor astern of her. After about half
an hour there was an air raid and "KEITH" weighed and left
ordering me to remain where I was as despatch boat.
As bombs were falling all around, weighed anchor but
remained i n position. The Commodore arrived in a small
boat, transferred to us and took over the ship.
Sailed round La Panne and Bray, boarding ships and
transmitting Commodore's orders.
1300. Went alongside sloop "HEBE" and took her Captain
on board. Put Commodore on board paddle steamer. While
we were alongside her, she was attacked by aircraft
and she wieghed and left with Commodore aboard. Heavy
air attack at La Panne; Capt. of "HEBE" ordered me
to signal all ships to move half a mile Westward.
Followed "HEBE" to try and put her Capt. aboard. Arrived
alongside her off Bray, just as she was attacked by
bombers, so was ordered by her Capt. to lie off her
while she was in action, but close enough for him to
pass orders to her if necessary. Later, put him on
board "HEBE" and received orders from him to proceed to
La Panne and take off G.H.Q. personnel. Was given
Night Operation Orders to hand to Lord Gort. Proceeded
to La Panne escorted by "HEBE" and lay off pier.
1630. Sent dinghy ashore with A.H. Gutsell, C.P.O. and
G. Duncan, A.B., with orders to contact G.H.Q. and hand
over Night Operation Orders. While waiting took on
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of, Petty Officer Jones throughout operations.
I should like to draw special attention to the magnificent work
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
2.
it
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "THELE" (cotnd).
1830. (May 31). Dinghy returned with Lt. Crosswell, R.N., N.L.O.
to Lord Gort. Lord Gort was taken off by a destroyer's launch.
Went to Bray to try and contact "HEBE", but on the way was
ordered by Admiral to go in to beach with whale r and take off
a General. At beach "AHOLA" arrived and transferred to me Lord
Gort's baggage, valet and driver. Requested "AHOLA" to attend to
General and went off again to find "HEBE" Ordered by Admiral to
proceed to sea and collect boats drifting about. Went about 2
miles out and collected three boats and brought these back to
Bray. Closed "HEBE" and put Lord Gort's gear and servants aboard.
Lt. Crosswell remained with me.
he Lay off La Panne ferrying soldiers to destroyers until 0200,
when no more troops could be found.
Proceeded in direction of Pray and was ordered by M.T.B.102 to
lay off H.M.S."KEITH" as we might be wanted. Didithis until
0300 when shelling of water started. "KEITH" weighed and went
off without giving me any orders.
Informed by Lt. Crosswell that everything had to be gone by 0400
and, as no ships could be seen at 0325, left beaches and proceeded
to Ramsgate, arriving off Ramsgate 0900, June 1st.
Proceeded to Dover and arrived 1100.
It is estimated that about 250 soldiers were taken off in course
of the day.
A.H.H. Gutsell, P/J 28475, remained by the dinghy, in spite
of heavy shelling of the Pier, until G.H.Q./arrived.
Sgd. H.M.Glassborow, Lieut, R.N.V.R.
Commanding Officer.
6th. June 1940
VICE ADMIRAL
JUN 1940
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of Petty Officer Jones throughout operations.
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and from the land.
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "EILA II".
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Commanding Officer, Lieut. E.H.Batt, R.N.V.R.
y 29. 1750. Left Hamble.
y 30. 0600. Arrived Dover.
2130. Left Dover.
LY 31. 0545. Arrived alongside destroyer "KEITH" off Bray and
embarked officer to assist in organisation. Ordered to
La Panne beach to assist in transporting troops to
destroyers "KEITH" & "EMERALD" and sloop "HEBE". Several
trips were made between La Panne & Bray;when shelling and
bombing became too severe, I was ordered to proceed to sea-
ward. I afterwards returned to La Panne and embarked more
troops.
1100 Observed Dover Patrol Vessel "BLUE BIRD" well aground
and in a precarious position with both her propellos foul;
I lowered my dinghy and ran a tow to her, and succeeded in
getting her off. I was under frequent shellfire during the
whole operation. I estimate that the amount of troops
taken off did not exceed 200, as it was some time after
arrival before I disembarked the Naval Officer and wass
able to start embarking troops. Although I anchored close
in at both places I found that the troops seemed unable
to man the boats. The wind was blowing onshore which made
it extremly difficult to get off to us. I called for
volunteers to man the motor launch and Engr, T.M. Weir and
A.B. Tozer responded but were unable to make the beach
owing to the heavy sea and the launch was eventually lost.
Special mention may be made of Engr. Weir who rowed in
a small dinghy and rescued three soldiers under fire.
Later on in the day the Engr. the reported a serious
leak in the "EILA II" and at one time the water was level
with the engine room floor. I reported the matter to
a destroyer who ordered me to proceed to seaward and
locate the damage.
2130. The Naval Officer in charge of operations on the
"ANKH" asked if my vessel was in a fit condition to
continue but from my Engr's report of the leak and as my
port reverse gear was out of commission, I was doubtful
if she would survive further operations. I was then
ordered to proceed to Dover and arrived
the
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0700. From theis time until 5th. June lying in Dover
Harbour.
me 5
1130. Being unable to locate the other Inner Patrol
Folkestone Gate observed a small ship's boat about 2
Yachts, left Dover for Hamble and while passing through
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of Petty throughout operations.
I should like Officer to T.Jones draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, .Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin accompanied me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering ships and services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to S.N.O. Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
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EPORT OF "EILA II" (contd).
miles to the south east, and on coming up with it, I found
three French soldiers whom I took on board. I disembarked
them at Newhaven, and after obtaining new Routing Orders
6.I proceeded to Hamble, leaving Newhaven 0955 and arriving
Hamble 1845.
I wish to mention P.O. C.S.Smith, P/J 14350 for extreme
coolness under fire and A.B. K.F. Marriott, P/SSX 237766
for volunteering to man the dinghy.
Sgd. E.H.Batt, Lieut. R.N.V.R.
Commanding Officer.
6th. May 1940.

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of Petty throughout operations.
I should Officer like to T.Jones draw special attention to the magnificent work 295
2
The following officers, Lieut.D.A.Dawson, Sub.Lieuts. Godman
and Potter-Irwin ships accompanied and me and reported to Ramsgate,
volunteering services on the following day if required.
Our names were accordingly entered on the Volunteer's List.
June 2. Having reported to Ramsgate, we were informed
that only fast and shallow draft vessels were required. During
course of day, found M.T.B.101. lying idle and requested use
of same, but were informed that the vessel was R.A.F. property
and we were unable to obtain permission to use her.
Received instructions to stand by and later to return
to own Base.
Throughout twenty seven hours spent at Dunkirk and
adjacent beaches, were under continuous bombardment from the
air and shelling from the land.
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REPORT OF INNER PATROL YACHT "SERIOLA"
COmmanding Officer, Lieut. D.A.Dawson, R.N.V.R.
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29. 1800. Left Hamble in formation for Dover, my division
consisting of "SERIOLA", "EILA II", "AHOLA" & "NONETA".
30. 0930. Arrived Dover, and seet into submarine basin, S.O.I.P
and myself went to report to S.N.O. Dover and received
final orders for our departure.
2200. Left Dover.
31 0500. Arrived off Bray, leading my division, when we received
signal to commence embarking troops from beach to
destroyers lying farther out. This lasted until about 1000,
when I received a signal from a destroyer to proceed to
La Panne and carry on with the same routine there.
1200. Suggestion made to run a grass rope from "SERIOLA" to
the shore, which would enable the troops to pull themselves
out by the aid of this warp in boats etc. Sub.Lt.Godman,
r.n.v.r left "SERIOLA" in a whaler with a Lt., R.N.V.R. off
H.M.S. "Hebe2 to operate the shore end. Unfortunately, a
lorry was driven into the sea and turned over, fouling the
line, so this idea had to be abandoned. With great difficulty
we were able to get Sub. Lt. Godman aboard again as the whaler
which took him off, left the shore without him, with a full
load of troops. A severe bombardment was going on at the
time and, consequently, most small craft had withdrawn to
seawards but in spite of a big sea running at the time, we
managed to lower our dinghy and got him aboard in an
exhausted condition. We then prodeeded to continue disembarking
troops.
1500. Received signals from H.M.S.Keith to go and collect
two whalers and crews foroperations off La Panne during the
1530. evening. Received signal from C.O. "NONETA" to say that she had
a dead man on board and her P.O. badly wounded. Closed her
and the C.O. suggested that he should take Sub.Lt. Godman
with him. This I agreed to and advised him to return to
Ramsgate as the "NONETA" was holed above the water line.
1630. Collected two whalers and crews and set off for La
Panne. Beached the whalers and their respective crews.
1800. Received signal from "BOUNTY" which was flying the
flag of Commodore Stephenson WMMXXXXX ordering us to close.
The Commodore told me and my crew that the houes 2100 on that
day to 0400 the following morning were to be considered the
"Zero Hour" and eh hoped we would do our utmost to get as
many men off as possible. We then returned to La Panne and
continued transporting troops throughout the night.
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her objectives were to have bombed been and sunk. a trawler a few miles and astern
12
also thought Enemy bombers artillery
ntinued their operations at Dutch intervals coaster throughout the the White day.
st West of La Panne was a flying from Ensign
three motor boats in attendance embarking soldiers
th beach. As previous experience had already shown, the to craft
llect e the troops owing to the shallowness of the water boats and had the
e craft in use were unable to get closeenough in shore
with the result that two of the motor and
On the other hand, the coaster's two
to do so and soon were left high life dry
endered he but, under the above conditions, nothing a could few
oats ship. Enquiries were made if any assistance further
had been and were successfully ferrying could the be troops to
done. There were a number of deserted Thames the Barges, beach. A of
hich from one of these was taken and rowed ashore of French
e were afloat but the rest of which were on while the
innace arrived on the beach since yesterday and at on e a
inghy lay off in deep water. A great number point soldiers were
inloading rider a rode up and enquired for what purpose all on this barges had
ad barge which had a cargo of foodstuffs. Here, the rench
despatch brought. He was told that we had no information had been
been After several trips in the dinghy the pinnace who were at
point. with about 15 men, all the British soldiers made if
filled that part of the beach. Enquiries were be obtained the
that time on to be evacuated but no information could be left to
French whether were this was to be done or if they were circumstances, to
as to the evacuation of the B.E.F. Under these at the
cover French soldiers were taken on board. The trawler the view of
no end of the beach was then closed with but it
Eastern the soldiers and of collecting more, not wish was
found that The pinnace took a kedge anchor out assistance to
transferring she had gone aground and therefore did seawards to
help the ship it was endeavoured to find another closed to to
take any more. pull herself off and, as no further ship
could be rendered, A floating Thames Barge was view of taking see
if any auxiliary it appeared that they were all sailing with barges the
transfer the soldiers. engine had been installed, with a only.
her A over, but "MARSAYRU", was then sighted drifting in working
motor boat, This was closed, found to be
tide and unoccupied. One A.B. and soldier were taken of as the crew,
order the and started up. tow and the P.O. left in charge
pinnace dinghy with taken orders in to lay off until the motor boat returned.
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"MARSAYRU" was then anchored off the Western end of the beach
12
he information had been fre information had been received that there were more British
oldiers at found the coaster was already at anchor.
t that this latter ship had also gone aground and
fill the ship had already been taken on
24 men were then ferried to the motor
oat and there was insufficient room to take any more. Remaining
oldiers ashore were told to make for Dunkirk Harbour where
;roop carriers were still coming in, although few of the troops
ippeared to know of this. No assistance could be rendered to the
Paster which was waiting for the tide to float her and at 1700
e weighed anchor, cast the dinghy adrift and proceeded eastwards
to pick up the pinnace. This was found to be anchored near the
harbour, but had been deserted, together with the chart and
several items of gear. It was decidied to leave the pinnace there
in case it might be of use for further evacuation parties and we
started for Ramsgate.
A merchant vessel came out of the harbour astern of us and was
bombed but no hits were made on either of us. A deserted motor
boat was passed but as we were being bombed at the time it was
decided not to investigate. At 19.00 we closed the 'Dogger Bank'
a Dutch coaster flying the white ensign who gave us some fuel
and the courses required to reach Ramsgate. It was also observed
that the pinnace's crew were on board and the C.O. was requested to
detained the P.O. for questionong on arrival but as he was making
for Margate he did not consider it advisable to do this and the
matter was consequently dropped.
We then proceeded on our course but by 23.00 had not picked up
the .Goodwin light vessel. A Belgian fishing fleet was closed
to enquire our position but they could not understand English,
also a passing vessel was called up by flashing the deckhouse
light but he evidently did not observe us as he did not stop.
A course was then set for a red, conical flashing bouy (R) S.E.
of us and at 23.30 we made fast to it and watches were detailed
till the morning.
June 2
04.00. A sloop sighted us and informed a trawler close by of our
position. 04.30. The trawler closed us and took us in tow to Ramsgate.
08.00. The soldiers were landed at the Town steps and the boat
was berthed. Later the previous crew took the boat over again on
instructions from N.O.i/C., the A.B. returned to his former ship
which was in the harbour and I reported back to H.M.Y.Seriola.
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three miles to the Eastward of Dungirk and there were thousands
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of men on the shore shouting and after consulting with a Destroyer
the Captain of the tug ordered me up on a short tow rope (despite
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my warning them my stem might be knooked in); instructed
"LADY ROSEBERRY" to start up his engine; piok up the "DORIS"
and get ashore ready to pick up the troops.
Whilst they were doing this, I was getting my engine going and
within a very few minutes by the time the "LADY ROSEBERRY" and
"DORIS" had navigated up round the head of the tug and I had
slacked astern of the boat, there was a tremendous explosion
and the tug had apparently been blown up by a mine. It was
only half light at the time and I immediately lowered my small
boat to look for any survivors.
I picked up one Stoker who subsequently proved to have a broken
leg and whilst we were pulling him into the boat, another man who
proved to be the Mate, climbed over the dinghy side. Just at this
moment I saw another small boat pproaching and hailed them, to find
that they were the crews of the two barges which had sunk in the
explosion. They had scrambled aboard their boat before their
barges sunk. Everything happened so quickly that it is difficult
to remember everything but my barge seemed to be lifted bodily
out of the water by the explosion and I was relieved when I found
she was still afloat although making water badly.
By this time my barge was the only remaining vessel of the
flotilla and I had the injured man aboard and there appeared to be
no other survivors.