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H.M.S. DOLPHIN'S power boat
S/Lt. E.J. Cornish-Bowden,
R.N.
29th May
1915
Left Gosport.
2200
Arrived Littlehampton.
-
Sailed for Dover, via Ramsgate, the
Dutch M/L M. 73 in company.
30th May
1400
Arrived off Dover.
31st May
0030ca
Sailed for La Panne, in company w1th
H.M.S. Excellent's A/A motor boat,
which was bound for Bray.
1115ca
The Dolphin arrived off La Panne.
No petrol obtainable. Proceeded
to Bray. It was decided "by the senior
officer present" that the Dolphin
would be of doubtful value off the
beaches.
1415
Dolphin sailed for Dover, in tow of the
yacht Sargasso.
Nil
Authority - R.O.II, p. 228.
R.O.III, p.13.
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H.M.S. EXCELLENT'S A/A Motor boat
S/Lt. A.W.M. Matthew, R.N.
30th May
2400ca
Left Dover for Braye-Dunes in company
with H.M.S. Dolphin's power boat.
31st May
a.m.
Arrived off Bray. Went inshore to tow
small boats to the ships. A heavily
laden boat capsized. Most of the men
(in full equipment) sank like stones.
Picked up one man. The A/A motor
boat's screws fouled and she was
driven aground.
S/Lt. Matthew went ashore, refloated
an abandoned cabin-cruiser, and left
her to carry on in charge of the A/A
motor boat's crew.
It was now found that the A/A motor
boat "was of no further use".
S/Lt. Matthew got a ship's life boat and
made several trips. When she became
holed, he obtained another.
By this time, the cabin cruiser's
engine was giving trouble, so the crew
rejoined S/Lt. Matthew in the life
boat and continued ferrying.
2345ca
The life boat was now much damaged and
the crew were exahusted with their
efforts. They all transferred to
1st June
0115
the P.M/S Princess Elizabeth which
0735
proceeded and arrived at Margate.
Nil
Authority - R.O.II, p.604.
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person not holding an official position in H.M. Service. It is to be destroyed
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by fire on receipt of new copy.
their accounting base as shown below.]
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
Page
NOTE.-The programmes and prospective movements contained herein are
1.
Bacchante
25
32.
Pembroke IV
17
liable to alteration at short notice, and no executive action should be
2.
Badger
13
33.
Proserpine
28,29
taken thereon until confirmation has been obtained from the Admiralty.
3.
Beaver I
16
34.
Pyramus
30
4.
Beaver II
16
35.
Racer
7
5.
Boscawen
9
36.
Skirmisher
4
6.
Calliope
23
37.
Spartiate
18
7.
Caroline
7
38.
Torch
6
8.
Claverhouse
20, 21
39.
Unicorn II
22
ABBREVIATIONS.
9.
Clio
6
40.
Vernon
8
Before Name of Ship.
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
41.
Victory I
8
C = Chatham Crew.
11.
Defiance
2
42.
Victory II
8
D = Devonport Crew.
12.
Dolphin
Submarine School,
43.
Victory III
8
Portsmouth
P = Portsmouth Crew.
44.
Watchful
15
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
45.
Wildfire
12
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
After Name of Ship.
46.
Woolwich
28
15.
Eaglet
5
A = Fitted with asdics.
47.
Lochinvar
20
16.
Elfin
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
Blyth
48.
Orlando
18
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
17.
Excellent
Gunnery School,
49.
Rooke
20
Portsmouth
C = D.C. equipment only.
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
18.
Fervent
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
11
19.
Flora
26
51.
Nimrod
19
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
20.
Forte
2
52.
Trelawney
27
x/s = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
21.
Fortitude
19
53.
Nile
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
22.
Forward
9
54.
St. Angelo
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
23.
Fox
27
55.
Cormorant
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
24.
Lucifer
3
56.
Stag
X/LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertible to Oropesa.
L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
25.
Lynx
10
57.
Sultan
P.L.
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
26.
Mentor
27
58.
Tamar
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
27.
Venon II
8
59.
Edinburgh
Castle
XN/4.B = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
28.
Osprey
Portland
60.
Lucia
f.o. = Fitting out.
29.
Paragon
24
61.
Pursuivant
20 kw. = Fitted with 20-kw. generators.
30
Pembroke I
17
62.
Minos
14A
22 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw. generators.
30 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw. generators.
31.
Pembroke II
17
63,
Nemo
14A
35 kw. = Fitted with 35-kw. generators.
(1) = Special complement.
NOTE.-In order to keep the information in respect of accounting bases up to date
Naval Authorities concerned are requested to report all initial allocations to accounting
bases and any subsequent changes that may be made. Corrections, etc., should arrive by
Saturday in each week.
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vall,
be person communicated, not holding an official position in H.M. Service. It is to be
ACCOUNTING BASES.
rik-
by fire on receipt of new copy.
ith
NOTE.-The programmes and prospective movements contained herein are be
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume
liable to alteration at short notice, and no executive action should
t.
their accounting base as shown below.]
taken thereon until confirmation has been obtained from the Admiralty.
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
P
1.
Bacchante
25
24.
Lucifer
2.
Badger
13
25.
Lynx
1
3.
Beaver I
16
26.
Mentor
:
27
4.
Beaver II
16
27.
Venon II
8
ABBREVIATIONS.
5.
Boscawen
9
48.
Orlando
18
Before Name of Ship.
6.
Calliope
23
28.
Osprey
Portland
C = Chatham Crew.
7.
Caroline
7
29.
Paragon
..
24
D = Devonport Crew.
8.
Claverhouse
20, 21
30.
Pembroke I
17
P = Portsmouth Crew.
9.
Clio
6
31.
Pembroke II
17
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
32.
Pembroke IV
17
After Name of Ship.
11.
Defiance
2
33.
Proserpine
28, 29
A = Fitted with asdics.
12.
Dolphin
Portsmouth
34.
Pyramus
30
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
35.
Racer
7
..
c = D.C. equipment only.
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
36.
Skirmisher
4
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
15.
Eaglet
5
37.
Spartiate
18
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
16.
Elfin
Portsmouth
38.
Torch
6
X = Operates, Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
17.
Excellent
Portsmouth
39.
Unicorn II
22
X/S = Operates, Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
18.
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
Fervent
11
40.
Vernon
8
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
19.
Flora
26
41.
Victory I
8
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
20.
Forte
2
42.
Victory II
8
X/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep.
21.
Fortitude
19
43.
Victory III
8
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
22.
Forward
9
44.
Watchful
14, 15
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
XN/4.B = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
23.
Fox
27
45.
Wildffre
12
f.o. = Fitting out.
47.
Lockinvar
20
46.
Woolwich
28
20 kw. = Fitted with 20-kw. generators.
22 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw. generators.
30 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw. generators.
NOTE.-In order to keep the information in respect of accounting bases up to date
35 kw. = Fitted with 35-kw. generators.
Naval Authorities concerned are requested to report all initial allocations to accounting
(1) = Special complement.
bases and any subsequent changes that may be made. Corrections; etc., should arrive by
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by fire on receipt of new copy.
person be not holding an official position It is to be destroyed
ACCOUNTING BASES.
NOTE.-The programmes and prospective and movements contained herein
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
liable to alteration at short notice, has been no executive action should are be
their accounting base as shown below.]
taken thereon until confirmation obtained from the Admiralty.
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
1.
Bacchante
H.M.S.
Page
25
26.
Mentor
2.
Badger
27
13
27.
Venon II
3.
Beaver I
:
8
16
28.
Osprey
Beaver II
:
Portland
4.
16
29.
Paragon
24
5.
Boscawen
9
30.
Pembroke I'
17
ABBREVIATIONS.
6.
Calliope
23
31.
Pembroke II
17
7.
Caroline
Before Name of Ship.
7
32.
Pembroke IV
17
8.
Claverhouse
C = Chatham Crew.
20,21
33.
Proserpine
:
28,29
9.
Clio
D = Devonport Crew.
6
34.
Pyramus
30
10.
P = Portsmouth Crew.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
35.
Racer
:
7
11.
Defiance
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
2
36.
Skirmisher
4
12.
Dolphin
Portsmouth
37.
Spartiate
18
After Name of Ship.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
38.
Torch
:
6
A = Fitted with asdics.
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
39.
Unicorn II
22
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
15.
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
Eaglet
5
40.
Vernon
:
8
16.
Elfin
Portsmouth
41.
Victory I
8
C = D.C. equipment only.
17.
Excellent
Portsmouth
42.
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
Victory II
8
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
18.
Fervent
11
43.
Victory III
8
X = Operates, Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
19.
Flora
26
44.
Watchful
:
14, 15
X/S S = Operates, Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
20.
Forte
2
45.
Wildfire
:
12
= Fitted to tow skid only.
21.
Fortitude
19
46.
Woolwich
28
:
X/M X/A = = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
22.
Forward
9
47.
Lochinvar
:
20
X/LL Fitted to operate Double A
23.
Fox
27
48.
Orlando
18
LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double sweep. L Oropesa.
24.
Lucifer
3
49.
Rooke
20
E/S = = Fitted Fitted with to carry and tow Double L sweep sweep and but NOT convertable convertible to to Oropesa.
Lynx
10
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
25.
35 30 22 XN/4.B 20 T/W kw. f.o. kw. kw. kw. = = = = = = = Fitting Fitted Fitted Fitted Fitted Fitted with with with with with out. 30-kw. 22-kw. 20-kw. Taut Bow Echo Defence Wire Sounding. generators. generators. Gear.
NOTE.-In order to keep the information in respect of accounting bases up to date
Gear appropriate to class.
Naval Authorities concerned are requested to report all initial allocations to accounting
bases and any subsequent changes that may be made. Corrections, etc., should arrive by
Saturday in each week.
(1) II Special Fitted with complement. 35-kw. generators. generators.
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Government.
Its
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are
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not
ACCOUNTING BASES.
to
this book is thed, property either directly of or in indirectly H.M. Service. to the It is Press, to be or destroyed to any
erson not holding an official position
fire on receipt of new copy.
The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
their accounting base as shown below.]
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
Page
OTE.-The programmes and prospective movements executive contained action herein are
1.
Bacchante
25
33.
Proserpine
28,29
liable to alteration at short notice, and no the should be
2.
Badger
13
34.
Pyramus
30
taken thereon until confirmation has been obtained from Admiralty.
:
3.
Beaver I
16
35.
Racer
..
7
4.
Beaver II
16
36.
Skirmisher
4
5.
Boscawen
9
37.
Spartiate
:
18
6.
Calliope
23
38.
Torch
..
6
7.
Caroline
7
39.
Unicorn II
..
22
ABBREVIATIONS.
8.
Claverhouse
20, 21
40.
Vernon
8
Before Name of Ship.
9.
Clio
6
41.
Victory I
:
8
G = Chatham Crew.
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
42.
Victory II
:
8
D = Devonport Crew.
11.
Defiance
2
43.
Victory III
..
8
P = Portsmouth Crew.
12.
Dolphin
Submarine School,
44.
Watchful
:
15
Portsmouth
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
45.
Wildfire
: .
12
F.S. = French Ship.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
46.
Woolwich
28
:
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
47.
Lochinvar
20
After Name of Ship.
:
15.
Eaglet
5
A = Fitted with asdics.
48.
Orlando
18
16.
Elfin
Blyth
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
49.
Rooke
20
..
a/a = Anti Aircraft.
17.
Excellent
Gunnery School,
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
Portsmouth
C = D.C. equipment only.
18.
Fervent
51.
Nimrod
19
11
..
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
Trelawney
27
19.
Flora
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
26
52.
:
S X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
20.
Forte
2
53.
Nile
21.
Fortitude
19
54.
St. Angelo
S Fitted to tow skid only.
= = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
22.
Forward
9
55.
Cormorant
M
= Fitted Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
23.
Fox
27
56.
Stag
LL A = = to operate Double A sweep.
24.
Lucifer
3
57.
Sultan
P.L.
= Fitted Fitted to to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertible
25.
Lynx
10
58.
Tamar
S L = Fitted with carry Echo and Sounding. tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa. to Oropesa.
26.
Mentor
27
59.
Edinburgh
Castle
W B = = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
27.
Venon II
8
60.
Lucia
0. = Fitting Fitted with out. Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
28.
Osprey
Portland
61.
Pursuivant
29.
Paragon
24
62.
Minos
14A
W. W. W. V. = = = Fitted Fitted Fitted Fitted with with with 20-kw. 22-kw. 30-kw. generators. generators.
30.
Pembroke I
17
63.
Nemo
14A
31.
Pembroke II
17
64.
Beehive
14B
= = Special with 35-kw. generators. generators.
32.
Pembroke IV
17
complement.
NOTE.-In order to keep the information in respect of accounting bases up to date
Naval Authorities concerned are requested to report all initial allocations to accounting
bases and any subsequent changes that may be made. Corrections, etc., should arrive by
Saturday in each week.
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This
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is
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of
H.M.
Government.
Its
be communicated, not holding an either official directly position or in indirectly H.M. to the contents Press, are not
by person fire on receipt of new copy. Service. It is to be or destroyed to any to
ACCOUNTING BASES.
NOTE.-The
programmes
and
prospective
movements
taken liable thereon to alteration until confirmation at short notice, has been and no executive contained action herein should are be
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
obtained from the Admiralty.
their accounting base as shown below.]
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
1.
Bacchante
Page
25
26.
Mentor
..
27
2.
Badger
:
13
27.
Venon II
:
8
3.
Beaver I
:
16
28.
Osprey
:
Portland
4.
Beaver II
16
29.
Paragon
:
24
ABBREVIATIONS.
5.
Boscawen
9
30.
Pembroke I'
17
6.
Calliope
23
31.
Pembroke II
Before Name of Ship.
17
7.
Caroline
7
32.
Pembroke IV
C = Chatham Crew.
17
8.
Claverhouse
20,21
33.
D = Devonport Crew.
Proserpine
:
28,29
9.
Clio
6
34.
= Portsmouth Crew.
Pyramus
:
30
P
10.
II
Rosyth
35.
Racer
:
7
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
11.
Defiance
2
36.
Skirmisher
:
4
After Name of Ship.
12.
Dolphin
Portsmouth
37.
Spartiate
:
18
A = Fitted with asdics.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
38.
Torch
6
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
39.
Unicorn II
22
A/A
= Anti Aircraft.
15.
Eaglet
5
40.
Vernon
8
C = D.C. equipment only.
16.
Elfin
Portsmouth
41.
Victory I
8
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
17.
Excellent
Portsmouth
42.
Victory II
8
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
18.
Fervent
11
43.
Victory III
8
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
19.
Flora
26
44.
Watchful
14, 15
X/S = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
20.
Forte
2
45.
Wildfire
12
_S II: Fitted to tow skid only.
21.
Fortitude
19
46.
Woolwich
28
X/M X/A = = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
22.
Forward
9
47.
Lochinvar
20
Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
23.
Fox
27
48.
Orlando
18
X/LL L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L and convertable to Oropesa.
Lucifer
3
49.
Rooke
:
20
24.
= Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
Lynx
10
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
25.
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
XN/4.B f.o. = = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
NOTE.-In order to keep the information in respect of accounting bases up to date
Authorities concerned are requested to report all initial allocations to accounting
20 22 30 35 kw. kw. kw. kw. = = II = Fitting Fitted Fitted Fitted Fitted with with with with out. 20-kw. 22-kw. 30-kw. generators. generators. generators.
bases Naval and any subsequent changes that may be made. Corrections, etc., should arrive by
Saturday in each week.
(1) = Special complement. 35-kw.
generators.
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book is the property of H.M. Government. to Its the contents are not to
This communicated, either directly or indirectly It is Press, to or to any
person be not holding an official position in H.M. Service. be destroyed
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
by fire on receipt of new copy.
their accounting base as shown below.]
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
NOTE.-The programmes and prospective movements contained herein are
Page
1.
Bacchante
25
33.
liable to alteration at short notice, and no executive action should be
Proserpine
28, 29
2.
Badger
13
34.
taken thereon until confirmation has been obtained from the Admiralty.
Pyramus
30
3.
Beaver I
16
35.
Racer
7
4.
Beaver II
16
36.
Skirmisher
4
5.
Boscawen
9
37.
Spartiate
18
6.
Calliope
23
38.
Torch
6
7.
Caroline
7
39.
ABBREVIATIONS.
Unicorn II
22
8.
Claverhouse
20,21
40.
Vernon
8
Before Name of Ship.
9.
Clio
6
41.
Victory I
8
C = Chatham Crew.
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
42.
Victory II
8
D = Devonport Crew.
11.
Defiance
2
43.
Victory III
8
P = Portsmouth Crew.
12.
Dolphin
Submarine School,
44.
Watchful
15
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
Portsmouth
45.
Wildfire
12
:
D.S. = Dutch Ship.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
F.S. = French Ship.
46.
Woolwich
28
14.
Drake IV
N.S. = Norwegian Ship.
Plymouth
47.
Lochinvar
20
15.
Eaglet
5
48.
Orlando
18
:
After Name of Ship.
16.
Elfin
Blyth
49.
Rooke
20
A = Fitted with asdics.
:
17.
Excellent
Gunnery School,
Portsmouth
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
51.
Nimrod
19
18.
Fervent
11
C = D.C. equipment only.
52.
19.
Flora
Trelawney
27
26
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
20.
2
53.
Nile
Forte
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
54.
21.
Fortitude
19
St. Angelo
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
22.
Forward
9
55.
Cormorant
X/S = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
23.
Fox
27
56.
Stag
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
3
57.
Sultan
Lucifer
P.L.
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
24.
58.
Tamar
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
25.
Lynx
10
59.
Edinburgh
X/LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertible to Oropesa.
26.
Mentor
27
Castle
L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
27.
Venon II
8
60.
Lucia
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
28.
Osprey
Portland
61.
Pursuivant
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
29.
Paragon
24
62.
Minos
14A
XN/4.B = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
f.o. = Fitting out,
30
Pembroke I
17
63.
Nemo
14A
Pembroke II
17
64.
Beehive
14B
20 kw. = Fitted with 20-kw. generators.
31.
22 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw. generators.
32.
Pembroke IV
17
30 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw. generators.
35 kw. = Fitted with 35-kw. generators.
NOTE.-In order to keep the information in respect of accounting bases up to date
bases and any subsequent changes that may be made. Corrections, etc., should arrive
Naval Authorities concerned are requested to report all initial allocations to accounting by
(1) = Special complement.
Saturday in each week.
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be This communicated, book is the property either directly of H.M. or Government. indirectly Its contents
not holding an official position in H.M. to the Press, are not
by person fire on receipt of new copy. Service. It is to be or destroyed to to
ACCOUNTING BASES.
NOTE.-The liable to alteration programmes at and short prospective notice, movements contained herein
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
taken thereon until confirmation has been and no executive action should are be
their accounting base as shown below.]
obtained from the Admiralty.
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
1.
Bacchante
Page
25
29.
Paragon
24
2.
Badger
13
30.
Pembroke I'
17
3.
Beaver I
16
31.
Pembroke II
17
4.
Beaver II
16
32.
Pembroke IV
17
5.
Boscawen
9
ABBREVIATIONS.
33.
Proserpine
:
28,29
6.
Calliope
23
34.
Pyramus
:
30
Before Name of Ship.
7.
Caroline
7
35.
Racer
:
7
C = Chatham Crew.
8.
Claverhouse
20, 21
36.
Skirmisher
:
4
D = Devonport Crew.
9.
Clio
6
37.
Spartiate
:
18
P = Portsmouth Crew.
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
38.
Torch
:
6
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
11.
Defiance
2
39.
Unicorn II
:
22
12.
Dolphin
Portsmouth
After Name of Ship.
40.
Vernon
8
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
A = Fitted with asdics.
41.
Victory I
8
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
42.
Victory II
8
15.
Eaglet
5
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
43.
Victory III
8
:
16.
Elfin
Portsmouth
C = D.C. equipment only.
44.
Watchful
:
14,15
17.
Excellent
Portsmouth
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
45.
Wildfire
12
18.
Fervent
11
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
46.
Woolwich
28
19.
Flora
26
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
47.
Lochinvar
20
20.
Forte
2
X/S = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
48.
Orlando
18
21.
Fortitude
19
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
49.
Rooke
20
:
22.
Forward
9
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
23.
Fox
27
51.
Nimrod
19
:
24.
Lucifer
3
X/LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertable to Oropesa.
25.
Lynx
10
52.
Trelawney
27
L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
27
53.
Nile
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
26.
Mentor
8
54.
St. Angelo
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
27.
Venon II
-
P.L.
Portland
55.
Cormorant
XN/4.B = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
28.
Osprey
f.o. = Fitting out.
22 20 kw. = Fitted with 20-kw. generators.
NOTE.-In order requested to report should arrive by
to keep the information in respect all of initial accounting allocations bases to up accounting to date
30 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw. generators.
35 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw.
bases Naval and Authorities any subsequent concerned changes are that may be made. Corrections, etc.,
kw. = Fitted with 35-kw. generators. generators.
Saturday in each week.
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ACCOUNTING BASES.
This book is the property of H.M. or Government. indirectly to Its the contents are
be communicated, either directly in H.M. Service. Press, or not to to
person not holding an official position It is to be destroyed
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
by fire on receipt of new copy.
their accounting base as shown below.]
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
Page
NOTE.-The programmes and prospective movements contained herein
1.
Bacchante
25
33.
Proserpine
28,29
liable to alteration at short notice, and no executive action should are be
2.
Badger
13
34.
Pyramus
30
taken thereon until confirmation has been obtained from the Admiralty.
3.
Beaver I
16
35.
Racer
7
4.
Beaver II
16
36.
Skirmisher
:
4
5.
Boscawen
9
37.
Spartiate
..
18
6.
Calliope
23
38.
Torch
- -
6
7.
Caroline
7
39.
Unicorn II
22
ABBREVIATIONS.
8.
Claverhouse
20, 21
40.
Vernon
8
9.
Clio
6
41.
Victory I
8
Before Name of Ship.
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
42.
Victory II
8
C = Chatham Crew.
11.
Defiance
2
43.
Victory III
8
D = Devonport Crew.
12.
Dolphin
Submarine School,
44.
Watchful
15
P = Portsmouth Crew.
Portsmouth
45.
Wildfire
12
..
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
D.S. = Dutch Ship.
46.
Woolwich
28
..
F.S. = French Ship.
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
47.
Lochinvar
20
N.S. = Norwegian Ship.
15.
Eaglet
5
48.
Orlando
18
:
16.
Elfin
Blyth
49.
Rooke
20
After Name of Ship.
17.
Excellent
Gunnery School,
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
A = Fitted with asdics.
Portsmouth
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
51.
Nimrod
19
:
18.
Fervent
11
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
52.
Trelawney
27
19.
Flora
26
C = D.C. equipment only.
53.
Nile
20.
Forte
2
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
54.
St. Angelo
21.
Fortitude
19
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
55.
Cormorant
22..
Forward
9
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
56.
Stag
23.
Fox
27
x/s = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
57.
Sultan
3
P.L.
Lucifer
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
24.
58.
Tamar
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
25.
Lynx
10
59.
Edinburgh
26.
Mentor
27
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
Castle
X/LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertible to Oropesa.
27.
Venon II
8
60.
Lucia
L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
28.
Osprey
Portland
61.
Pursuivant
29.
Paragon
24
62.
Minos
14A
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
30
17
63.
Nemo
14A
Pembroke I
XN/4.B f.o. = = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
64.
Beehive
14B
Pembroke II
17
31.
Fitting out.
32.
Pembroke IV
17
20 22 kw. kw. = Fitted with 20-kw.
30 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw. generators.
order to keep the information in respect of accounting bases to up accounting to date
35 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw. generators.
NOTE.-In concerned are requested to report all initial allocations should arrive by
(1) = = Fitted with 35-kw. generators. generators.
bases Naval and Authorities any subsequent changes that may be made. Corrections, etc.,
Saturday in each week.
Special complement.
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This be communicated, book is the property either directly of H.M. or Government. Its contents
not holding an official position in indirectly H.M. to the Press, are not
by person fire on receipt of new copy. Service. It is to be or destroyed to to
ACCOUNTING BASES.
NOTE.-The liable to alteration programmes at and short prospective notice, and movements contained herein
[The numbers shown in brackets before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
taken thereon until confirmation has been no executive action should are be
their accounting base as shown below.]
obtained from the Admiralty.
No.
H.M.S.
Page
No.
H.M.S.
1.
Bacchante
Page
25
29.
Paragon
24
2.
Badger
13
30.
Pembroke I'
17
3.
Beaver I
16
31.
Pembroke II
17
4.
Beaver II
16
32.
Pembroke IV
17
5.
Boscawen
9
33.
Proserpine
28,29
ABBREVIATIONS.
6.
Calliope
23
34.
Pyramus
30
7.
Caroline
7
Before Name of Ship.
35.
Racer
:
7
8.
Claverhouse
20, 21
C = Chatham Crew.
36.
Skirmisher
4
9.
Clio
6
D = Devonport Crew.
37.
Spartiate
18
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
P = Portsmouth Crew.
38.
Torch
6
11.
Defiance
2
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
39.
Unicorn II
22
12.
Dolphin
Portsmouth
40.
Vernon
8
After Name of Ship.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
41.
Victory I
8
A = Fitted with asdics.
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
42.
Victory II
8
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
15.
Eaglet
5
43.
Victory III
8
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
16.
Elfin
Portsmouth
44.
Watchful
14, 15
c = D.C. equipment only.
17.
Excellent
Portsmouth
45.
Wildfire
12
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
18.
Fervent
11
46.
Woolwich
28
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
19.
Flora
26
47.
Lochinvar
20
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
20.
Forte
2
48.
Orlando
18
X/S = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
21.
Fortitude
19
Rooke
20
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
49.
Forward
9
22.
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
27
23.
Fox
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
51.
Nimrod
19
3
24.
Lucifer
X/LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertable to Oropesa.
52.
Trelawney
27
10
25.
L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
Lynx
53.
Nile
27
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
26.
Mentor
St. Angelo
P.L.
8
54.
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
27.
Venon II
Portland
55.
Cormorant
XN/4.B f.o. = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
28.
Osprey
= Fitting out.
20 22 kw. = Fitted with 20-kw. generators.
the information in respect of accounting allocations bases to up accounting to date
30 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw.
35 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw. generators.
bases Naval NOTE,-In and Authorities any subsequent order concerned to keep changes are requested that may to be report made. all Corrections, initial etc., should arrive by
kw. If Fitted with 35-kw. generators. generators.
Saturday in each week.
(1) = Special complement.
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CONFIDENTIAL
This book is the property directly of H.M. or Government. indirectly to Its contents are
ACCOUNTING BASES.
be communicated, either official position in H.M. Service. the Press, or to not to
by fire on receipt
person not holding of an new copy. It is to be destroyed
[The numbers shown in brackets their before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
accounting base as shown below.]
NOTE.-The programmes and short prospective notice, and movements contained herein
H.M.S.
Page
liable to alteration confirmation at has been no executive action should are be
No.
No.
H.M.S.
Bacchante
25
Page
31.
taken thereon until obtained from the Admiralty.
1.
Pembroke II
17
Badger
13
2.
32.
Pembroke IV
17
3.
Beaver I
16
33.
Proserpine
28,29
Beaver II
16
4.
34.
Pyramus
30
5.
Boscawen
9
35.
Racer
7
Calliope
23
6.
36.
Skirmisher
4
7.
Caroline
7
37.
Spartiate
18
ABBREVIATIONS.
8.
Claverhouse
20, 21
38.
Torch
6
Clio
6
Before Name of Ship.
9.
39.
Unicorn II
22
C = Chatham Crew.
10.
Cochrane II
Rosyth
40.
Vernon
8
D = Devonport Crew.
Defiance
2
11.
41.
Victory I
8
P = Portsmouth Crew.
12.
Dolphin
Submarine School,
Portsmouth
42.
Victory II
8
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
43.
Victory III
8
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
After Name of Ship.
Plymouth
44.
Watchful
14, 15
14.
Drake IV
A = Fitted with asdics.
Wildfire
12
5
45.
15.
Eaglet
Woolwich
28
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
Elfin
Blyth
46.
16.
Gunnery School,
47.
Lochinvar
20
A/A = Anti Aircraft.
17.
Excellent
C = D.C. equipment only.
Portsmouth
48.
Orlando
18
20
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
11
18.
49.
Rooke
Fervent
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
26
19.
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
Flora
19
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
2
20.
Forte
51.
Nimrod
X/S = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
27
19
21.
52.
Trelawney
Fortitude
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
9
53.
Nile
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
22.
Forward
27
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
Fox
54.
St. Angelo
23.
3
Lucifer
55.
Cormorant
X/LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertable to Oropesa.
24.
10
56.
Stag
P.L.
L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
25.
Lynx
27
57.
Sultan
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
26.
Mentor
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
8
58.
Tamar
27.
Venon II
XN/4.B = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
Portland
59.
Edinburgh
Castle
28.
f.o. = Fitting out.
Osprey
24
20 22 kw. = Fitted with 20-kw. generators.
29.
Paragon
17
30 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw. generators.
30.
Pembroke I
35 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw. generators.
kw. = Fitted with 35-kw. generators.
order to keep the information to in of accounting bases should to up accounting arrive to date by
(1) = Special complement.
bases Naval NOTE.-In and Authorities any subsequent concerned changes are requested that may be
Saturday in each week.
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This book is the property of H.M. Government. Its contents are not
be communicated, either directly or in indirectly H.M. to the Press, or to to
ACCOUNTING BASES.
person not holding an official position Service. It is to be destroyed any
by fire on receipt of new copy.
[The numbers shown in brackets their before the name of certain ships in this volume indicate
accounting base as shown below.]
No.
NOTE.-The programmes and prospective movements contained herein are
H.M.S.
1.
Bacchante
Page
liable to alteration at short notice, and no executive action should be
No.
25
H.M.S.
Page
taken thereon until confirmation has been obtained from the Admiralty.
2.
Badger
31.
Pembroke II
13
17
3.
Beaver I
32.
16
Pembroke IV
17
4.
Beaver II
33.
16
Proserpine
28, 29
5.
Boscawen
34.
Pyramus
9
30
6.
Calliope
35.
Racer
23
7
7.
Caroline
36.
Skirmisher
7
4
8.
Claverhouse
37.
Spartiate
ABBREVIATIONS.
20, 21
18
9.
Clio
38.
Torch
6
6
Before Name of Ship.
10.
Cochrane II
39.
Unicorn II
Rosyth
22
C = Chatham Crew.
11.
Defiance
40.
Vernon
8
2
D = Devonport Crew.
12.
Dolphin
41.
Submarine School,
Victory I
8
P = Portsmouth Crew.
Portsmouth
42.
Victory II
8
[1] = Numbers in brackets correspond with Accounting Bases on opposite page.
13.
Drake II
Plymouth
43.
Victory III
8
14.
Drake IV
Plymouth
44.
Watchful
After Name of Ship.
14, 15
A = Fitted with asdics.
15.
Eaglet
5
45.
Wildfire
12
a = Partially fitted with asdics.
16.
Elfin
Blyth
46.
Woolwich
28
A/A
= Anti Aircraft.
17.
Excellent
Gunnery School,
47.
Lochinvar
20
Portsmouth
C
= D.C. equipment only.
48.
Orlando
18
D = Ships fitted with D.G. equipment.
18.
Fervent
11
49.
Rooke
20
F = Motor Fishing Vessels.
19.
Flora
26
50.
Dunluce Castle
28
X = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep.
20.
Forte
2
51.
Nimrod
19
x/s = Operates Mark I, Mark II or Mark II* sweep fitted to tow skid.
21.
Fortitude
19
52.
Trelawney
27
S = Fitted to tow skid only.
9
53.
Nile
22.
Forward
X/M = Equipped with Magnetic sweep (Trawlers carry Mark II sweep in addition).
27
54.
St. Angelo
X/A = Fitted to operate Double A sweep.
23.
Fox
55.
Cormorant
X/LL = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep and convertible to Oropesa.
3
24.
Lucifer
56.
Stag
L/L = Fitted to carry and tow Double L sweep but NOT convertible to Oropesa.
10
25.
Lynx
57.
Sultan
P.L.
E/S = Fitted with Echo Sounding.
27
T/W = Fitted with Taut Wire Gear.
26.
Mentor
58.
Tamar
8
27.
Venon II
59.
Edinburgh
XN/4.B f.o. = Fitted with Bow Defence Gear appropriate to class.
Castle
Portland
= Fitting out.
28.
Osprey
60.
Lucia
20 kw. = Fitted with 20-kw. generators.
24
61.
Pursuivant
29.
Paragon
30 22 kw. = Fitted with 22-kw. generators.
17
35 kw. = Fitted with 30-kw. generators.
30.
Pembroke I
kw. = Fitted with 35-kw. generators.
the information in respect all of initial accounting allocations bases to up accounting to date
(1) = Special complement.
bases Naval NOTE.-In and Authorities any subsequent order concerned to keep changes are requested that may to be report made. Corrections, etc., should arrive by
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Dynams 22H
13
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H.M.S. Dolphin,
16
Gosport.
June 6th.I940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report of the
proceedings of HM.S.Dolphin's Power Boat.
2.
The boat sailed from Gosport at 1915 on Wednesday 29th.
May with orders to proceed to Ramsgate with all despatch, rem-
aining overnight at Newhaven, or if it should not be possible to
reach there before dark, to make Littlehampton. Owing to delay
in sailing and to adverse weather conditions it was only possible
to make the latter port at 2200. The Dutch motor launch M73 had
arrived about 15 minutes previously.
3.
80 gallons of petrol were embarked from H.M.S. Peregrine
and the motor boat proceeded to Ramsgate in company with M 73.
On arrival off Dover at 1400, owing to shortage of petrol com-
bined with the uncertainty of navigation by the boat's compass
in the prevailing fog, it was decided to enter the harbour to
refuel. Considerable delay was necessary at the contraband control
ship before entering and also before fuelling at the petrol jetty,
and it was not before 1900 that orders were received from the
Naval Base that the boat was not to proceed to Ramsgate but was
to be held in readiness to proceed to sea at short notice.
4.
Orders were given at 0030 on 31st. May for .M.S.Dolphin's
boat to proceed with a similar boat from H.M.S. Excellent to La
Panne and Bray Dunes, respectively, the two boats to remain in
company until within a short distance of the French coast. Charts
and the route were supplied to each boat and information was
obtained that if there was a shortage of petrol on reaching the
destination it could be obtained from H.M.S.Hebe.
5.
Shortly after passing the North Goodwin Light Vessel it
10
was found that more petrol was being consumed than had been est-
imated, mainly due to yawing caused by a considerable stern sea
and swell, and "Excellent's" boat found it necessary to reduce
speed to about 8 knots.
6.
Some 8 miles North West of Bray an enemy floating mine
was seen

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was seen and an attempt was made to sink it by rifle fire
but this was impracticable owing to the unsteadiness of
the boat. The approximate position of the mine was later
reported.
7.
At 1115 the boat arrived off La Panne, and, being
short of petrol, closed H. M.S. Hebe but was unable to obtain
any from her. As there were no other ships carrying petrol
off La Panne, it was thought desirable to return to Bray in
order to have a reasonably safe margin of petrol before
conveying troops. On arrival at Bray, "Excellent's" boat
signalled that she had struck a submerged object and req-
uired assistance. As I had been told by a destroyer that
the depth of water in that position was 3 feet and had also
been told by the Senior Officer at Bray to be extremely
careful not to get into shallow water, it was not considered
advisable owing to the state of the sea to risk the loss of
a second boat. Another shallower draughted boat did, in fact
try to assist but ran aground.
8.
20 gallons of petrol were obtained at Bray and the
boat proceeded back to La Panne. Before reaching there, how-
ever, all ships weighed and left under shell fire from shore
batteries from the town which was shortly afterwards OCC-
upied by the enemy. In consequence the motor boat returned
to Bray.
9.
Enquiries were made at destroyers and other vessels
present as to whether "Dolphin's" boat could be of any ass-
istance, but again , owing to the shallowness of the water
and state of the sea it was not possible to go alongside the
improvised pier from which all troops were being embarked
(no troops were at this time wading out to boats), nor was
there a demand for a boat for towing purposes.
10. as to the usefulness of this boat under the circumstances,
After consultation with the senior officer present
it was decided to obtain a tow back to Dover to refuel, and
there it was hoped that another tow could be obtained back
to Dunkirk, where, it was believed , the boat could be more
usefully employed. A tow was obtained from H.M.S.Sargossa
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18 /5
at 1415 and a return was made to Dover, where ,after fuelling
the boat's return was reported to the Operations Room.
Instructions were given to stand by for further orders which
were to be given at 0400 next morning. These instructions
were cancelled and no movement was made on Saturday 1st.June.
11.
On 2nd. June "Dolphin's" boat was attached to the
officer in charge of small boats for towing and despatch
purposes in Dover harbour. She was so employed until noon
on June 4th.
12.
The crew of the boat were keen to return to Dunkirk
if a tow could be obtained, but after several enquiries it
appeared that the boat was considered unsuitable for the
workand the boat had, unfortunatly, to remain employed in
Dover harbour. On 4th. June Able Seaman Stephans was lent
as coxswain of the Walmer lifeboat at his request, but shortly
afterwards all operations were cancelled.
13. for Littlehampton, arriving there at 2115. The following morn-
The motor boat sailed from Dover at 1315 on June 4th.
ing 50 gallons of petrol were taken in and at 0915 the boat
sailed for Portsmouth. A certain amount of engine trouble
was experienced of a minor nature. The boat arrived at Fort
Blockhouse at 1245.
14. in charge of the engines and also to Lag. Saunders, both of
Considerable credit is due to Ldg. Sto. Morris who was
them working tirelessly to keep the motors in the best of con-
dition, especially as the outward journey to Dover was made
at maximum revolutions and no engine trouble was experienced
until the return journey. Credit is also due to Ldg. Sea.
Cobley, the coxswain of the boat.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
your obedient servant
Captain (st,
H.M.S. Dolphin,
Gosport.
Bowden
CAP RAIN IN (S)
* VICE ADMIRA sub Leviten and R.N.
A5th
8 JUN1940
12 JUN 1940
SUBMARINE
2198/199
FLOTH
*
DOVER
WOD
extracted from the Deed

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Buyo/
35
1182
36
H.M.S. "Dolphin"
Gosport,
Hants.
6th June 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to report the following proceedings
of H.M.S. "Dwarf" inconnection with evacuation of the
B.E.F.from Dunkirk.
2) H.M.S. "Dwarf" sailed from Portsmouthuat 2100 on
Wednesday 29th May. 1940. for Ramsgate. During the passage
there was nothing of interest to note, and' Dwarf" arrived
at 1700 on Thursday 30th May.
3) After provisioning, coaling and embarking two Lewis
guns, "Dwarf" sailed for Dunkirk at 2000 using route "X"
4) At about 0030 on Friday "Dwarf was some 6 miles
North West of Dunkirk, so waited till daylight before
attempting to enter the buoyed channel to Dunkirk.
During the passage up the channel a formation of
German reconnaissaice aeroplanes appeared overhead.
Every ship in the vicinity, as well as the soldiers
an the beach, 2 opened fire. "Dwarf": 'starboard Lewis
gunner registered several tracer bullets in one of
the machines which turned away to the South.
5) On reaching Dunkirk "Dwarf" was ordered by a destroyer
to proceed to La Panne However, after steaming for
about & mile the motor barge "Viking "hailed for
assistance. She had 150 soldiers on board, and in attempting could
to get off the heach, burnt out her clutches. She
now go in the astern direction.
6) only time there was a fresh North West wind
and At the tide, as well as several wrecks and ships in at
anchor, rising which made operations in order to get her
tow very difficult.

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2024
OPERATION DYNAMO
NARRATIVES BY PERSONNEL OF SMALL CRAFT.
INDEX
NAME OF VESSEL
WRITTEN BY
1. TUG 87
Sub.Lieut. H.M. Davis, R.N.R.
2. M.B. BLUE BIRD
If
G.B. Eyre, R.N.V.R.
3. M.B. AURA
#
M.A. Chodzko, R.N.V.R.
4. M.B. BRITANNIA
If
S.D. Ward
5. M.B.'s CAVERSHAM and QUISISIANA
If
A.V. Weaver
6. M.B. LADY CABLE
Lieut. B.S. Fidler, R.N.R.
7. M.B. EMPRESS
Sub.Lieut. T.W. Betts, R.N.V.R.
8. M.B. SKYLARK
If
M.J.R. Yeatman, R.N.V.R.
9. M.B. SOUTHERN QUEEN
#
Demattos
0. M.B. PRINCESS LILLY
#
K.E.A. Bayley
1. M.B. SKYLARK VI
Ct. Rating G.R. Price
2. H.M.M.B. WHITE BEAR
Cd. Gunner E. Deacon, R.N.
3. H.M.S. DOLPHIN's Motor Boat
Sub.Lieut. E.F. Cornish-Bowden, R.N.
4. WALTON and FRINTON Life Boat
P.O. Tel. Cooley.
5. M.B. CORDELIA
Sub.Lieut. C.A. Thompson
6. M.B. PELLAG II
Lieut.
Martino, R.N.V.R.
STATEMENT BY
7. M.B. SKYLARK (Southend)
Pensioner P.O. R.A. Smith
8. BOURNEMOUTH Life Boat
L. Sea. H. Huntington
9. M.B. BONNY BELLE
Sto. I. G.H. Rose
O. EASTBOURNE Life Boat
(Sto. J. Strangeways P/KX.95036 and
(Sto. A.H. Shaw P/KX.94553
1. M.B. (Unknown)
A.B. M.J. Stallard P/JX.154107
2. M.B. SEA FALCON
L.Sea. A. Westbrook P/JX.131401
3. M.B. SKYLARK
Sto. G. Bramhall P/KX.88343
4. M.B. COMMODORE
Sto. Beech P/KX.90016
5. NEWHAVEN Life Boat
(A.B. W.J. Morris P/JX.126097
(Sto.I W. Spray P/KX.87052
(0.S. T.E. White CDX.133
6, M.B. YSER
Act. P.O. W.H. Achin JX.149919

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OPERATION DYNAMO.
NCLOSURE NO. 13.
SHIP: H.M.S. DOLPHIN's MOTOR BOAT.
OFFICER REPORTING: SUB-LIEUTENANT B.F. CORNISH-BOWDEN, R.N.
In company with H.M.S. EXCELLENT's Power Boat,
this boat sailed from Dover harbour at 0240 on Friday,
31st May.
2.
Soon after passing the North Goodwin Light Vessel,
EXCELLENT's boat signalled to the effect that she was very
doubtful whether she could get to the French coast at
maximum speed owing to lack of petrol and so speed was
reduced to about 8 knots, the speed over the ground being
considerably less owing to considerable yawing in a
following sea.
3. The two boats were routed to leave the usual
course for Dunkirk some 20 miles from that place and
proceeded through shallower water to La Panne and Bray.
About 15 miles N.W. of Bray an enemy floating mine was
seen and an attempt was made to sink it by rifle fire.
This, however, failed, and the position of the mine was
later reported.
4.
Owing to an error in navigation, caused largely
by an inaccurate boat's compass, DOLPHIN arrived at Bray at
1100 and after enquiring as to our whereabouts proceeded
to La Panne and attempted unsuccessfully to obtain petrol
from H.M.S. HEBE.
5.
Owing to the shortage of petrol I returned to
Bray and to try and fill my tank. However, this again
proved impossible and so I decided to use what petrol I
had and ask for a tow home when the tank was dry.
6. EXCELLENT's boat had damaged herself on a submerged
object and was close inshore. I was about to go to her aid
when I was informed that the depth of the water was only 3
feet and I was ordered not to go in tooclose. I therefore
was unable to be of any assistance in embarking troops from
the improvised pier. I therefore asked ships present if I
could be of any assistance to them, but unfortunately they
were already getting all that they needed.
7.
I then proceeded back to La Panne but when almost
there the enemy started shelling the ships which immediately
weighed and proceeded to Bray. On return to Bray, I
consulted the Senior Officer present as to my usefulness and
it was decided that I should obtain a tow back to Dover to
refuel when I hoped to obtain a tow back to Dunkirk with a
full tank and where I believed I could be more usefully
employed.
8.
I left Bray at 1415 in tow of the dan-laying yacht
SARGOSSA, arriving at Dover Harbour at about 1930, since
when I have been employed towing and carrying despatches in
Dover harbour.
(Signed) E.F. Cornish-Bowden
Sub-Lieutenant, R.N.
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The following crew from H.M.S. DOLPHIN
were manning the motor boat:-
Leading Seaman A.R. Cobley,
P/JX 130128
Leading Stoker H.A. Saunders,
K 22903.
Leading Stoker A.J. Morris,
XX 84267
Able Seaman R.W. Rowlands,
P/JX 146949
Able Seaman P.B. Stephans,
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CONFIDENTIAL.
154
Page 35.
156
Operation "DYNAMO" - Narrative of Events.
Inshore Flotillæsand Naval Shore Parties (continued)
boats which had been cast away by the soldiers on
disembarkation.
106. By the night of the 30th/31st a considerable
number of collapsible boats and pontoons had been received
from the Royal Engineers of the B.E.F. These were of great
assistance and paddled off about 10 men in each trip, but
again, in spite of all efforts, in the vast majority of cases,
the soldiers left these craft when they arrived at the
offshore ship.
107. Much of the most meritorious work of lifting off
the beaches was done by the offshore warships' own boats, who
were tireless in their efforts. All small pulling boats and
small power boats were lowered and were lent from ship to
ship when their own parent ship left the coast to unload at
a United Kingdom port. In addition, H.M. ships seized
drifting and abandoned boats as opportunity offered and
manned them up with boat keepers. Owing to the physical
exhaustion of these boats' crews after hours of work, relief
crews of stokers were frequently provided from amongst the
many volunteers that came forth.
108. A typical example of dogged work by a ship's boat
was afforded by the action of JAVELIN's and JAGUAR's boats
off Bray beach in the afternoon of 28/5. When their two
motor cutters and two whalers first grounded offshore they
were rushed and swamped by soldiers. Order being restored
the boats had to be baled out and the wet engines restarted,
following which) 700 troops were embarked by these few boats
in a short time during continuous bombing attacks.
109. Of the power boats available by far the most
useful and suitable were the A.L.Cs., M.L.Cs. and the small
type of R.N.L.I. life-boat. The high speed service motor
boats such as DOLPHIN's and EXCELLENT's boats and the R.A.F.
Seaplane tenders proved unsuitable for work in shallow
waters on a lee shore owing to the vulnerability of their
propellers and rudders and their poor manoeuvring powers at
low speeds.
110. Of the civilian manned craft one of the best
performances was that of the London Fire Brigade fire float
MASSEY SHAW. All the volunteer crew were members of the
London Fire Brigade or Auxiliary Fire Service and succeeded
in doing 4 round trips to the beaches in their well-found
craft. In contrast to this performance and that also of
the R.N.L.I. crews of the Ramsgate and Margate life-boats,
who took their boats over to Dunkirk, no volunteers, except
for the coxswain and engineer of the Dover life-boat, were
forthcoming from the R.N.L.I. crews of the other life-boats,
which were accordingly manned by R.N. crews. Also it must
be noted that civilian craft of such flotillas as the Rye
fishing fleet did not relish the idea of carrying out ferry-
ing work off the Flanders coast. Fishing boats and pleasure
boats from as far along the south coast as Brixham and
Dartmouth arrived at various times up to p.m. 30/5, but again
the civilian crews were not prepared to proceed to Dunkirk.
Accordingly, the most suitable of such boats as could be
manned by the Naval personnel available were taken up, but
the remainder took no part in the operations.
111./

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CONFIDENTIAL.
Page 35,
Operation "DYNAMO" - Narrative of Events,
Inshore Flotillasand Naval Shore Parties (continued)
boats which had been cast away by the soldiers on
disembarkation.
106. By the night of the 30th/31st a considerable
number of collapsible boats and pontoons had been received
from the Royal Engineers of the B.E.F. These were of great
assistance and paddled off about 10 men in each trip, but
again, in spite of all efforts, in the vast majority of cases,
the soldiers left these craft when they arrived at the
offshore ship.
107. Much of the most meritorious work of lifting off
the beaches was done by the offshore warships' own boats, who
were tireless in their efforts. All small pulling boats and
small power boats were lowered and were lent from ship to
ship when their own parent ship left the coast to unload at
a United Kingdom port. In addition, H.M. ships seized
drifting and abandoned boats as opportunity offered and
manned them up with boat keepers. Owing to the physical
exhaustion of these boats' crews after hours of work, relief
crews of stokers were frequently provided from amongst the
many volunteers that came forth.
108. A typical example of dogged work by a ship's boat
was afforded by the action of JAVELIN's and JAGUAR's boats
off Bray beach in the afternoon of 28/5. When their two
motor cutters and two whalers first grounded offshore they
were rushed and swamped by soldiers. Order being restored
the boats had to be baled out and the wet engines restarted,
following which 700 troops were embarked by these few boats
in a short time during continuous bombing attacks.
109. Of the power boats available by far the most
useful and suitable were the A.L.Cs., M.L.Cs. and the small
type of R.N.L.I. life-boat. The high speed service motor
boats such as DOLPHIN's and EXCELLENT's boats and the R.A.F.
Seaplane tenders proved unsuitable for work in shallow
waters on a lee shore owing to the vulnerability of their
propellers and rudders and their poor manoeuvring powers at
low speeds.
110. Of the civilian manned craft one of the best
performances was that of the London Fire Brigade fire float
MASSEY SHAW. All the volunteer crew were members of the
London Fire Brigade or Auxiliary Fire Service and succeeded
in doing 4 round trips to the beaches in their well-found
craft. In contrast to this performance and that also of
the R.N.L.I. crews of the Ramsgate and Margate life-boats,
who took their boats over to Dunkirk, no volunteers, except
for the coxswain and engineer of the Dover life-boat, were
forthcoming from the R.N.L.I. crews of the other life-boats,
which were accordingly manned by R.N. crews. Also it must
be noted that civilian craft of such flotillas as the Rye
fishing fleet did not relish the idea of carrying out ferry-
ing work off the Flanders coast. Fishing boats and pleasure
boats from as far along the south coast as Brixham and
Dartmouth arrived at various times up to p.m. 30/5, but again
the civilian crews were not prepared to proceed to Dunkirk.
Accordingly, the most suitable of such boats as could be
manned by the Naval personnel available were taken up, but
the remainder took no part in the operations.
111./

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Page 3.
OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
-
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
# KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft )
V. 4 ("Vernon' s" pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S" A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
Ambleve.
Escaut.
transferred
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Meuse.
from
Craft)
Sambre.
Semoise.
page 9.
yser.
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
PASCHOLL
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PATRIA
ALICE
FRISCO
PRINCESS JULIANA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
REIGER
ANTJE
HEBE
RIKA
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RUJA
BART
HONDSRUG
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
SURSUM CORDA
BRANDARIS
JAVA
TILLY
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TINY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TUNG
DEMOK I
LENA
TWENTE
DENEB
ORANJE
VREDE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
ZEUS
(Continued)
# Sunk

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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
vior 2 Torpedo
top Ferries
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Summary of Reports concerning the Evacuation of Trooss.
from the Dunkirk Area - May 27th - June 4th, 1940.
4
6.
ODD SHIPS.
rage
BIDEFORD
CALCUTTA.
9
H.M.S. DOLPHIN'S POWER BOAT.
13
16
DORIEN ROSE.
35
DWARF
40
LORMONT
16
MASSEY SHAW
NS4
-
MONA'S ISLE.
NEW PRINCE OF WALES.
63
66
PORTSDOWN.
-
SCOTTISH CO-OPERATOR.
70
SIROCCO.
73
WHIPPINGHAM.
75
a
EX LIGHTER X.209.
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13
Dynams 224
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H.M.S. Dolphin,
16
Gosport.
June 6th.1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report of the
proceedings of HM.S.Dolphin's Power Boat.
2.
The boat sailed from Gosport at 1915 on Wednesday 29th.
May with orders to proceed to Ramsgate with all despatch, rem-
aining overnight at Newhaven, or if it should not be possible to
reach there before dark, to make Littlehampton. Owing to delay
in sailing and to adverse weather conditions it was only possible
to make the latter port at 2200. The Dutch motor launch M73 had
arrived about 15 minutes previously.
3.
80 gallons of petrol were embarked from Peregrine
and the motor boat proceeded to Ramsgate in company with M 73.
On arrival off Dover at 1400, owing to shortage of petrol com-
bined with the uncertainty of navigation by the boat's compass
in the prevailing fog, it was decided to enter the harbour to
refuel. Considerable delay was necessary at the contraband control
ship before entering and also before fuelling at the petrol jetty,
and it was not before 1900 that orders were received from the
Naval Base that the boat was not to proceed to Ramsgate but was
to be held in readiness to proceed to sea at short notice.
4.
Orders were given at 0030 on 31st. May for S.Dolphin's
boat to proceed with a similar boat from Excellent to La
Panne and Bray Dunes, respectively, the two boats to remain in
company until within a short distance of the French coast. Charts
and the route were supplied to each boat and information was
obtained that if there was a shortage of petrol on reaching the
destination it could be obtained from H.M.S.Hebe.
5.
Shortly after passing the North Goodwin Light Vessel it
was found that more petrol was being consumed than had been est-
imated, mainly due to yawing caused by a considerable stern sea
and swell, and "Excellent's" boat found it necessary to reduce
speed to about 8 knots.
6.
Some 8 miles North Weat of Bray an enemy floating mine
was seen
Cash to the value of 1,000 Francs was extracted from the Deed
XX at the D.S.T.O's Office, which was subsequently handed to the
cretary to the P.S.T.O. at Dover, whose receipt is attached.
T.S.S. "QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL".
During the early hours of
theMay, I was engaged in embarking troops from the beach at the
istern side of the Harbour entrance in this vessel's five lifeboats.
200 men were brought alongside in this manner and others were
ücen to other craft In the vicinity.
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Gosport.
June 6th.I940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report of the
proceedings of HM.S.Dolphin's Power Boat.
2.
The boat sailed from Gosport at 1915 on Wednesday 29th.
May with orders to proceed to Ramsgate with all despatch, rem-
aining overnight at Newhaven, or if it should not be possible to
reach there before dark, to make Littlehampton. Owing to delay
in sailing and to adverse weather conditions it was only possible
to make the latter port at 2200. The Dutch motor launch M73 had
arrived about 15 minutes previously.
3.
80 gallons of petrol were embarked from H.M.S.Peregrine
and the motor boat proceeded to Ramsgate in company with M 73.
On arrival off Dover at 1400, owing to shortage of petrol com-
bined with the uncertainty of navigation by the boat's compass
in the prevailing fog, it was decided to enter the harbour to
refuel. Considerable delay was necessary at the contraband control
ship before entering and also before fuelling at the petrol jetty,
and it was not before 1900 that orders were received from the
Naval Base that the boat was not to proceed to Ramsgate but was
to be held in readiness to proceed to sea at short notice.
4.
Orders were given at 0030 on 31st. May for H.M.S.Dolphin's
boat to proceed with a similar boat from Excellent to La
Panne and Bray Dunes, respectively, the two boats to remain in
company until within a short distance of the French coast. Charts
and the route were supplied to each boat and information was
obtained that if there was a shortage of petrol on reaching the
destination it could be obtained from H.M.S.Hebe.
5.
Shortly after passing the North Goodwin Light Vessel it
was found that more petrol was being consumed than had been est-
imated, mainly due to yawing caused by a considerable stern sea
and swell, and "Excellent's" boat found it necessary to reduce
speed to about 8 knots.
6.
Some 8 miles North Weat of Bray an enemy floating mine
was seen
Cash to the value of 1,000 Francs was extracted from the Deed
Box at the D.S.T.O's Office, which was subsequently handed to the
Secretary to the P.S.T.O. at Dover, whose receipt is attached.
T.S.S. "QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL".
During the early hours of
eastern side of the Harbour entrance in this vessel's five lifeboats.
Sth.May, I was engaged in embarking troops from the beach at the
200 men were brought alongside in this manner and others were
taken to other craft In the vicinity.
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was seen and an attempt was made to sink it by rifle fire
but this was impracticable owing to the unsteadiness of
the boat. The approximate position of the mine was later
reported.
7.
At 1115 the boat arrived off La Panne, and, being
short of petrol, closed H.M.S.Hebe but was unable to obtain
any from her. As there were no other ships carrying petrol
off La Panne, it was thought desirable to return to Bray in
order to have a reasonably safe margin of petrol before
conveying troops. On arrival at Bray, "Excellent's" boat
signalled that she had struck a submerged object and req-
uired assistance. As I had been told by a destroyer that
the depth of water in that position was 3 feet and had also
been told by the Senior Officer at Bray to be extremely
careful not to get into shallow water, it was not considered
advisable owing to the state of the sea to risk the loss of
a second boat. Another shallower draughted boat did, in fact
try to assist but ran aground.
8.
20 gallons of petrol were obtained at Bray and the
boat proceeded back to La Panne. Before reaching there, how-
ever, all ships weighed and left under shell fire from shore
batteries from the town which was shortly afterwards OCC-
upied by the enemy. In consequence the motor boat returned
to Bray.
9.
Enquiries were made at destroyers and other vessels
present as to whether "Dolphin's" boat could be of any ass-
istance, but again ,owing to the shallowness of the water
and state of the sea it was not possible to go alongside the
improvised pier from which all troops were being embarked
(no troops were at this time wading out to boats), nor was
there a demand for a boat for towing purposes.
10.
After consultation with the senior officer present
as to the usefulness of this boat under the circumstances,
it was decided to obtain a tow back to Dover to refuel, and
there it was hoped that another tow could be obtained back
to Dunkirk, where, it was believed the boat could be more
usefully employed. A tow was obtained from Sargossa
at 1415
Cash to the value of 1,000 Francs was extracted from the Deed
Box at the D.S.T.O's Office, which was subsequently handed to the
Secretary to the P.S.T.O. at Dover, whose receipt is attached.
T.S.S. "QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL".
During the early hours of
28th,May, I was angaged in embarking troops from the beach at the
eastern side of the Harbour entrance in this vessel's five lifeboats.
200 men were brought alongside in this manner and others were
taken to other craft In the vicinity.
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DOVER
Cash to the value of 1,000 Francs was extracted from the Deed
Box at the D.S.T.O's Office, which was subsequently handed to the
Secretary to the P.S.T.O. at Dover, whose receipt is attached.
T.S.S. "QUEEN OF THE CHAINEL".
During the early hours of
Bth.May, 1 was angaged in embarking troops from the beach at the
eastern side of the Harbour entrance in this vessel's five lifeboats.
200 men were brought alongside in this manner and others were
taken to other craft In the vicinity.
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noon Ilfm(Sub-Lieutenant Cornish-Bowden' S) Minute I dated
dotsqaeb brts POWER BOAT. egrado
I have the honour to report that, in company with Lieutenants
6th June, 1940.)
MacKewan & Nettle, RNR and Lieutenant Blandy, RIVR, I proceeded
at 1150 hours, 26th.May 1940 from Dover to Dunkirk in S.S. MAID
OF ORLEANS".
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At 1300 hours the vessel was shelled by shore guns from Calais
of at to
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but although several shots fell close and the superstructure was
splintered, no direct hits were registered.
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Throughout the night of 26th.May and during the 27th.May I was
No.2198/199.
VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER. JB to
engaged in supervising the embarkation of troops from the Monitor
(Gopies to :-
Quay, despatching the vessels as soon as loaded.
During the
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, PORTSMOUTH.
whole of this time, the operations were subjected to incendiary
VICE-ADMIRAL (s) )
and high explosive bombing by enemy planes at about 10 minutes'
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During the forenoon of 27th.May, the adjacent buildings to the
enigne to
D.S.T.O.'s Office were set on fire by incendiary bombs followed by
ts
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RBDanke
heavy bombs,
All official documents and property in this
Office were collected and placed in a Military van, ready for
CAPTAIN (s),
removal.
Commander Lewis and myself approached the Police
H.M.S. "DOLPHIN".
10th June, 1940.
FIFTH SUBMARINE FLOTILLA.
de Navigation and maraged to obtain temporary accomodation near
the Semaphore but it was subsequently found impossible to get the
bits To
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van to this location owing to intense enemy fire and heavy bombing,
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rendering the roads impassable.
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During the early evening of 27th.May I contacted with Commander
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tsod orfit
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and secret documents.
Eventually, Lieutenant Commander
Seymour, RNVR reached the Base by diverse routes and in my presence,
12JUN 1940
extracted and destroyed the secret documents, opened the Deed Box
*
and destroyed its contents, anid heavy bombing by enemy planes.
DOVER
The Office was then abandoned and members of the D.S.T.O.'s
staff removed but it was not possible to save any personal belongings
(a)
or kit.
All personnel proceeded to the Caisson in three
conveyances and parties were formed to superintend the evacuation
and embarkation of the troops.
In this connection, Destroyers had previously landed about 160
nen with Officers for Beach Grouping and embarkation of troops.by
boats which were sent off to the ships.
for Officers to be distributed among the various ships and to proceed
Commander Lewis then issued orders for imediate evacuation and
H.
10
Jurro
18 ready.
Box at the D.S.T.O's Office, which was subsequently handed to the
Cash to the value of 1,000 Francs was extracted from the Deed
Secretary to the P.S.T.O. at Dover, whose receipt is attached.
T.S.S. "QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL".
During the early hours of
28th.May, in embarking troops from the beach at the
eastern side I was of the engaged Harbour entrance in this vessel's five lifeboats. were
200 men were brought alongside in this manner and others
:aken to other craft In the vicinity.
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H.M.S."Dolphin"
Gosport,
Hants.
6th June 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to report the following proceedings
of H.M.S. "Dwarf" inconnection with evacuation of the
B.E.F. from Dunkirk.
2) H.M.S. "Dwarf" 'sailed from Portsmouthuat 2100 on
Wednesday 29th May. 1940. for Ramsgate. During the passage
there was nothing of interest to note, and "Dwarf" arrived
at 1700 on Thursday 30th May.
3) After provisioning, coaling and embarking two Lewis
guns, "Dwarf" sailed for Dunkirk at 2000 using route "X"
4) At about 0030 on Friday "Dwarf "was some 6 miles
North West of Dunkirk, SO waited till daylight before
attempting to enter the buoyed channel to Dunkirk.
During the passage up the channel a formation of
German recfonnaissaice aeroplanes appeared overhead.
Every ship in the vicinity, as well as the soldiers Lewis
an registered several tracer bullets in one of
the beach, opened fire. "Dwarf's 'starboard
gunner which turned away to the South.
the machines reaching Donkirk "Dwarf" was ordered by for a destruyer
5) On to La Panne,However, after "hailed steaming for
to proceed motor barge "Viking
about 1 mile the board, and in attempting
assistance. now to 6) get only At off the go She the time in beach, had the there astern 150 burnt was soldiers direction. a out fresh her on North clutches. wrecks West and She wind ships could at
well as several her in
and anchor, rising which tide, made as operations in order to get
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into Ramsgate with a full load of soldiers.1 hailed
her to send for medical assistance on reaching harbour.
At abo it 0400 a Doctor arrived and took my Coxswain
with him.
20) The Drifter proceeded towards the harbour at 0500
with "Dwarf"in tow.The tow was cast off and "Dwarf"
laid alongside a French Trawler until a tug was sent
out to take the ship into Ransgate inner harbour.
21) On Monday forenoon I handed H.M.S. "Dwarf" over to
the Naval Officer-in-Charge at Ransgate, and proceeded
with the crew to Portsmouth.
1 have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
MIN (S)
DAOHar
.
*
Sub-bientenant.
5th SUBMARINE 2191/220 PLOTILLA
8 JUN 1940
Royal Navy.
Captain (s),
H.M.S. "Dolphin"
Gosport,
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From:- Lt. Commdr. A.R.W. Sayle, R.N.R.
II.
Date:- 9th June, 1940.
To:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
No. 2191/220.
GALLANTRY IN ACTION - DUNKIRK EVACUATION.
VICE-ADMIRAL DOVER.
(Copies to :-
THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, PORTSMOUTH.
THE VICE ADMIRAL (s) )
Sir,
I have the honour to inform you that it was
reported to me by the Sub-Lieutenant R.N. (name
Forwarded.
unknown) in command of H.M.S. "Dwari" tender to the
2.
It is suggested for consideration that Sub
R.N, the Coxswain George Albert
Submarine Depot, Portsmouth, that the coxswain of the
45 years, and Chief Mechanicism
John Henry WALDRON, P/KX.87333 45 years should be
"Dwarf", although shot through both knees when under
included in the list of recommendations for recognity vesi
of their service in this slow and almost unarmed
heavy machine gun fire, remained at his post of duty
refusing to be relieved and later refusing "morphine"
R13Day
although in considerable pain. I understand this
H.M.S. "DOLPHIN".
coxswain is now in Ramsgate Hospital; the Sub-
8th June, 1940.
CAPTAIN (s),
FIFTH SUBMARINE FLOTH
Lieutenant has now returned to Fort Blockhouse.
I regret that I am unable to supply the name
either of the Coxswain * or the Sub-Lieutenant.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
why the Hapital?
Your obedient Servant,
(sgd) A.R.W. SAYLE.
Lt. Cumdr. R.N.R.

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GOSPORT,
June 6th 1940.
I have the honour to submit the following report of the
ceedings of H.M.S. "DOLPHIN'S" Power Hoat.
The boat sailed from Gosport at 1915 on Wednesday 29th
with orders to proceed to Ramsgate with all despatch,
aining overnight at Newhaven, or if it should not be possible
reach there before dark, to make Littlehampton. Owing to
ay in sailing and to adverse weather conditions it was only
sible to make the latter port at 2200. The Dutch motor
mch M.73 had arrived about 15 minutes previously.
80 gallons of petrol were embarked from H.M.S. Peregrine
the motor boat proceeded to Ramsgate in company with M.73.
arrival off Dover at 1400, owing to shortage of petrol com-
ed with the uncertainty of navigation by the boat's compass
the prevailing fog, it was decided to enter the harbour to
uel. Considerable delay was necessary at the contraband control
R before entering and also before fuelling at the petrol
y, and it was not before 1900 that orders were received
n the Naval Base that the boat was not to proceed to Ramsgate
was to be held in readiness to proceed to sea at short notice.
Orders were given at 0030 on 31st May for H.M.S. "DOLPHIN'S"
to proceed with a similar boat from H.M.S. "EXCELLENT" to La
18 and Bray Dunes, respectively, the two boats to remain in
any until within a short distance of the French coast.
ts and the route were supplied to each boat and information
obtained that if there was a shortage of petrol on reaching
destination if could be obtained from H.M.S. "HEBE".
Shortly after passing the North Goodwin Light Vessel it
found that more petrol was being consumed than had been
mated, mainly due to yawing caused by a considerable stern
and swell, and "EXCELLENT'S" boat found it necessary to
ce speed to about 8 knots.
Some 8 miles North West of Bray an ememy floating mine was
and an attempt was made to sink it by rifle fire but this
imprecticable owing to the unsteadiness of the boat. The
oximate position of the mine was later reported.
At 1115 the boat arrived off La Panne, and, being short of
ol, closed H.M.S. "HEBE" but was unable to obtain any from
As there were no other ships carrying petrol off La Panne,
as thought desirable to return to Bray in order to have a
onably safe margin of petrol before conveying troops.
rrival at Bray "EXCELLENT'S" boat signalled that she had
ck a submerged object and required assistance. As I had
told by a destroyer that the depth of water in that position
3 feet and had also been told by the Senior Officer at Bray
e extremely careful not to get into shallow water, it was not
idered advisable owing to the state of the sea to risk the los:
second boat. Another shallower draughted boat did, in fact
to assist but ran aground.
20 gallons of petrol were obtained at Bray and the
proceeded back to La Panne. Before reaching there, however,
ships weighed and left under shell fire from shore batteries
the town which was shortly afterwards occupied by the enemy.
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Enquiries were made at destroyers and other vessels
ssent as to whether "DOLPHIN'S" boat could be of any
sistance, but again, owing to the shallowness of the water
1 state of the sea it was not possible to go alongside the
provised pier from which all troops were being embarked
troops were at this time wading out to boats), nor was
are a demand for a boat for towing purposes.
After consultation with the senior officer present
to the usrfulness of this boat under the circumstances,
was decided to obtain a tow back to Dover to refuel, and
are it was hoped that another tow could be obtained back
Dunkirk, where, it was believed, the boat could be more
fully employed. A tow was obtained from H.M.S. "SARGOSSA"
1415 and a return was made to Dover, where, after fuelling
boat's return was reported to the Operations Room.
structions were given to stand by for futher orders which
e to be given at 0400 next morning. These instructions
e cancelled and no movement was made on Saturday 1st June.
On 2nd June "DOLPHIN'S" boat was attached to the
icer in charge of small boats for towing and despatch
poses in Dover harbour. She was 80 employed until noon
June 4th.
The crew of the boat were keen to return to Dunkirk
a tow could be obtained, but after several enquiries it
eared that the boat was considered unsuitable for the
k and the boat had, unfortunately, to remain employed in
er harbour. On 4th June Able Seaman Stepahns was lent
coxswain of the Walmer lifeboat at his request, but shortly
erwards all operations were cancelled.
The motor boat sailed from Dover at 1315 on June 4th
Littlehampton, arriving there at 2115. The following morning
gallons of petrol were taken in and at 0915 the boat
led for Portsmouth. A certain amount of engine trouble was
erienced of a minor nature. The boat arrived at Fort
ckhouse at 1245.
Considerable credit is due to Ldg. Morris who was
charge of the engines and also to Ldg.Sto.Saunders, both of
n working tirelessly to keep the motors in the best of con-
Lon, especially as the outward journey to Dover was made
naximum revolutions and no engine trouble was experienced
11 the return journey. Credit is also due to Ldg.Sea.
ley, the coxswain of the boat.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant.
(Sgd) E.T.CORNISH-BOWDEN.
Sub-Lieutenant, R.N.
(s),
S. "DOLPHIN",
GOSPORT.

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OPERATION DYNAMO.
SIGLOSURE NO. 13.
SHIP: H.M.S. DOLPHIN'S MOTOR BOAT.
OFFICER REPORTING: SUB-LIEUTENANT 1.7. CORNISH-BONDEN, R.B.
In company with H.M.S. EXCELLENT's yower Boat,
this boat sailed from Dover harbour at 0240 on Friday,
31st May.
of
Soon after passing the North Doctwin Light Vessel,
EXCELLENT'S boat signalled to the effect that she was very
doubtful whether she could get to the French coast at
maximum speed owing to lack of petrol and so speed was
reduced to about 8 knots, the speed over the ground being
considerably less owing to considerable yawing in a
following sea.
3.
The two boats were routed to leave the usual
course for Dunkirk same 20 miles from that place and
proceeded through shallower water to La Panne and sray.
About 15 miles N.J. of Bray an energy floating nine vas
seen and an attempt was made to sink it by rifle fire.
This, however, failed, and the position or the nine was
later reported.
by an 4. inaccurate boat's compass, DOLPHIN arrived at Bray at
Owing to an error in navigation, caused largely
1100 and after enquiring as so our whereabouts proceeded
to La Panne and attempted unsuccessfully to obtain petrol
from H.M.S. HEBS.
Bray and impossible and so 1 decided to tank use was dry. 1
5. to try and fill ay tank. However, what petrol again
Owing to the shortage of petrol 1 this returned to
proved had and ask for a tow home when the
EXCELLENT'S boat had damaged about herself to go on to a her submerged aid
object 6. and was close that inshore. the depth 1 was of the water was only 3
when were was feat could there the 7. unable THE I already and the was and 1 enemy 1 to was informed proceeded then be ordered of any to not 1 assistance aray. therefore to present go them. they to the on in needed. La saked in but return as ships tooclose. Panne enbarking unfortunately to ships which ay to but usefulness Bray, present when troops 1 immediately therefore 1 almost they from if and 1
consulted weighed the Senior 1 officer should obtain & back GOW to back Dunkirk to Dover with to a
it was decided that to obtain a SOW usefully
full refuel tank when and I where hoped I believed 1 could be more
employed. 1 left arey at Dover 1415 Harbour in sow at carrying of about the dan-laying 1950, despatches since yacht in
when 8. 1 at towing and
Dover. harbour.
(signed) 3.7. cornish-Sowden
Sub-Lieutenant, R.N.
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The following crew from H.N.S. DOLPHIN
were manning the motor Doat:-
Leading Seaman A.R. Cobley,
P/JX 130128
Leading Stoker H.A. Saunders,
X 22903.
Leading Stoker A.J. Morris,
XX 84267
Able Seaman R.N. Rowlands,
P/JX 146949
Able Seaman P.B. Stephans,
SSX 20361
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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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Discipline. See British Expeditionary Force and French troops.
Disembarkation ports, 25.
Docksey, Capt. T. E., 21.
Doggersbank, 20, 29n, 32, 45, 47n, 64, 72, 107n.
Dolphin's power boats, 72n.
Donald, Lt. Cdr. C. G. W. Died of wounds, 10.
Dorienta, 71n.
Doris, 71n, 94 (sunk).
Dorrien Rose, 24, 29, 62.
Dove, Cdr. J. S., 50n (reports Dunkirk blocked), 59.
Dover, mined, 38.
Dowling, Lt. Cdr. D. B., 82.
Drifters, 23, 24 (flare burning).
Drogou, Lt. de V., 73.
Duchess, 71n, 95 (sunk).
Duchess of Fife, 28n, 54n, 101, 107n, 109.
Du Guesclin, 62n, 73n.
Dundalk, 86, 107я, 109.
Dunkirk, S.N.O. See Tennant, Capt. W. G.
Dunkirk: water supply destroyed, 8; demolitions, 8, 19, 106; inundations, 12; bridge-
easier, munications 27, 30; limitations, 48; reported blocked, 50; ships not to close, 51 ; com-
head, 15, 18, 35; damaged, 15, 18; out of action, 23 ; reported fallen, 24; conditions
established with Dover, 51; reduced number of ships sent, 61-2 bom-
barded, 70; harbour deserted, 87; harbour full of ships, 88; growing number of
wrecks described, off, 117. 94; pier damaged, 97; blocking of inner harbour, 111-112, 119-20 piers
Duperre, 73.
Dwarf, 60.
Eastbourne Queen, 74.
E-boats, activity). 27-8, 36, 37n, 49 (fail to discover change of route), 68-9, 85 (recrudescence of
Edmond René, rams Kingfisher, 116.
Edvard Nissen, 111-12.
Edward Z. Dresden, 114n.
Eggington, Ldg. Sea., 119.
Eileen Emma, 23n, 83n (damaged), 95 (sunk).
Eilla II, 71n, 74.
Elizabeth Green, 53, 114n.
Ellwood, Cdr. M. 0. D. (i/c Communications), 67.
Emerald Wings, breaks down, 111.
Emile Deschamps, sunk, 119.
Emma, 73.
Emperor of India, 28n, 47n, 54n, 100.
Empire Henchman, 7In.
Endeavour, 73n.
Enterprise, 72n, 75n.
Epervier, 99.
Escaut, 60.
Esk, 28n, 49, 79 (takes across R.A. Dover and Beach parties), 54n, 55, 58, 64n, 92, 97,
102, 107n.
Ethel Everard, 71n, 95 (sunk).
Evans, W. L., 110.
Excellent's A/A M.B., 72n, 75n.
Excellent's 35 ft. M.B., 71n, 75n.
Exhaustion of ships' crews, 29, 113.
Express, back 28n, 41-2, 54n, 55, 59 (flag of R.A. Dover), 62n, 83 (slightly damaged), 109 (sent
empty), 112n, 114n, 118.
Fagalde, General, 12, 68, 85.
Fairplay I, 71n.
Fair Breeze, 60, 71n, 95 (sunk).
Feasible, 71n, 73 (disabled).
Fenella, 34, 43 (sunk), 46.
Fidget, 32n, 51n.
"Fifth Column", 24, 100.
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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
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Date 7.6.40.
To: COMMODORE. SHEERNESS 642,
epeated: C IN C NORE 48,
P.O.LONDON.
LT.COMDR.DUSTING.SHEERNESS.
P/L BY T/F.
From: ADMIRALTY
The following requisitioned Motor Boats released from
Dynamo end now at Sheerness are required at Toughs Bros.Yard
Teddington for overhaul. Those Motor Boats not mentioned
should remain at Sheerness pending further instructions.
Tug will call Sheerness at low water to embark Lt.Comdr.Dusting
who is to see that Motor Boats in following list are sent to
Toughs. Vessels capable of steaming should accompany tug under
own power.
VIDETTE, MEANDER, SP INDRIFTER, SEASWALLOW, MOUSMN, WESTWARD,
SUNDOWNER, WAIRAKEI II, BARBARA, ELIZABE TH GREEN, QUICKSILVER,
DURCONIA, PANDORA, GAY CRUSADER, RAPID, DOLPHIN, athena,
RYEGATE II, LURLINE, BLUEBIRD, A 41.,BONNY HEATHER, NANETTE II,
SINGAPORE, SHOLT, LADY KAYE, NAUTILUS, ALONA, DIANTHUS, LATONA,
MARSAYRU, HAIAD ERRANT, DAB II, HILFRANOR, LIFEBOAT 626, REDA,
USANCO, MOTOYA, MOIENA, SURREY, Lieut. Commander Dusting should
report at Admiralty after boats have reached Teddington.
= 1725/7
for D.S.V.P.
D.of D.S.V.P.
T.S.D.(Capt.01iver)
M.O.S.I.(3)
S.C.W..
D.O.S.T.
D.P.S.(2)
Mr.D.H.Edwerds.
D.M.S.
Mr.J.D.Walker,
D.D.T.M.
Mr.A.L.Moore,
D.N.C.
Mr.Du Boisson,
Sub War Reg.Bath.
S.T.N.2.
D.N.C.Bath.
S.T.N.4 A
S.T.N.6 B
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SEAL
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING.
Likiggs (7040) STNble
9
of
MESSAGE. 1725/7th.June.
OUT
my
No. 328
or
To COMMODORE, 642,
DATE 7.6.40
Repeated:- C.IN 0. HORR, 48.
F.O.LONDON.
LT.COMDR. DUSTINO, SHEERWASS
TIME
SENT
P/L BY T/2
From:- ADMIRALTY.
The following requisitioned Motor Boats released from
Dynamo and now at Sheerness are required at Toughs Bros. Yard
Teddington for overhaul. Those Motor Boats not mentioned
should remain at Sheerness pending further instructions.
Tug will call Shoerness at low water to enbark Lt. Comdr. Busting
who 1a to see that Motor Boats in following list are sent to
Toughs. Vessels espable of steaming should accompany tug under
own power.
VIDETTE, MEANDER, SPINDRIFTER, SEASSALLON, mousax, WESTMARD,
SUNDOWNER, WAIRAKEI II, BARBARA, ELIZABETH GREAN, UICESILVER,
BURGONIA, PANDORA, GAY CHUSADER, RAPID, DOLPHIN, ATHSHA
(A92409) Wt 38636/439 2000 Pads 1/40 M.P.Ltd. 51-5912
HYBOATE II, LURLINE, BLUEBIRD A.41,, BONNY HEATHER,
MANSTTE II, SINGAPORE, SHOLT, LADY KAYE, HAUTILUS, ALOHA,
DIANTHUS, LATONA, MARSAYRU, HAIAD BRRANT, DAB II, HILFRANOR,
LIFEBOAT 626, REDA, USANCO, MOTOYA, NOISNA, SURREY. Lieut.
Commander Dusting should report at Admiralty after bonts
have reached Teddington.
1725/7
for D.O.V.P.
(3)
D.S.V.P.
T.S.D. (Capt.Oliver)
N.O.S.T.(3)
S.C.W.
D.O.S.T.
D.P.S.(2)
Mr. D.H.Kdwards.
D.N.S.
Mr. J.D. alker.
D.D.T.E.
Mr. A.L.Moore.
D.N.O.
Sub was Bath.
peo(s) Reg. the is atter at yinds put
quina lough's in
Mr. DU Boisson.
S.T.N.2.
D.N.C.Bath
S.T.N.44.
S.T.N.6B.
capt. Mashleigh.
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r OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
#
KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft )
v. 4 ("Vernon's pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE (Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S" A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Craft)
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PASCHOLL
ALICE
FRISCO
PATRIA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
PRINCESS JULIANA
ANTJE
HEBE
REIGER
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RIKA
BART
HONDSRUG
RUJA
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
BRANDARIS
JAVA
SURSUM CORDA
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TILLY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TINY
DEMOK I
LENA
TUNG
DENEB
ORANJE
TWENTE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
VREDE
ZEUS
Sunk
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LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
#
KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft)
V. 4 ("Vernon's" pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE (Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S' A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Craft)
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PASCHOLL
ALICE
FRISCO
PATRIA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
PRINCESS JULIANA
ANTJE
HEBE
REIGER
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RIKA
BART
HONDSRUG
RUJA
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
BRANDARIS
JAVA
SURSUM CORDA
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TILLY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TINY
DEMOK I
LENA
TUNG
DENEB
ORANJE
TWENTE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
VREDE
ZEUS
#
Sunk
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COPY!/3
2024
OPERATION DYNAMO
NARRATIVES BY PERSONNEL OF SMALL CRAFT.
INDEX
NAME OF VESSEL
WRITTEN BY
1. TUG 87
Sub.Lieut. H.M. Davis, R.N.R.
2. M.B. BLUE BIRD
If
G.B. Eyre, R.N.V.R.
3. M.B. AURA
#
M.A. Chodzko, R.N.V.R.
4. M.B. BRITANNIA
If
S.D. Ward
5. M.B.'s CAVERSHAM and QUISISIANA
If
A.V. Weaver
6. M.B. LADY CABLE
Lieut. B.S. Fidler, R.N.R.
7. M.B. EMPRESS
Sub.Lieut. T.W. Betts, R.N.V.R.
8. M.B. SKYLARK
#
M.J.R. Yeatman, R.N.V.R.
9. M.B. SOUTHERN QUEEN
"
Demattos
0. M.B. PRINCESS LILLY
#
K.E.A. Bayley
1. M.B. SKYLARK VI
Ct. Rating G.R. Price
2. H.M.M.B. WHITE BEAR
Cd. Gunner E. Deacon, R.N.
3. H.M.S. DOLPHIN's Motor Boat
Sub.Lieut. E.F. Cornish-Bowden, R.N.
4. WALTON and FRINTON Life Boat
P.O. Tel. Cooley.
5. M.B. CORDELIA
Sub.Lieut. C.A. Thompson
6. M.B. PELLAG II
Lieut.
Martino, R.N.V.R.
STATEMENT BY
7. M.B. SKYLARK (Southend)
Pensioner P.O. R.A. Smith
8. BOURNEMOUTH Life Boat
L. Sea. H. Huntington
9. M.B. BONNY BELLE
Sto. I. G.H. Rose
O. EASTBOURNE Life Boat
(Sto. J. Strangeways P/KX.95036 and
(Sto. A.H. Shaw P/KX.94553
1. M.B. (Unknown)
A.B. M.J. Stallard P/JX.154107
2. M.B. SEA FALCON
L.Sea. A. Westbrook P/JX.131401
3. M.B. SKYLARK
Sto. G. Bramhall P/KX.88343
4. M.B. COMMODORE
Sto. Beech P/KX.90016
5. NEWHAVEN Life Boat
(A.B. W.J. Morris P/JX.126097
(Sto.I W. Spray P/KX.87052
(o.s. T.E. White CDX.133
6, M.B. YSER
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2186
OPERATION DYNAMO.
ICLOSURE NO. 13.
SHIP: H.M.S. DOLPHIN's MOTOR BOAT.
OFFICER REPORTING: SUB-LIEUTENANT E.F. CORNISH-BOWDEN, R.N.
In company with H.M.S. EXCELLENT'S Power Boat,
this boat sailed from Dover harbour at 0240 on Friday,
31st May.
2.
Soon after passing the North Goodwin Light Vessel,
EXCELLENT's boat signalled to the effect that she was very
doubtful whether she could get to the French coast at
maximum speed owing to lack of petrol and so speed was
reduced to about 8 knots, the speed over the ground being
considerably less owing to considerable yawing in a
following sea.
3.
The two boats were routed to leave the usual
course for Dunkirk some 20 miles from that place and
proceeded through shallower water to La Panne and Bray.
About 15 miles N.W. of Bray an enemy floating mine was
seen and an attempt was made to sink it by rifle fire.
This, however, failed, and the position of the mine was
later reported.
4.
Owing to an error in navigation, caused largely
by an inaccurate boat's compass, DOLPHIN arrived at Bray at
1100 and after enquiring as to our whereabouts proceeded
to La Panne and attempted unsuccessfully to obtain petrol
from H.M.S. HEBE.
5. Owing to the shortage of petrol I returned to
Bray and to try and fill my tank. However, this again
proved impossible and so I decided to use what petrol I
had and ask for a tow home when the tank was dry.
6. EXCELLENT's boat had damaged herself on a submerged
object and was close inshore. I was about to go to her aid
when I was informed that the depth of the water was only 3
feet and I was ordered not to go in tooclose. I therefore
was unable to be of any assistance in embarking troops from
the improvised pier. I therefore asked ships present if I
could be of any assistance to them, but unfortunately they
were already getting all that they needed.
7.
I then proceeded back to La Panne but when almost
there the enemy started shelling the ships which immediately
weighed and proceeded to Bray. On return to Bray, I
consulted the Senior Officer present as to my usefulness and
it was decided that I should obtain a tow back to Dover to
refuel when I hoped to obtain a tow back to Dunkirk with a
full tank and where I believed I could be more usefully
employed.
SARGOSSA, 8. arriving at Dover Harbour at about 1930, since
I left Bray at 1415 in tow of the dan-laying yacht
when I have been employed towing and carrying despatches in
Dover harbour.
(Signed) E.F. Cornish-Bowden
Sub-Lieutenant, R.N.
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The following crew from H.M.S. DOLPHIN
were manning the motor boat:-
Leading Seaman A.R. Cobley,
P/JX 130128
Leading Stoker H.A. Saunders,
K 22903.
Leading Stoker A.J. Morris,
XX 84267
Able Seaman R.W. Rowlands,
P/JX 146949
Able Seaman P.B. Stephans,
SSX 90361