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HOWSON. Captain J.M., R.N. (N.O.I.C. beaches)
Report by
29th May
At 1600 an additional beach party of 7 officers
[among them Cdr. H.G. Gorton, R.N. and Cdr.
R.J.O. Otway-Ruthven, R.N. under Captain J.M.
Howson, R.N. was sailed from Dover in the dr.
Sabre for Dunkirk. [Captain E.W. Bush, D.S.C.,
R.N., who had already visited Dunkirk, also
took passage in the Sabre, to act as S.N.O.
Afloat off the beaches, in the M/8 Hebel.
"on leaving Dover", says Capt. Howson, "the
intention had been that ..... my officers
should work on the beaches in two batches either
side of Bray, and that I should either double-
bank the S.N.O. [Capt. Tennant, R.N., S.N.O.
Dunkirk] or alternatively, work on the beaches,
with H.Q. at or near Bray, the whole being
subject to S.N.O.'s [capt. Tennant's] wishes
on arrival".
On the party's arrival at Dunkirk, Capt.
Tennant was found to be away on a visit to
Lord Gort at La Panne, and Capt. Howson was not
able to confer with him until 2300/29. On
his return to Dunkirk Capt. Tennant decided that
he did not wish to be double-banked.
At about 2330 Capt. Howson therefore divided his
force into 2 parties; one party under Cdr.
Gorton, proceeded along the beach to work east
of Bray, the other, under Cdr. Otway-Ruthven
proceeded to Bray. Capt. Howson went with the
latter party.
30th May
About 0100, a boat from the M/S Medway Queen,
which was anchored off, was hailed. A second
pulling boat and later a power boat also
appeared. Troops in the vicinity were hailed
and some 700-750 were sent off by early morning.
Later, the Sp. S/V Crested Eagle was passed,
high and dry, and still burning after being
bombed.
on approaching Bray, at about 0300, Capt.
Howson saw 4 or 5 destroyers and minesweepers,
and some skoots off shore; men were embarking
in the few odd boats that were available.
Several boats were ashore, holed, or without
oars.
Capt. Howson made contact with Corps H.Q. in a
house at Bray at about 0600 and met Cdr.
Gorton. He also met some naval officers
[probably the beach party working under Cdre.
T.H. Hallett, C.B., C.B.E., R.N.] who had been
working on the beach before his arrival
[1.e. since 2330, 29th May].
It was then about 0800, and Capt. Howson proceeded
by motor cycle to La Panne where he met Care.
J.S. Dove, O.B.E., R.N., who took him to see
the Q.M.G. with whom he discussed the situation.
Having learnt of R.A. Dover's presence in a
ship lying off [the M/S Hebe], Capt. Howson
signalled to him the urgent need of boat
keepers. Throughout this day, says Capt.
Howson, vast bodies of French troops covered
the beaches and dunes on their westward
march to Malo; fortunately the visibility was
poor. "More and more British troops continued
to arrive, but there were practically no ships
for them to embark in and only a few boats and
pontoon craft and perhaps a couple of power
boats. An A.L.C. A.L.C.5 operating off La
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M.T.B.68
10th M.T.B.Flotilla
Lieut. R.K.L. Walker,
R.N.V.R.
28th May
0655
Sailed from Dover for Dunkirk, M.T.B.16
0825
in company.
Secured at Dunkirk.
Ferried troops from the west to the
east piers.
1130
Sailed for Dover with message for V.A.
Dover.
1310
Arrived Dover.
2137
Sailed for Dunkirk, taking Capt. E.W.
Bush, R.N., Cdr. Dove R.N., and
Lt. Cdr. S.H. Dennis R.N.
2350
Secured to Dunkirk east pier.
29th May
0400
Took Capt. Bush and others to inspect
beaches.
0600
Returned to Dunkirk. Ferried troops
from the west to the east piers.
0910
Sailed for Dover, taking Capt. Bush
and Lt. Cdr. Dennis.
0940
Engaged 2 aircraft.
1035
Arrived Dover.
1540
Sailed for Dunkirk, taking a W/T
transmitter and telegraphists for
Lord Gort, and a demolition party.
1710
Secured at Dunkirk. Landed demolition
party. Two air attacks during
afternoon.
1900ca
During the night, supplied fuel for
motor boats; transferred troops
and seaman from the M/S Hebe to
attendant destroyer; took wounded
airman and troops from the Hebe to the
2230ca
G/B Locust( 1) transferred W/T
transmitter and ratings to Locust
for Lord Gort; took R.A. Dover to
organise beach parties.
30th May
0530
Sailed for Dover.
0710
Arrived Dover. Repairs to engines.
31st May
1110
Sailed for Dunkirk.
1230ca
Embarked an officer [Lt. Cdr. Wynne-
Edwards] from the dr. Keith and
patrolled between Dunkirk and La Panne,
while he organised beaching of drifters
etc. at Bray and the distribution of
small craft as they arrived.
2035
Sailed for Dover.
2050
Overtook M.T.B's 67 and 107 and proceeded
in company.
2205
Arrived Dover.
1st June
1430
Sailed for Portsmouth for repairs, with
M.T.B.67 in company.
2040
Arrived Portsmouth.
Nil
(1) Lieut. Walker calls this ship the "Lotus"; there was no
vessel of this name in operation Dynamo. The G/B Locust
was at La Panne at this period.
D.R. includes the "Lotus" in its list of ships.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B'
MISCELLANEOUS.
CALCUTTA (A.As Vessel).
Commanding Officer.
Captain Dennis Marescaux Lees, R.N.
LORMONT.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Commander Walter Stuart Smithies, R.N.
Officers.
Sub.Lieutenant Alexander Frederick Sidney Davidson, R.N.R.
Ratings.
Marine A. Hobberjam.
Marine, H. Ambrose.
H.M.S. EXCELLENT's A.As Motor Boat
Commanding Officer.
Sub. Lieutenant Alastair William Maxwell Matthew, R.N.
Thames L.D.F. GOLDEN EAGLE
Officer.
Lieutenant James Colin Newman, M.B.E., R.N.V.R.
Rating.
Chief Petty Officer James S. Seaman, C/J.3192.
Thames L.D.F. ROYAL EAGLE.
Officers.
Lieutenant Arnold Herbert Dunkerley, R.N.R.
Lieutenant (E) Rodney L. Helyer, R.N.R.
A.A. Kite Party.
Commanding Officer.
Commander John Scott Dove, R.N.
Officers.
Sub. Lieutenant John Lawrence Field, R.N.V.R.
Sub. Lieutenant Richard Graham Addis, R.N.V.R.
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Night of May 29th.
Enemy activity was reduced during the night,
only two bombing attacks being made. It was intended
to recommence embarkation from Eastern Arm under cover of
darkness but apparently due to some misunderstanding the
only ships that arrived were 4 trawlers and a yacht.
Consequently a great opportunity was missed. Probably
1500 troops could have been embarked had the ships been
forthcoming. As & result of the bombing of the Vole
referred to above, the pier itself was hit by 8 dive-bomber
and severely damaged, but a brow was put in place which
permitted the passage of troops.
In reply to V.A. Dover's 2057/29, asking whether
the harbour was blocked, I replied at 2150 -
"No. Hope to get 8 good move on tonight but
it is doubtful if much more can be done during
daylight hours."
Apparently incorrect information as to the blocking
of Dunkirk Harbour had been telephoned by Commander Dove
from La Panne. This unfortunate incident reduced the
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Night of May 29th.
Enemy activity was reduced during the night,
only two bombing attacks being made. It was intended
to recommence embarkation from Eastern Arm under cover of
darkness but apparently due to some misunderstanding the
only ships that arrived were 4 trawlers and a yacht.
Consequently a great opportunity was missed. Probably
15000 troops could have been embarked had the ships been
forthcoming. AS a result of the bombing of the Vole
referred to above, the pier itself was hit by a dive-bomber
and severely damaged, but a brow was put in place which
permitted the passage of troops.
In reply to V.A. Dover's 2057/29, asking whether
the harbour was blocked, I replied at 3150 -
"No. Hope to get a good move on tonight but
it is doubtful if much more can be done during
daylight hours.
Apparently incorrect information as to the blocking
of Dunkirk Harbour had been telephoned by Commander Dove
from La Panne. This unfortunate incident reduced the
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Monday 3ed June (Cont:)
150
a Mine blew up on our port bow and soon after the leading
Blockship following in our wake, blow up, presumably
Mined. M.T.B. picked up survivors. The remaining two
Blockships carried on with thier job. Shikari, in waiting,
proceeded alongside and embarked 400 troops, French,
who had been left after the last Ship evacuating had
sailed. Among these troops was General Bathelemy, comm-
anding the Flanders Garison, who stated that 12000still
remained in Dunkirk. This was reported. By this time
it was light and firing at the Jetty had Commenced,
one shell hitting the Jetty, causing many casualties.
0340. Ordered to withdraw by Captain Dangerfield. An
uneventful passage. 0645. Arrived Dover. Disembarked
troops. 0950. Recieved signal to return to Home Ports.
1130. Proceeded to Plymouth under orders of Captain D.
Codrington. 2100. Arrived Devonport.
Commanding Officer
H.M.S.Shikari.
JUN 1940
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0830. Returned to beaches, contacted 350 troops of R.A.S.C.
and R.A.O.C. detachments, including Montenant Colonol and
officers. with ascistance of 150 troops, large ship's lifebout
was pulled down boach and successfully floated to accident
embarlextion, but after removing good, dr take did not give sufficiont
bucyancy to componsate for stove in gerboard stroke.
Scarlous lack of boats, reducing omborization rate to about 30 por hour
with own bonts only. 227 troops orderhod remainder being cont
off to Salamonder and dostroyers. Somo difficulty exporienced
through persistent attempts of Large masses of French troops to
intercept boats and domand passage Assisted by British troo a
in heading off French submers by riflo fire from 50 yurds further
along beach. Dunkirk burning with much molio. Miximm visibility,
slight cloud. No. R.A.F. support aighted all day.
2600. Lovel bonbing attack on Sutton, Solvenndor, Grogliound
and paddlors from 5000-10000 foot. Coo solvo pattom bombo without
result. One salvo of H.S. straddling Station and paddlors, no lite.
One dive borbing attack on Suttom and Creyhound, noor nice started
fire in Greyhound sundships. One line of 5 bombo aloco to G.H.).
on DOB front, on a line starting from centre of the town down
beach and into don, final too bombo fulling such aldo of Service.
Comperitivoly mll bombo used, with incondinres, 000
of which got light to a drifter cable from Strtton which was
sunk by paddlors gunfire. To R.A.P. support visible. for smll
machine gun hits on Strtton. Greyhound budly damaged by bember
and riddled with mahine on fire.
1706. Procoeded Dover, leaving La Panno during further air redd
of Issu intensity, in company with Sulamander. No R.A.F. support
visible on passage.
2300. Arrived off Dove, only, what. feld in progress, unchored
Chocrved plane at about 1500 foot drop three mignatic nines about
2 cables ahoad, coundo of nines strilling mor clearly andible.
Parashutos soon by several separate observers. signalied position
of mines to V.A. Dovor.
mursday 30th. May. 0600. Proceeded into Dover, discharged troops.
1052. Proceeded Sheernues with one boilor. Drove fires in other
boiler to make repairs to birlowork, damgod by bunb explosion.
1632. arrived Shoomoos, orderlood coal and ammittion.
riday State My. 0205. Left Shoorness in company with Lydd and Booo.
0400. Companyee maddenly produced a and 30 degrees of devintion,
Rose assumed load of dividion, Inter company dovintion improved
and Subton responsed Lead.
0812. Arrived proceeded cust puballol to bonches passing
4 planes wrocked on he boach weat of two with Prench
markings. 29. Passed Dunkisk harbour 1 cuble. Harbour fires. wall intect
and little damage apparent from counard except Imgo
Continued DOID from bouch close work of
0835. high Hurricanes One 0.230 ship ounls alenguide cust plur of Dunicipt. 2
Sinfire, and Spitfires overhead, processing home of harbour, at
Fearch spood. and several cargo ships must court cast. continued
groups Long column on the bonoh. Combinuous column about 1 wills
dectroyers of troops surehing into Dunisive from long along
bouch cast of
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0906. slight Anchored but considerable mall.. Consenced loading
COMMANDING OFFICER
19 JUN 1940
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SIGNALS.
Scorth Goodwin Light in company with "Dundalk", signal
to "Niger" be used to was carry given. out ferry service between Sheerness
Informed V.A.D. and R.A.D. Time of arrival La Panne 0700.
ered both whalers and motor-bost and sent them inshore.
Teach. 1 considerable surf was running. There was no one
soon as the boats arrived in they were seized by soldiers.
overleaded and capsized.
R.A.D. from "Niger"
regarding the final evacuation wa s received giving the
1. V.A. D's 0357 intend to
dezvous and time. As "Niger" then scareely any troops
fill up with troops now
to R.A.D. in "Keith" with the Idea of saving time.
and If unable to make 20
but R.A.D. instructed yachts to fill up "Niger" first.
-ndervous in time tonight
1045 "Niger" had over 200 troops on board when it was
will ask him to supply
spare ship.
Sheerness in order to save Before sailing
1. "Niger" from R.A.D.
R.A.I In consequence Lieutenant Hichens R.N.V.R.
You should leave in time
two yachts as pantoons, secured grass lines to the
to make rendezvous tonigh
Manised the boats pulley-haldy on these lines. I was
work made the most tremendous difference to the rate of
-$ whether full or not.
Spart from making it comparatively safe and avoiding the
/3. R.A.D. from "Higer"
aldiers which was extremely high in the early morning,
I have one officer who
frequently.
has volunteered to stay
at Admiralty pier.
ashore and assist on the
beach. He is confident
4 Sailed immediately.
that with a grass line
and a yacht suchored in
in 38 fathoms. "Niger" and group 3 were to westward.
close he will get all
lowered as the evacuation was timed for 0030 and it was
soldiers off quickly. I
last shore motor boats would be used.
have great confidence in
him and intend to leave
Time off with some 30 soldiers under the commend of Sub.-Lieut.him behind.
had been towed by tug Tanya. Sub.Lieut. Byggott who had
4. Nost immediate.
Shumb reported that there were 150 soldiers abreast the ship
F.0.Dover.S.N.0.Dunkirk
moved to the westward to Bray. two whalers and the motor
from V.L.D.
gred and sent in. A fairly heavy surf was still running.
tray wishes to commence
evacuation 2030. Instruct
.v.r. (Name anknown) from THE San nill. anda off from beach
A B if 100 1
motor-boat in and another a shipse boat boat and were that aground there were with about some 50 60 more sold
beaches at this time.
off returned 30 empty about this time orders and reported to that they
The They Cox'n reported later that the left. boats had got off before
were at once sent in with tow the other boats
Sand that there were no soldiers
of came alongside with
hander Brigadiers the orders Robb and that to move all the further other to
Balso eastward seen from the shore and from troops
the troops of were me. Shortly afterwards this our boats time onwards returned with
off Bray. I
larly but slowly.
large took a
numbers were seen to be floats. on the These beach and
ers transport, but towed were also sent in and
was on nearly and swam low off. water, "Niger" was about three cables from the
continously u from Nieuport throughout the night.
ried out machine-gun attacks on the ships and beaches. Several
N.O.1/c Ramage let
330 troops on board "Niger" weighed and proceeded, from Major "Sutton" General @th,5th,6th Nore, Speedy M.S.F.C.IN N.O.1/c Shee C
Salamander* troops that the troops had been ordered to
remained and a message was received proceed to
-rness from V.A.D.
All available ships
operating under V.A.Dove:
ceeded "Sutton" in company, in accordance with' shore. signal In No.45 acc-
and M.S.F.s' addressed
are required to evacuate
tonight Saturday. Ships t
from
chor 1 instructions 1 mile east from of Dunkirk, Admirel's 3.5 motor cables boat, "Sutton" proceeded
-0 sail to arrive off
beaches between Dunkirk
and a point It miles Eas
abark troops.
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worked a ship's from boat the borrowed beach, the from motor S.S. boat Vren was in Dover, lowered the together other whhler-s sail.Ships equipment which have are report not not D.G. to
forth
ded in the ashore morning. Lieutenant Hichens, R.P., and R.N.V.R. no other in boats charge. being Licutensnt worked. heto with comply.A be whether shown dimmed shoreward they lightis can
occeded no troops along on the the beach beach towards waiting Dunkirk. About 5 He cables endeavoured westward to gewhen in 1510/1/6. position.
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Report of proceedings of M.T.B. 68.
27.5.40.
0740
Arrived Dover in company with 10th M.T.B.
0900
Flotilla.
28.5.40.
0830
Proceeded to Dunkerque.
0825
Secured E. Jetty Dunkerque, reported to S.N.O.
3,430
Ferried soldiers from W. to E. Jetty.
1130
Proceeded to Dover with hand message for V.A.D.
1310
Secured Dover.
Fuelled, stored to repaired defects.
2140
Proceeded to Dunkerque taking Captain Bush,
Commander Dove and Lt. Commander Dennis.
2350
Secured Dunkerque.
29.5.40
0400
Proceeded along beach to La Panne to examine
troop concentrations.
0555
Returned to Dunkerque.
0911
Returned to Dover.
0942
Attacked by Hostile Aircraft. O.T. wounded.
1035
Secured Dover. Fuelled, stored and repaired
defects.
1540
Slipped Dover taking W/T set for Lord Gort.
and Demolition party.
1610
Secured Dunkerque.
Patrolled beaches, earrying instructions for
small craft, collected fuel for motor boats,
transferred wounded and took off crew of sunk
merchantship.
30.5.40
0530
Returned to Dover.
0710
Secured Dover.
Repaired defects and fuelled.
31.5.40
1110
Returned to Dunkerque.
1227
Dunkerque.
Carried staff officer in char e of small craft
to organise beaching of drifters etc.
2032
Returned to Dover.
2205
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419
27.5.40.
Arrived Dover in company with 10th M.T.B.
Flotilla.
28.5.40. 0630
Proceeded to Dunkerque.
0825
Secured E. Jetty Dunkerque, reported to S.N.O.
Ferried soldiers from W. to E. Jetty.
1130
Proceeded to Dover with hand message for V.A.D.
1310
Secured Dover.
Fuelled, stored to repaired defects.
2140
Proceeded to Dunkerque taking Captain Bush,
Commander Dove and Lt. Commander Dennis.
2350
Secured Dunkerque.
29.5.40
0400
Proceeded along beach to La Panne to examine
troop concentrations.
0555
Returned to Dunkerque.
0911
Returned to Dover.
0942
Attacked by Hostile Aircraft. O.T. wounded.
1035
Secured Dover. Fuelled, stored and repaired
defects.
1540
Slipped Dover taking W/T set for Lord Gort.
and Demolition party.
1610
Secured Dunkerque.
Patrolled beaches, carrying instructions for
small craft, collected ruel for motor boats,
transferred wounded and LOOK oif crew or sunk
merchantship.
30.5.40
0530
Returned to Dover.
0710
Secured Dover.
Repaired defects and fuelled.
31.5.40
1110
Returned to Dunkerque.
1227
Carried Dunkerque. staff officer in charge of small craft
to organise beaching of drifters etc.
Returned to Dover.
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returned to the beaches, sending in any surplus ships to load at Dunkirk
and from then on I had continually to try to hold the balance between
keeping sufficient ships off the beaches and keeping Dunkirk supplied.
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off in'a car to La Panne where he 38W Lord Gort and telephoned to the Admiralty
to say that further embankation from Dunkirk itself WOB impossible. In con-
sequence Dover was sending all ships over to the beaches and none into Dunicirk
and it took us two days to overcome the results of this indiscretion, which had
a considerable temporary effect on the plans.
As a result of a report from a destroyer that Dunkirk WAS usable Vice
30/5
Admiral, Dover, asked me is ships should be sent there, and at 0850 I signalled
from "HCEE" that destroyers could come into Dunkink in succession and that
troops were waiting close to the pier,
Off the beaches loading was proceeding slowly. Conditions were not bad,
though there W&S D. slight swell running in sufficient to make boats liable to
broach to. At In Panne lorries were being driven into the sea to form a sort
of breakwater, and this was also done at Brayo.
About mid-day there was an air attack on ships and on La Panne, and
30/5
later when it cleared a bit overhead there was an attack on Dunkirk. Soverol
Prench destroyers came in by 'y' channel, and were fired on from the north of
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La Panne, and there were some guns which tried to shell the beach botween
Braye and La Panne but the steep dunets protected it,
On my return to Le Panne I met Commodore Stevenson who had transforrol
to a motor launch and was doing excellent work. Ho had landod and WOO
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Register No. N.L.11938/40
Minute Sheet No. 1
Submitted.
A copy of N.O.i/c. Leith's No.15, dated 2/7/40
was received in D.0.9002/40.
As a result of this report, W.P.S., Newcastle was
asked to obtain targets composed of bitumastic deck covering
fixed both upon mild steel plates and upon wood. These
were supplied by Messrs. Wailes Dove Bitumastic Ltd. Captain
EXCELLENT carried out firing trials on 15/8/40. The trial
results, although promising, were not sufficiently so to
warrant the adoption of this material for protective purposes.
(See EXCELLENT's No.X 1798/7 dated 19.8.40 in G.011567/40.)
It was then decided to try a coarser composition such as that
used in cattle boats, but before tests could be made a report
was received from D.S.D. (IA/AW & D) giving particulars of a
similar material which showed greater promise, containing a
coarse granite aggregate and using bitumen as a binder. This
material is being fitted to merchant ships, but before adopting
it in warships it was considered necessary to get EXCELLENT
to carry out firing tests which are in hand.
I.V.Goodall.
D. N. 08/10/40
18OCT1940
Noted
BAT
22/10/40.
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der Dove, Sub Lieutenant
N.V.R. The object was to erect
7th June, 1940.
rt of Dunkirk. Commander Dove
atsuki" on May 2000 with 200
-Admiral Sir James
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Somerville, K. C.B., D.S.O., .
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took command of the Drifter
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the honour to submit the following
es for the demolition party, 4
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officer Major Russell, 1 Army
e's party at Dunkirk.
3 signal ratings. After an
Dunkirk 0930 to find a large
We have the honour to be, Sir,
rogress. We noted then, and for
that in spite of the courage and
Your obedient Servants,
the great majority of their
targets. We immediately entered
J.L. Field Subtient RNVILE
the South Quay.
R.G.addis Subtient RMVR.
ratings, we reported to Cdr.
La Rentaul" to keep clear of the
nent which had recommenced. We
emolition party that we had
afterwards made contact with
portion of a demolition party.
re-enter the harbour and took
CS.
threatening to block completely
a done at once it would have
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for his list of personnel recommendations.
himself and with help of his
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Yours sincerely,
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SECRETARY to
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VICE ADMIRAL.
de tour of inspection and found
property and personnel was
il tanks on the south side of the
atening the railway and timber
S. to S.W. which blew a pall of
scene appear far worse than
evening the work of loading ship
eady a large number of noncom-
our besides an increasing number
quay. The night was quiet
planes sincleithe town for over*
ely small number of bombs. Early
ho had been instructed by Cdr.
for safety, reported that magnet
mines nad Deen 1814 near the entrance and that a French merchantmen
had been blown up.
ore dawn, the situation will become extremely grim'

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Statement of the operations of Commander
Dove's party at Dunkirk.
Prefatory Note.
The party consisted of Commander Dove,R.N., Sub.Lieutenant
Field, and Sub.Lieutenant Addis, R.N.V.R. The object was to erect
& lethal kite barrage round the port of Dunkirk. Commander Dove
sailed with H.M.D. "Boy Roy" and "Natsuki" on May 2014 with 200
sets of lethal kite year. ,Lieut, Field and ub.Lieut Addis
left Daver with H.M.D. "Gervais Rentaul". On instructions from
Captain A/P Dover, .Lieut. Field took command of the Drifter
(skipper Mr.Burgess,R.N.R)
Report.
Sub.Lieut Field and Addis, sailed from Dover 6345 Friday
May 25th with 9 tons high explosives for the demolition party, 4
tons of medical stores, 1 Medical officer Major Russell, 1 Army
liaison officer Captain Hill, and 3 signal ratings. After an
uneventful passage, we arrived off Dunkirk 0930 to find a large
scale air attack by the enemy in progress. We noted then, and for
the whole time we were in Dunkirk that in spite of the courage and
persistence of the shore A.A.units the great majority of their
salvoes were well astern of their targets. We immediately entered
the harbour and made fast alongside the South Quay.
ratings, we reported to Cdr.
La Rentaul" to keep clear of the
nent which had recommenced. We
emolition party that we had
afterwards made contact with
OFFICE OF
portion of a demolition party.
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
re-enter the harbour and took
threatening to block completely
a done at once it would have
32" the hospital and personnel
18th June, 1940.
7. The, "Gervaise" was man-
1 side to avoid the risk of her
ion in the fairway. Ammunition
nd handed over to Cdr Banks who
Dear Gleadowe,
y primersor detonators for the
The attached papers have been
a two hospital ships which were
seen by the Vice Admiral, Dover, and note made
ng these was just put in hand
for his list of personnel recommendations.
* available at any time during
himself and with help of his
the necessary work. Now the
Yours sincerely,
ble for further hospital and
During these operations Cdr.
8 situation in Dunkirk was so
he opportunity nor the facilitie
hadch Cres
rk. Furthermore there was a re-
1" dive bombing until Monday 27th
old Cdr.Dove that there was no
ommandeered a car and bought
SECRETARY to
rom estaminets which were still
VICE ADMIRAL.
de tour of inspection and found
property and personnel was
il tanks on the south side of th
atening the railway and timber
S. to S.W. which blew a pall of
scene appear far worse than
evening the work of loading shi
eady a large number of noncom-
our besides an increasing number
quay. The night was quiet
planes circledthe town for over*
ely small number of bombs. Early
ho had been instructed by Odr.
for safety, reported that magnet
mines nad been 1810 near the entrance and that a French merchantmen
had been blown up.
ore dawn, the situation will become extremely grim'

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Statement of the operations of Commander
Dove's party at Dunkirk.
Prefatory Note.
The party consisted of Commander Dove, b.Lieutenant
Field, and Sub.Lieutenant Addis, R.N.V.R. The object was to erect
a lethal kite barrage round the port of Dunkirk. Commander Dove
sailed with "Boy Roy" and "Natsuki" on May 2004 with 200
sets of lethal kite gear. Sub,Lieut,Field and Sub.Lieut Addis
left Daver with H.M.D. "Gervais Rentaul". On instructions from
Captain A/P took command of the Drifter
(skipper Mr.Burgess,R.N.R)
Report.
Sub.Lieut Field and Addis, sailed from Dover 6345 Friday
May 25th with 9 tons high explosives for the demolition party, 4
tons of medical stores, 1 Medical officer Major Russell, 1 Army
liaison officer Captain Hill, and 3 signal ratings. After an
uneventful passage, we arrived off Dunkirk 0930 to find a large
scale air attack by the enemy in progress. We noted then, and for
the whole time we were in Dunkirk that in spite of the courage and
persistence of the shore A.A.units the great majority of their
salvoe were well astern of their targets. We immediately entered
the harbour and made fast alongside the South Quay.
Army Officers and signal ratings, we reported to Cdr.
Henderson B.N.L.O. who order "Gervais Rentaul" to keep clear of the
harbour to avoid the aerial bombardment which had recommenced. We
then reported to Cdr. Banks of the demolition party that we had
brought his explosives, and shortly afterwards made contact with
Cdr. Dove who had taken charge of a portion of a demolition party.
Cdr.Dove now signalled the G.R. to re-enter the harbour and took
in tow two sinking tugs which were threatening to block completely
the South Quay. If this had not been done at once it would have
been difficulty if not impossible for the hospital and personnel
ships to make fast to the South Quay. The, "Gervaise" was man-
eeuvred to a small lock on the south side to avoid the risk of her
being hit and exploding the ammunition in the fairway. Ammunition
medical stores were then unloaded and handed over to Cdr. Banks who
up to that time had not received any primersor detonators for the
depth charges.
Cdr.Dove then signalled in two hospital ships which were
in the offing and the work of loading these was just put in hand
inmediately. As there was no. labour dock available at any time during
our stay in Dunkirk Commander Dove himself and with help of his
officers organised and carried out the necessary work. Now the
South Quay was cleared it was possible for further hospital and
personnel ships to enter and load. During these operations Cdr.
Dove reached the conclusion that the situation in Dunkirk was so
grave that we should have neither the opportunity nor the facilitie
to erect a kite barrage round Dunkirk. Furthermore there was a re-
grettable lack of wind and no low or dive bombing until Monday 27th
At midday dr.Henderson told Cdr. Dove that there was no
water in Dunkirk and we therefore commandeered a car and bought
sufficient vichy and perier water from estaminets which were still
open in Malo form H.Q.staff. We made tour of inspection and found
that up to date the damage done to property and personnel was
surprisingly little, although the oil tanks on the south side of th
town were blazing flercely and threatening the railway and timber
yards. There was a light uir from S. to S.W. which blew a pall of
smoke over the harbour and made the scene appear far worse than
reality. During the afternoon and evening the work of loading shi
went on smoothly but there were already a large number of noncom-
batant forces crowded into the harbour besides an increasing number*
of ambulances lined up on the south quay. The night was quiet
except for one air-raid when German planes circledthe town for over
(ca hour before dropping a comparatively small mimber of bombs. Early
next morning May 26th, r.Burgess who had been instructed by Cdr.
Dove to anchor outside the harbour for safety, reported that magnet
mines had been laid near the entrance and that a French merchantmen
had been blown up.
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heseou
control
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South Quay was by now crowded transport with which ambulances had been and pro Hon-
combatant The personnel who were traffic awaiting control and their shortly apparent after 093
Traffic ive. These control was negligible, attacks continued there move back
bombing ised at dawn. attacks There started was with no THE THE as about troops 1700. object- were
in
a nervous condition. Dove on the Malo river front. had arrived. The troops were at
ordered to take cover the casualties to the wounded small. The only we
once and shelter in the in woods the town until the ships and as far As as a
result of this to action other troops were remarkably the oil tanks. reason
where could personnel estimate suffered badly when being the breeze near freshened of we these rigged up two
In the afternoon the two biggest cranes. One afforded good kites flew
well to 2600 Unfortunately, however, in spite of almost immediately units
kites from the feet top over of the harbour and might have informing the A.A. pro-
tection. and air force personnel the kite was shot down by
small arms
time. We then About 2000 we returned to the South waiting Quay 2
fire. returned to H.Q. and relieved the cypher to officer find for
hospital again no dock labour Cdr Dove organised sort of make
a short ships in the harbour and a personnel ship a party outside. to
As there ships was fast and embark the wounded and also some not traffic
control. the Bombing had now ceased entirely and did recommence
until 6200 next day.
The Hospital ships were made fast abreast and this allowed
water brought a working party of 50 soldiers who unloaded returned water, with et
the in two gallon tins, maps for staff and medicine the She
personnel ship to tie up forward of them. The personnel stores. brought
also then were never seen again. It is presumed they to th
ship. water off the quay, although it was useful for the the
and As a result of this absense of labour it was impossible wounded. Just get
the dark a british destroyer (Wolsey ?) came up between until piers.
before Dove's instructions we signalled her to keep clear we ha th
on Cdr. berth for her. Eventually we told her to tie up alongside to pic
up H.Q. officere onboard the destroyer Cdr. Dove asked Senior give a
two staff who were to embark in the Destroyer. After General ii
found hospital a ships. Lieut. Addis then drove to the Bastion embarking
was list but after calling out some officers names The destroyer being there
staff satisfied that all his staff were onboard. He refused to satisfi
to nominal his presence the nexte he said hour he was Some ready 30 more to proceed. of the general's starf and arri we
on the them in the personnel ship. The work of "Wolf.
left. Within quay-side to find the destroyer had sailed without embarkation them we
had to embark and there was no air activity. At about 0030 H.M.S. to
hound" H.M.S. "Wolfhound" was to provide W/T comminication trans
on smoothly berthed alongside the South Quay and we took the Captain
Cdr.Henderson. the "Gervaise Rentual" could get no reply on her pa
with mitter Dover and the as shore station had broken down. At0130 on Cdr the .Dove's quayside
turned in May a 27th we were awakened by a Frenchman who had fired tha a
for few hours sleep in a trench
rifle at us coming and that it was his "abis". We movements &
At 0530 on in the trench and insisted probably quite correctly,
Cdr. Dove destroyer which threatened to block the fairway. By and
the Germans had were already been up since 0430 controlling the 0730
a French ships except "Gervaise Rentual! had cleared the port
all British numbers of troops and a few ambulances (empty?) were thronging
the quayside. 0830 an intense aerial bombardment started which at
large German reconnaissance patrols were active overhead continued
with never Tuesday. The quay was becoming so dangerous that Cdr Dove
at about more than 20 minutes interval until we left the port
We noticed equipment, the wrecked cars the
0130 on cleared all the troops out of the harbour into the
once again that apart from the acute danger of
of abandoned of transportation and the numerous bomb craters had re-
Quay taining wall was damaged in only one place. At Cdr. Henderson's a V.
hope impossible to use any longer, inspite of the fact that the req
we spent at the top of the bastion to keep in touch with H.M.S.
the morning making a tour of inspection and arranging "Wolt
hound" all communication between the bastion and the signal Engla
station which was lying 18 (approx) miles off the beach to northwar station
By now was severed. All telephonic comminication to off
by "Gervaise any Rentual" was out of order. At 1200 we returned to
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3
ried us four hours to do scale normally bombardment 20 minutes. This
ide to fly another work which takes (made in Germany)
which was entirely kite deserted from a except large floating for Bank's crane party. We
THE decided There so cases similar to key this that our
uninterrupted and large to wind which continued
Owing to return a contrary to H.Q. We found our the efforts proved of
IM
car presumably the result of about 2 miles and our
were of fifth many column activity. We made
way times on the way, especially on the We reported leading that H.Q. it
it was back to H.Q. on foot, a distance road to were bombed
several H.Q. the position seemed extremely from grave. the South Quay. Cdr. was
Henderson hardly informed us that G.H.Q. intended taking to be over evacuation bastion
At practicable to embark troops the
and the extreme shortage of supplies. We were and to sail as soon as
that all superfluous personnel would have therefore ordered owing by
to Dove to go aboard the "Gervaise Rentual" most of the
bombardment permitted. The air force personnel, onboard. We
demolition the party were, we were informed, already and QZS.60. were On
arrival also at the ship we found we had no charts and to the our
given a new route order via Zuydcoote Passage therefore made
way bastion. At the bastion we found that a number of soldiers, the obviously a
back as quickly as we could through the bombardment
unnerved by the relentless attack, were approaching H.Q. in
went out in the midst of the bombardment, without steel helmets, destroy- or fire
threatening manner with their rifles. Cdr.Dove and Cdr. Henderson
arms which had just entered harbour, arrived. The situation control and
and parleyed with them until a naval landing party from which a might
"
have er developed seriously was immediately brought under take we
informed that the evacuation of the town of Dunkirk was to
were forthwith. We were therefore given new orders by Cdr.Dove. found We
place able to collect a chart and return to the ship where we
were Cdr. Bankes. He told us to collect as many small craft as possible and
take them and the drifter round to the beaches on the north side of the
town to pick up soldiers. We tried to commandeer two Belgian tugs and
manage to secure two launches byt on investigation both were too badly
a picket boat but the French naval commander objected strongly. We did
damaged to be serviceable. One had its steering gear rendered useless one
by bombs, and the other, a diesel engine, had no fuel, and no
knew how to work it. We now had onboard four air force officers, 10
re
moment four drifters arrived in the entrance, two of which were in a
soldiers, the majority of the demolition party and Cdr. Bankes. At this
sinking condition owing to bombing and machine-gunning, These two the
"Bola Roy" and the "Paxton" were sunk by gun-fire from the "Gervaise
Bentual", clear of the fairway, after all personnel had been taken on-
board, the drifters "Playmates" and "Gervaise Rentual." The remaining
2 drifters were ordered by Cdr. Bankes to tie off the beaches and they
proceeded thereforthwith.
We were now helded from the South Quay and on crossing there
found Cdr. Dove who was the last person to leave the South Quay. We took
him aboard and landed him and Cdr. Bankes on the North Jetty, where they
met Captain Tenant, Cdr. Dove insisted on returning to the bastion to
the end of the pier, within hail for an hour. Captain Tenant then told
find out if there were anyone left there and instructed us, to be off
us to extend those orders until midnight. It was now about dark and
air activity was intense. Huge fires light up the town and later numer-
believed we heard artillery. After standing off for about 1 hour,
ous parachute flares were dropped by the enemy. For the first time we
gun us, we received enemy a morse message from the beach, to come alongside
in which time the enemy dropped magnetic mines and attempting to machine
the North Jetty, There we found Naval Commander whose name was not
ascertained, other Captain drifter and tell any personnel ships to come along-
from Tenant's party, who ordered us to make con-
side the North We spoke to the Queen of the Channel (?)
to this effect Jetty. drifters who were Lying some way to the north
and were difficult and to the locate. Another morse message asked us to use and
found all possible a despatch. to After this we ?) returned ship alongside to the North and fully Jetty loaded. were
We took personnel (Queen of Channel and children and some soldiers, and
hound aboard which written) was was destroyer, continuing "Unless and complete W/T dubies. fighter The protection gist of this can be message provided (which
only to proceed a home to Dover also an urgent despatch to H.M.S. "Wolf-
ordered aboard about 30 women after delivering women and children
before dawn, the situation will become extremely grim'

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B'
MISCELLANEOUS
CALCUTTA (A.A. Vessel).
Commanding Officer.
Captain Dennis Marescaux Lees, R.N.
LORMONT.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Commander Walter Stuart Smithies, R.N.
Officers.
Sub.Lieutenant Alexander Frederick Sidney Davidson, R.N.R.
Ratings.
Marine A. Hobberjam.
Marine, H. Ambrose.
H.M.S. EXCELLENT's A.A. Motor Boat
Commanding Officer.
Sub.Lieutenant Alastair William Maxwell Matthew, R.N.
Thames L.D.F. GOLDEN EAGLE.
Officer.
Lieutenant James Colin Newman, M.B.E., R.N.V.R.
Rating.
Chief Petty Officer James S. Seaman, C/J.3192.
Thames L.D.F. ROYAL EAGLE.
Officers.
Lieutenant Arnold Herbert Dunkerley, R.N.R.
Lieutenant (E) Rodney L. Helyer, R.N.R.
A.A. Kite Party.
Commanding Officer.
Commander John Scott Dove, R.N.
Officers.
Sub.Lieutenant John Lawrence Field, R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieutenant Richard Graham Addis, R.N.V.R.
Motor/

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B'
MISCELLANEOUS,
CALCUTTA (A.As Vessel).
Commanding Officer.
Captain Dennis Marescaux Lees, R.N.
LORMONT.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Commander Walter Stuart Smithies, R.N.
Officers.
Sub.Lieutenant Alexander Frederick Sidney Davidson, R.N.R.
Ratings.
Marine A. Hobberjam.
Marine, H. Ambrose.
H.M.S. EXCELLENT's A.As Motor Boat
Commanding Officer.
Sub. Lieutenant Alastair William Maxwell Matthew, R.N.
Thames L.D.F. GOLDEN EAGLE.
Officer.
Lieutenant James Colin Newman, M.B.E., R.N.V.R.
Rating.
Chief Petty Officer James S. Seaman, C/J.3192.
Thames L.D.F. ROYAL EAGLE.
Officers.
Lieutenant Arnold Herbert Dunkerley, R.N.R.
Lieutenant (E) Rodney L. Helyer, R.N.R.
A.A. Kite Party.
Commanding Officer.
Commander John Scott Dove, R.N.
Officers.
Sub. Lieutenant John Lawrence Field, R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieutenant Richard Graham Addis, R.N.V.R.
Motor/

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
S. ICARUS. - Lieutenant-Commander Colin Douglas Maud, R.N.
ICARUS made 6 trips during the period 29th May - 2nd
June, bringing home about 5,000 troops. 2 trips were to
the beaches, during the first of which there were frequent
air attacks on ship and beaches. While in Dunkirk on two
separate attacks. trips the harbour was subjected to heavy air
Whilst returning to Dove: on the 29th and in a crowded
channel which prevented zig-zagging, ICARUS was attacked by
at least 10 aircraft and later by one persistent low level
bomber. All attacks failed due to the use of smoke and
violent and well-judged alterations of speed. Similar
avoiding action on the 31st May foiled another bomb attack.
Recommendations.
FFICERS:
Lieutenant-Commander Colin Douglas Maud, R.N.
Displayed initiative during the operations and by
the skilful handling of his ship in crowded waters
during heavy air attacks avoided damage.
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant-Commander Edward Gregson Roper, R.N., Executive Officer.
Who, by his example of coolness and unfailing
cheerfulness under fire, kept the ship's company in
good heart and also by his good organisation ensured
rapid embarkation of troops from beaches and Dunkirk
pier.
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Derek Peel Willan, R.N.
Showed great coolness and bravery during the
periodical air attacks on the 29th May whilst in charge
of the boats ferrying troops from Bray beach,
Recommended for decoration.
ATINGS:
15ml Chief Petty Officer Reginald Frank Tupper, P/J.94060.
C.E.R.A.2 Lionel Edwin Miles, P/M.22015.
Six Chief Stoker Horace Frederick Goddard, P/K.56856.
Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist Frank Harfield, P/J.96718.
DSW Petty Officer Joseph William Frederick Tibbles, P/J.108799.
Acting Yeoman of Signals William George Giddings, P/JX.136912.
These ratings (heads of departments) by their
example of untiring energy and cheerfulness while in
action and throughout the operation, kept the spirits
of their subordinates at a very high level, thereby
maintaining the high standard of efficiency of their
departments.
Recommended for decoration.

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Dynams 312.
Blu/o/22
Office of the Commander-in-Chief.
Matham
The Nore,
Admiralty House,
56
To 3911.
Chatham.
765 1720 and 5197.
14th June, 1940.
47.00/40.
OFFICER COMMANDING, DOVER.
OPERATION "DYNAMO".
The attached narrative from
anding Officer, m.v. "NEW PRINCE OF
S" is forwarded herewith.
for ADMIRAL.
VICE
15 JUN 1940
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K May
324
Night of May 29th.
Enemy activity was reduced during the night,
only two bombing attacks being made. It was intended
to recommence embarkation from Eastern Arm under cover of
darkness but apparently due to some misunderstanding the
only ships that arrived were 4 trawlers and # yacht.
Consequently a great opportunity was missed. Probably
1500 troops could have been embarked had the ships been
forthcoming. As 8 result or the bombing of the Hole
referred to above, the pier itself was hit by 8 dive-bomber
and severely damaged, but a brow was put in place which
permitted the passage of troops.
In reply to V.A. Dover's 2057/29, asking whether
the harbour was blocked, I replied at 8150 -
"No. Hope to get a good move on tonight but
it is doubtful if much more can be done during
daylight hours."
Apparently incorrect information as to the blooking
of Dunkirk Harbour had been telephoned by Commander Dove
from La Panne. This unfortunate incident reduced the
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Page 6.
3.
During all this period the whole ship's company
behaved in a grand way. They were tireless in their energies
in whatever direction they were requiered, either pulling
the whalers to and fro from the beach, or landing on the
jetty at Dunkirk and heartening the passage of the soldiers
with cheerful words or help. I regard this magnificent
spirit to be due to the example shown by my officers and
heads of departments in spite of the fact that 10 suffered
a very severe dive bombing attack on our second trip and
low level bombing attacks from one plane lasting about 20
minutes this same trip, and by Saturday every man was needing
rest badly.
The spirit of the ship's company was shown when,
having cleared lower deck on Saturday evening and explained
the final stages of the operation, there was literally a
"Tooth-suck" from the ship's company when the sailing
cancellation was piped D. the bosun's sale later.
4.
Attached is list of recomendations of officers
and men for the period covered by this letter of proceedings.
I have the honour to DO,
Sir,
Your Chediens Servant,
(ed) C.D.Maud.
Lieutenant Commander,
Royal. Havy.
The Vice-Admiral,
Dover.
VI 10 17JUN 1940 ADMIRAL O *
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THE EVACUATION FROM DUNKIRK
CHAP. VIII
should take charge Rear-Admiral off La Panne Wake-Walker, and Commodore that Hallett the off Bray. It
hardly go on for more than a he had or very little idea of what was expected to be could
then thought, says day two, and each day embarkation was
last. At this time, he says, about it.4 it was going to the be
possible to do, or how to set
and Dover Forces," and to Captain Bush, Nore
As early as 1321 V.A. S.N.O., Dover Dunkirk, had informed that all "Ships vessels and Authorities,
were the Admiralty's to report for appointment orders of Rear-Admiral
Dover sent a further signal, at 1943, informing the Hebe and Hebe
S.N.O., Dunkirk, in charge of all embarkation the arrangements². of
R. A. Wake-Walker was proceeding to to carry out the duties that
day, the 30th May, presumably to clarify authorities situation, the On the Admiral
Dover sent the following signal³ to all concerned:
"
Authority for Operation Dynamo under V.A. Dover is as follows:
R.A. Wake-Walker has been appointed as R.A. Dover, for command of seagoing
ships and vessels off the Belgian coast.
R.A. Dover has hoisted his flag in Hebe. Captain Tennant has been appointed
as S.N.O. Dunkirk, and is responsible under R.A. Dover for all shore organisation.
T.O.O. 1328/30."
Plan for the night 29th/30th May
Meanwhile, at 1906, the Vice-Admiral, Dover promulgated the plan for the
night by signal⁴ as follows
"Evacuation of British troops to continue at maximum speed during the night.
If adequate supply of personnel vessels cannot be maintained craft to Dunkirk east
pier embark from beach which is extended from one to one
destroyers will be sent there as well. All other mile east except of hospital Dunkirk carriers
to mile east of La Panne. Whole length is divided into 3 equal parts referred each to as La
Panne, Bray, Malo, from east to west with a mile gap between in part. Malo La at
Panne and Bray have troop concentration points each end and middle; this
each end. These points should be tended by inshore craft. Pass message
by V/S to ships not equipped W/T as opportunity offers. 1906".
Dunkirk harbour reported blocked
Almost at the same time he received (through the War Office and the the effect Ad-
miralty) that Dunkirk harbour was blocked by damaged ships, and that
a telephone message from La Panne military headquarters all to evacuation
must therefore be effected from the beaches.⁵
" Pier undamaged", but impossible.
embark.
troops'
time this telephone message came through a bombing, corrupt
message sinking, one transport with troops on board damaged
About from the same S.N.O., Dunkirk, as was received, stating: continuous and im-
one possible destroyer at present to embark more troops, though pier undamaged".
2 M.017978/41, It was not until p.3. 0100/30 that Admiral Wake-Walker found the Hebe, and he took over
from Captain Bush at 0400. (Report by Admiral Wake-Walker).
3 Appendix O.5.
Appendix 0.11. Dunkirk harbour had p.350). been
telephoned 4 5 D.R. Apparently p.10, by para. Cdr. incorrect Dove 33. The from information destroyer La Panne." as was to presumably the (S.N.O. blocking Dunkirk's the of report, R.O.III,
Note:
S.N.O. did p.394). not Dunkirk return The corrupt to went Dunkirk to La until Panne referred about by motor 2100 to by (Report boat V.A. at Dover by was therefore
message
his absence.
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THURSDAY, 30TH MAY
CHAP. VII
established-two lights being shown at La Panne and one at Bray-and Dover
was informed accordingly.
Later that night Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker transferred from the Worcester,
by that time full of troops, to the Express-his fourth transfer in twenty-four
hours.
Captain Howson, N.O.I.C., Beaches
On the beaches the progress was better than appeared at the time. Captain
Howson, Naval-Officer-in-Charge of beaches, making his first acquaintance
with conditions there, says that on the 30th May, off Bray, in the lightening
dawn, a number of destroyers, sloops and skoots were seen to be lying off, and
embarkation was proceeding in such boats as were available. Several boats
were aground, others were holed, and some had no oars
By about 0600, all
destroyers, sloops, etc., had cleared for England and there were no further
ships available
Before leaving Dover he had understood that there would be 24 signal ratings
along the beaches adequately supplied with Aldis lamps, but he never saw any
of them². Communication along so many miles of flat beaches was very
difficult, if not impossible, with so many troops on the shore.
there
was
no
communication until Thursday afternoon [30th May] between La Panne and
Bray³, and never any between Bray and Dunkirk⁴".
At about 0600 Captain Howson went to Corps Headquarters in a house at
Bray, where he met one of his party, Commander Gorton, and also some naval
officers " who had apparently been working on the beaches for some time
before our arrival".
" About 0800", continues Captain Howson, "I proceeded on a motor bicycle
to La Panne where I met Commander J. S. Dove, R.N., who
took me to
see Q.M.G. [Lieut. General Laidsell] with whom I discussed the position.
off La Panne " there were 2 or 3 destroyers and sloops, and embarkation
appeared to be proceeding satisfactorily
On the return to Bray an hour later
the sky was
overcast and a Scotch mist prevailed which was a Godsend,
for throughout the forenoon vast masses of French troops, quite apart from
British troops, were proceeding along the beaches, and had aircraft attacked
the carnage would have been dreadful. No further ships arrived during the
forenoon off Bray or La Panne and a great opportunity was missed for embark-
ing troops undisturbed.
"During the forenoon
on my way to Dunkirk I found the water lighter
Claude5 high and dry, but with ample supplies of water, and on my return
arranged with the military aurhorities for lorries and cans to collect and dis-
tribute this sorely needed requirement".
Meanwhile, during the forenoon also, the sappers and troops of the First
Division had built a long pier of lorries off Bray into the sea⁶ with plank decking.
This was an excellent piece of work, and though not strong enough for use by
I
Report by S/Lt. E. C. Croswell, R.N. (C.W.23187/40).
2 See p. 67.
3 S/Lt. E. C. Croswell, R.N., on shore at La Panne, says, Lt. Cdr. McCullough [?L. Cdr.
J.W. McClelland R.N.] and signal staff arrived at La Panne on the evening of 30th May.
(C.W.23817/40). The Gossamer reports that she embarked a party of signalmen for La
Panne on 30th May, and arrived there at 1930.
4 1st Corps had a H.Q. at Bray.
5 She had been towed over to Dunkirk on 25th May by the tug Fairplay I.
6
This was done at the suggestion of Cdr. H. du P. Richardson R.N., who was in charge of
a section of Bray beach. (R.O.III, p.369).
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THURSDAY, 30TH MAY
CHAP. VII
established-two lights being shown at La Panne and one at Bray-and Dover
was informed accordingly.
Later that night Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker transferred from the Worcester,
by that time full of troops, to the Express-his fourth transfer in twenty-four
hours.
Captain Howson, N.O.I.C., Beaches
On the beaches the progress was better than appeared at the time. Captain
Howson, Naval-Officer-in-Charge of beaches, making his first acquaintance
with conditions there, says that on the 30th May, off Bray, " in the lightening
dawn, a number of destroyers, sloops and skoots were seen to be lying off, and
embarkation was proceeding in such boats as were available. Several boats
were aground, others were holed, and some had no oars.
By about 0600, all
destroyers, sloops, etc., had cleared for England and there were no further
ships available
Before leaving Dover he had understood that there would be 24 signal ratings
along the beaches adequately supplied with Aldis lamps, but he never saw any
of them². " Communication along so many miles of flat beaches was very
difficult, if not impossible, with so many troops on the shore.
there was no
communication until Thursday afternoon [30th May] between La Panne and
Bray³, and never any between Bray and Dunkirk⁴".
At about 0600 Captain Howson went to Corps Headquarters in a house at
Bray, where he met one of his party, Commander Gorton, and also some naval
officers who had apparently been working on the beaches for some time
before our arrival".
" About 0800", continues Captain Howson, " I proceeded on a motor bicycle
to La Panne where I met Commander J. S. Dove, R.N., who
took me to
see Q.M.G. [Lieut. General Laidsell] with whom I discussed the position.
off La Panne " there were 2 or 3 destroyers and sloops, and embarkation
appeared to be proceeding satisfactorily
On the return to Bray an hour later
the sky was
overcast and a Scotch mist prevailed which was a Godsend,
for throughout the forenoon vast masses of French troops, quite apart from
British troops, were proceeding along the beaches, and had aircraft attacked
the carnage would have been dreadful. No further ships arrived during the
forenoon off Bray or La Panne and a great opportunity was missed for embark-
ing troops undisturbed.
"
"During the forenoon
on my way to Dunkirk I found the water lighter
Claudes high and dry, but with ample supplies of water, and on my return
arranged with the military aurhorities for lorries and cans to collect and dis-
tribute this sorely needed requirement".
Meanwhile, during the forenoon also, the sappers and troops of the First
Division had built a long pier of lorries off Bray into the sea⁶ with plank decking.
This was an excellent piece of work, and though not strong enough for use by
I Report by S/Lt. E. C. Croswell, R.N. (C.W.23187/40).
2 See p. 67.
3 S/Lt. E. C. Croswell, R.N., on shore at La Panne, says, Lt. Cdr. McCullough [?L. Cdr.
J.W. McClelland R.N.] and signal staff arrived at La Panne on the evening of 30th May.
(C.W.23817/40). The Gossamer reports that she embarked a party of signalmen for La
Panne on 30th May, and arrived there at 1930.
4 1st Corps had a H.Q. at Bray.
5 She had been towed over to Dunkirk on 25th May by the tug Fairplay I.
6 This was done at the suggestion of Cdr. H. du P. Richardson R.N., who was in charge of
a section of Bray beach. (R.O.III, p.369).
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INDEX
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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Report of proceedings of M.T.B. 68.
27.5.40.
0740
Arrived Dover in company with 10th M.T.B.
0900
Flotilla.
28.5.40.
0830
Proceeded to Dunkerque.
0825
Secured E. Jetty Dunkerque, reported to S.N.O.
3,430
Ferried soldiers from W. to E. Jetty.
1130
Proceeded to Dover with hand message for V.A.D.
1310
Secured Dover.
Fuelled, stored to repaired defects.
2140
Proceeded to Dunkerque taking Captain Bush,
Commander Dove and Lt. Commander Dennis.
2350
Secured Dunkerque.
29.5.40
0400
Proceeded along beach to La Panne to examine
troop concentrations.
0555
Returned to Dunkerque.
0911
Returned to Dover.
0942
Attacked by Hostile Aircraft. O.T. wounded.
1035
Secured Dover. Fuelled, stored and repaired
defects.
1540
Slipped Dover taking W/T set for Lord Gort.
and Demolition party.
1610
Secured Dunkerque.
Patrolled beaches, earrying instructions for
small craft, collected fuel for motor boats,
transferred wounded and took off crew of sunk
merchantship.
30.5.40
0530
Returned to Dover.
0710
Secured Dover.
Repaired defects and fuelled.
31.5.40
1110
Returned to Dunkerque.
1227
Dunkerque.
Carried staff officer in char e of small craft
to organise beaching of drifters etc.
2032
Returned to Dover.
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There were several Killed Army Fred casualities K. and the following Naval Casualties from
mohine gunning. Brown A.B.
[ounded Lieut Comdr. Crick R.H. Lieut. Griffiths R.N.V.R. Lieut Griffiths
10
has since died of wounds. All were from Abel Tasman.
The two wounded officers were very efficiently dealt with and taken to the first
aid post by W.C. Harding P.O. the Coxswain and E.R.A. Shorthose the E.R.A. of
Abel Tasman At this time I was still ashore with the Colonel of title R.A.S.C.
and lieut. Stater. I saw Lieut. Comdr. Crick and took command of the three
ships. I appointed myself to Abel Tasman and told Lieut. Slater to appoint his
First Licut. Lieut. Wykeham-Martin as C.O. of Kaap Falga. Lieut. Slater then
down to the beach to Bray with the adjutant R.A.S.C. to arrange about
mloading Kaap Falga and Alice here.
The embarkation started at 15.30 with tide rising fast. At 17.00 Kaap Falga
and Alice floated and got under way. I hailed Alice and passed a Grass for
im to tow my stern off. There were no anchors laid out from Abel Tasman and I
ad no hands to lay them out at the time. viz. H.W. 17.45. Alice then broke down
nd I removed my grass. By this time I was manouverin, the engines and the ship
78.S becoming water borne. The next time I had a moment to spare I saw Alice's
crew in her boats rowing over to Kaap Falga who was about eight cables to Seaward
Wome hove to. We hailed them and tried to signal but no notice was taken. I was
then hailed byb Lieut. Slater and took him on board.
'he ship was by now (17.45) but bumping and being driven inshore by the shore
vind. I managed to get the stern clear by putting troops forward and then the bows
moving them aft. We then went ahead and after grounding heavily twice X got took into
y leep water. As the German Aircraft were still present we took advantgage a
of a rain squall and sailed immediately. Kaap Falga had by now sailed on
0700 Wed, 29th. Arrived Dover and landed troops approximately 200 R.A.S.C Units
Vesterley course accross the Banks.
22.00 Wed. Sailed for Newhaven to disembark ammunition remaining about ammunition 200 tons
lso about 20 French Staff Officers.
08.00 Thurs. 30th. Arrived Newhaven completed to full stowage of
03.00 12.00 Fri. 31st. Arrived Dover roads anchored and reported myself to Examination far as
Fri. 31st, Sailed to Dover for orders.
vessel, At midnight the roads were cleared and I proceeded westwards as
Dungeness returning to anchor.
Sat.lst. June June at Entered 05.00 submarine basin at 08.00 and secured alongside to discharge Sandhurst
Sun. from whom 2nd. we took in lubricating oil. 10.15. Proceeded to Newhaven
18.30 Arrive Newhaven.
ionday 3rd. June. Discharged at Newhaven
Pues. 4th. June Compketed discharging
ed.5th. 0615 Sailed for Poole.
L8.00. wish Arrived to draw Poole. attention to the admirable work done by the
W. C. Harding PO DJX149987
R. Shortose E.R.A. DMX64780
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OFFICER-IN-CB
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'he Vice Admiral, Dover.
Forwarded.
Portland.
Oth June, 1940.
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Dryrams 16v
329
307
H.M.S. HARWICH. "Lord Melchett",
7th June, 1940.
29th May, 1940.
1525 Left Parkeston Quay with "Argyleshire" and "Stella Rigel".
Set course N. Goodwin Patrol to West Hinden Buoy.
30th May, 1940.
326
Dyram NP-- a
304
ers
FROM:- The Flag Officer in Charge; Harwich.
TO:-
The Vice-Admiral, Dover.
(Copy to Commander-in-Chief, The Nore.)
DATE:- 9th June, 1940.
No. 207/40.
Reports of Proceedings, Operation "Dynamo"
In continuation of my No. 207/40 of the
7th June, I beg to enclose Reports of Proceedings
as shown in the attached Schedule, from M/S vessels
attached to Harwich which took part in Operation
"Dynamo".
2.
Full Christian names and Official Numbers
of Officers and men mentioned in these Reports are
being collected and will be reported as soon as possible.
4168 ADMIRAL
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Report of proceedings of M.T.B. 68.
.
419
27.5.40.
Arrived Dover in company with 10th M.T.B.
Flotilla.
28.5.40. 0630
Proceeded to Dunkerque.
0825
Secured E. Jetty Dunkerque, reported to S.N.O.
Ferried soldiers from W. to E. Jetty.
1130
Proceeded to Dover with hand message for V.A.D.
1310
Secured Dover.
Fuelled, stored to repaired defects.
2140
Proceeded to Dunkerque taking Captain Bush,
Commander Dove and Lt. Commander Dennis.
2350
Secured Dunkerque.
29.5.40
0400
Proceeded along beach to La Panne to examine
troop concentrations.
0555
Returned to Dunkerque.
0911
Returned to Dover.
0942
Attacked by Hostile Aircraft. O.T. wounded.
1035
Secured Dover. Fuelled, stored and repaired
defects.
1540
Slipped Dover taking W/T set for Lord Gort.
and Demolition party.
1610
Secured Dunkerque.
Patrolled beaches, carrying instructions for
small craft, collected ruel for motor boats,
transferred wounded and LOOK oif crew or sunk
merchantship.
30.5.40
0530
Returned to Dover.
0710
Secured Dover.
Repaired defects and fuelled.
31.5.40
1110
Returned to Dunkerque.
1227
Dunkerque.
Carried staff officer in charge of small craft
to organise beaching of drifters etc.
2032
Returned to Dover.
2205
Dover.