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AMAZONE (continued)
31st May
1530
(contd.)
from the beach by Amazone's winch;
(contd.)
the rope was, however, fouled by
motor boats and by the "City of
London" (1) which came across the rope
several times and finally collided
with the Amazone.
1715
Embarked troops from the ship's dinghy.
1845
Shifted one mile further east. "Com-
mandeered a large M/B from "Hopper
103" [this was evidently the M/B
Enterprise which had been towed to
Dunkirk by the steam hopper Foremost
102].
2045
M/B returned with load and went back
to beach.
2300
The ship's dinghy returned but had to
be abandoned. The M/B had run
aground and was also abandoned. (2)
2315
Proceeded to Ramsgate.
1st June
0500
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 111
French troops. (3)
The mazone's clutch was burnt out,
and she took no further art in
Dynamo.
[Lt. Cdr. Phillips transferred to the
P/V Newhaven].
Total 549
Authority - R.O.II., pp.25, 29.
The following awards were made:
D.S.M.
Ord. Sea. V. Wakeham.
Mention in Despatches.
Lieut. Cdr. L.H. Phillips, R.N.
(1) No other report mentions a vessel of this name. Probably
it was the lifeboat Greater London.
(2) The Enterprise did not return from Dunkirk.
(3) Ramegate report and D.R.
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M/B (owner,
G.H. Kent).
See "Cockle Bawley
30th May
1120 Left Portmouth Boats" in too or the hopper
Foremost 102,
31st May
1100
Left Ramsgato for bonkisk in company
with the 1/3 and the
Excellent's 35-foot feat W/B; all
1730oa
three being in too or the Cortment 102
Acrived OFF Braw beach. S/Lt. K.H.Martin
11.11. (1n the Forscost 102) and his
party of 12 naval maings manned the
three U/B's and ferried troops for
ships. 5 hours to the Foremost 102 and other
2230ca
S/Lt. Martin proceeded in the Poremont
102 to Remagate with two of the
but left the Enterprise to Curry
troops for the sk, Amazone,
2300
The Auterprise ran-aground and bed_so
be abandoned. She did not return -
from Dunkirk.
Authority - R.O.II, p.31.
R.O.III, p.104.
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ENTERPRISE
M/B (Owner,
G.H. Kent).
?
30th May
1120
Left Portsmouth in tow of the hopper
Foremost 102.
31st May
1100
Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk in company
with the M/B Wave Queen and the
Excellent's 35-foot fast M/B; all
three being in tow of the Foremost 102
1730ca
Arrived off Bray beach. S/Lt. K.H.Martin
R.N. (in the Foremost 102) and his
party of 12 naval ratings manned the
three M/B's and ferried troops for
5 hours to the Foremost 102 and other
ships.
2230ca
S/Lt. Martin proceeded in the Foremost
102 to Ramsgate with two of the M/B's
but left the Enterprise to ferry
troops for the sk. Amazone.
2300
The Enterprise ran aground and had to
be abandoned. She did not return
from Dunkirk.
Authority - R.O.II, p.31.
R.O.III, p.104.
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Steam hopper
Actg. S/Lt. H. Martin, R.N.
W.C. Attwaters, Master.
30th May
1120
Left Portsmouth, taking in tow
Excellents 35 ft. fast M/B and the
pleasure launches Enterprise and
wave Queen, manned by 12 naval
ratings.
31st May
0900
1100
Anchored off Ramsgate.
Left for Dunkirk.
1730ca
Anchored off Malo beach. Sighted 4
hoppers already at work 1.e.
Lady Southborough, Queen's Channel,
Gallion's Reach and Foremost 101].
The 3 motor boats and the hopper's
2 lifeboats were sent in shore to
bring off troops.
For 5 hours the boats were used to
take 260 men aboard Foremost 102
and also to fill other ships lying
off shore.
2230ca
Proceeded, taking Excellents' M/B
and Wave Queen in tow and leaving
Enterprise and its crew still taking
off troops. During the passage
Excellents' M/B which had become
water-logged, pulled out her towing
bollards and was lost presumably
sinking later.
1st June
0700
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 6 British
troops.
Ordered to proceed to Margate and
disembark the French troops.
1400
Arrived Margate. Disembarked 254
French troops. (1)
Note: At 0300, 5th June, the Foremost 102
proceeded for Portsmouth, have Queen in
tow. Off Folkestone, the Wave Queen
which had become water-logged, pulled
out all six of her towing bollards, and
was left sinking.
Total 260(2)
Authority - R.O.III, pp.100 and 104.
(1) Margate report states that 200 troops were disembarked at
1345 by "Foremost".
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WAVE QUEEN
M/B (Owner,
G.H. Kent)
?
0900
31st May
Arrived tow of Ramsgate from Portsmouth in
1100
Sailed prise in company with the M/B 102.
the hopper Foremost
fast and the Excellent's Enter-
1730ca
Arrived off Bray beach. S/Lt.
M/B, in tow of the Foremost 35-foot 102.
Martin, took R.N. (in the Foremost K.H. 102)
ferried troops for 5 hours to the
charge of the 3 M/B's and
2230ca
Foremost 102 and other vessels.
The Foremost 102 sailed for Ramsgate
with the Wave Queen and Excellent's
M/B in tow. The Enterprise remained
behind to ferry troops to the Sk.
Amazone. During the passage home the
Excellent's M/B became water-logged,
broke adrift and was lost.
1st June
0700
Wave Queen arrived in tow at Ramsgate.
1400
Still in tow, arrived at Margate.
[Note: On 5th June, at 0300, the Wave Queen,
then off Folkestone, en route for
Portsmouth) in tow of the Foremost 102,
broke adrift. She was water-logged
and in a sinking condition, and was
abandoned].
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
HARWICH M/S DRIFTERS.
Commander John Williams Damer Powell, D.S.C.,R.N.R. (Retired)
Embarked in H. M. Drifter MARE 1st
Senior from Dunkirk Officer of 4 Drifters. MARE embarked June, 220 troops as
Captain M/S Harwich, remarks: "Each
pier during a heavy bombing attack.
on to his their return gave the whole credit for the enterprise Skipper
leader, Commander Powell."
Recommended for mention.
H.MDrifter: STRIVE. - Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R.
afternoon and night of 31st May. During the night,
Embarked troops from La Panne beach during the
when all other ships had retired owing to bombing and
shelling, STRIVE remained until 0430/1 and continued
287 troops.
to embark troops until fully loaded, bringing back
Recommendation.
Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R.
Recommended for mention.
H.M. Drifter THREE KINGS. - Skipper Arthur Victor Long, R.N.R.
Recommendation.
Skipper Arthur Victor Long, R.N.R.
Made two trips to Dunkirk beach, on 31st May and
let June, although short of his Second Hand and two
men. The flotilla was heavily bombed on the way across
on 31st May and THREE KINGS' engines were badly shaken.
Evacuated 350 troops.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
RAMSGATE AND MARGATE.
BASE ORGANISATION.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Captain William Raigersfeld Phillimore, R.N. (Retd.).
Throughout the operation this officer was in sole
charge of the Base Organisation at Ramsgate and
Margate which quickly assumed very large proportions.
He worked ceaselessly day and night and his foresight,
coupled with excellent powers of judgment, enabled
small craft to be brought rapidly into service and
mtaintained throughout, thus enabling a large number
of troops to be successfully evacuated from the
beaches in small craft which had a direct bearing
on the enterprise as a whole. His leadership and
example were an inspiration to all.
Recommended for decoration.
Captain Eric Fitzgerald Wharton, R.N. (Retd. (Lent from
Admiralty S.V.P.)
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty while
in charge of all small craft taking part in the
operation from Ramsgate. This officer, lent from
Admiralty Small Vessels Pool, took charge of and
directed all small craft - rowing boats, cutters,
whalers, barges and motor-boats. He spent
consistently long hours at the East Pier throughout,
coping successfully with as mixed a collection of
craft as were ever gathered together.
Recommended for decoration.
Paymaster Lieutenant-Commander John Wissett Edelsten. R.N.
(Secretary to N.O. inc.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty in
carrying out the functions of my office during a
trying week, remaining on duty consistently long hours
throughout. Dealt with all Naval casualties and
burials, with large numbers of delivery crews,
volunteers, merchant seamen, civilian yacht and
boatowners and with all Officers who took part.
He produced personally all operational orders and
sailing orders for a vast number of craft, and
improvised maps of Dunkirk Harbour Quays, which he
reproduced on the duplicator and issued to the
vessels taking part.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
VICE ADMIRAL'S STAFF, DOVER.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Captain John George Lawrence Dundas, R.N.
Appointed to LYNX for Dynamo. Performed
invaluable work in assisting the direction of the
operation throughout the whole period.
Recommended for mention.
Commander Frederick John Walker, R.N.
Throughout the operation Commander F. J. Walker,
as my Staff Officer (Operations) acted with outstanding
zeal, energy and devotion to duty. This officer's fore-
sight, good judgment, well-balanced mind and powers of
organisation were invaluable in controlling the
movements, fuelling and ammunitioning of some 38
Destroyers. His untiring efforts contributed largely
to the success of the operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Commander Lewes George Gardner. R.N. (Retired).
As Maintenance and Administrative Commander on my
Staff, this officer worked with tireless energy and
zeal day and night throughout the operation. Additional
calls for officers and men for beach parties, pier
parties, armed guards, and naval parties for personnel
ships were dealt with and met by him instantly. His
clear sighted organisation contributed materially to
the sucdess of the enterprise. His handling of the
many difficulties in connection with the wounded, and
casualties generally, left nothing to be desired.
Recommended for decoration.
Mr. William Pearce. Commissioned Signal Boatswain, R.N. (Retired).
As Officer in Charge of Port War Signal Station,
Dover Castle, this officer worked with tireless energy
both by day and night, and by his example and hard work
his station dealt with a large amount of signal traffic
efficiently and expeditiously, which contributed to the
success of the operation.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS:
Chief Yeoman of Signals George Edward Files, C/JX. 146283.
As Chief Yeoman in Charge of Central Communications
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Vice Admiral's Staff,
(continued).
signal of traffic. A direct factor towards the success
the operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Yeoman of Signals Francis George Ward, C/J.31094.
Ably assisted Chief Yeoman of Signals Files
throughout the operation.
Recommended for mention.
Chief Yeoman of Signals John William Baker. P. 29166.
As senior Chief Yeoman of Signals in the Port War
Signal Station, he set an excellent example to the
Junior ratings under him and carri-ed out his duties
in on efficient manner and when off duty was always
ready to assist in rush periods.
Recommended for mention.
Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist Alexander Arthur Lee, C/J.96386.
As Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist in Charge of
all W/T equipment at Dover W/T Station, he maintained
the equipment in an efficient state. He erected new
sets as necessary and worked throughout with outstanding
zeal and initiative, this having a direct bearing on the
success of the enterprise.
Recommended for decoration.
RECOMMENDED FOR MENTION IN DISPATCHES.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty
throughout the operation:-
Engineer Captain Percy Douglas Fulford, R.N. (Retd)
Commander Archibald Day, R.N.
Lieutenant Commander Edward Hale, R.N.
Temporary Lieutenant Julian Rogers Coltman, R.N.V.I
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
BASE STAFFS.
Recommendations
OFFICERS:
Captain Lionel George Dawson, R.N. (Retd.).
As Captain of H.M.S. LYNX, this officer was entirely
responsible for the organisation of the Base throughout
the operation. The handling of the vastly increased
number of officers and men, their accommodation,
victualling, and distribution to the many and various
units without any barrack facilities, reflects the
greatest credit upon him, and his tireless efforts,
determination and power of improvisation had a direct
bearing on the success of the enterprise.
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Commander William Canning Eykyn, R.N. (Retd.).
As Executive Officer of H.M.S. LYNX, this officer
was responsible for the supervising of the vastly
increased personnel passing through the Base during the
operation. Officers and men for beach parties, pier
parties, spare destroyers' crews, Naval officers and men
for personnel ships, small craft, etc,, all had to be
handled and dealt with. This officer was also concerned
directly with the operational process of getting a number
of ships and boats to sea. His leadership and personality
were outstanding, and whilst eliminating sleep from his
programme, his sense of humour and determination played
an active part towards the success of the operation.
Recommended for mention.
Paymaster Commander Cecil John Leary, R.D., R.N.R.
For outstanding zeal, initiative and resource in
meeting the almost continuous demands made on him at all
hours of the day and night, with complete and unvarying
success.
Recommended for mention.
Commander Desmond Adair Stride, R.N. (Retd.).
In the absence of Captain Auxiliary Patrol at sea,
Commander Stride organised the entire A/S Patrols and
sailing of drifters and motor boats, working under
Captain A/P, for Dunkirk.
This officer worked continuously night and day
throughout the operation almost without rest, and his
cheerful determination was an inspiration to officers
and men, contributing largely to the success of the
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
BASE STAFF (continued).
OFFICERS:
Captain William Vesey Hamilton Harris, M.V.O., D.S.C.,R.N. (Retd.)
This officer was solely responsible for the
organisation of the minesweeping vessels which took part
in the operation. These ships not only evacuated
troops from Dunkirk but also maintained routine sweeps
under most difficult circumstances. By his cheerful
leadership and tireless efforts, this officer was able
to maintain his entire force at my disposal, and thereby
contributed largely to the success of the enterprise.
Recommended for mention.
Commodore John Stewart Gordon Fraser, D.S.O., R.N. (Retd.).
For tireless zeal, energy and good judgment in
dealing with the largely increased demand for repair and
maintenance arrangements of the Port during the operation
With limited facilities, the organisation built up by
Commodore Fraser met all requirements, and the arrange-
ments for which this officer was responsible contributed
in a major degree to the success of the enterprise.
Recommended for decoration,
Commander Francis John Lambert, D.S.C., R.N. (Retd.).
For exceptional zeal and devotion to duty. This
officer, as King's Harbour Master, had to control and
berth large numbers of ships, transports, skoots, and
small vessela, and direct their movements for the
purposes of repairs, fuelling, coaling, etc. To do
this Commander Lambert was almost continuously on duty
day and night throughout the operation, and his untiring
efforts contributed materially to the success of the
enterprise.
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Commander (E) Weston Smith. R.N.
This officer worked throughout the operation with
exceptional and tireless energy and enthusiasm when in
charge of repairs and making good damage caused to
ships and boats. His skill as an Engineer Officer and
intelligent improvisation and adaptability in all
respects proved of inestimable value. His cheerful
bearing and leadership during the long hours by day and
night were an inspiration to all with whom he came in
contact, and contributed largely to the success of the
operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Surgeon Captain Arthur Rowland Fisher, R.N. (Retd)
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
BASE STAFF (continued).
RATINGS:
Acting Master-at-Arms S. Welfare, C/M.36212.
Regulating Petty Officer F. J. Phillips, C/M.39981.
Regulating Petty Officer G. Stapley, C/M.39658.
throughout the operation. In dealing with the vast
These men worked ceaselessly and untiringly
increase in numbers passing through the Base, with
no barrack facilities behind them, they never failed
to get the right men to the right places in the
shortest possible time. They kept records of all
the men who poured into the Base from depots and
elsewhere with accuracy. Their services were quite
invaluable and a direct factor towards the success
of the operation.
Master=at-Arms Welfare is recommended for
decoration, and Regulating Petty Officers
Phillips and Stapley for mention.
Chief Shipwright Joseph William Heathcote, P/M.23064.
Chief Engine Room Artificer Reginald Francis Fox (Pensioner)
P.N.10826,P/M.5545
Chief Stoker Herbert John Baxter (Pensioner) C/K.2659, P.N.
26959.
For outstanding zeal, energy and devotion to
duty with base repair staff. These men never once
spared themselves by day or night throughout the
whole operation, and their cheerful disposition and
unbounded energy contributed in no small way to the
success of the enterprise.
Recommended for decoration.
Inspector of Shipwrights F. H. Harvey (ex Chatham Dockyard).
Skilled Labourer George Victor Bonnett (Chatham Dockyard 3828)
C. J. Hartfree, Storehouseman, Armament Supply Depot.
For zeal and devotion to duty in effecting
repairs to ships and boats. These men worked
ceaselessly throughout the whole operation, and their
unbounded energy and determination contributed in no
small way to the success of the operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class Hugh Duffie, 2957, E.A
Chief Electrical Artificer Edgar James Lovell (Pensioner),
P.N.11998,P/M.27540.
Leading Sick Berth Attendant Norman Clyde Martin,C/MX.49373.
DOCKYARD DEPARTMENT:
Mr. William Ferguson, Naval Store Officer.
Mr. R.W.W.Corbitt, Assistant Naval Store Officer.
Mr: Mr. D. A.A.Bakewell, J. Woods, Armament Victualling Supply Store Officer Officer.
For outstanding zeal, energy and devotion to
duty, both by day and night throughout the operation.
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Such a necessity since has the now first arisen. day of Though the the Royal
FROM
meet many and till May this year that the endurance and had
has been very various active calls on its courage, War, and has Navy
it seemed likely invasion of the Low scale would besource,
sea has greatly quickened been unexpectedly intensified, and His Majesty' at
enough. But since the and Countries, the War
MAR
in home waters enterprises have along an engaged coast in a number of Ships
and for hazardous some 2,000 miles. enemy which now stretches vital
In particular the withdrawals in so short a time of the
Armies from Norway, Belgium and France were operations of a kind
which could hardly have been foreseen. They were such as to
great losses and to demand a high degree of gallantry and devotion cause
to duty.
The withdrawal from Dunkirk took nine days. 222 of His
FOR
Majesty's Ships took part in it; some of these were sunk, and many
others damaged. The total number of vessels that went across was
nearly a thousand. A large number of the proposed decorations
would go to Officers and Men of the Royal Navy, taken for the
occasion from service ashore, who are not part of the 150, for
whom the scale allowance provides, and to Seamen not in the Royal
Navy. As these latter were for the time being under Naval
discipline they would be given Naval decorations.
It may be relevant to mention that the total number of
decorations awarded for the short action at Zeebrugge in the last
War was 222, or more than two months scale allowance for the whole
seagoing Fleet today. The force employed was 82 Officers and
1698 Men, less than one tenth of that which saved the Armies from
Dunkirk.
I need not say that the Admiralty have no intention of
lowering the standard for decorations in this war. It is in fact
steadily rising. Should the calls on the Royal Navy fortunately the
lessen, that scale the allowance we Committee will, to as provide we have for in unforeseen the past, save Operations; what we but can and we of hope
hazards of Naval warfare will accept have the view that the relentless rigours through-
Majesty's Ships afloat that would the have thousand decorations earned in this period
out these ten months been so heavy and allowed to His
for be ready to invite the King to sanction from Dunkirk; a further 350 decorations
if there had been no withdrawal been fully and that will
this unique and arduous enterprise.
Treasury Chambers,
Whitehall,
S.W.1.
16th July, 1940.
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RECOMMENDATIONS.
OFFICERS:
Captain Maurice Coppin, Master of the Belgian S.S. "JULIA".
This officer volunteered immediately to take the Belgi:
trawler "GEORGES EDOUARD" 0.86 to Dunkirk. With a
volunteer crew he made two successful trips to Dunkirk and an
embarked 1007 troops and landed them at Dover. He had to
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Recommended for decoration.
Captain Rene Lusyne, Commanding Belgian Trawler "GUIDO 0.225. GAZELLE
This officer made two trips to Dunkirk and embarked
403 troops and landed them at Dover.
Captain Rene Lusyne and Hector Annys made the round
ned
trip unaided, to Dover, twice to Dunkirk, and finally
returned to Dartmouth. Their untiring efforts undoubtedly
had a bearing on the success of the operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Captain Pierre Lusyne, Commanding Belgian Trawler "MARECHAL
FOCH" 0.274.
Decoster, alongside the to ground. weight This officer the to of Dover He quay the returned soldiers took at in Dunkirk, the his with trawler trawler, jumping his but 0.225, one onboard the the assistant, men tide "MARECHAL and caused then was returned embarked falling Ferdinand FOCH" his ship to and
Dunkirk H.M.S. 300 off probably troops the "LEDA". Goodwin the in following the Light He "MARECHAL and were day. Buoy, his picked second FOCH" their These up hand, but ship and two unfortunately was landed together run unceasingly at down Dover. with by when
150 troops was working to
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get volunteers When at Dartmouth, for the operation Lusyne and to get the ships away.
Recommended for mention.
Albert Rooman, Engineer, Belgian Trawler "COR JESU" 0.227.
This officer volunteered Dunkirk and to succesded take the in Belgian embarking voluntary trawler 274
"COR JESU" 0.227 to at Dover. His ready the operation
service troops and was landing of considerable them value in bringing
to a successful conclusion.
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334
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312
C.O.
British
Fr. or Bel.
Seamen
Rescued from
Skpr. C.E.F.
"SCOTIA"
EVE"
Reynolds RNR
60
70
Skpr. E.F.
Beckham RNR
60
537
980
70
19
TOTAL
1606.
A separate list of recommendations is attached.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
J.S.W. Paurell J.S.W. Pawell
hb own
COMMANDER, R.N.
To Flag Officer-in-Charge, Harwich.
Forwarded - as an example of the very best that there is in
our race. These fishermen one and all went through Hades
coolly and methodically as if they were just catching fish,
and each skipper on his return gave the whole credit for the
enterprise to their leader, Commander J.W.D. Powell, D.S.C.,
R.D., R.N.R.
A 3
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Blue
530
FROM:- Captain Wharton.
DATE:-
4th June 1940.
TO:-
The Naval Officer in Charge, Ramogate.
SUB. LIEUT. LAWRIE, R.N.V.R.
This Officer showed great enterprise and Keenness
on 3rd June when in response to an urgent call from Dover
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I was asked to send an additional tug to Dunkirk. The
remainder of the Flotilla had sailed some hours beforehand,
and as time was of importance I asked the first Officer I
saw, which was the above named, if he could navigate a
vessel. He explained that he was not a navigator at all
but felt quite sure that he would get the tug to Dunkirk.
He succeeded in doing this, which is confirmed by Admiral
Taylor. Further he brought his ship safely home, having
completed his mission.
I consider his action should receive some
recognition.
5.76 huta
CAPTAIN, R.N.
noyal NAVY.
The Captain's Secretary.
H.M.S. FERVENT.
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RECOMMENDATIONS.
OFFICERS:
Captain Maurice Coppin, Master of the Belgian S.S. "JULIA".
This officer volunteered immediately to take the Belgia:
trawler "GEORGES EDOUARD" 0.86 to Dunkirk. With a
volunteer crew he made two successful trips to Dunkirk and
embarked 1007 troops and landed them at Dover. He had to
wait in Dunkirk Harbour from 0800 to 2100 on the first
trip. This officer's beaing was exemplary and he did
everything possible to help in the enterprise, and had
previously volunteered his services if required.
Recommended for decoration.
Captain Rene Lusyne, Commanding Belgian Trawler "GUIDO GAZELLE"
0.225.
This officer made two trips to Dunkirk and embarked
403 troops and landed them at Dover.
Captain Rene Lusyne and Hector Annys made the round
trip unaided, to Dover, twice to Dunkirk, and finally
returned to Dartmouth. Their untiring efforts undoubtedly
had a bearing on the success of the operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Captain Fierre Lusyne, Commanding Belgian Trawler "MARECHAL
FOCH" 0.274.
This officer took his trawler, the "MARECHAL FOCH"
alongside the quay at Dunkirk, but the tide was falling and
the weight of the soldiers jumping onboard caused his ship
to ground. He returned with his one assistant, Ferdinand
Decoster, to Dover in the trawler 0.225, and returned to
Dunkirk the following day. These two men then embarked
300 troops in the "MARECHAL FOCH" but unfortunately when
off the Goodwin Light Buoy, their ship was run down by
H.M.S. "LEDA". : He and his second hand, together with
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probably 150 troops were picked up and landed at Dover.
When at Dartmouth, Lusyne was working unceasingly to
get volunteers for the operation and to get the ships away.
Recommended for mention.
Albert Rooman, Engineer, Belgian Trawler "COR JESU" 0.227.
This officer volunteered to take the Belgian trawler
"COR JESU" 0.227 to Dunkirk and succeeded in embarking 274
troops and landing them at Dover. His ready voluntary
service was of considerable value in bringing the operatio
to a successful conclusion.
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OFFICERS:
Captain Maurice Coppin, Master of the Belgian S.B. "JULIA".
trawler "GEORGES EDOUARD" 0.86 to Dunkirk. With a
This officer volunteered immediately to take the Belgian
volunteer crew he made two successful trips to Dunkirk and
embarked 1007 troops and landed them at Dover. He had to
wait in Dunkirk Harbour from 0800 to 2100 on the first
trip. This officer's beaing was exemplary and he did
everything possible to help in the enterprise, and had
previously volunteered his services if required.
Recommended for decoration.
Captain Rene Lusyne, Commanding Belgian Trawler "GUIDO GAZELLE"
0.225.
This officer made two trips to Dunkirk and embarked
403 troops and landed them at Dover.
Captain Rene Lusyne and Hector Annys made the round
trip unaided, to Dover, twice to Dunkirk, and finally
returned to Dartmouth. Their untiring efforts undoubtedly
had a bearing on the success of the operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Captain Fierre Lusyne, Commanding Belgian Trawler "MARECHAL
FOCH" 0.274.
This officer took his trawler, the "MARECHAL FOCH"
alongside the quay at Dunkirk, but the tide was falling and
the weight of the soldiers jumping onboard caused his ship
to ground. He returned with his one assistant, Ferdinand
Decoster, to Dover in the trawler 0.225, and returned to
Dunkirk the following day. These two men then embarked
300 troops in the "MARECHAL FOCH" but unfortunately when
off the Goodwin Light Buoy, their ship was run down by
H.M.S. "LEDA". He and his second hand, together with
probably 150 troops were picked up and landed at Dover.
When at Dartmouth, Lusyne was working unceasingly to
get volunteers for the operation and to get the ships away.
Recommended for mention.
Albert Rooman, Engineer, Belgian Trawler "COR JESU" 0.227.
This officer volunteered to take the Belgian trawler
"COR JESU" 0.227 to Dunkirk and succeeded in embarking 274
troops and landing them at Dover. His ready voluntary
service was of considerable value in bringing the operation
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H.M. Yacht ALOUETTE II. - Sub. Lieutenant Reginald Edward Lee.R.N.V.R.,
Unit Officer.
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HARWICH M/S DRIFTERS.
Commander John Williams Damer Powell, D.S.C.,R.N.R. Bar) (Retired)
Embarked in H. M. Drifter MARE 1st June, as
Senior Officer of 4 Drifters. MARE embarked 220 troops
from Dunkirk pier during a heavy bombing attack.
Captain M/S Harwich, remarks: "Each Skipper
on his return gave the whole credit for the enterprise
to their leader, Commander Powell."
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Recommended for mention.
d.MDrifter. STRIVE. - Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R.
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Embarked troops from La Panne beach during the
afternoon and night of 31st May. During the night,
when all other ships had retired owing to bombing and
shelling, STRIVE remained until 0430/1 and continued
to embark troops until fully loaded, bringing back
287 troops.
Recommendation.
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Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R.
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.M.Drifter THREE KINGS. - Skipper Arthur Victor Long, R.N.R.
Recommendation.
Skipper Arthur Victor Long, R.N.R.
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Made two trips to Dunkirk beach, on 31st May and
1st June, although short of his Second Hand and two
men. The flotilla was heavily bombed on the way across
on 31st May and THREE KINGS' engines were badly shaken.
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RAMSGATE AND MA RGATE.
BASE ORGANISATION.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Captain William Raigersfeld Phillimore, R.N. (Retd.).
Throughout the operation this officer was in sole
CBE
charge of the Base Organisation at Ramsgate and
Margate which quickly assumed very large proportions.
He worked ceaselessly day and night and his foresight,
coupled with excellent powers of judgment, enabled
small craft to be brought rapidly into service and
mtaintained throughout, thus enabling a large number
of troops to be successfully evacuated from the
beaches in small craft which had a direct bearing
on the enterprise as a whole. His leadership and
example were an inspiration to all.
Recommended for decoration.
Captain Eric Fitzgerald Wharton, R.N. (Retd. (Lent from
Admiralty S.V.P.)
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty while
in charge of all small craft taking part in the
operation from Ramsgate. This officer, lent from
Admiralty Small Vessels Pool, took charge of and
directed all small craft - rowing boats, cutters,
whalers, barges and motor-boats. He spent
consistently long hours at the East Pier throughout,
coping successfully with as mixed a collection of
craft as were ever gathered together.
Recommended for decoration.
Paymaster Lieutenant-Commander John Wissett Edelsten. R.N.
Secretary to N.O. inc.).
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty in
carrying out the functions of my office during a
trying week, remaining on duty consistently long hours
throughout. Dealt with all Naval casualties and
burials, with large numbers of delivery crews,
volunteers, merchant seamen, civilian yacht and
boatowners and with all Officers who took part.
He produced personally all operational orders and
sailing orders for a vast number of craft, and
improvised maps of Dunkirk Harbour Quays, which he
reproduced on the duplicator and issued to the
vessels taking part.
Recommended for decoration.
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VICE ADMIRAL'S STAFF. DOVER.
Recommendations.
'ICERS:
Captain John George Lawrence Dundas, R.N.
Appointed to LYNX for Dynamo. Performed
invaluable work in assisting the direction of the
operation throughout the whole period.
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Recommended for mention.
Commander Frederick John Walker, R.N.
Throughout the operation Commander F. J. Walker,
as my Staff Officer (Operations) acted with outstanding
zeal, energy and devotion to duty. This officer's fore-
sight, good judgment, well-balanced mind and powers of
organisation were invaluable in controlling the
movements, fuelling and ammunitioning of some 38
Destroyers. His untiring efforts contributed largely
to the success of the operation.
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Recommended for decoration.
Commander Lewes George Gardner, R.N. (Retired).
As Maintenance and Administrative Commander on my
Staff, this officer worked with tireless energy and
zeal day and night throughout the operation. Additional
calls for officers and men for beach parties, pier
parties, armed guards, and naval parties for personnel
ships were dealt with and met by him instantly. His
clear sighted organisation contributed materially to
the sucdess of the enterprise. His handling of the
many difficulties in connection with the wounded, and
casualties generally, left nothing to be desired.
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Recommended for decoration.
Mr. William Pearce, Commissioned Signal Boatswain, R.N. (Retired).
As Officer in Charge of Port War Signal Station,
Dover Castle, this officer worked with tireless energy
both by day and night, and by his example and hard work
his station dealt with a large amount of signal traffic
efficiently and expeditiously, which contributed to the
success of the operation.
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Recommended for mention.
RATINGS:
Chief Yeoman of Signals George Edward Files, C/JX. 146283.
As Chief Yeoman in Charge of Central Communications
Office throughout the operation, worked with energy and
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signal traffic. A direct factor towards the success
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of the operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Yeoman of Signals Francis George Ward. C/J.31094.
Ably assisted Chief Yeoman of Signals Files
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throughout the operation.
Recommended for mention.
Chief Yeoman of Signals John William Baker, P.29166.
As senior Chief Yeoman of Signals in the Port War
Signal Station, he set an excellent example to the
Junior ratings under him and carri-ed out his duties
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in an efficient manner and when off duty was always
ready to assist in rush periods.
Recommended for mention.
Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist Alexander Arthur Lee, C/J.96389
c/
As Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist in Charge of
all W/T equipment at Dover W/T Station, he maintained
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the equipment in an efficient state. He erected new
sets as necessary and worked throughout with outstanding
zeal and initiative, this having a direct bearing on the
success of the enterprise.
Recommended for decoration.
RECOMMENDED FOR MENTION IN DISPATCHES.
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty
throughout the operation:-
Engineer Captain Percy Douglas Fulford, R.N. (Retd
Commander Archibald Day, R.N.
Lieutenant Commander Edward Hale, R.N.
Temporary Lieutenant Julian Rogers Coltman, R.N.V.
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BASE STAFFS.
Recommendations
FICERS:
Captain Lionel George Dawson. R.N. (Reta.).
As Captain of H.M.S. LYNX, this officer was entirely
responsible for the organisation of the Base throughout
the operation. The handling of the vastly increased
number of officers and men, their accommodation,
victualling, and distribution to the many and various
units without any barrack facilities, reflects the
greatest credit upon him, and his tireless efforts,
determination and power of improvisation had a direct
bearing on the success of the enterprise.
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Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Commander William Canning Eykyn, R.N. (Retd.).
As Executive Officer of H.M.S. LYNX, this officer
was responsible for the supervising of the vastly
increased personnel passing through the Base during the
1345n
operation. Officers and men for beach parties, pier
parties, spare destroyers' crews, Naval officers and men
for personnel ships, small craft, etc., all had to be
handled and dealt with. This officer was also concerned
directly with the operational process of getting a number
of ships and boats to sea. His leadership and personality
were outstanding, and whilst eliminating sleep from his
programme, his sense of humour and determination played
an active part towards the success of the operation.
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Recommended for mention.
Paymaster Commander Cecil John Leary, R.D., R.N.R.
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For outstanding zeal, initiative and resource in
meeting the almost continuous demands made on him at all
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hours of the day and night, with complete and unvarying
success.
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Commander Desmond Adair Stride, R.N. (Retd.).
In the absence of Captain Auxiliary Patrol at sea,
Commander Stride organised the entire A/8 Patrols and
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sailing of drifters and motor boats, working under
40.
Captain A/P, for Dunkirk.
This officer worked continuously night and day
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throughout the operation almost without rest, and his
cheerful determination was an inspiration to officers
and men, contributing largely to the success of the
operation.
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ICERS:
Captain William Vesey Hamilton Harris, M.V.O., D.S.C.,R.N. (Retd.)
This officer was solely responsible for the
organisation of the minesweeping vessels which took part
in the operation. These ships not only evacuated
troops from Dunkirk but also maintained routine sweeps
under most difficult circumstances. By his cheerful
leadership and tireless efforts, this officer was able
to maintain his entire force at my disposal, and thereby
contributed largely to the success of the enterprise.
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Recommended for mention.
Commodore John Stewart Gordon Fraser, D.S.O., R.N. (Retd.).
For tireless zeal, energy and good judgment in
dealing with the largely increased demand for repair and
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maintenance arrangements of the Port during the operation 545n
With limited facilities, the organisation built up by
Commodore Fraser met all requirements, and the arrange-
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ments for which this officer was responsible contributed
in a major degree to the success of the enterprise.
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Recommended for decoration.
Commander Francis John Lambert, D.S.C., R.N. (Retd.).
For exceptional zeal and devotion to duty. This
officer, as King's Harbour Master, had to control and
berth large numbers of ships, transports, skoots, and
small vessels, and direct their movements for the
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purposes of repairs, fuelling, coaling, etc. To do
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this Commander Lambert was almost continuously on duty
day and night throughout the operation, and his untiring
efforts contributed materially to the success of the
enterprise.
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Recommended for decoration.
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Lieutenant Commander (E) Weston Smith, R.N.
This officer worked throughout the operation with
exceptional and tireless energy and enthusiasm when in
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charge of repairs and making good damage caused to
ships and boats. His skill as an Engineer Officer and
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intelligent improvisation and adaptability in all
73.
respects proved of inestimable value. His cheerful
bearing and leadership during the long hours by day and
night were an inspiration to all with whom he came in
contact, and contributed largely to the success of the
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operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Surgeon Captain Arthur Rowland Fisher, R.N. (Retd)
ion.
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STAFF (continued).
RATINGS:
Acting Master-at-Arms S. Welfare, O/M.36212.
Regulating Petty Officer F. J. Phillips, C/M.39981.
Regulating Petty Officer G. Stapley, C/M.39658.
He
These men worked ceaselessly and untiringly
throughout the operation, In dealing with the
vast
increase in numbers passing through the Base, with
no barrack facilities behind them, they never failed
to get the right men to the right places in the
shortest possible time. They kept records of all
the men who poured into the Base from depots and
elsewhere with accuracy. Their services were quite
invaluable and a direct factor towards the success
of the operation.
Master-at-Arms Welfare is recommended for
decoration, and Regulating Petty Officers
Phillips and Stapley for mention.
BEM
Chief Shipwright Joseph William Heathcote, P/M.23064.
Chief Engine Room Artificer Reginald Francis Fox (Pensioner)
P.N.10826,P/M.5545n
Chief Stoker Herbert John Baxter (Pensioner) C/K.2659, P.N.
26959. 1
G/ For outstanding zeal, energy and devotion to
duty with base repair staff. These men never once
spared themselves by day or night throughout the
whole operation, and their cheerful disposition and
unbounded energy contr buted in no small way to the
success of the enterprise.
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Recommended for decoration.
MBE
MBE
Inspector of Shipwrights F. H. Harvey ( ex Chatham Dockyard).
BEM Skilled Labourer George Victor Bonnett (Chatham Dockyard 3828)
PSEM C. J. Hartfree, Storehouseman, Armament Supply Depot.
For zeal and devotion to duty in effecting
repairs to ships and boats. These men worked
ceaselessly throughout the whole operation, and their
unbounded energy and determination contributed in no
small way to the success of the operation.
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Recommended for decoration.
Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class Hugh Duffie, X.
Chief Electrical Artificer Edgar James Lovell (Pensioner),
P.N.11998,P/M.27540.
Leading Sick Berth Attendant Norman Clyde Martin,C/MX.49373.
DOCKYARD DEPARTMENT:
Mr. William Ferguson, Naval Store Officer.
Mr. R.W.W.Corbitt, Assistant Naval Store Officer.
Mr: D. A:A.Bakewell, Victualling Store Officer.
J. Woods, Armament Supply Officer
For outstanding zeal, energy and devotion to
duty, both by day and night throughout the operation.
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HARWICH M/S DRIFTERS.
Commander John Williams Damer Powell, D.S.C.,R.N.R. (Retired)
senior from Dunkirk Officer pier Drifters. a MARE embarked June, troops as
Embarked of 4 in H. M. Drifter MARE 1st
his return Captain gave M/S during the Harwich, heavy remarks: bombing "Each attack. 220
on to their leader, whole credit for the enterprise Skipper
Commander Powell."
Recommended for mention.
MDrifter STRIVE. - Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R.
afternoon and night of 31st May. During the night,
Embarked troops from La Panne beach during the
when all other ships had retired owing to bombing and
shelling, STRIVE remained until 0430/1 and continued
287 troops.
to embark troops until fully loaded, bringing back
Recommendation.
Skipper Henry Arthur Catchpole, R.N.R.
in
Recommended for mention.
Drifter THREE KINGS. - Skipper Arthur Victor Long, R.N.R.
Recommendation.
Skipper Arthur Victor Long, R.N.R.
Made two trips to Dunkirk beach, on 31st May and
let June, although short of his Second Hand and two
men. The flotilla was heavily bombed on the way across
on 31st May and THREE KINGS' engines were badly shaken.
Evacuated 350 troops.
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RAMSGATE AND MARGATE.
BASE ORGANISATION.
Recommendations.
FICERS.
Captain William Raigersfeld Phillimore, R.N. (Retd.).
charge Organisation at Ramsgate was in
Throughout of the Base the operation this officer sole
Margate He worked which quickly assumed very large and
coupled with ceaselessly day and night and his proportions. foresight,
small craft to be brought rapidly into service
excellent powers of judgment, enabled
mtaintained throughout, thus enabling a large number and
of troops to be successfully evacuated from the
beaches in small craft which had a direct bearing
on the enterprise as a whole. His leadership and
example were an inspiration to all.
Recommended for decoration.
Captain Eric Fitzgerald Wharton, R.N. (Retd.) (Lent from
Admiralty S.V.P.).
For outstanding zeal and devotion to duty while
in charge of all small craft taking part in the
operation from Ramsgate. This officer, lent from
Admiralty Small Vessels Pool, took charge of and
directed all small craft - rowing boats, cutters,
whalers, barges and motor-boats. He spent
consistently long hours at the East Pier throughout,
coping successfully with as mixed a collection of
craft as were ever gathered together.
Recommended for decoration.
Paymaster Lieutenant-Commander John Wissett Edelsten, R.N.
(Secretary to N.O. inc.).
For outstanding zeal and devotion to during duty in a
carrying out duty consistently hours
the functions of my office long
burials, trying volunteers, throughout. week, with merchant remaining Dealt large with numbers on all Naval of civilian delivery casualties took yacht crews, and and
boatowners He and he
produced
reproduced maps on the of duplicator and issued to the
vessels taking part.
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VICE ADMIRAL'S STAFF, DOVER.
Recommendations.
RS:
aptain John George Lawrence Dundas, R.N.
to
invaluable operation throughout of the
Recommended for mention.
Commander Frederick John Walker, R.N.
as zeal, my energy and with J. Walker,
Throughout Staff Officer the operation Commacted F.
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sight, devotion to duty. This outstanding
movements, fuelling and ammunitioning of some 38
organisation were invaluable in controlling the
good judgment, well-balanced mind and officer's powers of for
Destroyers. His untiring efforts contributed largely
to the success of the operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Commander Lewes George Gardner, R.N. (Retired).
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As Maintenance and Administrative Commander on my
Staff, this officer worked with tireless energy and
zeal day and night throughout the operation. Additional
calls for officers and men for beach parties, pier
parties, armed guards, and naval parties for personnel
ships were dealt with and met by him instantly. His
clear sighted organisation contributed materially to
the sucdess of the enterprise. His handling of the
many difficulties in connection with the wounded, and
casualties generally, left nothing to be desired.
Recommended for decoration.
Mr. William Pearce. Commissioned Signal Boatswain, R.N. (Retired)
As Officer this officer worked with tireless and hard energy work
in Charge of Port War Signal Station,
Dover Castle, night, and by his example signal traffic
both by day and with a large amount contributed of to the
his efficiently station dealt and expeditiously, which
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success of the operation.
Recommended for mention.
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RATINGS: Chief Yeoman of George Edward Files, C/JX. 146283
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(continued).
signal of the traffic. operation. A direct factor towards the succes
Recommended for decoration.
Chief Yeoman of Signals Francis George Ward, C/J.31094.
throughout the operation.
Ably assisted Chief Yeoman of Signals Files
Recommended for mention.
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Chief Yeoman of Signals John William Baker. P.29166.
AB senior Chief Yeoman of Signals in the Port War
Signal Station, he set an excellent example to the
Junior ratings under him and carri-ed out his duties
in on efficient manner and when off duty was always
ready to assist in rush periods.
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Recommended for mention.
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Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist Alexander Arthur Lee. C/J.96386
As Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist in Charge of
all W/T equipment at Dover W/T Station, he maintained new
the equipment in an efficient state. He erected
necessary and worked throughout with outstandin th
zeal sets as and initiative, this having a direct bearing on
success of the enterprise.
Recommended for decoration. BEM
RECOMMENDED FOR MENTION IN DISPATCHES
For outstanding 20n:- and devotion to duty
throughout
Captain Percy Douglas R.N. Fulford, R.N. (Retd
Engineer Archibald Day, Edward Hale, R.N.
Lieutenant Commander Temporary Jill Dixon, Lieutenant Commander Women's Royal Julian Naval Rogers Service, Coltman, 2723. R.N.V.
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BASE STAFFS.
Recommendations
RS:
tain Lionel George Dawson, R.N. (Reta.).
As
Captain
of
the responsible operation. for the The H.M.S. organisation LYNX, this of the officer Base was entirely
number throughout
units without
greatest credit any barrack
determination upon him, and his tireless reflects the
bearing on the and power of improvisation had efforts, a direct
success of the enterprise.
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Commander William Canning Eykyn, R.N. (Retd.).
As Executive Officer of H.M.S. LYNX, this officer
was responsible for the supervising of the vastly
increased personnel passing through the Base during the
operation. Officers and men for beach parties, pier
a
parties, spare destroyers' crews, Naval officers and men.
for personnel ships, small craft, etc., all had to be
5
handled and dealt with. This officer was also concerned a
directly with the operational process of getting a number
of ships and boats to sea. His leadership and personality
were outstanding, and whilst eliminating sleep from his
programme, his sense of humour and determination played
an active part towards the success of the operation.
Recommended for mention.
Paymaster Commander Cecil John Leary, R.D., R.N.R.
For outstanding zeal, initiative and resource in
meeting hours of the day and night, with complete and unvarying ig)
the almost continuous demands made on him at all
success.
Recommended for mention.
Commander Desmond Adair Stride, R.N. (Retd.)
of Captain Auxiliary Patrol Patrols at and sea,
In the Stride absence organised the entire working A/8 under
Commander Captain sailing of drifters for <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Dunkirk. and motor boats, of and day the his
and men,
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STAFF (continued).
ERS:
Japtain William This Vesey officer Hamilton Harris, M.V.O., D.S.C.,R.N.
organisation the operation. of the was for the took (Retd part
in troops from Dunkirk which
under most routine evacuated sweeps
leadership to maintain officer his cheerful
contributed largely to force the success at my disposal, of the enterprise. was and able thereby
Recommended for mention.
Commodore John Stewart Gordon Fraser, D.S.O., R.N. (Retd.).
dealing with the largely increased demand for in
For tireless zeal, energy and good judgment
With maintenance arrangements of the Port during the repair operation and
limited facilities, the organisation built up by
)
Commodore Fraser met all requirements, and the arrange-
45
ments for which this officer was responsible contributed
in a major degree to the success of the enterprise.
Recommended for decoration.
Commander Francis John Lambert, D.S.C., R.N. (Retd.).
For exceptional zeal and devotion to duty. This
officer, as King's Harbour Master, had to control and
berth large numbers of ships, transports, skoots, and
small vessels, and direct their movements for the
purposes of repairs, fuelling, coaling, etc. To do
this Commander Lambert was almost continuously on duty 8)
day and night throughout the operation, and his untiring
efforts contributed materially to the success of the
enterprise.
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Commander (E) Weston Smith, R.N.
worked throughout the operation when with in
exceptional and and making good damage Officer
This officer tireless energy and enthusiasm caused to
i.A
charge of repairs His skill as an Engineer in all and
adaptability cheerful
bearing and to all the with long whom hours he by came day of in the and
night contact, were and an contributed inspiration largely to the success
operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Surgeon Captain Arthur Rowland Fisher, R.N. (Retd). difficult
problem
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STAFF (continued).
RATINGS:
Acting Regulating Master-at-Arms Petty S. Welfare,
Regulating Petty Officer Officer G. F. J. Stapley, Phillips, O/M.36212.
throughout no increase to barrack get These the in men the C/M.39658. C/M.39981. with
vast
shortest right men to the right they never failed
the men who possible time. They kept places in the all
elsewhere with poured into the Base from records of
invaluable accuracy. Their depots and quite
of the operation. and a direct factor towards services the were success
BEIN
Master-at-Arms Welfare is recommended
decoration, and Regulating Petty Officers for
Phillips and Stapley for mention.
BEW
Chief Chief Shipwright Joseph William Heathcote, P/M.23064.
Engine Room Artificer Reginald Francis Fox (Pensioner)
Chief Stoker Herbert John Baxter (Pensioner) C/K.2659, P.N.
P.N.10826,P/M.5545
26959.
For outstanding zeal, energy and devotion to
duty with base repair staff. These men never once
spared themselves by day or night throughout the
whole operation, and their cheerful disposition and
unbounded energy contributed in no small way to the
success of the enterprise.
Recommended for decoration.
MBE
Inspector of Shipwrights F. H. Harvey (ex Chatham Dockyard).
BEM
Skilled Labourer George Victor Bonnett (Chstham Dockyard 3828)
c. J. Hartfree, Storehouseman, Armament Supply Depot.
For zeal and devotion to duty in effecting
repairs to ships and boats. These men worked
ceaselessly throughout the whole operation, and their
unbounded energy and determination contributed in no
small way to the success of the operation.
Recommended for decoration.
Acting Chief Electrical Engine Artificer Edgar James Lovell
Room Artificer 4th Class Hugh (Pensioner), 2957,
P.N.11998,P/M.27540.
Leading Sick Berth Attendant Norman Clyde Martin,0/MX.49373.
DOCKYARD DEPARTMENT:
Mr. Store Officer.
Mr. William Ferguson, Naval Naval store Officer.
Mr: Mr.
devotion to
duty, For both by by day and night throughout the operation sick/
Recommended for mention.

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SUBJECT
DUNKIRK EVACUETION-DARTMOUTH AREA.
NAVAL OFFICER-IN-CHARGE, DARTMOUTH.
our
From
ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE, DARTMOUTH.
40
Commander in Chief, Western Approaches.
To
3422
Date
6th. July, 1940.
No. 503/454940
Former
In connection with the Dunkirk Evacuation the
attached particulars of the men and craft who actually reached
Dunkirk from the Dartmouth area diseforwarded for information
and for consideration in the event of any recognition and/or
remuneration being made.
(2) It is proposed to send the following letter of
appreciation and thanks to those who also made the attempt
but were, for various reasons, turned back before reaching
the scene of action.
"On the occasion of the magnificent evacuation of British
and French troops from Dunkirk in June 1940 you were
among those who were willing to risk their lives and property
227
in the execution of this enterprise.
Unfortunately your services
were not utilised to the full but I wish to express to
you the appreciation of all concerned and to thank you
for your willing co-operation and public spirit."
COMMANDER-IN-IN-CHIE
*
11 JUL 1940
*
Respirife
WESTERN APPROACHES
CAPTAIN.
tys
rned to Dover in the 0.225 and returned to DINKIPK the following day.
t Buoy the 0.274 away down by H.N.S. "LEDA". The crew of the trawler
then brought 300 evacuees but unfortunately off the Goodwin
ther with probably was 150 run avacuees were picked up by various craft which
ered assistance.
At Dartmouth ** Lusyne was working unceasingly to to get
nteers for the operation and to get the ships away. It was unfortunate
this keenness should have had such bad luck., Recommended
8 company. Captain Pierre Lusyne
FerdinandDecoster
'ann what to Dover by Mr. from where Brann was sent back to Torquay.
Cable owned C.W.Mott of Torquay and manned by P.Gooding and
Scruter
th at Dunkirk .Gooding and two transports carrying about 560 men after 40
F. and two naval ratings did seven trips from which the
men were/

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Name of Vessel
Date
Cause and Position
Remarks
Approx.
ALBATROSS
31/5/40
ALJANOR
Abandoned off Dunkirk
approx. do.
LOST.
ALOA-OE
(Boat)
Did not return
do.
ASSUMED LOST
ANEE (Wherry)
do.
"
do.
Unknown
BLACK ARROW
"
LOST
BOBELI
Lost at Dunkirk
"
"
Did not return
BONNISBELL
"
ASSUMED LOST.
Did not return
BOAT (16')
"
do.
Unknown
BRITTANIC
LOST.
"
"
"
BULL PUP
"
11
"
BLUEJACKET (18'6")
"
If
"
CARAMA (15' Punt)
"
"
"
CLARA BELLE
"
"
"
COURT BELLE 2.
"
"
"
CYB
"
11
"
DEVILFISH
"
"
"
DINKY (10' boat)
"
11
"
DORIS (Wherry)
18
"
"
DREADNOUGHT 2.
11
"
"
=
3
"
n
11
DUMPLING (Boat)
"
"
11
EASTBOURNE QUEEN
"
Lost at Dunkirk
"
EDINA (Wherry)
11
Unknown
"
EMPRESS
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
11
EDITH DOROTHY (Boat)
If
Unknown
"
ENCHANTRESS
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
"
ENTERPRISE
"
Unknown
If
EX-SERVICE DINGHY
"
"
11
FAITH
"
"
ASSUMED LOST
GOLDEN SPRAY 2.
"
"
LOST
GOOD HOPE
31/5/40
11
"
Approx.
GWEN EAGLE
"
"
11
HANDY BILLY
"
11
If
HANORA
If
"
ASSUMED LOST
IOTE
If
Lost at Dunkirk
LOST
KATE (18' Boat)
If
Unknown
LOST
LANSDOWNE
"
"
"
LARK (Punt)
"
"
"
LILY (Rowboat)
"
"
"
LITTLE ANN
"
Sunk - Dunkirk
"
LETITIA
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
If
MADAME SANSGENE
If
Unknown
"
MARY ROSE
"
"
"
MAGNET (Rowboat)
"
If
"
MARGHERITA
"
"
"
MAID OF HONOUR
If
"
12
"
MA JOIE
Abandoned - Dunkirk
"
"
MALDON ANNIE
Unknown
"
MEDORA (Wherry)
If
"
"
If
MINIKOI
Sunk off Dunkirk
"
MIRANDA (Rowboat)
31/5/40
Unknown
LOST
Approx.
If
"
ASSUMED LOST
MIRASOL
"
"
"
MONTAGUE WHALER
11
"
"
MOSS ROSE
"
"
LOST
36' MOTOR BOAT
"
"
"
30'
DO.
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
If
NEMO IV.
"
11
Unknown
NEW WHITE HEATHER
"
12
Sunk off Dunkirk
PEGGY 4.
Unknown
ASSUMED LOST
"
PIONEER
Abandoned off Dunkirk
LOST
"
PRINCESS MAUD

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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
DIAMOND
Cosens & Co.
Released 3.6.40.
DIANA MARY
C/o Toughs
Returned to owner.
COP
MA J
DIANTE
E.W. Tyler
T.98. A.P.S.
DOLPHIN
c/o Watercraft
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
MAJO1
DOREEN
E. Brown
T.98. Returned to owner 6/6.
MALDO
DORIAN
E.S. Webberley
A.P.S. Hamble.
DREADNOUGHT II
G. Murrell
No information of return from Dunkirk.
MALVI
DREADNOUGHT III
G. Murrell
No information of return from Dunkirk.
MOLLY
DUCHESS OF YORK
W. & P. Robinson
Returned to owners.
MARE
DUKE
S. Williams & Sons, Ltd.
Returned to owners.
MARCH
D.L.G.
C.B. Wright
Released 3.6.40. Re-allocated to
MARGH
S.P.L. Admy. Service (6A).
DANDY
Wackett
A.P.S.
MARINA
DIANTHUS
J. Tims & Sons
Returned to owners,
MARSAY
DINKY (10' Boat)
H.H. Miramo
No trace of return from Dunkirk.
MARINA
DORIS (Wherry)
T.H. Read
Reported lost by owner.
DUMPLIN (Boat)
G. Stead
Reported lost at Dunkirk.
ARICE
Now presumed lost.
ARY
ARY HC
ARY IR
EASTBOURNE BELLE
Allchorn
Returned to owners.
ARY ROB
EDWARD & MARY
C. Adams (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service.
ELIZABETH GREEN
H. Green
T.98. Re-allocated to A.P.S.
RY SPE
ELLA
W. Wills
T.98. Returned to owner 6.6.40.
RY SPE
ELVIN
E.W. Vincent
T.98. Returned to owner.
ILDA
EM
Messrs. Hill
Released - unsuitable.
EMPRESS
E. Crouch
Abandoned at Dunkirk.
BELLE
ENCHANTRESS
Allohorn & Sons
ENCOURAGE
Abandoned at Dunkirk.
LOWER
Bob Leach & Sons
Released 1.6.40. Re-allocated for
ENDEAVOUR
W. Robinson
Spl. Admy Service (6A).
DER
ENTERPRISE
Damaged - returned to owner.
G.J. Kent
AIDEN
T.98. No report received from ciron.
EY
list of missing vessels.
EOTHEN
ANT
Lt. R.H. Edmead
A.P.S.
E.R.V.
E. Harvey
T.98. Returned to owner 5.6.40.
ERIC
LICENT
H.S. Redman
T.98. Returned to owner.
ESPERANZA
Bond's Boatyard
Returned to owners 31.5.40.
ETHEL ELLEN
E.S. Amey
T.98. Returned to owners 6.6.40.
DSA
ETHEL MAUD
P.H.C. Wills
T.98. Returned to owner.6.6.40 -
IKOI
damaged.
ELAINE
J.R. Brown
A.P.S.
DRU II
EDWINA
Geo. Reid & Ors.
No trace Remagate List 31.7.40.
No information of return from Dunkirk.
TAUR
EASTER MORN (WY61)
H. Duke
Prepared, but did not go to Dunkirk.
ENDEAVOUR (WY)
T. Hutchinson
EDINA (Wherry)
Prepared, but did not go to Dunkirk.
T.H. Read
Reported lost by owner.
RASOL
EX-SERVICE DINGHY
6th Ramsgate Scouts
No trace of return from Dunkirk.
EDNA
H.V. Little
Returned to owner.
08
EASTBOURNE QUEEN
H. Sayers
Reported lost at Dunkirk.
MADGE
MING
$ MODESTY
PAH
WA
RCH
ROSE
Motor BOE
Motor Boa
vior 2 Torpedo
top Ferries
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103
234
6
H.M.S. Excellent,
Portsmonth,
Left Portsmouth at 3.35 a.m. on
Owers Lt.V. abeam 7.00 a.m. dis
Beachy
head
"
12.45
sit,
10th June 1940.
p.m.
Royal Sov.Lt.V. abeam 1.50 p.m.
Dungeness Lt.Ho.
" 5.10 p.m.
In accordance with admiralty message 2001, 4th
Dover
" 7.50 p.m.
Downs, anchored 8.35 p.m.
Pegwell Bay anchored 10.10 p.m.
Underweigh 4.45 a.m. Anchored 01
June, I have the honord to submit the narrative of
Left Ramsgate 5.15 p.m. on May
Dover abeam 7.30 p.m. distance
Dungeness Lt.Ho.abeam 10.10.p.m.
proceedings of hoppes FOREMOST 102, under my
Royal Sov. Lt.V. abeam 1.35 a.m.
Owers Lt.V. abeam 8.45 a.m. dis
command.
Examination Station Warner Lt.
Underweigh 11.45 a.m. Arrive
I received orders from Commandes in bhief's office,
Portomouth m the morning of 30ᵗʰ may to proceed
to Ramogate of further orders. Taking in tow three
3.35 a.m. on
small craft, namely a 35 fast motorboat and two
7.00 a.m. dis
12.45 p.m.
pleasure launches, Enterprise and Wave Queen we
eam 1.50 p.m.
" 5.10 p.m.
proceeded to sea at 1100, may. as my orders were
" 7.50 p.m.
p.m.
to arrive at Ramogate in daylig ht I anchored twomiles
ad
10.10 p.m.
ov.Lt.V. Inchored 01
BS Lt.Ho.
East of Dumgeness D at 2300, proceeding through Folkestone
on May
tance
Gate at daybreak the following morning, and anchoring
vns, anchored 8.35
egwell Bay anchored a.m.
Underweigh 4.45 a.m. dis
A Ramsgate harbons at 0900.
Left Ramsgate 5.15 p. Lt.
Dover abeam 7.30 p.m..ive
acting on orders received from the haval Coffices in
Dungeness abeam
Royal Sov. Lt.V. abeared of
Charge, Ramogate, 2 proceeded at 1100 to Dunkisk,
Owers Lt.V. abeam 8.4 May
Examination Station Wance
arriving off the Western end of D inkik channel at 1600,
Underweigh 11.45 a.m.
.m. on
and anchoring of the beach one mile east of Dunkik hasbond.
a.m. dis
p.m.
.50 p.m.
10 p.m.
3
p.m.
it
p.m.
ded 01
the haval +
May
nce
1100 to Dun
p.m.
a.m.
sea at 1100, p.m.
ed 01
at Ramsan
May

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105
1/
2
936
Before anchoring at 2300, I took in tow off Be The three motorboats were then sent inshore to bring
Head the cad ferry FRATTON, which had be of soldiers. the hoppers two lifeboats were also used
unmanageable in a rising sea.
inshore to take soldiers off to the motorboats. These boats
While at anchor an enemy aircraft was old
were manned by the civilian happers crew and their
keenness and cheerful spirit was a fine example to
in the beam of a searchlight on an easterly
the French troops. 72 five hours the boats were used
coming from the direction of Partsmouth This
to take two hundred and sixty men about FOREMOST
at about 2400, June 5ᵗʰ
102, and also to fill other ships lying offshore. the
a permanent tow was passed to FRATTON and
fast motorboat was half capsized during a bombing
0200 we got under weigh, taking the wonte orde
raid, but after untiring efforts by her crew was righted
to Portsmouth, and arriving at the gate at 1630P again and continued to run on one engine. We
6th June. We slipped FRATTON off fort B lock hour weighed at 2230, taking the fast motorboak and launch
and came to a buoy in Fountain Lake. The other Wave Queen in tow and leaving Enterprise and to
fow hoppers remained at hewhaven owing to short
crew still taking off troops.
of wates.
while we were at Dunkisk the enemy artillery were
quiet, but commenced shelling the harboud again as we
left. There were several banbing raids, most of the
I have the honord to he,
banks bursting on the promenade or in the town itself. ho
Vice admiral bommanding,
Sir,
low-flying attacks were made.
Dones Command,
at 2230 - D During the night the motorboat, which
your obedient servant.
had become very waterlogged, broke its towing bollard
KAHMARTIN
unobserved and so was last, presumably sinking later.
acting sub Lientenan
Royal

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behaviour of officers and ship's company of "Malcolm"
had hoped for. The ship's company had had a very
stowing ammunition, etc., and hurrying the ship
tsmouth. "Malcolm" slipped with a good deal of the
11 on the Upper Deck which was stowed below during the
er.
First Lieutenant and Engineer Officer, who replaced
Ities, only joined shortly before sailing, and the
short of a Gunner (T) and about 15 ratings, previous
had not been replaced.
bmit the following names of Officers and Ratings
ticular fortitude and ability and on whom I relied
D.B.N. Mellis, R.N.,
I.M.D. Cox, R.N.,
R.J. Robertson, R.A.N.,
rineer A.G. Scoggins,
Officer R.E.Lines, O.N.C/J.14870, P.N.11254,
er W.A.R.Hooper, O.N. D/JX.142642,
or A.G.Cooper O.N. C/J.105794
er E.W.Simpson, O.N. C/J.95860
Leading Seaman R.F.R., Ch/B.24792
eading Seaman, O.N. C/JX.130453,
Able Seaman, L.T.O. O.N. C/J.78426
Able Seaman, R.F.R. C.N.Ch/B.23901 (late C/J.100758)
Yeoman of Signals, JX.129457
* 2nd Class R.W.Atkinson, C/M/X.4700
Class LAG. Dyer, C/M.39382
Class W.S. Grinmett, O.N. C/KX.90969
Petty Officer Steward, O.N. L.6194, P.N. 4995.
enant Mellis navigated the ship between Dunkirk and
assages in difficult weather conditions. At my
ok the ship alongside on two occasions at Dunkirk
ed my own judgment and eyesight in the dark. He
Ian Macalister" when "Malcolm" went alongside
ad been bombed and set on fire, and greatly assisted
the fire on board and rallied "Clan Macalister's"
ared to be quite oblivious of any personal danger
seemed to enjoy making estimates of where bombs would
are falling.
enant Cox, only joined as First Lieutenant recently,
lity and enterprise:
keeping a broken down shore motor boat going, with one
Ine only running and beaching a schuyt to form a pier
assist embarkation from whalers.
eding "Clan Macalister", putting out her fire which it
ned at that time must explode her ammunition storage
rallying her crew.
nising the ship for the embarkation and stowage of
iers. He obtained the confidence and co-operation of
ship's company although 80 newly joined.

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21/8 21
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behaviour of officers and ship's company of "Malcolm"
had hoped for. The ship's company had had a very
stowing summition, etc., and hurrying the ship
temouth. "Malcolm" slipped with a good deal of the
11 on the Upper Deek which was stowed below during the
ar.
First Lieutenant and Engineer Officer, who replaced
Ities, only joined shortly before sailing, and the
short of a Gunner (7) and about 15 ratings, previous
had not been replaced.
bmit the following names of Officers and Ratings
ticular fortitude and ability and on whom I relied
D.B.N. Mellis, R.B.,
I.H.D. Cox, R.N.,
R.J. Robertson, R.A.N.,
gineer A.O. Seoggins,
Officer Refilines, O.N.C/J.14870, P.N.11254,
ser W.A.R.Hooper, O.N. D/JX.142642,
or A.G.Cooper O.N. C/J.105794
or E.W.Simpson, O.N. C/J.95860
Leading Seaman R.F.R., Ch/B.24792
Leading seaman, O.N. C/JX.130453,
Able Searan, L.T.O. O.N. C/J.78426
Able Seamen, R.F.R. 0.M.Ch/3.23901 (late C/J.100758)
Yearsen of signals, .129457
2nd Class R.W.Atkinson, C/M/X.4700
Class LA.G. Dyer, C/M.39382
Class W.S. Grimmett, 0.3. C/TX.90969
Petty Officer Stoward, O.N. L.6194, P.N. 4995.
tenant Hellis navigated the ship between Dunkirk and
assages in difficult weather conditions. At my
ok the ship alongside on two occasions at Dunkirk
ed my own judgment and eyesight in the dark. He
lan Macalister" when "Malcolm" went alongside
ad been bombed and set on fire, and greatly assisted
the fire on board and rellied "Clan Necalister's"
ared to be quite oblivious of any personal danger
seemed to enjoy making estimates of where bombs would
are felling.
enant Cox, only joined as First Lieutenant recently,
11ity and enterprise:
keeping a broken down shore motor boat going, with one
the only running and beaching a schuyt to form a pier
assist embarkation from whalers.
rding "Clan Macalister", putting out her fire which it
ned at that time must explode her ammunition storage
rellying her crew.
anising the ship for the embarkation and stowage of
liers. lie obtained the confidence and co-operation of
ship's company although DO newly joined.

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behaviour of officers and ship's company of "Malcolm"
5 all hours stowing ammunition, etc., and hurrying deal
that The I had hoped for. The ship's company had the had ship a very
minition rward at still on the Upper Deck which was stowed below the
rd 24 Portsmouth. "Malcolm" slipped with a good during of the
asage to Dover.
Lieutenant and Engineer Officer,wh replaced the
1p evious was still short of a Gunner (T) and about 15 ratings, previous
casualties, The First only joined shortly before sailing, and
sualties who had not been replaced.
0 showed I particular fortitude and ability and on whom I relied
submit the following names of Officers and Ratings
plicitly:-
Lieutenant D.B.N. Mellis, R.N.,
Lieutenant I.M.D. Cox, R.N.,
Lieutenant R.J. Robertson, R.A.N.,
Warrant Chief Petty officer R.E.Lines, O.N.C/J.14870, P.N.11254,
Engineer A.G. Seoggins,
Patty Officer W.A.R.Hooper, O.N. D/JX.142642,
Petty Officer A.G.Cooper O.N. C/J.105794
Officer E.W.Simpson, O.N. C/J.95860
J. Petty Sowerby, Leading Seaman R.F.R., Ch/B.24792
W.A.Hart, Leading Seaman, O.N. C/JX.130453,
W.A.Clarke F.W.Jacobs, Able Able Beaman, Seaman, L.T.O. R.F.R. O.N. C.N.Ch/B.23901 C/J.78426 (late C/J.100758)
Chief A.C.Halls, E.R.A. 2nd Class R.W.Atkinson, C/M/X.4700
Yeoman of Signals, JX.129457
E.R.N. Class W.S. Grimmett, O.N. C/KX.90969
2nd Class LA.G. Dyer, C/M.39382
G.R. Stoker Nokes, 1st Petty Officer Steward, C.N. L.6194, P.N. 4995.
Mellis navigated the ship between Dunkirk At my and
Lieutenant in difficult weather conditions. at Dunkirk
hen I mistrusted my Macalister" own when "Malcolm" went
irection he judgment and eyesight in alongside
over on many took passages the ship alongside on two occasions the dark. He
lso boarded when she "Clan had been bombed and set on fire, "Clan and Macalister's" greatly assisted
n er, out the fire on board and rallied personal danger
rew. nd positively He appeared seemed to to enjoy making estimates of where would
putting be quite oblivious of any bombs
it when they were falling.
Lieutenant Cox, only joined as Firmt Lieutenant recently,
howed great ability and enterprise:
1. broken down shore motor boat going, form with a pier one
In engine keeping only a running and beaching a schuyt to
to assist embarkation from whalers.
2. "Clan Macalister", putting out ammunition her fire storage which it
Boarding seemed at that time must explode her
and rallying her crew.
3. Organising the He obtaire ship for the the embarication confidence and and co-operation stowage of of
soldiers. the ship's company although BO newly joined.

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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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FRIDAY, 31ST MAY
CHAP. VIII
At least fourteen other motor boats¹ were lost by misadventure, e.g. engine
failure, grounding, swamping, damaging rudders and/or propellers on floating
or submerged wreckage, or breaking adrift and being lost when on tow. The
seaplane tender No. 291 managed to get back to England in spite of the damage
she had sustained, but was unable to take any further part in "Dynamo".
Conflicting news of La Panne
Meanwhile, as the tows of boats (which Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker now
saw for the first time at 1900 on the 31st May), arrived off Dunkirk they were
directed to the beaches by Lt. Cdr. Wynne-Edwards, first from M.T.B.68 and
later at about 2100, from M.A/S.B. 6. It was found, however, that in the
growing darkness, and with no lights to help them, there was a tendency for
the boats to stop at the first place they came to where other craft were assembled.
At about 1930 the Codrington, then off, Bray, was warned by Rear-Admiral
Wake-Walker to send on the boats detailed for La Panne, but the bulk of them
did not get further than Bray.
The night was dark, and Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker stayed off La Panne,
"wondering how things were going. Everything was black, ships and boats
and shore showed no lights", although arrangements had been made for a light
to be shown to seaward to guide boats inshore. Shelling was continuous and
seemed to be falling among the ships at the anchorage. News was conflicting;
a message from the shore said that thousands of men were waiting but there
were no boats, while messages came from ships that their boats could find no
one on the beach. the ships and the boats were there, and the troops
ashore, and one could do no more.
I do not know to this day", says Rear-
Admiral Wake-Walker, what really took place there".
La Panne beach 31st May/1st June
It is not easy to discover what happened at La Panne, but the following
account, based on a report by Lt. Cdr. J. W. McClelland, R.N., who with a
party of signalmen reached La Panne in the minesweeper Gossamer at 1930 on
the 30th May, gives the main course of events. He was S.N.O., La Panne, for
the seven hours prior to its abandonment as a place of embarkation at about
0200 on the 1st June.
About 1600 on May 31st Captain Tennant, who had been visiting Lord Gort
at La Panne, decided to return to Dunkirk, but he first instructed Lt. Cdr.
McClelland to arrange for the evacuation of Lord Gort and his staff, to carry
out the duties of S.N.O., La Panne³, and to join Major General B. L. Mont-
gomery, then in command of 2nd Corps.
At that time, says Lt. Cdr. McClelland, an enemy battery near Nieuport,
assisted by 2 kite balloons, had found the range of the beach and the off lying-
ships, which had accordingly withdrawn to the westward. Rear-Admiral Wake-
Walker asked for the balloons to be shot down, and aircraft came over for that
purpose; at times the balloons were hauled down-but they always re-ap-
peared.
I A.L.C.8, A.L.C.15, Enterprise, Excellent's 35 ft. M|B, Excellent's A/A M|B, Golden
Spray II, Princess Lily, St. Patrick, and the Seaplane tender 243 and A.M.C.3; the Sea
Falcon, Sunshine, Triton and the Two Rivers.
2 M.017978/41, p.21.
3 Lt. Cdr. McClelland speaks of the final evacuation of A, B and C beaches La Panne,
but this is evidently an error as the beaches were lettered from West to East (See Plan 3)
and must therefore have been M, N and O Beaches.
M.017978/41, p.16.
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APPENDIX A
THE EVACUATION FROM DUNKIRK
TROOPS
MOTOR BOATS, LAUNCHES AND VESSELS (contd.)
TRANSPORTED
Constant Nymph
(Dr. B. A. Smith, Owner/Skipper)
Cordelia (S/Lt. C. A. Thompson, R.N.V.R.)
Couyt Bello IP
Cyb'
Dab II
(Lieut. R. W. Thomson, R.N.V.R.)
Defender
(Skpr. E. A. Turnnidge)
00
Diana Mary
Dreadnought II'
28
Dreadnought III'
Eastbourne Bello
Elizabeth Green
1
(S/Lt. E. T. Garside, R.N.V.R.)
10
Eastbourne Quoon'
Empross
(S/Lt. T. W. Betts, R.N.V.R.)
Enchantrass'
Encore
I
(Lt. Cdr. Wilson,)
44
Endcavour
(Skpr. F.C. Halls)
Enterprise
Escaul' 2
1
Eskburn
Eve'
27
(L/Sea. N. Furse, R.N.R.)
Ferry Nymph
Fervent
44
-
(Lt. Cdr. W.R. T. Clements, R.N.R.)
Fishbourne (I.O.W. Ferry)
Forty Two
I
(Lieut. R. Nimmo, R.N.R.)
Frightened Lady'
1
(S/Lt. S.C. Allen, R.N.V.R.)
Gavines
-
Goy Crusader
-
(S/Lt. T. H. Rodgers, R.N.V.R.)
Gipsy King
-
Glitter11 (A. Botts) (H. Brown) (F. Hook, Deal boatman)
-
(Actg. S/Lt. J. W. S. Culham, R.N.)
Goldon Lily
I
Golden Spray II'
(J. O'Neill and N. Cohen, Deal boatmen)
(A. C, Crowthall, a Lloyd's official)
Gondolier King
Godolior Queen
-
Good
-
Grace Darling 11"
Guen Eagle 1
-
Halfway
Handy nilly
140
Honora' (S/Lt. M. Phipps, R.N.)
-
Hound (S/Lt. C, Minchin, R.N.)
(H. W. Knight, Capt.)
98
1 Lost,
, 4 Ex-Belgian canal boat.
Recorded ns sunk in Home Waters apparently subsequent to Operation " Dynamo."
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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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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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OPERATION DYNAMO.
MINISTRY Hotel OF SHIPPING, HOTEL
VESSEL
Motor Boats and Other Small Craft.
OWNER
DUNGENESS Lifeboat
Remarks
EASTBOURNE Lifeboat
of Vessel
Date
Cause and Position
GREATER LONDON
R.N.L.I.
REMARKS
Approx.
LOST.
"G" Lifeboat Lifeboat
31/5/40
Abandoned off Dunkirk
TROSS
ASSUMED LOST
NOR
approx. do.
Did not return
do.
do.
do.
LOST
HYTHE HASTINGS Lifebost Lifeboat
-OE
P. & 0. S.N. Co.
"
(Wherry)
Unknown
"
"
Lost at Dunkirk
CK ARROW
ASSUMED LOST
LIFEBOATS (4)
Did not return
do.
ELI
LIFEBOATS (5)
Returned
"
Did not return
NISBELL
LOST.
"
Unknown
Blue Star Line
to
T (16')
"
"
"
"
"
LIFEROATS (15) LIEEBOATS
Royal Mail
Reported
LL PUP
"
ou
,UEJACKET (18'6")
"
"
"
ARAMA (15' Punt)
"
"
Canadian & 0. Pacific Lines
a No information
"
int
"
17
LARA BELLE
LIFEBOATS LIFEBOATS Motor)
LIFEBOAT
"
"
"
was
OURT BELLE 2.
"
"
"
Butchers S. Edam Dutch P. S.N. Co.
Returned returned) to damandevillfish
YB
"
"
"
"
"
DINKY (10' boat)
"
"
"
"
in
OWneyDORIS (Wherry)
"
"
"
PS
LOUISE LIPEBOATS vessels) STEVENS
DREADNOUGHT 2.
"
"
"
"
3
tisl
"
Ex ROSLIN CASTLE
DUMPLING (Boat)
"
"
"
Lost at Dunkirk
"
wiven
EASTBOURNE QUEEN
LUCY
"
EDINA (Wherry)
Unknown
British India Steam
"
1 LOWESTOPERS
No trece laced. to
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
"
EMPRESS
Gt. Ltd.
EDITH DOROTHY (Boat)
"
Unknown
"
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
ENCHANTRESS
"
"
Unknown
ENTERPRISE
"
"
"
Dunkirk. return
EX-SERVICE DINGHY
"
ASSUMED LOST
"
FAITH
"
"
LOST
GOLDEN SPRAY 2.
"
31/5/40
"
-do-
GOOD HOPE
Approx.
"
"
11
GRANGE
ex UPWEY
Ropnerdo- Shipping Co.
Dunkirk. No of
GWEN EAGLE
"
"
"
HANDY BILLY
"
ASSUMED LOST
HANORA
MARGATE Lifeboat
"Missing returned i return! return!
"
IOTE
Lost at Dunkirk
LOST
MICHAELY
Houlder Bros. & Co.
KATE (18' Boat)
"
Unknown
LOST
"
"
"
LANSDOWNE
LARK (Punt)
"
"
"
LILY (Rowboat)
"
"
11
Southwold lifebost
"
LITTLE ANN
Sunk Dunkirk
"
LETITIA
Abandoned at Dunkirk
"
"
"
RAMSGATE POOLE LUNWOOD (Lifebost)LLIS Lifebost WRIGHT)
reported ed 3 lost. to Owner 1
"
MADAME SANSGENE
Unknown
"
"
MARY ROSE
"
KIRK
S. Simpson
MAGNET (Rowboat)
"
"
"
"
"
MARGHERITA
"
MAID OF HONOUR
"
"
"
MA JOIE
"
Abandoned - Dunkirk
"
ALMER LTON Lifeboat
MALDON ANNIE
"
Unknown
"
Returned did to Owner. not go.
MEDORA (Wherry)
"
"
"
"
MINIKOI
Sunk off Dunkirk
"
MIRANDA (Rowboat)
31/5/40
Unknown
LOST
Approx.
MIRASOL
"
"
MONTAGUE WHALER
"
"
ASSUMED LOST
"
MOSS ROSE
"
"
"
36' MOTOR BOAT
"
"
30'
DO.
"
"
LOST
"
NEMO IV.
"
Abandoned at Dunkirk
"
NEW WHITE HEATHER
"
Unknown
"
PEGGY 4.
"
Sunk off Dunkirk
"
PIONEER
11
Unknown
PRINCESS MAUD
Abandoned off Dunkirk
ASSUMED LOST
LOST

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

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Page 5.
OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY . 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
OTHER BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
DOGGER BANK
HANDY BILLY
DORIA (Tug)
HASTINGS LIFE-BOAT
DREADNOUGHT II
HOLLAND
DREADNOUGHT III
HOPPER 26
DUCHESS OF YORK
HOUND (Lighter)
DWARF
HYTHE (Coaster)
D.1 )
IOLANTHE
D.4
IOTE
D.7
(Harbour
IRMA MARIA (Fishing boat)
D.9
Launches)
JABA
D.16
JACINTA (Trawler)
D.C. 715
JAMES 67 (Hopper Barge)
D.G. 694
JANIS
D.G. 950
JOHANNA (Eel Boat)
EASTBOURNE LIFE-BOAT
JONG
EDWARD NISSEN
JORDAN
EDWINA (Trawler)
KAYELL
ELIZABETH QUEEN
KESTREL
E.M.E.D. (Motor Life-boat)
KINGSGATE
EMPRESS
KITCAT (M.B,)
EMPRISE (Harbour Launch)
K.L.
ENDEAVOUR
LADY BRASSEY (Rescue Tug)
ENTERPRISE (M.B.)
LADY CABLE (M.B.)
ERICA
LADY SHEILA
ESKBURN
LADY SOUTHBOROUGH
FAIR BREEZE (Drifter)
(Hopper Barge)
FAWLEY (Gosport Ferry)
LANDANIA
FERRY KING (Gosport Ferry)
LANSDOWNE
FERVENT
LAROC
FISHBOURNE (I.O.W. Ferry)
LETITIA (Smack)
FOREMOST 2 (Hopper Barge)
LITTLE ANN (M.B.)
FOREMOST 87 (Tug)
LOTUS
FORMIDABLE
LOUISIANA
FORSA
MADAM SANSCENE
FOSSA (Tug)
MAID ERRANT
FRIGHTENED LADY
MALDEN
F.W. 23 (Lighter)
MALDEN ANNIE IV
GALLEON'S REACH (Hopper)
MA JOIE
GALZAR
MARASOLE
GAY CRUSADER
MARGERITA
GLENWAY (Barge)
GLITTER II
MARLBOROUGH (W.D. Craft)
GOLIATH
MARQUIS (Tug)
MARY ROSE
GOURKA
MARY SPEARING I
GRACE DARLING
MARY SPEARING II
GRAPPLER (Lighter)
GREATER LONDON LIFE-BOAT
MASSEY SHAW (Fire Float)
MAYSPEAR
GONDIA (Tug)
MEANDER
H. 75
HAIG (W.D. Craft)
MERMAIDEN (M.L.)
HALFWAY
M.F.H. (Lighter)
MICHAEL STEVENS
MINEKOI (Tug)
Sunk
(Continued)

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SECRE DOVER LETTER
No.
Subject OPERATION DYNAMO.
Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth.
From
Date
21st July, 1940.
No 0221/40
To
Vice Admiral, Dover.
Naval Officer-in-Charge,
Ramsgate.
Copy to each).
Copy to:-
Commander-in-Chief,
The Nore).
Former:- Admiralty Letter M.011106/40 of
2nd July, 1940.
It has been confirmed by the
owner, Mr. G.H. Kent of 67, St. Thomas
Street, Portsmouth, that the Motor Boats
ENTERPRISE and WAVE QUEEN, requisitioned
for this operation on 30th May, 1940,
have not returned to Portsmouth.
E.h.trace
(2)
for Admiral.
VICE ADMIRAL
23 JUL 1940
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DUNKIRK COMMITTEE
DURS
Meeting held at 11.a.m. on Wednesday 4th December, 1940
at the Ministry of Shipping. Room 5087.
AGENDA.
1. Minutes of Meeting held on 21st November 1940.
2. Matters arising.
3. Report of Payments for period ending 3rd December 1940.
4. Cases for discussion and settlement on the table:-
1) Total Loss:
"CYB"
-
Capt. M. Knupffer.
"Handy Billy"
-
F.Kinson & Son.
"Mirasol"
-
R.C.Kyle.
"Enterprise"
-
G.H.Kent.
"Wave Queen"
-
-.-
"Papillon"
-
E.S.Holmwood.
5. Any other business.

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CLAIMS COMMITTEE. 25th
Meeting
DUNKIRK CLAIMS
Meeting held the DUNKIRK Shipping, Friday Room 5087.
1.
at the held Ministry of Agenda ----- Shipping on Friday COMMITTEE (Room April,
Present: Mr. Allen simmons (Chairman) one
=
1941,
and
"
2.
3.
4.
Report Matters Minutes of arising. of Meeting held on 14th March, 1941.
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DUNKIRK COMMITTEE.
Meeting held at 11.a.m. on Wednesday 4th December, 1940,
at the Ministry of Shipping, Room 5087.
Present:
Mr. Allen
(Chairman)
"
Simmons
" Moore
"
Riddell
"
Wand
1. Minutes of Meeting held on 21st November were agreed.
2. Matters arising were discussed:-
(a) "Renown" Arising from this case it was agreed to approach
Mr. Harvey of Sittingbourne with a view to his acting as
valuer for Thames Estuary Bawley Boats and similar craft.
(b) "Madame Sansgene"
Agreed to withhold further action pending
confirmation of the present system of
valuation of yachts, motor launches, &c.
(c) "New Prince of Wales" Arising from this case it was agreed to
approach Mr. Fredk. Shepherd of 199, Piccadilly
with a view to his acting as valuer for
Small Passenger Service Craft.
(a) "Lijns"
Agreed to accept the owner's statement that
the ladies clothing claimed for was on board,
and, in view of the fact that it had been
kept on board for 8 months before the vessel
was requisitioned, to offer £10 in
settlement.
3. Report of Payments for period ending 3rd December amounting to £4,160.9.8₫
was presented and passed.
4. The following cases were discussed:-
a
Total Loss:-
(a) "CYB"
Agreed to offer £400 with discretion to,
increase to £450.
(b) "Handy Billy" Agreed to pay £213.18.6d as claimed.
(c) "Mirasol"
Agreed that the survey report produced by
the owner is not alone to be accepted as
basis of value.
(a) "Enterprise"
}
Agreed to be dealt with as in 2 (c) above.
"Wave Queen"
(e) "Papillon"
Agreed that owner's claim on his
Affidavit should be subject to normal
investigation.
hithoun
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DUNKIRK COMMITTEE.
Meeting held at 11.a.m. on Wednesday 4th December, 1940,
at the Ministry of Shipping, Room 5087.
Present:
Mr. Allen
(Chairman)
"
Simmons
"
Moore
"
Riddell
" Wand
1. Minutes of Meeting held on 21st November were agreed.
2. Matters arising were discussed:-
(a) "Renown" Arising from this case it was agreed to approach
Mr. Harvey of Sittingbourne with a view to his acting as
valuer for Thames Estuary Bawley Boats and similar craft.
(b) "Madame Sansgene"
Agreed to withhold further action pending
confirmation of the present system of
valuation of yachts, motor launches, &c.
(c) "New Prince of Wales" Arising from this case it was agreed to
approach Mr. Fredk. Shepherd of 199, Piccadilly
with a view to his acting as valuer for
Small Passenger Service Craft.
(a) "Lijns"
Agreed to accept the owner's statement that
the ladies clothing claimed for was on board,
and, in view of the fact that it had been
kept on board for 8 months before the vessel
was requisitioned, to offer £10 in
settlement.
3. Report of Payments for period ending 3rd December amounting to £4,160.9.8d
was presented and passed.
4. The following cases were discussed:-
a
Total Loss:-
(a) "CYB"
Agreed to offer £400 with discretion to,
increase to £450.
(b) "Handy Billy" Agreed to pay £213.18.6d as claimed.
(c) "Mirasol"
Agreed that the survey report produced by
the owner is not alone to be accepted as
basis of value.
(a) "Enterprise"
}
Agreed to be dealt with as in 2 (c) above.
"Wave Queen"
(e) "Papillon"
Agreed that owner's claim on his
Affidavit should be subject to normal
investigation.
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LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
OTHER BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
DOGGER BANK
HANDY BILLY
DORIA (Tug)
HASTINGS LIFE-BOAT
DREADNOUGHT II
HOLLAND
DREADNOUGHT III
HOPPER 26
DUCHESS OF YORK
HOUND (Lighter)
DWARF
HYTHE (Coaster)
D.1)
IOLANTHE
D.4
)
IOTE
D.7
(Harbour
IRMA MARIA (Fishing boat)
D.9
Launches)
JABA
D.16
JACINTA (Trawler)
D.C. 715
JAMES 67 (Hopper Barge)
D.G. 694
JANIS
D.G. 950
JOHANNA (Eel Boat)
EASTBOURNE LIFE-BOAT
JONG
EDWARD NISSEN
JORDAN
EDWINA (Trawler)
KAYELL
ELIZABETH QUEEN
KESTREL
E.M.E.D. (Motor Life-boat)
KINGSGATE
EMPRESS
KITCAT (M.B,)
EMPRISE (Harbour Launch)
K.L.
ENDEAVOUR
LADY BRASSEY (Rescue Tug)
ENTERPRISE (M.B.)
LADY CABLE (M.B.)
ERICA
LADY SHEILA
ESKBURN
LADY SOUTHBOROUGH
FAIR BREEZE (Drifter)
(Hopper Barge)
FAWLEY (Gosport Ferry)
LANDANIA
FERRY KING (Gosport Ferry)
LANSDOWNE
FERVENT
LAROC
FISHBOURNE (I.O.W. Ferry)
LETITIA (Smack)
FOREMOST 2 (Hopper Barge)
LITTLE ANN (M.B.)
FOREMOST 87 (Tug)
LOTUS
FORMIDABLE
LOUISIANA
FORSA
MADAM SANSGENE
FOSSA (Tug)
MAID ERRANT
FRIGHTENED LADY
MALDEN
F.W. 23 (Lighter)
MALDEN ANNIE IV
GALLEON'S REACH (Hopper)
MA JOIE
GALZAR
MARASOLE
GAY CRUSADER
MARGERITA
GLENWAY (Barge)
MARLBOROUGH (W.D. Craft)
GLITTER II
MARQUIS (Tug)
GOLIATH
MARY ROSE
GOURKA
MARY SPEARING I
GRACE DARLING
MARY SPEARING II
GRAPPLER (Lighter)
MASSEY SHAW (Fire Float)
GREATER LONDON LIFE-BOAT
MAYSPEAR
GONDIA (Tug)
MEANDER
H. 75
HAIG (W.D. Craft)
MERMAIDEN (M.L.)
M.F.H. (Lighter)
HALFWAY
MICHAEL STEVENS
MINEKOI (Tug)
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BRITISH
SHIP
ADOPTION
3 TO THE
IT is, my opinion, more than ever to
Message in from the President of the Board SOCIETY of Education
NATION'S DEBT NAVY
be desired that the links between the
schools and our Merchant Navy, so happily
work the enterprise them. For that
Adoption Society, should now be strength-
forged in peace-time by the British Ship
Society of the
I am in issuing a British Ship
ened and not allowed to break. We all
of us recognise the debt which we owe
[Reprinted Minister from The Journal Ronald of Commerce which in Telegro
of Shipping's and Shipping Appeal
is
rupted admirable
their anxious, to
to our sailors, and the least we can do
that the by the and I
schools
is to try to keep alive the interest of
the schools in our ships and the men who
conditions overcoming the difficulties their
Shipping, Sir Mr. Douglas
of to the peace sea
RAMSBOTHAM. create. (Signed) HERS
of those who down down that term of it office will
seewners, that th
THE
DUNKIRK
An Epic WITHDRAWAL Story
the when he chairman, was received Mr.
is the story, in his own words,
Watts, secretary before the our conclusion London for his
men- as get a a square deal.
and
INCREASED INTEREST
"City this of Dieppe" concerning the part which
of a fireman in the Ellerman steamer
of We equipment gave and assisting
of vessel played during the withdrawal
the chief them coffee and injured
Mr. this see something
work Mr. of the over articles
Cross showed keen Navy's interest an
the British Expeditionary Force
well
Thelegraph. privileged ork that isComfort
the His many of distributions
Dunkirk, tion given in the course of from
The supply
as
the send for stores, Navy. receiving
There were a number of us in
when he called at our headquarters:- conversa-
than sleeves more like
of done the
men of the offices,
by
donkeyman came in and asked us to the
inn in Plymouth-when the bo'sun and a small
the Finally, our human freight in
a doctor-he was covered a
Service Avenue. was at Astarted of by which the has in in linking recent
aboard, we knew not what for, nor did go
ahead, engine-room telegraph rang was
that reason why. The watches were set we
was everyone was pleased that full
this Adoptione STATE
the B.E.F. homeward bound with a the
so of freely the able to Holn ob
and of which I was a member went down and
hoped who had done their portion
I to see
raised steam. After four hours at
sea, at the end of my watch, I found
four to go back and do more. bit
were bound for Dunkirk to bring back we
very journeys altogether, the last We made
many later as possible of the B.E.F. Two hours as
lying journey a hospital ship first 0
to of for of was convince the the which me this than and service of the set excellence up.
THE the the the this wond wond ful impressionised is
the last much a repetition of the thre
carried on. were in room on
Bombs we were attacked by
hitting the water than the vessels.
dropped in all directions, aeroplanes. more
Cross paid no attention to sunk The
Germans near us was bombed and which WAS
ships which could be plainly seen. the Re
us great more, Merchant is the debt Navy, we owe and
Our boats were swung out and
one to small craft sank a lifeboat was lowered as
under included, but we managed to ours
were bombed indiscriminately, Other
our would tion like to the repayment
occasion just Cross to There come been of THE many <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< THE American pa
were pick up the survivors. Volunteers
manned asked to man the boat. It
the our own steam. Eight get home
had obliged to sleep on deck as their crew were
crew were wounded and the members of
I to THE THE CANADA Service
cost by the 100 pullovers, garments the interes
with the by two A.B.s and three firemen, was
have
were struggling in the water. Eleven of them
pulled to the assistance of those We
second officer in command.
820 journey 760 men were brought back first and
been bombed out. On the quarters
Navy's Avenue, Merchant be grateful to broad- the
each time afterwards.
Comforts Service was hymn the offices a fe
on board the City of Dieppe.' The taken
pulled on to the lifeboat and
so on duty could not raise sufficient watch
the is a story of courage and heroism
In told this simple, straightforward language
was our back watch went down to assist. steam, Steam
to 120 lbs., when 240 is
sprit endures our race is unconquerable.
brotherhood of the sea. While such and
has Minister evacuation the the work The every reason of of the the to British stirred His recent Expeditionary the
Polish days later officer was who very visited glad to get for h
crew. recently wa
of Dunkirk general public number Before of between parcels
asked Quite to 120 provide men from The the service pro fo
pressure cleaned needed for emergencies. Having the
was board obtained and we were ready to
several fires the necessary steam
Honour for Ship's Officer
tion broadcast, each the day amounted to following
Mr. Schools will be delighted to learn that
received 30 and 35. the receive
for for vided over Northern a pullover waters. and a pair of socks in
on us the soldiers who were coming take
every man. work is not carried are encouraged on an
reach the quayside small craft and to
on floats. As we were not able to
has Creser, of adopted ship HJC/2la,
to boats brought the men out. They motor-
attempts Society's medal for particularly Humane gallant
been awarded the Royal
day, an Almost average the has, parcelsintment as
impersonal to This enclose way. with their Donors gifts their name
wounded, others were carrying two loads
be dead tired-some were slightly seemed
bitterest at rescue during of the
winter, storms in the Atlantic one last
Minister tunity Mr. Cross of of testifying to the
later
the
Bombs
assis
hitting
pressu
in the water.
Our
cleaned ied on to the life
one small 0
was obta the City of Dieppe.
to
on board ould not raise suffi
pick up us on floach went down to learn th
were
asked reach the qua 120 lbs. ship HJC/21
with manned the by boats brought for 0 Royal Huane
is
pulled
to be dead 1 fire particularly giane
strugglir
wounded, and during one of
the
could
Atlantic
was ebb, it being about poremost 2½ hours after the
so our watch went
was back to 120
pressure needed fc
cleaned several fire
was obtained and
tide number When of other I arrived vessels in Dunkerque Roads, bo
WO board the soldie
gling
floats.
As
pulled
th
pre clea so our watch
was back to
from the There shore was and some the confusion activity owing to the sound
W
pressure neede
ba
cleaned several
after 11 vesel.ard the O
was obtained
W board the
collision Just close to
on floats.
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334
.
312
C.O.
British Fr. or Bel.
Seamen
Rescued from
"SCOTIA"
EVE"
Skpr. C.E.F.
Reynolds RNR
60
70
Skpr. E.F.
Beckham RNR
60
537
980
70
19
TOTAL
1606.
A separate list of recommendations is attached.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
J.S.W. Paurell J.S.W. J. Pawell
hb own
COMMANDER, R.N.
To Flag Officer-in-Charge, Harwich.
Forwarded - as an example of the very best that there is in
our race.
These fishermen one and all went through Hades
and each skipper on his return gave the whole credit for the
coolly and methodically as if they were just catching fish,
enterprise to their leader, Commander J.W.D. Powell, D.S.C.,
R.D., R.N.R.
GW.
CAPTAIN M/S.
VICE ADMIRAL
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YORK Yes 501
530
FROM:- Captain Wharton.
DATE:- 4th June 1940.
TO:-
The Naval Officer in Charge, Ramogate.
SUB. LIEUT. LAWRIE, R.N.V.R.
This Officer showed great enterprise and Keenness
on 3rd June when in response to an urgent call from Dover
I was asked to send an additional tug to Dunkirk. The
remainder of the Flotilla had sailed some hours beforehand,
and as time was of importance I asked the first Officer I
saw, which was the above named, if he could navigate a
vessel. He explained that he was not a navigator at all
but felt quite sure that he would get the tug to Dunkirk.
He succeeded in doing this, which is confirmed by Admiral
Taylor. Further he brought his ship safely home, having
completed his mission.
I consider his action should receive some
recognition.
CAPTAIN, R.N.
noyal NAVY.
The Captain's Secretary.
H.M.S. FERVENT.
RAMSGATE.