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M.A/S.B.7
89th A/S Group, Portland s/Lt. A. Ecclestone,
R.N.
27th May
1700
Arrived Dover from Felixstowe,
1952
M.A/S.B.6 in company.
Embarked the "Chef de Cabinet" and the
"Secretaire" of the King of Belgium;
also the "Ancien Ministere".
1955
Left Dover for Nieuport, M.T.B.107(1)
in company.
28th May
0300
Disembarked Belgian Ministers at
Nieuport jetty.
0315
Left Nieuport jetty, M.T.B's 107(1)
and 22 in company.
0330
Set course for Dover. The two M.T.B's
set course for Harwich.
0525
Arrived Dover.
30th May
0020
Left Dover for Dunkirk with 13 Military
Officers carrying secret messages.
0240
off Dunkirk. The military officers
were landed at the 3 beaches.
Entered harbour to deliver secret
message to S.N.O. Dunkirk. 38 French
troops embarked.
I
0725
Proceeded.
1035
Arrived Dover.
1100
Disembarked 38 French troops.
1135
Left Dover to rendezvous off Ramsgate
31st May
with M.A/S.B. No.6 to escort convoy
of small craft.
1147
Off Deal, developed a fire in port
1203
Fire engine. extinguished. M.A/S.B.7 taken in
tow by tug Doria.
1517
Arrived Dover for repairs.
1730
Repairs completed.
2nd June
2100
Left Dover.
2117
Joined 3 blockships, in convoy off
South Goodwin L.V.
3rd June
0200
Proceeded to lead the 3 blockships
Westcove, Edvard Nissen and Holland]
0230ca
The rear blockship Holland] was
into Dunkirk Channel.
"rammed and sunk by a troopship
this blockship to take off the C.O. to
leaving Dunkirk". Went alongside
and Vivacious]. Proceeded of
crew, who were transferred
a the
THE the
them
107 to brought off the crew
Left blockship. Dunkirk. 7 miles to lifeboat, the westward,
0400
picked down and on fire [the
up the crew of a Jane
Holland]. broken Abandoned the life boat.
0625
2100
Left Arrived for Dover. Dunkirk ]. escorting an R.A.F.
M/B [
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1st M.T.B. Flotilla
Lieut. P.F.S.Gould, R.N,
28th May
0640
Left Dover for Dunkirk. M.T.B.68
left astern. shortly afterwards and formed
0830
[1130
Arrived Dunkirk.
M.T.B.68 proceeded to Dover with a
message from S.N.O.].
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Off Bray Dunes. In seven trips,
ferried about 300 troops to waiting
1530ca
destroyers (notably the Vivacious).
Air attack. One plane brought down
off Bray by M.T.B.16(1)
2100
To Dunkirk (with centre engine out of
2230
action and no astern power).
Secured at Dunkirk.
2310
Left for Bray Dunes.
2350
Returned to Dunkirk and secured for the
night.
29th May
[0005
M.T.B.68 secured alongside with S.O.,
M.T.B's Dover (Lt. Cdr. S.H. Dennis,
R.N.) on board].
0550
Proceeded.
0845
Arrived Dover.
1005
Left Dover for Felixstowe for repairs.
En route, engine trouble developed
and M.T.B.16 was taken in tow by the
Trinity House vessel Vestal.
1640
Arrived Felixstowe.
Nil
[Ferried about 300 troops].
Authority R.O.II, p.450.
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Leader of 10th M.T.B.
Flotilla
Lieut. C.C. Anderson, R.N
27th May
1320
Arrived Dover, with 10th M.T.B.
1930
Flotilla in company.
Sailed for Nieuport, with 3 Belgian
2330
personages. M.A/S.B.8(1) in company.
Arrived off Nieuport. Rendezvoused
with M.T.B.22.
28th May
0200
Proceeded to Nieuport and disembarked
passengers.
0310
Sailed for Felixstowe, in company with
M.T.B.22 (Admiral Sir Roger Keyes on
board).
0630
Arrived Felixstowe.
28th-30th
Patrol duties for evacuation of B.E.F.
May
Based on Felixstowe.
31st May
0600
Sailed for Dover, M.T.B.107 in company.
1030
Arrived Dover.
1060
Sailed for Dunkirk "with orders to
report to R.A. Dover in dr. Keith
and to evacuate Lord Gort".
1730
Air attack.
1745
Dunkirk. Closed dr. Keith for
1710
instructions. To La Panne with
M.T.B.107.
1800
Embarked naval ratings from beach west
of La Panne. Transferred them to
the G/B Mosquito. Embarked troops
from the same beach.
1900
Grounded. Whilst aground, came under
shell fire. A small yacht nearby
received a shell hit and sank.
1915
Transferred troops to the Mosquito,
and returned to beach to continue
embarkation(
2000
30th
Closed the Keith. Enemy A/C shot down
about 1 mile to starboard.
2100
Ordered to return to Dover.
2130
Air attack.
May
2315
Arrived Dover.
lst June
1430
Sailed for Portsmouth, M.T.B.68 in
company, for repairs.
Nil
Authority - R.O.II, pp.443, 444, 462.
(1) Apparently an error for M.A/S.B. No.7
(2) Lieut. Anderson says, "It is desired to express appreciation
of an unknown soldier who, although severely wounded about
the face and head and on the point of collapse, remained
quietly in the water watching M.T.B. 67 draw away because
(1)
he thought we looked full up and might not want him. This
man was, of course, taken on board."
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10th M.T.B. Flotilla
Lieut. J.Cameron, R.N.V.R
27th May
0800
Left Dover. Portsmouth for Felixstowe via
28th May
1200
1830
Arrived Felixstowe.
Left Felixstowe on patrol.
29th May
0400
Retd. to Felixstowe.
31st May
0600
1600
Left Felixstowe for Dover.
1745
Left Dover in company with M.T.B.67.
Off Dunkirk. M.T.B.67 closed dr.
Keith (R.A. Dover on board) for
orders. Proceeded to La Panne with
M.T.B.67.
-
Carried out various duties, including
some rescue work, and cruised in
company with M.T.B.67.
2100
Proceeded to Dover in company with
M.T.B.67.
2315
Arrived Dover.
1st June
1100
Left Dover with Cdre. T.J. Hallett on
board. Patrolled route X.
1600
Proceeded to Dover.
1830ca
Dover.
2nd June
1845
Left Dover for the Downs, where the
Captains of the blockships Westcove,
Edvard Nissen and Holland were
embarked and transferred to dr.
Vivacious.
2020
Proceeded in tow of Vivacious.
2230
Slipped tow; embarked Capt. Danger-
2330ca
field from Vivacious and set course
for Dunkirk. Arrived 2330ca.
Landed Capt. Dangerfield at East Pier.
On his return left harbour to search
for blockships. Two only found
[Westcove and Edvard Nissen]; the
third [Holland] had been sunk in a
collision on the way.
3rd June
0320ca
In harbour, embarked all the crew of
the lst and part of the crew of the
2nd blockships, and transferred them
to the Vivacious which was lying
outside.
0345
Proceeded, Vivacious and M.A/S.B.7
in company.
0630
Dover.
1735
Left Dover. Embarked the Captains of
the blockships Gourko, Moyle and
Pacifico and transferred them to the
dr. Shikari.
2030
Proceeded in tow of Shikari, blockships
in company.
4th June
0245
Followed blockship Gourko into Dunkirk.
Heavy explosion in Gourko as she
entered the harbour.
(1) M.T.B.107 was only received from the builders by road on
23rd May 1940. She had no astern gear.
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Dynamo 212 383
Report of Proceedings of M.T.B. 67.
Monday, 27th May.
p.m. Arrived Dover with 10th Flotilla in company.
Fuelled.
Detached from flotilla and sailed for Nieu-
port taking Belgian personages. M.A/S. Boat
No.8 in company.
Tuesday, 28th May.
a.m. 0300 Landed Belgian personages at Nieuport.
Sailed for Felixstowe escorting M.T.B. 22
with Admiral Keyes on board.
Tuesday - Friday Employed in screening patrols for evacuation
of B.E.F. Based on Felixstowe.
Friday, 31st May.
0600 Sailed for Dover with M.T.B. 107 in
company. Fuelled on arrival and sailed for
Dunkirk with orders to report to V.A. Dover
in "KEITH" and, acting under his orders, to
evacuate Lord Gort.
Ordered by Admiral to bring off naval
ratings from beaches two miles west of La
Panne. Continued evacuating soldiers till
M.T.B. 67 went aground.
Shelled whilst aground, necessitating
use of main engine to refloat. This caused
considerable damage to main engine.
Remained in vicinity till petrol gave
out and then returned home, arriving Dover
0010/1.
Saturday, 1st June.
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390
H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
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392
CONFIDENTIAL
Lazy
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
TS OF PROCEEDINGS 0F M.T.B's NOS:
67, 68, 102 and 107
loat No. 67 between 26th May
THE CAPTAIN, H.M.S. "HORNET",
GOSPORT.
8th June, 1940. No. 890/8/2/9.
dissioned as leader of 10th
THE VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
B. Flotilla in company.
Boat No.8 in company
The enclosed reports of proceedings: and their gear.
T.B's Nos. 67, 68, 108 and 107 are
voused with T.B.22.
tted.
barked passengers and gear.
y with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
M.T.B. 107 under the command of
enant J. Cameron, R.N.V.R. was never
ided as an "Operating M.T.B" and great
t is due to this officer for the
ssful work that the boat did, observing
she has no astern gear and very poor
towe.
uvrability. This boat was only
ved from the builders by road on the
May, 1940.
7 in company.
VICE ADMIRA
to report to Admiral lake-Walker
, to evacuate General Lord
*
CAPTAIN.
est of Dunkirk. Took necessary
DOVER
3. "KEITH" for instructions.
two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadic
La Panne. Continuous air
ings and took them to H.M.S.
Your obedient Servant,
ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
= orders if any.
Charles Chanderon
H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
Lieutenant in Command.
Felixstowe, copy to Vice
t this point a small yacht, the
ffered a direct hit and sank.
in view of the number of
The Vice Admiral,
as considered desirable to get
Dover.
ibility of straining the engine.
Copies to :- Commander-in-Chief,
Portsmouth.
MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
The Captain, H.M.S."HORNET"
of an unknown soldier who,
head and on the point of
ing M.T.B. 67 draw away because
nt him. This man was, or
German aircraft shot down
by parachute. Proceeded to
jackets. These had apparently
Vincrou uw return to Dover.
2130. 2100. Hombed by @suan airerart.
June 1st.....
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H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
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392
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
rt of Proceedings of H.M. MOTOR Torpedo Boat No. 67 between 26th May
and 4th June, 1940.
ay, 26th May.
Reported as ready for service and commissioned as leader of 10th
B. Flotilla.
ay, 27th May.
0800. Sailed for Dover with 10th M.T.B. Flotilla in company.
1320. Arrived Dover. Buelled.
1930. Sailed for Neiuport, with M.A/S.Boat No.8 in company
taking three Belgian personages and their gear.
2330. Arrived off Nieuport and rendezvoused with T.B.S2.
0200. Proceeded to Nieuport and disembarked passengers and gear.
y with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
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H.M.M.T.B. No 67.
at Portsmouth.
towe.
7th June, 1940.
7 in company.
Sir,
to report to Admiral lake-Walker
I have the honour to submit the
, to evacuate General Lord
following letter of proceedings of
Motor Torpedo Boat No 67, under
est of Dunkirk. Took necessary
my command, between 26th May, 1940,
and 1st June, 1940.
S. "KEITH" for instructions.
I have the honour to be,
two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadio
Sir,
La Panne. Continuous air
ings and took them to H.M.S.
Your obedient Servant,
ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
Charles Clauderon
= orders if any.
H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
Lieutenant in Command.
Felixstowe, copy to Vice
to this point a small yacht, the
ffered a direct hit and sank.
The Vice Admiral,
in view of the number of
Dover.
as considered desirable to get
ibility of straining the engine.
Copies to :- Commander-in-Chief,
Portsmouth.
MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET"
of an unknown soldier who,
head and on the point of
ing M.T.B. 67 draw away because
nt him. This man was, or
". German aircraft shot down
by parachute. Proceeded to
jackets. These had apparently
2100. Fuel running short. 4W return to Dover.
2130. Bombed by German aircraft.
2315. Arrived Dover.
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H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
392
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
rt of Proceedings of H.M. MOTOR Torpedo Boat No. 67 between 26th May
and 4th June, 1940.
ay, 26th May.
Reported as ready for service and commissioned as leader of 10th
B. Flotilla.
ay, 27th May.
0800. Sailed for Dover with 10th M.T.B. Flotilla in company.
1320. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
1930. Sailed for Neiuport, with M.A/S.Boat No.8 in company
taking three Belgian personages and their gear.
2330. Arrived off Nieuport and rendezvoused with .T.B.22.
0200. Proceeded to Nieuport and disembarked passengers and gear.
0310. Sailed for Felixstowe in company with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
Keyes on board).
0630. Arrived Felixstowe.
day, 28th May to Thursday, 30th May.
Employed as requisite, based on Felixstowe.
ay, 31st May.
0600. Sailed for Dover with M.T.B. 107 in company.
1030. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
1600. Sailed for Dunkirk with orders to report to Admiral lake-Walker
M.S. "KEITH" and, acting under his orders, to evacuate General Lord
V.C. from La Panne.
1720. Shelled by shore batteries to west of Dunkirk. Took necessary
ding action.
1730. Attacked by aircraft.
1745. Arrived Dunkirk and closed H.M.S. "KETTH" for instructions.
ered to evacuate Naval ratings from beach two miles west of La Panne.
1800. Arrived off beach and commenced evacuation. Sporadic
ling from a shore battery in direction of La Panne. Continuous air
S on beach and town. Picked up naval ratings and took them to H.M.S.
QUITO", continued embarking soldiers, sending M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
TH" to report situation and obtain further orders if any.
Shell fire increased in intensity and H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
hbourhood, being the apparant target.
1900. Grounded (Letter to R.N. Depot, Felixstowe, copy to Vice
ral Dover, numbered 01/2 of 1st June). At this point a small yacht, the
other boat in the immediate vicinity, suffered a direct hit and sank.
fire was then directed at M.T.B. 67 and, in view of the number of
ded and exhausted soldiers on board, it was considered desirable to get
r way as soon as possible, accepting possibility of straining the engine.
is was accordingly done.
1915. Disembarked soldiers to H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
ontinue embarkation.
It is desired to express ap rediation of an unknown soldier who,
ough severely wounded about the face and head and on the point of
apse, remained quietly in the water watching M.T.B. 67 draw away because
hought we looked full up and might not want him. This man was, or
se, taken on board.
2000. Proceeded to close H.M.S. "KEITH". German aircraft shot down
t a mile to starboard. Pilots descended by parachute. Proceeded to
them up but found nothing but empty life jackets. These had apparently
taken off deli erately.
2100. Fuel running short. Ordered to return to Dover.
2130. Bombed by German aircraft.
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H.M.M.T.B. No. 107.
- 400
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
etter of Proceedings of M.T.B. 107 between 27th May and 5th June, 1940
27th May.
M.T.B. 107 proceeded from Portsmouth at 0800 on 27th May in company
M.T.B's 67, 68, 104 and 106 for Felixstowe, arriving at Dover 1345,
ining there overnight and proceeding the following morning to Felixstowe,
ving 1200.
day, 28th May.
Left Felixstowe 1830 in company with other M.T.B's for patrol between
ted position of Wandelaar Light Vessel and Thornton Ridge Bucy.
ved on patrol line 2135. Stopped and remained on patrol until 0400
uneventful. May. Thereafter returning to Felixstowe arriving 0810 29th May. Patrol
esday, 29th May.
At Felixstowe.
396
H.M.M.T.B. No 607309
. 67 at 0600 for Dover,
at Portsmouth.
ny with M.T.B. 67 for Dunkirk
y shore batteries between
7th June, 1940.
"KEITH" with Vice Admiral, Dover
oximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
proceeded to La Panne for
Considerably shell fire at La
Sir,
ned to H.M.S. "KEITH" on orders
ratings were said to be safely
I have the honour to submit the
After rejoining recovered 3
following letter of proceedings of
ion. As M.T.B. 107 has only
H.M. Motor Torpedo Boat No 107 under
ered inadvisable to run her on
my command between 27th May 1940
go up these ratings closed a
and 5th June 1940.
for purpose of transfering them
B. 107, or any provisions of any
I have the honour to be,
side was ordered to cast off.
shell burst at the spot where
Sir,
ed in company with M.T.B. 67
B. 67. During this period
Your obedient Servant,
0 be under fairly constant
sing in company with M.T.B. 67
john Cameron
ea. Stood by M.T.B. 67 on her
of the crew who had come down in
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. in Command
On the return passage to Dover,
een Calais Grevelines. Shooting
The Vice Admiral,
Dover 2315.
Copies Doaver. to:- The Commander-in-Chief. Portsmouth.
on board proceeding by way of
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET".
e X where a patrol was maintained
Thereafter returned to Dover
vent of any importance except
which dropped one bomb at X
omb missed by a large margin and
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443
Report of Proceedings of M.T.B. 67.
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Monday, 27th May.
417
p.m. Arrived Dover with 10th Flotilla in company.
Fuelled.
Detached from flotilla and sailed for Nieu-
port taking Belgian personages. M.A/S. Boat
No.8 in company.
Tuesday, 28th May.
a.m. 0300 Landed Belgian personages at Nieuport.
Sailed for Felixstowe escorting M.T.B. 22
with Admiral Keyes on board.
Tuesday - Friday Employed in screening patrols for evacuation
of B.E.F. Based on Felixstowe.
Friday, 31st May.
0600 Sailed for Dover with M.T.B. 107 in
company. Fuelled on arrival and sailed for
Dunkirk with orders to report to V.A. Dover
in "KEITH" and, acting under his orders, to
evacuate Lord Gort.
Ordered by Admiral to bring off naval
ratings from beaches two miles west or La
Panne. Continued evacuating soldiers till
M.T.B. 67 went aground.
Shelled whilst aground, necessitating
use of main engine to refloat. This caused
considerable damage to main engine.
Remained in vicinity till petrol gave
out and then returned home, arriving Dover
0010/1.
Saturday, 1st June.
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444
DAMAGE TO M.T.B. 67
PHONE
112:
From THE COMMANDING OFFICER, 10th M.T.B. FLOTILLA,
418
at Dover.
Date 1st June, 1940. No.
01/2.
To
... THE COMMANDING OFFICER, R.N. DEPOT, FELIXSTOWE.
(Copies to:- The Vice Admiral, Dover,
The Captain, H.M.S. H RNET".)
signal timed 0947 of 1st June, 1940.
The following report is submitted with reference to my
2.- At approximately 1900 on Friday, May 31st, 1940, H.M.
Motor Torpedo Boat No. 67, under my command, was employed in
evacuating the British Expeditionary Force from the beach two
miles west of La Panne. Heavy surf was running at the time.
3.- I approached the shallow water at dead slow speed,
keeping my port auxiliary and starboard main engines running in
order to give me immediate astern power when required. On my
port bow was a jetty at the end of which I had been informed was
deep water, but which I had been instructed not to use. Ahead
of me were various small craft of about my own draught. These
were not aground.
4.-
Soundings from the forecastle showed ample depth of
water and the port engines were going astern when a wave caught
the boat and carried it ahead causing the propellers and rudders
to ground. The bow was afloadt
5.- All around in the water were wounded and exhausted
soldiers and as the tide was rising the worst of these were
taken aboard.
6.- AS embarkation of these men was taking place however, a
therefore considered advis ble to get T.B. 67 under way as soon
shore battery opened fire on the neighbourhood. It has
as possible.
This was done by manual pushing, lightening starboard the stern
7.- of the bow, and going astern on the action is
main at the engine. expense It is considered that this latter
responsible for most of the damage.
Charles
LIEUTENANT, Royal Navy.
VICE ADMIRA
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Note of Proceedings of M.T.B. 107.
31/V.
Left Felixstowe for Dover in company with 67 at
0500 arrived Dover a.m. Proceeded with 67, 1600,
for Dunkirk and La Panne to bring off Lord Gort.
On passage shelled by battery near Gravelines -
shooting not very accurate. Met "KEITH" near Dunkirk
RAD?
with V.A.D. on board, about 1800. Received order to
proceed to La Panne to ensure embarkation of naval
Ratings from shore. At La Panne recovered 3 ratings
from sea. Considerable shellfire at La Panne, some
being uncomfortably close. Continuous bombing of
beaches. Returned to Dover arriving about 2000 -
again shelled by Gravelines Battery 4d insccurate
in dusk.
I/VI.
Embarked Admiral Hallet proceeded 1100 to patrol
transport line on Route from N. Goodwin L.V. to
Dunkirk. Relieved 1800 (approx.).
2/VI.
Proceeded with blocking expedition to Dunkirk leaving
at approx. 1900. In tow of "VIVACIOUS" until 2230
when tow slipped and embarked Capt. Dangerfield.
Proceeded to Dunkirk - entered harbour and proceeded
to Inner Harbour. Landed Capt. Dangerfield and
secured alongside E. Pier. Much shelling and bombing.
Re-embarked Capt. Dangerfield and left harbour,
thereafter searched for and found block-ships, giving
them instructions. Followed block-ships in after
all transports had left, at about 0330. Took off
crew of 1st Hockship and transferred to "VIVACIOUS"
lying west of harbour. Returned to harbour and
picked up remainder of crew of 2nd block-ship and
transferred to "VIVACIOUS". Thereafter proceeded
in company with "VIVACIOUS" to M.A.S.B. '07' to Dover.

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H.M.M.T.B. No. 16. 421
First
London.
30th May, 1940.
Sir,
of proceedings of H.M.MT.B. under my command during the period
I have the honour to submit the following report
27th May - 29th May, 1940.
M.T.B. 16 left Felixstowe for Dover at 1460, 27th
although the boat was travelling at low speed. Both torpedo
May. Heavy head seas were encountered, causing violent pounding
rails sustained damage, and both after bellyjacks parted. There
was some further minor damage.
M.T.B. 16 arrived at Dover at 1950. Both torgedoes
were hoisted out and left in H.M.S. "Sandhurst", the M.I.B. then
completed with fuel, and went to immediate notice at 2200.
Dover, to proceed to Dunkirk and to place myself under the orders
At 0635, 28th May, I was ordered by the Vice-Atatral,
of the Senior Naval Officer there. M.T.B. 18 left Dover at 0840.
M.T.B. 68 left shortly afterwards and formed astern.
When about two miles off Les Nemes De March the
M.T.B's were fired on by guns of 3" - 4" calibre siguated between
Gravelines and Calais. The M.T.B's impetiately seattered at
made out to sea. Firing was accurate and M.T.B. 16 Yes stradiled.
No damage was sustained.
The two M.T.B's reached Dunkirk at 0830. I took
M.T.B. 68 under my orders and reported to the Senior Naval Officer.
Destroyers were embarking British troops at the East Pier. A
large part of Dunkirk was burning, including the oil tanks, The
town was being bombed, and there was also sporadic shelling. It
appeared that the enemy was endeavouring to avoid damaging the port.
At 1130 the Senior Naval Officer ordered as to send
an M.T.B. to Dover with a hand message. I sent M.T.B. 68. I
then embarked Commander Maund, Royal Mavy, and proceeded close to
Bray Dines, where there was a Large body of troops awaiting evacua-
-tion. Having acquired the information required by Commader
Maund, I returned to Dunkirk, where I found two small vessels of
the Schuyt type. Having given then orders from the Senior Naval
Officer, I returned to Bray Dunes.
BRAV DUNGS 1600/28
Several destroyers were now anchored off the beach,
and whalers were embarking troops and taking them to the ships.
The two Schuyts were aground close inshore. The troops appeared
in a demoralized state. They were hampering the work of the
whalers, and some were attempting to swim off to the Schuyts,
I proceeded close inshore, anonored in one fathes,
and succeeded in embarking many troops. This was Ione under
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considerable state and carrying difficulties, full as the troops were
climb onboard, and equipment. Kw Two of in
torpedo stern doors. most A of slow them and
M.T.B. procedure. in through able
-ferred crew worked a total extremely of about hard 16 made 300 troops seven trips to the to
I would particularly and well under
drowning men from the for water. his Seaman, rescuire
number P/JX. 135304, commend skilland end endurance circumst
the times destroyers overhead, were engaged
During and these
one which was engaged several
M.T.B. 16 not engaged and I
1000 - 1500 opened fire with the
-craft yards. After several well-directed
caught fire and crashed into sea.
manned H.F. by F. Clark, Able Seaman, official number P/JX.1420 guns
McCutcheon, Telegraphist, official number P/SSX. 19965
During one of these trips inshore M.T.B.
with resultant damage to propellers. She was by this time
-out astern power, the centre engine was out of action,
tide was falling. I therefore decided that it was inad
to attempt embarking further troops. From then on I con
on being of use to Commander Maund, who was controlling
of the beach. I also towed destroyers whalers whenever
At about 2100 the wind began to freshen, an
suggested to Commander Maund that the troops should be mar
Dunkirk and embarked there. He agreed. M.T.B. 16 secur
Dunkirk at 2230, and I accompanied Commander Maund to nava
-quarters. The Senior Naval Officer decided to send the
who were capable of marching in from Bray Dunes. Some
part of the naval force to Dunkirk, and to embark there SI to
to remain off the beach, and continue evacuating the remai
troops.
At 2310 M.T.B. 16 left for Bray Dunes with
Commander Maund; after passing instructions to ships ther H.
returned to Dunkirk, securing for the night at 2350.
68 secured alongside at 0005, with the Commanding Officer
Dover, on board.
In view of 16 the should shortage be relieved. The as C
of fuel and numero Sen
next Officer morning. concurred, Dunkirk was bombed and shelled
I suggested that M.T. and B. ordered me to sail for Dover heavily di
night.
shore M.T.B. batteries 16 left at Calais when eight 0845
Dunkirk at 0550, 29th miles May. fr
All engaged shells by fell short. She arrived at Dover at
After passing
unable to proceed to pass to Felixstowe by W/T for previous repairs. This P
from the Commanding Officer, the
two
M.T.B. 16 left
Sunk which later were increased. in action When were in appeared likely "Vestal" over. to
Light accordingly Vessel, requested both engines Trinity House Vessel
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Page Two. 425
(The Commanding Officer, May, H.M.M.T.B. 1940). No. 16's report dated 30th
M.T.B. tow at to 1640. Felixstowe. M.T.B. 16 arrived at Felixstowe Dock in
I have the honourto be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Lieutenant, Royal Navy.
The Commanding Officer,
First M.T.B. Flotilla,
c/o G.P.O.,
London.
II.
No. 498/8.
FLAG - 5 JUN 1940 2199 CHARGE
OFFICER IN
THE FLAG OFFICER-IN-CHARGE, HARWICH.
*
*
(Copy to: The Captain, H.M.S. "Hornet").
HARWICH
Submitted,
This report of proceedings is forwarded for your
information. It appears that M.T.B. 16 succeeded in doing some
very useful work which is to the credit of Lieutenant P.F.S.
Gould, R.N. The work done by Able Seaman Schofield in swimming
voluntarily several hundred yards to save the lives of exhausted
men is particularly pleasing and the successful anti-aircraft
fire put up by Able Seaman Clark and Telegraphist McCatcheon is
very encouraging. It also brings out the value of using a
proportion of incendiary bullets.
M.T.B. which 2. has six feet of freeboard, was very much eased boat's by
The work of lifting exhausted men onboard an
transom. the presence For purposes of ferrying men over a short but for an the
of torpedo discharge doors low down in the distance
open M.T.B. sea passage it is doubtful whether a figure of twenty
sometimes carried as many as fifty persons, about
could reasonably have been exceeded.
Although M.T.B. 16 must have contributed valuable of
service on 3. this occasion it seems important not to lose signt
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.M.M.T.B. No. 107.
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
428
CONFIDENTIAL
426
an 27th May and 5th June, 1940
EPORTS OF PROCEEDINGS OF M.T.B's NOS:
67, 68, 102 and 107
rom
THE CAPTAIN, H.M.S. "HORNET",
at 0800 on 27th May in company
GOSPORT.
owe, arriving at Dover 1345,
following morning to Felixstowe,
te 8th June, 1940. No. 890/8/2/9.
0
THE VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
other M.T.B's for patrol between
nd Thornton Ridge Buoy.
mained on patrol until 0400
e arriving 0810 29th May. Patrol
The enclosed reports of proceedings
M.T.B's Nos. 67, 68, 108 and 107 are
ubmitted.
2.- M.T.B. 107 under the command of
ieutenant J. Cameron, R.N.V.R. was never
ntended as an "Operating M.T.B" and great
redit is due to this officer for the
uccessful work that the boat did, observing
hat she has no astern gear and very poor
anoeuvrability. This boat was only
is 67 at 0600 for Dover,
eceived from the builders by road on the
ny with M.T.B. 67 for Dunkirk
3rd May, 1940.
y shore batteries between
"KEITH" with Vice Admiral,Dover
oximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
proceeded to La Panne for
VICE AUN 1940
F.H.P. MAURICE
Considerably shell fire at La
med to H.M.S. "KEITH" on orders
*
CAPTAIN.
ratings were said to be safely
*
DOVER
R
After rejoining recovered 3
ion. AS M.T.B. 107 has only
lered inadvisable to run her on
18 up these ratings closed a
1 for purpose of transfering them
B. 107, or any provisions of any
side was ordered to cast off.
shell burst at the spot where
Your obedient Servant,
ied in company with M.T.B. 67
B. 67. During this period
John Cameron
:0 be under fairly constant
ising in company with M.T.B. 67
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. in Command
lea. Stood by M.T.B. 67 on her
of the crew who had come down in
The Vice Admiral,
on the return passage to Dover,
reen Calais Grovelines. Shooting
Copies Doaver. to:- The Portsmouth.
L Dover 2315.
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET".
:0 on X where a patrol was maintaine
board proceeding by way of
event of any importance except X
Thereafter returned to Dover
omb missed by a large margin and
which dropped one bomb at
where embarked Captains of
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H.M.M.T.B. No. 107.
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
428
Letter of Proceedings of M.T.B. 107 between 27th May and 5th June, 1940
nday, 27th May.
th M.T.B's and 106 for Felixstowe, arriving at Dover 1345,
M.T.B. 67, 107 68, proceeded 104 from Portsmouth at 0800 on 27th May in company
riving 1200.
maining there overnight and proceeding the following morning to Felixstowe,
esday, 28th May.
Left Felixstowe 1830 in company with other M.T.B's for patrol between
arted position of Wandelaar Light Vessel and Thornton Ridge Buoy.
rived on patrol line 2135. Stopped and remained on patrol until 0400
th May. Thereafter returning to Felixstowe arriving 0810 29th May. Patrol
uneventful.
ednesday, 29th May.
1
455
H.M.M.T.B. No 107. 427
at Portsmouth.
3. 67 at 0600 for Dover,
7th June, 1940.
ny with M.T.B. 67 for Dunitirk
y shore batteries between
"KEITH" with Vice Admiral,Dover
oximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
Sir,
proceeded to La Fanne for
Considerably shell fire at La
I have the honour to submit the
med to H.M.S. "KEITH" on orders
following letter of proceedings of
ratings were said to be safely
H.M. Motor Torpedo Boat No 107 under
After rejoining recovered 3
my command between 27th May 1940
:ion. AS M.T.B. 107 has only
and 5th June 1940.
lered inadvisable to run her on
us up these ratings closed a
I have the honour to be,
1 for purpose of transfering them
B. 107, or any provisions of any
Sir,
(side was ordered to cast off.
shell burst at the spot where
Your obedient Servant,
ied in company with M.T.B. 67
B. 67. During this period
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. in Command
John Cameron
sing in company with M.T.B. 67
.0 be under fairly constant
lea. Stood by M.T.B. 67 on her
of the crew who had come down in
The Vice Admiral,
on the return passage to Dover,
reen Calais Grevelines. Shooting
Copies Doaver. to:- The Commander-in-chieff
I Dover 2315.
Portsmouth.
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET".
:0 on X where a patrol was maintaine
board proceeding by way of
went of any importance except $
Thereafter returned to Dover
lomb which missed by a large margin and
dropped one bomb at
where embarked Captains of
blockships
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H.M.M.T.B. No. 107.
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
428
etter of Proceedings of M.T.B. 107 between 27th May and 5th June, 1940
lay, 27th May.
M.T.B. 107 proceeded from Portsmouth at 0800 on 27th May in company
M.T.B's 67, 68, 104 and 106 for Felixstowe, arriving at Dover 1345,
aining there overnight and proceeding the following morning to Felixstowe,
iving 1200.
sday, 28th May.
Left Felixstowe 1830 in company with other M.T.B's for patrol between
rted position of Wandelaar Light Vessel and Thornton Ridge Buoy.
ived on patrol line 2135. Stopped and remained on patrol until 0400
h May. Thereafter returning to Felixstowe arriving 0810 29th May. Patrol
uneventful.
inesday, 29th May.
At Felixstowe.
urdday, 30th May.
At Felixstowe.
iday, 31st May.
Left Felixstowe in company with M.T.B. 67 at 0600 for Dover,
riving there at 1015. Left Dover in company with M.T.B. 67 for Dunkirk
d La Panne at 1600. On passage fired on by shore batteries between
lais and Grevelines: no hits. Met H.M.S. "KEITH" with Vice Admiral,Dover
osed H.M.S. "KEITH" for orders. Thereafter proceeded to La Panne for
board in neighbourhood of Dunkirk at approximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
rpose nne, close, but no hits. Returned to H.M.S. "KEITH" on be safely
of embarking certain naval ratings. Considerably shell fire orders at La
barked. B. 67 to M.T.B. 67 at La Panne. After rejoining recovered has only
M.T. some very inform Vice Admiral that all ratings were said to 3
ie ratings reverse gear it was considered inadvisable to closed run a on
val Rejoined from water in state of exhaustion. AS M.T.B. 107 her
the beach to embark close into the beach for purpose of of them any
engine and no troups. After picking up these ratings transfering
nboat which was lying no accommodation in M.T.B. 107, or any provisions to cast off.
is was fortunate as Thereafter cruised in company During this period
nd. Having closed immediately thereafter shell burst at with the H.T.B. 67
her, there being gunboat and come alongside was ordered spot where
itil T.B. 107 had been lying. harbour with M.T.B. 67. constant
aches tack from between gunfire and bombs. Whilse the crubsing sea. Stood by M.T.B. 67 on her 67
ordered to La return Panne to and Bray appeared to be under in company fairly with M.T.B.
ders enemy aircraft she endeavoured was seen to to crash pick in up t wo of On the the crew return who passage had come to down Dover, in
le (ain sea. while This attempt from was not same successful. battery between Calais 2315. Grevelines. Shooting
emed came half*hearted under fire and inaccurate. Arrived Dover
turday, Left 1st Dover June 1100 with Light Admiral vessel Hallett to Route on Thereafter X board where proceeding a patrol returned was by to maintaine way Dover of
wha ider Admiral and North Hallett's Goodwin orders until 1830. 1600. No event which of dropped any importance one bomb except at $
riving aree le surprising there which were enemy bomber The bomb missed by a large margin and
) further ships bombs were dropped.
inday,
Left 2nd Dover, June. 1845. Proceeded to Downs where embarked Captains of
blockships
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H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
- 434
at Portamouth.
433
7th June, 1940.
H.M.M.T.B. No 67.
lont No. 67 between 26th May
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
desioned as leader of 10th
"sir,
I have the honour to submit the
following letter of proceedings of
H.M.Motor Torpedo Boat No 67, under
B. Flotilla in company.
my command, between 26th May, 1940,
and 1st June, 1940.
.Boat No.8 in company
I and their gear.
ivoused with M.T.B.22.
I have the honour to be,
barked passengers and gear.
V with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Charles Canderson
towe.
Licutenant in Command.
The Vice Admiral,
7 in company.
Dover.
to report to Admiral ake-Walker
Copies to :- Cormander-in-Chicf,
, to evacuate General Lord
Portsmouth.
The Captain, H.M.S. est of Dunkirk. Took necessary
S. "KNITH" for instructions.
two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadic
La Panne. Continuous air
ings and took them to H.M.S.
ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
P orders if any.
Shell fire increased in intensity and H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
miral ighbourhood 4g 1900. Dover, being Grounded numbered the (Lotter apparant 01/2 of to 1st target. vicinity, R.N. June). Depot, suffered At Felixstowe, this point a direct copy a number small hit to and Vice yacht, of sank. the
unded der e fire other and was boat exhausted then in directed the soldiers immediate at M.T.B. on accopting board, 67 and, possibility it was in view considered of of straining the desirable the to engine. get
This the
way 1915. as accordingly soon Disembarked as possible, done. soldiers to H.M.B. "MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
contimue embarkation. express rediation of an and unknown on the soldier point who, of
though It severely is desired wounded to about the face watching and head T.B. 67 draw man away was, because or
llapse, thought remained quietly full up in and the might water not want him. This
urse, taken we looked on board. close shot down
out ok them a 2000. mile to Proceeded starboard. nothing to Pilots but with THE STATE
on taken
2100. up off but found to return to Dover.
2150. Bombed by
June 1st....*
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&
H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
434
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
rt of Proceedings and of H.M. 4th June, MOTOR 1940. Torpedo Bont No. 67 between 26th May
day, 26th May.
*
Reported Flotilla. as ready for service and commissioned an leader of 10th
day, 27th May.
1320. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
0800. Sailed for Dover with 10th M.T.B. Flotilla in company.
1930. Sailed for Neiuport, with M.A/S.Boat No.8 in company
taking three Belgian personages and their gear.
2330. Arrived off Nieuport and rendezvoused with N.T.B.22.
0200. Proceeded to Nieuport and disembarked passengers and gear.
0310. Sailed for Felixstowe in company with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
Keyes on board).
0630. Arrived Felixstowe.
esday, 28th May to Thursday, 30th May.
Employed as requisite, based on Felixstowe.
day, 31st May.
0600. Sailed for Dover with M.T.B. 107 in company.
1030. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
1600. Sailed for Dunkirk with orders to report to Admiral ake-falker
H.M.S. "KEITH" and, acting under his orders, to evacuate General Lord
rt V.C. from La Panne.
1720. Shelled by shore batteries to west of Dunkirk. Took necessary
oiding action.
1730. Attacked by aircraft.
1745. Arrived Dunkirk and closed H.M.S. "KNITH" for instructions.
rdered to evacuate Naval ratings from beach two miles west of La Panne.
1800. Arrived off beach and commenced evacuation. Sporadic
elling from a shore battery in direction of La Panne. Continuous air
1ds. on beach and town. Picked up naval ratings and took them to H.M.S.
OSQUITO", continued embarking soldiers, sending M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
EITH" to report situation and obtain further orders if any.
Shell fire increased in intensity and H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
ighbourhood being the apparant target.
miral Dover, numbered 01/2 of 1st June). At this point a small yacht, the
1900. Grounded (Lotter to R.N. Depot, Felixstowe, copy to Vice
4y other boat in the immediate vicinity, suffered a direct hit and sank.
unded and exhausted soldiers on board, it was considered desirable to got
e fire was then directed at M.T.B. 67 and, in view of the number of
der way an soon as possible, accopting possibility of straining the engine.
This 1915. the accordingly Disembarked done. soldiers to H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
continue
thought llapse, severely wounded express about the face and head M.T.B. and on 67 the draw point away because
is embaritation. desired to appreciation of an unknown soldier who, of
urse, out ok thought them a 2000. taken mile remained we to Proceeded on looked starboard. board. quietly full nothing to up close in Pilots and the but H.M.S. might water descended empty not "KEITH". watching life want by jackets. parachute. him. Corman This These aircraft man Proceeded had was, shot apparently or down to
on taken 2100. up off but Fuel deliveratoly. found running short. Ordered to return to Dover.
2150. Bombed by German aircraft.
2315. Arrived Dover.
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SECRET
To
.....
The Captain A/S, H.M.S. "OSPREY", Portland.
254
From ... The Commanding Officer, H.M. Motor A/S Boat No.7.
Date ... 8th June, 1940.
Subject. REPORT ON THE MOVEMENTS 07 H.M. MOTOR A/S BOAT NO.7
FROM 23rd MAY to 4th JUNE inclusive.
The following report on the movements of H.M. Motor A/S
Boat No.7 between 23rd May and the 4th June, is respectively
submitted for your consideration.
May 23rd, 1940.
1800. H.M. Motor A/S Boat No.7 left Portland for Portsmouth.
2045. Boat arrived in Portsmouth.
May 24th.
1050. Boat left Portsmouth for Felixstowe.
2030. Boat arrived at Felixstowe.
May 27th.
1300. H.M. Motor A/S Boat No.7 left Felixations for Dover in
company with Motor A/S Boat No.6.
1700. Boats arrived in Dover.
1952. The following Belgian Ministers embarked in Motor A/S
Boat No.7:-
Chef de Cabinet de Roi Leopold III
Anoien Ministere
Secritaire de I.M. Le Roi de Belgie.
1955. Boat left Dover for Nieuport in company with H.M.
Motor Torpedo Boat No.107.
0030. Boat arrived off Nieuport, and anchored off shore
awaiting tide. Acting on the instructions from
Boat No.7 accompanied by one rating powed in shore to
Boat No.32., The Commanding Officer of Motor A/S
Lieutenant Commander Coles, in H.M. Motor Torpedo
ascertain the position of the entrance to Nieuport.
0245. Motor A/8 Boat No.? entered canal and proceeding to
Nieuport.
0300. Belgian Ministers disembarked on Jetty.
0515. Boat left Jetty in company with Motor Torpedo 107 and Boats 22.
0330. Cleared Canal. Motor Torpedo set Boats course set for course Dover for
Harwich, and Motor A/S Boat instructions. in
accordance with previous
0525. Boat arrived in Dover.
1250. left Dover in company with reported Motor A/S to Boat have No.6
crashed to in the sea South of Light
Boat search for British Aircraft the South Goodwin
1500. Completed Vessel. search. Negative. Boats returned to Dover.
May 30th......

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Report of Proceedings of M.T.B. 67.
Monday, 27th May.
p.m. Arrived Dover with 10th Flotilla in company.
Fuelled.
Detached from flotilla and sailed for Nieu-
port taking Belgian personages. M.A/S. Boat
No.8 in company.
Tuesday, 28th May.
a.m. 0300 Landed Belgian personages at Nieuport.
Sailed for Felixstowe escorting M.T.B. 22
with Admiral Keyes on board.
Tuesday - Friday Employed in screening patrols for evacuation
of B.E.F. Based on Felixstowe.
Friday, 31st May.
0600 Sailed for Dover with M.T.B. 107 in
company. Fuelled on arrival and sailed for
Dunkirk with orders to report to V.A. Dover
in "KEITH" and, acting under his orders, to
evacuate Lord Gort.
Ordered by Admiral to bring off naval
ratings from beaches two miles west of La
Panne. Continued evacuating soldiers till
M.T.B. 67 went aground.
Shelled whilst aground, necessitating
use of main engine to refloat. This caused
considerable damage to main engine.
Remained in vicinity till petrol gave
out and then returned home, arriving Dover
0010/1.
Saturday, 1st June.
Proceeded to Portsmouth for slipping with
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390
H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
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392
CONFIDENTIAL
Lazy
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
TS OF PROCEEDINGS 0F M.T.B's NOS:
67, 68, 102 and 107
loat No. 67 between 26th May
THE CAPTAIN, H.M.S. "HORNET",
GOSPORT.
8th June, 1940. No. 890/8/2/9.
dissioned as leader of 10th
THE VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
B. Flotilla in company.
Boat No.8 in company
The enclosed reports of proceedings: and their gear.
T.B's Nos. 67, 68, 108 and 107 are
voused with T.B.22.
tted.
barked passengers and gear.
y with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
M.T.B. 107 under the command of
enant J. Cameron, R.N.V.R. was never
ided as an "Operating M.T.B" and great
t is due to this officer for the
ssful work that the boat did, observing
she has no astern gear and very poor
towe.
uvrability. This boat was only
ved from the builders by road on the
May, 1940.
7 in company.
VICE ADMIRA
to report to Admiral lake-Walker
, to evacuate General Lord
*
CAPTAIN.
est of Dunkirk. Took necessary
DOVER
3. "KEITH" for instructions.
two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadic
La Panne. Continuous air
ings and took them to H.M.S.
Your obedient Servant,
ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
= orders if any.
Charles Chanderon
H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
Lieutenant in Command.
Felixstowe, copy to Vice
t this point a small yacht, the
ffered a direct hit and sank.
in view of the number of
The Vice Admiral,
as considered desirable to get
Dover.
ibility of straining the engine.
Copies to :- Commander-in-Chief,
Portsmouth.
MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
The Captain, H.M.S."HORNET"
of an unknown soldier who,
head and on the point of
ing M.T.B. 67 draw away because
nt him. This man was, or
German aircraft shot down
by parachute. Proceeded to
jackets. These had apparently
Vincrou uw return to Dover.
2130. 2100. Hombed by @suan airerart.
June 1st.....
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H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
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392
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
rt of Proceedings of H.M. MOTOR Torpedo Boat No. 67 between 26th May
and 4th June, 1940.
ay, 26th May.
Reported as ready for service and commissioned as leader of 10th
B. Flotilla.
ay, 27th May.
0800. Sailed for Dover with 10th M.T.B. Flotilla in company.
1320. Arrived Dover. Buelled.
1930. Sailed for Neiuport, with M.A/S.Boat No.8 in company
taking three Belgian personages and their gear.
2330. Arrived off Nieuport and rendezvoused with T.B.S2.
0200. Proceeded to Nieuport and disembarked passengers and gear.
y with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
3391
H.M.M.T.B. No 67.
at Portsmouth.
towe.
7th June, 1940.
7 in company.
Sir,
to report to Admiral lake-Walker
I have the honour to submit the
, to evacuate General Lord
following letter of proceedings of
Motor Torpedo Boat No 67, under
est of Dunkirk. Took necessary
my command, between 26th May, 1940,
and 1st June, 1940.
S. "KEITH" for instructions.
I have the honour to be,
two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadio
Sir,
La Panne. Continuous air
ings and took them to H.M.S.
Your obedient Servant,
ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
Charles Clauderon
= orders if any.
H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
Lieutenant in Command.
Felixstowe, copy to Vice
to this point a small yacht, the
ffered a direct hit and sank.
The Vice Admiral,
in view of the number of
Dover.
as considered desirable to get
ibility of straining the engine.
Copies to :- Commander-in-Chief,
Portsmouth.
MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET"
of an unknown soldier who,
head and on the point of
ing M.T.B. 67 draw away because
nt him. This man was, or
". German aircraft shot down
by parachute. Proceeded to
jackets. These had apparently
2100. Fuel running short. 4W return to Dover.
2130. Bombed by German aircraft.
2315. Arrived Dover.
June 1st.....

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392
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
rt of Proceedings of H.M. MOTOR Torpedo Boat No. 67 between 26th May
and 4th June, 1940.
ay, 26th May.
Reported as ready for service and commissioned as leader of 10th
B. Flotilla.
ay, 27th May.
0800. Sailed for Dover with 10th M.T.B. Flotilla in company.
1320. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
1930. Sailed for Neiuport, with M.A/S.Boat No.8 in company
taking three Belgian personages and their gear.
2330. Arrived off Nieuport and rendezvoused with .T.B.22.
0200. Proceeded to Nieuport and disembarked passengers and gear.
0310. Sailed for Felixstowe in company with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
Keyes on board).
0630. Arrived Felixstowe.
day, 28th May to Thursday, 30th May.
Employed as requisite, based on Felixstowe.
ay, 31st May.
0600. Sailed for Dover with M.T.B. 107 in company.
1030. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
1600. Sailed for Dunkirk with orders to report to Admiral lake-Walker
M.S. "KEITH" and, acting under his orders, to evacuate General Lord
V.C. from La Panne.
1720. Shelled by shore batteries to west of Dunkirk. Took necessary
ding action.
1730. Attacked by aircraft.
1745. Arrived Dunkirk and closed H.M.S. "KETTH" for instructions.
ered to evacuate Naval ratings from beach two miles west of La Panne.
1800. Arrived off beach and commenced evacuation. Sporadic
ling from a shore battery in direction of La Panne. Continuous air
S on beach and town. Picked up naval ratings and took them to H.M.S.
QUITO", continued embarking soldiers, sending M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
TH" to report situation and obtain further orders if any.
Shell fire increased in intensity and H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
hbourhood, being the apparant target.
1900. Grounded (Letter to R.N. Depot, Felixstowe, copy to Vice
ral Dover, numbered 01/2 of 1st June). At this point a small yacht, the
other boat in the immediate vicinity, suffered a direct hit and sank.
fire was then directed at M.T.B. 67 and, in view of the number of
ded and exhausted soldiers on board, it was considered desirable to get
r way as soon as possible, accepting possibility of straining the engine.
is was accordingly done.
1915. Disembarked soldiers to H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
ontinue embarkation.
It is desired to express ap rediation of an unknown soldier who,
ough severely wounded about the face and head and on the point of
apse, remained quietly in the water watching M.T.B. 67 draw away because
hought we looked full up and might not want him. This man was, or
se, taken on board.
2000. Proceeded to close H.M.S. "KEITH". German aircraft shot down
t a mile to starboard. Pilots descended by parachute. Proceeded to
them up but found nothing but empty life jackets. These had apparently
taken off deli erately.
2100. Fuel running short. Ordered to return to Dover.
2130. Bombed by German aircraft.
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H.M.M.T.B. No. 107.
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at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
etter of Proceedings of M.T.B. 107 between 27th May and 5th June, 1940
27th May.
M.T.B. 107 proceeded from Portsmouth at 0800 on 27th May in company
M.T.B's 67, 68, 104 and 106 for Felixstowe, arriving at Dover 1345,
ining there overnight and proceeding the following morning to Felixstowe,
ving 1200.
day, 28th May.
Left Felixstowe 1830 in company with other M.T.B's for patrol between
ted position of Wandelaar Light Vessel and Thornton Ridge Bucy.
ved on patrol line 2135. Stopped and remained on patrol until 0400
uneventful. May. Thereafter returning to Felixstowe arriving 0810 29th May. Patrol
esday, 29th May.
At Felixstowe.
396
H.M.M.T.B. No 607309
. 67 at 0600 for Dover,
at Portsmouth.
ny with M.T.B. 67 for Dunkirk
y shore batteries between
7th June, 1940.
"KEITH" with Vice Admiral, Dover
oximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
proceeded to La Panne for
Considerably shell fire at La
Sir,
ned to H.M.S. "KEITH" on orders
ratings were said to be safely
I have the honour to submit the
After rejoining recovered 3
following letter of proceedings of
ion. As M.T.B. 107 has only
H.M. Motor Torpedo Boat No 107 under
ered inadvisable to run her on
my command between 27th May 1940
go up these ratings closed a
and 5th June 1940.
for purpose of transfering them
B. 107, or any provisions of any
I have the honour to be,
side was ordered to cast off.
shell burst at the spot where
Sir,
ed in company with M.T.B. 67
B. 67. During this period
Your obedient Servant,
0 be under fairly constant
sing in company with M.T.B. 67
john Cameron
ea. Stood by M.T.B. 67 on her
of the crew who had come down in
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. in Command
On the return passage to Dover,
een Calais Grevelines. Shooting
The Vice Admiral,
Dover 2315.
Copies Doaver. to:- The Commander-in-Chief. Portsmouth.
on board proceeding by way of
The Captain, H.M.S. "HORNET".
e X where a patrol was maintained
Thereafter returned to Dover
vent of any importance except
which dropped one bomb at X
omb missed by a large margin and
where embarked Captains of
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443
Report of Proceedings of M.T.B. 67.
.
Monday, 27th May.
417
p.m. Arrived Dover with 10th Flotilla in company.
Fuelled.
Detached from flotilla and sailed for Nieu-
port taking Belgian personages. M.A/S. Boat
No.8 in company.
Tuesday, 28th May.
a.m. 0300 Landed Belgian personages at Nieuport.
Sailed for Felixstowe escorting M.T.B. 22
with Admiral Keyes on board.
Tuesday - Friday Employed in screening patrols for evacuation
of B.E.F. Based on Felixstowe.
Friday, 31st May.
0600 Sailed for Dover with M.T.B. 107 in
company. Fuelled on arrival and sailed for
Dunkirk with orders to report to V.A. Dover
in "KEITH" and, acting under his orders, to
evacuate Lord Gort.
Ordered by Admiral to bring off naval
ratings from beaches two miles west of La
Panne. Continued evacuating soldiers till
M.T.B. 67 went aground.
Shelled whilst aground, necessitating
use of main engine to refloat. This caused
considerable damage to main engine.
Remained in vicinity till petrol gave
out and then returned home, arriving Dover
0010/1.
Saturday, 1st June.
Proceeded to Portsmouth for slipping with
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DAMAGE TO M.T.B. 67
112
From THE COMMANDING Flotilize, OFFICER, 10th M.T.B. FLOTILLA,
418
at Dover.
Date 1st June, 1940.
No. 01/2.
To
THE COMMANDING OFFICER, R.N. DEPOT, FELIXSTOWE.
(Copies to:- The Vice Admiral, Dover,
The Captain, H.M.S. H RNET".)
signal timed 0947 of 1st June, 1940.
The following report is submitted with reference to my
2.-
At approximately 1900 on Friday, May 31st, 1940, H.M.
Motor Torpedo Boat No. 67, under my command, was employed in
evacuating the British Expeditionary Force from the beach two
miles west of La Panne. Heavy surf was running at the time.
3.- I approached the shallow water at dead slow speed,
keeping my port auxiliary and starboard main engines running in
order to give me immediate astern power when required. On my
port bow was a jetty at the end of which I had been informed was
deep water, but which I had been instructed not to use. Ahead
of me were various small craft of about my own draught. These
were not aground.
4.-
Soundings from the forecastle showed ample depth of
water and the port engines were WAS going astern when a wave caught
the boat and carried it ahead causing the propellers and rudders
to ground. The bow was afloadt
5.- All around in the water were wounded and exhausted
soldiers and as the tide was rising the worst of these were
taken aboard.
6.- AS embarkation of these men was taking place however, a
therefore considered advis ble to get .T.B. 67 under my as soon
shore battery opened fire on the neighbourhood. It has
as possible.
done by manual pushing, lightening starboard the stern
7.- This was of the bow, and going astern on the action is
main at the engine. expense It is considered that this latter
responsible for most of the damage.
Charles
LIEUTENANT, Royal Navy.
VICE COMIRAL
JUN 1940
DOV

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Note of Proceedings of M.T.B. 107.
31/V.
Left Felixstowe for Dover in company with 67 at
0500 arrived Dover a.m. Proceeded with 67, 1600,
for Dunkirk and La Panne to bring off Lord Gort.
On passage shelled by battery near Gravelines -
shooting not very accurate. Met "KEITH" near Dunkirk
RAD?
with V.A.D. on board, about 1800. Received order to
proceed to La Panne to ensure embarkation of naval
Ratings from shore. At La Panne recovered 3 ratings
from sea. Considerable shellfire at La Panne, some
being uncomfortably close. Continuous bombing of
beaches. Returned to Dover arriving about 2000 -
again shelled by Gravelines Battery 4d. insccurate
in dusk.
I/VI.
Embarked Admiral Hallet proceeded 1100 to patrol
transport line on Route from N. Goodwin L.V. to
Dunkirk. Relieved 1800 (approx.).
2/VI.
Proceeded with blocking expedition to Dunkirk leaving
at approx. 1900. In tow of "VIVACIOUS" until 2230
when tow slipped and embarked Capt. Dangerfield.
Proceeded to Dunkirk - entered harbour and proceeded
to Inner Harbour. Landed Capt. Dangerfield and
secured alongside E. Pier. Much shelling and bombing.
Re-embarked Capt. Dangerfield and left harbour,
thereafter searched for and found block-ships, giving
them instructions. Followed block-ships in after
all transports had left, at about 0330. Took off
crew of 1st Hockship and transferred to "VIVACIOUS"
lying west of harbour. Returned to harbour and
picked up remainder of crew of 2nd block-ship and
transferred to "VIVACIOUS". Thereafter proceeded
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H.M.M.T.B. No. 16. 421
First
London.
30th May, 1940.
Sir,
of proceedings of H.M.MT.B. under my command during the period
I have the honour to submit the following report
27th May - 29th May, 1940.
May. Heavy head seas were encountered, causing violent pounding
M.T.B. 16 left Felixstowe for Dover at 1450, 27th
although the boat was travelling at low speed. Both tornedo
was some further minor damage.
rails sustained damage, and both after bellyjacks parted. There
were hoisted out and left in H.M.S. "Sandhurst", the M.T.B. then
M.T.B. 16 arrived at Dover at 1950. Both torgedoss
completed with fuel, and went to immediate notice at 2200.
Dover, to proceed to Dunkirk and to place myself under the orders
At 0635, 28th May, I was ordered by the Vice-Atatral,
M.T.B. 68 left shortly afterwards and formed astern.
of the Senior Naval Officer there. M.T.B. 18 left Dover at 0840.
When about two miles off Les Health De March the
M.T.B's were fired on by guns of 3" - 4" calibre signated between
Gravelines and Calais. The M.T.B's immediately seattered at
No damage was sustained.
made out to sea. Firing was accurate and M.T.B. 18 Yes stradiled.
M.T.B. 68 under my orders and reported to the Senior Naval Officer.
The two M.T.B's reached Dunkirk at 0830. I took
Destroyers were embarking British troops at the East Pier. A
large part of Dunkirk was burning, including the oil tanks, The
town was being bombed, and there was also sporadic shelling. It
appeared that the enemy was endeavouring to avoid imaging the port,
At 1130 the Senior Naval Officer ordered as to send
an M.T.B. to Doyer with a hand message. I sent M.T.B. 68. I
then embarked Commander Maund, Royal Navy, and proceeded close to
Bray Dines, where there was a Large body of troops awaiting evacua-
-tion. Having acquired the information required by Comminder
Maund, I returned to Dunkirk, where I found two small vessels of
the Schuyt type. Having given them orders from the Senior Naval
Officer, I returned to Bray Dunes.
M
BRAV DUNGS 1600/18
Several destroyers were now anchored off the beach,
and whalers were embarking troops and taking them to the ships.
The two Schuyts were aground close inshore. The troops appeared
in a demoralized state. They were hampering the work of the
whalers, and some were attempting to swim off to the Schuyts,
I proceeded close inshore, anonored in one father,
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considerable state and difficulties, full as the troops were
climb onboard, carrying and most of equipment. them Kw Two in
torpedo stern doors. A slow
M.T.B. and
-ferred crew worked a total extremely of about hard 16 made 300 troops seven trips to the
number P/JX. 135304, for commend circumsta
I would particularly and well under
drowning men from the water. his Seaman, rescuire
the times destroyers overhead, engaged
During and were these
one which was not engaged several
M.T.B. 16 engaged and I
1000 - 1500 opened fire with the
yards. After several a
-craft caught fire and crashed into sea.
manned H.F. by F. Clark, Able Seaman, official number P/JX.1422 guns
McCutcheon, Telegraphist, official number P/SSX. 19965
During one of these trips inshore M.T.B.
with resultant damage to propellers. She was by this
-out astern power, the centre engine was out of action,
tide was falling. I therefore decided that it was inadvi
to attempt embarking further troops. From then on I CON
on being of use to Commander Maund, who was controlling
of the beach. I also towed destroyers whalers whenever
At about 2100 the wind began to freshen,
suggested to Commander Maund that the troops should be
Dunkirk and embarked there. He agreed. M.T.B. 16 secur
Dunkirk at 2230, and I accompanied Commander Maund to nav
-quarters. The Senior Naval Officer decided to send the
part of the naval force to Dunkirk, and to embark there
who were capable of marching in from Bray Dunes. Some
to remain off the beach, and continue evacuating the rem
troops.
At 2310 M.T.B. 16 left for Bray Dunes with
Commander Maund; after passing instructions to ships the H.
returned to Dunkirk, securing for the night at 2350.
68 secured alongside at 0005, with the Commanding Officer
Dover, on board.
of fuel and numero Sen:
that In M.T. view B. of 16 the should shortage be relieved. The as C
next Officer morning. concurred, Dunkirk was bombed and shelled
I suggested and ordered me to sail for Dover heavily
night.
M.T.B. batteries 16 left at Calais when eight 0845
Dunkirk at 0550, 29th miles May. fr
engaged All shells by fell shore short. She arrived at Dover at
After passing Dover
unable from the to Commanding pass by W/T Officer, the previous This
to proceed to Felixstowe for repairs.
M.T.B. 16 left the
vibration two
which later were increased. in action When were in over. to
Sunk
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Page Two.
425
(The Commanding Officer, H.M.M.T.B. No. 16's report dated 30th
May, 1940)
M.T.B. to Felixstowe. M.T.B. 16 arrived at Felixstowe Dock in
tow at 1640.
I have the honourto be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Lieutenant, Royal Navy.
The Commanding Officer,
First M.T.B. Flotilla,
c/o G.P.O.,
London.
II.
No. 498/8.
LAG OFFICER - 5 JUN 1940 IN CHARGE
THE FLAG OFFICER-IN-CHARGE, HARWICH.
2199
*
*
(Copy to: The Captain, H.M.S. "Hornet").
HARWICH
Submitted,
This report of proceedings is forwarded for your
information. It appears that M.T.B. 16 succeeded in doing some
very useful work which is to the credit of Lieutenant P.F.S.
Gould, R.N. The work done by Able Seaman Schofield in swimming
voluntarily several hundred yards to save the lives of exhausted
men is particularly pleasing and the successful anti-aircraft
fire put up by Able Seaman Clark and Telegraphist McCatcheon is
very encouraging. It also brings out the value of using a
proportion of incendiary bullets.
M.T.B. which 2. has six feet of freeboard, was very much eased by
The work of lifting exhausted men onboard an
transom. For purposes of ferrying men over a short distance the
the presence of torpedo discharge doors low down in the boat's
M.T.B. sometimes carried as many as fifty persons, but for an
open sea passage it is doubtful whether a figure of about twenty
could reasonably have been exceeded.
Although M.T.B. 16 must have contributed valuable
service on 3. this occasion it seems important not to lose sight of
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at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
428
CONFIDENTIAL
426
an 27th May and 5th June, 1940
SPORTS OF PROCEEDINGS OF M.T.B's NOS:
67, 68, 102 and 107
rom THE CAPTAIN, H.M.S. "HORNET",
at 0800 on 27th May in company
GOSPORT.
owe, arriving at Dover 1345,
following morning to Felixstowe,
ate 8th June, 1940. No. 890/8/2/9.
O
THE VICE ADMIRAL, DOVER.
other M.T.B's for patrol between
nd Thornton Ridge Buoy.
mained on patrol until 0400
The enclosed reports of proceedings
e arriving 0810 29th May. Patrol
M.T.B's Nos. 67, 68, 108 and 107 are
ubmitted.
2.- M.T.B. 107 under the command of
ieutenant J. Cameron, R.N.V.R. was never
ntended as an "Operating M.T.B" and great
redit is due to this officer for the
uccessful work that the boat did, observing
hat she has no astern gear and very poor
anoeuvrability. This boat was only
1. 67 at 0600 for Dover,
eceived from the builders by road on the
3rd May, 1940.
ny with M.T.B. 67 for Dunkirk
y shore batteries between
"KEITH" with Vice Admiral,Dover
oximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
proceeded to La Panne for
F.H.P. MAURICE
Considerably shell fire at La
med to H.M.S. "KEITH" on orders
CAPTAIN.
ratings were said to be safely
*
DOVER
R
After rejoining recovered 3
ion. As M.T.B. 107 has only
lered inadvisable to run her on
18 up these ratings closed a
1 for purpose of transfering them
B. 107, or any provisions of any
USED
side was ordered to cast off.
shell burst at the spot where
Your obedient Servant,
ied in company with M.T.B. 67
John Camerm
B. 67. During this period
:0 be under fairly constant
ising in company with M.T.B. 67
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. in Command
lea. Stood by M.T.B. 67 on her
of the crew who had come down in
The Vice Admiral,
on the return passage to Dover,
reen Calais Grovelines. Shooting
Copies Doaver. to:- The Commander-in-Chief" Portsmouth.
L Dover 2315.
The Captain, H.M.S.
"HORNET".
on board proceeding by way of
:0 X where a patrol was maintaine
Thereafter returned to Dover
event of any importance except
which dropped one bomb at X
10mb missed by a large margin and
where embarked Captains of
blockships
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at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
428
Letter of Proceedings of M.T.B. 107 between 27th May and 5th June, 1940
nday, 27th May.
th M.T.B's there 68, and 106 for Felixstowe, arriving at Dover
M.T.B. 67, 107 proceeded 104 from Portsmouth at 0800 on 27th May in company
riving
maining 1200. overnight and proceeding the following morning to Felixstowe, 1345,
esday, 28th May.
Left Felixstowe 1830 in company with other M.T.B's for patrol between
arted position of Handelaar Light Vessel and Thornton Ridge Buoy.
rived on patrol line 2135. Stopped and remained on patrol until 0400
th May. Thereafter returning to Felixstowe arriving 0810 39th May. Patrol
uneventful.
dnesday, 29th May.
I
455
H.M.M.T.B. No 107. 427
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
3. 67 at 0600 for Dover,
ny with M.T.B. 67 for Dunkirk
y shore batteries between
"KEITH" with Vice Admiral,Dover
Sir,
oximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
proceeded to La Panne for
I have the honour to submit the
Considerably shell fire at La
med to H.M.S. "KEITH" on orders
following letter of proceedings of
H.M.Motor Torpedo Boat No 107 under
ratings were said to be safely
my command between 27th May 1940
After rejoining recovered 3
:ion. AS M.T.B. 107 has only
and 5th June 1940.
lered inadvisable to run her on
us up these ratings closed a
I have the honour to be,
1 for purpose of transfering them
B. 107, or any provisions of any
Sir,
(side was ordered to cast off.
shell burst at the spot where
Your obedient Servant,
ied in company with H.T.B. 67
B. 67. During this period
D be under fairly constant
sing in company with M.T.B. 67
Lieutenant R.N.V.R. in Command
lea. Stood by M.T.B. 67 on her
of the crew who had come down in
The Vice Admiral,
on the return passage to Dover,
Copies Doaver. to:- The
reen Calais Grovelines. Shooting
I Dover 2315.
Portsmouth.
The Captain, H.M.S.
"HORNET".
on board proceeding by way of
:0 X where a patrol was maintaine
Thereafter returned to Dover
went of any importance except
which dropped one bomb at X
lomb missed by a large margin and
where embarked Captains of
blockships
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at Portsmouth.
428
7th June, 1940.
etter of Proceedings of M.T.B. 107 between 27th May and 5th June, 1940
lay, 27th May.
M.T.B. 107 proceeded from Portsmouth at 0800 on 27th May in company
M.T.B's 67, 68, 104 and 106 for Felixstowe, arriving at Dover 1345,
aining there overnight and proceeding the following morning to Felixstowe,
iving 1200.
sday, 28th May.
Left Felixstowe 1830 in company with other M.T.B's for patrol between
rted position of Wandelaar Light Vessel and Thornton Ridge Buoy.
ived on patrol line 2135. Stopped and remained on patrol until 0400
h May. Thereafter returning to Felixstowe arriving 0810 29th May. Patrol
uneventful.
inesday, 29th May.
At Felixstowe.
urdday, 30th May.
At Felixstowe.
iday, 31st May.
Left Felixstowe in company with M.T.B. 67 at 0600 for Dover,
riving there at 1015. Left Dover in company with M.T.B. 67 for Dunkirk
d La Panne at 1600. On passage fired on by shore batteries between
lais and Grevelines: no hits. Met H.M.S. "KEITH" with Vice Admiral,Dover
board in neighbourhood of Dunkirk at approximately 1745. M.T.B. 67
osed H.M.S. "KEITH" for orders. Thereafter proceeded to La Panne for
rpose of embarking certain naval ratings. Considerably shell fire at La
nne, some very close, but no hits. Returned to H.M.S. "KEITH" on orders
M.T.B. 67 to inform Vice Admiral that all ratings were said to be safely
barked. Rejoined M.T.B. 67 at La Panne. After rejoining recovered 3
ie engine and no reverse gear it was considered inadvisable to run on
val ratings from water in state of exhaustion. AS M.T.B. 107 has only her
nboat to close into the beach for purpose of transfering of them any
the beach embark troups. After picking up these ratings closed a
her, which there was lying no accommodation in M.T.B. 107, or any provisions cast off.
is nd. Having immediately thereafter shell burst at the spot 67
being closed gunboat and come alongside was ordered to where
itil 107 had been lying. to harbour with M.T.B. 67. During this constant
T.B. was fortunate as Thereafter cruised in company with H.T.B. period
aches tack between La Panne and bombs. Whilse crubsing in company M.T.B. with 67 on her 67
ordered to return and Bray appeared to be under fairly M.T.B.
L from gunfire to crash in the sea. Stood by down
ders while she endeavoured not successful. On the return passage Shooting
enemy aircraft was seen to pick up two of the crew who had come to Dover, in
le (ain sea. This attempt fire from was same battery between Calais 2315. Grovelines.
emad came half*hearted under and inaccurate. Arrived Dover
turday,
1st June with Admiral Hallett on board proceeding a patrol was by maintaine way of
who and Left North Dover Goodwin 1100 Light vessel to Route Thereafter X where returned to Dover
riving ider Admiral there Hallett's at approximately orders until 1830. 1600. bomber No event which of dropped any importance one bomb margin except at $
aree le surprising ships which ineptitude were lying of an stopped. enemy The bomb missed by a large and
) further bombs were dropped.
inday,
Left 2nd Dover, June. 1845. Proceeded to Downs where embarked Captains of
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H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
434
at Portamouth.
433
7th June, 1940.
H.M.M.T.B. No 67.
lont No. 67 between 26th May
at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
desioned as leader of 10th
"sir,
I have the honour to submit the
following letter of proceedings of
H.M.Motor Torpedo Boat No 67, under
B. Flotilla in company.
my command, between 26th May, 1940,
and lot June, 1940.
.Boat No.8 in company
and their gear.
I have the honour to be,
ivoused with N.T.B.22.
barked passengers and gear.
V with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Charles Chunderson
towe.
Licutenant in Command.
The Vice Admiral,
7 in company.
Dover.
to report to Admiral ake-Malker
Copies to :- Commander-in-Chief,
to evacuate General Lord
Portsmouth.
The Captain, H.M.S."HORNET est of Dunkirk. Took necessary
8. "KNITH" for instructions.
two miles west of La Panne.
evacuation. Sporadic
La Panne. Continuous air
Ings and took them to H.M.S.
ding M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
P orders if any.
Shell fire increased in intensity and H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
ighbourhood being the apparant target.
miral Dover, numbered 01/2 of 1st June). At this point a small yacht, the
1900. Grounded (Letter to R.N. Depot, Felixstowe, copy to Vice
av other boat in the immediate vicinity, suffered a direct hit and sank.
unded was then directed on board, it was considered desirable to get
e fire at M.T.B. 67 and, in view of the number of
der way and as exhausted soon as possible, soldiera accopting possibility of straining the engine.
This 1915. the accordingly Disembarked done. soldiers to H.M.B. "MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
contimue
embarkation. rediation of an unknown soldier who,
thought urse, thought severely remained is we desired looked wounded quietly to full express up about in and the the might water face not watching and want head him. M.T.B. and on This 67 the draw man point away was, of or
llapse, because
2000. taken Proceeded on board. to close H.M.S. "KEITH". parachute. German aircraft Proceeded shot down to
out ok on them a mile up but to starboard. found nothing Pilots but descended empty life by jackets. These had apparently
taken 2100. off Fuel deliverately. running short. Ordered to return to Dover.
2150. Bombed by German aircraft.
2315. Arrived Dover.
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H.M.M.T.B. No. 67
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at Portsmouth.
7th June, 1940.
rt of Proceedings and of H.M. 4th MOTOR Torpedo Bont no. 67 between 26th May
June, 1940.
day, 26th May.
.B. Flotilla.
Reported as ready for service and commissioned as leader of 10th
day, 27th May.
1320. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
0800. Sailed for Dover with 10th N.T.B. Flotilla in company.
1930. Sailed for Neiuport, with M.A/S.Boat No.8 in company
taking three Belgian personages and their gear.
2330. Arrived off Nieuport and rendezvoused with N.T.B.22.
0200. Proceeded to Nieuport and disembarked passengers and gear.
0310. Sailed for Felixstowe in company with M.T.B. 22. (Admiral
Keyes on board).
0630. Arrived Felixstowe.
esday, 28th May to Thursday, 30th May.
Employed as requisite, based on Felixatowe.
day, 31st May.
0600. Sailed for Dover with M.T.B. 107 in company.
1030. Arrived Dover. Fuelled.
1600. Sailed for Dunkirk with orders to report to Admiral ake-falker
H.M.S. "KEITH" and, acting under his orders, to evacuate General Lord
rt V.C. from La Panne.
1720. Shelled by shore batteries to west of Dunkirk. Took necessary
oiding action.
1730. Attacked by aircraft.
1745. Arrived Dunkirk and closed H.M.S. "KNITH" for instructions.
rdered to evacuate Naval ratings from beach two miles west of La Panne.
1800. Arrived off beach and commenced evacuation. Sporadic
elling from a in direction of La Panne. Continuous air
a a soldiers, sending M.T.B. 107 back to H.M.S.
up naval ratings and took them to H.M.S.
EITH" to report situation and obtain further orders if any.
Shell fire increased in intensity and H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" drew away from
ighbourhood being the apparant target.
niral Dover, numbered 01/2 of 1st June). At this point a small yacht, the
1900. Grounded (Lotter to R.N. Depot, Felixstowe, copy to Vice
4y other boat in the immediate vicinity, suffered a direct hit and sank.
unded and exhausted soldiera on board, it was considered desirable to get
e fire was then directed at M.T.B. 67 and, in view of the number of
This the done.
der way an soon as possible, accopting possibility of straining the engine.
1915. accordingly Disembarked soldiers to H.M.S. "MOSQUITO" and returned to beach
continue
thought severely desired wounded express about the face and head and on the draw point of
is embaritation. to rediation of an unknown soldier who,
urse, out llapse, thought a 2000. taken mile remained we to Proceeded looked on starboard. board. quietly full to up close in Pilots and the H.M.S. might water descended not "KEITH". watching want by parachute. him. Corman M.T.B. This These aircraft 07 man Proceeded had away was, shot apparently or because down to
ok them up but found nothing but empty life jackets.
on taken
2100. off Fuel deliverately. running short. Ordered to return to Dover.
2130. Bombed by German aircraft.
2315. Arrived Dover.
June 1st.....