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FORTY TWO
M/B (Owner,
N. West)
Lieut. R. Nimmo, R.N.R.
30th May
1400
Left Sheerness with a convoy of nine
craft for Ramsgate. In company the
M/B White Heather also with nine
craft.
1630ca
The White Heather broke down and was
under tow. The Forty Two proceeded
with 18 craft.
2400ca
Arrived off Ramsgate.
31st May
0200
Left Ramsgate escorted by a trawler
towing those craft which were unable
to proceed under their own power.
0400ca
Trawler having trouble with her tow
ropes, and requested the Forty Two to
carry on alone. The Forty Two
proceeded unescorted, in company with
0900ca
14 craft, and arrived off Dunkirk
beach.
Throughout the day, British and French
troops ferried to off-lying ships.
p.m. (late) Engine trouble. Left for Ramsgate.
1st June
a.m.
Ramsgate, where engines repaired.
(early)
(Even-
Sailed for Dunkirk.
ing)
2nd June?
a.m.?
Arrived off Dunkirk. Ferried troops
to ships.
Rudder lost. Transferred troops to a
tug. Rigged a "jury rudder"
(consisting of a ladder, a rail
stauchion and a locker door).
Carried on ferrying troops.
p.m.?
The tug having been filled, proceeded
in tow thereof.
-
When 15 miles off Ramsgate, tow parted.
Completed remainder of voyage under
own power.
3rd June?
(Morn-
Ramsgate, where repairs carried out.
ing)
(Even-
Sailed for Dunkirk, a W.D/M.L. in
ing)
company.
(Evening
Off Dunkirk.
Ferried troops to ships.
late)
4th June?
0200
Proceeded.
Arrived Ramsgate.
-
4th June
2000
Lieut. Nimmo left the ship and
navigated the M/B Mermaiden to
5th June
1700
Weymouth.
Nil
Authority - - R.O.II, pp. 394, 582.
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STONEHAVEN
M/V (owner, W.H. Stonehaven)
(dan layer)
?
30th May
1430 Did not return from Operation Dynamo.
Picked for up convey ef/motor cruisers,
1550
posert to
Hove-to. Took in tow the disabled M/B's
Authority - TO.9144.
Skylart and Dours Belle II.
TO.9436.
Proceeded AT 1635.
Hove-to and took in tow the disabled
1840
M/B Mary loss.
Proceeded. At 2845, hove-to for
aertain other M/D's in trouble.
They were taken in top by other
2200
voncels. Proceeded at 1910,
Anchored off Remagato, S/Lt. Nercer
processed 1n N/B Forty Two to search
for 3 lost M/B's which were found
near the Gull Buoy.
31st May
0205
The Strethelliot sailed for Dunkirk,
eacorting M/B's, 8 of which were
diaabled and in tow of various
vossele. Course via U, V, and W
buoys.
0640
The Skylark's towing bollard tord any.
Took her in tow storn first,
0730
The MARY Rose, which has been in tow of
the K/B Rapid, was debeged; her crew
were transferred to the Strathelliot
and the damaged M/B was sonk.
0820
The Skylark damaged; transferred her
onew and stores to the Strathalliot.
The Skylark was then Bank by the
trawler "KO".(1)
0845
Took in tow the N/B Halden Annie IV.
1215
Took the Malden Annie THE in tow stern
first.
1620
Ansbored off Dunkirk beaches. Emberked
34 French troops.
-
Alr attacks.
1920
Proceeded.
let June
0830
The Stratholliot Sheerness. Disembarked
50 trans.
1223
Left Shearneee to escort 8 convoy of
M/B's to Ransgate.
1240
Took in too the M/L Empress, and a
naval launch.
1650
Arrived Ramagate with the M/M's.
1805
Proceeded for Dunkirk.
off Dunkirk the tow was slipped. The
-
The Strethelliot at Dunkirk berthed
Empress ran aground.
2310
alongaide inner Jesty. Basbarked
troops.
2nd June
0130
Proceeded. Grounded outside harbour.
0815ca
0745
Arrived Ramsgate, Disembarked 285
Refloated. Proceeded.
French troops,(2) including the
Frenoh General Nicolle and his staff.
(1) Bothing known of this trawler, nor 19 her name mentioned in
(2) Glasn's Pisherman's Nautical Aleanes
to report.
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STRATHELLIOT
Trawler
(dan layer)
S/Lt. W.E. Mercer, R.N.V.R.
30th May
1410
1430
Left Sheerness for Ramsgate.
Picked for up a convoy of/motor cruisers,
1550
escort to Ramsgate.
Hove-to. Skylark Took in tow the disabled M/B's
Proceeded at 1635.
and Court Belle II.
1800
Hove-to and took in tow the disabled
M/B Mary Rose.
1840
Proceeded. At 1845, hove-to for
certain other M/B's in trouble.
They were taken in tow by other
2200
vessels. Proceeded at 1910.
Anchored off Ramsgate. S/Lt. Mercer
proceeded in M/B Forty Two to search
for 3 lost M/B's which were found
near the Gull Buoy.
31st May
0205
The Strathelliot sailed for Dunkirk,
escorting M/B's, 8 of which were
disabled and in tow of various
vessels. Course via U, V, and W
buoys.
0640
The Skylark's towing bollard tore away.
Took her in tow stern first.
0730
The Mary Rose, which had been in tow of
the M/B Rapid, was damaged; her crew
were transferred to the Strathelliot
and the damaged M/B was sunk.
0820
The Skylark damaged; transferred her
crew and stores to the Strathelliot.
The Skylark was then sunk by the
trawler "KO". (1)
0845
Took in tow the M/B Malden Annie IV.
1215
Took the Malden Annie IV in tow stern
first.
1620
Anchored off Dunkirk beaches. Embarked
54 French troops.
-
Air attacks.
1920
Proceeded.
arrived
1st June
0830
The Strathelliot Sheerness. Disembarked
54 troops.
1223
Left Sheerness to escort a convoy of
M/B's to Ramsgate.
1240
Took in tow the M/L Empress, and a
naval launch.
1650
Arrived Ramsgate with the M/B's.
1805
Proceeded for Dunkirk.
-
Off Dunkirk the tow was slipped. The
Empress ran aground.
2310
The Strathelliot at Dunkirk berthed
alongside inner jetty. Embarked
troops.
2nd June
0130
Proceeded. Grounded outside harbour.
0215ca
0745
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 285
Refloated. Proceeded.
French troops, (2) including the
French General Nicolle and his staff.
(1) Nothing known of this trawler, nor is her name mentioned in
(2) Ramsgate Olsen's report. Fisherman's Nautical Almanac.
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WHITE HEATHER
M/B (Owner,
E. Smith &
Lt. Seal. ?
Sons)
1400
30th May
Left Sheerness for Ramsgate with a
convoy of 9 craft, among them the
M/Y Naiad Errant. M/B Forty Two
1630ca
also with 9 craft, in company.
The White Heather broke down, and was
taken in tow. Her convoy was taken
over by Lt. R. Nimmo, R.N.R. of the
M/B Forty Two.
[s/Lt. I.F. Smith R.N.V.R. in the M/Y Jong, returning
to Ramsgate from Dunkirk on 1st June, sighted the
White Heather "empty but at anchor". The White
Heather eventually returned to England].
Authority - TO.9436/46.
R.O.II, pp.391, 582.

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25a
241
ST. CLEARS 428
LADY BRASSEY
130
DANLAYERS.
FOREMOST 87
ST. OLAF
GULZAR
GREY MIST
M.T.B's, M.A.S.B's.
SARGASSO
D.C.M.B. & W.D.M.I.
+39
COMFORT
NAUTILUS
M.T.B. 107 447
STARLIGHT RAYS
M.T.B. 68 405
THOMSONS
M.T.B. 67,
M.T.B. 16 ,
ECHO SOUNDING YACHTS.
M.T.B. 1020 459
CONIDAW
M.A.S.B. 10/474
D.C.M.B., 484
CHICO
M.A.S.B. 61468
RAMSGATE
M.L.
100 x476
M.A.S.M. No. 7x479
MOTOR BOATS.
W.D.M.L's 8V487 8 491
SMALL CRAFT UNDER CONTROL OF
DOVER M/S COMMAND.
193
CONTRABAND CONTROL BASE
VEYMOUTH.
LL. TRAWLERS.
M.B. FORTY TWO
THOMAS BARTLETT
LIGHTER Y.C.72
INVERFORTH
X
M.B. TWO RIVERS
LORD INCHCAPE
M.L. MERMAIDEN
OUR BAIRNS
LORD GREY
REPORTS OF SMALL CRAFT RECEIVED
CLYTHNESS
FROM, CAPTAIN, H.M.S. EXCELLENT,
RELONZO
PORTSMOUTH.
RESTRIVO
H.M.S. ST. FAGAN
OROPESA TRAWLERS.
D/C MOTOR BOATS.
H.M.S.EXCELLENT'S A.A. MOTOR BOAT
BOTANIC
HOPPER GALLION'S REACH
FYLDEA
MARETTA
VESSELS OWNED BY LONDON &
ARLEY
ROCHESTER TRADING CO. LTD.
POLLY JOHNSON
1493.
BROCK
THYRA
CALVI
PUDGE
JOHN CATTLING
CABBY
SEINE
"M" DRIFTERS
DETAILED FROM
YARMOUTH.
FEASIBLE
SWIFT WING
REED
JOHN AND NORAH
GENIUS
ALCMARIA
LORD HOOD
LORD BARHAM
OVERFALLS
JEANNIE MACINTOSH
GULA
REWGA
x
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Dynams 146.
355
H.M.S. "WILDFIRE",
Sheerness.
June 5th, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report of certain
proceedings affecting H.M.T. "Strathelliot" on May 30th and 31st,
June 1st and 2nd 1940.
Acting on orders received from P.M.S.O., Sheerness, I
repaired on board H.M.T. "Strathelliot" at 10.30 May 30th with
instructions to escort a convoy of motor cruisers to Ramsgate. The
executive signal was received at 1410, anchor was immediately weighed
and the convoy was picked up at 1430.
The route ordered was via 33 QZS, but as certain boats had
proceeded into the Princes Channel, I ordered course to be laid through
that channel so that we should not lose touch with them. At 1550 we
hove to and took in tow two disabled boats the "Skylark" and
Court Belle II" - proceeding at 1635. At 1800, we again hove to to
await boats astern, and they coming up, we took in tow the "Mary Rose",
proceeding at 1840. At 1845 we were again compelled to stop, as
certain other vessels were in trouble, but these being taken in tow by
others, we got under way again at 1910.
Our orders were to close the Examination Vessel off the
N. Goodwin L.V. for instructions, but, as we approached we received
orders by R/T to prodeed to Ramsgate and to report to the N.O.I.C.
there. We arrived off Ramsgate about 2200 and came to anchor -
ordering all motor boats to make fast to the trawler. I then went
aboard motor boat "Forty Two", whose officer was a Lieutenant R.N.R.
in aommand of the boats and put off to search for three boats lost
in the darkness. These we fortunately picked up near the Gull Buoy
and escorted to the "Strathelliot". I then went ashore in "Forty Two"
and reported to the N.O.I.C. at 2305.
I was then ordered ny him to escort the convoy to Dunkerque,
but having received orders from Sheerness to return, I requested
permission to telephone Sheerness for confirmation. This being given,
I collected orders, route orders and charts, being ordered to sail
immediately. I then returned to the "Strathelliot" and asked the
Lieutenant R.N.R. to call all the officers in command of motor boats
to the trawler. They were then given orders and charts so that in
the event of their losing touch with the escort, they would be able
to proceed alone.
I arranged to hoist a red lantern of low visibility in the
trawler, so that boats could keep in touch with us in the dark and
slao arranged certain signala which were to be made on our siren to
cause the convoy to heave to, to proceed or to ease down. I gave
orders to be prepared to move off at 0200 and the officer returned to
their boats. There were eight defective boats to be towed and
arrangments were made as to which hoats were to do the towing. In the
darkness however, it was impossible to hold to these arrangements,
but all the defective boats were taken in tow by others. Anchor was
weighed at 0205 and the convoy proceeded to sea.
the North Goodwins L.V., the convoy was hove to and all
ships accounted At for; course then being set vis U.V. and W. buoys due for
Dunkerque breeze and the boat's crews were suffering great although speed
roads. The seas had by this time become very heavy, discomfort. to a
The strong N.W. causing considerable damage to the boats, bollard
was tore reduced and to she was taken in tow stern first - there being no other
towing was two knots and at 0640 the "Skylark's" towing
point away forward at which the towing wire could be secured.

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582
552
Report of Operation "DYNAMO" from 30th May to 5th Tune 1940.
30.5.1940. 2pm. Left Sheerness in charge of Motor Boat "Forty TWO"
and a convoy of nine craft bound for Ramsgate for orders. After about
2* nours steaming the leader of the second convoy, Lt.ges] on Dogra
"white Heather" requested me to take charge or nis convoy or nine
craft as White Heather" had broken down and was under GOW. Thereafter
proceeded with the full convoy of 18 craft and arrived OIL Hamsgate
about midnight. Proceeded ashore for orders and received same, which
were to carry on as soon as possible to Dunkirk beaches for the purpose
of ferrying troops to the larger ships at anohor. At Itam on the 51st
May left Ramsgate escorted by H.M. Trawler towing those craft wnion
were unable to proceed under their own power. After about 2 nours
steaming the trawler requested me to carry on with the convoy as the
craft ne nad in tow were causing him some trouble with their tow ropes.
I earried on with 14 crait and arrived or the Dunkirk beach as about
9am. Throughout the day British and French troops were ferried to
the various large vessels at anchor. Sometime during the night the
engines on "Forty Two" were giving trouble and as 1 had the opportunity
of a tow back to Ramsgate where 1 might expect repairs to be executed
and as few ships seemed to be left in our immediate vicinty for the
transferrence or troops 1 decided to return. Arrived off namagate early
on the 1st June and the engine Was overhauled that day and made 115
IOr further service. ne left again for Dunkirk in the early evening
and on arrival orr Dunkirk troops were again Ferried for some time.
unfortunately in manoeuvering close to the anor the craft either stuck
a submerged object or grounded and in the subsequent movements 01
engines and nelm the rudder was lost. 1 eventually managed to reach
up alongside a tug, transferred the troops 1 had on DOBIQ and onen
proceeded to 115 a jury rudder; consisting or at ladder issued to &
rail stantion art and with at locker door lashed at une oottom; the
flag stari acting 8.8 a tiller. This proved rairly effective and we
carried on ferrying troops until the tug nad surficient and we left
in tow or the tug. when about 15 miles off kamagate the GOW rope parted
and we completed this latter part or the voyage under our own power

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582
552
Report of Operation "DYNAMO" from 30th May to 5th June 1940.
30.5.1940. 2pm. Left Sheerness in charge of Motor Hoat "Forty Two"
and a convoy of nine craft bound for Ramsgate for orders. After about
2* nours steaming the leader of the second convoy, Lt.3eal on Dogra
"white Heather" requested me to take charge or nis convoy or nine
craft as White Heather" had broken down and was under GOW. Thereafter
proceeded with the full convoy of 18 craft and arrived OIL Mamagate
about midnight. Proceeded ashore for orders and received same, which
were to carry on as soon as possible to Dunkirk beaches for the purpose
of ferrying troops to the larger ships at anchor. At 2am on the jlst
May left Ramsgate escorted by H.M.Trawler towing those craft wnion
were unable to proceed under their own power. After about 2 nours
steaming the trawler requested me to carry on with the convoy as the
E.
craft ne nau in tow were causing him some trouble with their tow ropes.
I carried on with 14 crait and arrived or the Dunkirk beach at about
9am. Throughout the day British and French troops were ferrisa to
the various large vessels at anchor. Sometime during the night the
engines on "Forty Two" were giving trouble and as 1 nad the opportunity
of a tow back to Ramsgate where 1 might expect repairs 60 De executed
and as few ships seemed to be left in our immediate vicinty for the
transferrence or troops I decided to return. Arrived off Ramagate early
on the 1st June and the engine was overhauled that day and made 115
IOr further service. ne left again for Dunktrk in the early evening
and on arrival off Dunkirk troops were again ferried for some time.
unfortunately in manoeuvering close to the anor the crait either stuck
a submerged object or grounded and in the subsequent movements 01
engines and nelm the rudder was lost. 1 eventually managed to reach
up alongside at tug, transferred the troops 1 had on Doard and onen
proceeded to 118 a jury rudder; consisting or a ladder Aasned to &
rail stantion art and with of locker door lashed at une Dottom; the
flag start acting as a tiller. This proved rairly effective and we
carried on ferrying troops until the tug had sufficient and 40 left
in tow or the tug. when about 15 miles off Ramagate the GOW rope parted
and we completed this latter part or the voyage under our own power

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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
FAIRWIND
E. Hutton
A.P.S.
FAITH
T. Lloyd
No report received from list of
MA JC
missing vessels.
FALCON II
Dr. Firth
Returned to owner?
MAJOR
FEDELMA II
Per Crouch Eng. Co.
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
MALDO
FELICITY
T. Davis
T.98 - damaged. Returned to owner.
FERRY NYMPH
C.H. Harvey
T.98. Returned to owner 19/6.
MALVI
FLEET WING
Watercraft, Ltd.
A.P.S.
MOLLY
FLOSS HILDA
Bond's Boatyard
Returned to owners 31.5.40.
MARE 1
FOLKESTONE BELLE
MARCH
Mr. Spraggs
T.98. Returned to owner.
FORMOSA
J. Mears
Returned to owner.
MARGHE
FORTUNA
H.H. Salmon
Returned to owner 19/6.
FORTY TWO
MARINA
N. West
A.P.S.
MARSAY
FRANCIS (99B)
Recketts R.F.
Returned to owners.
FRAM
MARINA
Mr. South
A.P.S.
FLOTSAM
Dorset Yacht Co., Ltd.
Prepared but not used for Dynamo.
MARICEI
FLYING FISH
W. Brazier
Returned to owners 30.5.40. Not
required.
ARY
FIREFLY
A. Newell
Returned to owner.
ARY HO
FAVOURITE SM 225
B. Allen
Returned to owner.
ARY IR)
ARY ROS
RY SPE,
GAVINE
F.A. Cooper
T.98. Returned to owner.
RY SPE/
GAY CRUSADER
A. Foster
T.98. Re-allocated to A.P.S.
GAY FLY
ILDA
Noll Gay
Returned to owner.
GAY VENTURE
D.L. Brisult
A.P.S.
GERTRUDE
BELLE
Morgan Jones
GIPSY KING
T.98. Returned to owner, 6.6.40.
G. Riley
FLOWER
GIRL MARTON
Butchers
Returned to owner 2.6.40.
GIRL NANCY
F.C. Mitchell
Did not go for Dynamo.
DER
GIRL VINE
W. Light (6A)
Returned owner 19/6.
AIDEN
GOLDEN LILY
Lt. E.V. Cullen
Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service.
Returned to owner.
EY
GOLDEN SPRAY II
F. Roberts
Reported lost.
ANT
GONDOLIER KING
Poole & Swanage Co.
T.98. Returned to owners.
GONDOLIER QUEEN
Poole & Swanage Co.
T.98. Returned to owners.
LICENT D.
GONDOLIER III
Poole & Swanage Co.
Now on service with M/S Officer Poole.
GOODHOPEY
Bond's Boatyard
No report received from list of missing
vessels.
USA
GOOD LUCK
C.A. Simmons
Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service 6A.
IKOI
GRACE
A. Brown
T.98. Returned to owners.
GRACE DARLING IV
C.E. Cundy
Returned to owner.
DRU II
GRACE DARLING (E.36)
Sayers Bros.
Returned to owners.
GWEN EAGLE
D.W. Hudson
TAUR
(Littlehampton List). No trace of
return from Dunkirk.
GALILEE (wY68)
E. Verrill
GWENNY
W.G.S. Crouch
Prepared, but did not go to Dunkirk.
RASOL
Returned to owner.
GWENYTH
Walter Llewellyn & Sons
Repaired, Fuelled, Floated, but not
08
taken over.
GERBERA
Chas. Hill
MADGE
Returned to owner.
MING
MODESTY
PAH
NA
RCH
ROSE
Motor Boat
Motor Boat
vior 1.2 Torpedo I
tor Ferries (
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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."
148

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OF
VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
FAIRWIND
E. Hutton
A.P.S.
FAITH
T. Lloyd
No report received from list of
missing vessels.
FALCON II
Dr. Firth
Returned to owner?
FEDELMA II
Per Crouch Eng. Co.
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
FELICITY
T. Davis
T.98 - damaged. Returned to owner.
FERRY NYMPH
C.H. Harvey
T.98. Returned to owner 19/6.
FLEET WING
Watercraft, Ltd.
A.P.S.
FLOSS HILDA
Bond's Boatyard
Returned to owners 31.5.40.
FOLKESTONE BELLE
Mr. Spraggs
T.98. Returned to owner.
FORMOSA
J. Mears
Returned to owner.
FORTUNA
H.H. Salmon
Returned to owner 19/6.
FORTY TWO
N. West
A.P.S.
FRANCIS (99B)
Recketts R.F.
Returned to owners.
FRAM
Mr. South
A.P.S.
FLOTSAM
Dorset Yacht Co., Ltd.
Prepared but not used for Dynamo.
FLYING FISH
W. Brazier
Returned to owners 30.5.40. Not
required.
FIREFLY
A. Newell
Returned to owner.
FAVOURITE SM 225
B. Allen
Returned to owner.
GAVINE
F.A. Cooper
T.98. Returned to owner.
GAY CRUSADER
A. Foster
T.98. Re-allocated to A.P.S.
GAY FLY
Noll Gay
Returned to owner.
GAY VENTURE
D.L. Brisult
A.P.S.
GERTRUDE
Morgan Jones
T.98. Returned to owner, 6.6.40.
GIPSY KING
G. Riley
Returned to owner 2.6.40.
GIRL MARION
Butchers
Did not go for Dynamo.
GIRL NANCY
F.G. Mitchell
Returned owner 19/6.
GIRL VINE
W. Light (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service.
GOLDEN LILY
Lt. E.V. Cullen
Returned to owner.
GOLDEN SPRAY II
F. Roberts
Reported lost.
GONDOLIER KING
Poole & Swanage Co.
T.98. Returned to owners.
GONDOLIER QUEEN
Poole & Swanage Co.
T.98. Returned to owners.
GONDOLIER III
Poole & Swanage Co.
Now on service with M/S Officer Poole.
GOODHOPEY
Bond's Boatyard
No report received from list of missing
vessels.
GOOD LUCK
C.A. Simmons
Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service 6A.
GRACE
A. Brown
T.98. Returned to owners.
GRACE DARLING IV
C.E. Cundy
Returned to owner.
GRACE DARLING (E.36)
Sayers Bros.
Returned to owners.
GWEN EAGLE
D.W. Hudson
(Littlehampton List). No trace of
return from Dunkirk.
GALILEE (WY68)
E. Verrill
Prepared, but did not go to Dunkirk.
GWENNY
W.G.S. Crouch
Returned to owner.
GWENYTH
Walter Llewellyn & Sons
Repaired, Fuelled, Floated, but not
taken over.
GERBERA
Chas. Hill
Returned to owner.

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25a
241
ST. CLEARS 428
LADY BRASSEY
130
DANLAYERS.
FOREMOST 87
ST. OLAF
X3+30
GULZAR
GREY MIST
M.T.B's, M.A.S.B's.
SARGASSO
D.C.M.B. & W.D.M.I.
+39
COMFORT
NAUTILUS
STARLIGHT RAYS
M.T.B. 107. 447
THOMSONS
M.T.B. 68 405
M.T.B. 67, 443
M.T.B. 16 ,
ECHO SOUNDING YACHTS.
M.T.B. 1020 459
CONIDAW
M.A.S.B. 10/474
CHICO
D.C.M.B., 484
M.A.S.B. 61468
RAMSGATE
M.L.
100 476
M.A.S.M. No.7x479
MOTOR BOATS.
W.D.M.L's 8.V487
SMALL CRAFT UNDER CONTROL OF
DOVER M/S COMMAND.
493
CONTRABAND CONTROL BASE
WEYMOUTH.
LL. TRAWLERS.
M.B. FORTY TWO
THOMAS BARTLETT
LIGHTER Y.C.72
INVERFORTH
M.B. TWO RIVERS
LORD INCHCAPE
M.L. MERMAIDEN
OUR BAIRNS
LORD GREY
REPORTS OF SMALL CRAFT RECEIVED
CLYTHNESS
FROM, CAPTAIN, H.M.S. EXCELLENT,
RELONZO
PORTSMOUTH.
RESTRIVO
H.M.S. ST. FAGAN
OROPESA TRAWLERS.
D/C MOTOR BOATS.
H.M.S.EXCELLENT'S A.A. MOTOR BOAT
BOTANIC
HOPPER GALLION'S REACH
FYLDEA
MARETTA
VESSELS OWNED BY LONDON &
ARLEY
ROCHESTER TRADING CO. LTD.
POLLY JOHNSON
1493.
BROCK
THYRA
CALVI
PUDGE
JOHN CATTLING
CABBY
SEINE
"M" DRIFTERS
DETAILED FROM
YARMOUTH.
FEASIBLE
SWIFT WING
REED
JOHN AND NORAH
GENIUS
ALCMARIA
LORD HOOD
LORD BARHAM
OVERFALLS
JEANNIE MACINTOSH
GULA
REWGA
TARANSAY

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Dynams 146.
355
H.M.S. "WILDFIRE",
Sheerness.
June 5th, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report of certain
proceedings affecting H.M.T. "Strathelliot" on May 30th and 31st,
June 1st and 2nd 1940.
Acting on orders received from P.M.S.O., Sheerness, I
repaired on board H.M.T. "Strathelliot" at 10.30 May 30th with
instructions to escort a convoy of motor cruisers to Ramsgate. The
executive signal was received at 1410, anchor was immediately weighed
and the convoy was picked up at 1430.
The route ordered was via 33 QZS, but as certain boats had
proceeded into the Princes Channel, I ordered course to be laid through
that channel so that we should not lose touch with them. At 1550 we
hove to and took in tow two disabled boats - the "Skylark" and
Court Belle II" - proceeding at 1635. At 1800, we again hove to to
await boats astern, and they coming up, we took in tow the "Mary Rose",
proceeding at 1840. At 1845 we were again compelled to stop, as
certain other vessels were in trouble, but these being taken in tow by
others, we got under way again at 1910.
Our orders were to close the Examination Vessel off the
N. Goodwin L.V. for instructions, but, as we approached we received
orders by R/T to prodeed to Ramsgate and to report to the N.O.I.C.
there. We arrived off Ramsgate about 2200 and came to anchor -
ordering all motor boats to make fast to the trawler. I then went
aboard motor boat "Forty Two", whose officer was a Lieutenant R.N.R.
in aommand of the boats and put off to search for three boats lost
in the darkness. These we fortunately picked up near the Gull Buoy
and escorted to the "Strathelliot". I then went ashore in "Forty Two"
and reported to the N.O.I.C. at 2305.
I was then ordered ny him to escort the convoy to Dunkerque,
but having received orders from Sheerness to return, I requested
permission to telephone Sheerness for confirmation. This being given,
I collected orders, route orders and charts, being ordered to sail
immediately. I then returned to the "Strathelliot" and asked the
Lieutenant R.N.R. to call all the officers in command of motor boats
to the trawler. They were then given orders and charts so that in
the event of their losing touch with the escort, they would be able
to proceed alone.
I arranged to hoist a red lantern of low visibility in the
trawler, so that boats could keep in touch with us in the dark and
slao arranged certain signala which were to be made on our siren to
cause the convoy to heave to, to proceed or to ease down. I gave
orders to be prepared to move off at 0200 and the officer returned to
their boats. There were eight defective boats to be towed and
arrangments were made as to which hoats were to do the towing. In the
darkness however, it was impossible to hold to these arrangements,
but all the defective boats were taken in tow by others. Anchor was
weighed at 0205 and the convoy proceeded to sea.
At the North Goodwins L.V., the convoy was hove to and all
ships accounted for; course then being set vis U.V. and W. buoys for
Dunkerque roads. The seas had by this time become very heavy, due to a
The towing was causing considerable damage to the boats, although speed
strong N.W. breeze and the boat's crews were suffering great discomfort.
was reduced to two knots and at 0640 the "Skylark's" towing bollard
tore away and she was taken in tow stern first - there being no other
point forward at which the towing wire could be secured.

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582
552
Report of Operation "DYNAMO" from 30th May to 5th June 1940.
30.5.1940. 2pm. Left Sheerness in charge of Motor Hoat "Forty Two"
and a convoy of nine craft bound for Ramsgate for orders. After about
2* nours steaming the leader of the second convoy, Lt.ges1 on Dogra
"white Heather" requested me to take charge or nis convoy or nine
craft as White Heather" had broken down and was under GOW. Thereafter
proceeded with the full convoy of 18 craft and arrived OII Hamsgate
about midnight. Proceeded ashore for orders and received same, which
"were to carry on as soon as possible to Dunkirk beaches for the purpose
of ferrying troops to the larger ships at anohor. AT 9am on the 51st
May left Ramsgate escorted by d.M.Trawler towing those craft wnion
were unable to proceed under their own power. After about 2 nours
steaming the trawler requested me to carry on with the convoy as the
craft ne nad in tow were causing him some trouble with their tow ropes.
I earried on with 14 crait and arrived or the Dunkirk beach as about
9am. Throughout the day British and French troops were forried to
the various large vessels at anchor. Sometime during the night the
engines on "Forty Two" were giving trouble and as 1 nad the opportunity
of a tow back to Ramsgate where 1 might expect repairs to De executed
and as few ships seemed to be left in our immediate vicinty for the
transferrence or troops I decided to return. Arrived off hamagate early
on the 1st June and the engine was overhauled that day and made 115
IOr further service. ne left again for Dunkirk in the early evening
and on arrival OIT Dunkirk troops were again Ferried for some time.
unfortunately in manoeuvering close to the anor the craft either STROK
a supmerged object or grounded and in the subsequent movements 01
engines and nelm the rudder was lost. 1 eventually managed to reach
up alongside a tug, transferred the troops 1 had on Doara and onen
proceeded to 115 a jury rudder; consisting or at ladder Assaed to &
rail stantion art and with a locker door lashed at une oottom; the
flag stari acting as a tiller. This proved rairly effective and we
carried on ferrying troops until the tug nad surficient ind we left
in tow or the tug. when about 15 miles off Ramagate the GOW rope parted
and we completed this latter part or the voyage under our own power

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582
552
Report of Operation "DYNAMO" from 30th May to 5th June 1940.
30.5.1940. 2pm. Left Sheerness in charge of Motor Host "Forty Two"
and a convoy of nine craft bound for Mamsgate for orders. After about
2* nours steaming the leader of the second convoy, Lt.3eal on Dogra
"white Heather" requested me to take charge or nis convoy or nine
craft as White Heather" nad broken down and was under GOW. Thereafter
proceeded with the full convoy of 18 craft and arrived orr Mamagate
about midnight. Proceeded ashore for orders and received same, which
were to carry on as soon as possible to Dunkirk Deaches for the purpose
of ferrying troops to the larger ships at anchor. AT 9am on the plat
May left Ramsgate escorted by H.M.Trawler towing those craft wnion
were unable to proceed under their own power. After about 2 nours
E.
steaming the trawler requested me to carry on with the convoy as the
craft ne nau in tow were causing him some trouble with their tow ropes.
I earried on with 14 crait and arrived or the Dunkirk Deach at about
9am. Throughout the day British and French troops were ferrisa to
the various large vessels at anchor. Sometime during the night the
engines on "Forty Two" were giving trouble and as 1 nad the opportunity
of a tow back to Ramsgate where 1 might expect repairs so De executed
and as few ships seemed to be left in our immediate vicinty for the
transferrence OI troops I decided to return. Arrived off hamagate early
on the 1st June and the engine Was overhauled that day and made 115
Ior further service. ne left again for Dunkirk in the early evening
and on arrival OIT Dunkirk troops were again ferried for some time.
unfortunately in manoeuvering close to the anor the crait either Stuck
a submerged object or grounded and in the subsequent movements 01
engines and nelm the rudder was lost. 1 eventually managed to reach
up alongside of tug, transferred the troops 1 had on Doard and onen
proceeded to 118 a jury rudder; consisting or a ladder hasned to &
rail stantion art and with of locker door lashed at the Dottom; the
flag starf acting as & tiller. This proved rairly effective and we
carried on ferrying troops until the tug nad sufficient and 40 left
in tow or the tug. when about 15 miles off Ramagate the GOW rope parted
and we completed this latter part or the voyage under our own power