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Lloyd’s Yacht Register (1939)
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JAVA(1) Tug (W. Watkins Ltd.) W. Jones, Master. Cdr. J.S.M. Glendinning, R.N.R. (2) (Retd.) 28th May 1500 Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk. The following ships in company: Drifters: Lord Rodney, Lord Keith Lord Collingwood, and Lord St. Vincent page M/L's: Walker I, Walker II, New Britannic, Nayland and Angler II. (3) 29th May 0100 Anchored off Braye-Dunes in 3 fathoms. Walker I and II went in to the beach. Finding no troops they proceeded into Dunkirk harbour. 0430ca Lowered Java's small boats and sent them and the 4 drifters in to ferry troops from shore to ships. 1000 All drifters and boats taken to Dunkirk pier, where they were filled with troops. Clouston? 1200ca Leaving Walker I and II for the use of N.O.I.C. Pier, Dunkirk, [ ] proceeded to La Panne where all troops were transferred to the cr. Calcutta. p.m. Shifted to Dunkirk beach and continued ferrying. 1700 No ships lying off. Filled all ships possible and proceeded to Ramsgate. - When 5 miles out, rescued 2 British airmen from a plane in the sea. 1745ca One mile further, rescued troops from the sunken P.M/S. Waverley. Continued on course for Ramsgate. 30th May 0930ca Ramsgate. Disembarked 80 British and 40 Allied troops. (4) 1st June( 6) - Java took off 150 Allied troops from the tr. Jacinta, which was "stranded on the wreck of the Merl", near N. Goodwins L.V., and landed them at 1830 Ramsgate. (5) Total 120 Authority - R.O.II, 574, R.O.III, pp. 268, 484, 486, 487. W.W. (1) This report is a combination of the reports of Cdr. Glendinning and Capt. Jones. The first 3 dates the (29th-31st May) in the latter's report are 1 day ahead of correct date and have been amended accordingly. (3) Capt. Jones says there were only 4 motor D.R. boats. (2) Cdr. Glendinning was on board 28th-30th May. (5) (4) Not Ramsgate mentioned in D.R. Ramsgate report states that Allied Java report. Not mentioned in (6) The The 150 in Ramsgate report that at 1250 troops on appears June, and "Q.H." Allied troops have been "credited"to 1st together landed 30 B.E.F. and 150 Jacinta. troops. to the be Java an error. Incidentally it 18 not mentioned D.R. recording landed 95 B. E.F. and 201 Allied in 83
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LORD RODNEY LORD KEITH R. Durrant, Master LORD ST. VINCENT Drifter R. Pye, Master. LORD COLLINGWOOD ANGLER II( NAYLAND( 1) NEW BRITANNIC M/L's WALKER I(1) W. Matthews, Cox. WALKER II (1) A. Cadman, Cox. P. King, Cox. 28th May 1430 A convoy consisting of the above vessels left Ramsgate for Dunkirk, in company with the tug Java (Cdr. J. Glendinning, R.N.R.) 29th May 0100 The convoy arrived off Bray. Walker I and Walker II went into the beach, and then proceeded up to Dunkirk harbour. 0530ca Small boats from the tug and the drifter ferried troops from the shore to ships. 1000 All ships were ordered by a destroyer to go to Dunkirk pier, where troops were embarked. Leaving Walker I and Walker II for the use of N.O.I.C. Pier, Dunkirk, the remaining ships sailed for Ramsgate. On leaving the Zuydcoote Pass, however, the cr. Calcutta 1230 ordered all troops to be transferred to her and the drifters and M/L's to 1250 return to the beaches. This they did, and carried on towing boats and ferrying troops. 1900 No ships remaining to be filled, the drifters and M/L's sailed for Ramsgate with troops; the tug Java in company. 30th May 0520 Troops landed at Ramsgate as follows(2) to Lord Collingwood & Keith 645. 0740 Lord St. Vincent 150. lst June 0930 New Britannic disembarked at Ramsgate 83 troops. (2) 1650 Walker I disembarked at Ramsgate 29 troops. (2) 2nd June 0703 The Nayland disembarked 28 troops at Ramsgate. (2) Note: She is also recorded to have disembarked troops at 0740 and 1120(1) - BO must have been ferrying troops from off-lying ships to Ramsgate harbour. 4th June 0635 The Walker II disembarked 76 troops at Ramsgate. (2) (1) Not mentioned in D.R's list of ships. (2) Ramsgate report. 194
Source: The National Archives, Kew, ADM 199 790. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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PLAG OFFICER IN CHARGE 17JUN1940 HARWICH H.M.S. "Watchful" 547 Great Yarmouth. 8th June, 1940. Sir, I have the honour to submit the report of proceedings of the "M" Drifters attached to Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. "Watchful") whilst employed on Operation "Dynamo". 30.5.40. 2345. Flotilla sailed Yarmouth for Ramsgate, arreed to good Yes a the 544 From:- Commander J. Glendinning, R.N.R. Date:- 5th June 1940. To:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate. as 28th May. 1430 Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk in the tug JAVA with the following ships in company:- Drifters. Lord Rodney, Lord Keith, Lord Collingwood and Lord St. Vincent. Motor Launches. Walker I, Walker II, New Brittanic, Nayland and Angler II. 29th May. D illed 0100 Arrived off Bray dunes and anchored in 3 fthms water and sent Walker I and Walker II in to the beach to ng try to find men; all troops seemed to be hiding in on the sands. Walker I and Walker II then proceeded then hour As up dawn came I lowered all small boats from the Java to Dunkirk Harbour. in all its to and the beach filling motor boats and transferring shore. from all drifters and worked with them right into 1000 Ordered motor a destroyer to take all ships to Dunkirk to fill boats to bigger ships lying off pier, On possible and return, leaving Dunkirk. I by arrival there I received orders Walker i. Mann, ived up as much II as for the use of N.O.I.C. Pier, by H.M.S. On Calcutta leaving to transfer all troops worked on board all afternoon and Walker Tuydercoot Pass I was ordered herand on return to the beaches. army We collapsible boats off shore. off the beaches the beaches, and filling towing larger more ships ships lying lying off to to fill 1900 At up, this so time filled there all were craft no possible and returned Ramsgate. 30th May. 0930 Arrived THE During but were 30th. arrival the chance in harbour of a at 1100 on May
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FLAG OFFICER IN CHARGE 17JUN1940 HARWICH H.M.S. "Watchful" 547 Great Termouth. 8th June, 1940. Sir, I have the honour to submit the report of proceedings of the "M" Drifters attached to Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. "Watchful") whilst employed on Operation "Dynamo". 30.5.40. 2345. Flotilla sailed Yarmouth for Ramagate, to Report by Commander J. Glendinning, R.N.R. (contd). 575 545 The following men worked particularly well for no: Robert Durrant, Master, Drifter Lord Rodney, helping me to keep the convoy together during the two night passages and during the day he manned 8 boat himself working into the beach. Walker I. Walker II. New Brittanic. A. Cadman (cox) Percy King (cox) William Matthews (cox) de G. Stavely Edward Parker Walter Reid T. Davies John Ellard Norman Reid (aged 15). Java. Victor Smith (mate) Harry Griffiths (deck hand). Arthur Westcott Act. A.B. No. LDX/5046 - H.M.S. Pervent. Lord Collingwood. Lord Keith. 9 Lord Rodney. illed Edmund Marr (mate). Robert Eye (master) William Gladwell Jg (deck hand) Thomas Durrant (deck hand) an Charles Fisk then Fred Goddard ( deck hand) your = all These worked particularly well in the boats on the and beach ate to and also men in boats picking up survivors from aeroplane H.M.S. Waverly, which was bombed close to us. #. Mann, ived
Source: The National Archives, Kew, ADM 199 xxx. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Diprams. 230 Blude/1251 35 No. 3172/212. FROM:- The Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate. DATE:- 11th June 1940. TO:- Flag Officer Commanding Dover. RAMSGATE AND MARGATE : DYNAMO PROCEEDINGS. On receipt of information that operation DYNAMO was likely Naval Pier parties were arranged at Ramsgate and Margate to commence, with the Wilitary, who were to take over all organisation after disembarking troops on to the Piers. Monday 27th May at 0500, information was received the that DYNAMO was for landing troops, aliens and evacuees from transports functions 2. On running and a full meeting was held to perfect at arrangements both ports. At this period it was not known that other would be required. were to be attached vessels were formed into two flotillas Comdr. sailed J.S. 3. On evacuated from the Dunkirk beaches. All available and Tuesday 28th May, information was received that troops amsgate hder Lt. Comdr. A. J. Cubison, R.N. (1st M.R.F.) and Glendinning, R.N.R. with balance of Ramsgate vessels. craft of all descriptions then commenced to arrive at Ramsgate had to be found for them. There was a demands 4. Various for orders. Many of them were brought by delivery shortage crews of and Naval and crews large number of breakdowns. To meet these 250 men enginemen were phoned a for from the Depots and approximately were arrived on the two ports. A number of recutive, Engineer, ratings retings Wednesday 29th May. In all, over 900 ratings utilised and through Accountant Officers - with their corresponding of whom gave - Medical were sent to Ramsgate and Margate to assist, all valuable assistance. troops were disembarked at both ports on Tuesday the 5. The first Appendix 2 for numbers landed). On account craft of to use 28th May (see now arrangements were made for larger fuel and Margate, coal ships were despatched to Margate, and there tides from leaving on, small craft to Ramsgate. Supply used and for re- servicing. 6. For were the made to send over water and food were for completely returning first twenty-four hours of the operation, the no arrangements result the first vessels to return provisioned Medical each vessel and to Supply dumps were instituted on the Piers denuded of all provide food and water for homeward troops. at Ramsgate troops. As & provisions. Thereafter, the Military Naval and Margate for re-serviging. 7. From this instructions point received F.O.C. Dover or Dynamo despatch Dover. onward, evacuation was carried out in accordance with made to relieve boats crews at the beaches This was by not of small parties satisfactory of owing to the difficulty relieve of making Commanding on Endeavour was retings in returning craft. contact entirely found necessary to do the other side. It of was certain craft who were unable conditions to of another Officers and ratings reasons - temperament, varying able to service trip for at various the other hours side - - and some the required like. twenty-four Some concerned. were hours - but continue this in no after way reflects eight on the Officers and men 8.
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Dynam 230, B14/0 33 1251 40 No. 3172/212. FROM:- The Naval Officer in Charge, Ramagate. DATE:- 11th June 1940. TO:- Flag Officer Commanding Dover. RAMSGATE AND MARGATE : DYNANO PROCEEDINGS. On Naval Pier parties were arranged at Remsgate receipt of information that operation DYNANO was and likely Margate to commence, with the illitary, who were to take over all organisation after disembarking troops on to the Piers. 2. On running and a full meeting was hold to perfect from Monday 27th May at 0500, information vas received the that DYNAHO was for landing troops, aliens and evacuees other transports functions at arrangements both ports. At this period it was not known that would be required. 3. On evacuated Tuesday from the Dunkirk beaches. All and 28th May, information was received available that troops were to be attached vessels were formed into two flotillas and Lt.Comdr. sailed J.S. Ramagate Lt. Condr. Am J. Cubison, R.N. (1st H.R.F.) vessels. Glendinning, under R.H.R. with balance of Ramagate 4. Various for orders. Many of them were brought was by a shortage crows of craft of all descriptions then commoneed delivery to arrive at and Ramagate Naval crews had to number be found of breakdowns. for them. There To meet these 250 demands men arrived two ports. A number ratings ratings were on Wednesday 29th my. In all, over of 900 precutive, Engineer, enginemen and phoned a large for from the Depots and approximately ratings were utilised through Accountant the Officers - with their corresponding of whom gave - Medical were sent and to Ramegate and Margate to assist, all valuable assistance. were disembarked at both ports on of Tuesday the 5. The first troops 2 for numbero landed). on account craft to use 28th May (see now Appendix on, arrangements were made for larger and fuel and Margate, coal shipe leaving were despatched to Margate, and there tideo from small craft to Ramagate. Supply used for re- servicing. 6. For the first to send over water and food for completely returning twenty-four hours of the operation, the no arrangements As were a result made the first vessels to return were provisioned troops. Thereafter, the Nilitary Naval Medical each vessel and Supply to durape were instituted on the Piers donuded of all provisions. provide food and water for homeward troops. at Ramsgate and Margate for re-serviging. From this point onward, evacuation F.O.C. was Dover carried or Dynamo out in Dover. 7. accordance Endeavour was with made instructions to relieve received boats crews craft. at the beaches This was by not despatch of small parties of ratings owing to in returning the difficulty to relieve of making Commanding contact on entirely the other satisfactory side. It was certain found necessary craft who were unable conditions to do of another Officers for various and ratings reasons of - temperament, the like. varying Some were able to service trip at the other hours side - - and some required twenty-four mon concerned. hours - but continue this in no after way eight reflects on the Officers and 8.
Source: The National Archives, Kew, Unclassified 1. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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PLAG OFFICER IN CHARGE 17JUN1940 * HARWICH H.M.S. "Watchful" 547 Great Yarmouth. 8th June, 1940. Sir, I have the honour to submit the report of proceedings of the "M" Drifters attached to Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. "Watchful") whilst employed on Operation "Dynamo". 30.5.40. 2345. Flotilla sailed Yarmouth for Ramsgate, to good Yes a B. 544 From:- Commander J. Glendinning, R.N.R. Date:- 5th June 1940. To:- Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate. dd 28th May. 1430 Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk in the tug JAVA with the following ships in company:- Drifters. Lord Rodney, Lord Keith, Lord Collingwood and Lord St. Vincent. Motor Launches. Walker I, Walker II, New Brittanic, 29th May. Nayland and Angler II. 0100 2 Arrived off Bray dunes and anchored in 3 fthms water illed and sent Walker I and Walker II in to the beach to ng try to find men; all troops seemed to be hiding in on the sands. Walker I and Walker II then proceeded then up to Dunkirk Harbour. hout As dawn came I lowered all small boats from the Java in all and all drifters and worked with them right into its to the beach filling motor boats and transferring from motor boats to bigger ships lying off shore. 1000 Ordered by a destroyer to take all ships to Dunkirk pier, On arrival there I received orders to fill up as much as possible and return, leaving Walker I i. Mann, and Walker II for the use of N.O.I.C. Pier, Dunkirk. ived On leaving Tuydercoot Pass I was ordered by H.M.S. Calcutta to transfer all troops on board herand return to the beaches. We worked all afternoon on the beaches, towing army collapsible boats off the At this time there were no more ships lying off to fill beaches and filling larger ships lying off shore. 1900 up, so filled all craft possible and returned to 30th 0930 May. Ramsgate. Arrived Ramsgate. During the daylight operations the boats attacks, crews were subjected worked on with a good heart, until all to continuous dive-bombing without but all men of a meal from p.m. May 30th. 28th arrival the chance in harbour at 1100 on May
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PLAC OFFICEN IN CHARGE 17JUN1940 HARWICH H.M.S. "Watchful" 547 Great Tarmouth. 8th June, 1940. Sir, I have the honour to submit the report of proceedings of the "M" Drifters attached to Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. "Watchful") whilst employed on Operation "Dynamo". 30.5.40. 2345. Flotilla sailed Yarmouth for Ramagate, I to Report by Commander J. Glendinning, R.N.R. (conta). 575 545 The following men worked particularly well for no: Robert Durrant, Master, Drifter Lord Rodney, helping me to keep the convoy together during the two night passages and during the day he manned @ boat himself working into the beach. Walker I. Walker II. New Brittanic. A. Cadman (cox) Percy King (cox) William Matthews (cox) de G. Stavely Edward Parker Walter Reid T. Davies John Ellard Norman Reid (aged 15). Java. Victor Smith (mate) Harry Griffiths (deck hand). Arthur Westcott Act. A.B. No. LDX/5046 - H.M.S. Pervent. Lord Collingwood. Lord Keith. 9 Lord Rodney. illed Edmund Marr (mate). Robert Eye (master) William Gladwell Jg (deck hand) Thomas Durrant (deck hand) an Charles Fisk then Fred Goddard ( deck hand) your as all These particularly well in the boate on the and beach ate to and also men in worked boats picking up survivors from aeroplane H.M.S. Waverly, which was bombed close to us. #. Mann, ived
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