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General Steam Navigation Co. Ltd.
Operation Dynamo:
The following ships of the G.S.N.Co. took part in
Personnel ships
Queen of the Channel 1)
Royal Daffodil(2)
Royal Sovereign(2)
Special Service Vessels
Crested Eagle (1)
Golden Eagle
Royal Eagle
Motor Vessels
Bullfinch
(1) Sunk.
(2)
Designated a troop transport.
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GLALA
Yacht
S/Lt. J.A. DOW, R.N.V.R.
31st May
0800ca
The yacht Christobel II having broken
down some hours previously, the
Glagla left the Downs by X route
for Dunkirk, with the yachts
1130ca
Amulree and Caleta in company.
Arrived Dunkirk Roads.
1230ca
Towed two whalers full of troops to the
Sp. S/V Golden Eagle.
Off La Panne, towed boats for the drs.
Venomous and Vivacious.
Air attack. Capt. Howson in Yacht
No.1 [1.e. the Ankh ordered the
small ships to make for the open sea,
and all the smaller power craft
followed him out. Air attack; near
miss.
-
The Glagla was ordered to return for
repairs.
2130
Arrived Ramsgate harbour. Returned
to Sheerness for repairs.
2nd June
1430
Proceeded to Ramsgate. Arrived Ramsgate.
about 1845.
2045
Left Ramsgate by X route.
3rd June
0020
Off W buoy. Port engine out of action;
continued on one engine.
0315
Proceeded to Sheerness.
1030
Arrived Sheerness.
Nil
Authority - R.O.II, p.173.
(a)
das
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GOLDEN EAGLE
Sp.S/V
Lt.Cdr.
Lt.W.L. Lucas, R.N.R. C.O. (navigator)
Lt.J.C. Newman, M.B.E., R.N.V.R.,
in command.
29th May
1140
Left Margate for Dunkirk, Y route;
1820
Sp.S/V Royal Eagle in company.
South of Kwintebuoy. Picked up about
285 soldiers, survivors from P.M/S
Waverley. Two trawlers were also
rescuing survivors. Golden Eagle
returned to Margate.
30th May
0035
Anchored off Margate.
0445
Went alongside. Disembarked 500
troops (1)
1000
Proceeded from Margate by Y route.
1322
Dyck buoy. Ship turned about and
proceeded by X route to "W" buoy.
Returned to "R" buoy and thence to
2137
Margate. The Commanding Officer was
sent ashore, sick.
31st May
0430
In the absence of any orders, left for
Dunkirk, Lieut. Newman in command.
0742
Off Dunkirk harbour.
0807
Anchored 24 miles N.E. of harbour.
Lowered 2 boats and embarked 40
troops from the beach.
1005
Shifted further east.
1040
Anchored and embarked troops - about 60
an hour. Air attacks. Embarked about
340 troops.
1720
Weighed and proceeded close inshore.
1840
Entered Dunkirk harbour stern first.
1850
Berthed alongside East Pier. Embarked
about 870 troops. Air attacks.
2058
Proceeded with about 1250 troops on
board.
1st June
0115
Anchored in Margate Roads.
0608
Alongside Margate Pier. Disembarked
1,250 troops.
The Commanding Officer returned on
board.
1935
Left Margate for Dunkirk.
2235
Off No.7 Dunkirk Roads buoy, Hazy
weather. Cruised between "FG" and "W"
buoys.
2nd June
0315
Proceeded back to Margate.
0545
Arrived Margate. Thence to Sheerness.
Arrived Sheerness. Cdr. E.C. Cordeaux
1320
M.B., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., R.N.,
Senior officer of the Flotilla the embark-
ed and took command, sending
C.O. on leave.
Sheerness for Dunkirk, by X route.
1725
Left Off Dunkirk. Seven or eight ships
0055
waiting to enter.
0210
Entered harbour.
(1) D.R. and Margate report.
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GOLDEN EAGLE (continued)
dritter
2nd June
0240
(continued)
under
Alongside Mole. Only 1 French soldier
0300
could be induced to embark.
Ordered to proceed. A blockship
0320
[westcove] entered the harbour.
Passed out of Dunkirk harbour.
-
The
Picked up a Service motor launch and
a life boat and towed them to the
D.B.M.
North Goodwin.
Seaman Cook R.G.A. Remblance,
Total 1,750
Authority - R.O.II.pp.282, 284, 293a.
TM. 6213/40.
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RELONZO
LL Trawler
Skpr. Slater Hannaford,
(Dover M/S Command)
R.N.R.
31st May Carried out LL duties off Dover. Dunkirk.
Arrived Dunkirk. Directed by B.
destroyer to the beach 8 miles to the
eastward.
Authority - R.O.II, p.503
Air attack. Embarked troops from small
boats.
Ordered by a destroyer to go back to
the westword.
1700cs
On the way west, ordered by an "Eagle"
paddle-steamer [the Golden Eagle]
to transfer the troops then on board
to her.
-
Ran the Renascent on to the beach and
embarked troops,
vice
Refloated, having embarked 180 troops.
2030
Proceeded. Air attack.
1st June
0800
Arrived Ramagate. Disembarked 180
troops. (1)
1740
Sailed for Dunkirk.
2300
While in Dunkirk roade, and *following
a large steam yacht" [the P.A.A.
Ymoht Grive], the yacht blew up and
disappeared. She had been mined.
Renescent lowered a boat and picked
up 4 survivors. Visibility WRS very
poor and the smoke from the shore was
hanging on the water.
Proceeded into Dunkirk harbour.
Embarked 80 British troops. The
French would not embark.
2nd June
0200
Proceeded.
0700
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 80
troops. (2)
Total 250
Authority - R.O.II, p.372.
(1) Ramagate report states 66. D.R. does not mention.
(2) Remagate report states 70. D.R. states 80.
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RENASCENT
Drifter (Sheerness
Skpr. R.E. Hannaford,
M/S Command)
R.N.R.
31st May
0500ca
Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk.
-
Arrived Dunkirk. Directed by a
destroyer to the beach 8 miles to the
eastward.
-
Air attack. Embarked troops from small
boats.
-
Ordered by a destroyer to go back to
the westward.
1700ca
On the way west, ordered by an "Eagle"
paddle-steamer [the Golden Eagle]
to transfer the troops then on board
to her.
-
Ran the Renascent on to the beach and
embarked troops.
-
Refloated, having embarked 180 troops.
2030
Proceeded. Air attack.
1st June
0800
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 180
troops. (1)
1740
Sailed for Dunkirk.
2300
While in Dunkirk roads, and "following
a large steam yacht" [the F.A.A.
Yacht Grive], the yacht blew up and
disappeared. She had been mined.
Renascent lowered a boat and picked
up 4 survivors. Visibility was very
poor and the smoke from the shore was
hanging on the water.
-
Proceeded into Dunkirk harbour.
Embarked 80 British troops. The
French would not embark.
2nd June
0200
Proceeded.
0700
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 80
troops. (2)
Total 260
Authority - R.O.II, p.372.
(1) Ramagate report states 66. D.R. does not mention.
(2) Ramsgate report states 70. D.R. states 80.
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ROYAL EAGLE
Sp. Serv.
Cdr. E.C. Cordeaux, M.B.
Vessel
M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., R.N.
Ty. Lt. Cdr. E.F.A. Farrow,
R.N.R.
29th May
1030
Left the Downs for Dunkirk by Y route,
the Sp. S/V Crested Eagle astern.
1530
Anchored off La Panne.
1630
Air attack. The dr. Greyhound damaged.
A drifter sèt on fire. Some
casualties embarked from boats crews
and soldiers. Cdr. Cordeaux went
overboard to assist rescue work and
to clear the propeller of a M/B.
After 1 hours' immersion, Cdr.
Cordeaux collapsed for 4 hours during
which time Lt. Cdr. Farrow assumed
command.
2030ca
Ordered by a M/S to return to Dover.
Cdr. Cordeaux decided to return to
£
Margate, as being more suitable.
30th May
0600ca
Arrived Margate. Disembarked 700
troops, (1) including the C.O.S. to the
C. in C.
1100ca
Proceeded by route Y.
When near West Hinder buoy, informed
that ships were to use X, not Y
route. Continued on Y route, in
view of the ship's high speed.
1530ca
Anchored 3 miles east of Dunkirk.
Ordered to proceed to Dunkirk, but
in view of the number of troops on
the beach, ignored the signal.
2200ca
Ship full to capacity. Proceeded via
route Y. (Later, Cdr. Cordeaux
considered he had unduly hazarded the
ship by using this route).
31st May
0600
Arrived Sheerness. Disembarked 1710
B.E.F., 71 French, and (at Chatham)
50 casualties; total 1831. (2)
1st June
0800ca
Sailed for Dunkirk beaches, by route X.
When half way across, returned to
Ramsgate, by order.
1530
Sailed for Dunkirk.
2200
Arrived off the beaches. Embarked
French troops from a drifter.
2nd June
0300ca
Weighed and picked up men from two
boats inshore. Proceeded with 120
French and 6 British troops.
-
Arrived Sheerness. Disembarked 126
troops. (3)
Boiler defect. Cdr. Cordeaux transfer-
1320
red to Sp. S/V Golden Eagle.
Total 2657
Authority - R.O.II, p.282.
.M.6213/40.
(1) D.R. states these were landed on 29th May.
(2) D.R. states 1700 were landed on 30th May.
(3) D.R. states 1250 were landed on 1st June.
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ST. CLEARS,
Tug (Sheerness)
W.J. Penney, Master.
28th May
1205
Left Sheerness, (in company with tug
Sun v) towing 11 naval cutters, for
Dover. Commander Hayward R.N.R. (1)
in command.
-
Left Dover, Sun V in company.
29th May
0015
Sun V in collision with dr. Montrose,
in fog(2). St. Clears "searched
the vicinity for two hours, but
failed to locate" the Sun V. (3)
0215
Proceeded.
-
Passing Gravelines, came under shore
battery fire. Two cutters in tow
were sunk.
-
Arrived at T buoy, where the tr.
Blackburn Rovers was stationed.
-
Passing Nieuport, fired on by shore
batteries. Two cutters were sunk,
a third was cut adrift (it was
however picked up by the Sp. S/V
Crested Eagle, and towed to La Panne).
-
Proceeded with 6 remaining cutters and
anchored off La Panne. Embarked
troops. Continuous air attacks.
-
Proceeded to an unknown destroyer which
had been hit. St. Clears was not,
however, required.
2130ca
Transferred the cutters to the Sp. S/V
Golden Eagle and proceeded to assist
the S1. Bideford which was aground.
2215ca
Endeavoured to take Bideford in tow -
but tow parted. Belgian
-
Picked up 70 French troops from small
boats.
30th May
2220ca
Defect in main engines.
1100 ca
Proceeded at slow speed to Sheerness.
Belgian
Disembarked 70, troops.
Total 70.
Authority R.O.II, p.428.
The following awards were made:
Mention in Despatches.
Capt. W.J. Penney, Master. (4)
(1) The Navy List gives Cdr. C.J.L. Hayward, D.S.C., R.D., R.N.R.
(2) Montrose (Retd). was towed stern first to Dover by the tug Lady
(3) Sun Brassey. V took avoiding action and although severely damaged was
(4) London not sunk. 1940 (Supplement No. 34925) Transport states
59
that Long Capt. Gazette William of 16th Josiah Aug. "Penny" a was printer's Master error. of H.M.

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12
NORE COMMAND.
13
(THE NORE AREA.)
NORE COMMAND-continued.
SHEERNESS.
THE NORE AREA.
HARWICH-continued
LONDON.
Base Ship.-Wildfire.
SHEERNESS-continued.
M/S Trawlers.
Base Ship-Pembroke.
Base Ship.-St. Tudno.
Ba
M/S Drifters.
Group 4.
M/S Craft.
M/S Yachts.
[45] Boy Allen M/S
[2] Corenna X
London. Repairs. Completes
New Prince of Wales I
Sheerness.
22 kw.
Sheerness.
22 November.
[45] Aronia D
[2
Britannia I
(Captain M/S).
Sheerness. Repairs. Date un-
[40] P Berberis x/s D
Harwich.
-
-
[45] Devon County M/S
[45] Sylph
Rochester. certain. Refit. Date un-
22 kw.
certain.
[44] Stella Leonis X
Ipswich. Degaussing. Date
[2
Girl Pat
-
(Fast Motor Boat)
[45] Forerunner M/S
uncertain.
22 kw.
[2] Flemming X D
Harwich.
[:
Echo Sounding Yacht.
Sheerness.
Echo Sounding Yacht.
[45] Go Ahead M/S
[:
Myris
[43] Alouette II
-
-
f.o. Southampton.
22 kw.
-
[45] Lichen x/m
Sheerness. Repairs. Date un-
[
Paddle Minesweeper.
certain.
Group 5.
City of Rochester
Chatham. Future under con-
[45] Monarda X/M
[2] Stella Rigel x
THAMES AND MEDWAY.
sideration.
[45] Plumer M/S
Sheerness.
Harwich.
22 kw.
[2] Waveflower X
Harbour Defence Patrol Craft.
M/S Trawlers.
[43] Aisha
[45] Tilly Duff x/M D
Harwich.
-
-
f.o. Southampton.
Group 2.
[2] Lord Melchett X D
Ipswich.
[43] Amalfi
.
[45] Vernal x/M D
Sheerness.
f.o. Southampton.
[45] C Myrtle X D XN/HB
Sheerness.
[2] William Wesney X
Harwich.
[45] Amulree
Sheerness.
[45] Welcome Home M/S
Sheerness. Repairs. Date un-
[45] C Larch X D
Sheerness.
22 kw.
certain.
[45] Caleta
-
Sheerness.
[45] C Tamarisk XD
Sheerness.
[48] Caterina
f.o. Gosport.
[45] Pyrope X D
Clorinde
Sheerness.
f.o. Southampton.
Group 6.
45 Glala
-
Sheerness.
Group 3.
[40] Colne x/s D
[45] Bernard Shaw X D
Harwich.
Majesta
f.o. Cowes.
Sheerness.
[2] River Clyde X
[43] Chrystobel II
[45] Milford Prince x D
HARWICH AREA.
f.o. Southampton.
Sheerness.
[45] Ma Joie II
Sheerness.
[45] Edwardian X D
Sheerness.
HARWICH.
[45] Tilburyness X
Sheerness.
Boom Defence Vessel.
Base Ship.-Badger.
M/S Trawlers (Ungrouped).
[45] Loch Laggan
M/S Trawlers (Ungrouped).
[45] Arctic Hunter
[2] Arkwright x
Sheerness.
Yarmouth.
Mooring Lighter.
X/L D
[45] Asama X/L
Cape Melville X
[45] Sparsholt
Sheerness.
M/S Yachts.
[45] Grampion X
Yarmouth.
[2] Boy Pat
Approved suitable for Dan-
[2] Clythness X/L D
Grimsby. Allocated to Har-
Examination Vessels.
[35] James Lay X
(Cdre. M/S)
laying.
wich.
[45] Danube III
Lowestoft. certain. Repairs. Date un-
[2] Cordela X/L D
-
Sheerness,
[45] Milford Princess
[2] London Pride
Harwich.
Harwich.
45 Danube V
Yarmouth.
(Fast Motor Boat)
[2] Earl Kitchener
[45] Milford Queen X
XD
X/L D
[45] Danube VI
Sheerness. certain. Repairs. Date un-
Yarmouth.
[45] Nogi X
[2] Suma X D
Lowestoft. Repairs. Date
[45] Keverne
Yarmouth.
uncertain.
Sheerness.
[45] Norse X/L D
Danlaying Vessels.
[45] St. Katherine
Sheerness. Repairs. Completes
[45] Solon X D
10 April.
[2] Madeline
-
Yarmouth.
Harwich.
[45] St. Melante X/L D
[2] Oakland
Balloon Barrage Drifters.
Sheerness.
Boy Scout.
M/S Tugs.
Carry On.
Ex Fortis.
Citron.
George Inverugie. & Albert.
Marinus.
Magnetic Ships.
[2] Scythe S
Comely Bank.
[45] Corfield
Constant Hope.
Kiddawdry.
Our Newspray. Kate.
45 Bushwood
Clyde.
Sheerness.
Paddle Minesweepers.
[2] Slogan S
Harwich.
Elsie and Nellie.
Lavinia L.
Triumph. Rose Emma.
12th Minesweeping Flotilla.
[45] Golden Eagle D
Special Service Vessels.
[2] Souvenir S
Young Alfred.
[43] C Queen Empress x
Harwich.
Royal Eagle
Sheerness. (Allocated to Irvine
(S.O.)
f.o. for Chatham. conversion Completes to A/S vessel.)
[43] C Oriole x
I
Portsmouth.
CHATHAM.
M/S Trawler.
Crested Eagle
9 April.
[2] P Duchess of Fife
Lowestoft. Repairs. Date
Magnetic Ships.
C Foyle
f.o. Chatham.
XD
uncertain.
Chatham. uncertain. Reboilering. Date
20 April.
Completes
Harwich.
[2] P Borde
-
Sheerness. Repairs. Date un-
[2] C Marmion X
certain (about 2 weeks).
Three
Magnetic Aircraft.
[2] C Waverley X
Lowestoft. Refit. Date un-
[2] Springdale
Chatham.
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NORE COMMAND.
(THE NORE AREA.)
12A
LONDON.
THAMES Boom AND Defence MEDWAY
NORE COMMAND continued.
Gate
Base Ship-Pembroke.
[45] Idyll
-
-
(THE NORE AREA-continued.)
CHATHAM.
M/S Craft.
[45] Song
-
-
Base Ship.-St. Tudno.
SHEERNESS-continued.
New Prince of
Sheerness.
Wales I
[45] Sonnet
-
-
M/S Drifters.
Colette
-
-
SHEERNESS.
45] Boy Allen S
-
[45] Ode
-
-
Girl Pat - -
Base Ship.-Wildfire.
[45] Devon County S
20 kw.
[45] Forerunner S
M/S Yachts.
20 kw.
[45] Aronia D
[45] Go Ahead 20 kw.
Sheerness.
Echo Sounding Yacht.
Mooring Lighter.
[32] Myris
(Captain M/S).
-
-
[45] Sparsholt -
-
Sheerness.
[45 Sylph
Sheerness.
[45] Lichen X/M
-
(Fast Motor Boat)
[45] Monarda X/M
-
Paddle Minesweeper.
[45] Plumer S 22 kw.
Sheerness. Repairs. Date un-
certain.
City of Rochester
I
Chatham. Future under con-
[45] Tilly Duff x/M D -
Examination Vessels.
sideration. To be paid off.
[45] Vernal x/m D
-
[45] Danube III
Sheerness.
-
THAMES AND MEDWAY.
Danlayers (Trawlers).
[45] Welcome Home S
Sheerness.
20 kw.
[45] Danube V -
-
[45] Strathelliot D
-
Tilbury.
Harbour Defence Patrol Craft.
[45] Aisha
.
-
-
Sheerness.
[45] Danube VI
-
Chatham. uncertain. Repairs. Date
[45] Bracon Heath
-
Special Service Vessels.
[43] Amalfi
[45] Golden Eagle
,
Sheerness.
-
-
f.o. Southampton.
[45] Keverne
[45] Burnbanks -
-
-
-
Sheerness.
[45] Amulree -
-
Sheerness.
[45] Royal Eagle D :
[45] St. Katherine
[45] Dolores
-
-
-
Chatham.
[45] Caleta
-
-
[45] Crested Eagle
Sheerness.
[45] Caterina
-
-
M/S Trawlers.
[45] Chrystobel II
-
Group 2.
Magnetic Aircraft.
[45] Myrtle X D XN/HB
Three
I
Manston
[43] Clorinde
-
-
f.o. Southampton.
[45] Glala
Balloon Barrage Drifters (Sheerness).
Sheerness.
[45] Larch X D
-
-
-
-
Boy Scout
-
Sheerness.
Majesta
-
-
f.o. Cowes.
[45] Tamarisk XD
-
-
[45] Ma Joie II
Carry On
-
[45] Pyrope x D
-
-
Sheerness.
Citron
-
-
Group 3.
Comely Bank
-
[45] Bernard Shaw X D
Boom Defence Tenders.
Constant Hope -
[45] Milford Prince X D
Sheerness.
[45] Glitter II
[45] Edwardian X D
-
-
Elsie and Nellie -
[45] Kelpy
[45] Tilburyness x
-
Kennet
}
Civilian
Sheerness.
Ex Fortis
-
crews
M/S Trawlers (Ungrouped).
George and Albert
[50] Arctic Hunter
Queen of South I
Inverugie
X/LL D
-
Sheerness.
[45] Asama X/LL D
Queen of South II
f.o. Queenborough.
Sheerness.
J.T. Hendry
[45] Norse X/LL D
-
-
Kiddaw
[45] St. Melante X/LL D
-
-
Lavinia L.
[44] Star of Deveron
f.o. N. Woolwich.
Boom Defence Vessels.
-
[45] Loch Laggan
L/L
Marinus
[24] Thomas Bartlett
Dover.
-
Sheerness.
-
-
[45] Buckingham
L/L
-
Sheerness. Date uncertain. Engine defects.
Newspray -
Fentonian L/L
f.o. S. Shields.
-
[45] Sasha-
-
Left Rosyth 24 May.
Our Kate
Wallena L/L
-
f.o. N. Shields.
-
[45] Cadella
-
-
[45] Moorgate
Left Rosyth 23 May.
Rose Emma
Magnetic Ships.
I
-
-
In tow from Scapa Flow.
Triumph -
[45] Corfield
-
-
Dover.
-
[45] Bushwood -
Clyde. Completes 31 May.
Young Alfred
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Ex Fortis
George Cousins
Halo
13
27
28
Jeannie Leask
8
Lady Elsa
25
Duchess of Fife
36A
10
Explorer
George Robb
21
Hanyards
3
Jeannie Mackay
Lady Enid
9
22
Duchess of Rothesay
2
Georgette
Harbinger
14
6
Jeannie McIntosh
17
14
Lady Hogarth
Duenna
Gervais Rentoul
Harlech Castle
5
27
Jennet
18
Lady Lilian
31
Dulcibelle
10
16
Gilt Edge
Harmattan
28
Jenny Irvin
Lady Madeline
31
8
16
Dundalk
Girl Christian
Harpada
2
Jessie Tait
Lady Philomena
10
27
27
Dundarg
F.
22
Harrier
10
Jester
Lady Shahrazad
19
Girl Ellen
19
36A
11
23
Harry Melling
Jewel
Lady Shirley
17
Dungeness
Fair Breeze
27
Dunnet
2
7
Fairway
17
Girl Gladys
10
Harvest Gleaner
21
Jocelyn
Laguna Belle
23
22
Dunraven Castle
27
Fair Weather
28
Girl Helen
Lahloo
8
23
Harvest Hope
28
John Alfred
14
Dusky Queen
11
29
Girl Mary
Larch
12A
Fairy Knowe
22
Harvest Reaper
7
John and Norah
15
Falconet
Girl Pamela
Laroc
8
11
10
Hatano
2
John Cattling
11
Lass o'Doune
3
Faraday
17
Girl Pat
12
Haussa
14
John Fitzgerald
37
E.
Laurel
16
Favour
27
Girl Winifred
23
Hav
35
John Stephen
36
Lavatera
27
Eager
29
Fawn
28
Gladys
29
Hawthorn
24
T. Hendry
12
Lavinia L
12
Eaglet II
5
Fazenta
35
Glala
12
Hawthorn Bank
18
Joseph Button
3
Laws
23
Earl Essex
2
Feaco
35A
Gleam On
29
Hazard
29
Jubilee
22
Learig
30
Earl Kitchener
13
Feasible
15
Gleaner
June Rose
31
Hazel
25
23
Leda
10
Easter Rose
27
23
Gleaners
Heather Sprig
27
Juniper
25
Felicity
22
Leeds United
4
Ebor Jewel
17
Fenella
36A
Hebe
29
Justifier
15
Glen Avon
23
Leeward
28
Ebor Wyke
29
Fentonian
12A
Hekla
17
Glen Gower
23
Leicester City
26
Eccleshill
29
Helen
5
Fernmoor
Glen Heather
3
Lephreto
3
29
Ecila
2
Helen West
28
Glen Kidston
Leprechaun
8
Eden
2
Ferry Belle
8
17
Helier II
36B
K.
Le Tiger
25
29
Ferry Prince
8
Glen Strathallan
19
Edith M. Purdy
Fertile Vale
Heliopolis
34
Kalan
19
Letna
8
22
E. D. Walmsley
5
Glen Usk
23
Helvellyn
19
Kathleen
3
Leyland
32
Edwardian
Fervent
11
12A
Glitter II
12
Helvetia
17
Kellet
10
Libra
35
Edwina
Fidget
11
5
Gloamin
7
Hendon
20
Kelpy
12
Libyan
35
Egeria
Fidra
36
22
Gloria
29
Henriette
23
Kelt
32
Lichen
12A
Eileen Emma
10
Filey Bay
16
Glow
22
Hertfordshire
9
Kennet
20
Liddoch
3
Eilla II
8
Fintray
5
Go Ahead
12A
Hickory
24
Kennet (Tender)
12
Liffey
20
Elbury
Fir
24
19
21
Kennymore
7
Lilac
24
16
Goatfell
Hildena
Eldorado
23
Firefly
21
Golden Eagle
12A
Hinba
29
Keverne
12
Lily Oak
28
Elena
35
Fisher Boy
11
Golden Effort
19
Hiniesta
3
Kiddaw
12
Lincoln City
26
Elgin
16
Fisher Lad
28
Golden Emblem
22
Holdfast
11
Kiloran
3
Lincolnshire
19
Elizabeth Angela
11
Fitzroy
16
10
Holly
24
Kindred Star
9
Lizzie Birrel
24
Golden Gift
22
14
Llanthony
S
Elk
2
Flanders
23
Golden Harvest
8
Hollydale
King Emperor
Ellesmere
18
13
King Orry
11
Loch Aline
18
25
Fleming
Golden Lily
27
Hopeful
Elm
28
25
27
8
Kingscourt
16
Loch Alsh
16
Flora
Golden News
Horizon
Elmenzala
5
17
Loch Buie
23
35
Floreat II
22
Golden Sunbeam
10
Hornbeam
Kings Grey
Elna
9
28
Hosanna
11
Floreat III
King Sol
25
Loch Eribol
16
Eloquent
22
Loch Hope
17
Golden Thyme
19
Florence Brierley
37
Golden View
14
Hoverfly
20
Kingston Agate
8
Else Rykens
Huddersfield Town
4
Kingston Alalite
10
Lochinvar
20
28
Flush
Elsie Carn
20
Goodwill
22
30
Kingston Amber
8
Loch Inver
17
35
Elsie and Nellie
Flying Admiral
5
Goodwin
11
Hugh Walpole
Kingston Andalusite
10
Loch Laggan
12
10
12
El Tovar
Flying Breeze
4
Gorse
28
Hussar
Kingston Beryl
30
Loch Leven
16
37
22
Fontenoy
10
S
Loch Long
Embrace
15
Gossamer
Kingston Cairngorm
27
Foray
16
8
Loch Melfort
32
Emilia Primeiro
27
Goth
Force
I.
Kingston Ceylonite
37
14
Gowan
22
Kingston Chrysoberyl
8
Loch Monteith
25
Emilion
16
Forecast
12
Emperor of India
19
Idyll
32
Loch Oskaig
25
10
10
Gowan Craig
S
Kingston Chrysolite
Empress
Forerunner
Ijiun
33
Loch Rannock
5
12A
10
Kingston Coral
Loch Shin
29
9
Gracie Fields
29
Empyrean
Fort Robert
15
Imelda
Kingston Crystal
33
Englishman
8
35
Grampion
25
33
Loch Tulla
28
Fort Ryan
29
Grateful
28
Imperialist
19
36
Kingston Cyanite
Forte
10
Lois
11
Enterprising
Ephretah
Fortitude
2
Gregory
17
Inchgower
20
26
Kingston Galena
30
London Pride
13
25
Indian Star
Epine
28
Fort Rose
19
Greenfly
28
Kingston Jacinth
Loon
29
10
2
Indian Summer
Equerry
29
Forward
35A
Green Howard
27
Kingston Olivine
Lord Ashfield
26
30
Erimo
22
Foss
9
Green Pastures
29
Industry
29
Kingston Onyx
30
Lord Austin
19
3
29
4
Internos
28
Kingston Peridot
Lord Barham
15
Erith
Fox
Greetings
30
Erna
16
Foyle
30
11
Invercairn
Grey Mist
11
Kingston Sapphire
30
Lord Beaconsfield
17
10
Inverforth
37
12
Kingston Topaz
Lord Cavan
11
Eroican
Franc Tireur
20
30
Grimsby Town
Escalonia
35A
Friesland
17
Grosmont Castle
27
Inverugie
15
Kingston Turquoise
3
Lord Collingwood
11
Esmeralda
28
28
Irvana
Freyer
18
Kirkella
35
17
Lord Essenden
19
Grouville
Esperanza
9
Frons Olivae
36A
Guava
5
Isle of May
28
Kopanes
Essex Maid
4
Fumarole
22
Guide On
23
Istria
24
Fyldea
28
Guiding Light
28
11
Guelder Rose
23

Details

12A
NORE COMMAND-continued.
13
(THE NORE AREA-continued.)
NORE COMMAND-continued.
CHATHAM.
SHEERNESS-continued.
(HARWICH AREA.)
Base Ship.-St. Tudno. D
HARWICH.
6th Minesweeping Flotilla.
Magnetic Ships.
[5] Halcyon X D
M.L. Training Boat.
[45] Corfield
Chatham.
Base Ship-Badger.
(S.O.)
ML 103A
.
-
Chatham.
[5] Speedwell X D
[3] Corbrae
Harwich.
[2] Springdale
Sheerness.
1st A/S Group (Trawlers.)
[5] Hussar X
-
SHEERNESS.
[10] D Springtide
Tyne.
[1] Sapphire A D
Harwich.
[5] Harrier X LL/D
Repairs.
Base Ship.-Wildfire.
24 July
Complete
(S.O.)
[1] Basset A
Sheerness.
M/S Yachts.
[45] Aronia D
[1] Tourmaline A
-
Paddle Minesweepers.
Harwich.
(Captain M/S).
*12th Minesweeping Flotilla.
[45] Sylph
Sheerness.
Experimental Flotilla.
[1] Turquoise A D
[62] C Queen Empress
(Fast Motor Boat).
Tugs.
XD (S.O.)
[2] Salvo X/L
[62] C Oriole x D
Lowestoft.
Paddle Minesweeper.
[62] P Duchess of Fife
City of Rochester
[2] Servitor X/L
3rd A/S Group (Trawlers).
XD
Chatham. Future under con-
Sheerness.
[11] Amethyst A D
[62] C Marmion X D
sideration. To be paid off.
Repairs. Date uncertain.
[2] Shako X/L
(S.O.)
[62] Lorna Doone X
f.o. Plymouth.
Danlayers (Trawlers).
[11] Agate A D
Harwich.
[2] Burnbanks
[2] Solitaire X/L D
* To Lowestoft temporarily.
-
[2] Dolores
Sheerness. Dockyard Control.
[11] Jasper AD
Defective. (To be used as
[2] Bracon Heath
Special Service.)
M/S Trawlers.
M/S Drifters.
Group 4.
M/S Trawlers.
[45] Boy Allen S
11th A/S Group (Trawlers).
[2] Corena X D
[45] Larch X D
Group 2.
[3] Artic Pioneer A D
[45] Devon County S
[2] Berberis x/s D
[45] Force X D
20 kw.
Sheerness.
[3] Drangey A D
Harwich.
[45] Forerunner S
Harwich.
[45] Tamarisk XD
Sheerness.
[2] Stella Leonis XD
20 kw.
[3] Sphene AD
[45] Pyrope X D
[45] Plumer S 22 kw.
Sheerness. Repairs. Date un-
[2] Fleming XD
[3] Viviana A D
I
certain.
[45] Bernard Shaw X D
Group 3.
Group 5.
[45] Milford Prince X D
Auxiliary Patrol Vessels.
Ex 19th A/S Group.
[2] Stella Rigel x
[45] Edwardian X D
Sheerness.
[45] Cervantes
[1] Lord Plender A
[2] Waveflower X D
[45] Tilburyness XD
Harwich.
Harwich.
[45] Elizabeth Green
[2] Green Fly A
[2] Lord Melchett X D
[45] Mary Jane
[8] Firefly X
Group 30.
Sheerness.
[2] WilliamWesney X D
[45] Silvery Breeze
[8] Peter Carey x/s D
[8] Wardour X/D
Sheerness.
[45] Shunesta
A/S Trawlers.
[8] Windward Ho X D
[45] Margaret Mary
[2] Lady Madeline A
Group 56.
Chatham. Repairs. Date un-
Harwich.
certain.
Lady Lilian A D
[24] Stour X D
Harwich.
[50] Arctic Hunter M/S Trawlers Sheerness. (Ungrouped).
[24] Tranio X
Sheerness.
[45] Darogah X/LL D
X/LL D
[24] Joseph Button x/s
Harwich.
[45] Norse X/LL D
Chatham. Repairs. Completes
Special Service Vessels.
D
27 July.
[45] Golden Eagle
M/S Yacht.
[2] River Clyde X
Harwich.
[45] Kennymore X/LL D
Chatham.
[2] London Pride
Harwich.
[45] Royal Eagle D
(Fast Motor Boat)
[8] Conquistador
Sheerness.
[45] Resolvo X/LL D
X/LL D
Sheerness.
Group 58.
[45] Sunlight X/LL D
[2] Edward Walmsley
Dan-laying Vessels.
XD
Fentonian LL D
Boom Defence Tugs.
[2] Tehana X D-
[45] Crevice
[2] Madeline
Harwich.
Harwich.
[2] Thomas Leeds X/SD
[45] Kelpy
Sheerness.
[2] Boy Pat
Approved suitable for Dan-
laying,
[15] Red Gauntlet x/s D

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40
Page
Page
Dorothy Lambert
15
Esmeralda
41
25
29
Craig Alvah
Dragonet
Esperanza
26
13
Drangey
Essex Maid
9A
Page
Page
22
14A
Craig-Bo Craig Island
Drummer
Ethel Taylor
Forfeit
Page
26
Golden Lily
26
36
Herdis
Drummer Boy
35
Ethfra
24
Forte
2
17
Golden News
8
Hero
Craigmiller
28
Duchess of Down
7
Ethiopian
Fortitude
36
23
19
Golden Sunbeam
10
Heron
Fort Robert
17
Craig Roy
26
Duchess of Fife
13
Etruria
9A
35
Golden Thyme
28
Hertfordshire
22
Etruscan
29
Fort Rose
9A
Cramond Craik Island
Duchess of Rothesay
15
14B
Golden View
14
Hickory
24
22
2
Duenna
Euclase
7
Fort Ryan
29
Goodwill
22
Hilda Cooper
14
Cranefly
28
25
35
Fortuna
23
Goodwin
17
Dulcibelle
Europa Eunice and Nellie
Hildegarde
36B
Crannock
17
14a
Forward
9A
Gorecht
9
Hildena
21
Dundalk
16
Creagh Mhor
26
14a
Foss
29
Gorse
28
Hinba
Dundarg
27
8
Evadne
14B
Crest
14A
Fox
30
Gossamer
16
Hiniesta
3
Crestflower
Dunedin
14
12A
Eveline
Foyle
20
Goth
Crevice
Dungeness
14B
18
Evelyn Rose
5
16
Holdfast
11
Franc Tireur
36A
14
Gowan
22
Holland
8
Cuirass
28
Dunluce Castle
28
Evening Primrose
Freres Coquelin
35B
Gowan Craig
19
14
Holly
15
Cumulus
12
Dunnet
2
Everton
Friesland
35
14A
G. R. Purdy
24
Hollydale
22
Curlew
15
Dunraven Castle
27
Evesham
Freyer
21
Grampion
15
Hondsrug
9
17
Curtana
5
Dusky Queen
11
Ewald
Friarage
24
Grateful
28
14B
Hopeful
18
Cutty Sark
Exchequer
Frons Olivae
22
Great Admiral
5
Horizon
28
8
6
Cypress
Fumarole
28
Gregory
26
Hornbeam
5
6
Exyáhne
36A
Cysne II
E. & T.S.
Fyldea
10
Greenfly
13
Hortensia
35
E.
14
Green Howard
19
Hosanna
11
Ex Fortis
22
Green Pastures
29
Hoverfly
21
Eager
14A
Explorer
12
G.
Greetings
4
Huddersfield Town
4
D.
Eaglet II
5
21
Gadfly
22
Grey Mist
11
Hugh Walpole
30
Dahinda II
2
Earl Essex
14
Gael
17
Grimsby Town
10
Hurrying Angel
9
13
Daisy Bank
25
Earl Kitchener
14
Galatea
5
Grosmont Castle
27
Hussar
Dale Castle
19
Easter Rose
27
F.
Galvani
14B
Grouville
28
Hval V
35
Dalmatia
8
Ebor Abbey
26
Fairhaven
Garola
35
Guava
5
Damito
9A
Ebor Jewel
17
Fairway
36B
Garry
20
Guide On
14A
Dane
22
Ebor Wyke
29
Fair Weather
14
Gaston Riviere
35B
Guiding Light
28
I.
14
Guelder Rose
23
Idyll
12
Dane Hill
23
Eccleshill
29
28
Gava
Fairy Knowe
Daneman
8,25
Ecila
14A
Gelert
9
Guillemot
31
Ijiun
8
3
Falconet
Daniel Clowden
29
Eden
11
Genberdina Johanna
6
Gula
14B
Imelda
29
2
Fano
12
24
Geneva
17
Gulfoss
15
Imperia
17A
Danube III
Edith M. Purdy
29
Faraday
14B
Genius
15
Gulzar
11
Imperialist
25
Danube IV
12
Edward Walmsley
13
Favour
Inchgower
27
Geordie
23
Gunner
25
2
Danube V
12
Edwardian
12A
Fawn
George and Albert
12
Gustave Dennis
35B
Indian Star
2
D'Arcy Cooper
28
14
Edwina
14
Fazenta
George Bligh
37
Gwenllian
35
Indian Summer
28
Darnaway
35
25
E. & F.
5
Feaco
George Cousins
26
Gwmaho
4
Industry
26
Darnett Ness
8
3
Egeria
17
Fear Not
George D. Irvine
14
Interloper
9A
Darogah
30
Internos
14A
12A
Eileen Duncan
Darthema
35
Feasible
15
George Adgell
11
8
Eileen Emma
10
Fedalmo
George Robb
15
Invercairn
28
Darwin
12
35
Eilla II
9
23
Georgette
3
H.
Invercauld
35
David Ogilvie
23
Felicity
Gervais Rentoul
10
Haarlem
36c
Inverforth
3
Davey
Elbury
16
Fenella
36A
28
Eldorado
Gilder
17A
Halcyon
13
Inverugie
12
Dayspring
25
Fentonian
12A
28
Iona
7
26
Dee
E. Lauland
Gillian
24
Halo
17
Fernmoor
29
20
Gilt Edge
8
Hanyards
3
Irvana
15
Defiance
Electra II
5
Ferry Belle
9
Girard
37
Harbinger
6
Isle of May
18
2
De la Pole
Elena
35
Ferryman
17
Girl Christian
22
Harlech Castle
27
Istria
28
14B
Delphinus
Elgin
Deodar
35
16
Elisabeth Therese
Ferry Prince
9
Girl Ellen
23
Harmattan
28
35B
Fertile Vale
22
Girl Gladys
10
Harrier
13
Deo-Na-Mara
22
Elizabeth Angela
11
11
Girl Helen
23
Harry Melling
23
J.
17
Fervent
Deo Volante
Elizabeth Green
12A
11
Girl Mary
22
Harvest Gleaner
14
Jacketa
11
28
Dervish Derby County
Elk
Fidget
22
Girl Pat
12
Harvest Hope
28
Jacinta
14
4
2
Fidra
Ellesmere
16
Girl Winifred
23
Harvest Reaper
7
Jack Eve
14A
9A
Filey Bay
19
Jacqueline Clasine
36A
Desiree
17
Elm
21
Gladys
29
Hatano
Destinn
35
Elna
25
Fintray
24
Glala
12
Hatuse
35
Jade
32
Devon City
5
Eloquent
9A
Fir
Gleam On
26
Hav
35
James Barrie
37
12A
Devon County
20
19
Firefly
Gleaner
31
Hawthorn
24
James Lay
15
Else Rykens
11
Dewey Rose
12A
Elsie Carn
28
Fisher Boy
28
Gleaners
22
Hawthorn Bank
18
Janetha IV
12
Dhoon
27
35
Fisher Lad
Glen Avon
23
Haybourne Wyke
3
[ano
11
Elsie and Nellie
16
Diana
Glen Gower
23
Hazard
29
[ason
31
14
El Tovar
12
Fitzroy
21
22
Glen Heather
3
Hazel
25
Jasper
13
Dirkje
9
Embrace
Flanders
14
Glen Kidston
17
Heather Belle
30
Jean Edmunds
35
Discovery II
6
Emilion Emerald Wings
27
Flandre
13
Doctor Lee
Glen Strathallan
19
Heather Sprig
27
Jeanie Deans
19
30
8
Fleming
17
Glen Usk
23
Hebe
29
Jeannie Howie
27
Doggers Dolores Bank
29
Empress Emperor of India
11
Flixton
27
Glitter II
12
Hekla
14
Jeannie Leask
8
9
36
Flora
22
Gloamin
7
Helen
5
Jeannie Mackay
22
Donna Doon Nook
12A
En Avant
9A
Floreat II
22
Gloria
29
Helen West
28
Jeannie McIntosh
14A
23
Doonie Braes
Englishman
6
Floreat III
18
35A
Helier II
36c
Jennet
18
Glow
5
Doorie Brae
Enterprising
19
Florence Brferley
4
35A
Heliopolis
18
Jennifer
17
Go Ahead
Dorade II
17
Ephretah
20
Florio
20
19
Helvellyn
19
Jenny Irvine
17
Goatfell
Dorando-Pietri
36A
Epine
28
14A
Golden Eagle
12A
Helvetia
14B
Jenny Irwin
35A
Flush
4
Flying Admiral
19
Hendon
20
Jessie Tait
27
Dorienta
11
Equerry
15
Golden Effort
Dorileen
22
Henriette
23
Jester
19
Erimo
22
Flying Breeze
7
Golden Emblem
8
Golden Gift
Henriette (Fr.)
35B
Jewel
7
Dorinda
Erin
37
3
Flying Wing
15
10
Erith
Golden Harvest
8
Hercules
36A
Jocelyn
21
Dorothy Dorothy (B.D.V.)
36c
27
Fontenoy
H 2
2
Erna
12
16
Foray
12A
28
Eroican
18,37
10
(C38488)
Force
Escalonia
17
Forecast
12A
28
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
THAMES LOCAL DEFENCE FLOTILLA.
M.S. ROYAL EAGLE. asm Lieutenant Commander Edward Frederick Allan
Farrow, R.N.R.
31st often May under shell June, evacuating in all a total again of 2526 on troo the
Worked and off 1st the beaches on the 29th May and
fire and bombing attacks.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Commander Edward Cawdron Cordeaux, M.B., M.R.C.S.,L.R.C.P., R.N.
(Retired),
Took part in the above operations, making the first
two trips in ROYAL EAGLE and the 3rd as Commanding
Officer of GOLDEN EAGLE.
Displayed initiative, cool judgment and power of
appreciation during this confused and difficult operatic:
and is considered worthy of the highest praise.
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Commander Edward Frederick Allan Farrow, R.N.R.
Displayed coolness and ability in handling and
directing his ship under difficult conditions.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS:
Chief Petty Officer Percy S.T. Munn. C/J.10033. Torpedo Coxswain
Pensioner.
Displayed exceptional qualities of leadership and
devotion to duty. The excellent morale of the ship's
company and the smooth and efficient working of the
whole organisation was due to a great extent to the
personal influence of this Chief Petty Officer.
Recommended for mention.
Ordinary Seaman Hugh Watson Miller, 0/JX.170070.
Showed untiring care and devotion to the wounded.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
CALCUTTA (A.As Vessel).
Commanding Officer.
Captain Dennis Marescaux Lees, R.N.
LORMONT.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Commander Walter Stuart Smithies, R.N.
Officers.
Sub.Lieutenant Alexander Frederick Sidney Davidson, R.N.R.
Ratings.
Marine A. Hobberjam.
Marine, H. Ambrose.
H.M.S. EXCELLENT's A.As Motor Boat
Commanding Officer.
Sub. Lieutenant Alastair William Maxwell Matthew, R.N.
Thames L.D.F. GOLDEN EAGLE
Officer.
Lieutenant James Colin Newman, M.B.E., R.N.V.R.
Rating.
Chief Petty Officer James S. Seaman, C/J.3192.
Thames L.D.F. ROYAL EAGLE.
Officers.
Lieutenant Arnold Herbert Dunkerley, R.N.R.
Lieutenant (E) Rodney L. Helyer, R.N.R.
A.A. Kite Party.
Commanding Officer.
Commander John Scott Dove, R.N.
Officers.
Sub. Lieutenant John Lawrence Field, R.N.V.R.
Sub. Lieutenant Richard Graham Addis, R.N.V.R.
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49.4
Margate
THURSDAY, 30TH MAY, 1940.
0530.
"GOLDEN EAGLE".
500.
0620.
"ROYAL EAGLE".
808.
X
0700.
"ALBURY".
445.
0915.
"LYDD".
200.
1020.
"KELLETT".
550.
1130.
"ROYAL SOVEREIGN".
1200.
1320.
"ROSS".
300.
1350.
"PATRIA".
1200.
1430.
"PRINC.ELIZABETH".
460.
1565.
"AEGIS".
355.
1640.
"MEDWAY QUEEN".
450.
1750.
"ORANGE".
500.
1800.
"LEDA".
537.
T
"DELEA".
203.
1820.
"DOGGERS BANK".
308.
2100.
8016.
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Margete
SATURDAY, 1ST JUNE, 1940.
0005.
"QUEEN OF THANET".
850.
0130.
"KINGFISHER".
157.
0400.
"ORANJE".
100.
0500.
"GOLDEN EAGLE".
1250.
0415.
"MOTOR BOAT".
23.
0510.
"SALTASH".
400.
0600.
"WESTWARD HO".
720.
x
900
0610.
"ROYAL EAGLE".
1250.
0630.
"ROYAL SOVEREIGN".
47.
0830.
"LADY SOUTHBORO".
350.
0950.
"PRINCESS ELIZABETH".
510.
0950.
"GALLEONS REACH"
123.
*
1
Alien Postal
worker French.
J
1045.
"QUEENS CHANNEL".
52.
1145.
"WHIPPINGHAM".
2500.
1215.
"DUNDALK".
280.
"FOREMOST".
200.
1345.
1420.
"ORIEL".
470. + 1. Pathe Gazette
Man.
"AEGIR".
130.
1650.
1450.
"VINCIA".
108.
1600.
"KINGFISHER".
210. + 2 Belgian Airman,
supposed to have
escaped from Germans.
"QUEEN OF THANET".
1500.
1650.
"K.G.V."
700.
1740.
x
243
1740.
"HALCYON".
58.
"SALTASH".
350.
1830.
"WESTWARD HO".
918. + 1 Alien under arrest
2030.
2100.
"ANTJE".
150.
"RAPID I".
25.
2100.
"HOPPER 24".
580.
2215.
TOTAL.
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500
Margate
Total.
"SANDOWN".
201.
"GRACIE FIELDS".
281.
"ROSS".
:
683.
383. 300.
"LEDA".
2218.
301. 500. 537. 380. 500.
"PANGBOURNE".
400.
"KELLETT".
1052.
472. 550. 30.
"ROYAL SOVEREIGN".
6370.
1173. 1200. 1100. 47. 1500. 1350.
"ALBURY".
1136.
161. 445. 130. 400.
"PATRIA".
1400.
200. 1200.
"CARIBIA".
300.
"DEUS".
200.
"HORST".
1150.
350. 800.
"ROYAL DAFFODIL".
3203.
1703. 1500.
"K.G.V."
3578.
853. 500. 700. 1460. 65.
"GOLDEN EAGLE".
1750.
500. 1250.
"ROYAL EAGLE".
2058.
808. 1250.
"LYDD".
850.
200. 450. 200.
"PRINC. ELIZABETH".
1344.
460. 374. 510.
"AEGIS".
835.
355. 350. 130.
"MEDWAY QUEEN".
450.
"ORANJE".
600.
500. 100.
"DELLA".
203.
"DOGGERS BANK".
708.
308. 400.
"HOPPER V24".
980.
400. 580.
"WOLVES".
50.
"ADVENTURESS".
85.
"STELLA DURADO".
22.
"KING FISHER".
458.
91. 157. 210.
"LIFEBOAT".
17.
"SCOTTISH OP".
525.
33107.
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Dayram. - 261 246
The Officers in Command, H.M.S. GOLDEN EAGLE through
FROM
The Senior Officer, Thames Local Defence Plotilia.
DATE
4th June 1940.
TO
The Extended Defences Officer, Sheerness.
SUBJECT Report of Proceedings - Golden Ragle. May 23
June 2nd 1940,
Submitted
On May 29th about 1045 8' in received orders
to proceed to position 9 miles East of Dunkirk and embark
troops.
position
Ship sailed at 1140 and arrived in oth of Quint
Bank bucy about 1820 where a number of men were Been
swimming in the water. GOLDEN EAGLE picked up cll that
remained in the water (nome 285) and it W&O realise: that
two trawlers were also present picking TO men. A: French
destroyer was present but left without taking any part in the
rescue work.
It was ascertained that these survivors (British
soldiers) were from H.M.S. WAVERLAY who had been sunk by
bombs about an hour previously.
Ship when proceeded
straight back to Margate and anchored at C035, May 30th.
At 0445 went alongside and disembarked survivors.
Margate Y route "y"
RET
22 when P. signal was
COPY.
Department
133.
use 26 to Ship was
259
route to buay, when
at sure of his position
57 Groville Hall,
finally returned to
Grovillo Place.
N.W.6.
had 2137. previously made a signal
1 was seen by a medical
tended Shoomess. Defences Officer,
d shore. off and proceeded alongaide
5th. June
x up with oil.
1940.
of any orders 11 vas
receetings were then as
Dunkirk harbour entrince.
11th reference to your signal
a but failed.
Forward my recommendations" Report of at noon Proceedings to received to the case deck and I after regret and list
tion 2: miles N.S. 02
bearing 224 deg. 2.4 miles.
ut 40 troops from the beach.
ope were further East and
08 Agnel OF the already logo proceedings. been 1 reference un unable This, by to 1 the give understand DeOrg a report
acilities in present
would be of greater
+L.D.Fx and 1 submit given that if of report
urgents that I return to the base
number aeeded. of troops miting by
1
or ships in immediate
out individuals for special
I find 10 difficult to single
'athoms in position
17 deg. 3.25 miles.
see the entire ship's
У using ship's ropes
10's boats and two small
magnificantly
Troops from beach to ship.
5 days evacuation.
12" and inshore swell
ipo had to vade into 3 feet
deserving of praise the
The following members are
for the reasons
by changing the boats
Mout. 2002 for very
imbing, shelling and secial
reops per hou." here
d gun's crews were
under uncollent for THE THE THE formed
tion and embarking opera
arked about 340 troops,
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The Officers in Command, H.M.S. GOLDEN EAGLE through
FROM
The Senior Officer, Thames Local Defence Flotilla.
DATE
4th June 1940.
TO
The Extended Defences Officer, Sheerness.
SUBJECT Report of Proceedings - Golden Ragle. May 23
June 2nd 1940.
Submitted
On May 29th about 1045 S 10 received orders
to proceed to position 9 miles East of Dunkirk position and embark
troops.
Ship sailed at 1140 and arrived in 00th of Quint
Bank buoy about 1820 where a number of men were seen
swimming remained in the water (some 285) and it was realised that
in the water. GOLDEN EAGLE picked up all that
destroyer two trawlers was were present but left without taking any part in the
also present picking up men. A
French
rescue work.
ascertained that these survivors (British
soldiers) were It was from H.M.S. WAVERLAY who had been sunk by
about hour previously.
Ship then proceeded
bombs straight back an to Margate and anchored at C035, Key 30th.
At 14 0445 Margate y route
went alongside and disembarked survivors. "Y"
22 when F signal was
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260
use INS te "X". Ship was
route to Hgth buoy, when
= sure of his position
C.O. ROYAL EAGLE's letter of 5thJune'40
finally returned to
concerning Report of receedings.
had 2137. previously made a signal
1 was seen by R medical
a shore. off and proceeded alongaide
II
d up with oil.
THE SHEERMAIS. EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER
of any orders it was
receedings were then as
Dunkirk harbour entrance.
a but failed.
Submitted, I entirely concur with the
tion 21 miles N.S. 02
remarks made by Lieut. Commander Farrow.
bearing 224 deg. 2.4 miles.
ut 40 troops from the beach.
The officers and men mentioned
ope were further East and
also came under my own personal notice
acilities in present
and I can fully endorse the
would be of greater
recommendations made.
I would like also to menti n
number aceded. of troops waiting by
the comswain (leading seaman) of H.INS.
or ships in immediate
greyhound's motor boat, which after
H. GREYHOUND had been bombed worked
'athoms in position
02/1
for a time from the ROYAL EAGLE.
57 deg. 3.25 miles.
The name of this rating is not
y using ship's ropes
known, but I was much struck by his
10's boats and two small
coolness and devotion to duty.
proops from beach to ship.
11" and inshore swell
yps had to wade into 3 feet
by changing the boats
troops per hou." here
ambing, shelling and sesial
OPFICER, COMMANDER FLOTILLA. THAMES LOCAL DREPERING otion gun's and crews embarking were
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FROM
The Officers in Command, H.M.S. GOLDEN EAGLE through
The Senior Officer, Thames Local Defence Flotilia.
DATE
4th June 1940.
TO
The Extended Defences Officer, Sheerness,
SUBJECT Report of Proceedings Golden Eagle. May 23
June 2nd 1940,
Submitted
On May 29th about 1045 8 '9 received orders
to troops. proceed to position 9 miles East of Dunkirk and embark
position
Ship sailed at 1140 and arrived in mith of Quint
Bank buoy about 1820 where a number of men were seen
swimming in the water. GOLDEN EAGLE picked up all that
remained in the water (some 285) and it was realise: that
two trawlers were also present picking TO men. À French
destroyer was present but left without taking any part in the
rescue work.
It was ascertained that these survivors (British
soldiers) were from H.M.S. WAVERLSY who had been sunk by
bombs about an hour previously.
Ship then proceeded
straight back to Margate and anchored at C035, day 30th.
At 0445 went alongside and disecharked survivors.
At 1000 proceeded irom Margate y route "Y"
and arrived at the Dyck bucy at 1322 when 8. signal was
received saying that ships were to use 26 to "X". Ship was
turned about and proceeded by "X" route to - buay, when
the Commanding Officer did not seem sure of his position
and returned to "R" buey and then finally returned to
Margate where ship was burthed at 2137.
The Commanding Officer had previously made a signal
to say he was unwell and on arrival was seen by a medical
officer on the pier and was sent ashore.
GOLDEN EAGLE then shoved off and proceeded alongaide
H.M.S. GUILLEMOT at 2359 and filled up with oil.
decided to leave or Dunkirk. Proceedings were then as
At 0430 in the absence of any orders it was
follows:-
0742. Passed close to Dunkirk harbour entrince.
Tried to with pierhead but failed.
harbour. 0807. Lighthouse bearing 224 deg. 2.4 miles.
get in touch Anchored in position 21 siles N.B. 0:
Lewered two Dunkirk High embarked about 40 troops from the beach. and
Received information beats and that more troops were further present last
number of boats and acilities of in greater
BAGINE would be
1005. Weig had large and proceeded. number of troops immediate waiting by
Zuidmoote Sanatarium 1035. Goserved and no boats or ships in
viciuity.
1040 bearing 237 deg. ship's ropea
Anchored in 21 fathoms 3.25 in position miles.
Dunkirk High communication lighthouse ashore by using beats and two small
boats secured creews water for ashore to keep from and difficult boats trip tide beach, by using shallow afloat about ferried and two but 60 water troops ship's troops troops by and had changing per inshore from shelling to hourstere vade beach the swell here into boats and to secial 3 ship. feet
1
embarked. and machine every gunning During took this place, time and action bombing, gun's and crews embarking were
operations
continually on the alert and in Embarked about 340 troops,
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H.H.S. "Brandaris,"
c/o. G.P.O.
London.
6th June, 1940.
The Vice Admiral Commanding Dover,
Dover Castle,
Dover.
Sir
Department A.275 260
-3ECRET-
two/
REPORTS ON "DYNAMO" OPERATION.
my
(copy to:- COMMANDER-IN-CHISP, THE NORE).
are forwarded with reference to Hore General Order 448.
Reports and recommendations on Operation "Aynamo"
Supmary 08 Reports enclosed.
1. From Extended Defences Officer, Sheerness, concerning the
following vessels :-
H.M.S. "ROYAL SAGLE"
H.M.S. "GOLDEN EAGLE"
}
LA with reference also to if
No: N.1.1/14/015 of and June,
1940, to Commander-in-Chief,
The Nore. Copy to Vice-idairal,
Dover.
H.M.Y. "CHRISTABEL II"
H.M.Y. "CALETA"
H.M.Yo "G "GLADA"
H.M.Y. "AMULREE"
in From Captain M/S, Sheerness, concerning the following veasels:-
H.M.D. "MONARDA"
H.M.D. "RENASCENT"
H.M.Y. "ARONIA"
H.M.T. "STRATHELLIOT"
From *ST. Commander of Dockyard, Sheerneas, concerning H.M. the
CLEARS".
.
ary LEX. Q be a "AMULRER"/ matter for (my reference regret P.A.7/02 that to dated this vessel 8th June, was 1940), diverted 10 out from would pontoons the appear
the report of the Commanding Officer,
Tom may valuable which carry she out was a seemingly performing being minor remed in towing administrative and aunk by
a
ritish destroyer in the resulted Downs. in her report forwarded by Commander H.M. of
no Ockyard, with reference to June, the 1940, 10 is observed craft that arew.
'ST. OTLEARS" Sheerness, is manned dated entirely 7th by a civilian Yard
(Sd.) H.R. MARRACK.
5 James A 19-04 A DOV
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EXTENDED ADMIRALITY DEFENCES HOUSE, OFFICER
OFFICER,
173
H.M.Y.
GLALA.
164
178.
SHEERNESS
4th June, 1940.
167
sir,
I have the honour to report that, having received orders, I
from Sheerness in conjunction th three other Yachts
Thursday 30th May, 1940.
Shortly after midnight we were in the vicinity of the North
Goodwin Light Vessel, and as we were unable. to contact the
Examination to Tug anchor. , the Yacht "ChristobelkII", the senior ship
ordered
us
At dawn I received a signal from the Senior Officer that he
was unable to proceed owing to engine trouble, SO I weighed and
e
closed the Tug. Having received orders from her I delivered them
to "Amulree" and "Caleta" and we proceeded by, route "X".
Shortly before eleven the French Coast was sighted and we
my
d
entered Dunkirk 'Roads' about 1130. We steamed along the coast
and at about 1230, "Golden Eagle" anchored off the beach 3 miles
East of Dunkirk, signalled to us to close. She asked us to tow
d.
two whalers which were full of soldiers alongside and when this
was completed we asked if we could be of assistance, but she
replied that she was alright and that we could be of more use
to
further along.
he
Off La Panne H.M.S. "Venomous" called us up and informed us
her motor boat had broken down inshore. We went close to the
pier, which was constructed of Army transports, and having
irk.
contacted the boat took it in tow and returned to the destroyer.
We then went back to the beach and this time took out her whaler.
grees
As she was now getting underway we closed H.M.S. "Vivacious" and
st
securing alongside were informed that she had three boats which
to
were to inshore. We took them as close as possible,
he
allowed ready them to go drift to the beach and anchored with the intention
of towing them back when filled. At this point our steering It was ropes
all but and we were left with a single strand. that
impossible gave to way repair it without completely new wire and on at
of
and shelling which had been going
see
Moment the bombing became intense. À Captain R.N. in Yacht No.1 all the of the
surf
Solent continuously Patrol ordered us to make for the open sea and
and
that
smaller power craft followed him out.
hat
out
men,
d
art
ut
bombs fell across our stern the stern last down oomo a ralling few feet
about in the 30 water. ft away, We the opened only fire on this aeroplane direct hit which with was OUD Lewis
this time a salvo of effect was to drag our a heavy gun
bomber type Dornier 17 we burst registered into flames a and he this crashed aeroplane into the sea,
and as other his Starboard ships were engine also firing I cannot claim
definitely. As I had promised to embark speed the hoping British to adrift troops find a which boat at Dunkirk we to magaged bring I them to
steamed off, we were back at fortunate all possible in finding immediately a Whaler sent these two boats this ashore was very
pick and started up with to our embark dinghy, troops I at approximately at 1750,
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MOTOR YACHT "MARSAYRO"
170
6th.June 1960
B14/0/1513
II.
Leading Seaman BROWN.
No.R.E.2/014.
Vice Admiral,
Dover.
(Copy to Commander-in-Chief,
that I took over dommand
The Nore.)
esday 29th.May 1940.
rt I tried to sort things
on, regarding any particular
Forwarded.
stremely hasty. I therefore
nga will suffice.
2.
Reports and recommendations
Friday 31st.May 1940 at
concerning the above named vessels
with X217 and 2 other
were forwarded by my Nos. M.I. 1/14/015
utenant POOL,R.N. We
and R.E. 2/014. of 8th and 9th
out 3 p.m. we came in sight
June, 1940.
moke and explosions as far
later we contacted the
3.
Of the vessels mentioned in the French soldiers from the
above reports only the "Royal Eagle", to the beach; it was
"Golden Eagle" and "Crested Eagle"
heen and capsized at once.
are specifically named in Appendix 1, it himself from being more
thdrew my ship to review
4.
In addition to the vessels
", stuff that looked like
named in Minute 1 above, the Yachts
iD devil as I know that
"Christobel II" "Caleta", "Glala"
our propellers in the way
"Amulree" and the tug "St Clears"
happen as soon as I had
were mentioned in my reports, and
each we managed to pick
are presumed to be included in the
captured and used a little
note to Appendix 1.
troops appeared to be a
>-loads for some 5 hours,
Jaba" and so on. On this
ADMIRAL
am Queen" (about 2000 tons
" she had put her nose.
30th JULINE, 1940
*
;ines of "Marsayru" and
1940.
COMMODORE-IN-CHARGE,
ghout this day and the
SHEERNESS.
all a complete jumble in
stant fire of various kinds,
affird
the ship was not hit by
most
lune I think - we were
UMum
-done, nearest ship being
Marmay) by 4 brave Messershimi to who dived and
m. compair bell hadwith much vigour but exceedingly poor aim
tant fire 7 we messenour. We had a Bren and 2 rifles but did
the ship . are bus German pilots seemed disinolined to come
lune I thinwaleand 4 net and I had given orders to hold our fire
ar, nearechya pity.. A pity. After half an hour of this 3
rebbmit to worght and sight and we saw no more of the Messerschmits
and exceeding 2 rire bombed day we were bombed by a large formation of
d disinclleast I class up. At least I think it was our little
arders wer was one as. unless it was one on the horison, in
After half anre French soldienw . course of these operations we took off
iven calf an a these opeedirapd by miles.
we saw no more be British, others ads of 400 French soldiers. To our bitter
few hours - she and find no British, others ware luckier.
were bombed by aly a tied up with hingly for a few hours - she was on tow
At least I thinked. The sow rope rifompletely tied up with bits of line and
a it was one we cast about for a noling hard. The sow rope broke and we
iles. 80 of them tay evening having eaflecut day - faithruk thing. No arrived
day - faithruk thing. Hugh we cast about for a time. However
400 1 about
We borught back 2 preday evening having called from Ramagate
- faithruk
tip. We borught back 2 "prises" - a nice
evening h.s.
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H.M.S."GUILLENCH."
259
11th,June,1940.
H.M.S. "DYNAMO" "GUILLEMOT" BETWEEN MAY REPORT 29th. OF and PROCEEDINGS JUNE 24th. DURING OPERATIONS
On Wednesday 29th. May "GUILLEMOT" received
orders to proceed to SHEERNESS, and arrived there at 0700. On
arrival she was ordered to embark fuel and stores and proceed to
MARGATE and act as base ship. She arrived at MARGATE at 2030, and at
2200 H.M. Schoot HORST came alongside for stores and lubricating oil.
She cast off at 2300.
On 30th. May H.M.S. "GOLDEN EAGLE" came alongside
for fuel and water at 0625. At 0950 "GUILLEMOT" cast off from
"GOLDEN EAGLE", weighed anchor and proceeded alongside "ROYAL EAGLE"
to supply stores, water, and oil fuel to her. At 1100 we cast off from
"ROYAL EAGLE" and anchored. At 1840 "MEDWEY QUEEN" came alongside for
oil fuel and water, and at 1950 H.M. Schoot DELTA came alongside for
diesel oil. "MEDWEY QUEEN" cast off at 2000 and "DELTA" at 2115.
At 2345 "GOLDEN EAGLE" came alongside for oil fuel and water and
cast off at 0425 the following morning. During the day a supply of
victualling stores was landed on MARGATE PIER for supply to ships'
companies of ships going alongside pending the arrival of stores
from RAMSGATE. Signalman ALLEN was landed to assist the Signal staff
ashore, which duty he performed until the ship sailed for DUNKIRK.
At 1110 on 31st. oil lighter BRENDOR came
alongside for orders as it had been arranged with N.O. MARGATE
that GUILLEMOT would take charge of all fuelling. BRENDOR carried
about 30 tons of diesel oil and was extremely useful fuelling Schoots
and other Diesel engined craft. Hopper W24 came alongside for oil and
stores during the forenoon. At 1135 H.M. Schoot HORST secured alongside
and Lieutenant SARGENT R.N.R., lst. Lieutenant of GUILLEMOT, took over
command of her from Lieutenant Commander FARDELL R.N. Her crew was
relieved by a volunteer crew from GUILLEMOT as her Officers and men
had been three days and nights without sleep. HORST sailed at 1315.
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During the the afternoon of the lst.June four coal 260 barges
were brought down river by a tug and secured alongside.They were
later towed to RAMSGATE by H.M.Tug "SPRITE".
On lst.June "QUEEN OF THANET" came alongside for fuel
and water at 0820 and "WESTWARD HO" at 0845. Lieutenant SARGENT and
temporary crew of HORST returned to the ship at 0900 and the original
grew of HORST were discharged to shore. "WESTWARD HO" cast off at 1040
and "QUEEN OF THANET" at 1100. As GUILLEMOT'S oil fuel was running low
an oil fuel lighter was asked for from SHEERNESS. "GOLDEN EAGLE" came
alongside for oil fuel and water at 1145 and cast off at 1420. During
the afternoon 40 rounds of 4inch H.E. ammunition were supplied to
H.M.S. "KINGFISHER".
On 2nd.June oil lighter PHERO secured at 0805 and
GUILLEMOT oiled from her. She remained alongside all day and supplied
oil fuel to various ships. H.M.S. "KINGFISHER" oiled from PHERO at
1215 and cast off at 1530, when "QUEEN OF THANET" came alongside for
fuel and water. At 1600 H.M.S.ORIOLE, a coal burning paddle steamer,
came alongside for water and requested the loan of some stokers to
assist in trimming her bunkers. Six stokers from GUILLEMOT volunteered
but it was decided that only two could be spared, and lots were drawn
and stokers S. HIORNS and C.SAWYER were sent. At 1700 "DUCHESS OF FIFE"
secured alongside "QUEEN OF THANET" and at 2020 "ORIOLE", "DUCHESS OF
FIFE", and "QUEEN OF THANET" cast off and proceeded. At 2135 oiler
PHERO cast off and anchored astern.
On 3rd.June orders were received to proceed to DUNKIRK
in company with KINGFISHER escorting LADY OF MAN and AUTO CARRIER
across, then to embark troops from DUNKIRK Pier and return to MARGATE.
At 1630 beef and bread for 250 men were embarked. Lieutenant
R.C. NORWOOD R.N. and Sub Lieutenant T. BONHAM R.N. came on board
at 1800. These Officers had obtained permission of N.O.I.C. MARGATE
to accompany us as they had both had previous experience of DUNKIRK
and its approaches. They both proved of great assistance, Sub Lieutenant
BONHAM'S acurate navigation being particularly valuable.

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REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS MAY OF A/A SHIPS OF THAMES LOCAL DEFENCE FLOTILLA.
31st - JUNE 3rd.
On completing discharge of the Military Units at Sheerness
on May 31st H.M.S. "Royal Eagle" proceeded to a buoy and reported
ready to proceed.
On June 1st at 0800 a signal was received from V.A. Dover,
that all naddle minesweepers and minesweepers were to proceed
CONFIDENTIAL
Deproms. 140.
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FROM
SENIOR OFFICER, THAMES LOCAL DEFENCE FLOTILLA.
DATE
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266
TO
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHE RNESS.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR H.M. SHIPS "ROYAL" "GOLDEN" AND CRESTED EAGLE".
"ROYAL EAGLE". (1). Lieut. Comdr. Farrow R.N.R. Commanding Officer
for coolness and ability in handling and directing his ship under
difficult conditions.
(2). Lieutenant Dunkerley R.N.R. For coolness
and ability in handling the ship and for inexhaustive energy and
skill in organising the ship and personally assisting in the
evacuation of Military Units under fire.
(3). Lieutenant (E) Helyer R.N.R. Chief Engineer.
For exceptional work outside his normal duties in organising the
ship for the reception of casualties and troops and for the
personal example of coolness and ability in embarkation and
rescue work under. fire.
Coxswain (Pensioner). For exceptional qualities of leadership
(4). C.P.O. Percy S.T. Munn C/J10033 Torpedo
and devotion to duty. The excellent morale of the ship's company
and the smooth and efficient working of the whole organisation
was due to a very great extent to the personal influence of this
elderly Chief Petty Officer.
(5). C.P.O. William J. Jones C/J2950 leadership D.S.M.
(Pensioner). For coolness and good qualities of
during the evacuation of troops.
(6). Ordinary Seaman Miller C/JX170070. For
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untiring care and devotion to the wounded.
"GOLDEN EAGLE". (1). Lieutenant Newman O.B.E. Lieut. R.N.V.R. Newman (though On the
not indisposition in and the through Senior his of a remaining personal large his Commanding number example Officer) of Officer, troops and assumed leadership of under age command heavy and was has of bombing successful the little ship and
shell evacuating officer is 54 years initiative was real
undoubtedly sea experience, fire. the This but reason his that personal "Golden example Eagle" and was able to take an
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had been put at full the disposal and all officers of the troops cabine - all
and bunks were Captain's abin was occupied 1+11
as an example the naked men who had swam on by
dozen completely carried 1700 board.
Eagle" this
1pl ne in was
Engineers ratings Officers Second It Lieutena who is assisted who almost were was t outstanding most Wilson indefatigablein impossible ably. 201 Company, when to I would mention his all were any excellent officers or
extent to her Commanding Officer whose cool and balanced
consider that the efficiency of the ship is due to a but grea
to whom T was able
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"GOLDEN EAGLE" continued.
(2). Lieutenant Lucas R.N.R. This officer
supported Lieutenant Newman and by his handling of the shi
personal efforts in berthing and securing carried out inva
work under dangerous and very difficult conditions.
(3). C.P.O. James S. Seaman C/J3192 Torped
Coxswain (Pensioner). For exceptional work in organising
leading the ship's company in difficult and dangerous work
elderly Chief Petty Officer led every form of work and act
and his untiring efforts resulted in the rescue of a very
number of men.
(4). Seaman E.C. Utton R.N.R. X19617a. Thi
seaman went ashore from H.M.S. "Golden Eagle" with a line
organised a ferry service between the ship and shore. He
exceptional coolness and ability under fire and his indiv
work throughout the whole proceedings was exceptional.
R.N.V.R. C/WRX84. For exceptionally good work and devoti
(5). F.J. Shirley, Acting Leading Telegrap
duty.
(6). Able Seaman Scott S.T. T.D./X1406. fire.
coolness and ability whilst at the helm under
his ship and after presence she had of been mind set on fire by severe of
coolness in the manner in which bombing
"CRESTED EAGLE". (1). Lieutenant Commander B.R. Booth he R
continuously IO keeping (2). the Sub. guns Lieut. of the R.M. maintaining ship Roberts in VIOV action R.N.R. For his guns si
series although of the severe ship bombing was on attacks fire and and out of control (until
finally to be abandoned.
F
G. Friend C/J95190.
(3). Able Seaman from the ship aban
excellent face of severe work in air assisting attacks until to fire she had last to be
orid no Cooch J.F. (T.124). CO.
air extreme attack care and and with devotion the ship to the finally wounded disabled whilstand
(4). Chief Steward on
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REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF A/A SHIPS OF THAMES LOCAL DEFENCE FLOTILLA.
MAY 31st - JUNE 3rd.
On completing discharge of the Military Units at Sheerness
on May 31st H.M.S. "Royal Eagle" proceeded to a buoy and reported
ready to proceed.
On June 1st at 0800 a signal was received from V.A. Dover,
that all paddle minesweepers and minesweepers were to proceed
forthwi th to the beaches and I at once went on board "Royal Eagle"
and after having embarked extra lifebelts and some rafts from the
North Wall at Sheerness the ship proceeded to the beaches via route
"X" at full speed.
When half way across a signal was received from V.A. Dover
ordering "Royal Eagle" to Ramsgate to await instructions so the
ship was turned and anchored off Ramsgate. No instructions were
received but an Examination Vessel called alongside with a set of
directions to minesweepers and paddle minesweepers to proceed to a
point 11/2 miles East of Dunkirk at 2200 to embark troops. I
that "Royal Eagle" was meant to
btaining this I signalled that
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR "ROYAL = "GOLDEN"
to arrive off the beaches
AND "CRESTED EAGLE".
Officer to anchor a full 1½
(s.o. T.D.D.F. Letter of 6th June, 1940
ve room for the ships coming
ench drifter with some French
arked them but by 2320 I had
II.
then some six or more
al to V.A. Dover to this
COMMODORE IN CHARGE,
SHEERNESS.
weepers were to be underway
resumed that this was on
rly continuous, though in the
Forwarded, concurring with the
recommendations of the Senior Officer,
Thames Local Defence Flotilla.
gistered on a wreck & few
as most of the shells fell
r just around the wreck.
Karnahi
1 splinters and I kept the
S much as possible.
CAPTAIN.
all commenced to weigh but
7/6/40.
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER.
0 ship near them and they were
as well as two seriously
h was manned by naval ratings.
ches about 0330 being the last
absence of boats only some 120
h had been embarked.
ess and owing to a boiler
n steam for half speed only.
to 1320 and I at once
Commanding Officer was in a
in leave and assumed command
received for "Golden Eagle"
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had been put at the disposal officers of the troops to all
and bunks were full Captain's and all abin was cabins 1411
as an example the who had occupied by
dozen second completely NIGHt"Royal naked Eagle" men carried swama 1700 on board.
Officers of whom some50 assisted were most casualties ably and 201 dis I lpline 0 would this THE TXTX
Engineers who was indefatigablein
Second Lieutena to Wilson Company, his
It is almost impossible to mention any officers
ratings who were outstanding when all were excellent but or
consider that the efficiency Officer of the whose ship is due to a grea
extent to her Commanding 10 cool whom and T balanced
was
shle
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"GOLDEN EAGLE" continued.
supported Lieutenant Newman and by his handling of the
(2). Lieutenant Lucas R.N.R. This offic
work under dangerous and very difficult conditions.
personal efforts in berthing and securing carried out. i
(3). C.P.O. James S. Seaman C/J3192 Tor
Coxswain (Pensioner). For exceptional work in organisi
leading the ship's com
elderly Chief Petty
and his untiring eff
number of men.
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(2).
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REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS MAY OF A/A SHIPS - OF THAMES LOCAL DEFENCE FLOTILLA.
31st JUNE 3rd.
On completing discharge of the Military Units at Sheerness
on May 31st H.M.S. "Royal Eagle" proceeded to a buoy and reported
ready to proceed.
On June 1st at 0800 a signal was received from V.A. Dover,
that all paddle minesweepers and minesweepers were to proceed
forthwith to the beaches and I at once went on board "Royal Eagle"
and after having embarked extra lifebelts and some rafts from the
North Wall at Sheerness the ship proceeded to the beaches via route
"X" at full speed.
When half way across a signal was received from V.A. Dover
ordering "Royal Eagle" to Ramsgate to await instructions so the
ship was turned and anchored off Ramsgate. No instructions were
received but an Examination Vessel called alongside with a set of
directions to minesweepers and paddle minesweepers to proceed to a
point 1 1/2 miles East of Dunkirk at 2200 to embark troops. I
endeavoured to obtain confirmation that "Royal Eagle" was meant to
be included in the signal - but not obtaining this I signalled that
I intended to proceed and left at 1530.
"Royal Eagle" was the first ship to arrive off the beaches
at 2200 and I directed the Commanding Officer to anchor a full 1½
miles from the breakwater so as to leave room for the ships coming
on to anchor astern. On arrival a French drifter with some French
soldiers arrived alongside and disembarked them but by 2320 I had
seen no sign of any boats although by then some six or more
sweepers had arrived and I made a signal to V.A. Dover to this
effect.
A signal was received that all sweepers were to be underway
and clear of Dunkirk by 0300, and I presumed that this was on
account of the shelling which was fairly continuous, though in the
dark not very accurate.
It seemed as if the enemy had registered on a wreck a few
hundred yards away from "Royal Eagle" as most of the shells fell
between "Royal Eagle" and the wreck or just around the wreck.
"Royal Eagle" was spattered with shell splinters and I kept the
ship's company below the upper deck as much as possible.
A little before 0300 "Royal Eagle" commenced to weigh but
two boats sighted inshore with no ship near them and they were
injured and their lighter which was manned by naval the ratings. last
closed were occupants picked up as well as two seriously
but Eagle" to clear. Owing to the absence of boats embarked. only some
"Royal men from eventually a power left the beaches about 0330 being 120
French one troops ship and half a dozen British had been
defect "Royal was put Eagle" at immediate notice for steam for half only.
returned to Sheerness and owing to a speed boiler
DH. M. S. "Golden Eagle" arrived that her at Commanding 1320 and Officer I assumed at once was command in a
rather transferred overwraught her and state finding I sent him soon on received leave and for "Golden Eagle"
of to proceed the ship to myself. Dunkirk Orders to arrive were at 0100/3 crossing and by take route off "X" troops near"FG" from
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and the harbour wounded by a splinter.
hemp at the entrance soon as I was just clear
outside round the bearing I found - so as the port paddle had many On fathoms arriving of
wreck with knives to the port, I stopped and got of the of
hands on and I was able to clear it. The bearing was a number
cleared light to proceed though only at half practically speed. In
the increasing of the ship was shelled from a gun position
coast I picked up a Service motor launch and also a lifeboat and
to the west Dunkirk, but was not hit. Soon after leaving the
towed them back to the North Goodwin.
H.M.S. "CRESTED EAGLE"
I have not yet seen the report from
the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Crested Eagle" but from the
evidence of a survivor it appears that, after I had ordered her
to Dunkirk on May 29th, she proceeded alongside the eastern side
of the East Mole at Dunkirk and embarked troops and casualties
including many from H.M.S. "Grafton" and a transport which
had both been sunk alongside by bombs. Heavy bombing and shell
fire was experienced but "Crested Eagle" was unhit until the
evening when she had just left the Mole to proceed home with her
load of troops and casualties and was hit by a bomb in the engine
room. A fire was started and it appeared that as the engines were
still working slowly the Commanding Officer decided to beach the
ship. Before or after she was beached it is believed she was hit
again by two bombs. It is thought that only a small proportion of
the ship's company were casualties but that many of the stretcher
cases who were accommodated in the wardroom and after part of the
ship were lost in the fire.
H.M.S. "GOLDEN" EAGLE". I would like to add the following remarks
in respect of th report of proceedings forwarded by Lieutenants
Newman and Lucas. Although technically Lieut. Lucas is second in
command of the ship (as an R.N.R. Officer - Lieut Newman being an
R.N.V.R. Officer), Lieut. Newman has carried out the duties of
First Lieutenant and there is no doubt that the initiative and
good work done by the ship during the absence of her Commanding
Officer was due almost entirely to Lieutenant Newman who took
upon himself the command and was loyally supported by the two
R.N.R. Officers-Lieutenants Lucas and Dent, who did excellent work
once Lieutenant Newman had decided what was to be done. Lieut. J.
C. Newman is 54 years of age and quite inexperienced in Naval
matters - but I consider that the part he played in these operations
is worthy of the highest commendation and I am convinced that had it
not been for his leadership and initiative "Golden Eagle" would not
have taken any active part in the proceedings.
I would like also to mention the goods work done by Lieut.
Lucas R.N.R. who handled the ship with great skill, and on the
occasion on which the ship was in Dunkirk harbour at night. I
consider that the fact that she got out safetly was in a great
measure due to his personal efforts on the springs, etc, as well
as his handling of the ship.
To the list of men recommended I would like to add Fredk.
J. Shirley, Acting Leading Telegraphist R.N.V.R. C/WRX84, whose
efficiency and extreme devotion to duty has been of the utmost
assistance to me as Senior Officer of the flotilla and also that
rely upon to take with degree of competency during
of Able Seaman Scott S.T. TD/X1406, who was the only man I could
the night visit to the Dunkirk. wheel I thoroughly any endorse the recommendations
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Dyram 13m.
Copy.
nd, H.M.S. GOLDEN EAGLE through 275
iames Local Defence Flotilla.
R.N. Barracks,
Chatham.
Officer, Sheerness.
31st May, 1940.
- 940. Golden Eagle. May 29 -
Sir,
45 ship received orders
I have the honour to report
East of Dunkirk and embark
on the conduct of Tilbury A.B.
on his coolness and courage during and arrived injuouth position of Quint
intensive bombardment in evacuatingmber of men were seen
troops while the ship was ablaze.
EAGLE picked up all that
) and it was realised that
am, Sir,
picking up men. A French
Your obedient servantwithout taking any part in the
hat these survivors (British
D.J. Davies.
RLEY who had been sunk by
Lt. R.N.R.
Ship then proceeded
chored at 0035, May 30th.
de and disembarked survivors.
om Margate by route "Y"
1322 when a signal was
to use route "X". Ship was
about
X" route to IV" buoy, when
Commanding
seem sure of his position
returned
en finally returned to
at 2137.
er had previously made a signal
say
he
ival was seen by a medical
t ashore.
oved off and proceeded alongside
lled up with oil.
absence
of
any
orders
it
was
31
decided to leave for Dunkirk. Proceedings were then as
follows:-
0742. Passed close to Dunkirk harbour entrance.
Tried to get in touch with pierhead but failed.
0807. Anchored in position 2z miles N.E. of
harbour. Dunkirk High Lighthouse bearing 224 deg. 2.4 miles.
Lowered two boats and embarked about 40 troops from the beach.
Received information that more troops were further East and
owing to great number of boats and facilities in present
position decided that GOLDEN EAGLE would be of greater
assistance further East.
1005. Weig/hed and proceeded.
1035. Observed large number of troops waiting by
Zuidcoote Sanaterium and no boats or ships in immediate
vicinity.
1040 Anchored in 2/2/2 fathoms in position
Dunkirk High lighthouse bearing 237 deg. 3.25 miles.
Established communication ashore by using ship's ropea
secured ashore and by using two ship's boats and two small
boats salved from beach, ferried troops from beach to ship.
Owing to falling tide, shallow water and inshore swell
of water to keep boats afloat but by changing the boats
operations were difficult and troops had to wade into 3 feet
creews for every trip - about 60 troops per hour were
During this time bombing, shelling and aceial
and embarked. machine gunning took place, and gun's crews were
continually on the alert and in action and embarking operations
continued without a break.
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The The Senior Officers in Command, H.M.S. GOLDEN EAGLE through 275
Officer, Thames Local Defence Flotilla.
DATE
4th June 1940.
TO
The Extended Defences Officer, Sheerness.
SUBJECT. Report of Proceedings - Golden Eagle. May 29 -
June 2nd 1940.
Submitted
On May 29th about 1045 ship received orders
to proceed to position 9 miles East of Dunkirk and embark
troops.
Ship sailed at 1140 and arrived in position South of Quint
Bank buoy about 1820 where a number of men were seen
swimming in the water. GOLDEN EAGLE picked up all that
remained. in the water (some 285) and it was realised that
two trawlers were also present picking up men. A French
destroyer was present but left without taking any part in the
rescue work.
It was ascertained that these survivors (British
soldiers) were from H.M.S. WAVERLEY who had been sunk by
bombs about an hour previously.
Ship then proceeded
straight back to Margate and anchored at 0035, May 30th.
At 0445 went alongside and disémbarked survivors.
At 1000 proceeded from Margate by route "Y"
and arrived at the Dyck buoy at 1322 when a signal was
30
received saying that ships were to use route "X". Ship was
turned about and proceeded by "X" route to "W" buoy, when
the Commanding Officer did not seem sure of his position
and returned to "R" buoy and then finally returned to
Margate where ship was berthed at 2137.
The Commanding Officer had previously made a signal
to say he was unwell and on arrival was seen by a medical
officer on the pier and was sent ashore.
GOLDEN EAGLE then shoved off and proceeded alongside
H.M.S. GUILLEMOT at 2359 and filled up with oil.
At 0430 in the absence of any orders it was
decided to leave for Dunkirk. Proceedings were then as
follows:-
0742. Passed close to Dunkirk harbour entrance.
Tried to get in touch with pierhead but failed.
0807. Anchored in position 2z miles N.E. of
harbour. Dunkirk High Lighthouse bearing 224 deg. 2.4 miles.
Lowered two boats and embarked about 40 troops from the beach.
Received information that more troops were further East and
owing to great number of boats and facilities in present
position decided that GOLDEN EAGLE would be of greater
assistance further East.
1005. Weig/hed and proceeded.
1035. Observed large number of troops waiting by
Zuidcoote Sanaterium and no boats or ships in immediate
vicinity.
1040 Anchored in 2½ fathoms in position
Dunkirk High lighthouse bearing 237 deg. 3.25 miles.
Established communication ashore by using ship's ropes
secured ashore and by using two ship's boats and two small
boats salved from beach, ferried troops from beach swell to ship.
Owing to falling tide, shallow water and inshore
of water to keep boats afloat but by changing the
operations were difficult and troops had to wade into boats 3 feet
creews for every trip - about 60 troops per hour were
During this time bombing, shelling and aerial
continually on the alert and in action and embarking operations
and embarked. machine gunning took place, and gun's crews were
continued without a break.
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LIST OF H.M. SHIPS, PERSONNEL SHIPS AND HOSPITAL CARRIERS
TAKING. PART.
A.A. CRUISER:
CALCUTTA
DESTROYERS:
ANTHONY
HARVESTER
MALCOLM
VIVACIOUS
BASILISK
HAVANT
MONTROSE
WAKEFUL
BLYSKAWICA
ICARUS
SABRE
WHITEHALL
CODRINGTON
IMPULSIVE
SALADIN
WHITSHED
ESK
INTREPID
SCIMITAR
WINCHELSEA
EXPRESS
IVANHOE
SHIKARI
WINDSOR
GALLANT
JAGUAR
VENOMOUS
WOLFHOUND
GRAFTON
JAVELIN
VANQUISHER
WOLSEY
GRENADE
KEITH
VERITY
WORCESTER
GREYHOUND
MACKAY
VIMY
(40)
SLOOPS:
BIDEFORD
GUNBOATS:
LOCUST
MOSQUITO
UNESWEEPERS:
ALBURY
HEBE
QUEEN OF THANET
BRIGHTON QUEEN
HALCYON
ROSS
BRIGHTON BELLE
KELLETT
SALAMANDER
DEVONIA
LEDA
SALTASH
DUNDALK
LYDD
SKIPJACK
DUCHESS OF FIFE
MARMION
SANDOWN
EMPEROR OF INDIA
MEDWAY QUEEN
SNAEFELL
EL
FITZROY
NIGER
SPEEDWELL
GLENAVON
ORIOLE
SUTTON
GLENGO
PANGBOURNE
SHARPSHOOTER
GOSSAMER
PLYNLIMMON
WAVERLEY
GRACIE FIELDS
PRINCESS ELIZABETH WESTWARD HO
A/S VESSELS:
ARLEY
COMFORT
MARETTA
BOTANIC
CONIDAW
NAUTILUS
BROCK
FYLDEA
POLLY JOHNSON
CALVI
GULZAR
SANGASSO
CHICO
JOHN CATLING
STARLIGHT RAYS
re
SPECIAL SERVICE CRESTED EAGLE
GOLDEN EAGLE
ROYAL EAGLE
ESSELS:
"LL" TRAWLERS: INVERFORTH LORD INCHCAPE OUR BAIRNS THOMAS BARTLETT
it
A/S TRAWLERS:
ARGYLLSHIRE
KINGSTON ANDALUSITE STELLA DORADO
ore
BLACKBURN ROVERS
KINGSTON OLIVINE
THURINGIA
CAYTON WYKE
LADY PHILOMENA
WESTELLA
an
GRIMSBY TOWN
SAON
WOLVES
ue
KINGSTON ALALITE
SPURS
OLVINA
all
INE RECOVERY
FIDGET
JACKETA
SILVER DAWN
RIFTERS:
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DESTROYERS
PERSONNEL SHIPS
MINESWEEPERS
PADDLE MINESWEEPERS
SKOOTS
FRENCH DESTROYERS
VANQUISHER (I)
640
ST. HELIER
659
GOSSAMER
845
QUEEN OF THANET 850
DEMOK
114
FLORE
351
HAVANT
882
LADY OF MANN
870
NIGER
310
SANDOWN
800
ORANJE
100
BOUCLIER
300
WHITEHALL (I)
871
MAID OF ORLEANS 1856
FITZROY
67
ORIOLE
470
HEBE
365
SCIMITAR (I)
584
TYNWALD
2000
LYDD
252
PRINCESS ELIZABETH 510
AEGIR
130
WOLSEY
533
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
47
LEDA
650
MEDWAY QUEEN
700
ANTJE
150
MALCOLM
1200
KING GEORGE V
700
DUCHESS OF
WESTWARD HO
918
PACIFICO
414
WORCESTER (I)
661
BEN-MY-CHREE
2080
FIFE
535
WIPPINGHAM
2500
AMAZONE
111
WINDSOR
493
ST. HELIER
1250
HALCYON
243
QUEEN OF THANET 1500
HILDA
530
VIVACIOUS
427
ROUEN
800
SALAMANDER
479
WESTWARD Ho
900
RIKA
200
Total 58,4
VANQUISHER (II)
1200
COTE D'ARGENT 1000
SPEEDWELL
972
FRISO
648
HARVESTER
576
SALTASH
400
ICARUS
1114
QUEEN OF THE
ROSS
260
CODRINGTON
746
CHANNEL
52
DUNDALK
280
SABRE
451
HALCYON
508
SHIKARI
623
SALTASH
400
DRIFTERS
MISCELLANEOUS
453
HOSPITAL SHIPS
FOREIGN VESSELS
WINCHELSEA
1150
SUTTON
SCIMITAR (II)
376
KELLETT
40
Miscellaneous 1110
FOREMOST
200
ESK (I)
979
WESTWARD Ho
900
ST. ANDREW 130
INCENIEUR CACHIN
1
GOLDEN GIFT
123
VINCIA
108
PATRIE
WHITEHALL
(II)
34
157
GRIEVE (F.A.A.
GASTON RIVER
120
WORCESTER
(II)
900
OCEAN BREEZE
TRAWLERS
Trg. vessel)
374
MISCELLANEOUS (Cont.)
MONIQUE CAMILLE
302
JACKETA
564.
MOSQUITO (Gunboat) 610
REINE DE FLOTS
62
LORD INCHCAPE 240
LOCUST
"
620
LADY
ANDRE LOUIS
317
17.97
SATURN
307
NEPHRITE
500
SOUTHBORO
350
CHALUTIER
100
D. TRAWLER
100
ESKBURNE
27
RAPID
25
CHASSEUR MARIE
117
GRIEVE (Yacht)
411
MAYSPEAR
15
NORMANVILLE
500
647
UNNAMED M.B.
23
TENIAS
100
ONDERS ONS
95
II's CHANNEL
108
GALLEON
FRANSAH
500
KINGFISHER (A/S Exp.
REACH
123
Ship) (I)
180
HOPPER 24
580
KINGFISHER
-do-
(II)210
LLANTHONY
90
IOLANTHE
35
(ex serv.vessel)
10593
173171
THREE KINGS
59
GOLDEN EAGLE
KINGSGATE
910
(sp.serv.) 1250
CHRISTOBEL II
33
ROYAL EAGLE
10503
OLIVIA
103
(AA Ships)1250
ATHOLA
6
ROEBUCK (Coastal steamer)408
Lifeboat
35
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Register No.
Minute Sheet No.
Name
Ex.
Present
Location (17/7/40)
Appointment
Tempy.Lieut.E.
SKIPJACK
PATROCLUS
Northern Patrol.
Richardson,R.N.R.
Tempy.Lieut.L.K.
BRIGHTON
BADGER
Harwich.
Perrin,R.N.V.R.
BELLE
addl.for
Gp. of A.P.
Tempy.Lieut.W.J.C.
"
MEDWAY
Dover.
Fuller, R.N.V.R.
QUEEN (No.1)
Tempy.Lieut.A.C.
GRACIE
ORIOLE
Lowestoft.
Weeks, R.N.R.
FIELDS
in command
Tempy.Lieut. H.
"
LYNX addl.
Port Edgar.
Jones, R.N.R.
for AMBASSADOR
Tempy.Lieut.S.T.
WAVERLEY VICTORY addl. Hamble River.
Harmer Elliott,
for A.P.Duties
R.N.V.R.
Tempy.Lieut.F.P.
"
BOSCAWEN addl. Portland.
Tattersall,R.N.V.R.
for A.P.Base
Officer.
Tempy.Lieut.J.
DEVONIA
Southsea in
SOUTHAMPTON.
Brotchie,R.N.V.R.
command
Tempy.Lieut. A.F.
"
VERNON addl.
Portsmouth.
Cox, R.N.V.R.
for M/S Course
Sub-Lieut.D.J.
THOMAS
On sick leave
Hutton,R.N.V.R.
BARTLETT
until 8th July
Tempy.Lieut.A.R.
THURINGIA BACCHANTE for Scapa
Cornish,R.N.R.
LEICESTER CITY
in command
Pby.Tempy.Sub-
"
BACCHANTE addl.Scapa
Lieut.A.G.
for LEICESTER
Slemeck,R.N.V.R.
CITY
Sub-Lieut. J.S.
ARGYLISHIRE CALLIOPE for Blyth
Weddle, R.N.R.
ANEMONE
Ty.Sub-Lieut.
"
CAROLINE addl. BELFAST till complet
M.F.Villiers-
for MALLOW
then Portland.
Stuart,R.N.V.R.
(building)
Py.Ty.Sub-Lieut.
AMULREE
OSPREY addl. Portland.
G.P.Probert,R.N.V.R.
for M/B
training
Py.Ty.Lieut.Cdr.B. CRESTED
PEMBROKE for
Sheerness
R.Booth, R.N.R.
EAGLE
GOLDEN EAGLE
Py.Ty.Lieut.D.J.R.
Davies, R.N.R.
11
VICTORY for
Portsmouth
Boom Defences
Portsmouth
Cdr.J.Elliott,
KING
ROSEMARY
Portsmouth
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APPENDIX I.
to
Operation "DYNAMO"
-
Narrative of Events.
LIST OF H.M. SHIPS, PERSONNEL SHIPS AND HOSPITAL CARRIERS
TAKING. PART.
RUISER:
CALCUTTA
YERS:
ANTHONY
HARVESTER
MALCOLM
VIVACIOUS
BASILISK
HAVANT
MONTROSE
WAKEFUL
BLYSKAWICA
ICARUS
SABRE
WHITEHALL
CODRINGTON
IMPULSIVE
SALADIN
WHITSHED
ESK
INTREPID
SCIMITAR
WINCHELSEA
EXPRESS
IVANHOE
SHIKARI
WINDSOR
GALLANT
JAGUAR
VENOMOUS
WOLFHOUND
GRAFTON
JAVELIN
VANQUISHER
WOLSEY
GRENADE
KEITH
VERITY
WORCESTER
GREYHOUND
MACKAY
VILY
BIDEFORD
TS:
LOCUST
MOSQUITO
EEPERS:
ALBURY
HEBE
QUEEN OF THANET
BRIGHTON QUEEN
HALCYON
ROSS
BRIGHTON BELLE
KELLETT
SALAMANDER
EL
DEVONIA
LEDA
SALTASH
DUNDALK
LYDD
SKIPJACK
DUCHESS OF FIFE
MARMION
SANDOWN
EMPEROR OF INDIA
MEDWAY QUEEN
SNAEFELL
FITZROY
NIGER
SPEEDWELL
GLENAVON
ORIOLE
SUTTON
GLENGOWER
PANGBOURNE
SHARPSHOOTER
GOSSAMER
PLYNLIMMON
WAVERLEY
GRACIE FIELDS
PRINCESS ELIZABETH
WESTWARD HO
ESSELS:
ARLEY
COMFORT
MARETTA
BOTANIC
CONIDAW
NAUTILUS
BROCK
FYLDEA
POLLY JOHNSON
CALVI
GULZAR
SARGASSO
CHICO
JOHN CATLING
STARLIGHT RAYS
AL SERVICE CRESTED EAGLE
GOLDEN EAGLE
LS:
ROYAL EAGLE
TRAWLERS: INVERFORTH LORD INCHCAPE OUR BAIRNS THOMAS BARTLETT
RAWLERS:
ARGYLLSHIRE
KINGSTON ANDALUSITE STELLA DORADO
BLACKBURN ROVERS
KINGSTON OLIVINE
THURINGIA
CAYTON WYKE
LADY PHILOMENA
WISTELLA
GRIMSBY TOWN
SAON
WOLVES
KINGSTON ALALITE
SPURS
OLVINA
RECOVERY
FIDGET
JACKETA
ERS:
SILVER DAWN
FISHER BOY
LORD CAVAN

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Page 12,
Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B'
MISCELLANEOUS
CALCUTTA (A.A. Vessel).
Commanding Officer.
Captain Dennis Marescaux Lees, R.N.
LORMONT.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Commander Walter Stuart Smithies, R.N.
Officers.
Sub.Lieutenant Alexander Frederick Sidney Davidson, R.N.R.
Ratings.
Marine A. Hobberjam.
Marine, H. Ambrose.
H.M.S. EXCELLENT's A.A. Motor Boat
Commanding Officer.
Sub.Lieutenant Alastair William Maxwell Matthew, R.N.
Thames L.D.F. GOLDEN EAGLE.
Officer.
Lieutenant James Colin Newman, M.B.E., R.N.V.R.
Rating.
Chief Petty Officer James S. Seaman, C/J.3192.
Thames L.D.F. ROYAL EAGLE.
Officers.
Lieutenant Arnold Herbert Dunkerley, R.N.R.
Lieutenant (E) Rodney L. Helyer, R.N.R.
A.A. Kite Party.
Commanding Officer.
Commander John Scott Dove, R.N.
Officers.
Sub.Lieutenant John Lawrence Field, R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieutenant Richard Graham Addis, R.N.V.R.
Motor/

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PS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
SWEEPING CRAFT.
ARIA
JEANNIE MACINTOSH
REED
TY
JOHN AND NORA
RELONZO
NIC
JOHN CATTLING
RENASCENT
CK
LORD BARHAM
RESTRIVO
I
LORD CAVAN
REWGA
THNESS
LORD COLLINGWOOD
RIG
CO (E.S.)
LORD GREY
SARAH HYDE
FORT
LORD HOOD
SARGASSO
IDAW
LORD INCHCAPE
SATURN
TENTA
LORD KEITH
SILVER DAWN
SIBLE
LORD MELCHETT
STARLIGHT RAYS
GET
LORD RODNEY
STELLA RIGEL
HER BOY
LORD ST. VINCENT
STRATHELLIOTT
DEA
MARE
STRIVE
NIUS
MARETTA
SWIFT WING
A
NAUTILUS
TARANSAY
ZAR
OLIVAE
THOMAS BARTLETT
VERFORTH
OUR BAIRNS
THOMSONS
CKETA
OVERFALLS
THREE KINGS
CKEVE
F
POLLY JOHNSON
TWEENWAYS
UNICITY
S TRAWLERS.
GYLLSHIRE
KINGSTON ANDALUSITE
SPURS
ACKBURN ROVERS
KINGSTON OLIVINE
STELLA DORADO
PE ARGONA
LADY PHILOMENA
THURINGIA
YTON WYKE
OLVINA
TOPAZE
IMSBY TOWN
ST. ACHILLEUS
WESTELLA
INGSTON ALALITE
SAON
WOLVES
HAMES SPECIAL SERVICE SHIPS.
RESTED EAGLE
GOLDEN EAGLE
ROYAL EAGLE
.A/S.B's. M.T.B's. ETC.
M. A/S. B. 10
M.T.B. 68
.C. MOTOR-BOAT
( ex "EXCELLENT")
M.T.B. 16
M.L. 100
A/S. B. 6
M.T.B. 22
M.T.B. 102
.A/S. B. 7
M.T.B. 67
M.T.B. 107
OVER FLARE-BURNING DRIFTERS
PAXTON
BOY ROY
GOLDEN GIFT
SHIPMATES
EILEEN EMMA
GOLDEN SUNBEAM
THE BOYS
FORECAST
LORD HOWARD
TORBAY II
GERVAIS RENTOUL
LORD HOWE
UT PROSIM
GIRL GLADYS
MIDAS
YORKSHIRE LASS
GIRL PAMELA
NETSUKIS
YOUNG MUN
(Continued)
Sunk.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
THAMES LOCAL DEFENCE FLOTILLA.
H.M.S. ROYAL EAGLE. eas Lieutenant Commander Edward Frederick Allan
Farrow. R.N.R.
31st under shell June, evacuating in all a total again of 2526 on troo the
Worked May and off 1st the beaches on the 29th May and
often fire and bombing attacks.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Commander Edward Cawdron Cordeaux, M.B., M.R.C.S. L.R.C.P., R.N.
Retired)
Took part in the above operations, making the first
two trips in ROYAL EAGLE and the 3rd as Commanding
Officer of GOLDEN EAGLE.
Displayed initiative, cool judgment and power of
appreciation during this confused and difficult operatic
and is considered worthy of the highest praise.
e
DSO
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Commander Edward Frederick Allan Farrow, R.N.R.
Displayed coolness and ability in handling and
n
directing his ship under difficult conditions.
V
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS:
iring
Chief Petty Officer Percy S.T.Munn, C/J.10033. Torpedo Coxswain
ster
Pensioner.
ivor
Displayed exceptional qualities of leadership and
devotion to duty. The excellent morale of the ship's
was
company and the smooth and efficient working of the
whom
whole organisation was due to a great extent to the
DSM.
personal influence of this Chief Petty Officer.
Recommended for mention.
Ordinary Seaman Hugh Watson Miller, C/JX.170070.
Showed untiring care and devotion to the wounded.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B'
MISCELLANEOUS,
CALCUTTA (A.As Vessel).
Commanding Officer.
Captain Dennis Marescaux Lees, R.N.
LORMONT.
Commanding Officer.
Lieutenant Commander Walter Stuart Smithies, R.N.
Officers.
Sub.Lieutenant Alexander Frederick Sidney Davidson, R.N.R.
Ratings.
Marine A. Hobberjam.
Marine, H. Ambrose.
H.M.S. EXCELLENT's A.As Motor Boat
Commanding Officer.
Sub. Lieutenant Alastair William Maxwell Matthew, R.N.
Thames L.D.F. GOLDEN EAGLE.
Officer.
Lieutenant James Colin Newman, M.B.E., R.N.V.R.
Rating.
Chief Petty Officer James S. Seaman, C/J.3192.
Thames L.D.F. ROYAL EAGLE.
Officers.
Lieutenant Arnold Herbert Dunkerley, R.N.R.
Lieutenant (E) Rodney L. Helyer, R.N.R.
A.A. Kite Party.
Commanding Officer.
Commander John Scott Dove, R.N.
Officers.
Sub. Lieutenant John Lawrence Field, R.N.V.R.
Sub.Lieutenant Richard Graham Addis, R.N.V.R.
Motor/

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
THAMES LOCAL DEFENCE FLOTILLA.
M.S. ROYAL EAGLE. - Lieutenant Commander Edward Frederick Allan
Farrow, R.N.R.
Worked off the beaches on the 29th May and again on the
31st May and 1st June, evacuating in all a total of 2526 troo
often under shell fire and bombing attacks.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
commander Edward Cawdron Cordeaux, M.B., M.R.C.S.,L.R.C.P.. R.N.
(Retired)
Took part in the above operations, making the first
two trips in ROYAL EAGLE and the 3rd as Commanding
Officer of GOLDEN EAGLE.
Displayed initiative, cool judgment and power of
appreciation during this confused and difficult operatic
and is considered worthy of the highest praise.
Recommended for decoration.
Lieutenant Commander Edward Frederick Allan Farrow, R.N.R.
Displayed coolness and ability in handling and
directing his ship under difficult conditions.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS:
Chief Petty Officer Percy S.T.Munn. C/J.10033. Torpedo Pensioner. Coxswain
Displayed exceptional qualities of leadership and
devotion to duty. The excellent morale of the ship's
company and the smooth and efficient working of the
whole organisation was due to a great extent to the
personal influence of this Chief Petty Officer.
Recommended for mention.
Ordinary Seaman Hugh Watson Miller, 0/JX.170070.
Showed untiring care and devotion to the wounded.
Recommended for mention.

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470
49,
Margate
THURSDAY, 30TH MAY, 1940.
0530.
"GOLDEN EAGLE".
500.
0620.
"ROYAL EAGLE".
808.
0700.
"ALBURY".
445.
0915.
"LYDD".
200.
1020.
"KELLETT".
550.
1130.
"ROYAL SOVEREIGN".
1200.
"ROSS".
300.
1320.
"PATRIA".
1200.
1350.
"PRINC.KLIZABETH".
460.
1430.
355.
1565.
"AEGIS".
1640.
"MEDWAY QUEEN".
450.
500.
1750.
"ORANGE".
537.
1800.
"LEDA".
203.
1820.
"DELEA".
"DOGGERS BANK".
308.
2100.
8016.
Total.

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472 496
Margote
SATURDAY, 1ST JUNE, 1940.
0005.
"QUEEN OF THANET".
850.
0130.
"KINGFISHER".
157.
0400.
"ORANJE".
100.
0500.
"GOLDEN EAGLE".
1250.
0415.
"MOTOR BOAT".
23.
0510.
"SALTASH".
400.
"WESTWARD HO".
720.
0600.
"ROYAL EAGLE".
1250.
0610.
"ROYAL SOVEREIGN".
47.
0630.
0830.
"LADY SOUTHBORO".
350.
0950.
"PRINCESS ELIZABETH".
510.
0950.
"GALLEONS REACH"
123.
.
1 Alien Postal
worker French.
1045.
"QUEENS CHANNEL".
52.
"WHIPPINGHAM".
2500.
1145.
280.
1215.
"DUNDALK".
200.
1345.
"FORENOST".
1420.
"ORTEL".
470. * 1 Pathe Man. Gazette
130.
1650.
"AEGIR".
108.
1450.
"VINCIA".
210. + 2 Belgian Airman,
1600.
"KINGFISHER".
supposed to have
escaped from Germans.
1650.
"QUEEN OF THANST".
1500.
700.
1740.
"K.G.V."
58.
"HALCYON".
1740.
350.
"SALTASH".
1830.
918. + 1 Alien under arrest
"WESTWARD HO".
2030.
150.
2100.
"ANTJE".
25.
"RAPID I".
2100.
580.
"HOPPER 24".
2215.
-
14011.
TOTAL.

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Margate
Total.
ANDOWN".
201.
;RACIE FIELDS".
281.
)SS".
683.
383. 300.
LEDA".
2218.
301. 500. 537. 380. 500.
PANGBOURNE".
400.
KELLETT".
1052.
472. 550. 30.
ROYAL SOVEREIGN".
6370.
1173. 1200. 1100. 47. 1500. 135
ALBURY".
1136.
161. 445. 130. 400.
PATRIA".
1400.
200. 1200.
CARIBIA".
300.
DEUS".
200.
HORST".
1150.
350. 800.
ROYAL DAFFODIL".
3203.
1703. 1500.
K.G.V."
3578.
853. 500. 700. 1460. 65.
'GOLDEN EAGLE".
1750.
500. 1250.
'ROYAL EAGLE".
2058.
808. 1250.
850.
200. 450. 200.
"LYDD".
PRINC. ELIZABETH".
1344.
460. 374. 510.
835.
355. 350. 130.
"AEGIS".
"MEDWAY QUEEN".
450.
"ORANJE".
600.
500. 100.
"DELLA".
203.
"DOGGERS BANK".
708.
308. 400.
980.
400. 580.
"HOPPER V24".
"WOLVES".
50.
"ADVENTURESS".
85.
"STELLA DURADO".
22.
"KING FISHER".
458.
91. 157. 210.
"LIFEBOAT".
17.
"SCOTTISH OP".
525.
33107.
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Dyram. 148.
552
527
487
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FROM.....The Extended Defences Officer, Sheerness.
DATE.....7th June 1940.
TO
The Commodore in Charge, Sheerness.
SUBJECT..Thames Local Defence Flotilla - operation Dynamo.
Reports and Recommendations.
551
Dynam 148.
526
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hang
REPORTS ON "DYNAMO" OPERATION.
see VdI, p 395
No.. M.I.1/14/015.
ICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER.
(Copy to:- COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, THE NORE).
Reports and recommendations on Operation "Dynamo"
re forwarded with reference to Nore General Order 448.
Summary of Reports enclosed.
From Extended Defences Officer, Sheerness, concerning the
following vessels :-
H.M.S. "ROYAL EAGLE"
H.M.S. "GOLDEN EAGLE"
m
N.B. With reference also to Ky
No: M.I.1/14/015 of 2nd June,
1940, to Commander-in-Chief,
The Nore. Copy to Vice-Admiral,
Dover.
H.M.Y. "CHRISTABEL II"
H.M.Y. "CALETA"
H.M.Y. "GLALA"
H.M.Y. "AMULREE"
From Captain M/S, Sheerness, concerning the following ressels:-
H.M.D. "MONARDA"
H.M.D. "RENASCENT"
H.M.Y. "ARONIA"
H.M.T. "STRATHELLIOT"
From Commander of Dockyard, Sheerness, concerning H.M. Tug
"ST. CLEARS".
I.Y. "AMULREE" With reference dated 8th June, 1940), it the
to the report of the Commanding would Officer, appear
y valuable for regret she performing in towing administrative out pontoons
be a matter (my P.A.7/02 that this vessel was diverted from
in the work which was seemingly minor by
y which beaches indirectly to carry resulted out a in her being rammed and sunk at
tish destroyer in the Downs.
the report forwarded by Commander that H.M. of
kyard, With reference 7th to June, 1940, it is observed Yard craft crew.
"ST. CLEARS" Sheerness, is manned dated entirely by a civilian
VICE AD MIRAL 1940
.
Whansch-
June, 1940. OVER
COMMODORE - IN - CHARGE,
SHEERNESS.
officer will not be overlooked. night

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Dyram 148.
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487
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FROM.
The Extended Defences Officer, Sheerness.
DATE
7th June 1940.
TO
The Commodore in Charge, Sheerness.
SUBJECT. Thames Local Defence Flotilla operation Dynamo.
Reports and Recommendations,
The undermentioned reports are forwarded :-
SCHEDULE.
Defence of report dated 1st June covering the period 27th - 31st May)
Flotilla, May 31st - - 3rd June 1940 (in continuation
Report of Proceedings of A/A ships of Thames Local
Report of Proceedings H.M.S. ROYAL EAGLE.
ditto.
H.M.S. GOLDEN EAGLE
(The 1940 has been submitted by
Report of Proceedings and Loss of H.M.S.CRESTED the
EAGLE Commanding dated Officer 31st May direct to Commodore, R.N.Barracks, Chatham.)
Narative of Events H.M.S. CHRISTOBEL II
Report of Proceedings H.M.S. CALETA
H.M.S. GLALA
ditto.
H.M.S. AMULREE
ditto.
RECOMMENDATIONS. Senior Officer, Thames Local Defence Flotilla
For H.M.Ships ROYAL RAGLE, GOLDEN RAGLE,
CRESTED EAGLE.
For H.M.Yachts CHRISTOBEL KRinake II, CALETA, GLALA
and AMULREE.
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER.
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Both ships arrived off this beach at 0100 and
sent boats inshore, the ships being manceurered closer
in as the tide rose.
By 0615 the beaches had been cleared and
"Grafton", "Grayhound", "Calcutta" and three paddle
steamers sailed. (Number of soldiers approximately 100)
Whilst returning to Dover "Greyhound" was
detached to escort S.S. Dorrien Rose who had on board
survivors of "Queen of the Channel ;ultimately berthing
at Admiralty Pier at 1230 28th.May. After discharging
troops Greghound proceeded to Dunkirk and went alongside
the pier as soon as a billet was vacant.It was found
difficult to count the troops as they came aboard and
the numbers appeared to be regulated from forther down
the pier where detachments were assembled and detailed.
"Greyhound" embarked 681 and sailed, arriving alongside
Admiralty pier at 0030.
At 0.430 29th.May "GreyBound" sailed in company
with Captain D.lst. Flotilla for La Panne . - in
paranthesis, this was the first time I had been at S9A
with my Captain D.since 15th.January.
Embarkation by whaler and motor boat was carried
out steadily until 1600 when an attack was made by
bombers the fourth salvo of which scored two near misses,
the splinters killing 20 men and wounding 70 and causing
the following damage.In the engine Γo: cas air ejector
and one forced lubrication pump wars put out of action.
In No.3 Doller room main feed pipe was pierced resulting
in complete loss of feed water, and an exhaust pipe from
a feed heater punctured which caused the boiler room to
fill with steam.
"Greyhound", then at short stay, weighed and
proceeded, her boats which returned undamaged were ordered
to go to one of the two minesweepers "Sutton" and
"SalamandSr" stillat anchor, as with the number of
casualties on the upper deck it was not considered possible
to hoist them.
The motor boat, Loading Seaman Saunders, continued
to run trips ashore until 2200 when the crew went on board
H.M.S. "Locust" in which they returned to Dover.
The whaler, Leading Seaman Setterfield, embarked
crew troops taken on board "Golden Eagle" in which they
continually until 2230 when she was holed and the
returned to England.
water feed, until 1930 when with she was H.M. taken in tow
Greyhound proceeded under her own steam, with
vicinity of West Hinder Buoy,
by salt "Blyskawwica" than on patrol S.Vega in
Tow was slipped off Dover at 2330 and
"Greyhound" was taken into harbour 0245 30th.May by tugs, and borthed
432 alongside soldiers apart from
Admiralty Pier casualties. at landed
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THE NIGHT 2ND-3RD JUNE
CHAP. XI
Teteghem, the event this was postponed 2000 and when it took place some
on a front of two miles. The until French intended to counter-attack at
There was no movement in the port. Later Admiral
was in the hands of the enemy, but they had not
advanced beyond. Further attacks were expected by the French this day,
when the situation regarding munitions might become critical.
Sailing of the night flight from England
The movement from England towards Dunkirk commenced at 1700. The
armada consisted of 13 personnel vessels, 2 large store carriers, 11 destroyers,
5 paddle minesweepers, 9 fleet sweepers, 1 special service vessel, 9 drifters,
6 skoots, 2 armed yachts, 1 gunboat, a large number of tugs, lifeboats, etc.,
formed either in organised tows or proceeding individually. For various
reasons, however, not all of these ships evacuated troops.¹
The composition of the French contingent was not known at Dover. Actually,
3 French torpedo boats, two minesweeping trawlers, two patrol vessels, and
17 trawlers and motor fishing vessels landed troops in England on the 3rd June.
One Belgian patrol boat and 16 or 17 trawlers brought troops.
B.E.F. evacuated, 2330/2
The first destroyers to reach Dunkirk were the Sabre and Shikari, which
sailed together from Dover at 1845. As the latter ship rounded No. 6 W buoy
enemy shore batteries opened fire, but caused no damage. Berthing was
carried out by an officer with a loud speaker at the pier head. Both destroyers
sailed again at 2200, the Sabre with 500 and the Shikari with 700 troops. The
Venomous, which arrived at 2150, had difficulty in going alongside the East Pier.
This was not a solid jetty, but was built of concrete piles through which the
west-going tide set. This, coupled with a fresh easterly wind, made it very
I The following ships (other than those on patrol which picked up survivors and landed
them) landed troops in England on 3rd June, (numbers in brackets) :-
BRITISH Destroyers - Codrington (44), Esk (500), Sabre (500), Shikari (700), Vanquisher (37),
Venomous (1500), Whitshed (82), Winchelsea (152), Windsor (1022) ;
Gunboat Locust (800)
Minesweepers - Albury (200), Duchess of Fife (300), Dundalk (399), Gossamer (490),
Halcyon (416), Kellett (364), Marmion (198), Medway Queen (481), Niger (430),
Oriole (750), Pangbourne (47), Speedwell (300), Westward-Ho (48) ;
Special Service Ship Golden Eagle (1);
Drifters - Forecast (108), Golden Sunbeam (163), Lord Howard (100), Midas (43),
Netsukis (119), Starlight Rays (319), Ut Prosim (49), Yorkshire Lass (103)
Trawler Cayton Wyke (300) ;
Skoot Doggersbank (50) ;
Yacht Sargasso (252) ;
Personnel ships - Côte d'Argent (955), King George V (1460), Newhaven (396),
Lady of Mann (18), Rouen (1286), Royal Sovereign (1500), St. Helier (2000),
Tynwald (1200) H.M.S. Nelson's M.B. (27)
Tugs - St. Olaves (200), Sun X (211), Sun XI (188), War Dept. M.Ls. (69)
Sailing barge Glenway (213)
R.N.L.I. Lifeboats Cecil & Lilian Philpot (51), Michael Stephens (52) :
3 motor boats and launches (300).
FRENCH Torpedo boats - Bouclier (340), La Flore (410) ;
Destroyer Léopard (19) ;
S/M Chaser 6 (50, apparently disembarked at Havre) ;
M/S trawlers - Ste. Bernadette de Lourdes (79), Ste. Denise Louise (78) ;
Patrol vessels - Lucien Gougy (78), Reine des Flots (500) ;
17 trawlers and M.F.V's. (1663).
BELGIAN Patrol boat A.5 (229) ;
17 trawlers (1583).
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Fighter Command. 36-7. See Royal Air Force.
Fisher, Cdr. R. L., 51n.
Fisher Boy, 32n,
Fletcher, Lt., 81.
Fitzroy, 31, 54n.
Fog, 115, 118-9.
38.
Ford, Ch. F. A., saves Whippingham, 87.
Ford R.N.A. Station, 71n
Forecast, 23n, 107n, 114n.
Foremost 87, 71n, 111.
Foremost IOI, 72n.
Foremost 102, 71n.
Foudroyant, 62n, 91-2 (sunk).
Fouque, Capt. de Freg. R., 62.
Franklyn, Maj.-Gen. H. E., 6.
Frazer, Capt. Hon. G., 97.
Fredanja, 29n.
French Navy. Failure to supply pier parties, 109.
French ships arrive, 35, 62.
French troops evacuation begins, 35 ; rush boats, 45, 51, 53 ; organised evacuation not
begun, 54; to embark equally with British, 56, 68; lack of information from, 84
uncertainty as to numbers, 105; pause in embarkation, 108; slow to embark, 128;
12,000 left, 120; discipline, 128.
Friso, 29n, 31n.
Fyldea, 13n, 39, 40n, 44.
Gallant, 23, 24n, 27, 32, 39 (damaged), 55n her motor boat, 110.
Gallion's Reach, 72n.
Gallon, Ch. Stkr. M., 91.
Gandell, Cdre., W. P., P.S.T.O. French Ports, 13.
Gara, 92.
Genius, 71n.
Georges, General, 1.
Gerard Léon, 73.
Gervais Rentoul, 83n (damaged), 95 (sunk).
Getuigt vor Christus, lost, 110.
Gipsy King, 72n.
Girl Gladys, 23n, 62.
Girl Pamela, 23n, 55 (sunk).
Glagla, 71n, 74.
Glen Avon, 60n, 100-1.
Glen Gower, 60n, 100-1.
Glenway, 71n, 107n.
Glitter II, 31n, 53 (towed to England).
Godman, S/Lt., T. E., R.N.V.R., 72.
Golden Eagle, 42, 107n.
Golden Gift, 23n.
Golden Lily, 54, 60n.
Golden Spray II, 72n, 75n.
Golden Sunbeam, 23n, 47n, 62, 107n.
Goliath, 114.
Gort, Lord faces possibility of evacuation, 4; proposal to counter attack, 5, 11, 14, 27
directed to execute Weygand Plan, 10; delays enemy, 26; moves H.Q. to La Panne,
26; refuses to be evacuated, 47; orders piers to be built, 47; plans for final phase,
56; hands over command and embarks, 66, 76; staff embarking, 67.
Gorton, Cdr. H. G., 49, 80n.
Gossamer, 28n, 33, 36, 75, 77, 81, 107n, 109.
Gould, Lieut. P. F. S., 113.
Gourko, 119-20.
Gracie Fields, 23n, 27, 41-2 (abandoned), 47n.
Grafton, 13 (bombards Calais) ; in Dynamo, 23, 27, 31, 37-8 (sunk), 55n, 85.
Gravelines, evacuated, 18.
Gravesend, sends small craft, 61.
Greater London, 117.
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IST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
MINESWEEPING CRAFT.
ALCHARIA
JEANNIE MACINTOSH
REARD
ARLEY
JOHN AND NORA
RELONZO
BOTANIC
JOHN CATTLING
RENASCENT
BROCK
LORD BARHAM
RESTRIVO
CALVI
LORD CAVAN
REWGA
CLYTHNESS
LORD COLLINGWOOD
RIG
CHICO (E.S.)
LORD GREY
SARAH HYDE
COMFORT
LORD HOOD
SARGASSO
CONIDAW
LORD INCHCAPE
SATURN
DORIENTA
LORD KEITH
SILVER DAWN
FEASIBLE
LORD MELCHETT
STARLIGHT RAYS
FIDGET
LORD RODNEY
STELLA RIGEL
FISHER BOY
LORD ST. VINCENT
STRATHELLIOTT
FYLDEA
MARE
STRIVE
GENIUS
MARETTA
SWIFT WING
GULA
NAUTILUS
TARANSAY
GULZAR
OLIVAE
THOMAS BARTLETT
INVERFORTH
OUR BAIRNS
THOMSONS
JACKETA
OVERFALLS
THREE KINGS
JACKEVE
POLLY JOHNSON
TWEENWAYS
UNICITY
A/S TRAWLERS.
ARGYLLSHIRE
KINGSTON ANDALUSITE
SPURS
BLACKBURN ROVERS
KINGSTON OLIVINE
STELLA DORADO
CAPE ARGONA
LADY PHILOMENA
THURINGIA
CAYTON WYKE
OLVINA
TOPAZE
GRIMSBY TOWN
ST. ACHILLEUS
WESTELLA
KINGSTON ALALITE
SAON
WOLVES
THAMES SPECIAL SERVICE SHIPS.
#
CRESTED EAGLE
GOLDEN EAGLE
ROYAL EAGLE
M.A/S.B's. M.T.B's. ETC.
D.C. MOTOR-BOAT
M. A/S. B. 10
M.T.B. 68
( ex "EXCELLENT")
M.T.B. 16
M.L. 100
M.A/S.B.6
M.T.B. 22
M.T.B. 102
M.A/S.B. 7
M.T.B. 67
M.T.B. 107
DOVER FLARE-BURNING DRIFTERS
BOY ROY
GOLDEN GIFT
PAXTON
EILEEN EMMA
GOLDEN SUNBEAM
SHIPMATES
FORECAST
LORD HOWARD
THE BOYS
GERVAIS RENTOUL
LORD HOWE
TORBAY II
GIRL GLADYS
MIDAS
UT PROSIM
GIRL PAMELA
NETSUKIS
YORKSHIRE LASS
YOUNG MUN
Sunk.
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LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
MINESWEEPING CRAFT.
ALCMARIA
JEANNIE MACINTOSH
RECERD
ARLEY
JOHN AND NORA
RELONZO
BOTANIC
JOHN CATTLING
RENASCENT
BROCK
LORD BARHAM
RESTRIVO
#
CALVI
LORD CAVAN
REWGA
CLYTHNESS
LORD COLLINGWOOD
RIG
CHICO (E.S.)
LORD GREY
SARAH HYDE
/
COMFORT
LORD HOOD
SARGASSO
CONIDAW
LORD INCHCAPE
SATURN
DORIENTA
LORD KEITH
SILVER DAWN
FEASIBLE
LORD MELCHETT
STARLIGHT RAYS
FIDGET
LORD RODNEY
STELLA RIGEL
FISHER BOY
LORD ST. VINCENT
STRATHELLIOTT
FYLDEA
MARE
STRIVE
GENIUS
MARETTA
SWIFT WING
GULA
#
NAUTILUS
TARANSAY
GULZAR
OLIVAE
THOMAS BARTLETT
INVERFORTH
OUR BAIRNS
THOMSONS
JACKETA
OVERFALLS
THREE KINGS
JACKEVE
POLLY JOHNSON
TWEENWAYS
UNICITY
A/S TRAWLERS.
ARGYLLSHIRE
KINGSTON ANDALUSITE
SPURS
BLACKBURN ROVERS
KINGSTON OLIVINE
STELLA DORADO
CAPE ARGONA
LADY PHILOMENA
THURINGIA
CAYTON WYKE
OLVINA
TOPAZE
GRIMSBY TOWN
ST. ACHILLEUS
WESTELLA
KINGSTON ALALITE
SAON
WOLVES
THAMES SPECIAL SERVICE SHIPS.
CRESTED EAGLE
GOLDEN EAGLE
ROYAL EAGLE
M.A/S.B's. M.T.B's. ETC.
D.C. MOTOR-BOAT
M. A/S. B. 10
M.T.B. 68
( ex "EXCELLENT")
M.T.B. 16
M.L. 100
M. A/S. B.6
M.T.B. 22
M.T.B. 102
M.A/S. B. 7
M.T.B. 67
M.T.B. 107
DOVER FLARD-BURNING DRIFTERS
BOY ROY
GOLDEN GIFT
PAXTON
EILEEN EMMA
GOLDEN SUNBEAM
SHIPMATES
FORECAST
LORD HOWARD
THE BOYS
GERVAIS RENTOUL
LORD HOWE
TORBAY II
GIRL GLADYS
MIDAS
UT PROSIM
GIRL PAMELA
NETSUKIS
YORKSHIRE LASS
YOUNG MUN
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EVACUATION FROM DUNKIRK
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the "WAVERLEY" which had just been bombed and sunk. They
were had in the water and had been machine gunned after the ship
returned to Margate to land them.
sunk. With so many of the men wounded and exhausted we
The next time we arrived off the beach east of
Dunkirk at 8 a.m. and left at 9 p.m. It was a slow job
getting men off the beach with only the two boats belonging
to the ship. We were attacked on and off all the time by
bombers but our pom-poms appeared to hold them off each time
until fighters arrived. We eventually had to leave our position
on
off the beach owing to heavy artillery fire. An aeroplane
was overhead spotting for the guns. Finally we went inside
the harbour and filled up with troops. There were about 1500
on board. While inside the harbour an attack was made with
about 50 planes. Although a number of ships were alongside
the pier none were hit but bombs fell uncomfortably close.
The last time we went was at night. We were ordered
to be alongside the east pier at 1 a.m. The ship arrived off
Dunkirk at that time and we did not go in until 3 a.m. The
order had been given to retire when we were told to go in and
get what we could but be out again by 2.50 a.m. We got inside
and alongside the pier but got nobody. The block ships then
came I in and told us to get out. The shelling was very heavy
and think we were very fortunate not to be hit. In getting
away one of the sponson springs was caught in the port wheel.
We stopped outside to clear it. The loose was
out but it was tightly bound around the banjo with so many got turns
that it would have taken a long time to cut away. We were the
With only ship in the roads except a destroyer, all others having gone.
to daylight breaking and shells getting close the only thing
do was to chance it. The wheel made a lot of noise, the
we got back, but it did get us back.
grease pipe carried away and the banjo was rather warm when
(signed) F. BARNES
Chief Engineer.
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EXTENDED
DEFENCES
OFFICER
H.M.Y. COMMANDING OFFICER,
173
ADMIRALITY
HOUSE,
GLALA.
164
178
SHEERNESS
June, 1940.
167
sir,
I have from the Sheerness honour to report that, having received orders, I
proceeded in conjunction with three other Yachts
Thursday 30th May, 1940.
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Shortly after midnight we were in the vicinity of the North
Goodwin Light Vessel, and as we were unable. to contact the
Examination to Tug anchor. , the Yacht "ChristobelkII", the senior ship
ordered
us
At dawn I received a signal from the Senior Officer that he
d
was unable to proceed owing to engine trouble, SO I weighed and
closed the Tug. Having received orders from her I delivered them
to "Amulree" and "Caleta" and we proceeded by route "X".
Shortly before eleven the French Coast was sighted and we
my
entered Dunkirk 'Roads' about 1130. We steamed along the coast
d
and at about 1230, "Golden Eagle" anchored off the beach 3 miles
East of Dunkirk, signalled to us to close. She asked us to tow
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two whalers which were full of soldiers alongside and when this
was completed we asked if we could be of assistance, but she
replied that she was alright and that we could be of more use
to
further
along.
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Off La Panne H.M.S. "Venomous" called us up and informed us
her motor boat had broken down inshore. We went close to the
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pier, which was constructed of Army transports, and having
irk.
contacted the boat took it in tow and returned to the destroyer.
We then went back to the beach and this time took out her whaler.
grees
As she was now getting underway we closed H.M.S. "Vivacious" and
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securing alongside were informed that she had three boats which
to
were ready to go inshore. We took them as close as possible,
he
allowed them to drift to the beach and anchored with the intention
of towing them back when filled. At this point our steering ropes
all but gave way and we were left with a single strand. It was
impossible to repair it without completely new wire and at that
of
Homent the bombing and shelling which had been going on
see
continuously became intense. A Captain R.N. in Yacht No.1 of the
surf
Solent Patrol ordered us to make for the open sea and all the
and
smaller power craft followed him out.
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fell across our stern the last DOMO railing few feet
about this time 30 ft a salvo of the bombs only effect was to drag our stern down a heavy a
bomber the water. We opened we registered a direct hit with OUD into the gun
in away, fire on this aeroplane which was Lewis
and his type Dornier 17 burst into flames and he crashed aeroplane sea,
as other Starboard ships were engine also firing I cannot claim this
definitely.
steamed back at all possible in finding a Whaler adrift two boats ashore
As I had promised speed hoping to find a which boat we to magaged bring them to
to embark the British troops at Dunkirk I
off, pick we were fortunate I immediately sent these this was
and started up with to our embark dinghy, troops at approximately at 1750, very
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182
MOTOR YACHT "MARSAYRO"
170
6th.June 1960
B14/0/1513
II.
Leading Seaman BROWN.
No.R.E.2/014.
Vice Admiral,
Dover.
169
(Copy to Commander-in-Chief,
that I took over dommand
The Nore.)
esday 29th.May 1940.
rt I tried to sort things
on, regarding any particular
Forwarded.
stremely hasty. I therefore
nga will suffice.
2. Reports and recommendations
Friday 31st.May 1940 at
concerning the above named vessels
with X217 and 2 other
were forwarded by my Nos. I.1/14/015 utenant
POOL,R.N.
We
and R.E. 2/014. of 8th and 9th
out 3 p.m. we name in sight
June, 1940.
moke and explosions as far
later we contacted the
3.
Of the vessels mentioned in the French soldiers from the
above reports only the "Royal Eagle", to the beach; it was
"Golden Eagle" and "Crested Eagle"
imen and capsised at once.
are specifically named in Appendix 1, it himself from being more
thdrew my ship to review
4.
In addition to the vessels
" stuff that looked like
named in Minute 1 above, the Yachts
ID devil as I know that
"Christobel II" "Caleta"; "Glala"
our propellers in the way
"Amulree" and the tug "St Clears"
happen as soon as I had
were mentioned in my reports, and
each we managed to pick
are presumed to be included in the
captured and used a little
note to Appendix 1.
troops appeared to be a
>-loads for some 5 hours,
'Jaba" and so on. On this
ADMIRAL 1940
am Queen" (about 2000 tons
- she had put her nose.
*
30th JULINE,
;ines of "Marsayru" and
COMMODORE-IN-CHARGE,
ce
ghout this day and the
Dover
HEERNESS.
all a complete jumble in
tant fire of various kinds,
the ship was not hit by
more
lune I think - we were
tion to -done, nearest ship being
te 1 above, by 4 brave Messershimits who dived and
"
"Caleta th much vigour but exceedingly poor aim
the tug our. No had a Bren and 2 rifles but did
in my German pilots seemed disinolined to come
reports 0 and I had given orders to hold our fire
on Eagle" casA pity. After half an hour of this 3
above arcifically aght and we saw no more of the Messerschmits
2/014. of my 8th in addition of we were bombed by a large formation of
arded by Nos.
40.
in Minute 1 all. At least I think it was our little
stobel II" "saless it was one on the horison, in
eports only the me mentioned solddimurse of these operations we took off
the vessels ree" and opamony miles.
Eagle" and "C presumed tax, ocumnof 400 French soldiers. To our bitter
cifically named to Appell
ad tind no British, others ware luckier.
Christrisor a few hours - she was on tow -
"Amulre" stely tied up with bits of line and
n addition to vive MI
were men tisard. The tow rope broke and we
n Minute 1 a had a
are presfroit cast about for a time. However
obel II" "( pilots Be
e" and the I had give
note to rises - faithruk thing. No arrived
ntioned in ty. After
ts, evening having called from Ramsgate
sumed to be and we saw
Appendix 1.
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11th,June,1940.
H.M.S. "DYNAMO" "GUILLEMOT" BETWEEN MAY REPORT 29th. OF and PROCEEDINGS JUNE 24th. DURING OPERATIONS
On Wednesday 29th. May "GUILLEMOT" received
orders to proceed to SHEERNESS, and arrived there at 0700. On
arrival she was ordered to embark fuel and stores and proceed to
MARGATE and act as base ship. She arrived at MARGATE at 2030, and at
2200 H.M. Schoot HORST came alongside for stores and lubricating oil.
She cast off at 2300.
On 30th. May H.M.S. "GOLDEN EAGLE" came alongside
for fuel and water at 0625. At 0950 "GUILLEMOT" cast off from
"GOLDEN EAGLE", weighed anchor and proceeded alongside "ROYAL EAGLE"
to supply stores, water, and oil fuel to her. At 1100 we cast off from
"ROYAL EAGLE" and anchored. At 1840 "MEDWEY QUEEN" came alongside for
oil fuel and water, and at 1950 H.M. Schoot DELTA came alongdide for
diesel oil. "MEDWEY QUEEN" cast off at 2000 and "DELTA" at 2115.
At 2345 "GOLDEN EAGLE" came alongside for oil fuel and water and
cast off at 0425 the following morning. During the day a supply of
victualling stores was landed on MARGATE PIER for supply to ships'
companies of ships going alongside pending the arrival of stores
from RAMSGATE. Signalman ALLEN was landed to assist the Signal staff
ashore, which duty he performed until the ship sailed for DUNKIRK.
At 1110 on 31st.May oil lighter BRENDOR came
alongside for orders as it had been arranged with N.O.I.C.MARGATE
that GUILLEMOT would take charge of all fuelling. BRENDOR carried
about 30 tons of diesel oil and was extremely useful fuelling Schoots
and other Diesel engined craft. Hopper W24 came alongside for oil and
stores during the forenoon. At 1135 H.M. Schoot HORST secured alongside
and Lieutenant SARGENT R.N.R., lst. Lieutenant of GUILLEMOT, took over
command of her from Lieutenant Commander FARDELL R.N. Her crew was
relieved by a volunteer crew from GUILLEMOT as her Officers and men
had been three days and nights without sleep. HORST sailed at 1315.
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During the the afternoon of the 1st.June four coal 260 barges
were brought down river by a tug and secured alongside.The were
later towed to RAMSGATE by H.M.Tug "SPRITE".
On lst. June "QUEEN OF THANET" came alongside for fuel
and water at 0820 and "WESTWARD HO" at 0845. Lieutenant SARGENT and
temporary crew of HORST returned to the ship at 0900 and the original
grew of HORST were discharged to shore. "WESTWARD HO" cast off at 1040
and "QUEEN OF THANET" at 1100. As GUILLEMOT'S oil fuel was running low
an oil fuel lighter was asked for from SHEERNESS. "GOLDEN EAGLE" came
alongside for oil fuel and water at 1145 and cast off at 1420. During
X
the afternoon 40 rounds of 4inch H.E. ammunition were supplied to
H.M. S. "KINGFISHER".
On 2nd. June oil lighter PHERO secured at 0805 and
GUILLEMOT oiled from her. She remained alongside all day and supplied
oil fuel to various ships. H.M.S. "KINGFISHER" oiled from PHERO at
1215 and cast off at 1530, when "QUEEN OF THANET" came alongside for
fuel and water. At 1600 H.M.S. ORIOLE, a coal burning paddle steamer,
came alongside for water and requested the loan of some stokers to
assist in trimming her bunkers. Six stokers from GUILLEMOT volunteered
but it was decided that only two could be spared, and lots were drawn
and stokers S. HIORNS and C.SAWYER were sent. At 1700 "DUCHESS OF FIFE"
secured alongside "QUEEN OF THANET" and at 2020 "ORIOLE", "DUCHESS OF
FIFE", and "QUEEN OF THANET" cast off and proceeded. At 2135 oiler
PHERO cast off and anchored astern.
On 3rd. June orders were received to proceed to DUNKIRK
in company with KINGFISHER escorting LADY OF MAN and AUTO CARRIER
across, then to embark troops from DUNKIRK Pier and return to MARGATE.
At 1630 beef and bread for 250 men were embarked. Lieutenant
R.C. NORWOOD R.N. and Sub Lieutenant W.G.H.T. BONHAM R.N. came on board
at 1800. These Officers had obtained permission of N.O.I.C. MARGATE
to accompany us as they had both had previous experience of DUNKIRK
and its approaches. They both proved of great assistance, Sub Lieutenant
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One Wholer capsized along side from "Royal actually Begle" and elthough
able to keep one of the men hims. during the sinking I I
that I the unable to revive round her to
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only two motor boats got e line to clear 100 and propeller and one of th of
who Joined no it WAS conc. Unfortunately as a result "Royel 02 mon
efficient help of the Second Engineer of the with
immersion for over on hour I had G temporary collapse and the
hand over command to Licutenant Commander Farrow Commanding had
of H.M.S. "Royal Bagle" who carried on in D. \ my cool and
manuer for about four hours until I was fit to take over able
During this time two more air reids Cook place and fr . DERIA
nollected 1 believe that "Royal Regle" accounted for One evidens
HER pompons, I very much regret to state that H.M.S. "Crested plano
Bagle" 1003 hit by a bomb and set on fire. I understand that
Commanding Officer tree able to beach her but she was completely
gutted. I very much regret the 1030 of this ship and part of
complemento H.M.S. "Crested Engle" had on excellent record EN
from. several weeks from personal contact with her officers and
company, complete confidence in the ship in whatever dutyes
called upon to performo I have not yet had a detailed report
her casualties but am afraid that a number of valuable lives
lost on board hero
On cosuming command at about 8.30 I signalled to the V1co
Admiral, Dover that I propoded remaining at anchor for the night
and continuing the embarkation at down - I reported also the
of power boats and the necessity for fighter aircraft defence
dawns Just before dark however a minesweeper passed me and
me to return, with the men I had evacuated, to Dover - I asket
the authority and was told that it was from Captain Ao I order
May
"Royel Engle" to proceed to Margate as I considered that from
point of view this was the best point for disembarkation. on
arriving there at about 0500 on Wednesday 29th I found "Golden dutio
who had apparently also been sent out for disemburication and
"Golden Regle" proceeded alongside Margate Pier before everythin me
"Royal Eagle" followed shortly before 0600. I found troops
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had been hurriedly but most efficiently organisedo the aid
disembarked and the casualties evacuated by first Lieute
partied. About emoothly 700 had been carried a
General troops representations
Officer and (when staff, I I made strong Chief of Staff the
power Chief) boats every and that means adequate should air protection should be
that gethered was be taken to provide
with provisions and water H.M.3. from
who Pierothen had been as she was rather to provide 012 and was view
"Royal Engle" was supplied short of 012 enchored by engaged
oiling "Golden Bagle". About 1000 "Golden Eagle"
sent to Margate I considered that should
sailed urgent need and I ofor ships allowed the "Royal beaches Segle" sufficient
boll
5 a second tons which trip WB only to the Just const. enough I to proceeded give her at B. Ergin signal about 1100 saying and by the
When near the West Hinder Buoy I received proceed a by "X" information BUD
were Bagle" not to proceed by "y" but were that to she had been At the him
the route who WAS shond of no told me of shell fireo telling
15
30
however I was intercepted dangerous on account to on unknown unit embarked
proceed I decided thet La Panno where from men field were batteries was not Englon on
to a signal miting to be likely to
subjected to accurate fire off La to
dangerous DO proceeded firing at full speed. H.M.S. "Royal from Parme
shore a prolonged but not very ship
I gun which did not coase until definitely the Separent
merchant on the beach shipa at On arrival at 40 Panne W1 of
considered that the, fire would be withing
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SENIOR OFFICER, THAMES LOCAL DEFENCE FLOTILLA.
Dynamo 132. 282
DATE
5th June, 1940.
267
TO
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF A/A SHIPS OF THAMES LOCAL DEFENCE FLOTILLA.
MAY 31st - JUNE 3rd.
On completing discharge of the Military Units at Sheerness
on May 31st H.M.S. "Royal Eagle" proceeded to a buoy and reported
ready to proceed.
On June 1st at 0800 a signal was received from V.A. Dover,
that all naddle minesweepers and minesweepers were to proceed
CONFIDENTIAL
Deproms. 140.
279
FROM
SENIOR OFFICER, THAMES LOCAL DEFENCE FLOTILLA.
te
DATE
6th June, 1940.
7
266
TO
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHE RNESS.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR H.M. SHIPS "ROYAL" "GOLDEN" AND "CRESTED EAGLE".
"ROYAL EAGLE". (1). Lieut. Comdr. Farrow R.N.R. Commanding Officer
for coolness and ability in handling and directing his ship under
difficult conditions.
(2). Lieutenant Dunkerley R.N.R. For coolness
and ability in handling the ship and for inexhaustive energy and
skill in organising the ship and personally assisting in the
evacuation of Military Units under fire.
(3). Lieutenant (E) Helyer R.N.R. Chief Engineer.
For exceptional work outside his normal duties in organising the
ship for the reception of casualties and troops and for the
personal example of coolness and ability in embarkation and
rescue work under. fire.
(4). C.P.O. Percy S.T. Munn C/J10033 Torpedo
Coxswain (Pensioner). For exceptional qualities of leadership
and devotion to duty. The excellent morale of the ship's company
and the smooth and efficient working of the whole organisation
was due to a very great extent to the personal influence of this
elderly. Chief Petty Officer.
(Pensioner). For coolness and good qualities of leadership
(5). C.P.O. William J. Jones C/J2950 D.S.M.
during the evacuation of troops.
ast
(6). Ordinary Seaman Miller C/JX170070. For
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untiring care and devotion to the wounded.
"GOLDEN Lieutenant Newman O.B.E. R.N.V.R. (though On the
not indisposition of his Officer) assumed command of successful
EAGLE". (1). Commanding Officer, Lieut. Newman the ship
and the Senior remaining example and leadership was bombing and
in evacuating through his a personal large number of years troops of under age heavy and has little real
shell sea fire. This officer personal is 54 example and initiative take was
undoubtedly experience, the but reason his that "Golden Eagle" was able to an
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had been put were at full the disposal and all officers of the troops cabins - 1+11 all
and as an bunks example the Captain's who abin had was occupied by
dozen completely naked men carried swam 1700 on board.
Eagle" this
Officers assisted most I would THE the STATE
THE 1pl ne
Second Lieutena to Wilson 201 Company,
Engineers who was indefatigablein his
It is almost impossible to mention any officers
ratings who were outstanding when all were excellent but or
consider that the efficiency of the ship is due to a grea
extent to her Commanding Officer whose to cool whom and balanced
T
was
able
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"GOLDEN EAGLE" continued.
889
(2). Lieutenant Lucas R.N.R. This officer
supported Lieutenant Newman and by his handling of the shi
personal efforts in berthing and securing carried out inva
work under dangerous and very difficult conditions.
(3). C.P.O. James S. Seaman C/J3192 Torped
Coxswain (Pensioner). For exceptional work in organising
leading the ship's company in difficult and dangerous work
elderly Chief Petty Officer led every form of work and act
and his untiring efforts resulted in the rescue of a very
number of men.
(4). Seaman E.C. Utton R.N.R. X19617a. Thi
seaman went ashore from H.M.S. "Golden Eagle" with a line
organised a ferry service between the ship and shore. He
exceptional coolness and ability under fire and his individual
work throughout the whole proceedings was exceptional.
R.N.V.R. C/WRX84. For exceptionally good work and devoti
(5). F.J. Shirley, Acting Leading Telegrap
duty.
LIIB
(6). Able Seaman Scott S.T. T.D./X1406.
coolness and ability whilst at the helm under fire.
his ship and after presence she had been set on fire by severe
coolness of mind in the manner in which bombing
"CRESTED EAGLE". (1). Lieutenant Commander B.R. Booth he
continuously (2). the Sub. Lieut. of R.M. Robertactions shoberts.
series of keeping attacks guns and maintaining until SI
although the severe ship bombing was on fire and out of nottenbeve control
finally to be abandoned.
F
Able Seaman G. Friend C/J95190.
excellent work in (3). assisting to fire from the ship be aban
face of severe air attacks until she had last to
orid (4). Chief Steward Cooch (1) J.F. (T.124). CO
air extreme attack care and and with devotion the ship to finally the wounded disabled
whilstand on
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Dynamo 132. 282
DATE
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267
TO
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER, SHEERNESS.
REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF A/A SHIPS OF THAMES LOCAL DEFENCE FLOTILLA.
MAY 31st - JUNE 3rd.
On completing discharge of the Military Units at Sheerness
on May 31st H.M.S. "Royal Eagle" proceeded to a buoy and reported
ready to proceed.
On June 1st at 0800 a signal was received from V.A. Dover,
that all paddle minesweepers and minesweepers were to proceed
forthwith to the beaches and I at once went on board "Royal Eagle"
and after having embarked extra lifebelts and some rafts from the
North Wall at Sheerness the ship proceeded to the beaches via route
"X" at full speed.
When half way across a signal was received from V.A. Dover
ordering "Royal Eagle" to Ramsgate to await instructions so the
ship was turned and anchored off Ramsgate. No instructions were
received but an Examination Vessel called alongside with a set of
directions to minesweepers and paddle minesweepers to proceed to a
point 1½ miles East of Dunkirk at 2200 to embark troops. I
that "Royal Eagle" was meant to
htaining this I signalled that
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR "ROYAL " "GOLDEN"
to arrive off the beaches
AND "CRESTED EAGLE".
Officer to anchor a full 1½
(s.o. T.D.D.F.'s Letter of 6th June, 1940
ve room for the ships coming
ench drifter with some French
arked them but by 2320 I had
II.
then some six or more
al to V.A. Dover to this
COMMODORE IN CHARGE,
SHEERNESS.
weepers were to be underway
resumed that this was on
-ly continuous, though in the
Forwarded, concurring with the
recommendations of the Senior Officer,
Thames Local Defence Flotilla.
gistèred on a wreck a few
as most of the shells fell
E just around the wreck.
1 splinters and I kept the
S much as possible.
CAPTAIN.
0" commenced to weigh but
7/6/40.
EXTENDED DEFENCES OFFICER.
0 ship near them and they were
as well as two seriously
h was manned by naval ratings.
ches about 0330 being the last
absence of boats only some 120
h had been embarked.
ess and owing to a boiler
13 steam for half speed only.
to 1320 and I at once
Commanding Officer was in a
in leave and assumed command
received for "Golden Eagle"
00/3 and take off troops from
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outside round the bearing the port paddle had arriving
the harbour was I found wounded by a splinter. was On in
hemp the entrance - so as soon as I was just many clear fathoms of
wreck at on with knives to to the port, I stopped and got a of the of
hands and I was able to clear it. The bearing was practically number
cleared light proceed though only at half speed. In
the increasing of the ship was shelled from a gun position
coast I picked up a Service motor launch and also a lifeboat and
to the west Dunkirk, but was not hit. Soon after leaving the
towed them back to the North Goodwin.
H.M.S. "CRESTED EAGLE" I have not yet seen the report from
the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Crested Eagle" but from the
evidence of a survivor it appears that, after I had ordered her
to Dunkirk on May 29th, she proceeded alongside the eastern side
of the East Mole at Dunkirk and embarked troops and casualties
including many from H.M.S. "Grafton" and a transport which
had both been sunk alongside by bombs. Heavy bombing and shell
fire was experienced but "Crested Eagle" was unhit until the
evening when she had just left the Mole to proceed home with her
load of troops and casualties and was hit by a bomb in the engine
room. A fire was started and it appeared that as the engines were
still working slowly the Commanding Officer decided to beach the
ship. Before or after she was beached it is believed she was hit
again by two bombs. It is thought that only a small proportion of
the ship's company were casualties but that many of the stretcher
cases who were accommodated in the wardroom and after part of the
ship were lost in the fire.
H.M.S. "GOLDEN" EAGLE". 1 I would like to add the following remarks
in respect of th report of proceedings forwarded by Lieutenants
Newman and Lucas. Although technically Lieut. Lucas is second in
command of the ship (as an R.N.R. Officer - Lieut Newman being an
R.N.V.R. Officer), Lieut. Newman has carried out the duties of
First Lieutenant and there is no doubt that the initiative and
good work done by the ship during the absence of her Commanding
Officer was due almost entirely to Lieutenant Newman who took
upon himself the command and was loyally supported by the two
R.N.R. Officers-Lieutenants Lucas and Dent, who did excellent work
once Lieutenant Newman had decided what was to be done. Lieut. J.
C. Newman is 54 years of age and quite inexperienced in Naval
matters - but I consider that the part he played in these operations
is worthy of the highest commendation and I am convinced that had it
not been for his leadership and initiative "Golden Eagle" would not
have taken any active part in the proceedings.
I would like also to mention the goods work done by Lieut.
Lucas R.N.R. who handled the ship with great skill, and on the
occasion on which the ship was in Dunkirk harbour at night. I
consider that the fact that she got out safetly was in a great
measure due to his personal efforts on the springs, etc, as well
as his handling of the ship.
To the list of men recommended I would like to add Fredk.
J. Shirley, Acting Leading Telegraphist R.N.V.R. C/WRX84, whose
assistance of to me as Senior Officer of the flotilla and also that
efficiency and extreme devotion to duty has been of the utmost
rely Able Seaman Scott S.T. TD/X1406, who was the only man I could
the upon to take the wheel with degree of competency during
given to C.P.O. Seaman and Utton, I thoroughly Seaman R.N.R.
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Dyram
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nd, H.M.S. GOLDEN EAGLE through 275
iames Local Defence Flotilla.
R.N. Barracks,
Chatham.
Officer, Sheerness.
31st May, 1940.
Golden Eagle. May 29 -
940.
Sir,
On
45 ship received orders
I have the honour to report
East of Dunkirk and embark
on the conduct of Tilbury A.B.
on his coolness and courage during and arrived position South of Quint
intensive bombardment in evacuatingmber of men were seen
troops while the ship was ablaze. EAGLE picked up all that
) and it was realised that
am, Sir,
picking up men. A French
Your obedient servantwithout taking any part in the
hat these survivors (British
D.J.P.Davies.
RLEY who had been sunk by
Lt. R.N.R.
Ship then proceeded
chored at 0035, May 30th.
de and disembarked survivors.
om Margate by route "Y"
1322 when a signal was
to use route "X". Ship was
about
X" route to 11" buoy, when
Commanding
seem sure of his position
returned
en finally returned to
at .21.37.
er had previously made a signal
say
he
ival was seen by a medical
t ashore.
oved off and proceeded alongside
lled up with oil.
absence of any orders it was
31
decided to leave for Dunkirk.
Proceedings were then as
follows:-
0742. Passed close to Dunkirk harbour entrance.
Tried to get in touch with pierhead but failed.
0807. Anchored in position 2z miles N.E. of
harbour. Dunkirk High Lighthouse bearing 224 deg. 2.4 miles.
Lowered two boats and embarked about 40 troops from the beach.
Received information that more troops were further East and
owing to great number of boats and facilities in present
position decided that GOLDEN EAGLE would be of greater
assistance further East.
1005. Weig/hed and proceeded.
1035. Observed large number of troops waiting by
Zuidcoote Sanaterium and no boats or ships in immediate
vicinity.
1040 Anchored in 2/2/2 fathoms in position
Dunkirk High lighthouse bearing 237 deg. 3.25 miles.
Established communication ashore by using ship's ropea
secured ashore and by using two ship's boats and two small
boats salved from beach, ferried troops from beach to ship.
Owing to falling tide, shallow water and inshore swell
operations were difficult and troops had to wade into 3 feet
of water to keep boats afloat but by changing the boats
creews for every trip - about 60 troops per hour were
embarked.
During this time bombing, shelling and aceial
and machine gunning took place, and gun's crews were
continually on the alert and in action and embarking operations
continued without a break.
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The The Senior Officers in Command, H.M.S. GOLDEN EAGLE through 275
Officer, Thames Local Defence Flotilla.
DATE
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TO
gunds
The Extended Defences Officer, Sheerness.
SUBJECT.
Report of Proceedings - Golden Eagle. May 29 -
June 2nd 1940.
Submitted
On May 29th about 1045 ship received orders
tp proceed to position 9 miles East of Dunkirk and embark
troops.
Ship sailed at 1140 and arrived inj position south of Quint
Bank buoy about 1820 where a number of men were seen
swimming in the water. GOLDEN EAGLE picked up all that
remained in the water (some 285) and it was realised that
two trawlers were also present picking up men.
A
French
destroyer was present but left without taking any part in the
rescue work.
It was ascertained that these survivors (British
soldiers) were from H.M.S. WAVERLEY who had been sunk by
bombs about an hour previously.
Ship then proceeded
straight back to Margate and anchored at 0035, May 30th.
At 0445 went alongside and disembarked survivors.
At 1000 proceeded from Margate by route "Y"
and arrived at the Dyck buoy at 1322 when a signal was
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received saying that ships were to use route "X". Ship was
turned about and proceeded by "X" route to "W" buoy, when
the Commanding Officer did not seem sure of his position
and returned to "R" buoy and then finally returned to
Margate where ship was berthed at 2137.
The Commanding Officer had previously made a signal
to say he was unwell and on arrival was seen by a medical
officer on the pier and was sent ashore.
GOLDEN EAGLE then shoved off and proceeded alongside
H.M.S. GUILLEMOT at 2359 and filled up with oil.
At 0430 in the absence of any orders it was
decided to leave for Dunkirk. Proceedings were then as
follows:-
0742. Passed close to Dunkirk harbour entrance.
Tried to get in touch with pierhead but failed.
0807. Anchored in position 2± miles N.E. of
harbour. Dunkirk High Lighthouse bearing 224 deg. 2.4 miles.
Lowered two boats and embarked about 40 troops from the beach.
Received information that more troops were further East and
owing to great number of boats and facilities in present
position decided that GOLDEN EAGLE would be of greater
assistance further East.
1005. Weig/hed and proceeded.
1035. Observed large number of troops waiting by
Zuidcoote Sanaterium and no boats or ships in immediate
vicinity.
1040 Anchored in 2₂ fathoms in position
Dunkirk High lighthouse bearing 237 deg. 3.25 miles.
Established communication ashore by using ship's ropes
secured ashore and by using two ship's boats and two small
boats salved from beach, ferried troops from beach to ship.
Owing to falling tide, shallow water and inshore swell
operations were difficult and troops had to wade into 3 feet
of water to keep boats afloat but by changing the boats
creews for every trip - about 60 troops per hour were
embarked.
During this time bombing, shelling and aerial
and machine gunning took place, and gun's crews were
continually on the alert and in action and embarking operations
continued without a break.
Embarked about 340 troops.