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H.A.C.
Sailing barge (H.A. Cunis
R.H. Scott, Master
Ltd.)
31st May
-
Towed out of Dover harbour by the
barge Thyra.
The H.A.C. and Thyra were then taken
May
0845
in tow by the tug St. Abbs.
1st June
0500
Arrived Dunkirk. Tow slipped and barges
ordered to beach themselves. The
H.A.C. was towed into the beach by the
Thyra which then embarked the H,A,C's
crew.
1415
2nd June
The H.A.C. was towed back at night,
damaged, but full of troops.
drifters.
Од
Estimated Total 100 57
seiled for Ramsgate.
2200
Arrived
Ramagate.
Disembarked
60
troops.(1) (1)
1st June(2)
Sailed
for
Dunicisk,
attack
near
6 * buoy.
Arrived off Dunkirk. The beaches
almost empty,
0800ca
While returning to enter the harbour,
pew the dr. Ivanhoe on fire and In
tow or the tug Persia,
Closed the Ivanhoe and offered
assistance. Haig USE requested to
05001's the Ivanhoe, which she dids
It. Cdr. Pisani then says:
"After ciroling him at speed, as
ensmy airoraft were active, I
noticed that he had slipped his too
and appeared to be proceeding at
about 12 knots. Persia full actern
but at No.6 booy Ivenhoe stopped
and told me to instruct Permis
to resume tow. An tow was being
connected, and subsequently for 8
on hour, 3 waves of 21 (sech)
enemy bombers attacked Lynnhoe,
incoming trensports, and out-going
missellaneous vessele, all within
0845ea
2 miles of No.6 W bucy". (3)
The Heig steaming at 30 knota
maintained a continuous fire with
har 2 gune, and circled the Ivanhee
and the Persin, "Insocurate bombing
resulted, only one salvo falling near
the Forsia."
Near W buoy, a tug bound for Dunkirk
yas contacted and sent to a destroyer
the Havant/in distress near Hills
Bank,
orr II. Foreland the fest M/B Heleyone
from pamagate closed the Huig who
(1) Not mentioned in D.R. or Ramagate report.
The Asst. Dir. Mil. Transport's report states, "Ferried
800 sroops" and *Disembarked 65 troops".
(2) Lt. Cdr. Pisani mistakenly saya "2nd June".
(3) It VISA at this time that the This withossed the sinking of
the U/S Skippack.
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HAIG
W.D/M.L.
Lt. Cdr. N.L.J. Pisani, D.S.C.,
R.N. (Retd.)
F.J. Wales, Master.
Cdr. H.R. Troup, R.N.
31st May
0845
Arrived Ramsgate from Lowestoft.
Lt. Cdr. Pisani (ex. sk. patria)
assumed command of the Haig and
transferred to her the Patria's
Lewis guns and gunners.
-
Sailed independently for Dunkirk. Air
attack on passage.
1415
Arrived Dunkirk and closed Malo-les-
Bains beach.
Loaded up 3 times with French troops
and ferried them to trawlers and
drifters.
On the 4th trip, embarked 57 French
troops and 3 British officers and
sailed for Ramsgate.
2200
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 60
troops. (1)
1st June(2)
a.m.
Sailed for Dunkirk. Air attack near
6 W buoy.
-
Arrived off Dunkirk. The beaches were
almost empty.
0800ca
While returning to enter the harbour,
saw the dr. Ivanhoe on fire and in
tow of the tug Persia.
Closed the Ivanhoe and offered
assistance. Haig was requested to
escort the Ivanhoe, which she did.
Lt. Cdr. Pisani then says:
"After circling him at speed, as
enemy aircraft were active, I
noticed that he had slipped his tow
and appeared to be proceeding at
about 12 knots. Persia fell astern
but at No.6 buoy Ivanhoe stopped
and told me to instruct Persia
to resume tow. As tow was being
connected, and subsequently for 1-1
an hour, 3 waves of 21 (each)
enemy bombers attacked Ivanhoe,
incoming transports, and out-going
miscellaneous vessels, all within
0845ca
2 miles of No. 6 W buoy". (3)
The Haig steaming at 30 knots
maintained a continuous fire with
her 2 guns, and circled the Ivanhoe
and the Persia. "Inaccurate bombing
resulted, only one salvo falling near
the Persia."
Near W buoy, a tug bound for Dunkirk
was contacted and sent to a destroyer
the Havant in distress near Hills
Bank.
-
off N. Foreland the fast M/B Halcyone
from Ramsgate closed the Haig who
(1) Not mentioned in D.R. or Ramagate report.
The Asst. Dir. Mil. Transport's report states, "Ferried
800 troops" and "Disembarked 65 troops".
(2) Lt. Cdr. Pisani mistakenly says "2nd June".
(3) It was at this time that the Haig witnessed the sinking of
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HAIG - Continued
1st June
-
sent her to Margate for doctors
(contd.)
for the Ivanhoe. These were put
aboard her near S.W. Spit; the
Halcyone took off troops from the
1740
Ivanhoe and disembarked them at
Margate. (1)
The Haig then proceeded to Ramsgate and
Lt. Cdr. Pisani disembarked.
2nd June( 2)
-
Cdr. H.R. Troup R.N. assumed command of
the Haig, assisted by Lt. V.A. de
Mauny R.N. (3), Lt. A.W. McMullan,
R.N.R., and S/Lt. J.G. Hollingshead,
R.N.R. The French Naval Attache -
Capitaine de Revoir was embarked.
2100
The Ha1g left Ramsgate, the W.D/M.L.
Marlborough in company, and a lifeboa
in tow.
3rd June
0030
The lifeboat became waterlogged and was
cut adrift.
-
Entered Dunkirk harbour and proceeded
alongside the centre pier.
Embarked 40 French troops and ferried
them to a ship outside. Embarked 39
troops from a ship grounded off the
Nouveau Avant-Port. Proceeded.
0200
Off the entrance of the harbour was
rammed by 2 French M/V's in rapid
succession, and holed amidships and
for'd on the port side. The fore
peak filled with water.
0300
Proceeded alongside the P.M/S Westward
Ho and hastily abandoned ship,
via the Westward-Ho's port paddle-box
door.
0650
The Westward-Ho landed Cdr. Troup,
Capt. de Revoir, the officers and
crew of the Haig and 48 troops at
Margate. (4)
Total 60
p.m.
The Haig was salved by R.A.F. personnel
and sailed to Ramsgate.
Authority - R.O.II, pp. 118, 369, 491, 548-9.
R.O.III, P. 271, 302.
The following awards were made: (5)
Mention in Despatches
Mr. R. Walter, First Engineer.
(1) Margate report records that the "Halcyon" landed 58 troops.
(2) According to a report by Asst. Dir. Mil. Transport, the
Haig landed 80 troops on 2nd June.
(3) Lieut. de Mauny had previously been over in the dfr. Ocean
Breeze.
(4) Lieut. de Mauny then joined the Sk. Pascholl.
(5) See also Patria.
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HALCYONE( 1)
Fast M/B
This boat was based on Ramsgate.
The W.D/M.L. Haig reports that while she was
escorting the damaged dr. Ivanhoe on lst June
off the North Foreland, the Halcyone closed her
and was ordered to Margate to get doctors for
the wounded in the Ivanhoe.
The Halcyone took 58 troops from the destroyer
and landed them at Margate at 1740 on lst June. (2)
There is no evidence that the Halcyone went to
Dunkirk.
Total 58.
Authority - R.O.II, p.121.
(1) Not mentioned in D.R's list of ships.
(2) Margate report, which refers to the "Halcyon".
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HILDA - Continued
31st May
0600
Six volunteer motor boat drivers
joined.
Lieut. Beery, suffering from
exhaustion, was discharged ashore,
sick. The Hilda sailed for Deal.
0830
Arrived Deal. The ship was placed
under the orders of Captain R. Pim,
R.N.V.R.
-
Sailed for Dunkirk, towing six M/B's
[ the Britannic, the Rose Marie, the
Lady Haig, the Moss Rose, the
Golden Spray II and the Gipsy King] (1)
and two life boats [ex the Belgian
steamer Flandres (1).
1600ca
Arrived La Panne. Lay off for 30
minutes until the enemy shore guns
ceased shelling.
1630ca
Closed the beach slightly and Capt.
Pim went ashore to organise the
embarkation.
2030
Having embarked 600 troops, they were
transferred to the dr. Scimitar.
Returned to the beach and embarked
100 troops. Capt. Pim re-embarked
and the Hilda shifted to the westward.
1st June
0400ca
Closed the beach and embarked about 100
stragglers from the main body of
troops marching on Dunkirk.
0800ca
Closed the dr. Keith, which was flying
the flag of Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker.
Captain Pim reported the situation
and was ordered to close the beaches
east of Dunkirk and if there were no
troops to proceed to England.
0820ca
Shortly after, the Keith was repeatedly
attacked by strong formations of
bombers, put out of action and
abandoned. During this period,
the Hilda remained under way, zig-
zagging (as apart from the Keith and
the M/S Skipjack, there was little
else for the A/C to attack).
The Hilda at once proceeded to
rescue Keith's survivors, and assisted
by M/B's, recovered a large number,
including 2 British brigadiers and a
French general. (2) While so engaged,
0849
aircraft re-appeared and sank the
Skipjack half a mile distant.
Hilda then proceeded to pick up all
Skipjack's survivors( except
about 12, which were recovered by
a tug [the St. Abbs].
1100ca
Sailed for England with more than a
full load of troops.
1130ca
Passed Dunkirk breakwater. Shortly
after passing 6 W buoy, was overtaken
and passed by the P/V Scotia and a
paddle steamer [the P.M/S Brighton
Queen] laden with troops. When
these 2 ships were about 1 mile
ahead, dive bombers appeared and
sank them very rapidly.
The Hilda proceed to the spot and
(1) George Hammond & Co. Lloyd's Agency, Deal.
(2) Capt. Pim says "some 50, including the Q.M.G. of the B.E.F.
and other Staff Officers".
(3) Capt. Pim says "some 60 or 70".
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LADY CABLE
M/B (C.W. Mott)
Lieut. B.S. Fidler, R.N.V.R.
Actg. S/Lt. G.A. Cadell, R.N.
(Retd.)
1st June
1705
With Lieut. Fidler in command,
(assisted by Mr. F. Gooding and 2
naval ratings), left Dover in top of
the dfr. Golden Sunbeam.
2nd June
0030
Arrived Dunkirk beach. Ferried about
0305
560 troops, in 7 trips, to transports.
Sailed.
0815
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 40
troops. (1)
1130
Sailed for Dover.
On arrival, Lt. Fidler and Mr. Gooding
disembarked and S/Lt. Cadell took
command.
1530
Sailed from Dover, with 2 life-boats
and one other craft, in tow of the
tug"Sun VI" [there was no such tug -
it was probably the Sun XI].
2230
Entered Dunkirk harbour. Ferried about
200 French troops to tugs and
"H.M.S. Wishart" (2) in 4 trips.
3rd June
-
On the 5th trip, embarked 24 French
troops. When nearly outside the
harbour, the Lady Cable's engine
broke down.
Seing the W.D/M.L. Haig nearby with
her engines, running, S/Lt. Cadell and
0330ca
Cadet rating Price boarded her and
found her deserted. She had some
water forward, and extensive damage
on the port bow. The Lady Cable was
placed in tow of the Haig, which
proceeded. For several hours only
slow progress was made.
0730ca
One of the Haig's engines broke down;
but Lady Cable's engine having by
now been re-started, she proceeded
with the Haig in tow.
-
Contacted a four funnelled French
destroyer, believed to be the "X.440",
and the French soldiers were trans-
ferred to her.
Lady Cable proceeded with the Haig
in tow, which now proved so difficult
an operation that after several mis-
haps, it was decided to abandon the
Haig. [She was eventually brought
back by R.A.F. personnel].
Lady Cable's engine again broke down,
and the vessel drifted for several
Contacted hours. the P/V Rouen, loaded with
-
troops, and asked that the Lady
Cable's crew should be taken on board
but the Rouen refused, and steamed
The away. S.S. City of Christchurch which
was in sight, took the Lady Cable in
tow to the Downs.
(1) (2) There Not mentioned was vessel in Ramsgate of this report. name in Operation Dynamo.
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LADY HAIG (D.R.19)
M/B (H. Meakins)
31st May
1100ca
Left Deal in tow of the Sk. Hilda
1800
with 5 other M/B's and 2 life boats.
Worked off the beaches.
There is however no information as to
her activities, except that she
returned to England.
Authority - T.O.9436/40.
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LYDD
5th M/S Flotilla
Lt. Cdr. R.C.D. Haig, R.N.
28th May
1200
Sailed company. from Harwich, 5th U.S.F. in
2155ca
Arrived Dunkirk. off Braye-Dunes. Ordered to
Secured alongside eastern jetty.
2250
Proceeded. Embarked about 400 troops.
2318ca
When about 2 miles east of the harbour
entrance, collided with a drifter
[Girl Pamela]. Her crew was taken
on board "another drifter" [actually
the dfrs. Metsukis and Lord Howard
The Girl Pamela subsequently sank.
29th May
0200
off Kwinte Bank Buoy sighted (by the
light of an Aldis lamp) the bow and
stern portions of the dr. Wakeful
above water with men clinging to
them. Lowered a whaler and two
carley floats. The M/S Gossamer
ordered Lydd to put out her lamp and
drop a depth charge; the latter
order could not be carried out
because of the men in the water.
When 20 survivors had been picked up
the Dr. Grafton appeared and ordered
Lydd to circle round her.
0307ca
An explosion occurred at the Grafton's
stern she had been torpedoed].
Lydd sighted, nearly stern on,
an'M.T.B." about 50 yards away on the
starboard beam [it was in fact the
dfr. Comfort]; Lydd opened fire with
2 Lewis guns and raked her up the
stern.
Grafton was then closed, but as she
did not need immediate assistance,
Lydd circled round to finish off the
"M.T.B." A dark object was sighted
and Lydd opened fire with Lewis guns
and 4-inch; the Grafton also opened
fire. Lydd then rammed the supposed
"M.T.B."; as she was hit, figures
sprang at the ship and it was
thought that an attempt was being
made to board - fire was therefore
opened with rifles. Two men were
taken off the vessel, and it was
then learnt that she was the Comfort.
Grafton still needed no assistance,
80 Lydd proceeded to Ramsgate, where
-
she disembarked 300 troops.
Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk by Y route.
-
1700
off Nieuport Bank buoy, air attacks
on ships, particularly the H/C
Arrived off Braye-Dunes. Sent boats
St. Julien.
1730
A call for assistance from the S.S.
inshore to embark troops.
1745
Macalister, which was on fire,
Clan was passed to the M/S Pangbourne
The which S/V Crested Eagle which on fire, had
had just arrived.
1800ca
Sp. bombed aft and was Lydd,
been beached herself close to
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LYDD - Continued.
1800ca
(contd.) 29th May
(contd.)
and the troops in her began Jumping
1930
overboard. Lydd's boats picked up a
large number; the M/S Albury arrived
2100
and also gave assistance.
2200
Lydd proceeded with 300 troops on board.
Off Middel Kirke buoy, the D.G. cable
which had been pierced by a bomb
splinter, caught fire and had to be
switched off.
2205
An S 0 S was received from the dfr.
Torbay II, which had a foul propeller.
30th May
0515
Lydd arrived Margate.
0855
Disembarked 300 troops. Proceeded to
Sheerness.
31st May
0230
Sailed by X route, the M/S's Sutton
and Ross in company.
0915
Anchored off Braye-Dunes. Embarked
troops.
1130
Sutton and ROSB transferred their
troops to Lydd, and "all proceeded
to Margate".
1730
Margate. Lydd disembarked 450 troops.
1915
Proceeded to W buoy.
2145
Ordered to assist tg. St. Abbs, one of
whose tow of 3 barges had broken
adrift. Lydd picked up this barge
[the S/B Duchess and towed it to
lst June
0330
Dunkirk. At about this time an
unidentified vessel [
]
blew up near the Whistle buoy off
Braye-Dunes. Embarked troops. Air
attack. One plane shot down by
Bren gun fire by the troops in Lydd.
0625
Proceeded by X route to Dover.
1120
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 252 troops.
1920
Proceeded by X route to Dunkirk.
2350
Anchored off Malo beach. Sent the M/B
inshore and brought off the Brigadier
of the brigade then embarking.
2nd June
0245
Proceeded with about 200 troops on
0600ca
Margate. board. Disembarked 200 troops.
Defect in D.G. coil prevented the Lydd
taking any further part in Dynamo.
Total 1,502.
Authority - R.O.I, p.289.
The following award was made:
Mention in Despatches.
Lieut. Cdr. R.C.D. Haig, R.N.
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MARLBOROUGH
W.D./M.L.
J. Matthews, Master (First 3
S/Lt. R.W.D. Don, D.S.C., trips) R.N.
30th May
p.m.
Arrived Ramsgate.
31st May
0340
Left Ramsgate, the W.D/M.L's Wolfe,
0510ca
Entered Dunkirk harbour; embarked
Vulture and Swallow in company. (1)
troops from a P.M/S. The Marlborough
reported damage to her propeller,
0920
and proceeded (see Swallow).
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 51
troops. (2)
-
2007
Proceeded to Dunkirk and returned to
Ramsgate. Disembarked 21 French
troops.
1st June
S/Lt. R.A.W. Pool R.N. joined as a
deck hand.
1330
Left Ramsgate with a deck cargo of 600
gallons of petrol.
1500
Off Dunkirk fairway. Passed through
the wreckage of 2 French trawlers.
Told by a British trawler to return
to Ramsgate. Air attack. M/g hits
but no casualties. S/Lt. Pool
Jettisoned some of the deck cargo.
1830ca
Arrived off Ramsgate. Took off 40
French troops from a trawler aground
on a wreck outside.
2nd June
The Marlborough was then manned by a
volunteer crew of R.N. Sub-Lieuts,
Don (as Captain), Pool (as Cox'n)
T.K. Edge-Partington (as navigator)
and A. Carew-Hunt (as Lewis gunner);
also two Treasury solicitors (Messrs
Randall and D. Pollock), 3 stokers and
2 R.A.F. sergeants. The normal
civilian crew did not sail.
1930ca
Left Ramsgate, the W.D/M.L. Haig
(Cdr. H.R. Troup R.N. on board) in
company.
2230ca
went into Dunkirk harbour. Embarked
about 40 French troops from a jetty.
3rd June
0001ca Proceeded.
(1) Cdr. C. Euman, R.N., Captain of the Sk. Brendaris appears
to have been in command of the Marlborough for her two
trips on 31st May, because he states that he made five
He must then have made two trips in the Wolfe on 1st
trips in the W.D/M.L's Marlborough and Wolfe.
June - 2nd June, after which she was out of action and
(From 1838/2/6 to 0501/3/6, Cdr. Euman was in the P/V
took no further part in Dynamo.
Cdre. Autocarrier) Taylor states that the officers with him in the
Mariborough on 3rd /4th June were Sub-Lieuts. Don,
Edge-Partington, and Pool.
In the absence of any further information it is not
state when Cdr. Euman made his fifth trip.
(2) Ramsgate possible report to and report by Assistant Director Military
transport.
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OCEAN BREEZE
Drifter
Lieut. V.A. de Mauny, R.N.
Skipper Bailley (?)
30th May
1245
Sailed from Ramsgate with 2 whalers in
1920ca
tow, by X route for Dunkirk.
Arrived off Malo beach. Commenced
embarking troops. A motor boat,
manned by civilians, towed the Ocean
Breeze's boats to and from the beach
had been embarked.
until dark, by which time 170 troops
Contacted Lieut. McMullan in the Sk.
Twente.
2300
Turned over the 2 whalers to a tug.
Sailed for Ramsgate by X route.
31st May
0400
Arrived Ramagate. Disembarked 107
British and 2 French troops. (1)
0830
Sailed by route X for Dunkirk.
1340ca
Arrived off Malo beach. No boats
available.
1500
Was able to borrow a whaler. Air
attacks commenced and continued
almost without pause. Seven bombers
were brought down by gunfire.
1530
The whaler had by now made one trip.
Contacted S/Lt. Cornish in a N/B
[the Lansdowne] who was of great
assistance.
1700
Having embarked mostly French troops,
shifted to La Panne, with S/Lt.
Cornish and his M/B and embarked
British troops.
2030
Turned over the whaler to S/Lt. Cornish
and asked him to report to the sk.
Atlantic which needed boats.
Sailed by route X (during an air
attack) with about 150 troops on board
lst June
1600
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 150
troops. (2)
Total 259
[On 2nd June, Lieut. de Mauny went over in the
W.D/M.L. Haig].
Authority - R.O.II, p.547.
The following awards were made:
Mention in Despatches.
Lieut. V.A. de Mauny, R.N.
(2)
(2)
(2) Estimated. Ramsgate report. Ramsgate report states "sandown, Ocean Breeze
(1)
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PATRIA - Continued
1530
29th May
(contd.)
Sailed for Ramsgate where Lewis guns
were embarked.
(contd.
-
2300ca
Sailed independently for Dunkirk.
Arrived Dunkirk and proceeded to Bray,
where troops were visible from the
glow of a ship [the Crested Eagle]
on fire on the beach to the east.
Another skoot was in the vicinity
but no small boats.
-
Decided to ground the ship; it was
within 45 minutes of low water.
Pumped out the 6 tanks which had
previously been flooded.
30th May
-
"The troops holding hands, waded out and
clambered on board by nets, ladders
and ropes' ends. The sight of two
solid phalanxes of men, delineated by
phosphorescence in the water, steadily
advancing to the ship, will be
memorable. over 1,000 men were
embarked in just over two hours."
Among them were naval ratings -
casualties from the dr. Grafton and
the P/V Fenella.
0430
The Patria was refloated, and a further
150-200 troops embarked.
Sailed for Ramsgate.
1015
Arrived Ramsgate. Ordered to Margate.
1300
Arrived Margate. Disembarked 1200
troops. (1)
[Somewhat extensive repairs being
necessary to the Patria, Lt. Cdr.
Pisani transferred to the W.D/M.L.
Haig on 31st May].
Total 1400
Authority - R.O.II, p.lll.
The following awards were made:
D.S.O.
Lt. Cdr. N.L.J. Pisani, D.S.C., R.N. (Retd.)(2)
D.S.M.
L/Sea. W. Hagger.
(1)Margate
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TANKERTON TOWERS (1) (R.96)
Trawler (Owner,
Stanley Rowden)
J. Hannaford,
Skipper.
31st May
During the afternoon, after having
the WD/ML
from embarked some boat loads of soldiers,
"Haig" and other vessels took
in tow a disabled M/Y. Shortly
after, the tow rope fouled the
propeller. troops. Continued to embark
p.m.
Taken in tow by a "patrol ship" and
towed to Ramsgate.
Every available space on board was
filled with troops.
Estimated Total 50
Authority - T.0.9144/40.
R.O.III, p.333.
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TWENTE - Continued
1845
31st May
The Twente arrived at Margate.
(contd.
Disembarked 350 troops. (1) The Twenke then
rehemed to Ramsgate and anchored df the harbour
1st June
As the Twente was not required,
Lt. Haig. McMullan joined the W.D/M.L.
Total 1139.
Authority - R.O.II, p.138.
R.O.III, p.271.
The following awards were made:
1
D.S.O.
Lt. Cdr. H.G. Boys-Smith, R.N.R.
D.S.M.
L/Sea. T.W. Legg.
A.B.
G.H. Baker.
(1) Margate report.
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M/L
WALKER I
M/L
WALKER II
See under Lord Rodney.
HAIR
Total
The Haig was not included in the telegram.
2999
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WESTWARD-HO (continued)
Ferry
-
Sailed for Dunkirk.
2nd June
2300ca
Arrived the Dunkirk and ordered to be off
31st usy
[it was the W.D/M.L. Haig] which
harbour entrance. A "C.M.B."
had been in collision with another
Admiral Taylor's commander [Cdr.
vessel came alongside and transferred
H.R. Troup, R.N.], the French Naval
1345
Attache [Captain de Revoir], and
1630
about 50 French troops.
0300ca
Proceeded to Margate.
3rd June
0650(1)
Arrived Margate. Disembarked 48
troops
2130
2200
It was discovered at Margate that the
Westward-Ho was not degaussed. She
did not therefore make another trip.
Completed the embarkation of 2,700
about troopa. 12 inches Total 1,686 only
Ship
fire,
led
to
the
rushing
over
to
]
the
port
side,
a
list
of
20°. Chief mechanician Ford checked
Authority - R.O.I., p.388.
the rush and moved the troops back
to starboard this preventing a
disaster. Proceeded.
0800
Ramagate. Ordered to Margate.
0930
Margate.
1130
Disembarked 2,700 troops. (2)
Total 2,700
Authority - R.O.III, PP.75.335.
following awards were made:
Mech. 2nd C1. F.A. Ford.
(1) Margate Eargute report.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. LEDA - Lieutenant Commander Harold Unwin, R.N.
7th June. 1940.).
(Decorated for this operation in London Gazette
This ship completed 7 trips to the coast off Dunkirk,
and evacuated a large number of troops. Was particularly
successful off the beaches; was subjected to air attack
on more than one occasion, and general activities were so
arduous as to cause a number of ratings to be treated
for complete exhaustion.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant William McKee, R.N.R.
Worked unceasingly with great vigour and
cheerfulness and was an inspiration to the ship's
company.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
C.E.R.A. George Bertram Head, P/M. 34498.
Displayed unflinching determination and devotion
to duty during the long hours in the Engine Room
in very trying conditions. Set a magnificent example
to the Engine Room branch of the ship.
Recommended for decoration.
Petty Officer John Collins, P/J.90457.
Petty Officer Collins, by his cool and steady
bearing, inspired the guns' crews during the air
attacks.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.S. LYDD - Lieutenant Commander Rodolph Cecil Drummond Haig, R.N.
This ship did four trips to Dunkirk. The ship was
repeatedly bombed and machine gunned.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. LYDD (Continued).
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Commander Rodolph Cecil Drummond Haig, R.N.
Showed great skill and determination and seamanship
in the operations in which he was concerned over at
the beaches, and also in Dunkirk Harbour, and
succeeded in rescuing a large number of troops from
the CRESTED EAGLE, which had been bombed.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
CONSTANT NYMPH (continued).
performed courage and disregard of danger, and undoubtedly
gallant and meritorious service.
Recommended for decoration.
otor Boat LADY CABLE: - Acting Sub. -Lieutenant G. A., Cadell. R.N.
Recommendations.
(Retired).
FFICERS:
Acting Sub. Lieutenant G. A. Cadell, R.N.
troops from Dunkirk Inner Harbour off to tugs
On the night of June 2nd ferried about 200 French
WISHART. 24 Finally, when all ships were leaving, and embarked
any British remained. Then encountered a series see of
French soldiers, having searched the Quay to if
mishaps with his engines, and on the voyage home
himself at one time or another falling overboard.
attempted to salve W. D. craft HAIG, all his crew and
Finally broke down at mid-day on the 3rd, close to the
Coast, and was in grave peril of falling into hands
Southwest of Dunkirk. LADY CABLE drifted helplessly enemy
about the Channel for many hours before being rescued.
Sub. Lieutenant Cadell, suffering from a weak heart,
underwent considerable physical strain, and there is no
coolness and effic) ency.
doubt that he and his crew displayed remarkable courage,
Recommended for mention.
Cadet Rating G. R. Price.
Acted as first lieutenant to Sub. -Lieutenant Cadell,
whom he ably assisted. He had previously been in
command of the Motor Boat SKYLARK.
Recommended for early promotion,
Motor Yacht MASAYRU: - Skipper G. D. Olivier.
Recommendations.
OFFICER:
Skipper G. D. Olivier.
With a civilian crew of 3 and one Leading Seaman,
R. N. sailed from Sheerness 0400/31 in convoy. On
arriving off the beaches spent more than 48 hours on
ferrying work, and in salving craft; and in towing off
ships aground. Underwent the common experience of being
stormed by French troops and having to repel these
boarders in order to save his ship. When isolated,
attacked by 4 Messerschmitts with machine-guns for about
half an hour, and at other times was under sporadio gun-
fire. Ferried off a total of about 400 French troops.
This civilian displayed a complete disregard of danger
and showed a high order of seamanship.
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Page 101.
RATING:
Engineer C. Coggins.
yacht being running fouled the whole time, in spite of motor
This civilian kept the engines of this
required. frequently and the continuous propeller
boats to He also put the engines of several running other
assisted rights when they broke down. He
the Skipper throughout the operations. ably
Recommended for mention.
30 ft. Motor Yacht MAID ERRANT. - Able Seaman S. Palmer, D/JX.
148052.
Recommendations.
Able Seaman S. Palmer. 148052.
Sailed from Sheerness on Friday, 31st May, in
convoy for Dunkirk. En route rescued survivors
of a French destroyer, then prodeeded to the beaches.
There he was swamped by French soldiers swarming
over his boat, which drifted ashore. Later the
boat refloated and he took one V.C.O. and 8 British
soldiers; he had no crew except one Stoker, who had
great difficulty with the engine. Off Dunkirk, on
the way home, the engine broke down, so he broke up
the yacht's wood fittings and made the 8 soldiers
paddle the boat. Later, the engine restarted after
on 18 hour voyage. Next day, without orders, he
sailed with a crew of one other Able Seaman, but was
turned back as his craft was too slow to take part
in the night evacuation ordered for that evening.
Able Seaman Palmer states that he passed for
Leading Seaman in May, 1927. He states he
possesses the L. S. & G. C. Medal.
Recommended for immediate advancement.
Drifter OCEAN BREEZE, War Department Launch HAIG and Skoot
PASCHOLL.
(Lieutenant Victor Alexander Christian Henry George de Mauny,
R.N.Retired.
Recommendations,
Lieutenant Victor Alexander C.H.G. de Mauny. R.N.
Between noon on the 30th May and 0815 4th June
was continuously engaged under way on evacuation
duties without any intermission. Commanded in
succession OCEAN BREEZE, HAIG and then as Navigator
of a group of skoots in PASCHOLL. Brought back more
than 300 troops from Dunkirk beach in surf
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
N.L.B. WALTON & FRINT GN. - Lieutenant Reginald Hounsham Mead,
over into Dunkirk there, underwent many air attacks. Boat proceeded towed
Was taken over to Dunkirk, and whilst being R.N.V.R.
During was killed, operation, Lieutenant R. H. Mead, R.N.V.R., ships.
the and ferried troops to the various
proceeded from the to the beach where they continued taking troops
and the boat carried on with the crew. They
shore by night.
Recommendations.
OFFICER:
Lieutenant Reginald Hounsham Mead. R.N.V.R.
whilst proceeding over to Dunkirk, in view of the many
Showed great determination and devotion to duty
air attacks, and also in Dunkirk itself.
Recommended for mention (Posthumous).
RATINGS:
Petty Officer Tel. Cooley. P/J.93203.
Able Seaman MacManus, P/SSX. 14756.
These 2 ratings showed great devotion to duty and
courage in continuing the work of the boat after the
death of the officer in charge.
Recommended for mention.
War Department Fleet: Launches HAIG, KESTREL and SWALLOW.
(Colonel G. E. Sadcock, Commanding Officer).
Recommendations.
Nine craft of the W.D. Fleet took part. All did well
but the following civilian personnel volunteered for, and
executed, additional trips displaying exceptional
determination:
R. Walter, 1st Engineman in HAIG.
J. H. Spain, T/3/Engineer in KESTREL.
H. Hay, Able Seaman in SWALLOW.
F. Cherry, Able Seaman, 3rd Engineer in SWALLOW.
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Dutch Skoot H.M.S. PATRIA)
W.D. Fast Launch HAIG
Lieutenant-Commander N.L. Pisani R.N. (Ret.).
Decorated with the D.S.O. for this
operation, London Gazette 7th June, 1940.
Recommendation.
RATING.
Leading Seaman Willie Haggar, P/J.95873. R.F.R.
Displayed exceptional initiative, leadership and
gallantry under fire as coxswain in working an
inexperienced crew of Ordinary Seamen, thereby
enabling the PATRIA to embark over 1,000 troops off
Bray beach. Subsequently in HAIG further large
numbers of men from the Malo beaches, Haggar going
ashore in a small boat on several occasions taking
charge and marshalling the troops. He also worked
the A.A. Lewis gun on board with such skill that
Messerschmitt attacks were repulsed.
Recommended that this remarkable rating should be
decorated for gallantry and noted for early advancement
to Petty Officer, for which his qualities of leadership
fully qualify him.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. REIGER - Lieutenant Alexander Tyson, R.N.
Operated from 26th May to the 3rd June. Steering
compass was so unreliable as to be given up as hopeless,
and in spite of considerable navigational difficulties
of the locality, completed 3 trips to Dunkirk and the
beaches, a performance above the average for the 40
skoots employed in the operation.
Recommendation.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Alexander Tyson, R.N.
Displayed marked pertinacity throughout the
operation and coolness under fire when in the
Dunkirk area. Handled about 800 Allied troops.
Recommended for mention.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. TWENTE - Lieutenant-Commander Humphrey Gilbert
Boys-Smith, R.N.R.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant-Commander Humphrey Gilbert Boys-Smith, R.N.R.
Displayed exceptional initiative and a high
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Petty Officer Horace Leonard William
Leading Seaman John Charles W.
VAble Leading Seaman Stoker Edward Kearvell, Gair, P/KX.99946, WORCESTER
Stoker Ralph Bert H.M.S. WORCESTER
Ordinary Seaman Marston, Frederick 175182,
Lieutenant-Commander R.N., Arthur Ivone
J
(Retd.), H.M.S.
Lieutenant-Commander Reginald Arthur R.N.,
Sub-Lieutenant J. David Alexander Shaw, H.M.S. FITZROY
H.M.S. FITZROY
Leading Seaman Cole, C/B.21535, H.M.S. FITZROY
Leading Seaman L. Aspen, C/D.107, H.M.S. FITZROY
Leading Leading Stoker Seaman J. E. Collison, C/KX.78651, H.M.S. FITZROY
Able Seaman L. Derby, JX.193835, H.M.S. GLENGOWER
Seaman A. Farrow, H.M.S. GLENAVON
Travers, JX.133139, H.M.S. GLENGOWER
Petty Engine Officer Room Steward
Leading THE
Commander
Lieutenant William McKee, Harry R.N.R., H.M.S. KELLETT KELLET
Engine Room Artificer H.M.S.
Lieutenant-Commander Rodolph Cecil Drummond Haig, R.N.,
Engineer Sub-Lieutenant James Irvin, R.N.R., H.M.S. H.M.S. LYDD MEDWAY
Commander St. John Cronyn, R.N., H.M.S.
QUEEN
VSub-Lieutenant 'Sub-Lieutenant John Grosby, R.N.V.R., H.M.S. NIGER
Leading Richard Hepworth Church, ORIOLE H.M.S. PORTSI
Vxv
Signalman Percy Alfred Kent, P/JX.137932, R.N.R.,
Vxv Enginer Ordinary Stoker Petty Room Artificer Officer William Henry White, Ramel, P/MX.51366, H.M.S. H.M.S. PORTSDOW PORTSDOW PORTS
Seaman Arthur Thomas Burton, P/11878, P/JX.182142, H.M.S.
the H.M.S.
PORTSDOWN
H.M.S. SALAMANDER
H.M.S. Guy Maunsell, SALAMANDER R.N.,
VV Acting PM/39426,
VActing Chief Engine Room (Retd.), Artificer H.M.S. Allerton SPEEDWELL Bywater,
/XVChief Petty Commander Officer S.P. Goldsmith, Herival R.N.V.R., H.M.S. SUTTON QUEEN OF THANET
Signalman J.A.G. Pensioner No. THANET
(Late
xvMr. Signalman Frederick Charles QUEEN OF THANET BIDEF
Sieutenant-Communder James H.M.S. H.M.S. CALCUTTA
CANADA H.M.S. CALCUTTA Harriso
Mayhew H.M.S. KINGFISHER Vaughan
THE Ableutenant Signalman the
Able Seaman E.G. H.M.S. KINGFISHER KINGFISHER
H.M.S. H.M.S. KINGFISHER
Able Seaman H.M.S. KINGFISHER
KINGFISHER
Signalman LOCUST
Chief Telegraphist James Ridell H.M.S. MOSQUITO C/JX.132
Petty Officer George Arthur Sawyer, H.M.S.
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Shipwright 2nd Class (Pensioner) PN. 4307, Charles Motor Greenwood, Yacht ERICA.8899,
Petty Second Officer Engineer F.J. J. Norton, Steward, S.S. DORIEN ROSE Launch MERMAIDEN
Boswain P. McFadden, S.S. DORIEN ROSE
Able Seaman J. Upperton, S.S. DORIEN ROSE
Able Seaman T. Bassett, S.S. DORIEN ROSE
Ordinary Seaman C. Bassett, S.S. DORIEN ROSE
Fireman S. Khan, S.S. DORIEN ROSE
Fireman M. Mohand, S.S. DORIEN ROSE
Petty Officer Telegraphist Cooley, P/J.93203, R.N.L.B.
WALTON & FRINTON
Able 1st Engineman Seaman MacManus, R. Walter, P/SSX.14756, Launch HAIG R.N.L.B. WALTON & FRINTON
T. 3rd Engineer J.H. Spain, Launch KESTREL
Able Seaman F. Cherry, 3rd Engineer, Launch SWALLOW
Master T.J. Hopwood, Tug LADY BRASSEY
VSkipper Henry Forester, Master W.S.3348, Tug ST. OLAVE
Master H.F. Boyce, HOPPER BARGE W.24
Auxiliary Fireman Eric Gordon Wright, London Fire Brigade Fire
Float MASSEY SHAW
Auxiliary Fireman Henry Albert William Day, London Fire Brigade
Fire Float MASSEY SHAW
Lieutenant Richard Eyre, R.N., M.A./S.B.10
Lieutenant Ralph Kenneth Livingstone Waller, R.N.V.R.,
M.T.B.68
Leading Seaman Percy Ward, JX.134801, M.T.B.68
Able Seaman Sydney Davey, 146839, M.T.B.68
Leading Seaman Albert Dawkin, PS/SX.17391, M.T.B.102
Lieutenant John Cameron, R.N.V.R., M.T.B.107
Chief Petty Officer M.J. Driver, 6134D, M.T.B.107
Leading Stoker C.W.T. Murrin, P/KX.82587, M.T.B.107
Lieutenant-Commander Laurence Henry Phillips, R.N.,
Commanding Officer of H.M.S. AMAZONE
Commander Charles Euman, R.N. (Retd.) Commanding Officer of
Lieutenant-Commander Kenneth Warden Stewart, R.N.,
BRENDARIS, MARLBOROUGH, WOLF
Petty Officer Thomas A. Willins, P/J.100988, Dutch Skoot
Dutch Skoot FREDANJA
1
Engine Room Artificer 4th Class Jack S. Ambrose, FREDANJA P/MX.65337,
Leading Seaman Lauchan McLean Watt Dutch Gibb, D/J.64311, Skoot FREDANJA Dutch
Lieutenant Petty Officer Alexander Tyson, R.N., Dutch Skoot H.M.S. Skoot H.M.S. LENA REIGER
VChief Able Master 1st Officer Seaman Officer William J. Francis R. Hay Fowles, F. Baker, Pembury, Herbert Hospital - BIARRITZ Hospital Franklin, Carrier Dutch Carrier Coaster P/J.96765, ISLE OF ISLE H.M.S. GUERNSEY OF GUERNS ZEUS
2nd Officer Arthur Patrick - PRAGUE
VV
W.C.E. William Leonard - PRAGUE - DAFFODIL
Second Engineer John Bingham Woodhouse, Joseph Paterson,
Master 7520070, R.A.M.C. Evans, - ROYAL
Commodore Captain John Konts.John Smith, Herbert Gilbert Hubert Oliver Otway Hospital R.N. - R.N.
First Officer Cecil Bond, ROYAL Carrier DAFFODIL ST. ANDREW
ST. C.M.G., HELIER (Vice-Admi ( award
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THE THE THE THE Ruthven,
R.N.
McClelland, Junor, R.N. R.N.
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probable that to as Motor boats would not and
On Sunday the small Ramsgate was buzzing with rumours it seemed 2/6
volunteered "Marlborough". go Lewis Gunner in the War department go out so I Speed boat
civilian who had only had River "THARK" a man by the name of very highly This
coxswain At this of juncture the I would like to recommend the
man and back experience succeeded Ambler.
go
over again saved. on night and it was sunk but I believe that the boat the
to Dunkirk Mohday with no ficer in the boat. intaking He took the boa t
crew was
from the We treasury four Leading Stokers and two Sergeants of the
The "MARLBOROUGH" had a crew of four Subs, two solicitors
R.A.F. "HAIG" put to sea on Sunday night in company with our sister 2/6
a jetty and off about 40 "poilus". One of our solicitors
ship the took and had a quiet voyage acress. We went alongside
spoke French which assisted the operation œnsiderably. While we
were alongside there was slight enemy air activity and much against
the wishes of the rest of the crew who said I was merely attracting
attention, I succeeded in firing several hundred rounds into the
mishap. air, unfortunately with no success. We returned to Ramsgate without
Treasury and so we signed on an army officer who had been invalided
The next day, Monday, our solicitors had to return to the 3/6
and a retired colonel who had a reputation for being a crack shot
with a Lewis.
We went out at 1930 and picked Admiral Taylor up half way
across the channel from the Motor Boat "MERMAIDEN". When we got to
Dunkirk we went inside the harbour and quite a long way up the canal
and secured. The Admiral went ashore accompanied by two of our
crew armed to the teeth. The test of us occupied our time looting
and trying to start up derelict cars. Sub. Lt. Poole found a very
nice motor cycle and rode it round the docks.
We went off onceto bring boats to the point of
embarkation and then secured again. Shortly afterwards machine
gunning started quite near and a shell landed in a warehouse about
150 yards away. Fortunately our job was done so we were able to
leave. On our way down the canal we came on a blockage of
shipping, and going too near the shore went aground on some rubble
knocked into the water by a shell. We had the badluck to lose both
our screws and our rudder. Three French tugs refused to tow us off
but fortunately a Motor A/S Vessel who took us out to the main
harbour where we secured to the Motor Yacht "GULZA" who towed us back
to Dover.
4/6
We returned to Ramsgate on Tuesday morning by lorry to find
Schoot "PATRIA" which broke down on the way and we were towed in by
the operation had been cancelled. I returned to Sheerness inthe
a Drifter.
The times in the above are only approximate.
I have the honour to be,
A
Sir,
17 JUN 1940
*
Your obedient servant
at E
(SD.) A. CAREW HUNT.
Sub. Lieutenant, Royal Navy.
Vice-Admiral, Dover.
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RATINGS.
CHARLES HENRY CANNING
P.O.
PJX 128237
DONALD WOMACK
STOKER
PJX 80757
BERNARD CHARLES KINGHAM
A.B. PJX 152715
The above ratings were part of a Royal Naval Division
who were stranded on the beach at Dunkirk when serving as an
embarkation party. They found a small motor boat, which they
repaired. They then took on board twenty-three soldiers
and crossed the channel to Margate without chart or compass.
On the way over the boat broke down twice, but the three ratings
managed to repair it, and arrived safely in Margate with their
load.
HARRY GRIFFITH
DECKHAND H. M. TUG "JAVA"
This man, a merchant seaman, member of crew of H.M. Tug
"JAVA" landed on the beach in a small boat. He ferried backwards
and forwards continuously to the Tug under heavy bombing attacks,
for eight hours, rescuing many soldiers during the day.
LDG. SEAMAN DUTCH SCHOOT "PATRIA"
J. HAGGAR.
For conspicuous whereby the Schoot On subsequent get
service and gallantry "PATRIA" in was working able to an
inexperienced crew over 1000 troops. beach, he able occasions, to
off Braye making beach direct with contact with (W/D the CMB) large bodies was of troops
embark through in "PATRIA" In "HAIG" and Haggar "HAIG", went time, to contacted Malon Les with Bains troops, and went and
ashore in safety. in a loads small each boat of in 60 day men Haggar and put also them worked on board a machine "TANKERTON gun
TOWERS" took to such three and effect other that trawlers. he was able to keep dive bombers at an
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DYNAMO OPERATION - DISTRIBUTION OF LEWIS GUNS
JANE HANNAH
SUN VIII
NARCISSA
ROSE
ACE
BETTY
CLACTON LIFE-
WINSTON
RACIA
MATILDA
BOAT
MERMAID
ADMIRALS BARGE LURNILYNE
MISS MING
MADAME SANGENE
HALCYONE
ELIZABETH OREEN
LETITIA
M.B. 1711
PIGEON
M.B. 37270
HAIG.
M.B. 74
WORF
4. Other smaller craft were also fitted with guns when these
became available duo to the vessels proviously fitted being
no longer required or unable to continue the operation. In
addition magazines were refilled and spare ammunition was
supplied as it became necessary.
5. A number of Lewis guns were transferred from ship to
ship by the various officers when they changed their
commands, and of these we have no record.
6. Four Q.0's for overhauling, and twelve ratings were
sent from Chatham and they assisted in the above work.
LEWIS GUNNERS. /
7. All the 23 Lewis gunners sent from London were
embarked for the operation, together with those from
Ramagate, most of them making several crossings, and all
showed groat keenness in performing their duties.
8. All have returned to Ramsgate with the exception of
Cyril Head
)
J.S. Parker
)
Tug "SUN IV" (sent to Dover)
R. Jewitt
)
Tug "SUN XV" (sent to London)
Loslie Reed )
C.DRichards.
Lieutenant, R.N.V.R.
For D.E.M.S. Staff officer,
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LOG of H.M. Motor Boat LADY CABLE of Torquay
during operations carried out June 2md
and 3rd, 1940.
In command: Acting Sub-Lieutenant G.A. Cadell, R.N.
Cadet Rating G.R. Price
Stoke Worsall
Able Seaman or Ordinary Seaman Smith
from Newfoundland,
Sunday, June 2nd, 1940.
Took over boat during forenoon from Mr. Gooding who
operates boat for owner at Torquay. She had done one trip
to the beaches near Dunkirk. Took on provisions, water,
petrol, etc. Mr. Gooding showed Stoker Worsall the working
of the engines Cylinder Atlantic - running on petrol.
At about 1500 went over to Prince of Wales Pier and was
then taken in tow by SUN VI, together with two life-boats
and one other craft. Started for Dunkirk at approximately
1530, having been handed previously copy of Sailing
Instructions to Drifters, together with rough sketch map
of course to follow. After uneventful trip arrived off
Dunkirk harbour at about 2230 and received orders to
proceed in harbour and go a long way up the Mole to embark
soldiers - fill up and return to tug, then go in for
further loads. At times had difficulty in persuading
French troops to embark in LADY CABLE, the reason apparently
being reluctance to break their units or to act without
definite orders from their officer who was probably still
in the town of Dunkirk. However, we took four boat loads
off - each load containing between 40 and 50 soldiers.
Three loads I took to tugs and one to H.M.S. WISHART when
tug was not in usual position. Spoke to tug after fourth
trip and was informed that it would soon be light and that
she could'nt wait much longer. In reply to a question if
any British officers were still left on the Mole, I replied
that on earlier trips I had seen one who had asked me not
to leave him behind. This officer was engaged in helping
the embarkation of the troops. I had not seen him on my
last trip but told tug I would make another trip to see if
he was there. Informed tug would be as quick as possible
and if tug could not wait, would return to England under
own power. Tug said she could only wait a short while.
On going in for fifth time engines began to go badly
and stopped altogether before reaching point of embarkation.
Engines got going again and we went alongside and collected
about 24 more French soldiers. There was no sign of British
officer and Price reported to me that French on the Mole told
him he had gone. I sent Price up on to the Mole to make
enquiries. Owing to the improbability of tug waiting for
us, I only took 24 soldiers as a greater number would have
made trip back to England under own power too hazardous. Just
after passing lighthouse at end of harbour, engines stopped
again. Noticed we were close to W.D. craft (later found to
be HAIG) who I imagined from her position was watching us and
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would be able to assist us if necessary and realised that
we were the last English boat leaving harbour. Could not
get engine of LADY CABLE to start but after a short while
W.D. boat came nearly alongside her engines were running
and making considerable noise. Their action then appeared
light. to me suspicious - she appeared to be undamaged in the half
By now dawn was nearly breaking. When W.D. boat came
close to us I ordered one of my crew - Cadet Rating Price -
to board her. He managed to jump aboard but the two boats
drifted apart. Price shouted that there was nobody aboard.
Yet her engines were going - in neutral of course. Displaying
great initiative and resourcefulness, Price was able to make
HAIG go slow ahead and was able to steer her close enough
to LADY CABLE for me to jump aboard. Our first efforts
to get a line between the two boats were unsuccessful.
The operation was made difficult by the LADY CABLE being
full of French soldiers who did not of course appreciate what
was happening and were therefore unable to be of much
assistance however willing they might be. After some time
the two boats were secured but in order to pass a line it
had been necessary for Price to swim from the HAIG to the
LADY CABLE with it. Price did this on his own initiative
and displayed great courage and efficiency.
By the time the two boats were secure it was almost
broad daylight and we were still very close to Dunkirk
Harbour and appeared to have drifted inshore to the S.W. and
were very close to the pall of smoke which shrouded the coast
to the West of Dunkirk.
On inspecting condition of HAIG found that she had a fair
amount of water forward and was damaged extensively on the
port bow. However, I got French poilus to work the pump
in relays and towing LADY CABLE and going very slow ahead
were able to make progress and prevent the water forward
from rising.
For some time we did not discover that each engine had
a separate control lever and had been going ahead on one
engine only. For several hours we made slow progress.
Worsall was trying to get LADY CABLE's engine to start again
and Smith was steering her. I left most of the French in
LADY CABLE.
I saw a submarine half surface about half a mile ahead
on one occasion and also a number of German aircraft passed
close ahead of us. Luckily we were either not seen or not
deemed of sufficient importance to attack. A French
destroyer came and had a look at us but I did not signal to
her as we were making fair progress. A flight of 3
Hurricanes flew low over us and later we saw Spitfires
and Defiants, but luckily no German planes approached us.
The starboard engine of HAIG packed up I think about
0730. I had not time to keep a detailed log of events.
By this time Stoker Worsall had got engine of LADY CABLE
to go again and I secured her alongside HAIG as towing her
astern with only our port engine going was too difficult.
For a considerable time we made very slow progress using engines
of both boats. LADY CABLE's engine kept stopping, which
made our progress very slow and steering difficult. At last/ French
4-funnelled light cruiser or large destroyer X 440 (I think)
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I had great difficulty in manoeuvring alongside and this
difficulty was made worse by the attitude of a few of the
French soldiers who had become panicky and kept shouting
"Au Secours" and shouting at me to hurry up and get them
alongside! Only a small section of the soldiers took this
attitude which was formulated by a soldier (Heaven knows
what rank or capacity) who looked at least sixty, having
a pointed grey beard! I found it so difficult to get the
boats alongside while we were secured together that I decided
to cast off the HAIG and left Cadet Rating Price on board
her with orders that I would come back to the HAIG as soon
as the French soldiers were on board the cruiser.
We were very close to X440 and I was alongside her in
about two minutes. The French troops scrambled aboard her
and I spoke to a French Naval Officer and asked him to
wireless Dover that I had the W.D. craft in tow, that we
were in difficulties and needed assistance. He promised
to do this and also told me the course we should follow
from our present position. I noticed that while the French
troops were boarding X440, the HAIG had drifted alongside
X440 further aft and I noticed Price talking to the French
sailors but do not recall seeing him go aboard X440.
As soon as the troops were aboard I shoved off and
X440 went ahead. HAIG was now astern of X440 and I went
alongside her at once. To my amazement there was no sign
of Price, who must either have fallen overboard or else
boarded the X440 and had not been able to get back aboard
HAIG before X440 went ahead. There was no sign of anyone
in the water.
I was now left with Worsall and Smith to manage both
the HAIG and LADY CABLE. There was no chance of the HAIG
towing the LADY CABLE owing to the fact that only HAIG's
port engine was working and this would have made steering
very difficult and also it would not have been possible to
hands to pump. I decided then to try and tow HAIG alongside
prevent the water from rising forward as there were no spare
LADY CABLE. First I stopped HAIG's engine - there was no
object in leaving it running. It took us quite a while to
discover how to stop the engine!
Efforts at towing alongside were unsuccessful - the lines
kept parting and the bollard aft in LADY CABLE was not up
to the strain. The only possible chance left of towing
HAIG was astern but this meant that the tow rope would have
to be secured forward around the mast of LADY CABLE and led
aft along the deck. We could not secure the tow rope aft
owing to the bollards having been carried away by our previous
efforts at towing HAIG alongside.
I realised that there was a considerable risk towing
from forward that the tow rope might jump over the engine
room cabin housing and I took every care to watch for this
happening. We managed to make a little progress but
several times the tow rope nearly jumped the cabin and
unfortunately this finally happened when our engine had almost
stopped and the HAIG yawed away to port. I went overboard
like a shot from a gun and felt the screw of LADY CABLE touch
my left foot. Luckily I caught hold of a fender alongside
HAIG. Worsall quickly got on board HAIG and he and Smith
(who was already aboad HAIG) were able to pull me out of
the water. After this episode I decided reluctantly that
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my left foot.
especially as I was partially incapacitated by a wound on
As we were a long way from the French coast I decided
that there was very little chance of HAIG falling into enemy
hands and that no doubt help would soon be forthcoming in
reply to the wireless message I had asked X440 to send.
I hauled down HAIG's ensign and took it aboard LADY CABLE and
we tried to make towards the English coast. Unfortunately
the engine kept stopping and we made very slow progress and
finally nothing would make our engine start again. We
drifted helplessly for several hours and then sighted a Bell
Buoy which I believe may have been the N.W. Goodwin Bell
Buoy, but we did not get close enough to make sure. At
last we sighted a warship and waved HAIG's White Ensign to
try to attract stention. We were seen and the ship altered
course towards us and came up close to LADY CABLE. She was
the French transport ROUEN of Dieppe and was packed with
troops from Dunkirk. An officer asked what I wanted and I
told him that we were broken down and asked to be taken
aboard. To my surprise my appeal was met with a blunt
"No" - with no explanation, and the ROUEN steamed away.
My crew and I felt angry at this in view of the fact that
we had rescued over 200 French soldiers during the night.
No doubt the ROUEN had good reasons for not taking us aboard
but no explanation was given and I would like if possible
to discover why she was unable to help us.
Luckily another ship some considerable distance away
had noticed the ROUEN and observed that she had not picked
us up. This ship was the CITY OF CHRISTCHURCH and she
came up and took us in tow to the Downs where she was bound
for in ballast. On arrival in the Downs where CITY OF
CHRISTCHURCH dropped anchor, we were able to start up the
engine of LADY CABLE and I decided once again to try to make
for Dover. However, we broke down after a run of about
15 minutes and were picked up by a tug (Operational I
don't know her name). She had orders to proceed to Ramagate
with H.M. Drifter VIKING in tow and was about to do this
when we broke down near her. She towed us to the VIKING
and I boarded the VIKING to have my injured foot attended
to and get some rest. VIKING and LADY CABLE were towed round
to Ramsgate where we arrived about 2100. I was landed and
taken to "Merrie England" and then to Ramagate General
Hospital.
The Commanding Officer of VIKING at my request reported
the return of LADY CABLE and that one member of my crew,
Cadet Rating Price was missing but might be aboard French
warship X440. He also reported direct to C. in C., Dover,
about HAIG. A little later, while I was still at "Merrie
England", the Commanding Officer of VIKING arrived to tell
me that he had been informed from Dover that HAIG was safe.
Unfortunately he had no news for me of Cadet Rating Price.
The behaviour of my crew throughout the operation had
been magnificent. The taking off of over 200 French troops
and 6 British from the Mole was conducted quickly and
calmly under difficult and hazardous conditions. Later,
Cadet Rating Price's work in helping to get the HAIG along-
side LADY CABLE cannot be too highly praised. Without the
great initiative and efficiency he displayed the operation
would not have been successful and the HAIG would have
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After I had transferred French troops to X440 and the
disappearance of Cadet Rating Price, both Stoker Worsall
and Smith displayed great determination and efficiency when
we were trying to take HAIG in tow. When I was knocked
overboard they both acted with great speed and yet showed
great coolness in their difficult job of trying to get me
out of the water. I knew that a great physical effort from
me would defeat its object and that my one hope was to be
pulled out of the water slowly. Worsall and Smith carried
out my orders perfectly and I owe my life to their efforts.
When I went overboard I was wearing an Army Captain's British
Warm - a considerable weight - and this fact, coupled with
the knowledge that my heart is not good, made me realise at
once that to save my life I must not make a great physical
effort myself. The realisation of this and the way in which
Worsall and Smith carried out my instructions enabled me to
escape from a very nasty predicament.
The fine but unsuccessful efforts of Worsall and Smith
in trying to get the engine of LADY CABLE going again after
we had abandoned HAIG, deserve the highest praise. Their
cheerfulness during the hours we drifted helplessly in the
Channel before being taken in tow by the CITY OF CHRISTCHURCH
was magnificent.
It will be realised from this report that I cannot
speak too highly of the courage, coolness and efficiency
shown by my crew.
(Signed) G.A. Cadell
Acting Sub-Lieutenant, R.N. (Retired)
Report completed 8/6/40,
Ramsgate General Hospital.

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Dynam 195. 369
Car. HR Troup's report
347
I left Ramsgate on the night 2nd - 3rd June in
War Ministry fast motor boat "Haig" with three other fast
W.M.M.B's. I took with me the French Naval Attache Captain
de Revoir who came over to see how the embarkation was going
on on the pier. I gave instructions to the Offi ers in
charge of boats to act independently and ferry troops to
ships taking a final boat load back to Ramsgate.
I entered Dunkirk harbour and proceeded alongside
the centre pier and with great fifficulty persuaded 40
French soldiers to come aboard. These I took to a big
ship outside and returned for more. After loading 39
I again proceeded out and just in the entrance was
rammed by a French tu on the prto beam; as the hole
was a good foot above the water line I went on. I had
not gone more than 200 yards when another French tug
altered course and rammed me in the forecastle, cutting
halfway through the upper deck and right up to the keel.
I managed to get clear quickly and took the boat alongside
the "Westward ho" and got the soldiers out, one of whom
got his shoulder smashed in the collision. A destroyer
coming across the bow of the "Westward ho" caused her
to go astern and the wash from her paddle filled the boat
up with water and washed her away from the ship. Asx soon
as the ship stopped I again got alongside and as it was now
three oclock and the Captain had been ordered to clear out
everyone else having gone, I decided to abandon the boat
and get on board the ship with my crew and return to
Margate. On the way over Captain de Revoir told me there
was some difficulty on the pier and suggested he should go
there the following night and help. I therefore arranged
to take him.
On night on 3rd- 4th I left gsate in the
W.M.M.B. "Swallow" at 2000, but I left without Captain
de Revoir who missed the boat, arriving at Dunkirk at
2230 going straight alongside the centre pier where I
landed and sent the boat off ferrying, with orders to
come back at 0330 for me.
I found I could be useful as was suggested by
Captain de Revoir in making ships fast, finding out the
number of men they could take and then getting the French
Officers to help me embark the troops quickly, So I
decided to make myself Piermaster and everything else
combined. The French soldiers were very loath to be
separated from each other, their companies or their
Officers but by promising them they would only be
separated for two hours and would meet again in England
The French Officer Captain le Comte leChartier de Sedouy
they moved quicker. I embarked at least 10,000 troops.
on the staff of General Lucas of the 32nd Division was
and a staff off with me not later than 0330, I had some
very helpful and I arranged with him to take the general
somewhat I instructed the Officer in the boat if order
qualms about the boat returning for me as her engines were he
was in groggy doubt to close one of the other boats and
him to any in by 0300 at the latest. It so happened
that he come broke down altogether and told no one and it was
into harbour about 0305 just at the time I was beginning
Just by luck that the motor boat which took me off came
to wonder.
I would like to put on record the wonderful
discipline of the French troops when the last ship left
about 0300.

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487
SPECIAL FLEET ORDER No. 1.
458
8th June, 1940
EVACUATION of the BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE from DUNKIRK
The undermentioned ratings of the War Department Fleet are commended for
the gallant part they played in connection with the evacuation of the
British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk - 30th May to 3rd June, 1940
W.D.M.L."GROUSE"
T/Mate i/c
Mason, W.T.
T/A.B.
Taylor, J.R.
T/3/Engr.
Hewett, C.
W.D.M.L. "HAIG"
A/1/C1.Mr.
Wales, P.J.
A.B.
Allen, 8.
A.B.
Farmer, 7.
1st Engr.
Walter, R.
3rd Engr.
Crabb, S.
Mate i/c
Cains, A.B.
W.D.M.L. "KESTREL"
A.B.
Vine, A.E.
T/3/Engr.
Spain, J.H.
W.D.M.L. "MARLBOROUGH"
A/1/Cl.Mr.
Matthewa, J.
T/A.B.
Ferrier, C.
T/O.S.
Durrant, K.
T/3/Engr.
Stone, A.L.
T/3/Engr.
Stewart, R.
T/Mate 1/c
Yealland, E.L.
W.D.M.L. "PIGEON"
T/A.B.
Brenton, J.
T/3/Engr
Rowe, S.B.
T/Mate i/o
Clarke, W.R.
W.D.M.L. "SWALLOW"
Hay, H.
A.B.
Cherry, F.
3rd Engr.
Beard, E.L.
T/2/C1.Mr.
Thompson, A.
W.D.M.L. "WOLFE"
A.B.
Hodgkinson, D.
T/3/Engr.
Mate i/c
Bell, L.C.
Parry, A.J.
W.D.M.L. "VULTURE"
T/A.B.
Bygrave, F.
3rd Engr.

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Mostly with Scratch Crews
on 4th trip and all on 5th
40. 1.6.40. Brought down an enemy
2.6.40. Rammed by tug & report-
ed sunk with 30 men on board.
All saved.Engr.Walter landed at
462
trip.
aeroplane by Lewis Gun.
3.6.40. Salved by R.A.F.
4th trip. Leaking badly.
5th trip. Reported sunk off
Dunkirk, but towed
trip. Towed back to Dover.
1991
into Margate.
Margate.
5th
TOTAL
Numbers
resoued, Same 5 11251
55
132
Dyuann 333.
Dispram 333,
461
ddressee, any reply being made on a separate paper.
Ramsgate and Margate - Dynamo Proceedings
The (A. D.M.I. 's office,
ARSENAL,
II
RAMSGA
WOOLWICH, S.E.18.
3217/212
14th June
1940
ag Officer Commanding Dover.
Forwarded in continuation of
3172/212 of 11/6/40 appendix 3.
employment under S.N.O.,
Captain T.W.G. Duka was sent to
Ramsgate - Dunkirk.
msgate to tend War Department Boats lent
r Dynamo operation. He saw to the
ips. that they got in so many successful
-servicing him of these craft and it was due
T.W.G.Duka, who returned here on Saturday
yed under you from May 31 onwards at Ramagate
you have a brief summary of the vessels of
ion from Dunkirk.
WRRhillmuM
or your information in case they may be of
7th June 1940.
Captain.
he number of trips made to Dunkirk by the
Naval Officer in Charge,
1 find on the top of page 1 in the right-
scratch crews, as the W.D.Fleet, all of whom of
th trips on June 2 and 3 were carried out
VICE ADMIRA
18JUN 1940 ADMIRAL
after the third trip with the exception
amen, namely:
1st Engineer in the "HAIG".
the Engineer in the "KESTREL".
R
the "SWALLOW".
the "SWALLOW".
of the W.D.Fleet Special Fleet Order No. 1
formation you ran.' I am lost in did.
contained in the above admiration may be of
1 al such show a vast "pack" in the way you
('S sincerely,
(Colonel)
S.N.O.,
Naval Base,
Ramsgate.

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Mostly with Scratch Crews
on 4th trip and all on 5th
1.6.40. Brought down an enemy
2.6.40. Rammed by tug & report-
ed sunk with 30 men on board.
All saved. Walter saved,Engr,Walter landed at
491
trip.
aeroplane by Lewis Gun.
Margate.
3.6.40. Salved by R.A.F.
Leaking badly.
Reported sunk off
Dunkirk, but towed
5th trip.
5th trip. Towed back to Dover.
462
into Margate.
4th trip.
TOTAL
Numbers
rescued.
35
945
55
132
Same pacer I B14460
333.
I
490
A.D.M.T.
1251
461
333.
being made on a separate paper.
The A.D.M. 's office,
Ramsgate and Margate Dynamo Proceedings
ROYAL ARSENAL,
II
SGA
WOOLWICH, S.E.18.
No. 3217/212
14th June
1940
Flag Officer Commanding Dover.
Forwarded in continuation of
my 3172/212 of 11/6/40 appendix 3.
r S.N.O.,
2.
Captain T.W.G. Duka was sent to
te - Dunkirk.
Ramsgate to tend War Department Boats lent
for Dynamo operation. He saw to the
re-servicing of these craft and it was due
to him that they got in so many successful
returned here on Saturday
trips.
summary of the vessels of
cm May 31 onwards at Ramagate
WRRhithmoN
ion in case they may be of
Captain.
17th June 1940.
Naval Officer in Charge,
Ramsgate.
ps made to Dunkirk by the
P of page 1 in the right-
2 and 3 were carried out
S the W.D.Fleet, all of whom
VICE ADMIRAL
trip with the exception of
18 JUN 1940
#
the "HAIG".
DOVER
the "KESTREL".
t Special Fleet Order No. 1
ined in the above may be of
: I am lost in admiration
naged to canaged to control such a vast "pack" in the way you did.
Yours sincerely,
(Colonel)

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Mostly with Scratch Crews
on 4th trip and all on 5th
1.6.40. Brought down an enemy
aeroplane by Lewis Gun.
2.6.40. Rammed by tug & report-
491
ed sunk with 30 men on board.
All saved,Engr,Walter landed at
trip.
3.6.40. Salved by R.A.F.
4th trip. Leaking badly.
5th trip. Reported sunk off
Dunkirk, but towed
trip. Towed back to Dover.
462
into Margate.
Margate.
5th
TOTAL
Numbers
*penoser
35
945
55
132
Dynam 333,
461
Communication to be retained by the addressee, any reply being made on a separate paper.
The DIER. 's office,
aphic Address. "TRANSPORT, WOOLWICH."
hone No. Woolwich 2080, Extension 54.
212.ROYAL ARSENAL,
ny further communication on this subject
ald be addressed to-
sst. Director of Military Transport,
RAMSGA
WOOLWICH, S.E.18.
Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, S.E. 18,
I not personally to any Officer.
14th June
1940
The following number should be quoted :-
ference No. C.R.1320.
Subject W.D. Launches and their employment under S.N.O.,
Ramsgate - Dunkirk,
Dear S.N.O.,
tells me asked him to let you have a brief summary of the vessels of
My representative Captain T.W.G.Duka, who returned here on Saturday
the W.D. Fleet you which were employed under you from May 31 onwards at Ramagate
in connection with the evacuation from Dunkirk.
I attach two statements for your information in case they may be of
some use to you.
different launches, and you will find on the top of page 1 in the right- out
Statement No. 1 - shows the number of trips made to Dunkirk by the
hand 4th and 5th trips on June 2 and 3 were carried
with what column that described the as scratch crews, as the W.D.Fleet, all of whom of
were civilians, I have declined to go after the third trip with the exception
two Engineers, and two Able Seamen, namely:
1. R.WALTER who was 1st Engineer in the "HAIG".
2. J.H.SPAIN - - who was the Engineer in the "KESTREL".
3. H.HAY
- A.B. in the "SWALLOW".
4.
F.CHERRY
- A.B. in the "SWALLOW".
Statement No. 2. A copy of the W.D.Flest Special Fleet Order No. 1
of the 8th June, 1940.
of the information contained in am the lost above in admiration may be of
I hope that some capital show you ran' 1 you did.
as some to use how to you you. managed What to a. control such a vast "pack" in the way
Yours sincerely,
GEBadcock.
(Colonel)
S.N.O.,
Naval Base,
Ramsgate.

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DUNKIRK. May 30, 31, June 1, 2 & 3.
TOTAL
Mostly with Scratch Crews
Trips to Dunkirk.
Numbers
on 4th trip and all on 5th
W.D.LAUNCH
Date & time
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
0400 hrs.
1415 hrs.
Various hrs
Various hrs.
Various hrs.
rescued.
trip.
arrival
31.5.40.
31.5.40.
1.6.40.
2.6.40
3 - - 4 June
Ramsgate
15 French
20 French
Out of
Out of action
35
1.
"GROUSE"
0815 hrs.
action
Portsmouth
31.5.40.
2215 hrs.
1830 hrs.
1.6.40. Brought down an enemy
"HAIG"
0845 hrs.
Ferry service
Escorted a
80
Salved by R.A.F.
945
aeroplane by Lewis Gun.
2.
badly damaged
at Dunkirk p.m. 3 June.
2.6.40. Rammed by tug & report-
Lowestoft
at Dunkirk.
31.5.40.
800 saved
destroyer to
Sailed back to Ramsgate
ed sunk with 30 men on board.
Brought back
Sheerness
All saved.Engr.Walter landed at
65 at 2200
Margate.
hrs.
1830 hrs.
3.6.40. Salved by R.A.F.
35
20 French
"KESTREL"
0815 hrs.
Back empty
Reported sunk Dunkirk
55
4th trip. Leaking badly.
3 June, Towed into
5.
5th trip. Reported sunk off
Portsmouth
31.5.40.
2215 hrs.
2030 hrs,
o500 hrs.
Margate, engine disabled.
Dunkirk, but towed
(3.6.40)
into Margate.
51
21 French
40 French
20 French
Towed into Dover. Lost
132
5th trip. Towed back to Dover.
"MARLBOROUGH"
p.m.
propellers and rudder
4.
50,5,40.
2007 hrs.
1830 hrs.
0430 hrs.
462
491

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Statement from S.J. Vincea: (Re, Dankish
522
C.B.O.
Sir,
6x Imday the 31" M May. are the J.Juy Vincia
left Ramagah in taw of three skelfs for Durkish at
2.45pm.
at 4pm see were off the Sandetha Bany, ohen
548
eport by Lieut. V.A. de Mauny, R.N. (contd)
-
518
1500
From 1500 onwards we were subject to almost
continuous attack by enemy aircraft and had the
satisfaction of seeing 7 bombers brought down by
destroyers' and shore batteries' anti-sireraft
fire. Two enemy pilots escaped by parachute.
Majority of troops embarked at this point were
French.
1700
On hearing that there were a number of British
troops on the beach near La Panne proceeded
there with Sub. Lt. Cornish and his motor boat
and succeeded in embarking a number of British.
Total number embarked was not recorded by ne
but was approximately 150 altogether.
2030
Having valuable cargo aboard and observing that
there were a number of schoots and other craft
who, owing to the absence of small power driven
craft, were unable to get any troops. I decided
to return to Base with my load and turned over
my whaler to Sub. Lt. Cornish and asked him to
report to the Schoot "Atlantic", the Commanding
Officer of which told me that he had been there
all day without being able to get a single man
on board for reasons explained above.
Proceeded by route X in company with other drifters,
troop ships, tugs, etc. and were attacked by
enemy aircraft until past No 6 W Buoy, when they
were driven off by anti-aircraft fire from
British destroyers.
1st June.
1430
Arrived N. Goodwin L/V and anchored owing to
insufficient water in Ramagate.
1600
Weighed and proceeded in to Ramagate and discharged
That troops. evening was ordered to return to Dunkirk in
"Ocean Breeze" but order was cancelled as we
could not reach destination by 2130.
2nd June.
Ordered to proceed in Power Boat "Haig" with Lt. in
McMullan R.N.R. and Sub. Lt. Hollingshead
company with Marlborough, Kestrel and Swallow. Cmdr.
2100
Proceeded with Marlborough in company with with one
Troop R.N. in command of "Haig" and
lifeboat in tow.
3rd June.
0030
Approached Dunkirk; obliged to out lifeboat adrift
she became full of water and was hampering bollard.
Entered Dunkirk Harbour and proceeded alongside
speed as of "Haig" and damaging towing

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522
C. B.O.
Sir,
6x Imday the 31" M May. in the Jug. Vincia
left Ramagah in taw of three skiffs for Durkich at
2.45pm.
at 4pm see were off the Sandettee Bany, other
549
Report by Lieut. V.A. de Mauny, R.N. (contd).
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centre jetty and embarked French troops (approx
50 in number). Discharged troops to steamer
lying outside and returned for further load.
Were informed that there were 700 troops aboard &
steamer aground off Nouveau Avant Port so
proceeded alongside and took off 39 French troops.
As it was approaching daylight Cormdr. Troop
decided to return to base with load.
0200
Off entrance of harbour we were struck on portside
by two French motor vessels in rapid succession
and holed on port side amidships and portside
for'd. Forepeak rapidly filled with water so
we proceeded alongside paddle sweeper "Westward
Ho" which was on point of leaving.
As "Westward HO" already had her engines moving
and wash from her paddles was causing "Haig" to
fill rapidly, speedy abandonment was necessary
and all hands and troops boarded "Weatward Ho"
by port paddle-box door.
3rd June.
0700 Landed Margate.
ben June.
1530 Having been asked by Commander Hammond, D.S.O.,
D.S.C., R.N. to come as his navigating officer,
boarded schoot "Pascholl" (Lt. Wise R.N.V.R.)
and proceeded (Cmmdr. Hammond in command) with
"Lena", "Hondsrug" and another in company with
orders toreach Dunkirk No. 12 W buoy at 2300.
Courses and speed as requisite for Dunkirk.
2300
On arrival at Dunkirk entered harbour and
endeavoured to find Jetty in Nouveau Avant Port.
This was not practicable owing to insufficient
water so proceeded alongside centre jetty (East
side) and embarked 255 French troops. During
embarkation enemy action was conspicuous by its
absence and all was quiet.
th June.
0200
Left Jetty in order to allow other vessels to come
alongside and set course and speed as requisite
for Ramsgate. Left by X route and arrived off
N. Goodwin L/V at 0630. Owing to insufficient
water in Ramsgate and inability to anchor,
Channel and up Ramsgate Channel, arriving in time
proceeded to Downs by Gull Stream and Downs
to enter harbour at 0815. Discharged troops.

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19.
"
which
Mr. Engineer, Launch Haig.
Mr. Norman Regisald >mith, Walter, Chief First Engineer, Hospital Carrier Dinard.
Mr. Donald Brewer, Yacht Engineer, H.M.Y.Lahloo.
Mr. Thomas McDermott Weir, Yacht Engineer, H.M.Y. Eila II.
Mr. C
Coggins, Engineer, M.Y. Masayru.
Mr. Raymond Crane, Engineer, M.V. Laroc.
/Mr. / William Leonard Evans, Second Engineer, Royal Daffodil
Mr. James Steward, Second Engineer, S.S. Dorrien Rose.
'Mr. Frank Cherry, Third Engineer, (Able Seaman), Launch Swallow.
VMr. James Henry Edward Spain, Third Engineer, Launch Kestrel.
Mr. W StamLister, Lister, Purser, 58 Tynwald.
Mr. Paddy McFadden, Beatswain, S.S. Dorrien Rose.
Mr. Douglas Kirkaldie, Coxswain, Motor Boat Fervent.
Able Seaman T
Bassett, S.S. Dorrien Rose.
Able Seaman John Fowles, Hospital Carrier Isle of Guernsey.
Able Seaman Henry Charles Herring Hay, Launch Swallow.
Able Seaman John Upperton, S.S. Dorrien Rose.
Ordinary Seaman Clifford Barrett, S.S. Dorrien Rose.
Fireman Ali Khan, S.S. Dorrien Rose.
Fireman Abdul Mohand, S.S Dorrien Rose.
Fireman Rbet Phillips, S.S. Biarritz.
wre
Carpenter J
Gaste, S.STynwald.
S.S.
Donkeyman A
Allen,,Tynwald.
Deckhand Leonard Lynn, M.V. Daroc.
Steward H
A
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Frost, M.V. Laroc.
Mrs. A. Goodrich, Stewardess, Hospital Carrier Dinard.
Mr. William Ferguson, Acting Naval Store Officer.
/1 Mr. Robert William Whidby Corbutt, Acting Deputy Naval Store Officer.
Mr. Donald John Woods, Deputy Armament Supply Officer.
Mr. Archibald Armytage Bakewell, Deputy Victualling Store Officer.
Lance Corporal Chapman, 6208138, 1/8th Middlesex Regiment.
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William Cecil Ernest Smith, R.A.M.C., 7520070.
Fireman EAMMMAXGX Henry Albert William Ray, Auxiliary Fire Service,
London Fire Brigade Fire Fleat Massey Shaw
Fireman Edmund Gordon Wright, Auxiliary Fire Service, London Fire
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ICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO". - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
TTISH SHIPS (continued)
GER BANK
HANDY BILLY
TA (Tug)
HASTINGS LIFE-BOAT
ADNOUGHT II
HOLLAND
ADNOUGHT III
HOPPER 26
HESS OF YORK
HOUND (Lighter)
RF
HYTHE (Coaster)
1 )
IOLANTHE
4
IOTE
7 (Harbour
IRMA MARIA (Fishing boat)
9
Launches)
JABA
6
JACINTA (Trawler)
C. 715
JAMES 67 (Hopper Barge)
G. 694
JANIS
G. 950
JOHANNA (Eel Boat)
STBOURNE LIFE-BOAT
JONG
WARD NISSEN
JORDAN
WINA (Trawler)
KAYELL
IZABETH QUEEN
KESTREL
M.E.D. (Motor Life-boat)
KINGSGATE
PRESS
KITCAT (M.B.)
PRISE (Harbour Launch)
K.L.
DEAVOUR
LADY BRASSEY (Rescue Tug)
TERPRISE (M.B.)
LADY CABLE (M.B.)
ICA
LADY SHEILA
SKBURN
LADY SOUTHBOROUGH
AIR BREEZE (Drifter)
(Hopper Barge)
AWLEY (Gosport Ferry)
LANDANIA
ERRY KING (Gosport Ferry)
L/NSDOWNE
ERVENT
LAROC
ISHBOURNE (I.O.W. Ferry)
LETITIA (Smack)
OREMOST 2 (Hopper Barge)
LITTLE ANN (M.B.)
OREMOST 87 (Tug)
LOTUS
ORMIDABLE
LOUISIANA
ORSA
MADAM SANSGENE
OSSA (Tug)
MAID ERRANT
RIGHTENED LADY
MALDEN
.W. 23 (Lighter)
MALDEN ANNIE IV
ALLEON'S REACH (Hopper)
MA JOIE
ALZAR
MARASOLE
AY CRUSADER
MARGERITA
LENWAY (Barge)
MARLBOROUGH (W.D. Craft)
LITTER II
MARQUIS (Tug)
OLIATH
MARY ROSE
GOURKA
MARY SPEARING I
GRACE DARLING
MARY SPEARING II
GRAPPLER (Lighter)
MASSEY SHAW (Fire Float)
GREATER LONDON LIFE-BOAT
MAYSPEAR
GONDIA (Tug)
MEANDER
H. 75
MERMAIDEN (M.L.)
HAIG HALFWAY (W.D. Craft)
M.F.H. (Lighter)
MICHAEL STEVENS
MINEKOI (Tug)
(Continued)
Sunk

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eration "DYNAMO"
Recommendations of Personnel.
LEDA
-
Lieutenant Commander Harold Unwin, R.N.
M.S.
7th (Decorated June. 1940.). for this peration in London Gazette
16
and off the number of troops. Was particularly Dunkirk,
This evacuated ship completed a large 7 trips to the coast off
successful beaches; was subjected to air attack
on more than to one occasion, nd general activities were so
arduous as cause a number of ratings to be treated
for complete exhaustion.
Recommendations.
FFICER
Lieutenant William McKee, R.N.R.
Worked unceasingly with great vigour and
cheerfulness and was an inspiration to the ship's
company.
Recommended for mention.
M
RATINGS &
C.E.R.A. George Bertram Head, P/M. 34498.
r
Displayed unflinching determination and devotion
to duty during the long hours in the Engine Room
in very trying conditions. Set a magnificent examplo
to the Engine Room branch of the ship.
DSM
Recommended for decoration.
Petty Officer John Collins, P/J.90457.
Petty Officer Collins, by his cool and steady
bearing, inspired the guns' crews during the air
attacks.
DSM
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.S. LYDD - Lieutenant Commander Rodolph Cecil Drummond Haig.R.N.
This ship did four trips to Dunkirk. The ship was
repeatedly bombed and machine gunned.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
N.S. LYDD (Continued)
Recommendations.
TYICER
16
Lieutenant Commander Rodolph Cecil Drummond Haig, R.N.
the beaches, in and also in Dunkirk Harbour,
in the Showed operations great skill in which and determination he was concerned and over seamanship at lost
the succeeded CRESTED rescuing a large number of troops and from
EAGLE, which had been bombed.
MM
Recommended for mention.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
M.B. CONSTANT NYMPH (continued).
performed gallant and meritorious service.
courage and disregard of danger, and undoubtedly
Recommended for decoration.
Motor Boat LADY CABLE: - Acting Sub. -Lieutenant a. A. Cadell. R.N.
Recommendations.
(Retired).
OFFICERS:
X
Acting Sub. Lieutenant G. A. Cadell, R.N.
D.S
on the night of June 2nd ferried about 200 French
troops from Dunkirk Inner Harbour off to tugs and
WISHART. Finally, when all ships were leaving, embarked
24 French soldiers, having searched the Quay to see if
any British remained. Then encountered a series of
mishaps with his engines, and on the voyage home
attempted to salve W. D. craft HAIG, all his crew and
himself at one time or another falling overboard.
Finally broke down at mid-day on the 3rd, close to the
Coast, and was in grave peril of falling into enemy hands
Southwest of Dunkirk. LADY CABLE drifted helplessly
about the Channel for many hours before being rescued.
Sub. Lieutenant Cadell, suffering from a weak heart,
underwent considerable physical strain, and there is no
doubt that he and his crew displayed remarkable courage,
coolness and effic) ency.
M.
Recommended for mention.
Cadet Rating G. R. Price.
Acted as first lieutenant to Sub. -Lieutenant Cadell,
whom he ably assisted. He had previously been in
command of the Motor Boat SKYLARK.
turing
stered
ivors
Recommended for early promotion,
was
whom
Motor Yacht MASAYRU: - Skipper G. D. Olivier.
Recommendations.
OFFICER:
Skipper G. D. Olivier.
3
D.S.M.
With a civilian crew of 3 and one Leading Seaman,
R. N. sailed from Sheerness 0400/31 in convoy. On
arriving off the beaches spent more than 48 hours on
ferrying work, and in salving craft; and in towing off
ships aground. Underwent the common experience of being
stormed by French troops and having to repel these
boarders in order to save his ship. When isolated,
attacked by 4 Messerschmitts with machine-guns for about
half an hour, and at other times was under sporadic gun-
fire. Ferried off a total of about 400 French troops.
This civilian displayed a complete disregard of danger
and showed a high order of seamanship.
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Page 101.
RATING:
Engineer C. Coggins.
This civilian kept the engines of this motor
yacht running the whole time, in spite of propeller
required. He also put the engines of several other
being fouled frequently and the continuous running
boats to rights when they broke down. He ably
assisted the Skipper throughout the operations.
Recommended for mention.
30 ft. Motor Yacht MAID ERRANT. - Able Seaman S. Palmer, D/JX.
148052.
Recommendations.
Able Seaman S. Palmer. D/JX. 148052.
Sailed from Sheerness on Friday, 31st May, in
convoy for Dunkirk. En route rescued survivors
of a French destroyer, then proceeded to the beaches.
There he was swamped by French soldiers swarming
over his boat, which drifted ashore. Later the
boat refloated and he took one V.C.O. and 8 British
soldiers; he had no crew except one Stoker, who had
great difficulty with the engine. Off Dunkirk, on
the way home, the engine broke down, so he broke up
the yacht's wood fittings and made the 8 soldiers
paddle the boat. Later, the engine restarted after
furing
an 18 hour voyage. Next day, without orders, he
ister
sailed with a crew of one other Able Seaman, but was
vivor
turned back as his craft was too slow to take part
in the night evacuation ordered for that evening.
was
Able Seaman Palmer states that he passed for
whom
Leading Seaman in May, 1927. He states he
D.S.M.
possesses the L. S. & G. C. Medal.
n
Recommended for immediate advancement.
Drifter OCEAN BREEZE, War Department Launch HAIG and Skoot PASCHOLL.
(Lieutenant Victor Alexander Christian Henry George de Mauny,
R.N.Retired.
Recommendations,
X
Lieutenant Victor Alexander C.H.G. de Mauny, R.N.
Between noon on the 30th May and 0815 4th June
continuously engaged under way on evacuation
was duties without any intermission. Commanded in
of a group of skoots in PASCHOLL. Brought back more
succession OCEAN BREEZE, HAIG and then as Navigator
conditions on two separate occasions. Was notably
than 300 troops from Dunkirk beach in surf

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
OCEAN BREEZE, HAIG
& PASCHOLL (cont).
more same successful than other small craft working in the
the areas, On the 31st May, when he was 8 hours off
coast, subjected to continuous air
Displayed great devotion to duty under attack. fire, and marked
Senior Officers on more than one occasion.
initiative; and was favourably reported upon by the
M.
Recommended for mention.
Motor Boat PRINCESS LILLY. - Sub. Lieutenant K.E.A.Bayley, R.N.V.R.
Recommendations.
Sub. Lieutenant K.E.A. Bayley. R.N.V.R.
Left Sheerness with 19 other small boats,
escorted by a trawler as guide, as most of the boats
had no compass. Half way across the trawler left
them. Succeeded in making Dunkirk after giving
assistance and many tows to motor-boats which broke
down. Spent nearly 30 hours ferrying troops from
Dunkirk and La Panne beaches, displaying considerable
ingenuity in working small boats in conjunction with
1
his own craft on a lee shore, under fire from bombing,
machine-gunning and German artillery. Had a crew of
two civilians and one Naval rating aged 191. Displayed
determination and leadership of a high order.
M
during
Recommended for mention.
istered
vivors
was
whom
dotor Boat TRITON: - Lieutenant Robert Hunter Irving, R.N.R.
m
Recommendation.
&
i:
Lieutenant Robert Hunter Irving, R.N.R.
Took over a flotilla of launches from Sheerness
to Ramsgate to Bray beach in the darkness with no navigating
instruments. From 0500/30 to 1830/31 worked without help
3
ferrying off troops and co-ordinating the activities of
other power boats in the vicinity. His boat acted as
in
flagship of Commodore Stephenson in control of embarkation,
r
per
who, together with other senior officers, comments most
an
favourably on this officer's conduct. Under almost
10
continuous air bombardment and artillery fire in capsized
1
and swamped boats he was inderatigable in his efforts.
of
Directly responsible for the successful embarkation of
hundreds of troops. Set an excellent example of devotion
to duty and gallant conduct, and performed a remarkable feat
of endurance.
DSC
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
R.N.L.B. WALTON & FRINTON. - Lieutenant Reginald Hounsham Mead.
Was taken over to Dunkirk, and whilst being R.N.V.R. towed
over there, underwent many air attacks. Boat proceeded
into Dunkirk and ferried troops to the various ships.
During the operation, Lieutenant R. H. Mead, R.N.V.R.,
was killed, and the boat carried on with the crew. They
proceeded to the beach where they continued taking troops
from the shore by night.
rk
Recommendations.
OFFICER:
Lieutenant Reginald Hounsham Mead, R.N.V.R.
Showed great determination and devotion to duty
whilst proceeding over to Dunkirk, in view of the many
air attacks, and also in Dunkirk itself.
M
Recommended for mention (Posthumous).
RATINGS:
Petty Officer Tel. Cooley. P/J.93203.
Able Seaman MacManus, P/SSX. 14756.
These 2 ratings showed great devotion to duty and
courage in continuing the work of the boat after the
death of the officer in charge.
Recommended for mention.
War Department Fleet: Launches HAIG, KESTREL and SWALLOW.
(Colonel G. E. Badcock, Commanding Officer).
Recommendations.
Nine craft of the W.D.Fleet took part. All did well
but the following civilian personnel volunteered for, and
executed, additional trips displaying exceptional
determination:
R. Walter, 1st Engineman in HAIG.
J. H. Spain, T/3/Engineer in KESTREL.
H. Hay, Able Seaman in SWALLOW.
F. Cherry, Able Seaman, 3rd Engineer in SWALLOW.
Recommended for mention.

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. PATRIA)
Lisutenant-Commander N.L. Pisani R.N. (Ret
W.D. Fast Launch HAIG
Decorated with the D.S.O. for this
operation, London Gazette 7th June, 1940
Recommendation.
RATING.
Leading Seaman Willie Haggar, P/J.95873, R.F.R.
Displayed exceptional initiative, leadership and
gallantry under fire as coxswain in working an
inexperienced crew of Ordinary Seamen, thereby
enabling the PATRIA to embark over 1,000 troops off
Bray beach. Subsequently in HAIG further large
numbers of men from the Malo beaches, Haggar going
ashore in a small boat on several occasions taking
charge and marshalling the troops. He also worked
the A.A. Lewis gun on board with such skill that
Messerschmitt attacks were repulsed.
Recommended that this remarkable rating should be
DSM
decorated for gallantry and noted for early advanceme
to Petty Officer, for which his qualities of leadersh
fully qualify him.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. REIGER - Lieutenant Alexander Tyson, R.N.
Operated from 26th May to the 3rd June. Steering
compass was so unreliable as to be given up as hopeless,
AM
and in spite of considerable navigational difficulties
of the locality, completed 3 trips to Dunkirk and the
beaches, a performance above the average for the 40
skoots employed in the operation.
Recommendation.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Alexander Tyson, R.N.
Displayed marked pertinacity throughout the
operation and coolness under fire when in the
Dunkirk area. Handled about 800 Allied troops.
M
Recommended for mention.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. TWENTE - Lieutenant-Commander Humphrey Gilber
Boys-Smith. R.N.R
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant-Commander Humphrey Gilbert Boys-Smith, R.N.R.
Displayed exceptional initiative and a high
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Operation "DYNAMO"
-
Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. LEDA - Lieutenant Commander Harold Unwin, R.N.
(Decorated for this operation in London Gazette
7th June, 1940.).
This ship completed 7 trips to the coast off Dunkirk,
and evacuated a large number of troops. Was particularly
successful off the beaches; was subjected to air attack
on more than one occasion, and general activities were so
arduous as to cause a number of ratings to be treated
for complete exhaustion.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant William McKee, R.N.R.
Worked unceasingly with great vigour and
cheerfulness and was an inspiration to the ship's
company.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
C.E.R.A. George Bertram Head, P/M. 34498.
Displayed unflinching determination and devotion
to duty during the long hours in the Engine Room
in very trying conditions. Set a magnificent example
to the Engine Room branch of the ship.
Recommended for decoration.
Petty Officer John Collins, P/J.90457.
Petty Officer Collins, by his cool and steady
bearing, inspired the guns' crews during the air
attacks.
Recommended for decoration.
H.M.S. LYDD - Lieutenant Commander Rodolph Cecil Drummond Haig, R.N.
This ship did four trips to Dunkirk. The ship was
repeatedly bombed and machine gunned.
Recommendation/

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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
H.M.S. LYDD (Continued).
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant Commander Rodolph Cecil Drummond Haig, R.N.
Showed great skill and determination and seamanship
in the operations in which he was concerned over at
the beaches, and also in Dunkirk Harbour, and
succeeded in rescuing a large number of troops from
m
the CRESTED EAGLE, which had been bombed.
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
CONSTANT NYMPH (continued).
performed gallant and meritorious service.
courage and disregard of danger, and undoubtedly
Recommended for decoration.
Motor Boat LADY CABLE: - Acting Sub. -Lieutenant G. A. Cadell. (Retired). R.N.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS:
Acting Sub. Lieutenant G. A. Cadell, R.N.
On the night of June 2nd ferried about 200 French
troops from Dunkirk Inner Harbour off to tugs and
WISHART. Finally, when all ships were leaving, embarked
24 French soldiers, having searched the Quay to see if
any British remained. Then encountered a series of
mishaps with his engines, and on the voyage home
attempted to salve W. D. craft HAIG, all his crew and
himself at one time or another falling overboard.
Finally broke down at mid-day on the 3rd, close to the
Coast, and was in grave peril of falling into enemy hands
Southwest of Dunkirk. LADY CABLE drifted helplessly
about the Channel for many hours before being rescued.
Sub. Lieutenant Cadell, suffering from a weak heart,
underwent considerable physical strain, and there is no
doubt that he and his crew displayed remarkable courage,
coolness and efficiency.
Recommended for mention.
Cadet Rating G. R. Price,
Acted as first lieutenant to Sub. -Lieutenant Cadell,
whom he ably assisted, He had previously been in
command of the Motor Boat SKYLARK.
Recommended for early promotion.
Motor Yacht MASAYRU: - Skipper G. D. Olivier.
Recommendations.
OFFICER:
Skipper G. D. Olivier.
R. N. sailed off the beaches spent more than and 48 in hours towing on
With a from Sheerness 0400/31 in convoy.
civilian crew of 3 and one Leading Seaman, On
arriving ships ferrying boarders half stormed attacked aground. by work, by in THE and Underwent troops in salving and the of having craft; common to 400 under When experience repel French sporadic isolated, these for danger troops. of about gun- being off
This fire. Forried off a total disregard of
and
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Drifter OCEAN BREEZE, War Department Launch HAIG and Skoot
PASCHOLL.
(Lieutenant Victor Alexander Christian Henry George de Mauny,
R. .N. Retired.
Recommendations,
Lieutenant Victor Alexander C.H.G. de Mauny, R.N.
Between noon on the 30th May and 0815 4th June
was continuously engaged under way on evacuation
duties without any intermission. Commanded in
succession OCEAN BREEZE, HAIG and then as Navigator
of a group of skoots in PASCHOLL. Brought back more
than 300 troops from Dunkirk beach in surf
conditions on two separate occasions. Was notably
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
R.N.L.B. WALTON Was & FRINTON. - Lieutenant Reginald Hounsham Mead.
over into Dunkirk and many air attacks. being towed
there, taken underwent over to Dunkirk, and whilst R.N.V.R.
During the operation, ferried troops to the various Boat proceeded
was proceeded to the beach boat carried on with the R.N.V.R.,
killed, and the Lieutenant R. H. Mead, ships.
from the shore by night. where they continued taking crew. troops They
Recommendations.
OFFICER:
Lieutenant Reginald Hounsham Mead, R.N.V.R.
Showed great determination and devotion to duty
whilst proceeding over to Dunkirk, in view of the many
air attacks, and also in Dunkirk itself.
Recommended for mention (Posthumous).
RATINGS:
Petty Officer Tel. Cooley, P/J.93203.
Able Seaman MacManus, P/SSX. 14756.
These 2 ratings showed great devotion to duty and
courage in continuing the work of the boat after the
death of the officer in charge.
Recommended for mention.
War Department Fleet: (Colonel Launches G. E. Badcock, HAIG, KESTREL Commanding and Officer). SWALLOW.
Reçommendations.
but executed, the Nine following craft additional of civilian the trips W.D.Fleet personnel displaying took volunteered part. exceptional All for, did well and
determination:
in HAIG.
R. J.
H. F. Hay, Cherry, Able in SWALLOW.
Recommended for mention.
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ESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
KING
J.Mears
Returned to owners 11.6.40.
KING FISHER
R.D. Gerans (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy.
Service.
MA JO
KINGWOOD
J.Mears
Returned to Owners.
KINTAIL
W.E. Turner
A.P.S.
MAJOR
KIT KAT
J.Swain
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
MALDOI
KITTY
L.Basso & Co.
Returned to Owners 2.6.40
KONGONI
Comd. Hare
A.P.S.
MALVII
KESTREL R7
S.Rowden
Returned to Owner
MOLLY
LADY CABLE
C.W.Mott
Damaged Returned to Owners
MARE N
LADY HAIG
H.Meskins
Returned to Owners 2.6.40.
MARCHI
LADY ISABELLE
T.Westhead
Returned to Owners
MARGHE
LADY KAY
c/o WATERCRAFT
Returned to Owners.
LADY RITA
S.L.Bullock
To A.P.S.
MARINA
LAMOUETTE
P.C. Allen
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
MARSAYI
LANSDOWNE
V.Messum
No report received from list
MARINA
of Missing Vessels.
LARK
A.Fayers
No trace of return from
ARICEL
Dunkirk. Presumed lost.
ARY
LATONA
S.M.Wood
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
ARY HOW
LAZY DAYS
Mr.Lazarus
Re-allocated A.P.S. 1.6.40.
ARY IRE
LEACH'S ROMANCE
Bob Leach & Sons
Released 3.6.40. Re-allocated
SPL. ADMY. SERVICE (6A)
ARY ROSI
LEADING STAR
E. Breeds, Senr.
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy
Service 6A
LENT LILLY
RY SPEA.
Jubilee Fishing
Released 3.6.40. Re-allocated
RY SPEA1
Co.
Spl. Admy. Service (6A).
LETITIA
"ILDA
W.E. Browning
Abandoned.
LETITIA
A.Dench
No damage reported. Returned
to Owner.
BELLE
LIBERTY
K.C.Frisby
Returned - unsuitable
PLOWER
LEILA 4
Burnay
LIEBERSTRUM
Being returned to Owner.
H.C.Hunt
LITTLE MAYFLOWER
T.98 Returned to Owners 19/6.
DER
F.G.Barton (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy
AIDEN
Service.
EY
LITTLE O'LADY
Bob Leach & Sons
Released 1.6.40. Re-allocated
ANT
Spl. Admy. Service (6A)
LIBERTY II
W.C. Craske
Returned unsuitable to Owners.
LICENT D.
LORNA DOONE
c/o Toughs
A.P.S.
LADY NANCY
Mr.Richmond
Returned to Owners.
LIJNS
C.O. Powis
Returned to Owners.
OSA
LURLINE
E.W.Monkhouse
T.98 Re-allocated to A.P.S.
IKOI
LEANDER
J.T.Phelps
Returned to Owner. Prepared
did not go.
DRU II
LAVINIA
A.Hurley
A.P.S.
LITTLE ANN
C.A.Turnour
Reported by S.V.P. Presumed
TAUR
lost.
LADY BE GOOD
S.W.Langthorn
Prepared for dynamo but did
not go.
RASOL
LADY ROSEBERRY
Sem. West Ltd.
Reported lost at Dunkirk.
LITTLE ADMIRAL LN 85
C.A.Pegg
Returned to Owners.
US
LAUREL LEAF
Cosens & Co.
Pre-Dynamo Requisition.Returned
MADGE
to Service.
B MING
LYDIE SUZANNE
Eversert Presper
Lost at Le Havre.
B MODESTY
PAH
NA
RCH
ROSE
MADAME POMPADOUR
Lt. Col. H. E. Day
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
Motor Boat
MAGNET
Mr. Melmore
Broke down and did not go.
MAID OF HONOUR
H.Sands
Motor Boat
T.98. No. information of return
from Dunkirk.
2 or Torpedo E
top Ferries G
MA JOIE.
SME
Barber
Ramagate.
Returned

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279
FROM .... SUB. LT. T.K. EDGE-PARTINGTON. R.N.
DATE
****
6th June, 1940.
TO .... THE COMMODORE-IN-CHARGE, SHEERNESS.
Tuesday, 28th May, 1940,
1830. Left Sheerness in Motor Boat "Vera" which
broke down twice during the night, and was eventually towed
into Ramsgate on the afternoon of Wednesday, 29th May, 1940.
I was then given command of the converted Dutch Eel
boat "CHANTECLER" of 13 tons.
I left Ramsgate at 2200 that evening, in convoy with
"GOLDEN LILY" and "JOHANNA", after about a quarter of an hour we
left the convoy as we were only making good 4 knots.
I carried on alone endeavouring to navigate by a
compass which So was situated over the engine and which revolved
slowly round and round.
arrived off Dunitirk at approx. 0900 on the side 30th,
having had We a drifting mine scraping past our Starboard
during the night.
We passed before grounding. The soldiers off
Dunkirk wide and proceeded into the waded 3. beach out
as far as possible hauled about 30 of them aboard, before shoving of any
to us and we course back home. We saw no cloud signs and mist.
and enemy setting aircraft our during the day due to very low
Dunkirk at 1030 and sighted what I to thought find it to
be the N. Goodwin Light, so rather than go on up soldiers. I
We left Light at 1800, and steamed on only to Ramagate,
was went the into S. Dover Goodwin at 2200 and landed the 30 British
We spent the night at Dover and returned to Ramagate at
1300 on the 31st May.
Ramsgate that evening and returned Hunt. to Sheerness
in the Motor I left boat "LIEBESTRAUM" with S/Lt. Carew
following afternoon June 1st, 12. I took Te the arrived Notor Yacht at
"ALHENA" round The to Ramagate in a convoy of
1900 and spent the night there.
day, June 2nd, we were informed to that go only in
fast craft would "MARLBOROUGH", navigator. Lewis gunners. Captain,
The following be wanted that night, ao I volunteered S/Lt. Don was
S/Lt. the W.O.M/L Pool Cocewain and engineers S/Lt. as Carew and Hunt one N.T.B. one of stoker, the two A.B.'s
We and took two civilians the two R.A.P. from the Treasury!
One civilian, Pollock by name, was invaluable as he
spoke fluent French.
at 1930 in company with V.D. the M/L harbour "HAIG"
and arrived We at left Dunkirk Ramagate one at of approx. the inner 2230. piers. We entered Enemy opened aircraft fire
with were our flying Lewis gun with tracer
and secured over, alongside and, as many other ammunition. ships did, we
were shelling the harbour at vicinity. intervals and
shells were The exploding Germans at reqular intervals in the

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Dynam. 190. 282 305
Sub-Licutenant R.A.W. FOOL, R.N.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following account of my activities
in helping to ovacuate the allied troops from Dunkirk.
I arrived at Sheerness on Tuesday, 28th May and reported to
the Commodore for orders. I was given & Themes river steamer and
take a tow back. On Wednesday I had three moro attempts to leave, but
ordered to take her to Dunidric but she broke down and I was forced to
all of them unsuccessful.
On Thursday norning I left Sheerness in the Idehter 1,217
with three similar lighters in company and the motor boat "MASATRU".
I arrived at Dunkirk at about 1800, where TO were bombed and
two lighters seemed to vanish. I beached my lighter and by reeving French
our soldiers, these I transferred to a motor yacht under the command
dinghy in and out, managed to collect some forty or fifty of
Sub-Lieutenant Timbrell, R.C.N. who then laft for Remsgate.
and a cutter, motor boat and outter in tow and left for home. unde It
I having collected some two hundred and fifty French I did soldiers, this
then continued to fill up, using the motor boat "MASATRU"
because I took the my engines had no astem capabilities and in the tide
impossible to arrived 80 alongside. at Remagate at 0800 on Friday noming. X crew I who
I well throughout vere not been on returning boat. and so Ye
had behaved very deck hand on a Var Department fast notor of
volunteered as a that afternoon loaded with six hundred gallons fairuay petrol at
sailed at 1330 deck. No proceeded to Dunkirk arriving off French the travlers
carried about 1300. on To pessed through the wreckage of two
searching for
Ramsgate. We We then proceeded CAME alowly back still looking for small boats
survivors. to a British Trawler who told us to return notor to
to refual.
attacked by ten Junicers 88 dive benbers, loose and some benbed, of
We were for then some ten minutes, during which time had I no out casualties.
machine our deck gunned petrol. at Remagate We were at hit about in 5. several o'alock places and outside. took but off some forty French
We soldiers arrived from at Tranler aground I again on a formed wreck part of a volunteer crew from of the
Department That same boat, ovening the "MARLBORTUGH", to but lnow. wre prevented leaving
owing same War to reasons which we formed were not volunteer allowed crew consisting of Sub-Lieutenants Treasury, Mr.
D. Don, Pollock Edge=Partington and Mr. Rendall; two Stokers as the
On Sunday, I and Carew-Hunt, a R.M, two Deak members "ands of and H.M. one Stoker and
two R.A.F. Sergeants
as to engineers. Dunkirk in company with Commander and went Troup in and in took
off sister some boat forty "HAIG". odd French No troops and returned to
Ye proceeded parted company in the harbour Resigate at 0430 on
Sunday morning.
night we formed the - arew, at 1800, with half the way exception
of across the we two weat Treasury alongaide Dunklrk the M.Y. at "MERMAID" 2100, proceeded and direct found up a the motor harbour bike aboard.
Again on Monday officials. To laft for Dunkirk took Admiral Taylor
far as TRI No could arrived get, at and landed Admiral reylar. I
and as went on a small reconnaissance.
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On Sunday Ramsgate was buzzing with rumours and it seemed
probable that the small Motor boats would not go out so I
volunteered to go as Lewis Gunner in the War department Speed boat
"Marlborough".
At this juncture I would like to recommend very highly the
18
civilian coxswain of the "THARK" a man by the name of Ambler. This
man who had only had River experience succeeded intaking the boat to
to Dunkirk and back with no officer in the boat. He took the boat
over again on Monday night and it was sunk but I believe that the
crew was saved.
The "MARLBOROUGH" had & crew of four Subs, two solicitors
from the treasury four Leading Stokers and two Sergeants of the
R.A.F. We put to sea on Sunday night in company with our sister
2/6
ship the "HAIG" and had a quiet voyage acress. We went alongside
a jetty and took off about 40 "poilus". One of our solicitors
were alongside there was slight enemy air activity and much against
spoke French which assisted the operation considerably. While we
the wishes of the rest of the crew who said I was merely attracting
air, unfortunately with no success. We returned to Ramsgate without
attention, I succeeded in firing several hundred rounds into the
mishap.
and so we signed on an army officer who had been invalided shot
The next day, Monday, our solicitors had to return to the
and Treasury a retired colonel who had a reputation for being a crack
with a Lewis.
out at 1930 and picked Admiral Taylor up half way
We channel went from the Motor Boat "MERMAIDEN". When we the got canal to
Dunkirk we The Admiral went ashore accompanied by time
acress the went inside the harbour and quite & long way two up of our
and secured. the teeth. The test of us occupied our found a looting very
and crew trying armed to to start up derelict cars. Sub.Lt.Poole
nice motor cycle and rode it round the docks.
We went secured again. Shortly afterwards warehouse machine about
off oneeto bring boats to the point of
gunning started quite Fortunately our job was done blockage of
embarkation and then near and a shell landed in so a we were able to
150 leave. yards On away. our way down too near the the canal shore we went came aground the on badluck a on some to lose rubble
shipping, and going water by a shell. We had refused to tow us both off
knocked into the rudder. Three French tugs out to the main
but harbour our fortunately screws where and we our a secured Motor A/S to Vessel the Motor who Yacht took us "GULZA" who towed us back
to Dover.
We returned to Ramagate on I Tuesday returned morning to Sheerness by lorry inthe to find
Schoot the operation "PATRIA" had which been broke cancelled. down on the way and we were towed in by
a Drifter.
The times in the above are only approximate.
I have the honour to be,
OF
RAL
Sir,
17 JUN 1940
Your obedient servant
*
A
E
(SD.) A. CARSW HUNT.
Sub. Lieutenant, Royal Navy.
The Nore

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The above ratings were part of a Royal Naval Division
who were stranded on the beach at Dunkirk when serving as an
embarkation party. They found a small motor boat, which they
repaired. They then took on board twenty-three soldiers
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and crossed the channel to Margate without chart or compass.
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off Braye beach with over 1000 troops. On subsequent occasions,
inexperienced crew whereby the Schoot "PATRIA" was able to get
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through making direct contact with the beach, he was able to
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ashore in a small boat in day time, contacted with troops, and
in safety. In "HAIG" Haggar went to Malon Les Bains and went
took three loads each of 60 men and out them on board "TANKERTON
JAYOR - IN JHMAH HAV
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to such effect that he was able to keep dive bombers at an
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548
) 2 (
DYNAMO OPERATION - DISTRIBUTION OF LEWIS GUIS
JANE HANNAH
SUN VIII
ROSE
BETTY
NARCISSA
ACE
WINSTON
MATILDA
CLACTON LIFE-
RACIA
ADMIRALS BARGE
LURNILYNE
BOAT
MERMAID
MADAME SANGENE
ELIZABETH GREEN EN
MISS MING
HALCYONE
N.B. 1711
M.B. 37270
LETITIA
PIGEON
M.B. 74
WOEP
HAIG.
4. available duo to the vessels previously fitted being In
Other smaller craft were also fitted with guns when these
no addition longer magazines were refilled and spare ammunition
became required or unable to continue the operation. was
supplied as It became necessary.
to
number of Lewis guns were transferred from their ship to
ship commands, and of these we have no
5. A by the various officers when record. they changed
II
for overhauling, and twelve above ratings work. were
8
6. sent Four from Chatham Q.0's and they assisted in the
OF
I
LEWIS GUNNERS.
8
All the 23 Lewis gunners together sent from with London those were from
7. embarked for the of operation them making several their crossings, duties. and all
Ramagate, showed great most keenness in performing
All have returned to Ramsgate with the exception of
S.C.
8.
Cyril Head
This "SUN IV" (sent to Dover)
J.S. Parker
)
Tug "SUN XV (sent to London)
R. Jowitt
Leslie Reed
)
C.Olichards.
Portanant,
Ramagate.

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Dynamo 252 - 808
t. Lebils Sanght
dofa fucks alongide
LE of Torquay
June 2nd
S, Dorrall quickly 80t
board Has to le r
te loke in already
A. Cadell, R.N.
ol Hairs) were all t
me at of the
After this efisich
Seaman Smith
from Newfoundland.
add rebetall that
father efforts at his
s ware
ally / Diam partills
from Mr. Gooding who
She had done one trip
that by and
provisions, water,
ker Norsall the working
r left foot Ase
nning on petrol.
a las way for a
e of Wales Pier and was
l crest Toha'd
with two life-boats
nkirk at approximately
the - little
opy of Sailing
th rough sketch map
of Have fill
ul trip arrived off
eived orders to
hads ather
up the Mole to embark
then go in for
dable help would
1ty in persuading
the reason apparently
be father
or to act without
0 was probably still
to it amilers
took four boat loads
and 50 soldiers.
shed estand X440
to H.M.S. WISHART when
e to tug after fourth
DOB be light and that
*JARUOT HORE ATOM n'll nrnon ATTR
in reply to a question if
any British officers were still left on the Mole, I replied
that on earlier trips 1 had seen one who had asked me not
to leave him behind. This officer was engaged in helping
the embarkation of the troops. 1 had not seen him on my
last trip but told tug I would make another trip to see if
he was there. Informed tug would be as quick as possible
and if tug could not wait, would return to England under
own power. Tug said she could only wait a short while.
On going in for fifth time engines began to go badly
and stopped altogether before reaching point of embarkation.
Engines got going again and we went alongaide and collected
about 24 more French soldiers. There was no sign of British
officer and Price reported to me that French on the Mole told
him he had gone. 1 sent Price up on to the Mole to make
enquiries. Owing to the improbability or tug waiting for
us, I only took 24 soldiers as a greater number would have
made trip back to England under own power too hazardous. Just
after passing lighthouse at end of harbour, engines stopped
again. Noticed we were close to W.D. sraft (later found to
be HAIG) who 1 imagined from her position was vetching us and
would/

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89
Dynamo 252 PM 808
and slould clown
ang & both
LE of Torquay
June 2nd
about Lach Call
tried to make
als it English coast
A. Cadell, R.N.
tts H eg bult
I - we mach my
progress - fulls
Seaman Smith
from Newfoundland.
would abe -
atat again We
ct helplends for
l hours of sighted from Mr. Gooding who
She had done one trip
Bell Bary ie s
provisions, water,
mg have be
ker Worsall the working
nning on petrol.
N.V. Good Bill
e of Wales Pier and was
ht - did at
with two life-boats
nkirk at approximately
also though to above
opy of Sailing
th rough sketch map
At last we sightd
ul trip arrived off
eived orders to
reshil world Hass
up the Mole to embark
then go in for
Eng to to to
lty in persuading
, the reason apparently
at a th tion We were
or to act without
0 was probably still
It shil attend
took four boat loads
and 50 soldiers.
towards - or any
to H.M.S. WISHART when
e to tug after fourth
oon be light and that
ane could'nt wait much longer. In reply to a question if
any British officers were still left on the Mole, I replied
that on earlier trips I had seen one who had asked me not
to leave him behind. This officer was engaged in helping
the embarkation of the troops. I had not seen him on my
last trip but told tug I would make another trip to see if
he was there. Informed tug would be as quick as possible
and if tug could not wait, would return to England under
own power. Tug said she could only wait a short while.
On going in for fifth time engines began to go badly
and stopped altogether before reaching point of embarkation.
Engines got going again and we went alongside and collected
about 24 more French soldiers. There was no sign of British
officer and Price reported to me that French an the Mole told
him he had gone. I sent Price up on to the Mole to make
enquiries. Owing to the improbability of tug waiting for
us, I only took 24 soldiers as a greater number would have
made trip back to England under own power too hazardous. Just
after passing lighthouse at end of harbour, engines stopped
again. Noticed we were close to W.D. craft (later found to
be HAIG) who 1 imagined from her position was witching us and
would/

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20
Dynamo 252 - 808
to Lach Call".
was H Freel
LE of Torquay
June 2nd
ort "ROWEN" +
Le von picked
hos from
A. Cadell, R.N.
office askd what
hd 8 stold L
- and boke
Seaman Smith
- asked to be
from Newfoundland.
abound Tomg
it a bht
from Mr. Gooding who
itt - explanation
She had done one trip
provisions, water,
Rouer steand
iker Worsall the working
nning on petrol.
My Gaw - felt
e of Wales Pier and was
at this visit
with two life-boats
nkirk at approximately
fact that we had
opy of Sailing
th rough sketch map
al over 200 70ml
ul trip arrived off
eived orders to
is dis it night
up the Mole to embark
then go in for
doubt Roner hed
lty in persuading
the reason apparently
man for at this
or to act without
0 was probably still
brand htm
took four boat loads
has was go of
and 50 soldiers.
to H.M.S. WISHART when
e to tug after fourth
oon be light and that
ane could'nt wait much longer. In reply to a question if
any British officers were still left on the Mole, I replied
that on earlier trips I had seen one who had asked me not
to leave him behind. This officer was engaged in helping
the embarkation of the troops. 1 had not seen him on my
last trip but told tug I would make another trip to see if
he was there. Informed tug would be as quick as possible
and if tug could not wait, would return to England under
own power. Tug said she could only wait a short while.
On going in for fifth time engines began to go badly
and stopped altogether before reaching point of embarkation.
Engines got going again and we went alongside and collected
about 24 more French soldiers. There was no sign of British
officer and Price reported to me that French oncise Mole told
him he had gone. I sent Price up on to the oh 8 nooake
enquiries. Owing to the improbability of theenoh
for
us, I only took 24 soldiers as a greater ntth
powe
made trip back to England under own power tont of
after passing lighthouse at end of harbour, onde and.
again. Noticed we were close to W.D. sraftesh sirti
be HAIG) who 1 imagined from her position was
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891
Dynamo 252. - 808
( him if homith
chooover who ol wes
LE of Torquay
June 2nd
help Juck's
shil some cornolvate
in away led noticl
A. Cadell, R.N.
ROLEN observed that
had not picked -
This 2LL 1 It
Seaman Smith
from Newfoundland.
of Christel ask
-h took -
to H Downs be
was bond for
from Mr. Gooding who
lest On and
She had done one trip
provisions, water,
Drans oh a5
ker Worsall the working
nning on petrol.
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we an all G
with two life-boats
nkirk at approximately
+ eh It es
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th rough sketch map
Laok Call as
ul trip arrived off
eived orders to
Ld & to once age
up the Mole to embark
then go in for
not for Dover.
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, the reason apparently
we book down
or to act without
O was probably still
<= a n of about
took four boat loads
and 50 soldiers.
S  arm fibed
to H.M.S. WISHART when
e to tug after fourth
oon be light and that
ane could'nt wait much longer. In reply to a question if
any British officers were still left on the Mole, I replied
that on earlier trips I had seen one who had asked me not
to leave him behind. This officer was engaged in helping
the embarkation of the troops. 1 had not seen him on my
last trip but told tug I would make another trip to see if
he was there. Informed tug would be as quick as possible
and if tug could not wait, would return to England under
own power. Tug said she could only wait a short while.
On going in for fifth time engines began to go badly
and stopped altogether before reaching point of embarkation.
about 24 more French soldiers. There was no sign of British told
Engines got going again and we went alongside and collected
officer and Price reported to me that French on the Mole
him he had gone. I sent Price up on to the Mole to make
enquiries. Owing to the improbability of tug waiting have for
made us, trip back to England under own power too hazardous. Just
I only took 24 soldiers as a greater number would
after passing lighthouse at end or barpour, engines stopped
again. Noticed we were close re&t (later found and to
be HAIG) who I imagined from hd to enanden undetching us
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82
Dynamo 252 - 882 98
I a Tag
know home).
LE of Torquay
June 2nd
had orders to broand
Ransgete Lt H.M.
(I) VIRING in tow to
A. Cadell, R.N.
about to do this
any broke does
her 8L towed
Seaman Smi th
to the Vibas &
from Newfoundland.
archad it Whis
have my minord foot
and to & set
from Mr. Gooding who
rest. Vibi of
She had done one trip
provisions, water,
all - towed
ker Norsall the working
nning on petrol.
cl to t
e of Wales Pier and was
we amind about
with two life-boats
nkirk at approximately
Aves lead & &-
opy of Sailing
th rough sketch map
to Meme England
ul trip arrived off
eived orders to
It to Rasge t
up the Mole to embark
then go in for
l Hostital The
lty in persuading
, the reason apparently
alis office of Vike
or to act without
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and stopped altogether before reaching point of embarkation.
Engines got going again and we went alongside and collected
about 24 more French soldiers. There was no sign of British
officer and Price reported to me that French on the Mole told
him he had gone. I sent Price up on to the Mole to make
enquiries. Owing to the improbability or tug waiting for
us, I only took 24 soldiers as a greater number would have
made trip back to England under own power too hazardous. Just
after passing lighthouse at end of harbour, engines stopped
again. Noticed we were close to W.D. sraft (later found to
be HAIG) who 1 imagined from her position was watching us and
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officer and Price reported to me that French on the Mole told
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enquiries. Owing to the improbability or tug waiting for
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after passing lighthouse at end of harbour, engines stopped
again. Noticed we were close to W.D. graft (later found to
be HAIG) who I imagined from her position was watching us and
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last trip but told tug I would make another trip to see if
he was there. Informed tug would be as quick as possible
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and stopped altogether before reaching point of embarkation.
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about 24 more French soldiers. There was no sign of British
officer and Price reported to me that French on the Mole told
him he had gone. I sent Price up on to the Mole to make
enquiries. Owing to the improbability or tug waiting for
us, 1 only took 24 soldiers as a greater number would have
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after passing lighthouse at end of harbour, engines stopped
again. Noticed we were close to W.D. craft (later found to
be HAIG) who 1 imagined from her position was watching us and
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the embarkation of the troops. I had not seen him on my
last trip but told tug I would make another trip to see if
he was there. Informed tug would be as quick as possible
and if tug could not wait, would return to England under
own power. Tug said she could only wait a short while.
On going in for fifth time engines began to go badly
and stopped altogether before reaching point of embarkation.
Engines got going again and we went alongside and collected
about 24 more French soldiers. There was no sign of British
officer and Price reported to me that French on the Mole told
him he had gone. I sent Price up on to the Mole to make
enquiries. Owing to the improbability or tug waiting for
us, I only took 24 soldiers as a greater number would have
made trip back to England under own power too hazardous. Just
after passing lighthouse at end of harbour, engines stopped
again. Noticed we were close to W.D. eraft (later found to
be HAIG) who I imagined from her position was watching us and
would/

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Dynamo 252 -
888
LOG of H.M. Motor Boat LADY CABLE of Torquay
during operations carried out June 2nd
and 3rd, 1940.
In command: Acting Sub-Lieutenant G.A. Cadell, R.N.
Cadet Rating G.R. Price
Stokev Worsall
Able Seaman or Ordinary Seaman Smith
from Newfoundland.
Sunday, June 2nd, 1940.
Took over boat during forenoon from Mr. Gooding who
operates boat for owner at Torquay. She had done one trip
to the beaches near Dunkirk. Took on provisions, water,
petrol, etc. Mr. Gooding showed Stoker Norsall the working
of the engines Cylinder Atlantic - running CD petrol.
At about 1500 went over to Prince of Wales Pier and was
then taken in tow by SUN VI, together with two life-boats
and one other craft. Started for Dunkirk at approximately
1530, having been handed previously copy of Sailing
Instructions to Drifters, together with rough sketch map
of course to follow. After uneventful trip arrived off
Dunkirk harbour at about 2230 and received orders to
proceed in harbour and go a long way up the Mole to embark
soldiers - fill up and return to tug, then go in for
further loads. At times had difficulty in persuading
French troops to embark in LADY CABLE, the reason apparently
being reluctance to break their units or to act without
definite orders from their officer who was probably still
in the town of Dunkirk. However, we took four boat loads
off - each load containing between 40 and 50 soldiers.
Three loads I took to tugs - and one to H.M.S. WISHART when
tug was not in usual position. Spoke to tug after fourth
trip and was informed that it would soon be light and that
she could'nt wait much longer. In reply to a question if
any British officers were still left on the Mole, I replied
that on earlier trips I had seen one who had asked me not
to leave him behind. This officer was engaged in helping
the embarkation of the troops. 1 had not seen him on my
last trip but told tug I would make another trip to see if
he was there. Informed tug would be as quick as possible
and if tug could not wait, would return to England under
own power. Tug said she could only wait a short while.
On going in for fifth time engines began to go badly
and stopped altogether before reaching point of embarkation.
Engines got going again and we went alongside and collected
about 24 more French soldiers. There was no sign of British
officer and Price reported to me that French on the Mole told
him he had gone. I sent Price up on to the Mole to make
enquiries. Owing to the improbability or tug waiting for
us, I only took 24 soldiers as a greater number would have
made trip back to England under own power too hazardous. Just
after passing lighthouse at end of harbour, engines stopped
again. Noticed we were close to W.D. sraft (later found to
be HAIG) who 1 imagined from her position was witching us and
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would be able to assist us if necessary and realised that
we were the last English boat leaving harbour. Could not
get engine of LADY CABLE to start but after a short while
W.D. boat came nearly alongside - her engines were running
and making considerable noise. Their action then appeared
to me suspicious she appeared to be undamaged in the half
light.
By now dawn was nearly breaking. When W.D. boat came
close to us I ordered one of my crew - Cadet Rating Price -
to board her. He managed to jump aboard but the two boats
drifted apart. Price shouted that there was nobody aboard.
Yet her engines were going in neutral of course. Displaying
great initiative and resourcefulness, Price was able to make
HAIG go slow ahead and was able to steer her close enough
to LADY CABLE for me to jump aboard. Our first efforts
to get a line between the two boats were unsuccessful.
The operation was made difficult by the LADY CABLE being
full of French soldiers who did not or course appreciate what
was happening and were therefore unable to be of much
assistance however willing they might be. After some time
the two boats were secured but in order to pass a line it
had been necessary for Price to swim from the HAIG to the
LADY CABLE with it. Price did this on his own initiative
and displayed great courage and efficiency.
By the time the two boats were secure it was almost
broad daylight and we were still very close to Dunkirk
Harbour and appeared to have drifted inshore to the S.W. and
were very close to the pall of smoke which shrouded the coast
to the West of Dunkirk.
On inspecting condition of HAIG found that she had a fair
amount of water forward and was damaged extensively on the
port bow. However, I got French poilus to work the pump
in relays and towing LADY CABLE and going very slow ahead
were able to make progress and prevent the water forward
from rising.
For some time we did not discover that each engine had
a separate control lever and had been going ahead on one
engine only. For several hours we made slow progress.
Worsall was trying to get LADY CABLE's engine to start again
and Smith was steering her. I left most of the French in
LADY CABLE.
I saw a submarine half surface about half a mile ahead
on one occasion and also a number or German aircraft passed
close shead of us. Luckily we were either not seen or not
deemed or sufficient importance to attack. A French
destroyer came and had a look at us but I did not signal to
her as we were making fair progress. A flight of 3
Hurricanes flew low over us and later we saw Spitfires
and Defiants, but luckily no German planes approached us.
The starboard engine of HAIG packed up I think about
0730. I had not time to keep a detailed log of events.
By this time Stoker Worsall had got engine of LADY CABLE
to go again and I secured her alongside HAIG as towing her
astern with only our port engine going was too difficult.
For a considerable time we made very slow progress using engines
of both boats. LADY CABLE's engine kept stopping, which French
made our progress very slow and steering difficult. At last
4-funnelled light cruiser or large destroyer X 440 (I think)
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I had great difficulty in manoeuvring alongside and this
difficulty was made worse by the attitude of a few of the
French soldiers who had become panicky and kept shouting
"Au Secours" and shouting at me to hurry up and get them
alongside! Only a small section of the soldiers took this
attitude which was formulated by a soldier (Heaven knows
what rank or capacity) who looked at least sixty, having
a pointed grey beard! I found it so difficult. to get the
boats alongside secured together that I decided
to cast off the HAIG and left Cadet Rating Price on board
her with orders that I would come back to the HAIG as soon
as the French soldiers were on board the cruiser.
We were very close to X440 and I was alongside her in
about two minutes. The French troops scrambled aboard her
and I spoke to a French Naval Officer and asked him to
wireless Dover that I had the W.D. craft in tow, that we
were in difficulties and needed assistance. He promised
to do this and also told me the course we should follow
from our present position. I noticed that while the French
troops were boarding X440, the HAIG had drifted alongside
X440 further aft and I noticed Price talking to the French
sailors but do not recall seeing him go aboard X440,
As soon as the troops were aboard I shoved off and
X440 went ahead. HAIG was now astern of X440 and I went
alongside her at once. To my amazement there was no sign
of Price, who must either have fallen overboard or else
boarded the X440 and had not been able to get back aboard
HAIG before X440 went ahead. There was no sign of anyone
in the water.
I was now left with Worsall and Smith to manage both
the HAIG and LADY CABLE. There was no chance of the HAIG
towing the LADY CABLE owing to the fact that only HAIG's
port engine was working and this would have made steering
very difficult and also it would not have been possible to
prevent the water from rising forward as there were no spare
hands to pump. I decided then to try and tow HAIG alongside
LADY CABLE. First I stopped HAIG's engine - there was no
object in leaving it running. It took us quite a while to
discover how to stop the engine:
Efforts at towing alongside were unsuccessful - the lines
kept parting and the bollard aft in LADY CABLE was not up
to the strain. The only possible chance left of towing
HAIG was astern but this meant that the tow rope would have
to be secured forward around the mast of LADY CABLE and led
aft along the deck. We could not secure the tow rope aft
owing to the bollards having been carried away by our previous
efforts at towing HAIG alongside.
I realised that there was a considerable risk towing
from forward that the tow rope might jump over the engine
room cabin housing and I took every care to watch for this
happening. We managed to make a little progress but
several times the tow rope nearly jumped the cabin and
unfortunately this finally happened when our engine had almost
stopped and the HAIG yawed away to port. I went overboard
like a shot from a gun and felt the screw of LADY CABLE touch
my left foot. Luckily I caught hold of a fender alongside
HAIG. Wobsall quickly got on board HAIG and he and Smith
(who was already abord HAIG) were able to pull me out of
the water. After this episode I decided reluctantly that
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especially as I was patially incapacitated by a wound on
my left foot.
As we were a long way from the French coast I decided
that there was very little chance of HAIG falling into enemy
hands and that no doubt help would soon be forthcoming in
reply to the wireless message I had asked X440 to send.
I hauled down HAIG's ensign and took it aboard LADY CABLE and
we tried to make towards the English coast. Unfortunately
the engine kept stopping and we made very slow progress and
finally nothing would make our engine start again. We
drifted helplessly for several hours and then sighted a Bell
Buoy which I believe may have been the N.W. Goodwin Bell
Buoy, but we did not get close enough to make sure. At
last we sighted a warship and waved HAIG's White Ensign to
try to attractattention. We were seen and the ship altered
course towards us and came up close to LADY CABLE. She was
the French transport ROUEN of Dieppe and was packed with
troops from Dunkirk. An officer asked what I wanted and I
told him that we were broken down and asked to be taken
abcard. To my surprise my appeal was met with a blunt
"No" with no explanation, and the ROUEN steamed away.
My crew and I felt angry at this in view of the fact that
we had rescued over 200 French soldiers during the night.
No doubt the ROUEN had good reasons for not taking us aboard
but no explanation was given and I would like if possible
to discover why she was unable to help us.
Luckily another ship some considerable distance away
had noticed the ROUEN and observed that she had not picked
us up. This ship was the CITY OF CHRISTCHURCH and she
came up and took us in tow to the Downs where she was bound
for in ballast. On arrival in the Downs where CITY OF
CHRISTCHURCH dropped anchor, we were able to start up the
engine of LADY CABLE and I decided once again to try to make
for Dover. However, we broke down after a run of about
15 minutes and were picked up by a tug (Operational - I
don't know her name). She had orders to proceed to Ramsgate
with H.M. Drifter VIKING in tow and was about to do this
when we broke down near her. She towed us to the VIKING
and I boarded the VIKING to have my injured foot attended
to and get some rest. VIKING and LADY CABLE were towed round
to Ramsgate where we arrived about 2100. I was landed and
taken to "Merrie England" and then to Ramsgate General
Hospital.
The Commanding Officer of VIKING at my request reported
the return of LADY CABLE and that one member of my crew,
Cadet Rating Price was missing but might be aboard French
warship X440. He also reported direct to C. in C., Dover,
about HAIG. A little later, while I was still at "Merrie
England", the Commanding Officer of VIKING arrived to tell
me that he had been informed from Dover that HAIG was safe.
Unfortunately he had no news for me of Cadet Rating Price.
The behaviour of my crew throughout the operation had
been magnificent. The taking off or over 200 French troops
and 6 British from the Mole was conducted quickly and
calmly under difficult and hazardous conditions. Later,
Cadet Rating Price's work in helping to get the HAIG along-
side LADY CABLE cannot be too highly praised. Without the
great initiative and efficiency he displayed the operation
would not have been successful and the HAIG would have
drifted ashore to the S.W. of Dunkirk.
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After I had transferred French troops to X440 and the
disappearance of Cadet Rating Price, both Stoker Worsall
and Smith displayed great determination and efficiency when
we were trying to take HAIG in tow. When I was knocked
overboard they both acted with great speed and yet showed
great coolness in their difficult job of trying to get me
out of the water. I knew that a great physical effort from
me would defeat its object and that my one hope was to be
pulled out of the water slowly. Worsall and Smith carried
out my orders perfectly and I owe my life to their efforts.
When I went overboard I was wearing an Army Captain's British
Warm - a considerable weight - and this fact, coupled with
the knowledge that my heart is not good, made me realise at
once that to save my life I must not make a great physical
effort myself. The realisation of this and the way in which
Worsall and Smith carried out my instructions enabled me to
escape from a very nasty predicament.
The fine but unsuccessful efforts of Worsall and Smith
in trying to get the engine of LADY CABLE going again after
we had abandoned HAIG, deserve the highest praise. Their
cheerfulness during the hours we drifted helplessly in the
Channel before being taken in tow by the CITY OF CHRISTCHURCH
was magnificent.
It will be realised from this report that I cannot
speak too highly of the courage, coolness and efficiency
shown by my crew.
(Signed) G.A. Cadell
Acting Sub-Lieutenant, R.N. (Retired)
Report completed 8/6/40,
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THE EVACUATION FROM DUNKIRK
CHAP. VIII
Typical of the urge which characterised sailed from Ramsgate this movement at 0205 of small craft was
escorting the trawler motor Strathelliot, boats, 8 which of which were disabled and in tow of on various the 31st May
the M/B Skylark, disabled, was in tow of Strathelliot. At 0640 the Skylark's vessels
towing bollard tore away and she was taken the in tow stern first. Then the M/B
embarked the Skylark in also the in became Strathelliot. tow-and damaged, later Shortly taken after in tow this stern the first-and M/B Malden crew Annie Lad ber, IV
crew were transferred to the Strathelliot and she and was Mary sunk after Rose was her sunk. Her
Mary Rose, which had been in tow of M/B the Rapid I, was damaged.
had to be taken she arrived
water fast, and dritting on to the was She
Dunkirk beaches with her pumps beach choked, she bilge abandoned. full of rubbish fund making off
useful purpose, however, by being used as a pier.
It is impossible to give the story of every ship, although each ship has its
which went over on the 31st May in company with the lighters X. 217 (S/Lt.
story. Here, for instance, is the unvarnished history of the M/B Marsayru
R.A. W. Pool, R.N.) X. 213 and X. 149. They arrived off Malo beach at about
1600. During an air attack X. 213 and X. 149 were sunk. The Z. 217 was
beached and, assisted by the dinghy, embarked 95 troops which were transferred
to the yacht Llanthony. The X. 217 continued to embark troops using the
Marsayru and a cutter. At about 2100 that evening, with the Marsayru's
skipper and crew and about 200 British and French troops on board, the X. 217
left for home towing the Marsayru and a cutter.
Shortly after sailing the Marsayru broke adrift, and in darkness could not be
found. Next day, the 1st June, however, at 1400, S/Lt. T.E. Godman, R.N.V.R.
in a Naval steam pinnace, off La Panne, sighted the Marsayru drifting with the
tide and unoccupied. She was found to be in working order; the engine was
started up and Sub-Lieut. Godman took an A.B. and a soldier as crew. He
left Petty Officer Morrison in charge of the steam pinnace with orders to lay off
and wait for the return of the Marsayru.
With the dinghy in tow the Marsayru proceeded to the western end of the
beach capacity. and anchored; the dinghy ferried 19 troops to her, which filled her to
In the meantime the crew of the steam pinnace had embarked in the skoot
Doggersbank and had left the steam pinnace anchored near Dunkirk harbour.
Sub-Lieut. Godman decided to leave her there and sailed in the Marsayru for
England; from her. he overtook the Doggersbank on the way and obtained some fuel
and in tow waited for daylight. At 0430 on the 2nd June a trawler a took the Marsayru
At 2330 on the Ist June the Marsayru made fast to conical flashing buoy
embarked. to Ramsgate, which was reached at 0800, and the 19 troops were dis-
the Queen's pleasure launches Enterprise and Wave Queen), the Foremost Southborough,
White Heather,Westeriey,A Lansdowne, hopper barge .26. The M/B's. Marsayru,
and the 101, Lady Minotaur,
The motor coaster Hythe. M/B, the Dolphin's Balquhain, power Tigris boat, I, Rapid the Nelson's I, picket
the motor X lighters launch 95, 149, 209 (towing a boat), 213, Sherfield,
motor launches Grouse, Nanette II the lighter Y.C.63. The and War 217. The motor barge seven 30 knot
eighth, The skoot the Pigeon, Hilda went Haig, over on Kestrel, 1st June. Marlborough, Swallow, Department's Wolfe and Vulture an
Gipsy Three King, more Golden of towed Spray over II the and motor two life-boats. boats Moss Rose, Rose Marie, Lady Haig, Britannic
and
the M.F.H. Pickford & Co. Ltd.'s motor vessels went over, viz the Chamois, Hound
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side by two further hits, within a few inches of the to port, which the
bomb hit. It seems probable for the that ship serious took a damage heavy list was now caused to
until the upper deck was with one anchor down. water. Steam was increased
lost and the ship stopped, depth charges set to safe and Torpedoes were gradually
no range on and all were jettisoned.
As the ship was now settling, the order Rear-Admiral to abandon Wake-Walker transferred
the Keith to M.T.B. 102 this moment a further series ship was given, and from
shook the ship with near misses amongst the men in the water.
the men left her. At which landed of dive bombing most attacks of
took off survivors and picked up men water. The skoot Hilda
About 0830 the tug St. Abbs came alongside in the and assisted by the tug Vincia
was bombed and sunk. As late as 1100 men were still struggling in the oil
rescued 7 ratings. An unidentified grey yacht which was picking up survivors
Lt. Gen. Laidsell, 2 officers, and 20 ratings. The minesweeper Salamander rescued
slick, and the motor barge Sherfield, which had arrived off the coast with a small
convoy of 2 X lighters and a motor launch, rescued 15.
At about 0940 aircraft again appeared, and the Keith was sunk in a salvo of
bombs from about 50 of the enemy. Three officers and 33 men were reported
lost.
Ten minutes later the St. Abbs, by this time off Dunkirk, was hit by bombs
and sank in 45 seconds. Of the 135 officers, ratings and trcops on board, 30
were left swimming in the water, including the Captain of the Keith, Capt. E. L.
Berthon, D.S.C., R.N., who was saved.
Meanwhile the Skipjack, which had been busy off Malo embarking troops
and fighting off continuous air attacks from 0530 which had reduced her
ammunition supply to about 12 rounds a gun, was dive-bombed at 0845 by 10
aircraft and hit by 2 bombs. A minute later 3 more bombs hit her. She
turned turtle and floated bottom upwards for about 2 minutes before finally
sinking. A few survivors were picked up by the Hilda and the St. Abbs. Nearly
all the 275 troops on board were below decks and had no chance to escape.
Enemy aircraft machine-gunned men in the water.
Ivanhoe damaged, Basilisk sunk.
Already, by this time, another destroyer had been put out of action. At
0800 off Dunkirk harbour, the Ivanhoe, with 1,000 troops on board which she
had embarked from La Panne, was dive-bombed and hit amidships. Damage
was severe and she had 26 killed and 30 wounded. The troops and wounded the
were transferred to the Havant, the Speedwell and the yacht Grive; and
proceeded to Sheerness. tug While within radius of 1 mile of No. 6 W buoy,
Ivanhoe, assisted by the Persia and escorted by the War Dept. M. L. Haig, 3
waves (each of 21 bombers) attacked the a Ivanhoe and other vessels in that area
for half an hour, but the Ivanhoe received no further damage.
and Dunkirk, the Basilisk the also Keith and bombed off La Panne. Three room,
At about the time that Ivanhoe were under attack off attacks Bray
were made. In the first was being exploded in No. 3 boiler out of
action; six other bombs auxiliary exploded steam underneath lines the ship, causing the upper
cutting the main and attack one bomb and putting all machinery deck
and the ship's sides to buckle.
Torpedoes and depth charges were jettisoned and at 0845 the ship was
floating on an even keel.
An hour later, while efforts were being made by the French trawler Jolie
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APPENDIX G
22. REAR-ADMIRAL, DOVER to ADMIRALTY for 1ST SEA LORD
destroyers and sloops. Until more on a a strongly
Your 1019. Beaches crowded. Hardly small any ships are here for loading. Request
of
opinion essential to concentrate
1107/30
23. ADMIRALTY to F.O. DOVER STRAITS (R) V.A. Dover
taken to send as many as possible.
Understand pulling boats are weak link please confirm. Every step is being
1141/30
24. ADMIRAL TAYLOR, SHEERNESS to D.S.V.P. (R) D. of S.T.
no more be sent.
Thames river steamers have no condensers and cannot run on sea water. Request
1150/30
25. ADMIRALTY to VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER, N.O.I.C. RAMSGATE
War Office have placed seven 30-knot motor launches at your disposal and are
sending them to Ramsgate today Thursday. Naval crews are being sent to man
them.
Names of launches : Marlborough, Wolfe, Grouse, Kestrel, Vulture, Swallow,
Pidgeon.
1336/30
and later
26.
Add to list of fast military launches Haig.
1882/30
27. C.-in-C. PORTSMOUTH to ADMIRALTY, N.O.I.C. Ramsgate, VICE-ADMIRAL, Dover.
Small craft due Ramsgate approx. as follows:
1900/30 Power boat R.F.A. 115 (?)
2100/30 Fast motor boat, Admiral's barge and Examination Serv. Vessel
Llanthony.
0100/31 F.A.A. Tender Ocean Rover and hopper Foremost 102.
0880/31 Car Ferry Fishbourne (previously reported but delayed.)
1000/31 One self-propelled lighter.
1300/31 One self-propelled lighter and steam pinnace.
1852/30
28. F.O.I.C. LONDON to C.-in-C. NORE, VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER, N.O.I.C. RAMSGATE,
N.O.I.C. SOUTHEND, ADMIRALTY.
23 merchant ships motor-lifeboats and 46 rowing ditto in tow of six tugs leaving
Tilbury from now till complete, manned by volunteers and naval ratings
On arrival Southend they will be route-ed immediately to Ramsgate where first
tow should arrive about 0600 Friday [31st May].
1900/30
Friday, 31st May
29. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to C.-in.-C. NORE, F.O.I.C. HARWICH, Admiralty, R.A. Dover,
N.O.I.C. Ramsgate.
Boat convoy for last flight of B.E.F. departs Ramsgate 1300 Friday 31st for
Dunkirk via Route X. Anticipate time of return to Dover and Sheerness 1000
Saturday 1st June. Request all available M.T.B.'s may escort this convoy for as
much of the outward passage as possible and for the whole of the return passage.
Anticipated speed of advance outward bound six knots.
0459/31
30. VICE-ADMIRAL, DOVER to M.A/S.B.'s 06, 07, M.T.B.'s 68, 102 (R) R.A. Dover
M.A/S.B.'s are to rendezvous off Ramsgate at 1200 Friday 31st May with boat
convoy about to Dunkirk, and escort on outward passage also on return passage, sailing
0300, Sat. 1st June for Dover.
Off Dunkirk beaches, M.A./S.B.'s and available M.T.B.'s are to embark, under
the direction of R.A. Dover, the C.-in.C., B.E.F., and Staff.
M.T.B.'s report when ready to sail.
0736/31
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Greatwood, Lt., 76.
Grenade, 28, 43-4 (damaged), 46, 50n (reported sinking), 55 (sunk).
Greyhound, 13 (bombards Calais) ; in Dynamo, 23, 27, 42 (damaged), 47 (remains in
action), 54n, 55n.
Grey Mist, 13.
Grimsby Town, 104, 110.
Grive, 38, 93 (sunk), 60, 90-1.
Grouse, 72n.
Guillemot, 114n, 117.
Gula, 71n.
Gulzar, 17, 60n, 114n, 118.
H.A.C., 71s.
Haig, 72n, 90.
Halcyon, 20, 28n, 45, 47n, 54n, 82, 86 (attacked), 91, 107n, 109, 114n, 117.
Hallett, Vice-Admiral T. J., (act. Cdre.), 49 (takes charge off Bray), 58, 79; leaves, 80 ;
effect of his arrival, 126.
Hancock, Capt. C. A., 29.
Handy Billie, 81.
Hanora, abandoned, 53 : sunk, 55.
Harris, Cdr. W. V. H., 13.
Harvester, 28n, 35-6, 47, 54n, 55n.
Harwich, F.O.I.C., 70; assistance to ships at, 94.
Havant, 46, 55n, 91 (sunk), 93.
Hawkinge, 5, 7.
Hebe, 44, 47n, 49, 50 (flag of R.A. Dover), 54n, 58 (hoists flag), 66, 67, 70, 76 (Whaler),
76n, 83 (slightly damaged), 84 (shoots down Heinkel).
Hebe II, 20, 24, 27, 28n.
Hemans, Lt. M. A., 81.
Henderson, Comdr. H. P., 22.
Hilda, 20, 29n, 32, 72n, 78, 90.
Hird, 37.
Hirschfield, A. B., C.A.L., 93.
Holford, Maj. C.F. L., R.M., 8.
Holkham, Capt. A., 38.
Holland, 111-2.
Holland, invaded, 1; surrenders, 2.
Holland-Martin, Lt. Cdr. D. E., 21.
Holmes, Maj.-Gen. W. G., 82.
Hondsrug, 20n, 24, 102, 114n, 116-7.
Hospital carriers, attacked, 16, 17, 43, 45, 104; space too valuable for them, 87.
Hound, 72n.
Howson, Capt. J. M.: S.N.O. Beaches, 49, 59; stops waste of boats, 60; returns to
Dover, 74; orders beach parties to embark, 79, 80; effect of his arrival, 126.
Hutchins, Lt. Col. R. L., 69-70.
Hythe, 32, 72n.
Icarus, 37-8 (damaged), 54 (makes two trips in 24 hours), 55n, 69, 83 (in collision), 87, 97
101 (in collision).
Impulsive, 20, 23, 27, 55n, 64n, 70, 83 (damages propeller).
Indépendence, 73n.
Ingénieur Cachin, 73.
Intrepid, 37, 38, 43 (damaged), 54n, 55n, 61n.
Inverforth, 34.
Ironside, General Sir Edmund (CIGS), 5.
Isle of Guernsey, 17, 45 (damaged).
Isle of Thanet, 19, 22n, 24, 28, 34 (sunk).
Ivanhoe, 37n-8, 54n, 55n, 77n, 83 (bombed), 86, 90-1 (damaged), 93.
Jackal, hunts submarine, 69.
Jacketa, 32n, 51n.
Jaguar, 28, 39, 41 (damaged), 42, 61n (in need of repair).
Java, 32, 42, 47.
Javelin, 28, 37-8, 54n, 55n, 61n, 105 (forbidden to sail).
Jeannie MacIntosh, 71n.
Jeune France, 62n, 73n.
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Johanna,54, 60.
John, and Norah, 71n.
39, 43-4. D.
G., 76.
G. de S. (P.S.T.O. 60. Dover), 48.
Jutland, 47n, 54,
Keith, at Boulogne, 9-10; In Dynamo, 55, 64, 66, 67 (flag of R.A. Dover), 71, 74, 76, 86,
Kaap Falga, 20, 29.
88-90 (sunk).
Kellett, 28n, 32, 41, 46, 97, 107n, 89. 109, 114n, 116-7, 119.
Kenward, Lt. (E) W. H., killed,
Kestrel, 72n.
Kingfisher, 60, 87, 89 (damaged), 114n, 116 (rammed), 117.
Killarney, 29n, 54n.
King George V, 54n, 94, 107n, 108-9, 114n, 116, 119.
King Orry, 16, 19, 28, 45 (sunk), 97 (damages Dunkirk pier).
Kingston Alalite, 34n, 110.
Kingston Andalusite, 34n.
Kingston Galena, 34n.
Kingston Olivine, 110.
Koeltz, General, 19.
Kuno, 20n, 24n.
Lady Brassey, 28n, 36, 91, 104.
Lady Haig, 72n.
Lady of Mann, 48n, 87, 107n, 109 (sent back empty), 114n, 118.
Lady Philomena, 34n, 91.
Lady Robinson, 94 (sunk).
Lady Rosebery, 71n.
Lady Sheila, 60.
Lady Southborough, 72n.
La Flore, 107n, 109.
Lahloo, 66, 71n.
Laidsell, Lt. Gen. W. G. (Q.M.G.), 8, 26, 59, 90.
Lambart, Capt. Hon. L. J. O., R.N. (ret.), lost, 93.
Lansdowne, 72n.
La Panne. See Beaches.
Lark, 71n, 95 (sunk).
Laroc, 60.
Leda, 28n, 32, 54n, 97, 114n, 116 (sinks Maréchal Foch), 118.
Lena, 20, 24, 27-8, 100, 116 (lost), 117.
Léopard, 73, 99, 107n.
Letitia, 73.
Lewes, Lt. Cdr. J. H., 45.
Lewis, Cdr. E. R., 106.
L.H.W.D., 114n.
L'Impétueuse, 62.
Llanthony, 71n.
Lloyd, General, 84.
Lochgarry, 29n, 39, 41.
Locust, 46, 58, 87, 107n, 108, 114, 116, 119.
Lord Barham, 71n.
Lord Cavan, 32n, 98 (sunk).
Lord Collingwood, 32n, 47n.
Lord Grey, 45.
Lord Hood, 71n.
Lord Howard, 23n, 107n.
Lord Howe, 13, 23n.
Lord Keith, 32n, 47n.
Lord Melchett, 85.
Lord Rodney, 47n.
Lord St. Vincent, 32n, 47n.
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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
KING
J.Mears
Returned to owners 11.6.40.
KING FISHER
R.D.Gerans (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy.
Service.
KINGWOOD
J.Mears
Returned to Owners.
KINTAIL
W.E. Turner
A.P.S.
KIT KAT
J.Swain
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
KITTY
L. Basso & Co.
Returned to Owners 2.6.40
KONGONI
Comd.Hare
A.P.S.
KESTREL R7
S.Rowden
Returned to Owner
LADY CABLE
C.W.Mott
Damaged Returned to Owners
LADY HAIG
H.Meskins
Returned to Owners 2.6.40.
LADY ISABELLE
T.Westhead
Returned to Owners
LADY KAY
c/o WATERCRAFT
Returned to Owners.
LADY RITA
S.L.Bullock
To A.P.S.
LAMOUETTE
P.C.Allen
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
LANSDOWNE
V.Messum
No report received from list
of Missing Vessels.
LARK
A.Fayers
No trace of return from
Dunkirk. Presumed lost.
LATONA
S.M.Wood
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
LAZY DAYS
Mr.Lazarus
Re-allocated A.P.S. 1.6.40.
LEACH'S ROMANCE
Bob Leach & Sons
Released 3.6.40. Re-allocated
SPL. ADMY. SERVICE (6A)
LEADING STAR
E.J.Breeds,Senr.
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy
Service 6A
LENT LILLY
Jubilee Fishing
Released 3.6.40. Re-allocated
Co.
Spl. Admy.Service (6A).
LETITIA
W.E.Browning
Abandoned.
LETITIA
A.Dench
No damage reported. Returned
to Owner.
LIBERTY
K.C.Frisby
Returned - unsuitable
LEILA 4
Burnay
Being returned to Owner.
LIEBERSTRUM
H.C.Hunt
T.98 Returned to Owners 19/6.
LITTLE MAYFLOWER
F.G.Barton (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy
Service.
LITTLE O'LADY
Bob Leach & Sons
Released 1.6.40. Re-allocated
Spl. Admy. Service (6A)
LIBERTY II
W.C. Craske
Returned unsuitable to Owners.
LORNA DOONE
c/o Toughs
A.P.S.
LADY NANCY
Mr.Richmond
Returned to Owners.
LIJNS
C.O. Powis
Returned to Owners.
LURLINE
E.W.Monkhouse
T.98 Re-allocated to A.P.S.
LEANDER
.Phelps
Returned to Owner. Prepared
did not go.
LAVINIA
A.Hurley
A.P.S.
LITTLE ANN
C.A.Turnour
Reported by S.V.P. Presumed
lost.
LADY BE GOOD
S.W.Langthorn
Prepared for dynamo but did
not go.
LADY ROSEBERRY
Sam.West Ltd.
Reported lost at Dunkirk.
LITTLE ADMIRAL LN 85
C.A.Pegg
Returned to Owners.
LAUREL LEAF
Cosens & Co.
Pre-Dynamo Requisition.Returned
to Service.
LYDIE SUZANNE
Eversert Presper
Lost at Le Havre.
MADAME POMPADOUR
Lt.Col.H.E.Day
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
MAGNET
Mr.Melmore
Broke down and did not go.
MAID OF HONOUR
H.Sands
T.98. No. information of return
from Dunkirk.
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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
NG CEORGE V (Rowbrat)
LOST OR MISSING. (NOIC. RAMSSATE).
J.Mears
Returned to owners 11.6.40
ING
R.D. Gerans (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy. Service.
LING FISHER
J.Mears
Returned to Owners.
KINGWOOD
KINTAIL
W.E. Turner
A.P.S.
KIT.KAT
J.Swain
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
L.Basso & Co.
Returned to Owners 2.6.40 DNG
KITTY
Comd.Hare
A.P.S.
KONGONI
.Rowden
Returned to Owner
KESTREL R7
No information received of return
STREL
from Dunkirk
,ADY CABLE
C.W.Mott
Damaged Returned to Owners
LADY HAIG
H.Meakins
Returned to Owners 2.6.40
LADY ISABELLE
T.Westhead
Returned to Owners
LADY KAY
c/o ATERCRAFT
Returned to Owners.
To A.P.S.
LADY RITA
S.L. Bullock
LAMOUETTE
P.C.Allen
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
LANSDOWNE
V.Messum
No report received from list of
Missing Vessels.
A.Fayers
No trace of return from Dunkirk
1 LARK
Presumed lost.
D
N LATONA
E.M.Wood
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
N LAZY DAYS
Mr.Lazarus
Re-allocated A.P.S. 1,6.40
N LEACH'S ROMANCE
Bob Leach & Sons
Released 3.6.40. Re-allocated
SPL.ADMY.SERVICE (6A)
E.J. Breeds Senr.
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy Service 6A
LEADING STAR
NN NT LILLY
Jubilee Fishing Co.
Released 3.6.40. Re-allocated Spl.
NI
Admy Service (6A)
NO
LETITIA
W.E.Browning
Abandoned.
NO
LETITIA
A.Dench
No damage reported. Returned to
Owners:
NAN
LIBERTY
Frisby
Returned - unsuitable
NEW
LEILA 4
Burnay
Being returned to Owner.
NE
H.C.Hunt
T.98 Returned to Owners 19/6
LIEBERSTRUM
LITTLE MAYFLOWER
F.G. Barton (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy Service
LITTLE O'LADY
Bob Leach & Sons
Released 1.6.40. Re-allocated Spl.
Admy. Service (6A)
LIBERTY II
W.C. Craske
Returned unsuitable to Owners.
OFFE
LORNA DOONE
c/o Toughs
A.P.S.
OMEG
LADY NANCY
Mr.Richmond
Returned to Owners.
ORAT
LIJNS
C.O,Powis
Returned to Owners.
ORELI
LURLINE
W.Monkhouse
T.98 Re-allocated to A.P.S.
OSPRE
LEANDER
J.T.Phelps
Returned to Owner. Prepared did not
H H
go.
OULT
LAVINIA
A.Hurley
A.P.S.
LITTLE ANN
C.A. Turnour
Reported by S.V.P. Presumed Lost.
OUR I
LADY BE GOOD
S.W.Langthorn
Prepared for Dynamo but did not go.
OUR MA
LADY ROSEBERRY
Sam. West Ltd.
Reported lost'st Dunkirk
LITTLE ADMIRAL
C.A.Pegg
Returned to Owners.
ONA II
LN 85
LAUREL LEAF
Cosens & Co.
Pre-Dynamo Requisition Returned to
OUR JOH
Service
our Bo
LYDIE SUZANNE
Eversert Prosper
Lost at Le Havre
LILY (Porsboat)
J.G/SBY.
Reported lostor NOIC Ramogals
LEADER FY287
PROSPEI
PROVIDE
PROGRES
PROVIDE
MADAME POMPADOUR
Lt.Col. H.E.Day
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
PALMESTO
MAGNET
Mr.Melmore
Broke down and did not go,
MAID OF HONOUR
H.Sands
T.98 No information of return.
from Dunkirk.
MAGNET (ROW BOAT)
A. HALL
LOST or MISSING. (Nore Ramsgate)
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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
KING KING CEORGE V (Rowboat)
LOST OR MISSING. (Noic. RAMSSATE).
J.Mears
Returned to owners 11.6.40
KING FISHER
R. D. Gerans (6A)
Re-allocated to Admy. Service.
KINGWOOD
J.Mears
Returned to Owners.
KINTAIL
W.E. Turner
A.P.S.
KIT
J.Swain
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
KITTY
L.Basso & Co.
Returned to Owners 2.6.40 DNG
KONGONI
Comd.Hare
A.P.S.
KESTREL R7
S.Rowden
Returned to Owner
KESTREL
No information received of return
from Dunkirk
LADY CABLE
C.W.Mott
Damaged Returned to Owners
LADY HAIG
H.Meakins
Returned to Owners 2.6.40
LAPY ISABELLE
T.Westhead
Returned to Owners
LADY KAY
c/o WA TERCRAFT
Returned to Owners.
LADY RITA
S.L.Bullock
To A.P.S.
LAMOUETTE
P.C.Allen
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
LANSDOWNE
V.Messum
No report received from list of
Missing Vessels.
1 LARK
A.Fayers
No trace of return from Dunkirk
D
Presumed lost.
N LATONA
E.M.Wood
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
N LAZY DAYS
Mr.Lazarus
Re-allocated A.P.S. 1,6.40
N LEACH'S ROMANCE
Bob Leach & Sons
Released 3.6.40. Re-allocated
SPL.ADMY.SERVICE (6A)
LEADING STAR
E.J.Breeds Senr.
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy Service 6A
N.N NT LILLY
Jubilee Fishing Co.
Released 3.6.40. Re-allocated Spl.
NI
Admy Service (6A)
NO
LETITIA
W.E.Browning
Abandoned.
NO
LETITIA
A.Dench
No damage reported. Returned to
Owners.
NAN
LIBERTY
.C.Frisby
Returned - unsuitable
NEW
LEILA 4
Burnay
Being returned to Owner.
NE
LIEBERSTRUM
H.C.Hunt
T.98 Returned to Owners 19/6
LITTLE MAYFLOWER
F.G. Barton (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy Service
LITTLE O'LADY
Bob Leach & Sons
Released 1.6.40. Re-allocated Spl.
Admy. Service (6A)
LIBERTY II
W.C. Craske
Returned unsuitable to Owners.
OFFE
LORNA DOONE
c/o Toughs
A.P.S.
OMEG
LADY NANCY
Mr. Richmond
Returned to Owners.
ORAT
LIJNS
C.O, Powis
Returned to Owners.
ORELI
LURLINE
E.W. Monkhouse
T.98 Re-allocated to A.P.S.
OSPRE
LEANDER
J.T.Phelps
Returned to Owner. Prepared did not
go.
HI
OULT
LAVINIA
A.Hurley
A.P.S.
LITTLE ANN
C.A. Turnour
Reported by S.V.P. Presumed Lost.
OUR I
LADY BE GOOD
S.W.Langthorn
Prepared for Dynamo but did not go.
OUR MA
LADY ROSEBERRY
Sam. West Ltd.
Reported lost'at Dunkirk
LITTLE ADMIRAL
C.A.Pegg
Returned to Owners.
ONA II
LN 85
OUR JOH
LAUREL LEAF
Cosens & Co.
Pre-Dynamo Requisition Returned to
Service
OUR Bo'
LYDIE SUZANNE
Eversert Prosper
Lost at Le Havre
LILY (Porsboat)
J.G/SBM.
Reported lootor by Noic Ramogals
LEADER FY287
PROSPED
WESTCOTE
PROVIDE
PROGRES
PRO
PROVIDE
MADAME POMPADOUR
Col. H.E.Day
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
PALMESTO
MAGNET
Mr.Melmore
Broke down and did not go,
MAID OF HONOUR
H.Sands
T.98 No information of return.
from Dunkirk.
MAGNET (Trow BOAT)
A. HALL
LOST or MISSING. (Nore Ramsgate)
- 6
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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
KING KING GEORGE V (Rowbrat)
LOST OR MISSING. (Noic. RAMSSATE).
J.Mears
Returned to owners 11.6.40
KING FISHER
R.D. Gerans (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy. Servic
KINGWOOD
J.Mears
Returned to Owners.
KINTAIL
W.E. Turner
A.P.S.
KIT.KAT
J.Swain
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
KITTY
Basso & Co.
Returned to Owners 2.6.40 DNG
KONGONI
Comd.Hare
A.P.S.
KESTREL R7
S.Rowden
Returned to Owner
KESTREL
No information received of reti
from Dunkirk
LADY CABLE
C.W.Mott
Damaged Returned to Owners
LADY HAIG
H. Meakins
Returned to Owners 2.6.40
LAPY ISABELLE
T. Westhead
Returned to Owners
LADY KAY
c/o WATERCRAFT
Returned to Owners.
LADY RITA
S.L.Bullock
To A.P.S.
LAMOUETTE
P.C.Allen
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
LANSDOWNE
V.Messum
No report received from list 0
Missing Vessels.
LARK
A. Fayers
No trace of return from Dunkir
Presumed lost.
LATONA
E.M.Wood
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
S
LAZY DAYS
Mr.Lazarus
Re-allocated A.P.S. 1,6.40
S
LEACH'S ROMANCE
Bob Leach & Sons
Released 3.6.40. Re-allocated
SPL.ADMY.SERVICE (6A)
LEADING STAR
E.J.Breeds Senr.
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy Serv
NT LILLY
Jubilee Fishing Co.
Released 3.6.40. Re-allocate
Admy Service (6A)
:
LETITIA
W.E. Browning
Abandoned.
LETITIA
A.Dench
No damage reported. Returne
Owners
LIBERTY
K.C.Frisby
Returned - unsuitable
LEILA 4
Burnay
Being returned to Owner.
LIEBERSTRUM
H.C.Hunt
T.98 Returned to Owners 19/6
(
LITTLE MAYFLOWER
F.G.Barton (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy Serv
(
LITTLE O'LADY
Bob Leach & Sons
Released 1.6.40. Re-allocate
(
Admy. Service (6A)
6
LIBERTY II
W.C.Craske
Returned unsuitable to Owners
6
LORNA DOONE
c/o Toughs
A.P.S.
G
C
LADY NANCY
Mr. Richmond
Returned to Owners.
6
C
LIJNS
C.O,Powis
Returned to Owners.
Q
LURLINE
E.W.Monkhouse
T.98 Re-allocated to A.P.S.
c
Q
C
LEANDER
J.T.Phelps
Returned to Owner. Prepared
C
go.
TI
LAVINIA
A.Hurley
A.P.S.
LITTLE ANN
Turnour
Reported by S.V.P. Presumed
LADY BE GOOD
S.W.Langthorn
Prepared for Bynamo but did
R.
5
LADY ROSEBERRY
Sam. West Ltd.
Reported lost'st Dunkirk
R
4
LITTLE ADMIRAL
C.A.Pegg
Returned to Owners.
RI
C
N
LN 85
RI
M
C
LAUREL LEAF
Cosens & Co.
Pre-Dynamo Requisition Retu
RI
M
Service
Ric
M
LYDIE SUZANNE
Eversert Prosper
Lost at Le Havre
RI
MA LILY (Plobat)
J.GISTY.
Reported lostor missing by NOIC
RC
M(
LEADER FY287
WESTCOTE
BEREHED
MC
RC
36
RO
30
MADAME POMPADOUR
Lt.Col. H.E.Day
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
RO
Mo
MAGNET
Mr.Melmore
Broke down and did not go,
R
M
MAID OF HONOUR
H.Sands
T.98 No information of re
*
Mo
from Dunkirk.
MOT
MAGNET (now BOAT)
A.HALL
LOST or MISSING. (Noie Ramsga
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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
ING
J.Mears
Returned to owners 11.6.40
ING FISHER
R.D. Gerans (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy.Service.
INGWOOD
J.Mears
Returned to Owners.
It
NTAIL
W.E. Turner
A.P.S.
IT KAT
J.Swain
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
ITTY
L.Basso & Co.
Returned to Owners 2.6.40
ONGONI
Comd.Hare
A.P.S.
STREL R7
S.Rowden
Returned to Owner
STREE
No information received of return
from Dunkirk
ADY CABLE
C.W.Mott
Damaged Returned to Owners
DY HAIG
H.Meakins
Returned to Owners 2.6.40
ADY ISABELLE
T.Westhead
Returned to Owners
ADY KAY
c/o WATERCRAFT
Returned to Owners.
DY RITA
S.L.Bullock
To A.P.S.
AMOUETTE
P.C.Allen
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
ANSDOWNE
V.Messum
No report received from list of
Missing Vessels.
ARK
A.Fayers
No trace of return from Dunkirk
Presumed lost.
TONA
E.M.Wood
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
ZY DAYS
Mr.Lazarus
Re-allocated A.P.S. 1.6.40
EACH'S ROMANCE
Bob Leach & Sons
Released 3.6.40. Re-allocated
SPL.ADMY.SERVICE (6A)
EADING STAR
J. Breeds Senr.
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy Service 6A
ENT LILLY
Jubilee Fishing Co.
Released 3.6.40. Re-allocated Spl.
Admy Service (6A)
ETITIA
W.E.Browning
Abandoned.
ETITIA
A.Dench
No damage reported.
Returned
to
Owner
IBERTY
K.C.Frisby
Returned - unsuitable
EILA 4
Burnay
Being returned to Owner.
IEBERSTRUM
H.C.Hunt
T.98 Returned to Owners 19/6
ITTLE MAYFLOWER
F.G.Barton (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy Service
ITTLE O'LADY
Bob Leach & Sons
Released 1.6.40. Re-allocated Spl.
Admy.Service (6A)
IBERTY II
W.C.Craske
Returned unsuitable to Owners.
ORNA DOONE
c/o Toughs
A.P.S.
ADY NANCY
Mr.Richmond
Returned to Owners.
IJNS
C.O,Powis
Returned to Owners.
URLINE
E.W.Monkhouse
T.98 Re-allocated to A.P.S.
EANDER
J.T.Phelps
Returned to Owner. repared did not
go.
AVINIA
A.Hurley
A.P.S.
ITTLE ANN
C.A.Turnour
Reported by S.V.P. Presumed Lost.
ADY BE GOOD
S.W.Langthorn
Prepared for Bynamo but did not go.
ADY ROSEBERRY
Sam.West Ltd.
Reported lost at Dunkirk
ITTLE ADMIRAL
C.A.Pegg
Returned to Owners.
LN 85
AUREL LEAF
Cosens & Co.
Pre-Dynamo Requisition Returned to
Service
YDIE SUZANNE
Everaert Prosper
Lost at Le Havre
ADAME POMPADOUR
Lt.Col. H.E.Day
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
AGNET
Mr.Melmore
Broke down and did not go,

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

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Details

# sunk.
indicates Card for read and resul on service dring
this operation
$26.5.40
Additions to hist of ships taking part in operations Dynamo:-
4.6.40
Skoots
ATLANTIC
insired with Naval Grew
DEMOK.1.
DENEB
FREDANJA.
HILDA.
ORANGE YREESWIJH
TINY
TUNG
Other British Shipo.
ADVENTURESS
EDWARD NISSEN
AGNESS CROSS (Lipeboat)
ELIZABETH QUEEN ? GREEN
ALBATROSS III
E.M.E.D. (motor Liphoat)
ALOVETTE
EMPRISE (Harborn Lannch)
ANDORA.
ERICA.
ANDORA II (RAF Lanmch)
INNDORATI
ESKBURN
ANNE N ANNE
ATHOLA
FAIRBREEZE (Dript)
1
FAWLEY (Gosport Ferry)
BAIL
FERRY KING (Gosport Ferry)
BELFAST
FERVENT
BLACK JAVA
FISHBOURNE (19 w Ferry)
BLACKPOOL
FOREMOST. 2. (Hopper Bangh)
BONNY BELLE
FOREMOST 87. (Tug)
BOURNEMOUTH LIFE- BOAT)
FORMID ABLE
B.P. ONE
FORSA
BRITANNIA
# FOSSA (Tug)
BULLFINCH
FRIGHTENED. LADY.
F.W 23 (Lighter)
CABBY
CANVEY QUEEN
GALLEON'S REACH (Hopper)
CHERFIELD
GALZAR
#
CLAUDE (WATER BOAT)
GLENWAY (Barge)
CORNELIA
GUTTER II
C9 C 11 C " } TUGS.
GOLIATH.
GOURKA.
CY 63
GRAPPLER (Lighter)
DHOON (TRAWLER)
GONDIA (Thg)
DOGGER BANK
H.75 H. 75
DORIA (TUG)
HAIG (WD. Crap)
DWARF
HALFWAY
D.1.
HANDY BILLY
D 4
HOLLAND
D7
(HARBOUR LAUNCHES)
HOPPER 26
D9
HYTHE ( Coasth )
D 16
Si C
DC 715
DG 694
DG 950
IT PHO

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REPAIRS & S. REPLACEMENTS d.
TOTAL LOSS
REM
VESSEL
TYPE
CLAIMANT
PAPER NO.
HIRE & EXS.
£.
£.
S.
d.
£.
S.
d.
"Lady Cable"
m.b.
C.W. Mott
TM 4237/40
59.
!
5.
10.
57.
6.
1.
"Lady Haig"
m.v.
W. Buck
TM 4095/40
7.
H.W. Harvey
5.
15.
2.
!
i
2.
52.
W. Buck
20.
9.
"Lady Isabelle"
m.b.
J. Tims & Sons
TM 3760/40
5.
11.
!
!
15.
F. Westhead
"Lady Kay"
m.v.
Watercraft Ltd.
TM 3753/40
23.
17.
7.
G. Spicer
14.
11.
i
120.
W.M. Elliott
"Lady Rita"
m.y.
D. Hillyard
TM 4102/40
15.
11.
3.
A.P.S
650.
"Lansdowne"
m.v.
V.Messum & Son
TM 3736/40
-.
<<
6
15.
"Lark"
Punt
A. Fayers, Ltd.
TM 4266/40
3
"Leach's Romance"
m.v.
R. Leach & Sons
TO 9561/40
26.
17.
10.
Re-allocated.Spl.Admy.S
(G.M.268)
"Little O'Lady"
m.v.
"
"
11
"
TO 9567/40
26.
17.
10.
Re-allocated Spl.Admy.Serv
B.M.61.
"Lent Lily"
m.v.
Jubilee Fish
TO 9565/40
24.
1.
i
Co. Ltd.
"Letitia"
m. V.
E.A. Leppard
TM 4004/40
10.
i
i
Chichester Yacht
33.
11.
12.
11.
i
Co. Ltd.
W.E. Browning
1250.
"Liberty"
m.v.
K.C. Frisby
TM 4067/40
2.
15.
5.
Anglo American
3.
8.
Oil Co. Ltd.
"Leilah"
m. V.
L.R. Burnay
TM 4058/40
2.
i
!
125.
J. Mears Ltd.
4.
15.
i
L.R. Burnay
2.
11.
6.
"Lieberstrum"
m.v.
H.C. Hunt
TO 9179/40
51.
10.
2.
45.
10.
i
"Lijns"
m. V.
S.H. Bell
TM 3738/40
45.
-.
i
128.
i
"Leander"
m.b.
J.T. Phelps
TM 4141/40
14.
8.
5.
9.
i
i
"Leader"
m
m.b.
C. Westcott
TM 7713/40
600.
i
Beached River Dart
"Little Mint"
W. Coleman
"
3.
3.
7.
"Little Ann"
a.y.
G.A. Turnour
TM 4425/40
600.
i
"Lady be Good"
m. V.
P. Newall,
TM 4440/40
2.
1.
11.
Petticrow Ltd.
"Little Admiral"
LN.85
C.A. Pegg
TM 5095/40
6.
15.
9.
"Lady Anne"
m.b.
E. Clare
TM 5227/40
9.
!
4.
"London Premier"
m.v.
W.D. Tamlyn & Co.
TM 5261/40
21.
16.
1.
"Lady Lou"
m.v.
Sussex Yacht
TM 5434/40
47.
6.
i
Works Ltd.
"Lady Nancy"
m.b.
W. Osborne Ltd.
TM 5110/40
7.
i
i
"Liberty II"
m.v.
W.C. Craske
TM 5479/40
5.
14.
10.
"Leslie"
S.Bge.
Andrews & Ellis
TO 9303/40
20.
i
i
"Lark"
S.Bge.
T.Scholey & Co.
TO 9315/40
50.
3.
6.
795.
i
Ltd.
"Leeuwarden"
S.S.
Gen. Stm. Nav. Co.
TM 4270/40
195.
17.
4.
Ltd.
"Lady Rosebery"
Aux.S.Bge.
S. West Ltd.
TO 9306/40
17.
18.
2.
i
i
"Leonard Piper"
Bge.
Geo. Hammond & Co.
TO 8532/40
1.
2.
8.
3120.
"Lord Fisher"
S.D.
Lowestoft Stm.
TM 7392/40
17.
-.
LT.711
Herring Drifters
i
Co. Ltd.
"Lady Doris"
m.v.
C.W. Bone
TM 5004/40
4.
4.
-.
"Lily"
Row.Bt.
J. Gisby
TM 9576/40
5.
7.
6.
20.

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

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LOG of H.M. Motor Boat LADY CABLE of Torquay
during operations carried out June 2md
and 3rd, 1940.
In command: Acting Sub-Lieutenant G.A. Cadell, R.N.
Cadet Rating G.R. Price
Stoke Worsall
Able Seaman or Ordinary Seaman Smith
from Newfoundland,
Sunday, June 2nd, 1940.
Took over boat during forenoon from Mr. Gooding who
operates boat for owner at Torquay. She had done one trip
to the beaches near Dunkirk. Took on provisions, water,
petrol, etc. Mr. Gooding showed Stoker Worsall the working
of the engines Cylinder Atlantic running on petrol.
At about 1500 went over to Prince of Wales Pier and was
then taken in tow by SUN VI, together with two life-boats
and one other craft. Started for Dunkirk at approximately
1530, having been handed previously copy of Sailing
Instructions to Drifters, together with rough sketch map
of course to follow. After uneventful trip arrived off
Dunkirk harbour at about 2230 and received orders to
proceed in harbour and go a long way up the Mole to embark
soldiers - fill up and return to tug, then go in for
further loads. At times had difficulty in persuading
French troops to embark in LADY CABLE, the reason apparently
being reluctance to break their units or to act without
definite orders from their officer who was probably still
in the town of Dunkirk. However, we took four boat loads
off - each load containing between 40 and 50 soldiers.
Three loads I took to tugs and one to H.M.S. WISHART when
tug was not in usual position. Spoke to tug after fourth
trip and was informed that it would soon be light and that
she could'nt wait much longer. In reply to a question if
any British officers were still left on the Mole, I replied
that on earlier trips I had seen one who had asked me not
to leave him behind. This officer was engaged in helping
the embarkation of the troops. I had not seen him on my
last trip but told tug I would make another trip to see if
he was there. Informed tug would be as quick as possible
and if tug could not wait, would return to England under
own power. Tug said she could only wait a short while.
On going in for fifth time engines began to go badly
and stopped altogether before reaching point of embarkation.
Engines got going again and we went alongside and collected
about 24 more French soldiers. There was no sign of British
officer and Price reported to me that French on the Mole told
him he had gone. I sent Price up on to the Mole to make
enquiries. Owing to the improbability of tug waiting for
us, I only took 24 soldiers as a greater number would have
made trip back to England under own power too hazardous. Just
after passing lighthouse at end of harbour, engines stopped
again. Noticed we were close to W.D. craft (later found to
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would be able to assist us if necessary and realised that
we were the last English boat leaving harbour. Could not
get engine of LADY CABLE to start but after a short while
W.D. boat came nearly alongside her engines were running
and making considerable noise. Their action then appeared
to me suspicious she appeared to be undamaged in the half
light.
By now dawn was nearly breaking. When W.D. boat came
close to us I ordered one of my crew Cadet Rating Price -
to board her. He managed to jump aboard but the two boats
drifted apart. Price shouted that there was nobody aboard.
Yet her engines were going in neutral of course. Displaying
great initiative and resourcefulness, Price was able to make
HAIG go slow ahead and was able to steer her close enough
to LADY CABLE for me to jump aboard. Our first efforts
to get a line between the two boats were unsuccessful.
The operation was made difficult by the LADY CABLE being
full of French soldiers who did not of course appreciate what
was happening and were therefore unable to be of much
assistance however willing they might be. After some time
the two boats were secured but in order to pass a line it
had been necessary for Price to swim from the HAIG to the
LADY CABLE with it. Price did this on his own initiative
and displayed great courage and efficiency.
By the time the two boats were secure it was almost
broad daylight and we were still very close to Dunkirk
Harbour and appeared to have drifted inshore to the S.W. and
were very close to the pall of smoke which shrouded the coast
to the West of Dunkirk.
On inspecting condition of HAIG found that she had a fair
amount of water forward and was damaged extensively on the
port bow. However, I got French poilus to work the pump
in relays and towing LADY CABLE and going very slow ahead
were able to make progress and prevent the water forward
from rising.
For some time we did not discover that each engine had
a separate control lever and had been going ahead on one
engine only. For several hours we made slow progress.
Worsall was trying to get LADY CABLE's engine to start again
and Smith was steering her. I left most of the French in
LADY CABLE.
I saw a submarine half surface about half a mile ahead
on one occasion and also a number of German aircraft passed
close ahead of us. Luckily we were either not seen or not
deemed of sufficient importance to attack. A French
destroyer came and had a look at us but I did not signal to
her as we were making fair progress. A flight of 3
Hurricanes flew low over us and later we saw Spitfires
and Defiants, but luckily no German planes approached us.
The starboard engine of HAIG packed up I think about
0730. I had not time to keep a detailed log of events.
By this time Stoker Worsall had got engine of LADY CABLE
to go again and I secured her alongside HAIG as towing her
astern with only our port engine going was too difficult.
For a considerable time we made very slow progress using engines
of both boats. LADY CABLE's engine kept stopping, which
made our progress very slow and steering difficult. At last/ French
4-funnelled light cruiser or large destroyer X 440 (I think)
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I had great difficulty in manoeuvring alongside and this
difficulty was made worse by the attitude of a few of the
French soldiers who had become panicky and kept shouting
"Au Secours" and shouting at me to hurry up and get them
alongside! Only a small section of the soldiers took this
attitude which was formulated by a soldier (Heaven knows
what rank or capacity) who looked at least sixty, having
a pointed grey beard! I found it so difficult to get the
boats alongside while we were secured together that I decided
to cast off the HAIG and left Cadet Rating Price on board
her with orders that I would come back to the HAIG as soon
as the French soldiers were on board the cruiser.
We were very close to X440 and I was alongside her in
about two minutes. The French troops scrambled aboard her
and I spoke to a French Naval Officer and asked him to
wireless Dover that I had the W.D. craft in tow, that we
were in difficulties and needed assistance. He promised
to do this and also told me the course we should follow
from our present position. I noticed that while the French
troops were boarding X440, the HAIG had drifted alongside
X440 further aft and I noticed Price talking to the French
sailors but do not recall seeing him go aboard X440.
As soon as the troops were aboard I shoved off and
X440 went ahead. HAIG was now astern of X440 and I went
alongside her at once. To my amazement there was no sign
of Price, who must either have fallen overboard or else
boarded the X440 and had not been able to get back aboard
HAIG before X440 went ahead. There was no sign of anyone
in the water.
I was now left with Worsall and Smith to manage both
the HAIG and LADY CABLE. There was no chance of the HAIG
towing the LADY CABLE owing to the fact that only HAIG's
port engine was working and this would have made steering
very difficult and also it would not have been possible to
prevent the water from rising forward as there were no spare
hands to pump. I decided then to try and tow HAIG alongside
LADY CABLE. First I stopped HAIG's engine there was no
object in leaving it running. It took us quite & while to
discover how to stop the engine!
Efforts at towing alongside were unsuccessful - the lines
kept parting and the bollard aft in LADY CABLE was not up
to the strain. The only possible chance left of towing
HAIG was astern but this meant that the tow rope would have
to be secured forward around the mast of LADY CABLE and led
aft along the deck. We could not secure the tow rope aft
efforts at towing HAIG alongside.
owing to the bollards having been carried away by our previous
I realised that there was a considerable risk towing
from forward that the tow rope might jump over the engine
room cabin housing and I took every care to watch for this
happening. We managed to make a little progress but
several times the tow rope nearly jumped the cabin and
unfortunately this finally happened when our engine had almost
stopped and the HAIG yawed away to port. I went overboard
like a shot from a gun and felt the screw of LADY CABLE touch
my left foot. Luckily I caught hold of a fender alongside
HAIG. Worsall quickly got on board HAIG and he and Smith
(who was already abord HAIG) were able to pull me out of
the water. After this episode I decided reluctantly that
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my left foot.
especially as I was partially incapacitated by a wound on
As we were a long way from the French coast I decided
that there was very little chance of HAIG falling into enemy
hands and that no doubt help would soon be forthcoming in
reply to the wireless message I had asked X440 to send.
I hauled down HAIG's ensign and took it aboard LADY CABLE and
we tried to make towards the English coast. Unfortunately
the engine kept stopping and we made very slow progress and
finally nothing would make our engine start again. We
drifted helplessly for several hours and then sighted a Bell
Buoy which I believe may have been the N.W. Goodwin Bell
Buoy, but we did not get close enough to make sure. At
last we sighted a warship and waved HAIG's White Ensign to
try to attract stention. We were seen and the ship altered
course towards us and came up close to LADY CABLE. She was
the French transport ROUEN of Dieppe and was packed with
troops from Dunkirk. An officer asked what I wanted and I
told him that we were broken down and asked to be taken
aboard. To my surprise my appeal was met with a blunt
"No" - with no explanation, and the ROUEN steamed away.
My crew and I felt angry at this in view of the fact that
we had rescued over 200 French soldiers during the night.
No doubt the ROUEN had good reasons for not taking us aboard
but no explanation was given and I would like if possible
to discover why she was unable to help us.
Luckily another ship some considerable distance away
had noticed the ROUEN and observed that she had not picked
us up. This ship was the CITY OF CHRISTCHURCH and she
came up and took us in tow to the Downs where she was bound
for in ballast. On arrival in the Downs where CITY OF
CHRISTCHURCH dropped anchor, we were able to start up the
engine of LADY CABLE and I decided once again to try to make
for Dover. However, we broke down after a run of about
15 minutes and were picked up by a tug (Operational I
don't know her name). She had orders to proceed to Ramsgate
with H.M. Drifter VIKING in tow and was about to do this
when we broke down near her. She towed us to the VIKING
and I boarded the VIKING to have my injured foot attended
to and get some rest. VIKING and LADY CABLE were towed round
to Ramsgate where we arrived about 2100. I was landed and
taken to "Merrie England" and then to Ramsgate General
Hospital.
The Commanding Officer of VIKING at my request reported
the return of LADY CABLE and that one member of my crew,
Cadet Rating Price was missing but might be aboard French
warship X440. He also reported direct to C. in C., Dover,
about HAIG. A little later, while I was still at "Merrie
England", the Commanding Officer of VIKING arrived to tell
me that he had been informed from Dover that HAIG was safe.
Unfortunately he had no news for me of Cadet Rating Price.
The behaviour of my crew throughout the operation had
been magnificent. The taking off of over 200 French troops
and 6 British from the Mole was conducted quickly and
calmly under difficult and hazardous conditions. Later,
Cadet Rating Price's work in helping to get the HAIG along-
side LADY CABLE cannot be too highly praised. Without the
great initiative and efficiency he displayed the operation
would not have been successful and the HAIG would have
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After I had transferred French troops to X440 and the
disappearance of Cadet Rating Price, both Stoker Worsall
and Smith displayed great determination and efficiency when
we were trying to take HAIG in tow. When I was knocked
overboard they both acted with great speed and yet showed
great coolness in their difficult job of trying to get me
out of the water. I knew that a great physical effort from
me would defeat its object and that my one hope was to be
pulled out of the water slowly. Worsall and Smith carried
out my orders perfectly and I owe my life to their efforts.
When I went overboard I was wearing an Army Captain's British
Warm - a considerable weight - and this fact, coupled with
the knowledge that my heart is not good, made me realise at
once that to save my life I must not make a great physical
effort myself. The realisation of this and the way in which
Worsall and Smith carried out my instructions enabled me to
escape from a very nasty predicament.
The fine but unsuccessful efforts of Worsall and Smith
in trying to get the engine of LADY CABLE going again after
we had abandoned HAIG, deserve the highest praise. Their
cheerfulness during the hours we drifted helplessly in the
Channel before being taken in tow by the CITY OF CHRISTCHURCH
was magnificent.
It will be realised from this report that I cannot
speak too highly of the courage, coolness and efficiency
shown by my crew.
(Signed) G.A. Cadell
Acting Sub-Lieutenant, R.N. (Retired)
Report completed 8/6/40,
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HR
Car. Troup's report
347
I left Ramsgate on the night 2nd - 3rd June in
War Ministry fast motor boat "Haig" with three other fast
W.M.M.B's. I took with me the French Naval Attache Captain
de Revoir who came over to see how the embarkation was going
on on the pier. I gave instructions to the Officers in
charge of boats to act independently and ferry troops to
ships taking a final boat load back to Ramsgate.
I entered Dunkirk harbour and proceeded alongside
the centre pier and with great difficulty persuaded 40
French soldiers to come aboard. These I took to 8 big
ship outside and returned for more. After loading 39
I again proceeded out and just in the entrance was
rammed by a French tug on the prto beam; as the hole
was a good foot above the water line I went on. I had
not gone more than 200 yards when another French tug
altered course and rammed me in the forecastle, cutting
halfway through the upper deck and right up to the keel.
I managed to get clear quickly and took the boat alongside
the "Westward ho" and got the soldiers out, one of whom
got his shoulder smashed in the collision. A destroyer
coming across the bow of the "Westward ho" caused her
to go astern and the wash from her paddle filled the boat
up with water and washed her away from the ship. Asx soon
as the ship stopped I again got alongside and as it was now
three oclock and the Captain had been ordered to clear out
everyone else having gone, I decided to abandon the boat
and get on board the ship with my crew and return to
Margate. On the way over Captain de Revoir told me there
was some difficulty on the pier and suggested he should go
there the following night and help. I therefore arranged
to take him.
On night on 3rd- 4th I left Rangsate in the
W.M.M.B. "Swallow" at 2000, but I left without Captain
de Revoir who missed the boat, arriving at Dunkirk at
2230 going straight alongside the centre pier where I
landed and sent the boat off ferrying, with orders to
come back at 0330 for me.
I found I could be usef as was suggested by
Captain de Revoir in making ships fast, finding out the
number of men they could take and then getting the French
Officers to help me embark the troops quickly, So I
decided to make myself Piermaster and everything else
combined. The French soldiers were very loath to be
separated from each other, their companies or their
Officers but by promising them they would only be
separated for two hours and would meet again in England
they moved quicker. I embarked at least 10,000 troops.
The French ficer Captain le Comte leChartier de Sedouy
on the staff of General Lucas of the 32nd Division was
very helpful and I arranged with him to take the general
and a staff off with me not later than 0330, I had some
qualms about the boat returning for me as her engines were
somewhat groggy I instructed the Officer in the boat if he
was in any doubt to close one of the other boats and order
him to come in by 0300 at the latest. It so happened
that he broke down altogether and told no one and it was
into harbour about 0305 just at the time I was beginning
Just by luck that the motor boat which took me off came
to wonder.
I would like to put on record the wonderful
discipline of the French troops when the last ship left
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SPECIAL FLEET ORDER No. 1.
458
8th June, 1940
EVACUATION of the BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE from DUNKIRK
The undermentioned ratings of the War Department Fleet are commended for
the gallant part they played in connection with the evacuation of the
British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk - 30th May to 3rd June, 1940
W.D.M.L."GROUSE"
T/Mate i/c
Mason, W.T.
T/A.B.
Taylor, J.R.
T/3/Engr.
Hewett, C.
W.D.M.L. "HAIG"
A/1/Cl.Mr.
Wales, F.J.
A.B.
Allen, 8.
A.B.
Farmer, 7.
1st Engr.
Walter, R.
3rd Engr.
Crabb, S.
W.D.M.L. "KESTREL"
Mate 1/c
Cains, A.B.
A.B.
Vine, A.E.
T/3/Engr.
Spain, J.H.
W.D.M.L. "MAPLBOROUGH"
A/1/Cl.Mr.
Matthewa, J.
T/A.B.
Ferrier, C.
T/O.S.
Durrant, K.
T/3/Engr.
Stone, A.L.
T/3/Engr.
Stewart, R.
W.D.M.L. "PIGEON"
T/Mate 1/c
Yealland, E.L.
T/A.B.
Brenton, J.
T/3/Engr
Rowe, S.B.
W.D.M.L. "SWALLOW"
T/Mate i/c
Clarke, W.R.
A.B.
Hay, H.
3rd Engr.
Cherry, F.
T/2/Cl.Mr.
Beard, E.L.
W.D.M.L. "WOLFE"
Thompson, A.
A.B.
T/3/Engr.
Hodgkinson, D.
Mate i/c
Bell, L.C.
W.D.M.L. "VULTURE"
T/A.B.
Parry, A.J.
3rd Engr.
Bygrave, F.

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Mostly with Scratch Crews
on 4th trip and all on 5th
1.6.40. Brought down an enemy
aeroplane by Lewis Gun.
2.6.40. Rammed by tug & report-
ed sunk with 30 men on board.
All saved. saved,Engr,Walter landed at
trip.
Margate.
3.6.40. Salved by R.A.F.
4th trip. Leaking badly.
5th trip. Reported sunk off
Dunkirk, but towed
1971
5th trip. Towed back to Dover.
462
8
into Margate.
TOTAL
Numbers
rescoed, Same
5
55
132
Dynam 333.
490
Dyuam 333.
A.D.M.T.
461
ddressee, any reply being made on a separate paper.
Ramsgate and Margate - Dynamo Proceedings
D.M.I. 's office,
ARSENAL,
II
RAMSGA
WOOLWICH, S.E.18.
3217/212
14th June
1940
ag Officer Commanding Dover.
Forwarded in continuation of
3172/212 of 11/6/40 appendix 3.
employment under S.N.O.,
Captain T.W.G. Duka was sent to
Ramsgate - Dunkirk.
msgate to tend War Department Boats lent
r Dynamo operation. He saw to the
-servicing him that of these craft and it was due
ips. they got in so many successful
T.W.G.Duka, who returned here on Saturday
you have a brief summary of the vessels of
yed under you from May 31 onwards at Ramagate
ion from Dunkirk.
or your information in case they may be of
7th June 1940.
Captain.
he number of trips made to Dunkirk by the
Naval Officer in Charge,
1 find on the top of page 1 in the right-
scratch crews, as the W.D.Fleet, all of whom
th trips on June 2 and 3 were carried out
ICE ADMIRAL ADMIRA
after the third trip with the exception of
amen, namely:
18 JUN 1940
1st Engineer in the "HAIG".
the Engineer in the "KESTREL".
the "SWALLOW".
the "SWALLOW".
of the W.D.Fleet Special Fleet Order No. 1
formation contained in the above may be of
1 such a vast "pack" in the way you did.
al show you ran.' I am lost in admiration
is sincerely,
(Colonel)
S.N.O.,
Naval Base,
Ramsgate.

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197
Mostly with Scratch Crews
on 4th trip and all on 5th
1.6.40. Brought down an enemy
aeroplane by Lewis Gun.
2.6.40. Rammed by tug & report-
ed sunk with 30 men on board.
All saved,Engr,Walter landed at
462
Margate.
3.6.40. Salved by R.A.F.
4th trip. Leaking badly.
5th trip. Reported sunk off
Dunkirk, but towed
into Margate.
5th trip. Towed back to Dover.
trip.
TOTAL
Numbers
rescued.
35
945
55
132
Same pace 314460
Dynams 333.
T.
1251
461
Dyuanno 333.
being made on a separate paper.
The D.M. 's office,
Ramsgate and Margate - Dynamo Proceedings
ROYAL ARSENAL,
2.
II
SGA
WOOLWICH, S.E.18.
No. 3217/212
14th June
1940
Flag Officer Commanding Dover.
Forwarded in continuation of
my 3172/212 of 11/6/40 appendix 3.
r S.N.O.,
2.
Captain T.W.G. Duka was sent to
te - Dunkirk.
Ramsgate to tend War Department Boats lent
for Dynamo operation. He saw to the
re-servicing of these craft and it was due
to him that they got in so many successful
returned here on Saturday
trips.
summary of the vessels of
cm May 31 onwards at Ramagate
WRRhithmiN
ion in case they may be of
Captain.
17th June 1940.
Naval Officer in Charge,
Ramsgate.
ps made to Dunkirk by the
P of page 1 in the right-
2 and 3 were carried out
S the W.D.Fleet, all of whom
VICE ADMIRAL
trip with the exception of
18 JUN 1940
#
the "HAIG".
DOVER
the "KESTREL".
t Special Fleet Order No. 1
ined in the above may be of
: I am lost in admiration
to control such a uned to control such a vast "pack" in the way you did.
Yours sincerely,
Yours sincerely,
(Colonel)

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491
Mostly with Scratch Crews
on 4th trip and all on 5th
1.6. 40. Brought down an enemy
trip.
aeroplane by Lewis Gun.
2.6.40. Rammed by tug & report-
ed sunk with 30 men on board.
All saved,Engr,Walter landed at
3.6.40. Salved by R.A.F.
4th trip. Leaking badly.
trip. Reported sunk off
Dunkirk, but towed
5th trip. Towed back to Dover.
462
into Margate.
Margate.
5th
TOTAL
Numbers
35
945
55
132
Dynam 333,
461
Communication to be retained by the addressee, any reply being made on a separate paper.
aphic Address. "TRANSPORT, WOOLWICH."
NAVA JUNISTON The DIER. 's office,
hone No.: Woolwich 2080, Extension 54.
212.ROYAL ARSENAL,
ny further communication on this subject
ald be addressed to-
sst. Director of Military Transport,
RAMSGA
WOOLWICH, S.E.18.
Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, S.E. 18,
I not personally to any Officer.
14th June
1940
The following number should be quoted
ference No. C.R.1320.
Subject Launches and their employment under S.N.O.,
Ramsgate - Dunkirk,
Dear S.N.O.,
My representative Captain T.W.G.Duka, who returned here on Saturday
tells me you asked him to let you have a brief summary of the vessels of
the W.D. Fleet which were employed under you from May 31 onwards at Ramagate
in connection with the evacuation from Dunkirk.
I attach two statements for your information in case they may be of
some use to you.
Statement No. 1 - - shows the number of trips made to Dunkirk by the
different launches, and you will find on the top of page 1 in the right-
hand column that the 4th and 5th trips on June 2 and 3 were carried out
with what I have described as scratch crews, as the W.D.Fleet, all of whom of
were civilians, declined to go after the third trip with the exception
two Engineers, and two Able Seamen, namely:
1. R.WALTER
- who was 1st Engineer in the "HAIG".
2. J.H.SPAIN - who was the Engineer in the "KESTREL".
3. H.HAY
- A.B. in the "SWALLOW".
4. F.CHERRY
- A.B. in the "SWALLOW".
Statement No. 2. A copy of the W.D.Flest Special Fleet Order No. 1
of the 8th June, 1940.
of the information contained in the above admiration may be of
some I hope that some What capital show you ran.' I an lost in did.
as to use how to you you. managed to a. control such a vast "pack" in the way you
Yours sincerely,
(Colonel)
S.N.O.,
Naval Base,
Ramsgate.

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DUNKIRK. May 30, 31, June 1, 2 & 3.
Trips to Dunkirk.
TOTAL
Mostly with Scratch Crews
W.D.LAUNCH
Date & time
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Numbers
on 4th trip and all on 5th
arrival
0400 hrs.
1415 hrs.
Various hrs
Various hrs.
Various hrs.
rescued.
trip.
Ramsgate
31.5.40.
31.5.40.
1.6.40.
2.6.40
3 - - 4 June
0815 hrs.
15 French
20 French
Out of
Out of action
35
1.
"GROUSE"
action
Portsmouth
31.5.40.
2215 hrs.
1830 hrs.
1.6.40. Brought down an enemy
"HAIG"
0845 hrs.
Ferry service
Escorted a.
80
Salved by R.A.F.
945
aeroplane by Lewis Gun.
2.
Lowestoft
at Dunkirk.
badly damaged
at Dunkirk p.m. 3 June.
2.6.40. Rammed by tug & report-
31.5.40.
800 saved
destroyer to
Sailed back to Ramsgate
ed sunk with 30 men on board.
Brought back
Sheerness
All saved. Engr. Walter landed at
65 at 2200
Margate.
hrs.
1830 hrs.
3.6.40. Salved by R.A.F.
0815 hrs.
35
20 French
"KESTREL"
Back empty
Reported sunk Dunkirk
55
4th trip. Leaking badly.
5.
Portsmouth
3 June, Towed into
5th trip. Reported sunk off
31.5.40.
2215 hrs.
2030 hrs,
o500 hrs.
Margate, engine disabled.
Dunkirk, but towed
(3.6.40)
into Margate.
51
21 French
40 French
20 French
Towed into Dover. Lost
132
"MARLBOROUGH"
p.m.
5th trip. Towed back to Dover.
4.
propellers and rudder
50.5.40.
2007 hrs.
1830 hrs.
0430 hrs.
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Statement from S.Y Vincea: (Re, Dankish
522
C. B.O.
Sir,
6x Imday the 31" M May, are the Jug Vincia
left Ramagah in taw of three skelfs for Durkich at
2.45pm.
at 4Pm see were off the Sandethe Bany, who
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eport by Lieut. V.A. de Mauny, R.N. (contd).
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1500
From 1500 onwards we were subject to almost
continuous attack by enemy aircraft and had the
satisfaction of seeing 7 bombers brought down by
destroyers' and shore batteries' anti-sireraft
fire. Two enemy pilots escaped by parachute.
Majority of troops embarked at this point were
French.
1700
On hearing that there were a number of British
troops on the beach near La Panne proceeded
there with Sub. Lt. Cornish and his motor boat
and succeeded in embarking a number of British.
Total number embarked was not recorded by no
but was approximately 150 altogether.
2030
Having valuable cargo aboard and observing that
there were a number of schoots and other craft
who, owing to the absence of small power driven
craft, were unable to get any troops. I decided
to return to Base with my load and turned over
my whaler to Sub. Lt. Cornish and asked him to
report to the Schoot "Atlantic", the Commanding
Officer of which told me that he had been there
all day without being able to get a single man
on board for reasons explained above.
Proceeded by route X in company with other drifters,
troop ships, tugs, etc. and were attacked by
enemy aircraft until past No 6 W Buoy, when they
were driven off by anti-aircraft fire from
British destroyers.
1st June.
1430
Arrived N. Goodwin L/V and anchored owing to
insufficient water in Ramagate.
1600
Weighed and proceeded in to Ramagate and discharged
That troops. evening was ordered to return to Dunkirk in
"Ocean Breeze" but order was cancelled as we
could not reach destination by 2130.
2nd June.
Ordered to proceed in Power Boat "Haig" with Lt. in
McMullan R.N.R. and Sub. Lt. Hollingshead
Proceeded with Marlborough in company with
company with Marlborough, Kestrel and Swallow. Cmdr.
2100
Troop R.N. in command of "Haig" and with one
lifeboat in tow.
3rd June.
0030
Approached Dunkirk; obliged to out lifeboat adrift
she became full of water and was hampering bollard.
Entered speed Dunkirk Harbour and proceeded alongside
as of "Haig" and damaging towing

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522
C.B.O.
Sir,
6x Imday the 31" M May, are the S.Jug. Vincia
left Ramagah in tan of three skiffs for Dunkish at
2.45pm.
as 4pm see were off the Sandetter Bany, old
Report by Lieut. V.A. de Mauny, R.N. (contd).
5+9
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519
centre jetty and embarked French troops (approx
50 in number). Discharged troops to steamer
lying outside and returned for further load.
Were informed that there were 700 troops aboard &
steamer aground off Nouveau Avant Port so
proceeded alongside and took off 39 French troops.
As it was approaching daylight Cormdr. Troop
decided to return to base with load.
0200
Off entrance of harbour we were struck on portside
by two French motor vessels in rapid succession
and holed on port side amidships and portside
for'd. Forepeak rapidly filled with water so
we proceeded alongside paddle sweeper "Westward
Ho" which was on point of leaving.
As "Westward HO" already had her engines moving
and wash from her paddles was causing "Haig" to
fill rapidly, speedy abandonment was necessary
and all hands and troops boarded "Weatward Ho"
by port paddle-box door.
3rd June.
0700 Landed Margate.
ben June.
1530 Having been asked by Commander Hammond, D.S.O.,
D.S.C., R.N. to come as his navigating officer,
boarded schoot "Pascholl" (Lt. Wise R.N.V.R.)
and proceeded (Cmmdr. Hammond in command) with
"Lena", "Hondsrug" and another in company with
orders toreach Dunkirk No. 12 W buoy at 2300.
Courses and speed as requisite for Dunkirk.
2300
On arrival at Dunkirk entered harbour and
endeavoured to find Jetty in Nouveau Avant Port.
This was not practicable owing to insufficient
water so proceeded alongside centre jetty (East
side) and embarked 255 French troops. During
embarkation enemy action was conspicuous by its
absence and all was quiet.
th June.
0200
Left Jetty in order to allow other vessels to come
alongside and set course and speed as requisite
for Ramsgate. Left by X route and arrived off
N. Goodwin L/V at 0630. Owing to insufficient
water in Ramsgate and inability to anchor,
proceeded to Downs by Gull Stream and Downs
Channel and up Ramsgate Channel, arriving in time
to enter harbour at 0815. Discharged troops.