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CERVIA
Tug (william
Watkins Ltd.)
W.H. Simmons, Master.
31st May
2145
Left in Dover, sailing barge Royalty
two tow, and the tug Persia towing
in company.
sailing barges Sark and Shetland]
1st June
0720
1 mile east of Dunkirk pier, Royalty
being towed at full speed, slipped the
tow, and beached herself head on, on
Malo beach.
Air attack. Nine bombs fell in a line
along the starboard side of dr.
Keith, which was outside Cervia.
Cervia got under way to avoid the
turning and twisting destroyer.
Picked up crew and boat of Royalty
and also of S/B Duchess.
0800ca
Keith began to list, and was again
bombed; her guns were going all the
time as she steamed round and round.
She then stopped and let go her
anchor. As the crew began to abandon
ship, the bombers machine gunned them.
The tug Vincia began to pick up
survivors, and the tug St. Abbs got
alongside Keith's starboard bow. A
sloop(1) also went to her assistance.
Cervia turned round and picked up
soldiers from a M/B.
0815ca
At this time, the dr. Ivanhoe, to the
westward, was seen to be disabled,
and a "small tanker" [the M/S
Skipjack] astern of Vincia, went up
in flames.
-
Cervia then took the sailing barge
Tollesbury, which had 200 troops under
hatches, in tow. The M.L.B. Orient IV
was added to the tow, and Cervia
proceeded down Dunkirk roads. When
west of the pierhead, Ivanhoe was
seen to be in tow of the Persia and
Vincia, with decks full of survivors,
At No.5 W. buoy, about 20 planes
passed the Cervia.
0900ca
appeared. Ivanhoe put up a smoke
screen, and 9 bombs fell near a
cross-channel boat which, however,
kept on Cervia's port bow, bomb
going. 5 bombs fell about lifting 100
feet tug cut of the water. A the
the between a sloop and towing
exploded destroyer she was
In disabled [M/8 the Downs Saltash Cervia towing to was dr. Ramsgate. met Havant] by the
Java brought about 230 troops( and
and ordered 2) all
"In tug
1500ca
Cervia Dunkirk, the Tollesbury and the crew
out crews of of Duchess and Royalty,
Orient IV."
(1) The sk. Hilda and that the M/S this the up survivors. troops in
(2)
It
1s
considered
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ESK (H.15)
20th Destroyer Flotilla
Lt.Cdr. R.J.H. Couch,
F4
28th May
1400
R.N.
Sailed from Portsmouth for Dover in
2040
Sailed from Dover by route Y, under the
company with the dr. Express.
orders of Capt. D.16 (Malcolm),
also in company.
the drs. Express, Shikari and Scimitar
29th May
0015
Arrived off Bray beach. Boats lowered.
Embarkation commenced.
-
Embarked about 400 troops from a skoot
-
Proceeded. [probably the Hilda].
1700
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 400 troops.
Embarked 12 small beach parties and
R.A. Dover.
2100
Left Dover, and was followed to Dunkirk
by Dr. Vanquisher.
30th May
0100ca
Dunkirk, Disembarked R.A. Dover and
1130
the beach parties. Embarked troops.
Proceeded with about 900 on board.
1500ca
Dover. Disembarked 884 troops. (1)
1600ca
Proceeded.
1930
Entered Dunkirk harbour. Embarked about
1200 troops.
-
Proceeded.
31st May
0430
Dover. Disembarked 1,041 troops(1)
-
Proceeded.
-
Arrived Bray. Embarked troops. One
whaler lost inshore.
p.m.
Under shore bombardment One soldier
killed, six wounded. Some damage to
Esk. Proceeded. Air attacks in
Dunkirk channel.
-
Dover. Disembarked 100 troops. (2)
1st June
0500ca
Proceeded.
0900ca
Off Dunkirk. Air attack.
Entered the harbour. Embarked a few
troops. Ordered to assist P/V Prague
which however could not be found.
While searching, sighted P/V Scotia
on fire and sinking; embarked from
her about 1,000 French troops, during
air attack. Embarked Scotia's
Captain, and proceeded, leaving the
0930ca
Scotia's survivors in boats to be
collected by the trawlers which had
by then arrived. [See also Moria's Dole]
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 979 troops.
-
2nd June
2030
Proceeded.
3rd June
0030ca
Arrived Dunkirk jetty. Embarked about
500 French troops.
-
Proceeded. Arrived Dover. Disembarked 500 troops.
-
Total 3,904
(1) D.R.
(2) Not mentioned in D.R.
(3) See M 68
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GIPSY KING (D.R.89) M/B (G. Riley)
A. Betts.
H. Brown.
F. Hook (Deal boatman)
31st May(1) 1100ca
Left Deal for Dunkirk in tow of the
sk. Hilda.
1800ca
Ferried troops.
"stayed there about 48 hours", but
there is no precise information as
to time of return.
Authority - - TO.9144
J.D.C.
(1) Mr. Betts says evidence the date that was this "about boat 28th did May". more There than one is,
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GOLDEN SPRAY II
M/B (F.
Roberts
{
J. O'Neill
N. Cohen
}
Deal
A. C.Crowthall, a Boatmen. Lloyd's
Official.
31st May
1100ca
Towed (by the sk. Hilda) to Dunkirk
1800ca
Ferried troops (six trips).
in company with 5 M/B's and 2 L/B's.
-
Was swamped by the wash of destroyers.
Crew and troops transferred to a
destroyer.
The Golden Spray II did not return from Dunkirk.
Authority - TO.9144.
TO.9436.
J.D.C.
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High Speed Launch 120
R.A.F. Stn. Calshot
R.N.
Lieut. lide Berry, R.N.V. R., let
See under "Seaplane Tenders".
Lieut.
26th May
1000
The ship commissioned at Tilbury,
27th May
0500
Sailed for Southend and thence to
Sheerness for stores.
1800
Proceeded to Southend for route
instructions.
2030ca
Left Southend in company with the 8%.
Doggersbank. Anchored at dusk.
28th May
0400
Proceeded "by the medium length route"
probably route 2]-
1200ca
Arrived Dunkirk and went alongside.
Ordered to the beaches. Proceeded
to Bray-Dunes and went close inshore
where there was a large concentration
of troops. The troops waded out
"on masse", and very soon surrounded
the ship. They overcrowded the
ladders, which ware too steep for
them to climb unaided, and got into
difficulties by getting out of their
depth. Had great difficulty in
getting the exhausted and water-logged
soldiers on board.
1900
Transferred the 500 troops on board to
8. destroyer, and went in again.
Embarked about 100 troops by the
ship's boat.
2000ca
The Hilds grounded and could not get
off.
29th May
0130
400 troops waded off and embarked
(there was than only about 2 feet
or water round the ship).
0400cm
The ship refloated and the troops
were transferred to a destroyer
[probably the Rsk].
-
Embarked 6. forther 100 troops,
including some very severe casualties
and transferred them to a destroyer.
-
Proceeded to La Panne and was ordered
by the dr. Keith to transfer troops
from a grounded 2/8 to the destroyers,
This proved to be impossible, 00 the
Hilda enchored and used the ship's
bonts.
p.m.
Embarkation continued all the afternoon.
The dinghy, holed by bomb splinters
was abandoned.
1900
With 600 troops on board, haved
eastward in search or & destroyers
The only ones visible were moste
distance away, and were being heavily
hombed. Two were seen to be hit. (1)
Sailed for Dover by Y route.
30th kay
0800ca
Arrived Dover. Disembarred 305
troone.(2)
01% a/Lieute. R.N.R. and 25 ratings
joined for boats' GIVING.
(1) Bo destroyers were hit at this time. Probably they
appeared to be hits
(2) D.R.
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HILDA
Skoot
Lieut. A. Gray, R.N.
Lieut. H.J. Berry, R.N.V.R., lst
Lieut.
26th May
1000
The ship commissioned at Tilbury.
27th May
0500
Sailed for Southend and thence to
Sheerness for stores.
1800
Proceeded to Southend for route
instructions.
2030ca
Left Southend in company with the Sk.
Doggersbank. Anchored at dusk.
28th May
0400
Proceeded "by the medium length route"
[probably route z].
1200ca
Arrived Dunkirk and went alongside.
Ordered to the beaches. Proceeded
to Bray-Dunes and went close inshore
where there was a large concentration
of troops. The troops waded out
"en masse", and very soon surrounded
the ship. They overcrowded the
ladders, which were too steep for
them to climb unaided, and got into
difficulties by getting out of their
depth. Had great difficulty in
getting the exhausted and water-logged
soldiers on board.
1900
Transferred the 500 troops on board to
a destroyer, and went in again.
Embarked about 100 troops by the
ship's boat.
2000ca
The Hilda grounded and could not get
off.
29th May
0130
400 troops waded off and embarked
(there was then only about 2 feet
of water round the ship).
0400ca
The ship refloated and the troops
were transferred to a destroyer
[probably the Esk].
-
Embarked a further 100 troops,
including some very severe casualties
and transferred them to a destroyer.
-
Proceeded to La Panne and was ordered
by the dr. Keith to transfer troops
from a grounded P/S to the destroyers.
This proved to be impossible, BO the
Hilda anchored and used the ship's
boats.
p.m.
Embarkation continued all the afternoon.
The dinghy, holed by bomb splinters
was abandoned.
1900
With 600 troops on board, moved
eastward in search of a destroyer.
The only ones visible were some
distance away, and were being heavily
bombed. Two were seen to be hit. (1)
Sailed for Dover by Y route.
30th May
0800ca
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 305
troops. (2)
Six Lieuts. R.N.R. and 25 ratings
joined for boats' crews.
(1) No destroyers were hit at this time. Probably they
appeared to be hit.
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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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HILDA Continued
1st June
1130ca
picked up a few survivors. When
(contd.)
(contd.)
other ships arrived, she continued
her course to Ramsgate.
1730ca
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 530.(1)
1930
Sailed for Dover.
2200
Arrived Dover but was not allowed to
enter harbour. Anchored off the south
breakwater.
2nd June
0030ca
A magnetic mine dropped close astern.
Reported its position and shifted
berth.
0800
Sailed for Deal to disembark Capt.
Pim.
-
Sailed for Ramsgate.
1900
Embarked Sea Cadet Lieut. H. Sidmouth-
Willing as 1st Lieutenant, [ex. tug
Sun IV] and sailed for Dunkirk
with 2 boats in tow.
3rd June
0130ca
Arrived off Dunkirk and sent the boats
inshore under the command of the 1st
Lieut.
0330
Closed the Sk. Rika and there found
one of Hilda's boats. Cdre. Taylor
closed the ship in his launch [the
White wing], confirmed that there were
no troops on the beach and ordered
the Hilda to return to Ramsgate.
The Cdre. subsequently picked up
Hilda's other boat and 1st Lieut.
0900ca
The Hilda arrived Ramsgate.
Total 835.
Authority - R.O.II, p.63.
The following awards were made:
D.S.O.
Lieut. A. Gray, R.N.
D.S.C.
Sea Cadet Lieut. H. Sidmouth-Willing.
Bar to D.S.M.
Actg. P.O. L.C. Curd.
D.S.M.
A.B. G.L.E. Godfrey.
(1) D.R.
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KEITH (continued)
31st May
2020/
(continued)
2310
Off Dunkirk, Braye and La Panne,
2400
Off La Panne. Lord Gort transferred
passing orders and marshalling boats.
to the Keith from the Hebe, in the
Bounty.
1st June
0015
Anchored off La Panne. A/A ammunition
now reduced to 2 rounds of 3-1nch
and 150 rounds of pom-pom per gun.
This shortage was represented to the
R.A. Dover.
0206
Off Braye.
0304
Lord Gort and General Leese, his C.S.O.,
proceeded in a "M.T.B." [this was
M.A/S.B.6 (q.v.)] for Dover. (1).
0510
Air (m.g.) attack.
0737
Dive bomb attack. All 3 inch ammunition
expended. A near miss damaged the
steering gear. Hand steering aft.
0805ca
Numerous dive bomb attacks. Ship
straddled. Hit in No.2 boiler room,
which was set on fire, flooded and
its crew killed. Heavy list to port,
upper deck touching the water.
Torpedoes and depth charges jettisoned
No steam. Ship anchored.
R.A. Dover and staff transferred to
a M.T.B. [i.e. M.T.B.102].
[They proceeded to Dunkirk; thence, at
0930, they proceeded to Dover.
Further dive bomb attacks on Keith.
Near misses. As the ship was settling
the order was given to abandon ship.
0830ca
The tug St. Abbs came alongside and
assisted by the tug Vincia took off
survivors and picked up others.
The sk. Hilda picked up 2 officers
and about 20 ratings and proceeded.
A grey schooner, or yacht, which
was picking up survivors was bombed
and sunk. The M/S Salamander picked
up seven ratings.
0849
The M/S Skipjack which had picked up
some survivors was bombed and sunk.
Signals were made to the Salamander
and the dr. Basilisk asking them to
sink Keith, but by now they themselves
had both been bombed, were out of
control and required assistance.
Salamander, however, fired 2 rounds
of S.A.P. at Keith's asdic dome.
Basilisk sank 3 hours later.]
0940ca
Keith was sunk in a salvo of bombs from
about 50 aircraft between La Panne
and Braye.
0950
The tug St. Abbs was bombed and sank
immediately.
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KEITH (continued).
May
1st (continued). June
Some of Keith's survivors reached the
wreck of the S.S. Clan Macalister
when they were taken off by a motor
lighter and transferred to the lighter
1110
Y.C.63, (which already had a full
load of soldiers). Survivors of
Keith thus reached England in the
1220
following ways:
1530
The Captain, 3 Officers and 13
ratings in Y.C.63;
1 Officer, 83 ratings and 10 officers
1830
of the Army H.Q. Staff in the
Vincia;
1950
2 Officers, and 20 ratings in the
Hilda;
7 ratings in the Salamander;
1 Officer swam to Dunkirk and took
passage in a M.A/S.B.
3 officers and 33 ratings were lost.
[the
St.
2100
2200
Left the Total 1,200
the
Gracie Fields [about 3 hours
the Gracis Fields had to be
Authority - M.017681/40.
T bucy].
30th
May
R.O.III. p.374.
Margate.
1020
Disembarked 550 (1)
1130
for Sheerness to
The following awards were made:
1600
Sailed for Bray beach.
D.S.C.
Lieut. C.P. Adams, R.N.
Arrived off Bray. The expected boats
had not arrived. A military officer
came aboard with 40 troops.
D.S.M.
0130
Lt. Odr. Craig embarked. Shelling of
Ch. Yeo.Sigs. F. Laister.
the
beach
commenced
and
continued.
Actg. P.O.
E.F. Standley. The troops could not be induced to
L/sea.
E.I.J.A.G. Joplin. off in the ship's
A.B.
E.B. Wilkinson. gun fire and shelling of
A.B.
G.E. Davies, R.F.R. beach.
to find troops
so
Mention in Despatches.
Capt.
E.L. Berthon, D.S.C., R.Noned by 3
Lieut.
R.W. Highes, R.N.
Lieut.
G.J.A. Lumsden, R.N. found the
Midshipman L/Tel.
H.B. Poustie, R.NeRtsod.
E.J.M. Beeley.
A.B.
T.F. Asprey.
A.B.
I.A. Nethercott.
A.B.
J. Wallis.
troops. for
A.B.
G.J. Woodger.
the
for
350 and
of
Wargate
a disembarkation
Le
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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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MOSS ROSE
M/B (Owner, T. Adams)
31st May
1000ca
Towed over by the Sk. Hilda with 5
-
other M/B's and 2 L/B's.
Off Dunkirk, 4 of the M/B's were taken
1740
over by a M/L.
The remaining M/B's and the 2 L/B's
were sent in to the beaches.
The Moss Rose did not return from
Dunkirk, but no details are available
as to the circumstances of her loss.
Authority - T.O.9436/40.
R.O.II, pp.67, 246.
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M/B (Owner C.L. Hunt)
QUEST
0500ca
31st May
Arrived Sheerness from Putney.
This boat went over to Dunkirk, with the
Hurlingham Yacht Club burgee nailed to the
mast stepping.
No information of her activities at Dunkirk
is available. She returned, damaged, to
England.
0100
Authority - TO.9436/40. TO.9144/40.
two
enslare.
50
beach
and
sent
in
I
by
but
the
were
by
Quicksflver,
with
0
in
steamed
along
off
the
beach.
0400ca
to Hilda but found she
to proceed,
Quickstlyer went into the
25 Allied
Air
attack.
0900
Disembarked
20
2100
Left Insurate with Capt. Revoir (Fre
NAD on board. [He intended to
go in the D/M.L. Swallow which
however, left at 20001- Delayed
weather,
Arrived Dunkirk. by French
N.A. to
Encountered tog.
0800
Arrived Deal.
20
Da
571.
s/Lt.
"31st trip the
2000 as the
"let the
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QUICKSILVER
M/B (F. Jones)
s/Lt. D.L. Satterford, R.N.
L/Sea. T. Phillips.
(2)
1st June(1)
a.m.
-
Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk.
p.m.
Arrived Dunkirk. Ferried troops.
Left Dunkirk.
Late
Arrived Ramsgate.
p.m.
2nd June
1900
Left Ramsgate. Caught up and followed
the sk. Hilda as ordered.
3rd June
0100
Off Dunkirk. Went inshore with Hilda's
two whalers. Anchored 50 yards from
beach and sent in 1 whaler. This
whaler was destroyed by a near mise,
but the crew were rescued by another
vessel.
Quicksilver, with a whaler in tow,
steamed along off the beach. Saw no
troops.
0400ca
Retd. to Hilda but found she was under
orders to proceed.
Quicksilver went into the harbour and
embarked about 25 Allied troops.
-
Proceeded. Air attack.
0900
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 20
troops. (3)
2100
Left Ramsgate with Capt. Revoir
N.A.) on board. [He intended to TODYL
go in the W.D/M.L. Swallow which
however, left at 2000]. Delayed Toto
weather.
4th June
a.m.
Arrived Dunkirk. Advised by French
N.A. to return to Ramsgate.
Encountered fog.
0800
Arrived Deal.
Total 20
Authority - R.O.II, p. 571.
R.O.III, p. 318.
(1) S/Lt. Satterford sent in 2 reports. One report gives first
"31st May, Quicksilver - the other report gives June
2000", as the date and time of his
"lst trip June, in the a.m." It is considered that 1st is
(2) S/Lt. the Satterford correct date. also went over in the M/B Ryegute II (q.v.
sen Ltd
(3) Ramsgate report.
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QUICKSILVER
M/B (F. Jones)
S/Lt. D.L. Satterford, R.N.
L/Sea. T. Phillips.
(2)
1st June(1)
a.m.
Left Ramsgate for Dunkirk.
-
Arrived Dunkirk. Ferried troops.
p.m.
Left Dunkirk.
Late
Arrived Ramsgate.
p.m.
2nd June
1900
Left Ramsgate. Caught up and followed
the sk. Hilda as ordered.
3rd June
0100
Off Dunkirk. Went inshore with Hilda's
two whalers. Anchored 50 yards from
beach and sent in 1 whaler. This
whaler was destroyed by a near miss,
but the crew were rescued by another
vessel.
Quicksilver, with a whaler in tow,
steamed along off the beach. Saw no
troops.
0400ca
Retd. to Hilda but found she was under
orders to proceed.
Quicksilver went into the harbour and
embarked about 25 Allied troops.
-
Proceeded. Air attack.
0900
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 20
troops. (3)
2100
Left Ramsgate with Capt. Revoir (French
N.A.) on board. [He intended to
go in the W.D/M.L. Swallow which had.
however, left at 2000]. Delayed by
weather.
4th June
a.m.
Arrived Dunkirk. Advised by French
N.A. to return to Ramsgate.
Encountered fog.
0800
Arrived Deal.
Total 20
Authority - R.O.II, p. 571.
R.O.III, P. 318.
(1) S/Lt. Satterford sent in 2 reports. time One report of his gives first
"31st May, Quicksilver - the other that 1st June
2000", as the date and report gives
trip "lst June, in the a.m." It is considered is
(2) s/Lt. the correct Satterford date. also went over in the M/B Ryegate II (q.v.
(3) Ramsgate report.
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RIKA
Skoot
Lt. Cdr. J.J. Youngs, R.N.R.
Lt. M.E. Melbourne, R.N.V.R. (lst
Lieut.)
29th May
0500
Left Sheerness by Y route for La Panne.
1644
Off Middelkerke Buoy. Two dive-bomb
attacks. Ship severely shaken.
1815
dr. Jaguar hit by bombs near miss].
Transferred about 280 troops from
her and proceeded to Downs.
30th May
0830
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 295
troops. (1)
31st May
1430
Towed in the skoot Vrede / which was
broken down 2 miles off Dover.
1st June
0700
Left Dover with the M/B Skylark and
three motor launches from Vrede in
tow.
1300
Arrived Dunkirk roads. Ordered by
Capt. R. Pim R.N.V.R. in the sk. Hilda
to return to the Downs and make
Dunkirk again at nightfall.
1340
Intercepted by French destroyer T.113
and asked to take over 80 French and
9 British survivors, some wounded.
1400
Proceeded to Ramsgate, having sent the
launches to Dover under their own
power.
1800
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 200
troops. (1)
2nd June
2000
Proceeded with launch and one boat in
tow, under command of Lt. Cdr.
Miller R.N.R., to rendezvous with
Admiral Taylor off Dunkirk Pier.
3rd June
0115
Arrived off Dunkirk entrance.
Occasional air attacks. Contacted no
troops.
0330
Ordered by Admiral Taylor to return
to Ramsgate.
0800
Arrived Ramsgate.
Total 495
Authority - R.O.II, p.126.
5 ) D.R.
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ROSE MARIE (D.R.78)
M/B (Owner,
F. Upton)
31st May
1100ca
28th May
Left Deal in tow of the skoot Hilda,
1210
Le
with 5 other M/B's and 2 lifeboats
also in the tow.
2140
On arrival off Dunkirk, 4 of the M/B's
were taken over by a motor launch.
1740
Two of the M/B's and the 2 lifeboats
were sent into the beaches.
29th May
0506
No other information, except that the
Rose Marie eventually returned to
0828
England. to rendezvous
with the M/S Gosssmer at N. Goodwin
L.V. The two M/S's swept the
channel between the Dyck and Middel-
Authority - TO.9436/40.
kerke buoys. No mines were found.
J.D.C.
Both M/S's commenced double Oropesa
sweep along route X, from W buoy
towards No Goodwin L.V. No mines
were swept.
2100
Gosssmer and Ross proceeded by route X
towards Dunkirk.
30th May
0210
Off 11 W buoy in Dunkirk channel,
closed the P/V Normania, which had
been bombed and was sinking by the
stern, and took off 53 survivors
including 43 troops [the G/B Mosquito
which had been towing the Normania,
also picked up survivors].
Proceeded.
0405
Anchored off Bray.
0630
Sailed by route X for Margate, with a
further 410 troops on board.
1032
Arrived Margate.
1240
Disembarked 453 troops. (2) Proceeded
to Sheerness to coal.
31st May
0248
Left Sheerness, the M/S's Sutton and
Lydd in company. by route X to
Dunkirk.
0815ca
Cdr. Apps slipped on the bridge, fell
heavily and broke a rib. The 1st
Lieutenant, Lieut. Gadd took command.
0910
Anchored off Zuydooote and embarked
troops.
The army had constructed an improvised
jetty of motor lorries and other
vehicles; unfortunately the wind
had got up during the night, causing
a wind of about 3, which made boat
work difficult. Beveral boats were
damaged when going alongside the
jetty, by striking under water
projections of the vehicles.
Consequently, after 2 hours, only
121 troops were embarked.
1110
Transferred 121 troops to the Lydd,
and proceeded in company with Button
and Lydd by route X.
1553
Rose anchored off Margate. Cdr. Appa
was landed by boat and taken to
hospital.
300.
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RUMMY II
M/B (A.G.
Sea Cadet Lieut. H. Sidmouth-
Smith).
Willing.
From a report in "The Navy" (TO.9144/41), S/C Lieut.
Sidmouth-Willing went to Dunkirk in the tug Sun IV
on 1st June, and in the Sk. Hilda on 2nd June.
There is no evidence that the Rummy II went to Dunkirk
at all, after S/C Lt. Sidmouth-Willing had brought her
from Walton to Ramsgate.
According to TO.9144/40, Rummy II was in the A.P.S.
1600
S/Lt.
bosts.
2300ga
The Morst was and
Ryseste II wee re-allocated to A.P.S., and
$
does not appear to have any further
part in Operation Dynamo.
1
s/Lt. Satterford says he arrived back at
Ramsgate [?Margate] at 0900(4) on 31st
May. Actually ne seems to have arrived
with It. Sargent of the Corvette
Guillemot on 1st June (See Guillemot and
Horst). He then took command 02 the M/B
E/S Quicksilver.
(1) to
(2) 8/L1.
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ST. PATRICK
Owner). M/B (W.B. Thompson,
Tempy. Lieut. R.R.H. Few, R.N.V.R. of the M/S
Sandown reports as follows:
Whilst loading up the ferry boat St. Patrick
alongside the pontoon at Braye-Dunes on 31st
her/ May, the engine seized up. The fully loaded
boat was pulled down the pontoon into deep
water, while Lieut. Few went in an army float
to search for a tow. He was however, unsuccess-
ful, and (the Sandown having sailed) he
eventually transferred to the Sk. Hilda, in
which he reached Ramsgate at about 1900 on 1st
June. The St. Patrick did not return from Dunkirk.
F41
Nil
£
Authority - - R.O.I, p. 368.
R.O.IV, p.128.
T.O. 9144. 100
T.O.9436.ino
: =
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SCIMITAR (continued)
1300ca
31st (contd.) May
(contd).
Vivacious and Shikari. Intermittent
evening, in company with the drs.
shelling and bombing. Having no
ship's boats, and no other boats
Embarkation appeared difficult on
coming near, unable to embark troops.
1700ca
account of choppy water.
One aircraft shot down - believed by
2030ca
the Scimitar's "A" gun.
The weather improved. Embarked troops,
principallyfrom the sk. Hilda.
2300ca
Sailed knots. with about 500 troops, at 8
-
A slight collision with an unknown
trawler. (1)
1st June
0600ca
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 584
troops. (2)
1000
Sailed for Dunkirk.
-
When near the N. Goodwin L.V., ordered
to return. Having sighted the P/V
Prague in difficulties, went to her
assistance. Went alongside her, and
while under way, took off 500 troops.
Escorted the Prague through the
Downs.
1530
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 376
troops. (2)
2nd June
To dockyard for repairs.
Total 2711
Authority - R.O.I., p.132.
The following awards were made:
D.S.C.
Midshipman M.J. Ball, R.N.R.
D.S.M.
A.B. G. Pasmore.
Sto. F.A. Tyler.
Mention in Despatches.
Lieut. R.D. Franks, O.B.E., R.N.
(1) The two F/B drifters Gervais Rentoul and Eileen Emma
returned to Dover on 1st June damaged and unseaworthy
after being involved in collisions.
(2) D.R.
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SKIPJACK (N.38)
6th M.S.F.
Lieut. Cdr. F.B. Proudfoot,
R.N. (Retd.)
1300
27th May
The M/S's Skipjack and Halcyon, the
destroyer Impulsive, the T.H.V.
Patricia, ing duties and a trawler for minesweep-
[viz:
L.V., for the purpose of laying the
rendezvous-ed off the N. Goodwin
light buoys U, V, and W on, and
sweeping, the new middle Route X.
This operation was carried out under
1919
orders of Skipjack.
The operation being completed, the
Patricia proceeded to Harwich, the
other ships to the Downs.
28th May
1545
The M/S's Sutton, Fitzroy and Salamander
sailed from Dover and
1630ca
were joined by the Skipjack and
Halcyon near S buoy. The 5 ships
proceeded in company to La Panne.
2130
Arrived off La Panne. The Skipjack
embarked troops and proceeded.
29th May
-
The Skipjack disembarked 184 troops
at Dover. (1)
30th May
-
The Skipjack, having apparently again
been over to Dunkirk, disembarked 231
troops at Dover. (2)
1556
V/ Exant/
The Skipjack, towing the ex-Belgian
canal boats Amblene and Sambre, and
in company with the Halcyon and
Salamander, left Dover for Bray.
2100
Arrived off Bray. The Skipjack
embarked troops and proceeded.
31st May
-
Arrived Dover. Disembarked 450 troops (1)
1800
Left Dover in company with Halcyon and
Salamander to rendezvous with other
M/S's at W buoy by 2200.
1st June
0030
The Skipjack anchored off La Panne.
She had only one small boat
(without a rudder); the ship's
boats had been left behind on the
previous trip. No boats came off
from the shore.
0330ca
At break of dawn, weighed, and
proceeding westward, managed to
secure 3 boats. Some troops were
also picked up.
Course was continued to about 1
mile east of Dunkirk, where there
was only one small skoot operating
[probably the Hilda]. Boats were
then sent in and embarkation
0530ca
The commenced. Skipjack was kept under way because
of the considerable air activity.
From this time onwards there was were
{1} D.R.
D.R. According to C.W. 29685/40, however, the Skipjack
made only three trips to Dunkirk, and was sunk on the
third trip.
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SKIPJACK (continued)
0530ca
1st June)
(contd.)
W/T continual bombing attacks.
for messages fighter were transmitted Several
one assistance. Except asking for
0600ca
fighters were seen.
period of about 5 minutes no
A derelict M/L was repaired and
0700ca
embarkation continued apace.
The M/S Gossamer came alongside to
deliver a bottle of chloroform re-
been embarked.
quired for some wounded troops who had
-
Except when boats were alongside, the
Skipjack circled round at full speed,
using full wheel to avoid attacks.
Between the attacks, troops were
embarked from boats.
0800
The 4 - in. ammunition was nearly
expended - only about 12 rounds a
gun being left.
0844
About 275 troops had been embarked.
0845
A flight of 10 Ju.87's attacked the
Skipjack. All guns opened fire
and full helm was put on. The
leading plane dropped its bombs, 2
of which hit the ship, one on each
side, abreast the whaler's davits.
The Skipjack immediately lost way
and developed a heavy list to port.
0846ca
A second plane dived, and 3 more bombs
hit the ship; one through the
bridge, one on the fo'c'sle and one
in the foremost boiler room. The
Lewis gun (L/Sea. Macleod, R.N.R.),
on the rangefinder platform, continued
however, to fire, and the plane
dived straight on into the sea. (1)
0847ca
The order was given to abandon ship.
0849
The Skipjack turned turtle (and remained
floating, bottom up, for some 20
minutes before she finally sank).
A further bombing attack was made
on the survivors in the water.
Most of the survivors in the water
were picked up by the Sk. Hilda, a
few by the tug St. Abbs. (2)
Nearly all the troops were below
0930
The decks. St. Abb's was hit by bombs and
sank immediately.
1730
The Hilda landed her survivors at
Lieut. Ramsgate. Cdr. Proudfoot handed over the
-
keys of the C.B. safe to the First
Lieutenant of Chatham Barracks.
Total 865.
Authority - R.O.I., pp.268, 352, 382.
R.O.II, pp. 391, 497.
M.017681/40.
V.A.D.'s 0006/27.
(1) D.R.
Lt. Cdr. Proudfoot says it was the tug St. Fagan, but
she had been sunk earlier in the day.
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WHITE WING
N/Y (Owner,
F.J. Cook)
S/Lt. A.S. Mullins, R.N.R.
Assisted by Mr. A.D.
Divine
[Commodore Taylor says: 3 skoots and 12 W/B's
were available. They sailed between 1800
Harwich, did not come].
1900", on 2nd June. A M.A/S.B., expected from and
2nd June
2045ca Left Ramsgate for Malo with Cdr. A.H.
Taylor on board. Owing to a head
sea and some engine trouble, White
Wing did not overtake the slow
convoy of skoots and M/B's.
3rd June
0200ca
The 3 skoots were contacted between
E.12 buoy and the shore, and the M/B's
which had gone inshore, were closed.
The latter had found the beach
deserted.
Cdre. Taylor says:
"After giving one boat, which had
broken down, to a skoot to tow, I
ordered them all [presumably the M/B's]
to return to Ramsgate, and went back
to the beach" to see no one was left
behind.
-
The Nieuport battery (four 6" guns)
landed a salvo on the Eastern Mole.
Another round sank a transport
that was just entering Dunkirk.
Decided to proceed.
-
Sighted a life boat [in charge of
Sea Cadet Lieut. Sidmouth-Willing],
from the Sk. Hilda; the occupants
were embarked in the White Wing,
and the life boat taken in tow.
The M/B Singapore, ashore, was also
sighted, but her crew decided to
wait till the incoming tide refloated
her.
-
Off Dunkirk, picked up 6 French troops,
pulling in a fishing boat.
0800ca
Arrived Ramsgate. Disembarked 6 troops.
Total 6
Authority - R.O.II, pp.367, 389.
(1)
Referred to by Cdre. Taylor as "White Wings". D.R. also
shows a M/B of this name. TO.9144 refers to the boat
as "Whitewing". White Wing was owned by F. J. Cook and
appears in Lloyds Register of yachts (1939).
(2)
Mr. Divine had previously gone across in the Little Ann,
which was lost.
These were evidently the Hilda the Rika and the Tilly.
Not identified.
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43
Page
Page
Page
37
M/S Groups-contd
Page
37
Mary White
46
Ocean Gain
Page
6
23
M.A.S.B. 1, 4 & 5
30
Ocean Guide
Polly Johnston
Page
Lord Gainford
13
9
49
23
Popinjay
11
Rime
19
Lord Grey
2
M.A.S.B. 6 & 7
29
50-51
9
Ocean Lifebuoy
5
Powis Castle
22
Rinovia
23
Masona
23
52-53
11
Ocean Lux
16
Ocean Retriever
Preston North End
27
Rion
Lord Hailsham
8
15
26
Lord Hood
Master John
28
54
2
36
Prince Leo
River Annam
22
32
10
7
23
Ocean Scout
36A
36B
Lord Hotham
Mayflower
Ocean Spray
Princess Elizabeth
River Clyde
55
13
Lord Howard
10
May II
10
24
23
10
Princess Mary
River Spey
5
60
Lord Howe
Medway Queen
18
20
Ocean Sunlight
M/S Training Flotilla
9
15
Princessa
River Ytham
36A
15
Lord Inchcape
16
20
Ocean Swell
8
27
Riviere
Principal
36B
Melora
27
Muria
Ocean Toiler
27
Lord Irwin
36
Robert Hastie
11
Mentor
3
14
Myris
Proserpine
5
Ocean Treasure
28
Robert Stroud
36
26
Lord Keith
25
Merbreeze
19
12
Lord Lloyd
Myrtle
Prospect Ahead
Ocean View
29
Robin Hood
Mercury
2
28
13
14
12A
Providence
Ocean Vim
6
Robina
7
Lord Melchet
19
Mewslade
5
Ptarmigan
16
Ode
9
Rochebonne
2
Lord Middleton
12
Puffin
36B
M. H. Stephens
N.
5
31
Rodino
Lord Northcliffe
Ohm
16
Michael Griffiths
26
Nab Wyke
Punnet
19
18
Lord Nuffield
10
Okino
Rogate
9
27
25
Midas
37
Nairnside
Pyramus
30
Lord Plender
21
Oku
Roger Beck
3
3
24
11
Migrante
Lord Rodney
Nancy Hague
Pyrope
12A
Milford Duchess
37
Olivae
Romany Rose
23
8
14
2
Naneta
Rona
18
Lord Snowden
20
Olive Tree
Milford Duke
8
28
Ronso
Lord St. Vincent
11
Nautilus
16
2
Milford Earl
26
11
Olvina
9
Rooke
20
Lord Stamp
11
Navicula
Milford King
8
Olympia
35
2
Q.
Rosa
22
Lord Stanhope
12A
Negro
16
Ombra
17
Lord Stonehaven
2
Milford Prince
Milford Princess
Neil Mackay
3
Queen Empress
Rose
36
15
One Accord
13
28
Queen of Kent
Rosebud
8
Lord Wakefield
3
Neil Smith
Onetos
21
13
Roseden
20
Milford Queen
15
9
Queen of Thanet
28
30
Netsukis
Oracle
21
Lorinda
Lormont
11
Minna
10
3
Queen of the South I
Rose Emma
12
12
New Comet
13
23
Oriole
13
Queen of the South II
Rose Haugh
24
12
Lorna Doone
Mine Recovery Flotillas-
Newhaven N.B.
5
Orlando
18
Queen Worth
Rose Hilda
15
14
8
Lowther
Newland
28
36A
Orvicto
35A
Quest
Rose Valley
30
1
11
6
Loyal Friend
New Pride of Essex
Osako
14
Rosel
24
Lucifer
3
2
22
11
Quiet Waters
28
New Prince of Wales I
Osta
11
Rose Marie
3
Luda Lady
35
Minicoy
4
12
Our Bairns
11
Ross
10
Luda Lord
21
Minona
6
Newspray
12
28
Niger
Our Kate
12
Ross Ard
27
Lunar Bow
Mirabelle
3
16
Overfall
14
Rotha
15
30
Mirage
Night Hawk
28
R.
Lune
6
Oystermouth Castle
17
Rowan
24
Mireille
11
Night Raider
37
Racer
7
Lydd
10
Rowan Tree
29
28
Nimrod
19
Rachael Flett
26
Lydd II
30
Mist
Roxano
36B
Lydia Long
27
Mistletoe
22
Nirvana
2
P.
Radiant
36B
Royal Eagle
12A
32
9
Nobles
4
Pangbourne
10
Radnor Castle
2
Lydiard
M.L. 100
Royallieu
14
Lynx
10
Moed-en-Werk
36
Nodzu
23
Paragon
24
Rambler Rose
30
Royalo
14
Paramount
3
Raymont
35
Mollusc
16
Nogi
15
Ruby
5
Noontide
28
Pathway
11
Reaper
7
Monarch
Rugby
17
9
M.
Norbreeze
Patti
17
Reboundo
23
Runswick Bay
5
Monarda
12A
27
M.1
Paul Rykens
28
Rebuff
29
8
11
Nordland
37
Ryde
10
Mona's Isle
M.2
29
Paxton
10
Norina
Receptive
36
Monimia
16
37
16
S.
M.3
Paynter
7
Recono
8
Moonstone
32
Norlan
29
36
Red Gauntlet
3
Sabra
35
M.A. West
11
Moorgate
12
Norna
36A
Peacemaker
5
Red Sky
16
Sabreur
35
Madden
15
5
Norman Wilson
20
Pearl
Madeline
Moray
Pecheur
27
Reed
15
Sailor King
22
13
Magnolia
Morgan Jones
17
Norse
12A
29
Refraction
8
St. Abbs
9
8
29
Peggy Nutten
St. Achilleus
13
Maid Marion
Mount Ard
29
Northcoates
Pelagos
5
Refundo
8
2
Majesta
Mount Keen
Northern Chief
30
24
Pellag II
9
Regal
2S
St. Adrian
5
12
Northern Dawn
25
15
Regardo
13
St. Apollo
31
Majesty
22
Pelton
M/S Flotillas
Northern Duke
30
Ma Joie II
Pembroke
12
Regwa
15
St. Cathan
25
12
Northern Foam
30
Malacolite
30
Reids
36
St. Celestin
29
35
1
29
Pentland Firth
9
St. Cyrus
17
Mallard
Northern Gem
25
Perilia
16
Reigate
31
4
16
Northern Gift
30
Mangrove
Peter Carey
21
Reighton Wyke
21
St. Dominica
5
24
5
10
Manor
30
28
Relonzo
11
St. Donats
16
2
6
Northern Isles
Peter Hendriks
16
St. Elstan
25
Manora
10
Northern Pride
25
4
7
Peter Nell
29
Remexo
21
Remillo
35A
St. Fagan
9
Man-o'-War
30
30
25
8
Northern Princess
Phase
14
St. Katherine
12
Manx Prince
23
Northern Reward
30
34
Renascent
35
10
Philante
20
St. Kenan
25
Marano
10
30
35A
Rennet
11
Northern Sky
Philippe
23
St. Loman
25
Marauder
35
19
25
36
Renzo
Marcia
3
12
Northern Spray
Phyllis Rose
9
St. Magnus
26
13
Northern Sun
30
37
Resolve
Phyllisia
23
St. Melante
12A
Marconi
23
25
14
M/S Groups-
Phineas Beard
26
Resolvo
Northern Wave
14
St. Mellons
30
Mare
20
32
Resparko
14
Northlyn
Pict
21
St. Modwen
9
Maretta
1
24
North Ness
17
24
Restrivo
Picton Castle
7
St. Nectan
36A
Margaret Hyde
11
2,3
14
31
Retako
15
12A
Northward Ho
Pintail
8
St. Olaves
9
Margaret Rose
4-6
9
29
Returno
Marina
Northwind
Plantagenet
35
St. Olive
5
37
10-12
13
19
11
Revello
10
St. Sunniva
26
Marinus
9
16-20
15
Norwich City
Playmates
19
21
Reverberation
18
St. Tudno
12A
Marion
12
22-26
16
Notts County
Plinlimon
12A
Rezala
4
24
23
3
St. Wistan
17
Mariout
28,29
Nyula
Plumer
8
Rhodora
5
St. Zeno
31
Marmion
35
30-32
23
Poinavon
36
Richard Croft
Salamander
16
14
Marsoma
13
34
21
O.
Pointer
24
Rig
23
Salpa
2
Martinet
27
37-38
22
Oak
26
Pointz Castle
35
Righto
36B
Saltash
10
Mary A. Purdy
20
40-41
26
Oaklea
28
Polar V
35
Rigoletto
Mary Sturgeon
29
43
26
Ocean Breeze
11
Polar VI
28
44-45
27
Ocean Brine
22
29
Ocean Eddy
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Dorothy Lambert
15
Esmeralda
41
25
29
Craig Alvah
Dragonet
Esperanza
26
13
Drangey
Essex Maid
9A
Page
Page
22
14A
Craig-Bo Craig Island
Drummer
Ethel Taylor
Forfeit
Page
26
Golden Lily
26
36
Herdis
Drummer Boy
35
Ethfra
24
Forte
2
17
Golden News
8
Hero
Craigmiller
28
Duchess of Down
7
Ethiopian
Fortitude
36
23
19
Golden Sunbeam
10
Heron
Fort Robert
17
Craig Roy
26
Duchess of Fife
13
Etruria
9A
35
Golden Thyme
28
Hertfordshire
22
Etruscan
29
Fort Rose
9A
Cramond Craik Island
Duchess of Rothesay
15
14B
Golden View
14
Hickory
24
22
2
Duenna
Euclase
7
Fort Ryan
29
Goodwill
22
Hilda Cooper
14
Cranefly
28
25
35
Fortuna
23
Goodwin
17
Dulcibelle
Europa Eunice and Nellie
Hildegarde
36B
Crannock
17
14a
Forward
9A
Gorecht
9
Hildena
21
Dundalk
16
Creagh Mhor
26
14a
Foss
29
Gorse
28
Hinba
Dundarg
27
8
Evadne
14B
Crest
14A
Fox
30
Gossamer
16
Hiniesta
3
Crestflower
Dunedin
14
12A
Eveline
Foyle
20
Goth
Crevice
Dungeness
14B
18
Evelyn Rose
5
16
Holdfast
11
Franc Tireur
36A
14
Gowan
22
Holland
8
Cuirass
28
Dunluce Castle
28
Evening Primrose
Freres Coquelin
35B
Gowan Craig
19
14
Holly
15
Cumulus
12
Dunnet
2
Everton
Friesland
35
14A
G. R. Purdy
24
Hollydale
22
Curlew
15
Dunraven Castle
27
Evesham
Freyer
21
Grampion
15
Hondsrug
9
17
Curtana
5
Dusky Queen
11
Ewald
Friarage
24
Grateful
28
14B
Hopeful
18
Cutty Sark
Exchequer
Frons Olivae
22
Great Admiral
5
Horizon
28
8
6
Cypress
Fumarole
28
Gregory
26
Hornbeam
5
6
Exyáhne
36A
Cysne II
E. & T.S.
Fyldea
10
Greenfly
13
Hortensia
35
E.
14
Green Howard
19
Hosanna
11
Ex Fortis
22
Green Pastures
29
Hoverfly
21
Eager
14A
Explorer
12
G.
Greetings
4
Huddersfield Town
4
D.
Eaglet II
5
21
Gadfly
22
Grey Mist
11
Hugh Walpole
30
Dahinda II
2
Earl Essex
14
Gael
17
Grimsby Town
10
Hurrying Angel
9
13
Daisy Bank
25
Earl Kitchener
14
Galatea
5
Grosmont Castle
27
Hussar
Dale Castle
19
Easter Rose
27
F.
Galvani
14B
Grouville
28
Hval V
35
Dalmatia
8
Ebor Abbey
26
Fairhaven
Garola
35
Guava
5
Damito
9A
Ebor Jewel
17
Fairway
36B
Garry
20
Guide On
14A
Dane
22
Ebor Wyke
29
Fair Weather
14
Gaston Riviere
35B
Guiding Light
28
I.
14
Guelder Rose
23
Idyll
12
Dane Hill
23
Eccleshill
29
28
Gava
Fairy Knowe
Daneman
8,25
Ecila
14A
Gelert
9
Guillemot
31
Ijiun
8
3
Falconet
Daniel Clowden
29
Eden
11
Genberdina Johanna
6
Gula
14B
Imelda
29
2
Fano
12
24
Geneva
17
Gulfoss
15
Imperia
17A
Danube III
Edith M. Purdy
29
Faraday
14B
Genius
15
Gulzar
11
Imperialist
25
Danube IV
12
Edward Walmsley
13
Favour
Inchgower
27
Geordie
23
Gunner
25
2
Danube V
12
Edwardian
12A
Fawn
George and Albert
12
Gustave Dennis
35B
Indian Star
2
D'Arcy Cooper
28
14
Edwina
14
Fazenta
George Bligh
37
Gwenllian
35
Indian Summer
28
Darnaway
35
25
E. & F.
5
Feaco
George Cousins
26
Gwmaho
4
Industry
26
Darnett Ness
8
3
Egeria
17
Fear Not
George D. Irvine
14
Interloper
9A
Darogah
30
Internos
14A
12A
Eileen Duncan
Darthema
35
Feasible
15
George Adgell
11
8
Eileen Emma
10
Fedalmo
George Robb
15
Invercairn
28
Darwin
12
35
Eilla II
9
23
Georgette
3
H.
Invercauld
35
David Ogilvie
23
Felicity
Gervais Rentoul
10
Haarlem
36c
Inverforth
3
Davey
Elbury
16
Fenella
36A
28
Eldorado
Gilder
17A
Halcyon
13
Inverugie
12
Dayspring
25
Fentonian
12A
28
Iona
7
26
Dee
E. Lauland
Gillian
24
Halo
17
Fernmoor
29
20
Gilt Edge
8
Hanyards
3
Irvana
15
Defiance
Electra II
5
Ferry Belle
9
Girard
37
Harbinger
6
Isle of May
18
2
De la Pole
Elena
35
Ferryman
17
Girl Christian
22
Harlech Castle
27
Istria
28
14B
Delphinus
Elgin
Deodar
35
16
Elisabeth Therese
Ferry Prince
9
Girl Ellen
23
Harmattan
28
35B
Fertile Vale
22
Girl Gladys
10
Harrier
13
Deo-Na-Mara
22
Elizabeth Angela
11
11
Girl Helen
23
Harry Melling
23
J.
17
Fervent
Deo Volante
Elizabeth Green
12A
11
Girl Mary
22
Harvest Gleaner
14
Jacketa
11
28
Dervish Derby County
Elk
Fidget
22
Girl Pat
12
Harvest Hope
28
Jacinta
14
4
2
Fidra
Ellesmere
16
Girl Winifred
23
Harvest Reaper
7
Jack Eve
14A
9A
Filey Bay
19
Jacqueline Clasine
36A
Desiree
17
Elm
21
Gladys
29
Hatano
Destinn
35
Elna
25
Fintray
24
Glala
12
Hatuse
35
Jade
32
Devon City
5
Eloquent
9A
Fir
Gleam On
26
Hav
35
James Barrie
37
12A
Devon County
20
19
Firefly
Gleaner
31
Hawthorn
24
James Lay
15
Else Rykens
11
Dewey Rose
12A
Elsie Carn
28
Fisher Boy
28
Gleaners
22
Hawthorn Bank
18
Janetha IV
12
Dhoon
27
35
Fisher Lad
Glen Avon
23
Haybourne Wyke
3
[ano
11
Elsie and Nellie
16
Diana
Glen Gower
23
Hazard
29
[ason
31
14
El Tovar
12
Fitzroy
21
22
Glen Heather
3
Hazel
25
Jasper
13
Dirkje
9
Embrace
Flanders
14
Glen Kidston
17
Heather Belle
30
Jean Edmunds
35
Discovery II
6
Emilion Emerald Wings
27
Flandre
13
Doctor Lee
Glen Strathallan
19
Heather Sprig
27
Jeanie Deans
19
30
8
Fleming
17
Glen Usk
23
Hebe
29
Jeannie Howie
27
Doggers Dolores Bank
29
Empress Emperor of India
11
Flixton
27
Glitter II
12
Hekla
14
Jeannie Leask
8
9
36
Flora
22
Gloamin
7
Helen
5
Jeannie Mackay
22
Donna Doon Nook
12A
En Avant
9A
Floreat II
22
Gloria
29
Helen West
28
Jeannie McIntosh
14A
23
Doonie Braes
Englishman
6
Floreat III
18
35A
Helier II
36c
Jennet
18
Glow
5
Doorie Brae
Enterprising
19
Florence Brferley
4
35A
Heliopolis
18
Jennifer
17
Go Ahead
Dorade II
17
Ephretah
20
Florio
20
19
Helvellyn
19
Jenny Irvine
17
Goatfell
Dorando-Pietri
36A
Epine
28
14A
Golden Eagle
12A
Helvetia
14B
Jenny Irwin
35A
Flush
4
Flying Admiral
19
Hendon
20
Jessie Tait
27
Dorienta
11
Equerry
15
Golden Effort
Dorileen
22
Henriette
23
Jester
19
Erimo
22
Flying Breeze
7
Golden Emblem
8
Golden Gift
Henriette (Fr.)
35B
Jewel
7
Dorinda
Erin
37
3
Flying Wing
15
10
Erith
Golden Harvest
8
Hercules
36A
Jocelyn
21
Dorothy Dorothy (B.D.V.)
36c
27
Fontenoy
H 2
2
Erna
12
16
Foray
12A
28
Eroican
18,37
10
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Force
Escalonia
17
Forecast
12A
28
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Slogan
Page
36
Sata
15
Sluga
Page
Rose
8
Saturn
Smeaton
13
22
Sublime
23
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Rosebud
Saucy
35
Tonny
28
8
Snaefell
7
Suilven
22
Topaze
18
Wardour
Roseden
12
Sawfly
30
Scalby Wyke
Snap
23
Sukha
35A
Torbay II
9
War Duke
Rose Emma
24
19
Solitaire
10
21
Sulara
5
Rose Haugh
Scawfell
Torch
Warland
15
7
Solomon
Sulla
35A
Rose Hilda
Touchstone
6
30
Sceptre
14
Warrior II
9
Solon
Schievan
16
Suma
15
Rose Valley
Tourmaline
5
War Star
24
37
Solstice
Sumba
35A
Trade Wind
25
Rosel
3
Scomber
15
Warwick Deeping
Rose Marie
22
Song
Summer Rose
23
Tranio
27
War Wing
10
Scotch Thistle
8
18
Sonnet
Sunbeam II
36A
Tranquil
13
Wastwater
Ross
27
Scotia II
12
Southcoates
Sunflower IV
14
12
T.R. Ferrens
36
Watchful
Ross Ard
31
15
Scott
Southern Breeze
Sunlight
15
Scottish
25
Tritonia
9
Waterfly
Rotha
17A
24
Sunnyside Girl
28
29
Rowan
Scourge
29
Southern Chief
36c
Triumph
Watermeyer
12
Superman
4
Waveflower
29
Rowan Tree
Scythe
13
Southern Field
35A
Trophy
36B
36B
Supporter
23
Troubadour
Wee Cumbrae
Roxano
Seabreeze
28
Southern Flower
35A
36
12A
Surly
7
Welcome Home
Royal Eagle
Seafarer
28
36c
Troup Ahead
Southern Foam
19
Wellard
14
Surprise
36
True Accord
Royallieu
Royalo
14
Seaflower
Southern Gem
35A
29
29
Susannah Jane
Wellsbach
2
Tumby
36c
23
Wengan
5
Seagull
29
Southern Pride
Susarion
36A
Tunisian
Ruby
17
Sea Holly
Southern Shore
36c
14
Westella
35
Sutton
16
Turcoman
Rugby
32
5
Sea King
16
36c
West Haven
Southern Spray
Svega
35A
Runswick Bay
Turquoise
13
Ryde
10
Sea Lord
11
36c
West Neuk
Southern Star
Swan II
36
Tuscarora
19
36c
Westlyn
16
Southern Wave
Sweet Promise
35A
Ryde (Special Service)
8
Sea Mist
Tweenways
14
Westward Ho
29
Southsea
36c
Sea Monarch
Swift Wing
15
Twinkling Star
20
Whirlpool
Seaman
17
Souvenir
23
Sycamore
24
Whitethorn
Secuta
Spaniard
13
5
Sylph
12A
Widgeon
S.
32
Sedulous
36B
Sylvana
21
Sparsholt
12
Selkirk
16
Spartiate
Syrian
17A
U.
Widgeon of Fearn
Sabra
35
Wigan
18
Syringa
24
Uberty
14
Wildfire
Sabreur
35
Semita
8
Speedwell
10
Uberus
19
Willa
Sailor King
22
Semnos
19
Speedy
29
Ugie Bray
24
William Brady
St. Abbs
9
Seriola
8
Sphene
13
Ullswater
25
William Caldwell
St. Achilleus
13
Servitor
14
Spina
T.
36
Unicity
14
William Cale
St. Adrian
5
Settsu
37
Spindrift
9
Taeping
22
Unicorn II
22
William Hannen
St. Apollo
36c
Sevra
35
Spinet
29
Taipo
16
Unitia
7
William Purdy
St. Cathan
25
Shako
14
Spitfire III
17
Tamarisk
12A
Utilise
19
Wm. Stephens
St. Celestin
29
Shandwick
5
Spranza
23
Tamora
15
Ut. Prosim
10
William Wesney
St. Cyrus
17
Sharpshooter
29
Sprig o' Heather
27
Taransay
15
Willing Boys
St. Dominica
5
Shearwater
31
Springdale
13
Tarret
10
Wilna
St. Donats
16
Sheen
28
Springtide
Tartan
13
Willow
St. Elstan
20
V.
25
Sheldon
4
Spurs
Tea Rose
28
Windermere
St. Fagan
10
9
Sheldrake
21
Tekoura
30
Vadne
8
Windward Ho
St. Katherine
31
Stafnes
12
Shemara
Terje I-V
36c
Valena
9
Wistaria
St. Kenan
9
Stalberg
37
25
Shera
Teroma
24
Valesca
35A
Witham
St. Loman
35
Stalwart
9
25
Shika
Tervani
17A
Vandyck
30
Withernsea
St. Magnus
35
Star of Deveron
12A
26
Shila
Tessie
36A
Varanga
29
Wolborough
St. Melante
36
12A
Star of Hope
28
Tewara
26
Varanis
35A
Wolves
Shiona
St. Mellons
6
Star of the Realm
37
30
36
Vascama
21
Shipmates
Thalia
Wyoming
St. Modwen
10
Star of Orkney
15
23
Velia
6
9
St. Nectan
Shower
Thames (Dutch Tug)
28
Star of the Wave
5
Thames Queen
23
Velmont
35A
36A
St. Olaves
Shusa
35
Starlight Ray
11
26
Ventsyssel
18
9
Thaw
X.
St. Olive
Sicyon
5
29
Staunch
35A
The Boys
10
Venture
22
St. Sunniva
Signa
36
Stefa
35A
15
Vernal
12A
Xmas Rose
St. Tudno
30
The Brit
Signet
21
Vernon II
8
15
12A
Silanion
29
Stella Canopus
Their Merit
St. Wistan
36A
Silja
37
Stella Capella
25
Thele
8
Victoria
9
17A
Thermopylae
Victorian
32
St. Zeno
Silva
35
Stella Carina
22
Y.
Salamander
36c
13
Victory
8
36
Stella Leonis
The Provost
28
Salpa
16
Silver Cloud
Victrix
7
Yarta
Saltash
2
Silver Crest
2
Stella Orion
24
The Roman
35A
37
Yehonala
15
Stella Pegassi
25
The Tower
36B
Vilda
10
Vine
36B
Yehonala II
Salvini
Silver Dawn
11
Stella Polaris
19
The Way
29
Salvo (Tug)
36B
22
Yesso
Silver Fox
13
Thirlmere
25
Viola
Salvo
14
Silver Grey
19
Stella Rigel
29
Yezo
33
26
Violet Flowers
Salvonia
35
Silver Line
4
Stella Sirius
Thomas Altoft
5
York City
35A
Thomas Conolly
12
Virginia
21
Yorkshire Belle
Sandown
3
Silver Queen
27
Stina
Thomas Leeds
13
Visenda
26
2
Yorkshire Lass
Sandringham
10
Silver Seas
11
Stoke City
26
11
Viva II
Thomsons
13
Young Alfred
Sangarius
8,16
Silver Sky
14
Stonefly
Thora
17
Viviana
Sanson
3
13
36c
Young Cliff
Sindonis
26
Stour
21
Vizalma
Saon
Sir John Baker
32
8
Thornwick Bay
Young Ernie
35
Strathcoe
14
Young Jacob
Sapphire
10
23
Three Kings
Sir John Lister
8
Sappho
Strathderry
Thrifty
9
W.
Young Mon
13
7
3
Sarah Hyde
Sir Richard Grenville
Strath Devon
Thunderstone
36B
5
3
Sir Sydney
2
Strathelliot
12A
Tiger
17
Wagtail
15
Sarah Sarba A. Purdy
14
29
Sir Siren Walter Raleigh
14
19
Tiger (tender)
18
Waldemar
Strathgarry
12A
z.
19
12A
Wallena
Sargasso
2
Strathmaree
24
12
Sirra
Sargon
2
5
Tilburyness
10
Sisapon
Strath Rannock
22
Tilly Duff
12A
Walnut
15
Zaza
35
Titan
14
Waltona
27
Zwartze Zee (Dutch)
Sarna
21
Skidaw
Strathspey
3
26
Walwyns Castle
4
333
Sarpedon
35
16
Strathugie
Token
Skipjack
21
14
Skirmisher
17
Tokyo II
35A
Wanderer II
17
Strive
10
Student Prince
4
22
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St. Apollo
36c
Semita
Page
6
Sutton
Page
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9
St. Cathan
Semnos
8
Souvenir
32
Svana
16
Reighton Reigate Wyke
21
St. Celestin
29
Seriola
Trojan
Page
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14B
Spaniard
12
Svega
35A
Relonzo
35
St. Claire
36
Servitor
Sparsholt
35A
Trophy
2
8
18
Swan II
17
Sethon
Remexo
12A
Spartiate
Troubadour
36B
17
St. Cyrus
13
Sweet Promise
36
Remillo
14
St. Dominica
5
Settsu
14
Speedwell
Troup Ahead
36
29
16
Sevra
Swift Wing
35A
True Accord
19
Renascent
20
St. Donats
37
Speedy
13
Swona
15
St. Elstan
9
Tumby
14A
Rennet
Shako
21
35A
Sphene
36
Sycamore
35A
Tunisian
17
St. George
5
Renzo
Shandwick
9
12A
Spina
9
Sylph
24
Turcoman
14
Resolve
St. Katherine
12
12A
Sharpshooter
5
Spindrift
29
Sylvana
12A
Turquoise
32
Resolvo
St. Kenan
25
8
Shearwater
29
36B
Spinet Spitfire III
17
Syrian
21
Tuscarora
13
Resparko
St. Loman
25
Sheen
31
36c
Syringa
17A
Tweenways
19
Restore
St. Magnus
26
9
Sheldon
28
Spoza
23
8
Trelawney
14
Restrivo
8
Sheldrake
27
21
St. Melante
4
Spranza Springdale Sprig o' Heather
27
Twinkling Star
Retako
35
St. Mellons
30
Shemara
31
20
12A
Revello
10
St. Modwen
9
Shera
9
20
Reverberation
18
St. Nectan
14
Sheraton
35A
Springtide
10
T.
Rezala
3
St. Olaves
9
Shika
14B
Spurs
21
Taeping
Rhodora
5
St. Olive
5
Shila
35A
Stafnes
22
U.
18
Richard Croft
Taipo
14
St. Sunniva
30
Shiona
36
Stalberg
16
9
Tamarisk
Uberty
14
Rig
15
St. Tudno
12A
Shipmates
6
Stalwart
12A
Uberus
36B
St. Wistan
17
Shova
Star of Deveron
8
Tamora
19
Righto
10
15
Rigoletto
36
Star of Hope
28
Taransay
Ugie Bray
24
15
Uiver
19
St. Zeno
36c
Shower
Star of Pentland
36
Tarret
36A
Rime
16
28
10
Ullswater
15
Shusa
25
Salamander
Star of the Realm
37
Tartan
Rinovia
35A
17
Umbriel
14A
8
Salpa
2
Sicyon
Star of Orkney
15
Tea Rose
Rion
29
28
Unicity
14
12
Saltash
16
Signa
Star of the Wave
5
Tehana
Ristango
13
Unicorn II
36B
36
22
River Annam
22
Salvini
Signet
12A
Starlight Ray
11
Tekoura
30
Unitia
29
7
River Esk
27
Salvo (Tug)
Silanion
Staunch
35A
Terje I-V
36c
Utilise
37
19
River Clyde
13
Salvo
35
Silja
14A
Teroma
24
Ut. Prosim
35A
Staunton
10
River Spey
14B
Salvonia
3
Silva
35A
Tervani
22
Utrecht
36A
36
Stefa
River Ytham
36A
Sandown
10
Silver Cloud
Stella Canopus
21
Tessie
36A
2
Riviere
36B
Sandringham
8,16
Silver Crest
15
Stella Capella
13
Tewara
35
Robert Hastie
14B
Sangarius
17
Silver Dawn
Stella Carina
17
Thalia
36
11
Robert Stroud
26
Sanson
35A
Silver Fox
Stella Leonis
13
Thames (Dutch Tug)
23
19
V.
Robin Hood
28
Saon
10
Silver Grey
4
Stella Orion
24
Thames Queen
23
Robina
7
Sapphire
13
Silver Line
27
Stella Pegassi
25
Thaw
26
Vadne
8
Rochebonne
19
11
Stella Polaris
19
The Boys
10
Valena
9
Sappho
3
Silver Queen
Sarah Hyde
Silver Seas
The Brit
15
Valesca
35A
Rodino
16
14
14
Stella Rigel
13
Rogate
Silver Sky
33
The Provost
Vandyck
30
28
9
Sarah A. Purdy
29
26
Stella Sirius
29
3
Sarba
14A
Stina
The Roman
35A
Varanga
Roger Beck
12
Simpson
35A
36B
Varanis
35A
Romany Rose
23
Sargasso
11
Sindonis
32
Stoke City
26
The Tower
29
Vascama
21
Rona
18
Sargon
21
Sir John Baker
8
Stonefly
26
The Way
15
Velia
14
Ronso
16
Sarna
35A
Sir John Lister
19
Stora
36c
Their Merit
35A
8
Velmont
Rooke
20
Saronta
14A
Sir Richard Grenville
2
Stour
13
Thele
18
22
Ventsyssel
Rosa
21
Sarpedon
11
Sir Sydney
14A
Strathcoe
8
Thermopylae
22
25
Venture
Thirlmere
14A
Rosebud
8
Sata
Sir Walter Raleigh
2
Strathderry
23
5
26
Vernal
14
2
Strath Devon
Thomas Altoft
8
Roseden
28
Saturn
Siren
3
12
Vernon II
Rose Emma
12
Saucy
22
Sirra
35A
Strathelliot
14A
Thomas Conolly
9
13
Victoria
32
Rose Haugh
Sawfly
8
Skidaw
21
Strathgarry
14B
Thomas Leeds
11
Victorian
24
8
Rose Hilda
15
Scalby Wyke
30
Skirmisher
4
Strathmaree
14B
Thomsons
17
Victory
7
Rose Valley
30
Scarron
Rosel
Skudd 3, 4, 5 & 6
35A
Strath Rannock
14B
Thora
21
Victrix
14
4
24
Scawfell
6
Strathspey
22
Thornwick Bay
14
Vidonia
36A
Rose Marie
10
Slogan
Viking Bank
3
Sceptre
35A
7
Sluga
Strathugie
3
Three Kings
35A
37
Ross
16
7
Strive
14
Thrifty
36B
Vilda
14A
Ross Ard
Schelde
6
Smeaton
Schievan
23
Student Prince
17
Thunderstone
17
Vindelicia
36B
27
Rotha
9
Snaefell
14B
21
Sturton
22
Tiger
18
Vine
22
Rotherslade
Scomber
37
Snap
Sublime
23
Tiger (tender)
12A
Viola
29
Rowan
23
Scotch Thistle
35A
22
Soika
12A
Tilburyness
14A
Violet Flowers
5
24
Scotia II
Suilven
22
Rowan Tree
18
Solitaire
35A
Tilly Duff
14
Virginia
21
14A
Scott
16
Sukha
Roxano
31
Solomon
Scottish
15
Sulara
5
26
Visenda
2,5
Titan
Royal Charter
36B
25
Solon
35A
35A
Viva II
13
8
Sulla
Token
Royal Eagle
17
Scourge
Viviana
36c
29
Solstice
Tokyo II
Royallieu
12A
12
Scythe
Suma
15
18
6
Tonny
9
Vizalma
14
Song
Seabreeze
35A
Sumba
Royalo
35A
28
8
Sotra
23
23
Topaze
10
Ruby
Seafarer
Summer Rose
28
Southcoates
Rugby
5
Seaflower
36c
Sunbeam II
36A
Torbay II
6
14A
29
Southern Breeze
Runswick Ryde Bay
Seagull
Sunflower IV
Torch
5
35A
14A
25
W.
Southern Chief
Touchstone
5
5
29
Sea Holly
35A
Sunlight
12A
10
35A
Southern Field
Sea King
36c
Tourmaline
27
Sunrise
13
Wagtail
15
37
16
Southern Flower
Sea Lord
35A
Sunnyside Girl
28
Trade Wind
Waldemar
21
11
Southern Foam
Sea Mist
36C
Superman
4
Tranio
19
Wallena
24
16
36C
Supporter
23
Tranquil
27
Southern Gem
Trelawney
9
Walnut
15
S.
Sea Monarch
27
Sabra
Seaman
29
Southern Pride
36C
Surly
7
Sabreur
35
17
Southern Shore
T. R. Ferrens
36A
Waltona Walwyns Castle
4
Secuta
36C
Surprise
36
Sailor King
Seddon
5
36C
Trevo Terceiro
29
Southern Spray
Wanderer II
35
4
Susannah Susarion Jane
2
12
I
St. Adrian
22
Sedulous
Southern Star
36C
17
Tritonia
5
Selkirk
36B
Southern Wave
23
Sutherness
4
Triumph
16
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St. Apollo
36c
Semita
Page
6
Sutton
Page
9
9
St. Cathan
Semnos
Souvenir
32
Svana
16
Reighton Reigate Wyke
21
8
Trojan
Page
St. Celestin
29
Seriola
9
36
Servitor
14B
Spaniard
12
Svega
35A
Trophy
2
St. Claire
8
Sparsholt
18
Swan II
35A
Relonzo
Troubadour
36B
35
17
Sethon
Spartiate
Sweet Promise
36
Troup Ahead
36
Remexo
17
St. Cyrus
Remillo
St. Dominica
5
12A
13
Settsu
Speedwell
29
Swift Wing
35A
True Accord
19
14
14
Renascent
20
St. Donats
16
Sevra
Speedy
13
Swona
15
Tumby
14A
37
Rennet
21
St. Elstan
9
Shako
35A
Sphene
36
Sycamore
35A
Tunisian
17
Renzo
St. George
5
9
Shandwick
12A
9
Sylph
24
Turcoman
14
Spina
12A
32
Resolve
St. Katherine
12
12A
Sharpshooter
5
Spindrift
29
Sylvana
Turquoise
St. Kenan
25
Shearwater
21
Resolvo
8
29
Spinet Spitfire III
17
Syrian
Tuscarora
13
Resparko
St. Loman
25
Sheen
17A
19
36B
31
36c
Syringa
Tweenways
9
26
8
14
Restore
St. Magnus
Sheldon
28
Spoza
23
Trelawney
27
Restrivo
21
St. Melante
8
Sheldrake
4
27
Twinkling Star
Spranza Springdale Sprig o' Heather
20
Retako
35
St. Mellons
30
Shemara
31
12A
Revello
10
St. Modwen
9
Shera
9
20
Reverberation
18
St. Nectan
14
Sheraton
35A
Springtide
10
T.
Rezala
3
St. Olaves
9
Shika
14B
Spurs
21
Taeping
Rhodora
22
U.
5
St. Olive
5
Shila
35A
Stafnes
18
Richard Croft
Taipo
16
St. Sunniva
30
Shiona
36
Stalberg
Uberty
14
14
9
Tamarisk
12A
Uberus
Rig
15
St. Tudno
12A
Shipmates
Stalwart
19
6
8
Tamora
Righto
St. Wistan
17
Shova
10
Star of Deveron
15
Ugie Bray
24
Rigoletto
36B
28
Taransay
15
Uiver
19
St. Zeno
36c
Shower
Star of Hope
36A
36
Salamander
Star of Pentland
36
Tarret
10
Ullswater
Rime
25
16
Rinovia
Shusa
28
15
35A
Star of the Realm
37
Tartan
17
Umbriel
14A
8
Salpa
2
Rion
Sicyon
Unicity
29
Star of Orkney
15
Tea Rose
28
14
12
Saltash
16
Signa
Star of the Wave
5
Tehana
13
Unicorn II
22
Ristango
River Annam
22
Salvini
36B
Signet
36
11
Tekoura
30
Unitia
7
River Esk
Silanion
29
27
Salvo (Tug)
12A
Starlight Ray
35A
Terje I-V
36c
Utilise
19
37
Staunch
Salvo
35
Silja
14A
Teroma
24
Ut. Prosim
10
River Clyde
13
35A
Staunton
River Spey
14B
Salvonia
3
Silva
35A
Tervani
22
Utrecht
36A
36
Stefa
River Ytham
36A
Sandown
10
Silver Cloud
Stella Canopus
21
Tessie
36A
2
Riviere
36B
Sandringham
8,16
Silver Crest
13
Tewara
35
15
Stella Capella
Robert Hastie
14B
Sangarius
17
Silver Dawn
17
Thalia
36
11
Stella Carina
Robert Stroud
26
Sanson
35A
Silver Fox
13
Thames (Dutch Tug)
23
V.
19
Stella Leonis
Robin Hood
28
Saon
10
Silver Grey
24
Thames Queen
23
4
Stella Orion
Vadne
8
Robina
7
13
Silver Line
Thaw
26
Sapphire
Stella Pegassi
25
10
Valena
9
27
Rochebonne
19
Sappho
3
Silver Queen
Stella Polaris
19
The Boys
11
15
Valesca
35A
Rodino
16
14
Silver Seas
13
The Brit
30
Sarah Hyde
14
Stella Rigel
The Provost
28
Vandyck
33
29
Rogate
9
Sarah A. Purdy
29
Silver Sky
26
Stella Sirius
35A
Varanga
Roger Beck
3
Sarba
12
Simpson
35A
The Roman
35A
14A
Stina
36B
Varanis
Romany Rose
23
Sargasso
11
26
The Tower
21
Sindonis
32
Stoke City
29
Vascama
Rona
18
Sargon
21
Sir John Baker
8
Stonefly
26
The Way
14
15
Velia
Ronso
Sarna
36c
Their Merit
35A
16
35A
Sir John Lister
19
Stora
8
Velmont
18
Rooke
20
Saronta
14A
Sir Richard Grenville
2
Stour
13
Thele
22
Ventsyssel
22
Rosa
21
Sarpedon
11
Sir Sydney
14A
Strathcoe
8
Thermopylae
25
Venture
14A
Rosebud
8
5
2
Strathderry
23
Thirlmere
Sir Walter Raleigh
26
Vernal
Sata
8
Roseden
28
Saturn
Siren
2
Strath Devon
3
Thomas Altoft
12
Vernon II
9
Rose Emma
14
Thomas Conolly
13
Victoria
12
Saucy
22
Sirra
35A
Strathelliot
14A
32
Rose Haugh
24
8
Strathgarry
14B
Thomas Leeds
11
Victorian
8
Rose Hilda
Sawfly
Skidaw
21
15
Scalby Wyke
4
14B
Thomsons
Strathmaree
17
Victory
7
Rose Valley
30
Skirmisher
30
14B
Thora
21
Victrix
14
Scarron
4
Skudd 3, 4, 5 & 6
35A
Strath Rannock
Rosel
24
Scawfell
6
Strathspey
22
Thornwick Bay
14
Vidonia
36A
Rose Marie
10
Slogan
Viking Bank
3
Ross
Sceptre
7
Sluga
35A
Strathugie
3
Three Kings
35A
37
7
Strive
14
Thrifty
36B
Vilda
14A
Ross Ard
16
Schelde
6
Smeaton
27
Schievan
17
Thunderstone
17
Vindelicia
36B
Rotha
23
9
Snaefell
Student Prince
18
Vine
22
14B
Scomber
21
Sturton
22
Rotherslade
Tiger Tiger (tender)
Viola
29
37
Snap
23
12A
Rowan
23
Scotch Thistle
35A
Sublime
Violet Flowers
5
22
Soika
24
22
Tilburyness
14A
Rowan Tree
Scotia II
12A
Suilven
18
Tilly Duff
14
Virginia
21
Solitaire
Roxano
14A
Scott
16
Sukha
35A
Visenda
2,5
36B
31
Solomon
15
Sulara
5
Titan
26
Scottish
17
Solon
35A
Viva II
13
Royal Charter
25
Scourge
8
Sulla
35A
Token
Viviana
36c
Royal Eagle
Tokyo II
18
12A
29
Solstice
Royallieu
Scythe
12
Suma
15
14
6
Song
35A
Sumba
35A
Tonny
9
Vizalma
Royalo
Seabreeze
8
28
Sotra
Ruby
Seafarer
Summer Rose
Topaze
10
23
23
Rugby
28
Southcoates
36C
36A
Torbay II
6
5
Seaflower
Sunbeam II
14A
Sunflower IV
14A
Torch
5
29
Southern Breeze
W.
Ryde Runswick Bay
Seagull
35A
29
Southern Chief
Touchstone
25
5
5
Sea Holly
35A
Sunlight
12A
10
35A
36C
Sunrise
37
Tourmaline Trade Wind
27
Southern Field
Wagtail
15
Sea King
13
Southern Flower
28
Waldemar
21
Sea Lord
16
35A
Sunnyside Girl
11
36C
Superman
4
Tranio
19
Wallena
24
Sea Mist
Southern Foam
S.
Southern Gem
23
Tranquil
27
Walnut
15
Sea Monarch
16
36C
Supporter
9
27
Sabra
Seaman
29
Southern Pride
36C
Surly
7
Trelawney
36A
Waltona Walwyns Castle
Sabreur
35
Secuta
17
Southern Shore
36C
Surprise
36
T. R. Ferrens
4
2
Trevo Terceiro
29
Wanderer II
Sailor King
35
Seddon
5
Southern Spray
36C
12
St. Adrian
22
Sedulous
4
Southern Star
36C
Susannah Susarion Jane
17
Tritonia
5
Selkirk
36B
Southern Wave
23
Sutherness
4
Triumph
16
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M/S Groups-contd.
44
Mine Recovery Flotillas-
57
19
Oak
26
1
11
58
13
Oaklea
28
Pict
Page
2
22
59
21
Ocean Breeze
11
Picton Castle
32
Reilvo
Page
4
20
Ocean Brine
Minicoy
60
22
Pintail
24
Reparko
12A
St. Katherin
21
10
Ocean Eddy
Minna
61
37
Plantagenet
31
Reore
8
St. Kenan
23
Minona
21
Ocean Fisher
62
28
Playmates
29
Rerivo
36B
St. Loman
Minos
14B
M/S Training Flotilla
20
Ocean Gain
23
Plinlimon
11
Rako
5
St. Magnus
Mirabelle
17
Muria
14
Ocean Guide
23
Plumer
21
Rello
21
St. Melante
6
Mirage
Myris
12
Ocean Lifebuoy
35A
Poinavon
12A
Rverberation
35
St. Mellons
Ocean Lux
Pointer
9
Rala
10
St. Modwen
Mireille
11
28
Myvera III
9A
35A
Mist
Ocean Retriever
Pointz Castle
36
12
Rodora
18
St. Nectan
Mistletoe
22
Ocean Scout
36A
Polar V
24
Rhard Croft
3
St. Olaves
Mitres
14A
Ocean Spray
23
Polar VI
35
Rg
5
St. Olive
N.
Poolzee
35
14
M.L. 100
14
Nab Wyke
35
Ocean Swell
27
Fghto
St. Silio
36A
8
9A
Ocean Toiler
Popinjay
igoletto
St. Sunniva
M.L. 101, 102
Nairnside
14
12
2
7
Ocean Treasure
12
Powis Castle
22
36B
lime
St. Tudno
M.L. 107
Namur
27
inovia
19
1st Motor Launch Flotilla
2
Nancy Hague
37
Ocean View
Preston-North End
St. Wistan
19
Prince Leo
26
lion
8
St. Zeno
Moed-en-Werk
36
Naneta
S
Ocean Vim
5
36B
8
8
Princess Beatrix
distango
Salamander
Mollusc
Natal II
12
Ode
12
36A
12
9A
Princess Elizabeth
River Annam
Salpa
Monarch
Navicula
8
Ogano
3
10
22
River Esk
Saltash
14A
Princess Mary
Monarda
16
Ohm
15
27
26
Salvini
Negro
Princessa
River Clyde
Mona's Isle
11
Neil Mackay
28
9
13
Okino
37
Principal
River Garry
Salvo (Tug)
Neil Smith
Oku
27
27
Salvo
Monimia
16
9A
10
Proserpine
River Spey
28
14B
Salvonia
Montano
4
Memo
14A
Olivae
14
Prospect Ahead
Riviere
29
36B
Sandown
Moonrise
35
Netsukis
10
Olive
24
Providence
R. Levin
11
17
Moonstone
32
New Comet
23
Olive Tree
28
Provider
Robert Hastie
Sandringham
17
17
12
Robert Stroud
Sangarius
Moorgate
Newhaven N.B.
21
Olvina
9A
Ptarmigan
26
9A
Sanson
Moravia
14
11
Puffin
Robin Hood
Olympia
35
28
Saon
New Pride of Essex
31
Morama
Punnet
Robina
9A
New Prince of Wales I
16
7
12
Ombra
18
Rochebonne
Sapphire
Moray
14B
12
Onaway
Pyramus
19
Newspray
29
30
Sappho
Rodino
Morgan Jones
23
One Accord
3
Pyrope
11
New World
12A
Sarah Hyde
12
Rogate
9
Mount Ard
29
Sarah A. Pure
Niblick
14B
Onetos
11
Roger Beck
3
Sarba
Mount Keen
10
16
Onward
9A
Q.
Niger
Rolls Royce
35
Moyle
Night Hawk (Trawler)
4
Oracle
3
Queen Empress
Sargasso
8
1:
Romany Rose
23
Queen of Kent
Sargon
7
13
2
Oriole
Rona
18
Sarna
M/S Flotillas
Night Hawk
Queen of Thanet
18
2
Ronso
Night Raider
37
Orlando
16
Saronta
1
29
Queen of the Fleet
1l
Rooke
4
16
Nimrod
35
20
19
Orpheus
Queen of the South I
Sarpedon
12
Rosa
17
21
Sasebo
Nirvana
2
Orvicto
16
Queen of the South II
12
5
Rosebud
8
Sata
Nobles
4
Osako
14A
6
13
Queen Worth
9
Roseden
28
Saturn
7
21
Nodzu
23
Osta
9A
Quest
6
Rose Emma
12
Saucy
Nogi
15
Oswaldian
4
Quiet Waters
28
23
Rose Haugh
24
8
Sawfly
Othello
17A
Rose Hilda
Scalby Wyke
10
10
Noontide
28
15
11
8
Norbreeze
27
Our Bairns
8
Rose Valley
30
Scarron
Nordhav
36A
Our Kate
12
R.
Rosel
24
Scawfell
12
13
Nordhav I
Overfall
14A
Racer
7
Rose Marie
3
14
Sceptre
14A
Rachael Flett
26
Ross
16
Schelde
M/S Groups-
Nordland
37
Oystermouth Castle
Radiant
36c
Ross Ard
27
Schievan
1
24
Norina
27
Radnor Castle
2
Rotha
14B
Scomber
2,3
12A
Norlan
29
P.
Raetia
4
Rotherslade
23
Scotch Thistl
4-6
13
Norland
19
Pangbourne
16
Rambler Rose
30
Rowan
24
Scotia II
7
14A
Norna
21
Paragon
24, 36A
Raymont
35
Rowan Tree
14A
Scott
10-12
15
Norman Wilson
20
Paramount
3
Reaper
7
Roxano
36B
Scottish
13
15
Norse
12A
Pathway
11
Reboundo
S
Royal Charter
17
Scourge
14
15
Northcoates
29
Patti
17
Rebuff
29
Royal Eagle
12A
Scythe
16-20
16
Northern Chief
30
Paul Rykens
28
Receptive
12
Royallieu
35
Seabreeze
22
10
Northern Dawn
25
Paynter
7
Recoil
36c
Royalo
S
Seafarer
23, 24
Northern Duke
Peacemaker
12
Recono
16
Ruby
5
Seaflower
24
30
5
Red Gauntlet
13
Rugby
14A
Seagull
25
10
Northern Foam
30
Pearl
26
24
Northern Gem
25
Pecheur
27
Red Sky
17
Runswick Bay
5
Sea Holly
8
Northern Gift
30
Peggy Nutten
29
Reed
14A
Ryde
10
Sea King
28-29
30
12A
Northern Isles
Refraction
8
Sea Lord
30
Peken
35
Refundo
14
S.
Sea Mist
31
15
Northern Light
26
Pelagos
14A
28
Sabra
35,
Sea Monarch
32-33
21
Northern Pride
16,25
Pelton
15
Regal
8
Sabreur
35
Seaman
34
22
Northern Princess
30
Pembroke
12
Regardo
14B
Sailor King
22
Secuta
37-38
26
Northern Reward
30
Pentland Firth
30
Regwa
St. Adrian
5
Seddon
14A
40
16
Northern Sky
30
Perilia
17
Reids
9
St. Apollo
36c
Sedulous
41
24
Northern Spray
12A
Reigate
25
St. Cathan
9A
Selkirk
Peter Carey
Reighton Wyke
21
29
Semita
43
27
Northern Sun
30
Peter Hendriks
28
5
St. Celestin
Relonzo
36
Semnos
44-45
29
Northern Wave
25
Peter Nell
29
16
St. Claire
46
15
Northlyn
30
Remexo
17
Seriola
29
17
St. Cyrus
Phase
49
Remillo
5
Servitor
9A
North Ness
34
14A
St. Dominica
23
Philante
16
Sethon
50-51
10
14A
14B
Renascent
Northward Ho
20
St. Donats
Philippe
9A
Settsu
52
2
Northwind
9
Phineas Beard
24
Rennet
21
St. Elstan
5
Sevra
54
23
Norwich City
5
Renzo
9
St. George
19
55
Phrontes
8
Notts County
12
Resolve
56
19
13
Nyula
Phyllis Rose
20
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Operation "DYNAMO" list Recommendations of Personnel.
Dutch Skoot FREDANJA - Lieutenant-Commender Kenneth Warden
Stewart R.N.
beaches and also in evacuating troops. Bombing and
This skoot was employed in landing stores at the
machine-gun attacks were made on several occasions and
damage was caused by near misses. Casualties also
occurred due to machine gunning.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant-Commander Kenneth Warden Stewart. R.N.
Showed great initiative, determination and
devotion to duty in ferrying off troops whilst
under bombing attacks, and also in the landing
of stores whilst off the beaches.
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Petty Officer Thomas A. Willins, P/J.100988.
Showed great coolness, efficiency and devotion
to duty during the bombing and machine gun attacks,
and calm. by his leadership was able to keep the troops
Recommended for mention.
E.R.A. 4th Class. Jack S. Ambrose, P/MX. 65337.
By his efficiency and devotion to duty was able
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to keep the engines running although damaged by
bombing attacks.
Recommended for mention.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. HILDA - Lieutenant Archibald Gray, R.N.
The HILDA carried out 3 trips to the beaches and
Dunkirk, during the first 2 of which she operated more
than 48 hours continuously off the beaches, for long
periods under heavy air attack.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Lieutenant Archibald Gray, R.N.
The seamanlike efforts to embark troops off the R.
beach at Bray Dunes marked with conspicuous success.
More than 1,000 troops were embarked, mainly trans-
ferred to other ships offshore. During this period
his ship was bombed. On the second trip, acting
under the orders of Captain R. P. Pim, R.N.V.R., he
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recom ndations of Personnel.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. HILDA (Continued),
Dunkirk and subsequently, working in conjunction
with a flotilla of small boats at La Panne, was
largely responsible for the embarkation under
difficulties of 5,000 troops in some 12 hours.
During heavy bomb attack rescued a large number of
survivors from KEITH, including 2 British and one
French general officers. Followed this up by
rescuing nearly all the survivors of the SKIPJACK.
On the voyage to United Kingdom similarly rescued
survivors from the personnel vessel SCOTIA which had
been bombed and sunk, only leaving the scene when
other vessels appeared and his own craft was
dangerously overloaded, Returning to Dunkirk,a
further number of troops were taken off the beach,
during which time he was bombed and intermittently
shelled. Captain Pim, the local Senior Officer at
the time of HILDA'S activities, reports most
favourably on the efficient handling and performance
of Lieutenant Gray.
Recommended for decoration.
Sea Cadet Lieutenant Harry Sidmouth Willing.
As First Lieutenant of the HILDA, Lieutenant
Syddons-Willing was indefatigable. He carried out
arduous duties on the beach, assisted vessels
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aground, and personally searched for troops in the
dunes. He was remarked by Senior Officers on the
spot as being outstanding in his conduct.
Recommended for decoration.
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RATINGS.
Acting Petty Officer Leslie Charles Curd, C/JX.155644.
Able Seaman George Edward Godfrey. C/JX.144633.
Petty Officer Curd as coxswain and Able Seaman
Godfrey, were outstanding in everything that they
did. Many seriously wounded men were attended on
board and everything possible was done for the
large number of troops embarked. Conduct of these
2 ratings was exemplary throughout and they showed
great calmness under fire.
Recommended for decoration.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. HONDSRUG - Lieutenant Frederick Thomas
Renny, R.N.R.
Completed 4 trips to Dunkirk and the beaches,
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel No. List 'B'
MOTOR EOATS.
M.A./S.B.7.
Commanding Officer.
Sub.Lieutenant A. Ecclestone, R.N.
A.L.C. No.15
)
M.B. BLUE BIRD
Commanding Officer.
Sub.Lieutenant G. B. Eyre, R.N.V.R.
M.B. CAVERSHAM
M.B. QUISISIANA
3
R.
Ratings.
Leading Seaman J. Clarke, DG 87012
Stoker 1st Class W. C. Morgan, KX.88644.
Ordinary Seaman D. Scully, JX.175384.
Ordinary Seaman J. Curren, JX.176599.
Ordinary Seaman J. Hill, JX.176620.
M.B. Tender to Skoot HILDA.
Rating.
Able Seaman M. T. Stallard, P/JX.154107.
M.B. REDA.
Rating.
Petty Officer Motorman R. W. Rawlings, O.N. N.K.
M.B. SILVER QUEEN.
Rating.
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recommendation, they following awards as each
For the rest, submit after the a careful review of
appropriate:-
CBE. (Military)
To be Additional Excellent Commanders Order of of the the Military Division
of the Most British
X
Captain William Raigersfeld de Styrap Phillimore, R.N.
x
Commodore Edward Glyn O.B.E. (Military) Jukes-Hughes, (Retired) (Reta.
To be an Additional Excellent Officer Order of of the the Military Division
of the Most British Empire:
Commander Robert Gordon Hood Linzee, R.N. (Retd.)
M.B.E. (Military)
To be an Additional Member of the Military Division
of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire:
Inspector of Shipwrights D.S.O. F.H. Harvey (ex Chatham Dockyard)
To be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order:
Captain Jack Grant Bickford, D.S.C., R.N., H.M.S. EXPRESS.
Captain Eric Wheler Bush, D.S.C., R.N.,
Commander Eric Percival Hinton, R.N., H.M.S. HALCYON
Commander Reginald Wastell English, Group Officer, Dover
Commander Edward Cawdron Cordeaux, M.B., M.R.C.S.,
L.R.C.P., R.N., (Retd. .) H.M.S. ROYAL
Commander Jeffery Elliott, R.N.R., H.M.S. KING ORRY
Commander John Charles Keith Dowding, R.D., R.N.R.,
H.M.S. MONA'S ISLE
Commander Edward Reginald Lewis, R.N.
Commander Michael Oliver Dundas Ellwood, R.N., (Retd.),
(Beach Organisation)
Commander Hector du Plessis Richardson, R.N.,
(Beach Organisation)
Acting Commander Grenville Mathias Temple, R.N.,
H.M.S. SUTTON
Lieutenant-Commander Lionel James Spencer Ede, R.N.,
H.M.S. SALAMANDER
Lieutenant-Commander Humphrey Gilbert Boys-Smith, R.N.R.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. TWENTE.
Lieutenant Robert Bill, R.N., Dover Minesweeping
Trawlers,
Lieutenant Archibald Gray, R.N., Dutch Skoot
H.M.S. HILDA
Surgeon Lieutenant John Jordan, M.B., B.Ch., R.N.,
H.M.S. BIDEFORD
2sc
The Distinguished Service Cross:
Lieutenant Arthur Alan Whitshed Pollard, R.N., H.M.S.
Lieutenant-Commander Richard John
Hullis Couch, R.N.,
ESK.
Lieutenant Clifford Woodreiff Carter, R.N., H.M.S. H.M.S.
Lieutenant David Hugh R.N.
ESK.
Surgeon Lieutenant
Mr. Reginald William Clare, wishart Shield, M.S.ORATO Gunner (T), R.N.,
Lieutenant Francis Bruen, R.N., H.M.S. GRENADE. JAGUAR.
Lieutenant Adams, R.N., H.M.S. KETTH.
Lieutenant Derek Peel Willan, R.N., H.M.S. H.M.S. ICARUS ICARUS
Gregson Roper, R.M.,
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Lieutenant Alexander Harper Turner,
Skipper George Hattan, W.S.3022, REED.
Skipper William Francis
L Sub-Lieutenant John Kenneth Barton
Miles, R. R.V.R.,
Sub-Lieutenant Robert Walter Timbrell, R.C.N., H.M.M.M.M.
Lieutenant Robert Hunter Irving, R.N.R., TRITON.
Sub-Lieutenant George Arthur Gabbett-Mulhallen, E.M.B. R.N.,
Lieutenant Charles Waterland Read, R.N.R., VERNON Motor Boat I, etc.
BONNIE HEATHER.
Sub-Lieutenant William Ronald Williams, R.N., Motor Boat
Sub-Lieutenant John Cambridge Clarke, R.N.V.R., Etc. Motor
SWALLOW,
Captain Master, W. Thompson, S.S. DORIEN ROSE.
Boat RAPIDE.
Chief Engineer B. Murphy, S.S. DORIEN ROSE.
Ans kvimate, T.O. Hanlon S.S. DORIEN ROSE.
Captana Master, J. Freyer Tug FOREMOST Thames 87. Cockle Boat Flotilla.
Sub-Lieutenant Michael Herbert Bernard Soloman, R.N.V.R.,
&
Lieutenant Commander Stratford Hercules Dennis, R.N.,
Lieutenant Christopher William Stuart Dreyer, Base, R.N.,
Commanding M.T.B. Dover.
Lieutenant Donald Terry McBarnet, R.N., M..T.B. Dutch 102. Skoot
Sea Cadet Lieutenant Harry Sidmouth-Willing, H.M.S. DOGGERSBANK. Dutch Skoot
Lieutenant Frederick Thomas Renny, H.M.S. R.N.R., HILDA. Dutch Skoot
Engineer Mr. J. Crockett, - BIARRITZ.
H.M.S. HONDSRUG.
Captarize Master, Charles Archibald Hancock,
Captain Master, Ernest Leonard Hill, CANTERBURY.
Captain Master, Robert Mallum McLean, Hospital Personnel GUERNSEY. Carrier ISLE GEORGE OF
Captaus Master, Reginald Richard Pittman, Transport
Captained Master, William Oswald Young, H.M. Ship LEVENWOOD. KING
Second Second Officer Frank Edward Martin, - St. - ST. Helier. HELIER
xv Sub Acting Chief Able hightenant Seaman Engineer Officer Allan Seaman Watterson, Ronald Thirwall, - TYNWALD Medal. C/JX. H.M.S. - ROYAL 139421,
HARVESTER DAFFOD
(Cook) J.H. Elton, LT/JX.180250, H.M.S. MOSQUITO. R.N. Patro
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Able Seaman W.J. Morris,
Able Seaman S. Palmer, P/JX.26097, 148052, Motor
Leading Stoker W.A.S. Horn,
Stoker D.T. Banks, KX/86174, R.F.R., Motor Boats Motor
Able Seaman L.F. Strand, C/J.69009, Motor
Lewis Gunner T.W. Watson, SoSo: DORIEN ROSE.
Able Seaman J. O'Rawe, S.S. DORIEN ROSE.
Ordinary Seaman W. Bassett, S.S. DORIEN ROSE.
Fireman A. Gilson, S.S. DORIEN ROSE.
Mr. A.B. Devine, Motor Doat LITTLE ANN.
Deckhand W. Absolom, S.S. QUEENSLAND.
Deckhand M. Hains, S.S. QUEENSLAND.
Leading Officer Steward Edmund Samuel Lawrence, P/L 8649,
H.M.Tug St. ABBS.
Seaman Harry Griffith, Tug JAVA.
Sub. Officer Aubrey John May, London Fire Brigade Fire Float
MASSEY SHAW.
Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class William Hymas, MX. 49826,
VV
Able >eaman Albert R.C. Stephens, X.131369, M.T.B. 102.
MT.B. 102.
Ordinary Seaman Vincent Wakeham , P/JX. 194588, Newfoundland
Engine Room Artificer, 4th Class Eric Matthew Horne, MX. 62572,
Rating, Dutch Skoot H.M.S. AMAZONE.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. DOGGERSBANK.
Acting Petty Officer Leslie Charles Curd, C/JX.155644, Dutch
Skoot H.M.S. HILDA.
Able Seaman George Edward Godfrey., C/JX.144633, Dutch Skoot
H.M.S.. HILDA.
Petty Officer James Potts, D/J.92816,. Dutch Skoot H.M.S.
Leading Seaman Willie Haggar, P/J.95873, H.M.S. PATRIA HONDSRUG.. (Dutch
Leading Seaman Reginald William Legg, .107221, Dutch Skoot) Skoot
Able Seaman George Henry Baker, D/SSX. 27349, Dutch Skoot H.M.S.
H.M.S. TWENTE.
rxv Able Seaman Donald Joseph McKinnon - PERSONNEL TWENTE. SHIP KING
Viv
Fireman Merchant Navy Gunner George Knight, H.M. Transport LEVENWOOD.
GEORGE V.
(Private Frederick William John Rushy - PRAGUE.
Acting Boy Able Seaman Albert Edward Mellis, C/LDX. 5187, NEPHRITE.
Robert Moody, H.M. Transport LEVENWOOD.
George iam Crowther oth Field Ambulance, B. Co.
Chief Yeoman of Signals J. Collier, - C/J.69513 LYNX.)
Seaman Thomas Gimmin, TYNWALD.
73544861
Signalman Yeoman of Signals F. Laister, C/J.69665, (H.M.S. H.M.S. KEITH.
Signalman J. Mulheron,
Arthur Waters, JX.142009.
Able Signalman D.W. Simmons, JX. ..183281.
Acting Seaman William. C. Grainger, 133346.
Able Able Seaman Petty J.W. Officer Swales, E.W. Spickett, SSX.22139. JX.12846.
Able Signalman Seaman Seaman E. G.A. Hall JX. 12846.
Leading Able Able Ordinary Able Able Seaman Seaman Seaman Seaman Seaman T.D.D. FLetcher, John Doig, Spanton, JX. D.961. 145091. JX. .114468. 172487.
1XU Able Seaman C.Foster, D.112.
Able Able Seaman Seaman H. Fletcher SSX.20706. (J.99712) B.23221.
Able Seaman R.
Petty
Sick
Signalman Berth F.
are Scaman J. Jones,
Bar Fowles. to The John.144282. ISLE OF C/SBR.X.8022. GUERNSEY.
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SCIMITAR REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS
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The reasons for this collision and as report on the damage
sustained have been more fully reported to Capatin (D) 16.
8. I arrived at Dunkirk at about 1300/31 and was
ordered to go to Bray beaches. I spent this afternoon and evening
in company with "Vivacious" and "Shikari" off Bray under inter-
mittent bombardment and bombing during which no damage was
sustained. During one bombing attack at sbout 1700(?) an aircraft
was shot down; it is thought that this was from "Scimitar's" A
gun. I myself was watching A gun bursts, which appeared close to
the target and at the moment the aircraft caught fire a burst
from A gun appeared nearly in line. The aircraft fell in the sea
and was obviously a total loss. During this period no troops
were embarked as I had no boats and no other boats come near.
There seemed to be trouble in embarking due to choppy water.
9. At nightfall/31 the weather improved and troops
were very quickly embarked, principally from the "skoot" "Hilda"
which was doing excellent work. I sailed at about 2300 with
500 troops, proceeding at 8 knots. During the passage numerous
aircraft were heard but no attacks were made. A slight collision
occurred with an unknown trawler, in which my port propellor
guard was damaged. I arrived at Dover at about 0600/1 and after
disembarking troops proceeded to oil. A further examination of
the damage was made.
100 At 1000/1 I was ready and was orderedato proceer
to Dunkirk again, but when near the North Goodwin L.V. I was
ordered to return. At this time I had just sighted Prague in
difficulties 80 I went to his assistance. Re asked me to take
some of his troops 80 I went alongside while under way and
embarked 500. I then stood by while he proceede through the Downs
and at about 1530/1 I arrived at Dover and disembarked troops
subsequently proceeding to a buoy.
11. At 0600/2 I proceeded to Sheerneas to
disembark ammunition, thence to London for repairs by Messrs
Harland and Wolff. Repairs are expected to take 14 days.
12. "Soimitar" being short handed compared to other
destroyers, all ratings had to work very hard and it was noteworthy
that Engine room ratings not only steamed the ship with full
also assisted on deak in embarkation etc. Nearly all seamen took
efficiency and took their place at ammunition supply parties, but
part as boat's crews at one time or another, using skill and
determintion inxtrying conditions. The following are considered
Midshipman M.J.BALL R.N.R.,.for taking adminate charge with of the boats
particularly worthy of mention or award.
in bombing etc. for & day ship
absent.
A.B.
P/J
96339.
for taking charge of his gun's crew
G.PASMORE
well, and skill in shooting down an enemy
P/K 61614 aircraft For long and untiring it work as driver
Stoker in TYLER the motor and keeping running nearly
continuously for 3 days.
I have the honour to be
Sir
The Vice Admiral
your obedient servent
DOVER
Two copies to
Strants
The Captain (D)
16th D.F.
Lieutenant in Command
ADMIRAL
9-JUN 1940
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R.N.B. Chathan
6th June 1940.
I
Sir,
I have the honour is report
the proceedings of H.M. Ship HILDA (Late
Dutch school) under my command from
Sunday May 26th is Wednesday The 5ᵗʰ 1940
The ship commissioned at TELBURY
at 1000 on May 26th Necessary stares were
placed enbourd and wiping completed
Considerable chippinely was experienced wilk the
engines due to incapariened personnel, the
delaying Sailing until 0500 May 27th.
Ship was Sway for adjustment
of compasses A.M. May 27th at Southerd
and then proceeded E Sheeracis where
further necessary stores were placed an board.
27
At 1800 I proceded to Southerd
for rante instructions with orders LS peaced
is Dunkisk, and Subsequently left Southerd
is company wick Dossus Bank about
27
2030.
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with the help of flub battomed canoes,
The The ships and beach were heavily
bouted on two occasions, and bonts
fell very close. No danage to
Hilda was Instanced except, the chaphy
which loas holed by spliated and
abandoned. By Roo ( had nearly
600 hoops on board and proceded to
the castward is look for c des tranger
is which is transfer them. However
ab this time the only destroyed in
sight were Some miles to the
and buip Leavily sonhed Two were
seen to be hit so I deaded is
proceed ts Doner with my load, as
[ had practically a food eft anboad.
[ proceeded by the long none arriving
about 0800 Thursday Ray 30th.
heari gas were Pitter and sloves
received. Six Sub hicitenants RNR and 25
ratings for boats cicus juid and I
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little else for the arrift 5 cittach.
I about proceedure to the
aid of "Huths survivors and with the
heep of mater bouts recovered a large mumber,
including two British Brigadies and a
French seneral. while this was taking
place enemy chise bonhare appeared your
and Sanh "Skipsack about half mile
from n2. As soon as possible i
proceded K their and and piched up
all the Survivors except ⑆ but 12 of
were recovered by a they. They were
in a rong pitcous state being conced
in oil fact, and in some uses service
wounded. By the time this was
completed E had Are then a full
load, emadering their condition, and maraded
for England. Dive bombus appeared your
and finished off the "Kith but by
some oversight child not attack Hilda
althnish she appeared to the only
craft left eflout in the roads.
I passed Dunkish breakwah chat
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H.M.S. HILDA,
To: Vice Admiral, Dover.
Dover.
From: Captain R. Pim, R.N.V.R.
Report of events in connection with final
evacuation of troops from the beaches of
La Panne Bains and Bray-Dunnes.
Period covered: 30th May - 2nd June.
bject.
Evacuation of military personnel at La Panne Bains and
Bray-Dunnes.
rders
To take as many small motor boats, lifeboats, etc. as possible
eceived.
to the above-mentioned beaches and effect the evacuation of
all troops found there. The operation was not to include
Dunkirk beach, where evacuation arrangements had already been
organised.
Action
Transport 1. Department, Dover, for the requisitioning of motor
Arrangements were made by Captain G. Fraser, D.S.O., Sea
taken.
boats and lifeboats at Dover, Deal and Walmer. These were
inspected and arrangements made for their being manned and
provisioned on the afternoon of 30th May. The preparation of
these matters of detail in advance by Captain Fraser wore-base
ficient boats to send early the next morning, and subsequently
entirely responsible for my being able to get together suf-
for providing something in the way of food for the very large
number I had on board.
31st
2. I sailed from Deal with 8 boats in tow for Dunkirk early
May.
on the 31st, and Captain Fraser undertook to despatch the
remaining boats to Dunkirk as soon as they became available.
I took 50 gallons of petrol in 2-gallon tins on deck for re-
fuelling, the majority of these tins subsequently being
civilians at Deal desired to accompany the party, and five
jettisoned during the dive bombing east of Dunkirk. Several in
fact did manage to get to Dunkirk and were of the greatest
possible use.
Naval 3. or Port Official that I was to proceed to La Panne that
On arrival off Dunkirk I was informed by the Senior Bains French
Dunkirk beach was properly organised. An M.L. came alongside
and Bray-Dunnes beaches forthwith, and he confirmed
and took four of my boats in tow to La Panne Bains.
motor and lifeboats were sent away at 40 p.m. with to
4. work The the beaches, which at this time were being shelled
shrapnel.
5. these I as found reinforcements. I also requisitioned lifeboats
four additional boats at anchor and four acquired
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13. Several of the motor boats had now broken down and
between midnight and 3 a.m. complete repairs were done to
these boats, which was most creditable to the R.N.R. and
R.N.V.R. officers and ratings sent from EXCELLENT and KING
ALFRED to man them.
14. I found it necessary to shift my anchorage to the west
during the night, as shells meant for the beaches were
ricocheting over H.M.S. HILDA.
15. In accordance with my undertaking to the troops, I sent
off all boats again at 3.15 a.m. to search the beaches, starting
from the western end of Bray-Dunnes. During the next three
hours approximately only 250 men were taken off the beaches,
and these in small parties; they were apparently stragglers.
A large rearguard party marching along the beach decided to
continue to Dunkirk.
June.
16. At 7.30 a.m. approximately I closed H.M.S. KEITH and
reported the position to Admiral Wake-Walker. He told me to
continue my search of the beaches and if possible transfer my
troops to another ship, subsequently returning to England.
17. Unfortunately, with the exception of KEITH, SKIPJACK,
one destroyer a considerable distance away and an Admiralty tug,
there were no vessels to whom I could transfer these troops,
besides which, with the dive bombing and shelling, it would, as
it turned out, have been impossible.
18. dive bomber and was abandoned shortly afterwards.
At approximately 8 a.m. H.M.S. KEITH received at direct
hit closed from KEITH a and picked up some 50 survivors out of the water,
including this stage I jettisoned all my spare petrol. The off Admiralty the
I the Q.M.G. of the B.E.F. and other Staff Officers.
At went alongside KEITH before she sank and took the east
majority make a final inspection of the beaches and to see motor-
tug of the survivors. I then proceeded to that no to
boats had been left behind.
19. dive bomber Half an and sank immediately. I closed SKIPJACK picked
hour later SKIPJACK received a direct hit and from a
up some 60 or 70 survivors.
20. Dive bombing had been more while or less HILDA continuous proceeded since towards early
morning Dunkirk Germans or narrowly 21. three At on and seemed missed 10.30 occasions, passage the to attacks be home. but in in complete during went the British on the control fighters greater for of bomba, of England, two part sink. the were of and air. of H.M. seen being after the transports on day an two the
hour's I saw the steaming, latter while struckby dive bombers and
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22. As I now had some 530 troops on board my small vessel,
many of whom were in an extremely critical condition or
badly wounded, and as there were some 15 ships standing by to
pick up the survivors from these transports I thought it better
to continue my course to England, but succeeded in picking up
a number of French survivors. I was impressed by the splendid
action of one British army officer, who several times went
overboard to tie lines round those in the water. I did not
ascertain his name.
23. I passed a signal to V.A. Dover through a destroyer
giving E.T.A. for Ramsgate and asking for ambulances.
24. I arrived at Ramsgate at 5.30 p.m. and landed all my
British and French troops together with survivors from H.M. ships.
One man had died and two others were in an extremely critical
condition.
25. I telephoned a full report of the operations and of the
final evacuation of the beaches to an officer on the Staff of
V.A. Dover, and at 7.30 sailed for Dover. While on passage
home I passed a number of motor boats being towed to Dunkirk,
and after consultation with the Q.M.G. advised them to continue
their journey and ask for instructions on arrival, as they
might be of use to the Officer-in-Charge of the evacuation at
Dunkirk beach. The only boats brought home by me were two
which were completely out of order. The other lifeboats,
whalers etc. were left at Dunkirk for further use.
26. HILDA arrived at Dover at 10 o'clock but was not permitted
to enter. While at anchor outside at approximately 11 o'clock
a magnetic mine was dropped 50 yards south-east of the ship,
and this was duly reported to the Examination Officer and
sweeping operations carried out next morning.
June.
27. Reported at the office of V.A. Dover the results of the
operation which I had been ordered to carry out, and was told
to submit a full report in writing.
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS.
28. The evacuation was carried out without injury to any of
the troops, but a number were killed on the beaches by shrapnel
while standing by or moving along.
29. I found that the crews of the motor boats, all young
officers and ratings, were very steady both under shell fire
and while close to dive bombing.
30. The great majority of the troops were carrying their
rifles and equipment, and I was particularly struck by the fact
that I heard no complaint at any time from these tired men,
even when up to their shoulders in water in the surf. They
appreciated to the full the efforts we were making.
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22. As I now had some 530 troops on board my small vessel,
many of whom were in an extremely critical condition or
badly wounded, and as there were some 15 ships standing by to
pick up the survivors from these transports I thought it better
to continue my course to England, but succeeded in picking up
a number of French survivors. I was impressed by the splendid
action of one British army officer, who several times went
overboard to tie lines round those in the water. I did not
ascertain his name.
25. I passed a signal to V.A. Dover through B destroyer
giving E.T.A. for Ramsgate and asking for ambulances.
24. I arrived at Ramogate at 5.30 p.m. and landed all my
British and French troops together with survivors from H.M. ships.
One man had died and two others were in an extremely critical
condition.
25. I telephoned a full report of the operations and of the
final evacuation of the beaches to an officer on the Staff of
V.A. Dover, and at 7.30 sailed for Dover. While on passage
home I passed a number of motor boats being towed to Dunkirk,
and after consultation with the Q.M.O. advised them to continue
their Journey and ask for instructions on arrival, as they
might be of use to the Officer-in-Charge of the evacuation at
Dunkirk beach. The only boats brought home by me were two
which were completely out of order. The other lifeboats,
whalers etc. were left at Dunkirk for further use.
26. HILDA arrived at Dover at 10 o'clock but was not permitted
to enter. While at anchor outside at approximately 11 o'clock
a magnetic mine was dropped 50 yards south-east of the ship,
and this was duly reported to the Examination Officer and
sweeping operations carried out next morning.
June. 27. Reported at the office of V.A. Dover the results of the
operation which I had been ordered to carry out, and was told
to submit a full report in writing.
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS.
28. The evacuation was carried out without injury to any of
the troops, but a number were killed on the beaches by shrapnel
while standing by or moving along.
29. I found that the crews of the motor boats, all young
officers and ratings, were very steady both under shell fire
and while close to dive bombing.
30. The great majority of the troops were carrying their
rifles and equipment, and I was perticularly struck by the fact
that I heard no complaint at any time from these tired men,
even when up to their shoulders in water in the surf. They
appreciated to the full the efforts we were making.
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31. Owing to the swell a number of boats capsized in the
surf, which gradually subsided with continued good weather.
The swell on the 31st had calmed down considerably by the
morning of the 1st June.
32. The marksmanship of the A.A. machine-gunners in HILDA
seemed to be very accurate, and they realised that it was
essential to fire at bombers before they got into their dive.
The dive bombers seemed to be extremely accurate in their aim.
33. Messrs. Hammond of Deal, who act as Admiralty agents,
were most helpful in every way in finding suitable motor boats
and lifeboats, in arranging requisitioning, and obtaining
spare supplies of petrol at short notice.
34. I was much impressed by the good-nature of the ship's
company in handing to all those who lost their clothing or
were in sad condition owing to being covered in oil, any parts
of their uniform or private possessions not in use. This
applied equally to the soldiers, who were most generous in
sharing their clothing of all sorts.
35. I must record the assistance given me by Lieut.Few, R.N.V.R
of H.M.S. SANDOWN, in bringing the troops from one of the piers.
He made a great number of trips in a most expeditious manner,
and his cheerfulness was a decided asset.
36. I should like to bring under notice the efficient manner
in which the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. HILDA, Lieut. Gray,
and the coxswain, Petty Officer Curd, carried out their duties,
and this applies equally to the whole ship's company. Many
seriously wounded men were on board, and each of these received
such careful attention as was possible.
37. I was much struck by the efficient manner in which
H.M.S. HILDA was handled while rescuing survivors and also in
avoiding dive bombing operations.
VICE ADMIRAL
CAPTAIN, R.N.V.R.
2nd June, 1940.
JUN 1940
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SECRET.
13th June, 1940.
No. 477.C.C./40.
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, DOVER.
"HILDA" (Late Dutch Schoot) REPORT ON
OPERATION "DYNAMO".
rotes
With reference to the report dated 6th
June from Lieutenant A.Gray, H.M.S. "Hilda",
Lieutenant Syddons-Willing and his boat's crew
were picked up at about 0430/3rd June by Rear-
Admiral Taylor who reports to me as follows:-
"He, Lieutenant Syddons-Willing, had been
al
along the beach at St. Malo les Bains and
had ascertained that there were no longer
&
any troops at that point. He also went
to the assistance of the m.y. "Singapore",
which had gone aground, but subsequently
got off."
Rear-Admiral Taylor fully supports the
Commanding Officer's recommendation of Lieutenant
Syddons-Willing.
ADMIRAL.
VICE ADMIRAL
DOVER JUN 1940
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NARRATIVE OF M.V. "RIKA" DURING THE PERIOD 27TH MAY TO
5TH JUNE, 1940, ENGAGED IN EVACUATION OF B.E.F.
(Page 2 of Commanding Officer, M.V. "Rika"s" letter No.1/12
dated 6th June, 1940.)
30th May, 1940.
That
0830
Arrived at Dover and secured to Admiralty Wharf and
disembarked survivors. Reported to Captain Halifax-
at Lord Warden Hotel and was instructed to await
further orders.
31st May, 1940.
1430.
Instructed by Captain Fraser to proceed outside
Dover Harbour to tow M.V. "Vrede" who had developed
engine trouble.
1700.
Embarked two Lewis guns and ammunition and 6 Lewis
Gunners.
1st June, 1940.
0630.
Transferred 7 days stores and petrol for four
launches from M.V. "Vrede" and received instructions to
proceed to Dunkirk and report to Captain Pim, R.N.V.R.
in M.V. "Hilda".
0700.
Left Dover with launches in tow.
1300.
Contacted M.V. "Hilda" on approaching Dunkirk Roads and
received instructions from Captain Pim to return to
the Downs and make Dunkirk again at nightfall.
1340.
Intercepted by French destroyer T.113, and was
requested to embark 80 French and 9 British survivors,
several of whom were badly wounded.
1400.
Proceeded to Ramagate, having instructed launches to
return to Dover under their own power.
1800.
Disembarked survivors at Ramagate and received
instructions from Captain Wharton R.N., to anchor in
the Roads.
2nd June, 1940.
2000.
Under orders from Captain Wharton, proceeded with
launch and one boat in tow, under command of
Lieutenant Commander Miller, R.N.R., to rendezvous
with Admiral Taylor off Dunkirk Pier.
3rd June, 1940.
0115.
Arrived off Dunkirk Entrance and, as M.V. "Rika" was
unable to approach the beach, launch and boat were
sent inshore to bring off B.E.F.
Owing to the heavy bombardment of the beach by the
enemy from the eastwards, the launch was unable to
contact the B.E.F. and returned at 0200. Launch was
then sent to the Pier to endeavour to contact the
B.E.F. there.
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NARRATIVE OF M.V. "RIKA" DURING THE PERIOD 27TH MAY TO
5TH JUNE, 1940, ENGAGED IN EVACUATION OF B.E.F.
(Page 3 of Commanding Officer M.V. "Rika's" letter No.1/6
dated 6th June, 1940.)
3rd June, 1940 (contd).
0215.
Supplied Admiral Taylor's launch with petrol.
0330.
Received instructions from Admiral Taylor to return
to Ramsgate with all possible speed, having been
any?
unable to embark and B.E.F.
From 0115 to 0330 "Rika" was lying off in Dunkirk
Roads and subjected to enemy shell fire and occasional
bombing, the enemy planes using parachute flares.
0800.
Arrived off Ramsgate and reported to Captain Wharton.
0830.
Anchored in the Roads.
4th June, 1940.
Remained at anchor until 1700; then received
instructions to proceed to Tilbury.
2215.
Secured alongside Tilbury Landing Stage in company
with "Hornsburgh" and "Hilda".
5th June, 1940.
0600.
Embarked pilot and proceeded to Surrey Commercial Dock.
1030.
Secured alongside Upper Quebec Wharf and de-stored
"Rika" on instructions from the Flag Officer in Charge,
London.
1500.
Proceeded with stores and Ship's Company by lorry to
Royal Naval Barracks, Chatham.
Ship's Company were discharged to Royal Naval Barracks,
and officers instructed by the Commodore, Royal Naval
Barraks, to report to the Second Sea Lord.
VICE ADMIRAL
7- JUN 1940
Lieut. Commander RNR
DOVER
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OPERATION
SHIP:- MOTOR BOAT - TENDER TO SKOOT "HILDA".
STATEMENT BY $
Crew
Service
&
A.B.
M.J.Stallard
Detailed for small motor boats and went on board
PJX 154107.
the HILDA, a Dutch Skoot: taken round to Dgal
31/5
1100ca
19 years of age.and took two ships lifeboats and six motor boats
A
Sub.Lieut. R.N.V.R. inntow. Stallard was transferred into & small
Motor Boat and towed across to La Panne. Passing
An Q.S.
Dunkerque were mixed up with an de raid. Then
1600
The old man from Deal
he arrived at La Panne there was heavy firing
mentioned in a Sunday
and shells were dropping in the sea all around,
paper.
firing at the destroyers. They were told to go
inshore, when it was found that the propeller
was foul with rope. They were towed inshore
by another motor boat and were able to clear the
propeller. Picked up a pontoon full of soldiers
and returned to HILDA with them. Pontoon was so
badly damaged that it had to be left. Found a
naval cutter. Took outter in tow. Tyansforred
from motor boat to cutter to help soldiers into
boat. Went into beach and a passing destroyer
beached them. By then motor boat and cutter
were full of soldiers. Breakers soon had motor
boat and cutter swamped and outter full of water.
Stallard had to tell the soldiers and push and
pull them out of the boat, as their equipment
was caught up. Ordered them to push the boat off,
doing his best with an oar, After they got the
cutter off, all the soldiers got back in and
Stallard told them to get the cars. There were
only 4 oars. The Officer and 0.3. abandoned the
motor boat and came aboard the outter. The old
man stayed in his motor boat. The cutter was
1815 ca
rowed by Stallard and aix soldiers out to HILDA.
He stayed in the outter. This was after 6.0 Dalla
and shelling was going on. One shell landed
2200
200 yards ahead of them inshore and wiped out a
group of 6 soldiers waiting. By about 10.0 Dalla
one part of the beach had been cleared by
Stallard's party. They then moved to a jetty made
of Army lorries. Took a boatload of soldiers to
"MOSQUITO". They were told by an afficer in
MOSQUITO that on the next trip they would get a
bottle of bear each. This was the first drink
Saturday morning
they had since leaving Deal. Could hardly see
the sky for aeroplanes. One Spitfire attacked
37 German aeroplanes, brough down one and came
down himself into the sea. Started bombing
0800ce: 12/gune
immediately. Hit Keith; Captain Pin than ordered
boat to pick up survivors. After picking these
up: SKIPJACK was hit. Went down in two seconds.
0849ca:
Went over to pick up SKIRJACK'S survivors. There
were some soldiers but very few of crew. Returned
to HILDA. Ordered to take up tow astern. HILDA
was full of survivors in bad state, one died.
HILDA tried to get away from the heavy bombing.
Tried to get clear. One salvo of bombs fall
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NO.21 (Conta)
SHIP:- MOTOR BOAT - TENDER TO SKOOT "HILDA".
Crew
Service
31
1400 after seeing two more ships go down.
Stallard had a very lucky escape. Had his fingers
opened out and a bit of shrapnel went between.
Scotia
As they got past Dunkerque & sloop and troopship
and a minesweeper steamed past and were later
bombed and sunk.
Captain of HILDA out the two motor boats adrift -
Stallard in one - to pick up survivors. M.B. out
of action: propeller fouled. Got under way in
tow of the other M.B. this also broke down.
Were then picked up by HILDA and brought to
Ramsgate and proceeded to Dover after disembarking
troops at Remsgate: arriving at Dover, anchored
off Dover. A German minelaying plane came over
gadgime 03 00 Ca
and dropped mines, one landing 20 yards astern
of them. It went off next norning when swept.
0800
Then he went to Deal, Ramsgate and returned to
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367
I
St. Malo Les Bains. June 2nd - 3rd.
- 345
on the 2nd. from operations were to be for fast craft only,
I reached The Ramsgate with Commander Troup about 4 p.m.
but hearing a Colonel, who had just come ashore, that
2/6
he thought there were some British troops and others near
St. Malo who had not been able to get into Dunkirk, I got
permission from V.A. Dover to go there with a group of
Schuits, motor boats and life boats. Commander Troup was
to take the fast boats into the Avant Port and Commendant
Anduse - Faru arranged for the French motor fishing boats
to go *mto St. Malo and ferry troops to a French ship and
a paddle steamer. The larger ships, however did not sail,
and the fishing boats went to Avant Port instead of St.
Malo. 3 Schuits and 12 motor boats were available. They
sailed between 1800 and 1900. I was expecting a M.A.S.B
from Harwich and waited as long as I could for her, as I
thought her armament might be useful during our withdrawal.
As she did not come I went in the 12 know motor boat "White
Wings", Sub Lieut. Mullins. We left about 2045 and owing
2/6
to a head sea and some trauble with the starboard engine,
did not overtake the slow convoy.
2.
I found the three Schuits in the appointed place
between E.12 buoy and the shore and went in to close the
motor boats. They had already been in and found the beach
deserted. After giving one boat which had broken down to
a Schuit to tow, I ordered them all to return to Ramsgate
and went back to the beach to make sure no one was left
behind.
6
3.
The battery of four/inch guns near Nieuport,
which had been shelling a point somewhere near La Panne,
where I supposed some Allied troops to be holding out,
and had been dropping an occasional shell in our neigh-
bourhood, now started to register on the Eastern Mole.
They got the range with about four rounds, and then landed a
salvo on the mole itself, these direct hits wore just short
of me! Though evidently fired at entreme range, the salvo
fell well together. Another round struck and sank a
transport which was entering. It was now time to leave,
but as it got lighter we made out S ship's lifeboat
pulling off with very tired men in her. This was a party
from the Schuit "Hilda", in charge of a volunteer from
one of the yachting associations. I Ashou hope it will be
possible to get his name. He had been and along the beach
to make sure therewas no one there.
4.
There were hundreds of troops lined up on the
Mole, but it was clearly impossible for us to do anything
but report. We also discovered a motor boat ashore (The
"Singapore") at the foot of the mole. The lifeboat went
ashore and our volunteer waded along the beach to help her
off. The boats's crew decided to wait till the tide lifted
them, keeping under cover so that aircraft should think
the boat deserted. As my boat drew too much to get any-
where near her, I decided to withdraw. The "Singapore" got
away and returned to Ramagate in company with the motor
boat "Kitcat", which had been into Dunkirk.
who 4. were pulling for England in a small fishing boat. I
Off Dunkirk we picked up 6 French soldiers
saw in the distance another of my boats towing a life boat
full of troops, but I do not know her name. 8 German bombers
flew out of the smoke cloud, but turned off to the westward,
ignoring us. Many British aircraft were seen on the return
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FLAG OFFICEN IN N CHARGE
17JUN1940
*
HARWY
THE
H.M.S. "Watchful"
547
Great Yarmouth.
8th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the report of proceedings of the
"M" Drifters attached to Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. "Watchful") whilst
employed on Operation "Dynamo".
30.5.40. 2345.
Flotilla sailed Yarmouth for Ramsgate,
Good
571
Yes,
541
From:- Sub. Lt. D.L. Satterford, R.N.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
1d
28th May.
1800
Left Sheerness in Thames Pleasure Craft "Viscount" for
Ramsgate. Followed M.Y. "Prince of Wales" as
ordered. "Viscount's" engine stopped on the way.
After repairs continued on course until 2330; having
no compass we anchored till 0400 Wednesday.
29th May.
1000
Arrived Ramsgate. Boiler pump defective; I asked
for another boat.
lled
30th May.
g
1030
Took command M.Y. "Rygate II" with crew of 4 civilians.
in
Left for Dunkirk keeping station on the schoot
ien
"Horst".
"Rygate II" broke down and was towed by
out
"Horst".
Found impossible to effect repairs.
1 all
Anchored "Rygate II" and boarded "Horst" with crew.
to to
1600
Arrived Dunkirk in "Horst" (Lt. Sarjent R.N.R.) *
worked 3 pulling boats with 2 men in each. Operation
rendered difficult by bombing and heavy surf. One
A.B. wounded in groin by machine-gun bullet. One
Mar
boat capsized but was righted.
2300
Lieut. Sarjent decided to move closer inshore. Found
ved
anchor fouled by another cable. Donkey broke down.
Cut cable. Chief E.R.A. reported engine failure.
400 troops aboard taken off by another boat.
31st May.
0900
Arrived Ramsgate. Found M.Y. "Quicksilver" with take crew
of naval ratings. Obtained permission to
"Quicksilver" across.
2000
Left for Dunkirk at 20 knots.
2400
Arrived Dunkirk; ferried troops to ransports.
1st June.
0600
Fuel running short; left for Ramsgate.
1030
Arrived Ramsgate.
2nd June.
1930
Left Ramsgate; followed schoot "Hilda" out.
3rd June.
0100
Arrived Dunkirk Beach and being searched shelled. for British Sent by troops whalers direct according to hit.
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APPENDIX
to
1st June
Page 7
Operation "DYNAMO" Narrative of Events.
DESTROYERS
PERSONNEL SHIPS
MINESWEEPERS
PADDLE MINESWEEPERS
SKOOTS
FRENCH DESTROYERS
VANQUISHER (I)
640
ST. HELIER
659
GOSSAMER
845
QUEEN OF THANET 850
DEMOK
114
FLORE
351
HAVANT
882
LADY OF MANN
870
NIGER
310
SANDOWN
800
ORANJE
100
BOUCLIER
300
WHITEHALL (I)
871
MAID OF ORLEANS 1856
FITZROY
67
ORIOLE
470
HEBE
365
SCIMITAR (I)
584
TYNWALD
2000
LYDD
252
PRINCESS ELIZABETH 510
AEGIR
130
WOLSEY
533
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
47
LEDA
650
MEDWAY QUEEN
700
ANTJE
150
MALCOLM
1200
KING GEORGE V
700
DUCHESS OF
WESTWARD HO
918
PACIFICO
414
WORCESTER (I)
661
BEN-MY-CHREE
2080
FIFE
535
WIPPINGHAM
2500
AMAZONE
111
WINDSOR
493
ST. HELIER
1250
HALCYON
243
QUEEN OF THANET 1500
HILDA
530
VIVACIOUS
427
ROUEN
800
SALAMANDER
479
WESTWARD Ho
900
RIKA
200
Total 58,4
VANQUISHER (II)
1200
COTE D'ARGENT 1000
SPEEDWELL
972
FRISO
648
HARVESTER
576
SALTASH
400
ICARUS
1114
QUEEN OF THE
ROSS
260
CODRINGTON
746
CHANNEL
52
DUNDALK
280
SABRE
451
HALCYON
508
SHIKARI
623
SALTASH
400
DRIFTERS
MISCELLANEOUS
453
HOSPITAL SHIPS
FOREIGN VESSELS
WINCHELSEA
1150
SUTTON
SCIMITAR (II)
376
KELLETT
40
Miscellaneous 1110
FOREMOST
200
ESK (I)
979
WESTWARD Ho
900
ST. ANDREW 130
INCENIEUR CACHIN
1
GOLDEN GIFT
123
VINCIA
108
PATRIE
WHITEHALL
(II)
34
157
GRIEVE (F.A.A.
GASTON RIVER
120
WORCESTER
(II)
900
OCEAN BREEZE
TRAWLERS
Trg. vessel)
374
MISCELLANEOUS (Cont.)
MONIQUE CAMILLE
302
JACKETA
564.
MOSQUITO (Gunboat) 610
REINE DE FLOTS
62
LORD INCHCAPE 240
LOCUST
"
620
LADY
ANDRE LOUIS
317
17.97
SATURN
307
NEPHRITE
500
SOUTHBORO
350
CHALUTIER
100
D. TRAWLER
100
ESKBURNE
27
RAPID
25
CHASSEUR MARIE
117
GRIEVE (Yacht)
411
MAYSPEAR
15
NORMANVILLE
500
647
UNNAMED M.B.
23
TENIAS
100
ONDERS ONS
95
II's CHANNEL
108
GALLEON
FRANSAH
500
KINGFISHER (A/S Exp.
REACH
123
Ship) (I)
180
HOPPER 24
580
KINGFISHER
-do-
(II)210
LLANTHONY
90
IOLANTHE
35
(ex serv.vessel)
10593
173171
THREE KINGS
59
GOLDEN EAGLE
KINGSGATE
910
(sp.serv.) 1250
CHRISTOBEL II
33
ROYAL EAGLE
10503
OLIVIA
103
(AA Ships)1250
ATHOLA
6
ROEBUCK (Coastal steamer)408
Lifeboat
35
MINWOOD
=
51
509
MONA'S ISLE
(A.B.V.)
1500
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53.
gunners.
The The enemy was of these engaged by
crews and guns the pom-poma
among with great their courage number. They devotion were ordered in spite of killed expos a
was the remainder sighted and of came the men alongside. after this XX attack to when abandor H
of 6 54. Officers "St Abbs" and 6 men, took
Tug assited men
was then ordered to pick
to this Margate "Keith" she was with and Lieutenant 10 officers by the J.G.R. tug in
together with seriously injured
from 6 of the
55. A grey scoot the "Hilda" also assisted
Waller, R.N.V.R. and some 20
Lieutenant David Verney R.N., paymetter
load of soldiers she returned to Ramsgate, being bo
times on passage.
56.
A grey schooner or yacht was seen to comme
men but she was sunk by a bomb shortly afterwards.
recovered a whaler full of "Keith's" men and a few
before being sunk herself. "Salamander"
also
picked
of "Keith's" men.
"Keith" 57. was again subjected to bombing by JU 87 and
Whilst "St.Abbs" was recovering some of the
attack badly wounded Petty Officer Robert M. Unwi
No. gun C/JX. 113182 and caused a cordite fire round the af
aerials once again. The party who were endeavouring deck ha
structure. Near misses amidships brought down the m
the Captain's cabin to bring a steel chest on
abandon the attempt owing to the fire.
wounded 58. and After any confidential an interval, matter in which remaining, a immovable search was the but mad tug
returned and "Keith" and sinking now being slowly, not only the Room remaining and after men
Room transferręd both full of water at this
H.A. ammunition at about 0900. The Engine time.
were were made "Basili A/S
by asking gunfire 59. them Signals or to torpedo, sink "Keith" but both replied
control and required after tug assistance. firing one S.A.P. round
westwards 60. however, "St Abbs" proceeded the wreck of to the the number
in the water and on
Abbs" these sunk during was men attacked and the a number last by attack dive of without soldiers bombers on result from from an a in other spite very of may
but
misses. formation of aircraft another of
Destroyed escorted aircraft 61. by was "Keith" fighters. and in heavy at somabout about
east.
"Keith"
sank
a
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H.M.S. "KEITH" - FINAL REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS 30th MAY - 1st
229
JUNE, 1940, WITH HER EVENTUAL DESTRUCTION.
(Captain Berthon's No.31 of 1st July, 1940 to V.A. Dover.)
62. At about 0950 a single high flying twin-engine
bomber was seen returning from Dunkirk. Again"St. Abbs"
circled as fast as she could but this time a single bomb
hit her amidships and she sank very rapidly, (in about 30
seconds), with her many wounded survivors. The "Keith's"
medical officer Surgeon Lieutenant R.H.A.Turner Royal Navy,
Ret'd, who was attending to wounded below and the Gunner (T)
Mr.Gedric James Brown Rpyal Navy, were both lost.
63.
All who had reached the surface of the water swam
to the shore and a number reached the wreck of the "Clan
MacAlister", which was now resting on her step off Braye after
being sunk in one of the above raids. They were later taken off
by a motor lighter and transferred to Yard Craft 63 which with
a full load of soldiers proceeded for England and after further
trials by bombing on passage landed at Dover at 0800 Sunday,
2nd June. One officer swam to the shore and returned via
Dunkirk in a M.A.S.B.
64.
Survivors from "Keith" thus reached England in the
Following ways:-
Rear Admiral Dover and his staff by M.T.B.
Captain, 3 officers and 13 men by yard craft 63.
1 officer and 83 ratings by tug "Vincia": also
H.Q. staff.
2 officers and 20 ratings by scoot "Hilda"
About 7 ratings by "Salamander"
1 officer by M.A.S.B. from Dunkirk after swimming
ashore.
There are 3 officers and 33 men lost.
65.
The discipline and cheerfulness of the ship's company
was most marked and I consider was due to the personality of my
predecessor the late Captain David Simpson R.N. who lost his life
while in command of "Keith" about ten days previously, and to all
the officers. No credit for this high morale can be attributed
to myself as my active command of "Keith" amounted to 48 hours
only.
66.
The cause of "Keith's" loss was the heavy enemy dive
bombing attacks carried out when the ship's movements were very
restricted owing to shoals, magnetic mines and wrecks and to the
lack of effective A.A. fire owing to H.A. ammunition having been
expended. The conduct of all officers and men was exempliary
but it is desired to bring certain officers and men to your
notice who from my personal observations were outstandingly
forward in the execution of their duty in action under very
trying conditions. Recommendations of these officers and
ratings are being made in a separate letter.
VICE ADMIRAL
JUL 1940
D
CAPTAIN.
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234
(13).
Most of the survivors in the water were picked up by the
skoot "Hilda". It is thought, however, that some were
picked up by the tug St.Fagan.
1/6
(14).
It is considered that there can have been very few survivors
from below decks. Nearly all the troops were below decks.
(15).
The following officer and ratings were away from the ship
in boats, and it is not known what happened to them:-
Sub. Lieut. E.V. Ruck, R.N.V.R.
54
Ldg. Seaman M.A. Smithson.
A.B. J. Cotterill.
Signalman H. Noyes.
Stoker J. Tanner.
(16).
"Hilda" landed her survivors at Ramsgate at 1730.
(17).
I handed over the keys of the C.B. safe to Lieutenant
Commander Nixon, the First Lieutenant of Chatham Barracks.
(18).
I would like to draw your attention to the following:-
Ldg. Seaman Murdo MacLeod, R.N.V.R. 5849 D. This rating
was stationed at the Lewis gun on the rangefinder platform.
He must have been considerably shaken after the first attack,
but during the second attack, although he could see the
bombs falling, he made no effort to take cover but con-
tinued firing his gun actually hitting the attacking plane
after she had released her bombs, and causing her to crash
into the sea. One bomb passed within six feet of Ldg.
Seaman MacLeod and he was severely burnt.
Canteen Manager F. Murrell. This N.A.A.F.I. employee was
in the after first aid party and he succeeded in getting
seven wounded soldiers who were in the Ward Room over the
side and most of them were picked up. They owe their lives
O
to his initiative and courage.
S)
I would further like to draw your attention to Sub-Lieutenant
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~peration "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B'
MOTOR EOATS.
M.A./S.B.7.
Commanding Officer,
Sub. .Lieutenant A. Ecclestone, R.N.
A.L.C. No.15
)
M.B. BLUE BIRD
Commanding Officer.
Sub.Lieutenant G. B. Eyre, R.N.V.R.
M.B. CAVERSHAM
M.B. QUISISIANA, 3
Ratings.
Leading Seaman J. Clarke, DG 87012
Stoker 1st Class We C. Morgan, KX.88644.
Ordinary Seaman D. Scully, JX.175384.
Ordinary Seaman J. Curren, JX.176599.
Ordinary Seaman J. Hill, JX.176620.
M.B. Tender to Skoot HILDA.
Rating.
Able Seaman M. T. Stallard, P/JX.154107.
M.B. REDA.
Rating.
Petty Officer Motorman R. W. Rawlings, O.N. N.K.
M.B. SILVER QUEEN.
Rating.
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Lieutenant Derek Peel Willan, Royal Navy,
Lieutenant H.M.S. Icarus. Frederick Worcester. Greville Woods, Royal
Captain John Henry Wh
Transport Tynwald.
Lieutenant Navy, H.M.S. Alfred Thomas Cook, R.N.R.,
Mr. Terence O' Hanlon, :
Dorrien Rose.
H.M.S. Medway Queen.
Lieutenant Lieutenant Kenneth Arthur Gadd, R.N.R.,
Joseph Cox, R.N.R.
Mr. Hubert Donald F1
H.M. Hospital Carrier
Mr. Arthur Patrick Jo
Lieutenant Tom Preston Graham, R.N.R.
H.M.S. Ross.
Officer, H.M. Transpo
Lieutenant Robert Hunter Irving, R.N.R.,
Mr. Frank Edward M
Lieutenant Frederick Thomas Renny, R.N.R.,
Motor Boat Triton.
H.M. Hospital Carrier
Mr. Allan Watterson,
H.M. Skoot Hondsrug.
Transport Tynwald.
Lieutenant Robert Archibald Vallings, R.N.R.,
Mr. Joseph Wilfred Coul
Lieutenant Cecil John Carp, R.N.V.R., H.M.S.
H.M.S. Speedwell.
H.M. Transport Royal
Mr. William McGregor,
Princess Elizabeth.
Lieutenant Robert Peverell Hichens,
Transport King Georg
Mr. Bernard Murphy,
R.N.V.R., H.M.S. Niger.
Lieutenant Alexander Harper Turner,
Transport Dorrien Ro
R.N.V.R., H.M.S. Watchful.
Mr. Walter Ernest Oxer
Sea Cadet Lieutenant Harry Sidmouth-Willing,
H.M. Transport Prag
H.M. Skoot Hilda.
Mr. David Douglas R
Surgeon Lieutenant Joseph Wishart Shield,
H.M. Hospital Carrie
M.B., B.Ch., R.N.V.R., H.M.S. Grafton.
Mr. Andrew Sinclair,
Sub-Lieutenant Edmund Charles Croswell,
Transport Royal Sove
Royal Navy, H.M.S. Harvester.
Mr. George Frederick To
Sub-Lieutenant George Arthur Gabbett-
H.M. Transport Maid
Mulhallen, Royal Navy.
Mr. James Lang Croc
Sub-Lieutenant William Ronald Williams,
Transport Biarritz.
Royal Navy, Motor Boat Swallow.
Mr. Charles Powell Maso
Sub-Lieutenant Eric Sidney Flint, R.N.R.,
Transport Tvnwald.
H.M.S. Mosquito.
Sub-Lieutenant John David Greaves, R.N.R.,
H.M.S. Medway Queen.
Sub-Lieutenant John Cambridge Clarke,
R.N.V.R., Motor Boat Rapide.
+
Sub-Lieutenant Thomas Ellison Godman,
R.N.V.R., H.M.Y. Seriola.
Sub-Lieutenant R.N.V.R., H.M.S. William Sutton. Geoffrey Hewitt,
Sub-Lieatenant R.N.V.R., H.M. John Grive. Kenneth Barton Miles,
Herbert Bernhard
H
TOTAL
H.M.S.
John Ball, R.N.R.,
Bryce, R.N.R.,
Jones, Royal Engineer Navy, Engineer H.M.S. Reginald Sabre. Thomas
Gunner Reynolds, Royal Navy, H.M.S.Salamandr.
Gunner H.M.S. Frederick Wolsey. William Benoy, Royal
Skipper Navy, (T) H.M.S. Reginald Grenade. William Clare, Navy,
Skipper Drifter Andrew The Boys. Buchan, R.N.R., Royal
Skipper Reed. George Hattan, R.N.R., H.M. H.M.
Drifter Midas. Herbert Holden, R.N.R., Drifter
Skipper Captain H.M. Reynolds, R.N.R., H.M.
Captain Captain Card CANADA Captain Captain H.M. most Scotia. H.M. 87. Transport James Transport Robert Fryer, McCallum Prague. Rowland Master, Hughes, Baxter, H.M. Master, Tug Master, Master, Master, Fore- H.M. S.S.
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whith
Admiralty,
on.
whitehall.
August, 1940.
Order for good services in the withdrawal of the Allied
for the following Appointments to the Distinguished Service
The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders
Armies from the beaches at Dunkirk:-
To be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order:
Captain Jack Grant Bickford, D.S.C., Royal Navy, H.M.S. Express.
Captain Eric Wheler Bush, D.S.C., Royal Navy.
hanspos
Commander captain Edward Cawdron Cordeaux, M.B., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.,
Commander Michael Oliver Dundas Ellwood, Royal Navy, (Retired).
Royal Navy (Retired) H.M.S. Royal Eags.
Shapling
Commander Reginald Wastell English, Royal Navy, (Retired).
Commander Eric Perceval Hinton, M.V.O., Royal Naty.
e
Commander Edward Reginald Lewis, Royal Navy, (Retired).
Commander Hector du Plessis Richardson, Royal Navy.
Commander John Charles Keith Dowding, R.D., R.N.R., H.M.S. Mona's
(RD)
Isle.
Commander Jeffery Elliott R.N.R., H.M.S. King Orry.
Acting Commander Grenville Mathias Temple, Royal Navy, H.M.S.
Sutton.
Lieutenant-Commander Lionel James Spencer Ede, Royal Navy,
H.M.S. Salamander.
Lieutenant-Commander Humphrey Gilbert Boys-Smith, R.N.R.,
H.M.Skoot Twente.
Lieutenant Robert Bill, Royal Navy.
Lieutenant Archibald Gray, Royal Navy, H.M.Skoot Hilda.
Surgeon Lieutenant John Jordan, M.B., B.Ch., Royal Bideford. Navy, H.M.S.
His Majesty has also been graciously pleased to approve
the following Awards for like good services:-
The Distinghished Service Cross.
Acting
Commander Michael Anthony Ormus Biddulph, Royal Glengower. Navy, H.M.S.
0/1
Lieutenant -Commander Colin Henry Corbet-Singleton, Royal Navy,
H.M.S. Albury.
Lieutenant-Commander Ackroyd Norman Palliser Costobadie, Royal
Navy, H.M.S. Locust.
Lieutenant-Commander Richard John Hullis Couch, Royal Esk. Navy, H.M.S.
Lieutenant-Commander Stratford Hercules Dennis, Royal Navy.
Lieutenant-Commander William Alan Frank Hawkins, Royal Navy,
H.M.S. Winchelsea.
Lieutenant-Commander John Hugh Lewes, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Bideford.
Lieutenant-Commander Hugh Nicholas Aubyn Richardson, Royal Navy,
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5.
petty Officer Edward William Higgs, C/JX.133416, H.M.S. Gossamer.
Petty Officer Walter Alfred Reginald Hooper, D/JX.142642,
Petty Officer Henry Joseph McAllister, C/J.16046, Pensioner 23168,
H.M.S. Malcolm.
Petty Officer Ernest Richard Meredith, P/J.95625, H.M.S.
H.M.S. Medway Queen.
OWE
Petty Officer$ James Owen Paget, .129854, H.M.S. Vivacious. Vimy.
Petty Officer Frederick William Parker, C/J.84930.
Petty Officer James Potts, D/J.92186, H.M.Skoot Hondsrug.
7.
Petty Officer Cecil Kenneth Souster, D/J.102935, H.M.S. Whitehall,
Petty Officer Joseph William Frederick Tibbles, P/J.108799,
H.M.S. Icarus.
Petty Officer Leonard Bertram Kearley-Pope, R.N.R., D.5762, H.M.S.
Mona's Isle.
re
ACting Petty Officer Leonard Charles/ Purd, C/JX.155644, H.M.Skoot S.
Hilda.
e.
Acting Petty Officer Herbert Henry Smith, P/JX.145044, H.M.Y.
Bounty.
Se.
Acting Petty Officer Ernest Wilfred Spickett, JX.128246.
Acting Petty Officer Ernest Francis Standley, C/JX.137068, H.M.S.
of Signals James Collins, C/J.69665, H.M.S.Lynx. keith.
Yeoman of Signals Alfred Charles Halls, C/JX.129457, H.M.S.
Malcolm.
Stoker Petty Officer George Albert Aitchison, C/K.61056, H.M.S.
Sabre.
Stoker Petty Officer Charles William Donnelly, D/K.59925, H.M.S.
Bideford.
Stoker Petty Officer Thomas Rochford, D/K.61034, H.M.S. Salamander
Stoker Petty Officer John Henry Salmon, D/K.66881, H.M.S. Hal cyon
la
Stoker Petty Officer William Edward White, C/K.64353, H.M.S.
Mosquito.
Acting Stoker Petty Officer James William Carr, D/K.63042, H.M.S.
Jaguar.
Acting Stoker Petty Officer Albert George Dollery, P/KX.80017,
#
H.M.S. Sutton.
r.
Petty Officer Steward John Lysaght, D/L.13388, H.M.S. Havant.
Leading Seaman David Anderson, 0/J.107567, H.M.S. Vanquisher.
Leading Seaman Oliver Frederick Mane Cooper, C/JX.137062, Niger. H.MS.
Leading Seaman John William Flattery, PYJX.131896, H.M.S.
Worcester.
Leading Seaman Arthur Charles Godden, P/JX.129206, H.M.S. Worceste. on. &4
e
Leading Seaman Willie Hagger, P/J.95873, H.M.Skoot Patria.
Leading Seaman Stanley Robert Holden, C/J.106164, H.M.S. Speedwell
.
Leading Seaman Eldric Ivan John Alfrd Gent Joplin, 138400,
H.M.S. Keith.
Leading Seaman Walter George Harold Last, P/JX.132139, Winchelsea. H.M.S.
41.
Leading Seaman Reginald William Legg, D/J.107221, H.M.Skoot Twente
.S.
C.
Leading Seaman Frederick Martindale, P/JX.136855, H.M.S. Vimy.
Leading Seaman Douglas Nicholas, D/JX.137869, H.M.S. Codrington..
11".
Leading Seaman James Sowerby, C/JX.109521, R.F.R. B.24793, Malcolm. H.M.S
4.
Leading Seaman Hugh James Spanton, C/J.114468.
Shaw
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eutenant Alexander Harper Turner, R.N.V.R.
ipper George Hattan, W.S.3022, H.M.
skipper illiam John Francis REED
Sub-Lieutenant DORI
Lieutenant Sub-Lieutenant Sub-Licutenant Robert Robert George Hunter Walter Arthur Irving, Timbrell, R.M.R., R.C.N., Motor LLANTH GRI
Lieutenant Charles Waterland
Sub-Lieutenant William Ronald Mo
Sub-Lieutenant John Cambridge Clarke, SWALLOW, R.N.V.R., Et
Boat RAPIDE.
Master W. Thompson, S.S. DORIEN ROSE.
Chief Engineer B. Murphy, D.D. DORIEN ROSE.
Mate, T.O. Hanlon, S.S. DORIEN ROBE.
Sub-Lieutenant Michael Herbert Bernard Soloman
Thames Cockle Boat
Master, J. Freyer, Tug FOREMOST 87.
Lieutenant Commander Stratford Hercules Dennis
Co manding M.T.B. Bas
Lieutenant Christopher William Stuart Dreyer,
M.T.B. 1
Lieutenant Donald Terry McBarnet, R.N., Dutch
H.M.S. DOGGERSBAN
Sea Cadet Lieutenant Harry Sidmouth-Willing, D
R.M.S. HILDA.
Lieutenant Frederick Thomas Renny, R.N.S., Dut
H.M.S. HONDBRUG.
Engineer Mr. J. Crockett, - BIARRITZ.
Master, Charles Archibald Hancock, - CANTERBUR
Master, Ernest Leonard Hill, Hospi tal GUERNSEY Carrier
Master, Robert Mellum licLean, Personnel Ship LI
William Oswald Young, H. Transport
Master, chard Pittman, - St. Helie HEL
Master, Second Officer Reginald Frank Edward Martin, - ET.
Second Chief Engineer Officer The Allan Joseph Conspicuous Watterson, Wilfrid Gallantry Coulthard, - TYINTALD 0/3x.2 Medal. R
Acting Able Beuman Leading (Cook) Seaman J.H. Ronald Elton, H.M.Y.
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OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
-
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
# KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft )
V. 4 ("Vernon' s" pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S" A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
Ambleve.
Escaut.
transferred
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Meuse.
from
Craft)
Sambre.
Semoise.
page 9.
yser.
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
PASCHOLL
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PATRIA
ALICE
FRISCO
PRINCESS JULIANA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
REIGER
ANTJE
HEBE
RIKA
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RUJA
BART
HONDSRUG
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
SURSUM CORDA
BRANDARIS
JAVA
TILLY
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TINY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TUNG
DEMOK I
LENA
TWENTE
DENEB
ORANJE
VREDE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
ZEUS
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
Dutch Skoot FREDANJA - Lieutenant Commander Kenneth Warden
Stewart, R.N.
This skoot was employed in landing stores at the
beaches and also in evacuating troops. Bombing and
machine-gun attacks were made on several occasions and
damage was caused by near misses. Casualties also
occurred due to machine gunning.
Recommendations.
OFFICER.
Lieutenant-Commander Kenneth Warden Stewart, R.N.
Showed great initiative, determination and
devotion to duty in ferrying off troops whilst
under bombing attacks, and also in the landing
of stores whilst off the beaches.
Recommended for mention.
be
nel
RATINGS.
sh
Petty Officer Thomas A. Willins. P/J.100988.
Showed great coolness, efficiency and devotion
to duty during the bombing and machine gun attacks,
and by his leadership was able to keep the troops
calm.
Recommended for mention.
E.R.A. 4th Class, Jack S. Ambrose, P/MX.65337. 65337.
By his efficiency and devotion to duty was able
to keep the engines running although damaged by
bombing attacks.
Recommended for mention.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. HILDA - Lieutenant Archibald Gray, R.N.
The HILDA carried out 3 trips to the beaches and
Dunkirk, during the first 2 of which she operated more
than 48 hours continuously off the beaches, for long
periods under heavy air attack.
Recommendations.
OFFICERS.
Lieutenant Archibald Gray, R.N.
The seamanlike efforts to embark troops off the
beach at Bray Dunes marked with conspicuous success.
More than 1,000 troops were embarked, mainly trans-
ferred to other ships offshore. During this period
his ship was bombed. On the second trip, acting
under the orders of Captain R. P. Pim, R.N.V.R., he
convoyed a flotilla of motor boats and lifeboats to
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. HILDA (Continued).
Dunkirk and subsequently, working in conjunction
with a flotilla of small boats at La Panne, was
largely responsible for the embarkation under
difficulties of 5,000 troops in some 12 hours.
During heavy bomb attack rescued a large number of
survivors from KEITH, including 2 British and one
French general officers. Followed this up by
rescuing nearly all the survivors of the SKIPJACK.
On the voyage to United Kingdom similarly rescued
survivors from the personnel vessel SCOTIA which had
been bombed and sunk, only leaving the scene when
other vessels appeared and his own craft was
dangerously overloaded. Returning to Dunkirk,a
further number of troops were taken off the beach,
during which time he was bombed and intermittently
shelled. Captain Pim, the local Senior Officer at
the time of HILDA'S activities, reports most
be
favourably on the efficient handling and performance nel
of Lieutenant Gray.
sh
D.S.O.C
Recommended for decoration.
Sea Cadet Lieutenant Harry Sidmouth-Willing.
As First Lieutenant of the HILDA, Lieutenant
Syddons-Willing was indefatigable. He carried out
arduous duties on the beach, assisted vessels
aground, and personally searched for troops in the
dunes. He was remarked by Senior Officers on the
spot as being outstanding in his conduct.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS.
DSM
Acting Petty Officer Leslie Charles Curd, C/JX.155644.
Able Seaman George Edward Godfrey, C/JX.144633.
Petty Officer Curd as coxswain and Able Seaman
Godfrey, were outstanding in everything that they
did. Many seriously wounded men were attended on
board and everything possible was done for the
large number of troops embarked. Conduct of these
2 ratings was exemplary throughout and they showed
great calmness under fire.
Recommended for decoration.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. HONDSRUG - Lieutenant Frederick Thomas
Renny. R.N.R.
Completed 4 trips to Dunkirk and the beaches,
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Operation "DYNAMO" - Recommendations of Personnel - List 'B'
MOTOR EOATS.
M.A./S.B.7.
Commanding Officer,
Sub.Lieutenant A. Ecclestone, R.N.
A.L.C. No.15
)
M.B. BLUE BIRD
Commanding Officer.
Sub. Lieutenant G. B. Eyre, R.N.V.R.
M.B. CAVERSHAM
)
M.B. QUISISIANA
Ratings.
Leading Seaman J. Clarke, DG 87012
Stoker 1st Class W. C. Morgan, KX.88644.
Ordinary Seaman D. Scully, JX=175384.
Ordinary Seaman J. Curren, JX.176599.
Ordinary Seaman J. Hill, JX.176620.
M.B. Tender to Skoot HILDA.
Rating.
Able Seaman M. T. Stallard, P/JX.154107.
M.B. REDA.
Rating.
Petty Officer Motorman R. W. Rewlings, O.N. N.K.
M.B. SILVER QUEEN.
Rating.
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Operation "DYNAMO"
Recommendations of Personnel.
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tch skoot FREDANJA skoot - Lieutenant Commander Kenneth Warden
machine-gun beaches This and attacks also was in employed evacuating in landing troops. stores Bombing Stewart, the R.N.
damage occurred was due caused to machine by near gunning. misses. on and
Recommendations.
FFICER.
Lieutenant-Commander Kenneth Warden Stewart. R.N.
under devotion bombing ,determination,and
Showed to great duty in
of stores whilst off the beaches. in the landing
Recommended for mention.
RATINGS.
Petty Officer Thomas A. Willins P/J.100988.
Showed great coolness, efficiency and devotion
to duty during the bombing and machine gun attacks,
and calm. by his leadership was able to keep the troops
Recommended for mention.
E.R.A. 4th Class, Jack S. Ambrose. P/MX.65337.
By his efficiency and devotion to duty was able
to keep the engines running although damaged by
bombing attacks.
Recommended for mention.
Dutch Skoot H.M.S. HILDA - Lieutenant Archibald Gray. R.N.
The HILDA carried out 3 trips to the beaches and
Dunkirk, during the first 2 of which she operated more
than 48 hours continuously off the beaches, for long
periods under heavy air attack.
OFFICERS.
Recommendations.
Lng
tai
Lieutenant Archibald Gray, R.N.
to embark troops off success. the
beach More than at Bray 1,000 Dunes troops
The seamanlike efforts marked with conspicuous mainly trans-
his ship was bombed. Captain R. and he
ferred to other ships THE
under convoyed the a orders flotilla of of motor boats

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Recommendations of Personnel. Page
122
utch skoot H.M.S. HILDA (Continued).
Dunkirk
with largely a randilla of ently, responsible for
During difficulties French survivors rescuing heavy general nearly from bomb of 5,000 all the troops the Followed 2 a British large this hours. number and one of
been On survivors the bombed voyage from and to the up by
other vessels the which had
dangerously appeared and his own scene when
during which time troops were taken Dunkirk,a
further number overloaded. of Returning craft to was
the time of HILDA'S Pim a the at
shelled. Captain he was the beach,
favourably of Lieutenant on Gray. the efficient handling and most performance
reports
Recommended for decoration.
Sea Cadet Lieutenant Harry Sidmouth-Willing.
As First Lieutenant of the HILDA, Lieutenant
Syddons-Willing was indefatigable. He carried out
arduous duties on the beach, assisted vessels
aground, and personally searched for troops in the
dunes. He was remarked by Senior Officers on the
spot as being outstanding in his conduct.
Recommended for decoration.
RATINGS.
Acting Petty Officer Leslie Charles Curd, C/JX.155644.
Able Seaman George Edward Godfrey, C/JX.144633.
Petty Officer Curd as coxswain and Able Seaman
Godfrey, were outstanding in everything that they
did. Many seriously wounded men were attended the on
board and possible was done for
large everything of embarked. Conduct of showed these
2 ratings number was exemplary troops throughout and they
great calmness under fire.
ing
tel
Recommended for decoration.
Dutch Skoot H.M.B. HONDSRUG - Lieutenant Frederick Renny, Thomas
R.N.R.
recovering mo more than 1,500 troops.
4 trips to Dunkirk and the beaches,
Recommendations/

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3,000
Prite
reason
mane
MESSAGE.
SECRET.
From C.in 0. Nore.
RECEIVED:-
DATE
26.5.40
TIME
P/L By I/P.
1938
Addressed V.A. Dover Reptd. Cdre. 1/c Sheerness.
Admiralty F.O.1/c London
275. My 1254/25. Pollowing ships for operation
DYNAMO now ready for service at Sheerness.
existise Up
(a) Loaded ORANOE
(b) Unloaded PATRIA JUILAND DELTA HONSDROO ANTJE
twolfor od:
TWENTE TILLY BRONDARIS AMAIR.
Naval
das to
Following at Sheerness* with engine defects LIMA
Following expected to be ready by noon to-marrow Honday W to
I.H To
Nam 5
10
relosss
(a) Loaded BART
(b) Unloaded VREDE HILDA CARIBIA RETURN DOCUMES SAME of
to
Teb10
BORNRIFF
To
ae\osse
All ships are bing held at four hours notice as they
To
тебт0
become ready for service.
1736/26
Advance copy sent Ope. U.V.R.
1st S.L.
2nd S.L.
Controller.
Dep. Controller.
T/P for Asst. Contri.)
4th S.L.
D.of Y.
BATH
V.C.N.S.
Sub War Red.
A.C.N.S.
11.36
A.C.N.S.(A) (A)
0.8.0.10 1st B.L.
ADDITIONAL MARKING BY 5
0ps.(4).
O.D.(3).
w.o.(15).
Care. S.V.P. Stephenson Dr. 55 B.B. A.M. (Cdr.Shirlay Robbinson)
D.P.S.(2),
N.A.2 S.L.
I.S.P.S.
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MESSAGE.
1335/27/May.
RECEIVED
RECEIVE
From Combrax, Chatham.
DATE 27.5.40.
DATE
TIME 1420.
CORRECTION receive
P/L BY T/P.
1635/30.
*MORT
Addressed Admiralty. Repeated C.in C., Nore.
Your 2019/24 to C.in C., Nore.
ELEMARO
Name of ship. Name of
Name of
Date of
Commanding
1st Lieut.
Commissionir
and
Officer.
remmo0
ORANGE
Lt.H.P.Crispin.R.N. Lt.K. W.Ratledge. 23rd May,
severe
/BART.
Lt.E.G. Ball.R.N. Lt.J.R.Dean,R.N.V.R.23rd May.
tood
HONSDRUG.
Lt.F. T.Renny,R.N.R.Lt.E. N.Rose.R.N.V.R. 24th Ms
901770
DELTA.
Lt.Cdr.D.F.Lawrence,Lt.E.Little,R.N.R. 24th May,small
R. N.
JUTLAND.
Lt.G.L.Barwell,R.N. Lt.L Hutchinson, 24th May,
WAID
R.N.R.
PATRIA.
Lt. Cdr.H.L.J.
Lt.J.Dupree,
24th My.
address
Pisani, R.N.
R.N.V.R.
TWENTE.
Lt.Cdr.H.G.Boys-
Lt.N.J. Mountfield,
25th May.s to
9d
Smith, R.N.R.
of
R.N.V.R,
TILLY.
Lt.Cdr.W.R.T.
Lt. L.H.Holman,
25th May
motal
Clements R. N.R.
R.N.V.R.
VLENA.
Lt.Cdr.R.P.C.
Lt.R.Morton,
25th Maycame
VITTE
Hawkins, R.N.
R.N.V.R.
loaded
BRANDARIS.
Cdr.C.Euman, R. N.
Lt.W. F.Flowerdew,
25th May.
RNR
se
BORNRIFF.
Lt.A.N. Blundell,
Lt.S.C.Minard,
25th May
R.N.R.
R.N.V.R.
AEGIR.
Lt.W.B.Whitworth.
Lt.R.W.Thomson,
25th May,
R.N.
R.N.V.R.
K.O.A
ANJE or ACTJE.Lt. M.Buist, R.N.
Lt.A.J.Anderson,
26th May.
R.N.V.R.
to
.0
REIGER.
Lt.A. Tyson, R.N.
Sub.Lt.R.Perks,
26th May
R.N.V.R.
to
.0
HILDA.
Lt.A.Gray,R.N.
Lt.H.J.Berry,
26th May 1
M
R.N.V.R.
.0.0
DOGGER BANK. Lt.D. T. Macbarnet,
Lt.P.G.C.Dickens,
26th May
R.N.
R.N.
9.4.0
arracks
A.M
VEREDE.
Lt.Cdr.R.T.Lampard, Lt.J.K.Hamilton,
26th May
R.N.
R.N.
.M
M
CARIBIA.
Lt.M.G.Morris,R.N.R.Lt.D. H.Swift,R.N. 26th May harge
RIKA
Lt.Cdr.T. T.Youngs, Lt.M.E. Melbourne,
27th May
R.N.R.
R.N.V.R.
GORECHT.
Sub Lt.D.M. Edwards, Sub Lt.G.I.Russell, 27th May
R.N.R.
R.N.V.R.
PRINCESS
Lt.Cdr.C.Gwinner,
Lt.R.N.Irving,
27th May
R. N.
R.N.R.
JULIANA.
Lt.Cdr. J.I.Millor, Lt.R.H.W.Jackson,
No date.
RION.
R.N.R.
R.N.V.R.
crews
TINY......
Vessels referred to in A.L. M/M.S. 0393 /40 dated 30/5/40
G.
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29
From
Flag Officer in Charge, London.
P.L.A. Building, E.C.3.
To
Head of M. Branch, Admiralty.
(Copy to:- Secretary to Commander In Chief,
The Nore, ref.477.c.c./40 of 13/6/40.)
Date
15th June 1940.
No.414/15/40.
Subject
"DYNAMO".
With reference to M.010027/40, the following
are the dates on which the crews of the Dutch Coasters
taken into service for operation "Dynamo" were returned
to their Depots.
Dates of commissioning were notified in
message 2. 1335 D of 27th May from Combrax, Chatham.
Name.
Date paid off.
Name.
Date paid off.
Bornriff.
6th June.
Orange.
6th June.
Bart.
Aegir.
5th June.
11th June.
Honsdrug.
5th June.
Antje.
5th June.
Delta.
5th June.-
Reiger.
6th June.
5th June.
Jutland.
5th June.
Hilda.
ked
Dogger Bank.
5th June.
Patria.
6th June.
Twente.
5th June.
Vrede.
6th June.
copy
6th June.
Caribia.
5th June.
Tilly.
Lena.
5/6
Not returned Rika.
5th June.
to London.
Gorecht.
7th June.
Brandaris
(at Sheerness)
11/10
5th June.
Princess Juliana.
Tiny.
6th June.
Rion.
6th June.
Java.
Rign
to
Secretary to
Rear Admiral.
Flag Officer in Charge.

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ENCLOSURE ##
TO DOVER LETTER OF
CREWS IN REQUISITIONED CRAFT (SOUTHED) 28.5.40
GRAFT.
RANK.
NUMBER.
NAME
ADDRESS.
day Artor
DREADNOUGHT II
P.O.
C/JX.129553
t
#
285, Southtom. Grt-Yarmouth.
F.
A.B.
C/JX.14.117
NO ADDRESS.
to
/
chant, Ge
Stoker.
N.K.
Hillcrest, Highfield Crescent,
#
#
Withdone, Brighton, Sussex.
ming. S.
A.B.
SSX.27113
50, Paisley Ave, Elinburgh.
Us, T.P.
DREADNOUGHT III
A.B.
B.2153
15, Springfield M, Chingford, E.4.
#
#
must, J.
Stoker.
N.E.
1, Causey Place, Aberdeen.
e
*
[lick, J.E.
A.B.
C/JX-130414
71, Crandville m, Walthamstow,B.1
-
#
itt, F.
A.B.
C/JX.128960
32, Wingfield M, Stratford, E.15.
is
st, J.W.
DUCHESS
By
YORK
P.O.
J.109034
96, Westbury M., Southend.
30a.
mant, P.
If
#
If
A.B.
SSX.20316
Low Green, Wilnentham, Suffolk.
day B.
.
IF
#
A.B.
SSX.21958
Cordon House, Hurstpier Point,Sussex.
Sar, W.G.
.
-
.
C/Stoker.
K.60154
9, Hilda M., Chather, Kent.
mood, P.R.
NEMO IV
E.R.A.
N.K.
Market Place, Regearth, Nr.Derby.
irton, S.
#
#
A.B.
SSX.22614
Honestead, Clifton, Rugby.
Iby, T.E.
*
#
A.B.
JX.142475
53, Sutherland Ave., Sunbury, Mddx.
Lliams, J.
*
#
P.O.
P.20084
10, Duke's 36., St.Pancras, London.
T.C.1.
ih, G.A.
GRACE DARLING
A.B.
X.10700
26, for 118, Qt.Yamouth.
man, J.W.
*
#
L/Seeman
0/JX134832
1, Vauzhall Cres., Sturry 30,
Centerbury, lant.
Lison, J.
-
.
A.B.
SSX.25812
The Stanton Villas, Scanby Briggs,
Lance.
herton, J.W.
a
*
Stoker
N.L.
15, Tower Street, Portobello,
Stinburgh.
ght, S.G.
NSW PRINCE OF
E.R.A.
Name
10, New Farade, layesend, Mddx.
Loway, R.W.
WALES.
#
*
#
*
A.B.
0/89X26532
125, Hill M., Polkestone, Kent.
il, I.
a
*
#
-
A.D.
C/SSX29064
11, Inverton M,
sings C.W.
-
#
#
*
C.P.O.
C/P.12093
the Recrillies, Priston,
Suffolk.
5" Jon,
-
Stoker
X.9942
22, Date Hill Bank, Church Street,
Whithy, Yorks.
8, F.W.
PRINCESS MAUD
A.B.
J.108965
19, Hangdon M., leaver, Ashford, Kent.
phens, E.J.
#
#
A.B.
D.1297
31, Croppeth M., Dagenhan, &
4
*
A.B.
3.17787
% Synderhurst Cres., Induey.
M
*
Stokes
N.E.
36, Insurance Credit Riguare, Middx.
:
Stoker
N.K.
95, Grangemell M, Catford, S.E.6.
Stone C.R.
PRINCE OF HAIRS
A.B.Cox.
0/854198
24g Compton View, Harehills, Leads.
7, H.W.
-
4.3.
B.21727
46, Binands as, Oldbury, Birminghare,
/ :
stati, "
A.B.
C/J440861
1, Harewood Crove, Darlington.
SEA FOAM
#
#
Stoker
N.S.
2931, Ashley M, Upper Parkstone, Dorset.
i 5
#
*
A.B.
0/JX149369
51, Sunninglale AV+, Coventry.
?
D,907
15, Horfalk House, Brookmill Rt.,
*
#
A.B.
Deptford, S.X.S.

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ENCLOSURE
TO DOVER LETTER OF 10 July 19to
A
SOUTHEND - CIVILIAN CREWS (Signed on T.124) FOR DUNKIRK EVACUATION
NAME
RATING
NEXT OF KIN
AFT.
ADDRESS
KDKG
R.Grogory
Charge Hand
Dorts
The Comons, Gt.Wakering.
G.Ratoliffe
Engineman
51, Glenhurst Rd, Southend.
W.Gregory
D.H.
Gt.Barwoods, Foulness Island.
NVEY QUIREN
D.Reid
Engineman
49, Southchurch Are, Southend.
AMROCK
A.Barrell
Shell Beach, Carrey Island.
A.R.Brown
D.H.
Captains lless, Cifhouse Rd,
Carrey.
JOIE
W.Amos
Charge Hand
58, Testern M, Burnham-en-
Crouch.
G.Harvey
Engineman
19, King Hinard Ave, Burnham.
A.Paine
D.H.
"Moorings" Ship 3d, Burnhan.
GUARD
A.Grimwade
Charge Hand
53, Chapel Rd, Burnham.
J.Clow
Engineman
3, River View Cot., Silver Ri.,
Burnham.
#
H.Wood
D.H.
10,Coronation 18, Burnham.
ASALTER
L.W.Salmons
Charge Hand
10, Silver Billey Burnham.
R.P.Cook
Engineman
2, Park Road, Burnhan.
W.A.Bridge
D.H.
4, Devenshire M, Burnham.
RN
W.G.Elson
late
Wife
Florence
26, law H, Leigh.
Alice
EN
A.C.Foster
late
Father Charles
79, Reysten Ave, Southend.
LIXANDRA
ARCH
F.G.Eagleton
D.H.
Mother Kilen
45, High Step leigh.
TROSS
III
W.J.Thropp
Dalla
Brother Stanley
27, loores forrace, Bently,
Brentwood.
It IV
3.G.Hughes
Dalla
Father Frederick 57, High Street, Leigh.
LIOR
A.W.Elliott
D.H.
Mother Dora
52, Kingston 30, Southend.
INDER
J.O.Gregory
Mother Annie (2)
7, test Central, INITITE Lane,
D.H.
Leigh.
P.W.Phillips
D.H.
life
liabel Marde 21, Hadleigh It, Leigh.
Wife
Hilda
32, New Boad, Leigh.
E.A.Tunridge
late
H.Fortescue
D.H.
life
Sylvia
279, Haith Ave, Southchurch.
ANCE
A.J.Noakes
Wife
Elizabeth
4 Lynington Ave, leigh.
D.H.
Clare
Mother
Victoria
11, Cottage Place, New Road,
H.King
D.H.
Alice
Leigh.
Mother Margaret
% High Street, leigh.
S.Ford
D.H.
Mother Charlette
8, Utton Ave, Leigh.
P.Meddle
Singineman
A.S.Leggatt
Charge Hand
Mother Rose
3, leigh 18, leigh.
was
Father George
18, Grange Road, laigh.
L.V.Osborne
D.H.
Sister Nom Hoakes
15, Teighville Grog Leigh.
H.W.Noakes
Dalla
Engineman
Wife
Overdoline
77. Southsea Ive., leigh.
F.A.W.Osborne
LITE
Mother yllen
34, Leigholiffe Die, Leigh.
V.H.Joscelyne
Charge Hand
Father Alfred
22, Grange M, Leigh.
A.E.Osborne
Charge Hand
Engineman
Mother Francis
BETTING Cott., Millett Lane,
H.D.Osborne
Leigh.
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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
FAIRWIND
E. Hutton
A.P.S.
FAITH
T. Lloyd
No report received from list of
MA JC
missing vessels.
FALCON II
Dr. Firth
Returned to owner?
MAJOR
FEDELMA II
Per Crouch Eng. Co.
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
MALDO
FELICITY
T. Davis
T.98 - damaged. Returned to owner.
FERRY NYMPH
C.H. Harvey
T.98. Returned to owner 19/6.
MALVI
FLEET WING
Watercraft, Ltd.
A.P.S.
MOLLY
FLOSS HILDA
Bond's Boatyard
Returned to owners 31.5.40.
MARE 1
FOLKESTONE BELLE
MARCH
Mr. Spraggs
T.98. Returned to owner.
FORMOSA
J. Mears
Returned to owner.
MARGHE
FORTUNA
H.H. Salmon
Returned to owner 19/6.
FORTY TWO
MARINA
N. West
A.P.S.
MARSAY
FRANCIS (99B)
Recketts R.F.
Returned to owners.
FRAM
MARINA
Mr. South
A.P.S.
FLOTSAM
Dorset Yacht Co., Ltd.
Prepared but not used for Dynamo.
MARICEI
FLYING FISH
W. Brazier
Returned to owners 30.5.40. Not
required.
ARY
FIREFLY
A. Newell
Returned to owner.
ARY HO
FAVOURITE SM 225
B. Allen
Returned to owner.
ARY IR)
ARY ROS
RY SPE,
GAVINE
F.A. Cooper
T.98. Returned to owner.
RY SPE/
GAY CRUSADER
A. Foster
T.98. Re-allocated to A.P.S.
GAY FLY
ILDA
Noll Gay
Returned to owner.
GAY VENTURE
D.L. Brisult
A.P.S.
GERTRUDE
BELLE
Morgan Jones
GIPSY KING
T.98. Returned to owner, 6.6.40.
G. Riley
FLOWER
GIRL MARTON
Butchers
Returned to owner 2.6.40.
GIRL NANCY
F.C. Mitchell
Did not go for Dynamo.
DER
GIRL VINE
W. Light (6A)
Returned owner 19/6.
AIDEN
GOLDEN LILY
Lt. E.V. Cullen
Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service.
Returned to owner.
EY
GOLDEN SPRAY II
F. Roberts
Reported lost.
ANT
GONDOLIER KING
Poole & Swanage Co.
T.98. Returned to owners.
GONDOLIER QUEEN
Poole & Swanage Co.
T.98. Returned to owners.
LICENT D.
GONDOLIER III
Poole & Swanage Co.
Now on service with M/S Officer Poole.
GOODHOPEY
Bond's Boatyard
No report received from list of missing
vessels.
USA
GOOD LUCK
C.A. Simmons
Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service 6A.
IKOI
GRACE
A. Brown
T.98. Returned to owners.
GRACE DARLING IV
C.E. Cundy
Returned to owner.
DRU II
GRACE DARLING (E.36)
Sayers Bros.
Returned to owners.
GWEN EAGLE
D.W. Hudson
TAUR
(Littlehampton List). No trace of
return from Dunkirk.
GALILEE (wY68)
E. Verrill
GWENNY
W.G.S. Crouch
Prepared, but did not go to Dunkirk.
RASOL
Returned to owner.
GWENYTH
Walter Llewellyn & Sons
Repaired, Fuelled, Floated, but not
08
taken over.
GERBERA
Chas. Hill
MADGE
Returned to owner.
MING
MODESTY
PAH
NA
RCH
ROSE
Motor Boat
Motor Boat
vior 1.2 Torpedo I
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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
MA J(
GOLDEN SPRAY
J.W. Pocock
Returned to Owners 5/6.
COP
GRETA
London & Rochester
Returned to Owners.
MAJOB
Trading Co.
MALDO
MALVI
HASTAWAY
Mr.Peters
Returned to owner, damaged-
MOLLY
5.6.40.
MARE
HANORA
C.E.Thompson
T.98. No information of
MARCH
return from Dunkirk.
MARGH
HAZARD
c/o Toughs
Broke from tow and lost.
HELEN IX
c/o Toughs
DID NOT SAIL.
MARINA
HENRY HARRIS
C.W.& C. Haste
Re-allocated to Special
MARSAY
Admy. Service 6A.
MARINA
HILDA
C.Stephens
T.98 Returned to owners
6.6.40.
ARICE]
HILFRANOR
F.Parham
T.98. Re-allocated to
A.P.S.
ARY
HIS MAJESTY
J.Mears
Returned to owners.
ARY HO
HOPEFUL
Mr.Duckitt
DID NOT SAIL
ARY IR
HURLINGHAM
J.Mears
Returned to owners
HOUND
4B
Messrs. Pickfords
Returned to owners
ARY ROE
HAWFINCH
A.Grant
Returned to owners 6.6.40.
HANDY BILLIE
F.Kinson & Son
RY SPE
No report received from
RY SPE,
list of Missing Vessels.
HEATHER-BELL
H.Loose
TILDA
Returned to owner 6.6.40.
LN.101
BELLE
FLOWER
IDAHO
DER
O.W.Mocatts
IMSHI
Returned to owners
Norman Myron
AIDEN
Returned to owners
INDUSTRY
J.E.Breeds, Senr.
EY
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy.
ANT
(6A)
Service
INSPIRATION II
E.H.O.Manns
Released 27/6. Badly
LICENT D
damaged.
IOTE
A.R.Bell
Reported lost at Dunkirk.
I
ISLAND QUEEN
T.Davis
T.98. Lost on Flanders
OSA
Coast. Abandoned.
IKOI
IRMA
E.J.Philip
A.P.S.
IOTA
Eastwoods Ltd.
Returned to owners.
DRU II
IRENIC
G.Coyde
Returned to owners.
5
AUR
X
RASOL
JANE HANNAH
B.Chase
To V.A.Dover
JEBERA
Messrs. Hill
Returned - unsuitable.
US
JEFF
J.Mears
T.98. Returned to owner.
MADGE
JETSAM
Maj.Lawrence
Returned to Owner.
B MING
JOCKETT II
A.Partington
A.P.S.
PAH 3 MODESTY
JONG
T.A.Aldington
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JOCKETT II
A.Partington
A.P.S.
NA
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ROSE
Motor Boat
KING'S LYNN
(13 Vessels)
"Fishing Vessels"
Standing by but did not go.
Motor Boat
KARINA
E.D.Ranger
0.00 1.2 Torpedo
T.98 A.P.S.
KAYELL
J.H.Senior
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REPORT OF OPERATIONS AT DUNKIRK.
1st Trip.
Left Ramsgate a.m. Thursday 30th May in motor
yacht Rygate II with a crew of 4 civilians. Boat broke
down en route, and I had a tow from the "Hortse", who sent
a stoker aboard to see whether he could repair the engine.
After an hour he reported that he couldn't repair it, so
we were taken onboard the Hortse, leaving Rygate II
anchored. It was decided that my crew and myself should
pull ashore in the 3 ship's skiffs and bring the troops off
This we did, having two men in each boat. Whilst pulling
in on one occasion a salvo of bombs burst on the beach
killing many French troops, and an Able Seaman pulling
ashore with me received a machine gun bullet in the groin.
Another bomb fell approximately 20 yards from Hortse, but
caused no damage.
There was a heavy surf running, which made
pulling awkward. My skiff capsized twice, but we managed
to pull her to the beach, empty and refloat her. About
midnight the captain of the "Hortse" decided to move farther
in as the tide was rising. The anchor was fouled however,
and the donkey broke down. As the cable was being out,
the Chief E.R.A. remorted that the engines wouldn't work.
Whilst Lieutenant Sargeant R.N.R. pulled to other boats to
continued bringing troops aboard, and then set about the
try and get them alongside and take the troops off, I
The British troops responded well, but the French were rather
task of rousing them, and preparing them to abandon ship.
difficult. Finally a boat came alongside, and we managed
the beach, We then transferred to this other boat, the
to and some shells were getting too close to
transfer the troops. The Germans were now shelling be
name comfortable. I do not know, and proceeded back to Ramsgate, arriving
about noon Friday 31st May.
2nd Trip.
Left Dunkirk in "Quicksilver". Took troops shelled and beach
Ramagate Saturday 1st June,a,m., and off pro-
ceeded to transports. The beach was being shrapnel.
bombed, to larger but the boat waan't even hit with
was uneventful, and we left Dunkirk late in
the evening The when trip fuel was getting short, arriving
Saturday night.
3rd Trip.
Ramsgate 1900 Sunday June 2nd ordered. in Quicksilver,
caught up Left and followed the scoot "Hilda" as
2 whalers into the beach British and anchored troops
about 50 yards Took out. her I was on ordered the beach. to find I could see none
from my anchorage, we drifted got clear,
that were supposed so to I be sent one into whaler the in beach, to investigate. the anchor
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but the port screw became entangled with about
two fathoms of 21/2 inch sisal. I went over the
side and cleared it. When I came inboard I found
that one of my crew had causght some shrapnel in his calf.
I being and bandaged the wounds, One BY LIC... when
poported the whaler returning, and just after sig. sing it
a shell burst either on it or very near it. We all agreed
that the whaler had been hit. I searched around for wreckage
or survivors, but found none. I could see that the beach
was deserted of troops, but I steamed parallel to the beach
for 8 mile with the other whaler in tow, but finding no
signs of any men I returned to "Hilda", and reported the loss
of the whaler. She was ther. under orders to leave. I
decided to go into the harbour then, and see whether I could
get any troops from there. I managed to get about 25
French or Belgian troops aboard, and then proceeded back.
It seemed as if the Germans had got the range of the beach
extremely well at this stage, as they seemed to be planting
them where they liked in definite patterns.
As I was returning two German fighters chased us
and started machine gunning us. I speeded up to full
speed and zig-zagged, returning their fire with my Lewis
Gun and rifles. After ten ninutes they sheered off,
registering no hits, and I don't think we hit either of them.
4th Trip.
Left Remagate at 2100 Monday 3rd June with the
necessitated a reduction of speed, and I arrived at Dunkirk
French Naval Attache aboard. Fog came down which
pick advice. up the N. Goodwin Light fog signal, and eventually hit
too I met with fog again coming back but managed to
late to do anything, 80 I returned on the attache's
the coast at Deal at 0800 Tuesday 4th June.
Commodore Sheerness told me, when I returned, to
that the whaler's The crew which I believed lost managed
return safely.
(Sgd.) D.L. Satterford.
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Remarks.
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308
Sub. Lt. Don reported abandoning "YSER" which he could not
Cloat. He did not render her unserviceable for which I admonished
1. He later went in the Army M.B's and showed much keenness.
Sub. Lt. Liddell R.N. Took charge of"Bonny Heather"
Sub. Lt. Mac Intyre.
Took charge of S/D "FAIRBURN".
Mr. Butler. I/C"LAROR".
X 209 Sub.Lt. W.R. Williams, R.N.R.
Sub.Lt. G.N. Blake, R.N.V.R., H.M.S. VERNON. Bad case of
d up. Made excuses for not going, returned 3 hours after departure
ing picked up R.A.F. Officer from sea. Considered it inadvisable to
: him in charge of Admiral Barge again and sent him to office to get
arrant back.
Wippingham paddle steamer arrived p.m. Visited in speedboat to
iten her to Dunkirk. Reported no water. Gave order to use sea water,
this was supposed to be last night's trip Mie by Plotilla Driftersunder
mander Powell, R.N.R.
"MAIE
1 Trip.
"SARAH HYDE"
1 Trip.
"TWEENWAYS"
1 Trip.
"UNI
1 Trip.
"RIGG"
2 Trips.
"JACK EVE"
I Trip.
"THRICE KINGS".
2 Trips.
"JACINTA" reported sunk on Goodwin and abandoned, officers name
noted, was seen floating near RAMSGATE next day when one of the
wlersof same company went out and fetched her. Regret no record of
S ship's name.
Block Ship party: Lt. Lloyd R.N.
Sub. Satterford.
Sub Lt. Don.
Sub Lt. E.R. Davis, R.N.R.
Sub Lt. Mulholland
?
Sub Lt. canhon
This party was not required taking off block ship officers,
ugh they were ready, instead they worked at Dunkirk ferrying.
Mr. Sidmouth-Welling, Sea Cadet Lt, showed great keenness and was
ays to the fore to get over to Dunkirk.
Dr. Weymouth Street, W. 1, did one trip in"CAIRNGORM". Secrnier
ring over of 3 tugs "PRIMA", "DUKE", "PRINCESS masti 2
The Master which were unarmed showed great
Mr Wright EW. wheatly of 9, 7th Chantry ashlyRd walton minome keenness - in
ed they be thanked Owner Sam through the owners for their willing and gallant
A. WALLIS", boats. The tugs William were & Sons, Dagenham Dock, Essex. It is
don Gentlemen who were there:- Wembley Park., Mm.Joseph Mason, 55, Banatead, Gdns,
operation. Gordon Thomas, 4, Berners Street, Oakley London,
1. 3., Martel, Lt. R.A. 88, Nicholson, The Drive, R.N.V.R., Moorings, Fir Tree Road,
rey, Mr. Kayell. J.H. Brook, Glen Haven, Taplow.
Flotilla under Admiral
Capt. Taylor: Hammond took command of the 4 school.
REGWA
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Lt. Commander Miller. 330
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REPORT OF OPERATIONS AT DUNKIRK.
1st Trip.
Left Remagate selle Thursday 30th May in motor
years Rygate II with a orer of 4 civilians. Boat broke
down 00 route, and 3 had 8 too from the "Hortee", who sent
a states abourd to ⑉ whether he could repair the engine.
After on hour be reported that be couldn't repair it, so
TO W670 taken enboard the Hortse, leaving Rygate II
anchored. It was decided that my orer and mydelf should
pull sahore in the 3 ship's skiffs and bring the troops off
this 9a ass, having too - in each boat. Whilst pulling
in da can occasion a salve of boate buret on the beach
Hilling may French treeps, and - Able Seaman-pulling
salure with = received a machine - bullet in the groin.
Another bonb fall approximately 20 yards from Hortes, but
caused no damage.
there was a heavy surf running, which made
pulling subvard. by skiff expensed twice, but to managed
to pull her to the beach, engty and reflect her. About
midnight the captain of the "Hortee" decided to nove farther
in as the tide ⑉ vising. the mohor was fouled however,
and the denitery broke com. Aa the cable vas being out,
the Chief B.R.A. reported that the engines wouldn't work.
Whilet Lieutenant Surgement R.N.R. pulled to other boats to
try and get them alengaids and Sale the troups off, I
editimed bringing troops abourd, and then eat about the
task of reasing them, and preparing then 9a abandon ship.
the Brittish treepe responded wall, but the French were rather
difficult. Finally B boat - alengaids, and 170 managed
to transfer the troops. the Sensions were now shelling
the beach, and some shalls vere guiting too close to be
comfortable. a then transferred to this other boat, the
DATE X 4a not know, and preceeded back to Remagate, arriving
about noon Friday 31st May.
2nd
Laft Ramagate Saturday lat June.a.m., and pro-
cooded to Dunkirk in "Quicksilver". Yook troops off beach
to larger transports. the beach vas being shelled and
boxbed; but the boat mum's even are with shrapmel.
the trip was uneventful, and to laft Dunkirk in
the ovening shan Fuel use getting short, arriving late
Beturday night.
IN Trive
Left Ranagate 1900 Dunday June 2nd in Quicksilver,
caught up and followed the accet "Hilda" as ordered.
Took been 2 whalere into the beach and enchored
about 50 yards ont. 3 ves ordered to find British troops
that 9a79 supposed to be on the beach. I could see none
from ay enchorage, 00 1 sent - shaler in to investigate.
Whiles who vas away, we drifted into the beach, the suchor
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but the part scrow because entangled with mont two fathoms
05 21 inch sisal. I worrt STW8 the side and cleared it.
Then one of my ozew had daught acore shraphel in his calf.
I bethed and bandaged the wounds. Other 05 my men then
reported the whaler returning, and just after sighting it
a shell buret signer 8b 18 OF very near 10. We all agreed
that the shaler had been M.S. 3. competies. armund for wreks
or survivars, but found name I could SSS that the beach
was deserted of troops, but X steamed, parallet to the beach
for 8 mile with the other whales in tow, but finding no
stain of my returned to "Hilda" and reported the loss
of the shaler. She SSS then under effets to mare. I
decided to & into the harbour then, and 886 shother I could
got any treeps from there. 3 W get about 25
French de Belgion treage shourd, and than proceeded back.
IS secured as 16 the Company had and the - of the beach
extremely well as this stage, as they seemed to be planting
them share they 21ke in definite patterns.
As I was returning two German fighters chased us
and started machine guarding 113. I spended up to full
speed and sig-segged, returning their fire with my Lewis
Gun and rifles. Action 9am situtes they sheered off,
registering no hits, and I-2 don't Wisk 19 an sither of them.
4th Trip.
Left = gate at 2100 Namber 301 June. with NE
Jounch Naval Attache abourd. yog data which
measured a reduction of speed, and-I arrived as Dunkirk
See Late to de anything, 00 3-5 returned on No attache E
advice. 2 and with 208 again endag bean bus imagest So
pick up. the 3. Coodwin Light fog signal, and statemelly hit
the coast as Dial at 0800 Teasuay 4th June.
The Commodore Sheermana teld m, when I returned,
that the shaler's 0209 which I believed Loat managed to
return safely,
(Sgd.) D.L. Satterford.
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SHIP:-
MOTOR BOAT - tender to Skoot "HILDA".
STATEMENT BY $
RV
Crew
Service
$
A.B.
N.J.Stallard
Detailed for small notor boats and vent on board
RJX 154107.
the HILDA, a Dutch Skoot: taken round to Dgal
19 years of age.and took two ships lifeboats and six notor boats
A Sub-Ident. R.N.V.R. in tow. Stallard was transferred into a small
llater Boat and towed across to La Name. Passing
An 0.S.
Dunkerque sere mixed up with an de raid. then
The old man from Deal
he arrived at La Fame there vas havey firing
mentioned in a Sunday
and shells were dropping in the ace all around,
firing at the destroyers. They vere told to go
paper.
inshore, when it vas found that the propellar
was foul with roge. they vere towed inshore
propeller. Picked up & postoon full of soldiers
by another notor boat and were able to clear the
and returned to HTLDA with then. Pontoon vas so
navel cutters Took cutter in too. Tyansferred
badly damaged that it had to to laft. Found a
from notor boat to cutter to help soldiers into
boats Teat into beach and & passing destroyer
beached them. by then motor loat and outter
were and outder manged and outtor full of water. and
full of soldiers. Breakers soon had notor
boat Stallard had to tell the soldiers and push
pull anight up+ Ordered then to push the off,
than out of the boat, as their equipment the boat
was his beat with an cary After they got and
cutter told then to get the care. There were the
doing off, all the soldiers got back in
Stallard cars. the Officer and 0.8. abandoned the old
only + boat and date aboard the cutter. use
notor in his notor boat. The outter to
en stayed Seallard and aix soldiers out 6.0 HILDA palla
and ahoul of these Inaliare and viped 10.0 out Dalla a
He shelling was going Oilla One shall
rewed stayed by in the outter. This was after landed
200 yards of 6 soldiers waiting* By cleared about by
group of the beach had been
a Took a boatload afficer of in
they then moved to soldiers a jetty made to
"NOSQUITO". that on the next trip they first drink get a
that were told by an would
HOSQUITO of bear each. This was the hardly a00
battle had since leaving Doals Could attacked
Saturday morning
they for aeroplanes. One Spitfire and cuse
57 Carman into the acce Started then
the sky aeroplanes, brough down one bombing
down himself His Kadth; Captain Pin ordered these
boat imatiately. to pick up survivors. down After in picking two seconds.
was ware up/ sent to HILDA. SKIRVACK full over same of Ordared to soldiers survivors pick was hit. up to but away SKIRJACK'S take Vent in very ftw from bad up for tow the state, of survivors. heavy astern. arew. one boulding. fall died. Returned HILDA There
HILDA tried to clear. got One salvo of bombs escaped
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OPERATION
110.21 (Contd)
SHIP:-
MOTOR BOAT - THERE 20 SKOOT "HILDA".
Crew
Service
1400 after seeding two sere ships go down.
Stallard had a very lucky escape. Had his fingers
opened out and a bit of shrupmel vent between.
As they got past Dunkerque & alcep and troopship
and a minesseper steamed past and were later
bombed and sunk.
Captain of HILDA out the two notor heats adrift -
Stallard in one - to pick up survivors. 1434 cut
of action: propeller foulud. Cot under my in
tow of the other LA this also broke down.
Ramagate and proceeded to Dever after Hemberking
Yere then picked up by HILDA and brought to
troops at langate, arriving at Dover, anchored
off Dover. & German minelaying plane dine over
and dropped since, - landing 20 yards astern
then be went to Doals langate and returned to
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round trip from 80 to 172 miles, and the for route the had to be swept before it
and thence into the Dunkirk Impulsive, the THE
be used. Orders were therefore given the North Goodwin
route (the middle Route X), from road, and at 1140
commenced by the destroyer Vessel Patricia. This
advantage of shortening the round trip to 108 miles.
Halcyon, and the Trinity House from 172 route X had the great and
Helier¹ and Royal Daffodil, which left at 1054 under escort of the des- St.
Among the earliest ships to use the Dover northern Route Y were the P/V's
The convoy was joined en route by the hospital carriers St. Andrew and St.
troyer Vimy; in company was the destroyer Anthony, escorting the S.S. Kyno.2
Julien. Route Y was certainly, at that time, out of range of gunfire, but two
bombing attacks were made on the hospital carriers between the West Hinder
and Kwint Bank buoys, and when the convoy arrived off Dunkirk heavy air
attacks were in progress there. The Royal Daffodil and the St. Helier entered
the harbour, but the latter was ordered to withdraw, and she and the 2 hospital
carriers returned empty to the Downs under escort of the Vimy. The Royal
Daffodil embarked 840 troops before returning to Dover.
Sea and Air Patrols
The principal patrol line covered in the morning of the 27th May by Fighter
Command, was Calais-Dunkirk, as it was not known that the Calais garrison
had ceased fire. From 1450 onwards, however, Calais fell out of the picture,
and it became possible to concentrate fighter protection more exclusively on
the work of evacuation³. Sixteen squadrons, varying in strength from 9 to 20
aircraft, were engaged on these activities from 0500-2130; patrols were, how-
ever, limited to squadron strength. Most squadrons carried out 2 patrols,
and 287 sorties in all were flown during the day.4
To cover the passage of ships between Dunkirk and the Downs destroyer
patrols had been established to the northward during the forenoon, and Vice-
Admiral, Dover, asked for 6 additional destroyers to strengthen the Dover
forces. The Admiralty immediately ordered 4 destroyers from the Western
Approaches Command, and 2 from the Portsmouth Command, to proceed
to Dover.⁵
Ex-Dutch skoots for Dunkirk
Other vessels were on their way to Dunkirk during the day, among them
being 15 skoots⁶. Of these the Lena, Hebe II, and later the Oranje, arrived
off the beaches and embarked troops during the night of 27th/28th May the
Abel Tasman, Alice and Kaap Falga, loaded with ammunition and food,
arrived off La Panne early in the morning of 28th May; the Hilda and Doggers-
bank reached Dunkirk by noon the 28th May, and were sent to the beaches;
while the remainder⁷, in error, returned to the Downs, after having got within
a few miles of Dunkirk.
2 Off R buoy the Anthony, with the Kyno, was ordered back to the Downs and sub-
I Eleven of the St. Helier's crew had been replaced by naval ratings.
sequently 3 to Portsmouth. The Kyno took no further part in Operation "Dynamo".
R.A.F. Narrative, p. 319.
5 4 R.A.F. Narrative, P. 320.
Scimitar were sent.
Appendices D. 1 and D. 2. The Wakeful, Mackay, Worcester, Montrose, Shikari and
6 7 See Appendix F.
The Bornrif, Brandaris, Hondsrug, Jutland, Patria, Tilly, and Twente.
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CHAP. V
had all come under fire from the shore guns at Calais and Gravelines. At
0415 on the 28th May the Queen of the Channel, loaded with 904. troops, was
attacked by one aircraft; 3 or 4 bombs were dropped, which straddled the ship
abaft the mainmast and broke her back, the starboard propeller shaft and the
rudder. By good fortune the Dorrien Rose, en route for Dunkirk, was in the
vicinity and rescued the troops : the Queen of the Channel sank about 1/2 hour
later. The St. Seiriol, which left Dunkirk at about 0415 with 494 troops,
reached Folkestone in safety.
Civilian crews feel the strain
Some 45 personnel vessels were used during operation "Dynamo"
Of these eight were sunk, at least six were so damaged by bombing or gunfire
as to render them unfit for further use during the operation, and two were
damaged in collision. Nine of the largest of these personnel vessels had been
engaged prior to "Dynamo" in operations at Dunkirk, Calais and Boulogne,
and their Captains and crews were beginning to feel the strain when Operation
"Dynamo" started.
Thus it was that the Master of the Canterbury, which had already completed
2 round trips to Dunkirk in operation "Dynamo", reported, on the 28th May,
that he was too worn out to make a third trip. The P.S.T.O. went on board
and explained the gravity of the situation to the Master, and the Canterbury
sailed at 0930 the next day. On her return voyage from Dunkirk she was
bombed and damaged, and after landing her 1960 troops went into dock for
repairs. In the 3 trips she made the Canterbury brought back 4,416 troops;
her Master, Captain C. A. Hancock, was awarded the D.S.C.
Personnel vessels not to be employed during full daylight
On the 28th May, however, it had become apparent that development of
the German air threat over the evacuation area, and the increasing artillery
fire from shore batteries covering the sea approaches to Dunkirk, prohibited
the employment of personnel and similar vessels during daylight, until the
position was restored, and that evacuation from Dunkirk by day must for the
moment be confined to warships and small vessels².
It was not, therefore, until later in the day, that the P/V Royal Daffodil
sailed for Dunkirk, and eight other personnel vessels and a hospital carrier³
received their sailing orders during the afternoon and evening.
The northern Route Y was by this time in general use⁴, but ships proceeding
from Dover to Dunkirk were ordered to use the southern and shorter Route Z,
if the passage from Calais Bell buoy to Dunkirk could be made in darkness.
N.O.I.C. Ramsgate responsible for servicing skoots
In these circumstances some 20 skoots reached Dunkirk, or arrived off the
beaches during the day and evening of the 28th May; others were on the way.
Their speed varied, but most of them were very slow. Eight of them went
into Dunkirk harbour⁵, and four to Bray beach⁶. The Abel Tasman, loaded
with ammunition, the Alice and Kaap Falga, loaded with food, and three
I This number includes 3 store ships, 3 motor vessels and a few freighters, coasters and
tramps.
2 D.R. p. 4, para. 13.
3 The Scotia, Malines, Prague, Manxman, Royal Sovereign, Tynwald, Lochgarry, Killarney
and the H.C. Paris.
4 Appendix K.1.
5 The Caribia, Fredanja, Friso, Jutland, Tilly, Patria, Sursum-Corda, and Twente.
6 The Amazone, Doggersbank, Hilda, and Oranje.
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and Hilda), two power boats and Kellett a tow and pulling Leda, but boats ; the(Doggersbank
with the Calcutta¹, the Gallant, Wakeful, of Verity, two skoots
was joined by the minesweepers the number there were insufficient
boats and motor launches to cope with of troops on the beach.
Calcutta had already lost one of her two whalers2.
70 wounded (cot cases) ; heavy embarkation difficult and the
Off La Panne, at 2157, the Calcutta, surf assisted made by the skoot Reiger, embarked
By the 28th May beach evacuation had become a vitally essential part
complete lack of small beaching craft, other than ships' boats - aftermath
Operation Dynamo". It was, however, severely restricted by the almost of
the wish, already noticed, to prevent early information of the operation be- of
coming known to the enemy; and an urgent and persistent cry for boats arose
from the ships off the beaches.³
Beach craft are sailed for Dunkirk
Steps had already been taken, however, to begin the provision of small boats.
At 0800 on the 28th May, 8 motor boats were sailed from the Thames for the
South Downs. At noon the tug Sun V with 8 cutters and 2 whalers in tow,
and the tug St. Clears with 11 cutters in tow, left Sheerness for Ramsgate, and
both tugs sailed for Dunkirk late in the evening. Of these two tows, however,
only 7 cutters reached the beaches, the remainder being lost en route.4
At 1500 the tug Java left Ramsgate for Dunkirk, in company with four
drifters⁵ and 5 motor launches⁶. They arrived off Bray at 0100 on 29th May,
and were the first arrivals of small motor craft off the beaches. With them,
at 1500 on the 28th May, 5 drifters of the 1st Mine Recovery Flotilla left Rams-
gate for Dunkirk⁷, and at 1845, 18 motor boats with 17 whalers left Sheerness
for Dover.⁸
Supply of small craft is accelerated
These supplied only a portion of what was required. There was still a lack
of small craft, and at 2002 V.A. Dover asked that every available shallow draft
power boat should be sent to the beaches⁹. The Admiralty's vigorous reaction
to this request became fully evident on the following day, the 29th May, when
the Portsmouth and Nore Commands, the Thames estuary and the Port of
London Authority were combed for motor boats, lighters and barges¹⁰. To
accelerate the journey arrangements were made to route them direct to the
beaches, provided they had charts, food, fuel etc.¹¹, though some difficulty was
experienced in providing the large number of charts required. Indeed, on the
road map" to navigate on.
31st May the Master of the coaster Hythe states that he was given an army
I 2 The Calcutta reported she was off La Panne.
Appendix H.2.
3 Appendices H.1 and H.2.
Five gunfire from Clears' cutters were lost en morning route to Dunkirk a collision with the destroyer the result of enemy
4 The of the Sun St. V's tow was lost early next in Montrose.
up 5 by The the Sp. Gravelines Serv./V. Crested and Nieuport; Eagle. one of the 5 was, next however, day, as subsequently picked
6 The Lord Walker Rodney, I, Lord Keith, Lord Collingwood
7 8 9 The Appendix Lord Cavan, G.6. Walker Fidget, II, Jacketa, New Britannic, Silver Dawn Nayland, and and Fisher and Lord Angler Boy St. Vincent. (Appendix II. G.5).
Appendix G.7.
II 10 Appendices G.13 to G.18.
Appendix G.9.
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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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CHAP. VIII
of embarkation".
to destroy. At 0200 Saturday [Ist June] La Panne was abandoned as a place
1st June 1940², confirms the
The following extract from above War accounts: Diary General Staff 4 Division, dated the
"[At La Panne] by 0100 hrs. not more be embarked than three had to four hundred men of
Division out of eight thousand to been put on transports. the
conference was called at Divisional decided H.Q. that which it was had useless now opened in a house by the A
side of the beach where it was to continue the embark-
ation from La Panne. Motor Contact officers Dunes were and sent out to inform Brigades that
they were to proceed direct to Bray Dunkerque Mole. Whilst
were sustained. A Staff Officer was sent warn the French Guards at at the
conference was going on the beach was heavily to shelled by 5.9's and a this
Frontier that 4 Division would be passing through them.
was sent to order the men on the beach to make their way along the beach either
to Bray or Dunkerque. From this moment H.Q. ceased to operate until
follows:- arrived at Dunkerque Mole. Certain officers arrived at Dunkerque Mole as it
GSO II, GSO III, and Camp Commandant at 0500 hrs. 1 June. GOC, GSO I,
AA and QMG, I.O., ADC, Motor Contact Officer at about 0700 hrs."
Captain R. Pim, R.N.V.R., Beach Master
In view of the foregoing outline of events at La Panne, it is necessary, in
order to avoid confusion, to refer briefly to a report by Captain Pim who was
sent over from the Admiralty to assist in speeding up the embarkation.
After visiting as many of the beaches as possible he assumed the duties of
Beach Master (at Bray beach) and arranged to continue the organisation of
ferrying boats until all the troops on the beaches were on board. I told
them", he said, that if anything went wrong during the night we would
return at dawn".³
Later, Captain Pim stated All the troops that I could find were embarked
by midnight and placed in ships which sailed for England. Just before mid-
night I went along certain beaches to look for stragglers. A Staff Officer
informed me that no more troops would embark from these beaches⁴ but that
they would march to Dunkirk, as it was anticipated these beaches would be
shelled and would probably be in German hands the following day." Captain
Pim estimated that from pontoon bridges and beaches, approximately 5,000
troops were probably embarked.
Although his report is entitled Final evacuation of troops from the beaches
of La Panne and Bray", Captain Pim does not say that these 5,000 troops were
embarked from La Panne, and it is evident from Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker's
report, and particularly from Lt. Cdr. McClelland's report, and the War Diary
of the 4th Division, that they were not embarked from La Panne. Vice-Admiral
Dover6, however, assumes from Captain Pim's report that he worked at La
to the east and west of it.
Panne, the weight of evidence shows that he worked at Bray and immediately
the west, as shells meant for the beaches were ricocheting over the Hilda.
During the night, Captain Pim found it necessary to shift his anchorage to
Then, Captain at 0315 on the 1st June, in accordance with his undertaking to the troops,
western Pim sent off all [his] boats. to search the beaches, starting from the
end of Bray-Dunes". During the next 3 hours, he says, only about 250
I C.W.23187/40.
3 2 4 Capt. Provided Pim's by report Lt. Col. (R.O. H. IV, F. Joslen, p.52). (Historical Section, War Cabinet).
5 Evidently the La Panne beaches.
6 Capt. Pim's report (R.O. IV, P.52).
D.R., p.20, para.61.
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THE EVACUATION FROM DUNKIRK
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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INDEX
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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OF
VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
FAIRWIND
E. Hutton
A.P.S.
FAITH
T. Lloyd
No report received from list of
missing vessels.
FALCON II
Dr. Firth
Returned to owner?
FEDELMA II
Per Crouch Eng. Co.
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
FELICITY
T. Davis
T.98 - damaged. Returned to owner.
FERRY NYMPH
C.H. Harvey
T.98. Returned to owner 19/6.
FLEET WING
Watercraft, Ltd.
A.P.S.
FLOSS HILDA
Bond's Boatyard
Returned to owners 31.5.40.
FOLKESTONE BELLE
Mr. Spraggs
T.98. Returned to owner.
FORMOSA
J. Mears
Returned to owner.
FORTUNA
H.H. Salmon
Returned to owner 19/6.
FORTY TWO
N. West
A.P.S.
FRANCIS (99B)
Recketts R.F.
Returned to owners.
FRAM
Mr. South
A.P.S.
FLOTSAM
Dorset Yacht Co., Ltd.
Prepared but not used for Dynamo.
FLYING FISH
W. Brazier
Returned to owners 30.5.40. Not
required.
FIREFLY
A. Newell
Returned to owner.
FAVOURITE SM 225
B. Allen
Returned to owner.
GAVINE
F.A. Cooper
T.98. Returned to owner.
GAY CRUSADER
A. Foster
T.98. Re-allocated to A.P.S.
GAY FLY
Noll Gay
Returned to owner.
GAY VENTURE
D.L. Brisult
A.P.S.
GERTRUDE
Morgan Jones
T.98. Returned to owner, 6.6.40.
GIPSY KING
G. Riley
Returned to owner 2.6.40.
GIRL MARION
Butchers
Did not go for Dynamo.
GIRL NANCY
F.G. Mitchell
Returned owner 19/6.
GIRL VINE
W. Light (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service.
GOLDEN LILY
Lt. E.V. Cullen
Returned to owner.
GOLDEN SPRAY II
F. Roberts
Reported lost.
GONDOLIER KING
Poole & Swanage Co.
T.98. Returned to owners.
GONDOLIER QUEEN
Poole & Swanage Co.
T.98. Returned to owners.
GONDOLIER III
Poole & Swanage Co.
Now on service with M/S Officer Poole.
GOODHOPEY
Bond's Boatyard
No report received from list of missing
vessels.
GOOD LUCK
C.A. Simmons
Re-allocated to Spl. Admy. Service 6A.
GRACE
A. Brown
T.98. Returned to owners.
GRACE DARLING IV
C.E. Cundy
Returned to owner.
GRACE DARLING (E.36)
Sayers Bros.
Returned to owners.
GWEN EAGLE
D.W. Hudson
(Littlehampton List). No trace of
return from Dunkirk.
GALILEE (WY68)
E. Verrill
Prepared, but did not go to Dunkirk.
GWENNY
W.G.S. Crouch
Returned to owner.
GWENYTH
Walter Llewellyn & Sons
Repaired, Fuelled, Floated, but not
taken over.
GERBERA
Chas. Hill
Returned to owner.

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OF
VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
GOLDEN SPRAY
J.W.Pocock
Returned to Owners 5/6.
GRETA
London & Rochester
Returned to Owners.
Trading Co.
HASTAWAY
Mr.Peters
Returned to owner, damaged-
5.6.40.
HANORA
C.E.Thompson
T.98. No information of
return from Dunkirk.
HAZARD
c/o Toughs
Broke from tow and lost.
HELEN IX
c/o Toughs
DID NOT SAIL.
C.W.& C. Haste
Re-allocated to Special
HENRY HARRIS
Admy. Service 6A.
HILDA
C.Stephens
T.98 Returned to owners
6.6.40.
HILFRANOR
F.Parham
T.98. Re-allocated to
A.P.S.
HIS MAJESTY
J.Mears
Returned to owners.
HOPEFUL
Mr.Duckitt
DID NOT SAIL
HURLINGHAM
J.Mears
Returned to owners
HOUND
4B
Messrs. Pickfords
Returned to owners
A.Grant
Returned to owners 6.6.40.
HAWFINCH
HANDY BILLIE
F.Kinson & Son
No report received from
list of Missing Vessels.
H.Loose
Returned to owner 6.6.40.
HEATHER-BELL
LN.101
Returned to owners
IDAHO
O.W.Mocatts
IMSHI
Norman Myron
Returned to owners
INDUSTRY
J.E.Breeds, Senr.
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy.
(6A)
Service
INSPIRATION II
E.H.O.Manns
Released 27/6. Badly
damaged.
IOTE
A.R.Bell
Reported lost at Dunkirk.
ISLAND QUEEN
T.Davis
T.98. Lost on Flanders
Coast. Abandoned.
E.J.Philip
A.P.S.
IRMA
IOTA
Eastwoods Ltd.
Returned to owners.
IRENIC
G.Coyde
Returned to owners.
JANE HANNAH
B.Chase
To V.A.Dover
JEBERA
Messrs. Hill
Returned - unsuitable.
JEFF
J.Mears
T.98. Returned to owner.
JETSAM
Maj.Lawrence
Returned to Owner.
JOCKETT II
A.Partington
A.P.S.
JONG
T.A.Aldington
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
JOCKETT II
A.Partington
A.P.S.
KING'S LYNN
(13 Vessels)
Standing by but did not go.
"Fishing Vessels"
KARINA
E.D.Ranger
T.98 A.P.S.
KAYELL
J.H.Senior
Returned to Owners.
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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
Standly.
FUL P2302.
E.Hutton
A.P.S.
DNG
IND
T.Lloyd
No report received from List
of Missing Vessels.
Dr.Firth
Returned to Owners?
N II
MA II
Per Crouch Eng.Co.
Re-allousted to A.P.S.
CITY
T.Davis
T.98 - damaged. Returned to
T.98 Owner. Returned to Owners 19/€
I NYMPH
C.H.Harvey
A.C.S.
r WING
WATERCRAFT LTD
Bond's Boatyard DNG
Returned to Owners 31.5,40
S HILDA
ESTONE BELLE
Mr.Spraggs
T.98 Returned to Owners.
J.Mears
Returned to Owners.
OSA
H.R.Salmon
Returned to Owners 19/6
UNA
Y TWO
N.West
A.P.S.
Recketts R.F.
Returned to Owners
CIS (99B)
Mr.South
A.P.S.
Dorset Yacht Co.Ltd.
Prepared but not used for
SAM
Dynamo.
ING FISH
W.Brazier
Returned to Owners 30.5.40
Not required
EFLY
A.Newell
Returned to Owners.
DRITE SM 225
B.Allen
Returned to Owners.
ER OF THE FLEET
A.C FRIEND
F.A.Cooper
T.98 Returned to Owners.
TNE
A.Foster
T.98 Re-allocated to A.P.S
CRUSADER
FLY
Noll Gay
Returned to Owners
VENTURE
D.L. Briault
A.P.S.
TRUDE
MORGAN JONES
T.98 Returned to Owners
6.6.40
PSY KING
G.Riley
Returned to Owners 2.6.40
RL MARION
Butchers
Did not go for Dynamo
RT NANCY
F.G.Mitchell
Returned Owners 19/6
RL VINE
W.Light (6A)
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy.
Service
LDEN LILY
Lt.E.V.Cullen
Returned to Owners.
LDEN SPRAY II
F.Roberts
Reported lost
NDOLIER KING
Poole & Swanage Co.
T.98 Returned to Owners.
NDOLIER QUEEN
oole & Swanage Co.
T.98. Returned to Owners.
NDOLIER III
- do -
Now on service with M/S Off-
icer Poole.
DODHOPE?
Bond's Boatyard
No report received from Lis
of Missing Vessels.
OOD LUCK
C.A.Simmons
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy Se:
vice 6A
RACE
A.Brown
T.98 Returned to Owners.
RACE DARLING IV
Cundy
Returned to OwnersPRESUMED LOST
RACE DARLING
Sayers Bros.
Returned to Owners.
(E.36)
WEN EAGLE
D.W.Hudson
(Littlehampton List) No trac
of return from Dunkirk
ALILER (WY68)
E.Verrill
Prepared but did not go to
Dunkirk
WENNY
W.G.S.Crouch
Returned to Owners.
WENYTH
Walter Llewellyn &
Repaired, Fuelled, Floated
Sons
but not taken over.
Chas.Hill
Returned to Owners
ERBERA
GREY OABIN
At Sheerness.
MOTOR BOAT
GOLDEN ORFE
SANDBANKS YACHT co
D.N.G
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VESSEL
OWNER
REMARKS
GOLDEN SPRAY
J.W.Pocock
Returned to Owners 5/6.
GRETA
London & Rochester
Returned to Owners.
Trading Co.
It
HASTAWAY
Mr.Peters
Returned to owner, damaged -
5.6.40.
HANORA
C.E.Thompson
T.98. No information of
return from Dunkirk.
HAZARD
c/o Toughs
Broke from tow and lost.
HELEN IX
DID NOT SAIL
HENRY HARRIS
C.W.&.C.Haste
Re-allocated to Special Admy.
Service 6A
(
HILDA
C.Stephens
T.98 Returned to owners 6.6.40
HILFRANOR
F.Parham
T.98. Re-allocated to A.P.S.
HIS MAJESTY
J.Mears
Returned to owners.
HOPEFUL
Mr.Duckitt
DID NOT SAIL
HURLINGHAM
J.Mears
Returned to owners
HOUND
4B
Messrs.Pickfords
Returned to owners
D
HAWFINCH
A.Grant
Returned to owners 6.6.40.
DI
HANDY BILLIE
F.Kinson & Son
No report received from list
DO
of Missing Vessels.
HEATHER-BELL
H.Loose
Returned to owner 6.6.40.
LN.101
FE
FR
IDAHO
O.W.Mocatta
Returned to owners
IMSHI
Norman Myron
Returned to owners
INDUSTRY
J.E. Breeds, Senr.
Re-allocated to Spl.Admy.
(6A)
Service
INSPIRATION II
E.H.O.Manns
GOF
Released 27/6. Badly damaged.
IOTE
A.R.Bell
Reported lost at Dunkirk
ISLAND QUEEN
T.Davis
T.98. Lost on Flanders Coast.
Abandoned.
IRMA
E.J.Philip
A.P.S.
IOTA
Eastwoods Ltd,
Returned to owners.
IRENIC
G.Coyde
Returned to owners.
HEB
HON
HOR
JANE HANNAH
B.Chase
To V.A.Dover
JEBERA
Messrs.Hill
Returned - unsuitable.
JEFF
J.Mears
T.98. Returned to owner.
JETSAM
Maj.Lawrence
JAVA
Returned to Owner.
JOCKETT II
JUTL
A.Partington
A.P.S.
JONG
T.A.Aldington
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
JOCKETT II
A.Partington
A.P.S.
KAAFA
KING'S LYNN
(13 Vessels)
Standing by but did not go.
"Fishing vessels"
KARINA
E.D.Ranger
T.98 A.P.S.
KAYELL
J.H.Senior
Returned to Owners.

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PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
#
KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft )
v. 4 ("Vernon's pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE (Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S" A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Craft)
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PASCHOLL
ALICE
FRISCO
PATRIA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
PRINCESS JULIANA
ANTJE
HEBE
REIGER
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RIKA
BART
HONDSRUG
RUJA
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
BRANDARIS
JAVA
SURSUM CORDA
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TILLY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TINY
DEMOK I
LENA
TUNG
DENEB
ORANJE
TWENTE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
VREDE
ZEUS
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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 )
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TOTAL D
VESSEL
TYPE
CLAIMANT
PAPER NO.
HIRE & EXS.
£.
S.
d.
£.
£.
S.
d.
124.
-.
!
"HASTAWAY"
S.Bge.
S.J.Peters
T.M.3915/40
216.
!
"
12.
10.
287.
"HANORA"
M.V.
C.E.Thompson
T.0.9176/40
CrescentTrade
277.
7.
2.
Facilities Ltd.
240.
i
"HAZARD"
M.V.
Crescent Trade
T.M.3768/40
Facilities Ltd.
3.
8.
"HILDA"
3.
M.F.B.
R.A.Newman & Sons
T.O.9337/40
"HOPEFUL"
M.F.B.
D.Hillyard
T.M.4105/40
5.
6.
5.
24.
5.
"HOUND"
M.V.
Pickfords Ltd.
T.M.4368/40
69.
13.
8.
4.
"HEATHER BELL"
M.B.
H.Loose
T.M.6098/40
4.
18.
9.
"HANDY BILLY"
M.L.
F.Kinson & Son
T.M.5752/40
13.
18.
6.
200.
"HERON"
6.
10.
M.B.
C.W.Mott
T.M.5237/40
18.
10.
!
"HENRY JAMES"
M.B.
Mr.Mitchell
T.M.9123/40
4.
3.
8.
"HEART OF GOLD"
M.B.
J.Walker
T.M.8970/40
11.
3.
9.
70.
10.
!
"H.A.C."
S.Bge.
H.A.Cunis Ltd.
T.0.9302/40
221.
10.
10.
275.
16.
3.
H.W.Harvey
14.
9.
10.
16.
4.
!
"HAROLD MARGETTS"
S.Bge.
Port Edn.Authority.TO. 9312/40
5.
5.
"HAPPY RETURNS"
M.V.
J.T.W.Saunders
T.M.4960/40
6.
13.
10.
(F.E.5)
"HAWFINCH"
M.V.
A.Grant
T.M.4979/40
5.
5.
"
(N.N41)
"HIBERNIA"
M.V.
M.F.Hardy
T.M.5003/40
4.
18.
8.
12.
6.
(N.N47)
3.
14.
"HURLINGHAM"
M.V.
J.Mears Ltd.
T.M.3719/40
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LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY 4TH JUNE, 1940
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (continued)
PORTSMOUTH A/P YACHTS
AHOLA
CARYANDA
NONETA
ANLAH
EILA II
SERIOLA
ANKH
LAHLOO
THELE
BOUNTY
MASAYRU
MISCELLANEOUS H.M. SHIPS (small craft)
A.L.C. 5
GREY MIST (Dan-laying
A.L.C. 15
Vessel)
A.L.C. 16
# GRIVE (F.A.A. Yacht)
A.L.C. 17
KINDRED STAR (Drifter)
ALOUETTE II
#
KING ORRY (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
# AMULREE (Harbour Defence
LLANTHONY (Examination
Patrol Craft)
Service Vessel)
ARONIA (Yacht)
LORMONT (Armed Boarding
BEN AND LUCY (Drifter)
Vessel)
BLUEBIRD (M.B.)
MONARDA (Drifter)
BYSTANDER
MONA'S ISLE (Armed Boarding
(Echo Sounding Yacht)
Vessel)
CALETA (Harbour Defence
ST. OLAVES (Rescue Tug)
Patrol Craft)
TARRET (A/S Yacht)
CHRYSTOBEL II (Harbour
THRIFTY (Drifter)
Defence Patrol Craft)
V. 4 ("Vernon's" pinnace)
"DOLPHIN'S" MOTOR-BOAT
VELIA (Armed Trawler)
EVELYN ROSE (Trawler)
VERNON I
"EXCELLENT'S' A/A MOTOR-BOAT
VIVIANA (A/S Trawler)
GAVA (Trawler)
GLALA (Harbour Defence Patrol
Craft)
DUTCH SKOOTS (Commissioned with Naval Crews)
ABEL TASMAN
DOGGERSBANK
PACIFIC
AEGIR
FREDANJA
PASCHOLL
ALICE
FRISCO
PATRIA
AMAZONE
GORECHT
PRINCESS JULIANA
ANTJE
HEBE
REIGER
ATLANTIC
HILDA
RIKA
BART
HONDSRUG
RUJA
BORNRIF
HORST (Abandoned)
SAN ANTONIO
BRANDARIS
JAVA
SURSUM CORDA
CARIBIA
JUTLAND
TILLY
DELTA
KAAPFALGA
TINY
DEMOK I
LENA
TUNG
DENEB
ORANJE
TWENTE
DESPATCH II
ORANGE YREESWIJH
VREDE
ZEUS
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you were on whenever the sea good with you
MASTER'S MESSAGE TO SCHOOL
must do of job the that cost
would of our If THE THE piece just that me of
Debt to Merchant Navy
Adoption Society, ships of the British Mer-
many years by the ship
thing sight to the be shore Britis
because stands for itself all is only a of true love gr
UNDER tice for scheme which has been in
The linen, and flag all but it and is a symbol women it is who flown.
chant Navy are adopted by the various
animals too the small body. in in the the So beef-producing
and always
schools, who are kept in touch with the
masters and officers, who write letters and
course horn and
little men to make I are would very it like young when to just say you
salute people And it wherever afraid of are and now let interesting it. how you The well gave made co
give talks to the younger generation
the stock the are
they pecting their voyages and the work which res-
I wonder up to how good many beef sent standard. and
The are carrying out from day to day.
work of the Society has been
these a ship like ours rigged of you have
who this. to now, will bilities, be and a thing you it mean is to being British. now all boastful, to responsi- the realise Being and
wrote, letters designs you were letters. and to show
what restricted as a result of some-
ditions, no for naturally it is necessary war that con-
and above voyage, with canvas specially
for the wooden stalls, put
the deck funny in passengers They up for are carry
be of information shall be given which
ping value to the enemy respecting would
get sea-sick, them.
how British does but not just who for has doing are other to needing do one people, good help. to kind do deed and as I
finish letters months old, letters months old, letters to to my wonderful Some to the day letters little daughter. to lady, wife be I received from youry forward to to her goi the is is
time when we and beast
of the a letter recently received continues. by
Here movements. is But the work ship-
is wonderful owing how to well the terrible heat, across
Equator, are going a
cargo ship, schools as from follows: the master of a large one
Dear Boys and Girls.-
individually It seems a pity that I cannot
quarantine Plate, they have they get to
River changed conditions. When they stand up But to the
think in many a day, yourselves up but can, the great is into generous world in thing so to doing is you will and will
Hilda, when she will we be look intelligence to write doubt as as that well she of
show so in some
sent to to all those nice letters reply
pass them. After the veterinary the veterinary of put
women need in the years has a fine opportunity we
sure, ship, that but you will understand, crew of
your me for the officers and you
up to the the surgeons
most Every one what of us we are not made for of, ourselves liberties
tained learn have whatever to been to the she doing, to people all her and days. will ask-wh count
are in there is SO little time I am
buyer which or have farm. big been brought to except go them a direct those go
now have to to show win to this preserve war, those fine talk handed
that impossible. It must be it is
quite port, and so much to do, that when we
animals The on sailors the all get very fond
alone, and down privilegesHitler to but us. the which and Mussolini are going but Germany to think- win too
trulyNow some Well, is she at you and Because seem few da
and nobly of the girls has very blue to ey
officers when a ship comes into remembered
to work and a few of the regular port the
are on the can imagine, but make good
pets, as you Of course, they don't to talk
to them. way out, and like of the
the new after the cargo is taken there is a
lot to do daily at the ship, and staff have
much, are ing and those a Italy lot. but who are the the a boys they up, better may they be might Italy. wicked thinking make They show are
which to me: I have who only are seen you? her on for the a 1st friend da
way, and cargo taken in. That is out, and
land, water, thousands of when from you
even a bull has some attraction. miles
know was I But am born we sure are we up. great shall becom once
your letters you to understand that say that we
wish what I want to is by the
MILKED A BULL!
to
more. immensely and will we look enjoyed for
were a several going to sea for the first was just
boy I remember years ago when I
a will look good to virtues.which make
STOCK FOR THE ARGENTINE
course, to milk her himself, captain of the
ship was used giving milk. The one cow, and
she bulls, but only time, there
kindness. among fight to let and the
even real more forget all, So chums God so, for to boys bless send all as and your you she some kindnesster ond grows all more and thank keep on. you you do Above safe. not
farming Personally I was much struck
and could in the far north of brought
up on a farm news, for I was born and by the
could not keep the nice fresh milk. and, of
little milk understand why there But he
us downtrodden live to in freedom
we take in
that were told appreciate keenly all the Scotland,
someone must sometimes, be and he was thought such
horns
the So he plan thought out milking a plan. her Then on the quiet.
SURVIVORS races DOGGED and Nine COURAGE Days
say. He into operation, he put
warship. by Antrim, James a com-
Those will wonder of you who are some interested pedigree in sheep.
and mostly,
what waited in a hidden as our soldiers
place which of miles over send the bulls for
thousands why We stock
language fearful wail and there
was a would happen, and suddenly corner to see
Merseyside their arrival at at a a North-West port Athellaird, story one
said he was take lurch the
the sleep alarm whistle, into
motion the on on in the
Well, I will has tell SO you. many cattle ocean, of its to a
This was from some member a of lot of bad
cow and to the thief, had taken the captain,
unknown due to the fact that the crew.
the Liverpool ships, tanker told rowed a and sailed
short Beef legs cattle, and deep as you know, must have own.
of our adopted a boat was ship had been
and the air. The gun crew fred at a shape her-the
have the maximum a frame which is flanks. capable They must
stopped put a bull in its place. out that the
I wish the milk thief once and And
minimum of amount of beef of giving
all very as you know, the about this
ship, but, I could tell you more for all.
of how the two small Caernar- master, boats
dusk port beam. the all we had hit a Then torpedo,"
We were
you that, bone-any butcher with the
on your farm. if you have not will tell
we are doing careful, and all we war makes us
track Mr. A of
Argentine is so hot Now the got climate a beef in stock
do not have I am not doing
his bit to-day. and, of course, every one dear is Old
Country our bit to feed can the say is that
Captain West Kirby, kept of several
ID port, and stand-by until
for a boat was picked coast; up
daybreak, was no
inclined to get too long that in the the animals legs, and are the
old Hitler the is best of it to-day, sure whether now that we
villages, but in any bombing case you the boys towns and girls and
by a steamer eight One miles from the
tide was ebb, it being about hours " 18 after
When I arrived vessels in Dunkerque Roads, the
number the There of shore other was and the contivity I heard owing to the the sound
from
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R.N.B. Chathan
6th June 1940.
I
Sir,
I have the honour is report
the proceedings of H.M. Ship HILDA (Late
Dutch school) under my command from
Sunday May 26th is Wednesday The 5ᵗʰ 1940
The ship commissioned at TELBURY
at 1000 on May 26th Necessary stores were
placed enbourd and wiping completed
Considerable chippianely was experienced wilk the
engines due to incoperiened personnel, the
delaying Sailing until 0500 May 27th.
Ship was Sway for adjustment
of compasses A.M. May 27th at Sortherd
and then proceeded [ Sheeracis where
further recessary stores were placed an board
27
At 1800 I proceded to Southerd
for rante instructions with orders LS peaced
is Dunkisk, and Subsequently left Southerd
in company wick Dossus Bank about
2030.
I anchored at clusk hear
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with the help of flub battomed canoes,
The The ships and beach were heavily
bouted on two occasions, and bonts
fell very close. No danage to
Hilda was Instanced except, the chaphy
which loas holed by spliated and
abandoned. By Roo ( had nearly
600 hoops on board and proceded to
the castward is look for c des tranger
is which is transfer them. However
ab this time the only destroyed in
sight were Some miles to the
and buip Leavily sonhed Two were
seen to be hit so I deaded is
proceed ts Doner with my load, as
[ had practically a food eft anboad.
[ proceeded by the long none arriving
about 0800 Thursday Ray 30th.
heari gas were Pitter and sloves
received. Six Sub hicitenants RNR and 25
ratings for boats cicus juid and I
was ordered is sail for Deal on
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little else for the arrift 5 cittach.
I about proceedure to the
aid of "Huths survivors and with the
heep of mater bouts recovered a large mumber,
including two British Brigadies and a
French seneral. while this was taking
place enemy chise bonhare appeared your
and Sanh "Skipsack about half mile
from n2. As soon as possible i
proceded K their and and piched up
all the Survivors except ⑆ but 12 of
were recovered by a they. They were
in a rong pitcous state being conced
in oil fact, and in some uses service
wounded. By the time this was
completed E had Are then a full
load, emadering their condition, and maraded
for England. Dive bombus appeared your
and finished off the "Kith but by
some oversight child not attack Hilda
althnish she appeared to the only
craft left eflout in the roads.
I passed Dunkish breakwah chat
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Dynam.
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72
H.M.S. HILDA,
To: Vice Admiral, Dover.
Dover.
From: Captain R. Pim, R.N.V.R.
Report of events in connection with final
evacuation of troops from the beaches of
La Panne Bains and Bray-Dunnes.
Period covered: 30th May - 2nd June.
bject.
Evacuation of military personnel at La Panne Bains and
Bray-Dunnes.
rders
To take as many small motor boats, lifeboats, etc. as possible
eceived.
to the above-mentioned beaches and effect the evacuation of
all troops found there. The operation was not to include
Dunkirk beach, where evacuation arrangements had already been
organised.
Action
Transport 1. Department, Dover, for the requisitioning of motor
Arrangements were made by Captain G. Fraser, D.S.O., Sea
taken.
boats and lifeboats at Dover, Deal and Walmer. These were
inspected and arrangements made for their being manned and
provisioned on the afternoon of 30th May. The preparation of
these matters of detail in advance by Captain Fraser wore-base
ficient boats to send early the next morning, and subsequently
entirely responsible for my being able to get together suf-
for providing something in the way of food for the very large
number I had on board.
31st
2. I sailed from Deal with 8 boats in tow for Dunkirk early
May.
on the 31st, and Captain Fraser undertook to despatch the
remaining boats to Dunkirk as soon as they became available.
I took 50 gallons of petrol in 2-gallon tins on deck for re-
fuelling, the majority of these tins subsequently being
civilians at Deal desired to accompany the party, and five
jettisoned during the dive bombing east of Dunkirk. Several in
fact did manage to get to Dunkirk and were of the greatest
possible use.
Naval 3. or Port Official that I was to proceed to La Panne that
On arrival off Dunkirk I was informed by the Senior Bains French
Dunkirk beach was properly organised. An M.L. came alongside
and Bray-Dunnes beaches forthwith, and he confirmed
and took four of my boats in tow to La Panne Bains.
motor and lifeboats were sent away at 40 p.m. with to
4. work The the beaches, which at this time were being shelled
shrapnel.
5. these I as found reinforcements. I also requisitioned lifeboats
four additional boats at anchor and four acquired
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13. Several of the motor boats had now broken down and
between midnight and 3 a.m. complete repairs were done to
these boats, which was most creditable to the R.N.R. and
R.N.V.R. officers and ratings sent from EXCELLENT and KING
ALFRED to man them.
14. I found it necessary to shift my anchorage to the west
during the night, as shells meant for the beaches were
ricocheting over H.M.S. HILDA.
15. In accordance with my undertaking to the troops, I sent
off all boats again at 3.15 a.m. to search the beaches, starting
from the western end of Bray-Dunnes. During the next three
hours approximately only 250 men were taken off the beaches,
and these in small parties; they were apparently stragglers.
A large rearguard party marching along the beach decided to
continue to Dunkirk.
June.
16. At 7.30 a.m. approximately I closed H.M.S. KEITH and
reported the position to Admiral Wake-Walker. He told me to
continue my search of the beaches and if possible transfer my
troops to another ship, subsequently returning to England.
17. Unfortunately, with the exception of KEITH, SKIPJACK,
one destroyer a considerable distance away and an Admiralty tug,
there were no vessels to whom I could transfer these troops,
besides which, with the dive bombing and shelling, it would, as
it turned out, have been impossible.
18. At approximately 8 a.m. H.M.S. KEITH received a direct
hit from a dive bomber and was abandoned shortly afterwards.
I closed KEITH and picked up some 50 survivors out of the water,
including the Q.M.G. of the B.E.F. and other Staff Officers.
At this stage I jettisoned all my spare petrol. The Admiralty
tug went alongside KEITH before she sank and took off the
majority of the survivors. I then proceeded to the east to
make a final inspection of the beaches and to see that no motor-
boats had been left behind.
19. Half an hour later SKIPJACK received a direct hit from a
dive bomber and sank immediately. I closed SKIPJACK and picked
up some 60 or 70 survivors.
20. Dive bombing had been more or less continuous since early
morning and the attacks went on while HILDA proceeded towards
Dunkirk on passage home. British fighters were seen on two
or three occasions, but during the greater part of the day the
Germans seemed to be in complete control of the air.
21. At 10.30 approximately I sailed for England, being
narrowly missed on several occasions by bomba, and after an
hour's steaming, while in the vicinity of two of H.M. transports
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22. As I now had some 530 troops on board my small vessel,
many of whom were in an extremely critical condition or
badly wounded, and as there were some 15 ships standing by to
pick up the survivors from these transports I thought it better
to continue my course to England, but succeeded in picking up
a number of French survivors. I was impressed by the splendid
action of one British army officer, who several times went
overboard to tie lines round those in the water. I did not
ascertain his name.
23. I passed a signal to V.A. Dover through a destroyer
giving E.T.A. for Ramsgate and asking for ambulances.
24. I arrived at Ramsgate at 5.30 p.m. and landed all my
British and French troops together with survivors from H.M. ships.
One man had died and two others were in an extremely critical
condition.
25. I telephoned a full report of the operations and of the
final evacuation of the beaches to an officer on the Staff of
V.A. Dover, and at 7.30 sailed for Dover. While on passage
home I passed a number of motor boats being towed to Dunkirk,
and after consultation with the Q.M.G. advised them to continue
their journey and ask for instructions on arrival, as they
might be of use to the Officer-in-Charge of the evacuation at
Dunkirk beach. The only boats brought home by me were two
which were completely out of order. The other lifeboats,
whalers etc. were left at Dunkirk for further use.
26. HILDA arrived at Dover at 10 o'clock but was not permitted
to enter. While at anchor outside at approximately 11 o'clock
a magnetic mine was dropped 50 yards south-east of the ship,
and this was duly reported to the Examination Officer and
sweeping operations carried out next morning.
June.
27. Reported at the office of V.A. Dover the results of the
operation which I had been ordered to carry out, and was told
to submit a full report in writing.
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS.
28. The evacuation was carried out without injury to any of
the troops, but a number were killed on the beaches by shrapnel
while standing by or moving along.
29. I found that the crews of the motor boats, all young
officers and ratings, were very steady both under shell fire
and while close to dive bombing.
30. The great majority of the troops were carrying their
rifles and equipment, and I was particularly struck by the fact
that I heard no complaint at any time from these tired men,
even when up to their shoulders in water in the surf. They
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22. As I now had some 530 troops on board my small vessel,
many of whom were in an extremely critical condition or
badly wounded, and as there were some 15 ships standing by to
pick up the survivors from these transports I thought it better
to continue my course to England, but succeeded in picking up
a number of French survivors. I was impressed by the splendid
action of one British army officer, who several times went
overboard to tie lines round those in the water. I did not
ascertain his name.
25. I passed a signal to V.A. Dover through B destroyer
giving E.T.A. for Ramsgate and asking for ambulances.
24. I arrived at Ramogate at 5.30 p.m. and landed all my
British and French troops together with survivors from H.M. ships.
One man had died and two others were in an extremely critical
condition.
25. I telephoned a full report of the operations and of the
final evacuation of the beaches to an officer on the Staff of
V.A. Dover, and at 7.30 sailed for Dover. While on passage
home I passed a number of motor boats being towed to Dunkirk,
and after consultation with the Q.M.O. advised them to continue
their journey and ask for instructions on arrival, as they
might be of use to the Officer-in-Charge of the evacuation at
Dunkirk beach. The only boats brought home by me were two
which were completely out of order. The other lifeboats,
whalers etc. were left at Dunkirk for further use.
26. HILDA arrived at Dover at 10 o'clock but was not permitted
to enter. While at anchor outside at approximately 11 o'clock
a magnetic mine was dropped 50 yards south-east of the ship,
and this was duly reported to the Examination Officer and
sweeping operations carried out next morning.
June.
27. Reported at the office of V.A. Dover the results of the
operation which I had been ordered to carry out, and was told
to submit a full report in writing.
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS.
28. The evacuation was carried out without injury to any of
the troops, but 8 number were killed on the beaches by shrapnel
while standing by or moving along.
29. I found that the crews of the motor boats, all young
officers and ratings, were very steady both under shell fire
and while close to dive bombing.
30. The great majority of the troops were carrying their
rifles and equipment, and I was perticularly struck by the fact
that I heard no complaint at any time from these tired men,
even when up to their shoulders in water in the surf. They
appreciated to the full the efforts we were making.
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31. Owing to the swell a number of boats capsized in the
surf, which gradually subsided with continued good weather.
The swell on the 31st had calmed down considerably by the
morning of the 1st June.
32. The marksmanship of the A.A. machine-gunners in HILDA
seemed to be very accurate, and they realised that it was
essential to fire at bombers before they got into their dive.
The dive bombers seemed to be extremely accurate in their aim.
33. Messrs. Hammond of Deal, who act as Admiralty agents,
were most helpful in every way in finding suitable motor boats
and lifeboats, in arranging requisitioning, and obtaining
spare supplies of petrol at short notice.
34. I was much impressed by the good-nature of the ship's
company in handing to all those who lost their clothing or
were in sad condition owing to being covered in oil, any parts
of their uniform or private possessions not in use. This
applied equally to the soldiers, who were most generous in
sharing their clothing of all sorts.
35. I must record the assistance given me by Lieut.Few, R.N.V.R
of H.M.S. SANDOWN, in bringing the troops from one of the piers.
He made a great number of trips in a most expeditious manner,
and his cheerfulness was a decided asset.
36. I should like to bring under notice the efficient manner
in which the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. HILDA, Lieut. Gray,
and the coxswain, Petty Officer Curd, carried out their duties,
and this applies equally to the whole ship's company. Many
seriously wounded men were on board, and each of these received
such careful attention as was possible.
37. I was much struck by the efficient manner in which
H.M.S. HILDA was handled while rescuing survivors and also in
avoiding dive bombing operations.
VIOE AD MIRAL
CAPTAIN, R.N.V.R.
2nd June, 1940.
*
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NARRATIVE OF M.V. "RIKA" DURING THE PERIOD 27TH MAY TO
5TH JUNE, 1940, ENGAGED IN EVACUATION OF B.E.F.
(Page 2 of Commanding Officer, M.V. "Rika's" letter No.1/12
dated 6th June, 1940.)
30th May, 1940.
That
0830
Arrived at Dover and secured to Admiralty Wharf and
disembarked survivors. Reported to Captain Halifax-In
at Lord Warden Hotel and was instructed to await
further orders.
31st May, 1940.
1430.
Instructed by Captain Fraser to proceed outside
Dover Harbour to tow M.V. "Vrede" who had developed
engine trouble.
1700.
Embarked two Lewis guns and ammunition and 6 Lewis
Gunners.
1st June, 1940.
0630.
Transferred 7 days stores and petrol for four
launches from M.V. "Vrede" and received instructions to
proceed to Dunkirk and report to Captain Pim, R.N.V.R.
in M.V. "Hilda".
0700.
Left Dover with launches in tow.
1300.
Contacted M.V. "Hilda" on approaching Dunkirk Roads and
received instructions from Captain Pim to return to
the Downs and make Dunkirk again at nightfall.
1340.
Intercepted by French destroyer T.113, and was
requested to embark 80 French and 9 British survivors,
several of whom were badly wounded.
1400.
Proceeded to Ramagate, having instructed launches to
return to Dover under their own power.
1800.
Disembarked survivors at Ramagate and received
instructions from Captain Wharton R.N., to anchor in
the Roads.
2nd June, 1940.
2000.
Under orders from Captain Wharton, proceeded with
launch and one boat in tow, under command of
Lieutenant Commander Miller, R.N.R., to rendezvous
with Admiral Taylor off Dunkirk Pier.
3rd June, 1940.
0115.
Arrived off Dunkirk Entrance and, as M.V. "Rika" was
unable to approach the beach, launch and boat were
Owing to the heavy bombardment of the beach unable by the to
sent inshore to bring off B.E.F.
from the eastwards, the launch was
contact enemy the B.E.F. and returned at 0200. Launch the was
then sent to the Pier to endeavour to contact
B.E.F. there.
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NARRATIVE OF M.V. "RIKA" DURING THE PERIOD 27TH MAY TO
5TH JUNE, 1940, ENGAGED IN EVACUATION OF B.E.F.
(Page 3 of Commanding Officer M.V. "Rika's" letter No.1/6
dated 6th June, 1940.)
3rd June, 1940 (contd).
0215.
Supplied Admiral Taylor's launch with petrol.
0330.
Received instructions from Admiral Taylor to return
to Ramsgate with all possible speed, having been
any?
unable to embark and B.E.F.
From 0115 to 0330 "Rika" was lying off in Dunkirk
Roads and subjected to enemy shell fire and occasional
bombing, the enemy planes using parachute flares.
0800.
Arrived off Ramsgate and reported to Captain Wharton.
0830.
Anchored in the Roads.
4th June, 1940.
Remained at anchor until 1700; then received
instructions to proceed to Tilbury.
2215.
Secured alongside Tilbury Landing Stage in company
with "Hornsburgh" and "Hilda".
5th June, 1940.
0600.
Embarked pilot and proceeded to Surrey Commercial Dock.
1030.
Secured alongside Upper Quebec Wharf and de-stored
"Rika" on instructions from the Flag Officer in Charge,
London.
1500.
Proceeded with stores and Ship's Company by lorry to
Royal Naval Barracks, Chatham.
Ship's Company were discharged to Royal Naval Barracks,
and officers instructed by the Commodore, Royal Naval
Barraks, to report to the Second Sea Lord.
VICE ADMIRAL
7- JUN 1940
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OPERATION
NO.21
SHIP:- MOTOR BOAT - TENDER TO SKOOT "HILDA".
STATEMENT BY $
Crew
Service
&
A.B.
M.J.Stallard
Detailed for small motor boats and went on board
PJX 154107.
the HILDA, a Dutch Skoot: taken round to Dgal
31/5
1100ca
19 years of age.and took two ships lifeboats and six motor boats
A
Sub.Lieut.
R.N.V.R. inntow. Stallard was transferred into & small
Motor Boat and towed across to La Panne. Passing
An o.s.
Dunkerque were mixed up with an dr raid. Then
1600
The old man from Deal
he arrived at La Panne there was heavy firing
mentioned in a Sunday
and shells were dropping in the sea all around,
paper.
firing at the destroyers. They were told to go
inshore, when it was found that the propeller
was foul with rope. They were towed inshore
by another motor boat and were able to clear the
propeller. Picked up a pontoon full of soldiers
and returned to HILDA with them. Pontoon was so
badly damaged that it had to be left. Found a
naval cutter. Took outter in tow. Tyansforred
from motor boat to cutter to help soldiers into
boat. Went into beach and a passing destroyer
beached them. By then motor boat and outter
were full of soldiers. Breakers soon had motor
boat and cutter swamped and outter full of water.
Stallard had to tell the soldiers and push and
pull them out of the boat, as their equipment
was caught up. Ordered them to push the boat off,
doing his best with an oar, After they got the
cutter off, all the soldiers got back in and
Stallard told them to get the cars. There were
only 4 oars. The Officer and 0.3. abandoned the
motor boat and came aboard the outter. The old
man stayed in his motor boat. The cutter was
1815 ca
rowed by Stallard and aix soldiers out to HILDA.
He stayed in the outter. This was after 6.0 Dalla
and shelling was going on. One shell landed
2200
200 yards ahead of them inshore and wiped out &
group of 6 soldiers waiting. By about 10.0 Dalla
one part of the beach had been cleared by
Stallard's party. They then moved to a jetty made
of Army lorries. Took a boatload of soldiers to
"MOSQUITO". They were told by an officer in
MOSQUITO that on the next trip they would get &
bottle of bear each. This was the first drink
Saturday morning
they had since leaving Deal. Could hardly see
the sky for aeroplanes. One Spitfire attacked
37 German aeroplanes, brough down one and came
down himself into the sea. Started bombing
0800ce: 12/gune
immediately. Hit Keith; Captain Pin then ordered
boat to pick up survivors. After picking these
up: SKIPJACK was hit. Went down in two seconds.
Went over to pick up SKIPJACK'S survivors. There
were some soldiers but veryflew of crew. Returned
to HILDA. Ordered to take up tow astern. HILDA
was full of survivors in bad state, one diad.
HILDA tried to get away from the heavy bombing.
Tried to get clear. One salvo of bombs fall
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NO.21 (Conta)
SHIP:- MOTOR BOAT - TENDER TO SKOOT "HILDA".
Crew
Service
31°
1400 after seeing two more ships go down.
Stallard had a very lucky escape. Had his fingers
opened out and a bit of shrapnel went between.
Scotia
As they got past Dunkerque & sloop and troopship
and a minesweeper steamed past and were later
bombed and sunk.
Captain of HILDA out the two motor boats adrift -
Stallard in one - to pick up survivors. M.B. out
of action: propeller fouled. Got under way in
tow of the other M.B. this also broke down.
Were then picked up by HILDA and brought to
Ramsgate and proceeded to Dover after disembarking
troops at Remsgate: arriving at Dover, anchored
off Dover. A German minelaying plane came over
03 00 Ca
and dropped mines, one landing 20 yards astern
of them. It went off next norning when swept.
0800
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St. Malo Les Bains. June 2nd - 3rd.
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I reached Ramsgate with Commander Troup about 4 p.m.
on the 2nd. The operations were to be for fast craft only,
but hearing from a Colonel, who had just come ashore, that
2/6
he thought there were some British troops and others near
St. Malo who had not been able to get into Dunkirk, I got
permission from V.A. Dover to go there with a group of
Schuits, motor boats and life boats. Commander Troup was
to take the fast boats into the Avant Port and Commandant
Anduse - Faru arranged for the French motor fishing boats
to go *mto St. Malo and ferry troops to a French ship and
a paddle steamer. The larger ships, however did not sail,
and the fishing boats went to Avant Port instead of St.
Malo. 3 Schuits and 12 motor boats were available. They
sailed between 1800 and 1900. I was expecting a M.A.S.B
from Harwich and waited as long as I could for her, as I
thought her armament might be useful during our withdrawal.
As she did not come I went in the 12 know motor boat "White
Wings", Sub Lieut. Mullins. We left about 2045 and owing
2/6
to a head sea and some trauble with the starboard engine,
did not overtake the slow convoy.
2.
I found the three Schuits in the appointed place
between E.12 buoy and the shore and went in to close the
motor boats. They had already been in and found the beach
deserted. After giving one boat which had broken down to
a Schuit to tow, I ordered them all to return to Ramsgate
and went back to the beach to make sure no one was left
behind.
6
3.
The battery of four/inch guns near Nieuport,
which had been shelling a point somewhere near La Panne,
where I supposed some Allied troops to be holding out,
and had been dropping an occasional shell in our neigh-
bourhood, now started to register on the Eastern Mole.
They got the range with about four rounds, and then landed a
salvo, on the mole itself, these direct hits wore just short
of me. Though evidently fired at entreme range, the salvo
fell well together. Another round struck and sank a
transport which was entering. It was now time to leave,
but as it got lighter we made out S ship's lifeboat
pulling off with very tired men in her. This was a party
from the Schuit "Hilda", in charge of a volunteer from
one of the yachting associations. I Ashou hope it will be
possible to get his name. He had been and along the beach
to make sure therewas no one there.
4.
There were hundreds of troops lined up on the
Mole, but it was clearly impossible for us to do anything
but report. We also discovered a motor boat ashore (The
"Singapore") at the foot of the mole. The lifeboat went
ashore and our volunteer waded along the beach to help her
off. The boats's crew decided to wait till the tide lifted
them, keeping under cover so that aircraft should think
the boat deserted. As my boat drew too much to get any-
where near her, I decided to withdraw. The "Singapore" got
away and returned to Ramsgate in company with the motor
boat "Kitcat", which had been into Dunkirk.
who 4. were pulling for England in a small fishing boat. I
Off Dunkirk we picked up 6 French soldiers
saw in the distance another of my boats towing a life boat
full of troops, but I do not know her name. 8 German bombers
flew out of the smoke cloud, but turned off to the westward,
ignoring us. Many British aircraft were seen on the return
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FLAG AG OFFICER IN CHARGE
17JUN1940
*
HARWICH
H.M.S. "Watchful"
547
Great Yarmouth.
8th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the report of proceedings of the
"M" Drifters attached to Yarmouth Base (H.M.S. "Watchful") whilst
employed on Operation "Dynamo".
30.5.40. 2345.
Flotilla sailed Yarmouth for Ramsgate,
Good
571
Yes
541
From:- Sub. Lt. D.L. Satterford, R.N.
Date:- 5th June, 1940.
To:-
Naval Officer in Charge, Ramsgate.
1d
28th May.
.ip
1800 Left Sheerness in Thames Pleasure Craft "Viscount" for
Ramsgate. Followed M.Y. "Prince of Wales" as
ordered. "Viscount's" engine stopped on the way.
After repairs continued on course until 2330; having
29th May.
no compass we anchored till 0400 Wednesday.
1000
Arrived Ramsgate. Boiler pump defective; I asked
for another boat.
lled
30th May.
g
1030
Took command M.Y. "Rygate II" with crew of 4 civilians.
in
Left for Dunkirk keeping station on the schoot
ien
"Horst".
"Rygate II" broke down and was towed by
out
"Horst". Found impossible to effect repairs.
1 all
Anchored "Rygate II" and boarded "Horst" with crew.
to to
1600
Arrived Dunkirk in "Horst" (Lt. Sarjent R.N.R.) *
worked 3 pulling boats with 2 men in each. Operation
rendered difficult by bombing and heavy surf. One
A.B. wounded in groin by machine-gun bullet. One
boat capsized but was righted.
Mann,
2300
Lieut. Sarjent decided to move closer inshore. Found
ved
anchor fouled by another cable. Donkey broke down.
Cut cable. Chief E.R.A. reported engine failure.
31st May.
400 troops aboard taken off by another boat.
0900
Arrived Ramsgate. Found M.Y. "Quicksilver" with crew
of naval ratings. Obtained permission to take
"Quicksilver" across.
2000
Left for Dunkirk at 20 knots.
2400
1st June.
Arrived Dunkirk; ferried troops to transports.
0600
Fuel running short; left for Ramsgate.
1030
2nd June.
Arrived Ramsgate.
1930
3rd June.
Left Ramsgate; followed schoot "Hilda" out.
0100
Dunkirk and searched for British troops whalers according to
Arrived order. Beach being shelled. Sent direct
continue to search. One whaler blown up by hit.