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HIS MAJESTY
M/V (Owner, J. Mears Ltd.)
Cdr.E.C.
Coats
R.N.
29th May
June
2010
Routed to the east of Dunkirk, proceeded
to Sheerness for supplies.
No report of her activities while at
Dunkirk. and the Edvard Bissons
2117
M.A/S.B.I joined the convoy off the B.
Goodwin L.V. opposite Calais, Holland
VOS unable to maintain the 7: knots
Authority - Sheerness D.Y.1/01. convoy and soon lost sight of
Hearing Dunkirk, a tug(1) stowing
a very long line of boats" crossed
Hollands bown and further delayed har.
3rd June
0315ca
Asked M.A/8.B.7 to lead Holland into
Dunkirk. Shortly after, "a long
line of destroyers came out" or
Dunkirk. "Astern of them, there une
0 gap of over 6. mile and then a
large and feet transport."
(note: The following dentroyors left Dunkirk for Dover
at the times stated in brackets: Vanquisher
(0230), Shitshed (0245), Malcolm (0248),
Codrington (0250), Express (0250).
The following transporta left Dunkirk at the
times stated in brackets:
Newhaven 1,888 tons, 3 steam turbines (0245)
Tynwald
2,375 tone, 4 stem turbines
0500)
Rouen
1,882 total, 3 steam turbines
was in Dunkirk
in the early
hours of 3rd
June (see
Thomas Kirk
Wright, P+240))
Cote d'Argent [3,047 tone, 4 steam turbines) (landed
troops at Doyer
on 3rd June)]
L.A/3.B.7 led Holland through the ⑈
lesween the destroyer line and the
Pote
Anceue accession a
ransport. When the transport and
oubles away, and steaming very
'nst with the first streaks or dawn
ehind her, the danger of collision
us abordage 92 affarant
scase apparent, and Holland sounded
ne blast end put the wheel hard to
daws Bizafforth du
tarboard, The transport, says
3- Car. Qoats, Thas then only to e/o
Newhaven du Rown
to starboard 10 pass well clear....
owever she appeared to alter to
ort". Blue strock Holland hard on
et de Pa cote of Arguit
be bridge and Just before the boiler
DOB bulkhead. The transport *did
at appear to suotain much damage,
un Rousn n'a pas apparences as
scked out and carried on". As
alland had no buayancy In hand, her
Druckergue cath nuit la
intain ordered Fabandon ship" a
stant reste s'chous a burst
IV accounts bofore who wes struck.
de Pa. fater of Emberquetage
Tax milian de for forencise
the 3 ferries
Foremost G7-
Note by Odr. Cras of French Historical Dept.
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Such a necessity since has the now first arisen. day of Though the the Royal
FROM
meet many and till May this year that the endurance and had
has been very various active calls on its courage, War, and has Navy
it seemed likely invasion of the Low scale would besource,
sea has greatly quickened been unexpectedly intensified, and His Majesty' at
enough. But since the and Countries, the War
MAR
in home waters enterprises have along an engaged coast in a number of Ships
and for hazardous some 2,000 miles. enemy which now stretches vital
In particular the withdrawals in so short a time of the
Armies from Norway, Belgium and France were operations of a kind
which could hardly have been foreseen. They were such as to
great losses and to demand a high degree of gallantry and devotion cause
to duty.
The withdrawal from Dunkirk took nine days. 222 of His
FOR
Majesty's Ships took part in it; some of these were sunk, and many
others damaged. The total number of vessels that went across was
nearly a thousand. A large number of the proposed decorations
would go to Officers and Men of the Royal Navy, taken for the
occasion from service ashore, who are not part of the 150, for
whom the scale allowance provides, and to Seamen not in the Royal
Navy. As these latter were for the time being under Naval
discipline they would be given Naval decorations.
It may be relevant to mention that the total number of
decorations awarded for the short action at Zeebrugge in the last
War was 222, or more than two months scale allowance for the whole
seagoing Fleet today. The force employed was 82 Officers and
1698 Men, less than one tenth of that which saved the Armies from
Dunkirk.
I need not say that the Admiralty have no intention of
lowering the standard for decorations in this war. It is in fact
steadily rising. Should the calls on the Royal Navy fortunately the
lessen, that scale the allowance we Committee will, to as provide we have for in unforeseen the past, save Operations; what we but can and we of hope
hazards of Naval warfare will accept have the view that the relentless rigours through-
Majesty's Ships afloat that would the have thousand decorations earned in this period
out these ten months been so heavy and allowed to His
for be ready to invite the King to sanction from Dunkirk; a further 350 decorations
if there had been no withdrawal been fully and that will
this unique and arduous enterprise.
Treasury Chambers,
Whitehall,
S.W.1.
16th July, 1940.
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CONFIDENTIAL.
By Sir Andrew Browne Cunningham, Knight
Grand of Cross of the Military Division
the Most Honourable Order of the
Bath, Companion of the Distinguished
Service Order, Admiral in His
1941 d3s02
DAYS MILITARY
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chiet
of His Majesty's ships and vessels
employed and to be employed on the
Mediterranean Station.
Med. 427/278.
MEMORANDUM.
LOSS OF H.M.S. SCUDD III.
His Majesty's Ship SCUDD III having been lost by
enemy action it is my direction that she is to be regarded as
having been formally paid off on Wednesday, the 27th day of
August, 1941. Pay should be computed to 27th August, 1941,
inclusive.
Given under my hand this thirtieth
day of August, nineteen hundred
and forty one.
ADMIRAL.
Po:- Temporary Acting Lieutenant
Robert Cunningham MacMillan,
Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve,
late of H.M.S. SCUDD III.
(Copies to:- Secretary of the Admiralty (Med.1476/427/278).
Rear Commodores, Admiral, Royal Alexandria. Naval Barracks, Portsmouth,
Devonport and Chatham.
Commander, Senior Local Patrols, Ships,
Naval Officer, Inshore Alexandria. Squadron.
Commanding Officers, H.M. SPHINX.
Base Accountant NILE, Officer, H.M.S. NILE.)
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BIGLO
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H.M.S. Albury. H.M.S.
9th June 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to formed the account of
proceedings of His Majesty's Ship Albury during the
days May 28 th to June 6th 1940.
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I left Harwich at noon on lay 38th in company
with the Fifth Minesweeping Flotilla, arrived off
Zudecotte Beach at 3130 and, anchoring as close as
possible, sent Doats inshore to embark troops. The
rate of embarkation was then slow as the tide vis low
and a small surf was troublesome 00 the beach. The
troops were in good spirits though short of rations;
I landed a quantity of dry provisions in the skiff.
mile 3. to seamed of the ship, but no interference was
About 2330 a bomb was seen to drop about one
caused to the work in hand.
4. ceeded without incident to Margate, where the troops
At 0830 on May 20th I got under my and pro-
were disembarked.
5. at 1930 on May 29th; a considerable amount of bombing
I then returned to Zudecotte, arriving there
was in progress. On arrival the roads were fairly
empty, as we had passed,on the my,a number of loaded
ships returning.
had 6. grounded and,beirg being full of troops and survivors,
I made towards a burning Paddl -stommer, which
appeared to be in 8 bad my. All boats and Carley
up. Bombs were being dropped continually around the
floats were sent any and many survivors were picked
two Machino-gun attacks were carried out. I have
ship and the Paddle-steamor during this operation, and
but the utmost praise for all concerned, the
majority nothing of whom are very young and had certainly
never fire was kent as by the Twelve Pounder. I sent
been in action before. Continual Anti-aircraft a
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mostly suffering from severe burns; the Commanding
Fifty seven cot-cases alone were brought off,
Officer and other survivors from His Majesty's Dest-
cleared the steamer out as far as was known, I pro-
royer Grenade were amongst those embarked, After having
ceeded down the coast towards Bray, and picked up troops
from several boats, which they had found on the beach. A
Captain Churchill, from the Headquarters Staff, off
and told me that he had to get over to England to see
his uncle, the Prime Minister,by 0600.
8.
I proceeded to Margate, arriving at 0550 on May
30th, disembarked troops,survivors and Cartain Churchill,
then sailed for Sheerness for coal and Ammunition.
9.
I left Sheerness at 0300 on the 31st and arr-
ived without incident off the beach just to the Bast of
Dunkirk, at 0930. The rate of embarkation was slow ording
to considerable surf on the beach, but valuable assist-
ance was given by a large power boat, It was necessary
for me to leave at 1230 in order to unload and be at By
render-vous by 8300 on May 31st for the evening oper-
ations.
10.
I sailed from liargate to comply with previous
instructions and proceeded, under the orders of the
Senior Officer 11 the Fifth Minesweeping Flotila, to By
appointed station off the beach; navigation at this
period was difficult,a the absence of wind allowed the
smoke from Dunkirk to settle over the channel, that
visibility The poor. On enchoriz at 2345 a shell from 8
shore battery landed about a cable to securd; this ma
repeated spasmodically. Reports were then received of
magnetic nines being dropped in the channel.
on 11, embarkation, using ships' boats, Short y after a
About 0832 the Flotil a ms ordered to carry
bombing attack took place,and from then on these
attacks were practically continuous. Several Heinkel III
type aircraft were observed, but the majority of the
attackers were identified as Junkers 87 Dive-bombers.
Embarkation was carried out, though the rate ha slow,
this operation the ship case under machine-gun fire
aground; 12. a vire was passed and I towed her off. During
His Majesty's Ship Speedwell ma seal to be
tenant for the speed and coolness with which be carried
from the air, end great credit is due to ay First Lieu-
out the ution.
afloat 15. to proceed alongaide in Dunkirk harbour, and to
I then received orders from the 7108 Officer
comp. ete with troops there. As troops vere being and a
machine-gun embarked, attack me delivered, but no casualties were
bombs were dropped in the harbour
incurred.
14. board, His Majesty's Dostroyer Ivanhoe to was her hit
Just before I al ipped, with a full load of
by troops a bomb on outside the herbour. Two ships went
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15.
the Breedt bank, the nost intense bombing attacks were
While leaving the charnel and couing up to
experienced, Repeated Lear misses were registered on
His Majesty's Ship Gossamer, ahead of ne, His Majest's
Destroyer Havant, who had just overtaken me, was hit in
the vicinity of number Three gun; continuing at high
speed, she described a large circle to starbcard, and
when last seen was steaming in a Southerly direction.
Near misses were 30 registered on His Majesty's Ship
Albury; Fighter assistance The requested.
16.
These bombers came in relays and pursued the
ship well out to sea, The Twelve pounder ms kept in
action the whole time, 'Id it the very noticeab 0 that
11 fire has witheld until aircraft approaching from
astern were close, they were forced to sheer off and
go round again. Effective use ms unde of Lends and
Bren guns, the atter obtained from and samed by the
troops,
17.
I proceeded to Sheerness, anded the trooys,
replenished supplies of coal and ammunition, and
sail ed for Dunkirk at 1600,on June 2nd,
18.
On arrival in Dunkirk harbour at 0015 on June
3rd, I went alongside the Bastern 113, French troops
were embarked, though there did not supear to be many
waiting, and It ms necessary to send along the jetty
towards the tom to 001 set then. During the time that
His Najesty's Ship Albury ms niongaide,intermittent
shelling was taking place, apparently directed at the
harbour and ships alongside. I sailed eventually about
0215 with Two hundred troops on board,
off 19. "U" buoy, which I reported to you. It ms afightly
While returning I encountered a floating mine
contral in shape, and from its appearance night have
been a Dutch nine. I sank it and proceeded to Sheerness
to land the troops and to coal.
in 30. with His Majesty's Ships Gossaner and Leda,
I sail ed again for Dunkirk at 1630 OD June 3rd
order to arrive at the herbour at 0020 on June 4th. I
and company was detached off ⑈ buoy to not independently, in
was ordered a ongside the lest pier, filled w with
French soldiers, and left the harbour at 0130.
21, Goodwin Light-vessel, and I overtook His Majesty's
Fog ms encountered between "U" buoy and the
unti relieved by His Majesty's Ship Hellett
North Ship Leda, who had been in 001 laton; I stood by her
22, In Naval Tessel Saile Deschamps, crowded five
the vicinity of the 31bow buoy, the with French
troops of her, and signalling her course to
Auxiliary and refugees, ms passed, I ms about the
the North blew up and sank within half a
cab: es ahead Goodwin Light-vessel, which she minute. had missed, I
turned when she to pick up survivors, and reported to you that
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Leading Stoker Chris - the outstanding
10 the ship's E E IS USA 2 its atterts to
boats, help with the total = to = tach 12 a hoisting
Acting Leading State United - to untiring
andexce lent service 22 22 SING the Gift 3a the
of great assi taxe to his but because overtured
and swaped, ut the Brust 7 required 8 he syving
the lives of several SD: clars, " juging 11 not cutting
their equipment off the
Both them = arried att these dities in
addition to their norml Engine Room titles, over a
Deriod of six days.
Canteen Manager Allertis - - This 312 to brd only
been at sea DE 3 aspidient nort through-
out the six days, TU continually supplying conforts,
food and necessities = to troors 134 musted, 12d
was invalunble 8 in the First 144 Station, though the
work obvious I revo tel the 122 onde ate very sick,
Chief Petty Officer Curr, 1/205908 - 18 of
His Majesty's STATE 5023 125 3030 used in attending
the wounded and assisting 11 the First ALL Stations,
In addition be the it the the for one periods and
carried out his daties in & must afficient memer.
I have the honour a DO, Str,
Dur obstient servant,
VICE ADMIRAL
Singleter
11 JUN 1940
Lieutenant -Commander
in Thursand.
.
R E DOV
The Vice-Admiral,
Dover Chanand,
5th (Hneaweeying / ott
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Dynams 376 8/4/0/13
1262
J .6633,
c/o Messrs. J.S.White & Co.
Cowes, Isle of White,
20th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report of
proceedings during operation "DYNAMO" in accordance with P. G. 0.
1700/6/6/40.
In accordance with orders from Commander-in-Chief,
Portsmouth, I assumed command of His Majesty's Ship "SURSUM-
CORDA", (Ex Dutch Skoot) at Poole, P.M. Friday 24th May, 1940,
sailing for Portsmouth at 1600, arriving at 2130.
HMS GODETIA
rew e/o. NOIC.
S.-546. (Revised-January, 1925).
Dynamo 350 huddles box.
125
D.-398.
COMMUNICATION SHEET.
FROM Cornanding officer D.B.16 SAN ANTONIO
DATE 10th June 1940.
To The Cornodore.
Ref. No.
R.N. Banachs. Partsmonth
FORMER
LEADING SEAMAN (S.T.) ARMITACE.
D.B.16.
&
Submitted that the above rating camed out
his duties in Q most efficient manner during
operation DYNAMO and under the lining and
ling circuinstances conducted himself will a
eheerful and Jealous spirit. and was an
excellent. examp be to the re-ander of the
DE
ships company.
MODORE R.N. BARRACE
CO
12 JUN 1940
Reeil. Connacia R.N.R.
PORTSMOU
Sta. 186/24.
5.546.
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8/4/0/139
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J .6633,
c/o Messrs. J.S. White & Co.
Cowes, Isle of White,
20th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report of
proceedings during operation "DYNAMO" in accordance with P. G. 0.
1700/6/6/40.
In accordance with orders from Commander-in-Chief,
Portsmouth, I assumed command of His Majesty's Ship "SURSUM_
CORDA", (Ex Dutch Skoot) at Poole, P.M. Friday 24th May, 1940,
sailing for Portsmouth at 1600, arriving at 2130.
"SURSUM-CORDA" remained in company with other Skoots
under the ordera of Lieutenant Commander Stuart in H.M.S
"FREDANJA" until P.M. 28th May, 1940, when ship was sailed for
Dunkirk from Dover at 1400 by order of Vice Admiral Dover, for
islbe
the evacuation of troops via North Goodwin and Middle Kirke.
On arrival off beaches at Dunkirk at approximately
2230, decided to enter harbour straight away having sighted
large number of soldiers on mole, but apparently no other ships
in the harbour, though a transport and other skoots were lying
off, and two ships just leaving. The western side of the harbour
was ablaze.
Having evacuated British troops, approximate number
three hundred and seventy, ship sailed for Dover at 0330; &
hospital ship and six or seven other skoots having entered and
secured to the mole were also embarking troops by this time.
Ship arrived off Dover 1130/29, no incidents of
30/5?
importance occurring on passage.
"SURSUM-CORDA" remained at Dover, storing and provision-
ing until orders were received to sail again for Dunkirk at 2100.
Short routevia Calais was taken; ship proceeding
independently as visibility was decreasing and all skoots were
not ready.
On arrival off Western beaches of Dunkirk, a wreck
was sighted approximately half a mile to West of Harbour
31/5
entrance in the approach channel, and cries of & man in the
water were heard, a boat was lowered, but the rescue work was
Priso)
left finally to a Sloop's whaler the Sloop itself being on her
return passage to England. "SURSUM-CORDA" proceeded and arrived
off beaches Eastern side of Dunkirk at 0430/30.
Many men were sighted waiting on the beach approximately
two or three miles east of the mole, and on closing H.M.S. "FITZROY"
lying approximately three quarters of a mile off the beach, was
asked to assist in ferrying troops from small craft to ITZROY"
and "VANQUISHER", three to four cables to Westward.
For approximately half an hour my Ship remained stopped
three cables from the beach embarking as many troops as possible.
This process I considered far tooslow as the number of
small boats employed in that area amounted only to four or five
and these appeared to be in danger of being swamped by excessive
loads, so decided to close the beach while the tide was flooding
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Report on Operation "DYNAMO".
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Page 8.
Staff Officer, Captain L.V. Morgan, C.B.E., M.V.O., D.S.C.
Augmented by additional officers, including both
Army and Royal Air Force, specially appointed for the
occasion, their task of organising and operating the large
and varied collection of H.M. ships continued without a
pause day and night throughout the 10 days that the Operation
lasted, and I can never testify adequately to the excellence
of their work, upon the efficiency of which successful results
depended.
Finally I would like to pay tribute to the valuable
support and assistance which I received throughout the whole
course of the evacuation from Vice Admiral Sir James
Somerville, K.C.B., D.S.O., who was appointed to H.M.S. LYNX
for special service in connection with the evacuation.
The attributes of this officer for initiative and resource
are well known throughout the Service, but I venture to
express the opinion that never in the course of his long
and distinguished career have they been put to better use
than during the operations for the evacuation of the Allied
Armies from Dunkirk.
17.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF PERSONNEL.
I have already transmitted a brief list of those
recommended for immediate award or decoration (which His
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Report on Operation "DYNAMO".
Page 8.
Staff Officer, Captain L.V. Morgan, C.B.E., M.V.O., D.S.C.
Augmented by additional officers, including both
Army and Royal Air Force, specially appointed for the
occasion, their task of organising and operating the large
and varied collection of H.M. ships continued without a
pause day and night throughout the 10 days that the Operation
lasted, and I can never testify adequately to the excellence
of their work, upon the efficiency of which successful results
depended.
Finally I would like to pay tribute to the valuable
support and assistance which I received throughout the whole
course of the evacuation from Vice Admiral Sir James
Somerville, K.C.B., D.S.O., who was appointed to H.M.S. LYNX
for special service in connection with the evacuation.
The attributes of this officer for initiative and resource
are well known throughout the Service, but I venture to
express the opinion that never in the course of his long
and distinguished career have they been put to better use
than during the operations for the evacuation of the Allied
Armies from Dunkirk.
17.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF PERSONNEL.
I have already transmitted a brief list of those
recommended for immediate award or decoration (which His
Majesty has been pleased to accept) and I will forward a
further list at a later date when time has permitted a full
examination of all the reports.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
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representation must take precedence over any normal form of
proportion as between officers and men.
6.
In List 'A', 93 H. M. Ships and Vessels and 80
requisitioned or other small craft and tenders are represented, ye
besides beach parties, pier parties, and base organisations.
r
In List "B", 42 H. M. Ships and Vessels and 37
requisitioned or other small craft and tenders are included;
some of them are also represented in List 'A'.
The total number of H. M. Ships and Vessels and
requisitioned small craft and motor boats manned and working
independently in this Operation is unknown, but is estimated
to be 600.
There were besides H. M. Ships' own boats, a further
large number of open boats used in tow or as tenders to the
larger craft, estimated at about 200,
7.
As will be seen from the above, it has been impossible
to recommend decorations for more than a small percentage of
the personnel engaged in the operation. It is therefore
submitted to Their Lordships that consideration should be given
either to the issue of a special plaque to each ship engaged
in the operation, or that a special medal be struck, in
:h
addition to any decorations awarded, to be worn by any officer
or rating actually taking part in the operation afloat or on
the beaches at Dunkirk. of the two, I would prefer the issue
of a. medal for the following reasons:
(a) That many unrecorded acts of gallantry and examples
of meritorious service took place in small craft and
on the beaches and piers which deserve recognition.
(b). A great number of the personnel were not in ships
or boats at all, being used for beach parties, etc.
(c). A plaque could only be issued to a ship, and many
hundreds of the personnel engaged were in small boats
requisitioned for the purpose.
8.
In conclusion, I would refer to Dover Despatch
A.14/0/876/40 of the 18th June, 1940, in which I made special
reference to the invaluable services of the following officers,
whom I trust Their Lordships will recommend to His Majesty for
decoration in recognition of their outstanding services
throughout Operation Dynamo.
Vice Admiral Sir James Somerville, K.C.B., D.S.O.
Appointed to H.M.S. LYNX, special service, in
connection with the evacuation. The attributes of this officer
for initiative and resource are well known throughout the
service, but I venture to express the opinion, never in the
course of his long and distinguished career have they been put
to better use than during the operations for the evacuation of
the Allied Armies from Dunkirk.
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5th October,
40.
Sir,
addressed to the Relatives of Officers Information
In reply to your letter of the 25th September
Bureau, I am commanded by My Lords Commissioners of
the award of a posthumous Mention in Despatches to
the Admiralty to inform you that the King approved
your son, the late Sub. Lieutenant Humphreys, R.N.,
"for good services in the withdrawal of the Allied
Armies from the beaches at Dunkirk". This award was
published in the Second Supplement to the London
Gazette of Friday, 16th August, 1940, Number 34925,
p.5068, of which I enclose a copy.
It is His Majesty's desire that in due course all
officers and men who have been mentioned in despatches
should receive a certificate to that effect, the
design of which is now under consideration. In the
case of deceased officers this certificate will be
sent to their next of kin.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
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CENTRAL CHANCERY OF THE ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD.
St. James's Palace, S.W.1.
August, 1940.
The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the
following Appeintments to the Most Excellent Order of the British
Empire, for good services in orgainising the withdrawal to England,
under fire and in the face of many and great difficulties, of
335, 335,490 Officers and Men of the Allied Armies, in about one thousand
of His Majesty's Shipa and other craft between the 27th of May and
the 4th of June, 1940:-
said
To be Additional Commanders of the Military Division of the/Most
Excellent Order:
Captain william Raigersfield Phillimore, Royal Navy / (Retired).
Commodore Edward Glyn de Styrap Jukes-Hughes, Royal Navy, (Retired).
To be an Additional Officer of the Military Division of the said
Most Excellent Order:4
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Commander Robert Gordon Hood Linzee, Royal Navy / (Retired).
To be an Additional Member of the Military Division of the Said
Most Excellent Order:-
ing Inspector of Shipwrights Frederick Hercules Harvey.
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following Awards
for good services in the thdrawal of the Allied Armies from the
beaches at Dunkirk:-
The Medal of the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of
the British Empire, for Meritorious Service:
Acting Master-at-Arms Sidney Welfare, C/M.36212.
Chief 6XXXXXXXX Petty Officer Telegraphist Alexander Arthur
Lee, C/J.96386.
Chief Shipwright Joseph William Heathcote, P/M.23064
Chief Chief Sick Stoker Ingine Hoom Herbert Artificer John Baxter, Reginald C/K.2659. Francis Fox, P/M.5545.
Berth Petty Officer CEcil Ernest Jelley, C/M.39618.

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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,
H.M.S. Shikari.
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CONFIDENTIAL.
Office of
The Flag Officer Commanding,
DOVER.
No. B. 14/0/1316.
18th June, 1940.
The Secretary of the Admiralty, London, S.W.1.
Copies to: The Ministry of Shipping.
The Permanent Under Secretary
of State for War.
The Director of Sea Transport, Admiralty.
The Principal Sea Transport Officer,
Southampton.
Operation "DYNAMO" - Work of Personnel Vessels.
I have deemed it desirable, in drawing up my report
on Operation DYNAMO, namely the evacuation of the Allied
Armies from Dunkirk between 26th May and 4th June, to deal
separately with the work carried out by the "Personnel" vessels
(or transports) in order that copies may be sent to other
authorities concerned, without the necessity for sending them
the full report.
2. The work of these vessels has accordingly been
summarised in the accompanying report, which it is requested
may be placed before Their Lordships for their information.
3. I have already transmitted (Dover Letter 4th June,
1940 - No.B.23/862/40) a brief list of personnel recommended
for immediate award or decoration (which His Majesty has been
pleased to accept), and I will forward a further list at a
later date when time has permitted a full examination of all
the reports.
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CONFIDENTIAL.
WEC.
Charl
S3.
FROM
FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING DOVER.
Macclesfuld.
DATE
4th. JUNE 1940.
No. B23/862/40.
TO
SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY.
Be pleased to inform Their Lordships that in
accordance with their directions I am forwarding, herewith,
an advanced list containing the names of certain officers
whose services in connection with the recent evacuation
of the Allied Armies from Dunkerque I consider to be worthy
of submission to His Majesty The King for immediate
recognition.
2.-
I am unfortunately unable at this stage to forward
the names of those Naval ratings who displayed valour,
gallantry, or exemplary conduct since it has not been
practicable in the time available to obtain particulars from
the many officers under whom they were serving.
It has, however, been possible to obtain the names
of those men who specially distinguished themselves while
serving on shore in Dunkerque or on the beaches since these
men were under one control, and I submit them in Enclosure
No. 5 so that, if desired, the list of immediate awards may
contain names of both officers and men.
3.-
It is intended that the main list of recommendations
for officers and men shall form the subject of a separate
letter.
4.-
I have not referred in any detail to the arduous
and exacting conditions under which the evacuation took
place as this will also form the subject of a separate
report.
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a
ENCLOSURE No.1 TO DOVER LETTER No.B23/862/40 dated 4 June 1940.
Page 2.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF OFFICERS FOR SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH
THE EVACUATION OF THE ALLIED FORCES FROM DUNKIRK.
(contd.)
CAPTAIN THOMAS EDGAR HALSEY, ROYAL NAVY, H.M.S. "MALCOLM", D.So
50
D.S.O.Lay.
CAPTAIN GEORGE FREDERICK STEVENS-GUILLE, D.S.O., O.B.E., DSO
is the ROYAL NAVY, H.M.S. "CODRINGTON",
COMMANDER BRIAN DEAN, ROYAL NAVY, (RETIRED), H.M.S. "SABRE" ,D.S.O.
COMMANDER RALPH LINDSAY FISHER, ROYAL NAVY, H.M.S. "WAKEFUL" ,DSO
COMMANDER JOHN HAMILTON ALLISON, ROYAL NAVY, H.M.S. "WORCESTER"
D.S.O
COMMANDER RICHARD CYRIL VESY ROSS, ROYAL NAVY, H.M.S. "GOSSAMER"
ACTING COMMANDER KENNETH MORLAND GREIG, ROYAL NAVY, (RETIRED)
H.M.S. "SANDOWN",
DSC,
\
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER COLIN HENRY CAMPBELL, ROYAL NAVY,
DSC
H.M.S. "WOLSEY",
sqs,DSOL
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER JOHN BRUCE GOODENOUGH TEMPLE, ROYAL NAVY,
H.M.S. "HEBE",
DSC
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER HAROLD UNWIN, ROYAL NAVY, H.M.S. "LEDA",
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER JOHN MARK SYMONDS COX, D.S.C., ROYAL NAVY,
? This should Ge Commander Hinton.
H.M.S. "HALCYON",
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER CECIL JOHN WYNNE-EDWARDS, ROYAL NAVY,
H.M.S. "PRESIDENT",
D.S.C.
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER REDVERS MICHAEL PRIOR, ROYAL NAVY, (RETIRED)
H.M.S. "LYNX",
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER ARTHUR JELFS CUBISON, D.S.C.,
ROYAL NAVY (RETIRED),
D.S
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER NEVILLE LIONEL JOHN PISANI, D.S.C., D.S.O
ROYAL NAVY (RETIRED), H.M.S. "FERVENT",
D.SC
TEMPORARY LIEUTENANT CEDRIC VICTOR BRAMMELL, ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE
H.M.S. "GULZAR",
D.SC
D.S.C
TEMPORARY LIEUTENANT E. L. DAVIES, ROYAL NAVAL VOLUNTEER RESERVE
H.M.S. "ORIOLE",
D.S.C
PROBATIONARY TEMPORARY SUB. LIEUTENANT JACK MASON, ROYAL
NAVAL VOLUNTEER RESERVE, H.M.S. "CHICO",
D.S.C.V
TEMPORARY SKIPPER JAMES HENRY MUGRIDGE, ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE,
SKIPPER,
W.S.3018,
TEMPORARY PROBATIONARY GEORGE WILLIAM ALDAN, ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE
D.S.C.
W.S.3014, H.M.TRAWLER "JOHN CATTLING",
PROBATIONARY TEMPORARY SKIPPER EDWARD FREDERICK DETTMAN,
ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE, W.S.3306, H.M. DRIFTER "BOY ROY",
D.S.C.
PROBATIONARY TEMPORARY SKIPPER ALFRED MANNING LOVIS,
ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE, W.S. 3397, DRIFTER "PAXTON",
70
LIEUTENANT VAN HAMILEN, ROYAL NETHERLANDS NAVY.
For distinguished service while serving in His Majesty's
Ships carrying Troops from Dunkerque to Dover.
Ships were the target for continual attacks from enemy
aircraft, submarines, and M. T. B'S.
They were required to berth under exceptionally difficult
conditions in darkness, and in a confined harbour obstructed
by wrecks and crowded with small craft under way.
: Commander Cronin of Nigu. Sevin officer 4 ᵃ Maicsweepoing Aistilla.
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ENCLOSURE NO.1 TO DOVER LETTER 10.B23/862/40 dated 4th. JUNE
1940.
Page 3.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF OFFICERS FOR SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH
THE EVACUATION OF THE ALLIED FORCES FROM DUNKIRK.
(contd)
CAPTAIN MICHAEL MAYNARD DENNY, ROYAL NAVY,
OBE(M)
CB
ACTING COMMANDER PHILIP BRIAN MARTINEAU, ROYAL NAVY, (RETIRED),
MAJOR (TEMPORARY) A.E.M.WALTER, B.A., ROYAL ENGINEERS, wo OBE
(Deputy Assistant Director of Transport
Dafer,
JAMES LEONARD KEITH, ESQUIRE, MINISTRY OF SHIPPING,
CAPTAIN (TEMPORARY) L.E.L. WRIGHT, ROYAL ENGINEERS, we: OBEM,
(Reserve of Officers).
For distinguished service in organising the sailing of
the very large number of ships and vessels of all classes
employed for the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force
and the French Army to the number of 307,218, between the
breakwater and beaches at Dunkirk and British ports, under
circumstances of unprecendented difficulty.
CB
also
For
Norwa
SNO audabus
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER JAMES COVERLEY STOPFORD, ROYAL NAVY,
OBE(M)
wait Martincan.
i/ashi
For distinguished service in establishing and
maintaining essential W/T communications with the Naval,
part
Military, and French Authorities respectively in Dunkerque,
and with the large number of small vessels employed during
the evacuation under circumstances of great difficulties,
thereby contributing very materaially to the success of the
operation.
OFFICERS OF THE MERCHANT NAVY.
3
D.S.A
CAPTAIN GORDON DYER WALTER, MASTER, 'MAID OF ORLEANS',
D.S.A
CAPTAIN GEORGE JOHNSON, MASTER, 'ROYAL DAFFODIL',
CAPTAIN THOMAS ALDIS, MASTER, ROYAL SOVEREIGN'.
ok Foley.
For distinguished service while serving in His Majesty's
Transports carrying Troops from Dunkerque to Dover.
The transports of necessity provided a vulnerable and
easy target for enemy aircraft, but were required to make
their passages while subject to constant bombing attacks,
and frequently under shell fire.
They were required to berth in darkness in a confined
harbour obstructed by wrecks, and crowded with small craft
under way.
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with the of Compliments the R.M.Gleadorse,
29685/40.
2.
Under Secretary Affairs of State admiralty Esq.,
for Foreign FOREIGN OFFICE,
1940.
DATE
Dec. 23ʳᵈ, 1940. 21st S.W.1. December,
1940.
- July 1940
7106/6374/372)
Sir, od your odd of Dec. 7)
(Ref: EO. letter ho: T7106/6374/372
i, 1940
The King has informally approved
the of to the the award Order officers of decorations of the and men British of and the Empire medals
Belgian Merchant Navy, whose names,
HONOURS AND
together with details of their
valuable services in connexion with
the evacuation of Allied troops from
Dunkirk, are given in the annexed
statement.
2. I request that, without revealing
get His Majesty has been approached
is connexion with these proposals,
you will ascertain and inform me as
NOTATION ONLY
soon as possible whether the awards
Referred to
contemplated will be agreeable to
Date
the
A.F. Aveling, Esq., C.M.G., C.B.E.
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11.
S.S.B.A. S.S.B.A. No. 598 (7). are the same as those mentioned 1n
No. The 609 two (19) speedboats from Sayonara referred
Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1938)
(M. 09624/40).
2672
REGISTRY CENTRAL MAY1940
63
Commissioning Order
1940
12. from Deptford The Pay to 18, Section MARDOL, of SHREWSBURY, PRESIDENT I has been transfer
(President I. 1702/16).
13.
With reference to S.S.B.A. No. 551 (15),
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
PANORAMA Trawlers KINGFISHER and CURLEW have been renamed LUMINARY Boom To
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
respectively.
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's
(M. 013945/40).
ships and vessels employed and to be employed within
the Portsmouth Naval Command.
14.
S.S. ALCA and S.S. REGISTAN have been taken
O.B.V. respectively.
commissioned naval service as a Base Mining Depot Ship up i and
REGISTAN at T.W. Greenwell and Co. Ltd,, Sunderland.
ALCA will be fitted out at R.J. Evans, Liverpool
No.8820/87.
(M. 018320/40).
MEMORANDUM.
15.
has been approved to charter with their crews Norwegian FROM
With the concurrence of the Norwegian Authorities
THE NAVAL OFFICER-in-CHARGE, POOLE.
JOKULL and RUNDHORN for Examination Service, Iceland.
(M. 018359/40).
DATE
23rd September, 1940.
No. 49/1/
16.
TO
THE HEAD OF MILITARY BRANCE. ADMIRALITY.
M/Y ALASTOR (S.S.B.A. No. 467 (9)) has been allocs
to Ayrshire Dockyard Co. Ltd., Irvine, for conversion to
Dutch Coaster AEGIR paid off at Poole.
vessel with D/C Chutes, rails, 6 pdr. gun, and A/S installs
(M. 018365/40).
With reference to your M. 010027/40 of the 19th September, it
is confirmed that the AEGIR remained an Admiralty responsibility until
17.
the 4th July.
Submarine NARWHAL was publicly announced on 18th September,
Reference S.S.B.A. No. 581 (3) the loss of H.M.
The AEGIR was paid off on the 28th June, but the Care and Main-
(M. 015836/40).
tenance party left on board did not hand over to the Dutch crew until p.m.
the 4th July.
See my 65/1/ of the 15th August.
Circulation as for Special Secret Branch Acquaint No. 53%
b.Alamp
VT
m(.)
NAVAL OFFICER-in-CHARGE, POOLE.
Captain, R.N.R.
(Sd.) W. M. JAMES.
Admiral,
to R.S. Blacker, R.N.
Commander-in-Chief.
S. JABA.
0:- Secretary of the Admiralty (No.2506/8820)
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

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REGISTRY CENTRAL
by
Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1938)
M.
2674
Commissioning Order
2675
1940
R.O.
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's
ships and vessels employed and to be employed within
the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/66
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
1=)
is to be
commissioned
Majesty's Ship
DESPATCH
or as soon afterwards as
on Saturdayhe 25th May, 1940
circumstances permit, witht as 8 tender to H.N.S. VICTORY
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost
despatch to be used, SO far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing
for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
1940
25th day of May,
(Sd.) W.M. JAMES.
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
nant Commander F.E. Wilmot-Sitwell,R.N.
3 to:- H.M.S. Secretary of the Admiralty (No.2308/8820)
DESPATCH. IL
Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

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GENTRAL
65
27 MAY1940
CEN
Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1988)
REGISTRE
MAY 1940
Commissioning Order
M.
2675
1940
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleat and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's
ships and vessels employed and to be employed within
the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/67
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
is to be
commissioned
Majesty's Ship SURSUM CORDA
or as soon afterwards as
Saturday the 25th May, 1940.
circumstances permit with as a tonder to H.M.S. VICTORY
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost
despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing
for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th
day of May
18
(Sd.) W.M. JAMES.
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
it C.L.G. Philpotts, R.N.,
M.S. SURSAM CORDA.
;ary 10:- of the Admiralty (No.2309/8820)
lore 500-10-39. R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)

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Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1988)
M.
2678
CENTRE
27 MAY 1940
1940
REGIST
Commissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's
ships and vessels employed and to be employed within
the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8320/68
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
is to be
commissioned
Majesty's Ship
FRISCO
or as soon afterwards as
onSaturdaythe 25th May, 1940.
circumstances permit, with a as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost
despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing
for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
day of
180
25th
May,
(Sd.) W. M. JAMES.
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant G.O. Symons, R.N.,
.M.S. FRISCO.
stary to:- of the Admiralty (No.2312/8820)
Barracks, Portsmouth.)

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Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 21a)
CENTRACT CENTRAL
(Revised July, 1938)
M.
2679
27 MAY 1940
REGISTRY
Commissioning Order
1940/-
R.O
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander in. Chief of His Majesty's
ships and vessels employed and to be employed within
the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/44/51.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship
1
THE
B
8
is to be
commissioned
oisaturday the 25th May, 1940,
or as soon afterwards as
circumstances permit, where as a tender to: H.M.S., VICTORY.
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost
despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing
for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
Mayby,
19400.
(Sd.) W. M. JAMES.
Comdr. L.W. Stewart R.N.
Admiral,
alty.
to:- Have No.2315/8320. Hele II
Commander-in-Chief.
dore, R.N. Portsmouth) Barracks,
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CENTRAL
70
Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 97a)
27 MAY 1940
(Revised July, 1989)
M.
2680
&
Commissioning Order
1040
R.O.
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander in-Chief of His Majesty's
ships and vessels employed and to be employed within
the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No.
8820/51.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship
ABEL TASMAN
is to be
commissioned
25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as
on
Saturdaythe
circumstances permit, withxacc as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY,
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost
despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing
for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
19 40
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant Commander T.G.P. Crick, R.N.,
3 M.S. to:- ABEL The TASMAN. Secretary of the Admiralty. (2514/8820)
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
The Flag Officer-in-Charge, Southampton.
500-10-39.

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CENTRÁL
Portsmouth Form 21
27 MAY 1940
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1988)
M.
2681
REGISH
71
Commissioning Order
1940
R.O
By Sir William Milbourne James. Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's
ships and vessels employed and to be employed within
the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/59.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship
ALICE
is to be
commissioned
on Saturdayhe 25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as
circumstances permit, as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY,
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost
of
despatch to be used, SO far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing
9d
for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
19 40.
25thday of
May,
lo
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant H.D.M. Slater, Royal Navy,
M.S.
to:- ALICE. The Secretary of the Admiralty. Southampton. (2515/8820)
The The Commodore, N.Barracks, Portsmouth.)
Flag Offi cer-in-Charge,
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Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1988)
STATE
M
2682
Commissioning Order
19401R.0
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's
ships and vessels employed and to be employed within
the Portsmouth Naval Command.
8820/500.
No.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords having decided that His
is to be
commissioned
Majesty's Ship
Saturday
25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as
on
the
xxxxxx as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY,
circumstances permit, with &
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost
despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing
for sea accordingly.
25th
Given under my hand May, at Portsmouth, this 40
19
day of
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant C.E.S.B.St.G. Beal, Royal Navy,
M.S. to:- KAAPFALGA, The Secretary of the Admiralty. Southampton. (2516/8820)
The The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
Flag Officer-in-Charge,
500-10-39.

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CENTRAL
Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 11a)
(Itevised July, 1988)
M.
27 MAY 1940
2683
73
Commissioning Order
10401
R.O
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleetand Commander in Chief of His Majesty's
ships and vessels employed and to be employed within
the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/501
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
JAVA
Majesty's Ship
is to be
commissioned
Saturday
25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as
on
the
circumstances permit, **** as & tender to H.K.S. VICTORY,
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost
lespatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing
or sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
19 40
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant Commander J.M.D. Hunter, Royal Navy,
M.S. JAVA.
to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty. (2317/8820)
The Flag Officer-in-Charge, Southampton.
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
500-10-39.

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M.
CENTR
Portsmouth Form 21
2684
27 MAY 19
(Late 91a)
(Revised July, 1989)
1040
R.O.
Commissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's
ships and vessels employed and to be employed within
the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/52.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship
PACIFIC
is to be
commissioned
on Saturdayhe 25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as
circumstances permit, with axx as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY,
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost
despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing
for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
19 40.
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant Commander C.J. Skrine, R.N.,
M.S. PACIFIC.
to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty (2518/8820)
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
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Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1988)
M.
2685
Commissioning Order
R.O.
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleat and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's
ships and vessels employed and to be employed within
the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/53.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship SAN ANTONIO
is to be
commissioned
or as soon afterwards as
on Saturday the 25th May, 1940
circumstances permit, withex as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY,
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost
despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing
for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
1940 =
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant Commander L.H. Phillips, Royal Navy,
M.S. SAN ANTONIO.
to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty. (2519/8820)
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
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CENTRAL
Portsmouth Form 21
2686
27 MAY 1940
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1988)
REBIST
13401
RRO
Commissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's
ships and vessels employed and to be employed within
the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/54.
MEMORANDUM.
abrol
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
qid8
Majesty's Ship
P ZEUSOAL
is to be
commissioned
on Saturdayhe 25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as
odd
circumstances permit, without as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY,
890
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost
of
despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing
of
for sea accordingly.
51000
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
19 40.
vali
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant Commander L.E. Fordham, R.N.R.,
M.S. ZEUS.
to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty. (2520/8820)
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
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CENTRAL
Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 91a)
M.
2687
(Revised July, 1938)
1340.R.0
Commissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Flest and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's
ships and vessels employed and to be employed within
the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/55.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship PASCHOLL
is to be
commissioned
on Saturdaythe
25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as
circumstances permit, withoux as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY,
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost
despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing
for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
19 40 .
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
nant Commander G. Legassick, R.N.R.,
S to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty. (2321/8820)
.M. S. PASCHOLL.
The Commodore, Barracks, Portsmouth.)
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M.
(27 MAY 1941
2688
Portsmouth Form 21
2689
(Late 91a)
(Revised July, 1988)
1940
127 MAY 1940
4018.0
REGI
Commissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's
ships and vessels employed and to be employed within
the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/56.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship
AVIGATIC
is to be
commissioned
25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as
on Saturdayhe
circumstances permit, withoux as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY,
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost
despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing
for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
19 40.
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
enant Commander C.B. Hoggan, R.N.R.,
BS to:- The Secretary of the Asmiralty. (3522/8820)
H.M.S. WIGA.
The Commodore, R.N.Barracks, Portsmouth.)
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CENTRAL
(27 MAY 1940
Partsmouth Form 21
(Late 91a)
M.
REGIS
2689
(Revised July, 1988)
19401
Commissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's
ships and vessels employed and to be employed within
the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/57.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship ATLANTIC
is to be
commissioned
on Saturdaythe 25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as
circumstances permit, with acc as R tender to H.M.S. VICTORY,
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost
despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing
for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
19 40.
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
enant Commander J.W. Thompson, R.N.R.,
H.M.S. ATLANTIC.
es to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty. (2525/8820)
The Commodore, N.Barracks, Portsmouth.)
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Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 91a)
M.
CENTRAL
(Revised July, 1988)
2690
AY 1940
10
Commissioning Order
1940
R.O
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's
ships and vessels employed and to be employed within
the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/58.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
Majesty's Ship AMAZONE
is to be
commissioned
on Saturdaythe 25th May, 1940
or as soon afterwards as
circumstances permit, with ax x as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY,
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost
despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing
for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,May,
1940
vab
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
enant Commander T. Johnston, Royal Navy,
as I.M.S. to:- AMAZONE. The Secretary of the Admiralty. (2524/8820)
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
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CENTRAL 28 MAY1940
270
Portsmouth Form 21
M.
2706
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1988)
REGISTRY
1940
NEW
R.O
Commissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's
ships and vessels employed and to be employed within
the Portsmouth Naval Command.
No. 8820/88.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
ZEUS
is to be
commissioned
Majesty's Ship
Saturday
25th May, 1940,
or as soon afterwards as
on
the
xxxx as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY,
circumstances permit, with &
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost
despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing
for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
May,
19 40
Marry
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
ant Commander C.B. Hoggan, R.N.R.,
.S. ZEUS,
to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty (2528/8820)
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
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CENTRAL 28 MAY1940
M.
270
outh Form 21
2706
e 21a)
July, 1938)
REGISTRY
bio
1940
MAN
Insurance
RO
nissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's
ships and vessels employed and to be employed within
the Portsmouth Naval Command.
8820/88.
ORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
ZEUS
is to be
commissioned
sty's Ship
aturday
25th May, 1940,
or as soon afterwards as
the
mstances permit, with XXXXX & as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY,
are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost
tch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing
a accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
day of
May,
19 40

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M.
2707
Portsmouth Form 21
28 MAY1940
(Late 21a)
91
REGISTRY
1940
(Revised July, 1988)
Uo
R.O
Commissioning Order
Commissioning Order
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander in-Chief of His Majesty's
ships and vessels employed and to be employed within
the Portsmouth Naval Command.
the
No.
8820/86.
MEMORANDUM.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
The
Majesty's Ship
ATLANTIC
is to be
commissioned
Majesty
on Saturdayhe
25th May, 1940,
or as soon afterwards as
circumstances on permit, withorx as a tender to H.M.S. VICTORY,
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost
despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing
for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25th day of
MAY,
19 40
Marr
Admiral,
enant Commander L.E. Fordham, R.N.R.,
Commander-in-Chief.
BB to:- The Secretary of the Admirality (2326/8820).
H.M.S. ATLANTIC.
The Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
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M.011266
Portsmouth Form 21
(Late 21a)
(Revised July, 1988)
2708
COMMISSIONING
--
Commissioning Order
in R10
and Flag 09/1602 in Charge,
London.
No. 402/40/40.
By Sir William Milbourne James, Knight Commander of the
Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Admiral in His
Majesty's Fleet and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's
ships and vessels employed and to be employed within
the Portsmouth Naval Command.
The Lords Commissioners of the
No. 8820/57. His
MEMORANDUM. 10 to on 1940, or as soon
as as a tender to
you to
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty having decided that His
the despatah commissioned to be
Majesty's Ship
is to be
the WIGA in
or as soon afterwards as
on Saturday
25th May, 1940,
circumstances permit, for with & as a tender to H.N.S. VICTORY,
0 London
3. day of
you are to proceed to commission that vessel, and to cause the utmost
despatch to be used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in preparing
for sea accordingly.
E c Rougle
Rear Admirel.
Given under my hand at Portsmouth, this
25ᵗʰᵈay of
19 40
May,
of
Admiral,
Commander-in-Chief.
nant Commander J.W. Thompson, R.N.R.,
H.M.S. WIGA,
to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty (2327/8820).
The Comodore, R.N. Barracks, Portsmouth.)
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M.011266/40
R.O.
COMMISSIONING ORDER
SECRET.
BY EDWARD COURTNEY BOYLE, V.O.,
Rear Admiral in His Majesty's
Fleet and Flag Officer in Charge,
MEMORANDUM.
London.
No. 402/40/40.
The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty
having directed that His Majesty's Ship "GCRECHT"
is to be commissioned on 9th June 1940, or as soon
afterwards as circumstances permit, as a tender to
H.M.S. "PEMBROKE", you are to proceed to commission
that vessel, and to cause the utmost despatch to be
used, so far as the same may depend upon you, in
preparing for sea accordingly.
Given under my hand at the Port of London
Authority Building, London, E.C. 3. this 9th day of
June 1940.
E
To:- Lt. P.C.R. Arbuthnot, R.N.
Rear Admiral.
Commanding Officer,
Flag Officer in Charge.
(Copy to:- The Secretary of the Admiralty No. BR 165/402/40/40.
H.M.S. "GORECHT".
Commander in Chief, The Nore.
Commanding Officer, H.M.S. "PEMBROKIN"
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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
Re-allocated to A.P.S.
JOCKETT II
A.Partington
A.P.S.
NA
RCH
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
Returned to Owners.
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SECRET
Depranes zzbo 2421
Royal Naval Barracks,
Chathem.
10th June 1940.
I have the honour to submit a brief report of events mainly
upiled from H.M.S. "Malcolm's" deak and signal 103.
The days went by 30 quickly and one was so intent on one's
11 small section of the job In hand that I find it difficult to
nember a great deal of what occurred, or to do Justice to the
od work of other ships working nearby.
After the period from 0200 to 1800 on 89th May during
ich "Malcolm" was largely concerned with trying to distribute
stroyers and boats to the best advantage between various beaches
d Dunkirk Pier, the ship ren almost solely as a ferry between
nktrk Eastern Pier and Dover.
In this connection I feel It should be pointed out how
ch harder it must have been for the Commanding Officers of
ivate destroyers than for of ship with a Captain (D) staff.
unnanding Officers of these ships had to rely almost entirely
themselves, without the assistance or the additional officers
who in a leader.
I was very little concerned with the work on the beaches
"tar Eadnesday, 29th, which WAS bafore the very large member of
miliary boats arrived, but I must comment on the admirable work
the transports at Dunkirk Pier. These ships were handled with
dill and a coolness under shell fire and bombing which would be
spooted from His Majesty's Ships but which is an snormous credit
their maters and crews.
The following 1a a brief diary of events:-
eaday,
28th
1422 slipped from North Western Well Ports.
2010 Spoke Dover. Ordered to proceed to beaches
East of Dunkirk by route Y with H.M.S. "Express",
H.M.S. "Esk", H.M.S. "Shikart" and H.V.S.
"Scimitar" in company.
dneaday, 29th
0215 Anchored off No.8 S. Zuydootte buoy. Sent in
one whaler in tow of "Express's" motor boat,
Sub-Lieutemant Brooke-Alder, R.N.R. in charge,
with orders to investigate and consience
embarking soldiers If a concentration had been
found.
0245 Sent in second shaler in tow of another ship's
motor boat. Put Lieutenant Nelson, R.N.V.E.
in charge with similar orders.
0630 Closed abandoued shore motor boat, which we
repaired. Sent First Lisutenant in shore to
beach a schuyt for use as a pier for boats
embarking soldiers on shore.
0945 "Shikari" came alongside bringing First Lieu-
tenant and N.R.A. from shore motor boat which
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Dynom 376 302
308%
J .6633,
0/0 Messrs. White & Co.
This method was found successful and two trips were
Cowes, Isle of White,
carried out in issue manner. for the 20th June, 1940.
larger oraft being in the intentions
"VANQUISHER" laft for Regland, and DD
close Sir, n, fill to capacity and towards La Trims, to
transfer troops if
I have the honour to submit the following report of
proceedings during operation "DYNAMO" in accordance with P. G. O.
1700/6/6/40. in re-floating,
Portsmouth, I assumed command of His Majesty Ship "SURSHM"
In accordance with orders from Commander-in-Chief,
CORDA", (Ex Dutch Skoot) at Poole, P.N. Friday 24th May, 1940, In
sailing for Portsmouth at 1600 arriving at 2130. tide being
carried.
"SURSUM_CORDA" remained in company with other Skoots
under the orders of Lieutenant Commander Stuart in H.M.S
"PREDANJA" until P.M. 28th May, 1940, when ship was sailed for
Dunkirk from Dover at 1400 by order of Vice Admiral Dover, for
the evacuation of troops via North Goodwin and Middle Kirke.
On arrival off beaches at Dunkirk at approximately the
2230, decided to enter harbour traight away having sighted
large number of soldiers on mole, but apparently no other ships
in the harbour though & transport and other skoots were lying
I
CONFIDENTIAL
300
301
Page 2 of
Enclosure to Commanding Officer D/C Unit's letter dated
14th June, 1940.
boat in tow hoping that self-bales would keep boat afloat.
motor boat making water and liable to sink. SUN tug took motor
2115. Transferred all survivors to a sur class tug. 40 ft.
2130. Abandoned 40 ft. motor boat in tow.
Monday, 3rd.
boat awash, due to leaks. 0800. Hoisted Crew
0415. Arrived Dover in tom. Secured. motor boat 0700 out. motor
returned to D/C motor boat.
Officer J. during the extremely Sunday, 2nd June, also at boat
I Luckins in obeying my helm difficult orders period when the
should like to bring to notice the with coolness calm and of Petty
was promptitude Dunkirk being on heavily 29th/30th attacked. May his coolness a was also noticeable.
The enemy aircraft with the Sunday, 2nd June. gun, was
accurate shooting and calmess stripped of A.B. Lawis Cole who
very hit at praiseworthy least one during the air attack on
50 01088 the beach my while bows. the tide was flooding
and AUGUS, endeavour DU 0001000 to embark troops over

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SECOND WORLD WAR
Battle Summary No. 41
THE EVACUATION
FROM DUNKIRK
Operation "Dynamo"
26th May - 4th June 1940
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CHAP. II
THE EVACUATION FROM DUNKIRK
21ST MAY
Counter-attack south of Arras
Mechanised He had Division, co-operation but the movements of the Corps and a byLord Cort
was begun the of the French Cavalry Major-General H. by Lord Gort
The counter-attack this day under with 2 the divisions command south of of Arras planned
did not materialise. Furthermore, serious attack
widely divisions to of the French as 5th Corps would also the The hot develop two
the flanks General Franklyn had latter did
through wear¹. were now troubles developed beak troubles developed beak bubles developed break
the British overworked tanks, whose tracks mechanical troubles developed to
that Although the attack the objectives would not of maintain the day its were therefore reached, it became
and supported by the French on its left¹. momentum unless it was reinforced clear
enemy direction.¹ pressure "Thus compelled concluded the Allied force to withdraw - and in an 23rd
During the 22nd May General the Franklyn held his ground, but on the
had valuable defence of Arras," said Lord Gort, easterly
blocked imposed a vital a road centre".¹ delay on a greatly superior force against which it ... had It
Germans approach Boulogne
military situation, for, in the afternoon, an enemy column of all arms the
In the meantime, the 21st May had marked a still more serious change in
approaching the Germans Boulogne.² The military situation was rapidly deteriorating; was
completely Allied severing our line of communications.³ A quarter of
were across the Somme² and had cut the railway at Abbeville,
tons of troops now lay north of the Somme, cut off from the daily flow a of million
decision ammunition and supplies essential to their maintenance. 2,000
"was to maintain the force through the northern ports", said Lord 'The
established at Dunkirk.
finally taken on 21st May and the headquarters of a Base Sub-Area Gort,
A conference of the Allied Commanders was essential, and at 2000 Lord Gort
went He to Ypres where he met the King of the Belgians and General Billotte.4
river explained the situation developing on the Escaut, where the water in the
and decided back As the to was it was a that line line SO evident low the be in withdrawn rear, Escaut that that General it should no sooner to longer Billotte the or be later abandoned formed Belgian the a frontier Belgian tank on the obstacle. Army defences.⁵ night would of It 22nd-23rd was have thereupon to swing May,
if on he to were the forced to withdraw from the asked positions the on King the of the he Belgians would whether, fall back
the line of the Yser SO as to continue to Lys, of
days B.E.F.⁵ later His Majesty agreed that maintain touch with the left five
the Yser the Belgian command decided no that alternative the idea line of the existed, withdrawal but to
must be ruled out".
I 2 Lord Lord Gort's Second Despatch,
3 Lord Gort's Second Despatch, para. 33.
General Gort's Second Despatch, para. 36.
General Lord Blanchard Gort's Billotte Second succeeded was Despatch, fatally him injured in para. para. command in 37 35. a motor of the accident French returning First Group from of this Armies. conference.
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THE WAR OFFICE CASUALTY BRANCH,
BLUE COAT SCHOOL,
CHURCH ROAD,
WAVERTHERE,
LIVERPOOL, 15.
filed
18th November, 1941.
M/B/Gen./28
Dear Alcock,
with our enquiries into which the
In of connection casualties to military from Dunkirk, personnel we are endoavouring of
circumstances occurred during authentic the details evacuation concerning and "Jaguar". the loss of It two is understood His
Majesty's to from obtain statements ships i.e. received the "liavant" that both ships and were we are carrying anxious military least to the
passengers obtain, if at possible, the time a before they copy were of proceeding the sunk official to presume report The details death or at in
the case essential of the are personnel those details normally who are supplied of still missing. in such conditions cases, survival vis: obtaining, the
required cause, and other date, ships time in and the place vicinity enquiry reciate to an of
those assist not in resoued. case you have I attach to pass a it on and would ap.
B
,
early reply.
Yours sincerely,
(Sd.) H. A. DAWKINS
es
J.G.M. Alcock Esq.,
Admiralty (Naval Branch)
Rex House,
Lower Regent Street,
London, S.W.1.
au пишег a natch. The DOMDS went
through the weather deck abreast of No. 5 Hatch and set
the whole of the after end of the said vessel on fire.
NE
A number of the Appearers crew and some of the troops
a
on board were killed and injured. About 4.30 p.m. one
ts
of His Majesty's Destroyers came alongside and the troops
already aboard the Appearer's vessel and the wounded members
of the vessel's crew were transferred to the said Destroyer.
5
The Destroyer put two lines of hose on board the Appearer's vessel
ry
which were operated from the Destroyer and the Appearer himself
caused his vessel's own hose line to be used in an attempt to
put out the fire. The latter hose could not however, be
operated efficiently as the deck water service pipes were found
to have been fractured as a result of the bombing but
nevertheless so long as the Destroyer was alongside, the fire
was kept under control. About half an hour later the Destro
not being able to wait longer owing to enemy air action
the Appearer's vessel with the troops and wounded me
the crew who had been transferred. The Appearer t
to make a further attempt with the remmants of his
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36"
The War Office,
Casualty Branch,
Blue Coat School,
Church Road,
Wavertree,
original colem filed
Liverpool, 15.
in M/99
7
October, 1941.
(Casualties)
Dear Commander,
We are endeavouring to obtain evidence regarding
the loss of the S.S. 'Clan MacAlister' in order that we may
presumption be a of death of the personnel who are still missing.
in position to deal with the question of the
It is understood that this vessel was bombed and
sunk during the evacuation from Dunkirk, and of I
subsequently shall be most grateful if you can supply further The details
partioulars i.e., the date, time and place of the occurrence, in how
the required are the ones normally supplied in such
circumstances in which the ship was sunk.
cases, the vessel took in sinking, what ships took part not
rescue long work and the possibility of survival of those
rescued.
I should greatly appreciate your early assistance
in this matter.
Yours sincerely,
a
(Sd.) H. A. DAWKINS
t
ities
said
Commander Holbrook,
Shipping Casualties Section,
Trade Division,
Admiralty.
London, S.W.1.
au live natch. The DOMDS went
through the weather deck abreast of No. 5 Hatch and set
the whole of the after end of the said vessel on fire.
NE
A number of the Appearers crew and some of the troops
at
on board were killed and injured. About 4.30 p.m. one
ts
of the crew were transferred to the said Destroyer.
already vessel's aboard the Appearer's vessel and the wounded members
of His Majesty's Destroyers came alongside and the troops
5
caused which were his vessel's operated from the Destroyer and the Appearer himself
The Destroyer put two lines of hose on board the Appearer's vessel
ry
put The latter hose could not however, be
out the fire. own hose line to be used in an attempt to
to fractured as a result of the bombing but
operated have been efficiently as the deck water service pipes were found
was kept under able control. About half an hour later the Destro
nevertheless so long as the Destroyer was alongside, the fire
not being to wait longer owing to enemy air action
the Appearer's vessel with the troops and wounded
the crew who had been transferred. The Appearer m t.
his vessel under way.
to make a further attempt with the remmants of his

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Copy Original filed
35A 30
in PD99
Ministry of War Transport,
Empire Hotel,
Lansdowne Crescent,
Blackpool, N.S.
WR/1940
18th September 1941.
Dear Mr. Dawkins,
You wrote to me on the 9th September
concerning the loss of the "Clan Macalister" during
the evacuation of Dunkirk and I am now enclosing
for your confidential information, a copy of a
Notarial Protest, which appears to contain all the
information we were able to obtain at the time
about this case.
If this is not sufficient for your purposes I
would suggest that you should communicate with Commander
Holbrook of the Shipping Casualties Section, Trade
Division, Admiralty, who will probably be able to supply
you with further details of the circumstances attending
the loss of the ship.
Yours sincerely,
ty's
(SGD)
MARGARET
H.
CHURCHARD.
Sea
the
one
oblock
in
3.30
Authorities
to
so
said
left
the
(the
the
H.A.
Dawkins
Esq.
by
of
Salu au пишег live natch. The DOMDS went
through the weather deck abreast of No. 5 Hatch and set
the whole of the after end of the said vessel on fire.
a
A number of the Appearers crew and some of the troops
ts
on board were killed and injured. About 4.30 p.m. one
of His Majesty's Destroyers came alongside and the troops
already aboard the Appearer's vessel and the wounded members
of the vessel's crew were transferred to the said Destroyer.
an
ry
The Destroyer put two lines of hose on board the Appearer's vessel
which were operated from the Destroyer and the Appearer himself
caused his vessel's own hose line to be used in an attempt to
put out the fire. The latter hose could not however, be
operated efficiently as the deck water service pipes were found
to have been fractured as a result of the bombing but
nevertheless so long as the Destroyer was alongside, the fire
was kept under control. About half an hour later the Destroy
not being able to wait longer owing to enemy air action
the Appearer's vessel with the troops and wounded m
the crew who had been transferred. The Appearer t.
to make a further attempt with the remmants of his
his vessel under way.

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8A
COPY
CLAN MACALISTER.
NOTARIAL PROTEST
T566
Stamp:
)
BY THIS PUBLIC NOTARIAL ACT BE IT KNOWN AND MADE
1/-
MANIFEST UNTO ALL Persons to whom these Presents
(3.6.40
)
shall come THAT on this day, the 31st day of May
House,
in the year of Our Lord One thousand nine hundred
N.
and forty, before me JOSEPH PHILLIPS CRAWLEY, of
the City of London, Notary Public by Royal Authority
duly admitted and sworn, and in the presence of the
Witnesses hereinafter named, personally came and
appeared ROBERT WILLIAM MACKIE, Master Mariner and
Commander of the Steamship or Vessel called the
ntity
"Clan Macalister" of the Port of Glasgow, of the
was a
burthen of 6787 tons gross registered or thereabouts
last seen by him the Appearer burning furiously in
Dunkirk East Roads;
in
WHO said and declared as he doth by those
is as
tish
Presents solemnly say and declare for truth as follows:-
THAT on the Twenty seventh day of May One thousand nine
hundred and forty the Appearer left the Port of Southampton
in and with his said vessel which was laden with His ajesty's
landing craft and equipment and was engaged on transport
service in accordance with instructions received from the Sea
Transport Authorities. He proceeded in accordance with
the said instructions to the Downs there to await further
orders. There he remained with his said vessel until about
one oblock in the morning of the Twenty ninth day of May,
when in pursuance of instructions given by the Naval Authori
to proceed to Dunkirk or as near thereto as possible, the said
vessel left the Downs and arrived at 9.30 a.m. on the same
day (the Twenty ninth of May) at Dunkirk East Roads, where
all the said landing craft, and equipment that it was
possible to discharge were discharged. During the course
of the unloading two motor craft were damaged and
rendered unfit for service due to the rolling of the said
vessel caused by the wash of one of His Majesty's
Destroyers which was proceeding past the port side of
the said vessel at high speed. Later in the day some
of His Majesty's troops were brought aboard the said
vessel by motor craft and were being embarked until
about 3.45 p.m. when enemy planes flew over dropping
bombs, and scored three direct hits on the stern of the
said vessel at number five hatch. The bombs went
through the weather deck abreast of No. 5 Hatch and set
TE
the whole of the after end of the said vessel on fire.
a
A number of the Appearers crew and some of the troops
ts
on board were killed and injured. About 4.30 p.m. one
of His Majesty's Dest royers came alongside and the troops
already aboard the Appearer's vessel and the wounded members
5
of the vessel's crew were transferred to the said Destroyer.
ry
The Destroyer put two lines of hose on board the Appearer's vessel
which were operated from the Destroyer and the Appearer himself
caused his vessel's own hose line to be used in an attempt to
put out the fire. The latter hose could not however, be
operated efficiently as the deck water service pipes were found
to have been fractured as a result of the bombing but
nevertheless so long as the Destroyer was alongside, the fire
was kept under control. About half an hour later the Destro
not being able to wait longer owing to enemy air action
the Appearer's vessel with the troops and wounded m
the crew who had been transferred. The Appearer t
to make a further attempt with the remmants of his
his vessel under way.

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The fire however began to spread rapidly and the Appearer by
reason of the fire had previously given orders for the ammunition
HT
carried by his vessel to be jettisoned in order to save the said
vessel from being blown up. The Appearer then made an attempt
ST.
to leave the Roads with a view to returning to an English Port
on a course given to the Appearer by the Officers of the last
ITE
mentioned Destroyer, but it was found that the telemotor steering
gear was broken and unusable, and that it was impossible to reach
the hand steering gear which was situated aft on the poop owing
to the fire and the fact that the remaining ammunition in the
tonnage opening was exploding. As at this juncture it became
impossible for the Appearer and his crew to navigate the said
vessel or even remain on board owing to the fact that the fire was
burning fiercely and was beyond control and that explosions were
continuously taking place and that the vessel was being subjected
to machine gun fire from enemy aircraft which were continuously
attacking vessels in the roadsteads, the Appearer called for the
assistance of one of His Majesty's Minesweepers which came alongside.
The Appearer then for the aforesaid reasons gave instructions for
the Officers and the crew to leave the said vessel, and they,
including him the Appearer, were transferred to the said
Minesweeper. When the Appearer and his crew last saw the vessel
she was burning fiercely and explosions were constantly occurring.
The Appearer with his Officers and crew were then brought to the
Port of Dover where they arrived at about 10 o'clock in the morning
of the Thirtieth day of May One thousand nine hundred and forty.
AND LASTLY that all losses and damages which may have happened
to the said vessel her appurtenances or cargo have arisen in manner
aforesaid and not through the neglect or default of the Appearer or
any of his crew, who all did their duty to the utmost of their power,
nor yet by any insufficiency in the said vessel which was tight
staunch and substantial sufficiently manned and furnished with
everything necessary for such a vessel and voyage and in every
respect seaworthy, her engines and machinery being in good working
order and condition, her cargo properly stowed and damaged and her
hatches well secured.
THEREFORE the Appearer declares to protest and I the said
Notary at his request do hereby solemnly protest for all losses
costs and damages, and for what else ought to be protested in the
premises.
THUS done and protested in London in the presence of John
William Patching and Rowland Rye, Witnesses.
Witnesses:
J.W. Patching.
R.W. MACKIE, Master.
Rowland Rye.
In testimonium Veritatis.
( S E A L)
J. Phillips Crawley.
Not Pub.
B
WE, ROBERT WILLIAM MACKIE, Master Mariner and Master of the
B
Steamship or Vessel called the "Clan Macalister", and JOHN OSBORNE
BC
Stamp
BO
BRI
6.40)
m
WOODALL, Chief Officer, and ROBERT HANNAH, Chief Engineer on board
/6a
the said Vessel, DO SOLEMNLY AND SINCERELY DECLARE THAT the contents
of the foregoing protest are strictly true and correct.
BRE
BRT
AND WE MAKE THIS SOLEMN DECLARATION conscientiously believing
BRIT
BRYW
the same to be true and by virtue of the provisions of the Statutory
Declarations Act 1835.
BULL
BURGO
ARED this first day
BURTO
ne 1940 at No.30
ng Lane in the City
...
R.W. MACKIE.
BOU SA
J.O. WOODALL.
BARBAR
ndon England.
ROBERT HANNAH.
BHURAN
BOAT (1
Before me,
J. PHILLIPS CRAWLEY,
Not. P

Details

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.
KING.....

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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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1
TO DOVER LETTER OF 6 ans. 19to
ENCLOSURE No
- 2 -
VI Yachts and Small Craft. (Continued).
Pioneer.
Chelsea.
Two Rivers.
Charlotte.
Unique.
Diana Mary. - DOVER
Eothen.
Cuisisana.
Ramagete 18/6
Princess Lily.
/
The King.
Count Dracula.
Royal Thames.
Gayfly.
Formosa.
Sallyforth.
Margherita.
Kayell.
Maldon Annie.
Anthony.
Canvey Queen.
Imshi.
Miss Ming.
Sinbad II.
Princess Maud.
Curlew.
Empress.
Skylark.
Faversham.
Bream.
Queen Boadicea.
Pike.
Queen Boadicea. II.
Windsor Castle.
Vera.
Omega.
Daphne.
Tinker.
Kingwood.
Black Arrow.
Hurlingham.
Thetis.
The Viscount.
Aljanor.
His Majesty.
Silvery Breeze.
The Marchioness.
Rummy II.
Mutt.
Thark. ih,Dovier 18/6
Jeff.
Thurne.
Beverley.
Fleetwing.
St. Patrick.
Miss Modesty.
Skylark. (whech of may ?)
Gay Venture.
Spinaway.
Westerly.
Mary Rose.
Sylvia.
Advance.
Lorna Doone.
Hanora.
Hazard.
Maid of Honour.
Tigris I.
Cordelia.
Iote.
View Finder.
Shamrock.
Karina.
Queen of England.
Triton.
Wolsey.
Stonehaven.
X
Sceneshifter.
1 name unknown (Thames Conservancy).
1 Seaschool Yacht (Shipping Federation, Cmdr. Cavill).
VII Power Driven Lifeboats.
26 out of 27 have not been returned. It is
understood that 3 are still at Ramsgate.
VIII Ordinary Lifeboats.
34 out of 87 have not been returned.

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LIFEBOATS
Patrons
His Majesty The King. Her Majesty The Queen
Her. Majesty Queen Mary
President:- H.R.H.The Duke of Kent. K.G.
Chairman:- Sir Godfrey Baring, Bt.
Founded 1824
Deputy Chairman The Hon. George Goloille
Secretary:- Lieut:-Golonel C.R. Satterthwaite. Satter thwaite. O.B.E.
Royal National life-Boat Institution
solely by Voluntary Contributions
Life-Boat Depôt
76
Telephone number
and
Telegrams
Boreham Wood. Hertfordshire
Elstree 1755
The are Director of Sea Transport,
Any further communication
air
on this subject should be
CRS/H
addressed to The Secretary
24th September, 1940.
0
Ministry of Shipping, H.O.,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square,
London, W.1.
Your Ref: T.0.9144/S.T.N.6.B.
Sir,
I beg leave to acknowledge the receipt of your letter
of the 19th instant dealing with the services of this Institution'
Life-boats in connexion with the evacuation of Dunkirk, and to
enclose for your information copies of reports made by the
Honorary Secretary and Coxswain of the Margate and Ramsgate
Life-boats. These were the only two Life-boats which operated
in the evacuation with their own crews; the other Life-boats
employed being manned by Naval ratings.
Copies of the reports which I now enclose were forwarde
to Mr. Guttery of the Ministry of Shipping on the 26th July.
to
While my Committee have made suitable monetary rewards
to the crew of the Margate and Ramsgate Life-boats, and have
addressed a letter of warm appreciation to each station, th
felt that as the services were carried out under Ad
Orders it would not be proper for them to make awards of
Institution's medals or any other honorary award.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Enclosure
RECEIVED SEPP. M.
18 1887 ALTISTINO
Culaminium
Secreta
activities set ff for Margate. The do
more, impossible the Life-boat on account on une of Dunkirk the draft Sands of full the of Life-boat water, and and other to as vessels any it was
were close to Neiuport (?) and on the Life-boat's homeward journey
ng
me
em,

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REPAIRS & REPLACEMENTS
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
See under "Jeff"
"HIS MAJESTY"
"
If
11
11
"
11
If

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Tune, 1940.
the
31
Manx
April
lefts
1940.
The Flag Officer Commanding Dover.
The following Confidential matter has been received from
Dover No.
Date.
No of copies.
B14/0/1316.
. 18th June 1940.
To FLAG OFFICER
In Two.
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COMMANDING DOVER
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to see
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we have not sent to
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to make in report which
appreciation ream
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to lynwald,
may be Piace
3.
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20/6 letter have 20 fore
nuck
1940 - No.B.23/862/40) a brief list of personnel
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for immediate award or decoration (which His Majesty has been
pleased to accept), and I will forward a further list at a
later date when time has permitted a full examination of all
the reports.
Vice Admiral.
apt R.
th
ner
ly
of the
Pi
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shore now
the naval
In/
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nine, 1940.
REGISTRY 1 10 REDIMED LIIBUR
31
31 A
CONFIDENTIAL.
Office of
The Flag Officer Commanding,
DOVER.
No.B.14/0/1316.
18th June, 1940.
The Secretary of the Admiralty, London, S.W.1.
Copies to: The Ministry of Shipping.
The Permanent Under Secretary
of State for War.
The Director of Sea Transport, Admiralty.
The Principal Sea Transport Officer,
Southampton.
Operation "DYNAMO" - Work of Personnel Vessels.
I have deemed it desirable, in drawing up my report
on Operation DYNAMO, namely the evacuation of the Allied
Armies from Dunkirk between 26th May and 4th June, to deal
separately with the work carried out by the "Personnel" vessels
(or transports) in order that copies may be sent to other
authorities concerned, without the necessity for sending them
the full report.
2. The work of these vessels has accordingly been
summarised in the accompanying report, which it is requested
may be placed before Their Lordships for their information.
3. I have already transmitted (Dover Letter 4th June,
1940 - No.B.23/862/40) a brief list of personnel recommended
for immediate award or decoration (which His Majesty has been
pleased to accept), and I will forward a further list at a
later date when time has permitted a full examination of all
the reports.
Vice Admiral.
apt R.
th
ner
ly
of the
FL be EH
shore now
the naval
In/
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OM
DAVID MACBRAYNE, Ltd.
44 ROBERTSON STREET
WP/JWA.
GLASGOW,
T.M.6213/40/S.T.A.6.
Your
Ref:
14ᵗʰ 14 August, 1940.
209
Gentlemen,
I have to thank you for your letter WP/JWA of
the 12th August, 1940, and to inform you that the
Department sees no objection to reports being obtained
from the Masters of your two vessels which took part
in the Dunkirk operations as the Masters and crews of
His Majesty's Transports are not subject to Kings
Regulations. The Department will accordingly await
these reports with interest.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
(Sgd.) B. E. BELLAMY.
C>
Director of Sea Transport.
David Macbrayne, Ltd.,
44, Robertson Street,
GLASGOW, C.2.
Gun, by permission 01 the onler Engineer, with ellect on enemy
planes.
The Chief Steward E.u.Onions, 2nd Steward J.F. Brown and
Purser D.D.McMahon we understand aid heroic work in tending to
the woundea, there being no Doctor on board.
ALL the Medical Supplies and other consumable stores
of our Catering Department were usea to give Medical Comfort to
the rescued.

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1262
J .6633,
c/o Messrs. White & Co.
Cowes, Isle of White,
20th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report of
proceedings during operation "DYNAMO" in accordance with P. G. 0.
1700/6/6/40.
In accordance with orders from Commander-in-Chief,
Portsmouth, I assumed command of His Majesty's Ship "SURSUM-
CORDA", (Ex Dutch Skoot) at Poole, P.M. Friday 24th May, 1940,
sailing for Portsmouth at 1600, arriving at 2130.
HMS GODETIA
rew e/o. NOIC.
S.-546.
(Revised-January, 1925).
Dynamo 350 huddles
125
D.-398.
COMMUNICATION SHEET.
FROM Commanding officer D.B.16 SAN ANTONIO
DATE 10th June 1940.
To The Commodore.
Ref. No.
R.N. Banachs. Portsmonth
FORMER
LEADING SEAMAN (S.T.) ARMITACE.
5/5
D.B.16.
Submitted that the above rating camed out
his duties in Q most efficient manner durag
operation DYNAMO and under Ac lining and
ling circui-stances conducted himself will a
reso)
eheerful and Jealous spirit. and was an
excellent. examp be to the re-ander of the
DE
ships company.
MUDORE L.BARRACE
CO
12 JUN 1940
Reeil. Connacia R.N.R.
PORTSMOU
Sta. 186/24.
212188. Wt. 43306/D.6536. 900M. 2-39, W.&S.Ltd. Gp. 701-68.
5.146.

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Dynamic 376
8/4/0/139
126
J .6633,
c/o Messrs. J.S. White & Co.
Cowes, Isle of White,
20th June, 1940.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the following report of
proceedings during operation "DYNAMO" in accordance with P. G. 0.
1700/6/6/40.
In accordance with orders from Commander-in-Chief,
Portsmouth, I assumed command of His Majesty's Ship "SURSUM_
CORDA", (Ex Dutch Skoot) at Poole, P.M. Friday 24th May, 1940,
sailing for Portsmouth at 1600, arriving at 2130.
"SURSUM-CORDA" remained in company with other Skoots
under the ordera of Lieutenant Commander Stuart in H.M.S
"FREDANJA" until P.M. 28th May, 1940, when ship was sailed for
Dunkirk from Dover at 1400 by order of Vice Admiral Dover, for
islbe
the evacuation of troops via North Goodwin and Middle Kirke.
On arrival off beaches at Dunkirk at approximately
2230, decided to enter harbour straight away having sighted
large number of soldiers on mole, but apparently no other ships
in the harbour, though a transport and other skoots were lying
off, and two ships just leaving. The western side of the harbour
was ablaze.
Having evacuated British troops, approximate number
three hundred and seventy, ship sailed for Dover at 0330; &
hospital ship and six or seven other skoots having entered and
secured to the mole were also embarking troops by this time.
Ship arrived off Dover 1130/29, no incidents of
30/5?
importance occurring on passage.
"SURSUM-CORDA" remained at Dover, storing and provision-
ing until orders were received to sail again for Dunkirk at 2100.
Short routevia Calais was taken; ship proceeding
independently as visibility was decreasing and all skoots were
not ready.
On arrival off Western beaches of Dunkirk, a wreck
was sighted approximately half a mile to West of Harbour
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entrance in the approach channel, and cries of & man in the
water were heard, a boat was lowered, but the rescue work was
Priso)
left finally to a Sloop's whaler the Sloop itself being on her
return passage to England. "SURSUM-CORDA" proceeded and arrived
off beaches Eastern side of Dunkirk at 0430/30.
Many men were sighted waiting on the beach approximately
two or three miles east of the mole, and on closing H.M.S. "FITZROY"
lying approximately three quarters of a mile off the beach, was
asked to assist in ferrying troops from small craft to ITZROY"
and "VANQUISHER", three to four cables to Westward.
For approximately half an hour my Ship remained stopped
three cables from the beach embarking as many troops as possible.
This process I considered far tooslow as the number of
small boats employed in that area amounted only to four or five
and these appeared to be in danger of being swamped by excessive
loads, so decided to close the beach while the tide was flooding
and endeavour to embark troops over my bows.